Ketu

    South Node (Shadow Planet)

    Essential Information

    Nature: Malefic (Shadow planet)

    Element: Fire

    Co-rules: Co-ruler of Vrishchika

    Exalted in: Dhanu

    Debilitated in: Mithuna

    About Ketu (South Node)

    Ketu represents spirituality, detachment, moksha, and past life karma. It governs mysticism, intuition, and liberation.

    Ketu is the shadow planet of enlightenment and liberation. It represents what we've mastered in past lives and our spiritual inclinations in this lifetime.

    Effects & Influences

    Positive Effects

    • Spirituality
    • Detachment
    • Intuition
    • Mysticism
    • Liberation
    • Past life karma

    When Afflicted

    • Confusion and doubt
    • Isolation
    • Self-undoing

    Remedies & Strengthening

    • Chant Ketu mantras
    • Donate blankets
    • Wear cat's eye gemstone
    • Practice meditation

    Physical & Spiritual Significance

    Physical Body Parts

    Spine, abdomen, psychic abilities

    Day of the Week

    Tuesday (shared with Mangala)

    Direction

    Southwest

    Color

    Brown, Grey