Graha in Rashi
Rahu in Virgo
राहु in कन्या
Quick Answer
Rahu (राहु) is in Virgo (कन्या), ruled by its friend Mercury. This is a comfortable placement — the planet is welcomed like a guest in a friend's house. The significations of Rahu blend harmoniously with Virgo's earth energy.
Rahu (Rahu)
- Nature
- Malefic (shadow)
- Governs
- Obsession, foreign lands, technology, illusion, unconventional paths, material desire
- Element
- Air
- Gemstone
- Hessonite (Gomed)
- Day
- Saturday
- Color
- Smoky/Grey
Virgo (Kanya)
- Symbol
- Maiden
- Element
- earth
- Quality
- mutable
- Ruler
- Mercury
- Devanagari
- कन्या
Remedies for Rahu
Gemstone: Wear Hessonite (Gomed) in the appropriate metal after consulting an astrologer.
Mantra: Chant Rahu beej mantra 108 times on Saturdays.
Fasting: Observe a fast on Saturdays to strengthen Rahu.
Charity: Donate items of smoky/grey color on Saturdays.