ROLE OF MARS

Colour of Mars is red and this is considered furious and masculine planet by nature. In a horoscope, Planets Mars
rules the courage and confidence. Occupation wise Mars represents military, soldiers, warriors, builders, engineers
and real estate business. Famous surgeons also have the good positions of Mars in their horoscopes. In modern times,
marketing is also under the control of Mars.

Police, Military and Para Military department also comes under the influence of Mars. This also governs technical and
engineering field and person with good Mars is bound to have excellent qualities of being technical mind. Martians
prefers arguments and are short-tempered.

Mars in Ascendant makes the person look young. Other qualities of Mars, if posited favorable, are energy,
administrative skills, determination in all fields of life. If this is posited adversely it gives aggression and anger and
creates hurdles in life. Gemstone of Mars is Red Coral.

Mars is considered malefic but for Cancer and Leo ascendant, this becomes Yogkaraka and bestows the native with
prosperity and wealth. Mars is the ruler of Aries and Scorpio zodiac signs. It has been observed that Mars give open
aggressiveness to Arians and secretive aggressiveness to Scorpions.

Mars also controls passion and indicates strong and uncontrollable sexual urge. Mars plays very important role in
marriage of a girl and boy. In Vedic Astrology Manglik Dosha is very famous. Therefore, the horoscopes of both boy
and girl are matched before finalizing the proposal of marriage. This dosha may cause hurdles, breaks, disputes and
even divorce in the martial life of the person. Placement of Mars in 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house of a horoscope
causes Manglik Dosha.

Fire is the element of Mars. It is recognized as Defense Minister in the Solar System. His numerological Number is 9.
Both Sun and Mars are hot planets. Sun gives the heat which is necessary for sustaining life on earth but Mars energy
and heat is explosive to the extent that it can cause destruction. Mars energy is mainly responsible for accidents and
wars on the earth. That is the reason that Sun is considered as only Papi (extremely hot) planet but Mars has been
marked as malefic planet.

Mars has control on production of weapons, fire-arms, crackers and explosives. Its element is copper. Mars governs
mainly the red blood and the bone marrow in human body. The following table indicates further about Mars
characteristics:

Day: Tuesday
Direction: South
Colour: Red
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: 45 days (Average)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: One and half year (Average)
Nature: Furious and aggressive
Constellations ruled: Mrigshira, Chitra, Dhanishta
Friendly planets: Jupiter, Sun, Moon
Enemy planets: Saturn and Rahu, Ketu
Neutral planets: Mercury, Venus
Own Sign (Rashi): Aries, Scorpio
Mool Trikon in: Aries
Exalted in: Capricorn
Debilitated in: Cancer
Special features: Resentment
Metal: Copper
Precious Stone: Red Coral
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 7 years
If well placed signifies: Prosperity, wealth, Good position
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation: Younger siblings
Body parts ruled: Bone marrow and red blood cells etc
Diseases given by Mars: Blood problems,, Tension, Restlessness
ROLE OF SATURN
In Hindu Astrology, Shani means which moves slowly- shanaiye shanaiye. Planet Saturn has also been named after
his nature. He moves very slowly. He takes about two and a half year to cross a zodiac sign. Actually, Saturn is a very
huge planet and is placed at a great distance from Earth. Due to this distance, we find him moving slowly.
Mythically, Saturn is son of Lord Surya and his wife Chhaya (Shadow). Saturn has strained relations with his father.
Saturn is considered as dry and cold planet. He represents old people. Saturn is considered a malefic planet in
Astrology. But when placed in beneficial sign and house, he bestows a person with great wealth and fame. In adverse
condition, this planet gives loss, sorrow, poverty, misery, accidents and hurdles in life. Saturn gets directional strength
in seventh house.
Saturn is connected with the age and longevity of an individual. He gives long life if placed favorably in horoscope.
In spite of his bad name, Saturn is actually considered as a teacher. He behaves like a teacher, who punishes the
students when they err and rewards them for their good deeds.
Saturn is also the planet of justice. He behaves like judge and gives justice depending upon the deeds of a person. The
person who commits sin and bad karmas are rewarded results accordingly.
Saturn rules over bones. All the large bones in the body of legs are governed by Saturn. Saturn, as per his nature, gives
long-term diseases. Such diseases are long termed and hardly curable. So a person has to bear with the long illness.
Number 8 is the numerological sign of Saturn.
A person under influence of Saturn has to work hard in life. Saturn represents labour class who work die hard to earn
a little livelihood. Land and all the products beneath earth are governed by Saturn. As such, all the mining items are
ruled by him. Iron is his metal and his colour is black/ blue. Zodiac sings which Saturn governs are Capricorn and
Aquarius. He is exalted in Libra and debilitated in Aries. His mooltrikon sign is Aquarius.
Saturn believes in discipline and strictness and never likes chaos and disobeys. In Hindu Astrology, Saturn has great
significance. People are afraid of this planet due to his strictness and discipline. The slow transit of this planet offers
two important common periods namely Sadhe Sati and Dhaiya. Every person undergoes the period of Sadhe Sati and
Dhaiya many a times in his life. Sadhe Sati is a period when Saturn transits the twelfth and second house of the natal
Moon. Similarly, if Saturn is placed fourth and eight from the natal moon, period of Dhaiya takes place. Period of
Sadhe Sati is seven and a half year and period of Dhaiya is two and a half year.
These two periods are considered very difficult time in a native's life. He has to face many hardship and problems in
life and gets no respite from any circle. Astrologically, speaking, this is the time when a person experiences enlightment
while going through the hard time. By suffering hardship, a person is balancing his sins. Here, we can understand the
difference in the nature of Mars and Saturn. Hardship faced by a person under the influence of Mars can make him a
dacoit or thief. But, this is not the case with Saturn. In such circumstances, the Saturn will turn a person towards
spirituality and forces him to think what is the cause of his misery i.e. bad deeds are responsible of his present
situation. Slowly he becomes pious.
Day: Saturday
Direction: West
Colour: Blue
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: Two and half year (Average)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 30 Years (Average)
Nature: Sorrow & hardship
Constellations ruled: Pushya, Anuradha, Uttra Bhadrapada
Friendly planets: Mercury, Venus, Rahu
Enemy planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral planets: Jupiter
Own Sign (Rashi): Capricorn & Aquarius
Mool Trikon in: Aquarius
Exalted in: Libra
Debilitated in: Aries
Special features: Hurdles, delay
Metal: Iron
Precious Stone: Blue Sapphire
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 19 years
If well placed signifies: Prosperity, Land, wealth, Good position
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and poverty
Representation: Servants, Elder and old people
Body parts ruled: Legs and Nervous system etc.
Diseases given by Saturn: Pneumatic pain, injury in legs, long diseases etc.
ROLE OF SUN
Life on the earth is sustained due to presence of almighty Sun. There would be no life on earth without Sun.
Astrologically speaking Sun is the centre of extreme power and all the planets revolve around him due to his huge
gravitational force. Sun is indeed the Lord and Almighty. He is Prana and plays vital role in the life of human beings.
Here, in this article, I shall try to highlight the very importance of Lord Sun in Vedic Astrology also.

In out Solar System, all the planets revolve round the Sun in a separate orbit. Sun gives light and life. All the planets
depend on Sun for energy. He is the most powerful of all the planets in our solar system. All the energies on the earth
are fuelled by the rays of Sun. Due to this power, he is considered as King or father of our solar system. Sun is the only
source of energy and other planets in our solar system reflect only suns` light.

Sun rays are connected with the inner most spirit of human beings. Hence, the Sun is depicted as the Soul of the
universe representing the life-force on the earth. In Vedic Astrology, Sun has been described as Soul (Atma) of all
beings. Sun is self of a person.

Favorable placement of Sun in a horoscope brings fame and power to a person in all areas including the field of
occupation. It has power to grant great political power. Adverse placement can make a person arrogant and may cause
mental and emotional disorders. Pessimistic attitude and humiliation at the hands of others become part of the life.

