Planet
Ketu
Use our free Ketu Sign Calculator to find which zodiac sign Ketu was in at your birth and learn what Ketu reveals about your spiritual growth, intuition, and karmic patterns.
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Find out which zodiac sign Ketu was in on your birth date. This planetary position influences your personality and life path according to Vedic astrology.
What Is a Ketu Placement?
Your Ketu placement refers to the zodiac sign Ketu occupied at the time of your birth.
In Vedic astrology, Ketu is a shadow planet (Chhaya Graha) with no physical form. It represents your past life mastery like skills and habits you’ve already developed before this life.
But here’s the twist: Ketu also brings detachment. You may feel disconnected from the very things you’re good at. Its job is to help you grow beyond the familiar and toward the unknown.
While Rahu pulls you forward, Ketu gently pulls you inward.
What Does Ketu Influence in Your Life? #
| Themes | What it Brings |
|---|---|
| Instincts & Past-Life Wisdom | - Reflects what comes naturally to you without trying - Shows the skills, fears, or patterns you’ve already lived out - Indicates where you may feel a lack of excitement or purpose |
| Physical Indicators | - Rules the lower body, especially the feet, nerves, and spinal cord - Associated with skin diseases, sudden illness, or unknown causes - A strong Ketu can enhance detachment and intuition - A weak Ketu may cause confusion, anxiety, or isolation |
| General Life | - Detachment from material goals - Spiritual seeking, moksha, or solitude - Sudden gains or losses, karmic patterns - Invisibility, minimalism, or choosing the path less followed |
How Ketu Acts in Each Zodiac Sign #
| Ketu in | What It Means | Watch For |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Natural leadership and courage, but avoids conflict or attention. | Impulsive detachment or lack of drive. |
| Taurus | Material comfort comes easily, but feels emotionally unfulfilling. | Issues with security, attachment to routine. |
| Gemini | Skilled communicator, thinker, or writer but may feel mentally scattered. | Anxiety or detachment from facts. |
| Cancer | Emotional depth, strong maternal past but struggles to form new bonds. | Emotional withdrawal or fear of closeness. |
| Leo | Leadership or recognition feels familiar but no longer motivating. | Low self-expression or fear of being seen. |
| Virgo | Sharp problem-solver, but overly critical or disinterested in control. | Health worries or perfection fatigue. |
| Libra | Naturally diplomatic but avoids close relationships. | Commitment issues or people-pleasing fatigue. |
| Scorpio | Intense emotional insight, past trauma mastery but may isolate self. | Secrecy or emotional aloofness. |
| Sagittarius | Inborn wisdom or belief but questions faith, dogma, or truth. | Restlessness or loss of meaning. |
| Capricorn | Hard work is second nature, but the material ladder feels hollow. | Lack of ambition or fear of responsibility. |
| Aquarius | Detached from norms and systems. Inner rebel seeking new truth. | Social detachment or rebellion for no reason. |
| Pisces | Spiritual depth, strong intuitive memory but often ungrounded. | Escapism, confusion, or lack of clarity. |
Ketu Mahadasha & Antardasha: What It Brings
Ketu Mahadasha (7 Years)
Theme: Detachment, karmic cleansing, spiritual introspection
Positive Effects
Deep spiritual growth
Disinterest in material chaos
Freedom from toxic attachments
Inner peace through surrender
Challenges
Loss of direction, relationships, or career clarity
Sudden endings or separations
Isolation, confusion, or strange fears
Best Used For
Spiritual study, meditation, or healing
Letting go of what no longer serves
Minimalist lifestyle or inner transformation
Ketu Antardasha (~5.83% of Mahadasha)
Duration: Around 4–6 months
Positive Effects
Strong intuition or psychic clarity
Letting go of ego-driven choices
Closure and karmic healing
Challenges
Temporary emotional confusion
Feeling invisible or misunderstood
Difficulty setting clear goals
Best Used For
Inner work, journaling, forgiveness
Retreats, spiritual travel, therapy
Resting, recovering, resetting
Use Vaya’s free tools to check the exact placement of all 9 planets in your Kundli and understand how they influence your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ketu represent in astrology?
Ketu represents the past, detachment, spiritual growth, and karmic leftovers. It governs what you’ve already mastered and what you need to move beyond.
Is Ketu always negative?
No. Ketu is only disruptive when ignored. It leads to discomfort when we resist letting go. But when accepted, it offers freedom, wisdom, and peace.
Can Ketu cause problems in marriage or career?
Yes, especially if placed in the 1st, 7th, or 10th houses. It can create detachment from personal identity, relationships, or ambition.
Which signs are good or bad for Ketu?
Ketu is exalted in Scorpio and debilitated in Taurus, but its effects depend on the entire chart. Scorpio deepens its spiritual insight, while Taurus can ground or block it.
How do I strengthen a weak Ketu?
Spiritual practices, meditation, donation, and detachment from overthinking help. Avoid obsession with control, and practice stillness.
Ketu in First House
Discover how Ketu in the 1st house affects your identity and confidence in Vedic astrology, leading to deep inner wisdom and personal growth over time.
Ketu in Fifth House
Explore the meaning of Ketu in the 5th house of Vedic astrology and how it impacts your creativity, love life, and connection with children. Discover the karmic lessons, spiritual growth, and unique strengths this placement brings to your emotional world and personal expression
Ketu in Seventh House
Discover how Ketu in the 7th house affects love, marriage, and partnerships in Vedic astrology, highlighting karmic challenges and the journey toward deeper, authentic connections.
Ketu in Eleventh House
Discover how Ketu in the 11th house influences friendships, social life, and ambitions in Vedic astrology, teaching you to seek true fulfillment beyond popularity and external rewards.
Track Ketu Current Movements
Now that you understand Ketu's nature and influence, see how this planet is currently moving through the zodiac signs. Get real-time transit data, retrograde periods, and sign changes.