Natives born on 4, 13, 22 and 31 of any month or those whose destiny number (sum of all the digits of the date of birth) is 4 are ruled by Rahu.
Rahu and Ketu are the two points where the plane of Moon’s orbit intersects with the ecliptic path of the zodiac constellations. It is only at the nodes that the path of Moon intersects the path of other planets. Due to their association with the Moon, they are important in judging the emotional health of a person. They are always retrograde in their motion. As they are only shadows of the points of intersection, their influence varies with their location in a birth-chart.
Rahu – the north node is an active and destructive energy and influences the mental faculties strongly. It is like smoke and has no definite shape and has the capacity to veil reality. Natives under its influence find it difficult to take any decision, get frustrated and angry easily, remain irritated and can lose control over themselves. They tend to be egoistic, pessimist and ruthless. A person under the influence of Rahu often gets diseases which are difficult to diagnose. Person may also suffer imprisonment.
According to some texts, Rahu is said to rule over the zodiac sign Aquarius. It is exalted in Gemini or Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio or Sagittarius. Friendly signs of Rahu are Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, Enemy signs are Cancer and Leo. Placement of Rahu in 3, 6, 10 and 11 houses is beneficial. However, Rahu in benefic position gives name, fame, success, intelligence and a bold personality. Natives can have a successful political career, may travel abroad and most important can even undergo spiritual unfoldment. Following are some of the positive and negative qualities of the natives belonging to number ‘4’.
Positive Qualities | Negative Qualities |
| Endurance | Critical |
| Reliability | Changeable nature |
| Large-hearted | Dominating |
| Brilliant | Selfish |
| Systematic and Efficient | Extremists |
| Reformists | Doubting Nature |
How to make full use of Number 4’s Potential
To make full use of potential of number 4, we use the power of concentration and follow the instructions given below:-
- Completely identify with the number as if it belongs to you, represents you and is part of your life.
- Mentally look forward to this date and day in planning any work or course of action.
- Visualize possessing all the positive qualities of this number.
- Be determined to use them in appropriate situations
- Convert all negative qualities to positive affirmations such as for being stubborn affirm “My nature is flexible” for being rebellious affirm “I am moderate in my approach.” Similarly all the negative qualities can be slowly but surely changed and made use of. Negative qualities in our personality are not so much of a hindrance but challenges which have to be overcome in our present incarnation failing which we cannot progress.
- Sit at a place where you will not be disturbed and concentrate on your number, contemplate and meditate on it.
- Target the area of your life that you want to improve, make an affirmation and while in meditation put it in the subconscious mind.
It will be a good idea to write the affirmations and display them at places where you are likely to notice them during the day.
Colours associated with number ‘4’ are blue, khaki, grey and all shiny colours. Number ‘4’ people should use these colours to draw energy from them. They should meditate on Lord Ganesha –the remover of all obstacles and chant the mantra—Om Gan Ganpatye Namah. Number ‘4’ persons should light camphor to purify the environment before meditating and should diffuse Sandalwood oil while meditating for calming effect.
Number ‘13’
In the West number 13 is considered unlucky but in numerology it is not so. In fact, number 13 people are alert, dependable and practical. They are imbued with the energy of Jupiter and Sun and if they choose their friends wisely they can progress very fast.
Number ‘22’
It is taken to be a very mystical number. Natives born on this day are under strong influence of number 2. They are not able to get good support from their friends and relatives so have to struggle hard. They are efficient people knowing their subject well and if supported they can do a great job. However, they should learn to relax and sooth their nervous system.