Domain
Ambition, foreign lands, illusion. Rahu — the north lunar node — is a shadow planet. Karaka of foreign lands, sudden gains, illusion. Rahu's effect intensifies in the 5th and 12th houses.
Sacred day
No fixed day; treated with Shani days. Activate the yantra at sunrise on this day for the strongest field.
Bija mantra
Om Bhram Bhrim Bhraum Sah Rahave Namaha
Chant 108 times daily during the activation period (40 days minimum), and 27 times daily thereafter.
Recommended yantra
Durga Yantra Card — the traditional Bhagya Cards pairing for Rahu (north node).
When to invoke
If your kundali shows Rahu (north node) as a weak or afflicted graha, or if you are currently in its mahadasha or antardasha, the yantra is the standard upaaya. Combine with the bija mantra, a charity in the planet's name, and (for some grahas) fasting on the appropriate day.
Cross-references
See also: Yantras by zodiac sign · Navagraha — full glossary entry · All yantras.