Description Rahu is one of the nine major astronomical bodies in Indian texts. Rahu Jaapam is recommended for those having malefic Rahu or wrongly placed Rahu in their horoscope or it’s dasha is running. It creates negative illusions in one’s mind and increases the mental tensions. Loss of wealth, sorrow, ailments and fear of poisonous being prevails, wicked people may cause agony. There will be danger from thieves, distress from wounds, antagonism with government officials, destruction of relationships with close family members, distress to wife and children. Rahu Puja is very useful and beneficial since it strengthens and increases the positive influence and neutralizes the negative effects of Rahu. And with the Rahu Ketu transiting into Cancer on the August 18, 2017, the malefic effect of Rahu and Ketu are expected on all the living beings. Once they enter the Cancer Zodiac sign, they are going to stay there for the next 18 months. Rahu Jappam is very effecting in overcoming the malefic effect of this Rahu Ketu Transit.