Rahu and Ketu: our Karmic Destiny

Revealed through Eclipses

Joni Patry
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 Dedication

I want to thank all my students and particularly my beloved

tutors and friends, Joelle Foster, Shreekla Ram and Rose
Reveley who have inspired my work. I could not have built the
University of Vedic Astrology without them.

My husband Daniel has always been an inspiration, giving

encouragement throughout our lives together since we met in
high school.

I have three sons who have helped me throughout my career as

an astrologer. Christian my oldest son helped me understand
the financial world, while my middle son Preston helped
emotionally. And as this book was being written my youngest
son has had a profound effect on my work. Therefore, I want to
dedicate this book to Austin, who has helped me in so many
ways.

Called the voice of reason by his peers, his wisdom outshines

his years. His calm and patient demeanor reflects his sweet
soul and spirit. He helps me with every aspect of my life and
business. As an entrepreneur, he knows social media. He
created my YouTube channel, helped edit the videos for the
University, inspired and filmed my Facebook Live videos, and
built the educational programming of the University of Vedic
Astrology. Everything that I do has been enhanced by his
assistance. I look forward to seeing Austin’s own successes as
he ventures out into the world as an entrepreneur.

I have an incredible 5th house for children (Mercury, Neptune,

Sun and Saturn in Libra). And whereas the 9th house
represents the 3rd child, the ruler of the 9th house is exalted
Saturn in the 5th house. I have great gratitude and love for my
dear sons. Our love and respect for each other will endure
through many lifetimes.
 Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Rahu and Ketu our Destiny
Chapter 2: The Sun and Moon Astronomically and Symbolically
Chapter 3: Eclipses
Chapter 4: Rahu is our Future while Ketu is our Past
Chapter 5: Rahu and Ketu in the Signs
Chapter 6: Rahu and Ketu through the 12 Houses
Chapter 7: Dispositors of Rahu and Ketu: Our Karmic Destiny
Chapter 8: World Events: Revelation of Eclipses by Signs and
Nakshatra
Chapter 9: Rahu and Ketu Transit the 12 Houses
Chapter 10: Kala Sarpa Yoga
Chapter 11: Personal Planets conjunct Rahu and Ketu
Conclusion
Table: Sign placements for Rahu/Ketu 1940-2040
 Introduction

Rahu and Ketu are forces that reveal the deeper aspects of our
soul through understanding eclipse cycles. They give us
information needed to understand how to heal our lives
through all aspects of our world via relationships, career,
finances, health, and our spiritual growth.

Rahu and Ketu are the hidden aspects in a chart that reveal
unknown issues concerning our life. Rahu and Ketu have an
18.6-year cycle as they transit through all 12 signs. To better
understand the unconscious issues surfacing during an eclipse
cycle, it is important to look back to when Rahu and Ketu last
transited the same points in your birth chart. Likely, it means
that 18 or 19 years ago you experienced an issue you will
uncover again now.

You will come to understand the use of eclipses in light of your

personal attitude toward your own private struggles – the
psychological aspects of your mind and the illusions that
control your behavior.

This book is structured to provide an understanding of Rahu

and Ketu in the natal birth chart. Their placement in the
zodiacal signs gives expression to the personality, and
illustrates the meaning of human behavior. The houses they
occupy reveal areas of life that our karma dictates we are
meant to experience – to facilitate the soul’s highest growth due
to past experiences in previous lifetimes. There is a table
provided with the sign placements of Rahu and Ketu from
1940-2040.

Rahu is the entrance into this illusory world of Maya, and Ketu
is our exit to a spiritual world that while in the physical world
offers imaginary powers. Therefore, Rahu indicates our future
and what we are here to discover in this lifetime. Ketu
represents our gifts from the past, and can determine what we
brought with us in terms of good and bad karma. Together they
direct our life in the here and now, as future prospects unite
with the legacy of the past to create our destiny in life.

Eclipses are the most powerful tool for prediction we have as

astrologers. As Rahu and Ketu transit through the signs and
nakshatras, joining with other planets and stars, many
forecasts are based on an understanding of their past cycles
and results. This gives the power to make predictions for the
future.

There are many yogas or astrological formations with these

shadowy planets that can indicate destiny, as evidenced in the
charts of the rich and famous. An analysis of presidents,
billionaires, musicians and the famous highlight the results of
these nodal combinations. They give an essence of destiny, eg,
in the Kala Sarpa Yoga when the nodes contain all planets on
one side of the chart, or when the nodes are conjunct certain
planets. These examples will give you a deeper understanding
of what these profound and obscure shadowy planets can
produce. Once you understand the roles of Rahu, Ketu and the
eclipses, life will have new meaning illuminating core issues
through the horoscope. All the calculations in this book use the
Sidereal zodiac used in Vedic astrology.
 Chapter 1
Rahu and Ketu: our Destiny

Rahu and Ketu are indicators of our destiny revealing our past
and future. The houses they occupy in the chart indicate the
areas of life that will be relevant throughout a lifetime,
especially in terms of the greatest lessons they offer. The signs
they occupy flavor the experience but, most significantly, the
planets that rule the signs of both Rahu and Ketu give the
essence of the soul’s karma. Rahu is our future, indicating
what we came to do and achieve in this lifetime. Ketu is our
past, including the karmas we carry from pervious lifetimes.
Together they give us our present experience, the blending of
the past and future. This is the now.

Rahu and Ketu open the door to the soul. Who are you, where
did you come from, and where are you going?

Rahu and Ketu are called the shadow planets. Astronomically,

this is because of the shadow cast by the Moon upon the Earth
during a solar eclipse, or by the shadow of the Earth upon the
Moon during a lunar eclipse. But the notion of shadows also
suggests they are indicators of our shadow side. During
eclipses, it may be that our shadow selves are revealed, or
something that was hidden from us surfaces. This can be
painful but, inevitably, it’s always healing if you take advantage
of these opportunities.

Every 18 months at the time of the eclipses we need to assess

and analyze what’s being revealed to us about our shadows,
and look deep within to heal. This can give us some of our most
powerful lessons of life, and serve to heal the karmas of our
soul. Rahu and Ketu change signs every 18 months, therefore
the eclipses will successively occupy different signs and houses
in our chart. The house and sign will indicate the lesson and
message relevant to our life’s current experiences.

A planet in your natal chart within three (3) degrees of the solar
eclipse will embody a message with a radical shift and change
to come in the following year. Eclipses are life-changing and are
sometimes referred to as a wipe-out, meaning a new beginning
through a profound change, like a message board erased to
clear the way for something new. Eclipses through the agency
of Rahu and Ketu can also indicate fear, due to an element of
the unknown, like stepping into the void, that emptiness before
the entrance into a new world. In a way, it’s a kind of death,
like passing from one world to another. We’re afraid and can’t
imagine what we don’t know. This is one of the manifestations
that eclipses can evoke when contacting a natal planet.

There are two specific times each year when a solar eclipse will
occur. This is when the new moon is conjunct Rahu or Ketu.
There is a new moon every month but there are only two new
moons a year that fall within the designated orb (18 degrees)
with Rahu and Ketu in order to effect an eclipse. One new
moon will be with Rahu, the other with Ketu. They occur
exactly six months apart. Rahu and Ketu are also called the
lunar nodes. They travel backwards in the zodiac and from one
year to the next year they move about 10 degrees backwards.

Rahu and Ketu change signs every 18 months, thus altering

the effects according to the sign they are in for both world
awareness and individual perception. As we’ll see in a later
chapter, both sign and house placement of the nodes are
significant.

The signs that Rahu and Ketu occupy, and the relationships
they form with the other planets, contribute an influence on
the collective unconscious and, consequently, world affairs.
The signs Rahu and Ketu are in for 18 months at a time are the
signs in which the eclipses occur. Therefore, if Rahu or Ketu
are conjunct other planets at the time of an eclipse they will
stimulate world events relative to what that planet represents.
Planets conjunct an eclipse are engulfed in darkness and the
shadow side of that planet is revealed. This brings to light
something to be healed. For example, when the eclipses
conjunct Jupiter it has an effect on the economy since Jupiter
signifies wealth.

Planets conjunct Rahu and Ketu at the time of eclipses will see
their effects magnified. The aspect to Jupiter and Saturn affect
financial and social affairs. Similarly, the aspects of Rahu and
Ketu upon the outer planets, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are
transpersonal provoking world changes, consistent with their
nature. Mars is always a trigger for events and is conditioned
by the sign it occupies when aspecting the nodes. The inferior
planets (Mercury and Venus), with the nodes, also exert an
influence at the time of an eclipse.
 Chapter 2
The Sun and Moon: Astronomically and
Symbolically

The world of duality implies an existence in which we may be

confronted by opposites, sometimes even extreme polarities.
Planet Earth is our vantage point, a world in which these
opposites are made manifest. Yet here we must find the way to
balance these extremes.

At least some aspect of this duality is reflected in the

astronomical makeup of the Sun and Moon. They may be
considered as fundamental to your existence because life on
Earth is so profoundly influenced by both. In astrology they’re
considered the “lights.” Aside from their actual luminosity, they
also have the capacity to illuminate both our outer and inner
beings. As such, they are prime reflectors of ourselves in this
world.

At the heart of our solar system, the Sun is the giver of life. It
emits the warmth and light that makes life possible. Because of
this, the Sun has been worshiped in many cultures as the
Supreme Being, the primal force of nature. Without the Sun,
we could not exist.

As Earth revolves around the Sun, this annual cycle creates

our seasons. Because the Earth is tilted somewhat compared to
our orbital plane, our northern and southern hemispheres get
longer or shorter days during different phases of each
revolution, thus influencing the seasons. This orbit, which
takes 365.25 days, measures the span of our terrestrial year.
Meanwhile, the Earth’s rotational period of 24 hours creates
each day, when the Sun dawns anew.
These are the yardsticks of time via which we measure our
existence. During daylight hours we’re active and conscious.
We exist in the reality of our world. During the night, we sleep,
and sometimes witness the activity of our unconscious mind
through our dreams.

Throughout our lives on Earth we scarcely stop to think we’re

living on a sphere hurtling through space. We feel like we’re
standing still on a flat surface. Our perception is not the
complete reality.

In fact, our perception of the world is partly an illusion. We

experience our lives through the medium of our senses, which
are synthesized and given meaning through the agency of our
minds. The world is one thing, our minds but a partial
reflection of our terrestrial reality. From this vantage point, we
could say nothing is real except for what our minds tell us.

From our perspective on Earth, the Sun appears to revolve

around us. This is a geocentric point of view, ie, one wherein
Earth sits at the center of our perceived universe. Similarly, we
view all the other planets in our solar system as revolving
around us. From our perspective on Earth, this our perceived
reality.

All of our experiences are set up as an interplay of dualities,

which are based on polar opposites. Astronomically and
scientifically, this relates to the positive and negative forces of
the magnetic poles. We have a positive and negative charge
that creates a balance that keeps everything in constant
motion. This constant motion is relative to vibration involving
the atoms and the planetary spheres.

Another level of polarity concerns the experience of night and

day, which is caused by Earth’s rotation. Within this cycle
appears the Moon, which revolves around the earth. This is a
powerful representation of dualities – Earth’s revolution around
the Sun, as well as the Moon’s revolution around Earth – a
cycle within a cycle. The Moon’s orbit around Earth creates the
pull of the ocean tides and changes in our atmosphere.

The Moon actually spins on its axis too but since it is locked
into its orbit by Earth’s gravitational pull, its spin is completely
synchronized with Earth, so the same side of the Moon always
faces us. The dark side of the Moon symbolizes the
unconscious side of our nature of which we are unaware.

The Sun and Moon reflect the duality of life on Earth. The Sun
is the active, masculine, positive force (polarity), providing the
light of day. The Moon is the receptive, female, negative force
(polarity), which shines only in the darkness of the night,
indicating a time of reflection and rest. The entire earthly realm
is based upon the concepts of male/female, father/mother,
giving/receiving, and day/night polarities. There can’t be one
without the other. The parallel in Chinese philosophy are the
concepts of Yin and Yang, two forces in constant flux and
balance, where yin is passive and negative force, while yang is
active and positive.

The key to life is finding harmony between these two forces on

earth. The perfect balance of these energies exists within
nature, and lies within the complete organization of the
geomagnetic pull that regulates the perfect spinning of the
planets on their axis.

There is perfection of the cosmos and how it manifests as

duality on earth. The Moon reflects the female; a woman’s
menstrual cycle corresponds to the Moon’s cycle of 27-30 days.
It takes 27.5 days for the Moon to circle the zodiac, and 29.5
days from one New Moon to the next. The cycles of Sun and
Moon reflect the cycles within our bodies. Understanding the
planetary cycles of our solar system gives us a better
understanding of human cycles within our world.

The visible bodies of our solar system – Sun, Moon, Mercury,

Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – are related to our chakras,
the energy centers in our bodies, which are in turn connected
to our glandular functions. The base or root chakra is related
to Saturn, the reproductive or creative chakra to Jupiter. The
solar plexus is related to Mars, heart chakra to Venus, and
communications chakra to Mercury. The head chakra is related
to the Sun, and the crown chakra to the Moon. Energetically,
through the chakras, it’s as if we have our own solar system
within us, thus creating a link to each of the planets.

The Sun provides light by day, while the Moon reflects sunlight
during the night. Nighttime is when we sleep and recharge or
bodies. At day’s end, we withdraw from activity, go within
ourselves and lose consciousness of the outer physical world.
In sleep we embrace our inner world, the domain of our
unconscious mind. This unconscious mind reflects upon and
assimilates our experiences of the day. But when we awaken
the next day, we’re effectively reborn, a mini-cycle in the much
larger process of life and death. And each day this cycle repeats
itself – born to a new day, living our conscious worldly
experiences, then succumbing each night (like a death) to the
unconscious realm. This reflects the process of life and death
for all beings. In a way, we never die, but only exchange
consciousness for the dream state, enjoy a rest and gather our
energies again for a rebirth.

Every cycle on earth has the same process of birth, growth,

culmination, death and return. The waxing and waning cycles
of the Moon reflect this process. The new moon is the
beginning, a new birth, and it continues to grow in light until it
comes to maturity as the full moon, the culmination point,
after which it becomes a waning moon, receding in light. At the
end of its cycle each month, the waning moon disappears and
then begins the entire process again. This is symbolic of the
process of life’s beginning, ending and renewal – a cycle that
never ceases.

In viewing the Sun and Moon as symbolic of our actual life

experience, we tend to forget an important variable that affects
this process of cycles, which is that it is only seen from where
we’re standing. But when we’re in the eye of the hurricane, we
can’t see what’s going on around us, and therefore can’t
understand the process. Earth is the central element of this
cyclic process involving the Sun and the Moon, because this is
where our point of view originates. The number three builds
upon duality to complete our world. Spiritual texts, for
instance, represent this trinity as God the father, the son and
the holy spirit. The father is the Sun, the son is Earth, and the
Holy Spirit is the Moon. The Sun is the giver of life, the Earth is
our experience, and the Moon reflects our inner spirit.
 Chapter 3
Eclipses

The relationship of the Sun, Moon and Earth brings us to the

physical manifestation of the eclipses. Within the process of
eclipses there are shadows involving these three spheres. The
most fascinating fact is that when aligned each has the same
apparent diameter when in a total solar or lunar eclipse.
During a solar eclipse, the Moon perfectly obscures the Sun.
During a lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow perfectly obscures the
Moon. How is this possible when they are all so vastly different
in size? This is no coincidence, and is symbolic of our existence
as human beings. The physical phenomena represent a deep
message revealed through the cycles. Astrology is the
interpretation of these patterns, cycles and their symbolic
representations on Earth.

Eclipses represent a period of inner reflection, because within

the darkness of these shadows, what is hidden can reveal the
secrets to uncover the truth of our lives. When the unknown
becomes known we may experience an epiphany. This is
possible within ourselves, because the mystery of the universe
lies within our own psyches.

Eclipses occur during a new or full moon. A solar eclipse

occurs at a new moon, when the earth aligns with the Sun and
Moon. The Moon is between the Earth and Sun. It is the Moon
that crosses in front of the Sun and blocks out its light. During
the day the light of the Sun is obliterated from sky. In ancient
times this created panic and fear because people believed it
was the end of the world.

At the time of a lunar eclipse the light of the Moon is blocked

by the alignment of Earth between the Sun and the Moon.
Earth’s shadow covers the Moon. Lunar eclipses occur at the
time of a full moon, either two weeks before or after the solar
eclipse.

The Moon’s nodes map the points in the zodiac where the Moon
crosses the ecliptic, the apparent plane in which Earth revolves
around the Sun. At the time of eclipses, the Moon is also
aligned in the same plane, allowing it to obscure the Sun, or
Earth’s shadow to obscure the Moon.

The points where the Moon crosses the ecliptic are constantly
moving. This movement is always relative to the motion of the
Sun and Moon as seen from Earth. These points in space are
symbolic of Earth’s interaction within our limited cosmos, the
solar system. This is all about our earthly experiences, the
duality of the Sun and Moon engaging with the third element,
Earth.

The Moon’s orbit around Earth intersects the ecliptic at two

points. These two points are the called the nodes of the Moon.
The north node of the Moon (Rahu) is the ascending node
where the Moon crosses from the southern to the northern
hemisphere. This symbolizes birth, an entrance into material
manifestation. The south node (Ketu) is the descending node
where the Moon crosses from the northern to the southern
hemisphere, symbolically an exit from the material world and
into the spiritual realm. So Rahu takes us into the physical
world and Ketu takes us out of it.

The Sun and Moon symbolize the father and mother who give
birth to this world. They are integral to the symbolism of our
experience here on Earth.

In the Hindu myth of Rahu and Ketu, a serpent slithered

between the Sun and Moon to partake of the nectar of
immortality that was being given to the gods, who are
symbolized by the planets and luminaries. When the thief was
discovered, Lord Vishnu threw a disk, splitting him in half, but
he’d already swallowed the nectar. This division severed the
serpent’s head (Rahu) from the serpent’s tail (Ketu). The fact
that it had come between the Sun and Moon alludes to the fact
that this point causes eclipses. Rahu and Ketu are referred to
as shadow planets. The shadows cast imply a universal truth –
that which can’t be seen or understood constitutes a mystery of
life. Our conscious awareness is blocked as we enter this
worldly dimension. We’re cast into darkness and emerge as life
on Earth, influenced ever after by the Sun and Moon, whose
symbolism is woven into our unconsciousness.

As we’re born into this world the awareness of the other realms
from which we’ve come are forgotten, blanked out of our minds.
We’re suddenly separated from our past, and now beginning
the process of learning through the thinking mind.

Rahu represents the head consumed with the thinking mind.

But mind separated from spirit creates illusions, and Rahu is
the indicator of worldly illusions. Ketu is the quality of knowing
without thinking. It is the spiritual connection that can give
insights that lead to enlightenment. Rahu is the materialistic
physical world and Ketu is the spiritual world that is beyond
this earthly domain. But we still carry Ketu’s essence within
us, and that’s what connects us to the eternal world beyond.

All this represents the cycles of birth and death into and out of
this world. Rahu and Ketu are the indicators of destiny and
fate, symbolizing our entrapment in this physical plane. These
shadow planets control us by our desires. Our desires are our
karmas. Our destiny is to release the chains this world has
cast upon us. It is like the serpent’s bite. The poisonous venom
intoxicates us with the desire for worldly experience. Rahu
takes us under its spell with the illusions of this world, the
promise of happiness: “If I could only have more of the things
that give me pleasure.” But of course, this only leads to
insatiable desires. We can never have enough. And since
nothing of this world is lasting, desire will always cause us
suffering. This is the venomous bite of Rahu.

Conversely, Ketu strips us of the objects of our desires,

revealing that nothing in this world gives us security and
permanence. It is essentially the process of enlightenment,
when we come to realize that, ultimately, it’s all an illusion.
Nothing of this material world lasts; it’s all Maya, a delusion.
Ketu is the bringer of enlightenment through the realization of
this truth. Ketu is the release of this world. Just as Rahu is our
entrapment, Ketu is our final liberation from the karmas of the
soul. Whereas Rahu will give things for a price, Ketu will take
things away but leave enlightenment in its place.

Human beings spend most of their time in their minds.

Although we exist in this world, we’re often not part of it
because we separate ourselves in our minds. Our eternal
nature is Unity and, when not a part of this earthly experience
(within the entrapment of Rahu and Ketu), we are one with
everything. This is a hard concept to imagine on Earth because
all we know are endings, beginnings and separations from each
other. That sense of separation comes from the mind. As the
head of the serpent, Rahu represents the mind. Our most
natural state is to be one with all. To be separate is unnatural.
When we’re one with all, we feel complete and whole without
fear. This is our natural state when in spirit. Rahu can
represent fear because it essentially blocks out reality and
keeps us trapped in the illusion of this world, separating us
from truth or the Divine source that connects us with
everything. The knowledge and truth of who we are beyond this
world of separation is contained in the meaning of Ketu. Ketu
gives us glimpses beyond this world but we can’t really
conceive of it due to the limitations of our mind, which is a part
of the illusion.

An understanding of Rahu and Ketu can lend insight into the

meaning of eclipses. Eclipses offer us glimpses of what lies
beyond this world. When eclipses occur there’s an opportunity
to see the truth during the brief unveiling of the illusion. When
the illusion is swept aside during an eclipse, these are times
that allow a vision beyond this world. This means, that which
controls our earthly experience of the world (Sun/Moon) is
blocked and we can see beyond it. Even the pattern of day and
night is obliterated, because a solar eclipse can introduce the
darkness of night in the middle of the day.

In ancient times people didn’t understand what was happening

and believed it was the end of the world. For a few minutes at
least, it certainly would have felt like that. This radical
disruption of a normal day would inevitably have provoked
some sort of psychological “time out.” Hence, to this day,
there’s still a sort of primal fear that persists around the times
of solar eclipses.

A solar eclipse is when the Sun’s light is blocked by the Moon,

throwing Earth into a brief period of darkness during the day.
Symbolically, we might say that, what has been awakened in
the dark will be revealed. Even the casual observer will often
notice there are more tragedies and upsets around the time of a
solar eclipse. I hear sirens more often during the two-week
period between the solar and the lunar eclipse.

Solar eclipses occur at the time of the New Moon, meaning

something new is being presented out of the darkness,
something will be revealed. Two weeks later, that which has
been revealed will come to light when the Moon is full. Lunar
eclipses occur when Earth’s shadow blocks the sunlight that
would normally reflect off the Moon. In our emotional darkness
the truth may seem obscured, but our shadows will be
revealed. Most of us can’t bear to see the dark side of our
nature, so denial usually sets in. The shadow aspect of our
nature prevents us from realizing our spiritual truth.

The solar eclipse is the point of focus, since there may be a

lunar eclipse two weeks before or after the solar eclipse or there
may not even be a lunar eclipse. Eclipses are determined by the
new moon (solar eclipse) or full moon (lunar eclipse) in close
proximity to the nodes (Rahu and Ketu). The lunar eclipse is an
offshoot of the solar eclipse.

In Jungian psychology the “shadow” refers to the unconscious

aspect of our personality which constitutes the ego. It is our
dark side that is hidden in our subconscious mind. It is our
instinctual nature that we are taught to suppress as children,
in the process of being taught morals. Understanding the
shadow side can alleviate unconscious behaviors of projection
in ourselves and others.

In essence, eclipses bring us the opportunity to see whatever in

our being is preventing us from the most important thing we’re
here to realize – to grow spiritually and transcend the illusion
of this world. This process will reveal all of our weaknesses and
fears. Fear is a manifestation of this world (Rahu) because
while in this world we’re entrapped in its illusions. Ultimately,
we must come to the realization that this world is only a false
perception of reality.

Based only on our immediate perceptions, the sky is blue,

while the earth is flat and motionless. Meanwhile, reality is, the
sky looks blue only because of light refracted through the
atmosphere, and our spherical Earth is spinning on its axis
while hurtling through space.

The mind sometimes gets in the way, distancing us from true

knowledge, creating a sense of isolation and fear. When we
leave this world we’ll arrive in a place of unity and oneness with
all, where the spirit of God embraces everything. At that point
we’ll experience a sense of wholeness, completely absent of
fear, where all is known, and we realize God is all around us,
and in us.

How can we better understand the role that eclipses play in our
personal lives to unveil the illusions of the world? This is
revealed through the zodiacal position of the eclipses each year.
 Chapter 4
Rahu is our Future, Ketu is our Past

Rahu represents what we’re here to learn about life in order to

grow. These points (Rahu and Ketu) can help us understand
earthly existence and perhaps awaken us to a higher truth.
Many fear such understanding because it means detaching
from what we value in our worldly existence. We fear losing all
that we’re aware of. But the realization of an all-encompassing
truth can reveal what’s really important. With this realization
comes true bliss and complete understanding which eradicates
fear and ignorance. This means no more suffering. This is what
the polarity of Rahu and Ketu represents in our awakening
consciousness. We awaken to an awareness of everything,
which means no boundaries, beyond space and time.

