RAHU (MOON'S NORTH NODE)

Rahu or North Node of the Moon (which is called the Dragon's Head) represents foreigners and often the underworld and/or bad elements in a society. The associated color is black. Rahu is by nature a malevolent influence. It can cause many personal frustrations. Rahu is associated with golden-orange to brownish orange gems. The cosmic color is ultra-violet.

Gem: HESSONITE  Rules: -   Day: SATURDAY  Metal: SILVER 

If Rahu is well placed in one's horoscope the influence will be toward wealth, originality, power and good fortune.

Invocation to be chanted eighteen times two hours after sunset on Saturday:
Om Rahuve Namaha (Om Rah-hoo-vey Nahm-ah-ha) “Om and salutations to Rahu, presiding spirt of the North Node of the Moon”