The Chhayagrahas, Rahu and Ketu, are points of intersection of the Moon’s orbit with the ecliptic. Rahu (True) is entering Sagittarius and Ketu (True) the Gemini on 2 November 2009 at 27h 46m and will remain there for about one and half years i.e. upto the end of April 2011 (approximately). During this period Saturn will remain in Virgo aspecting Ketu. Jupiter will also be aspecting Ketu from Aquarius from 19 December 2009 to 2 May 2010 and from 2 November 2010 to 6 December 2010. The aspect of these two major planets on Ketu is very significant.

Vedic astrology gives as much importance to these Nodes as any other planet including the luminaries. Rahu and Ketu will have their impact on mundane affairs as well as on the affairs of the individuals.

Mundane impact of the nodes in Gemini and Sagittarius

• IT, Telecom, Oil and Gas, Electronics, Astro-physics, Satellites, Global positioning system, Geographical information system and wireless mechanism fields will receive a boost because the governments will take various steps.
• Cyclones, tornadoes, and heavy rains will cause wide spread damage in Europe, North and Central America, the Caribbean, South and East Asia.
• The world security forces and the armed personnel will gain upper-hand over cessionist, terrorist and jihadi forces who will embark upon causing bloodshed and huge damage.
• Global warming will be a major concern for the nations and as a result some consensus on how to deal with it may emerge.
• Water pollution will become a major problem during this period. Cases of drowning, boat and ship mishaps, pirates’ activities, poisoning and bites from reptiles may also increase getting last minute help and rescue.
• India may face coal crisis as its demand will steeply rise in many states.
• The country may make some headway in formalizing a treaty with Iran on its gas pipeline. More gas basins will be found on India’s Coast line.
• Unless the security forces are vigilant, the fundamentalists and the Maoists will hit claiming many lives and creating panic and chaos.

Coming to individual results, the Nodes will be favourable in 3rd, 6th, 11th and also 10th (Ref.Phaladeepika) from one’s Moon sign. Rahu’s influence will be akin to Saturn and that of Ketu to Mars. The Nodes will give the results of the house, the results of the lord of the house, results of the planets with which they are associated and also of the aspecting planets. The positive or negative influences will be modified according to the Moorthy of the Nodes.

Moorthy Nirnaya : At the time of the entry of the Nodes into Gemini and Sagittarius, the Moon will be in Aries. If the Moon is in the 1st, 6th or 11th houses from one’s Janma Rasi, Nodes will behave as Swarnamoorthy. In 2nd, 5th or 9th houses, they will behave as Rajatamoorthy status. In 3rd, 7th or 10th they will be Tamara Moorthies. In 4th, 8th or 12th houses, they will be in Lohamoorthy status. As the Moon remains in Aries, at the time of the entry of the Nodes into Gemini and Sagittarius.

• Swarnamoorthy for Aries, Gemini, Scorpio
• Rajata moorthy for Leo, Sagittarius, Pisces
• Tamaramoorthy for Libra, Cancer, Aquarius
• Lohamoorthy for Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Further more, when these Nodes are subjected to the Vedha or check, their effects, good or bad, can get modified.

ARIES : Aswini, Bharani, Krittika [1]

General Results : Ketu will be favourable and Rahu will prove to be inimical. Swarnamoorthy status of the Nodes will greatly help you. You will get new position and happiness. Your financial position will remain sound. You will vanquish most of your enemies. Carelessness will bring danger and humiliation. Some of your relatives will leave you or you may live sometime outside, leaving your kith and kin. Occasionally you may suffer from mental agony.

Personal and domestic : Conjugal happiness from spouse will be bestowed in the midst of some domestic worries. You will get success in all your ventures and enjoy courtship. You will be blessed with a child. Occasional health hazards may compel you to visit hospitals.

Career, Finance and Business : Your financial position will remain good with steady inflow of money. To save more, you have to check your unwanted expenditure and investment. You will find a favourable atmosphere at work place. You will also get promotion, pending dues and incremental salary. Transfer is on the cards. Businessmen will register gains. Their profit margins will exceed fewer losses. They will be tempted to invest more to expand their business.

Women : Chances of wedlock are bright. Working women will have promotion with transfer. They will recover their old dues. Married women will have some disagreements with their life partners. They may visit hospitals once or twice.

Students : A good period for progress in studies is ahead. However involvement in romance will spoil your chances. Those seeking professional courses will find employment with satisfactory salary.

Vedic Remedies : Chant Durga sloka 18,000 times and visit the temple of Lord Subrahmanya on Tuesdays. Wear Cat’s eye in a Silver ring, over the Little finger on a Thursday.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Apply turmeric as tilak on the forehead dailyDo not travel unnecessarily.

TAURUS : Krittika [2, 3, 4], Rohini, Mrigasira [1, 2]

General Results : Both Rahu and Ketu are inimical. Lohamoorthy status is also adverse. You are likely to be cheated and duped by others. Unwanted happenings will give you some trouble. There may be losses, fear and disease. Your behaviour may invite enemies. Fear from the government may also be there. Much delay and many hurdles sometimes will make you helpless.

Personal and domestic : Conjugal happiness will be marred, due to misunderstanding with life-partner. You will get success in all your ventures, of course with much delay and obstacles. You may get success in legal battles and overtake your enemies. Health hazard and mishaps may be the cause of worry.

Career, Finance and Business : You will have inflow of income after protracted struggle. You will recover your old dues and get money from savings and even from wind falls. Professional life will be favourable and you will get promotion and arrears at the eleventh hour. Businessmen will be in a position to register gains and recover long standing dues.

Women : Those looking for wedlock have to wait for one more year. Working women will get promotion and enhanced salary. Friends will assist them at workplace. Married women will have a normal routine life and will undertake a pilgrimage.

Students : Studies will progress slowly but steadily. You will be successful in competitive examinations and thereby get employment. You have to guard against ill health for better studies. Prospects for going abroad are bright.

Vedic Remedies : Worship Lord Subrahmanya on Tuesdays. Chant Durgashtakam daily. Wear Cats eye in a Silver ring over the Little finger on a Thursday.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Visit any temple daily Do not wear blue clothes.

GEMINI : Mrigasira [3, 4], Arudra and Punarvasu [1, 2, 3]

General Results : Though the Nodes are unfavourable, their Swarnamoorthy status will ward off many evils. You will undertake wearisome journeys and suffer fatigue. There will be delay and obstacles on your way to success. Health problems, especially indigestion and piles, may give you trouble. You will exhibit anger, which will isolate you on many occasions. You may also experience financial crunch occasionally.

Personal and domestic : Marital happiness will be guaranteed, if you maintain your chastity. Birth of a child will bring you joy. You will complete your ventures, after initial hurdles and by spending money. A romantic affair may land you in trouble. Occasional health trouble is on the cards.

Career, Finance and Business : You will experience some troubles, regarding free inflow of income and there will be unforeseen expenditure. Of course savings will come to your rescue. Though professional life will be encouraging, you may go on long leave to involve in emotional life and religious activities. Businessmen will find it difficult to garner huge profits. They may not find stiff competition.

Women : Unmarried girls will hear wedding bells. Working women will get promotion after long delay and unnecessary problems. Married women will enjoy conjugal happiness to the utmost. Chronic ailments may relapse, besides some injuries.

Students : Failure and disappointments in love may retard your brilliant track record. Students of higher studies will be suitably employed. Overseas chances look bright.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Ketu Ashtothra daily and light a ghee lamp at Ganesh temple on Mondays. Worship Goddess Durga daily.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Do not indulge in speculation Worship Goddess Saraswati daily.

CANCER : Punarvasu [4], Pushya and Aslesha

General Results : While Rahu is favourable, Ketu will prove to be detrimental. Tamaramoorthy status of the Nodes will slightly help you ward off the evil results. You may enjoy sound health. You will get success over your enemies. Much of your fear, sorrow and anxiety will be removed. Occasionally you may differ with your friends. Unnecessary fears may still haunt you. Expenses and investment will drain your purse.

Personal and domestic : You will vanquish your enemies and accomplish your desires and gain from your ventures. Domestic harmony will be maintained, but occasional disturbance in conjugal life may not be averted. You will recover well, after brief illness. Much care is needed, to avoid accident or injuries.

Career, Finance and Business : You will not find it difficult to meet growing expenditure and necessary investment. You may recourse to fresh borrowings. You will be in the good books of your boss. You may get additional increment and arrear dues. But your promotion will be much delayed. Businessmen will expand their business, by investing huge sums. They will also acquire fixed assets. Marital bickering will have a bearing on both career and business.

Women : Those looking for marriage will tie the nuptial knot, after considerable delay. Working women will have to wait one more year for their promotion. Atmosphere at work place will not be enjoyable. Married women must be careful, to avoid marital discard. Health will remain fragile.

Students : Studies will progress only moderately, because of break-up of relationship with the opposite sex. Sickness may also prevent you to perform better. Employment may be alluded. Overseas chances look dim.

