A lot has been said about Ketu the Moksha Karaka. Bhagwat Gita speaks of the fruits of our Karmas are experienced at its best. Some people are born with congenital diseases and go through suffering immediately after birth.This is Maya, the unseen and untold saga of Karmas.

Ketu is directly linked with Lord Ganesha, the first born child of the universe and consequently the eldest among all planets.It is also said to be head of all the stars and planets.It is beginning and the end of all things. It is the unpredictable element in the universe.

The word Ketu translates to flag or banner. It is also associated with comets, asteroids and other such objects in the sky that serve as ‘signs’

Ketu represents extremes- creation and destruction, matter and spirit, the primitive and the most refined, children and the very old.These extremes represent a meeting point. For instance, very old people develop similar nature similar to that of children.

Ketu holds within itself the possibilities of the exploiter and the exploited, the sinner and the redeemer, tyrant and the saviour. Ketu represents strength that can stand up against all odds and at the same time also the weakness that can give in at the slightest pressure.The force which gives life can also take life.

Ketu represents Martian energy.. It can be said that Ketu’s domain starts where the domain of Mars ends. Ketu is hot, dry, fiery, quick and sharp planet like Mars. It can push a person in the throes of despair through a series of unfortunate events. Ketu is the master of tragedies and it has no equal compared to any another planet as far as tragedies in the manufacturing are concerned.

It can make paupers out of kings in the blink of an eye. Ketu when strong and working through its higher principle, can also evolve the mind to a degree that the native has access to the secrets related to the functioning of the universe. It can also liberate a person from this material world.

Ketu is the planet that deals with the past on an individual or collective level. The sign placement of Ketu in a chart shows the area which we have been working on in our past life. It represents the field where our true talent lies.

Ketu rules over three Nakshatras, Ashwini, Magha and Moola.The description of the three Nakshatras will help in understanding the Lord Ketu.

1. Ashwini indicates the beginning of a fresh start, an auspicious Karmic release.It is inertia or the starting force which connects us with our Karmic world.


2. Moola Nakshatra is the binding force all our Karmas, good or bad in the form of roots, bundles up and waits for the right time to fructify. The results will depend upon our Karmas.


3. Magha Nakshatra is the release point of all the roots embedded to the past Karmas.The Magha is ruled by our ancestors, they are the presiding deities and without doubt our past gets connected through Magha Nakshatra. Practically Magha connects us to the materialistic aspects of life and gradually sucks us into the world of Maya.

Rahu is called the face of snake and Ketu the tail of the snake. Both are considered as the two sides of the same coin. According to Astrology they both are always located in the opposite direction. Ketu gives results equivalent to Mars. Therefore if Mars is stable in the birth chart, the person gets auspicious results. However Ketu is considered to be more painful and malefic in its effects than Mars.

If Ketu and Mars are in conjunction or forms a relationship with any house the person may have to go through a surgery. For example: If this relationship is formed in the fifth house the child of the native may have to go through a surgery. If this relationship is formed in the Ascendant house the native himself/herself goes through a major surgery in life.

Qualities of Ketu according to the KP System of Astrology

Ketu increases dissatisfaction within the person. The person who wanders unnecessarily is influenced by Ketu. The person who spends a lot of time practicing Tantric rituals, meditation etc is under the influence of Ketu. Position of Ketu in Pisces in the twelfth house creates a Yoga for salvation in the native’s birth chart. This Yoga helps increase the native’s faith in spirituality.

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Impact of Ketu on Health according to the KP System of Astrology

The person who is prone to skin infection and diseases is affected by malefic Ketu in birth chart. Pimples, scars, boils on skin are due to the malefic Ketu and Mercury.

Areas of Influence of Ketu according to the KP System of Astrology

Ketu is known as a language expert therefore the auspicious position of Ketu in the birth chart makes the person knowledgeable of various languages. Ketu also increases the technical knowledge of the native therefore if Ketu forms a relationship with the fifth house the native acquires education in technical field. Rahu is the Lord of ayurvedic medicines. The sources of spirituality, literature and spiritual texts are included in the items of Ketu. Besides that, the planet which forms a relationship with Ketu influence its results.

Business fields of Ketu according to the KP System of Astrology according to the KP System of Astrology

The work related to the production of machines and their care are ruled by Ketu. Ketu give results equivalent to Mars therefore the professions related to Mars have been categorized in the list of professions of Ketu.

Places of Ketu according to the KP System of Astrology according to the KP System of Astrology

The road which goes to three directions is the area of influence of Ketu. The T point and the place to meditate are categorized among the areas of Ketu. Tail of snake is considered similar to Ketu.