When the stars remember what the soul forgets
The Meeting of Two Worlds
In the sacred meeting ground of Jyotish (Vedic astrology) and Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT), both arts tell the same story, the soul’s evolution through time. While Jyotish reads the celestial code of karma, PLRT allows the soul to revisit its forgotten memories. The most profound link between these two lies in the shadowy duo, Rahu and Ketu, the karmic nodes that represent the head and tail of the cosmic serpent.
The Myth of the Cosmic Serpent
According to ancient Vedic lore, during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan), a being named Svarbhānu secretly drank the nectar of immortality. When Lord Vishnu severed him, his head lived on as Rahu, and his tail as Ketu. Since that divine moment, Rahu and Ketu chase the Sun and Moon, symbolizing humanity’s eternal pursuit of illusion and truth, attachment and liberation. In Jyotish, these are not physical planets but mathematical shadow points, intersections of the Moon’s path and the Sun’s. They show what the soul must embrace (Rahu) and what it must release (Ketu).
The Rahu–Ketu Axis: The Soul’s Evolutionary Line
In every birth chart, Rahu and Ketu stand exactly opposite — forming a karmic axis of growth and memory.
- Rahu = Desire for Evolution → Where the soul hungers to experience. It represents unfinished desires, obsessions, and worldly learning.
- Ketu = Mastery of the Past → Where the soul has “been there, done that.” It reveals past-life mastery, detachment, and spiritual residue.
In PLRT, clients often relive exactly these axis imbalances, eg; a Rahu-in-Scorpio might revisit lifetimes of power play or betrayal; a Ketu-in-Virgo may recall being overworked or hypercritical. Regression brings awareness and release, restoring the equilibrium Rahu and Ketu eternally seek. These polarities often reappear as emotional storylines — Rahu’s hunger and Ketu’s avoidance, creating the perfect framework for understanding and integration.
The Rahu–Ketu Axis Through the Houses
| House | Rahu’s Desire | Ketu’s Detachment | PLRT Reflection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Identity, confidence, rebirth | Letting go of old self | Revisiting lifetimes of invisibility or low self-worth |
| 2nd | Wealth, voice, material value | Release of attachment to possessions | Healing scarcity or self-expression blocks |
| 3rd | Communication, courage | Withdrawal from sibling or local ties | Past fear of speaking up or betrayal by kin |
| 4th | Home, nurturing, roots | Emotional detachment, old lineage | Healing ancestral or maternal imprints |
| 5th | Creativity, recognition, children | Power or fame fatigue | Healing misuse of creativity or pride |
| 6th | Service, health, self-improvement | Past servitude or victimhood | Transforming pain into purposeful service |
| 7th | Partnership, cooperation | Renunciation of relationship | Learning balance between self and others |
| 8th | Transformation, mystery, occult | Control, fear of loss | Facing death anxiety or past trauma |
| 9th | Higher truth, spirituality | Dogma, rigidity | Evolving from past religious restriction |
| 10th | Career, authority, fame | Detachment from status | Healing work or leadership wounds |
| 11th | Networks, goals, social belonging | Isolation, spiritual solitude | Rediscovering community and authentic friendship |
| 12th | Surrender, moksha, foreign lands | Spiritual pride, old seclusion | Integrating mystical experiences with real life |
Rahu–Ketu Across the Zodiac: The PLRT Connection
| Rahu / Ketu Signs | Soul’s Journey | Past-Life Theme | Healing Focus (PLRT Insight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu in Aries / Ketu in Libra | Learning independence and courage | Past lives of dependency or approval-seeking | Reclaim self-worth and autonomy |
| Rahu in Taurus / Ketu in Scorpio | Grounding and stability | Past lives marked by emotional intensity, control, or loss | Heal safety and security issues |
| Rahu in Gemini / Ketu in Sagittarius | Curiosity, expression, adaptability | Past dogmatic belief systems or rigid thinking | Balance intellect with faith |
| Rahu in Cancer / Ketu in Capricorn | Emotional bonding, family karma | Past lifetimes of ambition and emotional detachment | Heal maternal and security wounds |
| Rahu in Leo / Ketu in Aquarius | Self-expression, leadership | Past over-focus on collective or anonymity | Step into authentic creative power |
| Rahu in Virgo / Ketu in Pisces | Order, health, service | Past escapism or martyrdom | Ground spirituality in practical purpose |
| Rahu in Libra / Ketu in Aries | Relationship mastery | Past self-centeredness or domination | Balance harmony with individuality |
| Rahu in Scorpio / Ketu in Taurus | Depth, mystery, transformation | Past attachment to comfort or wealth | Heal fear of loss and release control |
| Rahu in Sagittarius / Ketu in Gemini | Vision, wisdom, higher belief | Past superficiality or scattered mind | Cultivate focus and spiritual direction |
| Rahu in Capricorn / Ketu in Cancer | Ambition, structure, authority | Past over-attachment to home or family | Build healthy boundaries and leadership |
| Rahu in Aquarius / Ketu in Leo | Collective service, innovation | Past ego-driven creativity or pride | Serve humanity with humility |
| Rahu in Pisces / Ketu in Virgo | Surrender, mysticism, compassion | Past obsession with control or perfection | Trust intuition and release anxiety |
PLRT Integration: Healing the Rahu–Ketu Memory
During regression, these nodal themes often replay vividly —
- A Rahu in Scorpio client may relive betrayal, secrecy, or loss of control.
- A Ketu in Leo may revisit lifetimes of fame that ended in isolation.
- A Rahu in Pisces could uncover ascetic or monastic incarnations seeking emotional completion.
By acknowledging these imprints, PLRT helps transform Rahu’s restless craving into learning, and Ketu’s detachment into wisdom.
Together, Jyotish diagnoses, and PLRT heals, turning fate into conscious evolution.
“The stars record what the soul remembers and the soul reveals what the stars conceal.”
Sources & References
- Times of India — “Rahu and Ketu: Karmic Lessons from the Dragon’s Head and Tail”
Rahu and Ketu: Karmic Lessons from the Dragonâs Head and Tail, Remedies and Mantra | - Times of India - Times of India — “Past Life Regression: Exploring Previous Incarnations Through Astrology”
Past Life Regression: Exploring Previous Incarnations Through Astrology - The Times of India - Exotic India Art — “Rahu & Ketu: The Mythological Tale”
Rahu and Ketu Twin Planets in Hindu Culture: Origins, Eclipses & Astrology Meaning - Vedic Siddhanta — “Mystery of Past Life Astrology”
https://vedicsiddhanta.in/2023/09/mystery-of-past-life-astrology.html - AstroVoice — “Rahu and Ketu in Vedic Astrology: The Karmic Axis That Shapes Your Destiny”
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