Ketu (Sanskrit: केतु, IAST: Ketú) (☋) is the descending (i.e. 'south') lunar node in Vedic, or Hindu astrology. 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]. 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 the moon or the ~18-year rotational cycle of the lunar ascending and descending nodes on the earth's ecliptic plane. Ketu rules the Scorpio zodiac sign together with Mangala. Astronomically, Rahu and Ketu denote the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere, and do not correspond to a physical planet.[5] Therefore, Rahu and Ketu are respectively called the north and the south lunar nodes. The fact that eclipses occur when the Sun and the Moon are at one of these points gives rise to the understanding of swallowing of the Sun and the Moon by the snake. Ketu is responsible for causing the Eclipse of the Moon.
Ketu Mahadasha is one of the major ruling periods in the Vishomttari Mahadahsa system. As we know the planet Ketu is malefic by nature, it can be harmful in case the planet Ketu is wrongly placed in the natal chart.
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