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A more detailed version of this article is featured in the book ‘Debilitated Planets Part 3 (Revised Edition)’.
Debilitated Rahu in First House
Rahu is debilitated in Scorpio as well as in Pisces. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll consider both these placements of Rahu. Debilitated Rahu in the first house of a horoscope is benefic in some cases whereas it is malefic in some cases. The influences of other benefic and/or 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 strengths of benefic and/or malefic planets influencing Rahu in a horoscope increase, 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 the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.
When benefic in nature, debilitated Rahu in the first house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, personality, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Looking at profession, such debilitated Rahu can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, tantric, hypnotist, magician, psychic, healer, preacher, religious guru, philosopher, researcher, analyst, discoverer, mathematician, astronaut, astronomer, consultant, therapist, advisor, lawyer, speaker, orator, journalist, blogger, anchor, professional dealing in marketing industry, advertisement, event management, computer, software, IT, education, coaching, food, health, pharma, fitness, finance, television, music, sports, media, publishing, travel, hotel, airline, oil, telecom, website, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Taking an example, suppose benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Scorpio with benefic retrograde Saturn. Benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Taurus with Mercury and Ketu; benefic Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Leo, retrograde Venus is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, and Mars is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may engage in media industry. He may start a newspaper, and he may witness good results. He may write editorials for his newspaper, and he may witness fame and recognition through them.
If benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Cancer, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be born in a family which may deal in media industry. Native’s grandfather as well as father may successfully run a group of newspapers. The native may join the family business, and he may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. He may also be interested in politics. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become a member of parliament of his country, after his age of 50.
Such debilitated Rahu can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example for a female native, ,
Taking an example for a male native, suppose benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Pisces. Benefic exalted Mercury is placed in the seventh house in Virgo with debilitated Venus and debilitated Ketu; benefic Mars is placed in the fourth house in Gemini, benefic retrograde debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Capricorn, and Sun is placed in the sixth house in Leo with Saturn. Mercury forms Bhadra Yoga in the seventh house. In this case, the native may become a singer, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Pisces with Mercury, Venus and Ketu; the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several hit songs, and he may receive many awards. He may specialize in rock songs. He may also act in several movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful singers of his time, and his net worth may be in billions.
Such debilitated Rahu can bless the native with authority in government as a police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician or some other type of professional. Taking an example, ,
On the other hand, malefic debilitated Rahu in the first house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, personality, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
If such debilitated Rahu is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of health problems which may trouble him, and they may reduce his lifespan. He may also witness reduction in lifespan due to several other reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, or he may kill himself. Depending on his overall horoscope and running times, he may also get killed by someone, intentionally or unintentionally. Considering some unintentional incidents, he may get caught in a crossfire between two rival criminal gangs or that between criminals and police, or someone may accidently kill him. He may get killed in a sudden outbreak of violence in a region, where such violence may break out due to religious, racial or some local issues. The native may also witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession.
Taking an example, suppose malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Scorpio. Malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Taurus, malefic exalted Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo with Mars; debilitated Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with exalted Saturn; benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius, and Moon is placed in the eighth house in Gemini. In this case, the native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life.
If malefic Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with Sun and Saturn, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life, and he may witness financial tightness at times. He may not get married throughout his life. He may suffer from problems related to mental health, like anxiety and depression. He may die between his age of 30 and 40, in an accident, or he may kill himself.
Taking another example, suppose malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the first house of a horoscope in Pisces with malefic Saturn and malefic exalted Venus. Malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the seventh house in Virgo with Mars; malefic Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius with Jupiter; benefic Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Capricorn, and Moon is placed in the sixth house in Leo.
In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20 or 15. The native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, though he may earn well at times. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. His first marriage may fail, and he may not get married again. He may lose custody of his children from first marriage to his wife, through divorce. He may die before his age of 50 or 45, due to a heart attack, or because of some type of cancer.
Himanshu Shangari