Numerologically, his number is One. Importance of Lord Sun can be realized with the fact that his presence brings
hope and energy in the form of day and his absence brings night in the form of dark. In order to have a glance, I shall
present the different aspects of Lord Sun keeping in view the astrological importance of Sun in a horoscope along with
analytic study based on Vedic Astrology in the following form:

Day: Sunday
Direction: East
Colour: Orange
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: One Month
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 12 months
Nature: Authoritative, Argumentative and Dominative
Constellations ruled: Krittika , Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Ashadha
Friendly planets: Mars, Jupiter and Moon
Enemy planets: Saturn and Venus
Neutral planets: Mercury
Own Sign (Rashi): Leo
Mool Trikon in: Leo 20 Degree
Exalted in: Aries 10 Degree
Debilitated in: Libra 10 Degree
Special features: Round face and honey colored eyes
Taste: Pungent
Metal: Gold and copper
Precious Stone: Ruby
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 6 years
If well placed signifies: Courage, father, political power
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation: Government or Father
Body parts ruled: Heart, brain, head, eye, bones, chest, lungs and stomach
Diseases given by Sun: Weak eyesight, headache, bone weakness, palpitation,
baldness, heart problems, epilepsy etc
ROLE OF MOON
Life on the earth is sustained due to presence of Luminaries in our Solar System- almighty Sun and peaceful cool
Moon. Sun governs Soul and Moon rules emotions and feelings. There would be no life on earth without these two
luminaries. Astrologically speaking, Moon denotes mental and emotional power in human beings. She is Mann
(feelings) which plays very important role in the life of human beings in maintaining stable relations with each others.
Here, in this article, I shall try to highlight the astrological role Moon plays in the life of human beings.
Moon is considered Queen of the Solar System. According to Vedic System of Astrology, Moon is a natural benefic and
is capable of giving great mental power and prosperity. Prosperity in life is directly linked with the combined positions
of Moon with Jupiter or other benefic planets in a horoscope. Jupiter signifies wealth. The combination of these two
planets is specially considered very auspicious for wealth and prosperity.
Moon is considered tender by nature and represents love and beauty. Poets have written lot on the beauty of Moon
and have compared the beauty of woman with Moon in their poems. Moon has been a favorable subject for the scientist
too. Though Moon is smallest among planets but due to its closeness with the Earth, she has enormous effect on the
human beings on the earth. It has direct affect on females. The menstrual periods are governed by the movement and
difference phases of Moon.
The Sun and Moon are considered the two eyes of the universe. The Moon is so important and auspicious in Hindu
mythology that women break their fast after having a look at Moon in the night. Some special fasts are directly related
to Moon. In Vedic Astrology, Moon has been considered as having the power of ascendant and extraordinary
importance is given by preparing separate natal chart using Moon as Ascendant. Major and sub period in Hindu
astrology are based on the Moon nakshatras.
Water is element of Moon. Gravitational force of Moon and Sun causes tides in the Oceans. Moon has no light of its
own. She reflects the sun light on earth. Moon represents mother as she nourishes the life on earth as a mother.
Positive Moon indicates joy, enthusiasm and peace of mind in life while negative or afflicted moon causes tensions,
depression, suicidal tendency and pessimistic attitude.
The Moon is like the window we are looking through. Whatever affects the Moon, deeply affects our heart and
emotions. She has been allotted number 2 in numerology. Ancient sages of India have rightly given bigger importance
than the Sun in the development of mankind. Moon reflects the entire personality of a human being in terms of
psychological growth. The following table indicates further about Moons` characteristics:
Day: Monday
Direction: North-West (Vayvay)
Colour: White
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: 324 days (Approx.)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 27 days (Approx.)
Nature: Tender and peaceful
Constellations ruled: Rohini, Hast and Sharavan
Friendly planets: Mars, Jupiter and Moon
Enemy planets: Saturn and Rahu, Ketu
Neutral planets: Mercury
Own Sign (Rashi): Cancer
Mool Trikon in: Taurus
Exalted in: Taurus
Debilitated in: Scorpio
Special features: Beautiful round face
Metal: Silver
Precious Stone: Pearl
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 10 years
If well placed signifies: Prosperity & wealth
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation: Mother
Body parts ruled: Heart, eye, fluids of body, lungs
Diseases given by Moon: Weak eyesight, Tension, depression, heart problems,
respiratory problems, TB, cold and cough
ROLE OF JUPITOR
Jupiter represents education, wisdom, wealth, happiness and knowledge in Vedic Astrology. This is also considered
as highly beneficial planet. Jupiter bestows with everything best if it is favorably placed in the horoscope of a person.
His nature signifies growth and development. The person under his influence will be lucky, fortunate, religious,
successful and generous with high moral values.

