Rahu Mahadasha - Experience and how remedies are helping me

[Saindhavi]

Kunal,

Rahu has a tendency to turn people away from religiosity. Perhaps that's why you don't feel like reciting hymns - not only have you gone through the Rahu Mahadasha, you have a debilitated Rahu in the Lagna.

But Jupiter makes people religious and your Jupiter is Lagna lord and also placed in the 9th house, aspecting the Lagna. So, Jupiter Mahadasha will make you more religious.

Your desire to have multiple relationships may not be because of Venus, but because of debilitated Rahu in the Lagna. Rahu and Ketu work in unison and Rahu makes people indulge in activities that ultimately makes Ketu have its sway. Hence, those of us who have a malefic Rahu need to understand this game of Rahu's Maya - he is making you have these kinds of desires so that in the long run, you will become undesirable for most good eligible women who may not want to get married to you - which is what Ketu wants!

I was recently told by someone that white sandalwood necklace is an antidote for Rahu. I tried it and have found it to work.

I wish someone had told me this during my Rahu Mahadasha. But correct astrological readings and correct remedies also come when it is time for them to come.

[hymallik]

Kunal,

Rahu has a tendency to turn people away from religiosity. Perhaps that's why you don't feel like reciting hymns - not only have you gone through the Rahu Mahadasha, you have a debilitated Rahu in the Lagna.

It is quite contrary in my case...! Though I am a bit religious, I was almost away from reciting hymns for the past one and half year but from the onset of Rahu MD recently and due to the problems I faced, I used to follow the remedies stated by Saindhavi and explorings in this forum. Today I spend 3 1/2 hours daily in reciting hymns i.e., Chandi path, Rahu Kavach, Rahu stotra, Bagalamukhi stotram, hanuman chalisa.....!

By the way Sandhavi, Kindly help me in the following issue. I have joined in an astrology course (ICAS - Jyothish Praveena). I started attending classes for 4 consecutive weeks. Then I had my problem ( A criminal case was filed against me) and in search of remedies for the problem I came across this forum, I came to know that I am in Rahu MD, and found some of the remedies here and to some extent successfully over came the problem. And now the issue is: I am facing obstacles when ever I try to attend the astrology classes on Saturday and Sunday. I could not continue learning astrology..! What is stopping me?

My details
DOB: 02.09.1968 TOB: 06:18 AM, POB: 18N30, 83E30

Thanks

-Mallik

[rehr]

Rahu makes people indulge in activities that ultimately makes Ketu have its sway. Hence, those of us who have a malefic Rahu need to understand this game of Rahu's Maya - he is making you have these kinds of desires so that in the long run, you will become undesirable

SaindhaviJi

Very well explained Rahu's role.

[Kunal]

Sir,

It is quite contrary in my case...! Though I am a bit religious, I was almost away from reciting hymns for the past one and half year but from the onset of Rahu MD recently and due to the problems I faced, I used to follow the remedies stated by Saindhavi and explorings in this forum. Today I spend 3 1/2 hours daily in reciting hymns i.e., Chandi path, Rahu Kavach, Rahu stotra, Bagalamukhi stotram, hanuman chalisa.....!

From what I have read,Rahu in certain combinations or placements does make the native turn towards spirituality.However,I have yet to observe it in reality.
It is good to know that you are doing sattvic remedies.They are very powerful and helpful.Everytime I try ,I just continue it for a long time.

By the way Sandhavi, Kindly help me in the following issue. I have joined in an astrology course (ICAS - Jyothish Praveena). I started attending classes for 4 consecutive weeks. Then I had my problem ( A criminal case was filed against me) and in search of remedies for the problem I came across this forum, I came to know that I am in Rahu MD, and found some of the remedies here and to some extent successfully over came the problem. And now the issue is: I am facing obstacles when ever I try to attend the astrology classes on Saturday and Sunday. I could not continue learning astrology..! What is stopping me?
Thanks
-Mallik

And this is exactly what I meant above.The mystic force...something for some reason will cause an obstacle.It can be won over by strong will power though what is know as hath yoga. ( being stubborn and determined that what one has to do,one shall do).But that is not easy and am trying to achieve that frame of mind.

I faced false allegations in my Rahu MD (Sun AD I think..I have mentioned in my post above about my experience of Rahu MD).My sadesatti was also going on (it still is going on).However,I came out clean though not many realized.And it wasn't anything huge (like illegal or police getting involved).It got suppressed easily as I had nothing to hide and had not wronged so it was fine but traumatic.

