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Rahu Ketu Axis
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Health Problems DR. JAGANNATH RAO, M.B.B.S.,M.R.S.H
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ROM THE IMMEMORIAL the effect of Rahu and Ketu has been known to man whenever the Moon or the Sun comes in conjunction with these shadowy planets. He has known that this conjunction known commonly as eclipse has an effect on digestion and pregnancy - that is, a pregnant woman was forbidden to see an eclipse. All were supposed to fast until the eclipse ended. The effects of Rahu and Ketu were thus far known to all. But the ancient Rishis have attributed many other diseases to these shadowy planets. For instance Rahu produces phobias, stammering, chronic diseases like leprosy and tumors, serpent bites, abortions, child deaths, etc., and to Ketu are attributed low blood pressure, accidents, phobias, worms. skin diseases, etc. Though the individual effects of these planets have been studied by various authors of the past and present, no exhaustive study of the effects on health of this axis in the natal chart has been made. This prompted me to collect for such a study, My findings are mainly with regard to health also. I have studied the effects in all the 12 houses and I have also noted the findings of ancient rishis aad astrological seers of the past and present and I present this paper for the benefit of readers. The study is by no means exhaustive though I have made a sincere effort to focus the effect on as many aspects as possible. Rahu Katu - axis in Lagna and the 7th Before touching the effects on health it is necessary to study the mental make-up of the person and other environmental conditions that may effect health. Native with this combination will have a peculiar nature and it will not be possible to easily gauge the person. He may suffer from inferiority complex, fear of being neglected by near and dear ones and society; he also suffers some deformity, may be in a minor degree. He will have secret aspirations leading to frustrations. With such a complex melancholia, depression, peptic ulcers, and even hysteria may develop. As this axis falls in the 1st and the 7th, the person is very passionate and suffers due to lack of sex gratification. They may be difficult to get on with because they are silent-and-difficult-to-please types. If there is a THE ASTROLOGICAL eMAGAZINE
full kalasarpa in these houses, it becomes a very unfortunate condition and such people die in dire circumstances. The susceptible ages the 7th, 13th 18th, 26th, 38th 45th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 2nd and the 8th The native of such a combination is a victim of circumstances leading to pecuniary troubles and involvements in accidents and may be bedridden for a long time. He may have stammering, and suffer due to his foul tongue and quick temper. He develops blood pressure and is disliked by his family members. At the age of 12 years he suffers from pox which leaves bad sears. He will have inferiority complex with regard to his sexual ability. He is often cold and clammy to touch, he suffers from high fevers and pains which mostly remain undiagnosed. He has to spend a lot on his health and as well as on his dependents. This further causes nervous disorders and ultimately nervous breakdown. The effects are mitigated if there is an aspect of Jupiter to this axis, either to Rahu or Ketu. If there is complete kalasarpa operating in these houses he ends up in an asyslum. The susceptible ages are the 10th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 42nd, 53rd, and 59 years. Rahu Ketu in the 3rd and the 9th Persons having this combination are often misunderstood by their own kith and kin. They are accussed of ulteriormotives. They do not care for their health but are highly susceptible to criticism and suffer blood pressure. Their own kith and kin will cause troble and even the father may disown such a person. They are fond of wandering and suffer often due to breakdown of vehicles, as they riokety vehicles. They pose themselves as rich and powerful. If full kalasarpa operates. The end is sudden. The susceptible ages are 11th, the 18th, 25th 31st, 40th, 47th, 50th and 60th years. Rahu Ketu in the 4th and the 10th The natives with such a combinations will often suffer from cough and cold, fever due to frequent tours and MARCH 2012
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