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The Mythology

Understanding Rahu & Ketu in Our Natal Charts

Vedic Hymn to Rahu

Rahu and the Nakshatras

Ketu

Vedic Hymn to Ketu

Ketu and the Nakshatras

Kal Sarpa Yoga

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Rahu Ketu is the name given to the Nodes of the Moon. Rahu is the North Node and

Ketu is the South Node. They are points on the ecliptic where the Moon is in

alignment with the Sun and the Earth. They indicate the precise point of the

harmony with the three most important influences in our life- the Sun, the

Earth and the Moon. This relationship plays an important part in the enfolding

of individual consciousness.

Their role as Karmic indicators of our life is connected with their power to

cause eclipses. The eclipses occur in the vicinity of Rahu Ketu during the Full

Moon and the New Moon. (During New Moon when it is +/- 18 degrees from Rahu

Ketu, the Solar eclipse takes place. At the full Moon +/- 11 degrees 15' from

the nodal position, the Lunar eclipse takes place.) As they symbolically

eclipse the Sun (consciousness) and the Moon (the Mind), they have a great part

to play in darkening our perspective in order to bring in new light. They deal

with the concept of death and re-birth, transformation and regeneration. During

the eclipses the light from the Luminaries is darkened. The energies created are

powerfully psychic, pregnant with new information and occult power. The period

after the eclipse is considered a rebirth of the Sun and the Moon. The role of

Rahu Ketu in this powerful alignment of the Sun Moon and the Earth gives them

the role of the ultimate controllers of the destiny.

The prime importance given to Rahu Ketu in Vedic Astrology is one of its key

features. They have been given the status of Planets to emphasize their

significance and the importance placed on eclipses. They are known as Chayya

Grahas (shadow planets). They have no substance and are physically

non-existent. Yet their influence is full of potency and spiritual

significance. They work in unison 180 degrees apart, two opposite points in the

zodiac with a mission to churn our lives in order to externalize hidden

potential and wisdom. In keeping with their shadowy nature, they work on a

psychological level. It is always difficult to gauge their effect because their

main concern is with our emotional makeup. They effect us internally. We are

unaware of what exactly is happening to us at the time.

In Vedic Astrology, the concept of the Soul's journey through different

lifetimes is central to it. The final goal of the soul is to break this cycle

of life and death. Like the beads on a necklace, various lifetimes are joined

together to form a necklace, each life being different but interconnected by an

invisible thread. The invisible thread is Rahu and Ketu. The purpose of the soul

in this life to act out his given Karma, destroy the illusions of the

materialistic life and move towards the pursuit of self realization. To live on

the astral planes where pleasure and pain do not have the capacity to hurt, the

mind is still and at peace. The soul's journey in a particular life time and

it's connection with eternal life is indicated by the position of Rahu and

Ketu. Ketu deals with the past Karma and Rahu with the future.

The five instincts that keep us attached to the materialistic purpose of life

are Kama (Desire, passions) Krodha (Anger) Madh (intoxicants- drugs, alcohol

etc.) Moha (Attachment) Lobha(Greed) and Matsaya(Jealousy). We need to control

our instincts rather than allowing ourselves to be controlled by them. Both

Rahu and Ketu have the ability to keep our mind focused on these instincts-

Rahu by exaggerating and Ketu by obscuring or blocking. We are tied down to the

cycle of unhappiness and dissatisfaction as we cannot break away from our lower

selves. We are born again and again to experience the pleasures and pains of

the earthly life until we recognize them to be the illusions that they are. On

a subconscious level we are afraid that if we give up these desires, we will

lose out. Once we start understanding the principle of letting go, enjoying

what life has to offer but not getting attached, then we are able to grow

spiritually. Rahu Ketu deals with the inner fight within us, the moral and the

social choices we have to constantly make and the inner dilemmas.

The Mythology

There are many Myths and legends attached to Rahu Ketu. The most well known one

is of Rahu Ketu as the Naga Vasuki- the ruler of the Patala Loka (the nether

regions of the earth). Nagas in Vedic literature are not ordinary snakes but

Serpents with much hidden knowledge and wisdom. There was a great war between

the gods and the demons for the control of the universe and at the centre of it

was the ocean, which was being churned to find the hidden treasures and the

Amrita- the nectar of immortality. Vasuki helped the gods in their mission. He

was the rope tied around the spiritual mountain Mandara, which was the rod,

used by the gods to churn the ocean.