Vedic Remedies : Worship Lord Ganesha daily. Perform Ganapati Homa, on the day of your birth-star.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Maintain good relations with in-laws Do not make fun of the sweepers.

LEO : Makha, Poorvaphalguni and Uttara Phalguni [1]

General Results : One of the Nodes, Ketu, is favourably disposed and Rajatamoorthy status of both Rahu and Ketu will remain almost favourable, barring some problems and occasional difficulties. You are likely to face some embarrassing situations. Sickness and mental agitation may leave you in despair sometimes. However, sustained efforts and strong determination will put you in a good position, bestowing honour and wealth.

Personal and domestic : Domestic worry may grapple you. Fall out with life-partner can be averted and thereby you can enjoy marital life. A romantic attachment will give you emotional success. Despite minor health break-down once, you will enjoy normal health.

Career, Finance and Business : You may opt for borrowings to meet the growing expenditure particularly for children. Your career will be highly enterprising and enjoyable, but you may not avoid transfer. You will recover your arrears partially. Failure of love at the work place may greatly disappoint some. Businessmen will come out successful in the face of stiff competition from opponents, after struggle and delay. Moderate profits are likely.

Women : Both arranged and love marriages are on the cards for girls of marriageable age. Working women will have a good period, with promotion and congenial atmosphere at the work place. Married women will enjoy conjugal bliss, if they avoid confrontation with their better-halfs. Sickness may lead to medication, but with immediate relief.

Students : Lower grades will disappoint you. You will not be in a position to solely concentrate on your studies. Those who have just completed their education will be suitably employed. Overseas chance will be considerably delayed.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Durga Sookta whenever possible. Visit a Hanuman temple on Tuesdays. Fasting on Tuesdays will be helpful.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Make sure that your watches and clocks are in working condition Worship Lord Ganesha.

VIRGO : Uttaraphalguni [2, 3, 4], Hasta and Chitra [1, 2]

General Results : The Nodes possess Lohamoorthy status and one of them is inimical. Your health seems to be vulnerable to infections and other contaminated diseases. You may not enjoy conjugal bliss, because of poor health. One or two big undertakings will be successfully completed, due to your sustained efforts. You will be easily attracted by the opposite sex and pushed to a corner, if you lose your discretion.

Personal and domestic : Domestic peace is assured. Inspite of misunderstandings, you will continue to enjoy marital life. Birth of a child will add to your joy. Sickness may confine you to home, most of the time. A romantic affair may be terminated abruptly.

Career, Finance and Business : You will be able to balance your income with expenditure. You will opt for new loans. Career front may be beset with litigations. You will recover your long-pending dues. Denial of promotion may disappoint you. Businessmen will cover their loss with marginal profits. They will invest whatever they get as profits to have fixed assets.

Women : Those looking for wedlock will be rewarded. Working women will be lucky to get promotion, arrears, incremental salary and congenial atmosphere at the work-place. Married women will enjoy normal conjugal life, but they have to avoid confrontation with their partners.

Students : Higher studies will be rewarding. Avoid courtship and romance for good results. Some students may get part time jobs. Chances to go abroad look bright.

Vedic Remedies : Worship at the temple of Lord Subrahmanya on Tuesdays. Offer prayers to Goddess Durga. Fasting on Tuesdays will be helpful.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Do not change the location of the prayer room in your house. Feed the birds.

LIBRA : Chitra [3, 4], Swati and Visakha [1, 2, 3]

General Results : Rahu is favourably disposed and Ketu will prove to be inimical. The Tamaramoorthy status of the Nodes will confer mixed results. You will be successful over your enemies. You will have regular income, to meet all your expenses. You are likely to get a position, which will make you secure and happy. You will be able to maintain normal health. Occasionally, you may suffer from humiliation, separation and depression.

Personal and domestic : Lack of interest and the depressed state of affairs will be disturb the marital life. Change of place or residence will give you some worry. You will acquire a new vehicle and some fixed property. Domestic peace is assured, except for some concern towards mother’s fragile health.

Career, Finance and Business : You will manage your financial affairs intelligently, by controlling your expenditure. There will be moderate gains and monetary inflow. There will be no the surprises on career-front. Transfer cannot be avoided. Promotion will be postponed. But you will be able to enjoy the atmosphere at the work-place. Businessmen will have a moderate period and be in a position to recover the pending dues and get fresh loans.

Women : Unmarried girls have to wait at least for one year to hear the wedding bells. Working women may be transferred to an unwanted place. Disciplinary action may lead to litigation. Married women will have to face worrisome problems at home. A dull and morbid conjugal life is on the cards. Sickness may also be the cause of worry.

