Rahu is the north lunar node (ascending) and it along with Ketu is a "shadow planet" that causes eclipses. Rahu has no physical shape. It is an imaginary planet but considering the importance of Rahu in astrology, it has been allocated the status of the planet by Rishis. Rahu is known to confer malefic effects in general and is considered as a planet which induces laziness, delays, and hurdles in work. Rahu is known to reflect its shadow for 18 months in a zodiac. It can create confusion, depression and emotional imbalance if placed negatively in the horoscope. It is said that if Rahu sits in an auspicious position in the horoscope of a person, then luck is brightened. With this, the person attains sharp intellect. The native receives honour and fame in the society. It has friendly ties with planets like Venus, Mercury, and Saturn. The Moon and Sun are the enemy planets in which it is more averse to Sun.

Here are some astrological remedies to improve Rahu in your horoscope:

• I suggest you to wear sandalwood tied in blue thread to diminish the
  
  negative effect of Rahu causing you anger and fright.
  
  
  
• I recommend you to meditate during Rahu Kaal everyday as it will protect
  
  you from ill influence of Rahu in your horoscope.
  
  
  
• I would also recommend you to donate water and four coconuts in the
  
  temple at the time of Amavasya.
  
  
  
• Jupiter is the only planet that can control Rahu, Jupiter represents 'Guru'
  
  and hence I advise you to worship and respect your Guru. I think it's the
  
  best way to save yourself from harmful effects of Rahu.
  
  
  
• Best remedy I could suggest is chanting of mantra 'Om Raa(n) Rahve
  
  Namah'. This will help everyone regardless their age or zodiac.
  
  
  
• If you are not being able to sleep peacefully, keeping fennel (saunf) seeds
  
  under your pillow will help you improve Rahu's effect.
  
  
  
• YI will strongly recommend you to chant Rahu Beej Mantra for 18000
  
  times in the duration of 40 days.
  
  
  
• I think you can benefit by keeping elephant made of silver in your house
  
  and use silver glass to drink anything.
  
  
  
• Wearing an 8 faced Rudraksha will benefit you as it has 8 manifestations.
  
  
  
• You should wear dark blue clothes as much as possible.
  
  
  
• I suggest you to fast on Saturday and have meal after sunset.
  
  
  
• I recommend you to store water in South - West corner as it can improve
  
  Rahu in your horoscope.
  
  
  
• I also suggest you to donate black and blue clothes and food to
  
  underprivileged people. It will be of great benefit as it pleases Rahu.
  
  
  
• Adding a cup of milk to water while bathing for 43 consecutive days will
  
  also benefit you.