When the Amrita was found the gods wanted to keep it for themselves as they felt

that the demons would use it for the wrong purpose. Vasuki being a demon, his

instincts were for personal glorification and materialistic happiness rather

than universal good. (Sacrificing self for others is considered the godly

impulse). Vasuki, was more intelligent than the other demons, he was not

willing to be distracted by the gods. He drank the nectar of immortality

secretly. The Sun and the Moon complained to Lord Vishnu, the creator of the

Universe, who was very angry at this deception. In anger he threw the

Sudharshan Chakra at Vasuki and cut him into two. Vasuki had drunk the Amrita

and was immortal, therefore could not be killed. He remained in the skies as

Rahu(the head)Ketu (the lower half), a permanent reminder to the other

planets(gods) of the darker side of life which we have to defeat in the pursuit

of immortality.

Rahu Ketu are considered great enemies of the Sun and the Moon because they told

Lord Vishnu about them. They symbolically swallow the two luminaries during the

eclipses. Their capacity to darken the Sun and the Moon make Rahu Ketu the most

powerful influences in the Zodiac. The Sun around whom the other planets and the

solar system revolves, the Moon which controls life on earth, are obscured by

Rahu Ketu during eclipses. Rahu Ketu represent Cosmic Law which everyone

including the Sun and the Moon have to obey.

This allegory has to be understood as life. The Gods without the help of Vasuki

(Rahu Ketu) could not find the secret of immortality. In the same way we as

humans cannot find our higher selves without understanding the lessons of Rahu

and Ketu. They represent the darker side of our nature, which we need to

overcome. Our inner emotions are like the ocean being churned. Within this

ocean lie a number of treasures as well as poisons and nasty things. We have

learn to recognize the precious from the dross and finally find Amrita- the

secret of immortality or true happiness. The conflict between our attachment to

materialistic achievements (this gives us momentary happiness which is a fantasy

as it has no real basis, the domain of Rahu) and liberation of the soul, finding

bliss and tranquillity which is eternal and everlasting (Ketu is the Moksha

karaka significator for spiritual realization). The gods needed the help of

Vasuki in the Amrita manthan and in the same way we need the knowledge provided

by the wise nodes to give direction.

Understanding Rahu and Ketu in our Natal Charts

To understand the influence of Rahu Ketu in our chart we must learn about their

shadow nature. This is the most important factor in when dealing with the

influence of the nodes. They are only points in the Zodiac therefore they are

unable to enact their effect on their own. The nodes take on the

characteristics of their dispositor as they have no substance themselves. It is

very important to study the sign, position and placement of the depositor. Here

it is important to understand that although the nodes are influenced by their

depositor, the depositor itself carries forward the influence of the nodes. The

basic results of Rahu- Ketu are modified by their location in your chart. The

signs/ houses they are placed in. The aspects they receive and the aspects they

throw out. Also if they are in conjunction with another planet (note in Vedic

Astrology a planet in the same house is considered conjunct. The closer the

conjunction the stronger the influence.) they will throw out its influence. For

example if Rahu is in conjunction with Mars it will throw the aspect of Mars

along with that of its depositor.

Rahu and Ketu are the personal eclipse points. Therefore they are areas where

you need to work out your Karma, past as well as future. They are our Karmic

responsibilities. We have to learn to look beyond the momentary darkness that

Rahu Ketu represents. They highlight the negative side of our nature, which we

need to overcome to move towards the spiritual growth. They work

psychologically, therefore it is hard to pin- point their effect. They are the

axis of life, which indicates the path of spiritual growth from past life (

Ketu) to the Future (Rahu). Knowledge of both the past and present are needed

for true understanding of life. The past shapes the personality we are now, the

negative and the positive Karma we are going to experience. It shades our psyche

to how we are going to tackle the present. The future is always uncertain

therefore can seem like darkness and carry fear and uncertainty within it. We

have to really come to terms with our past to be able to not get afraid of the

future. Rahu is showing this direction, Ketu is sometime blocking due to our

actions of the past.

