Ketu’s Influence on Human Life and Destiny

Ketu and Rahu are shadow planets and lunar nodes in Vedic astrology. Ketu is depicted as the lower part or tail of a snake. Ketu’s position in a person’s birth chart can influence their spiritual outlook and attachment to worldly desires. Like Rahu, Ketu is regarded as a malefic planet. Ketu signifies spirituality, detachment, and Moksha in Vedic astrology. Due to its association with the fire element, it can make one aggressive and hard-hearted.

 This article tells you all about Ketu and how to protect yourself from its negative effects in your birth chart.

 Ketu is the Lord of descending or south lunar node. It is a Tamasic entity that is associated with occult forces.

 Significance of Ketu

Ketu signifies spirituality and detachment from worldly desires, leading to Moksha (liberation from the birth and death cycle). It brings enlightenment. Ketu is part of the divine plan behind your destiny. Once you understand this, you will no longer see Ketu as an enemy to be feared. Ketu’s effects will depend on its position in your birth chart and the planets it combines with. As a karmic planet, Ketu’s role is to clear your past life karma.

 Ketu represents the fire element in one’s nature, which makes the native hot-tempered and aggressive.

 Ketu and the Nakshatras/Constellations

Ketu governs 3 Nakshatras/constellations - Ashwini, Magha, and Moola. Ashwini is the first of 27 Nakshatras and is associated with healing, medicine, and new beginnings. Magha signifies power, authority, royalty, and leadership. Moola represents spiritual pursuits and inner transformation.

 Ketu’s Impact in the Houses

Ketu’s presence in the Ascendant or 1st house of the birth chart makes one spiritual and indifferent to worldly pleasures. It bestows a desire for self-realization and an interest in occult, mystical, and metaphysical matters. Such people may become ascetics, monks, or spiritual leaders. The native will have an unconventional and unique approach to life. They may refuse to accept societal norms and could have an eccentric personality.

Ketu in the 2nd house can cause speech disorders like stammering and troubled relations with family members. The native may know many foreign languages. In this position, Ketu can also bestow wisdom and knowledge.

 Ketu in the 3rd house bestows success in career, especially after the age of 40. The native may get sudden wealth or unexpected fortune.

Ketu in the 4th house bestows great wealth, luxuries, and comforts. But the native will prefer a simple life.

 Ketu in the 5th house gives one good connections in society and a good image. The native will have a pleasant nature and personality, which attracts people.

 Ketu in the 6th house can bestow occult powers. The native will possess spiritual wisdom and will be healthy and wealthy.

Ketu in the 7th house can be inauspicious. It has a malefic influence on relationships, business partnerships, and wealth.

Ketu in the 8th house bestows interest in the metaphysical realms. The native will have good intuition and psychic abilities. They may be natural healers. But they will be prone to accidents and injuries.

 Ketu in the 9th house bestows interest in spirituality and religion. The native may not be lucky in matters of inheritance. Others may usurp their rights. Their siblings and others may deceive them.

 Ketu in the 10th house brings success in career and power, status and wealth. The native will be strong, intelligent, and good at several crafts. They may have self-acquired knowledge and will be famous.

 Ketu in the 11th house gives a friendly nature and knowledge in all fields. The native will have a good income and a prosperous life. They will also be very popular.

 Ketu in the 12th house makes one an introvert. The native will be affectionate and empathetic in nature. They may feel lonely and depressed in their lives and relationships. They will be honest and intelligent.

 Ketu’s effects also depend on the planets it combines with. Ketu in combination with Jupiter can give a royal life to the native. When it is with Mars, it gives courage. However, if Ketu is weak in the birth chart, the native will have anger issues and encounter many obstacles to success.

Sometimes, Rahu and Ketu can create “Kaal Sarp Dosha” in the birth chart, which is very inauspicious. It can cause many problems and delays in life.

 If Ketu is present in Ashwini, Magha, and Moola constellations, the native will be strongly influenced by Ketu. Qualities like spirituality, detachment, and mysticism, that are linked to Ketu will be prominent in their personality. Also, their past life karma will impact their present life.

 Remedies for Ketu

 Worship Ganesha

Worship Lord Ganesha and offer him Durva grass. Also, recite Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha Stotra to boost Ketu. You can also worship Matsya, the fish avatar of Vishnu.

 Chant Mantras

Reciting Mantras of Ketu is a powerful remedy. Ketu Beej Mantra, Ketu Gayatri Mantra, and Ketu Puranokta Mantra will benefit you. Recite the Mantra “Om Kem Ketave Namah” daily.

 Make Donations

Making donations can help alleviate the negative impact of planets. Donating sesame seeds, bananas, and black blankets can help reduce Ketu’s impact.

 Feed Dogs

Offer food and shelter to stray dogs, as it pleases Ketu.

 Ketu Yantra

Ketu Yantra can reduce the negative effects of Ketu and boost its positive effects.

 Gemstone

The gemstone for Ketu is Cat’s Eye or Lehsunia. Wear it on your person after consulting an astrologer.

 Ketu Graha Shanti Pooja

This Pooja can diminish the adverse effects of Ketu.

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