Rahu in 7th house
Rahu in 7th house means when Rahu Occupies the 7th House from Lagna or Ascendant and Ketu occupies the 1st House of our Horoscope. As Rahu is a first rated malefic planet, this is generally not considered a Good placement. Rahu is an illusion and it will create a Lot of confusion, doubt etc regarding the Matters related to 7th house or Bhava.
7th house of Our Horoscope deals with Marriage, relationship, Love Life, Partnership, Business, Traveling etc. 7th house is right opposite to the Lagna or Ascendant. It is the Part of Kama Trikona (3, 7 and 11th House are Kama Houses). So it indicates Desire and Fulfilments of Desire.
Rahu is related with Sudden gain, Foreign Country, out of the box idea, unusual or Non traditional items. Rahu in the 7th house mean that We can be drawn to relationships that deviate from social norms or Spouse from Different caste or community. It can increase interest or affinity towards Foreign Culture or Foreign Partners etc.
But we must remember that the result and its magnitude varies with lot of other things Like aspect, Conjunction and Nakshatra.
Effect or Result of Rahu in 7th house
"Rahu" this Name has lot of confusion and fear associated with it. This is perhaps one of the most dreaded and misunderstood planet in vedic Astrology after Saturn. Today we are Living in Kali Yuga which is Ruled or Under the Influence of Rahu. Hence the Influence of Rahu is More Prominent in this Present Age.
It is comfortable in Airy Signs Like Libra, gemini and Aquarius. Airy Signs rules over intelligence. So Rahu is not Emotional Fool, it is cleaver and cunning.
Rahu is Master of disguise. So it can create Greatest Actor, Movie Directors, Magician etc.
It is very Focused and Determined. Remember the Story of Stealing Nectar. Among all the demons only Rahu was So Focused that he was able to Understand the treachery of God and how they were being deprived from the Nectar. He was So determined that he took the disguise of God and drink the Nectar.
Here I will give an overall and general information about the result of Rahu in 7th house from Lagna.
- As Lagna represent our self and 7th house represent our opposite partner, So It gives us information about Quality of our Marriage, Nature and Character of Our Marriage Partner etc. Rahu in the 7th house from Lagna or Ascendant can give us problems with our Spouse and if it is weak oe Debilitated, Divorce or separation is also Possible.
- Rahu has separative tendencies. Hence Rahu in 7th house, breaks many houses and It is responsible for marital disharmony. But When Any Beneficial Planet Like Jupiter or Venus conjuncts with this Rahu, Negative Results will be Reduced. Jupiter and Venus- the two Gurus in Astrology Can only control Rahu and its Illusion.
- Rahu in Seventh House further increase the desire for luxurious life. If Rahu is conjunct with Venus in Seventh house and they are well placed, it can give a very good family life full of love and affection. The person will be highly successful in gaining Material success.
- Read : Rahu-Venus conjunction
- Rahu amplifies the effect of the house or planets associated with it. So it will aplify or intensify the effect of 7th house which can make us very passionate or Obsessed about our Relationship or Our partner.
- In case of Legal matters 7th house represents the opposite party. It indicates Business, Business partner, Foreign Travel etc. Rahu in 7th house will increase our chances of Foreign Travel. Especially if Rahu is in a Watery Sign Like Pisces or Cancer.
- It is one of the Kendra house of Birth Chart. Any planet in 7th house will influence the Ascendant directly. So Rahu in 7th house and Ketu in 1st House creates a lot of tension and fear.
- 7th House is the House of Public and Society. How we interact with Society and Social culture. Rahu in 7th Bhava gives a larger than life personality for the other public.
- In this Kaliyuga, the kind of Worldly affair Rahu can give, no other planet can ever provide. Most of the Politicians or Movie Actors are having a very strong influence of Rahu and Saturn. So a Strong Rahu in 7th house can give Materialistic Gain or Financial Gain.
- Read : Rahu can give Massive and Sudden Name and fame to a person.
- Rahu is Electronics. So All Kinds of Electronics Products Around Us Like Camera, TV, Mobile etc all are governed by Rahu. So a Strong Rahu in 7th house can give Success in Business related to Electronics product.
- All kinds of Online Work and Internet is Ruled by Rahu. So a Strong and Well placed Rahu in 7th house can give Success in Online or internet Business.
- If it is Strong, Gain from Foreign Sources, Success in import-export Business etc is Possible. It will also increase our interest in Foreign coulture and Foreign Land.
- It can Give Problems with Business Partners also. As Rahu is a Cheat, It can give you Cheating from Life Partner or Business Partner in the 7th house.
- 7th house is also a Maraka House or Death causing House. Rahu in 7th house causes skin diseases, unwanted pregnancies and diseases of the nervous system, diseases in private parts, stammering, paralysis, cancer etc. As Rahu is associated with secret or hidden matters, It has also been found that people with this position of Rahu suffers from diseases that is not revealed till it becomes very serious.
