KETU (MOON'S SOUTH NODE)

Ketu or the South Node of the Moon (which is called the Dragon's Tail) represents spiritual inclinations, superstitions, and technical trades. Ketu is a mysterious influence and like Rahu, can be afflictive in its nature. Infra-red is the cosmic color transmitted.

Gem: CAT'S EYE  Rules: -   Day: THURSDAY  Metal: SILVER 

If Ketu is well placed in one's horoscope the influence will be toward wealth, protection from evil, spiritualism and intuition.

Invocation to be chanted eighteen times at midnight on Thursday:
Om Ketuve Namaha (Om Key-too-vey Nahm-ah-ha) “Om and salutations to Ketu, presiding spirit of the South Node of the Moon”