Clarifying the Mysteries of Shukracharya & Rahu/Ketu

Why does Rahu signify "SouthWest"?
Rahu & Ketu usually move retrograde. What does it mean when they move direct?
What guṇa is associated with Rahu and Ketu?
Why is Rahu connected with Lions and Ketu connected with flags?
What does it mean for a planet (like Rahu and Ketu) to function in its "higher" or "lower principle"?
What are the exaltation and debilitation, or good and bad sign placements for Rahu and Ketu?
Since Venus is the Guru of Asuras, how does Venus get along with Rahu and Ketu? What is a Venus/Node conjunction like?
How do the Sun and Moon get along with Rahu and Ketu? What is a Sun or Mood conjunction with a node like?
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[@msms3260]

Vic has internalized the ancient Vedic stories so well. It’s just unbelievable.

[@Vipralipsa]

I find videos with Parisa asking questions extremely helpful and very interesting to watch.

[@kashinathkv9108]

Hello Vic.. I’m an astrology teacher at Bangalore. You logical explanation of astrological concepts is amazing. Your Sanskrit background probably adds sweet to the plate. Thank you.

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

thank you very much

[@Saurabhsrma9555]

Ketu is associated with the deity Ganesha, therefore the elephant connotation fits. they share similar mythological stories - their bodies being decapitated by Shiva / Vishnu, just the difference being that Ganesha got a new elephant head, but Ketu's severed body was taken by a Brahmin Mini who raised it like his own son. Lord Vishnu later blessed the body with the head of a serpent.

[@savy1917]

Can you share the source of ketu story ?

[@angelcatalan3914]

Yo I’m glad you are doing more videos on Rahu and Ketu. I’m in my rahu mahadasha rn and it helps me understand what to expect and reminisce on what has already happened! Thanks Vic!

[@jishnudey5845]

Thanks for the great insights Vic but I had a question, and it is that, is there any connection between Shukracharya and Islam? because there are striking common themes, as below:- 1. Its seen that Rahu's energy is very active in mosques, churches and Durga temples(according to Dr Arjun Pai). Shukracharya being the preceptor of Asuras/king of Asuras might be innfluencial there. 2. In Islam Friday(Shukrabaar) is the holiest day. Friday is the day of Shukra/Venus. Not surprisingly, Hindus consider Thursday as their most sacred and call it Gurubaar. Brihaspati rules Thursday. 3. Shukra's colour is white. Islam uses white in its religious practices extensively ( the mosques, clothes during Haj are usually white) 4. During its 225 days orbit around the Sun Venus makes 5 conjunctions. 360 degrees divided by 5 gives you 72. 72 virgins in heaven 5. Faijr is the 1st prayer of the day starting at pre dawn when Venus comes up 6. Friday, the holiest day of Islam is the 5th day of the week. The number 5 features heavily- 5 prayers a day, 5 pillars of Islam etc Not concluding anything, but just making conjectures.

[@dp055]

29:03 - I think Elephant because of Lord Ganesha 🙏🏼

[@levicosyn2974]

Love this series..

[@anvitamathur2121]

The calculation of eclipses is given in surya siddhanta. A gem in astronomy.

[@RippleDrop.]

15:54 Rahu and Ketu nature and gunas.

[@jamesrmosbeyii1122]

38:02 Aditi 35:55 Shukra

[@sage314]

Here is more details on how Shukra hung himself upside down to defeat Devas. It was under Shiva's instruction. Shiva gave Shukra an extremely difficult task to obtain the boon. Shiva felt it was his duty to protect Devas but he also couldn't decline Shukra. So he set him a very difficult task. hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/19368/was-shukracharya-a-brahmarishi

[@swetas4010]

Pronam and thank you to both of you 🙏❤️🙏 I think Rahu likes Mercury, Saturn and Venus because the elements of all this planets are either Rajas or Tamas Guna. It's like birds of same feather like to flock together. And, while looking at Nodes , always check what flavour they bring with them from the Nakhastras. My Rahu helped me with the journey of Jyotish and made me a more aware person of the divinity. I am thankful of Her for that. 🙏❤️🙏

[@michaelmallal9101]

My nodes are stationary with Rahu in 6th bhava, thus I might have made a brilliant lawyer. My father was a Middle Templar. Middle Templars helped write Declaration of Independence and US Constitution.

[@humwiththisradio]

@Vic at 5.15 you mention that directions are relative. I would think this is true since at least 8 of these directions are always relative (up and down being more absolute than others because up points to heavens and down to earth). However can they be considered absolute with reference to place of birth?

[@graciegracie9187]

I have this RAHU in Gemini. I think I'm crazy about the news and politics, but don't know if that's the connection. I study for long hours, read a lot, and never feel as if I've learned enough. My lastest area of study is Vedic Astrology.

