Graha in Rashi
Ketu in Cancer
केतु in कर्क
Quick Answer
Ketu (केतु) is in Cancer (कर्क), ruled by its enemy Moon. This creates tension — the planet must operate in an environment that doesn't support its natural expression. The individual may experience friction in the areas governed by Ketu until they learn to navigate this energy.
Ketu (Ketu)
- Nature
- Malefic (shadow)
- Governs
- Liberation, spirituality, past life, sudden events, mysticism, detachment
- Element
- Fire
- Gemstone
- Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)
- Day
- Tuesday
- Color
- Grey/Multi
Cancer (Karka)
- Symbol
- Crab
- Element
- water
- Quality
- cardinal
- Ruler
- Moon
- Devanagari
- कर्क
Remedies for Ketu
Gemstone: Wear Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) in the appropriate metal after consulting an astrologer.
Mantra: Chant Ketu beej mantra 108 times on Tuesdays.
Fasting: Observe a fast on Tuesdays to strengthen Ketu.
Charity: Donate items of grey/multi color on Tuesdays.