Ketu, the lunar south node, is the other shadow planet — the point opposite Rahu where the Sun and Moon's paths cross. It's read as the planet of detachment and release.
What Ketu governs
Ketu governs detachment, letting go, spirituality, the past, and what comes so naturally we barely notice it. As a lunar node it's always read with its opposite, the lunar node of restless desire — together they form the karmic axis of a chart.
How it's read in the chart
A planet never tells its story alone. Ketu's meaning depends on the sign it sits in, the house it falls in, and the planets it joins or faces — the craft is in how it all combines, which we cover in how a reading is actually done. It's often read in conversation with the planet of the mind and emotions, since the grahas balance and colour one another across the chart.
How to hold it
Like everything in a chart, Ketu describes themes to reflect on, never a fixed event or outcome. It shows tendencies you carry, which you're free to work with as you choose. We keep that boundary clear in what a chart can and can't reveal.
A gentle way to use it
If a reading highlights Ketu, take it as a prompt to reflect on that part of yourself — and what you might do with the awareness. Keep what resonates, hold the rest lightly, and let your own judgement lead.
How Kalm does it
At Kalm, a gifted reader reads Ketu in the context of your whole chart and the question on your mind, then writes you a thoughtful, personal interpretation — saved to your dashboard usually within the hour.
When you're ready, you can start a Vedic astrology reading here.
Readings on Kalm are for guidance, insight, and entertainment. They are never a guaranteed prediction of the future, and they are not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice.