Nature: Rajas is the energy of movement and change. It is active, passionate, ambitious, and desirous. Rajas cause all action, both mental and physical, and is generally related to dynamism and restlessness.

Characteristics:
Drive, ambition, and goal-oriented behavior.
Desire to succeed, be recognized, and engage in worldly affairs.
Restlessness, agitation, and overactivity.
Dominated by strong emotions such as anger, jealousy, and attachment.
Competitive at times and usually aggressive in behavior.

Life’s Effect: You may be very productive, but harassed, anxious, and burned out if Rajas predominates. You become too tunnel-visioned about things outside, causing dissatisfaction and an imbalance in your life. Rajas may inspire creativity and achievement, but taken to extreme, it can damage your tranquility and relationships. Too much Rajas calls for setting a balance between activity and rest.