Rahu in the 1st house (Tanu / Lagna, the house of self) brings the significations of Rahu, namely obsession & ambition, foreign lands & the unconventional, illusion (maya), into the area of the self, body and the lens through which the whole chart is read. The 1st house governs self & personality, physical body & appearance, health & vitality, temperament.
Results of Rahu in the 1st House
Rahu is a malefic planet, so here it tends to bring confusion, anxiety, deceit, addictions and unexpected upheaval focused on the self, body and the lens through which the whole chart is read. As an angular (kendra) house, this placement strongly shapes the overall life direction. As a trine (trikona) house of fortune, benefic influence here is especially auspicious.The exact result depends on which sign Rahu occupies here and the aspects it receives.
When It Activates
These results typically surface during the Vimshottari mahadasha or antardasha of Rahu, and when transiting planets trigger the 1st house. A well-placed Rahu here supports good health, a strong personality, confidence and a clear life direction; when afflicted it can indicate poor health, low self-image and a life that feels directionless.