You mentioned "recent onset of Rahu MD" but J Hora shows that you are running Rahu MD since 25th March,2003?! details I entered - 2nd Sept,1968 6:18 AM along with coordinates you mentioned.

Edit - Nevermind,I just got the correct chart.Referred to your post above..and before coming here and editing this post ,I just quickly noted that Rahu in transit is 12th to your natal moon.

[Kunal]

Kunal,

Rahu has a tendency to turn people away from religiosity. Perhaps that's why you don't feel like reciting hymns - not only have you gone through the Rahu Mahadasha, you have a debilitated Rahu in the Lagna.

But Jupiter makes people religious and your Jupiter is Lagna lord and also placed in the 9th house, aspecting the Lagna. So, Jupiter Mahadasha will make you more religious.

Your desire to have multiple relationships may not be because of Venus, but because of debilitated Rahu in the Lagna. Rahu and Ketu work in unison and Rahu makes people indulge in activities that ultimately makes Ketu have its sway. Hence, those of us who have a malefic Rahu need to understand this game of Rahu's Maya - he is making you have these kinds of desires so that in the long run, you will become undesirable for most good eligible women who may not want to get married to you - which is what Ketu wants!

It's true that the debilitated in lagna Rahu's MD would drive me away from anything that is beneficial to me or for my soul's ascension and that Guru being the ultimate natural benefic aspecting its own house (lagna) from ninth house will surely induce positivity in me...I have observed a divine grace keeping me under check throughout my life..when I was contemplating suicide quite sometime back ,when I thought I'd do something wrong,when I wanted to hurt others...even now when I feel like cheating and playing around with someone's emotions,somehow I would be convinced of the karmic cycle and continue my faith in God

For all I know that I wasn't a person of such character and I still don't wish to be.
However,at night ,all of a sudden out of nowhere I feel low,start remembering my past,get depressed,vengeful and desirous.So I do lose control over my mind at times.What surprises me is that the girl too has the same lagna,same Rahu/Ketu axis,same Jupiter placement but ...she is atheist ,alcoholic,does drugs..and easily gets away with all of it..sometimes has her way with guys too..doing alright in life

I was recently told by someone that white sandalwood necklace is an antidote for Rahu. I tried it and have found it to work.

I wish someone had told me this during my Rahu Mahadasha. But correct astrological readings and correct remedies also come when it is time for them to come.

I have heard about the White sandalwood's effectiveness against Rahu,they told me to apply sandalwood essence for ,I think Rahu and Saturn.Grooming oneself is also a good remedy for Saturn ,I believe.

I am a little concerned about my Jupiter MD and Mercury after reading kendradhipati dosha...

[Kunal]

Rahu is currently (in transit) receiving aspect from every other planet!!!!!

[Saindhavi]

Rehr,

Thanks!

Kunal,

Don't worry about Jupiter-Mercury. It should be fine.

I think multiple planetary aspect on Rahu in Gochar will keep Rahu under control for some time and I'm happy about it.

Hymalik,

I should correct my statement - Rahu makes a person non-religious, but because of problems created in Rahu Mahadasha, people gradually turn towards religiosity in order to get relief.

Besides, you have Jupiter in a friendly Lagna, which naturally makes you religious.

There are several major problems in your chart along with Rahu Mahadasha, apart from the fact that Rahu is malefic for your Lagna -

Jupiter is partially combust in your Lagna.

Saturn is debilitated in Bhagya and that has accentuated the police case.

Mars is malefic for 7th house and Ketu in 2nd house, though Mercury is protecting it.

Venus is debilitated.

Remedies -

Light a til oil (sesame oil) diya facing West daily.

Wear a white sandalwood necklace and yellow sapphire 4.5 carats set in gold.

Recite Ganesha Atharvashirsha, followed by Hanuman Chalisa, Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam, Sri Suktam, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra and Devi Suktam from Rig Veda, lighting 9 ghee diyas, one in each direction and 1 in centre.

Find a knowledgeable priest and get a recital of Durga Saptashati followed by homam done once now and henceforth, during every 2 Navaratris - i.e., before Rama Navami and during Durga Puja.

You may recite the Durga Saptashati yourself daily if you know Sanskrit and proper procedure. Please don't do it wrongly, because that is said to cause more harm than good.

[Kunal]

Kunal,

Don't worry about Jupiter-Mercury. It should be fine.

I think multiple planetary aspect on Rahu in Gochar will keep Rahu under control for some time and I'm happy about it.

I know ,I can feel the happiness too !

I was wondering if you could have a look at my chart and highlight some points.(Mostly related to things I have mentioned in my previous post(s)).But I cant find a way to PM you.Neither is there a link to mail.

[neelkumar]

I don't know for sure if , my Rahu MD made me religious or not. I think being religious is a personality trait and also depends upon situation/circumstances and age.
I am not a religious person-never been since birth till now, but my family is very religious. Though I visited temples with my parents for religious occasions. Only time I fasted was when I was dieting last summer!
Inspite of being a Bengali, I have never liked nor eaten non-veg ever. But that has nothing to do with religious belief.
The only time I used to pray earnestly to God was during my mathematics and organic chemistry examinations.
And then, whenever I used to be abroad, I suddenly turned very religious and used to visit temples almost every day after work. If I couldn't find temples, I sought Gurudwaras. But again I think it was because I used to get emotional and miss the Indian culture.
Never been quite interested in hymns, recitals, puja-paath, etc. ..even though my family is.
Though an astrologer had said that with age I will become more and more religious.

[explorings]

Saindhaviji:

Yes I was able to find a temple here that does Durga Saptashati recital every month on new moon day.

And I try and attend every month if possible. Not sure if has helped. I was hoping that Ra-Ke debilitation in transit should have pacified the effects of my on-going Ra-Ke dasha but unfortunately, this dasha is virtually killing me. Furthermore, I have a NK parivartan between Ra and Ke so I now understand why this MD is so intense for me.

However, on a different note, I do agree that I have suddenly become spiritual and religious. Not sure if it bcoz of Ketu in 9th or as you mentioned earlier, the after-slaughter of Ra MD.

From the past couple of months and ADs, I realized that Ra just gets stronger as soon as a desire arises.... eventually even if your desire is fulfilled, you realize that there is no happiness or satisfaction. Thus, the only powerful remedy for Ra MD is to observe yourself. Every desire that arises should be handled with care and one should remember that having no expectations from the outcome is the only way to control Ra. This is helping me for the past couple of mnths apart from the regular prayers.

Kunjika Stotra and lighting lemon diyas just helps me to regain sanity and have faith in humanity.

[Saindhavi]

Kunal,

Yes, I have disabled my contacts because of some problems and don't want to use the PM or email of this forum. If you post your birth details here, I'll read it.

Explorings,

Your religiosity may not be because of Ketu in your 9th in Gochar - Ketu in Taurus will not give a positive effect. It looks like more a way of Rahu leading you towards Ketu's vision of life by using "Rahu-like strategies" of causing unexpected trouble in most unexpected moments.

You are reaching the vision of Ketu by trying to control your desires much faster than I did - I came to know about all this only towards the end of Rahu Mahadasha and began to control my desires only in Jupiter Mahadasha - something I am still trying to tackle. So, your evolution is much faster than mine!

Well, I have noticed that when I make a firm decision not to have a desire for something and feel I have now transcended Rahu, suddenly, without my doing anything, such a situation arises that I have to pursue a goal and everything looks fine - till one day suddenly and unexpectedly comes the storm to wipe out all the hard work done and the damage is irreversible. It seems as though when I try to make Rahu inactive by not having a desire, he pushes me in such a situation that ultimately he has his way.

But your experiences may not be the same as mine.

I notice that since I wore the white sandalwood necklace, the sudden storm has not come (touch wood!) and I feel much more relaxed and stable now.

So, you can try the sandalwood necklace apart from other remedies. Moreover, you can ask the priest of the temple you mentioned to recite the Durga Saptashati at your house once on some holiday.

I remember you mentioning that your Rahu is with Jupiter. this is called the Guru Chandal Yoga and the standard remedy for this is the Vishnusahasranama followed by Sri Suktam. But you may use Lakshmi Nrisimha Karavalambam followed by Sri Sukam if you like. This combination taints Jupiter with the negative energy of Rahu. So, you need to take care of this apart from the Rahu Mahadasha.