We must Remember that no Planet is completely good or Bad. It all depends upon the sign where it is placed, the planets conjunct or aspecting it, the condition in other Divisional Chart etc. It is even more applicable for Rahu because Rahu is a Chaya Graha or Shadow Planet. It doesn't have its own House. So whichever Sign Rahu occupies, the owner of that Sign determines how Rahu will work.

Effects of Rahu in 7th House on Marriage
Generally Rahu in the 7th House is not good for Marriage.
7th House is considered as the house related to Marriage and Married Life, Love, Romance and Relationship. Rahu is the Planet of Obsession. So Rahu in the 7th house will Make you obsessed About your Partner, Love and Romance. Person with Rahu in 7th house can become Very Possessive and obsessive about Partner.
You can go to any extent or Can Even ignore Social Norms and Traditions for your Love and Relationship. So Rahu in the Seventh House increases the chance of Love Marriage.
Rahu in 7th house increases the possibility of intercaste Marriage. So Rahu in this house indicates that your may get Married to different Community or Faraway Place.
It is Generally not Considered Good for Married Life and Marital Happiness. As Rahu is a separative planet, it will try to create friction and conflict in the Married life. Marriage will be full of conflicts and friction if Rahu is Weak in the 7th House.
You can always be Doubtful about your spouse. Specially if the 7th house is Scorpio or Saggitarius. Husband and wife will have Lots of Differences and they Seldom comes to Same Page for anything.
If Rahu is Afflicted by Mars in the 7th house, Rahu will increase the Aggressiveness of Mars. This will Give Aggressive Fight and Clash which can Lead to Divorce or Separation.
Saturn and Rahu conjunction in the 7th House will Give a Coldness in the relationship. Here Rahu will increase the Coldness of Saturn. So a Kind of Mental distance and dissatisfaction will be in the Marriage.
Rahu only Gives Good result Regarding Marriage when it is placed alone in the 7th House without Planets Like Mars or Saturn, the 7th Lord is exalted or well placed in Kendra and trikona, Benefic Planets Like Jupiter aspects the Rahu. In Such Situation we get unconditional Love, Affection from our Marriage.
Rahu in 7th house Spouse prediction
Rahu in 7th house may not give you a very attractive Spouse or Life partner unless it is conjunct with other Planets Like Moon or venus or Jupiter. The complexion of your Spouse will be Medium fair or Wheatish. The height of your spouse will be good. Your Spouse will have an unimpressive personality.
Read: Physical Apperance of Spouse from planet in 7th house
Rahu in the 7th house indicates that your spouse can be working in any profession related to computers or Software engineering, Photography, Media, communication and PR related work etc.
Rahu in the 7th House of Navamsa (D9) Chart
Rahu in the 7th house Navamsa is more dangerous than that of D1 chart. As Navamsa is the main divisional chart for marriage, When Malefic Planets like Sun/Mars/Rahu occupies the 7th house, Serious Problem in Married Life can Occur. It will increase Friction, conflict etc. If 12th Lord is also associated, it can give Foreigner Spouse.
The presence of Rahu in 7th house Navamsa is very detrimental for Happiness in Marriage. People with Afflicted Rahu in this house are reportedly more prone to engage themselves in post marital affair. People with such planetary position have larger affinity to commit adultery and infidelity if Rahu is afflicted. But do not use it Blindly. There Must be combination for extra Marital Relationship in the Horoscope.
The presence of Rahu in the Seventh House of Navamsa or Conjunction of Rahu with 7th Lord in Navamsa can also give you Foreign Spouse or Marriage with a Foreigner. You Should check How to read the Navamsa for Spouse Details.
Rahu in Seventh house of Female Horoscope
This position of Rahu in the 7th house is more detrimental in female horoscope than male horoscope. Rahu in this position influences women to stain the image of their family by their actions. Furthermore, a woman may often find conflicts in relation with her lover and marriage life is also not good until the influence is reduced.
Rahu in 7th House causes enhanced interest in temporary relationship and lack of long term or permanent commitment to love life. In case of female, this often give heart break.
Rahu is an illusion and it creates illusions in the house it sits in. Since Your Rahu is in 7th Bhava, You can’t really see the real side of men that come into Your life. What You see and what You get is completely different. Eventually, illusions fade and You see the reality.
If a Girl has Rahu in her Seventh House, She will try to fulfil the desire of Fame, Status, Luxuries Life etc through her Husband. She will try to Show all these to Outer worlds.
Celebrities with Rahu in the 7th House
Is Rahu in 7th house always bad ? No, Rahu in 7th house is not always bad. Many Celebrity and Wealthy Person has Rahu in Seventh House. Amitabh Bachhan, The Legendary Actor of Bollywood has Rahu in the 7th House Leo. This Rahu Helped him to become a Great Actor. Rahu is the Planet which has Given the extra Ordinary Acting Talent.
