Why are Rahu and Ketu always retrograde?

Rahu-Ketu are points of intersection of Earth’s and Moon’s orbits, hence these are moving in the opposite direction to them, hence retrograde. Imagine a ball and a candle. When the candle moves in one direction, the shadow of that ball will appear to move in the opposite direction. Yes They’re always Retrograde .

How do you know if Rahu is benefic or malefic?

It always travels in retrograde motion and in general, Rahu is benefic if placed in 1st, 3rd, 6th, 11th houses from ascendant. It is also good is placed in Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius signs. Rahu in Virgo can give knowledge or education in medicine.

Is retrograde planet good or bad?

Vakri grahas or retrograde planets do not always produce bad results, they impel reconsideration of functions associated with them. A retrograde planet at the time of birth affects a person immensely by its qualities. If more than one planet is retrograde then the planet most advanced in a sign affects the most.

What does Ketu teach?

Ketu is a karaka or indicator of intelligence, wisdom, non-attachment, fantasy, penetrating insight, derangement, and psychic abilities. Ketu is believed to bring prosperity to the devotee’s family, removes the effects of snakebite and illness arising out of poisons.

How do I know if my Rahu is strong?

If Rahu is sitting alone in the center or is in a triangular position with the lord of that house, then it influences the native more. As per the science of Astrology, Rahu gets stronger in the 3rd, 6th, and 11th houses. If Rahu aligns with an auspicious Lord, then the combination provides good results.

What is retrograde Rahu?

Retrograde Rahu in the eleventh house of the horoscope is likely to grant auspicious results to the person. It can also give accidental benefits to the native. Rahu when retrogrades and moves in the twelfth house, it leads the native to become mischievous and defensive.

What are the signs of exaltation for Rahu and Ketu?

There is a dispute regarding the signs of exaltation for Rahu and Ketu. In one opinion, these are said to be respectively Gemini and Saggitarius with Taurus and Scorpio being considered as the respective own signs.

Is Rahu exalted in Taurus and Ketu in scorpionis?

Sita Ram Jha) Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Ketu is exalted in Scorpionis. Therefore, if an exalted Rahu or Ketu is posited in a quadrant or trine and its dispositor Venus or Mars is an auspicious planet for the concerned birth chart Rahu and Ketu will give very beneficial results.

What is the ownership Rashi of Rahu-Ketu?

There is no agreement in the received Jyotisha classical commentary regarding Ownership rashi (zodiacal sign) of Rahu-Ketu. Shri B.V. Raman writes in A Catechism of Astrology (p 47) that according to the collective called Parashara: << according to BPHS:” Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Ketu is exalted in Scorpio.

What is the difference between Ketu and Rahu?

Rahu is denied social mobility here, which chafes. Ketu is Apathetic. He does not care, one way or the other. He offers detachment and dissociation from the manifested. He is unwanted and does not want. Directionless, desireless and headless, he is the rootless wanderer.