Ketu is considered a shadow planet in Vedic astrology. It is actually not even considered a planet rather it is considered the shadow of a planet. Being a shadow planet, Ketu is able to make a deep impact. In fact, both Rahu and Ketu are considered shadow planets. Ketu in spite of being a shadow planet has a lot of importance. Perhaps it’s importance is far more than the other planets.

Ketu has a lot of effect on everyone's life. It’s effect on a human being is determined by the manner in which it’s shadow falls. It is believed that Ketu's shadow can also cover nature itself. Ketu’s auspicious effect increases the knowledge of a person and leads to enlightenment. Just as an ignorant disciple learns and becomes knowledgeable with the help of a Guru, in the same way Ketu helps a person discover the knowledge that lies within.

Ketu's entry time in Scorpio zodiac

Ketu is also said to be at its most auspicious when it is located in Scorpio. Ketu’s strength is higher when it transits in Scorpio as compared to its transit in other signs. It brings the ability to rationalize. Ketu when strong in transit gives good results. The belief that Ketu is always inauspicious is not true because Ketu if strong and placed correctly in a person’s Kundali is also capable of giving auspicious effects.

The minute Ketu moves to Scorpio it becomes strong. Naturally, it showcases its strength. Ketu is intrinsically neither auspicious nor inauspicious, as such Ketu in a horoscope can provide both auspicious or inauspicious results. This can be determined by looking at the auspicious and inauspicious nature of Ketu in the horoscope itself. Ketu’s impact will be determined by the house in which it is situated. Some possible auspicious and inauspicious fruits can be considered.

Effect of Ketu’s shadow on life

The effect of Ketu brings a sense of detachment to life. It is one such planet that is capable of liberating us from desires. A badly placed Ketu or a weak Ketu in the horoscope can lead to several diseases. In order to avoid such a situation, one has to consider several aspects before drawing any conclusion.

A reference to Ketu is found in several texts. Ketu has an important place in astrology. In astrology, Ketu is considered a sin planet but one can receive both auspicious as well as inauspicious fruits from this planet. One does not always get bad fruits through Ketu.

Things related to Ketu

Ketu has an impact on many things and areas of life. Ketu is mainly associated with spirituality. An association with Ketu helps one attain detachment and salvation. Among the new planets, Ketu is perhaps the only planet which leads the path of salvation. A relationship with Ketu is very useful in understanding deeper subjects. Ketu is the factor of activities related to Tantra-Mantra etc.

The zodiac sign and constellation affected by Ketu

In astrology, Ketu does not have ownership of any zodiac sign but some astrologers believe Ketu governs Scorpio and Sagittarius and it is very strong in these two signs.

Ketu is exalted here, while Ketu is considered weak in Gemini. At the same time, Ketu is also the owner of Ashwini Nakshatra, Magha Nakshatra and Mool Nakshatra. As per Vedic astrology, Ketu is the torso of the planet Swarabhanu. Rahu is said to be Swarabhanu’s head.

Impact on family

Ketu’s transit will impact Scorpio natives greatly. At the domestic level, you will be a little lost. You will try your best to handle various situations at home and also the atmosphere of the house. Since there is no fixed sign of Ketu in astrology, Ketu gives fruits according to the place in which it is sitting. Ketu gives fruits according to the zodiac sign in which it is placed. As it is currently placed in Scorpio it will have a great influence on this sign.

If Ketu is in the third, fifth, seventh, ninth and twelfth house then it will give good results. If it is transiting these houses in the horoscope and is in Scorpio sign then it brings a lot of success and positivity to the native. A person becomes serious about his responsibilities and obligations. It also makes the natives' financial position strong.