What does Ketu stand for in Vedic astrology? Ketu (South lunar node) stands for detachment, insight and liberation. Its day is Tuesday, its dasha lasts 7 years, and today it’s in Simha.
Ketu at a glance
- Stands for
- detachment, insight and liberation
- Day
- Tuesday
- Colour
- Smoky grey
- Grain
- Horse gram
- Traditional gem
- Cat’s eye
- Rules
- No sign of its own
- Exalted in
- Texts differ
- Debilitated in
- Texts differ
What families do
Worshipping Ganesha, and giving horse gram or a blanket to those in need.
Nakshatras ruled by Ketu
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Ketu
Questions devotees ask us
What does Ketu stand for?
In Vedic astrology Ketu stands for detachment, insight and liberation.
Which day belongs to Ketu?
Tuesday is the day traditionally kept for Ketu.
How long is the Ketu dasha?
7 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Cat’s eye?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.