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Exalted Ketu in Eighth 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 eighth 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 eighth house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to health, lifespan, 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, sportsman, actor, singer, musician, writer, dancer, artist, architect, designer, developer, 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 eighth house of a horoscope in Pisces. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the second house in Virgo, benefic Sun and benefic Mercury form Budhaditya Yoga in the tenth house in Taurus, benefic Venus is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini, Moon is placed in the third house in Libra, Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Aquarius, and debilitated Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Aries. In this case, the native may engage in airline industry. He may start an airline, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Mars is placed in the eleventh house in Gemini with Venus, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through airline industry. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and he may also invest in telecom and media industry. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 55/60.
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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, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the eighth house of a horoscope in Scorpio with Mars. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the second house in Taurus, benefic Venus is placed in the ninth house in Sagittarius with retrograde Mercury, benefic debilitated Saturn is placed in the first house in Aries, retrograde Jupiter is placed in the fourth house in Cancer, and benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Leo. In this case, the native may become an army officer, and he may enjoy a good career.
If benefic Sun is placed in the tenth house in Capricorn, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may achieve success in competitive exams, and he may get selected for the highest possible direct rank in army. He may be a brave officer, and he may come across very good amount of success, recognition and authority. He may serve at many important posts, and he may achieve success in several missions. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may serve at one of the top 2 ranks in army, before retirement.
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On the other hand, malefic exalted Ketu in the eighth house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to health, lifespan, 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 reduction in lifespan due to several reasons. For example, he may die in an accident, through a natural disaster, due to a fatal disease, due to a fatal viral infection like COVID, due to drug addiction, he may commit suicide, or someone may kill him intentionally or unintentionally.
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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 eighth house of a horoscope in Pisces with malefic retrograde Saturn. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the second house in Virgo with retrograde Jupiter, malefic exalted Moon is placed in the tenth house in Taurus, exalted Mars is placed in the sixth house in Capricorn, benefic debilitated Sun is placed in the third house in Libra with Venus, and benefic Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Scorpio. Guru Chandal Yoga is formed in the second house.
In this case, the native may become a criminal. He may engage in drug trafficking and violent crimes. He may traffic narcotics worth in billions to several countries. He may injure several people, and he may kill many people. He may get caught between his age of 35 and 40, and he may spend more than 20 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may get killed in an encounter with police, between his age of 35 and 45.
Himanshu Shangari