Ketu (Ketu)
Malefic (like Mars) | Fire Element | Tamasic
Ketu is the south lunar node, representing spiritual liberation, past-life karma, and detachment in Vedic astrology. It brings sudden events, spiritual insights, and freedom from material attachments. Ketu governs moksha, occult knowledge, and healing abilities.
Significations of Ketu
Body Parts
- * Wounds & Injuries
- * Feet & Lower Limbs
- * Spiritual Experiences
- * Mysterious Ailments
- * Past-Life Memories
People
- * Monks & Ascetics
- * Mystics & Healers
- * Psychics
- * Spiritual Seekers
- * Researchers
Qualities
- * Detachment & Liberation
- * Spirituality & Moksha
- * Past Life Karma
- * Intuition & Psychic Ability
- * Healing Powers
Professions
- * Healing & Alternative Medicine
- * Occult & Mysticism
- * Research
- * Spirituality
- * Languages
- * IT & Technology
Dignity of Ketu
Exaltation in Sagittarius
Ketu is exalted in Sagittarius, where its positive qualities are maximized. An exalted Ketu gives enhanced detachment & liberation and success in healing & alternative medicine.
Own Sign - Scorpio (traditionally)
Scorpio (traditionally) is Ketu's own sign where it feels comfortable and powerful.Ketu here gives natural expression of its qualities with stability and strength.
Debilitation in Gemini
Ketu is debilitated in Gemini, where its natural qualities are weakened. Natives may face challenges related to detachment & liberation and need remedial measures.
Ketu in 12 Houses
Ketu in 1st House
Spiritual identity, detachment from body, past-life memories
Ketu in 2nd House
Family detachment, minimal speech, wealth disinterest
Ketu in 3rd House
Sibling karma, courageous detachment, spiritual communication
Ketu in 4th House
Home detachment, mother's spiritual journey, property release
Ketu in 5th House
Children karma, creative spirituality, romance detachment
Ketu in 6th House
Excellent - enemy destruction, health through spirituality
Ketu in 7th House
Partnership karma, spouse spirituality, relationship detachment
Ketu in 8th House
Excellent - occult mastery, longevity, inheritance spirituality
Ketu in 9th House
Spiritual growth peak, past-life guru, moksha path
Ketu in 10th House
Career detachment, spiritual profession possible
Ketu in 11th House
Gain detachment, spiritual friendships, goal transcendence
Ketu in 12th House
Excellent - liberation potential, spiritual foreign travel, moksha