Who are Rahu and Ketu?
Rahu and Ketu are part of the Navagrahas (nine planets). Vedic astrology accords great significance to these two planets. They are known as ‘Chaaya grahas’ (shadow planets) as they owe only an astrological existence.
As per Hindu Puranas, the origin of Rahu and Ketu can be traced back to the popular legend ‘Samudra Manthan.’ Once Devas and Asuras churned the divine milky ocean to obtain ‘Amrut,’ the divine elixir. After much of the churning, Lord Dhanvantri emerged from the ocean with an ‘Amrut’ pot. The Asuras stole the Amrut pot and ran away. The Devas complained to Lord Maha Vishnu, who took the form of a beautiful damsel ‘Mohini’ and went to the Demons, distracted them using her beauty, and took back the Amrut pot to the Devas started distributing it to them.
An Asura named ‘Svarbhanu’ saw this and changed his appearance as a deva to obtain some Amrut. Mohini gave him some Amrut, and he drank it. However, Surya Dev (Sun) and the Chandra Dev (Moon) realized that Svarbhanu was an Asura and alerted Lord Vishnu. In retribution, Lord Vishnu severed Svarbhanu’s head with his discus, the Sudarshan Charka.
However, even though Svarbhanu’s head and body were severed, they remained immortal as a separate entity because before the head was severed, he managed to swallow a drop of the Amrut. Lord Brahma named the Head Rahu and the headless body Ketu. Later, Rahu and Ketu performed penance towards Lord Shiva and qualified to be part of the Navagrahas.
The Astrological impact of Rahu and Ketu
According to astrology, Rahu and Ketu indicate the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere. Listed below are the facts about both Rahu & Ketu.
- Rahu & Ketu are the reason behind sudden events occurring in one’s life
- Rahu is the reason behind the worldly pursuit of a person and Ketu, is responsible for the Spiritual pursuit.
- Rahu bestows suitable opportunities and power that help to attain political fame.
- Rahu influences a person’s popularity, prestige, fame, and power.
- Ketu bestows the right concentration, powerful perception, and psychic and helps in gaining spiritual insight.
- Goddess Durga is Rahu’s Adi Devata (principal deity) and for Ketu, Lord Brahma, is the Adi Devata.
- Rahu has the power to overcome the Moon, and Ketu has the power to overcome the Sun.
- Rahu and Ketu can negatively influence the other planets of the zodiac.
The Rahu Ketu Transit – duration and its effects
Rahu-Ketu transit lasts for 18 months, and they move from one zodiac sign to another in the backward direction. Their transit will cause negative and positive effects depending on the zodiac sign and their placement.
If Rahu is in a favourable position, he will give wealth, power, and popularity to a person, and if he is unfavourable, he causes confusion, despair, and emotional inequity. Similarly, when Ketu is favourably placed in a horoscope, it brings intuition, luxury, and wisdom, but his unfavourable placement will result in destruction and depression.
Rahu-Ketu mantra
Rahu mantra:
Om bhram bhreem bhroum sah rahave namah ll
Ketu mantra:
Om shram shreem shroum sah ketave namah ll
Rahu Ketu Transit Advanced Package – (Rahu Ketu transit 2022)
The nodal planets, Rahu and Ketu, will be changing signs on April. 12, 2022, and this can provide significant changes in your life. Rahu transits to Mars-ruled Aries and acquires its fiery traits. This combination of Rahu-Mars energy can help enhance your efforts to achieve your materialistic goals, and boost your reputation and fame. At the same time, Ketu transits to Venus ruled Libra. This helps boost the qualities of Venus to bestow relationship blessings, improve unity in your relationships and help you balance your personal and professional relationships.
Participate in AstroVed’s Rahu Ketu Transit Advanced Remedial ceremonies and gain the favourable blessings of the nodal planets to obtain success, peace of mind and stability in life.
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