Jupiter is considered as Guru in Indian Astrology as Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Guru means one
which is vast and great. Jupiter is the ruler of the two signs Sagittarius and Pisces. He is exalted in Cancer Sign and
debilitated in Capricorn. Occupation wise Jupiter signifies its influences on priests and teachers.

Negative Jupiter in a horoscope indicates pessimism, depression, and exhaustion. Color is yellow and gemstone is
Yellow Sapphire. He takes one year to complete his orbit path.

Auspiciousness of this planet can be judged from the fact that his aspect on any malefic planet reduces his bad effect
to sufficient degree. He has the power to balance the ill effect of malefic planets.

In the horoscope of a woman, Jupiter is the signficator (Karak) of his husband and happy married life. If posited in
favorable position, it ensures happy relations in married life. In adverse situation, he makes a woman adamant and
arrogant causing damage to her married life.

Jaundice and liver problems are caused by the ill effect of this planet. If placed in 12th house, he gives moksha after
death. Other details are given in tabular form as under:

Day: Thursday
Direction: North-East (Ishan)
Colour: Yellow
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: 13 months (Aprox.)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 12 years (Average)
Nature: Knowledge, Wisdom
Constellations ruled: Punarvasu, Vishakha, Poorva Bhadrpada
Friendly planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Enemy planets: Mercury & Venus
Neutral planets: Saturn & Rahu
Own Sign (Rashi): Sagittarius & Pisces
Mool Trikon in: Sagittarius
Exalted in: Cancer
Debilitated in: Capricorn
Special features: Knowledge
Metal: Gold
Precious Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 16 years
If well placed signifies: Wisdom, Education, Son, Prosperity
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance
Representation: Teacher & Elder people
Body parts ruled: Liver, Large intestine etc
Diseases given by Jupitor: Jaundice, Inflammation, Cough, Ear problems
ROLE OF VENUS
Venus is the planet well known for love, romance, sex, beauty, music, dance and recreations sources. This is also
known as Morning Star and can be easily recognized when seen in the north direction early in the morning. This is the
brightest planet in the sky.

Venus governs two zodiac signs namely Taurus and Libra. This is exalted in Pisces and is debilitated in Virgo. This is
the planet of attraction, love, wealth, knowledge and prosperity.

The profession ruled by Venus include textile industry, readymade garments, food, restaurants, hotel, tour and travels,
music, theater, poetry, literature, cinema, sex industry, film industry, actors, actress, beauty parlors, jewelry business,
cosmetic shops, costumes, astrology, paintings, photography and other creative work etc.

Married life pleasures and luxuries are also judged from the placement of Venus in the horoscope. If Venus is not so
strongly placed in the chart of any individual, he/she suffers from lack of physical appeal, amicable behavior, and a
tendency for failure in love or married life. Same is the result when Venus is afflicted with the presence or aspect of
malefic planets.

Venus rules over eyes, nose, chin, throat, sexual organs, kidneys, bladder etc. A badly placed Venus indicates
dysfunction of these parts. Venus is considered to be a benefic, feminine and gentle planet. Summary in tabular form:

Day: Friday
Direction: South-East (Agney)
Colour: White
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: 28 days (Average)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: l1 month (Average)
Nature: Loveable, sexy
Constellations ruled: Poorva Phalguni, Poorva Ashadh, Bharni
Friendly planets: Mercury, Saturn, Rahu
Enemy planets: Sun & Moon
Neutral planets: Mars & Jupiter
Own Sign (Rashi): Taurus & Libra
Mool Trikon in: Libra
Exalted in: Pisces
Debilitated in: Virgo
Special features: Fashion, Sexual pleasure
Metal: Silver
Precious Stone: Diamond
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 20 years
If well placed signifies: Beauty, Prosperity, wealth
If adversely placed signifies: Laziness, aloofness, perverted habits
Representation: Wife
Body parts ruled: Sex organs, Semen etc.
Diseases given by Jupitor: Genital problems, Impotency
ROLE OF MERCURY
Mercury is nearest to the Sun. In Vedic Astrology this is called Budh which means cleverness. This planet represents
the qualities of intelligence, wit and humor in a person. Mercury is considered a benefic planet but under some
situations it may play a role of malefic planet. Mercury placed in 6th, 8th or 12th houses fails to deliver good results.
The same is the result when Mercury is the lord of 6th, 8th or 12th houses in a horoscope.

