Rahu is the North Lunar Node that is said to cause eclipses. Rahu is a shadow planet in astrology and has no physical existence. However, it exerts a powerful influence on our lives as it is a karmic planet. Rahu has a close relation to the awakening of the ‘kundalini’ energy which lies coiled like a snake at the base of our spine. It signifies worldly illusions and its effects are deceptive. However, with proper guidance, Rahu can bring deep understanding and power in the spiritual as well as material realms. It represents the thirst for knowledge and the drive to gain experience.
In astrology, Rahu has a significant position. When it is favorable in a horoscope, it can bestow luxury, success, and prosperity. However, when it’s malefic, it can create many problems in one’s life. Hence, chanting of Rahu Mantras is often prescribed as a remedy by astrologers to reduce its harmful effects.
Rahu reflects our karmic baggage or the residue of our past life karma. In other words, our past actions will determine Rahu’s effects on our current life. If you were a good person in your past life, Rahu will reward you for your virtue. But if you accumulated negative karma by doing bad deeds, Rahu may cause many hardships.
Rahu is associated with debts, enmity, and disease. At the same time, Rahu’s influence can make you brave, confident, and fearless. These are definitely positive traits and a strong Rahu in the birth chart can bestow such traits on the native.
Rahu doesn’t have its own zodiac sign, so it influences the Lord of each house in a person’s natal chart. Rahu causes positive results if it’s in a friendly relationship with the Lord of the house it’s associated with, and adverse results if it’s in conflict. Rahu is powerful in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses.
Rahu in combination with other planets in the birth chart causes varied results. When Rahu and Venus are together, the native will be very greedy and hence, prone to making poor decisions.
A malefic Rahu in the horoscope makes matters complicated when it interacts with other planets. For example, if it influences Venus, the planet of love, it can affect your love life. Infidelity or breakups are possible in this case. Rahu does not care for good and evil, and can flout the rules of Dharma.
Rahu with Mars can cause impulsive and regrettable decisions as well as addictions like smoking or drinking. However, if Rahu combines favorably with Mercury, it is good for business growth. But if this combination is unfavorable, it may bring bad luck.
Rahu is unfavorable when it is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th house or when it is placed in conjunction with the lords of these houses. Although Rahu symbolizes knowledge, its association with malefic planets can cause mental weakness.
Rahu Mantras
Though Rahu has a disruptive effect, its negative impact can be reduced by chanting Rahu Mantras, which help pacify Rahu. This can remove challenges and obstacles and pave the way for a smooth life.
Now let us take a look at some important Rahu Mantras:
This Mantra can bring relief for people who are facing the consequences of the sins they committed in their past life. Chanting the Rahu Beej Mantra regularly can reduce these effects and also protect one against black magic. It fortifies your aura and helps remove past bad karma.
Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhraum Saanha Raahve Namah ||
This Mantra helps to reduce the negative effects of Rahu. It can bring unexpected opportunities, facilitate healing, and bestow sudden wealth and success.
Om Nagadhwajaya Vidmahe Padmahastaya Dheemahi Tanno Rahuh Prachodayat ||
Meaning – Om, Let me meditate on him who has a snake in his flag, Oh, He who has a lotus in his hand, give me higher intellect and let Rahu illuminate my mind.
This Mantra has the power to soothe Rahu and diminish its negative effects. Reciting this Mantra twice a day can bring relief from various obstacles, ensure safety, and boost happiness.
Om Rahuve Devaye Shaantim, Rahuve Kripaaye Karoti; Rahuaye chamaaye abhilaashat, Om Rahuve Namoh Namah ||
Meaning – O Lord Rahu, I bow down to you and pray that you forgive my sins and honor me with your benevolent blessings.
If Rahu is not well placed in the horoscope, it can create problems like delays in growth, relationship issues, or wealth loss. Chanting the Puranic Rahu Mantra is an effective remedy as it can pacify Rahu.
Ardakayam Mahaviryam Chandraditya Vimardanam Singhika Garba Sambootam Tam Rahum Pranamamyaham ||
Meaning – It means that the chanter is paying his respects to Rahu who has half body and great powers. He is the one who has conquered the Sun and Moon and is born of a lioness.
Tips for Chanting Rahu Mantra
Rahu Mantras should be chanted at night or after sunset. However, the Rahu Gayatri Mantra can be recited at noon.
According to the Mantra, the number of recitations may vary, but typically, one should chant the Mantras 108 times. For best results, recite the Rahu mantra 18,000 times over 40 days.
During your worship, offer blue-colored flowers and sandalwood to the Kali or Gayatri yantra.