Rahu :
He somewhat looks like Budha ( Mercury ) but both Gods differ in fundamental nature . Just like how Budha rides a white lion , he is shown riding a black lion . But just like Budha , he carries all the same weapons .
The Mantras and meanings : Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Viiryan Chandraa Ditya Vimar Dhanam Sinhi Kaa Garbha Sambhutam Tam Rahum Prana Maa Myaham
Meaning : I pray to Rahu , the son of Simhika , having half a body , of extraordinary strength , the eclipser of the Moon and the Sun . It is chanted every day , after sunset to get success in career , frame & occultism . Gemstone is Gomed ( Hessonite ).
The planets , their representations and favorable days to chant : Rahu – an Asura who does his best to plunge any area of one ’ s life he controls into chaos .
Astrology : Since Rahu and Ketu are two opposite lunar nodes , they always appear in diametrically opposite houses in horoscopes . Both nodes are always in retrograde motion .
In Hindu astrology , Rahu represents materialism , mischief , fear , dissatisfaction , obsession and confusion . Rahu is also associated with politicians and occult sciences . Like Ketu , Rahu is also an enemy against the sun and moon . It is generally considered as a malefic planet in astrology .
Jyotisha is Hindu astrology , which entails the concepts of Nakshatra , Navagraha , and Saptarishi ( included in the list of Hindu deities whose dedicated temples are found at various Hindu pilgrimage sites to which Hindus take yatra ).
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