Ketu

INTRODUCTION

Planet Ketu is also known as Lord of Descending nodes, and the tail of demon snake. Ketu is a shadow planet and is the lunar node, distinct from the seven visible planets. Ketu is located in the South-node of the moon, which describes a “sign” or “banner” in Sanskrit.The placement of Ketu in the Zodiac chart plays a profound impact in human’s life and the entire universe.

Ketu represents various things including spiritual growth and enlightenment, detachment and liberation, and the evolution of spiritual process. Ketu is also described as a worldly malefic and spiritual benefit because it causes sorrows and loss of sun. This planet has various benefits, but it has several challenges of emotional turmoil, health issues and spiritual confusion.

HISTORY

The story of Ketu begins with the death of demon Swarbhanu who drank the nectar (nectar of immortality) by distinguished himself from the que of demon to the devas this activity of Swarbhanu was observed by moon and sun who gave this indication to lord Vishnu. He was killed by lord Vishnu and was divided in 2 parts one was the head and other was torso. Torso part of Swarbhanu now called as Ketu

Ketu is a shadow planet which doesn’t have any physical existence, unlike other 7 planets but still it impacts our life in various positive and negative ways. Because of the nectar of immortalized drank by Swarbhanu, Ketu planet is responsible for causing eclipses of the sun and moon.

BENEFITS OF KETU PLANET

• Spiritual Intuition: Planet Ketu assists with spiritual growth in an individual and facilitates a deep connection in the spiritual realm.

• Release from attachments: Influence of Ketu planet provides liberation from any kind of attachment and promotes a sense of inner freedom and attachments.

• Learn from past experience: Positive influence of Ketu represents past karma and experience. It allows individuals to make correct decisions and learn from the past karma and warns them to not repeat such mistakes again.

• Transformation: Ketu’s influence can bring healing and transformation on spiritual and emotional level.

• Mystical and Psychic abilities: Those who are influenced by Ketu planet have natural inclination towards meditation, astrology and  metaphysical studies

REMEDIES FOR KETU PLANET

Worship Lord Ganesh: Offer prayers and worship lord Ganesh to remove the obstacles of life and to appease Ketu.

Chant Ketu Mantra: Chant Ketu mantra “Om Ketave Namah” 108 times on a daily basis.

Wear Gormedh( Hessonite): Adorn a gemstone Gomedh linked with Ketu planet to balance energies.

Donate to charity: Donate food, clothes and money for charity promoting detachment and spiritual growth.

Practice yoga and meditation: Practice spiritual activities like yoga and meditation for promoting inner attachment and positivity.

CONCLUSION

Ketu is a shadow planet, plays a profound role in human’s life and the universe. It represents spiritual growth, detachment and liberation. Its placement in the zodiac chart significantly impacts individuals, bringing both benefits and challenges. By understanding Ketu one can harness its positive energy for spiritual growth, intuition and transformation.