While in the world of Vedic Astrology, discussions on malefic planets often revolve around three to four celestial bodies, namely Rahu, Ketu, Saturn, and Mars. However, amid these celestial entities, the spotlight frequently falls on Rahu, overshadowing the influence of Ketu. In this mystic world, people discuss less about this planet.
Ketu, just like Rahu, is an imaginary planet. Ketu is one of the most mysterious and most influential planets in Vedic Astrology. Ketu is a shadowy planet that represents the south node of the Moon. Ketu is also known as the dragon’s tail, as it is the severed half of the demon Svarbhanu, who was beheaded by Lord Vishnu for trying to drink the nectar of immortality. The other half of the demon is Rahu, the dragon’s head, which represents the north node of the moon.
The placement of Ketu in a birth chart is believed to exert a significant influence on an individual’s life, touching upon themes of past karma, spiritual growth, and detachment. It also serves as an indicator of potential challenges, setbacks, and obstacles in one’s life journey, offering valuable life lessons. Ketu’s effects can manifest as both benefic and malefic, contingent upon its positioning in the natal chart.
Effects of Benefice Ketu
- Ketu in favourable position is believed to turning on the spiritual side of an individual. They feel enhancing and deeper connection with self.
- While strong Rahu blesses individuals with material prosperity, it is opposite in the case of Ketu. People with benefice Ketu experiences detachment from material prosperity and worldly desires.
- Benefice Ketu blesses individuals with heightened intuition and psychic abilities. Their subconscious mind is highly active and they have sixth sense.
- One with favourable Ketu placement in a birth chart is unconventional artist. They possess unique and creative skill; always think out of the box.
- Native with strong Ketu is often seen as highly knowledgeable and optimistic to bring revolutionary changes in society.
Effects of Malefic Ketu
- Malefic Ketu creates hurdles in career growth, relationships and in a family. Often leads to disagreements and conflicts in family, separation, divorce and betrayal from spouse and obstacles, challenges, trouble in business and job.
- Malefic Ketu can wreak havoc on one’s mental health such as confusion, stress, anxiety and severe depression. One’s ability and power to think gets critically damaged.
- Wrong placement of Ketu can lead to illness and chronic health diseases such as schizophrenia, cancer and diseases related to nervous and digestive system.
- Individuals get involved in toxicities such as alcohol, weed and cigarettes.
- They may face lie, cheat and deceit from their partner.
