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Exalted Rahu in Fifth 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 fifth 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 fifth house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to love life, children, creativity, 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 lovers and/or children. Considering children, such exalted Rahu can bless the native with children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native.
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, 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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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, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo with benefic Sun, benefic Moon and benefic retrograde Mercury. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the fifth house. Exalted Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces, retrograde Venus is placed in the fourth house in Leo, retrograde Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, and Mars is placed in the seventh house in Scorpio. In this case, the native may become a writer, and he may witness good results.
If benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, 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 write books falling in the genres of drama, adventure, fantasy and some other genres. He may deliver several bestsellers, and he may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful writers of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus with Mercury, Sun and Jupiter. Exalted Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio, benefic Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo, and benefic Venus is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with benefic Moon. In this case, the native may become a cricketer (batsman), and he may witness good results.
If benefic Saturn is placed in the second house in Aquarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be a talented batsman, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several match-winning performances, and he may receive many awards/medals. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful batsmen of his time, and his net worth may be multimillions.
Such exalted 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, kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Rahu in the fifth house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to love life, children, 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/her lovers and/or children. The problems related to children may aggravate if the native is female. She may witness delay in childbirth, medical complications, miscarriages, abortions, and/or birth of dead children. She may give birth to children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled.
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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, suppose malefic exalted Rahu and malefic Sun form Grahan Yoga in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Malefic Ketu is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio with Saturn, Venus is placed in the sixth house in Gemini with retrograde Mercury, Mars is placed in the eighth house in Leo with Moon, and malefic Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Libra.
In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may become leader of a group which may deal in drug trafficking, woman trafficking and violent crimes. He may traffic drugs worth in billions, he may rape several women, and he may kill many people. He may get killed in an encounter with police, or by another criminal, between his age of 30 and 40.
Himanshu Shangari