[neelkumar]

Greetings Saindhaviji,
I am unable to decipher what religion (i.e. chants/hymns/recitals/puja-paaths, yagnas/etc.) has anything to do with astrology? I find astrology scientific as astronomy, mathematics and chemistry are involved in it, hence I acknowledge it. But I find religion pretty much abstract..similarly palmistry.
I know I am challenging you (apologies from the the humble me!),but could you kindly explain the connection between a scientific astrology and abstract religion? What if a person is a non Hindu- then what? I am a 100% Hindu but I know that religion is an emotional identity and nothing else but a belief!!
Neel

[Kunal]

Kunal,

Yes, I have disabled my contacts because of some problems and don't want to use the PM or email of this forum. If you post your birth details here, I'll read it.

Thank you for your reply.
My Details are:
DOB : 11th September , 1991
POB : Mumbai , Maharashtra
TOB : 13:54 PM
(Shilpaji suggested that it be taken as 33 secs earlier in another thread concerning D-24,so I rounded it down to 13:53PM but that doesnt show a difference in rasi,bhav/chalit kundali and navamsa)

I have her details as well
DOB: 13th August, 1992
POB : Mumbai, Maharashtra
TOB : 15:54 PM

Well,there are certain questions I wanted to ask.I am quite uncomfortable posting them here.Most of them are concerning me though like scope of my future studies,career,marriage.However, the "other" questions,I am reluctant to ask here.I request you to go through the chart(s).Maybe you'll be able to pinpoint the questions.Yeah some of them do that like looking at the chart they know whats going on in the mind of the native atm.Has happened to me in the past.
I understand and respect your privacy so I cant insist on you posting your contact here.But if you don't mind contacting me on my email then I'm posting it.Been through a very bad experience right at the end of Rahu MD
you can contact me here - silversnake09@[No Personal Contact Details on Public Forum].com

Btw,where did you get the white sandalwood (beads,right??) necklace? I am wondering where I'll get it here in my city.

Thank you very much.

[Kunal]

Greetings Saindhaviji,
I am unable to decipher what religion (i.e. chants/hymns/recitals/puja-paaths, yagnas/etc.) has anything to do with astrology? I find astrology scientific as astronomy, mathematics and chemistry are involved in it, hence I acknowledge it. But I find religion pretty much abstract..similarly palmistry.
I know I am challenging you (apologies from the the humble me!),but could you kindly explain the connection between a scientific astrology and abstract religion? What if a person is a non Hindu- then what? I am a 100% Hindu but I know that religion is an emotional identity and nothing else but a belief!!
Neel

Dear neelkumarji,

I too have a scientific bend of mind.Being a student of logic I also spent considerable time to establish the relation between things you've mentioned.I could best establish this ,that, just like words we speak are sounds that are all originating from our vocal chords.The vocal chords utter these sounds and they travel in the atmosphere at different frequencies and have different amplitudes.In a nutshell,they're vibrations.And we all know that vibrations are very strong as in capable.Capable of moving objects and causing changes.I didnt intend to mention this but while typing it up I just remembered the movie koi mil gaya and krish ,how they talk about the machine emitting that sound OM that the aliens could hear.I am sure science agrees with the power of vibrations.I think Just googling vibration therapy should get some wonderful articles.

These modern scientists took so long,million dollar experiments and complex formulae to arrive at these conclusions while our ancestors knew it back then.They simply put it in a poetic or less complex manner.

As for palmistry,even that has a scientific basis.If you're a keen observer then you would notice the change in the lines of your palm with your time (as planetary positions get better of worse for you).If our body is made up of chemicals,minerals like iron ,calcium,vitamins etc which we receive in some way or the other (though not completely) from these planets (like the doctor suggests to bask sun rays for a certain deficiency of vitamin,astrology puts it in subtle manner by making Sun the karak or significator of bones which are calcium).Same is reflected in palmistry as the lines on our palm are a part of the body which is influenced by the rays,radiations and gravities of these celestial bodies(eg . moon('s gravitational pull) can cause low,high tides and tsunamis,too much exposure to sun and its rays tans the skin etc)

Examples though sound funny but have a scientific basis and logic.Point here is to establish the relation which is possible only for those who have the highest of wisdom.Science partially believing in this since Einstein came up with theory of relativity and tried to relate everything to everything but unfortunately I think he passed away before he could complete the theory.Something similar was initiated by Newton I guess but he couldn't complete it either.We know that we don't use over 10-15% of our brain and are still proud of the progress of modern science so imagine if we were to use all of our potential ...something that our ancestors did by virtue of living in a world that was very clean and enlightened (way back in time,the origin...)

