Rahu Dasha � Generic Effects

Continuing from the Saturn MD generic rules, I hereby�contribute the same for Rahu
(As Rahu dasha is perhaps the 2nd most dreaded dasha after Saturn)
(Disclaimer � these are all from my own experiences of thousands of horoscopes and
hence just my opinion. Also use these Liberally & Not Literally in a horoscope)
1) Rahu being the generic agent of change, generally its dasha will bring changes,
movement, travel and rapid changes of circumstances
2) Rahu in movable signs � Aries, cancer, libra and capricorn will bring more
changes than other signs, likewise rahu in 1,4,7, and 10th bhavs will give more
changes
3) Rahu is strong in Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra & Aquarius. In all others
it gives weak and relatively negative results unless conjoined by a functional
benefic in the horoscope
4) From my personal observations, rahu rules Aquarius and Virgo. Hence it acts as a
yogakaraka for Taurus, Gemini signs
5) Rahu is not good in Jupiter�s sign but tends to give good results in Jupiter�s
taras (nakshatras)
6) If Rahu is with a planet in the same nakshatra and the other planet is a strong
benefic�.rahu gives excellent results in its dasha
whereas the other planet is UNABLE to express itself fully in its own dasha (even
though the other one still remains good)
7) Best axis for rahu- ketu is rahu in 6th and ketu in 12th
8 ) 2nd best is rahu in 3rd and ketu in 9th
9) Rahu gives meddlesome results in the 8th and 12th house which can be drastic if
afflicted by malefics and debilitated (scorpio and saggitarius)
10) I consider both taurus and gemini as exaltation for rahu and cancer as
Mooltrikona and virgo as own house
11) As a side note�Mercury sitting in rahu�Nakshatra can become extremely
unpredictable in its own dasha and if bad aspected be very bad in
results especially if mercury is retrograde
12) Rahu although a friend of shani does not tend to give good results in capricorn
where it feels contrained and becomes too much �saturnine� in its effects
13) Rahu and Saturn in the same house is NOT good. Even in 11th it can give gains
but problems with elder siblings and friends. The Infamous �Shraapit� Yoga can be
terrible if there are no benefic aspects and the conjunction is within 5 degrees.
If the rashi depositor is weak, it can be threatening
14) Rahu and Saturn in 8th can cause Multiple sclerosis and paralysis. In 12th
causes hospitalization/ incarceration for a long time if not aspected well. However
if Saturn is a functional benefic, results are not that bad
15) Rahu tends to give better results after age 42
16) The nakshatra lord of Rahu is perhaps more important (functionality, Shadbala
and placement) than even rashi lord of Rahu
17) Rahu when in Saturn�s nakshatra and Saturn is functional