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Exalted Ketu in Fifth 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 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, exalted 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 exalted Ketu can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his children. For example, such exalted 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 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 fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio with retrograde Mercury. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Taurus, benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the fourth house in Libra with exalted Saturn and benefic Venus, Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, and benefic Moon is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius. Sun and Venus form Neechbhang Rajyoga in the fourth house. In this case, the native may become a scientist, he may specialize in chemistry, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio with Mercury and Ketu, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable knowledge, and he may witness very good amount of success and recognition, along with good amount of money. He may come across important discoveries after his age of 55/60, and he may receive awards as well as rewards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized scientists of his time, and he may receive a Nobel prize.
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, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Pisces, and benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Virgo. Mercury is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, benefic Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Taurus with Venus, benefic debilitated Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Aries with benefic Moon, and Mars is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may become a singer as well as songwriter, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Sun is placed in the seventh house in Taurus with Jupiter and Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable talent as a singer as well as songwriter, and he may come across a lot of success, money, recognition and fame. He may deliver several hit songs, and he may receive many awards, including a Pulitzer, several Grammys, an Oscar, and a Nobel prize. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most successful singers of his time, and one of the greatest songwriters of all time. His net worth may be in billions.
Taking an example for a female native, kindly read book for detailed example.
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.
On the other hand, malefic exalted 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 exalted 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. Such problems 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.
Taking an example for a female native, kindly read book for detailed example.
The native may 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 male native, suppose malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the fifth house of a horoscope in Scorpio with Mars and malefic Saturn. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the eleventh house in Taurus with malefic Mercury and Sun; Venus is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius, and benefic Moon is placed in the seventh house in Capricorn. Rahu forms Grahan Yoga in the eleventh house, by afflicting Sun.
In this case, the native 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 earn well at times, but he may keep losing money on account of unwanted expenses and/or losses. He may witness financial tightness and debts. He may get married after his age of 30, the marriage may fail, and he may not get married again. Depending on the finer factors and running times, he may live in separation from his wife, throughout his life, without an official divorce.
Himanshu Shangari