In order to appreciate, one has to understand that no planet acts and infl uences in isolation.

Results
of every planet are relative to the strength and weakness of the entire birth chart. As such before
proceeding further one has to appreciate some peculiarities of Rahu Ketu. This is being dealt with in
Part General. Second Part II would be more specifi c relating to its Rashi, Nakshatra and Navamsha
position. Part-I - General The Earth and the Moon move on defi ned paths in heavens, creating
different fi elds of forces. These relative fi elds of forces and equilibrium between these forces, is
disturbed when paths of the earth and the Moon intersect.

Rahu and Ketu do not possess mass like other planets. Two nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu are
the two points — representing cross roads on the fi elds of forces of the earth and the Moon and two
points of disturbance. At the time of eclipse the light and other electromagnetic vibrations coming
from the Moon or the Sun are cut off and normal arrangements, which obtain for the earth, are
disturbed. Persons born during eclipse, due to this disturbance, have been found suffering mildly
and sometimes seriously from mental abnormality and other physical ailments.
Planetary infl uences are modifi ed when they come in contact with Rahu and Ketu. Whenever
Rahu's in conjunction with any planet, it will enhance the influence and basic quality thereof
— towards "Bhoga" and "Samgrah" while Ketu relieves from the basic quality of the conjunct
planet i.e. "Moksha" or freedom from the bondage created by conjunct planet by taking away
or distancing the Jeeva indicated by the conjunct planet and material prosperity relating
there to.
But it is said to increase intellectual properties of the planet to great heights, if permitted by
horoscopic constraints. Further by absorbing the results of the conjunct planet they give results
of the conjunct planet, thereby virtually making the conjunct planet afflicted and weak from
this point of view along with their capacity to afflict the Sun and the Moon; and they are taken
to have comparatively stronger influence as compared to other planets. But while considering
influence of Rahu and Ketu, one must consider their disposition for the planets ruling the signs of
Rahu and Ketu are called "Karmic Controlling Planets".
It is said that since Ketu is inlet point of Karma, the planet ruling the sign of Ketu is called incoming,
or past life, Karmic Control. The planet ruling the sign of Rahu controls Karmic distribution in this life.
"Karmic Controlling Planets" have strong implications depending upon where they fall in the chart
and the aspect they make with nodal axis. This is of great signifi cance in Karmic Impact of Their
Relation with other Planets on their Karkatwa
If Rahu or Ketu is conjunct with another planet (s) in Trikona, Kendras, Trishadaya, in 8th or
2nd and 12th houses, following results may be expected:
In Kendra Trikona etc Conjunct with Expected Results Rahu/Ketu in Kendra Trikonesha (including
Lagnesh) Yoga Karaka
Rahu/Ketu in Kendra Trishadayadhisha Ashubha
Rahu/Ketu in Kendra Ashtamesha Ashubha

Rahu/Ketu in Kendra 2nd or 12th Lord According to the infl uence of other house owned by 2nd and
12th Lords. as the case may be.
Rahu/Ketu in Kendra Shubha Kendresha Ashubha — due to Kendraadhipatya Dosha of Shubha?
Rahu/Ketu in Kendra Ashubha Kendresha Sama. Rahu/Ketu in 7" House With Maraka Maraka —
Ashubha
Rahu/Ketu in Trikona Conjunct with Kendra Lord (including Lagnesh) Yoga Karaka
Rahu/Ketu in Trikona Trikona Lord Shubha
2nd or 12th Lord Shubha
Rahu/Ketu in Trikona Trishadayadhisha Shubha

Rahu/Ketu in Trikona 8th Lord Shubha

Rahu/Ketu in Trishadaya Trikonesha Mixed Results
Rahu/Ketu in Trishadaya Kendresha Ashubha
Rahu/Ketu in Trishadaya Trishadayadhisha Worse in Ashubhatwa

Rahu/Ketu in Trishadaya Ashtamesha Anisthakaraka Rahu/Ketu in Trishadaya 2nd or 12th Lord

Ashubha

Rahu/Ketu in Asthama Trikonesha Mixed Results

Rahu/Ketu in Asthama Kendresha Ashubha
Rahu/Ketu in Asthama Trishadayadhisha Worse in Ashubhatwa
Rahu/Ketu in Asthama Ashtamesha Anisthakaraka

