Rahu (north node)
Desire, foreign matters, unconventional paths.
At a glance
| Signs ruled | No sign lordship (shadow node) |
|---|---|
| Signifies | desire, foreign matters, unconventional paths |
| Vimshottari years | 18 years |
| Exalted in | Varies by school |
| Debilitated in | Varies by school |
Traditional keywords
Desire, foreign matters, unconventional paths.
Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.
Other nakshatras with the same Vimshottari lord
Questions and answers
How many years does the Rahu (north node) dasha last?
In the Vimshottari system, the Rahu (north node) mahadasha lasts 18 years.
Which signs does Rahu (north node) rule?
Rahu (north node) rules No sign lordship (shadow node).
See it in a chart
In the birth chart tool, each graha is shown with its sign, degree, house and nakshatra. Birth chart (Kundli).
Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts, chiefly Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (the chapters on the grahas and rashis) and Brihat Samhita. Positions are computed by this site.