When Is Ketu Beneficial in the Birth Chart?

Ketu, the shadow planet in Vedic astrology, is often misunderstood. Unlike planets that represent material gains (like Venus or Mercury), Ketu symbolizes detachment, inner awakening, past-life karma, and liberation. While it can create confusion or isolation in certain placements, it becomes highly beneficial in others—especially when aligned with your soul’s spiritual journey. In this blog, we’ll explore when Ketu gives positive results and which houses in the birth chart are considered auspicious for Ketu.

1. Water Offering Ritual:
   Before the Grahan begins, place a vessel (Lota) filled with clean water in the North direction of your home. The next morning, offer this water to a plant, symbolizing purification and positive energy flow.

2. Ant Feeding Practice:
   Regularly offer atta (wheat flour) and boora (powdered sugar) to ants outside your home or housing complex. This helps attract positive karma and balance energies.

3. Kindness to Service Providers:
   Express gratitude by giving food, small gifts, money, or kind words to your maids, drivers, cooks, sweepers, and other service providers. This creates positive vibrations during the eclipse period.

4. Peppercorn Detox:
   Soak 4-5 peppercorns in a glass of water overnight and drink this water the next morning. It helps purify your body and strengthen your aura.

5. Animal Compassion:
   Feed stray dogs, cats, and other animals during this period. This act of kindness generates positive energy and protection.

6. Shivalingam Water Offering:
   On the morning after the Grahan, offer water to the Shivalingam to cleanse your spiritual energy and seek divine blessings.

7. Milk Bath Ritual:
   After the Grahan, take a milk bath: Apply milk over your body as you would a shower gel, then take a normal bath using soap. This ritual is believed to remove negative energy accumulated during the eclipse.

8. Conservation Awareness:
   Be extra mindful that no water or milk is wasted in your home during the Grahan period. Every drop symbolizes abundance and balance.

9. Powerful Mantra Practice:
   Chant the specially designed Chandra Grahan Mantra three times a day for enhanced protection:
   https://mantra.astrologistar.com/Moon