Rahu Ketu have twin purpose, one in the mundane life and another in the

spiritual life but it is intertwined, like their shadowy nature. Their actions

in the material realm are meant so that we change our thoughts and ideas about

what we want and desire. What is darkness to a person enmeshed in materialistic

ambitions can be powerful spiritual energy for those on the path of Moksha and

spiritual enlightenment.

The nodes always serves opposing purposes- good and bad, lots and nothing, give

and take. Rahu gives, Ketu takes back. The are no straight rules about them.

They operate in so many different colors, which can lead you to the highest

spiritual pinnacle to the greatest financial achievements or vice versa. They

can give contrary results. You can never give predictions dealing with surety.

They can create fear of the unknown. They can create sudden and unexpected results.

The saying is that Rahu Ketu always take away what they give because they have a

special reason for granting you your wishes. To realize that what they give is

not necessarily what you want once you have achieved it. They highlight

dissatisfaction within us.

RAHU

Vedic Hymn to Rahu

'Rahu is snake shaped, born of a lioness and a devourer of the Sun and the Moon'

Rahu is the head part of the celestial snake. This hymn refers to Rahu being

snake shaped. The snakes are given great importance in Vedic mythology. Lord

Shiva has a snake around his neck, Lord Vishnu's throne was Shesh Naga - the

Eternal Serpent. Shesh Naga represents the cycles of time and space which the

seed of cosmic creation. The Nagas are shaped like snakes but stand tall. The

Nagas are highly evolved beings. They are wise, but their wisdom can be used

for both good and bad. The Naga sheds his skin, this symbolizes transformation,

re-birth. The snakes in Vedic literature remind people of their mortality.

The 'devouring of the Sun and Moon' are when Rahu eclipses the luminaries. This

shows the important part Rahu has to play in changing the course of our life.

The Sun and Moon are Royal planets under whose dictates the universe and life

on earth revolves. But Rahu can darken this light, therefore it controls the

process of life. The Sun is the Soul and Moon the Mind, when they are eclipsed,

they go through regeneration, transformation and death.

Rahu takes people off their Dharmic past path to tempt them on the road of

self-destruction. But Rahu has a very definite purpose in doing so. It wants

you to learn, taste and feel everything so that from the full satiation of your

senses you turn a new leaf on the path of self-realization and find their true

enlightenment. Rahu on a physical plane gives you insatiable desire to achieve,

to conquer. Once you have reached the pinnacle of achievement, you realize this

success you have achieved has not brought with it happiness because you were in

fact chasing an illusion. There are many cults in India which preach satiation

of all your mundane and carnal desires so that we can learn the important

lesson of fulfillment of all your desires do not give you the true happiness.

Rahu signifies foreigners in all fields- people, countries, and tastes.

Rahu behaves like Saturn. It deals with drugs, poisons, over ambition, power play, hidden knowledge,

Rahu's element is air. It deals with all aspects of air related activities air

travel, Air accidents, Aviation, Pilots etc. Other significations of Rahu

include students of Astrology, metaphysical knowledge, witchcraft, skin

diseases, small pox, deception, politics, political maneuver, inventions,

scientists, execution, diseases, disenchantment etc.

Rahu and the Nakshatras

Rahu Ketu rule 3 Nakshtras (fixed stars) each. Rahu rules Ardra ( 6 degree 40'

to 20 degrees 00' Gemini), Swati ( 6 degrees 40' to 20 degrees 00' Libra) and

Shatabishak (6 degrees 40' to 20 degrees 00'Aquarius), all in the Air

triplicity . Mercury, Venus and Saturn represent intellectualism, pleasure and

righteous behavior. Rahu has the capacity to bestow in all these areas.

As the ruler of the fixed star Ardra( 6 degree 40' to 20 degrees 00' Gemini),

Rahu represents the highest thinking, Ardra is the Nakshatra where we begin our

learning about the nature's law. Ardra is in 6 degree 40' to 20 degrees Gemini a

sign ruled by Mercury. At the cosmic stage of Ardra, there is conflict on the

outer level where we are dissatisfied with our present surrounding, so we start

looking for answers. This can be through knowledge, occult and communication The

duality of Gemini as well as the celestial powers of Mercury are present.

Ardra's symbol is of a head or a single jewel. both symbolize ideas, mind and

thinking. Rahu is always about matchless ambition and in Ardra it combines it

with the capacity for knowledge. Planets in Ardra get motivated towards greater

occult learning. Rudra, the God of Destruction is Ardra's presiding Deity..

