SOUTH NODE (Ketu)

Like Rahu, Kedhu is also not exactly a planet but a powerful node. It also has the power to determine the growth or downfall of a person. It is also called as Dragon’s tail. It owns Sagittarius.

Same as Rahu, Ketu is also a shadowy, malefic planet always positioned opposite Rahu.

  • Ketu signifies liberation or Moksha, mysterious knowledge, mystic science and spiritual pursuits.
  • Both Rahu and Ketu can give the person unexpected and sudden results. Ketu can make you magician, astrologer, or medical practitioner.
  • Ketu is friend with Venus, Rahu, Ketu, and Saturn, and enemy with Mars, Sun, and Moon.
  • Ketu spends one and half year in each zodiac and takes 18 years to complete the zodiac cycle.
  • Vimshottaridasha of Ketu is of 7 years. Ketu is exalted in Sagittarius and debilitated in Taurus/Gemini. Gemstone of Ketu is Lahsuniya or Cat’s Eye.