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Yama Ghantaka

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Brahma Muhurta

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Gulikā Kalām

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Rahu Kalām

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There are different names given to Rahu and Ketu like Nodes, Shadows, Head and Tail, Caput, Cauda etc. The Moon (Chandra) is a satellite of the Earth revolving around it in an orbit inclined to that of the Earth round the Sun (Surya) at an angle of approximately 50. The Moon (Chandra) completes its orbit round the earth in about a month crossing the orbit of earth twice in the same period, once when it goes from south to north and at another time while travelling from north to south. The ascending point is called "Rahu" and descending point - "Ketu". These have retrograde motion in the zodiac at the rate of 19°20' per year.

"Chaya Grahas" or "Shadow planets"

Rahu and Ketu give the effects of the lords of the signs they are in and also of those planets which are situated with them, not having much individual characteristics of their own. Rahu is known as Dragon’s head and Ketu as Dragon’s tail. Head is forward looking while the tail represents the past. The Rahu represents the qualities to be developed and work to be done during the present incarnation and Ketu denotes the qualities during past lives and these indicate stereotypes and attitudes that come naturally to the native. They are classified as Karmic planets. According to Hindu astrology both Rahu and Ketu are malefic. Rahu is considered as ‘giver’ and Ketu the ‘taker’ and since giving and taking are results of former action, they may be considered as planets of "gains and losses". Ketu is considered as a spiritual force causing salvation to human souls and Rahu is more earthly indicating mundane prosperity. The effects of the Nodes is not always evil, they are also productive and causing Raja Yogas. Nodes play a constructive role because after making the native pass through various difficult phases, they also enable him to progress spiritually. However, if the Nodes conjoin Mangala (Mars) or Shani (Saturn) without any benefic aspect, life is marked by misery, struggle and misunderstanding throughout. Rahu is also considered as a diplomat and Ketu a seer.

Rahu and Ketu eclipse the Sun (Surya) and Moon (Chandra) representing the soul and mind respectively. Hence they have a great influence on the soul’s liberation or rebirth. Rahu or Ketu within 2 degrees of the ascendant give an unusual type of personality and a very distinctive appearance. Rahu and Ketu signify one born in low caste, dissatisfied, fond of travelling, telling lie, harsh in speech, involved in unnatural sex. They also indicate change of residence, ill health, dual marriage, serpents, mosquitoes, insects, spices, southwest direction etc. Part of the body represented by them are buttocks, intestinal tract.

Rahu has the properties of Shani (Saturn) whereas Ketu has the influence of Mangala (Mars). Rahu governs paternal grandfather and maternal grandmother. Ketu is eunuch. Ketu is said to be conductive to liberation, Ketu is said to be similar to Mangala (Mars) in giving effects. Ketu rules maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother. Rahu represents the tall while Ketu represents the short persons.



Precious metals & Gems
Rahu's gem is Gomedha ("Hessonite garnet"). Ketu's gem is cat's-eye. Nakshatras of Rahu are Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha, the ones of Ketu are Aswini, Magha, Moola.

Specific actions and works for initiation during Chandra in Bharani: cruel & difficult works; courageous works; fire related works; destruction of enemy, poisoning, capture, weapons & arms; entry into fort of cave; etc.

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