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  • proper noun Hinduism The descending lunar node. In Hindu mythology, Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet, believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation.

Etymologies

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Sanskrit केतु (ketú)

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Examples

  • As per Lt Col Ajay Jain of www. astromoneyguru.com, March 16, 2010 is represented by planet called Ketu and year 2010 is also represented by Jupiter.

    Moneycontrol Top Headlines Moneycontrol.com editor@moneycontrol.com 2010

  • As per Lt Col Ajay Jain of www. astromoneyguru.com, January 25, 2010 is represented by planet called Ketu and year 2010 is represented by Jupiter.

    Moneycontrol Top Headlines 2010

  • 'Ketu', a scientist will be conducting a shadow band experiment.

    The Times of India 2009

  • On a recent sweltering day, sales rep Mercy Obi picked up a box of caps and walked into the Ketu neighborhood of Lagos to make some sales.

    Putting a Cap on Bad Juju Conjures Up a Good Business Will Connors 2010

  • First Ketu will transit Mars nakshatra in Gemini and Taurus signs from Feb 2011 to Oct 2011.

    Barack Obama Astrology Chart Analysis 2009

  • At present Rahu and Ketu are transiting over Obama's ascendant lord natal Saturn, is not good for him at all.

    Barack Obama Astrology Chart Analysis 2009

  • In Kalachakra, however, Ketu is the name given to the tenth planet, the comet, which is not included in the classical Hindu or Greek systems, which treat only nine or seven heavenly bodies respectively.

    Tibetan Astro Sciences ��� 1 Basic Principles 2009

  • Yesterday was the new moon with the Sun and moon both in Aries, Mercury moved to Taurus, Venus and Mars remain in Pisces, almost degree wise in conjunction, Jupiter in Capricorn with Rahu, Saturn in Leo, Uranus moved into Pisces on April 6th and Ketu is in Cancer.

    Economic crises 2009

  • Although the Hindu systems call the former Rahu, they call the latter Ketu, literally "long tail," referring also to its being the tail of the dragon.

    Tibetan Astro Sciences ��� 1 Basic Principles 2009

  • Rahu and Ketu will be right on his natal Saturn in the month of Oct 2009, so his life could be in danger during this period.

    Barack Obama Astrology Chart Analysis 2009

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