Rahu

Astrological Remedies for Rahu

Rahu is an unpredictable planet. It governs illusions and said to represent the Maya that engulfs us throughout our life.

Rahu is expansive in nature but more so on the plane of material desires. It’s position in a house in the birth chart shows the area where we have lot of potential to to grow. It also indicates that we should endeavour to develop that particular part or aspect of ours.

Illnesses caused by Rahu are difficult to diagnose. It can also cause phobias or obsessive behaviours.

Rahu also signifies occultism. Professions like magicians, illusionists, hypnotists etc are governed by Rahu.

Rahu is considered to be strong in signs Virgo and Aquarius and exalted in Gemini. It is debilitated in Sagittarius.

Remedies for mild affliction of Rahu:

a) The native should follow his family traditions properly and religiously.
b) The native should stay away from intoxication.
c) The native should follow his dharma properly.
d) Love people who are close to you.
e) The native should clean his house regularly.
f) The native should remove non-functional clocks, damaged electronic items, and false or damaged coins.
g) The native should keep the main door clean always.
h) The native should offer millet (Juar) to birds and also donate to poor people.
i) The native should feed sweets to the handicapped either on Wednesday or Thursday.
j) The native should do breathing exercises and yoga regularly.
k) If the native is fighting a court case the native should put coal equal to approximately 1/10th of his weight in running water.
l) The native should keep patience and should also take the blessings of his elders regularly.
m) If the Moon, Mars, Sun, and Jupiter are enhanced Rahu generally gives good results.

Astrology

Astrology is perhaps as old a phenomenon as Human existence itself. Our ancient texts talk about Lord Ram’s horoscope.

Remedies for major afflictions of Rahu:

The idol of the Rahu should be made using lead. Rahu is perceived with a fierce face and four arms holding a sword, shield, and shola, and the fourth hand is in blessing posture duly mounted on a lion.

Rahu should be worshipped with the flowers and clothes of the colours of the idol and with fragrance, sticks, Deepa, giving oblations, Dhupa, Guggul, etc. The metal of the idol of the planet and the food dear to him as signified by the planet are donated in charity with full devoutness for the alleviation of the affliction.

Maharishi Parashara said that the Mantra of Rahu should be recited eighteen thousand times.

The type of wood to be used for Havan of Rahu is Dooba. The Havana Samagri duly mixed with honey, ghee, curd, or milk is offered as oblations into the sacred fire and amidst chanting of the Mantras 108 or 28 times, the Havana should be performed.

After that Brahmins should be fed. Bhojan Dakshina should be given to Pundits as well as the priests of Maa Kaali temple for Rahu Shanti. After the worship Dakshina should be given as per shraddha of yajmana (person performing the Havan) and satisfaction of Brahmins.

Mantra Jaap

Normally the mantras given below are chanted for reducing the affliction of Rahu. Beej Mantra is preferred because of being a potent mantra.

Mantra for Rahu: “Om Raahve Namah”

Beej Mantra for Rahu: “Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Raahve Namah”.

Gemstone

Remedies as per Gemstone:

Hessonite (Gomed): Hessonite is the gemstone of Rahu.

a) The metal to be used for making the ring is silver.
b) It should be worn first on Saturday, preferably during the period of Sukla Paksha (Waxing Moon).
c) It should be worn at midnight.
d) Hessonite should be worn on the middle finger.

Mantra for Rahu: “Om Raahve Namah”

Beej Mantra for Rahu: “Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Sah Raahve Namah”.

Either of these mantras should be recited at least 108 times before wearing the gemstone.

Summary

Astrology may be one of the insights that our ancient Rishi-Munis might have got as part of their self-seeking or Tapasya. We should be thankful to all the people who translated that insight for understanding the common man. We should use Astrology as a tool to improve our lives and also to make the world a better and kinder place to live in.