1. Ketu in the 1st House (Ascendant)

• Positive: Spiritual tendencies, detachment from ego, interest in mystical or philosophical subjects.
• Negative: Confusion about self-identity, lack of self-confidence, health issues, or a sense of being disconnected from the physical body.

2. Ketu in the 2nd House

• Positive: Detachment from material wealth and a simple lifestyle. May develop spiritual values concerning family and resources.
• Negative: Financial instability, speech problems, or disconnection from family life. The person may have difficulty saving money or experience fluctuations in wealth.

3. Ketu in the 3rd House

• Positive: Interest in spiritual communication, detached yet fearless approach to challenges, good for spiritual writing or unconventional pursuits.
• Negative: Difficulties in relationships with siblings, lack of interest in socializing, or problems related to communication and short travels.

4. Ketu in the 4th House

• Positive: Spiritual detachment from home and family, interest in interior peace, or moving away from one’s homeland.
• Negative: Feeling of isolation within the family, emotional discontent, and difficulty establishing a stable home life. May experience separation from the mother or discomfort in domestic affairs.

5. Ketu in the 5th House

• Positive: Strong spiritual intellect, interest in ancient scriptures, occult knowledge, and past-life connections.
• Negative: Difficulties related to children, strained romantic relationships, or lack of interest in speculative ventures such as stock trading or gambling. May also indicate a detachment from material pleasures.

6. Ketu in the 6th House

• Positive: Strong ability to overcome enemies and challenges, karmic healing, and interest in serving others, especially through spiritual means.
• Negative: Health issues, particularly related to chronic or hidden diseases. Can create instability in work life or difficulty in handling day-to-day affairs.

7. Ketu in the 7th House

• Positive: Detachment from materialistic relationships, potential for spiritual partnerships, or interest in esoteric practices within a partnership.
• Negative: Challenges in marriage, misunderstandings with spouse, or lack of satisfaction in partnerships. Ketu here can create instability or a feeling of disconnection in close relationships.

8. Ketu in the 8th House

• Positive: Intense interest in occult, spirituality, research, and mystical subjects. Excellent for those involved in meditation, yoga, or healing.
• Negative: Sudden losses, chronic health issues, accidents, or troubles with inheritance and other people’s money. May also indicate difficulty dealing with transformations and changes in life.

9. Ketu in the 9th House

• Positive: Deep spiritual inclination, strong past-life karmic connections to religion or higher education. Interest in unconventional belief systems or spiritual knowledge.
• Negative: Disconnection from traditional religious practices, issues with father or mentors, or trouble in higher education. The person may feel lost in terms of finding meaning through conventional belief systems.

10. Ketu in the 10th House

• Positive: Detachment from worldly recognition and success. Can lead to spiritual fulfillment through career or public service.
• Negative: Instability in career, confusion about professional direction, or lack of satisfaction in one’s public image or status. May face challenges with authority figures or lack of ambition in material pursuits.

11. Ketu in the 11th House

• Positive: Detachment from social circles and material gains, strong spiritual network, and ability to connect with like-minded individuals on a higher level.
• Negative: Difficulty gaining wealth through conventional means, strained relationships with elder siblings or friends, or a lack of interest in large social networks.

12. Ketu in the 12th House

• Positive: Strong inclination towards spirituality, meditation, and detachment from the material world. Excellent for those seeking moksha (liberation) or involved in humanitarian or charitable activities.
• Negative: Isolation, escapism, trouble with sleep or subconscious fears. The person may feel detached from worldly responsibilities and have difficulty handling practical affairs.

Ketu’s placement in any house represents detachment and spiritual evolution in that particular area of life. Like Rahu, Ketu’s effects are influenced by its sign, aspects from other planets, and the overall chart configuration. The Rahu-Ketu axis also plays a key role in the life lessons a person needs to work through.