Rudra is a form of Shiva. Rudra's mission is to destroy ignorance, therefore he

directs the consciousness towards knowledge and finding the answers for

ourselves about this manifestation. At Ardra we start to study or learn about

the Law of Nature. The first time we become dissatisfied with the materialistic

nature of our lives and start towards expanding the horizons of our spiritual

selves..

The Second Nakshatra ruled by Rahu is Swati ( 6 degrees 40' to 20 degrees 00'

Libra) Planets in Swati indicate the depth of the soul's involvement in

Materialism. The indicator of the soul in our chart, the Sun, is debilitated

here and Saturn the worker of the Zodiac is exalted here. Under Swati, the

impulse is all about material gain. Venus rules the earthly needs in an

individual. Combining it with Rahu it adds further to the desire for success,

wealth and finance. Many millionaires are born with their Moon's or Saturn in

Swati. The presiding deity is Vayu (air).The Symbol is Coral. The location of

this Nakshatra in Libra indicates that the experience of full involvement into

earthy, materialistic pleasures will bring with it dissatisfaction because the

scales will be heavy to one side. Once success is achieved we feel empty, alone

and dissatisfied with our achievement, many try for more success but the correct

thing would be to look towards your higher self at this time. Libra is a stage

of life when we start thinking about the spiritual meaning of life but only

once the other urges have been fulfilled.

Shatabishak( 6 degrees 40' to 20 degrees 00'Aquarius) is the final Nakshatra

ruled by Rahu. Saturn rules Aquarius and Rahu's rulership of the Nakshtra makes

a very difficult combination where life has to have a purpose and the total

direction is about learning lessons. Rahu gives results like Saturn but on a

psychological level. This double Saturnine influence on planets placed here is

difficult to handle unless our activities are directed towards service to

humanity. Here both Rahu and Saturn are concerned about changing our purpose of

life, giving us the final answers. Rahu on the internal level and Saturn on an

external level offers restrictions, obstacles and transformation. The need to

understand the final lessons of life as well as duty to others are two of the

important aspects of Shatabishak. Its symbol is the thousand-petal flower,

Shatabishak is where the Kundalini flowers and we reach towards the full

awareness of our consciousness. This is the stage in life where we activate the

Sahasara (Crown) Chakra. Rahu brings forth its full power as the teacher of

cosmic law. When the Moon is in Shatabishak, its materialistic tendencies are

shed completely and we move towards the true purpose of life. We are ready to

transcend to the next phase of spiritual development.

All the quarters of Rahu's Nakshatra are ruled by Jupiter and Saturn, the

significators of spirituality and occult initiation. They are Sagittarius,

Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Each pada (quarter) represents the ninth

harmonic of the natal chart. Together these four signs represent the final

stages of spiritual development. As the Rahu Nakshatras represent a point in

cycle of life where we are starting to change, these padas further indicate

that life on an internal level remain the same again. Sagittarius is the level

when man learns to control the base emotions, changes from animal to human, at

Capricorn we learn about the duties and responsibilities to others, Aquarius

represents the stage of development where we are now privy to full knowledge.

At Pisces we are able to make the final change, sow the seeds for future

growth. So although the stages of the soul's journey are different in Ardra (

Gemini) Swati ( Libra) and Shatabishak( Aquarius) the underlying urge,

represented by the quarters, is still the same- to evolve. The ending of one

way of life and the beginning of another.

KETU

Vedic Hymn to Ketu

' Decked with silk, flowers, garlands, sandal paste and an umbrella, of

variegated color, born of Jaimini's family under Abhijit Nakshatra…'Ketu is the

lower part of the celestial snake.

This hymn shows the main difference between Rahu and Ketu, Rahu is dark in color

but Ketu has a variegated color. Therefore it has the capacity to shine a light

on you suddenly, bring about enlightenment.

Ketu is born to the Jaimini family who followed the Mimasa school of philosophy.

Their main concern was the correct interpretations of the vedic rituals and

settling any controversies about the Vedic texts. Ketu himself is guiding

towards meditation of the nature of creation, intuitiveness, the true

understanding of universe and the guidance of the soul towards it's final

salvation or Moksha.

