Planet
Ketu
Explore the astrological significance of Ketu (Ketu), its traits, dignity, and influence in your life.
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Discover which zodiac sign your Ketu (Ketu) was in when you were born. The placement of Ketu in your birth chart reveals key insights about your personality and life path.
Ketu (Ketu) represents spirituality, detachment, moksha in Vedic astrology. As a natural malefic, it governs psychic abilities and spiritual experiences and influences your spiritual, detached, mystical nature.
Characteristics & Traits
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Body Parts & Health
Ketu governs and influences nervous system, spine, psychic centers, subtle body, mysterious ailments. Health issues related to these body parts may manifest during challenging periods of Ketu, while strong placement can enhance their vitality and function.
Career & Professions
Individuals with strong Ketu placement often excel in careers related to spiritual teachers, mystics, researchers, psychics, astrologers, healers, philosophers, monks. The planet's influence can guide career choices and professional success in these fields.
Planetary Dignity
Exaltation
- • spiritual wisdom
- • philosophical insights
- • mystical knowledge
- • divine guidance
- • liberation path
Debilitation
- • scattered spirituality
- • confused wisdom
- • superficial knowledge
- • mental restlessness
- • spiritual delusions
Mooltrikona
- • transformative spirituality
- • deep mystical insights
- • psychic abilities
- • karmic understanding
- • occult knowledge
Dasha Periods
The Vimshottari Dasha system divides a complete 120-year cycle among the nine planets. Each planet governs a specific period called Mahadasha, during which its influence is dominant. Within each Mahadasha, there are sub-periods called Antardasha ruled by other planets. For example, if Ketu Mahadasha lasts 7 years, its own Antardasha within this period would be approximately 5 months.
Mahadasha (7 years)
Positive Effects
During Ketu Mahadasha, you may experience spiritual growth and psychic development. Additionally, karmic understanding along with detachment from materialism are likely to manifest in your life, bringing overall growth and positive transformation.
Challenges
Potential challenges during this period may include confusion and detachment issues. You might also face health problems or isolation. Awareness and proper guidance can help navigate these challenges effectively.
Best Time For
This Mahadasha period is particularly favorable for spiritual practices, meditation, mystical studies and karmic healing, psychic development, detachment. Planning major life decisions around these activities can yield the best results.
Antardasha (5.83% of cycle)
Positive Effects
Ketu Antardasha brings spiritual insights and psychic experiences. During this sub-period, karmic clarity as well as detachment benefits become prominent themes, offering opportunities for personal development and achievement.
Challenges
During this Antardasha, you may encounter temporary confusion and minor health issues. There could also be instances of spiritual restlessness or karmic challenges. These temporary challenges can be overcome with patience and strategic planning.
Best Time For
This Antardasha period is ideal for meditation, spiritual practices, psychic work and karmic understanding, mystical studies. Focus your energy on these areas to maximize the beneficial influence of this planetary period.
Ketu in Different Houses
The placement of Ketu in different houses of your birth chart creates unique influences. Explore how Ketu affects each house placement.
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.