In astrology, which is considered more powerful: Ketu or Mars?

Let us try to understand the attributes of Ketu and Mars

Ketu

• Planet of Karma (past to present life)
• The place where Ketu is placed on the birth chart signifies something that someone has done in their past life. Owing to this, the individual will either be not inclined or find it difficult to get things to the house in which Ketu is placed
• Ketu is the Karaka of Moksha and once favorably supported by Jupiter can give amazing spiritual growth

Mars

• Mars signifies energy, willpower, stamina
• Mars is the karaka for new beginnings and having the conviction to finish the task at hand irrespective of the challenges
• Mars without the support of planets like Saturn and Jupiter can lead to the pursuit of inconsequential goals

Now let us try to answer the question – Is Ketu or Mars more powerful?

1. Ketu is a shadow planet (considered the South Node of the Moon). It is also considered the shadow of Mars on the Moon (while Rahu is considered the shadow of Saturn on the Moon)
2. Ketu’s impact can be summarized as – “Been there, Done that”. Owing to this we will find a lot of brilliant scientists – especially physicists, chemists, mathematicians, astronomers, etc. who are naturally able to visualize things and do things that others find hard to comprehend
3. Ketu’s placement in the 7th House gives difficulties linked to getting married while Mars in the 7th House (Manglik Placement) gives difficulties in married life
4. Ketu helps the individual gain something by giving up the urge for it while Mars helps the individual gain something by striving for what they wish to achieve. Example: A person who does not want or care about money – easily gets it (Ketu Impact). A person who wants luxury strives very hard to get it through their willpower and planning (Mars Impact)
5. A strong Ketu can make the individual spiritual and take an interest in isolation while a strong Mars will make the individual more result-driven with a focus on controlling the outcomes in life

Here you can see – that Ketu and Mars both are good, bad, and ugly.

Based on what you want from life – you will automatically understand what is strong linked to that in your chart. This can be extrapolated for others that you come across in your day-to-day life.

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You can read more on different combinations linked to astrology through the following links:

• Quora Posts – Lateral Thinking
• Understanding Ketu Through Vedic Astrology: Knowing About the Shadow Planet That Rules ‘Moksha’ (Kindle E-Book)

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