In Vedic astrology, Ketu (Ketu) governs detachment, spirituality, intuition, past-life karma, moksha, loss and the unseen. Where it sits in your birth chart colours an entire area of life. Choose a house below to read how Ketu behaves there — its strengths, its challenges, and the traditional remedies.
Exalted in: Scorpio / Sagittarius (per many schools)
Debilitated in: Taurus / Gemini
Own sign: co-ruler of Scorpio
Day: Tuesday (Mars-like)
Gem: Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)
Mantra: Om Ketave Namah
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Ketu in the 1st House
Self & Personality
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Ketu in the 2nd House
Wealth & Family
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Ketu in the 3rd House
Courage & Siblings
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Ketu in the 4th House
Home & Mother
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Ketu in the 5th House
Children & Intellect
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Ketu in the 6th House
Health & Obstacles
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Ketu in the 7th House
Marriage & Partnership
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Ketu in the 8th House
Transformation & Longevity
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Ketu in the 9th House
Fortune & Dharma
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Ketu in the 10th House
Career & Status
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Ketu in the 11th House
Gains & Networks
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Ketu in the 12th House
Loss & Liberation
Remedies for Ketu
- Chant "Om Ketave Namah" and worship Lord Ganesha.
- Donate multicoloured cloth or blankets; feed dogs and serve sadhus.
- Cultivate a spiritual practice; avoid superstition and scattered focus.