Ketu (Ketu)
Ketu is a shadow graha, the serpent's tail, with no body or sign rulership of his own. He is the karaka of detachment, liberation and spirituality. He turns you away from the material world and inward.
What Ketu signifies
Ketu is the karaka of all that ties to renunciation, depth and release. He governs detachment and liberation, the impressions of past lives, spirituality and sadhana, sudden loss, and hidden knowledge and mystery. Ketu loosens your material grip and turns you inward. Where you take up the path of renunciation and practice, he gives both deep insight and liberation.
Ketu strong vs afflicted
When Ketu is strong
- Deep spiritual insight and detachment
- A feel for hidden knowledge, astrology and mystery
- Renunciation without attachment and selfless action
- Inner vision and a leaning toward liberation
When Ketu is afflicted
- Sudden loss and abrupt change
- Confusion, doubt and lack of direction
- Isolation, worry and mental restlessness
- Undiagnosed illness and bodily trouble
Ketu remedies and mantra
To settle and strengthen Ketu, mantra chanting and acts of service are used.
Om Ketave Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on Tuesday
- Worship Lord Ganesha and fast on Tuesdays
- Donate sesame, blankets and multi-coloured cloth
- Serve dogs and respect saints and ascetics
- Practise sadhana, meditation and selfless service
Ketu, frequently asked questions
Ketu is the karaka of all that ties to renunciation, depth and release. He governs detachment and liberation, the impressions of past lives, spirituality and sadhana, sudden loss, and hidden knowledge and mystery. Ketu loosens your material grip and turns you inward. Where you take up the path of renunciation and practice, he gives both deep insight and liberation.
Ketu's friends are Mars and Venus and Saturn, and its enemies are Sun, Moon.
The mantra for Ketu is "Om Ketave Namah", chanted as a remedy.
In the Vimshottari system, Ketu's mahadasha runs for 7 years.
Where is Ketu in your chart?
This is the general profile of Ketu. Share your date, time and place of birth in chat and learn what Ketu is doing for you, with your dasha and transits.
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