To understand this concept, recall what was important to you

as a child or teenager. When you reflect on those childish
things you wanted and felt you’d die if you didn’t get, you
realize how insignificant they are now. But even now, the
things you consider important will be just as insignificant in
the big scheme of things once you become more enlightened.
Remember, time and space and our physical realities are all
dependent on our individual and collective perceptions. How
are we to awaken from that illusion and end suffering? Most of
us can’t do that because we’re still like children clinging to our
attachments. Most of don’t want to let go. Our attachments
make us feel good. But once we experience loss and suffering,
we’ll want to grow beyond this world. That’s when we get on the
road to enlightenment. If ignorance implies living in the dark,
to be enlightened means stepping into the light, and thus
banishing ignorance.
Ketu represents the inner perception of our connection to the
Divine. Ketu strips us of our attachments. In the process, we
suffer and grieve our losses. Yet in this time of despair we
touch upon what saves us – our knowing that this world is
temporal, an illusion. Once we get a glimpse of light beyond the
darkness, we may transcend our shallow-mindedness. If we
have the desire to grow in awareness, we may begin to see the
truth. This truth is something beyond our comprehension as
earthly beings, but nevertheless gives us a sense of
timelessness, boundlessness, freedom and bliss. Eventually,
we’ll all achieve this and, if we acknowledge that there are no
time limits or spatial boundaries, we’re already at one with the
essence of God. At this moment, we’re only awakening to this
reality. Once we pass to the other side, our awakening will be
complete, and we’ll realize our existence is only an illusion, just
as it always was. The power to perceive this truth – that the
world is only an illusion – comes under the domain of Ketu.

So now we’re regarding Rahu and Ketu from a whole different

perspective – that Rahu cloaks us in worldly attachments,
while Ketu strips them away. Rahu gives us desires and earthly
pleasures, success and riches. Ketu takes away those comforts
but encourages us to dive deeper in search of the truth that lies
beyond this world. Rahu eventually brings suffering, since
everything worldly is only illusory and temporary, and we will
lose it as surely as a snake sheds it skin. But Ketu, which
encourages us to understand the temporality of all things,
helps us pierce the veil of illusion and realize the ultimate joy of
enlightenment.

The placements of Rahu and Ketu at the time of your birth will
help reveal the way in which your awakening may be realized.

Rahu pertains to our future aspirations in materialistic terms,

while Ketu relates to what we’ve brought forth from our
previous lifetimes. Our talents are a function of our past
development. These may come easily but, at the same time,
may not be of much interest, since we’ve already achieved
success in these areas. Rahu indicates what we might
accomplish that is new and challenging.

Since Rahu and Ketu take 18 months to traverse a sign, there

are many people born in the same 1.5-year period who have
similar destinies and experiences. Although this can affect
many different groups of individuals, people born in the same
year have a connection and may share a similar temperament.

It takes 18.6 years for Rahu and Ketu to transit all 12 signs, so
every 18-19 years, people go through tremendous changes in
their lives. For instance, many people graduate from high
school around the age of 18, leave home and go to college.
Other turning points, whether in mid-life or senior years, arise
when Rahu and Ketu return to their natal positions, otherwise
known as the nodal return. These occur at ages 18.5, 37, 55.5,
74, 92.5. Often, at these transition points of growth and
development, we’re reminded of the purpose and meaning of
our life.

Within the same nodal cycle, nine years after the nodal return
there’s a nodal inversion where transiting Rahu conjuncts natal
Ketu, and transiting Ketu conjuncts natal Rahu. This creates
something of a crossroads period, accompanied by confusion
and uncertainty about life’s direction, and may trigger changes
that could send life off in a new direction. Care must be taken
during this pivotal time in life.

Interestingly, in order to enable an eclipse, there must be at

most 18 degrees between the New Moon and the Rahu/Ketu
axis. The greater the orb between New Moon and the nodes, the
lunation will produce only a partial (annular) eclipse. The
closer the nodes are to the New Moon, the more likely it could
be a total solar eclipse. Coincidentally, in Vedic astrology the
dasha cycle of Rahu is also 18 years, just one more case of
synchronicity and meaning surrounding the number 18.
 Chapter 5
Rahu and Ketu in the Signs

To better understand what Rahu and Ketu may mean for us in

our lives, the first step is to see what signs they occupy. The
sign placement in our own individual charts will have specific
meanings. They will indicate important issues and lessons we
must learn in accordance with where our past lifetimes have
led us through Ketu, and where Rahu will take us in this
lifetime. The transiting nodes through the signs will also reveal
important events throughout history. These can in turn be
analyzed and extrapolated to predict future world events.

Rahu and Ketu are always exactly opposite. Rahu is the

ascending node, while Ketu is the descending node. You’ll
notice they are always in opposing signs, in the exact degree
and minute opposite each other. Here are the oppositions of
Rahu and Ketu:

* Rahu and Ketu in Aries/Libra

* Rahu and Ketu in Taurus/Scorpio
* Rahu and Ketu in Gemini/Sagittarius
* Rahu and Ketu in Cancer/Capricorn
* Rahu and Ketu in Leo/Aquarius
* Rahu and Ketu in Virgo/Pisces

Rahu is our future and Ketu is our past. The polarity and
opposite meanings of the signs are potent indicators, both of
our current life and how our past life influenced the necessary
lessons that had to be learned this time around.

According to their sign placement in your own chart, Rahu and

Ketu have particular lessons to teach us. The typical
experiences are described below, both as they pertain to the
past, and what we can do now to make a better future.

Rahu in Aries, Ketu in Libra

This lifetime you are to develop your own skills and be
independent. You need to stand on your own without any
reliance on others. You are a self-starter and a pioneer, going
into ventures and the unknown to realize your own potential.
In your last life you were all about taking care of others, and
were dependent on making others feel supported and secure.

You would become so involved that you would lose your own
individuality and identity through relationships. In this life you
are to take back your Self to become whole and complete,
without the need for a dependent relationship. You can master
relationships this time around without being co-dependent.

Rahu in Libra, Ketu in Aries

You are here to develop yourself through your relationships. It
is important that you come to understand yourself through
others. How others make you feel is an indication of your own
character. You will not feel whole or complete without the
interaction of love and commitment in a lasting relationship.

In previous lifetimes, relationships always bogged you down,

never allowing you to achieve your own personal dreams. You
empowered others to achieve their dreams, so now it is your
turn. You are empowered by others and have the drive to
achieve your desires. You gave of yourself before and now you
are the one to stand in the light of your own personal
development and success.

Rahu in Taurus, Ketu in Scorpio

Parashara, one of the great seers of Vedic astrology, believed
Rahu to be exalted in Taurus, and Ketu in Scorpio. This is a
good placement for manifesting desires in the physical plane.
Material things are important and are easy to come by.

There is a sweet and gentle temperament that has a love of

beauty and nature. A love of life and the gifts of the material
world give a sense of happiness and contentment in the world.

Financial security gives a sense of achievement and the ability

to provide for the family without hardship, stress and worry.
You are gifted with the comforts of this world due to strong
desires to achieve and seek power from previous lifetimes. Your
struggles from previous lifetimes bring you comforts in this
lifetime. You were forced to share your wealth before but now
your earnings are yours to keep.

Rahu in Scorpio, Ketu in Taurus

These placements are believed by Parashara to be the
debilitation signs of Rahu and Ketu. Rahu in Scorpio can have
intense desires and a thirst for material wealth so, if not
achieved, will indicate extreme unhappiness. This intense
desire generally creates what you quest after. Rahu in Scorpio
can give an insatiable need for power. You may be jealous of
those who have what you want.

You are passionate and intense and will quest for material
fortunes since you’re used to these gifts and comforts from
previous lives and feel the need to always have more than
others.

You are emotionally intense but have a problem with

expressing exactly your feelings. Feelings of lack and insecurity
keep you stuck in an emotional vacuum that you can never feel
complete in the area of love. You don’t know how to
differentiate love from material things and money, therefore,
never coming to terms with true love or superficial love. You
tend to buy your love and, consequently, others only like you
for what you have instead of who you are.

Rahu in Gemini, Ketu in Sagittarius

In this life you are to develop your mental skills in terms of
learning and communicating. Conveying information to others
is an art that you are to discover. An open mind connects you
to other cultures and different perspectives on the world.

Language is a talent you command. Your way of

communicating is so appealing that many seek you out for
sales and teaching. You can convince anyone to buy anything.

In previous lives you were the philosopher and high-minded

teacher. But now you are to connect with others on a personal
level, teaching others how to live on a daily level. You love
travel and adventure, but now you are to teach in your
community and to the masses who need the introduction to
life’s lessons. You were the teacher of teachers but now you
must appeal to the masses who need your understanding and
learning the most. In previous lifetimes you were a “know-it-
all,” but now you need to develop non-judgment.

Rahu in Sagittarius, Ketu in Gemini

In this life you are taking your intellect to a higher level. Now
you are the teacher or guru to others. Now that you’re the
authority, just make sure you don’t overestimate your wisdom.
To be a true teacher, you must be humble.

You are consumed with truth at all costs. Make sure you don’t
become the preacher talking down to others. You must make
sure you don’t offend others with your high-minded, righteous
opinion. Don’t push your rules on others.

In this lifetime you are to set the example of love and

compassion, not judgment and rigid rules. You must travel the
world to teach your message, but remember righteousness will
alienate others instead of leading them to truth. Learn to see
others’ predicaments through their eyes and not from the
judgmental perspective concerning your unbending beliefs.
Through life’s experiences you will become understanding,
aware and compassionate.

Rahu in Cancer, Ketu in Capricorn

Cancer is the sign of family and security. It pertains to your
need to feel supported and safe. In this life you are to develop a
secure and safe place to raise a family. Family values and
togetherness are important because in previous lifetimes you
were the provider and didn’t spend as much time in the home.
You worked to get away from the home and never had the
connection to a nurturing mother or secure family.

There is a healing within the family unit that needs to be

completed in this life. There may have been problems early on
in your family of origin but you have to heal the family unit by
becoming the cohesive agent in your own family.

In past lives you never felt that you achieved enough from your
work, but you were actually an overachiever. Your quest was to
climb the ladder at all costs, and never gave the appropriate
love and attention to your family.

In this life you are to surrender to the needs and feelings of

others. This will give a feeling of purpose and wholeness as old
karmic bonds are healed and transformed.

Rahu in Capricorn, Ketu in Cancer

You are to provide and care for the family to achieve greatness
in your work. You were the provider on an emotional level in
the past life, but now the place for you is outside the home. In
past lives your family was wracked by instability and
insecurity, but now you’re compelled to give your family the
financial security it previously lacked. You’re driven by
ambition because you’re determined to never feel the deep
sense of lack you felt before in previous lifetimes. Just don’t
make the mistake of not balancing your work ethic against the
time you need to spend with the family.

You’ll be very successful financially because you’re driven by

the past sense of lack. Determination is your asset to have
security, with a good home and family. You have the power to
achieve financial security to protect your family. In your past
life you were lacking the emotional commitment and security
that you’ll never do without in this life.

Rahu in Leo, Ketu in Aquarius

You are a leader and have a thirst for achievement. In your
pursuit to take charge and tell others about yourself, you may
forget to share. As others surround you, remember to ask, and
listen to their needs and desires. You may feel the world
revolves around you but it takes others to make the world go
around. As you learn how to value others, you become the most
sought after leader and friend, for no one has more loyalty and
commitment.

In previous lifetimes you were all about the needs of others who
never reciprocated, so you become more and more self-
consumed with the self in this life. Learning compassion and
unconditional love opens your heart and brings a life of
happiness. The warmth you emit outward will draw in many
supporters.
Rahu in Aquarius, Ketu in Leo
Rahu is at home in the sign of Aquarius for this is the air sign
of the thinking mind and intelligence. Rahu needs to express
its cognitive value. Only at times you may get caught up in
your head too much, and there is a need to come from the
heart.

In past lives you were all about being in control and being in
command. Now you are intellectualizing about many things,
especially about human behavior. It feels better to share your
thoughts rather than to keep to yourself as you did in previous
lives. You gave of the heart in the last life and you were hurt
and your loyalties betrayed and so now you feel better staying
wrapped up in your head to better protect your heart.

You are very intellectual and incredibly smart but you can be
arrogant when you’re with others not as brilliant as yourself.
Be open to others’ thoughts, because you’re not the ultimate
authority of all knowledge. Compassion for humanity is real
when it truly comes from the heart.

Rahu in Virgo, Ketu in Pisces

Your attention to details can at times detract from your ability
to see the big picture. In previous lifetimes you had the
tendency to blame others and be a victim, where the world was
a bad place causing your problems. But if you’re committed to
doing the work, you now have the ability to solve your
problems. You allowed others to take advantage of you in
previous lifetimes but now you’re on guard to prevent others
from stealing your soul.

Being overly critical and scrutinizing will deter a meaningful

relationship. To overcome your fear of being taken advantage of
by others, try giving without fear in order to form lasting
sincere relationships. Practice love with boundaries and you’ll
overcome past relationship issues.

The power to organize and be disciplined is something you

constantly needed in previous lives. The understanding heart
you had in previous lives will develop the happy love life you’re
seeking now.

Rahu in Pisces, Ketu in Virgo

Your tendency in previous lives to have constantly worried and
created problems has made for a much more compassionate
and loving soul in this life. The hyper-critical behavior of before
is now a thing of the past. You can let your feelings be known
when you wear your heart on your sleeve.

Your lack of boundaries can open you up to aggressors who

have little consideration for your feelings. Knowing this, you
have to take responsibility for your own feelings and not blame
others for the way you feel. You are to look within yourself in
this life to understand the effect you may have on others. In the
past your criticism destroyed your relationships. In this life you
are to be open-hearted and accepting of others’ shortcomings.
This is a huge hurdle to overcome now. If you succeed, this will
prevent you from being the victim you were before.
 Chapter 6
Rahu and Ketu through the 12 Houses

Rahu and Ketu through the 12 houses give a deeper sense of

life’s lessons. There is a certain fate and destiny attached to
Rahu and Ketu, and depending on what houses they occupy,
this indicates fated events. For example, Rahu in the 1st house
will direct your life as though you have no ability to plan things
because, as you make plans, circumstances beyond your
control take you in another unimagined direction when you
least expect it. For Rahu in the 7th house, you meet your
partner in an unexpected and “fated” way.

Rahu and Ketu have some very specific meanings that may be
relative to their placements in the houses. Here are their
meanings:

Rahu rules the desire that bring us into this life. It can rule
addictions, for it gives but with a price. It rules extremes of life
– opportunities and problems, consequences and attachments
to the materialistic world. It rules obsessions and compulsions.
The house Rahu occupies is where we constantly strive to
improve, and suggests our eternal quest in this life. It can
reflect our achievements and accomplishments but can turn to
addictions and obsessions.

Ketu is the karaka for the outcast in society, and is the

spiritual side of life ruling over other-worldliness. It is the
indicator of loss, including death. Whereas Rahu brings us into
this world through desire, Ketu takes us out of this world. The
house that Ketu occupies indicates where there’s a sense of
something missing, a feeling of emptiness. Trying to fill that
void may become an obsession, with the house Ketu occupies
becoming a vacuum and a central focus in life.

Following are the indications of Rahu and Ketu in the houses

which correspond to different areas of life, plus the destiny they
influence through past and future karmas.

Rahu in the 1st house

Rahu in the 1st house gives a sense of importance, since it’s a
powerful placement for a life of intensity. This gives a life of fate
and destiny. As you plan for the future, it seems events sweep
you off into another direction that becomes the correct course
even though different from the original plan. The world is an
adventure of the unknown, uncharted and unplanned territory
of experience. Things just seem to happen out of the blue.

Physically, you can be robust and sometimes large, literally

and figuratively. Circumstances involving the materialistic
world consume peace of mind, and cause many upsets
throughout life. Attachments to a world of money and
superficiality can destroy your world. But with Ketu in the 7th
house, your partners take up a vast amount of energy and
time. Steer clear of the victim-types in relationships. They can
drain your energy and time. Many times the partner has bright
or very light-colored eyes.

Ketu in the 1st house

Ketu in the 1st gives a very elusive quality, the feeling of being
very hard to understand or know. There is one foot in reality
and one foot out, connected to a vast spiritual world.

You feel unconnected and unsupported, as if you don’t fit in

anywhere. You may consider yourself an outcast from society.
There is a sense of disconnection and alienation, wanting to
escape to another world or place.
Many times the body can be very thin and frail, especially in
the younger years. At a very young age there may be sickness
which is a way of unconsciously wanting to escape the world.

Rahu will be in the 7th indicating a partner who is very

materialistic and bigger than life, causing great concern and
problems in marriage. It may indicate a partner with
addictions.

Rahu in the 2nd house

Chaos in early childhood can create all sorts of emotional
problems throughout life. The parents may be divorced or
separated. There will be many ups and downs financially, for
wealth or lack thereof is an issue from many lifetimes to be
healed. Great amounts of money are gained, yet with extreme
spending and loss. There’s an obsession with money.

Food and drink or anything ingested can be a major problem,

turning into eating disorders, or addictions like alcoholism,
drugs, or smoking. There is an oral fixation. Speech is
important, but foul language and yelling can get you in trouble.
Watch out for the misuse of the voice, such as ridicule and
criticism of others.

There can be problems with eyesight or the teeth, so take

proper care of them. Social problems arise from disrespect, so
try to be aware of what you say.

Ketu in the 2nd house

Losses in childhood seem to influence your life. Problems in the
family, such as parent’s ill health and financial problems,
plague early childhood. The stress endured early on creates a
great deal of insecurity later in life. No matter how much
money is acquired there will always be a sense of lack and
insecurity. Financial problems are a source of major concern
throughout life.

There are issues around food and drink in early life that
influences the life later. There can be food sensitivities, allergies
or aversions. Dental care is important since the teeth may be
weak. Problems with the throat are due to the sense of never
being heard. You felt what you had to say was unimportant
and negated.

The eyes are weak and can be sensitive and very light in color.
Speech is delayed but can be a great gift later. You may be
good at learning a foreign language.

Rahu in the 3rd house

Natural ability with computers is a means of interaction and
skill. You can teach others technology, with an ability to
understand the electronic world. Understanding of technology
gives the ability to make a great living. Work is around unusual
people or foreigners.

There can be very complicated relationships with siblings, with

a split at some point in life. Siblings may be half-sisters or
brothers. You may be an only child or the youngest one in the
family.

Early life was difficult in terms of education, making it hard to

form new friends because of changing schools many times
while growing up. Difficulty hearing, or problems with the ears,
is a typical childhood issue.

Ketu in the 3rd house

Losses around siblings create a void in early life. There may be
a sibling who dies or has some kind of emotional or physical
problem. As an only child you might yearn for siblings
throughout life. Early education and learning may have been
extremely difficult but a specific talent is developed and gives
life meaning.

This placement indicates a different way of learning, such as

overcoming dyslexia, but can also indicate creativity and the
capacity to think outside the box.

A strong desire to travel the world might make it seem like you
never find what you’re looking for, but finally realize the
answers are inside instead of outside.

Rahu in the 4th house

Intense problems involving domestic life and the mother may
drive you out of the house at an early age. Usually the mother’s
personality clashes with your will. Emotional separation with
the mother may be felt throughout life, with an emotional
healing that never occurs despite constant effort.

Security is a means to an end, and you’ll spend your life dong

everything to achieve security. Money, love and popularity will
be abundant but the sense of security is still scarce. You may
seek the security of a big expensive home.

Ketu in the 4th house

There is always a sense of loss around the home, family and
mother. You are constantly seeking a sense of security through
home and family but never feel complete in this area. You feel
like the black sheep of the family, wondering if you were
secretly adopted.

There seems to be a deep aching and yearning in your heart for

a happy home life, and the mother you never had. You cannot
settle down and feel secure where you’re living. You’d love to
settle and put down roots but an unnerving feeling that you
must move on keeps creeping up and you move again and
again, feeling a bit like a gypsy.

Rahu in the 5th house

Rahu in the 5th house give deep mental powers and an ability
to control many aspects and people in life. You can be a
powerful advisor through your deep intelligence. Many seek
your advice. Coming into this life you’re blessed with unusual
talents from previous lifetimes.

You may acquire wealth and fortune, but experience trouble in

having or raising children.

A compulsive and obsessive mind keeps you in a constant state

of anxiety and mental worries.

Ketu in the 5th house

Ketu in the 5th house gives a deep connection to the Divine,
and an intensely spiritual view of the world. There is a
profound understanding and compassion for others. The mind
is plagued by obsessive ideas and will have the tendency to be
consumed with conspiracy and paranoid ideas.

Be cautious with investments, because your judgment

regarding stocks and gambling cannot be trusted.

Children may be a major concern and worry. Overprotective

tactics can be overwhelming, for there is an innate fear of harm
coming to your children. There is a sense that you can never do
enough for them.

There may be loss around children. This may come via divorce,
ill health or accident.
Rahu in the 6th house
A strong immune system brings robust physical stamina.
Matters around health and healing direct the life in an unusual
way. There will be interest in healing health issues, whether
physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

Ambition and drive in your workplace will give you a boost in

your chosen employment, but problems around coworkers and
staff cause conflict. Working with foreigners may bring success.

Children become strong and wealthy after a turbulent

childhood.

Ketu in the 6th house

There is an interest in unusual healing modalities, such as
yoga, ayurveda, herbs or acupuncture. The desire to help those
in need can lead to your participation in humanitarian group
efforts.

You may experience difficult health problems that are hard to

diagnose. Looking at health from a spiritual perspective might
make more sense. Love of small animals will bring many pets
into the home.

Employees and coworkers are undependable and irresponsible.

There are many problems for children at an early age.

Rahu in the 7th house

The partner is powerful and overbearing in many ways. They
may have an addictive personality, so be careful around this
issue. Their fun side could turn dark and destructive if not
kept under control. Extreme events will plague the marriage,
while suspicious tendencies of ulterior motives may cause
problems. The partner is very successful but obsessive in their
work, spending very little time home.

The maternal grandmother has a colorful past, which could be

very turbulent and destructive, particularly for the mother. The
second-born child has a life of fate and destiny, which is
probably influenced by the powerful father.

Ketu in the 7th house

There’s an attraction for partners who need help, eg, an
underdog or outcast in society. Your partner is needy, playing
the part of a victim. They may need help, but are reluctant to
change and do what’s needed. Since you’re always the giver, a
sense of power and confidence is achieved with the ability to
help. There’s always something missing in the area of
relationships, never bringing fulfillment. The spouse will have
very light-colored or unusual eyes. On rare occasions the
partner is very spiritual but their detachment may create a
sense of distance in the relationship.

The maternal grandmother is very detached, or non-existent,

but very perceptive. The second-born child may have emotional
or physical problems due to problems with the father.

Rahu in the 8th house

There is an obsessive-compulsive need to be in control, which
disturbs marital life. Sexual powers are used to attract sick
relationships. Addictions control the life. An inflated sense of
power can cause abuse. Surrender is the message that can
heal the life.

There is a powerful magnetism and charisma that attracts

others. You stand out in a crowd with this power. Financial
gains come from others, such as a partner, or from an
inheritance.
Ketu in the 8th house
Deep spiritual knowledge, introspection or escape from the
material world is the spiritual message for this life. Traumatic
events, such as a near-death experience, can transform and
change perceptions. Psychic abilities give connection to other
dimensions.

Via others taking money from you, or loss of an inheritance,

you don’t fare well financially from marriage. Others seem to
depend on your ability to earn a good living. Fear of
abandonment is a core issue that provokes insecure behavior.

Rahu in the 9th house

The father can be very stern, out of control, with an addictive
personality. Fanatical views on the world in terms of politics
and religion cloud the mind. Travel is impulsive and
spontaneous. Problems around travel may bring troubles and
loss.

There is an attraction to extremist teachers that have a bias for

control, like a cult leader. There is an attraction to cults and
non-traditional beliefs.

The spouse shouldn’t go into business with a sibling because

there’s the possibility of a split in the family from corruption or
extreme differences in opinion.

Grandchildren may live far away, or else mis-communication

with them may drive them away or cause a split.

Ketu in the 9th house

Spirituality is a burning desire and focus throughout the life.
Many of life’s circumstances lead one to want enlightenment of
the soul. The father is not present, physically, mentally or
emotionally. There is a deep desire to connect with him for
there seems to always be a void or emptiness.

The eternal quest is in finding the truth in all matters. A career

in teaching religion or spirituality is possible. Travel to unusual
places such as a spiritual pilgrimage brings a feeling of
connection.

Grandchildren may have emotional or physical problems. There

is disconnection with the spouse’s siblings.

Rahu in the 10th house

Drive and power bring success quickly but there are many
consequences along the way. Success comes from an unusual
career. There is a power that comes from a deep-seated
insecurity to prove one’s self. The message in childhood was
that we are nothing without money, and dedication to hard
work is the only way to achieve self-respect and self-worth.