Students : Studies will progress moderately, because of health problems and frequent journeys. Pleasure trips and recreations may eat much of your time. Attempts to get employment may not succeed. Overseas chance doesn’t look bright.

Vedic Remedies : Recite Ketu stothra daily. Perform Ganapati Homa on the day of your birth-star. Visit the temple of Lord Ganesha, whenever possible.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Keep a red handkerchief in your purse/pocket Take a dip in a holy river.

SCORPIO : Visakha [4], Anuradha and Jyeshta

General Results : Though the Nodes are unfavourable, but their Swarnamoorthy status will help you a lot, to tide over all the difficulties and evil influences. You may be duped and cheated by others. You may suffer loss of wealth, remain unhappy and fearful. Health problems will also create some concern. Trouble from the government-side will add to your problem. If you are tactful and remain cool, you will overcome all these difficulties.

Personal and domestic : Married life may be disturbed due to misunderstandings and extra-marital relations. Domestic peace will also be marred due to frequent travels and passing away of an elderly figure in the family. Frequent medical checkups are needed to maintain sound health. Birth of child is also on cards.

Career, Finance and Business : Though income will be steady, heavy expenditure will drain your purse. Unforeseen expenditure may add to your problem. Professional life will remain smooth. You will have promotion with transfer. You will also get long standing arrears. Businessmen will be able to maintain their present status and profit margins with sincere effort and sustained activity. Fresh investment is also likely.

Women : Those aspiring for wedlock will find suitable grooms. Working women will enjoy their work. They will be given extra responsibilities. Transfer on request may be materialized. Married women will also enjoy marital bliss and a long holiday for delivery (Confinement).

Students : Though prospect for studies looks bright, your emotional activities may lower your grades. Short journeys and pleasure trips will give you joy. Job opportunities look remote. Overseas chance also look grim.

Vedic Remedies : Chant Ganesh stothra daily. Recite Durgashtakam and Durga Japam 18,000 times.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Feed milk to any street dog daily Donate a blanket in a Ganesha temple.

SAGITTARIUS : Moola, Poorvashada and Uttarashada [1]

General Results : Transits of both Rahu and Ketu will remain inimical. Because the Nodes get the Rajatamoorthy status, you will overcome the evil influences to a considerable extent. Occasional health hazards, financial constrain, dissatisfaction, anger and frequent travels may give physical as well as mental strain. If you are not complacent, but ready to concentrate on your daily work, you will come out successful.

Personal and domestic : Your financial position seems tight. You will depend on savings and fresh borrowings to meet the growing expenditure. You will acquire a new house or vehicle. You will enjoy domestic peace, despite some squabbles. Marital happiness can be restored, by friendly gestures. You will enjoy family life to the utmost. You will recover soon from any illness. Short trips are on the cards.

Career, Finance and Business : Career-front will be moderately rewarding. Though promotion is not assured, you will be in a position to recover the pending arrears, incremental salary etc. You will also score some browny points over your opponents and win the confidence of your boss. You may not avoid transfer. Businessmen will succeed in litigation and march ahead of their rivals. They will garner marginal profits and acquire some fixed assets.

Women : Unmarried girls will find suitable life-partners. Working women will tend to work smoothly. Pending financials bills will be cleared. They may get the transfer of their choice. Married women will definitely put their conjugal life on right track, after some misunderstandings with their male partners.

Students : Studies will progress well. You will also get success in competitive examinations. Final year students will have campus selections. They will also earn money, by part-time jobs. Overseas chances doesn’t look bright.

Vedic Remedies : Chant Rahu stothra daily. Worship Goddess Durga. Visit the temple of Lord Subrahmanya on Tuesdays, to offer prayers. Wear Cat’s eye in a Silver ring, over the Little finger on a Thursday.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Donate wheat on Sundays in any temple.
Do not make false promises.

CAPRICORN : Uttarashada [2, 3, 4], Sravana and Dhanishta [1, 2]

General Results : You will come out successful in all your ventures and over your adversaries. By and large, you will enjoy normal health. You will have peace amidst distress and anxiety. But unnecessary fears may haunt you. Huge efforts are needed along with your concentration and attention, to maintain your present position. Lohamoorthy status of the Nodes always demand extra efforts, to tide over difficulties.

Personal and domestic : Great care is to be taken, to prevent marital discard. Domestic peace may be disturbed, due to squabbling with your co-borns. Occasional sickness will not be a big problem. Romantic attachments will further disturb your family life and greatly disappoint you. You will undertake many short journeys.

