Ketu and Rahu: Past Life and This Life
Ketu shows what the soul mastered in past lives - gifts that come easily but no longer satisfy. Rahu, always opposite, shows the lesson of this life. Moving towards Rahu's house while using Ketu's gifts is the way karma resolves. Saturn shows where karmic duty asks for patience.
The Mind, the Guru and Liberation
The Moon is the mind: joined with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, or in the 6th, 8th or 12th house, it carries stress that prayer and practice can ease. Jupiter and the 9th house show the Guru and dharma; the 12th house shows meditation and moksha.
Atmakaraka and Ishta Devata
In Jaimini astrology the planet with the highest degree is the Atmakaraka, the soul's planet. Its sign in the Navamsa is the Karakamsa, and the 12th house from it points to the Ishta Devata - the personal deity whose worship suits you best.
Questions Your Report Answers
- Why do I feel restless, stressed or low, and what brings inner peace?
- Am I naturally drawn to spirituality, or is my path through worldly duty?
- When will I meet my Guru, and how do I recognise a genuine teacher?
- Which deity (Ishta Devata), mantra and meditation suit my chart?
- What karma did I bring from past lives (Ketu), and what must I learn now (Rahu)?
- Do I have Pitru dosha or other karmic blockages, and how are they released?
- Which periods are best for initiation, pilgrimage and deep practice?
Spiritual astrology: frequently asked questions
Which planet shows past-life karma?
Ketu shows past-life skills and attachments; Rahu shows the direction of growth in this life, and Saturn the karmic duties.
How do I find my Ishta Devata?
Classically from the 12th house from the Karakamsa, the Navamsa sign of the Atmakaraka, the planet with the highest degree in the chart.
Which house shows spirituality?
The 12th house shows moksha and meditation, the 9th dharma and the Guru, and the 5th mantra and past merit.
Can astrology help with stress?
It can show why the mind feels heavy and which practices help, but lasting low mood or anxiety should always be discussed with a doctor or counsellor.