Astrologically : Born into Paithenasa Gotra, Raahu is fierdish in nature. He was born in the year Paarthiv (Raakshas –in some other books) in Bhaadrapad Maas, Krishn Paksha on the 14th day of the waving Moon on a Sunday. Vishaakhaa is his birth star. Raahu Dashaa lasts for 18 years. He has no aura of his own as he is considered a "Chhaayaa Graha" (shadow planet). At the intersecting points of lunar and solar circumferences, there are two dots. The northern dot is called Raahu or the "Dragon's Head" and the southern dot is referred to as "Dragon’s Tail". Raahu, like other planets does not preside over particular zodiac sign. Vrishabh Raashi is his best place whereas Vrishchik Raashi is his worst. For Ketu, it is vice versa. According to Paraashar Sanhitaa, Kanyaa Raashi is his nature place. In the Nav Graha worship they are worshipped as two Graha (planets).

Mrityunjaya Mantra Jaap is considered to be highly efficacious to pacify Raahu.

The Beej Mantra below :
" OM BHRAAM BHREEM BHROUM SAHA RAAHAVE NAMAH"
This Mantra of Raahu needs to be chanted for 18,000 times. Mantra should be chanted loud and clear - 1080 Mantras for 34 days straight and on fixed time, two hours after the sun set and before midnight. While chanting the Mantras you should wear black clothes, sit on black cloth, black Maalaa for chanting, Raahu and Ganesh idol in front of you, offer black dried grapes, Agarbattee, Deepak, flowers (Mogra), sit towards South-West direction. For more information please contact on the number given below.

Raahu lords over Aardraa, Swaati and Shatabhishaa Nakshatra. Like Shani, Raahu too yields favors when he is positioned in 3, 6 and 11th houses from the Janm Raashi. 3rd House is called the PAKKA GHAR.

Malefic effects of Rahu: Social backwardness, mental tension, misuse of power, electric shock, lack of interest, evil thoughts, bad dreams, trouble while in a foreign land, loss of money in vices, ill health, fear of thieves, legal hassles, possession of evil spirits to mention a few.

Beneficial effects: Command over foreign languages, courage, research, social service, interest in magic sciences, photography are some of the positive traits.

What Rahu likes most: To pacify Raahu, black gram should be given away. Caldera flowers, black lilies are used in his worship. Fishes, grapes, almonds, liquor, red sandal paste, 10 wick-lamp, graveyard land, Gomed, black clothes, marijuana lotus leaves and aluminum are some of the things used in Raahu Poojaa.

To pacify Raahu, Gomed gem studded ring is to be worn. Wearing this ring in the middle finger leads to prosperity success, financial prosperity, education and good health.