RAHU and KETU are called snake planets, or shadow planets, in Vedic astrology. They do not exist as a visible celestial object like the other planets. They are called phantom planets and have no house representation in the zodiac chart. In Vedic astrology, they are considered as the nodes of the moon. Rahu is represented by the head of the snake and corresponds to the North Node of the Moon. Ketu has the body of the snake and is the South Node.

The Rahu & Ketu move together in the ephemeris. In ones horoscope, the move backwards, i.e. counter-clockwise, and remain in one Sign for approximately 1 ½ years. The snake planets are transiting on April 9, 2008 according to the Tamil tradition (Vakkiyam) of astrology. The Vedic astrology based on mathematical calculations has it on April 29, 2008. Both traditions are valid. The Tamil is more based on intuition of the Siddhas. Under the guidance of Dattatreya Siva Baba, Astroved will take advantage of both dates to remedy the unwanted effects this transit may bring and to augment the positive effects.

The movement of Ketu into Cancer has some serious consequences in the oceans and waterfront. People with their Moon in Capricorn will have to be cautious in investments and expansions. The Movement of Rahu into Capricorn will cause phenomenal influences in stock market and real estates. Capricorn people should be prudent in their endeavors so as to achieve success and popularity in the next 1 1/2 years.

Even though Rahu-Ketu transit together, they are yet two separate planets. Each planet giving their own effects: sometimes good, sometimes bad. Hence you may wish to remedy one or the other based on their effects predicted. The overlord for Rahu is Goddess Durga and the overlord for Ketu is Lord Ganesha. Click here to alleviate Rahu & Ketu affliction.

Story behind Rahu and Ketu:

In order to understand the power of the planets over human life or any life for that matter, one should understand the mythology of the planets. Ancient cultures with extrasensory perceptions knew that the planets are not simply celestial object coming around the Sun. They are beings with tremendous amount of power.

Rahu and Ketu, now two beings were initially one person the demon "Swarnabanu". The story goes that the Sun God and the Moon God prevented Swarnabanu from receiving the elixir of life from Lord Vishnu which was obtained by churning the celestial ocean "Kshirsagar". Receiving the hint from the Sun and the Moon about the demonic nature of Swarnabanu, Vishnu split Swarnabanu into two halves. Rahu and Ketu originated from the disected portions of the demon Swarnabanu. Rahu and Ketu undertook severe penance invoking Lord Brahma, the creator. Lord Brahma appeared before them and granted them a boon conferring them planet status. This is how Rahu and Ketu became two planets.

Rahu and Ketu since then became the enemies of the Sun and Moon. During the eclipses the snakes Rahu and Ketu attempt to swallow up the Sun and the Moon. Rahu and Ketu afflict Cancer and Leo most because, these two zodiacs signs belong to the Moon and the Sun. The two halves of Swarnabanu that attained planet status viz Rahu and Ketu are personification of time as Past and Future. Ketu- Past, Rahu-Future. The creator Brahma having realized that the separation of time was inevitable , bestowed planetary status to Rahu and Ketu. They would represent time till the dissolution of the Universe.

Rahu and Ketu are the planets of Karmic retribution. The placement of Rahu in our natal chart shows the areas in our life that will require special attention in this lifetime. And the Ketu placement indicates what we are carrying over from our previous lifetime. The two are always moving in retrograde direction and change their signs every eighteen months.

The below table shows the influence of this transit on various Moon signs or Rashis.

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The influence of this transit on
various Moon signs or Rashis

Moon Sign/
Ascendant


Placement of Rahu and Ketu during transit

Effects of RAHU

Effects of KETU

Aries

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Rahu in the 10th house and Ketu in the 4th house
Achieve honors,credit and position due to hard work. This is the right time to reap the crop of public favor for self benefitSudden profits and Sudden losses. Sudden good reputation and sudden loss of reputation due to criticism from critical people or enemies.  
Disagreement with family members. Ailments and relationship problem with Mother. Disputes with guests. Disputes concerning properties. The reputation is at stake. Health problems to elders in the family.
Taurus

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Rahu in the 9th house and Ketu in the 3rd house
Extensive travel for pleasure will be there. Dreams would materialise.Ideas to blend the culture to modern trend will arise. Helpless to children.. Pilgrimage. Long distance travel. Accumulation of wealth. Good reputation in the society. Problems to father.  
Good Aspirations. Favorable communications. Good profits in business. Good contacts and offers. Problems in journey will be there.
Gemini

