Rahu and Ketu in Predictive Astrology- North and South Nodes of the Moon

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It is a well-established fact that since Vedic astrology has its basis in Vedic knowledge, it is as old as human creation and has been used from time immemorial to dispel the unfounded horrors and prejudices of the human mind. Rahu and Ketu, the two nodal points of the Moon, constitute the core of Vedic astrology. Ancient Indian seers visualised the north and the south nodes of the Moon as the most interesting and mysterious planetary influences. However, Rahu and Ketu have either been ignored or misunderstood in studies of Vedic astrology. This book is an attempt to dispel the darkness that surrounds Rahu and Ketu so that they can be better understood and their importance in Vedic astrology appreciated. By no means the final word on Rahu and Ketu, this book attempts to provide readers with a practical understanding of these two nodes so that they can be placed in perspective. The book also provides other insights into Vedic astrology. The use of horoscopes of some prominent persons makes an understanding of Rahu and Ketu easier both for astrology enthusiasts and for other readers.

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The four Vedas (the ancient Hindu scriptures), form the basis of T all our knowledge. The Vedas were created at the beginning of creation and astrology is one of the six 'Vedangs' (limbs of Vedas). Astrology was thought to be necessary for the true appreciation of the Vedas. Hence, Vedic astrology is the most ancient science.

Srimad Bhaskaracharya in his treatise 'Sidhantshiromani says:

vedchakshuha kaledam smritam jyotisham, mukhayata chaagmadhayeashe tanouchate.

In other words, astrology (Jyotish), being the eye of the Vedas, is most important limb of the Vedas, Vedic or Hindu astrology has many strong and distinctive basic characteristics, which lend it a broad and scientific base. Some of these are: the importance given to a fixed or 'Nirayan' zodiac, 'Nakshatras or Constellations and the Lunar Nodes Rahu and Ketu.

The fact that thousands of years ago our ancestors were in a position to predict lunar and solar eclipses makes it clear that they were aware of the existence of these North and South nodes of the Moon.

These two nodes, which are known as Rahu and Ketu in Indian (also known as Vedic or Hindu) astrology, do not have any physical existence like other planets; rather they are termed as shadowy planets'. These are the points of intersection of the path of the Earth around the Sun and the path of the Moon around the Earth.

It is quite natural to doubt that these points of intersection are capable of influencing life on the Earth. In this regard, let us clarify that these are not only the points of intersection of two paths but also the points of intersection of very strong magnetic or cosmic fields. The Earth and the luminaries have their individual fields, the nodes thus formed, are the vortexes of these fields and hence are strategic sensitive points capable of influencing life on the Earth.

There are many planes of existence other than the physical, like 'Astral' and 'Causal', and forces from these planes can also cause influence. Also, it is wrong to argue that mere mathematical points cannot have any significance. We all accept the existence of some other mathematical points like 'ascendant' and 'mid heaven', then why should we not accept the existence and influence of the nodes of the Moon viz. Rahu and Ketu?