Ketu (South Lunar Node)

केतु

Shadowy Malefic (Spiritually Benefic)

Overview

Ketu represents detachment, spiritual awakening, past life influences, and liberation. It removes attachments and reveals the illusion of the material world, often bringing sudden insights or losses.

Deity

Ketu / Ganesha / Chitragupta

Gender

Male

Caste

Outcaste/Ascetic

Dosha Nature

Pitta/Vata

Astrological Profile

Significance:Represents moksha, detachment, spiritual insight, past karma, and liberation.

Day

Tuesday

Direction

South-West

Element

Fire (Agni)

Associated Nakshatras

Ashvini, Magha, Mula

Metal

Tin

Gemstone

Cat’s Eye (Lehsunia)

Chakra

Muladhara (Root - for grounding spiritual energy)

Planetary Relationships:

Friendly:Mercury, Venus, Saturn

Enemy:Moon, Sun, Mars, Jupiter

Dignities:

Zodiac Influence:

Karaka (Significator) Of:Spirituality, detachment, moksha (liberation), intuition, past life karma, losses, occult knowledge

Orbital Details:

Duration in Sign:Approximately 1.5 years

Orbit Duration:Approximately 18.6 years (for full zodiac cycle)

Average Speed:Retrograde motion, ~3 minutes of arc per day

Symbolism & Iconography

Symbol:☋

Symbolic Meaning:Represents spiritual detachment, past life karmas, liberation, and a serpent’s tail or a flag.

Represents:Spirituality, Detachment, Moksha, Intuition, Occult, Losses

Primary Color

Brownish or smoky gray

Health & Psychological Influence

Body Parts Governed

Anus
Lower abdomen
Nervous system
Spine
Psychic centers

Potential Imbalances

Mysterious illnesses
Psychological disorders
Phobias
Accidents
Skin diseases
Addictions
Digestive disorders
Nervous system ailments

Positive Traits

Spiritual enlightenment and detachment
Intuition and psychic abilities
Liberation from materialism
Creativity and mysticism

Negative Traits

Confusion and lack of direction
Health problems related to digestion and nervous system
Sudden losses and unexpected events
Detachment leading to isolation

Mantras & Remedies

Primary Mantra:

ॐ केतवे नमः

Beej Mantra: