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Ketu (Ketu)
malefic • Fire • Eunuch • Tamas
Liberation, detachment, intuitive knowledge, letting go
Overview
| Nature | malefic |
| Element | Fire |
| Gender | Eunuch |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Caste | Shudra |
| Direction | South |
| Day of Week | — |
| Color | Brown/Multi |
| Season | Irregular |
| Chakra | — |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
| Orbital Period | 18.6 years |
| Average Speed | -0.05° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Always retrograde |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
MokshaSpiritualityPast lifeLiberationDetachment
Significations
SpiritualityMokshaPast lifeDetachmentOccult
Represents
MokshaPast wisdomDetachment
Dignity & Strength
| Exalted In | Sagittarius at 3° |
| Debilitated In | Gemini at 3° |
| Own Signs | Scorpio |
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Feet, Lower spine, Nervous system, Psychic centers |
| Common Ailments | Mysterious ailments, Nervous disorders, Accidents, Spiritual crises |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Cat's Eye |
| Alternative Gemstones | Chrysoberyl |
| Wearing Day | Tuesday/Thursday |
| Wearing Finger | Middle finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 3 carats |
| Metal | Silver/Panchdhatu |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Ketave Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Ashwadhwajaaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Ketave Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 17000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Ganesha |
| Associated Deities | Matsya, Hanuman, Chitragupta |
Story
Headless body of demon, possesses spiritual wisdom beyond mind
Symbolism
Liberation, detachment, intuitive knowledge, letting go
Spiritual Lesson
Release attachment, trust intuition, embrace spiritual practices
Traits & Nature
When Strong
Spiritual wisdomPsychic abilitiesResearch aptitudeIntuition
When Weak
ConfusionLack of directionAccidentsSpiritual confusion
Suitable Vocations
Spiritual teachingResearchOccultAstrologyPsychologyHealing
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 7 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #0 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
Spiritual practicesMeditationResearchOccult
Unfavorable
MarriageMaterial venturesRelationships