Ketu in vedic astrology

Ketu is just a point in the solar system. It is invisible and hence it is called as shadow planet. Ketu is also known by the names as Dragon's tail and Descending Node.

The planet Ketu is a cruel planet although it has a spiritual aspect to it as well. It is also responsible for various kinds of mishappenings in life especially those incidents which occur suddenly like accidents etc.

When conjoined with benefic house, it gives positive results while being with malefic planets, the results may be negative. Ketu increases the positive effects of house where it is situated.

The planet Ketu also forms various bad Yogas when it is in conjunction with other planets. Ill-placed Ketu also provides many bad results in the life of native just like Rahu but the intensity of the bad results are lower in comparison to Rahu. Ketu is milder in comparison of Rahu. Ill placed Ketu creates many hurdles and breaks in the life of natives. But there is a positive side also in it. Ketu is considered to be a great provider of spirituality. Strong influence of Ketu leads the person towards the detachment with the worldly matters and leads him or her towards salvation. Ketu induces strong religious feelings in the native and provides ultimate peace to the soul.

EFFECTS OF A POWERFUL KETU

When Ketu is powerful and well placed in one's horoscope, it bestows spiritual tendencies, asceticism, non attachment to worldly desires & ambitions, it also bestows wisdom, powers of discrimination, spiritual knowledge. Ketu gives psychic abilities to its natives and makes them masters of the healing arts, natural healing, healing herbs, spices, foods, tartaric healing, healing of persons possessed by evil spirits, ghosts & astral forces. Ketu natives also have the ability to go unnoticed or merge into the crowd of common folk.

EFFECTS OF A WEAK KETU

When Ketu is weak, it can give weak eyesight, poor concentration power, boundless worries and anxiety to the native. The native can be a bad speaker, hard hearted, economical, quarrelsome, immoral, sinful & proud.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Ketu influensive people are of grey complexion with dark red eyes, Tall and thin body.

PROFESSION

Worker of Temples, Manufacturer and Seller of Flags, Manufacturer and seller of rope etc.

HEALTH

The diseases indicated by Ketu are Cancer, Leprosy, Paralysis, Poor Blood circulation, Anemia, Pain in joints, diseases related to nerves.

PRODUCTS

The products represented by Ketu are Tamarind, Banana, Lemon, Black Lentil, Sword, Musk, Blanket, Sugar, Mixed seven grain, Saffron, Lead

REPRESENTS

Ketu represents  Maternal Grand Father, Astrology, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industries, Intelligence, Non attachment, Wisdom, fantasy, psychic abilities, Fire or accidents, past karma, broken relations, magical power, assassination, deep thinking, desire for knowledge, changing events, spiritual growth, comets, cheatings, mental illness etc.

Animals

Ketu represents animals like Dog, Vulture, Deer, Dove, animals with thorns, Pig, Donkey, Lizard, Mouse

ABODE

Underground places, tunnels, etc.

For removing effects of malefic Ketu, Mantra and Stotra related to Ketu are chanted to remove the Malefic effects of planet Ketu. The Japa of Ketu Mantras should be started from any Tuesday of bright half. The total number of Japa for planet Ketu are 17,000 but in Kaliyuga, they have to be done 4 times and therefore the total number of Japas should be 68,000. After this a Homa ( Fire ritual ) should be performed in which the Ketu Mantras should be recited for 6800 times ( 1/10th of the total number of Mantras ).

A person should worship Lord Ganesha to pacify the Malefic effects of planet Ketu. One should keep fast on Tuesday. One should eat fruits and drink milk. One should take the blessing of the elders of the family.

The Malefic effects of planet Ketu can also be removed by offerings ( Donations to a Brahmin on a Tuesday afternoon ). The items of Donations are Seven types of grains, Coconut, Blanket, Sesame oil, Black Cloth, Iron, Weapon made of Iron and Ketu Yantra.

Other Remedies

Give food to girls that are under 9 years.

Become moral and good chartered.

Worship Goddess Ganesha regularly.

Donate Sesame, Lemon & Banana.

Give Black & White blanket in religious place and to needy people.

Place a flag in Lord Ganesha temple.

Ketu is a headless, half planet, the south or descending Node of the Moon also called the tail of the dragon. It is a shadow planet as it is invisible and is just a point in the cosmic arrangement. It is the karaka of Moksha, the reason of liberation. It drives people towards spiritualism, enlightenment, asceticism and it frees the person from the shackles of worldly desires. But it is a malefic planet, not as malefic as Rahu but it bestows the natives with various mishappenings in life, with the intention to help us reach emancipation. 

It concerns itself with after life experiences, spiritual knowledge, detachment from the world, the concept of righteousness and karma. It is said that Rahu is the giver and Ketu is the taker. But there is a deeper meaning. Rahu makes a person indulgent, stuck in materialism and worldly comforts while Ketu helps to get detached from hollow endeavors. It directs us towards liberation.  Rahu is about enjoyment and worldly comforts while Ketu is about enlightenment and wisdom. Here is a detailed analysis of this shadow planet as per Vedic Astrology to help you understand it better.

Planetary Configuration

 Ketu is the South Node that takes 18 years to travel through the zodiac just as Rahu and it stays in one sign for around 1.5 years. Ketu’s influence is usually benefic for people born in Aries, Cancer, Sagittarius, Scorpio or Pisces ascendant. Ketu is said to be exalted in Scorpio and Sagittarius, as opposite to Rahu and is regarded weakest in Taurus. Its Moontrikon sign is Leo. It shares a friendly relationship with Mercury, Venus and Saturn and is enemy with Moon, Mars and Sun. With Jupiter, it shares an average relationship.

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Professions ruled by Ketu

Ketu if positively placed is the mastermind of professional success. It creates magicians, militants, astrologers, detectives, hermits, spiritual writers, philanthropists, and professions involving religious activities and pursuits. Some may even become architects of holy places such as temples and shrines. Some may become travel guides in religious places. Positive placement of Ketu also governs professions involving spiritual and righteous deeds such as charity, orphanages, old age homes, pilgrims, rest houses, meditation centers, donations, and religious exhibitions and museums. Ketu also gives professions that are ruled by Mars usually, in fields such as military, defense, weaponry, explosives etc.

Personality of those ruled by Ketu

Ketu ruled individuals as a rule believe in the service of man, the concept of karma. They believe that one should lead a simple life, but think high. These people try to help others without expecting anything in return. They are driven towards spirituality and liberation. Along with a compromising nature, the native is likely to have good knowledge and intelligence as well. They may not pay heed to luxuries and worldly comforts. At the same time, a malefic Ketu can also produce immoral people, those with strange behavioral tendencies. They can be anything from a psychopath to a serial killer. An ill-posited Ketu also leads the native to feel something horrifying, an NDE (near death experience) such as a fatal injury, accident, shock, or attack. Ketu’s negative influence can turn the native into a deceitful, dishonest and aggressive personality.

Positive and negative effects of Ketu

A positively placed Ketu often results in better luck and fortune when it comes to running businesses. The person may lead a simple lifestyle despite having all the luxuries around. Ketu makes the person a justice lover and compassionate being who believe in the betterment of the whole mankind. They generally support a cause and have lots of followers owing to the righteous deeds. A negative placement of Ketu affects one’s social behavior. The person may indulge in smoking or tobacco dealing. Misunderstandings and fears would be prevalent in life. They may work hard but the results would not be satisfactory. They may try to appear as having supernatural and haunting experiences and would be inclined towards occult subjects such as black magic and sorcery. There would be lack of trust in their marriage and relationships. There would be an air of eccentricity about their personality, which may keep them from enjoying a normal relationship.