Rahu in Vedic Astrology — a comprehensive guide to Rahu and its influence in Vedic astrology, plus its placement in all 12 signs. Rahu is a shadow planet in Hindu astrology and one of the nine celestial bodies (Navagraha) that influence human lives. It is thought to cause materialistic desires, ambitions, and a thirst for power, and its placement in a person’s horoscope is thought to indicate areas of life in which the individual may face obstacles, obsessions, and even danger. Rahu is also associated with deception, illusions, and false appearances, and its placement in a specific house or zodiac sign can have a ... Rahu is a shadow planet that symbolizes illusion, transformation, and karmic influence in Hinduism. Learn about its origin, symbolism, role in eclipses, and how to worship it for spiritual growth and balance. Rahu is the North Node of the Moon, representing the hidden, mysterious and unconventional side of life. Learn how Rahu can influence your birth chart positively or negatively, and what remedies can help overcome its adverse effects.