Rahu and Ketu in Vedic Astrology

The Rahu is known as the son of Viprachitti and Ketu is known as the dismembered part of the body of which Rahu is the head. In other words, the head is known as Rahu and the headless body is the Ketu. Rahu denotes spiritual knowledge and Ketu denotes final liberation. Rahu governs maternal grandparents and Ketu denotes paternal grandparents. Rahu belongs to Air element and Ketu belongs to fire element.

Rahu generally in Vedic Astrology considered as a good planet. Rahu is very friendly to Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Ketu is friendly to Mars, Venus, and Saturn. If Ketu is favorable it brings intuition, luxury, and wisdom.

Diseases Governed by Rahu and Ketu

Rahu and Ketu govern all types of epidemics, skin diseases, poisoning of all types. Rahu acts like Saturn and all the diseases governed by Saturn is also governed by Rahu and Ketu acts like Mars and all the diseases governed by Mars is also governed by Ketu.

Professions Governed by Rahu and Ketu

Rahu or Dragons head represents foreigners, foreign travel, gambling dens and the bad elements in the society. Ketu or Dragons tail represents technical trades, superstitions, and electronics.

Malefic Effects of Rahu and Ketu

Rahu and Ketu cause eclipse to the sun and moon and are the biggest enemies of sun and moon. Ketu is the gateway to liberation. It also represents the ego. Rahu amplifies the desires and lust in the mind.

Hessonite Gemstone for Rahu

Hessonite gemstone is ruled by planet Rahu. During the presence of Rahu the person feels restless, failure in every plan. A person who wears Hessonite does not get weak; it is also beneficial in court cases. It is also good for students who face problem in learning and writing. Hessonite garnet gemstone is very beneficial in curing neurosis and promotes virility.

Benefits of Hessonite Gemstone

Hessonite is a honey-colored gemstone. It is referred as the birthstone of January. Sri Lanka is the highest producer of Hessonite. 

Following are given some Hessonite benefits:

1. Hessonite gemstone gives relief from stomach related illness.

2. Gomed sharpens your brain and increases your learning power.

3. Hessonite helps to get rid from fear.

4. Gomed gemstone helps to fix problems related to behavior.

5. Hessonite gemstone gives relief from stress and anxiety.

Cat’s Eye Gemstone for Ketu

Cat’s Eye is ruled by planet Ketu. Cat’s Eye helps in increasing power and truth. It gives relief from mental tensions, laziness, and fear of ghost. Cat’s Eye improves eyesight and makes one intellectual. Cat’s Eye can be worn in a ring or in the pendant. Cat’s Eye also fulfills the wish to have a child.

Benefits of Cat’s Eye Gemstone

The Cat’s Eye acquires unique colors. They come in the range of blue, green, yellow, orange and black. Cat’s Eye gemstones are originated from Sri Lanka, Brazil, Russia, and the U.S.A. 

Following are given some Cat’s Eye benefits:

1. Cat’s Eye gemstone saves its wearer from accidents, enemies and from any sudden mishaps.

2. Cat’s Eye gemstone protects its wearer from evil powers.

3. It cures diseases related to the heart, brain, and stomach.

4. It gives relief from stress and depression

5. Cat’s Eye gemstone bestows its wearer with good luck.