Devotees of Ketu are believed to receive prosperity in their family, relief from poison caused by snakebites or diseases, good health, wealth, and livestock. In the human body, Ketu represents the fire element. Some astrologers consider Ketu neutral or androgynous, while others regard it as a masculine planet. By nature, Ketu is a fierce planet like Mars and influences many of the same areas. Ketu rules three nakshatras: Ashwini, Magha, and Mula. Together with Rahu, Ketu forms the Kaal Sarp Yoga in a birth chart.

Individuals under Ketu’s influence often achieve high spiritual or life accomplishments. Mythologically, Ketu was born from one of Singhika and Viprachitti’s 101 sons, with Rahu being the eldest.

A badly placed Ketu may bring accidents, injuries from fire, water, air, or iron. Therefore, during Ketu Mahadasha or Antardasha, it is important to perform remedies to pacify Ketu. One effective remedy is chanting Ketu’s Tantric mantra under proper guidance.