Many professional astrologers failed to accurately predict the outcome of the 2024 United States presidential election. This may have been due to a blinding political bias, fueled by social conformity, which altered their ability to perceive the truth accurately. However, a Vedic astrologer should ideally be less susceptible to this kind of clouding of the mind. One simple factor in the birth chart of Kamala Harris which many astrologers failed to notice and interpret accurately was the placement of Rahu in her first house, or lagna. In the video below, we delve into the significant role of the shadow planet Rahu in the astrological birth chart of Vice President Kamala Harris, and how the significations of Rahu express themselves through her personality in a way that cost her the election.
For several years, many astrologers have attempted to predict the outcome of political elections and many have made accurate and successful predictions. For this recent consequential 2024 US presidential election, some astrologers did accurately predict the outcome by looking at several astrological factors. However, there were many astrologers who incorrectly predicted the election. Accurately predicting political elections is quite difficult, and there are many necessary astrological components to be considered. This article will focus on one particular astrological element that our team felt was a major downfall for Kamala Harris all along, Rahu.
Rahu in the Ascendant of Fifteen Divisional Charts
In Vedic astrology, there are a total of sixteen divisional charts including the “Janma” or main birth chart, that are used to make predictions about a person’s life. If the public record of Kamala Harris’ birth details is accurate, Rahu is in the ascendant, or first house, of fifteen out of the sixteen commonly used divisional charts. This is because Rahu is very close to the exact degree of the ascendant.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When a person has Rahu in the first house, or ascendant, it makes it very difficult for astrologers to make accurate predictions related to that person’s chart, and many will fail when attempting to make such predictions. This article is not attempting to make any particular prediction, but rather emphasizing how Rahu’s essence and significance can be clearly observed when reflecting on Kamala Harris’ life and behavior.
What Does the First House Represent?
The first house is a map for a person’s entire life path. The first house is often linked to an individual’s head, body, appearance, personality, character, fame, honor, and dignity. Since the shadow planet Rahu plays a very vital role in Kamala Harris’ birth chart, we must understand who Rahu is and what Rahu represents in Vedic Astrology.
The Origin Story of Rahu
In Vedic mythology, Rahu originated as a demon named “Swarbhanu”, who participated in a joint effort with the gods to churn an ocean of milk, and extract the nectar of immortality, known as “amrita”. Once the nectar was obtained, Swarbhanu figured out that it was only going to be distributed to the gods and not the demons. So, he disguised himself as one of the gods and, in an effort to blend into an environment to which he did not belong, he sat amongst the gods and waited for the nectar to come his way. Ultimately, Swarbhanu was caught as an imposter by the Sun and Moon who were sitting beside him, and he was ousted from the assembly of the gods. However, he was able to swallow one drop of stolen nectar before being stopped, and thenceforth became immortalized as the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu.
Rahu, also known as the North node of the Moon, is personified as the head of a serpent that “swallows up” the Sun during the eclipse, as an eternal expression of vengeance toward the Sun for frustrating his efforts to steal the nectar of the gods. Rahu is also termed a “chaya graha” or shadowy planet, since it has no real substance. However, Rahu is treated in Jyotiṣa like actual planets are treated in terms of the importance of the effects they have on a person’s life. Rahu is mostly considered a natural malefic.
What Does Rahu Represent?
Rahu represents illusion, confusion, unfulfilled desires, destiny, addiction, obsession, and extravagance. This shadow planet is connected to the unorthodox, unusual, and concerns all things foreign and worldly. Rahu loves riches and wants the possession of all the material things and all the pleasure of life. In pursuit of these pleasures, Rahu can skew the native’s perception of reality, causing a state of delusion.
How can we interpret Rahu’s overwhelming presence in Kamala Harris’ birth chart? Remember, the first house represents one’s self, one’s mind to some extent, and one’s body. Rahu placed here can make a person self-absorbed and willing to damage others to fulfill selfish desires.
Rahu and Kamala Harris
When Rahu is in the first house, it can produce a politician, so no surprise there. Why is this? Having Rahu in the first house or lagna allows a person to change his or her personality, views and perspectives, allowing the native to mold into whatever environment or situation he or she is in. This can lead to a lack of self-identity and at the same time, makes it difficult for others to understand her identity as well. Many became frustrated with the constant changes in Kamala’s policies and lack of understanding about what she stood for. Interestingly enough, Kamala also seemed to be obsessed with relying on identity politics to lead her to victory.
The intense desire represented by Rahu can compel a person to achieve or obtain anything in the quickest way possible, without considering ethics. A person may cheat or do immoral things in order to get what he or she wants. It has been alleged that Kamala was the mistress to a powerful, married man who assisted in the advancement of her education and early political career opportunities. Kamala has also been labeled a “DEI candidate” gaining positions of authority and power without earning them by merit. If we refer back to the mythology of Rahu, the reason he stole the nectar from the gods is because Rahu wanted more than his limits of achievement. Sound familiar?