The father may have addictions, such as alcohol, and may treat
the mother in inappropriate ways. Family discord plagued early
childhood. The mother-in-law is excessive in many ways.

Ketu in the 10th house

A very unusual career is preferred, not confined to an office,
where freedom and variety are essential. Something always
seems to be missing in the area of work, so changes in career
are common. Given this search to find a career that is fulfilling,
that quest never seems to be fulfilled. You’re forever searching
for a career about which you’re passionate.

There’s a sadness arising from the father’s childhood, and a

subsequent dissatisfaction with his life. His frustration in
achieving his life goals consequently makes you pursue a
career helping others.

Rahu in the 11th house

The mother may have been separated from you at birth. There
are many influential and powerful people in life that can
provide opportunities, all there for the asking. The father is
successful and knows people in power. There are connections
with people who are in control, the movers and shakers of the
community.

Your friends are very materialistic, which has both positive and
negative effects. You should be careful of being involved in
financial dealings with them.

The partner may have children from a previous marriage. Your

first-born child may move far from home, or their marriage may
cause problems.

Ketu in the 11th house

Unusual friends and groups stand out as a defining aspect of
life. The unique and unconventional types are preferred –
underdogs or outcasts in society. Unusual groups, eg,
metaphysical or spiritual, are a part of your life. There’s a
constant yearning to do something of meaning that can help
others. Something is always missing until that need to fulfill
life with meaning and purpose is complete. Friends cause a
drain emotionally and do not reciprocate in kind.

The oldest child will feel a great loss within relationships and
marriage, with a tendency to attract those who are troubled.

Rahu in the 12th house

Rahu in the 12th house indicates deep attachments to the
material world. Deep-seated fears and secrets control many
reactions and responses in life, causing addictions.

There is a fascination with foreigners and foreign lands.

Attainment of spiritual powers via concentration and mental
conditioning can be used for self-gain.

Secret enemies such as thieves and robbers can attack and

invade privacy.

You may have trouble falling asleep, or have nightmares that

interrupt your sleep or disturb your peace of mind.

Ketu in the 12th house

Ketu in the 12 house indicates a spiritual search for purpose
and meaning. This spiritual quest is never-ending and may
always feel like a void that needs to be filled. There is a desire
for deep love that is not of this world.

Mystical journeys to foreign lands provide a feeling of freedom

and escape. Interest in the unknown motivates your learning
about the metaphysical sciences, meditation, and life beyond
death.

You may have prophetic dreams. It’s productive to keep a

dream journal, a window into the subconscious mind whose
knowledge transcends our worldly experience.
 Chapter 7
Dispositors of Rahu and Ketu: Our Karmic
Destiny

The next process to be analyzed to give deeper meaning to the

past karmas is to refer to the sign dispositors of Rahu and
Ketu. There is a pattern associated with these opposite signs
therefore certain Karmas are likely for certain groups of
individuals.

Here are the patterns of signs:

* Aries/Libra disposited by Mars/Venus

* Taurus/Scorpio disposited by Venus/Mars
* Gemini/Sagittarius disposited by Mercury/Jupiter
* Cancer/Capricorn disposited by Moon/Saturn
* Leo/Aquarius disposited by Sun/Saturn
* Virgo/Pisces disposited by Mercury/Jupiter

So there is a pattern with Mercury/Jupiter, Mars/Venus and

Saturn with either the Sun or Moon. These ruling planets
always work together. Those with the Venus/Mars rulerships
have specific lessons pertaining to relationships, love and
money. Relationships are indicated more with Aries/Libra,
while money and power are typically Taurus/Scorpio.
Meanwhile, the Mercury/Jupiter duo has issues with learning
and beliefs, while the Sun and Moon and Saturn have issues
with authority and leadership.

The houses in which these planets are located are significant

as to the issues and areas of life the individual must experience
and learn in this lifetime.

On a deeper level the nakshatras can be very significant in

terms of Rahu and Ketu. Of the 27 nakshatras used in Vedic
astrology there are three nakshatras ruled by Rahu – Ardra,
Swati and Shatabhishak – and three ruled by Ketu – Ashwini,
Magha, and Mula. Because they are ruled by the bringers of
destiny Rahu and Ketu these nakshatras are considered
pivotal.

Just as with the sign dispositors, the nakshatra dispositors can

be read in terms of the houses they occupy. The most intense
of all the Rahu- and Ketu-ruled nakshatras are Ardra ruled by
Rahu and Mula ruled by Ketu. They produce the greatest
extremes in tragedy and destruction.

The other opposing nakstratras, with Rahu and Ketu as the

rulers in their own sign, are Shatabhishak ruled by Rahu and
Magha ruled by Ketu, in opposing signs Aquarius and Leo.
Swati ruled by Rahu and Ashwini ruled by Ketu are in
opposing signs Libra and Aries. These placements are the most
powerful positions for extremes in intellect and intense life’s
events.

The sign dispositors, which are the key to understanding the

karmic destiny of Rahu and Ketu, tell the story of the past and
future. In the sections that follow, we can outline the
manifestation of what they mean via the house placements.

Note, however, that these are pure indications based only on

house attributes. The aspects of other planets to these
positions can of course alter the results listed here.

The planet that is the dispositor of Rahu or Ketu indicates the

past lessons to be experienced and learned in this life. As Ketu
is our past and Rahu is our future together they bring forth our
karmic lessons and our destiny. Therefore, they are to be read
as one and the same as to their house placements.

Rahu or Ketu in Aries or Scorpio: Mars is dispositor

Mars as the dispositor of Rahu or Ketu will bring awareness
and a sense of purpose to what must be accomplished in this
life. This may be uncomfortable but is a part of the growth
we’re intended to achieve in this life.

With Rahu or Ketu in Aries or Scorpio, Mars is the dispositor,

and will therefore exert its influence through the houses as
follows:

Mars in the 1st house

There is a tendency to always being on the go. You can never
slow down or be still, always needing to move fast, never taking
the time to be in the present moment. This can cause
impatience and recklessness that may lead to accidents.

The temperament is fiery and focused on your own needs, with

a bit of selfishness. This can interfere with relationships,
causing contention and fighting.

The karmic lesson here is to learn consideration for others and

slow down. Take to heart what others are feeling and saying.
Taking these concerns seriously helps issues surrounding
relationships.

Mars in the 2nd house

Wealth and money come easily, but a desire to spend money
can cause concern and problems in relationships because you
don’t like being told what to do with your money. You take
offence when others try to control you this way.
Family issues are a part of your turmoil, with arguments and
fighting from early life. This sets the stage for anger and
conflict in married life.

When trying to take charge and be in control, you have a way

of saying hurtful things. The need to be in control creates more
tension and actually makes you feel more out of control. The
gift of speech has been abused in past lives. Therefore, you
must think before you speak and use words to heal instead of
hurt.

Mars in the 3rd house

Processing information is fast and continual. Traveling is a part
of life, expanding awareness. But there is a deep karma to be
resolved with siblings.

A sibling is out of control and leaves you angry and upset, but
you must address this issue within yourself, and find a way to
resolve the anger they stir within you. Learn to accept their
ways and don’t let them push your buttons with thoughts of
how they’ve hurt you.

Finding your peace with them will heal your past karma. This
has been occurring for many lifetimes, and now is the
opportunity to heal and resolve this karmic issue once and for
all.

Mars in the 4th house

You’re seeking a sense of security that you never had in
previous lifetimes or even from early life. Situations around the
home have always been troubled. There is fear that the family
will break up like in your past.

There is a sense that at any minute the rug will be pulled out
from underneath you. Operating with a sense of impending fear
creates many fear-driven emotions and reactions to life’s
experiences, sometimes with an overcompensating sense of
achievement.

There’s a feeling that you must prove yourself, to avoid the

sense of helplessness left over from childhood, a time when you
had no power to change difficult situations.

There is usually a combative relationship with the mother. Real

estate gives security with ownership of expensive real estate.

You must find peace in yourself through accomplishments that

empower you. But to heal yourself, you must also empower
others. Being secure in yourself means you can give and share
success with others, which further strengthens your own sense
of security.

Mars in the 5th house

You are gifted intellectually. You have a need to understand the
mechanics of everything, from mundane objects, to high tech
and their related concepts. You are creative and expressive.
This is the house of poorva punya, the good karma due to you
in this lifetime.

Past good karma, what we carry from past lives, manifests as

natural talent. Mars here gives a powerful intellect with great
understanding.

The problematic area pertains to children. You may not want

kids or literally have trouble conceiving. You’ll have issues
around children that may consume your life, have difficult kids
or be in a situation of not wanting them. A past karmic memory
of difficulty with children, possibly death through childbirth,
causes fear in this life. Issues involving children are to be
healed in this life.

Mars in the 6th house

Health and healing will be a constant theme in your life. Body
image can be just one issue you’re here to overcome. The desire
for perfection is important and you expect others to uphold
your ideals. Diets and health fads can consume your life
because you feel a sense of urgency to heal on several levels -
physical, emotional and mental.

Coworkers and conditions around the workplace can be

confrontational. You are here to learn balance with others with
a common pursuit. Counseling and helping people will help
with your own issues. As you help others, you help yourself,
realizing their issues reflect your own.

Mars in the 7th house

Relationships bring upheaval, and trigger emotional issues.
Many times, confrontations trigger past feelings of abuse from
former lifetimes. The current lesson is to not be a victim.

When you feel someone attacks you, look at what it triggers

within you and realize you’ve attracted this experience. You’re
not innocent, because there’s a part of you that attracts the
situation and the aggressive person who attacks you.

When you realize what is within you, the issue will slowly
dissolve. Once you relinquish the expectations you hold for
your partners, the relationship karma will relax its grip on you.
You will have loving and healing relationships, with responsible
ownership of your actions.

Mars in the 8th house

A deep and penetrating mind is part of your daily thinking and
mental processing. The ability to research and find solutions is
a talent. You realize you need to have answers and know the
reasons for everything. You’d make a remarkable investigator,
detective or researcher.

There’s a sense of disgrace and humiliation influencing your

life. This is a very humbling experience but through humility
you are transformed and changed.

At the core of your being you need to be in control, but you

realize you can’t control anything. The sense of no control can
instill great fear, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

The key is to surrender control, because there is no other

option. Many times this can involve addictions and even
suicidal tendencies.

A quest for metaphysical knowledge, so long as it’s not to

control others through black magic or other means, can
provide many answers.

Mars in the 9th house

Searching for spiritual meaning in life and truth is the ultimate
quest in your life. Your father made life difficult. Karma
pertaining to the father makes life challenging.

The ultimate realization in life comes from understanding how

the limitations of your learned beliefs affect your outlook on
life. Changing our conditioned beliefs can free our minds and
allow us greater free will, which in turn can release us from the
chains of our past karmas.

Once the mind is opened to accept the laws of nature, this can
bring a new awareness and freedom of thinking, in which your
thoughts are no longer controlled by the past conditioning of
family, culture or even politics.

Mars in the 10th house

The need to be in power and have a fulfilling purposeful career
is a part of your drive and ambition throughout life. Karmas
from a past life lead you to find your life’s calling early in life.
You establish your sense of self-worth through the success of
your work. In childhood a situation inspired you to find a
successful career that would lead to a life of fulfillment through
recognition and honors.

You will succeed in business with an innate desire to lead. You

will not settle for mediocre positions because you aspire to and
attain top positions, never stopping in your quest for honors,
accolades and awards. This position can give fame and public
recognition.

The lesson here is to understand that true power means

helping others. Your most satisfying achievement, giving you a
true sense of purpose, will come from sharing your knowledge
and empowering others.

Mars in the 11th house

There is an innate desire to be heard by others. You wish to
share your desires, hopes, and dreams with friends. The need
to communicate with others is an essential part of life. When
you have an idea, you feel the need to bounce it off others to
achieve a sense of credibility.

But somehow there appears to be an unexpected backlash of

contention from friends. Out of this response you sometimes
feel attacked and misunderstood, with feelings of jealousy from
others.
You’re here to heal your issues regarding a friend who seems
too competitive. The key to resolving this problem is to
understand that you attract those who mirror your inner being,
and thus end up blaming the friends you reflect. When you’re
too much alike, you find yourselves in competition, and become
repelled. Instead of being insulted, find agreement in common
ground, resolve your conflicts and recognize in the threatened
friends your similarities.

The karma described here may also refer to a situation with an

older sibling.

Mars in the 12th house

There’s a deep-seated desire to uncover the injustices of the
past. Unconsciously the past controls many of your outbursts
of repressed anger. There may be sleep disturbances or vivid
and unnerving dreams. This is due to unsettled karmas from a
past life.

Because of deep-seated resentments from the past, new

resentments are created in this lifetime. Secret enemies appear
out of nowhere to invoke the injustices of the past. They’re here
to teach you the ultimate lesson, leading you from suffering to
freedom.

In this lifetime you need to recognize the inner anger that

brings to the surface the reactions of a victim in response to
injustice. This means you can no longer blame others or
outside circumstances for your life’s predicaments.

By taking charge and realizing you have a part in the apparent

injustices affecting you, you can finally take responsibility for
your actions, acknowledging your part in this resulting karma.

Victims never get anywhere if they always blame others. Rather

than giving away your power to change, recognize your role in
attracting predators, and use this awareness to resolve your
dilemma.

Ketu or Rahu in Taurus or Libra: Venus is

dispositor
Venus as the dispostor of Ketu will reveal the past karma,
issues and experiences that will lead us to spiritual liberation
from our past. The gifts and talents brought in with Ketu from
a past life are already developed, therefore not challenging and
will seem uninteresting, because it was already completed. But
these gifts lead the way to new developments to be
accomplished in this lifetime represented by Rahu.

With Ketu or Rahu in Taurus or Libra, Venus is the dispositor,

and will therefore exert its influence through the houses as
follows:

Venus in the 1st house

Venus reflects our power to attract and be in relationships. In
the 1st house it gives a refined sense of poise and grace. You
have acquired social skills that are innate, not taught in this
lifetime. You are a peacekeeper, always making sure your
partner is well taken care of.

With a sense of style, you are gifted with beauty, and are
appreciated and loved. Your attractiveness brings many
suitors, resulting in many relationship opportunities. The
partner will provide you many gifts and pleasures.

Good karma is achieved from past fulfilling relationships. This

is your blessing for being the caretaker in many lifetimes
before.
Venus in the 2nd house
Wealth and prosperity are the products of an innate generosity
from previous lifetimes. The home and family are refined and
give a sense of security. The family is well off or at least
provided a secure childhood environment.

Your voice is pleasing and you speak kind words, thanks to

encouragement and respect given you as a child. There may be
a gift of singing as your voice is sweet and beautiful.

Your attitude is generous and optimistic due to the past

karmas of sophistication and good cultural education.

Venus in the 3rd house

Learning and education in the arts come naturally because
these are innate qualities that were fully developed in the past.

You have a gift for all forms of communication, especially

writing. Literary skills are instinctive and the way they’re
presented comes across with ease and confidence.

Your hearing is extremely acute, and you have an intuitive love

of music that could well manifest as musical talent.

Siblings are a blessing for they were associated with you in a

meaningful way during a past life. You’ll remain close
throughout this lifetime.

Venus in the 4th house

You’re likely to have a beautiful home full of tasteful
decorations or art. This is a gift of good karma because the 4th
house is the house of happiness.

Due to your nurturing and care as a provider in a previous life,

you’ve been rewarded with a happy home that brings both
security and contentment. Helping others achieve a sense of
security and love confirms these rewards.

A love for beautiful surroundings and a sense of color, design

and refinement were developed in previous lifetimes. There is a
quality of royalty from the past that makes for a beautiful home
life. Even the landscaping is impeccable.

To be surrounded by beauty makes the soul happy because of

its remembrances of the past. Security comes from a loving
family and nurturing mother.

Venus in the 5th house

Blessings are given through the support and happiness from
children. The children will be pleasing and beautiful. This is a
desire manifested from previous lifetimes.

As the house of poorva punya, meaning good karma due to you

in this lifetime, Venus here gives a great mind and the power of
creativity. This reflects a talent developed in previous lifetimes
that were generally very artistic.

This is the house of entertainment and fun, therefore many

people with this placement have the innate need to express
themselves creatively. You may be a performer, athlete, writer,
artist, or musician.

Venus in the 6th house

The gift here is health, because in past lives and in your early
life you took exceptional care of your body, through diet and
exercise. The payoff now is a strong, healthy beautiful body
that lasts a lifetime.

You’re lucky in the area of employment, falling into the right

job early that pays off in the long run. Lifelong friendships are
formed through work, and even your employees become
friends.

Careers that serve and help or heal others give fulfillment and
empowerment. Your quest is always to counsel and heal, thus
creating more good karma for the future. After early struggles,
children give security through their wealth.

Venus in the 7th house

Partnerships are the most important aspect of your life. Venus
here is intense, indicating a charming and attractive partner,
thus attracting others into your space. In previous lifetimes you
were the one with many who desired you before.

The focus and attention is on working out this issue of love and
marriage. This time around you are learning to trust. If you are
mistrustful of your partner, you’ll find reasons not to trust. But
if you learn to trust, your partner will be trustworthy.

Your partner will give you gifts, money, and even great wealth if
you can overcome the past karmas.

Venus in the 8th house

Your gift is deep awareness and intuitive sight. You may be
overly obsessive when it comes to matters of love and romance.
There was a major betrayal from a previous lifetime that has
caused deep suspicions.

Your sensuality and sexuality are overpowering, and you have

powers of attraction with sexual charisma that can attract all
kinds. Be careful who you allow into your lif

Money comes from others, either through marriage or

inheritance. This is the settlement of many karmic dues. You’ve
paid the price in previous lives to acquire this payback. But the
money comes through great difficulty and loss, and hardly
brings happiness.

Venus in the 9th house

Blessings are gained through the father or a teacher who
brings guidance and light into your life. You seem to meet the
right people at the right time throughout life.

You’re gifted with money and wealth from a past life. This is a
major sign of luck. In reality it is more than luck, it comes from
very pious deeds in the past.

Your innate spiritual beliefs are strong, with a sense of great

devotion, due to the development of your spirituality before.
You have a great love of the Divine. Therefore, you’re always
protected, especially when you travel.

Grandchildren will bring benefits and blessings into your life

because you were deeply connected in a past life, probably a
parent before.

Venus in the 10th house

You’ll make a name for yourself through your career because
you developed a talent that can be used in this life.

Attuned to your social standing and presence in the world,

you’re polished and confident. Your sense of fashion and
culture help you stand out in a crowd.

Acclaim for your creative talents in this lifetime is due to a

developed appreciation in these areas through previous
lifetimes.

Creative design, fashion, writing, arts, and music come to you

with ease. You could easily pursue a career in these or related
fields.

Venus in the 11th house

Many groups or organizations will benefit from your talents.
You have the power to direct and lead others in a graceful
fashion. Skilled in politics, you find common ground within
groups.

You were quite the leader in a previous lifetime, helping others

achieve their goals. Now you achieve your goals through the
cooperation of others who’ll bring benefits to you.

Charitable groups are your passion, and you provide benefits

and healing to those who are less fortunate.

Organizations that promote the arts benefit from your

gatherings and fundraising. You can raise money for, and
interest in, schools and education, especially concerning the
performing arts, music and museums.

Venus in the 12th house

Venus is the only planet that picks up strength in the 12th
house, and this often indicates wealth.

Great wealth is due to good karma with relationships within

families. You gave time and money to charities in past lives.
You still have a generous spirit from past lifetimes.

Through understanding the power of forgiveness in this life,

there will be a letting-go of past resentments. This is a
placement for healing relationships. You’ll come to understand
where you went wrong, and gain the power to heal through
love.
Rahu or Ketu in Gemini or Virgo: Mercury is
dispositor
This configuration indicates a quest for knowledge and
learning. Learning can come through education,
communications of all kinds, travel and contacts with other
people.

The need to connect with others is an essential part of this

world, and often consumes our lives. We’re all in constant
communication with others, sharing out thoughts and ideas.
Our desire to relate and connect to others makes our life
fulfilling. We spend all of our waking hours in communication
via phones, computers, TV, and radio.

Our relationship with others teaches us about ourselves. Our

lives would be meaningless without our ability to connect and
relate to others. We all have the need to share our lives and
experiences.

The air houses, which pertain to communications, are

associated with the 3rd, 7th, and 11th houses. The 3rd house
is brothers and sisters, 7th is marriage, and the 11th is friends.
These involve our primary relationships (siblings, partners,
friends) with whom we need to share our ideas.

If we consider Rahu as the future and our need to grow

through these unchartered waters, Mercury as dispositor
provides an understanding of the karma inherent in individuals
who are vested in their need to communicate, learn, travel and
explore the world through connections to others.

With Rahu or Ketu in Gemini or Virgo, Mercury is the

dispositor, and will therefore exert its influence through the
houses as follows:
Mercury in the 1st house
This is the lifetime to travel and see the world. You need to
express yourself through adventure, for you were an explorer in
previous lives. You feel especially connected to people from
foreign places, and are well versed with other cultures.
Multicultural, you strive to learn other languages.

All forms of communication with others are important to you.

You may spend lots of time on your phone, via Skype or
Facetime, to connect with friends in foreign lands.

A great blessing of Mercury in the 1st house is agelessness.

You’re eternally youthful. Since you relate well with the
younger generation, you may find your partners and associates
becoming younger.

You’ve always wanted to write a book, mainly because you have

so much to say and your life is never boring. This could be a
significant goal for this lifetime.

Always gathering new information, you read, listen to audios,

and seek to develop new skills through classes or tutorials.
Your mind never shuts off; you love to learn.

Another thing that interests you is gossip, scandals and

conspiracy theories, anything to uncover secrets.

Mercury in the 2nd house

As a child you began speaking early, and from that point on
you never stopped. Your family encouraged you to speak and
may have inspired you to learn another language. An affinity
for languages was a trait developed in previous lifetimes.

Always expressing yourself, you’re the first to lunge for the

phone when it rings. You spend way too much time on the
phone, and would always rather speak then use a text to
communicate.

Because you have a way with words, you should develop your
public speaking skills. You’re often the one who is appointed to
be the spokesperson on your job. This is an excellent role for
someone whose life thrives on constant communication. You’re
a natural teacher and translator.

Mercury in the 3rd house

This is a perfect position for a writer. You have a gift for the
written word. You can master all forms of communication
skills, even related technologies.

You’re a perpetual student, always searching for that missing

piece of information to solve a puzzle and complete the picture.
But the more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know.

Since you’re so expressive with words and love to learn, you’ll

probably end up teaching in some capacity. This is a gift you
brought from other lifetimes.

In constant movement, you’re always traveling, perhaps

spending a lot of time commuting to work, or even travel for a
living.

Vastly creative, you have many talents and love performing.

You may write music, articles, codes, poems or contracts. Your
business could also involve advertising.

You love to make things and have a gift for using your hands.
You’re good with craft-work and can fix most anything around
the house.

Mercury in the 4th house

The home offers many gadgets, computers, books, and games,
all to promote a learning environment. Your mother may be
intelligent, and does all she can to provide educational
opportunities.

It’s important for you to achieve a college degree, perhaps even

a master’s or doctorate. Education is held in high esteem by
your family.

The parents may uproot the family many times, searching for
the best place to call home. You’re always looking for a home in
a better place, but never really feel settled. This is a carry-over
from other lives living as a gypsy.

You never feel attached to the home and can also leave the past
behind, which is one of your best attributes – to never dwell on
the past.

Mercury in the 5th house

You’re graced with common sense, high intelligence, and a
philosophical mind. You’re pragmatic and love to teach.
Intellectual gifts and talents come from previous lives.

Your mind is very adaptable, and you can learn almost any
subject. The right and left brain, cognitive and creative sides,
are equally developed. Creativity comes naturally, whether it be
through artistic or mechanical skills. This is a common
placement for someone who writes books.

Mercury here gives great intellectual capacity, even in

metaphysical sciences, especially astrology. People will come to
you for advice and guidance. You could be a consultant for
powerful people.

This is a good position for investors and investments, gives

acumen in the stock market. Children will be highly intelligent
and extremely practical, thus ensuring their success.

Mercury in the 6th house

Skills in counseling and healing come courtesy of their
development in past lives, for this is the house that pertains to
health. This suggests a need to heal or nurture others back to
health.

It indicates those who like to help others, eg, nurses, doctors,

therapists, acupuncturists, dieticians, naturopaths, yoga
instructors, athletic teachers, and health store personnel.
Other fields of service are also held in high regard, entailing
anything to do with food or drink service, eg, restaurant, bar,
hotel or airline attendants.

Although Mercury here indicates someone meant to be in field

of health or service, it also implies a love of animals and their
care in this life.

