Understanding Rahu can be quite difficult not just for common folks but also for learned astrologers. Rahu is smokey, foggy, has magical and illusionary powers and is a deceitful poser. Rahu hates rules and regulations and is not averse to bending or breaking them. For Rahu the end justifies the means. Rahui's motto is: "Don't matter how you get it as long as you get it". Not just money Rahu prefers shortcuts in everything it does.

     Marriage is a life time commitment and a solemn promise to stay together come what may. Rahu influencing marriage house, ascendant or their respective lords would mean the native or their partner may seek extra-marital affair to get over their boredom. To be fair Rahu inspired cheating isn't always for lust. It can sometimes be due to impossible spouse who refuses to mend his/her ways.

     Its true that regular and monotonous life bores Rahu. Rahu is always looking for some fun stuff and excitement. If Rahu gets it from marriage partner than he won't cheat. But if marriage partner is dull and boring than Rahu would look to get fun and excitement from someone else.

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     Above provided horoscope is of a female native whose husband was found to be cheating on her. Ironically she had love marriage in 1980's when it was rare to marry against parent's wishes in India. Both female native and her spouse were government employees. After marriage the husband kept giving exams and rose to reputed post in government. While female native was happy playing supporting role. Although there were regular problems in marriage they decided to stay together. They even had a wonderful kid and today that kid has his own family.

     Later power and prestige corrupted mind of the husband. He was bored and angry in his marriage. And so he started seeking comfort in arms of another happily married woman.

     Marriage house defines spouse. In above chart marriage house has no planets but its lord Mars is with Rahu. Rahu with marriage house lord made her husband seek extra-marital affair after nearly two decades in marriage due to boredom.

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     Above provided horoscope is of a female native who cheated on her husband. She was married for a decade and even had a daugher from marriage. Her husband was hot headed due to Moon and aspect of Mars. Tired of this the female native decided to pursue an extra-marital affair with her office colleague. At one point she was hell bent on marrying and moving in with her colleague. But obviously the lover defined by fifth house had no such desire. Rahu in fifth house meant the lover was manipulating her and exploiting her. Later they were caught and female native had to suffer a lot of negative publicity when Saturn transited over fifth house which deals with both romance and fame.

     Rahu from fifth house in her chart aspects ascendant which has own-sign Venus. As such she was mesmerized by lover(Rahu) who was just using her. And she decided to pursue an illicit and taboo relationship which made her life a miserable hell.

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     Above provided horoscope is of a housewife who got bored in marriage. After nearly two decades together and having atleast one daughter she complained of lack of energy in spouse to seek extra-marital affair. She courted someone via social media and some astrologer told her its alright to seek pleasure from outside to satisfy one's desire. To be fair to her she denies having an extra-marital affair and said she was only flirting via social media.

     Ascendant which defines self has exalted Moon and aspect of Rahu as well as aspect of Sun, Mars and Saturn. That's makes the female native susceptible to flattery due to aspect of Sun on ascendant. Mars in seventh house makes her sexually quite active. And finally Rahu's aspect on Moon meant she was not averse to trying taboo activities including extra-marital affairs to satisfy her desires. Only positive was Saturn's aspect on ascendant and Moon which probably prevented or atleast made her stop from her wrong ways.

     Natives or their spouse who have Rahu influencing ascendant, marriage house or their respective lords can have desire to seek an extra-marital affair. If marriage life is dull and boring than Rahu will compel natives or their partners to seek pleasure elsewhere. In such a case its extremely difficult to keep Rahu in check. So its important to know what are the remedies

     There are certain simple points which when followed can negate Rahu's desire and keep one faithful and happy in marriage.

1. Praying to Maa Durga who is the presiding diety of Rahu. Or one can also pray to Shri Ram or Shri Varaha who are both avatars of Shri Hari Vishnu.
2. Rahu seeks excitement and fun. It hates dull and boring routine. As such if marriage life is fun than Rahu won't seek extra-marital affairs. So don't be afraid to experiment in marriage especially in bed.
3. Couples should regularly go on foreign tours. Travels doesn't have to be a foreign country. The culture, cuisine, language and activities need to be different or foreign for native. This satisfies Rahu who likes trying out new things especially things which are foreign.
4. Rahu loves forbidden activities. As such its okay to try some forbidden activities and desires. As long as they don't harm the society or the couple its alright. Important that these forbidden activities have no long term serious repurcussions.

     This article is written with best of intentions to prevent extra-marital affairs. Some of the solutions provided can be termed outrageous or controversial. There is no intent to encourage anti-social behavior and there is absolutely no desire to harm anyone's feelings. We apologize if we inadvertently hurt anyone's feelings via this article.