Hindu astrology uses a powerful and fictitious planet called Ketu. The “Tail of the Dragon” is a mythical term for the south node of the moon. It is constantly linked to mysticism, a spiritual separation from the self, emancipation, cunning reasoning, etc.
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Where in astrology is my Ketu?
The intersection of the Sun’s and Moon’s paths is represented by Ketu, the Moon’s South Node. It is referred to as the dragon’s tail in mythology. It functions very similarly to Mars.
Which house does Ketu rule?
In the horoscope, Ketu does not own any houses or rashis. Only the seven planets govern all the houses and rashis. Few astrologers, nonetheless, hold the view that nodes also possess the houses and signs. Since Ketu isn’t the owner of any signs, it solely signifies the lord of signs. When analyzing the horoscope, one must keep in mind that these nodes are significant if they are coupled with any planet. They produce the effects of the planet that aspects them if they are united. Lord of the House is depicted. Ashwini, Magha, and Moola Nakshatras are under Ketu’s control. Ketu is said to become exalted in Scorpio or Sagittarius and weakened in Taurus or Gemini, according to certain astrologers. It will produce positive effects if Ketu occupies the favorable astrological houses.
How are Rahu and Ketu known to us?
Vedic astrology (Jyotish) analyzes a chart using seven solid physical planets: the Moon, Sun, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus, as well as Rahu and Ketu. Our birth chart, which depicts our soul’s journey on earth, is made up of the configuration or combination of planets above the location of our birth at the time of birth. The chart will reveal information about our personality, the types of relationships we will have, as well as information about our work, finances, and health, to name a few topics. The Vedic approach will also take into account planetary phases and transits when predicting when karmic events will take place in our lives.
Unlike the other seven planets, Rahu and Ketu aren’t actually made of physical matter; instead, they’re regions of churned-up energy that are loaded with meaning and mystique. They are the locations where the orbits of the Moon and Earth cross. Due to the fact that these two electromagnetic disturbances lie opposite one another, they are known as the Moon’s Nodes, or Rahu and Ketu in Vedic terminology.
The aggregate name given to the Moon’s nodes in Sanskrit is RahuKetu. The Moon’s north and south nodes are Rahu and Ketu, respectively. They are constantly 180 degrees apart and in direct opposition to one another.
In a Vedic astrology chart, they represent the karmic axis, which shows the different karmas that each person will face in this life. They also reveal the areas of your life where you will put your attention and strive for excellence.
Lord Visnu, according to Indian mythology, made the Deities (the seven planets) eternal.
To make the planetary Gods immortal, Visnu had churned the sea in order to obtain a sacred liquid called amrita. To receive the nectar elixir, Visnu lined up all of the planetary deities. But a demon by the name of Rakshasha, who had the appearance of a dragon, had snuck in and assumed the form of a god in order to gain immortality. When Visnu realized he had been duped into giving the demon the nectar, he pulled out his sword and hacked it in half. Since they had ingested the honey, the dragon’s head (Rahu) and tail (Ketu) could no longer be destroyed. The nodes, Rahu, and Ketu made amends to Visnu after realizing how upset they had caused him and eventually received planetary status. In order to govern the karmic effects and circumstances in our life, Rahu and Ketu work through the Rahu Ketu axis. Rahu’s symbol represents the dragon’s head, and Ketu’s symbol represents the dragon’s tail.
The primary area of attention for the individual is indicated by Rahu’s placement in the Vedic astrology chart. For instance, a person with Rahu in the ascendant sign (the first house) will appear to be highly selfish to others around them and will be very self-centered. To establish a relationship, however, that individual must have this concentration, and it is their challenge to manage how to balance their demands with those of a partner. The difficulty for someone with Rahu in the first residence is in this area. Rahu in the career-related 10th house signifies a strong concentration on career and status, as well as a strong need for approval in terms of authority and position. Rahu in the sixth house indicates that the person is dedicated to serving others by providing medical care and assistance to the general public. Rahu in the fourth house will put a heavy emphasis on the domestic setting. Regardless of a person’s rising sign, moon sign, or sun sign, the Rahu Ketu axis can be utilized to illuminate their life’s purpose and path by adding a new layer of significance to their chart in this way.
Rahu can also stand for unquenchable wants because it symbolizes focus and the places you are most likely to direct your efforts. In order to achieve some harmony in our life, one of our challenges will be to restrain or regulate our wants. Rahu in the tenth house may point to inclinations that, if left unchecked, could develop into workaholism. Working too much will probably result in a partner who is unhappy and consequently, relationship issues. Thus, it is clear that pursuing our passions can also provide challenges. Rahu can also be a symbol of money and power, which is why many Chinese people, in particular, believe that worshiping a dragon will bring riches into their lives.
Ketu, the opposite of Rahu, is far more concerned with bringing in the past-life wisdom that is relevant to this life and encouraging us to let go of emotional baggage and guilt while Rahu is very much interested in material and earthly things. As Ketu moves beyond intellectual reasoning and more towards faith, it will also inspire us to let rid of intellectual reasoning to some measure. Ketu can create obstacles and suffering in our life to force us to alter our thought patterns and move on. It could manifest as unreasonable anxieties, encouraging the examination of the subconscious, which once more has the potential to bring about significant progress. When it comes to transformation and submitting the ego to a greater power, which can finally result in enlightenment, Ketu is actually very idealistic.
Thus, we have the axis, with Rahu strongly associated with wants and the material world on the one side and Ketu strongly associated with the spiritual world on the other. Both are influencing your life by stoking your aspirations and simultaneously pushing you in the direction of renunciation. The human predicament and the nature of our internal conflict are found here.
Rahu, who also symbolizes the ego and the body, will exhort us to seek fulfillment, success, and power in a certain area of life. It may even be manipulative and dishonest in its effort to realize its goals, tricking us into thinking we are protecting the interests of others rather than our own. Politicians are considered to often possess a strong Rahu! Rahu is deeply ingrained in our subconscious mind, making it challenging for us to recognize the tricks Rahu pulls in our life. Because the ego can be so elusive and slippery, it is seen as important in the Vedic and Yoga traditions to locate a Guru to help you on your search to let go of it. On the other side, Ketu stands for renunciation, release, and complete freedom from material concerns. The soul is another aspect of Ketu. The Kundalini will rise after Rahu is able to divert its focus from material gain and unite its goals with Ketu’s. It is conceivable for Rahu from the root chakra to rise and unite with Ketu in the crown chakra, leading to unity and enlightenment.
Since actual and lasting fulfillment in these areas is really an illusion, the majority of us will need to continue letting Rahu lead us into a variety of diverse experiences in each of our incarnations. When that realization has deeply ingrained itself inside our psyche, we may then be prepared to begin combining Rahu and Ketu energies in order to progress to Nirvana and find more fulfillment.
Does Ketu have a gender?
Many Vedic astrology scriptures see Ketu as a neutral planet, despite the fact that some astrologers believe it to be a male/masculine planet. In reality, it frequently produces outcomes that may be more masculine than feminine. It is thought to be a flaming planet. Although some Vedic astrologers link it to the Vaata (air) element, the majority of them link it to Pitta (fire). In real life, it typically produces outcomes that match the fire element. Ketu is a shadow planet without any actual mass. When it comes to evaluations, forecasts, and rectifications through remedies, it is one of the most challenging navagraha planets.
Considering its traits, characteristics, and significances, it is said to represent, among other things, disciples, orphans, physically and mentally challenged individuals, dogs, goats, the occult, the paranormal, spiritual development, psychic perception, mysteries, corruptions, detachment, depression, fears, phobias, hallucinations, delays, losses, and diseases.
Pitta (fire) is governed by Ketu in the body. Therefore, it might regulate how much fire or energy is present in the body, however Mars and the Sun might be primarily responsible for this. Natives with weak or troubled Ketu in their horoscopes may experience many problems, including health problems brought on by a lack of the fire element. Some of the concerns that such natives may experience include poor digestion, laziness, a lack of ambition, physical weakness, depression, restlessness, dental and ear problems, issues with mental health, a lack of spiritual development, and psychic perception.
However, if Ketu is strong in a horoscope, the native may experience favorable effects in relation to their digestion, initiative, aggression, physical energy, psychic perception, spiritual development, and many other things. The native may experience problems due to too much fire element if Ketu is really strong and Sun, Mars, and/or other planets are also strong. Such a person may struggle with issues like excessive anger, overconfidence, impulsivity, violence, argumentativeness, acidity, cramps in the muscles, high blood pressure, sleep problems, and ulcers, among other things.
If Ketu is extremely powerful and malefic, the native may experience fears, phobias, depression, split personality disorder, bipolar disorder, black magic, evil spirits, hallucinations, and a variety of other mental health issues as well as issues with the paranormal or occult. Among the navagrahas, Ketu may be the most likely to cause humans to experience distress due to evil spirits, black magic, extraterrestrial beings, and a variety of psychological problems of various kinds (the nine planets).
Because of this, locals who are under its powerfully evil influence may experience some of the worst, oddest, and most incredible kinds of difficulties. In many of these situations, the locals may actually have these experiences, but others may not believe them. Many illnesses or ailments may not even be diagnosed, much less treated, even when such a bad Ketu is at blame. These locals could have a range of bodily issues or diseases. However, their medical reports and diagnoses could indicate that everything is well.
As a result, the medical professionals may suggest that they could be experiencing a psychological condition that is causing them to believe they have physical illnesses and disorders. These indigenous might genuinely be afflicted with diseases or disorders that weren’t examined for or identified back then. One such native might even have unpleasant encounters with supernatural beings. People might not believe him, however, and they might assume that he is making assumptions.
Ketu-dominant natives may work as administrators, revenue officers, police officers, army officers, navy officers, and air force officers, as well as doctors, engineers, scientists, analysts, explorers, researchers, IT professionals, lawyers, physicians, surgeons, psychiatrists, therapists, consultants, advisors, astrologers, tantrics, psychics, healers, priests, religious leaders, preachers, and teachers.
In Aries, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces, depending on its nakshatra and navamsha placements within these signs, Ketu may be strong or very powerful. Depending on its nakshatra and navamsha placements inside Cancer, Capricorn, and Aquarius, it may perform well or extremely well in these signs. Depending on the placement of its nakshatra and navamsha within Gemini and Libra, it may perform well or poorly in these signs. Depending on its nakshatra and navamsha placements inside Taurus and Virgo, it may perform poorly or very poorly in these signs.
As an illustration, Ketu might function reasonably well while positioned in the Taurus sign’s Pisces navamsha of the Krittika nakshatra. However, if it is placed in the Taurus navamsha of Rohini or the Virgo navamsha of Mrigashira nakshatra within the sign of Taurus, it may perform very poorly. As another illustration, if Ketu is placed in the Scorpio navamsha of Anuradha or the Pisces navamsha of Jyeshtha nakshatra within the sign of Scorpio, it may be very strong, whereas if it is placed in the Virgo navamsha of Anuradha nakshatra within the sign of Scorpio, it may be strong but not very strong.
When Ketu is malefic in the horoscope, it can cause a variety of flaws. Among them, Pitra Dosh, Guru Chandal Yoga, Kaal Sarp Yog, and Grahan Yoga are well-known practices.
Rahu or Ketu: which is preferable?
The nodes are the Sun and Moon’s shadows, which are the factors that determine eclipses. The Moon’s shadow is represented by the north node, Rahu. It has the ability to negate, conceal, obscure, or darken the Moon (the mind). The Sun’s shadow is represented by the south node, Ketu. It is capable of blocking, negating, covering, or darkening the Sun (the self).
Rahu is a symbol for adverse mental states like paranoia, psychosis, trance, illusion, and hallucination. Ketu is a symbol for self-doubt, loss of self-worth, and lack of self-worth, all of which can result in either self-aggrandizement or megalomania. It stands for the Self’s negative states.
Both Rahu and Ketu have the ability to defeat the Moon and the Sun, respectively. They can also constrain other planets, though not to the same extent. The Moon can also be blocked by Ketu, which might result in violent fantasies, an inclination to the morbid or macabre aspect of life, drunkenness, or something similar. Rahu can block the Sun, and it can also cause confusion in one’s thinking, hesitation, self-delusion, and the ability to become lost in group or psychic influences. However, Ketu is more hazardous to the Sun, while Rahu is to the Moon. Ketu must be considered the most potent planet in the chart other than the Sun because of its capacity to defeat the Sun. Only a small fraction of the chart shows their impact. The extreme negative side, which typically shows as unexplainable psychiatric or neurological disorders, is rare. They clarify a lot of what is obscure or esoteric in life.