Mercury is the planet of communication and it represents the fields related to commerce, trade, accounts, banking,
and computers. A Strong Mercury denotes success in these fields. People with Mercury in strong position in their chart
have sharp thinking but inborn anxiety and indecisiveness also.

Mercury is dual natured planet and governs two zodiac signs namely Gemini and Virgo. Body parts that are ruled by
Mercury are the arms, ear, lungs and nervous system.

Mercury believes in logic. People with strong Mercury in their horoscopes possess the excellence of reasoning and
analytic ability. Researchers also have strong Mercury in their natal chart.

Telephone and Telegraph controls means of communication too; therefore Mercury also governs the work related to
telephone, telegraphs, e-mails, couriers and post etc. Therefore well-placed, strong mercury is usually seen in
horoscopes of writers, astrologers, mathematician, engineer, dealers, brokers, businessmen (a person with Mercury
in strong position in their chart is undeniably charming and shrewd), and media persons. Mercury also develops verbal
communication and hand skills. Hence many lecturers, artists, sculptors and salesmen are also the result of well-
placed mercury. Summary in tabular form:

Day: Wednesday
Direction: North
Colour: Green, Light Green
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: 25 days (Approx.)
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 10 months (Average)
Nature: Mixed
Constellations ruled: Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Revati
Friendly planets: Sun, Venus, Rahu
Enemy planets: Moon
Neutral planets: Mars, Saturn, Jupiter
Own Sign (Rashi): Gemini, Virgo
Mool Trikon in: Virgo
Exalted in: Virgo
Debilitated in: Pisces
Special features: Intelligent
Metal: Lead
Precious Stone: Emerald
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 17 years
If well placed signifies: Business mind, Clever, Mathematician, Good position
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and irritative
Representation: Sisters
Body parts ruled: Skin & Nervous system
Diseases given by Mercury: Giddiness, Obsession, skin problems etc
ROLE OF RAHU
All the planets, which I have discussed above, have physical and visual existence. But Rahu and Ketu have no physical
shape. These are the imaginary points in the sky. But even then, Rahu is considered most powerful and has been
allotted the status of a planet by our Rishis and seers. Mostly, Rahu confers malefic effect. He is considered a dirty
planet indicating laziness, filthiness, delays and hurdles. He stays for 18 months in a zodiac sign.

In Hindu mythology there is an interesting fiction that describes how Rahu and Ketu came into existence. Once both,
the gods and the demons agreed to form an alliance to produce nectar that could give them immortality. Nectar was
to be obtained by churning the ocean. In the process, nectar was churned out. When the nectar was being served to
the gods, a demon, disguised as a god, and sat between the Sun and the Moon in an attempt to acquire the nectar. The
demon was recognized by the Sun and the Moon who complained of the demon to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu
immediately severed his head from his chakra. But the demon had already consumed enough nectar to make him
immortal. The head of the demon, known as Rahu, became immortal. And the remaining corpse of the demon was
known as Ketu. Ever since, Rahu and Ketu became the strong enemy of Sun and Moon. Sun and Moon eclipses occur
due to Rahu and Ketu who swallow up Sun and Moon when they come near to them. In this way Rahu and Ketu take
their revenge from Sun and Moon.

In Vedic astrology Rahu and Ketu are known as two invisible planets and they are strong enemies of the Sun and the
Moon. Rahu and Ketu are actually the astronomical points in the sky respectively called the north and south lunar
nodes. The places of intersection where the Moon`s path meet the Sun`s path is known as North Lunar Node and
South Lunar Node respectively. Thus, the relation of Rahu and Ketu with Sun and Moon has been described through
the language of symbol in Hindu mythology.

