Rahu And Ketu Are Switching Signs – What It Means For You…
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Greetings!
If you’ve been reading my newsletter for a while then you’ve probably noticed that I talk about these weird “planets” called Rahu and Ketu a lot.
(Rahu rhymes with “Yahoo” and Ketu is pronounced “K-2” like the mountain, or the ski run at Squaw Valley…)
If you’ve been wondering what the heck Rahu and Ketu are (‘cuz you’ve never heard of them before) then let me try to explain.
Rahu and Ketu are not actually planets. They’re mathematically calculated points in space where the orbit of the Earth (as it travels around the Sun) intersects with the orbit of the Moon (as it travels around the Earth).
Did you get that?
(If you were here with me, I’d show you by using a couple of pieces of fruit and a cookie – that’s how one of my mentors helped make Rahu and Ketu come alive for me.
He took a grapefruit and called it the Sun, and then took an orange and called it the Earth. He then had the orange make a circle around the grapefruit, as though it were the Earth orbiting the Sun.
Then he took a small sugar cookie and called it the Moon. He had the orange go around the grapefruit in a circular motion while the sugar cookie circled the orange at the same time.
These two “circles” crossed in two spots – a Northern point and a Southern point. And those places of intersection, those points, are Rahu and Ketu.
Whew… Now I’m hungry. Somehow these newsletters always become about food.)
In Western astrology Rahu and Ketu are referred to as “the nodes of the Moon” – Rahu is the North Node and Ketu is the South Node.
In Vedic astrology we call Rahu and Ketu “shadow planets” because even though they have no matter or physical body, they’re VERY powerful.
If you read up on Rahu and Ketu, you’ll find a lot of esoteric, woo-woo descriptions that are very confusing.
(Interestingly, wherever Rahu and Ketu are in your chart tends to be the part of your life you’re the most confused about…)
A FAMOUS ANCIENT MYTH
There’s a famous ancient myth about Rahu and Ketu.
It seems there was a big party going on where all the Devas were drinking Soma, a drink that gives immortality.
(Devas are “good” Gods or celestial beings as opposed to Demons who are “bad” Gods or celestial beings.)
There were no Demons invited to this gathering, but Rahu, a Demon in the form of a serpent, showed up and distracted the Devas by asking them which one of them was the most important.
The Devas began quibbling amongst themselves, falling for Rahu’s trick, allowing Rahu a chance to grab some Soma for himself and become immortal.
Vishnu, a powerful God, saw what was going on and threw a discus at Rahu, severing his head from his body…
But it was too late. Rahu had become immortal and his serpent tail (now called Ketu) had, too.
Rahu/Ketu had won immortality but also lost by being cut in two – and so in his anger he sometimes blocks the light of the Sun and Moon, creating eclipses.
This story is how ancient peoples explained eclipses.
WHAT RAHU AND KETU DO IN YOUR LIFE
Rahu, being the head of a snake, causes us to FOCUS intensely on whatever part of our chart he’s affecting. (Even to the point of obsession or addiction.)
Ketu, being the tail of a snake, causes us to have lots of ups and downs (as though wiggling back and forth) in the part of our chart he’s affecting.
Because of this, many astrologers will tell you that Ketu indicates your past and where you’ve been (even in past lives) while Rahu indicates where you’re headed (or your future lives).
I don’t know about that stuff…
I just know that whatever part of your chart Rahu and Ketu are affecting tends to go through a lot of “sudden” and major restructuring…
Sometimes in a VERY good way, and sometimes in a not-so-good way.
It’s said that Rahu has a lot to do with material desires, while Ketu isn’t interested in material things at all.
Because of this, Rahu tends to expand things while Ketu tends to dissolve things.
In fact, Ketu is called “the planet of Moksha” or liberation. As such Ketu can bring great spiritual gifts and insights, and lead you to be more interested in things BEYOND this world than of it…
While Rahu can make you drunk on the things of the world…
(And speaking of DRUNK – Rahu and Ketu are key players in the charts of alcoholics and drug addicts…)
So, you may be wondering – what the heck does this have to do with you and your life?
RAHU AND KETU AND YOUR LIFE
Rahu and Ketu are about to switch signs in the next few days (they only do so every 18 months) and this will be a BIG deal for some of us…
Rahu and Ketu bring BIG life changes.
For the past 18 months Rahu has been in the sign of Libra and Ketu has been in the sign of Aries.
