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Debilitated Ketu in Eleventh House
Ketu is debilitated in Taurus as well as in Virgo. For the sake of this discussion, we’ll consider both these placements of Ketu. Debilitated Ketu in the eleventh 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, debilitated Ketu in the eleventh house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to friends, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition, fame and several other good results, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
Such debilitated Ketu can render various types of benefits to the native, related to or through his friends. For example, some of his friends may come across success, money, fame, and/or authority, and the native may witness many benefits because of them. They may stand by the native and they may help him get out of his problems, many times in his life.
Looking at profession, such debilitated 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 debilitated Ketu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Taurus with benefic exalted Moon. Benefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio, benefic Sun is placed in the third house in Virgo with benefic debilitated Venus; Mercury is placed in the fourth house in Libra, Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the ninth house in Pisces. In this case, the native may start a media production company, and he may witness good results.
If benefic exalted Mars forms Ruchaka Yoga in the seventh house in Capricorn, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition through media/movie industry. His company may produce movies and TV programs. His business may expand after his age of 35/40, and it may keep growing. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may own a business empire worth in billions, by his age of 50/55.
Such debilitated 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 for a female native, suppose benefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Taurus with retrograde Mercury and benefic Sun. Benefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio, benefic Venus is placed in the first house in Cancer, Saturn is placed in the twelfth house in Gemini, and benefic Mars is placed in the ninth house in Pisces with Jupiter. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good results.
If benefic Moon is placed in the ninth house in Pisces with Mars and Jupiter, the equation may become better. Moon and Mars form Chandra Mangal Yoga in the ninth house. In this case, the native may possess remarkable acting talent, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may perform very well in the genres of drama, romance and action. She may deliver several hit movies, and she may receive many awards, including an Oscar. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the top actors of her time, and her net worth may be in billions.
Such debilitated 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, ,
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On the other hand, malefic debilitated Ketu in the eleventh house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to friends, profession, finances, reputation, authority, recognition and several other problems, depending on his/her overall horoscope and running times.
If such debilitated 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 friends. For example, some of his friends may be selfish, opportunists, criminal-minded, criminals, drug addicts, traitors and/or they may have some other negative traits. The native may witness several problems because of such friends, many times in his life. Some of his friends may be his hidden enemies, and they may keep causing problems for him. The native may also 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 debilitated Ketu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Taurus with retrograde Jupiter and malefic retrograde Saturn. Malefic debilitated Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Scorpio with malefic retrograde Mercury; Sun is placed in the sixth house in Sagittarius with Venus; Mars is placed in the eighth house in Aquarius, and benefic Moon is placed in the fourth house in Libra.
In this case, native’s father may die before native’s age of 20 or 15. The native may become a criminal. He may become leader of a group which may deal in drug trafficking and violent crimes. He may traffic narcotics worth in billions, over some years. He may injure several people, and he may kill some people. One or more friends may also work with him. He may get caught between his age of 35 and 45, and he may spend more than 20 years in prison. If the finer factors and running times are very bad, he may spend more than 30 years in prison.
Taking another example, suppose malefic debilitated Ketu is placed in the eleventh house of a horoscope in Virgo with malefic debilitated Venus. Malefic Rahu is placed in the fifth house in Pisces with Saturn; malefic Mercury is placed in the twelfth house in Libra with debilitated Sun; Moon is placed in the eighth house in Gemini, Mars is placed in the fourth house in Aquarius, and Jupiter is placed in the sixth house in Aries.
In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 10 or 5. 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 6 months, many time in his life. He may witness several problems due to some of his friends, including financial losses and bad reputation. One or more of his good friends may die before native’s age of 40/45. He may not get married till his age of 40/45, or throughout his life. He may not have his first alive child till his age of 40/45, or throughout his life.
Himanshu Shangari