Ketu in 8th House

Ketu in 8th house may result in detachment or separation from their dear ones. They may be stubborn, secretive, and quarrelsome. The native often questions emotions of their family members especially their mother's affection on them. They constantly blame their upbringing for every simple challenge they face in life. Strong Ketu can instil spiritual wisdom quite early in life, they tend to influence their parents positively than their parents raising them. Weak Ketu indicate that they may be highly cynical or share unnecessary negative criticism. Ketu enhances native’s concentration power and their ability to sense hidden energies. They can read others’ mind. 8th house determines the life span of a native and Ketu as a malefic planet or ‘Paapa graha’, when occupies this house, the native may have short life span or many troubles due to chronic diseases. When Ketu is well placed the evil effects are reduced and replaced by beneficial effects. 8th house also signifies unearned wealth indicating wealth through spouse or even taking over business from their in-laws. From the life span aspect of this house, it can also indicate the longevity of their marital relationship. Ketu, as a lover of solitude, gives detachment from spouse or family. Their marital life is strengthened only if their spouse has immense patience and surrender. Undignified Ketu makes the natives face challenges through in-laws and face business losses.  

Ketu in the 8th house bestows special abilities to understand or research a subject in depth. They do intense research and invest lot of efforts to bring clarity. At the same time, they go through obstacles, depression, and moments of dejection in this process. They experience sudden ups and downs. Since 8th house belongs to the hidden knowledge and Ketu is the explorer of hidden energies. The native may have supernatural power of healing, spirituality, and tantric practices. Native will naturally succeed in careers or fields related to mysticism, tantric techniques, and astrology. They will have tantra & mantra shakthi.  When Ketu is weak or under malefic affliction, the native may suffer painful death due to incorrect or wrong use of “Tantric procedures”.  When well aspected by Strong Sun, the native may be a good philosopher or a honest politician. They can prosper as bankers or in government jobs. Strong position of Ketu gives spiritual elevation, only when the native sustains pious or ethical mindset. They concentrate on understanding or exploring hidden and mystical reality. Undignified Ketu in the 8th house may result in unsuccessful business ventures because it is the 11th house from 10th house of career.