Rahu is exalted in Taurus as well as in Virgo. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll consider both these placements of Rahu. Exalted Rahu is benefic in the eleventh house in some cases whereas it turns malefic in some cases. The influences of other benefic and malefic planets on Rahu and the overall theme of horoscope are important criteria when it comes to decide the functional nature of Rahu in a horoscope.
As the number and strength of benefic or malefic planets influencing Rahu in a horoscope increases, Rahu may become more benefic or malefic. The concept of benefic planets turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets, and the concept of malefic planets turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets have been explained in Manglik Dosh section of the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh (Revised Edition)’.
Let’s look at some results which may be given by exalted Rahu in the eleventh house when it is benefic. Benefic exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can bless the native with good results related to profession, finances, fame, wealth, reputation, authority, friends and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, numerologist, tantric, hypnotist, magician, psychic, healer, spiritual guru, philosopher, researcher, analyst, discoverer, scientist, mathematician, astronaut, astronomer, politician, diplomat, singer, actor, writer, painter, sculptor, musician, dancer, sportsman, architect, fashion designer, dress designer, video game designer, software developer, IT professional, web developer, reporter, journalist, blogger, columnist, anchor, television show host, orator, speaker, teacher, coach, consultant, advisor, doctor, therapist, telecom officer, transport officer, revenue officer, administrative officer, police officer, army officer, fire-fighting officer, naval officer, air force officer, pilot, professional dealing in movie industry, television industry, music industry, book industry, sports industry, media industry, finance industry, education industry, coaching industry, advertisement industry, marketing industry, event management industry, matrimonial industry, software industry, IT industry, investment industry, health industry, pharmaceutical industry, fitness industry, travel industry, food industry, hotel industry, airline industry, cosmetic industry, real estate industry, ecommerce industry, telecom industry, internet industry, website industry, social media industry, manufacturing industry or some other type of professional, depending on his overall horoscope.
Such benefic exalted Rahu can bless the native with success through travel or hospitality industry. Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Taurus along with benefic exalted Moon. Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio, exalted Jupiter is placed in the first house in Cancer, benefic exalted Sun is placed in the tenth house in Aries and Saturn is placed in the third house in Virgo. In this case, the native may engage in the field of travel industry or airline industry, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. The native may get a well-paying and high authority job in a tour operating company or in an airline and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition through his field of profession.
If benefic exalted Venus is placed in the ninth house in Pisces along with benefic Mars, and Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Aries with Sun, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may engage in airline business. He may start an airline which may offer services within the country and he may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition through it. The native may start the airline after the age of 40, he may witness good growth till the age of 50 and even better growth after that age. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may witness very good growth and after the age of 50, his airline may offer international flights also. The native may earn billions through his field of profession and he may also make some very powerful connections throughout the world.
Benefic exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can bless the native with success through fields like marketing, advertising, networking, software, IT, internet, web developing, ecommerce, social media and other likewise fields, depending on his overall horoscope. Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Virgo. Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Pisces, benefic exalted Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, Venus is placed in the third house in Capricorn, benefic Sun is placed in the second house in Sagittarius and Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Libra. In this case, the native may engage in the field of marketing. He may get a well-paying job in a big marketing company which may operate on international level and he may come across good amount of success, money and recognition through his profession.
If Mercury is placed in the second house in Sagittarius with Sun, benefic Jupiter is placed in the seventh house with Saturn in Taurus, and benefic Moon is placed the tenth house in Leo, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may work in the marketing field and he may witness good amount of success, money and recognition. After the age of 30 or 35, he may start his own marketing company and he may achieve success. The native may witness good results till the age of 40, very good results after 40 and wonderful results after the age of 50. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may earn billions through this business which may expand to other countries also. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, the native may also engage in other businesses and he may earn very well through them also, though marketing may remain his primary business.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can bless the native with several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to profession, finances, reputation, friends, court cases, litigations and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Such malefic exalted Rahu can render criminal tendencies to the native. Hence he may engage in immoral and/or illegal activities in order to make money and he may suffer the consequences. Taking an example, suppose malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Virgo. Malefic Ketu is placed in the fifth house in Pisces along with Saturn, malefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Aries, debilitated Jupiter is placed in the third house in Capricorn and benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Taurus. In this case, the native may become a criminal and he may engage in financial crimes as well as crimes related to woman. He may earn good amount of money in the short run. However, he may get caught and he may have to spend 5 years or more in prison.
If malefic Mercury is placed in the sixth house in Aries with Venus, Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo with Rahu, and Moon is placed in the tenth house in Leo, the equation may become worse. In this case, the native become the head of an organization which may deal in drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion and/or woman trafficking among other things. The native may earn millions or even billions through illegal professions, but only for a short period of time. He may deal on international level and he may become a wanted criminal. The native may get caught after the age of 35 or 40, he may get convicted for drug trafficking and/or money laundering and he may serve a prison sentence of more than 10 years.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Rahu in the eleventh house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.