What are Rahu and Ketu?
Rahu is the north node of the moon. It is not a physical planet but only a virtual astronomical point. Nevertheless it is very significant in astrology. It has a malefic nature and it will magnify the other existing features in a person's horoscope. It indicates materialism, greed, worldliness , drugs, liquor, gambling and other bad qualities. It can cause extreme feelings such as covetousness, lust and never ending greed for money, material benefits and worldly fame. In rare cases when it is afflicted by other malefic planets it can also cause neurosis, psychosis, suicidal tendencies and other mental problems. On the positive side rahu can give huge amount of money, power and prestige. Generally successful politicians will have a strong rahu in their charts. Rahu will also create hallucinations, unrealistic imaginations and extreme desire for money and enjoyment in life. Generally rahu will cause harm but it's harmful effect can be mitigated by the inf...