Ketu dasa results and remedies-II ( Major results of Ketu (Kethu) Main period as per Indian Vedic Astrology-)

Ketu dasa results and remedies-II ( Major results of Ketu (Kethu) Main period as per Indian Vedic Astrology-)) Ketu one of the nine planets as per the Indian Vedic astrology, which is also known as Dragons tail is one of the first rate malefics as per the Vedic system. In my earlier posts I have discussed about the general nature of the ketu ( Kethu) in as much as the mundane astrology is concerned. Ketu being a chaya graha ( shadowy planet) does not have its own or exaltation sign . However ketu normally exhibits the character of Mars as the Sanskrit dictum says “ Kujavath Kethu means kethu is like Mars . Some of the ancient Vedic texts attribute Scorpio as the exaltation sign of Kethu and Leo or Virgo as the own sign though there is no unanimity in these theories. However the experience shows that ketu gives favourable results in these signs and as such can be considered as auspicious signs for the planet. Besides the sign in which ketu is placed , the position of the planet from the ascendant , the position of the same from the natal Moon , the stellar position of the planet , the planet with which it is associated and the planet which is aspecting ketu all have to be considered while judging the results of ketu and its Mahadasa ( Main period of Ketu). The position of the dispositor and the strength of the dispositor of ketu are other matters of importance. Ketu dasa results depend on all these factors and as such a comprehensive and holistic view need to be taken before arriving at any conclusion. It has been my experience that ketu is not as harmful as it has been depicted or been considered. While the dragons head or Rahu , no doubt does irreparable damage in ones life during its main period should the planet is malefic and ill placed. The story goes that the demon ( Asuras) that swallowed the nectar obtained from the ocean of milk after the great churning by Devas and Asuras ( The semi gods and demons) was killed by Lord Vishnu by cutting and separating the head from the body. The power of the nectar made him eternal and he transformed into two planets the head as rahu and the body as ketu. Though the intention of the story may be to indicate the evil character of these planets , the Head being Rahu longing for body has always materialistic ambitions and people who are having the main period of Rahu gets material benefits after some loss , either in the form of bereavement of dear and near ones or after irreparable damage to ones own health . Ketu on the other hand being the body always longs for the head , which represents high thinking and as such help get spiritual advancement. ( to be continued…)

Kethu Dasa Results and Remedies

In the earlier post I have discussed about the general tendencies and nature of Kethu in his main period . Although Kethu is considered as a malefic planet it is not a planet that inflict injury always. As commonly known the Chaya grahas or shadowy planets do not have their own qualities and as such it is believed that kethu and Rahu bestow the results of their dispositor or the one with which it is associated or of the one which aspects it. If you see the intricate results this statement holds good mostly which is why we cannot predict the results of kethu or Rahu by simply considering their placement, the house which they occupy or the bhava with which they are associated. A good reading on the dasas of Rahu and Kethu calls for much more detailed examination and analysis.While it is not my intention to go here to the minutest details of the cusp and the stellar placements of these planets which obviously do have a say in the results , basic details such as the dispositor, the planet with which it is placed, the aspecting planet and the house which it occupies and the strength of all these planets are definitely a matter of great importance for a realistic reading on the effect of Kethu dasa. Classical texts suggest that Kethu acts like Mars and Rahu like saturn. While this may be true to a limited extend the fact is that Kethu is a planet of wisdom and Jnana( Enlightenment) Mars is a fiery action planet representing very mundane activities of life . We all know that impulsiveness and action do not go together with patience, Jnana wisdom and like qualities. The learned scholars might have made the parallel here with only certain limited areas of life in view. In matters of diseases and other injury to the physical body Kethu may resemble Mars . However the results of Kethu is not as intense as Mars as I have observed in my 25 years of astrological research. (To be continued).