Rahu is a powerful and malefic planet. This is a favorable planet of the politicians. He gives them great opportunity
and power to rise in the politics through any means fair or unfair. He also rules over thieves, jail, magicians, snake,
poison and isolated places etc. Rahu has also the power to confer sudden wealth. Being a shadow planet, Rahu has not
been allotted any Zodiac Sign. Even then, Rahu exalts in Taurus Sign. If placed negative in a horoscope, he can create
confusion, depression and emotional imbalances. On the other hand, he also has the power to make a person wealthy
and popular. During his transit or Mahadasha, a person is more prone to fall prey of black magic. He is powerful when
placed in 3rd, 6th and 11th house of a horoscope. Summarized details of this planet are represented below:

Direction: North Lunar Node

Colour: Grey, Black
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: One and half year
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 18 Years (Average)
Nature: Dirty, Furious and aggressive
Constellations ruled: Adra, Swati, Shatbhisha
Friendly planets: Mercury, Saturn, Venus
Enemy planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
Neutral planets: Jupiter
Own Sign (Rashi): Aries & Scorpio
Mool Trikon in: Taurus
Exalted in: Taurus
Debilitated in: Sagittarius
Special features: Delay and hurdles
Metal: Graphite, Lead
Precious Stone: Hassonite (Gomed)
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 18 years
If well placed signifies: Prosperity, wealth, Good position
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation: Very old people
Diseases given by Rahu: Fever, Leprosy, Snake bite, paranormal activities,
Restlessness
ROLE OF KETU
Like Rahu, Ketu is also an imaginary planet or a node that is positioned opposite Rahu. The constellations govered by
him are Ashwin, Magha and Mool. An interesting story has already been described above while discussing about Rahu.
The North node is called Rahu and the South node is known as Ketu. It is believed to represent the tail of demon.

The South node or Ketu is regarded as a point of difficult Karma from his past life where a person reaps the results of
his selfish and egoist deeds of the past. The other side of Ketu represents the tendency towards Moksha or liberation
and mastery of secret and mysterious knowledge.

Rahu and Ketu are famous for giving sudden and unexpected results. Both Rahu and Ketu are the parts of the same
demon. Both are 180 degree apart. When Ketu, Sun and Moon lie in the same zodiacal longitude lunar eclipse takes
place. Rahu has special enmity with Sun and Ketu with Moon. Profession-wise, magicians, medical parishioners,
astrologer and doctors are ruled by Ketu. Both Rahu and Ketu, the imaginary nodes, are the mysterious forces and
show karmic and spiritual influences in the birth chart.

Like Rahu, Ketu also does not rule any zodiac sign since it has no physical appearance. Our Rishis have allotted
Sagittarius sign as the house of exaltation for KETU. Some scholars think Ketu is exalted in Scorpio. Likewise it is
debilitated in Gemini or Taurus. Ketu is considered strong in Jupiter sign.

Ketu feels comfortable with Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Rahu. Ketu is neutral to Jupiter. His enemies are Mars, Sun
and Moon.

Ketu is planets known for spirituality. The person influenced by the planet is gifted with spiritual achievements. His
other interests also show his bent towards religious and secret awareness including supernatural powers and ghost
related subjects. Such persons have great healing power and have the ability to heal through their spiritual and tartaric
power.

Period allotted to Ketu Mahadasha is seven years. His Gemstone is Cat`s eye (Lahsunia).

Ketu, if placed favorably in horoscope, brings a lot of luxury, wisdom and intuition to a person. If unfavorable, he
causes unnecessary depression, poor concentration, boundless worries, anxiety and ghost related problems. The
summarized details of Ketu are represented hereunder:

Direction: South Lunar Node

Colour: Smoky
Orbit time in One Zodiac Sign: One and half year
Orbit time of whole Zodiac: 18 Years (Average)
Nature: Furious
Constellations ruled: Ashwini, Magha, Mool
Friendly planets: Mercury
Enemy planets: Sun & Moon
Neutral planets: Jupiter
Mool Trikon in: Leo
Exalted in: Sagittarius
Debilitated in: Tarus/Gemini
Special features: Moksha
Metal: Mix, Mica
Precious Stone: Cat`s eye (Lahsunia)
Vimshottari Mahadasha period: 7 years
If well placed signifies: Spiritual attainment
If adversely placed signifies: Arrogance and jealous nature
Representation: Old people
Diseases given by Rahu: Tension & Restlessness