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Exalted Ketu in Tenth 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 tenth 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 tenth house of a horoscope can bless the native with good results related to 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, 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.
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Taking another example, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Scorpio, and benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Taurus. Benefic exalted Sun is placed in the third house in Aries with Mercury and Moon, Saturn is placed in the second house in Pisces, benefic retrograde Jupiter is placed in the seventh house in Leo, and benefic exalted Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn. In this case, the native may become a doctor. He may specialize in psychology, and he may witness good results.
If benefic Venus is placed in the third house in Aries with Sun, Moon and Mercury; the equation may become better. In this case, the native may possess remarkable knowledge of his field, and he may come across very good amount of success, money and recognition. He may conduct research related to various aspect of psychology, and he may achieve success. He may write several books, and some of them may become bestsellers. He may witness money and fame through them. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, he may become one of the most recognized psychologists of his time, and his net worth may be in multimillions.
Such exalted 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 exalted Ketu is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Pisces with benefic retrograde Jupiter. Benefic exalted Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Virgo, benefic Mercury is placed in the third house in Leo with Venus, benefic Sun is placed in the second house in Cancer, benefic Mars is placed in the fifth house in Libra, and retrograde Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Sagittarius. Jupiter forms Hamsa Yoga in the tenth house. In this case, the native may become an actor, and she may witness good results.
If benefic Moon is placed in the first house in Gemini, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may be a talented actor, and she may come across very good amount of success, money, recognition and fame. She may be beautiful, and she may perform very well in the genres of drama, romance and comedy. She may deliver several hit movies, and she may receive many awards. If the finer factors and running times are supportive, she may become one of the most successful actors of her time, and her net worth may be in multimillions.
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, kindly read book for detailed example.
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On the other hand, malefic exalted Ketu in the tenth house of a horoscope can trouble the native with problems related to 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 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.
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Taking another example, suppose malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the tenth house of a horoscope in Pisces with exalted Venus. Malefic exalted Rahu is placed in the fourth house in Virgo, Sun is placed in the twelfth house in Taurus with Mercury, debilitated Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Capricorn with Saturn, debilitated Moon is placed in the sixth house in Scorpio, and malefic Mars forms Manglik Dosh in the seventh house in Sagittarius.
In this case, native’s father may die before his age of 20 or 15. The native may not find a permanent profession throughout his life, and he may only find temporary jobs. He may remain jobless for periods of more than 6 months, many times in his life. He may also witness bad reputation and court cases through profession. He may get married after his age of 30/35, the marriage may fail, and he may not get married again. If this is the horoscope of a female native, she may not get married throughout her life, apart from facing the already mentioned problems.
Himanshu Shangari