How Significant is Ketu in Your Birth Chart According to Vedic Astrology?

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Ketu is one of the nine planets in Vedic astrology; however, it is not real but a shadow planet that is Chayagraha. In Vedic astrology, it holds great significance. Ketu is considered a malefic planet, as per general perception. It is seen as a planet that causes bad and ill effects on an individual’s life. However, all is not true about what people assume about it. Ketu has both positive and negative effects on an individual’s life, depending upon how it is placed in his or her birth chart. Here, we will discuss both the positive and negative effects of Ketu. To know whether your Ketu is good or bad, you can consult an astrologer with your birth chart.

Here, we will discuss the good and bad effects of the shadow planet Ketu and also some of the remedies and mantras to help you reduce its bad impact. 

Positive Effects of Strong Ketu

Ketu, unlike ‌common belief also gives good results, if it is favourably positioned in an individual’s birth chart. The positive effects of planet Ketu are as follows:

• If your Ketu is positive, it will make you spiritually inclined.
• Also, a positive Ketu blesses an individual with knowledge and great intelligence.
• Additionally, those with positive Ketu are seekers of more knowledge. This trait is very prominent in the case of spiritual subjects
• If a person has a strong Ketu in his or her chart, it makes him or her score good marks in school and college. Therefore, they possess a good academic background.
• People with strong and positive Ketu in their horoscope also possess ‌leadership skills.
• Also, an individual with a strong Ketu in their birth chart has a chance of gaining wealth in their life. They may earn this wealth or it may come to them in the form of ancestral property or wealth.
• The natives with ‌favourable Ketu are very respectful in ‌society and honoured individuals in their social life.
• Moreover, a favourable and strong Ketu in an individual’s birth chart means he or she is very bold and courageous.

Negative Effects of Weak Ketu

A weak Ketu planet may have significant ill and negative effects on an individual’s life. The bad effects of Ketu are as follows:

• An individual suffers from a lot of problems in their life. 
• The natives will be troubled all the time for some or the other problems in their lives. 
• The physical and mental health of those with a weak Ketu is affected.
• The natives with weak Ketu also suffer from financial problems. They always feel the money they have is not sufficient. There is also a chance of getting into a lot of debt and bankruptcy.
• The natives with a weak Ketu also face issues with their families. 
• They may even have to leave their house for some reason.
• There may be growing differences with their family members and relatives.
• A person with weak Ketu will have constant arguments and fights with their spouses. 
• A weak Ketu also affects the mental health of the native. 
• Those with a weak Ketu are impacted by a lot of stress and trauma.
• People with a weak Ketu may also suffer panic attacks.
• People with a negative, weak or afflicted Ketu have a sinking career.

Astrological Remedies For Ketu Dasha and Dosha

Do not worry if your Ketu is weak and giving you bad results. Vedic astrology also provides you with remedies to reduce its bad effects. Here are very effective Ketu dasha and dosha remedies to nullify the bad effects of Ketu. 

• Wear a lot of white and yellow colours please Ketu.
• Avoid dull colours like grey and black.
• Be good and generous to young and little boys.
• Worshipping Bhagwan Ganesha and Matsya (an avatar of Shri Hari Vishnu).
• Chant the Shri Ganpati Atharvashirsha Stotram to prevent the negative effects of Ketu.
• Vedic astrology considers donation as one of the most effective remedies in any case as you receive a lot of blessings from people and God. So to prevent the negative effects of Ketu donate a black blanket, sesame seeds and also bananas.
• Use Ketu Yantra to prevent the negative effects of Ketu. Consult an experienced astrologer for this.
• Wear Cat Eye’s gemstone to weaken the negative effects of Ketu. Consult an experienced astrologer for this.
• Take a bath under flowing water. So, you ‌are advised to have showers and also bathe under a waterfall.
• Also, take care of street dogs and feed them, if your Ketu is weak.

Different Ketu Mantras

Chanting these mantras will nullify the negative effects of malefic Ketu so chanting of Ketu Mantras is especially recommended for people who have negative effects of the Ketu planet in their birth chart. Ketu leads people away from worldly habits.

Ketu Beej Mantra

ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः॥

Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah: Ketave Namah:

Meaning: ‘Om, I bow to Ketu, who represents the transformative energies of the universe.’

Ketu Vedic Mantra 

‘ॐ केतवे नमः’

‘Om Ketave Namah’

Meaning: ‘Om, I bow to Ketu, the planet associated with spiritual growth and transformation.’

Ketu Gayatri Mantra

‘ॐ चित्रगुप्ताय विद्महे सर्पराजाय धीमहि, तन्नो केतुः प्रचोदयात्’

‘Om Chitraguptaya Vidmahe Sarparajaya Dhimahi, Tanno Ketuḥ Prachodayat’

Meaning: ‘Om, let us meditate on the Divine Keeper of Records, the King of Serpents. May Ketu inspire and guide us.’

Ketu Moola Mantra

‘ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः’

‘Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah’

Meaning: ‘Om, I bow to Ketu, the one associated with the syllables Sraam, Sreem, and Sraum.’

Ketu Puranokta Mantra

‘पलाश पुष्प सङ्काशं तारकाग्रह मस्तकम्

रौद्रं रौद्रात्मकं गोरं तं केतुं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥’

‘Palaasa Pushpa Sankaasam – Taarakagraha Mastakam

Rowdram Rowdraatmakam Go’ram – Tham Ketum Pranamaam Yaham’

Meaning: ‘I offer my salutations to Ketu, who resembles the blossom of the Palaasha flower, which is situated at the head of the celestial body, who is fierce and terrifying in appearance, and who is the embodiment of Rudra.’

Benefits of Ketu Mantra

• Eliminates the malefic effects brought by Ketu.
• Helps one to achieve a higher level of wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
• It bestows healing on art.
• Increases ‌intuition power.
• Remove the malefic effects of planets and evil eyes.

For more understanding and analysis about Ketu and other planets in your birth chart, you can always reach out to our astrologers at NamoAstro.