Category: nodes

South Node (Ketu)

Ketu - కేతువు (Tail of the Dragon)

Definition Summary

The mathematical point 180° directly opposite the North Node where the Moon crosses southward across the ecliptic.

Multilingual Names Across Regional Traditions

Sanskritकेतुः (Ketu)

Teluguకేతువు (Ketu)

Hindiकेतु (Ketu)

Tamilகேது (Kethu)

Kannadaಕೇತು (Ketu)

Everyday Analogy

Your Old Comfort Zone and Mastered High School Diploma. It represents skills, habits, and instinctual traits you have already perfected in the past.

Astrological Impact

Indicates innate genius that comes too easily, but also areas where clinging to routine causes feeling stuck, burned out, or dissatisfied.

Tip:Ketu calls for spiritual release, minimalism, and detachment. Use your past mastery as a foundation, but do not rely on it to escape growth.

Related Astrological Concepts

North Node (Rahu)Karmic Nodal AxisMoksha (Liberation)

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What is the significance of South Node in Vedic astrology?▼

The mathematical point 180° directly opposite the North Node where the Moon crosses southward across the ecliptic.

How does South Node impact daily life?▼

Indicates innate genius that comes too easily, but also areas where clinging to routine causes feeling stuck, burned out, or dissatisfied.