So best to follow and see if it is effective or not.I have found it effective to quite an extent.As for being Hindu,I cant recollect the last time I read that astrology preaches Hinduism as such.You can chant the name of any God (or rather form of God) and still have the same effects.He wouldn't discriminate

All of these are just my opinions on this subject.I came across few more connections between what the sages said way back in time and what NASA has found out today.The correlation is amazing and almost undeniable.Obviously the way it has been presented is considerably different which has invited mixed opinions on acceptance of the same thing.You can sell the truth dipped in sugar or you can put it out there with salt and spices...the truth in its purest form will remain the truth.
And yes religion I think is a belief ,a very strong belief.

Good question though.

[explorings]

Well Saindhaviji, sounds good, my Rahu is downright malefic. Apart from that the transits are not good either so I just have to wait. Do you remember in your post "Celebrating the combustion of Saturn" I have mentioned that Saturn retro periods are worst for me... this period is another good example

Till then I am just taking one day at a time!

[Saindhavi]

Explorings,

Well, just about a month more for you before Saturn becomes direct.

I will have to wait till 4th of August, when Saturn becomes exalted again. Exalted Saturn is good for me, but Virgo Saturn gives me a hard time - no matter whether direct or retrograde.

But I have found that lighting til (sesame) oil diya facing West daily has considerably reduced my troubles from Saturn. Perhaps you can try it too.

Kunal,

The easy part first.

I don't know which city you are in, but white sandalwood necklace is available in any Karnataka Government Emporium where they sell traditional handicrafts from Karnataka. If you have contact with anyone in Delhi, s/he can easily get it for you from Delhi, where there are many such places to buy traditional handicrafts from all parts of India. All major cities of Karnataka will also have shops where you can easily get sandalwood necklace. You can also buy it online. Just make sure the website is reliable.

Jupiter Mahadasha should be good for your education, career and financial situation. There shouldn't be any problems in your materialistic pursuits. Gradually, you'll also turn towards religious activities.

Now the difficult part.

The only problematic aspect in your chart is your personal relationship and marriage prospect, which is your great undoing. If you'll spoil your materialistic opportunities in life, it will be because of the wrong decisions you'll take in your personal life.

And seeing both charts, it is very obvious that Rahu is still trying to pull you back in his Mayajal. How else could you find a girl with the same kind of Rahu-Ketu axis and Saturn-Moon combination as yours? To add to the trouble, she is also going through Rahu-Sun-Rahu at the moment.

Rahu-Sun and Rahu-Moon may be particularly troublesome for her.

Seeing both of these charts together, I don't see both of these individuals getting married to each other. In any case, getting married itself may become the great challenge of life for both of them. If they get married, survival of marriage may be difficult.

The strongest possibility of marriage for both of these individuals is if they both manage to find partners who have Capricorn or Aquarius Ascendant and/or Saturn has a positive aspect on the Lagna, or if Saturn is placed in a friendly or exalted sign in the Lagna and Rahu-Ketu should not be in 1-7 or 2-8 axis of the partner.

If both of you are destined to get married, eventually you both will find such partners.

In order to avoid getting sucked into Rahu's delusions, both of you should wear white sandalwood necklace and do other remedies recommended below.

Apart from debilitated Rahu-Ketu's 1-7 axis, both of you have Saturn aspecting Moon. This will lead to emotional and psychological problems, depression and anxiety-related issues. Everytime both of you get into a relationship which will eventually break because of Rahu's activity, Saturn's aspect on Moon will take effect.

Ultimately, both of you will want to turn away from all relationships, which is what Ketu wants in both of these charts.

You both need to understand this game of Rahu-Ketu and Saturn and stay away from negative relationships.

In your case, Saturn also aspects Venus. This creates problems in Saturn-Venus combination periods, because Saturn is an ascetic and limiting planet and Venus is a luxurious and expansionist planet. Saturn's aspect on Venus restricts the capacity of Venus. Since Venus is also the natural Karaka for marriage, this will further create problems in your marriage prospects.

Both of you need to follow these remedies. But more than that, you both have to be conscious at all times that whenever problems arise between both of you, remember it is because of these combinations in your charts and keep a cool head over your shoulders -

1 - Wear white sandalwood necklace.