Ketu causes great impediments in your paths. It sets up roadblocks, traffic

jams, boulders in your journey of life. It causes pain. It wants to change your

psyche. You learn to leave your excess baggage of past Karma behind. Travel

lightly into your this existence so that you can understand there are areas of

your life which need to address and some left behind. Those unable to harness

the power of Ketu or understand its karmic path can be lead to a sorrowful

existence. Sometimes it is difficult for any one do stand in the way of Ketu

power. We need to accept and understand the divine plan, which is part of our

destiny, and Ketu is doing its work to produce in you the enlightenment, which

would lead to true enlightenment and honor. The effect of the Ketu problems are

like the going through the ritual of fire from which one comes out stronger more

powerful to be able to take on the problems thrown at us

Ketu will act like Mars and so will its dispositor. Fiery in nature, it

signifies accidents or injury especially due to fire.

Ketu rules 7 years in the planetary life cycle. Ketu always has a sting in its

tale. So the ending of Ketu Maha Dasha one has to be vary of unexpected

happening

Ketu is considered the keeper of the book of our life- past and present Karmas.

Ketu is known as Dhwajah- flag. Its association with in dignity with a planet

has the capacity to boost its capabilities- good or bad beyond recognition for

lotteries and windfall. Ketu in conjunction with a benefic can give beyond your

wildest expectations.

Some of the signification of Ketu are Ascetics, assassinations, trouble through

cats, clairvoyance, contemplation, desire for knowledge, deep thinking,

imprisonment, poison, intrigues, magical powers, poverty, mysticism etc.

Ketu and the Nakshatras

The Nakshatra's Ketu rules are Ashwini (Aries), Magha (Leo) and Mula

(Sagittarius), the fire triplicity. These are the beginning stages in the

cycles of life. Mars, Sun and Jupiter the rulers of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius

are friends with each other. Together they represent strength, the soul and

wisdom, Ketu has the capacity to give in these areas. A proper blending of

these three planets in our natal charts direct us towards seeking Moksha- the

final liberation from the cycle of life and death.

Aries deals with birth, a new life, and freshness of approach and start of the cycle of Life.

0 degrees to 13 degrees 20 is Ashwini, the first Nakshatra ruled by Ketu.

Ashwini indicates the beginning of the soul's journey into the earthly life.

Ketu's rulership of this part of the Zodiac is full of occult signification’s.

Ketu is the significator for Moksha. The beginning part of life indicated by

Aries ruled by Ketu Nakshatra shows that the true reason of our manifestation

on earth is to find the Moksha- the final salvation from the cycles of life and

death. This is the stage where mind is pure and we have not yet entangled

ourselves into knots, which represent the attachment to life. Sun, the

signifactor of the soul, our inner consciousness is exalted in Ashwini. Ashwini

is in Aries ruled by Mars. Ketu acts like Mars but on a psychological level so

the purity of Martian action, courage and protection of humanity is powerfully

indicated by the planets located here. The past life connection is very strong

as Ketu, especially if the Moon is located here.

Magha is the second Nakshatra ruled by Ketu. Magha is in the sign of Leo ( 0

degrees to 13 degrees 20' Leo) ruled by the Sun. Magha is the beginning of the

second cycle in the soul's Journey. The signs Leo to Scorpio indicate the

soul's full involvement into the pleasures and pains of the earthly life. Ketu,

the significator of spiritual realization ruling the commencing point of the

materialistic journey shows the importance of the experience of the realities

of life in fulfilling the divine mission of the Soul. Magha's ruling deity is

Pitris, who are the fathers of humanity whose mission is to guide their

children to the right course of life. The father's only interfere if you are

going off the right path. Ketu and Pitris both guide the soul towards its

special mission in life. Planets in Magha are idealistic even if their mission

is to fulfill their materialistic needs. This does create misunderstandings at

times. Others suspect their honor and sincerity. Magha gives a lot materially,

but the person ruled by Magha knows intuitively that the material happiness is

only an experience, he still needs to follow the inner purpose of life and move

towards Moksha.