Mercury in the 7th house

Partnerships are the main focus in life. You feel you can’t
prosper without the recognition and support of a partner. Your
sense of self-worth is reflected in how your partner views you.
But always seeking the support of a partner can be energy-
consuming.

You feel most connected by having great communication with

your loved one. Rapport and partnership are continuous
throughout the day. Sometimes you feel connected through
mental telepathy, and can finish each other’s sentences.

You need a partner who is intelligent and communicative, with

a keen sense of humor. These are key elements required in
your relationship.
Although it may seem a bit needy, the connection with a like-
minded partner gives a sense of completion and is essential for
a life that feels whole. This is the karma to relate or commune
with someone on an intellectual level.

Mercury in the 8th house

Mercury is the only planet that prospers in the 8th house and
indicates using the intelligence to research.

You have the mind of an investigator or scientist, always

probing for information and secrets. Scandals are uncovered
and mysteries revealed. You have a gift for understanding
concepts beyond this world.

This placement can indicate an affinity for metaphysics, since

the deeper meanings of life are revealed via this position.
Metaphysical or occult knowledge arises from past lives.

Psychics and mediums have a natural talent to investigate

other worlds and spirits. There’s an innate interest in the
unknown, and things beyond this world. Understanding the
process of death and communication with the dead are gifts of
Mercury in the 8th house.

Mercury in the 9th house

Travel to foreign places activates the mind to learn more about
different cultures. This placement inspires the mind in spiritual
and philosophical ways. It may encourage you to participate in
spiritual pilgrimages, thus learning more about religion and
spirituality.

You gravitate to higher learning and never want to leave school.

You’re the one to pursue higher education, to become a
professor, always in academia.
Guidance comes from teachers and gurus, as well as your
father who’s likely an esteemed and intelligent man.

You’ll explore the world, study many forms of spirituality and

eventually become your own teacher. You inspire others to
embrace higher learning, education, spirituality and travel, just
as you did in previous lives.

Mercury in the 10th house

An entrepreneur you’re always searching for the perfect
business model. You learn through others and will end up
teaching people how to be as successful as yourself. A fulfilling
career is a gift, as it was in previous lifetimes.

You have the ability to take on many different businesses, and

pride yourself in managing at least two at the same time.

Business will involve travel and all forms of communication,

including social media, since your business may reflect
significant involvement in the world of advertising.

Computers, apps, and inventions are the name of the game.

You never shut down from working all the time. Your ideas are
always on the cutting edge, involving whatever is new and
appeals to the younger generations.

Mercury in the 11th house

Connecting to large groups and institutions is a talent that gets
you into many up-and-coming businesses. You have the
capacity to work with many people, and will succeed in a
business that is international.

Social skills are your gift, since you’re diverse and love
connecting people from around the world. You have many
friends who come together with a purpose, uniting and healing
differences between cultures.

Since you have a talent for speaking to large groups, this can
catapult you into leadership positions in corporations. Your
respect for humanity originates from spiritual work achieved in
other lifetimes.

Your friends introduce you to the connections you need to find

a career that opens you to international trade and
communications.

You may have an intellectual elder sibling that is a source of

pride for you.

Mercury in the 12th house

You’re connected to foreign people who inspire and teach you
about the diversity of different cultures. Travel and
understanding others is your passion. This is a part of your
destiny, to learn in this lifetime, since you were an
international messenger before.

Given your love for movies, your imagination is ripe for the film
industry. You have great ideas for movies and documentaries.
You’re interested in anything to do with outer space or fantasy
worlds beyond our own. Mystical dreams give the power to
perceive the future.

A career with the travel or shipping industry, anything to do

with connecting people and places worldwide, is appropriate for
you. This could also play out through ideas involving media,
whether advertising or entertainment.

You have a natural desire to connect with the divine forces of

nature, ultimately finding oneness with all.
Ketu or Rahu in Sagittarius or Pisces: Jupiter is
dispositor
Ketu or Rahu in a Jupiter-ruled sign indicates a quest and
burning desire for truth and spirituality. The focus here
regards life’s mission as related to beliefs, philosophy and the
meaning of life.

Jupiter is the planet of freedom and opportunities, and its

placement opens doors to the future from the gifts of the past.

With Ketu or Rahu in Sagittarius or Pisces, Jupiter is the

dispositor, and will therefore exert its influence through the
houses as follows:

Jupiter in the 1st house

There is an innate confidence that comes courtesy of past
accomplishments. The stature will be robust, with a strong
presence in the physical demeanor.

There may be an air of righteousness, an all-knowing attitude,

about you because you’ve been a leader in philosophical and
religious groups in previous lives. You’re confident in your
beliefs and can be pushy in convincing others.

You command respect because you were deeply respected by

many before. Leadership roles come readily and you seem to
fall into positions easily without much effort because of service
to others in lifetimes before.

There is the tendency for excess and over-expansion, since

things came easily without restriction before.

Jupiter in the 2nd house

Wealth and prosperity manifest easily in this life due to a great
generosity in previous lives. In past lifetimes the family was
well off and respected and in this life they are born into a
similar situation. This gives a sense of accomplishment with
many opportunities.

You’re well-spoken and find it easy to express yourself. High

morals are a personal attribute. You inspire and speak to
others on how truthfulness will always lead to the greatest
accomplishments.

An inner security instills a sense of happiness in this life.

You’re able to help those in need just as you did in former
lifetimes.

Jupiter in the 3rd house

Learning and education come easily because this was your
focus in previous lifetimes. Open-minded, you’re seeking
freedom, and this means finding the truth. You are a
philosopher finding ways to unite people through spiritual
reality.

The main mission of this life comes through the written word.
There is a deep sense of purpose to expose the reality and
meaning of life. A book needs to come out in this lifetime.

Travel is an important component of your life because you need

to experience different ways of perceiving the world. You know
there are many paths to truth and yours can be the voice that
helps others with this realization.

You have a love of culture and are interested in diverse ways of

living. You feel the need to bring cultures together to appreciate
our essential unity.

Jupiter in the 4th house

Your upbringing was secure and there was a spiritual element
present in the family that kept them together. You always feel
good when you’re at home because of a sense of security that
was instilled in pervious lifetimes.

There’s a certain honor and prestige that was imparted in

previous lifetimes and you feel that family ties should never be
broken. Your mother taught the importance of family and
upholding certain values and virtues.

Real estate and property are important, with the possibility of

an inheritance that comes from property. The home is a safe
haven for you.

Security comes from a family whose foundation is education

and positive values. You are fortunate in this life and your good
karma is to receive the blessings of a good family.

Jupiter in the 5th house

You are blessed with high intelligence and a deep sense of
spirituality. This blessing gives leadership positions in which
your advice is sought. You were an advisor to the elite before.

Because you were a truth seeker before and gave guidance to

powerful people, seeking the deeper meaning and purpose of
life comes naturally to you. This indicates great spiritual or
metaphysical knowledge achieved in previous lifetimes.

Children can be your teachers but sometimes Jupiter in the

5th house denies children. They can be your greatest blessing,
bestowing love and happiness.

In this lifetime you’re here to teach the truth. There will be

many opportunities to share your ideas and guidance with
others.
Jupiter in the 6th house
You have the power to heal others because you were a healer
before and are meant to use these powers again. It’s natural for
you to counsel and help others solve their problems because in
previous lifetimes you were a master at finding solutions.

There is an affinity for healing through food. You love to cook

and know how to use food for optimum nutrition.

Blessings will come through your extended family – aunts and

uncles. Children are a meaningful part of your life as you have
deep karmic ties from previous lifetimes.

You will have all the support and help you need throughout life
due to all the support and help you gave to others in former
lifetimes. You were a healer and now you will be healed,
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Jupiter in the 7th house

You are blessed with the encouragement of a partner who can
help you. Life is easy now because you have the love and
support you need. This is because you were the one to provide
support in pervious lifetimes.

The partner may be in a powerful position, admired by many.

You can’t be jealous. Let them lead the way and you’ll be taken
care of throughout life.

Your partner has a lot to teach you if you choose to listen. They
may be a bit boastful but their intentions are always good.

The security of a partnership can help unlock opportunities for

a fulfilling life. This lifetime is more about you lending the
support so that your partner can shine in this life. The roles
were reversed before.
Jupiter in the 8th house
You’ll be taken care of in this lifetime through the money and
wealth of others. An inheritance will come through family or
marriage. Because you gave so much to the family before, now
is your time to receive.

Deep intuition and psychic ability are your gifts from previous
lifetimes as you were a prophet shedding light on the truth.

The power to foresee future events makes you uneasy, but this
gift can give hope and a sense of security. Thanks to your good
intentions, you’ve acquired spiritual knowledge. You’re here in
this lifetime to share your vision with future generations.

Connections to spiritual and mystical realms can give you the

power to manifest good in this world.

Jupiter in the 9th house

Spiritual knowledge and teaching were a way of life in your
previous lifetimes. You were once the guru, philosopher and
professor, and cannot be anything else. You love teaching and
inspiring others through your philosophies.

Your presence can be a bit daunting to others because you’re

overly confident in your beliefs. Justice and truthfulness is
your way of life and those afraid of the light may shun you.

The father who was your teacher in previous lifetimes has now
resolved to be your student. He is a man of virtue and has
given you opportunities that have empowered your life.

Regardless of your position in life, you share your philosophy

and belief in unity and understanding, a message with a
purpose.
Jupiter in the 10th house
Having been a leader in your past-life career, you’re given
opportunities again for success in this lifetime. Since you
helped other people achieve their goals, now you’re given the
same chances you offered others. Empowering others in the
business world enhances your position and brings wealth.

Opportunities came from your children in a previous life. In

this life you’ll bring them into one of your enterprises.

Honors and prestige are bestowed through your career because

you have been an honorable business person with integrity.
You’ll be rewarded in this lifetime with a meaningful profession.

Jupiter in the 11th house

Your connection to influential people from previous lifetimes
brings opportunities in this life. You gave your time and
resources to your friends and now you have their support.

Hugely popular, you’re surrounded and supported by many.

You share a bond with friends who have the same feelings and
ideals. Generosity flows both ways in many dealings with your
associates.

Your sense of trust in friendships and relationships paved the

way for your children. Through your role modeling, they will
become honorable and good-hearted adults.

Your oldest sibling set a good example and has given you
opportunities and protection throughout life.

Jupiter in the 12th house

Generosity is a part of your nature. Due to your kindness in
your past life you are given many riches in this life. Charities
and organizations for the betterment of mankind benefit from
your efforts to heal problems plaguing this world.

The world is a better place due to your work, for which you
receive the benefits of good karma. As you give you continue to
receive in this life, just as you gave to so many others before.

There’s a deep spiritual connection to worlds beyond your

present existence. You’re able to connect to the collective
unconscious when you sleep, and are given the gift of prophecy
through vivid dreams.

Being connected to the Divine, you might never take the world’s
suffering as seriously as others because you’ve seen it’s merely
an illusion like the rest of our existence.

Rahu or Ketu in Cancer: Moon is dispositor

With Rahu or Ketu in Cancer, the Moon as dispositor reflects a
deep emotional current from the past. Feelings and
impressions are connected to experiences from early childhood
or past lives. It’s hard to break patterns due to this connection.
Many are predisposed to past conditioning and feel things at a
gut level.

Wherever the Moon is in a chart will generally indicate where

the most fluctuation or changes will occur in your life. The
Moon represents the mind or consciousness and its placement
is of vital importance because this is where the mind’s
awareness is focused throughout life.

You’re tuned in and have an appreciation for the nurturing

instinct. Your gift is to connect on a devotional level to the
essence of the Divine mother for protection.

With Rahu or Ketu in Cancer, the Moon is the dispositor, and

will therefore exert its influence through the houses as follows:
Moon in the 1st house
You’re very sensitive to the environment, and you’re affected by
smells, tastes, temperature, lights and color. You may even be
overly sensitive to pollutants in the air, therefore especially
vulnerable to pollen allergies. Even certain foods and medicines
can have reverse reactions.

You pick up the feelings of others and absorb negative

emotions like a sponge. Water is a great healer for you, so
taking baths with salts and essential oils can cleanse the auric
field where other’s emotions have attached to you.

As a nurturer, you’re surrounded by people who’d like to

absorb your healing energy, but make sure they're people you
care for who can reciprocate. You’re here to protect and heal
others emotionally in this lifetime.

Moon in the 2nd house

Childhood was fraught with many emotional ups and downs
where nothing seemed stable and secure. That established a
sense of insecurity wherein money matters were problematic in
terms of having a secure income. It seemed to be all or nothing.

The more you worry about finances, the less they seem
available. This is a deep-seated unconscious fear that was
initiated in childhood. Fear of poverty keeps you in this
predicament. Healing a mind fixated on this previous lack of
security will solve this dilemma.

You’re here to develop a sense of security in family and

financial matters. This is the karma attributed to your fears
surrounding money. Stability may seem like water passing
through your hands, but once you realize this is only a fear
and not a reality, the foundation is established to let healing
begin.
Moon in the 3rd house
The Moon in the 3rd house usually means you’re youngest of
your family. Either that, or the youngest sibling has many
insecurities.

An attachment to feelings from the past keeps you stuck in

reoccurring patterns that you want to escape. These patterns
are a continuation from a past life.

Your hearing is acute, so noises and music have a deep effect

on your emotions. You sense and feel what others are thinking.
Being a good listener, others come to you with their problems.

Learning is fun for you, so you can make it a game. The mind
is always searching for stimulating information. Self-expression
is an essential part of your nature. The arts of all kinds appeal
to you – writing, painting, dancing, music and acting.

Gossip can get you in trouble because anytime you speak of

others it always seems to come back to you. Participating in
gossip is irresistible but never serves a good purpose.

Moon in the 4th house

There is a deep insecurity that originated in childhood due to
instability within the family. Erratic events destabilized your
peace of mind. Changes in residence caused a disconnection
without a sense of safety.

Your parents were not present, either physically or emotionally.

The mother is perceptive and sensitive emotionally, but is
unpredictable and deeply insecure.

You’re intelligent, with an impressionable mind and a

photographic memory that makes schooling and education
come easily. You have a talent for mimicry and impersonations.
You have a mind that never forgets, but some things are better
forgotten, for to dwell on the past never helps the future.

Moon in the 5th house

Highly intelligent, you’re constantly working on new projects to
improve your life and gain security. You are creative and
inventive, and want to use your ideas to help other people.

Love has a different meaning for you, based on values of loyalty

and commitment. You love so deeply that you can’t imagine
spreading your love. As in previous lives, it is a focus of your
current life.

Children are important to you but since you feel the need to
focus your love, you limit them to only one or two.

Your innate wisdom and understanding of life’s experiences

attracts others who seek your guidance and advice. You are
often placed in advisory positions.

Moon in the 6th house

Your purpose in life is to help others, so you typically seek a
career that allows you to be of service. Helping others is the
most gratifying. This may come from a career in health care,
food service, counseling, or hospitality.

Being extremely sensitive to food, you are attuned to the flavors

and finer aspects of culinary experience. Nurturing others with
food and drink comes naturally.

You’re here to understand, learn and heal yourself – body,

mind and spirit. This may come through your work to help
others.

Your mother’s family, aunts and uncles are important and have
a great influence on you. You had close connections with them
in previous lives.

Moon in the 7th house

Relationships are your focus, because you want to learn how to
acquire and maintain a long-lasting one, having experienced so
much unpredictability in past lives.

You put a lot of faith in your partner, but when your high
expectations aren’t fulfilled, you become distraught. The lesson
here is to let go of unrealistic expectations, which inevitably led
to disappointment.

As you nurture and care for others, you’re hurt when your
feelings aren’t reciprocated, which creates resentments. Learn
not to take things so personally, because this is the key to
healing your relationship issues in this life.

Moon in the 8th house

Life seems to be difficult when starting out. Your childhood was
troubled by problems that affected your mother. She had great
difficulties in her life and may seem to have passed on the
emotional torment.

The anguish of feeling inferior casts a spell on your ability to

succeed, but the main lesson is to avoid letting the past control
your future. Don’t look back. Accept that you can’t undo the
apparently-fated events that seem to have scarred you. Now
that you’re in charge, focus on future success.

Feelings of shame and humiliation cast shadows on your life.

This is primarily from circumstances you have no control over.
Focus on the things you can control, and take initiative and
responsibility to create a different life. This will induce the
transformational healing you’re here to grow through.

Moon in the 9th house

Devotion to a spiritual path gives you the security and life you
were meant to experience. You’re confused by unpredictable
and unexplainable difficulties but you can change direction by
changing your belief system. You question truth and religion
constantly, because it never seems to be clear or make sense.

Throughout life you observed many hypocritical role models. To

say one thing and do another was the norm, so you questioned
the validity of any teacher, parent or spiritual teacher.

Your mind is open to multi-cultural ways of understanding.

Exposure to different beliefs helps broaden your outlook to see
the world and consciousness in a new light. This realization
was set in motion from previous lives.

Moon in the 10th house

Career and social recognition are important to you. Your drive
to achieve puts you in the public eye. You’ll be well known or
famous in your field.

In this life you’re here to overcome your insecurities concerning

work. Although you tend to over-dramatize situations, you’re
here to cooperate with others rather than tell them what to do.
There are issues around women in the work place, especially
with those who are your superiors.

Your career success is how you measure your life, image and
purpose. In this life you’re here to shine. You’ve made a name
for yourself in previous lifetimes, and now you’re granted the
opportunity for achievement and success.
Moon in the 11th house
A love of humanity and the care of others makes you active in
groups and organizations. You have many associates but keep
your emotional distance. You can’t tolerate wasting time on
superficial friendships.

Organizations that help people and uplift the community are

where you give your heart and soul, but on a deep level you
don’t like opening your heart.

Your detachment goes back to injustices you experienced in

former lives. You’re here to heal the injustices of others who
forsook you in the past. By doing good for the community you
feel you are righting wrongs. Ultimately, this touches you at a
personal level. Only when you’re able to open your heart to
others will you heal the deep-seated issue from the past.

Older siblings are on the same level as your associates, where

it’s a struggle to truly open your heart and heal the
relationship.

Moon in the 12th house

The past has an emotional hold on you, and you’re consumed
with healing past hurts. But the best way to process the past is
to accept things for the way they are. You can’t change the past
or the people who’ve hurt you, so you must learn acceptance.
Once you’re no longer plagued by these emotional upsets, you’ll
be free.

Your mother had deep emotional ties to you in previous

lifetimes, and you’re here to heal and release that attachment.
Glimpses of the past emerge through dreams. Keep a dream
journal and re-read it at the time of the full moon to get a
better perspective on your unconscious and its clues on how to
heal the past.
Intuition and psychic abilities are a great gift from past lives,
and if used positively will give guidance throughout life. You
have profound insights.

You’re generous to a fault and feel the need to give to anyone in

need. Charities and organizations that heal are a part of your
life.

Rahu or Ketu in Leo: Sun is dispositor

Rahu or Ketu in Leo concerns issues around authority and
leadership. Relationships with bosses, the father and teachers
can be challenging and lessons to heal the ego will emerge.

Your leadership and loyalty will be realized through the vast

understanding of the past. This will develop your position and
power in the world.

With Rahu or Ketu in Leo, the Sun is the dispositor, and will
therefore exert its influence through the houses as follows:

Sun in the 1st house

You are confident and have a keen self-regard, sometimes
tending to glorify your sense of importance. Your radiance
attracts many admirers. The real test is whether you can
prevent your ego from consuming and taking over your
mission.

As a leader you’re put in a position to give guidance and direct

the masses who can’t think for themselves. The lesson for you
is to lead without ego and realize you’re to give support.

You’re a spiritual warrior, finding your path through turbulent

times and helping others with a mission. The test of time arises
via adoring fans who may divert your purpose and destroy your
mission. In previous lifetimes you were distracted by the ego,
but now you know the Divine path.

Sun in the 2nd house

Your mission was clear, ever since childhood when you were
given heavy responsibilities. You felt like a failure trying to
meet the expectations of your father and family. In previous
lifetimes you were unsuccessful in supporting your family but
now you’re given a second chance.

Finances are a key element in upholding your commitment to

the family. You struggle to maintain your honor by providing
security to your family. Money is a sore spot because you feel it
demanded too much attention in the past.

Being concerned with the status quo, and keeping up with the
neighbors, is a problem. Buying things to appear more
successful creates stress that will be your eventual downfall.
Be true to yourself and let go of the superficial pretenses that
prevent you from enjoying your family.

Sun in the 3rd house

You may have deep karmic ties with a sibling. You judge
yourself by constant comparison. Due to a past life of constant
competition, you always feel inferior. In this life you must now
come to terms with the fact that you’re equal, and can
complement and support each another.

Your constant drive to outdo others in sports or education

overshadows the gains you might receive through these
activities. You have to let go of your competitive edge.

You have a unique ability to express yourself, and others will

listen if you become humbler in your expression. You’re here
for sharing your ideas, not outdoing others. Although you
harbor a memory of previous lifetimes where you competed
with siblings, this karmic past must be released.

Sun in the 4th house

Security through a happy home life is what you’re
unconsciously searching for. This manifests as looking for
approval from your mother, who perhaps didn’t know how to
protect or nurture you.

You find yourself seeking security in land, real estate, money,

and love. But true happiness comes from the connection within
yourself. Finding security through your own sense of yourself is
what’s required in this lifetime.

Constant searching for something you lack is a core issue. But

you already have what you need. You’ve found your true home.
All issues around love are healed once you realize your home
offers the peace and love you need within your heart. Your
family will support and love you for this.

Sun in the 5th house

You’re a natural leader and will be put in positions of authority
to give guidance to those who wield power. In essence you’re
the one who wields power through others. You are the ultimate
advisor.

In previous lifetimes you abused this authority but now you’re

given a second chance. See it as an opportunity to give
guidance rather than take control, to offer true spiritual
counsel without ego involvement.

Powerful children can uplift and guide your life. This placement
usually denotes a powerful male child, a special gift from a
previous life. Your children open your heart to give
unconditional love.

This is a placement indicating good past karma wherein many

gifts and talents are bestowed on you. Take them but give back
to the world in a heart-felt message of love. You are very
blessed!

Sun in the 6th house

Your generous spirit grants you constitutional strength and
health. You’ve helped so many in a past life that you’re
rewarded with good health and the power to heal others. This
could be physical healing or in some other line of service. Your
heart and soul thrive in helping others.

Health, diet, nutrition and exercise are important. Your good

health gives physical strength, stamina, ambition and a
competitive edge. You rarely get sick because your powerful
immune system wards off disease. You’re a role model and an
inspiration for others to attend to their health.

You love all aspects of nature, including animals. You know the
emotional healing power of owning, loving and caring for a pet.

Sun in the 7th house

Your spouse is the heart and soul of your life, but they may
demand the center of attention. To have a happy and healthy
relationship, you must surrender to their needs. In former
lifetimes you controlled the relationship, but now you must let
them have the lead. This isn’t easy, since your natural
tendencies stem from your previous role.

Your spouse may have an overwhelming ego, and now is their

time to shine. You may have to stand in their shadow as they
take the limelight.
As you surrender you’ll grow within, as is your purpose. As you
give of yourself your partner will in turn love you and give back
more than you gave up.

Sun in the 8th house

Your light comes through recognizing your faults, a hard thing
for you to do. In your past life, you were consumed with power
and ego, but now you have to admit your faults.

Deep issues of shame and humiliation concern the father. This

may be very difficult to come to terms with. Acknowledging the
things you’ve denied for many lifetimes can be devastating, but
surrender is the ticket to freedom.

Many addictions stem from fears of the unknown buried in

your consciousness. But surrender will enable a powerful
transformation, and the release of burdens carried over many
lifetimes. In essence, this is the death of the ego, which bares
your soul and brings enlightenment.

Sun in the 9th house

You have a powerful sense of leadership although your
spiritual beliefs have convinced you that your way is the only
way to the truth. Your ego will be humbled through exposure to
life experiences that challenge your righteous beliefs.

As a conqueror on a spiritual path in previous lifetimes, you

threw your weight around and hurt others under the guise of
the “know it all” philosopher and teacher. You abused your
power to guide others but now you’ll come to understand your
brand of spiritual truth will not bring you the happiness you
seek.

You must learn to surrender to others and know that you don’t
have all the answers. You’ll continue to be exposed to injustice
and harsh judgment. But until you listen and become the
student willing to learn, you’ll be beaten down by your
supposed truth. With your surrender, truth and happiness can
be achieved through love and understanding.

Sun in the 10th house

Power, prestige, and leadership positions manifest easily. You
shine in positions of power and are esteemed in your role as a
commander. You were a great achiever even in your past life
and still have the gift to lead. There’s more for you to
accomplish in this lifetime.

Your ability to out-shine others in the workplace will attract

jealousy, and because you can’t take orders from others, you
need to run your own business.

You’ve achieved greatness from previous lifetimes and deserve

the recognition you acquire. The only prerequisite is that you
never abuse this power by degrading others. Your mission is to
exercise leadership by empowering people.

