Ketu (ketu)
Ketu (Ketu) stands for detachment, spirituality, past skills, intuition. Exalted in Vrishchika (Scorpio), weakest in Vrishabha (Taurus). Its dasha lasts 6 years.
Ketu represents the cosmic south node, symbolizing detachment, spiritual awakening, and quiet contemplation. In classical wisdom, Ketu dissolves superficial attachments so that the true inner self may awaken. It grants deep intuition, healing ability, and the serene realization that lasting peace comes from within.
What it rules
- Governs spiritual detachment, liberation and inner silence
- Signifies intuition, psychic insight and past wisdom
- Rules subtle healing arts, herbal therapy and deep meditation
- Represents freedom from superficial worldly vanity
- Guides selfless service and philosophical contemplation
In daily life
Spend quiet moments in silent meditation, feed stray dogs with affection, detach your mind from petty arguments, and seek truth through quiet reflection.
Mantra
ॐ केतवे नमःKetu in each house
House 1 · House 2 · House 3 · House 4 · House 5 · House 6 · House 7 · House 8 · House 9 · House 10 · House 11 · House 12
Ketu in each sign
Mesha (Aries) · Vrishabha (Taurus) · Mithuna (Gemini) · Karka (Cancer) · Simha (Leo) · Kanya (Virgo) · Tula (Libra) · Vrishchika (Scorpio) · Dhanu (Sagittarius) · Makara (Capricorn) · Kumbha (Aquarius) · Meena (Pisces)