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Rahu in the 8th house and Ketu in the 2nd house
Illness. Worries. Confusion. Delays and obstacles in achieving aims. Depressed. Loss of Wealth. Set backs in profession and income. Possibilities to be in the spell of black magic or evil spirits. All kind of problems like transfer in service to undesired place, disease in private parts, skin disease and scandals. 
Possibilities or circumstance to get addiction to bad habits.Disease in the mouth.Mental stress and worries about the family members. Unwealthy condition will cause disturbance in the harmony in the family.
Cancer

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Rahu in the 7th house and Ketu in the 1st house
Disease in the genitals. Illicit contacts. Proud, headstrong and arrogant. obstacles in your marriage or personal relationships. Health problems to spouse.Disease in the secret parts.May lose the job or loss in business or contract. May leave the home for any reason.  
Gloomy environment that Affects your routine life.Skin disease.Injury in the head or face. Ill dignity. Lack of vigor and vitality. Lack of immunity to disease.
Leo

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Rahu in the 6th house and Ketu in the 12th house
Mixed results will be enjoyed.Courageous. Enjoys life. Victorious over enemies and litigation. Desired expenses. Good flow of Money. Experience chronic ailment. Problems to maternal uncle. 
Heavy expenses. Eye ailments.Spiritual enlightenment and journeys will be there. Deprived of all comforts and leaving the native place or home town.
Virgo

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Rahu in the 5th house and Ketu in the 11th house
Problems to progeny. Needs much concentration to have gains in speculation. Obstructions and interupptions to routine work.Danger to children. Lack of presence of mind. Creates wicked attitude. Penalty or punishment of the Government. Cowardice. Bad reputation and humiliation  
Gains from all directions. Gains from friends.Wining over enemies and opponents. All endeavors will end up in success.Children will enjoy material comforts. Social success. Meritorious deeds. Accumulation of Wealth.
Libra

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Rahu in the 4th house and Ketu in the 10th house
Problems to the family comforts. Change in residence to a remote place. No help from kith and kins. Obstruction in education. Health problems to Mother.  
Sudden gains but does not last long. Punishment by the government. Prone to fire accidents and burns. Professionally, success. Good reputation in society. Good employees. Makes clever and diplomatic decisions. Desired tours. Divine blessings.
Scorpio

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Rahu in the 3rd house and Ketu in the 9th house
Professional success. Good reputation in society. Good employees. Makes clever and diplomatic. Desired tours. Divine lessings.Sudden gains and fortune. Monetary gains in illegal means.Gains from bonds and shares.  
Health problems to father. Unsympathetic attitude. Misery. Quarrel. Self exaggeration and thereby loss of reputation. Pilgrimage.Possibilities to be cheated.
Sagittarius

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Rahu in the 2nd house and Ketu in the 8th house
Loss of money. Ailments in the eye. Problems with family members. Leaves the school or temporary break in education.  
Foreign travel under compulsion. Serious ailments. Loss of valuables due to theft. Food poisoning or insect bites. Troubles from in-laws. Diseases in the genitals.
Capricorn

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Rahu in the 1st house and Ketu in the 7th house
Good presence of mind and will gains material comforts but, there will be mental stress also. Disease of unknown genesis. May be under the influence of black magic. Fears due to unwanted and unnecessary anxieties.  
Disputes with partners in business as well as relationship. Spouse always sick and will be cause of concern. Different attitude of the spouse will bring problems in relationship.
Aquarius

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Rahu in the 12th house and Ketu in the 6th house
Expenditures.. Under the influence of black magic or evil spirits. Skin allergy in the feet and also injury in the feet. Ailments to wife. Prone to sexual transmitted diseases due to extra marital affairs. Prone to animal bite.  
Honors and reputation due to speech and illustrative abilities. Income from various sources.Stomach problems due to parasites.
Pisces

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Rahu in the 11th house and Ketu in the 5th house
Income from various sources. Inclination towards charity and social welfare.Commands respect and honor from the society. Income will be more so that the losses will be negligible and ignored.  
Gastric ailments. Problems in progeny due to problems in ovaries and uterus. Worries due to children education and health.


REMEDIES

Recommended Remedies for the following Moon Signs:
Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Libra,Sagittarius,and Capricorn

1-1/2 year poojas to Ganesha
(performed every Sunday for 1 1/2 years)  

$ 390
1 1/2 year poojas to Goddess Durga
(peformed every Tuesday for 1 1/2 years) 

$ 390

Transit Day Rituals - Recommended for All Moon Signs

Kalahasti Temple Pooja on April 29th Transit Date 
$ 20
Food donation to the needy and poor $ 25

For those involved in Speculative Careers (Real Estate, Investment, Trading, Sales, etc)

Astrologer Analysis and Remedies for Speculation Vocations  $ 25

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