Ketu

When you feel cut off, or pulled towards spirituality

Ketu is the tail of the eclipse serpent, the opposite of Rahu. Rahu wants more; Ketu lets go. It is linked with detachment, past-life karma, intuition and moksha. People going through Ketu mahadasha or antardasha often say they lost interest in things that used to matter, or felt confused about direction. Others find that this is when meditation, japa or a guru suddenly comes into their life. Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) is the classical gem, but astrologers are cautious with it and will want to see your kundli.

Ketu remedies in this collection

The Ketu Yantra belongs in the puja ghar, facing east or north-east. Many people start Ketu upaay on a Tuesday. Light a diya and chant Om Sraam Sreem Sraum Sah Ketave Namah 108 times.

For wearing, the 9 Mukhi Rudraksha Bracelet or Pendant is the Mukhi tied to Ketu. It comes with a lab test certificate.

You'll also see the Tiger's Eye Bracelet here. We list it under both Surya and Ketu, because it is worn for grounding and confidence, which is often what's missing during a Ketu period. If your mulank is 7 (birthdays on the 7th, 16th or 25th), the Numerology 7 Bracelet is the one to go for.

Ketu is rarely the only planet in play, so the Navgraha Shanti Bracelet, Sampurn Navgrah Yantra and Sampurna Navagraha Shanti Kit are included too.

Working on Ketu alongside Rahu

Since the two nodes always sit exactly opposite each other, a problem with one usually involves the other. Read the Rahu page if your astrologer mentioned the Rahu-Ketu axis or Kaal Sarp. For the calmer, meditative side of Ketu, Peace and Wellbeing has more options.