South West Direction Yantra

In western astrology Rahu is not known as a planet´, but as the northern lunar node, i.e. the point of intersection between the ecliptic and the orbit of the moon. According to Vedic understanding, Rahu is a subtle planet with a clearly felt influence on the lives of people. Rahu is always located on the opposite side of Ketu, the southern lunar node. Therefore, Rahu and Ketu rule the opposite directions of the diagonal northeast (Ketu) and southwest (Rahu).

Among the nine planets, Rahu is considered to be the most vicious one. His influence is mainly felt on the psychological plane. In many ways, he is very similar to Saturn, however, in comparison, he acts more on the subtle plane. As subtle planets, both Rahu and Ketu adopt the qualities of those planets they are combined with.