On the plus side, Rahu’s influence can provide us status, prominence, renown, and power while bringing us into sync with societal trends. It bestows a sensitivity to, and aptitude for using, popular trends that is almost telepathic. In a good way, Ketu can develop strong concentration skills, acute observation, independence, the ability to transcend outside influences, and psychic and spiritual understanding. It finally signifies liberation itself in terms of yoga and the spiritual life (Moksha karaka). In harmony with Mercury, it provides insightful information and aids in the study of such subtle topics as astrology.
However, the good influence of the nodes is less frequent than the negative, and both tend to make us feel inferior. Both nodes indicate extremely tough forces that may only be overcome by overcoming significant difficulties in life and may have unintended consequences.
When Rahu is positioned in a powerful house, such as the ninth or tenth, with the ruler of that house forcefully positioned elsewhere, Rahu typically performs at its best. It can confer renown, rank, and prestige there. When firmly situated in the first home, it may also give this.
Ketu refers to a flag. It has the ability to intensify the influence of powerful planets it is combined with. A planet that is exalted or in its own sign and is conjoined to Ketu receives a lot of power. For instance, Venus in Libra’s second house connected to Ketu will bring money or talent. Ketu might provide exceptional military prowess when Mars is in Scorpio in the third house. Rahu can also perform in this manner, albeit to a lower extent.
A powerful Rahu bestows success in the material world and the external satisfaction of material goals, but not typically inner fulfillment. However successful a person may be, it might lead to worldly cravings that can never be satisfiedan exterior good luck mixed with an interior restlessness.
Depending on where it is, the planet Ketu can produce good or bad outcomes in an instant. A person who is well-placed becomes strong but may not necessarily be sensitive to others. Rahu can bring psychic abilities and medium ship capacity in the spiritual world, but he can also bring danger from drugs, danger from possession, and danger from black magic. Ketu bestows perception, emancipation, wisdom, and psychic sensitivity in a more sincere manner, but he can also bestow a harshly critical viewpoint that confines us to a particular mental region.
However, because the two nodes are constantly in opposition to one another, they are typically the same strength or weakness. If Rahu or Ketu are dominant in the birth chart, the native will experience powerful, life-altering events over the transit cycles of 18 1/2 years.
How can I tell if my Ketu is good or bad?
How to determine whether planet Ketu is favorable or unfavorable in a person’s or a group’s horoscope
According to Vedic astrology, Ketu is in charge of your karma equilibrium, spirituality, religiosity, detached mindset, near-death experiences (NDE), afterlife, astral body, etc.
It typically takes 18 years to complete a zodiac cycle for Ketu, the South Node of the Moon, which transits through each sign for roughly 1.5 years.
Ketu constantly moves backward and, generally speaking, is advantageous when positioned in the first, third, sixth, eleventh, and twelveth houses from the ascendant.
Ketu in Pisces can impart the highest level of spiritual wisdom. All viruses in our body or food are under the authority of Ketu, who is also in charge of viral diseases.
People with ascendants (lagna or rising signs) in the signs of Aries (Mesha), Cancer (Karka), Scorpio (Vrischik), Sagittarius (Dhanus), and Pisces are often favored by Ketu (Meena).
What does Ketu mean in the Lagna?
You will be need to exert more effort than usual whenever Ketu chooses to stay in the first residence.
This push will affect every part of your existence. Some people may also consider this to be a difficult time in their lives.
Which Ketu placement is ideal?
It’s also seen to be advantageous for Ketu to be in the eleventh house. Here, Ketu bestows great prosperity upon the individual.
The individual will have the opportunity to make money from a variety of sources and won’t need to worry about money.
In the 11th house, all the planets typically provide favorable outcomes. One planet in the 11th house is thought to be very beneficial for financial power, and in this case Ketu will undoubtedly bring prosperity to the native.