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Exalted Ketu in Twelfth House
Ketu is exalted in Scorpio as well as in Pisces. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll consider both these placements of Ketu. Exalted 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, exalted 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 exalted 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.
Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Pisces with benefic Moon. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Virgo, Jupiter is placed in the eleventh house in Aquarius, benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Scorpio with Mercury, benefic Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Cancer, and Mars is placed in the second house in Taurus. In this case, the native may become an astrologer, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Venus is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess good knowledge of astrology, and he may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. He may write several books on various topics of astrology, and he may also write for newspapers. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become a very well recognized astrologer, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
Such exalted 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, kindly read book for detailed example.
Taking an example for a female native, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Scorpio, and benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Taurus with benefic Jupiter. Benefic retrograde Saturn is placed in the third house in Aquarius, Venus is placed in the ninth house in Leo, benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Cancer, and Mars is placed in the tenth house in Virgo with Moon. In this case, the native may become a writer. She may write fictional books, and she may witness good results.
If benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Leo with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent, and she may come across a lot of success, money, recognition and fame. She may write books in the genres of fantasy, magic, adventure and crime, among other genres. She may delver several bestselling books, and many of them may be converted into movies. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful as well as richest writers of her time. Her net worth may be in billions.
Such exalted 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, kindly read book for detailed example.
Taking another example, kindly read book for detailed example.
On the other hand, malefic exalted 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.
If such exalted Ketu is influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope, 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 exalted Ketu is placed in the twelfth house of a horoscope in Pisces with Saturn. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the sixth house in Virgo with Sun and malefic retrograde Mercury, Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Libra with benefic Venus, benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius, and Mars is placed in the third house in Gemini. Rahu forms Grahan Yoga in the sixth house, by afflicting Sun.
In this case, the native’s father may be a criminal. The native may also become a criminal. He may engage in drug trafficking and money laundering, among other crimes. He may become an international drug smuggler, and he may traffic narcotics worth in billions, to several countries of the world. He may get caught between his age of 35 and 45, and he may spend more than 20/30 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may get killed inside prison, in an attack by another criminal.
Such exalted Ketu can also trouble the native with various types of addictions, when influenced by malefic planets, and/or an overall malefic horoscope. Taking an example, kindly read book for detailed example.
Himanshu Shangari