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Debilitated Ketu in Fifth 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 fifth 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 fifth house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to love life, children, creativity, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such debilitated Ketu can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his children. For example, such debilitated Ketu can bless the native with children who may be physically, intellectually, emotionally, creatively and/or spiritually better or much better than average. Such children may achieve a lot in many spheres of their lives, and they may bring good name and many other good results to the native.
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 for a female native, suppose benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo. Benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces, benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, benefic Moon is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius, benefic Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with Venus; retrograde Jupiter is placed in the second house in Gemini, and retrograde Mars is placed in the third house in Cancer. In this case, the native may become a writer. She may write fictional books falling in several genres including drama and romance. She may witness good results.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius with Moon, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent as a writer, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may deliver several bestsellers. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most recognized writers of her time, and her net worth may be in multimillions. She may receive several awards, including a Noble prize and a Pulitzer.
Taking an example for a male native, suppose benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo with retrograde Mars. Benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces with benefic Sun and benefic debilitated Mercury; benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Leo, Venus is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn, and Jupiter is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius. Sun and Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the eleventh house. In this case, the native may become a music composer as well as a songwriter, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Gemini, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent, and he may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. He may write several hit songs, and he may compose music for many hit songs. He may receive several awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized creative artists 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, ,
On the other hand, malefic debilitated Ketu in the fifth house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to love life, children, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
If such debilitated Ketu is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, the native may witness various types of problems related to or through his/her children. The problems related to children may aggravate if the native is female. She may witness delay in childbirth, medical complications, miscarriages, abortions, and/or birth of dead children. She may give birth to children who may be physically and/or mentally troubled. She may have a secret love affair with a criminal, a married and/or a rich/powerful man. She may give birth to one or more children as a result of such affair, and their father may refuse to claim them. In an extreme case, she may die while giving birth to a child, and even the child may die with her. The native may also witness delays, financial losses, setbacks, failures, job loss, bad reputation and several other problems related to or through his/her profession.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Virgo with malefic Mars and malefic Jupiter. Debilitated Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Pisces, Venus is placed in the sixth house in Libra, Sun is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius with Mercury; debilitated Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, and benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Leo. Ketu and Jupiter form Guru Chandal Yoga in the fifth house.
In this case, native’s father may die before her age of 20 or 15. She may not find a permanent profession throughout her life. She may only find temporary jobs, and she may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in her life. She may have a long-lasting affair with a rich married businessman or a rich criminal. She may deliver one or more children because of such affair, but she may never get married to her lover.
Taking an example for a male native, suppose malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Taurus with Mars. Malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Scorpio with malefic Jupiter; retrograde Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Sagittarius with Mercury; malefic Sun is placed in the first house in Capricorn, Moon is placed in the sixth house in Gemini, and Saturn is placed in the eighth house in Leo. Rahu and Jupiter form Guru Chandal Yoga in the eleventh house.
In this case, native’s mother may die before his age of 25 or 20. He may not find a permanent profession throughout his life. He may only find temporary jobs, and he may remain jobless for periods of more than 3 months, many times in his life. He may also have to shut down a couple of businesses due to financial losses. He may not get married till his age of 35/40, or throughout his life. Considering another probability, he may get married once, the marriage may fail, and he may not get married again. He may not have any children throughout his life, or he may lose custody of his children to his wife, through divorce.
Himanshu Shangari