Role of Planet Ketu in Astrology: Benefits, Remedies & More

Ketu - The Southern Lunar Node

Planets in astrology hold a lot of importance. When combined with their position in a specific house of an individual's birth chart. These planets decide an individual's behavioural characteristics and personality traits. Moreover, they also tend to influence the life of an individual in any and every aspect. When we talk about planet Ketu in specific, the first thought that comes in the mind of an individual is that it is a malefic planet, which means it causes harm and destruction. Moreover, one of the things that people also have a common perception about planet Ketu is that it causes harm to and in an individual's life.

Planets have great importance in astrology, especially vedic astrology. Without planets vedic astrology will have almost nothing more so we can say that the basis of Vedic astrology is held together by these planets. In astrology there are a total of 9 planets which are as follows - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu. Every planet has its own ruling Deity along with factors and aspects in which they influence an individual's life. Moreover, every planet is also responsible for certain changes in an individual's life. However, one thing can change all these and that is the position of these planets in an individual's birth chart. The effects that these planets will have on an individual's life depends on their placement in the 12 houses of an individual's birth chart.

In astrology, planet Ketu comes around to be a planet that has a strong influence in an individual's life. However, its significance and importance in astronomy is still a debatable topic. Moreover, Ketu planet in English or in astronomy is known as the South node or the descending lunar node. In astronomy, planet Ketu is not a real planet. Thus, in astrology it is given the title of a shadow planet. Moreover, planet Ketu is not always addressed in singular form but it is addressed with its brother planet Rahu forming the very special and common name Rahu Ketu.

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Astrological Significance Of Planet Ketu

Planet Ketu is not a real planet in astronomy. However, in astrology it holds great and significant importance and significance. Planet Ketu in English is known as the descending lunar node or the South node of planet Moon. Moreover, planet Ketu is considered to be a shadow planet. Along this, planet Ketu is also known as a Chayagraha in Vedic astrology. In general perception, planet Ketu is considered to be a malefic planet. People mostly think of this planet as a planet that causes bad and ill effects in an individual’s life. However, there is not much truth to this. Planet Ketu also has good and positive effects in the life of an individual. If you have a strong Ketu in your Kundali then you will be blessed with anything and everything that your heart wants and desires. If you want to get a Kundli analysis done, then check InstaAstro’s website or download the app in order to get your free Kundli analysis done.

Mythologies Associated With Planet Ketu

As we know in astrology there are nine planets. However, these planets are not all considered real planets. Rahu and Ketu planet are termed to be shadow planets as they have not attained any specific position in the aspect of astronomy. So how does Rahu and Ketu hold such great importance in astrology and why are they considered as ruling planets in an individual's birth chart? Well to get the answer for this question we have to understand the formation of the planets Rahu and Ketu.

During the time of Amrit manthan, gods and asuras were fighting over the Amrit which was to be churned or taken out from the sea. Lord Vishnu took the form of a tortoise in order to help and smooth the process of Amrit manthan. However, as we know the Devas won the battle and got the Amrit for themselves. While the Amrit was being distributed among the Devas, an Asur disguised himself as a Deva and got in between the line of the Devas to get some Amrit for himself.

He was given some Amrit, however Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu came to know about the disguised Asur. However, before he could drink the Amrit Lord Vishnu with the help of his Sudarshan chakra cut the head off of the Asur. But before the Sudarshan chakra could reach the asur he had already taken a sip of the Amrit. Because he had already taken a ship of the Amrit, the Asur became immortal. However his body was still divided into two. The head of the asur later came to be known as Rahu and the left over body or the torso came to be known as Ketu.

This is the story of the formation of the planet Rahu and Ketu. Now we can understand the logic behind them being called as malefic planets as they were originally and Asur who disguised himself to get the Amrit that the Devas won for themselves. By originally being an Asur, these planets have more ill and negative effects on an individual life than they have good or positive effects. Let's now have a look at some of the positive and negative effects that planet Rahu has on an individual's life.