In leadership roles, your challenge is to grant power and share

your success with others. This will promise even more good
karma in future lives.

Sun in the 11th house

Your ability to lead and empower others in organizations shines
through because you were a powerhouse in previous lifetimes.
You’ll acquire great riches in this life because you were a giver
of honors and wealth before.

Your previous lives involved humanitarian efforts, so now

you’re the recipient of that which you gave yourself to before.
Political efforts are now on your agenda, so you strive to help
humanity, creating even better karmas for the next life.

The men in your family exert valiant leadership representing

values of honor, virtue and loyalty. To have such traits role-
modeled is a true gift. Use your good fortune to extend a hand.
Help heal humanity’s problems and your life will be enriched.

Sun in the 12th house

The lessons of forgiveness transform your life. By
understanding past hurts, you’ll access the power of
acceptance. Since you can’t change the past, you’ve chosen to
heal the mind and emotions. This can lead to a new awareness
and heightened consciousness.

Deep issues from the past led you to this understanding.

Disturbing experiences brought sorrow, so now you’re healing
the past. By processing the pain, you’ve grown by leaps and
bounds on a spiritual level, accumulating wisdom.

Like a sage, you’re now approaching realization of the universal

consciousness. You’ve been through many life experiences and
come to the ultimate realization of life. You’ve surrendered your
ego and now feel your oneness with God.

Ketu or Rahu in Aquarius or Capricorn: Saturn is

dispositor
Saturn as the dispositor of Ketu or Rahu is more detached from
the emotions of the world. Loss of love and feelings disconnect
you from the world. A deep sense of responsibility overshadows
life and the world.

Saturn gives back that which we have earned through

discipline, perseverance, and hard work. Saturn is known to
give us our greatest gifts through the attainment of wisdom.

With Ketu or Rahu in Capricorn or Aquarius, Saturn is the

dispositor, and will therefore exert its influence through the
houses as follows:

Saturn in the 1st house

You come into this world mature and wise. It’s odd to be a baby
because you’re older than your years. With a deep sense of
responsibility, you feel the need to care for others. It seems you
never had the opportunity to be a child because you took on
chores of an adult. Having cared for everyone else in previous
lifetimes, you can’t seem to escape this role.

In this life, give back responsibility to others by not enabling

them. This is hard to do because it means you’re breaking
many lifetimes of the same pattern. Those you’re helping may
tend to cast guilt on you but that’s all just part of this lifetime’s
growth.

Having been responsible for your past-life family of origin, the

energy to care for your current family may be depleted. You
shun this responsibility. It’s time to set boundaries and move
forward, seeking a new life with security built around your own
family.

Saturn in the 2nd house

Early childhood had an array of family problems with a lack of
security. Times were hard and parents gave mixed messages,
typically around the lack or importance of money.

You were deprived of security because of the cold and detached

nature of your parents. Because you were ridiculed when you
spoke your mind, you learned to keep your thoughts to
yourself. Who you are and what you expressed was always
invalidated. So now you believe that what you have to say isn’t
important. This set up a pattern of insecurity in which you’re
afraid to speak your mind.

You’re here in this lifetime to overcome the patterns of the past.

You need to realize that who you are, what you think, and what
you have to say is both valid and important. This will create a
new you, full of confidence and credibility.

Saturn in the 3rd house

The focus of this life is to develop your ability to express
yourself and not be concerned with criticism from others. Early
education seemed difficult, maybe due to difficulties in the
home. Overwhelmed by family issues, you lost your way. But
now, with discipline, you’ll regain your focus and pave the way
for educational accomplishments.

Siblings or their lack is an issue. You feel estranged from them

or never felt included in their activities. This hampered your
sense of feeling connected in the world.

In this life you’ll use your discipline to develop some form of

expression, eg, writing, to connect to others. Through teaching
and guidance, you can develop your talent. Use it to express
yourself, thus alleviating isolation and aloneness.

Saturn in the 4th house

Security in the home demands a lifelong search for fulfillment.
The need to feel connected, heart and soul, is a constant quest.
In the past you felt unloved, therefore ended up with the
impression you were unlovable. Despite your best efforts, you
still haven’t learned how to love yourself.
The problem is, you never seem to accept love, even when it’s
given, because you feel unlovable. This is your life lesson, to
open your heart, love yourself and to accept love.

This negative pattern originated with your mother in the past

but now it’s time to break the pattern. Your mother’s behavior
made you believe you were unlovable, but in reality she was
just projecting her own issues. Accept that this was not the
truth, and not your issue. Open your heart to give and receive
love, and you’ll finally be free of this handicap.

Saturn in the 5th house

With a probing mind, you’re always asking mankind’s eternal
question: Why are we here? Frustration erupts when you can
find no easy answers. But the quest never really ends.

Children bring a lifetime of lessons in opening your heart. Your

kids become your teachers for the most important – learning
unconditional love. A karmic debt must be paid via your
children but the rewards are beyond words. The open-hearted
love they bring heals eons of past karma. They free your soul.

Creative talents are harnessed to guide others. You’re here as

an advisor to give guidance to others. Your clients appreciate
your honesty, loyalty and virtue. Even in the guise of a
business, you find opportunities to share important lessons.

Saturn in the 6th house

Your sense of responsibility is stellar! You’d never consider
being tardy or not finishing a project on time. You’re the loyal
and hardworking employee that everyone needs. But at some
point your work ethic must take on a bigger challenge, to start
your own business. It’s time your talents made you the success
you’ve made others in the past.
Discipline in the area of health is always your concern. At
times you’re fanatical about your health and diet. You may
need to focus on diet because of issues with your digestion.
Your health was a major concern in previous lifetimes and
you’re here to reconcile this now.

An awareness of your health on all levels concerns you. With

diligence, you’ll free yourself of the abuse over many lifetimes,
and become healthy in body, mind and spirit. Remember, it’s
not just what you eat or drink but also exercise that can heal
the mind of excessive worry. Stress causes wear and tear on
the body too. Your health is your responsibility in this life.

Saturn in the 7th house

The quest to have a loving and lasting relationship is your
karma in this lifetime. In your previous lives, relationships
were difficult, and you felt lonely and isolated from love and
affection. This lifetime you’re seeking a partner who is loving
and loyal.

However, you often choose a partner for the wrong reasons,

typically for security. Although being taken care of is
important, essentially you’re the best guarantor of your own
security. You’ve now reversed roles, meaning you should be the
provider. This may feel uncomfortable this time around, but it’s
an essential lesson for this life.

Once the right relationship is established, you need to make it

work. Lessons of the heart are a blessing in disguise. You’ll
grow by learning how to recognize real love, not confusing it
with material security.

Saturn in the 8th house

In a previous lifetime, control and manipulation were at the
core of your being. Now you must unravel these dark issues
that lurk as your shadow selves in this lifetime.

The major issue is to let go of needing to be in control. The

more you attempt to be in control, the more out of control you
become. Learn to surrender. The Divine force will help you
resolve this past karma. By letting go, you’ll come to realize
your addictive patterns. Release brings transformation, which
frees up karma, bestowing glimpses of enlightenment.

The process of letting go is similar to death. Freed of your

emotional burdens, you have the potential to gain wisdom.

Saturn in the 9th house

Hypocrisy among family and teachers has created cynical
attitudes and defiant disbelief regarding authority figures. Your
exposure to those who don’t walk the talk has aroused
skepticism regarding religious or political laws. When you don’t
know what to believe, and can’t find the truth, you feel lost.

Your father was unemotional and detached, and planted

feelings of emptiness in your soul. You sought teachers for
emotional guidance but they always disappointed you.

Your lesson in life is to trust your own inner guidance and

create a loving spiritual relationship within. You are your own
teacher, but you need to rekindle the presence of the Divine
within. In previous lifetimes you felt betrayed by spiritual laws
because there appeared to be no justice. But according to the
laws of karma, everything happens for a reason and that there
is inevitably justice of the Divine. The end results are for the
highest good.

Saturn in the 10th house

Your career showcases your accomplishments and growing
importance in this life. You need to feel a purpose. The sense of
responsibility and commitment is a powerful component of
your life’s resolution.

Rising to the top of your profession and achieving a position of

authority is important to you. In a previous life, you were held
back and never given what you deserved. But now you’re given
the opportunity to accomplish goals that were never addressed.

You’re meant to be your own boss because you can’t take

orders from others any longer. You need to be in control. Once
you achieve this position, success will inevitably follow.

Saturn in the 11th house

As the eldest or wisest of your siblings, you were given an
important position. The family put you in charge and depended
on you. But because you feel you let them down in previous
lifetimes, now you need to redeem yourself. As you grow in
stature, you’ll assume more of a leadership role in taking care
of them.

Powerful people come into your life to provide guidance. More

importantly, they’ll put you in positions of responsibility that
can bring achievement and wealth.

Your accomplishments and connections could put you in a

position of political prominence. You’re sought after for your
guidance. But you like to operate alone, because too many
people around you can complicate your mission.

Saturn in the 12th house

You are your own worst enemy. Through your own
condemnation, you may be stuck in a predicament. But you
have the power to change your life, by refusing to be a victim
anymore.

In this life, charity work can mend your karma from past lives
when you were stingy and withholding. Today’s poverty
consciousness is only due to limitations you imposed on
yourself in previous lifetimes.

Being a victim of the past distances you from the gifts you
possess. Poverty and suffering are not your tickets to heaven.
They only hold you back from the joys of this life. Letting go of
painful memories involving grief and sorrow will unleash
possibilities you’ve never imagined before.
 Chapter 8
World Events: Revelations of Eclipses by
Sign and Nakshatra

Transiting Rahu and Ketu stay in a sign for 18 months. There

are two eclipses a year, six months apart occurring in opposing
signs. The eclipses generally occur within 12-18 degrees of the
positions of Rahu and Ketu. The sign they are in will determine
the results of those eclipses but there are other details that give
the Rahu/Ketu transit very specific results, particularly at the
time of the eclipses.

Here are the factors that influence the results according to

their placements:

1) Sign and nakshatra placement of Rahu and Ketu

(eclipses)
2) Planets conjunct and opposed Rahu and Ketu (eclipses)
3) Fixed stars conjunct Rahu and Ketu (eclipses)

Planets conjunct an eclipse will lend their indications and

meanings through the events produced. Slower-moving planets
influence eclipses because they are in the sign with the nodes
for a longer period. Saturn and Jupiter influence the nodes,
especially in financial matters. Saturn is treacherous and
Jupiter can expand and magnify dangerous effects. The outer
planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto can cause extremes
according to their nature. Uranus indicates sudden unexpected
events, Neptune indicates deception and delusions, and Pluto
brings power struggles. Mars is a trigger when it aspects Rahu
and Ketu, activating events at the time of aspect, generally
provoking violence.
The signs of Rahu and Ketu will flavor the experience according
to their nature and meanings. The nakshatras give specific
meanings, typically in accordance with the meaning of fixed
stars in this portion of the zodiac. If an eclipse is conjunct a
fixed star it will give the results of that star.

Table 1: Zodiacal placements of Nakshatras

Table 2: Fixed Stars
Rahu and Ketu in Aries (Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika)
and Libra (Chitra, Swati, Vishaka)
The cardinal signs Aries and Libra are powerful action-oriented
signs that produce big events. The fire and air elements of Aries
and Libra are instigators that constitute new beginnings.
Progressive thinking and problem solving are the end result of
events that transpire while Rahu and Ketu create eclipses here.
Some events can be dangerous with the level of brash and
impulsive energy that comes with this territory.

The nakshatra Bharani can instigate great obstacles to

overcome and, through persistence, brings breakthroughs and
breakdowns in global affairs. The 1929 stock market crash
occurred while Rahu was in Aries and Ketu in Libra. This was
the beginning of the Great Depression.

Rahu was in Aries and Ketu in Libra when a devastating

tsunami hit Malaysia at the very end of 2004. The Indian
Ocean earthquake occurred on December 26, 2004, with the
epicenter off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The shock
had a magnitude of 9.1–9.3. An estimated 280,000 people died.
This quake affected many countries.

The nakshatra Swati is ruled by Rahu and can have

devastating effects. The nakshatra Ashwini is ruled by Ketu,
compounding the effects of Rahu and Ketu. The stock market
crash had Ketu in Swati. The tsunami of Malaysia had Rahu in
Ashwini.
Rahu and Ketu in Taurus (Krittika, Rohini,
Mrigashira) and Scorpio (Vishaka, Anuradha,
Jyeshta)
In the fixed signs of Taurus and Scorpio, things seem to
consolidate and deepen. This may be the time that discoveries
and revelations surface.

On a positive note, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in

1928 while Ketu was in Scorpio (with Saturn). This saved many
lives and was a huge medical breakthrough for the world. It
seems the nodes in Taurus/Scorpio can give good results. This
could be due to the exaltation of the nodes in these signs. Rahu
exalted in Taurus and Ketu exalted in Scorpio.

This is the time that Japan reorganized their country after

World War 2 and made a remarkable industrial comeback after
such widespread destruction.

It seems this portion of the zodiac facilitates the revelation of

discoveries to make the world a better place – positive and
healing results after deep turmoil and devastation.
Rahu and Ketu in Gemini (Mrigashira, Ardra,
Punarvasu) and Sagittarius (Mula, Purva Ashadha,
Uttara Ashadha)
This is the most treacherous portion of the zodiac for Rahu and
Ketu.

While Rahu was in Gemini in the nakshatra Ardra, the most

horrific events occurred – the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945,
the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, and
the 9/11 attacks on America in 2001. For all these dates, Rahu
was in Gemini in the nakshatra Ardra. Saturn was conjunct
Rahu for the Hiroshima bomb. On 9/11 Jupiter was conjunct
Rahu, and Mars was conjunct Ketu.

These horrific events are associated with the birth chart of the
US where four powerful planets (Mars, Venus, Sun and Jupiter)
occupy the sign of Gemini. Obviously, there appears to be a
connection between events and the charts of the countries
where these events are likely to occur.

Ardra is ruled by the storm god Rudra symbolized by the

howling wind and the tear drop. It is the nakshatra of tragic
events. Gemini as an air sign indicates messages or tragedy
through the air or transportation. Bombs were dropped by
aircraft on Hiroshima. Airplanes were used as weapons of mass
destruction in 9/11. Kennedy was traveling in a vehicle when
he was shot.

Ketu in Sagittarius is a difficult place, particularly in the

nakshatra Mula. This nakshatra indicates destruction because
Niritti the goddess of destruction rules over Mula. Furthermore,
this is the point of the Galactic Center where astronomers have
detected the largest concentration of black holes in the
Universe. Black holes are known to be like a vacuum and could
be the entry to other dimensions.

The area following Mula in Sagittarius is Purva Ashadha which

is known for declarations of war. Many times the nodes passing
through this portion of the zodiac brings war.

As horrific as these events have been in history, the signs and

nakshatras are part of an evolution that eventually brings
opportunities for healing. Destruction clears the path for
rebuilding. The nakshatra following Ardra is Punarvasu, which
means the return of the light. Even after the darkest storms
comes a sunny day.

As the nodes transit through Gemini and Sagittarius, the truth

that is revealed comes through our worst nightmares –
violence, death, sorrow. It is the release of the buildup from
mounting pressure. Just as deep emotion produces tears, so
too do storm clouds accumulate moisture till they burst with
rain. What comes out of the dark, or is revealed at that time,
are issues surrounding suffering and pain. What comes out of
tragedy is the unity of people to heal the suffering and pain of
isolation.

The fixed star Betelgeuse around 4-5 degrees of Gemini is

known to produce assassinations, explosions and lightning.

The Great Chicago Fire burned from Sunday to early Tuesday,

October 8-10, 1871. The fire killed up to 300 people, destroyed
roughly 3.3 square miles of Chicago, and left more than
100,000 residents homeless. Saturn was conjunct Ketu in
Mula.

The AIDS epidemic killed more people than any disease over
time. The first AIDS case recognized in the US was in 1982,
with Rahu in Gemini, Ketu in Sagittarius.
Rahu and Ketu in Cancer (Punarvasu, Pushya,
Ashlesha) and Capricorn (Uttara Ashadha,
Shravana, Dhanishta)
The placement of Rahu and Ketu in Cancer and Capricorn can
affect the security of a nation. The most destructive earthquake
to ever hit California destroyed the city of San Francisco in
1906, when Rahu was in Cancer and Ketu in Capricorn.
Rahu and Ketu in Leo (Magha, Purva Phalguni,
Uttara Phalguni) and Aquarius (Dhanishta,
Shatabhishak, Purva Bhadrapada)
The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7,
1941, precipitated the entry of the United States into World
War 2. Since Leo indicates leadership, control and taking
charge, the presence of Rahu in Leo, Ketu in Aquarius, can
indicate fighting back, or the emergence of events pertaining to
controversy or war.

During the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections, the media induced

the election results. This was due to the eclipses falling in Leo
and Aquarius, involving Neptune’s deception, deceit and
dishonesty, which could have been said about every politician
in the world at this time. There’s corruption in Turkey, South
and North Korea, Malaysia, Brazil, China, France and the U.S.,
to name just a few. An attempted coup in Turkey took the
country by surprise in July 2016 but the government turned it
to their favor.

Rahu is in Leo, Ketu in Aquarius with Neptune, from January

2016 to September 2017.

In 1997-1998 there was a scandal involving Monica Lewinsky

and President Clinton. President Clinton was impeached and
charged with perjury but was acquitted of the charges. Rahu
was in Leo, Ketu in Aquarius. Scandalous affairs seem to
surface when the nodes are transiting these signs. Jupiter was
conjunct Ketu in Shatabhishak.

The eclipses in Leo and Aquarius revealed truth but many

chose not to see it. There is a great effort to cover up facts. But
the truth will surface as it did with the Clintons both times,
1998 and 2016.

The death of Princess Diana occurred August 31, 1997, when

Rahu was in Leo and Ketu in Aquarius. Many conspiracy
theorists believe this was no accident.
Rahu and Ketu in Virgo (Uttara Phalguni, Hasta,
Chitra) and Pisces (Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara
Bhadrapada)
During the Paris attacks November 13, 2015, at least 128 were
killed in gunfire and blasts during a concert in the Bataclan
night club. Rahu was in Virgo with Mars. This alerted the world
to the terror taking place all over Europe, and the specter of
more to come. Interestingly enough, the birth charts of the
countries under attack are connected. In the chart for France,
Rahu is in Virgo and Ketu is in Pisces.
Rahu and Ketu in Libra (Chitra, Swati, Vishaka) and
Aries (Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika)
Malaysian flight MH370 disappeared without a trace into the
Indian Ocean. To this day no one knows for sure what
happened. Rahu was in Libra (conjunct Saturn and Mars) and
Ketu was in Aries. Rahu in air signs often indicates problems
with air travel.
The weather seems to be better cold when Saturn is conjunct
Rahu.

Columbus discovered America in 1492 when Rahu was in Libra

and Ketu in Aries. With Ketu in the sign of pioneers and new
discoveries, America was finally discovered by the Europeans.

President Lincoln was assassinated April 14, 1865, when

Saturn and Rahu were in Libra.

World War 2 started September 1, 1939, while Rahu was in

Libra (Swati) and Ketu was in Aries (Ashwini). This was the
beginning of one of the most violent and disastrous periods in
history.

What surfaces during eclipses in these signs is the seething

anger that causes the world to explode with violence.

When Rahu is in an air sign there’s often very bad weather and
earth changes.
Rahu and Ketu in Scorpio (Vishaka, Anurada,
Jyeshta) and Taurus (Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira)
Rahu was in Scorpio and Ketu in Taurus on September 8,
1900. This was one of the deadliest events in US history where
6,000-12,000 died in Galveston, Texas, due to the worse
hurricane to ever hit the U.S.
Jupiter was tightly conjunct Rahu with Uranus in Scorpio, and
Pluto with Ketu. Jupiter will magnify the result of Uranus,
which is often involved in unexpected tragic events. During
that era, storms of this magnitude were not foreseen by
contemporary weather forecasting technology.

Rahu and Ketu in Sagittarius (Mula, Purva Ashadha,

Uttara Ashadha) and Gemini (Mrigashira, Ardra,
Punarvasu)
This is the flip side of a treacherous placement for Rahu and
Ketu, because here we have Ketu in Gemini in tragic Ardra and
Rahu in the destructive nakshatra Mula. One of the most
destructive earthquakes in history was in Japan on March 11,
2011. Rahu was in Mula at 4 degrees Sagittarius conjunct the
Galactic Center. What seems to come out of such tragedy is the
clearing-away for the new, but it still causes much human
suffering.

The 9.1-magnitude earthquake northeast of Tokyo, the largest

to hit Japan, caused a tsunami with 30-foot waves that
damaged several nuclear reactors in the area. The combined
total of confirmed deaths and missing was more than 22,000.

In the 1918 pandemic that killed over 50 million people, Rahu

was in Sagittarius and Ketu in Gemini. Here again, this
treacherous portion of the zodiac is vulnerable to transits of
Rahu and Ketu that can spell tragedy for many.
Rahu and Ketu in Capricorn (Uttara Ashadha,
Shravana, Dhanishta) and Cancer (Punarvasu,
Pushya, Ashlesha)
The Berlin Wall came down November 9, 1989, when Rahu was
at 28 degrees Capricorn, and Ketu was in Cancer. This was a
day of healing and reunification for homeland Germany, and a
new era for Europe if not the world.
The stock market crash in 2008 had a devastating effect on the
U.S economy. This event threatened the financial security of
the U.S. because the country’s birth chart for the U.S. has
these very placements in the 8th house of trauma. Rahu was in
Capricorn conjunct Neptune, but no one saw this one coming.
Neptune with Rahu indicates deception and corruption. Many
got away with millions in profits, with no consequences.
Enormous scandals were rampant during this time.
Rahu and Ketu in Aquarius (Dhanishta,
Shatabhishak, Purva Bhadrapada) and Leo (Magha,
Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni)
The Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989 occurred with Rahu
in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo. The student-led demonstrations
in Beijing were forcibly suppressed after the government
declared martial law, and troops with assault rifles and tanks
killed thousands of demonstrators trying to block the military's
advance into the square.

Rahu and Ketu in the signs of Aquarius and Leo frequently

point to governments in opposition to their own people or
humanity.

The Pan Am airline crash over Lockerbie, Scotland, on

December 21, 1988, was an early terrorist attack. Rahu was in
Aquarius in nakshatra Shatabhishak is ruled by Rahu. It
appears that when Rahu transits nakshatras ruled by Rahu,
the results can be treacherous especially for air travel. Rahu-
ruled nakshatras (Ardra, Swati and Shatabhishak) are in air
signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
Rahu and Ketu in Pisces (Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara
Bhadrapada, Revati) and Virgo (Uttara Phalguni,
Hasta, Chitra)
Rahu was in Pisces, Ketu in Virgo, in 1968 when Martin Luther
King Jr and Robert (Bobby) Kennedy were assassinated. Also
during this time was the largest loss of life of American soldiers
in the Vietnam War. With corruption at its peak in many
governments, this was the time of rebellion, and youth around
the world were fighting back.

Saturn was with Rahu during the King and Kennedy

assassinations, with devastating results for the civil rights
movement. When Saturn and Rahu conjoin by transit, there
seems to be overwhelming and sad events. Saturn was with
Rahu (in Libra) when President Lincoln was assassinated, and
together in Gemini when the atomic bomb was dropped on
Hiroshima.

Rahu was in the last degrees of Pisces when the Titanic sank
April 15th, 1912. The last degrees of a water sign are
ghandanta which means drowning. Over 1500 people lost their
lives in this tragedy.

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Ketu

was tightly conjoined Jupiter in Virgo. When Rahu is in Pisces,
it seems the waters rise and cause destruction, while Jupiter’s
involvement magnifies the potential.
Future Predictions
Based on the analysis of history, the years of 2019-2020 look
like a dangerous time. Rahu will be in Gemini, Ketu in
Sagittarius. In May 2019, Rahu will be with Mars, and Ketu
with Saturn.

By the end of 2019 Saturn and Jupiter will conjoin Ketu in

Mula while Rahu occupies the nakshatra Ardra. In January
2020 Saturn will conjoin Pluto and Jupiter while Ketu is in
Mula, and Rahu is in Ardra. This will produce an event that
will shake the world. By the end of January 2020, Saturn will
transit into Capricorn while Mars is in Scorpio. They will thus
flank Jupiter and Ketu (in Sagittarius), placing them in a
combination known as papa kartari, ie, flanked on either side
by malefics.

Jupiter and Ketu in nakshatras Purva Ashadha and Uttara

Ashadha may herald war because this is the nakshatra for the
beginning of war.

From February 8 to March 23, 2020, Mars will be in Sagittarius

with Jupiter. On February 25, Mars will conjoin Ketu in Mula
while Rahu is in Ardra. This could be a time for catastrophic
events, since Jupiter magnifies the circumstances. During this
time, transiting Saturn and Pluto will be together in Capricorn.
This suggests the breakdown of corruption in governments.

