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Ketu in Vedic astrology

Ketu governs detachment, intuition, and the spiritual. What Ketu means in your birth chart - its nature, its gift, and how it plays out house by house.

What Ketu represents

Ketu governs detachment, intuition, and the spiritual. Well-placed, it gives the ability to let go. As a natural malefic, Ketu shapes these themes wherever it sits in your chart - the house and sign it occupies decide exactly how.

Ketu through the twelve houses

The house Ketu occupies is where its energy concentrates. Pick your house below to read the specific, lived pattern of Ketu there.

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Frequently asked

What does Ketu represent in Vedic astrology?
Ketu represents detachment, intuition, and the spiritual.
Is Ketu a benefic or malefic?
Ketu is considered a natural malefic, though its actual effect depends on the house and sign it occupies and the aspects it receives.
How do I know where Ketu is in my chart?
Generate a free Vedic birth chart with your date, time, and place of birth - it shows Ketu's exact sign, house, and nakshatra.

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