2 - Light til (sesame) oil diya facing West daily.

3 - Wear Yellow sapphire 4.5 carats set in gold and also pearl 4.5 carats set in gold.

4 - Wear the root of Ashwagandha tied in a thin gauze-like cloth around upper arm or neck. You can get Ashwagandha roots in herbal-agro products shops. Find their addresses online. This is for Ketu.

5 - Feed crows daily and do regular charity from time to time for poor, orphans, handicapped and menial workers.

Recite the following hymns daily -

Ganesha Atharvashirsha,
Any hymn for Saraswati ("Ya kundendu tushar haar dhavalaa" is easiest)
Lakshmi Nrisimha Karavalambam followed by Sri Suktam and
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 51 times followed by Devi Suktam from Rig Veda.

Find a knowledgeable priest to get a recital of Durga Saptashati done once now and after this, during every Navaratri before Rama Navami and during Durga Puja.

[explorings]

I won't say Sat in Virgo is fun for me either as it crosses my natal Sa, but direct Sa in virgo will only causes effects of Sa return (frustrations, delays, change in responsibilities, etc.) so it may not be that bad (i hope). Furthermore, my lagna was in paapkatari till mid-May when Sa entered Virgo, so Sa in virgo did provide some relief than the deadly mnths of early 2012.

Like I said, I am just going thru a rough 2012... bad dasha, bad transit, long debilitation of LL, and no benefic aspect. Direct Sa and current aspect from Jupiter may provide some relief, which is why I am desperately waiting for direct Sa (something is better than nothing). That been said, what I am really waiting for is Sa out of my lagna and away from my natal Sa, which will happen only in Aug.

[Kunal]

Firstly,am very thankful to you for a detailed reply.I really appreciate it. Here is my follow up of your analysis. (Sorry For the long reply but this is the best feed back I can give based on my personal experience and your reading of the chart)

Kunal,
The easy part first.
I don't know which city you are in, but white sandalwood necklace is available in any Karnataka Government Emporium where they sell traditional handicrafts from Karnataka.

I'm in Mumbai.Will try to see if I can get it from somewhere in my city.If not then probably gonna ask someone in Delhi.Thanks!Is there anyway to find out the difference between the fake /artificial and real one? Cause I dont think I have seen one before so I probably may not be able to make out.

Jupiter Mahadasha should be good for your education, career and financial situation. There shouldn't be any problems in your materialistic pursuits. Gradually, you'll also turn towards religious activities.

Well,the start was promising ..really.But I'm not sure of the immediate future,that is,this year.I'm currently in dilemma about my future studies as to shall I pursue MBA or MScIT or take up a job?Pursuing post graduation seems difficult due to some reasons/problems.

Now the difficult part.

The only problematic aspect in your chart is your personal relationship and marriage prospect, which is your great undoing. If you'll spoil your materialistic opportunities in life, it will be because of the wrong decisions you'll take in your personal life.

And seeing both charts, it is very obvious that Rahu is still trying to pull you back in his Mayajal. How else could you find a girl with the same kind of Rahu-Ketu axis and Saturn-Moon combination as yours? To add to the trouble, she is also going through Rahu-Sun-Rahu at the moment.

Rahu-Sun and Rahu-Moon may be particularly troublesome for her.

It's true that am not a very social person.Don't really like crowded places,parties or gatherings so try to avoid them.Even though I really have many friends,97% or so,I can say, are only for namesake.As for personal relationships,yeah,it's like this that when I didn't bother to be in a relation ,there were girls who liked me.. in school,junior college...now off late,I don't know things have been the other way around.I'm trying to collect myself now and focus on studies and career.

Its very true that I still sometimes have such a strong mood swing that I get depressed thinking of her (usually at nights,starting evening).And I was really surprised the first time I saw her chart!! Same axis,same lagna,same Saturn and Jupiter placement too and it so happens that we think almost identical,even our music taste which is quite quite different than the peers or people around.We also have few similarities in personal history.Its scary and makes me believe that we are somehow related through last birth..?!Its a little weird.

Anyway,I just did her chart again on J Hora and for the first time checked the bhava/chalit kundali (what we call the cuspal chart I think) and its confusing to see how the placement changes,I mean understand the reason and logic but I still dont know how we study them together with Rasi or what holds more importance...?Any idea?For her lagna changes and so does the placement of Sun and mercury.It also makes her a strong mangli by placing Mars+Ketu in 7th house.