There’s a solar eclipse on December 26, 2019, at 10 degrees

Sagittarius. Transiting Mars will cross this degree on February
21-23, 2020. Mars will be in Mula, just two (2) degrees from
Ketu and in the same sign with Jupiter, while Rahu is in Ardra.
This is very similar to the aspects that were operating at the
time of 9/11. The difference is that Jupiter was conjunct Rahu,
but this time is with Ketu.

On 9/11, transiting Mars crossed by exact opposition to the

previous solar eclipse degree. This was a critical time
astrologically in the history of our world. Events are building
currently to this time of tragedy (Ardra) and destruction (Mula).
With conscious awareness this event could be averted. But at
the time of this writing in 2017, the awareness on planet Earth
is very low.
 Chapter 9
Rahu and Ketu Transiting the 12 Houses

How Rahu and Ketu affect us on a personal level

Rahu and Ketu highlight the areas of life most likely to
experience change via the houses they transit. Remember,
wherever Rahu and Ketu are transiting, that is where the
eclipses will occur that year. Since eclipses represent shadows,
there’s always something to be revealed, or some unknown
upon which light may be shed, thus illuminating a problem or
identifying what needs to be healed. When Rahu and Ketu
change signs every 18 months, we have a fresh opportunity to
peer into unknown areas of our life to identify what needs
healing. It may not be easy, but is necessary for our growth
and enlightenment.

If we look back 18.6 years, we can see where previous eclipses

occurred in our chart, and perhaps realize that the issue
concerning that house will recur, potentially unlocking our
spiritual potential. Eclipse cycles in one’s life have the
potential, via the secrets they unlock, to bring our deeper
karmic issues to the surface.

The houses Rahu and Ketu transit in your chart provide an

indication of the lessons for the next 18 months.

Rahu transits the 1st; Ketu transits the 7th

Rahu in the 1st house can affect personal relationships due to
Ketu’s opposition transiting the 7th house. Relationships will
be tested and anything repressed will almost certainly surface.
If the relationship isn’t on good terms, this will likely cause a
breakup, but most solid relationships will go through a testing
period that will strengthen the bond through growth together.
There may be an old love or someone surface from the past to
inspire love and romance.

Life may take on a fated quality as events develop and take an

entirely different direction than previously planned. Life can
change dramatically if the Universal forces have a different
plan. Embrace the changes because they’re directing life in a
positive new direction.

Losses for the partner may involve major health problems that
need medical attention. Career problems and personal losses of
any kind can damage the partner’s self-confidence and
diminish self-esteem to the level of depression. Don’t ignore
these issues because they can be serious.

Eclipses occurring in these opposite houses suggest you should

examine those aspects of yourself that are revealed through
relationships. Something may be revealed regarding insecurity
in relationships, perhaps a fear of being alone, or high
expectations of your partner. It is time to heal your
relationships.

Rahu transits the 2nd; Ketu transits the 8th

Rahu transiting the 2nd house pertains to money and finances.
This can be a time of gains and losses depending on how
money is handled. The financial situation may involve
marriage, divorce or inheritance. Whatever the predicament,
financially there’ll be extremes of gains or losses.

There’ll be a dramatic shift with an unexpected opportunity.

Expect the unexpected with money. It isn’t wise to gamble or
take risks.
The consumption of food or drink may be excessive, revealing
addictive behaviors. Problems with eyesight or teeth may
require immediate attention, and costly dental work.

Deep psychological work can promote healing of the emotional

body and a release from the controlling past. Psychic
development opens the mind to new ideas and studies.
Communication with spirits and otherworldly beings comes
naturally. Interest in new metaphysical studies may emerge.

Eclipses falling in these opposite houses indicate anxiety or

fear concerning money. Issues from the past, or past lives,
surface now regarding insecurities around money. Unconscious
and addictive behaviors that surface at this time need to be
addressed and healed.

Rahu transits the 3rd; Ketu transits the 9th

Rahu in the 3rd house will promote travel. Opportunities to fly
off to new places will satisfy the curious mind. Acquiring more
connections will promote business in the future. Willpower,
drive and a competitive spirit inspire you to improve your life’s
position.

There’s a definite change in your attitude and involvement with

new people. New business contracts are signed, promoting a
new level of opportunity. Business will come from mass
communications, eg, the internet, television, or radio. Be open
to new ways for transferring information.

Problems and upsets with siblings may be a major concern.

The father is on a steady decline and his health should be
monitored. He may have retired from work, or is preparing for a
big change. He may be depressed over a recent loss.

The need to explore spiritual growth inspires travel to mystical

places. Unethical teachers or cult leaders may spoil the
spiritual quest, but the understanding that a teacher is
unnecessary breeds new vision and potential enlightenment.

New beliefs change your life direction and bring a deep

awareness of changing consciousness. Through an
understanding of the divine laws of the Universe, past events
can now bring clarity to the future.

This is not the time to pursue legal actions, or to contend with

immigration legalities.

Eclipses falling in these opposite houses suggest fears from the

past concerning deep seated beliefs and how you relate to
others. There’s a disconnection, and a loss of meaning or
purpose in life. The truth of who you are is emerging so that
you can appreciate the meaning of your life and how it relates
to others.

Rahu transits the 4th; Ketu transits the 10th

Rahu in the 4th house manifests many changes in home life.
People will move in and out of the home. It may be time to buy
or sell a house, with a related change of lifestyle.

Unexpected career shifts can give rise to great success, but an

adaptable attitude is necessary. This career move will have a
major effect on your surroundings, requiring a major move.
This could mean many changes in home life. The career can
determine where to live during this time.

Life is transforming dramatically. Be careful not to overextend

yourself with house payments or unnecessary new items.
There’s pressure to change the direction of your life, and move
both residence and office. Be patient and don’t make dramatic
changes during this time because they won’t last.
The mother may experience new opportunities that promote
her independence. Car problems may indicate it’s time to buy a
new car.

Eclipses falling in these opposite houses indicate issues

concerning family matters and a need to find security. Fears
around separation and lack of love and connection to family
emerge due to past loneliness.

Rahu transits the 5th; Ketu transits the 11th

Rahu in the 5th house can cause obsessive and compulsive
behavior. This is a time for mulling over ideas and plans. Past
memories may emerge concerning regrets about the past.

There may be great achievements and advancements for

children. Changes in the home may mean a new birth or the
beginning of an empty-nest scenario. Extraordinary ideas come
in flashes of inspiration, but think twice, because there’s a fine
line between genius and insanity.

Intrigue with new ideas can transform your life. An involvement

in investments and speculation can deliver major windfalls.

Love of the arts and entertainment bring happy outings and

fun. Sporting events bring some needed relief, plus renewed
connections with old friends.

Unusual or unconventional friends may disturb your better

judgment. Don’t be persuaded by any unscrupulous ideas,
because if it appears too good to be true, then it is.

This is a good time to socialize in the political arena, paying

attention to humanitarian causes and charities for the
betterment of humanity.

Eclipses falling in these opposite houses suggest that you’re

remembering your purpose in terms of how you express
yourself. You can’t be fulfilled unless you can see what you’ve
created. Your purpose in life becomes clear as your
accomplishments are manifested. Friends may be important in
helping you see this truth.

Rahu transits the 6th; Ketu transits the 12th

Rahu in the 6th house can cause stress to the physical body.
Ketu in the 12th may even prompt a visit to the hospital. A
potential health scare can motivate a change in your habits,
which will promote better health in the future. This is an
opportunity to change bad habits.

Co-workers or employees can’t be trusted or depended upon.

Employees seem to quit at the most stressful times. This is not
a good time to hire any new employees, because there could be
someone disreputable among them.

Co-workers may steal ideas or clients, so don’t reveal sensitive

information. Gossip behind the scenes may cause problems at
work, and sleepless nights through worry.

In a similar vein, take the appropriate precautions with

security systems and alarms. Enemies of one kind or another
may surface at this time, so be aware of anyone lurking around
the home or workplace.

People may appear from the past, causing you to relive old
memories. Legal disputes may also emerge, but if you have the
strength to persevere in the face of the odds, you can still win a
case.

Eclipses falling in these opposite houses suggest a message

about how you take care of yourself and others. Your health is
a source of major concern, even anxiety. On the plus side,
however, a fear of disease is a sign that it’s time to take care of
your health. Although your bias is to think of others, focus on
caring for yourself.

Rahu transits the 7th; Ketu transits the 1st

Rahu in the 7th house can attract a new relationship. The
partner becomes more demanding and it difficult to make
peace. Extreme behavior may escalate that can break many
marriages during this intense transit.

Rahu can bring fortunate opportunities to the partner but the

over blown ego can cause distance and separation. The partner
is away on travel or disconnected emotionally giving a sense of
separation and isolation in a marriage or relationship.

There may be the need to escape the trials and tribulations

that plague the life. There is a definite sense of feeling
disconnected to the world or life’s experiences. It may be time
for a spiritual quest to understand new feelings of
otherworldliness. Isolation and confusion give a sense of
detachment. Giving off the feeling of a loner others sense the
subtle energy and cannot find a connection.

Rahu transits the 8th; Ketu transits the 2nd

Rahu transiting the 8th house will cause highs and lows in
financial matters, depending on planets and the sign in this
house. Benefic planets in own signs or exalted in the 8th house
will give financial gains. Family life may change with loss of
family members, or divorce creates sorrow.

Gains in money may come from an unexpected inheritance or

financial settlement. This pattern can also produce money from
unearned sources such as divorce, taxes, or insurance policies.
Addictions or mental imbalances may cause emotional upsets
and major problems if left unchecked. Feelings of suicide or
depression must be addressed. Psychological analysis and
treatment is a part of transformation and healing.

Loss of appetite will cause weight loss. The teeth may become
loose and require dental work. There is a decline in eyesight; it
may be time for glasses.

Rahu transits the 9th; Ketu transits the 3rd

A quest for higher knowledge inspires new studies in
philosophy and spirituality. Your studies, plus the influence of
good teachers, have the capacity to change the direction of your
life. But don’t place your entire trust in the hands of a guru-
type figure because their intentions may not be entirely pure.

Education will be a passion, with a desire to obtain degrees.

Unusual subjects inspire and open your mind. Thoughts along
spiritual lines can give life a sense of meaning. There may be
an interest in different cultures, and opportunities for travel to
foreign places, perhaps as part of a spiritual pilgrimage.

Legal problems involving immigration or naturalization issues

may need to be addressed.

Circumstances surrounding the father may be nagging at you,

posing problems. At the very least, a health checkup for him is
recommended. There may also be losses or separations
involving a sibling.

Your willpower and drive are low, discouraging you from

participating in physical activities. Depression can take a toll
on the mind, resulting in a lackluster interest in life. Lack of
mental focus may disrupt educational efforts.
Rahu transits the 10th; Ketu transits the 4th
Expect major changes in the career. There will be an overhaul
at your place of work. It is transition time for your career, so a
new type of work may be necessary.

A job loss or major career change can move life in a different

direction, possibly entailing change of home or residence. You
may find yourself spending more time away from home than
you’d like to.

There are likely expenditures on the home or car. It’s best not
to purchase a home or car at this time. Even so, cars may
cause major problems, breaking down or requiring significant
repair.

There are security issues concerning home and family.

Financial matters can also cause problems with self-esteem.

An emptiness in the heart may remind you that you need to

feel a connection with home and family. Loss of, or problems
with, the mother can bring family closer. Family reunions bring
back memories and long-forgotten feelings. Although there’s a
wandering unsettled feeling in your soul, changes in residence
are not permanent.

Rahu transits the 11th; Ketu transits the 5th

New influential acquaintances may encourage you to take a
different direction. Powerful friends can give you opportunities.
Social connections are the source of your new-found success.

This is a time of productivity gains and advancement in your

career. Money in the form of bonuses or promotions may come
in large payments.

Children are a source of trouble or concern. Be aware of their

whereabouts and associations. There could be a separation
from children, due to breakups in your marital status or their
going away to college. Consequently, this could demand major
expenses, eg, from divorce settlements or education costs.

You may experience amazing insights, with visions of future

trends that could become lucrative. Be careful investing,
however, because you may be overly zealous and optimistic.
Obsessions from the past can take control of the mind in a
negative way. Nevertheless, once the creative mind is
awakened, it’s time to explore new interests in the arts and
creativity. It’s time to write that book.

Rahu transits the 12th; Ketu transits the 6th

Unknown to you, there may be secret enemies, eg, hackers,
scam artists, waiting to steal private information, so take the
necessary precautions for your self-protection. Thieves may
also be a cause of material losses. Avoid disreputable
neighborhoods or places frequented by unsavory characters.

Rahu in the 12th can provoke loss of stamina or physical

endurance. Mental or emotional stress can also deplete the
immune system. Worrying may cause you to lose sleep, which
creates a vicious cycle of low resistance and ongoing fatigue.
You need to monitor your health through regular physical
checkups.

The conditions around your workplace may be depressing, and

you often need help but lack the necessary support. Lies may
be spread about your character. Legal problems may appear, or
you’re taken surprise by someone’s unethical behavior.

The loss of a special aunt or uncle may disrupt the family.

There’s a lackluster interest in life.
 Chapter 10
Kala Sarpa Yoga

The Kala Sarpa yoga is a pattern involving Rahu and Ketu. This
is an extremely powerful yoga that can’t be ignored, and
suggests a life of fate and destiny. It occurs when all the
planets are on one side of the Rahu–Ketu axis. Even if a planet
is in the same sign as Rahu and Ketu it still constitutes a Kala
Sarpa yoga.

Note, however, that this only pertains to the planets visible to

the naked eye, so Uranus, Neptune and Pluto aren’t included.
The outer planets are not personal planets, but represent the
collective consciousness of the world.

Those with a Kala Sarpa yoga experience extreme highs and

lows. Furthermore, any indications in the chart become even
more potent. Once an individual goes through a difficult period,
perhaps involving significant loss, they can rest assured they’ll
typically rebound with opportunities and improvements soon
after. Life is a mystery that seems to be guided by a Divine
force.

When any planet is conjunct Rahu or Ketu, with or without

Kala Sarpa yoga, the effect of this planet becomes magnified.
Planets conjunct Rahu are magnified in outwardly, manifesting
in the physical world. Planets conjunct Ketu are magnified on
the interior, giving deep perception and awareness.

If a planet is conjunct Rahu within a Kala Sarpa yoga, it’s

important to note whether Rahu is before or after that planet
with respect to the direction Rahu is moving. Rahu and Ketu
travel backwards in the zodiac. If the planet is in a lower
zodiacal degree of the sign with Rahu, then the two are coming
closer, so the planet is considered to be entering the mouth of
Rahu. If the planet is in a higher zodiacal degree than Rahu,
the two are separating, and the planet is considered to be in
the tail or back of Rahu. If the latter, it means the planet has
already been burned and destroyed. To be in the mouth of
Rahu is not as destructive for a planet.

For a planet that has been burned, major problems throughout

life are attributed to it. It is the focus of pain and suffering
within a lifetime, involving some karmic issue from a previous
life to be worked out. This issue can be discerned through the
position of Ketu, suggesting where the karma originated in a
previous life.

Wherever Ketu is by sign and house always indicates some

desire to complete or finish something. But ironically, nothing
ever feels complete because there’s an overwhelming sense of
emptiness that must be filled. This is because it was left
incomplete in a previous lifetime.

The chart of Joseph Kennedy Senior is a prime example of the

perils due to the Kala Sarpa yoga, since the planet that
represented his children was in the tail or back of Rahu.
Saturn in his chart rules the 5th house of children. Because
it’s in a higher degree than Rahu, the two are separating, so it’s
considered to be in the tail of Rahu. Saturn also aspects the
5th house of children by opposition. Saturn and Rahu are in
Cancer whose lord the Moon is in the 12th house of loss.
Additionally, the Moon is conjunct the Sun which both
occupies and rules the 12th house.
Ketu as the generic indicator for loss is in the 5th house of
children. This all explains the extreme rise and fall of his
famous children. His oldest son Joseph died in a plane crash
during WW2. His oldest daughter Kathleen also died in a plane
crash. His sons, President John F. Kennedy and Robert
Kennedy, were both assassinated. So he witnessed the death of
four of his children. He also had a retarded daughter, and his
youngest son, Ted Kennedy, was disgraced in the
Chappaquiddick scandal.

This is all just part of the extremes imposed upon him by the
Kala Sarpa yoga. The most treacherous part, however, is that
Saturn the lord of his 5th house was in the tail of Rahu. This
means Saturn and its indications, eg, for children, are burned.

Sometimes, when Rahu is aspecting Jupiter (conjunct, opposed

or trine) there can be issues or problems with children. This is
due to Jupiter being the karaka, or significator for children in a
chart. This is also a consideration in Joseph Kennedy’s chart,
since Rahu trines Jupiter. Other famous individuals who have
Kala Sarpa yoga and Jupiter aspecting Rahu are Michael
Milken who had two epileptic children, and Sylvester Stallone
whose child died.

Michael Milken is an American stockbroker who amassed a

fortune of $550 million in the 1980s through insider trading of
junk bonds. His financial losses totaled $1.1 billion in fines
and restitutions. While in prison he created a business for
adult and children’s education called Knowledge Universe
which had sales of more than a $1 billion in 1997. This was
definitely a major comeback after great destruction.
Sylvester Stallone is a famous movie star who became an
overnight sensation with his hit movie Rocky about a struggling
prizefighter. Stallone was a struggling actor who went on to
great fame with many hit movies in Hollywood. His life has seen
many highs and lows that can be attributed to this Kala Sarpa
yoga.
Another life full of extremes from the fated Kala Sarpa yoga is
that of Christina Onassis, daughter of Aristotle Onassis, the
Greek shipping tycoon and one of the richest men in the world.
He married Jacqueline Kennedy, former wife of President John
F. Kennedy. Christina lost her only brother to a plane crash
but after her parents’ deaths she inherited one of the world’s
largest fortunes. She had great difficulty with relationships,
and by age 28 was married three times.
Christina’s daughter Athina also has Kala Sarpa yoga and had
great difficulties through rises and falls in her life. Her mother
Christina died when she was only three years old. Although she
became heir to the Onassis fortune, this massive wealth also
brought her a multitude of troubles.
Famous people with Kala Sarpa yoga include: Donald Trump,
George Bush Jr, Sylvester Stallone, Paul McCartney, Ringo
Starr, Michael Milken, Joseph Kennedy Sr, Robert Kennedy,
Christina Onassis and daughter Athina.
 Chapter 11
Personal Planets conjunct Rahu and Ketu

In Vedic astrology the lunar nodes known as Rahu and Ketu

have special powers in a chart. They influence our karmic
destiny, indicating our greatest gifts and our darkest issues. In
predictive work, the places where eclipses fall will indicate
areas of our life that involve the most transformation that year.

When the lunar nodes are combined with another planet, they
take on the quality of that planet, and magnify its energy. Each
combination will produce amazing but very different results.

Rahu and Ketu are described as shadowy planets since they

cause eclipses of the Sun and Moon. Out of their shadows
came the powerful myths associated with the nodes, myths of
struggles with demons, serpents and forces of darkness and
light. Symbolically, they can also be seen as our own shadows.

In a birth chart, the extremes caused by Rahu and Ketu will

influence:

1) The houses that Rahu and Ketu occupy.

2) The houses of their dispositors.
3) The houses ruled by the planet that conjoins Rahu or
Ketu.
4) The nakshatra dispositors of Rahu and Ketu, and any
planets in conjunction with them.

To get a deeper look at the results a planet will produce, you

must look to the nakshatra dispositor of the planet. This is
important, since the nakshatras are an integral element of
Vedic astrology, and to ignore them would be to deny one of the
key principles of Vedic astrology. The nakshatras govern the
entire predictive system used in Vedic astrology, the
Vimshottari dasha system. This system is based on the
nakshatra your natal Moon occupies at birth. The nakshatra
that rules the natal Moon launches the dasha cycle that
determines the entire sequence of events in a lifetime.

Rahu and Ketu form Raja Yoga

Rahu and Ketu create a Raja Yoga (powerful positive
combination) in either of two instances:

* Rahu or Ketu occupies a kendra (angular house: 1, 4, 7,

or 10) while associated with a trikona lord, or
* Rahu or Ketu occupies a trikona (trinal house: 1, 5, or 9)
while associated with a kendra lord.

Essentially this brings together the rulers, by location and

house lordship, of kendra and trikona houses, just as in other
Raja Yoga combinations.

For example, Donald Trump’s Sun and Rahu conjunction

create Raja Yoga since the Sun and Rahu are in an angular
house (10th house) and the Sun rules the 1st house (Leo) which
is also counted as a trinal house. Note, the 1st house functions
as both a trikona and kendra. This empowers the Sun and
Rahu in an even more substantive way, producing great results
in his career, as President of the United States.

Effects of Rahu
Rahu (the Moon’s north node) has the nature of a serpent. It
poisons you with the illusions of this world. Our desires keep
us reincarnating here. Rahu gives, but with a price. When our
most intense desires are granted under Rahu, we discover that
too much of a good thing can end up causing us suffering. For
example, we may gain fame and fortune, only to realize we have
no freedom, nowhere to go without being mauled by fans.
Family and friends disown us out of jealousy. The fame and
fortune we desired brings us separation and sorrow. Ultimately,
disillusionment leads to enlightenment. But Ketu’s influence
detaches us, facilitates renunciation, and clears the way for
spiritual enlightenment.

The nodes are the most powerful of all the planets because they
cause the eclipses of the Sun and Moon. The nodes block out
the light of consciousness. Rahu is the material world and the
desires it creates. It gives material things which never bring
lasting happiness. This is the illusion of Rahu. When these
things start to fall away we become obsessed with trying to
hold on to them. Rahu deals with fear, and obsessive or
compulsive behavior. It’s about addictions, poisons, alcohol,
and drugs. Any planet with Rahu in the chart will become
magnified since Rahu will take on the quality of the planet it is
next to (in the same sign). This can be good or bad depending
on the planet. Rahu with Venus or Jupiter can bring wealth,
but Rahu with Saturn can cause suffering to the house they’re
in.

Keywords: Fame, status, prestige, power, worldly success,

fulfillment of worldly desires, outer success with inner turmoil,
extremes, obsessive behavior, addictions, psychic disturbances,
collective trends, foreigners and foreign lands, epidemics,
disease, poisons that destroy and heal, medicine, drugs and
alcohol.

Rahu and Ketu take on the quality of the planets that are
associated with them (especially conjunct) or aspect them. If
they aren’t associated with or aspected by other planets they’ll
give the results of the planet that rules the sign they’re in
(dispositor).
The sign and nakshatra dispositors are considered the karmic
control planets.

Rahu and Ketu cast the trine aspect five and nine signs away
from their position.

Rahu acts like Saturn, and Ketu acts like Mars. In my opinion,
they can also be characterized as similar to the outer planets.
Rahu is like Pluto or a mixture of Uranus/Saturn/Pluto, while
Ketu is like Neptune or a mixture of Neptune/Mars/Uranus.

Rahu and Ketu will give raja yoga in either of these two
situations: when they occupy a kendra and are conjunct a
trinal ruler, or they occupy a trikona and are conjunct a
kendra ruler.

Frequency of Rahu/Ketu conjunctions with planets

Conjunctions of the nodes and planets will always occur in the
sign Rahu and Ketu transit during the 18-month period Rahu
and Ketu are in a sign, once with Rahu and then with Ketu.

The Sun conjoins Rahu once a year (during an eclipse), six

months apart.

The Moon conjoins Rahu once a month.

Mercury and Venus, once a year.

Mars, once every two years.

Jupiter, once every seven years, the conjunction typically

occurring eight signs away from the previous conjunction.

Saturn, once every 11 years, the conjunction occurring six

signs from the previous conjunction.
As we go through all the planets in conjunction with Rahu the
qualities of each planet will be magnified.

The Sun conjunct Rahu

Sun (Surya): The Sun is the life force of our planet. It is the
soul and spirit of a chart. However, it can be an overpowering
influence. If it is too close to other planets it can burn up their
capability to function properly. This condition is called
combustion. The Sun works best in the tenth house where it
gives a sense of power and career opportunity. In other houses
its forceful presence can be excessive and cause problems.

Key Words: Atma (Self), masculine, day, future, soul, physical

body and health, heart, life force, courage, pride, ego, vitality,
willpower, stamina, sense of self, power, fame, glory,
inspiration, creativity, leadership, father, teachers, authority,
law and order, bosses, political leaders, kings or presidents.

The Sun is the karaka for the father and leaders or presidents.

Famous people with Sun conjunct Rahu:

* Hank Aaron: Sun conjunct Rahu, Saturn, and Venus in

Capricorn in the 5th house
* Cheyenne Brando: Sun conjunct Rahu with Venus in
Aquarius in the 10th house
* Elizabeth Kubler-Ross: Sun conjunct Rahu, Pluto and
Moon in Gemini in the 5th house
* Timothy Leary: Sun conjunct Rahu and Mercury in Libra
in the 12th house
* David Cassidy: Sun conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 10th
house
* Donald Trump: Sun conjunct Rahu in Taurus in the 10th
 house

Donald Trump’s chart:

The Sun is the atma or the self. It is the ego and rules our
motivations and drive in life. The Sun rules leaders, teachers
and is the karaka of the father. With the Sun conjunct Rahu,
his ego and sense of self-worth is expanded and exaggerated. In
the 10th house this expands his career. He was arguably the
most powerful man in New York City before venturing on to the
most powerful position in the world as President of the United
States. Because Rahu indicates expansion in the materialistic
world, Trump’s desire is for power, since the Sun in his chart
rules the 1st house giving personal power. According to
Parashara, Rahu is exalted in the sign of Taurus, thus giving it
great power to fulfill the indications of the 10th house, ie,
career and status. An exalted planet is in high form, giving it
more power to produce the indications of the house occupied.

Rahu and the Sun are in the nakshatra Mrigashira ruled by

Mars. Mars is in the 1st house of personal power. The
nakshatra the planet and Rahu are in are equally as important
as the sign. His ascendant and Mars are conjunct the fixed star
Regulus, the star of kings and leaders.

He was born on a lunar eclipse, complicating his life with

women and creating emotional issues due to relationships and
marriage. This is because on a lunar eclipse the Sun and Moon
are in opposition and conjunct the lunar nodes. The
oppositions activate relationship issues, since they are 7th
from one another.

When Trump entered into Rahu’s cycle in 1999, his father died.
The Sun is the karaka of the father, and Sun with Rahu
signifies power and leadership. Rahu represents extremes and
power. It will work as a malefic giving what is desired but with
a price to be paid. When the nodes (either Rahu or Ketu) are
conjunct a planet, and the person enters the dasha/bhukti of
the planet and the node, such as when Trump entered into
dasha/bhukti of Rahu/Sun, then an extreme result will
manifest. It can be problematic for the person the planet is
karaka for, as the Sun is the karaka for the father.

In 2016 he was elected President of the United States as

transiting Jupiter was in trine to his Sun and Rahu in the 10th
house.
The Moon conjunct Rahu
Moon (Chandra): The Moon is the reflective influence. The Sun
sends out its radiance and the Moon reflects it back. It is
receptive, and therefore represents the reflective mind giving
consciousness. The Moon is the nurturing, protecting influence
that a mother provides. It is the Yin or female influence while
the Sun is Yang or male.
Keywords: The mind, reflection, feminine, night, emotions,
sensitivity, nurturing, security, past, past lives, patterns of
behavior, receptivity, caring for others, heredity, mother, the
public or masses, popularity, inner contentment, home, water,
habits, subconscious mind.

The Moon is the karaka for the mother and the mind.

Famous people with Moon conjunct Rahu:

* Pamela Anderson: Moon and Rahu in Aries in the 12th

house
* Tony Blair: Moon conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the 10th
house
* Gloria Vanderbilt: Moon conjunct Rahu in Leo in the 5th
house
* Sharon Tate: Moon conjunct Rahu in Leo in the 3rd house
* Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: Moon conjunct Rahu in
Aries in the 7th house.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ chart:

The Moon is the emotions and the mind. With Rahu it indicates
an obsessive and compulsive mind. It will indicate a life with
extremes interfering with peace of mind. The Moon and Rahu
in the 7th house indicates the area of life this extreme tension
will occur. The 7th house indicates the partner as in marriage
or business. I see the 7th house as relationships that are
contractual. The Moon rules the 10th house, indicating a
relationship with the partner that is connected to her career or
social standing. She was a very public figure who boosted her
husband’s career as the First Lady. When the 7th and 10th
houses are connected the person will work in some capacity
with the spouse.
Taking a deeper look, Rahu is in the nakshatra Bharani and it
is ruled by Venus. Venus is in Taurus in the 8th house. The
ruler of the 8th in the 8th house of death, ultimately predicts
the death of the husband. The Moon is in Ashwini ruled by
Ketu, and Ketu is in the 1st house, meaning the results of this
planet will affect her personally.

At the time of the assassination of President Kennedy she was

in the dasha of Moon-Rahu. They are both in the 7th house
and the nakshatra dispositor of Rahu (Bharani) is Venus in the
8th house of death.
Mercury conjunct Rahu
Mercury (Budha): Generally, Mercury has to do with all forms
of communication: speech, writing, and publications. Mercury
also rules the intellect, learning, education, wit and a sense of
humor. Mercury was the messenger of the gods and could
travel to the underworld, the symbolic realm of hidden secrets
where ordinary mortals couldn’t enter. In Greek mythology,
Hermes (Mercury) was also a trickster and a thief. Mercury's
attributes include dexterity and creative ability with the hands.
Mercury is fast and relates to short quick travels. He rules
youthfulness and agelessness and is the perpetual Peter Pan,
androgynous like a child before puberty.

Key Words: Communications, speech, writing, commerce, sales,

education, ideas, thoughts, school, analytical mind, rational
mind, cognitive intelligence, sense of humor, youth, trickster,
truth, telephones, television, computers, short distance travel,
adaptability, childhood, aunts and uncles, neighbors, twins.

Mercury is the karaka for aunts and uncles, communications

and intellect.
Famous people with Mercury conjunct Rahu:

* Errol Flynn: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Taurus in the 2nd

house
* Jacques Cousteau: Mercury Conjunct Rahu and Sun in
Taurus in the 9th house
* Yoko Ono: Mercury conjunct Rahu and Sun in Aquarius in
the 6th house
* Al Capone: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the
11th house
* Jackie Gleason: Mercury conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in
the 2nd house
* Edgar Cayce: Mercury conjunct Rahu, Saturn and Venus
in Aquarius in the 8th house

Edgar Cayce’s chart:

Edgar Cayce was the most prolific psychic of the 20th century.
He would give information in trance medium sessions. His
Mercury/Rahu conjunction in the 8th house gives him his
psychic abilities. Mercury rules the 3rd and the 12th house.
The 12th house relates to spirituality and the 3rd house is
communications. With Mercury in the 8th house his
spirituality and communication skills come from his psychic
ability. Both Mercury and Rahu are in the nakshatra
Shatabhishak, which is ruled by Rahu. This makes Rahu even
more powerful in its own nakshatra. It is like a planet in its
own sign of rulership.

On March 16th, 1886, Cayce had his first vision. Two years
later he was pronounced dead from drowning, but recovered.
He was in Venus-Mercury when he had his first vision. Both
planets are in the 8th house in Aquarius ruled by Saturn. All
these planets, Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Rahu are in the 8th
house. Rahu actually intensifies all these planets, giving him
his amazing psychic abilities.

But the 8th house is also the house of difficulty and death. He
was in Venus-Ketu during the time of his near-death
experience with drowning. Venus is in the 8th house and Ketu
is in the 2nd house, a maraka house, indicating possible death.
But most importantly, Ketu is in Purva Phalguni ruled by
Venus, and Venus is again in the 8th house, and it is in
Aquarius ruled by Saturn. Venus’ nakshatra is ruled by
Saturn, ruler of the 8th house in the 8th house. All these
planets in the 8th house are intensified in the 8th house of
death and psychic ability. When he died January 3rd, 1945,
he’d just entered into Saturn’s mahadasha.
Venus conjunct Rahu
Venus (Shukra): Venus is the principle of attraction and
therefore rules relationships. Relationships result in
procreation and Venus is creative energy and passion. This not
only relates to children but to all forms of the creative arts. It
rules the senses and the pleasures of the physical body, which
also include taste, music, touch, luxuries and aesthetic beauty.
Venus refers to a person’s wealth and to their comforts in life.

Keywords: The feminine spirit, beauty, grace, charm,

refinement, luxuries, wealth, sensuality, vanity, charisma,
glamour, good taste, sexual attraction, elegance, comforts,
conveyances, arts, music, theater, love, affections, pleasure of
the senses, sugar, flowers, the wife in a male’s chart.

Venus is the karaka of relationships, luxuries, and the wife in a

man’s chart.

Famous people with Venus conjunct Rahu:

* Burt Reynolds: Venus conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the

 8th house
* Sigmund Freud: Venus conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 7th
house
* Merv Griffin: Venus conjunct Rahu and Mercury and Mars
in Cancer in the 2nd house
* Catherine Oxenberg: Venus conjunct Rahu in Leo in the
3rd house
* Ted Kennedy: Venus Conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 4th
house
* Elvis Presley: Venus conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the
3rd house

Elvis Presley’s chart:

Rahu and Venus together represent extremes in the area of
beauty, wealth and luxuries. Venus and Rahu in the sign of
Capricorn represent leadership and business affairs. Venus
and Rahu are in the 3rd house indicating extreme talent in
communication skills. It is the house of siblings. Elvis had a
twin brother who died at birth. Venus rules the 7th and 12th
houses indicating extreme losses in the area of the 3rd house.
The 7th house is a difficult house being a maraka house. The
12th house indicates loss. The sign dispositor of Venus and
Rahu is Saturn placed in the 4th house. He was a very private
person. The fame and notoriety forced him further inward. He
spent a lot of time alone at home. He was very close to his
mother, but in a very obsessive way since Saturn is the
dispositor of Venus and Rahu.

Venus and Rahu in Uttara Ashadha which is ruled by the Sun.

The Sun is in the 2nd house representing his powerful voice
that made him a legend and gave him the title “the King.” The
2nd house is the voice and wealth, in which the Venus/Rahu
would predict the extremes produced from these houses.
On the day of his death, 08/16/1977 he was in Saturn-Moon,
both in the 4th house which is considered the house of the end
of life. Saturn is the sign dispositor of Rahu/Venus and the
Moon is in Shatabhishak ruled by Rahu. This connects the
Venus/Rahu in the 3rd house, which the 3rd house is also a
house of death, being the 8th from the 8th house using bhavat
bhavam.
Mars conjunct Rahu
Mars (Mangala): Mars is the commander in chief. He is the
planet of war. Mars rules the blood and the circulation of life
force in the body. Mars’ nature is fiery and if provoked, he will
fight. Mars deals with issues of anger but is also the planet of
ambition and zest for life. It brings out suppressed energies or
inner turmoil. Mars is very impulsive, aggressive and
impatient; it represents accidents, surgery, wars, and volcanic
eruptions, with courage and fearlessness as its positive side.

Keywords: Energy, action, passions, fire, blood, sexual vitality,

male influence, muscles, athletics, courage, strength,
determination, motivation, self-righteousness, selfishness,
anger, violence, aggression, injury, accidents, enemies, war,
can inflict death, conflict, military, police, criminals, science,
machines, weapons, guns, knives, property and real estate,
brothers.

Mars is the karaka, for brothers (siblings), intelligence and real

estate.

Famous people with Mars conjunct Rahu:

* John Adams: Mars conjunct Rahu in Virgo in the 1st

house
* Clint Eastwood: Mars conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 7th
house
* Harry Houdini: Mars conjunct Rahu in Aries in the 3rd
house
* Joan Crawford: Mars conjunct Rahu in Virgo in the 12th
house
* Carolyn Myss: Mars conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the
3rd house
 * Jerry Seinfeld: Mars conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the
9th house
* Albert Einstein: Mars conjunct Rahu in Capricorn in the
8th house

Albert Einstein’s chart:

Mars and Rahu occupy the 8th house, intensifying the qualities
of the 8th house. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, giving it even
more intensity. The 8th house indicates deep profound
thoughts and research. Mars is the planet of intelligence, so
together with Rahu in the thought-provoking 8th house we
have a brilliant mind who uncovers answers to the Universe.

Rahu is in Shravana which is ruled by the Moon, and the Moon

is in the 6th house. This indicates his prodding scientific mind,
searching for answers. His Mars is in Uttara Ashadha which is
ruled by the Sun. The Sun in the 10th house gave him fame
and recognition, particularly due to his scientific discoveries.

Saturn is the sign dispositor of Rahu and Mars. It is in the

10th house of career and social recognition which did come
about later in his life. In 1922 he won the Nobel Prize, he was
in Moon-Mars. The Moon is in Scorpio ruled by Mars, and Mars
is with Rahu in the 8th house.

Mars, the planet conjunct Rahu, takes on this magnification

and activates the houses it rules. Mars rules the 11th and the
6th houses. These are the houses of healing. But since Mars is
in the 8th house he felt he had a lot to do with the destruction
of many lives. He had enormous guilt dealing with the outcome
of his discovery and development of nuclear energy. He didn’t
create it for destruction, but this was exactly how it was used.

He died of an aortic aneurism in 1955 when he was in Rahu-

Mars dasha. Both these intensified planets are in the 8th house
of death. There is no surprise this is the dasha that took his
life.

Jupiter conjunct Rahu

Jupiter (Guru): Jupiter is the preceptor and teacher of the
gods. He was to teach the path of righteousness and spiritual
wisdom and represents God’s grace. Jupiter is expansion and
growth. Whatever Jupiter aspects will grow large. This can
indicate overweight conditions or a tall stature. Even an
expanded organ such as the liver can cause health difficulties.
Jupiter deals with the external rituals associated with religion.
It is also about judgment and laws pertaining to legal advice
and it rules lawyers.

Keywords: Spiritual teacher, guide, truth, faith, religion,

philosophy, spirituality, grace, law, the great benefic, fortune,
wealth, expansion, higher education like colleges, optimism,
generosity, joy, luck, self-indulgence, excess, money, long
distance travel, children, the husband in a female’s chart.

The karakas for Jupiter are children, the spouse in a woman’s

chart and wealth.

Famous people with Jupiter conjunct Rahu:

* Roger Daltrey: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Cancer in the 9th

house
* Ursula Andress: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in
the 6th house
* Jill Ireland: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in the
4th house
* Michael Landon: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in
the 1st house
* Scott Peterson: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Sagittarius in
the 2nd house
* Ellen Degeneres: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Libra in the
12th house
* Madonna: Jupiter conjunct Rahu in Libra in the 3rd
house
Madonna’s chart:
Rahu and Jupiter are in the 3rd house which denotes great
creative abilities. The sign Libra can indicate creativity,
particularly with music, because Venus as ruler of Libra rules
the arts, and air signs can indicate music. Venus as the sign
dispositor of both Jupiter and Rahu is in the 12th house. The
12th house has connections to film and dancing. The 12th
house is connected to film for the association to Neptune and
Pisces, and the 12 house rules the feet, indicating dancing
abilities.

Jupiter rules the 8th and the 5th houses. The 5th is another
house of creativity and the 8th house indicates sex and
magnetism. The ruler of the 8th house is magnified with Rahu
producing a very charismatic individual.

The nakshatra dispositor of Chitra is Mars. Mars is in the 9th

house in Aries. This gives her a lucky rise and her passion
towards her religious beliefs. She was born in an Italian
Catholic family and is now studying the Kabbalah. The
nakshatra Chitra denotes someone who shines and stands out
in a crowd.

Mars becomes a wild card being with Ketu. It is related to the

Jupiter/Rahu because Mars/Ketu aspect Jupiter/Rahu, and
Jupiter and Rahu’s nakshatra dispositor is Mars. Jupiter and
Rahu indicate expansion and huge extremes. Jupiter and Rahu
magnetize the Mars/Ketu.

From 1987-1994 she was in Mars dasha. This was the time she
rose to the top as one of the most popular performers, taking
the world by a storm. She became an icon at this time. During
her Mars-Ketu in 1991-1992 she produced the provocative
taboo work “Truth or Dare”, a video, and published the book
“Sex”. Madonna capitalized on her shock value, knowing the
more shocking it was, the more she would be a public
commodity. Someone with Mars and Ketu in the 9th house is
not afraid to express their beliefs, no matter who it offends.

Saturn conjunct Rahu

Saturn (Shani): Saturn is the furthest planet visible to the
naked eye. It is therefore the slowest and darkest from our
perception (outer planets excluded here) and perceived as
giving darkness, delaying or slowing things down. Saturn rules
old age. It is the final boundary, suggesting death and doom.
As one becomes disillusioned with life, there is misery and
frustration. It is the function of Saturn to strip away everything
of this existence to rid one of all desires and attachments. This
eventually leads to higher consciousness and final liberation
from the karmic chains of the world. Saturn’s primary function
is to lead the soul back to its source, to God. Characteristics of
Saturn are delays, depression, restrictions, setbacks,
destruction, disease and death. But Saturn also exhibits
discipline, stability, and gives long lasting results.

Keywords: Discipline, order, structure, dependability, stability,

concentration, endurance, longevity, separation, solitude,
limitation, bondage, obstruction, delay, poverty, death, disease,
oppression, pessimism, worry, doubt, fear, phobias, bad luck,
old age, retardation, paralysis, depression, stunted
development, deprivation, bones, skin, degenerative diseases,
arthritis, fixed assets, land, property, darkness, sorrow,
detachment, decay.

The karakas for Saturn are elderly people, death and wisdom.

Famous people with Saturn conjunct Rahu:

* Carnie Wilson: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the 6th

house
* Ashley Judd: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Venus in Pisces
in the 8th house
* Judy Garland: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Jupiter in Virgo
in the 4th house
* Timothy McVeigh: Saturn conjunct Rahu and Venus in
Pisces in the 10th house
* David Copperfield: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Scorpio in the
3rd house
 * Lisa Marie Presley: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Pisces in the
9th house
* Priscilla Presley: Saturn conjunct Rahu in Gemini in the
7th house

Priscilla Presley’s chart:

She has Saturn/Rahu in the 7th house indicating the spouse.
The relationship with Elvis no doubt changed her life in a huge
way. It represents fame and destiny through the spouse.
Interestingly in her daughter’s chart, Lisa Marie has the same
Saturn/Rahu conjunction in her 9th house of the father.

In Priscilla’s chart Saturn rules the 2nd and 3rd houses.

Saturn’s magnification from Rahu brought the extremes of
money from the 2nd house. The 3rd house indicates creative
talents, and Priscilla came through with her acting abilities,
but doors opened due to her famous marriage.

Mercury is the sign dispositor of Saturn and Rahu. In the 5th

house it connects her to her children and represents fame still
associated with her spouse.

The nakshatra of Saturn and Rahu is Ardra, which is ruled by

Rahu. This intensifies Rahu even more, further intensifying the
effect of her extreme blessing or curse she experienced through
her marriage to one of the most famous people of our time.
Ardra is a nakshatra associated with tragic events.

In 1977 when Priscilla was in the Saturn-Rahu period, Elvis

Presley died. Once again the relevance and power of this
combination predicted this unexpected shocking event.
Lisa Marie Presley’s chart:
She has Saturn and Rahu in Pisces in the 9th house indicating
the extremes in life came from the father. Saturn rules the 8th
and 7th houses. The 8th house has to do with inheritances,
whereby she inherited most of her father’s fortune. The sign
dispositor of Rahu and Saturn is Jupiter in the 2nd house.
This further indicates the wealth gained from the father.
Saturn is in Uttara Bhadrapada ruled by Saturn. This is like
Saturn in its own sign, strengthening the power of Saturn.
Rahu is in Revati which is ruled by Mercury. Mercury in the
8th house indicates the lack of the father in her life. He died
before she really got to know him. He was not a part of her life.

At the time of her father’s death, Lisa was in the Saturn-Ketu

period. Natal Saturn is in the 9th house and the nakshatra
dispositor is Saturn, and Saturn rules the 8th house of death.
The nakshatra dispositor and sign dispositor of Ketu are both
in the 8th house. Ketu is in Virgo, the sign dispositor is
Mercury, and Ketu is in the nakshatra Chitra, which is ruled
by Mars, so Mars is the nakshatra dispositor. Both Mercury
and Mars are in the 8th house in Saturn’s sign. A major focus
of these two planets’ conjoined periods (Saturn-Ketu) are 8th
house matters dealing with 9th house matters, therefore death
of the father.
Effects of Ketu
Ketu (Moon’s south node): Ketu’s function is to cause inner
turmoil so that the soul will seek the true essence of the
individual. Whereas Rahu is the material world, Ketu is the
spiritual world. It is the headless serpent, implying the
perception and wisdom that is a gut-level knowing that can
give psychic or clairvoyant abilities. But Ketu can give a feeling
of helplessness, self-doubt and lack of confidence. Through
humiliating experiences one becomes humble. Ketu is a
wanderer without roots. It is a fiery force that can cause
accident and injury. Above all, it is the karaka of loss that
directs our attention back to the eternal reality, the self-
realization of our essence with God. Rahu works on the outer
material world and Ketu works on the inner spiritual world.

Ketu with a planet will have a spiritualizing effect on it,

directing the planetary energy to look within its essence. If Ketu
is with Mars, the nature will actively seek the spiritual side of
life; Martian qualities will be withdrawn, anger suppressed and
channeled inwardly. Ketu with the Moon can give psychic
abilities. Like Rahu, Ketu can cause mental instabilities, mass
hysteria, diseases and plagues, and represent poisons like
drugs and alcohol. However, both Rahu and Ketu can also
indicate drugs or poisons that heal.

Keywords: Loss, negation, lack of confidence, self-doubt,

fantasies, confusion, indecision, illusions, drug addiction and
alcoholism, psychic influences, fire, injury, death, spiritual
insight, liberation, perception, wisdom.

There is an ambition for power wherever Ketu is positioned by

house. The ambition for power comes from a strong empty
feeling. The house it is in will feel like a void, creating an
obsession to refill the emptiness. This is why there can be gains
and abundance for the house that Ketu is in.

Ketu has been said to negate the planet it is conjunct or

aspects. A planet conjunct Ketu becomes magnified in an
unusual way, the outcome depending on the houses ruled by
the planet with Ketu. Whether the planet with Ketu is a friend
or enemy to the chart depends on the Ascendant.

Ketu is the suction point for all incoming karma from past
incarnations. This karma is processed, then set forth through
our life with experiences indicated by Rahu. Rahu is the future
and new karmas developed during this lifetime. The controlling
planets are the sign and nakshatra dispositors of Rahu and
Ketu. Planets conjunct these nodes become the wild cards to
express this experience even more. So Ketu is the past karmas
of the soul which are put forth into action in this lifetime
through Rahu. Ketu represents the talents and faculties
developed through past lives. Ketu deals with the inheritance of
these natural abilities but the real test is to balance these
abilities and not let them control us. We must reach out and
develop the Rahu qualities instead of letting the karma repeat
itself from previous lifetimes. We must learn to use this power
for the good of mankind instead of selfish self-grandeur. Ketu is
our past while Rahu is our future and where we must develop
our skills in this lifetime.

If Ketu is with a benefic planet the qualities of that house are

empowered. If they are in the sign the planet rules, extremes of
wealth are possible, especially in the mahadasha of Ketu.

For example, if Ketu is in the 2nd house with Jupiter it gives

wealth. But if Ketu and Jupiter are in Sagittarius or Pisces, it
gives extremes of wealth.

This becomes activated when Ketu’s mahadasha begins. At the

end of the seven-year Ketu cycle all the gains during this cycle
can be lost.

Note: Planets conjunct Ketu will be exaggerated in an unusual

way. The exaggeration is due to a sense of lack that is
overcompensated.

Sun conjunct Ketu

Famous people with Sun conjunct Ketu:
 * Nicolas Cage: Sun conjunct Ketu in Sagittarius in the 1st
house
* Amelia Earhart: Sun conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the 4th
house
* Chandra Levy: Sun conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 10th
house
* Mike Love: Sun conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 10th house
* Alice Bailey: Sun conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 12th
house
* Roman Polanski: Sun conjunct Ketu in Leo in the 12th
house

Roman Polanski’s chart:

He was an iconic movie producer. Twice in his life he was exiled
from the countries he lived in. In 1939 his family had to flee
Poland due to the German invasion of World War II. Then in
1977 he was exiled from the United States due to his
indiscretion with minors in his love affairs.

An event that caused great loss and pain was in August 1969,
when his wife Sharon Tate was brutally murdered in the
Charles Manson murders. These are all effects of the karmas of
the 12th house.

He has Sun conjunct Ketu in Leo in the 12th house. The

intensity of this combination is stressed further by the sign and
nakshatra rulers. Sun and Ketu are in Leo, where the Sun is
the ruler of the 12th in the 12th house. Both Sun and Ketu are
in Magha ruled by Ketu. This intensifies Ketu again, the ruler
of the 12th in the 12th, where Ketu is the karaka of loss. The
12th house is the house of foreign lands, and Polanski was
exiled twice in his life from the counties he lived in. This
configuration brought about intense losses in his life.
The Sun indicates our ego and self-esteem, and with Ketu can
mean the loss of these. The experiences in his life were
humiliating and represent a deep sense of loss.

In 1977 when Polanski was exiled from the United States

because of his scandalous affairs he was in Ketu-Rahu period.
Ketu is powerfully connected to loss. Additionally, its
placement in the 12th house indicates problems with foreign
countries.
Moon conjunct Ketu
Famous people with Moon conjunct Ketu:

* Van Cliburn: Moon conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the 11th

house
* Julia Child: Moon conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 5th house
 * Emeril Lagasse: Moon conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 6th
house
* John Paul Getty: Moon conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th
house
* Barbra Mandrell: Moon conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th
house
* Donald Trump: Moon conjunct Ketu in the 4th house
* Bobby Kennedy: Moon conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the
10th house

Robert (Bobby) Kennedy’s chart:

He has Moon/Ketu in the 10th house of career, fame and
recognition. The Moon in the 10th house can represent fame,
particularly with a node of the Moon. The Moon is the karaka of
the masses, the public and the mother. Since the Moon rules
the 4th house of the mother it indicates great loss for the
mother. Rose Kennedy did lose almost all of her children
tragically while she was still living. The sign dispositor of Moon
and Ketu is Saturn which is located in the 7th house of
marriage and partnerships. Saturn rules both the 10th and
11th houses, connecting Robert to his older brothers in
business partnerships. The 11th house represents older
siblings. The nakshatra of both Moon and Ketu is Uttara
Ashadha which is ruled by the Sun. The Sun is powerfully
placed in the 8th house. Therefore, his connections with his
family, specifically his brothers, led him to great loss through
Ketu, and eventually death through the nakshatra dispositor
the Sun in the 8th house. He never got to fulfill his political
desires for he had a greater destiny to fulfill for the world.
Mercury conjunct Ketu
Famous people with Mercury conjunct Ketu:

* Patrick Swayze: Mercury conjunct Ketu with Moon and

Pluto in Cancer in the 11th house
* Alice Bailey: Mercury conjunct Ketu with Sun in Gemini in
the 12th house
 * Pope John Paul II: Mercury conjunct Ketu and Venus in
Aries in the 9th house
* Phil Hartman: Mercury conjunct Ketu and Mars in Libra
in the 10th house
* Cameron Diaz: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Cancer in the
2nd house
* Jon Bon Jovi: Mercury conjunct Ketu, Saturn, Mars, and
Moon in Capricorn in the 5th house
* Howard Dean: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 5th
house
* Bobby Fischer: Mercury conjunct Ketu in Aquarius in the
8th house

Bobby Fischer’s chart:

He became the world chess champion on 09/02/1972. He was
exiled from the United States for his antagonistic behavior.
After 20 years of exile he won $3.35 million in a rematch with
Boris Spassky from Russia on 09/02/1992. He has the
combination of Mercury with Ketu in the 8th house. The 8th
house is the most profound house for thoughts and research.
There are other aspects that denote his keen intelligence, but I
believe it is the Mercury/Ketu in the 8th house that gave him
his probing mind.

Mercury with Ketu indicates a deep mind, and in the 8th house
gives the quality of concentration coupled with research, as
Einstein had Mars/Rahu in the 8th house. Mercury in an air
sign gives more of a mental quality. Mercury, the planet
conjunct Ketu, rules the 12th and 3rd houses. The 3rd house
indicates mental ability and communication skills, related to
Mercury, which rules the 3rd sign, Gemini. The sign dispositor
is Saturn. Saturn in the 11th house magnifies the results of
Mercury/Ketu.
The 11th house magnifies and multiplies the results of planets.
The nakshatra dispositor of Mercury is Mars (Dhanishta). Mars
is exalted in the 7th house. Mars is the key planet for
intelligence, as the dispositor exalted in an angle will give the
extreme of Mars in all its glory. It is called Ruchaka Yoga. It
probably had a lot to do with his antagonistic behavior.

In 1972 when he won the championship he was in the Moon-

Mars period. Mars is his powerhouse and the Moon is in Mars’
sign but the nakshatra that rules the Moon is Ketu (Ashwini),
therefore the 8th house and Mercury are activated, giving
depth to the thinking process.
Venus conjunct Ketu
Famous people with Venus conjunct Ketu:

* Marcia Clark: Venus conjunct Ketu and Mars in Cancer in

the 10th house
* William Randolph Price: Venus conjunct Ketu in Taurus in
the 1st house
* Christian Dior: Venus conjunct Ketu in Aquarius in the
5th house
* Sammy Davis Jr. Venus conjunct Ketu with Jupiter in
Capricorn in the 11th house
* Charles de Gaulle: Venus conjunct Ketu and Mercury/Sun
in Scorpio in the 3rd house
* Conner Clapton: Venus conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd
house
* Roger Daltrey: Venus conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the
3rd house
Roger Daltrey’s chart:
As the lead singer of the rock band “The Who”, he has Venus
conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 3rd house of creativity and
communication skills. Roger’s success is due to many aspects
of this powerful chart, but particularly his exalted Jupiter
conjunct Rahu in the 9th house. The rise of “The Who” began
in the 60s when he was in Rahu’s cycle. In 1964 the group
changed their name from “The Detours” to “The Who”, and
added Keith Moon as the drummer. He began his Rahu-Jupiter
period. This catapulted them to fame and fortune.

His Venus and Ketu in the 3rd house is what gave him his
creative exuberant style with entertaining on stage. In 1975 he
began his acting career in the movie “Tommy”. He was in Rahu-
Venus. The 3rd house has indications of film and
showmanship.

Venus rules the 7th and 12th houses. The sign dispositor
Saturn is in the 7th house, also the nakshatra dispositor
(Shravana) is the Moon. All these indications point to the 7th
house. This confirms it was the group effort that made the “The
Who” the success that it was. He has Saturn, Mars, and the
Moon (with Uranus) in the 7th house.

One can see each of these planets as representing each of the

other three members of the group. I see the Moon as Keith
Moon, because he was the most fluctuating, and the Moon is
close to planet Uranus, indicating emotional instability. He died
at age 32 of a drug overdose in 1978. Besides, his last name is
Moon! John Entwistle is represented by Mars, and Pete
Townsend by Saturn.

Whenever I see three or more planets in the 7th house I know

the individual is a success through the support of others, but
also they are the ones who control and run the group. They get
many people to help and do work for them. The combination of
Saturn, Mars and Moon/Uranus describes the volatile
relationships within the group.

Mars conjunct Ketu

Famous people with Mars conjunct Ketu:

* David Cassidy: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th

house
 * Karen Carpenter: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th
house
* Madonna: Mars conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 9th house
* Ted Bundy: Mars conjunct Ketu and the Moon, Sun and
Mercury in Scorpio in the 4th house
* Kurt Cobain: Mars conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 3rd
house
* George Gershwin: Mars conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the
8th house
* Brad Pitt: Mars conjunct Ketu and Mercury, Moon, and
Sun in Sagittarius in the 2nd house
* Mark Spitz: Mars conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd house

Mark Spitz’s Chart:

Mark won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics. He has
Mars and Ketu in Virgo in the 2nd house. The sign Virgo
denotes discipline and focus and in the 2nd house refers to his
early childhood. His parents made Mark their focus, training
him in swimming since a young age. He began breaking records
as soon as he hit the water. His parents were so involved in his
swimming career they moved three times to be close to better
coaches. So close to Ketu, Mars becomes a driving force. Ketu
can have the effects of Mars so together they become more
intense.

The 2nd house indicates speech and eating which were extreme
in both cases. He was noted for his particular eating habits,
and disliked for his arrogant comments. His teammates made
fun of him and called him a hypochondriac. Ultimately he
made his fortune through endorsements arising from his
success as an Olympic star. The 2nd house rules our ability to
make our own money. Mars rules the 4th and 9th house
indicating both the mother and father, and both parents made
him their focus, sacrificing everything for his success.

The sign dispositor of Mars is Mercury which is placed in the

6th house of competition and improvement. This is a house
involved with athletes. Also, whenever there’s a connection
between the 2nd and 6th house, one becomes vested in health
matters, especially what they eat. The nakshatra dispositor of
Hasta is the Moon. The Moon in the 4th house indicates the
importance his mother had in his career.

He was in Mars-Ketu, April 1972-September 1972. So it was

the Mars-Ketu period that prepared and brought him the
triumph of one of the most successful Olympic wins in history,
aside from the later record-breaker Michael Phelps of the 2008
Olympics.
Jupiter conjunct Ketu
Famous people with Jupiter conjunct Ketu:

* Jennifer Aniston: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the

12th house
* Lucille Ball: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Libra in the 11th
house
* Hillary R. Clinton: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the
6th house
* Steffi Graf: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the 4th
house
* Henry David Thoreau: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in
the 11th house
* Vincent Van Gogh: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Sagittarius in
the 7th house
* Jerry Seinfeld: Jupiter conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 3rd
house
Jerry Seinfeld’s chart:
He is the highest paid TV comedian of our time. In terms of
what constitutes being humorous in a chart I usually refer to
the sign Gemini. To be funny you have to be smart and quick-
witted, because your mind has to think quickly and be ahead of
everyone in a conversation. Mercury is the trickster of Greek
mythology and rules the mental disposition. In Gemini the
mind is quick and adaptable. Virgo, also ruled by Mercury,
produces a dry humor. Great comedians need a strong
Mercury. Seinfeld has Jupiter in Gemini in the 3rd house.
Jupiter is accentuated by Ketu in the 3rd house. The 3rd house
is about communications and the arts, and Jerry has a talent
to come across dramatically in his stage act.

Jupiter is magnified by Ketu and rules the 9th and the 12th
houses. The 9th house gives him the popularity and blessings
to be successful with his act. As Mars/Rahu aspect his
Jupiter/Ketu configuration it becomes all the more magnified.

Mercury is the sign dispositor and resides in the 1st house of

the self. This gives him a youthful appearance and flexible
style. Mercury is in Aries with the exalted Sun, giving him
drive, ambition and success. The Sun rules the 5th house of
drama and creativity. Talented actors, artists, musicians and
writers typically have accentuated 3rd and 5th houses.

The nakshatra dispositor of Jupiter is Mars, which rules

Mrigashira. Mars is in the 9th house with Rahu aspecting his
Jupiter/Ketu configuration, so it gives enormous power. The
3/9 house axis is great for communications on a public level.
The 3rd house also rules media and television. Ketu is in
Punarvasu ruled by Jupiter, so it accentuates his Jupiter even
more. This is a magnificently magnified Jupiter. This is the
powerhouse that gifted him with his humor, communication
skills and drama.
He had his rise as a stand-up comedian during his Mercury
dasha. The top-rated TV series “Seinfeld” ran from 1989 to
1998. As soon as he hit his Ketu dasha the show ended. He
was ready to retire while at the top. He said he didn’t need any
more money, and wanted his freedom. I’m sure he traveled and
had fun during this Ketu dasha.

Coincidentally, he has a Lakshmi yoga for wealth. Venus in its

own sign (placed in the 2nd house), the ruler of the 9th house
is aspected by the ruler of the 1st, and the ruler of the 1st is
strong.
Saturn conjunct Ketu
Famous people with Saturn conjunct Ketu:

* Ralph Waldo Emerson: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Leo in the

12th house
* Athena Roussel: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the
2nd house
* Christina Onassis: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Virgo in the
5th house
* Burt Bacharach: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Scorpio in the
11th house
* Doug Flutie: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Capricorn in the 6th
house
* Jennifer Gates: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 7th
house
* Tina Turner: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Aries in the 10th
house
* Paul Gauguin: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Pisces in the 8th
 house
* Tyra Banks: Saturn conjunct Ketu in Gemini in the 1st
house

Tyra Bank’s chart:

Tyra quickly rose to fame as one of the top models of the
1990s. Currently she has her own talk show, and is said to be
the new Oprah Winfrey for the younger generation.

Her Saturn/Ketu is in Gemini in the 1st house. The first house

represents the persona of the individual and I believe this is
what gives her a unique beauty. Ketu in the 1st will make
someone appear mysterious with an unusual appearance.
Saturn as ruler of the 8th and 9th houses makes her magnetic
and spiritual. The ruler of the 9th house in the 1st makes one
spiritual and the rulership of the 8th indicates her search for
meaning. As Saturn rules the 9th house it will give luck and
fortune. Ketu gives it an unusual interesting quality.

The sign dispositor of Saturn/Ketu is Mercury, which gives her

gifts in communications and learning. Saturn in Mercury’s sign
gives focus and an ability to concentrate and learn. Mercury is
in the 6th house indicating her desire to help others and
promote healing to the planet. Her talk show will bring
awareness to the world.

The nakshatra dispositors of Saturn and Ketu are different.

Ketu is in Mrigashira and Saturn is in Ardra. Ketu’s nakshatra
dispositor is Mars. Mars is powerfully placed in the 11th house
in its own sign of Aries. This indicates great gains and
connections to very powerful people.

As a model she worked with the most powerful people in her

industry, working with designers Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la
Renta, and Chanel. Now in the media business, she works with
Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. She is a power to be
reckoned with for future generations. Rahu is the nakshatra
dispositor of Saturn. Saturn is aspected by its dispositor. This
is a powerful Saturn that will give a feel of a magnetized Rahu.
It is in the 7th house which can cause difficulty in marriage. So
far she has not been married and is not interested. Tyra’s
Saturn/Ketu in the first house makes her unique and unusual.
She couldn’t have attained her success without it.

Interestingly, she was in the Ketu dasha from 1994-2001 when

she had her rise to fame as supermodel. Ketu gave her rise and
success, particularly because it magnified her powerful Saturn.
 Conclusion

Rahu and Ketu as explored in these examples illustrate our

karmic destiny. Through understanding them we will discover
our own destiny and ultimately the karmas of our world.

Rahu and Ketu are the hidden aspects of a chart revealing the
unknown issues that concern the deeper aspects of our soul.
The soul is that which we carry from lifetime to lifetime. These
hidden issues are rarely apparent, but at the time of the
eclipses we can get glimpses of the secrets of our soul.

During eclipses the energy of the Earth changes energetically

due to the alignment of the deeper aspects of our existence.
The Sun and Moon symbolize the male and female duality of
planet Earth. When the Sun, Moon and Earth align with Rahu
and Ketu during eclipses the light of these luminaries is
blocked out. In the darkness we come to discover our deeper
issues. Even Einstein tracked the bending of light with a total
solar eclipse to prove his theory of relativity.

When the light is darkened we are forced to look within and

still the mind from this conscious awareness. In the dark our
shadow side is revealed to provoke a healing of deep
psychological and spiritual issues. These are the secrets of the
soul that Rahu and Ketu will teach.

The nodes of the Moon represent the shadow side of life for
they are not actually physical objects and therefore invisible.
They are the points where the Moon crosses the path of the
Sun around the Earth (ecliptic). Their representation concerns
the forces of the psyche of the mind as in consciousness and
the inner awareness of the unconscious. The conscious mind is
Rahu and the unconscious mind is Ketu. Rahu concerns our
desires and the materialistic world while Ketu is our
unconscious mind and intuitive force that connects us to the
spiritual world. But Rahu is that which gives physical comforts
while Ketu takes these away, instilling suffering through loss,
and a yearning to escape the suffering of this world.

The eclipses connect the deeper aspects of the duality of this

world – the Sun versus Moon as seen from Earth – to the
illusions of the world via Rahu and the spiritual forces of the
world beyond via Ketu.

There is nothing more meaningful in this life than to discover

the secrets of our existence. The pursuit of enlightenment via
the study of Vedic astrology allows us to discover the purpose
of our existence. This can be captured through the
understanding of these points Rahu and Ketu as they align
with the Sun and Moon. Through this we make sense of our
world and life, and awaken to the truth of our reality.
Understanding these powerful indicators can help us heal our
life’s issues. The willingness to see our shadows can transform
our lives. This is our ultimate destiny – to free our souls from
that which keeps us incarnating on the wheel of karma.

Rahu and Ketu can give us the insights to heal our

relationships, which are an integral part of releasing the karmic
bonds that bind us here. In addressing the hidden aspects of
our personality, we discover how the ego keeps us in the realm
of suffering. Once we realize that our unconscious behaviors
locked in our shadows are the force that causes our own
suffering, we can understand how to unlock the character flaws
in our consciousness to be free from all suffering in this world.
This is moksha, the spiritual liberation from the cycles of
karma that keep us incarnating here.

The information revealed through these opposing forces of

Rahu and Ketu, and the power that eclipses surface from the
darkness, will unleash our karmic destiny in this life. In
gratitude to these spiritual forces, may we all see the light.

Blessings from Rahu and Ketu!

~ Joni Patry
Sign Placements of Rahu and Ketu
1940-2040

Rahu Libra 07/31/1938 02/17/1940

Ketu Aries 07/31/1938 02/17/1940

Rahu Virgo 02/17/1940 09/05/1941

Ketu Pisces 02/17/1940 09/05/1941

Rahu Leo 09/05/1941 03/25/1943

Ketu Aquarius 09/05/1941 03/25/1943

Rahu Cancer 03/25/1943 10/11/1944

Ketu Capricorn 03/25/1943 10/11/1944

Rahu Gemini 10/11/1944 05/01/1946

Ketu Sagittarius 10/11/1944 05/01/1946

Rahu Taurus 05/01/1946 11/18/1947

Ketu Scorpio 05/01/1946 11/18/1947

Rahu Aries 11/18/1947 06/06/1949

Ketu Libra 11/18/1947 06/06/1949

Rahu Pisces 06/06/1949 12/24/1950

Ketu Virgo 06/06/1949 12/24/1950
Rahu Aquarius 12/24/1950 07/12/1952
Ketu Leo 12/24/1950 07/12/1952

Ketu Cancer 07/12/1952 01/29/1954

Rahu Capricorn 07/12/1952 01/29/1954

Rahu Sagittarius 01/29/1954 08/18/1955

Ketu Gemini 01/29/1954 08/18/1955

Rahu Scorpio 08/18/1955 03/06/1957

Ketu Taurus 08/18/1955 03/06/1957

Rahu Libra 03/06/1957 09/23/1958

Ketu Aries 03/06/1957 09/23/1958

Rahu Virgo 09/23/1958 04/12/1960

Ketu Pisces 09/23/1958 04/12/1960

Rahu Leo 04/12/1960 10/30/1961

Ketu Aquarius 04/12/1960 10/30/1961

Rahu Cancer 10/30/1961 05/19/1963

Ketu Capricorn 10/30/1961 05/19/1963

Rahu Gemini 05/19/1963 12/05/1964

Ketu Sagittarius 05/19/1963 12/05/1964
Rahu Taurus 12/05/1964 06/24/1966
Ketu Scorpio 12/05/1964 06/24/1966

Rahu Aries 06/24/1966 01/11/1968

Ketu Libra 06/24/1966 01/11/1968

Rahu Pisces 01/11/1968 07/30/1969

Ketu Virgo 01/11/1968 07/30/1969

Rahu Aquarius 07/30/1969 02/16/1971

Ketu Leo 07/30/1969 02/16/1971

Rahu Capricorn 02/16/1971 09/05/1972

Ketu Cancer 02/16/1971 09/05/1972

Rahu Sagittarius 09/05/1972 03/25/1974

Ketu Gemini 09/05/1972 03/25/1974

Rahu Scorpio 03/25/1974 10/12/1975

Ketu Taurus 03/25/1974 10/12/1975

Rahu Libra 10/12/1975 04/30/1977

Ketu Aries 10/12/1975 04/30/1977

Rahu Virgo 04/30/1977 11/17/1978

Ketu Pisces 04/30/1977 11/17/1978
Rahu Leo 11/17/1978 06/05/1980
Ketu Aquarius 11/17/1978 06/05/1980

Rahu Cancer 06/05/1980 12/23/1981

Ketu Capricorn 06/05/1980 12/23/1981

Rahu Gemini 12/23/1981 07/13/1983

Ketu Sagittarius 12/23/1981 07/13/1983

Rahu Taurus 07/13/1983 01/29/1985

Ketu Scorpio 07/13/1983 01/29/1985

Rahu Aries 01/29/1985 08/18/1986

Ketu Libra 01/29/1985 08/18/1986

Rahu Pisces 08/18/1986 03/06/1988

Ketu Virgo 08/18/1986 03/06/1988

Rahu Aquarius 03/06/1988 09/23/1989

Ketu Leo 03/06/1988 09/23/1989

Rahu Capricorn 09/23/1989 04/12/1991

Ketu Cancer 09/23/1989 04/12/1991

Rahu Sagittarius 04/12/1991 10/29/1992

Ketu Gemini 04/12/1991 10/29/1992
Rahu Scorpio 10/29/1992 05/18/1994

Ketu Taurus 10/29/1992 05/18/1994

Rahu Libra 05/18/1994 12/05/1995

Ketu Aries 05/18/1994 12/05/1995

Rahu Virgo 12/05/1995 06/24/1997

Ketu Pisces 12/05/1995 06/24/1997

Rahu Leo 06/24/1997 01/11/1999

Ketu Aquarius 06/24/1997 01/11/1999

Rahu Cancer 01/11/1999 07/30/2000

Ketu Capricorn 01/11/1999 07/30/2000

Rahu Gemini 07/30/2000 02/16/2002

Ketu Sagittarius 07/30/2000 02/16/2002

Rahu Taurus 02/16/2002 09/05/2003

Ketu Scorpio 02/16/2002 09/05/2003

Rahu Aries 09/05/2003 03/24/2005

Ketu Libra 09/05/2003 03/24/2005

Rahu Pisces 03/24/2005 10/11/2006

Ketu Virgo 03/24/2005 10/11/2006
Rahu Aquarius 10/11/2006 04/29/2008

Ketu Leo 10/11/2006 04/29/2008

Rahu Capricorn 04/29/2008 11/16/2009

Ketu Cancer 04/29/2008 11/16/2009

Rahu Sagittarius 11/16/2009 06/06/2011

Ketu Gemini 11/16/2009 06/06/2011

Rahu Scorpio 06/06/2011 12/23/2012

Ketu Taurus 06/06/2011 12/23/2012

Rahu Libra 12/23/2012 07/12/2014

Ketu Aries 12/23/2012 07/12/2014

Rahu Virgo 07/12/2014 01/29/2016

Ketu Pisces 07/12/2014 01/29/2016

Rahu Leo 01/29/2016 08/17/2017

Ketu Aquarius 01/29/2016 08/17/2017

Rahu Cancer 08/17/2017 03/06/2019

Ketu Capricorn 08/17/2017 03/06/2019

Rahu Gemini 03/06/2019 09/22/2020

Ketu Sagittarius 03/06/2019 09/22/2020
Rahu Taurus 09/22/2020 04/12/2022

Ketu Scorpio 09/22/2020 04/12/2022

Rahu Aries 04/12/2022 10/30/2023

Ketu Libra 04/12/2022 10/30/2023

Rahu Pisces 10/30/2023 05/18/2025

Ketu Virgo 10/30/2023 05/18/2025

Rahu Aquarius 05/18/2025 12/05/2026

Ketu Leo 05/18/2025 12/05/2026

Rahu Capricorn 12/05/2026 06/23/2028

Ketu Cancer 12/05/2026 06/23/2028

Rahu Sagittarius 06/23/2028 01/10/2030

Ketu Gemini 06/23/2028 01/10/2030

Rahu Scorpio 01/10/2030 07/30/2031

Ketu Taurus 01/10/2030 07/30/2031

Rahu Libra 07/30/2031 02/15/2033

Ketu Aries 07/30/2031 02/15/2033

Rahu Virgo 02/15/2033 09/05/2034

Ketu Pisces 02/15/2033 09/05/2034
Rahu Leo 09/05/2034 03/24/2036

Ketu Aquarius 09/05/2034 03/24/2036

Rahu Cancer 03/24/2036 10/11/2037

Ketu Capricorn 03/24/2036 10/11/2037

Rahu Gemini 10/11/2037 04/30/2039

Ketu Sagittarius 10/11/2037 04/30/2039

Rahu Scorpio 04/30/2039 11/16/2040

Ketu Taurus 04/30/2039 11/16/2040
 Notes
All historical references in this book come from Wikipedia.

Chart data comes from Astrotheme:

https://www.astrotheme.com/

Concepts concerning Rahu and Ketu from: Rahu and Ketu in

Predictive Astrology by Manik Chand Jain

Chart Calculation software Parashara”s Light

Calculation used: Sidereal, Lahiri, Whole signs

Fixed Star chart: Jennifer Williams

Table for Rahu and Ketu: from BarbaraPijan

http://www.barbarapijan.com/bpa/Graha/Rahu/1Rahu_MainPage.htm
 Joni Patry

Joni Patry from Dallas, Texas is one of the most recognized

teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world. She was a faculty
member for ACVA, CVA and Instructor for online certification
programs, published many books, journals and appeared on
national and international television shows.

As the keynote speaker for international conferences, she has a

Japanese website, and teaches in Turkey and India.

She has been awarded the 2015 Jyotish Star of the year and Dr
B. V. Raman's Janma Shatamanothsava Award Jyotisha
Choodamani.

She publishes an online astrological magazine, Astrologic

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In 2016 she opened the University of Vedic Astrology to provide

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