The Richest person of Asia, Mr. Mukesh Ambani has Rahu in the 7th house. He is running a Big Business. But this Rahu also Gave the problems in the Partnership with his Brother just after the Death of their Father. But Rahu has Given extra Ordinary Success not only in India but also in Abroad.
Priyanka Chopra, Bolywood Actress has Rahu in 7th house.
Similarly Many other Celebrities Like Actor, Singer Business tycoon has Rahu in their 7th Bhava.
Now Lets Discuss the effect for Each Ascendant

Rahu in Seventh House for Aries Ascendant
- For Aries Ascendant 7th house is Libra Which is Ruled by Venus. Rahu is a Friendly Planet to Venus. So Rahu is Comfortable in Libra.
- Rahu in 7th house for Aries Ascendant will give you a Good Looking Life Partner. The result will be More prominent if Venus is Strong and Well Placed.
- If Rahu is not afflicted by Mars or Saturn in the 7th house of Aries Ascendant, Married Life will not Suffer.
- For Aries Ascendant, Rahu in Seventh House will give good financial Prosperity and Success When Jupiter is conjunct with Rahu in the 7th house.
- This placement will give you Lot of Traveling also. You Can also get Good Success in Business Specially Import-export Business Can be very Good for you
Rahu in Seventh House for Taurus Ascendant
- Scorpio is the 7th house for Taurus Ascendant. Scorpio is Ruled by Mars Which is enemy to Rahu. Some Astrologer also consider Rahu as debilitated in Scorpio. So this is not a Good Placement.
- Rahu in 7th House for Taurus Ascendant is not Good and Can give Lot of problem in your Marriage and Married Life. If there is other Afflictions in your Chart Divorce or Separation is also Possible.
- It is also not a Good Placement for Your Health also. If your Ascendant Lord Venus is Weak, You Should be Careful about your Health.
- Rahu in 7th house of Taurus Ascendant can give Problems with Business Partners. Such Person Should Avoid Partnership Business
- This Placement can Give Financial Loss in Stock Market or Share Market. So Such Person Should Avoid investing in Speculation.
- Rahu in the 7th house of Taurus Ascendant Can give health problems to Your Husband or Wife too.
- It can also Give delay in Marriage or Late Marriage.
Rahu in Seventh House for Gemini Ascendant
- Sagittarius is the 7th house For Gemini Ascendant. Rahu is not Strong in Sagittarius. It gives unfavourable Result.
- So When Rahu occupies the 7th house for Gemini Ascendant, It will give you a problematic Marriage. Your Married Life will not be Good.
- It is not a Good placement for Relationship.
- Rahu in the 7th house of Gemini Ascendant is not good for Partnership Business. But if Jupiter is Strong and Well placed, it can give Success from Business with Foreign Clients.
- Rahu will Make your Spouse very Open Minded and Progress when it occupies the 7th house of Gemini Ascendant.
- Marriage Can be Delayed with this Placement.
Rahu in Seventh House for Cancer Ascendant
- Capricorn is the 7th house for Cancer Ascendant. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn which is a Friendly Planet to Rahu. So When Rahu is placed in the 7th house of Cancer Ascendant, it is not So bad.
- If Saturn is Well placed, You will not face Any Serious Problem in Relationship. If there is no Affliction to Rahu in the 7th house, Your Married Life will be good.
- Rahu in the 7th house for Cancer Ascendant is also a Good placement for career and Professional Life. This is a Good Placement for Business.
- This Placement of Rahu Can give you Inter caste Marriage.
Rahu in Seventh House for Leo Ascendant
- Aquarius is the 7th house for Leo Ascendant. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn which is a Friendly planet to Rahu. But Rahu is Enemy to Lagna Lord Sun. So When Rahu Occupies the seventh House, it can Give You a Troubled Married Life.
- If Rahu occupies the Dhanistha Nakshatra, Problems in Married Life will be More Serious.
- As 7th House is the Public and Leo Ascendant has Natural Talent to attract People, Rahu in the 7th house of Leo Ascendant can give you Name and Fame through Acting, Public Speaking etc.
- Rahu in 7th house for Leo Ascendant can Make your Partner Little bit Arrogant and Aggressive in Nature.
Rahu in Seventh House for Virgo Ascendant
- Pisces is the 7th house of Virgo Ascendant. Pisces is Ruled by Jupiter. Rahu in the Seventh House of Virgo Ascendant can give you a Suspicious Life Partner.
- He or She will be Very Moody and will Doubt People Without proper reason.
- It is also a Favorable placement for Long Journey.
- Rahu in the 7th house of Virgo Ascendant can give You Marriage in a Distant Place. Even Marriage in different country or any Foreigner is also Possible if there is other Yoga.