Career, Finance and Business : Your expenses will outweigh your income inflow. Fresh borrowings (loans) will be rewarding to meet your ends. Professional life will be fetching. You will win the confidence of higher officials, despite underhand activities of your colleagues. False allegations may be levelled against you. Businessmen will have a mixed bag of results. Some reversals and heavy investment are likely. You will be on equal footing with your opponents.

Women : Unmarried girls will find it difficult to tie the nuptial knot during this period. Working women are likely to get promotion with transfer. Their financial position will be good and they will purchase many valuable things. Married women may not enjoy conjugal bliss, due to their indignation. Problems of coborns will be a cause of concern. Sickness may compel them to visit hospitals.

Students : Frequent journeys may come in the way of uninterrupted studies. Graduates and students of professional courses will be suitably employed. Overseas chances for job look bright.

Vedic Remedies : Worship Lord Ganesh daily. Visit the temple of Lord Subrahmanya on Tuesdays. Chant Rahu stothra daily.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Get faulty electrical items repaired.
Do not disclose your plans to irrelevant people.

AQUARIUS : Dhanishta [3, 4], Satabhisha and Poorvabhadra [1, 2, 3]

General Results : The transit of the Nodes in the 5th and the 11th from your Moon sign and their Tamaramoorthy status will give only mixed results. New position, wealth, income and honour will give you the needed strength. But you will also recover quickly from sickness. However in the emotional life, especially regarding children, wife and love, you may suffer from disappointment and mental agony.

Personal and domestic : You will enjoy normal conjugal bliss without any serious problem. Domestic peace and family happiness are assured. You will purchase a new vehicle or a house. A long journey will make you happy and bring fortune. Friends will be of great help to you. Romance and friendship will be fruitful and enjoyable.

Career, Finance and Business : You will be in a position to get regular inflow of money and some other gains. You will minimize your high expenditure. There will be no surprises on the career-front. You will be able to recover the outstanding bills, arrears etc. you may avail the earned-leave, because of transfer. Businessmen can expect major gains and fewer losses. They will have normal profits and speculative gains. They will acquire fixed assets and will not face any stiff competition.

Women : Unmarried girls may not hear the wedding bells, at least for one year, but they will be able to enjoy successful romantic life. Working women will see their purses full with currency. They will spend money to purchase ornaments and such other valuables. They will enjoy work with their friends’ co-operation. Married women will enjoy domestic bliss and make their conjugal life meaningful.

Students : Studies will go ahead successfully with grades being improved. There may be some income through part-time jobs. You will move to a distance place or a foreign country for further studies.

Vedic Remedies : Chant Ketu Ashtothra daily. Perform Ganapati Homa on the day of your birth-star. Wear Cat’s eye in a Silver ring over the Little finger on a Thursday.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Wear a Silver chain around the neck.
Take proper care of your father.

PISCES : Poorvabhdra [4], Uttarashada and Revati

General Results : Rahu’s transit of the 10th house from the Moon and the Rajathamoorthy status of the Nodes will ward off or neutralize the ill effects of Ketu’s transit in the 4th. Disputes regarding land, house or vehicles may crop up. You will get success in your ventures and undertakings. You will be able to keep up your position and image in the society. Despite changes, honour is assured.

Personal and domestic : Conjugal life will not be happy, due to change of place or frequent journeys. Affairs of mother and siblings will be the cause of concern, in the domestic sphere. You will purchase a house or vehicle. One or two visits to hospitals may be required, for sound health. Injuries or a minor accident is likely.

Career, Finance and Business : Financial position doesn’t look much promising. Expenses will outweigh your income. Professional life will be enjoyable. Transfer to a new place cannot be avoided. Delayed promotion is assured, after much struggle and mental agony. Recovery of pending dues may become a problem. Business people will face initial hurdles and delay. Their profit margins will be moderate. Legal battles will settle in their favour.

Women : Those looking for suitable grooms may not succeed. Working women are on a lucky wicket, to get promotion and perks. There may be transfer to a place of their choice. Married women will lead a normal conjugal life, but disturbed domestic life.

Students : Your grades may come down. Change of place, sudden journeys and unexpected hurdles may come on your way for success in studies. Employment chances look good, but overseas attempts may fail.

Vedic Remedies : Worship Lord Vinayaka daily. Perform Ganapati Homa in a temple. Recite Ketu ashtothra daily.

Lal-kitab Remedies : Wear a white cap when you go out in sun.
Once a week, donate Channa dal in any temple.