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{{short description|Hindu deity representing descending lunar node}} | {{short description|Hindu deity representing descending lunar node}} | ||
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| caption = Ketu Dev: Tail of Demon Snake. When Moon moves from North to South in its orbit and crosses Sun's path – the incision point is called Ketu | | caption = Ketu Dev: Tail of Demon Snake. When Moon moves from North to South in its orbit and crosses Sun's path – the incision point is called Ketu | ||
| name = Ketu | | name = Ketu | ||
| Sanskrit_transliteration = केतु | | Sanskrit_transliteration = केतु | ||
| affiliation = [[Graha]], [[Asura]], [[Svarbhanu]] | | affiliation = [[Graha]], [[Asura]], [[Svarbhanu]] | ||
| god_of = [[Lunar eclipse]]s, South [[Lunar Node]]<br/>Body of [[Svarbhanu]] | | god_of = [[Lunar eclipse]]s, South [[Lunar Node]]<br/>Body of [[Svarbhanu]] | ||
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'''Ketu''' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[:wikt:केतु#Sanskrit|केतु]], [[IAST]]: {{IAST|Ketú}}) ([[File: | '''Ketu''' ([[Sanskrit]]: [[:wikt:केतु#Sanskrit|केतु]], [[IAST]]: {{IAST|Ketú}}) ([[File:Descending node (bold).svg|16px|☋]]) is the descending (i.e. 'south') [[lunar node]] in [[Vedic]], or [[Hindu astrology]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ganeshaspeaks.com/predictions/astrology/ketu-the-planet-of-detachment/ |title=Rise above the mundane...and material..says Ketu, the planet of detachment! |publisher=ganeshaspeaks.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/the-lesser-known-story-of-rahu-and-ketu/266298 |title=The less known story of Rahu and Ketu! |publisher=speakingtree.in }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shrivinayakaastrology.com/Planets/roleofketu.html |title=Role Of Ketu in Astrology |publisher=shrivinayakaastrology.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.heerejawharat.com/astrology/planets-significance/ketu.php |title=Ketu Astrological significance |publisher=heerejawharat.com }}</ref> According to accounts in [[Hinduism]], Ketu belongs to Jaimini Gotra, whereas Rahu is from Paiteenasa gotra; hence the two are entirely different entities with distinct characteristics but nonetheless are two parts of a common body. Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet. It is believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation. In some special circumstances it helps someone achieve the zenith of fame. Ketu is often depicted with a gem or star on his head signifying a mystery light.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}} | ||
As per Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu have an orbital cycle of 18 years and are always 180 degrees from each other orbitally (as well as in the birth charts). This coincides with the precessional orbit of moon or the ~18-year rotational cycle of the lunar ascending and descending nodes on the earth's ecliptic plane. Ketu rules the [[Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio]] zodiac sign together with [[Mangala]] | As per Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu have an orbital cycle of 18 years and are always 180 degrees from each other orbitally (as well as in the birth charts). This coincides with the precessional orbit of moon or the ~18-year rotational cycle of the lunar ascending and descending nodes on the earth's ecliptic plane. Ketu rules the [[Scorpio (astrology)|Scorpio]] zodiac sign together with [[Mangala]] | ||
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==Astrology== | ==Astrology== | ||
[[File:Planet ketu.JPG|thumbnail|left|A mural of Ketu. Depicted as the body without head. from Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur]] | [[File:Planet ketu.JPG|thumbnail|left|A mural of Ketu. Depicted as the body without head. from Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur]] | ||
Since Rahu and Ketu are two opposite lunar nodes, they always appear in diametrically opposite [[House (astrology)|house]]s ([[Bhāva]]) of [[Horoscope|horoscopes]]. | |||
