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Debilitated Ketu in Twelfth House
Ketu is debilitated in Taurus as well as in Virgo. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll consider both these placements of Ketu. Debilitated Ketu in the twelfth house of a horoscope is benefic in some cases whereas it is malefic in some cases. The influences of other benefic and/or malefic planets on Ketu, and the overall theme of horoscope are important criteria when it comes to decide the functional nature of Ketu in a horoscope.
As the number and strengths of benefic and/or malefic planets influencing Ketu in a horoscope increase, Ketu may become more benefic or malefic. The concept of benefic planets turning malefic due to influences of malefic planets, and the concept of malefic planets turning benefic due to influences of benefic planets have been explained in the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh’.
When benefic in nature, debilitated Ketu in the twelfth house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to creativity, spiritual growth, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Looking at profession, such debilitated Ketu can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, tantric, hypnotist, magician, psychic, healer, spiritual guru, religious guru, preacher, philosopher, researcher, analyst, discoverer, mathematician, astronaut, astronomer, physician, dietician, consultant, therapist, advisor, lawyer, journalist, blogger, anchor, fire fighter, professional dealing in computer industry, software, IT, education, coaching, health, pharma, fitness, finance, television, music, sports, media, travel, hotel, airline, internet industry or some other type of professional, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such debilitated Ketu can help the native achieve success through a creative field as an actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, sportsman, artist, architect, designer, developer or some other likewise professional. Taking an example, suppose benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Virgo with benefic Mars. Benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Pisces. Benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, Mercury is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Gemini, and Venus is placed in the tenth house in Cancer with exalted Jupiter. In this case, the native may become a writer, and he may witness good results. He may write fictional books falling in several genres including drama, romance, crime and fantasy.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Cancer with Venus and Jupiter, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent as a writer, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several bestsellers, and he may receive many awards. Some of his books may be converted into movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized writers of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
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Such debilitated Ketu can bless the native with authority in government as a police officer, army, air force, naval, revenue, administrative, foreign services officer, judge, doctor, scientist, engineer, politician or some other type of professional. Taking an example, suppose benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus. Benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio, benefic Mercury is placed in the third house in Leo with Mars and Venus; benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the ninth house in Aquarius, and benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Gemini with Saturn. In this case, the native may become an officer in air force, and he may enjoy a good career.
If benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Leo with Mercury, Mars and Venus; the equation may become better. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the third house. In this case, the native may achieve success in competitive exams, and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in air force. He may possess remarkable skills as a fighter pilot, and he may achieve success in several missions. He may serve at several important posts, and he may come across very good amount of success, recognition and authority. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve as the chief of air force of his country, before retirement.
On the other hand, malefic debilitated Ketu in the twelfth house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
The native may witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his profession. He may also become a criminal. Taking an example, suppose malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Virgo with Mars; and malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Pisces. Malefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the third house in Sagittarius, Venus is placed in the eighth house in Taurus, Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Leo, benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Aries, and benefic Sun is placed in the ninth house in Gemini with Mercury.
In this case, the native may become leader of a criminal group which may engage in financial and violent crimes. He may execute several robberies, he may injure many people, and he may kill several people. He may kidnap many people for ransom, and he may kill some of them. He may get killed in an encounter with police or by another criminal, between his age of 40 and 50.
Taking another example, suppose malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Taurus with retrograde Venus and retrograde Mercury. Malefic Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio with malefic Mars; Sun is placed in the first house in Gemini with retrograde Saturn, benefic Moon is placed in the eleventh house in Aries, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Virgo. Angarak Yoga is formed in the sixth house.
In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may hold an important rank in a terrorist organization which may engage in acts of violence in the name of religion and/or race. He may injure many people, and he may kill several people. He may also engage in acts of mass violence, including bomb blasts. He may not get married throughout his life. He may die before his age of 40 or 35. He may get killed in an encounter with police, or he may kill himself in a suicidal attack, killing many people with him.
Himanshu Shangari