Rahu is one of the most powerful among the 9 planets and is called the shadow planet because of its involvement in the eclipse process. The position of Rahu in one’s horoscope decides what kind of life individuals will lead.

Especially with Rahu in the 12th house, individuals will be bestowed with both positive and negative effects. For instance, this 12th house Rahu increases the chances of individuals getting settled in foreign countries. However, most of the time Rahu positioned in the twelfth house is considered to be inauspicious.

As per the Vedic astrology, Rahu in the 12th house is a sign of an increase in your expenses. Individuals going through this phase will see that they are struggling to manage their finances and bring instability. Also, this position of planet Rahu creates circumstances where the native will have to face false charges and legal consequences.

The other very serious effect could be deterioration in one’s health. Symptoms of chronic diseases can be found in the people with Rahu in the 12th house. Also, there are chances of them suffering from problems related to eyes.

The professional life of individuals will also be affected by the planet Rahu in the 12th house. The hard work and efforts that are put in accomplishing the assigned task will not give you the expected output rather you will be denied support from co-workers and higher authorities at the workplace.

However, people going through this phase need not lose heart or get depressed as here are a few remedies that will reduce the malefic effects of Rahu:

• Take fennel seeds, tie it in a red cloth and place it under the bed; this procedure is believed to reduce the ill effects of planet Rahu.
• Another very simple yet effective way to come out of the negative influence of Rahu is to have food in the kitchen by being seated on the floor and not on the dining table.
• One must ensure that the roof of the house is clean and there is no accumulation of dust on it.
• Donating black sesame seeds, copper utensils and leather on Saturdays is said to relieve you from the clutches of the afflicted planet Rahu which is in the twelfth house of your horoscope.