Rahu/Ketu in Asthama 2nd or 12th Lord Ashubha

Rahu/Ketu in Asthama 7th Lord/Markesh Maraka
Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th 7th Lord/Markesh Maraka
Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th Karaka Karaka Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th Shubha Kendresha Ashubha

Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th Ashubha Kendresha Sama

Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th Trishadayadhisha Ashubha
Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th Ashtamesha Ashubha Rahu/Ketu 2nd or 12th 2nd/12th Lord Shubha
according to the nature of results of the 2nd or 12th Lord as the case may be.
understanding. Dr. B.V. Raman in his "Hindu Predictive Astrology" has given Bhava and Rashi
Phalas of these nodes Rahu and Ketu. One has to keep them in mind. One may also refer to
"Chamatkar Chintamani", for detailed Bhava results in different situations. Next point, which is
required to be considered for the results of nodes in various houses and Rasis, relates to Laghu
Parashari/rules about their Yoga Karakatwa or otherwise.
According to 13th Shloka of Laghu Parashari, strong Rahu and Ketu give results of (a) the Bhava
occupied by them; and (b) the Bhavas ruled by planet(s) conjunct with them.
If Rahu or Ketu or both are in Shubha Bhava, they would give "Shubha Phala"; if in Ashubha Bhava,
they would give bad results. Even if Rahu and Ketu are alone in Trikonas — including Lagna, are
Shubha,

