ketu Sign Calculator
Curious about your ketu sign? This guide explains what it is, why it matters for love and attraction, and the quickest ways to find yours. Have your birth date, time, and place ready. Generate your natal chart to see your ketu sign and degree, then return to the table above for meanings.
Ketu is not a physical planet but a shadowy lunar node. Where Ketu sits by zodiac sign and house in your natal chart reveals areas where you may feel detached, experience sudden events, or have hidden strengths rooted in previous karmic lessons.
How to find your ketu sign
- Obtain your natal chart using your birth date, exact birth time, and birthplace on any reliable astrology site or software.
- Look for the glyph labeled "Ketu" or "South Node" (often paired opposite Rahu / North Node).
- Read the zodiac sign that Ketu occupies (for example: Ketu in Aries, Taurus, etc.).
- Note the house (1–12) Ketu sits in — the house shows the life area affected; the sign shows the psychological style.
Pro tip: If you were born near the day ketu changed signs, use an exact time to be sure.
Ketu by sign — short interpretations (table)
Use this table for quick reference. Each row shows the sign, a one-line keyword, and a short practical effect.
| Sign | Keyword | Typical effects / themes |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Independence | Detachment from ego drives; sudden starts and impulsive breaks; learning to take decisive action without attachment. |
| Taurus | Detachment from possessions | Shifts around money, values or comfort; learning inner security rather than material stability. |
| Gemini | Detached communicator | Unusual thinking patterns; restlessness in info & learning; gifts for research or metaphysical studies. |
| Cancer | Emotional release | Past-life emotional patterns; family or mother issues surface for healing and emotional independence. |
| Leo | Detachment from ego | Lessons around recognition, creativity or leadership; may avoid limelight while possessing deep creative talent. |
| Virgo | Service & analysis | Letting go of perfectionism; strong skills in healing, health, and detailed work after learning detachment. |
| Libra | Relationships release | Past relationship karma; learning balance through detaching from co-dependency and control. |
| Scorpio | Intensity & transformation | Deep karmic patterns, secrets or hidden power; strong intuitive / occult gifts after transformation. |
| Sagittarius | Spiritual detachment | Search for meaning, travel or higher knowledge; detachment from dogma and a push toward inner faith. |
| Capricorn | Release of ambitions | Karmic authority and career lessons; learning to build responsibly without attachment to status. |
| Aquarius | Detachment from group identity | Unique, unconventional tendencies; detachment from social approval and gifts for innovation/community work. |
| Pisces | Spiritual surrender | Very psychic or artistic; dissolving ego boundaries and strong inclination toward compassion & mystical paths. |
How Ketu affects life areas (house + sign)
To interpret Ketu fully, combine the sign (style) with the house (life area). Example:
- Ketu in 7th house: detachment or karmic lessons through partnerships, marriage or business partnerships.
- Ketu in 10th house: unexpected career shifts, desire for meaningful service rather than status.
Always check aspects, conjunctions (is Ketu with Jupiter? Saturn? Rahu opposite?) and the ruler of the sign for nuance.
Practical remedies & balancing suggestions
Daily: simple spiritual practices like meditation, mantra (e.g., Om Ketave Namah or general Saturn mantras for stability), regular grounding exercises and service work.
Behavioral: detach from obsessive patterns, cultivate humility and patience, avoid harmful shortcuts or extremes.
Symbolic: donate relevant items (food, clothing) on star days, support causes that reflect Ketu's lessons (charity, spiritual centers).
Note: Remedies are supportive — sincere inner work and self-awareness are the most effective ways to transform Ketu challenges into strengths.
FAQs
Is Ketu always bad?
No. Ketu brings detachment and spiritual insight. While it can cause confusion or sudden events, it also grants deep intuition, non-attachment, and unique gifts once integrated.
How is Ketu different from Rahu?
Ketu (South Node) suggests what we bring from the past — habits to release. Rahu (North Node) points to the modern life lessons, desires and growth directions. They are opposite halves of the karmic axis.
Can Ketu's effects be changed?
We can’t remove a planetary placement, but conscious work, spiritual discipline, therapy and appropriate remedies often reduce friction and amplify Ketu's best outcomes.