Rahu
రాహు
Sanskrit: राहु · Category: Astrology
Quick Definition
The north lunar node — point where Moon's orbit crosses ecliptic going north. Shadow planet.
Detailed Explanation
Rahu represents foreign things, obsessions, sudden gains/losses, materialism. Always retrograde. Rules Kumbha (Aquarius) in some traditions. Causes eclipses when conjunct Sun or Moon. Mahadasha period: 18 years.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.