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Ketu (Ketu (South Node))

Malefic (shadow) · Rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node) · Gemstone: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Ketu (South Node)
Symbol
Nature
Malefic (shadow)
Day
Tuesday / Saturday
Rules
Exalted in
Scorpio
Debilitated in
Taurus
Gemstone
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

Significations

Ketu (Ketu (South Node)) represents your detachment, intuition and spiritual undercurrent. Its core keywords are introspection, mysticism, sharpness and renunciation. As a karaka, it signifies moksha, past-life talents, sudden loss and the occult. In the body, it governs subtle nervous and immune conditions.

What Ketu Rules

Ketu rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node). It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Scorpio and its weakest point (debilitation) in Taurus.

When Ketu is Strong

You possess piercing insight, intuition, spiritual depth and mastery of the subtle and the healing arts.

When Ketu is Weak

Detachment, sudden losses or a sense of emptiness in worldly matters push you toward inner meaning.

Remedies for Ketu

Mantra

Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah

Auspicious day

Tuesday / Saturday

Deity

Lord Ganesha

Donation (daan)

sesame, blankets and feeding dogs

Gemstone

Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)

Practice

keep a steady spiritual practice and feed stray dogs

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ketu signify in Vedic astrology?

Ketu (Ketu (South Node)) signifies your detachment, intuition and spiritual undercurrent. It is the karaka (significator) of moksha, past-life talents, sudden loss and the occult.

Which signs does Ketu rule?

Ketu rules no zodiac sign (it is a shadow planet / lunar node). It is exalted in Scorpio and debilitated in Taurus.

What happens when Ketu is strong?

When Ketu is strong, you possess piercing insight, intuition, spiritual depth and mastery of the subtle and the healing arts.

What is the remedy for a weak Ketu?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah", worship of Lord Ganesha on Tuesday / Saturday, donating sesame, blankets and feeding dogs, and wearing Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) after consulting an astrologer.

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