• Characteristics: Signifies obsession, desires, illusions, and worldly pursuits. It represents materialism and unorthodox behavior.
• Astrological Facts: Rahu is not a physical planet but a shadowy planet. It has no zodiac sign of its own and amplifies the influence of any planet it associates with.
• Placement: Strong in the 3rd, 6th, 10th, and 11th houses. Weak in the 1st, 5th, 7th, and 9th houses.

1st House: Ambitious personality, desire for recognition, unconventional behavior.

2nd House: Materialistic approach to wealth, desire for luxury, fluctuations in finances.

3rd House: Strong desire for communication, ambitious siblings, unexpected short journeys.

4th House: Desire for comfort and security, unconventional approach to home life, hidden emotions.

5th House: Intense creativity, desire for fame, unconventional approach to romance.

6th House: Desire for power and control, potential for health issues, conflicts with enemies.

7th House: Desire for relationships, unconventional partnerships, potential for deception in partnerships.

8th House: Fascination with occult subjects, desire for transformation, potential for sudden ups and downs.

9th House: Interest in spirituality, desire for philosophical knowledge, unconventional approach to religion.

10th House: Ambitious career goals, desire for public recognition, unconventional approach to authority.

11th House: Desire for social status, ambitious friendships, involvement in social causes.

12th House: Desire for solitude or seclusion, fascination with spirituality, potential for hidden enemies.