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Strong Planet Ketu Effects

Planet Ketu comes around to be a malefic planet. This means that planet Ketu is termed and known to have ill and negative effects on an individual's life. However it is not completely true. Planet Ketu also tends to have some positive effects on individual life. These Ketu characteristics and effects however might be much small and low in count when compared to the negative effects but we cannot completely overlook the positive and good effects that planet Ketu has in an individual's life. The positive effects of planet Ketu are as follows:

A positive Ketu makes an individual spiritually inclined.
Another positive effect of planet Ketu happens to be that it blesses an individual with great intelligence and knowledge.
Moreover, an individual also makes an individual have a deep desire to acquire more knowledge. This is especially in the case of spirituality.
A strong Ketu also makes an individual have good score in their school and college. Thus, it makes them have a good academic background.
Leadership is something that interests an individual when they have a strong Ketu planet in their birth chart.
Moreover, a strong Ketu also makes an individual have and attain wealth in their life. This wealth might be earned or might come to them in the form of ancestral wealth.
The natives with a strong Ketu come around to be highly respected and honoured individuals in their social circle and society.
Lastly, a positive effect of a strong Ketu in an individual’s life is that it makes an individual courageous.

Weak Ketu Planet Effects

A weak Ketu planet may have significant ill and negative effects in an individual’s life. These effects are as follows:

A negative effect that a weak Ketu can have in an individual’s life includes an individual having to suffer from a lot of problems in their life. The natives will always be bothered by either minor or major issues in their life. Also, this will tend to affect the native’s health physically and mentally as well.
An individual with a weak Ketu may also suffer from health related issues in their life. These issues can either be major or can also come around to be minor.
The natives with weak Ketu also suffer from monetary problems in their life. The native always have the feeling that the money they have is not enough and also there are chances of the native getting into a lot of debt and bankruptcy in their life.
The natives might also have to face issues with their family. The individual will have to leave their house for some reason and will also grow differences with their family members and relatives.
Arguments with spouses and a lot of fights is something that will always bother an individual with a weak Ketu.
Moreover, a weak Ketu also makes an individual suffer from mental health issues. The natives will have to suffer from a lot of stress and trauma and also can encounter episodes of panic attacks.
Lastly, a sinking career is also one of the negative effects that a weak Ketu has on an individual’s life.

Planet Ketu remedies

The above mentioned effects of a weak Ketu might come around to be a little bit scary for some individual’s. If the above mentioned negative effects of planet Ketu gave you chills and now you want some tips on how to please Ketu planet. Then worry not as we have got you covered. Mentioned below are some very effective Ketu planet and Ketu Dasha remedies and also Ketu dosha remedies which will help you answer the questions like how to reduce effect of Ketu and also how to make Ketu positive. Let us now have a look at these remedies, which are as follows:

It is advised that an individual must wear a lot of white and yellow colours in order to please planet Ketu.
Moreover, it is also recommended that an individual must avoid dull colours especially colours like grey and black.
According to our astrologers, an individual must have, at all times, good and generous behaviour with young and little boys.
One of the most influential and significantly powerful Ketu remedies include an individual worshipping Lord Ganesha and also Matsya which is known to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Moreover, another remedy about how to make Ketu happy includes an individual chanting the Shri Ganpati Atharvashirsha Stotra in order to prevent the ill and negative effects of planet Ketu.
Donation is considered to be one of the most high and important act of kindness according to Vedic astrology. Thus, in order to please planet Ketu and prevent its negative effects an individual must donate black blanket, sesame seeds and also bananas.
Additionally, an individual can also use yantras in order to prevent themselves from being affected by the negative effects of planet Ketu.
Gemstones are known to be very influential in astrology. Thus, one can always wear the Cat Eye’s gemstone in order to weaken the negative effects of planet Ketu.
It is also advised that an individual must take a bath under flowing water. Thus, having showers and also bathing under a waterfall are recommended.
Lastly, an individual must also look after street dogs.

Effects Of Planet Ketu In Different Houses

Different houses of an individual’s birth chart hold the ruling powers over different aspects of an individual’s life. The placement of a specific planet in an individual’s birth chart in a specific house tend to affect the life of an individual in different ways. Moreover, the effects a planet will have on an individual’s life also depends on the strong or weak position of the planet.

As we know the importance of houses in an individual’s birth chart, we must know that there are a total of twelve houses in an individual’s birth chart. The placement of Ketu planet in a friendly planet’s house or in its own ruling house tends to bring positive and auspicious outcomes for an individual. However, on the other hand if the placement of planet Ketu happens to be in the house which belongs to its enemy planets then there are sure to be some consequences which might not be so pleasing for an individual. Let us now have a look at the effects of planet Ketu in different houses.

Effects Of Ketu Planet In 1st House

Following are the effects of planet Ketu when placed in the first house are as follows:

Magnetic personality
Love travelling
Hard working
Wealth

Effects Of Ketu Planet In 2nd House

Mentioned below are the effects planet Ketu has on an individual’s life when placed in the 2nd house of an individual’s birth chart. These effects are as follows: