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Ketu in a birth chart

A calculation-focused introduction to Ketu and how its position is shown in Kalika’s D1 chart.

Chart categoryMean lunar node
Displayed in betaYes

What is calculated

Ketu is placed exactly 180° opposite the calculated mean Rahu position in this chart. Node conventions can differ across software.

Ketu is displayed by sidereal sign, degree within the sign, whole-sign house, nakshatra, and pada. The beta does not turn this coordinate into a predictive reading.

How to inspect the result

Begin with the birth details and calculation method, then read the placement table. A sign label can change near a 30° boundary when the input or ayanamsa changes slightly.

The South Indian chart shows the same sign and house relationship visually. It is a different presentation of the calculated data, not a separate calculation.