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Exalted Rahu in Third House
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 in the third 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, exalted Rahu in the third house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to siblings, colleagues, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such exalted Rahu can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his siblings. For example, some of them may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits because of them.
Looking at profession, such exalted 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, police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician, 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.
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Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Virgo. Benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Pisces, benefic Venus is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius with retrograde Mercury, Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with Saturn, benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Cancer, and benefic exalted Mars forms Ruchaka Yoga in the seventh house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may become a magician, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius with Venus and Mercury, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable skills as a magician, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may perform thousands of magic shows during his career. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful magicians of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions or billions.
Such exalted 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, kindly read book for detailed example.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the third house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Scorpio with Saturn and Venus, benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Cancer, benefic Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the first house in Pisces, and benefic Mercury is placed in the tenth house in Sagittarius with Sun and benefic Mars.
In this case, the native may become a writer. She may write for magazines, and she may also work as an editor. After her age of 40/45, she may write fictional books falling in the genres of romance and drama. She may deliver several bestsellers, she may receive many awards, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful fiction writers of her time, and her net worth may be in multimillions.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Rahu in the third house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to siblings, colleagues, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
If such exalted Rahu is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his siblings. For example, he may not have any sibling, he may have bad relationships with his siblings, and/or he may witness various types of problems through them or due to them. The native may have siblings who may be criminals, and/or drug addicts, and he may face several problems because of them.
Taking an example, suppose malefic exalted Rahu and malefic Sun form Grahan Yoga in the third house of a horoscope in Taurus. Malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the ninth house in Scorpio with debilitated Moon, malefic Venus is placed in the fourth house in Gemini with Mercury and malefic retrograde Saturn, Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Aquarius, and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Libra. Ketu forms Pitra Dosh in the ninth house.
In this case, the native may only find temporary jobs throughout his life, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may also witness bad reputation, disputes and financial losses through his profession. He may not get married till his age of 35/40, or throughout his life. He may have bad relationship with his younger brother. If the finer factors and running times are bad in a specific way, he may kill his brother in the heat of moment during a fight, between native’s age of 35 and 45. He may serve a prison sentence of more than 10 years.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Himanshu Shangari