CONCEPT 05: Discontinuity & Continuity

Rahu embodies Hardcore Discontinuity in apparent Continuity. What appears consistent will suddenly exhibit RUPTURE/ break/ Flight/ deviation. And which gives birth to fascinating mutation/ deviation. The goal of Rahu is to break traditions, continuity and inertia.
Ketu involves Hardcore Continuity in apparent Discontinuity. What appears inconsistent will gradually reveal RETURN/ repetition/ cyclicity/ confirmation. And which gives birth to fascinating continuity, inheritance. The goal of Ketu is maintain methods, traditions, and inertia


to be continued/ expanded..

CONCEPT 04: Objectivity & Subjectivity

For Rahu people Objective viewpoint works best. Crystal clear, rational, functionally, structurally, OBJECTIVELY defined approach always works best. Linear,  straight cut, to the point, cutting to the chase works BEST. For Ketu people Subjective viewpoint works best. Emotional, visceral, phsyical, realistic, SUBJECTIVELY experienced process approach always works best. Haphazard, round about, meandering, gradual, spiralling, nebular approach works best.

to be continued/ elaborated/ expanded...

CONCEPT 03: Buildup/ Breakdown

Rahu represents the AMPLIFYING power of our DESIRES & AMBITIONS. Rahu's like a magnet and enables thoughts to become things. Rahu transforms CONCEPTS into FORM/ STRUCTURE.   If negative Rahu brings Chaos/ Instability/ Dispersion, if positive Rahu brings Structure/ Order/ Organisation. Ketu represents the PURGING power of our FEARS & INSECURITIES. Ketu's like a black hole and enables us to negate obstacles. Ketu enables BREAKDOWN of Pending Karmic OBSTACLES.  If negative Ketu gives Stagnation/ Stuckness/ Constriction, if positive Ketu brings Flow/ Movement/ Circulation.  
 The challenge of Rahu is to build STRUCTURE out of TURBULENCE. It represents the Feng Shui cycle of WOOD-FIRE-EARTH. It enables ANABOLIC BUILDUP. From the Turbulence around RAHU has to use CRYSTALLIZE FORM and create a SOLID Mountain. For this Rahu needs CONSISTENT amplification, magnification to gradually BUILDUP into CONCRETENESS.
The challenge of Ketu is to create FLOW out of STAGNATION. It represents Feng Shui cycle of MOUNTAIN-METAL-WATER. It involves CATABOLIC BREAKDOWN. From the Stagnation around, Ketu has to BREAKDOWN and create a FLOWING River. For this Ketu needs CONSISTENT purgation, purification for mountains of obstacles to gradually MELTDOWN into FREE FLOW.

Rahu is independent, and a POWERFUL LEADER. Rahu represents the TRIUMPH of MIND/ PERSONAE/ WILL over EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT. RAHU represents ORIGINAL/REVOLUTIONARY approach to familiar grounds. Ketu is interactive and is a FREE FLOWING AGENT. Ketu represents ADAPTATION/ RECONFIGURATION to EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT. KETU represents UNIVERSAL/HOLISTIC approach to unfamiliar/ new occurences.

CONCEPT 02: Rahu Ketu Process

For Rahu the process begins with a single seed of clarity/ focus. Then gradually through application of willpower/ FOCUS and amplified by DESIRE, Rahu creates a structure, an organisation. A  TOWER of POWER. Rahu represents triumph of willpower/individuality over external environment.  Rahu has to CONSCIOUSLY focus and create a chain reaction of objectivity and willpower.

For Ketu the process begins with some sacrifice/ surrender. Then gradually by application of breakdown/ deconstruction, and catalysed by SURRENDER, Ketu creates a stream of universal flow.  A river, a FLOWING STREAM. Ketu represents surrender/ yielding of Personal EGO to the external environment. Ketu has to BLINDLY surrender to the universal chain reactions of causality.

