DayTuesday
MetalMixed
DeityGanesha
What Ketu represents
Detachment, spiritual insight, past-life skills and sudden endings. It is a dry, detached and mystical node. In the body it governs immunity, wounds and hidden conditions.
When strong
Intuition, spiritual depth and freedom from attachment.
When weak or afflicted
Withdrawal, confusion and unexplained setbacks.
Ketu Mahadasha (7 years)
Themes: detachment, spirituality, research and endings. Often good for spiritual growth, research, intuition and freedom from old patterns. Take care with isolation, sudden changes and loss of direction.
Advice: Meditate, simplify and finish old commitments.
Simple remedies
- Mantra: Om Sraam Sreem Sroum Sah Ketave Namah (17,000 times)
- Day & deity: Tuesday — Ganesha
- Charity: Blankets, sesame or dog food on Tuesday
- Colours: multicoloured or earthy
- Practice: Worship Ganesha, meditate and feed stray dogs.
A gemstone (Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)) is worn only after checking that the planet is a friend of your Lagna — our report tells you which stones suit you and which to avoid.
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