Rahu wants quick money, quick authority and quick power in this life. Kamala very quickly raised billions of dollars for her campaign even after controversial speculations surrounding Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race. Of course, the money was just as quickly spent, leaving the campaign in serious debt. Much of this money was used to pay celebrities to endorse her, attempting to sway votes in her favor instead of working towards earning those votes from the people.
Rahu’s Placement in Gemini
The significator of obsession is Rahu. One of the major significations of the zodiac sign of Gemini is communication. Kamala’s placement of Rahu in the sign of Gemini in her first house gives us major clues about some of Kamala’s own obsessions, as well as her communication style. Although her campaign attempted to portray an illusion of joy, many could see that her speech came off as quite angry. This may have contributed to the staffing issues she faced throughout her vice presidency.
This astrological combination can also show why she often resorted to obsessively using cruel language when speaking about her political opponent. Her entire messaging strategy was designed to sell the people lies and unnecessary fear, such as “threats to democracy”, supposed attacks on women’s rights, and comparisons to Nazis and fascism. In fact, unnecessary fear is another signification of Rahu. All of these symptoms can easily be attributed to Kamala’s Rahu sitting in Gemini in the first house. Some of the unfavorable descriptors which can be associated with the sign of Gemini include:
- restless
- scattered
- superficial
- fickle
- imitative
- nervous
- easily distracted
Kamala often seems uncomfortable during interviews and any interaction which is unscripted. She comes off as superficial, and is often criticized for not answering questions but instead producing “word salads”.
Further Significations of Rahu
Rahu represents disguise and loves to play mind games. Without a doubt, everyone has heard the various accents Kamala used when speaking to different groups of people, hoping to relate to them through a fake and stereotypical imitation of their culture instead of approaching them with authenticity, which Rahu lacks. Rahu is smoke because he has the ability to disappear into thin air. We know Donald Trump coined the phrase “fake news,” but Rahu is quite literally the evil behind fake news. There’s no coincidence Rahu is smoke and mirrors, something intended to disguise or draw attention away from an unpleasant issue. The strategy is to confuse people so that no one is really sure what is real and what is fake. Rahu prefers this state of ignorance and confusion to reality.
Rahu is laziness. Many critics noted how often Kamala would avoid answering direct questions or speaking to the press. During her vice presidency, she was criticized for not upholding her job responsibilities and was often nowhere to be found. Several people noted that Kamala was devoid of genuine effort during her campaign. She turned down many events, podcasts, and interviews.
Because Rahu is only the mouth of a serpent without a body, it never fully digests anything it eats. Therefore, Rahu constantly wants more and more symbolizing greed. A person tends to be greedy about the things related to the placement of Rahu in his or her birth chart. Kamala, having Rahu in the first house of her birth chart, one could say she is greedy about her entire life path.
How Rahu Contributed to Her Loss of the Election
Let’s review some of the main significations of Rahu and how they relate to Kamala Harris, and her loss of the 2024 US presidential election.
ONE: Rahu is delusion and illusion, or maya in Sanskrit (interestingly, Kamala’s sister’s name is Maya). Kamala wants to convey an illusion to the world that she is a smart, tough prosecutor who is extremely qualified for the job of president. Don’t forget her accents! Many people following the election felt that Kamala had a disingenuous or fake persona.
TWO: Rahu represents foreigners, foreign Places, and foreign Influences. Neither of Kamala’s parents were American and she spent much of her life in Canada.
THREE: Rahu is irregularity and unorthodoxy. Most of Kamala’s positions were decided for her and given to her. She did not earn them in a traditional, merit-based way.
FOUR: Rahu is faulty logic and harsh speech. Kamala pretends to be joyful but actually comes off as demeaning. Her policies are based on faulty logic that did not address the concerns and needs of the American people in 2024. Perhaps Kamala believed she would continue to be handed promotions as she did throughout most of her life.
FIVE: Rahu is addictions, drugs and alcohol. It’s no secret that people have mocked Kamala for looking or appearing as if she was drunk when in public.
SIX: Rahu represents snakes and reptiles. What’s another meaning for a snake? Someone who is a backstabber. Think about the coup she participated in against her boss and friend, Joe Biden.
Just as the mythology goes, the Sun thwarted Rahu’s attempts to steal the nectar of immortality from the gods. The sun rules Donald Trump’s chart (Leo ascendant), and Donald Trump thwarted Kamala Harris’ attempts to steal the presidency.
Thank you for reading this article about how the significations of Rahu in Vedic astrology expressed themselves through Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election.
Rahu Will Not Always Give Bad Results
It is important to remember that Rahu placed in this position in a birth chart will not always give completely negative results, and may give many positive results as well. Our analysis of the birth chart of Kamala Harris in this article factors in many observations of how her life events and behaviors are already playing out in the public eye. The main purpose of this article is to point out this prominent astrological factor in the birth chart of Kamala Harris, which provides many clues about why she lost the 2024 US presidential election, that many Vedic astrologers seemed to miss in making their predictions.
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