Seeing both of these charts together, I don't see both of these individuals getting married to each other. In any case, getting married itself may become the great challenge of life for both of them. If they get married, survival of marriage may be difficult.

From what she had told me after visiting astrologer is that if she gets married,she'll have a divorce soon.I don't know how much truth lies in what she said for I really don't trust her anymore though I read online that natives born in Dhanistha nakshtra usually dont get married

I have visited many astrologers in the past and on asking about my marriage (not with her but in general as this is a recent event),I've received a positive reply each time.They said that I may marry someone of my choice though few rejected that.Now am a little confused for other than R/K axis I dont know any other reason and obviously my own introvert nature that makes me keep to self and not mixup easily.

[Kunal]

The strongest possibility of marriage for both of these individuals is if they both manage to find partners who have Capricorn or Aquarius Ascendant and/or Saturn has a positive aspect on the Lagna, or if Saturn is placed in a friendly or exalted sign in the Lagna and Rahu-Ketu should not be in 1-7 or 2-8 axis of the partner.

Personally,I find the Saturn dominated/Lagna/Rasi people over practical.Way I perceive them is hard-hearted people.I dont know but probably its because I have been through a lot of problems and long for some emotional support so it may appear that they are insensitive but thats what I have observed off late.Furtherif am not wrong then going by Upapada Lagna my partner may either have Cancer,Scorpio or Pisces Lagna.All reptile lagnas ,I believe.Cancer being quite emotional.Scorpio being energetic and arcane...Pisces..spiritual,perhaps?

If both of you are destined to get married, eventually you both will find such partners.

In order to avoid getting sucked into Rahu's delusions, both of you should wear white sandalwood necklace and do other remedies recommended below.

Apart from debilitated Rahu-Ketu's 1-7 axis, both of you have Saturn aspecting Moon. This will lead to emotional and psychological problems, depression and anxiety-related issues. Everytime both of you get into a relationship which will eventually break because of Rahu's activity, Saturn's aspect on Moon will take effect.

Ultimately, both of you will want to turn away from all relationships, which is what Ketu wants in both of these charts.

You both need to understand this game of Rahu-Ketu and Saturn and stay away from negative relationships.

You mentioned negative relationships....I didnt get what that means..like how would one know ..?
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Now comes the most interesting and rather funny part.Fact is we dont talk anymore.She got hooked to a guy from her class on a trip just by his words or atleast thats what she told me.She hated him for months until that trip where she just tripped for him.He got my number blocked on her cell and have told her to strictly stop talking to me.She obliged without caring much.So I cant really tell her remedies anymore.

Yeah ,thats right.Anymore...because all the while when we were best friends and she loved me as one or atleast thats what she told me back then,I kept pestering her to leave her alcohol and drug habits!She would consume alcohol,smoke and do weed.Her parents (and ,am assuming ,siblings) dont know about it.Hell I requested,got angry ,fought over it but she wouldn't leave it.I wanted to see her in a better state.She said she would cut herself with blade and all but I seriously doubt that part now that I have realized that she was begging for emotional support and I was simply being played.Typical of Rahu in both ways,eh?Makes you do it and also makes you a victim of it.right?! or simply put,someone up there didnt want me to help her anymore.The separation and realization of the feeling of being played put me in a hell lot of trauma and still does during mood swings.She looked terrible before and was much better after I pampered her with support for I was pretty positive and was going through one of the best (but minor) times of Rahu MD recently back around August or so.Now she laughs and all is fine with the new guy but I almost lost my grades in the last semester!

Anyway,point is ,am sorry I cant get the remedies to her in anyway.My last post talked about you guessing the question on my mind.Well,it was this that what has made her so different.Alcoholic,drug addict,liar,flirt,attention/sympathy seeker and did I mention that she doesn't believe in God either?Also being a Sikh ,she had a hair cut probably because her parents are scared that she may threaten them again with the tantrum of running away from home (yeah she said she has done it in past).She is really dipped into ,shall we call it,materialism?Likes to color her hair red,prefer guys with hig cheek bones and abs...I mean LOL ...Sorry, back to question - I thought that atleast the Rahu KEtu axis and other similarities cannot make a person so different,I mean...I am quite the opposite..that was the question on my mind in my last post like what could lead one to such things.