[@dreamspell]

Ha. Ketu Revati in 8th.

[@michaelmallal9101]

8 Mansions School are used in Feng Shui and may have come from India. South is away from Surya in northern hemisphere and Surya is necessary for growing rice. Sunil says the nodes can be stationary because of Earth's wobble. My nodes are stationary, thus more powerful.

[@manishagupta436]

No words really. My deepest Gratitude Vic ji.

[@manishagupta436]

I would also like to knw more about the 5th and 9th aspects of Rahu n Ketu. I hv ve-ju conjunct in 2nd wth rahu aspecting frm 6th. Also wt abt Su-Ke conjunction? How is the perception of self different frm Su-Ra. U hv only talked abt the eclipses..

[@michaelmallal9101]

Higher and lower implies that higher is somehow better than lower. Maybe one should say yin and yang actions of the grahas? I'm sure the grahas are acting perfectly, according to circumstance, in fulfilling their divine functions.

[@MsFlowerzz]

Thank this is helpful

[@analenashull]

Can you help me find out what I am to let go of.. with Ketu and Jupiter conjunction in Bharani in 3rd house? 🙏🏼 thank you.

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

You will have a very very deep spiritual understanding and realization but to get that you have to work through issues regarding religions and similar things.

[@sarveshkushwaha5828]

But ! Lady is really so beautiful.😍

[@smithasingh3736]

Very nice informative video..... more so because.... I've ketu in gemini in 9th house...... and my next dasha is ketu dasha......I was getting all nervous...... since it is known that ketu is debilitated in gemini...... but on hearing your view point..... some relief has prevailed.... :-)

[@rosepink1096]

Thank You Guruji and Madam.

[@sumitworld97]

Nice video. You said rahu with sun or moon will make a person radical in self identity or emotion. How does rahu conjunct sun or moon plays in synastry??? Will the sun or moon person feel radical in self identity or emotions in front of the rahu person?? And how will rahu person react??

[@manigta]

Ketu dasa is extremely difficult in most cases.

[@amandairedale706]

mani singh But not if your a spiritual person to begin with, right.

[@786-Shan]

Ketu dhasa is the most terrible dhasa 😢.

[@stellaryogatherapyarts7793]

Sounds like so philly Yama & Rudranni but my loved ones are here

[@iswara108enricochiarucci5]

your videos are always very valuables, than you for sharing your insights! what do you think of Venus Jupiter conjunction? I heard from someone they are bitter enemies...., and their conjunction in the horoscope may bring even death to someone....

[@michaelmallal9101]

Namaskar, love your studio Vicji.

[@manishagupta436]

About the directions i think relative to the birth place usually work fine.. don't hv so much experience yet so could be wrong. Vic ji cn u pl elaborate on this.

[@fitgod6558]

Shukrachrya is the demon teacher, not Bali's teacher. Shukracharya was mad with Bali for not hearing his words.

[@graciegracie9187]

Can you do a video on autism? That would really be interesting. You said one can what effects from KETU? @18:00 When you said fixated on one thing. Can you explain? Thank you.

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

yes i might. great topic

[@jessieessex]

That Digwala sounds a lot like the directions in Feng Shui.

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

I agree.

[@williamweir4494]

Thank you, In the 12 Rasi my Rahu Mesha Aries Man gal Mars, in Rashi Aries Bharani 1 retograde. In my Birth chart Rahu in Taurus Bharani 1ven/sun. Ketu in 12 Rasi in Tula libra Shukra/ Venus. In Rashi libra swati 3 Retrograde.in Birth chart Ketu in Scorpio svati 3 Ra/Venus. Do I read them all.lol

[@AmitabhTripathi]

I love your explanation .

[@Lakshmi235Lakshmi]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@JesuJoy9]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@AB-hq6kw]

I learned a lot! Thank youu

[@belenoche]

why there are called nodes of moon ? why they are not nodes of sun?

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

They are where the moons path crosses the suns. We look at them that way. Nodes are in relation to the ecliptic / sun’s plane.

[@belenoche]

That helps..Thank you dear Vic

[@Revati6942]

Nice information Thank you

[@eshaanjoshi2772]

the direct nodes concept very interesting how does one find out about if we direct nodes

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

Your charting software should give you the speed of the planets. If it is negative, the planet is retrogressive.

[@eshaanjoshi2772]

thanks do you mean lon speed?

[@timothylewiswasatchayurveda]

I feel Like Rahu and Ketu are Gensha? Have you ever thought of them as the same energy?

[@VicDiCaraAstrology]

I haven’t.

[@timothylewiswasatchayurveda]

Well then you should, And your welcome

[@SR-mv2mf]

I got a dream about killing a snake this morning that's why I am watching thid

[@Drganguli]

Shruthi Reddy never kill a snake. It brings bad karma