Rahu and Ketu always move in a retrograde motion – meaning they always move BACKWARDS through the zodiac.
So they’re traveling from the signs of Libra and Aries into the signs of Virgo and Pisces.
This will mostly affect anyone who has the Sun, Moon, or rising sign in those signs.
(I mean by the calculations of Vedic astrology, which differ from those of Western astrology by almost an entire sign.
To find out if this is YOU, go to my groovy “chart creator” and calculate your Vedic chart RIGHT NOW by clicking here.)
So, now you’re probably wondering HOW this will affect YOU.
Let me tell you…
I’ll cover how it will affect those key signs first, and then how it will affect ALL of us based on what houses or sections of your chart Rahu and Ketu will “trigger” for the next year and a half.
IF YOU HAVE THE MOON OR SUN IN VIRGO: (This can be found in the “Planetary Details” box printed below your Vedic chart.)
– If your Moon sign is VIRGO:
Rahu is transiting your Moon now. This can cause big EMOTIONAL and physical changes. Be careful of excessive expenses, and take extra care of your health.
Your mother or any mother figures may be more vulnerable to health problems or may be more sensitive now. Pay extra attention. Romantically go slow… Anyone you meet in the next 18 months will be to “learn from and grow from” and won’t likely stick. So be careful not to get too “carried away” by a smooth talker or someone who SEEMS really great – he may vanish suddenly or prove to be not what he seemed. (Don’t shoot the messenger…) Your intuition and spiritual interests are deepening. This is a great time to travel – especially to distant, ancient places. Learn a new language and increase your technical abilities.
– If your Sun sign is VIRGO:
Rahu is transiting your Sun now. This can cause big changes in your career – greater rise, recognition, and influence (start that blog or web series you’ve been dreaming of). If you’ve been wanting to do something new, now is the time. Just be sure to have a solid plan as things could be unstable for a while, but you can go far. Your father or father figures (including your boss or “higher ups”) may be in transition now or your relationships with them may be.
Your health could be more sensitive – especially any allergies, vision issues, or circulatory problems. If you take extra care of yourself, however, you can feel great.
HOW RAHU AND KETU WILL AFFECT YOU BY RISING SIGN: (Your rising sign is also called your Ascendant, and is indicated by the house with a #1 in it…)
– If your rising sign is AQUARIUS:
Rahu is in your 8th house, Ketu in your 2nd. This can cause changes to your income. Your “unearned” money may increase somehow (spousal support, inheritance, loans, investments, etc.) but your “earned” money may decrease or become unstable. This is a good time to change the way you manage your money, and to add a new income stream – especially one of a spiritual nature. (Like teaching yoga, doing Tarot readings, or – gasp – astrology charts.)
– If your rising sign is PISCES:
Rahu is in your 7th house now, Ketu in your 1st. This can cause changes to your self-care and your relationships. You may be more sensitive, spiritual, and authentic, and you may find a new romantic or professional partner or improve existing partnerships. If single, this is the best time to try internet dating, and to meet someone who is different than you expect – so say “yes” no matter their ethnicity, age, or religion if you can. You just might be pleasantly surprised.
– If your rising sign is ARIES:
Rahu is in your 6th house, Ketu in your 12th. This helps you to overcome debts, legal battles, addictions and health problems of any kind. This is a good time for a spiritual pilgrimage or to visit distant, remote places – especially Asian cultures (I suggest Bali – and that you bring your personal Vedic astrologer… me!).
– If your rising sign is TAURUS:
Rahu is in your 5th house, Ketu in your 11th. This brings changes to your friendships or your participation in any groups or organizations. You may feel less social, and less interested in participating. You may be focusing more on your children or the idea of having children, but there could be separations from your children now if you have any (not necessarily emotional or difficult ones) – let them go away to school or travel if they want to.
– If your rising sign is GEMINI:
Rahu is in your 4th house, Ketu in your 10th. This brings changes to your home and career. If you’ve been wanting to move or purchase property, redecorate or remodel, or purchase a new vehicle this is a good time. You may change jobs, change “hats” in your current position, or change how you do what you do. In relationships you may be more sensitive or anxious than usual.
– If your rising sign is CANCER:
Rahu is in your 3rd house, Ketu in your 9th. This brings changes to your creativity, your spirituality, and your relationships to mentors, bosses, or father figures. This is a great time to write, play music, or perform in any way. Your mystical interests and abilities may increase.
– If your rising sign is LEO:
Rahu is in your 2nd house, Ketu in your 8th. This brings changes to your income – both earned and unearned. You may find that you’re able to increase your reputation and make more earned funds. Financial support from partners, investments, inheritance, or loans, however, may be less than usual or may dry up, so be conservative with them and be more proactive with your own income-producing efforts.
– If your rising sign is VIRGO:
Rahu is in your 1st house, Ketu in your 7th. This can increase your presence, fame, or reputation somehow, making you more known in your field or social circles (but be careful – you can become more infamous, too!). Your personal or professional partners are either going through big changes or the way you are together is, or both.
– If your rising sign is LIBRA:
Rahu is in your 12th house, Ketu in your 6th. This is a good time to kick butt with any legal, financial, or health challenges. Be careful of overspending. Foreign travels would be positive now.
– If your rising sign is SCORPIO:
Rahu is in your 11th house, Ketu in your 5th. This can increase finances and career fulfillment. You may make important new friends now. If you have children they may be busier than usual, traveling, or going away to school. If you don’t but want to, it’s not recommended to get pregnant at this time, though this can be a good time to adopt or turn to the gifts of modern science to freeze your eggs or embryos for later.
– If your rising sign is SAGITTARIUS:
Rahu is in your 10th house, Ketu in your 4th. You’re focusing more on your career (possibly to the point of obsession) and may find you have a nice rise in status, prestige, and power as a result. You may move, fix up your home, or sell existing property or vehicles.
– If your rising sign is CAPRICORN:
Rahu is in your 9th house, Ketu in your 3rd. This could bring some change to your spiritual life (either making you focus on it more, or commit to a new path) and to your work scene, especially with “higher ups.” This is a good time for foreign travels.
Whew… yup, Rahu and Ketu can do all that. Please keep in mind, this is just ONE of many factors you will have influencing you in the next year-and-a-half.
Other things (such as what planetary period or sub-period you’re going through, as well as the motions of all the other planets in the heavens) will have a positive or not as positive impact on you as well.
But Rahu and Ketu will still bring forward whatever they’re indicating. So take heed…
Rahu and Ketu are always prominent in the charts of those of us that are into “woo-woo” topics, and Ketu especially is said to be the indicator of astrology. (I have Ketu with the “ruler” of my career house, so I have a Ketu career! This astrology stuff never fails…)
If they’re prominent for you in the next year-and-a-half, it’s an excellent time to be studying astrology…
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In this program I teach you all about what sign you REALLY are…
You see, like I said above, Vedic astrology uses different, more astronomically literal, calculations than “regular” astrology. So most people are NOT the sign they think they are.
Not only that, the signs you THINK you are (and everyone else’s) are NOT the signs that matter.
It’s the signs WITHIN those “normal” signs that hold the KEY to who you REALLY are, and who you REALLY get along with.
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That’s right – so, not only are you likely NOT the sign you’ve always thought, neither are any of the men in your life.
And everything you’ve ever heard about which signs “go together” and which signs don’t is a lot of hooey, too.
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This program goes into a lot of detail about Rahu and Ketu – letting you know if they’re influencing the man (or men!) in your life in a big way…
Which can be SO helpful to know!
You see, some of the little-known signs of the original 27 sign Vedic zodiac are strongly influenced by Rahu and Ketu – and men born with this are often what I call “astrologically afflicted”: hyper-sensitive, with lots of “issues.”
These can include addictions, infidelity, or obsessive/compulsive behaviors. (Yikes!)
So they’re more prone to big ups and downs in life, unresolved problems from their childhoods, and career confusion.
Yikes!
And knowing this ahead of time can be very important in understanding why he can be so challenging. (See? It’s not you – it’s HIM!)
This program tells you soooo much about who you are, and who everyone in your life is at their core.
Have all this at your fingertips from now on. Is he stable? Romantic? Relationship-ready? It’s in his stars. And it’s all here.
As for me, I hope to spend some time soon yelling “YAHOO!” while skiing in Squaw Valley.
(IF you have ANY idea what I’m talking about – thank you for paying attention!)
In the meantime, may God and His planets and stars (and “shadow planets”) shower you with love!
Carol Allen
P.S. If your rising sign is Virgo or Pisces, this next eighteen months are going to be especially powerful for relationships. If you’re single, do all you can to “put yourself out there” and if you’re in a relationship, you’ll definitely want to take things “to the next level.” This info. will be more critical than ever.