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 second 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 second house when it is benefic. Benefic exalted Ketu in the second house of horoscope can bless the native with good results related to family, speech, wealth, marriage, profession, finances, reputation and several other good results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Looking at profession, exalted Ketu in the second 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.
Benefic exalted Ketu in the second house of horoscope in Pisces can take the native to a foreign country and he may settle there permanently, if his overall horoscope is supportive. Taking an example, suppose benefic exalted Ketu is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Pisces. Exalted Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, Saturn is placed in the fourth house in Taurus, Moon is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn, Venus is placed in the seventh house in Leo and Mercury is placed in the ninth house in Libra. In this case, the native may go abroad on the basis of his profession and he may settle there permanently, provided his overall horoscope and running times are supportive for this result. The native may engage in the field of IT, software, oil and gas; or some other field of profession, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. He may witness good amount of success, money and recognition, especially after the age of 35 or 40.
If benefic Sun is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Rahu, exalted Mars is placed in the twelfth house in Capricorn with Moon, and benefic Jupiter is placed in the third house in Aries, the equation may become better. In this case, the native may settle in a foreign country and he may engage in the field of oil and gas. He may get a well-paying as well as high rank job in an oil and gas company in a foreign country and he may witness very good amount of success, money and recognition through his profession. The native may travel to several countries of the world on short term basis, as a part of his profession. He may witness very good results after the age of 40 and wonderful results after the age of 50. He may start his own busines related to oil and gas or steel industry after the age of 50 and he may come across very good amount of success, money, growth and recognition through such business. Native’s wife may help him a lot in such business and she may also be a partner in his business.
Apart from these, benefic exalted Ketu in the second 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 second house of horoscope can trouble the native with bad results related to family, wealth, speech, finances, profession, reputation, debts, marriage and several other bad results, depending on his overall horoscope.
Such malefic exalted Ketu can delay and/or disturb the marriage of the native. If it is supported by other malefic planets and/or overall malefic horoscope, it may not let the native get married till late in life or it may break more than one marriage of the native. Taking an example, suppose malefic exalted Ketu is placed in the second house of a horoscope in Pisces. Malefic Rahu is placed in the eighth house in Virgo, Venus is placed in the sixth house in Cancer with Mercury, Sun is placed in the fifth house in Gemini and malefic Moon is placed in the first house in Aquarius. In this case, the native may witness delay in marriage and he may not get married till the age of 35 or 40, depending on his overall horoscope and running times. He may get involved in a relationship which may continue for many years but it may or may not convert into marriage.
If Saturn is placed in the seventh house in Leo, Jupiter is placed in the eighth house in Virgo with Rahu, and Mars is placed in the second house in Pisces with Ketu, the equation may become worse. 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 an affair which may continue for more than 5 years but it may not convert into marriage. He may also get engaged once or twice after the age of 35 but such engagements may break and the native may not get married. The native may also suffer from some serious health problem which may trouble him and which may claim his life before the age of 60. He may die because of lung cancer, brain cancer or some other serious health issue, depending on the finer factors and running times.
Apart from these, malefic exalted Ketu in the second house of horoscope can trouble the native with several other problems, depending on his overall horoscope.