In [[Hindu astrology]] Ketu represents karmic collections both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural influences. Ketu signifies the spiritual process of the refinement of materialisation to the spirit and is considered both malefic and benefic, as it causes sorrow and loss, and yet at the same time turns the individual to God. In other words, it causes material loss in order to force a more spiritual outlook in the person. Ketu is a ''karaka'' or indicator of intelligence, wisdom, non-attachment, fantasy, penetrating insight, derangement, and psychic abilities. Ketu is believed to bring prosperity to the devotee's family, removes the effects of snakebite and illness arising out of poisons. He grants good health, wealth and cattle to his devotees. Ketu is the lord of three [[nakshatra]]s or lunar mansions: [[Ashvini]], [[Magha (nakshatra)|Magha]] and [[Mula (astrology)|Mula]]. | In [[Hindu astrology]] Ketu represents karmic collections both good and bad, spirituality and supernatural influences. Ketu signifies the spiritual process of the refinement of materialisation to the spirit and is considered both malefic and benefic, as it causes sorrow and loss, and yet at the same time turns the individual to God. In other words, it causes material loss in order to force a more spiritual outlook in the person. Ketu is a ''karaka'' or indicator of intelligence, wisdom, non-attachment, fantasy, penetrating insight, derangement, and psychic abilities. Ketu is believed to bring prosperity to the devotee's family, removes the effects of snakebite and illness arising out of poisons. He grants good health, wealth and cattle to his devotees. Ketu is the lord of three [[nakshatra]]s or lunar mansions: [[Ashvini]], [[Magha (nakshatra)|Magha]] and [[Mula (astrology)|Mula]]. | ||
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Exaltation and Debilitation: This has been a debatable point in astrology, as per BPHS Ketu is exalted in the sign of Scorpio and debilitated in Taurus, however, many astrologers have disputed this and most modern astrologers now seem to agree that Ketu is exalted in Sagittarius and debilitated in Gemini {{Citation needed|date=September 2017}}. This stands to logic as Ketu is a [[torso]] and a prominent part of Sagittarius is a big horse torso attached to a male upper body. | Exaltation and Debilitation: This has been a debatable point in astrology, as per BPHS Ketu is exalted in the sign of Scorpio and debilitated in Taurus, however, many astrologers have disputed this and most modern astrologers now seem to agree that Ketu is exalted in Sagittarius and debilitated in Gemini {{Citation needed|date=September 2017}}. This stands to logic as Ketu is a [[torso]] and a prominent part of Sagittarius is a big horse torso attached to a male upper body. | ||
Negative Significations: While Ketu is considered malefic and has been mostly associated with negative things. Most people consider it a difficult planet as it brings lot of troubles on the material plane. It often brings a sense of complete detachment, losses, mindlessness, wandering, and confusion in one's life. | Negative Significations: While Ketu is considered malefic and has been mostly associated with negative things. Most people consider it a difficult planet as it brings lot of troubles on the material plane. It often brings a sense of complete detachment, losses, mindlessness, wandering, and confusion in one's life. | ||
Positive Significations: There is a much deeper side to Ketu and it has been called the most spiritual of all planets. Ketu has been considered the planet of enlightenment and liberation. As the one who has “lost his head (worldly senses)” Being a personification of renunciation (torso without a head who needs nothing). Ketu the ascetic that wants to go beyond the mundane life and achieve the final liberation. | Positive Significations: There is a much deeper side to Ketu and it has been called the most spiritual of all planets. Ketu has been considered the planet of enlightenment and liberation. As the one who has “lost his head (worldly senses)” Being a personification of renunciation (torso without a head who needs nothing). Ketu the ascetic that wants to go beyond the mundane life and achieve the final liberation. | ||
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* [[Jyotisha]] | * [[Jyotisha]] | ||
* [[Saptarishi]] | * [[Saptarishi]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Orbital node]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Jyotish Vidya}} | {{Jyotish Vidya}} | ||
{{Hindu deities and texts}} | {{Hindu deities and texts}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ketu (Mythology)}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Ketu (Mythology)}} | ||
[[Category:Asura]] | [[Category:Asura]] | ||
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[[Category:History of astrology]] | [[Category:History of astrology]] | ||
[[Category:Eclipses]] | [[Category:Eclipses]] | ||