I must say one thing,the way you explained the Rahu as the provoker leading to Ketu which serves as the end point from where Saturn then enters in the mind was quite realistic and something to which I can relate.Really Thank you for that.

[Kunal]

In your case, Saturn also aspects Venus. This creates problems in Saturn-Venus combination periods, because Saturn is an ascetic and limiting planet and Venus is a luxurious and expansionist planet. Saturn's aspect on Venus restricts the capacity of Venus. Since Venus is also the natural Karaka for marriage, this will further create problems in your marriage prospects.

Both of you need to follow these remedies. But more than that, you both have to be conscious at all times that whenever problems arise between both of you, remember it is because of these combinations in your charts and keep a cool head over your shoulders -

Now I have a technical question here.It may help others too.

Generally,we tend to weigh the natural malefics as more powerful over other planets or over benefics.Same for functional malefics.Why is that so? Or is there an order which ranks planets based on their strength ? I am curious to know as I myself sometimes do that lol.

Like in my case,a natural benefic and natural malefic are in mutual 7, both Retrograde,only that Saturn is in own house while Venus as owner of bad house is placed in another bad house (thus being a good position).So how do we go about it.My AK is Venus and it is exalted in D9,placed with Saturn in 11H.Saturn being Yogakaraka for Taurus Lagna (Navamsa)

Its true that I had this problem when second phase of sadesatti started in my Rahu - Mangal- Ketu/Venus dasa.So Ketu and Venus peroids were easily the worse for me here in Rahu - Mangal while going through second phase of exalted Saturn's sadesatti.But otherwise,I believe Saturn is doing better than Venus teaching me very very important lessons of my life.I had a break in education during Rahu-Saturn period.

Whereas , Remedies for Venus ,remedies like fasting on Fridays and wearing Sphatika Mala (Rock crystal) has negative effects on my health...thats what I have observed multiple times.So I stopped remedies for Venus.Probably Mantras will be safer and way better.

1 - Wear white sandalwood necklace.

2 - Light til (sesame) oil diya facing West daily.

3 - Wear Yellow sapphire 4.5 carats set in gold and also pearl 4.5 carats set in gold.

4 - Wear the root of Ashwagandha tied in a thin gauze-like cloth around upper arm or neck. You can get Ashwagandha roots in herbal-agro products shops. Find their addresses online. This is for Ketu.

5 - Feed crows daily and do regular charity from time to time for poor, orphans, handicapped and menial workers.

Recite the following hymns daily -

Ganesha Atharvashirsha,
Any hymn for Saraswati ("Ya kundendu tushar haar dhavalaa" is easiest)
Lakshmi Nrisimha Karavalambam followed by Sri Suktam and
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 51 times followed by Devi Suktam from Rig Veda.

Find a knowledgeable priest to get a recital of Durga Saptashati done once now and after this, during every Navaratri before Rama Navami and during Durga Puja.

Am gonna try some of these remedies ,lets see if I can hang on to them this time.Again a very very thank you for the insight,suggestions and remedies.I really appreciate the time you spared.

God bless you.

[babu_dandewala]

@Kunal
thanks for sharing your experiences ...
from canada eh?

[Saindhavi]

Kunal,

I've read your responses, but am preoccupied elsewhere.

I promise to respond to you in a couple of days.

Regards

[Govindaram]

Hi Saindhaviji,

I am Experiencing Raahu MD-Mercury AD. its been 9 years since my raahu have started, Since then i feel hard in communicating with people, lack of confidence and focus, problem in my family, disappointment in my professional career and business and financial difficulties.My Raahu MD- Saturn Ad is the worst period.
My planets position are,
Taurus Asc, Mercury in 2nd, Sun in 3rd, venus in 4th ,kethu in 6th,Saturn in 7th, Moon and Mars in 9th, jupiter in 10th,Raahu in 12th.now it almost 1 year done in Raahu MD-Mercury Ad.

DOB:22-07-86, time:2:25am,Location 79'39E and 11'06N

What do you suggest as remedy for me? I am looking for your reply.

Thank you

[Kunal]

Kunal,

I've read your responses, but am preoccupied elsewhere.

I promise to respond to you in a couple of days.

Regards

Thank you for the heads up!
I'll be waiting for your insight and suggestion.


Thanks again for your time.

[uniquev]

Dear Saindhavi ji,
As you have mentioned lighting of diya facing west for saturn, Please kindly clarify if it is to be done in the morning / evening.