Ketu is the descending (i.e. ‘south’) lunar node in Vedic, or Hindu astrology. Ketu is a lunar node located at the southern side of planet Moon and is considered as the ninth planet, in the list of nine planets of Vedic astrology. Lord Ganesha is the presiding deity of Ketu. Ketu is a shadowy planet and doesn’t have any physical entity. Ketu represents the spiritual journey of human soul from materialization towards spirituality. Ketu is considered a worldly malefic and spiritually benefic planet, as it causes sorrow and loss, which ultimately turns a person’s bent of mind towards God.
To strengthen Ketu, one should worship Lord Ganesha and offer him Durva grass (Lord Ganesha’s favourite) and recite Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha Stotra. One can also worship Matsya, the fish avatar of Lord Vishnu. One can chant Ketu MantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few ... More 108 times daily to make Ketu planet happy. The MantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few ... More is – Om stram streem straus: ketve namah.To get auspicious results of Ketu, one should wear Ketu YantraIt is a geometrical diagram, mainly from the Tantric traditi... More and It should be worn on Wednesday during Ketu Nakshatra. Ketu is friendly towards Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces signs, while it is an enemic to Cancer and Leo signs.
There are three Nakshatras of Ketu – 1- Ashwini, 2- Magha and 3- Moola. Ketu is a shadow planet or chaya grah, and behaves quite similar to planet Mars. It is friendly with Mercury, Saturn and Venus but enemic to Moon, Sun, Mars, and is neutral to Jupiter. Ketu has 3 aspects just like Rahu and Jupiter. Ketu aspects 5th house from its position, 7th house from its position and 9th house from its position. So, if Ketu is at 4th house, it will aspect 8th house (5th house aspect), 10th house (7th house aspect) and 12th house (9th house aspect). Ketu is one of the strongest Karmic planets, which influences human mind.
It acts like the planet with which it is conjunct and behaves like the sign lord in which it is placed, planet with which it is conjunct or aspected.The best houses for Ketu in birth chart are 3 ,6 ,9 and 12. When Ketu is placed in the third house, the native helps others especially his siblings. Ketu’s sixth house placement indicates that the native would excel in mathematics, analytical capabilities and observation.The natives with placement of Ketu in the ninth house are blessed with good and favourable fortune.
They enjoy success and goodness in life. These natives are honest and respect others. They get chances to travel abroad frequently. The 12th house of Ketu is usually considered positive in effects. When Ketu is favourable, the person tends to have a spiritual bent of mind. Such natives always like to move towards enlightenment, as this is their ultimate goal of life. They can travel and settle down abroad.
Ketu ruled individuals believe in the service of man and in 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 of soul. The native should offer yellow flowers in water and start wearing silver in any form to bring in the positive effects of Ketu.
Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More is good time period to fulfill one’s wish for religious recreations and pilgrimage. One will feel blessed during the good part of the MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More. Good balance between religious and spiritual beliefs should be kept during Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More to avail full benefits of this dasha period. Ketu blesses the native with immense wealth. It will also help in possessing wealth from mother. Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More, runs for 7 years in one’s life. Most of us experience MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More of Ketu during our life span.
Well placed Ketu can bring health, happiness, money, wealth, property, conveyances, foreign travel, spiritual gains and domestic happiness.
Ketu becomes beneficial when it is placed in the 3rd, 6th and 11th house. The planet Ketu also gives good effects when it is conjunct with Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Moon and Mercury. Ketu brings very beneficial results if it is placed in the Scorpio or Sagittarius sign. Ketu causes auspicious results, if it is placed in the trine.
The planet Ketu gives beneficial results when it gets aspected by auspicious planets such as Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus. Well placed Ketu makes the person richer by manifolds in its mahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More period. It helps to gain professional knowledge, conjugal bliss, and association with people of high ranks, social standing, wealth, spiritual achievements, a comfortable house, cars and general wellbeing. Ketu Mahadahsa inspires the natives to learn astrology, palmistry, numerology and its allied sciences.
Good effects of Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More are also noticeable during AntardashaIt is sub period of major period of a planet. More (subperiods) of different planets under their favourable conditions at different positions in the horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More.
Ketu/Ketu: This sub period is of 0y4m27d. If Ketu is placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th houses and is associated with the Lord of the 1st or 9th or 10th house or Venus there will be financial gains, property gains, family happiness and gains from government.
Ketu/Venus: This subperiod lasts for 1y2m0d. Venus in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 12th house of horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More, exaltation sign or in house identical to its own sign and associated with the 10th lord blesses native with honour, property gains,prosperity and comforts. If Venus is associated with 9th or 10th lords instant gains are there. If venus is placed in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th position from Ketu native will enjoy good health during this subperiod. There will be multifold gains in all respects.
Ketu/Sun: This subperiod of Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More lasts for 0y4m6d . If in the birth horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More Sun is deposited in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th or 11th house in a sign similar to its own sign or sign of exaltation and is associated with benefic planets,this dasha will be gainful for finances, prosperity and profession. Auspicious ceremonies shall take place in the family. If placed in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 12th position from Ketu there shall be financial gains and birth of a lucky child. Native will enjoy good health and develops self confidence. He can lead a group of people, and enjoy pleasant journey.
Ketu/Moon: This sub period of Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More will be of 0y7m0d duration. If Moon is placed at 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th house from ascendantIt is the first house in the horoscope. More in a house identical to its own sign or sign of exaltation native will be posted for job in the ministry. If Moon is placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 12th house from Ketu native will be honoured and will be friendly with friends and relatives. He will be prosperous and get property gains.
Ketu/Mars: This sub period will last for0y4m27d. When in a horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a... More Mars is placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th position from ascendantIt is the first house in the horoscope. More and this house is the sign of Mars exaltation or it’s own sign and is associated with benefic planets, native will get power, wealth and landed properties. If Mars is associated with lords of 9th and 10th houses there will be gains of property and prosperity. If Mars is placed in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 12th house from Ketu the native will enjoy the comforts from children and friends and will be socially recognized.
Ketu/Rahu: This sub period is of 1y0m 18d duration. If Rahu is placed in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th 10th or 11th house in a sign similar to its own or in exaltation sign there will be sudden and instantaneous gain of wealth from foreign country. If Rahu is in the 8th or 12th house with malefic planets native will be blessed with a son.
Ketu/Jupiter: This AntardashaIt is sub period of major period of a planet. More is of 0y 11m 6d duration. When Jupiter is placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th house from the ascendantIt is the first house in the horoscope. More which is its exaltation sign or own sign and is conjunct with the Lord of 1st,9th or 10th house,there shall be financial and Property gains. There will be auspicious occasions in the family. He will gain international recognition. If Jupiter is placed in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th house from Ketu and is associated or aspected by benefics the native will be respected, honoured and Travels abroad.
Ketu/Saturn: This sub period is 1y 1m 9d long.If Saturn is in Pisces, Libra, Capricorn or Aquarius in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th or 11th house associated with benefic planets native will be successful, gets financial gains and blessed with happy family life.
Ketu/Mercury: This sub period of Ketu MahadashaMahadasha is a Sanskrit word meaning a “major period” of... More is of 0y 11m 27d. If Mercury is placed in 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th house in a sign similar to its exaltation sign or own sign native will get all comforts of life, financial gains, birth of a son,auspicious ceremonies at home and do charity. If Mercury is associated with 9th and 10th lords he will become prosperous and lucky. If Mercury is in 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th or 11th house from Ketu the native will be free from disease. There will be birth of a son, financial gains,social elevation and recognition. Gains in business also.