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 is benefic in the seventh house in some cases and it is malefic in some cases. The influences of other benefic and 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 strength of benefic or malefic planets influencing Ketu in a horoscope increases, 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 Manglik Dosh section of the book ‘Match Making and Manglik Dosh (Revised Edition)’.
Let’s look at some results which may be given by exalted Ketu in the seventh house when it is benefic. Benefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can bless the native with good results related to marriage, husband, wife, profession, finances, fame, authority and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can help the native achieve success as an astrologer, numerologist, tantric, hypnotist, magician, psychic, healer, spiritual guru, religious guru, philosopher, researcher, analyst, discoverer, scientist, mathematician, astronaut, astronomer, politician, diplomat, singer, actor, writer, painter, sculptor, musician, dancer, sportsman, architect, fashion designer, dress designer, video game designer, software developer, IT professional, web developer, reporter, journalist, blogger, columnist, anchor, television show host, orator, speaker, teacher, coach, consultant, advisor, doctor, therapist, revenue officer, administrative officer, police officer, army officer, fire-fighting officer, naval officer, professional dealing in movie industry, television industry, music industry, book industry, sports industry, media industry, finance industry, education industry, coaching industry, advertisement industry, marketing industry, event management industry, matrimonial industry, software industry, IT industry, health industry, pharmaceutical industry, travel industry, food industry, real estate industry, manufacturing industry or some other type of professional, depending on his overall horoscope.
The seventh house of horoscope primarily deals with marriage, husband and wife. Hence the placement of exalted Ketu in this house may almost always have significant impact on the marriage of the native.
Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the seventh house of a horoscope in Pisces with benefic exalted Venus. Benefic Rahu is placed in the first house in Virgo, benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Taurus, exalted Sun is placed in the eighth house in Aries and benefic Jupiter is placed in the second house in Libra. In this case, the native may get married in time and he may enjoy a good marriage. The native may get married to a rich woman who may be a celebrity dealing in a creative field, and he may benefit through such marriage in several ways. His wife may be beautiful, supportive, co-operative and wise. Hence the native may witness very good results from his marriage. The native may himself be a creative artist like a singer or actor and his wife may hail from a different religion or caste than that of the native.
If benefic Moon is placed in the second house in Libra with Jupiter, Saturn is placed in the eleventh house in Cancer and Mars is placed in the third house in Scorpio, the equation may improve. In this case, the native may be a very successful creative artist like an actor and he may earn billions through his profession. He may fall in love with a fellow actor and he may get married to her. Native’s wife may also be successful as well as rich and the couple may enjoy a good marriage. Depending on the finer factors and running times, the native may get married to a woman who may be an actor belonging to a foreign country. She may settle in the country of the native after marriage.
Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the seventh house of a horoscope in Scorpio. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the first house in Taurus, Venus is placed in the tenth house in Aquarius with Moon, benefic Saturn is placed in the third house in Cancer, Mars is placed in the sixth house in Libra, benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius and benefic Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may be a doctor or a scientist and he may get married to a woman who may be a doctor. She may be a gynecologist or pediatrician and she may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition through her profession. Though the couple may enjoy a good marriage, they may not be able to spend much time with each other, primarily because of their professional engagements.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can bless the native with several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
On the other hand, malefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to marriage, husband, wife, profession, finances, reputation and several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.
Malefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can create serious problems related to marriage. When such Ketu is placed in Scorpio, the quantum of problems may be comparable to strong Manglik Dosh formed in the seventh house. Hence this placement can delay the marriage of the native, it can deny marriage, it can cause serious disturbances in his marriage and it can break one, two, three or more marriages of the native, depending on his overall horoscope. The placement of malefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house in Pisces is a relatively mild placement. It generally tends to delay the marriage of the native but it may not break more than one marriage of the native on its own, in most cases.
Taking an example, suppose malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the seventh house of a horoscope in Scorpio. Exalted Rahu is placed in the first house in Taurus, Venus is placed in the sixth house in Libra, a benefic combination of Sun and exalted Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Leo and Mars is placed in the eighth house in Sagittarius. In this case, the native may not get married till the age of 35 or 40, depending on his overall horoscope. Though he may get engaged once or twice before 35, he may not get married and such engagements may dissolve.
If benefic Moon is placed in the fifth house in Virgo, Saturn is placed in the sixth house in Libra with Venus, and malefic Jupiter is placed in the twelfth house in Aries, the equation may become more troublesome. In this case, the native may not get married till the age of 40 or 45, or he may not get married throughout his life, depending on the finer factors and running times. The native may have a love affair which may last for more than 7 years but it may not convert into marriage.
If this is the horoscope of a female native, she may have a love affair which may not convert into marriage and she may have a child from such love affair. Depending on the finer factors and running times, she may also have a child from an affair with a married man who may not marry her. Hence she may raise the child on her own, though the father may provide financial support. Such female native may become the mistress of a rich man.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Ketu in the seventh house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.