DASHA INTERPRETATIONS
	RAHU MAHA DASHA
	General Interpretations General effects which are felt during the Maha Dasha of the Rahu are as follows : There may be unhappiness due to various reasons, physical hardships and a state of mindlessness may prevail. There may be fear from thieves, powerful persons, poison and weapons. Children may suffer and separation from children and dear ones may cause unhappiness. One may fear insult and defame from lowly people . Some ill deed may cause defame. There may be a change of job, and residence abroad is possible. Diseases may cause pain and one may be inclined towards quarreling. Rahu will give excellent results. During the excellent Maha Dasha of Rahu, one may attain wealth and there will be an advent of money and religious inclinations. Pious deeds are performed. The dasha of Rahu normally last for 18 years. The 6th and 8th years are the most painful ones. Rahu is exalted in Taurus, Gemini (according to a different viewpoint), and a Mool Trikona in Cancer, Aquarius and a friendly planet in Aries. Specific Interpretations: Interpretations based on the condition of the planet and other influences in the birth chart and divisional charts are as follows : One may suffer due to weakness, venereal diseases, cough, asthma and urinary ailments. There may be fear due to the powerful, cheating by thieves and destruction of one's family. During this period one may have to earn a living by having a lowly job or business. Good food may not be available and one's spouse and son may behave wickedly. Fear of those in authority, upheavals in business and loss of job is possible. There may be fear of fire, thieves, ailments and harm to religion and work. There may be physical weakness, conflicts in the community, fear of those in high places, enemies and thieves. Ailments due to cough and urinary problems may arise. Mental agony, enmity with relatives and cheating by friends is possible. There may be disagreement with family members, one's spouse and children may be ailing. One's mother may suffer pain. Fear and anger of those in high places, problems due to immovable assets and anxiety related to house and land are possible. There may be loss of wealth and injury or fall from a vehicle. A high position may be attained and one may be honored in parliament or in huge gatherings and become famous. One may be endowed with children, spouse and vehicles. There may be occasional hurdles and problems in progress.
	EFFECTS OF SUB PERIODS (ANTARDASHA):
	Rahu-Rahu Rahu-Jupiter Rahu-Saturn Rahu-Mercury Rahu-Ketu Rahu-Venus Rahu-Sun Rahu-Moon Rahu-Mars