Rahu Mahadasha
What Rahu mahadasha is often like
Rahu stands for big wishes, new and foreign things, and sudden change. This chapter can bring fast rises and surprises. The mind may feel restless and hungry for more.
No chapter is simply good or bad. What it brings for you depends on where Rahu sits in your own kundli: which house, which sign, and which planets are near it.
Who starts life in Rahu mahadasha?
People born with the Moon in Ardra, Swati, Shatabhisha start life in Rahu mahadasha.
The 9 antardashas inside Rahu mahadasha
Each mahadasha splits into nine smaller periods called antardashas. They start with Rahu itself and follow the same order.
| Antardasha | About |
|---|---|
| Rahu / Rahu | 2 yr 8 mo |
| Rahu / Jupiter | 2 yr 5 mo |
| Rahu / Saturn | 2 yr 10 mo |
| Rahu / Mercury | 2 yr 7 mo |
| Rahu / Ketu | 1 yr 1 mo |
| Rahu / Venus | 3 yr 0 mo |
| Rahu / Sun | 0 yr 11 mo |
| Rahu / Moon | 1 yr 6 mo |
| Rahu / Mars | 1 yr 1 mo |
What makes it easier or harder
Rahu is a shadow planet, so its results depend mostly on the house it sits in and the planet that rules that sign.
Simple tips for Rahu mahadasha
- Chase big goals, but check the facts before big decisions.
- Stay away from shortcuts, easy money and people who promise too much.
See all 9 mahadashas, or read what a dasha is.