Vedic Astrology Xiv
Vedic Astrology Lesson 14
The Descending Node of the Moon ( South Node )was known as Ketu in Vedic Astrology. Ancient
seers had given him the portfolio of Self_Actualisation ( Moksha ). His position in the 12th ( the house of final emancipation or Moksha ) is extolled highly by the savants. Along with the spiritual planets, Jupiter and Saturn, Ketu should be in a good position in the horoscope for one to attain to the Divine Crown.
The role of the South Node ( Ketu ) in Horoscopy
South Node’s Effects in the 12 Houses
Ketu in the Ascendant
Ketu in the Ascendant makes one intelligent and endowed with fortune. Will be quarrelsome, will have less wealth, will be melancholic and will have the ability to make others quarrel. But if Ketu is in the signs of Capricorn or Aquarius these effects will be invalid as he is powerful in these signs.
Ketu in the Second House
Will be loquacious , will be devod of eduation and will have a crooked look. Will be learned and will crave for others’ wealth.
Ketu in the Third House
Will be noble and charitable. Will be valorous and adventurous.Will love evil people. Will destroy enemies and will enjoy wealth, prosperity and all sorts of enjoyments. Will be a genius of a high order. Will be versatile and will destroy opposition.
Ketu in the Fourth House
Medical Astrology postulates that heart may be afflicted if any malefic is posited in the fourth. ( As the Fourth House rules the heart ). Will be devoid of happiness, landed properties, relatives and conveyances. All relatives will become your enemies.