Rahu as bhratrikaraka

Rahu as bhratrikaraka makes relations with brothers, sisters and allies unusual: these may be half-siblings or step-relatives, friends from another country or milieu, kindred spirits in an unconventional undertaking.

Rahu’s degree

For the chara karakas the degree of Rahu is counted backwards from the end of the sign: Rahu at 10° of a sign gets 20°. It is this recalculation that decides which place it takes among the eight karakas.

An unusual circle of one’s own

Rahu is the significator of the foreign, the new and the unusual. As bhratrikaraka it may point to a brother or sister with a very different destiny: living abroad, choosing a rare profession, or joining the family through a parent’s remarriage. Friends and comrades often come from another culture or from online communities.

Courage is coloured by ambition: the person dares to take risky steps and to experiment. There is a lot of energy in these alliances, but misunderstandings happen too, and promises are not always backed by deeds. The mentor in this reading is an unconventional teacher in whose company it is important to stay clear-headed.

What softens Rahu

Much depends on the lord of Rahu’s sign and on aspects. Jupiter’s support makes unusual bonds useful; a conjunction with Mars or Saturn adds friction. Compare Rahu’s position with the 3rd house and with Mars.

In the dasha of Rahu the circle of allies often changes sharply. The scheme of the karakas is in the overview, and you can find out your bhratrikaraka in the chart calculation.