- You Can Settle down Away from your Birthplace after Marriage.
- When Rahu is in the 7th house of Virgo Ascendant, You Can Make Good Business with Foreign Clients.
Rahu in Seventh House for Libra Ascendant
- Aries is the 7th house for Libra Ascendant. Mars is the Ruler of Aries. Rahu is not comfortable in Aries. SO when Rahu occupies the 7th house for Libra Ascendant, it can give Ego clash with your Partner. It can create Lot of Friction and clash after Marriage.
- If Mars is Debilitated or Weak, Major problems in your Marriage is Possible.
- The Rahu in Bharani Nakshatra can Give relationship Outside Marriage. So You Need to See the Degree of Rahu too. So Rahu in the 7th house of Libra Can give extra Marital Relationship.
- But if Venus is well placed in Signs Like Libra, Taurus, Leo etc, it can give you a Career in Acting, Modelling etc.
Rahu in Seventh House for Scorpio Ascendant
- Taurus is the 7th house for Scorpio Ascendant. Some People consider Taurus as the Exaltation Sign for Rahu. So When Rahu occupies the Seventh House for Scorpio Ascendant, it can give you a wealthy Life Partner.
- It can Give you Name and Fame. Working with Public is Good for you.
- Rahu in 7th house of Scorpio Ascendant is Not Bad for Married Life and Relationship.
- Rahu will Bring Love and Romance in Your Life. More than One relationship can come in your Life. You will also have interest in Luxury and comfort. So Rahu in the 7th house of Scorpio Ascendant can give Lot of expenditure.
- As Rahu is Strong in the Taurus Sign, it can give you a Career in Media, Acting, Directing, Photography etc.
Rahu in Seventh House for Sagittarius Ascendant
- Gemini is the 7th house for Sagittarius Ascendant. Gemini is Ruled by Mercury. Rahu is comfortable in Gemini. Some People consider Gemini As the exaltation Sign of Rahu.
- So When Rahu occupies the Seventh house for Sagittarius Ascendant, You can get a Very Talkative, Friendly and Open Minded Life Partner.
- Your Spouse can have Skills in Acting or Photography etc.
- Rahu in the 7th house of Sagittarius Ascendant Can give you a Good Looking Life Partner. You will get a Photogenic Spouse.
Rahu in Seventh House for Capricorn Ascendant
- Cancer is the 7th house for Capricorn Ascendant. Cancer is Ruled by Moon which is enemy to Rahu. So Rahu is not comfortable in Cancer. Rahu in the 7th House Cancer for Capricorn Ascendant will give you a Lot of traveling. If there is other Favorable Yoga, Foreign Travel is also Possible.
- You will Settle down Away from Your birth place after Marriage. Your Marriage Partner can come from a Far Away Place.
- It is also not a good placement for Married Life and Relationship.
- Rahu in the 7th house of Capricorn Ascendant can give Financial Loss in Speculation or Shar Market.
Rahu in Seventh House for Aquarius Ascendant
Leo is the 7th house for Aquarius Ascendant. Leo is Ruled by Sun which is enemy to Rahu. But leo is the Sign of Creativity and Fame. Rahu in 7th house Leo for Aquarius Ascendant can give you Skills in Acting, Movie Making or any other Creative work. Amitabh Bachhan has Rahu in the Seventh House Leo.
Rahu in Seventh House for Pisces Ascendant
For Virgo Ascendant Pisces is the 7th house. So When Rahu occupies the seventh House Virgo, it can make you a Good Businessman. Virgo is the sign of Business and Rahu in this Sign can give you Success in import-export Business.
Remedies Malefic Rahu in birth Chart
Here is a list of certain effective remedies that can reduce the negative influence of Rahu:
- Worshipping Mata Durga will help to reduce the negative effect of Rahu in the 7th house. Mata Durga is the deity of Rahu. So chanting Durga Mantra Will be helpful.
- Offering 7 Coconuts to the river every month is an another way to reduce the negative impact of Rahu in 7th House.
- Marriage in different Caste and culture or Faraway Place than the homeland will reduce the malefic affect of Rahu on Marital life.
- Wearing gemstone -Gomed will help to reduce negative effect of Rahu.
- One must feed birds and animals on the street. Moreover, offering water to plant would also help reducing the effect.
- We can chant the Beej Mantra (OM BHRAM BHREEM BHROM SAH RAHVE NAMAH) to completely stop the negative effect of Rahu in 7th House.
Conclusion
If Rahu is well placed and aspected by Benefic Planets Like Jupiter or Yogkaraka planet, it also delivers very good result. Remember Rahu in a Kendra house (7th house is a Kendra House) in conjunction with a Kona House ( Lagna, 5th and 9th) can give the result of Rajyoga. You Can take Our Marriage consultation to know how Rahu will act in your Horoscope.

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