In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are not physical planets but mathematical points where the Moon's orbit intersects the Sun's apparent path. Despite being shadows, their influence on our lives is remarkably tangible.
Rahu represents our desires, ambitions, and the direction our soul is evolving toward in this lifetime. It amplifies whatever it touches, creating an insatiable hunger for experiences related to its house and sign placement.
Rahu: The Planet of Ambition
Ketu, on the other hand, represents our past life expertise and the things we have already mastered. It creates detachment and spiritual insight in the areas it influences.
Understanding your Rahu-Ketu axis in your birth chart reveals the core tension of your life: balancing what you have already mastered (Ketu) with what you need to learn (Rahu). This axis changes signs approximately every 18 months, creating collective shifts in consciousness as well.
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