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Rahu's dilemma
Rahu's characteristics, by bhava, rashi, drishti, the disposition of His lord etc.
will reveal that which one passionately wants, but which one can obtain
only by means of trickery
Rahu indicates the part of the life script in which the native must deploy
some shape-shifting artifice, whether self-deceptive or deceiving of
others, in order to gainentrance to a forbidden realm
Rahu wants to be included in the world of the gods. But, Rahu is not a real
deity. Rahu sneaks into righteous realms through trickery.
Rahu the Poseur will take the place, privileges, accomplishments, and even
the clothing of another
However, Rahu will shape-shift to imitate any graha who is His co-tenant or
His Lord.
Vishnu was insulted and enraged when He saw Rahu lift the cup of Amrita to
those snake-like lips.
Vishnu flung His diamond-sharp discus across the room and sliced Rahu in
half, instantly, for his crime.
His methods are devious and surreptitious, driven by a deep hunger for
validation through the experience of Possession
Rahu in 5 may allow a child adoption which has benefits for all involved. Rahu
in 9 may provide wisdom via a foreign religion or guru-cult.
Rahu can be the agent of much-needed change in overly rigid social systems,
dysfunctional locked-in family behaviors, and loveless marriages
Rahu can be the engine of identity change, altering the appearance of the
psycho-physical-attribute package (the personality) to permit the native
to change social classes and nationality, to penetrate crime rings, to be a
"poseur" in ways that give (at least temporarily) positive results
Rahu can provide the extramarital affair that shocks married partners
into paying more attention to their partner communication before the
marriage collapses.
Rahu can be the sudden invasion of a country that shocks the nation
into strengthening its defenses before a major conflict arises.
Rahu can be the failing grade which causes the student to reorganize
one's time and re-commitment to diligent study before expulsion.
Rahu can be the "bad company" which tricks the unconscious native
into dangerous and illicit social situations. If Shani is strong however
the native will recognize the trick and consciously return, wiser and
chastened, to reliable customs and rules. Rahu can help the native
transition from blind following of convention to wise understanding of
the practical reasons for law and custom.