Mula is the third Nakshatra ruled by Ketu. Mula is 0 degrees to 13 degrees 20'

Sagittarius. This is the start of the final part of the Soul's mission towards

finding the answers that will lead to his breaking away from the cycles of life

and death. This is one of the most difficult Nakshatra for planets to be

situated in specially the Moon. The deity that rules Mula is Nittriti, the

goddess of death and destruction. This personifies the destruction of the

material sheaths and the foundation on which the spiritual unfoldment can be

undertaken. The pain experienced by the influence of Mula changes the

personality. Attachments to the lower nature and material tendencies have to be

severed so that a new spiritual beginning can happen. This is the Nakshatra of

initiation towards spiritual realization. Ketu fulfills its role as Moksha

karaka by arousing the soul towards its ultimate destination. Mula means root

and it also is Muladhara chakra (Base Chakra) where the Kundalini power lies

dormant and has to be activated. Ketu rules this and Rahu with it's rulership

of Shatabishak- the Crown Chakra indicate the real spiritual insight provided

by the nodes. At times they create powerful negativity to focus your mind

towards the absolute knowledge.

Mars, Venus, Gemini and the Moon rule the quarters of Ketu’s Nakshatras. Mars is

courage, Venus- the guide to material fulfillment, Mercury the pure intellect

and Moon, the emotional Mind. The signs these planets rule are Aries, Taurus,

Gemini and Cancer- the four sign that lead the soul towards experiencing the

life on earth. Each pada (quarter) represents the ninth harmonic of the natal

chart. Together these four signs represent the beginning stages of spiritual

development. As the Ketu Nakshatras represent a point in cycle of life where we

have to move towards the divine mission of the soul. They always indicate a

beginning and an ending at two different levels. Aries is about discovery of

new ideas and the courage to explore them. Taurus is where we nurture the

creative potential of our new beginnings. Gemini develops the mind and the

recognition of time, space, the working of the universal law. Cancer makes time

and space possible. It is ruled by the Moon and water which also leads us

towards purification of mind and harmonizing the spiritual and the material.

The stages of the soul's journey are different in Ashwini (Mars) Magha (Leo)

and Mula (Sagittarius) the underlying urge, represented by the quarters, is

still the same- to evolve. The ending of one way of life is the beginning of

another.

Kal Sarpa Yoga

Kala Sarpa Yoga is formed when Rahu Ketu hem in the planets in the natal chart

i.e. if Rahu is 10 degrees Leo and Ketu 10 degrees Aquarius and all the planets

are within these degrees, either from Leo to Aquarius or Aquarius to Leo (Vedic

Astrology does not use the outer planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). For this

yoga to be complete, no planet should conjunct Rahu or Ketu. It restricts

completely any indications of the charts. However capable the person, his life

is impeded due to past Karma. Important lessons have to be faced in this life,

where no amount of effort is rewarded, obstacles are encountered at every

junction for inexplicable reasons.

The Yoga does not suggest either success or failure, but a person caught up in

Karmic forces so great that they restrict his/ her destiny. It acts

mysteriously, without other indications in the birth Chart. A heavy price is

paid for past Karma in this life. Understanding and counter- acting the effects

of Kala Sarpa Yoga needs a person to move towards his higher self. As Rahu and

Ketu act on the inner self, the need to understand the psychic implications and

the inner blocks created by this combination is important.

Transits

To judge the transits of Rahu Ketu we have to look at the planets they conjunct

during their transit. The Sun and Moon being the most important planets. In

1998 when Rahu Ketu are transiting through the Leo Aquarius Axis, people with

Leo Sun, Moon, Ascendant and Aquarius Sun, Moon, Ascendant are feeling the

transforming effect of Rahu Ketu. The transit of Rahu Ketu gives clues to their

unpredictability. They normal travel in a retrograde motion, the opposite to

other planets. They will suddenly go direct and backwards again, representing

the churning process. They can churn up your life, your inner emotion, force

you to transform yourself, create unpredictability in your life. To know

exactly how powerful their influence will be, you will have to study the

eclipses. If the eclipses are taking place within 1to 2 degrees of your natal

planets then they will be indicating a time for change. Here it is important to

remember that the eclipses work on a psychological level, some of this influence

may not be immediately obvious but will reveal them in time.

The transit of Rahu also needs to be seen through their Dashas planetary cycles.

They are each assigned a Mahadasha. Rahu has an 18-year period and Ketu a 7

years period. They also have sub- periods in planetary cycles of other planets

through which they exercise their power and influence. Whenever the life cycles

come into our life they have the overall control over factors which dictate what

we are going to be doing.

All the best!