CONCEPT 01: Approach to Life

Being Ketu influenced, I'm beginning this post on Rahu Ketu Approach to life, by giving links to Vic Dicara's broad Rahu overview on the topic, before i move into more narrow Ketu specifics. He has given a good overview of all nine vedic planets:  Vic Dicara's astro page. , but his Rahu Ketu section is very insightful: Vic Dicara's Rahu  and Vic DiCara's Ketu . After his broad overview it will help you to understand my specifics defined below better...

RAHU people have to approach a goal with WHOLEHEARTED CONVICTION. They should become OBSSESSIVELY involved. They need constant MOTIVATION in form of CHALLENGES. Till challenges become a VALIDATION for their existence. Anticipation, excitement are highly essential. They are HIGH ENERGY people who need constant excitement in life to deliver their COMPLETE potential. Negativity and Emotional Setbacks can send them Rapidly spiralling downwards.Without a sense of purpose they feel totally at LOSS. They should CONSTANTLY avoid VOID/VACCUM in their lives. They are Driven by action and pulled down by their emotions. Their emotions are twin edged swords which can take them very high or low. BIGGEST Challenge is Keep going UPWARDS.
They are Visionaries and  feel JUSTIFIED in a role of POWER.
KETU people have to undertake all process by GOING WITH the FLOW. They should remain NEUTRALLY flowing. They need constant MOTIVATION in form of EXTERNAL INFLUENCES. Till the INFLUENCES are permanently internalized within. Passivity, neutrality are highly essential. They are INERTIAL/ casual people who need constant flow/ movement in life to deliver their COMPLETE potential. Overexcitement and Turbulence can send them Rapidly spiralling downwards. Without haphazard movement they feel totally constrained. They should move with the Flow. .. 

RAHU people have to constantly improvise, modify, transform to stay at the the top FORM, at the CUTTING EDGE of their game. REGARDLESS of their actual physical constraint or Inertia. KETU people have to constantly review, reprocess,reorganise to keep CHAOS at tolerable, acceptable limits. REGARDLESS of the FLUX or Winds of change.

RAHU people have to START a process by taking a BROAD OVERVIEW. And THEN, move into sub classes, branches, and specifications!

KETU people have to START a process by focussing on a SMALL, NARROW  area of  specialisiation. And THEN only gradually move into larger areas of function/influence.

In memory of departed friends..

Our friend Juthika Das departed us forever on 8th August, '08.
In memory of Juthika & dearest friend Ron who left us behind..

Our last meandering online chats
was about the magic of bygone days..
hazy crazy magical manori stays..
journeys without destination
celebrations without cause
we were rebels without a pause...

just when we're getting nostalgic
about dear departed friend, Ron..
suddenly, without a warning..
you yourself were gone..
left suddenly for your journey beyond...
leaving behind an irrevocable void..

like we were talking, my friend..
its only memories in the end..
its only memories that get left behind..
of hazy, crazy summer days,
and journeys without destination..
of celebrations without cause..
we were rebels without a pause..

a handful of precious memories
are all that get left behind..
and in that handful of precious residue
shall I forever hold you close
to mine heart.. and my fondest thoughts..

the crazy spirit of your souls..
the rapture in your smiles..
magic dust in your eyes..
of magic shores far beyond..


the residue of Ketuvean glimmer
shall remain in my own spirit vault,
eternally and hazily... ALIVE...

CONCEPT 00 : Rahu Ketu Foundation

I begin the topic category Concepts with a tribute to my  Late Guru Tirtha Nath Sharma. He is the Foundation of my Rahu Ketu journey/ explorations. His insight, acumen, analysis, brilliance, genius, wisdom shall forever be close to my heart until the end of my days.
I begin by enumerating some Key Foundation Concepts analysed by my Late Exalted Guru.
RAHU energies :
Rahus energy is like a supernova, hurricane, storm. It's all about obssession, consummation, desire.  Rahu brings change through revolution and transformation. Rahu people need challenges and goals.They need to move with purpose, clarity, focus, power, vigour, desire to fulfill their ambitions.
KETU energies:
Ketus energy is like a swamp, bog, marsh, backwaters. Its all about surrender, letting go, release.  Ketu brings change through slow, gradual rotations. Ketu people need liberty and freedom. They need to go with the flow, take meandering, wayward paths, haphazard routes to reach their destinations.