in 4th, 7th, and 10th, they are "Sama"- neither "Shubha" nor "Ashubha"-;
and in 3rd, 6th, and 11th, while Rahu is said to be "Arishta Nashaaka". but before doing so it would
surely create -Arishta Janya' situation to be Arishta Nashaka-. In 8th and 12th Rahu or Ketu alone
would be "Ashubha" ordinarily. If Rahu and Ketu are in above said positions and in Papa Rashi or
Papa Navamsha or position-wise in 2nd, 12th, 3rd, 6th or 8th they tend to increasingly reduce
happiness from the relations indicated by the Bhava occupied by them — by quarrel and strained
relations, by living at great distances; or by lack of birth or untimely sad demise.
However, Rahu may cause material prosperity, emanating from Karakatwa of that house in strange
ways. Detailed results of Rahu Dasha may be seen from the Commentary of Sarwartha Chintamani,
Chapter 15, by great B. Suryanarain Rao.
However, following factors may be kept in mind: (a) Rahu in Karkata, Vrishabha or Mesha will give
money, education and pleasure and recognition from kings and pleasure from wife, servants and
happiness to his soul — 1603. (b) Rahu in Kanya, Meena and Dhanu —will give children, wife,
lordship over the country, human conveyances, and in the end loss of all — 1604. (c) Rahu in a
malefi c sign will cause— bodily leanness. destruction to relations, fear from kings. deception by
thieves. venereal complaints. asthma, consumption and urinal troubles — 1605. (d) Rahu aspected
by a malefi c will cause — irreligiousness, loss of service, sickness and rulers and fi res — 1606. (e)
Rahu aspected by a benefic will cause — wealth from kings, death to relations — 1607 (f) Rahu with
an exalted planet will lead to — gain of kingdom, wife, children and wealth, clothes, ornaments,
sweet scents — 1608. (g) Rahu with debilitated planets will indicate— livelihood by despicable
means, bad food and wife and worthless children — 1609. (h) Rahu in the commencement gives
sorrow, in the middle, reputation and and change of place in the end and loss of Gurus, parents. etc.
— 1610. These qualitative results would increase when Rahu is Vargottama. He, the native would
be excelling others in his field of activities. The area of activities would depend upon on its Rashi.
Navamsha and Nakshatra dispositors and the planet which are conjunct or aspected by Rahu. As
per Deva Keralam Vol. V Verse 4850 - 4852 at page 212 Rahu in 2nd: (a) Should Rahu be in the
2nd (Scorpio) in Vargottama Navamsha, the subject will be given to enjoy pleasures. He will incur
diseases in childhood. In the middle of his life, he will enjoy a great deal of prosperity. Old age will
place him in debts and he will to some extent steal others' wealth. He will be attached to his race, be
famous among his family members and will suffer from physical illnesses. He will be honoured by
the king of kings, be revered by scholars and will earn fame. (b) If the said Rahu is not in
Vargottama, the native's son will be in the grip of debts. Vargottama position will be auspicious. (c)
Rahu conjunct a benefi c (in Scorpio) will lead to fame. One learned astrologer has mentioned that
malefi c planets Mars, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu (and the Sun as well) give auspicious results if they
are debilitated or in an enemy sign — such a native becomes profi cient in many branches of
knowledge. He is sensitive, sympathetic, helpful and virtuous. If the evil planets are exalted, or
Vargottama in D-9; the native becomes arrogant, ungrateful irresponsible, haughty, poor and is
troubled by the governing authorities. Part-II Expected Results of Vargottama Rahu/Ketu in different
positions: One need not say that whenever Rahu is Vargottama Ketu would also be Vargottama. If
Dasha of Rahu does not operate in the life of an individual then Dasha of Ketu would be operating in
the life of the native. While delineating the results of Vargottama, Rahu and Ketu, one must not
forget the comparative importance of one of these two Chhaya Grahas. Rahu and Ketu in
Vargottama Navamshas in Chara Rashis Rashi & Rashi Lord Nakshatra- Its Lord Lord of Navamsha
Illustrative Celebrities Mesha-Mars Ashwini I-Ketu Navamsha of Mars Rahu - Chengiz Khan (11)
Ketu - Harry S. Truman (51) Ketu - An Example for Scientifi c Eminence (70) Cancer-Moon
Punarvashu IV — Jupiter Navamsha of Moon Libra-Venus Chitra III- Mars N a v a m s h a of
VenusSaturn Ketu - Chengiz Khan (11) Rahu - Harry S. Truman (51) Rahu - An Example for Scientifi
c Eminence (70) C a p r i c o r n - Saturn Uttarashada IISun Navamsha of Saturn Vargottama Rahu
and Ketu in Dwiswabhava Rasis Rashi & Rashi Lord NakshatraIts Lord Lord of Navamsha
Illustrative Celebrities VrushabhaVenus R o h i n i - I I - Moon N a v a m s h a - Venus Rahu - Sri
Ramanujacharya (9) Ketu - Tippu Sultan (21) Simha-Sun P. PhalguniI-Venus Navamsha-Sun Ketu -
Alexander the Great (3) VrishchikaMars AnuradhaIV-Saturn Navamsha-Mars Ketu-Sri
Ramanujacharya (9) Rahu - Tippu Sultan (21) K u m b h a - Saturn ShatbhishaIII-Rahu Navamsha -
Saturn Rahu - Alexander the Great (3) Vargottama Rahu and Ketu in Sthir Rashis Rashi & Rashi
Lord Nakshatra- Its Lord Lord of Navamsha Illustrative Celebrities Mithuna-Mercury Punarvasu III -
Jupiter N a v a m s h a - Mercury Rahu-Gautama Buddha (2) Ketu -Johann W.V. Goethe (20)
Kanya-Mercury Chitra II-Mars N a v a m s h a - Mercury Rahu - Sri K. Wadiyar IV (52) Ketu - Queen
Victoria (27) Ketu - Sri K. Wadiyar IV (52) Dhanu-Jupiter Uttarashadha-ISun Navamsha-Jupiter Ketu
- Sri Gautama Buddha (2) Rahu -Johann W.V. Goethe (20) Meena-Jupiter Revati-IV-Mercury
Navamsha-Jupiter Rahu - Queen Victoria (27) Rahu - Sri K. Wadiyar IV (52) One need not repeat
that like every other planet Rahu/Ketu also give their results according to their Rashi/Bhava,
Nakshatra and Navamsha position. According to Nadi Rule, if Rashi Lord, Nakshatra Lord/and
Navamsha Lord are together it will increase Shubha Phala of the concerned planet. This Nadi rule
should apply to Rahu and Ketu also. One should watch Vargottama Position and its impact on
Shubha Phala in the light of Rashi Lord, Nakshatra Lord and Navamsha Lord at least. All the
illustrated celebrities mentioned in the above Table are from Notable Horoscopes of Dr. B.V. Raman.
Detailed particulars of the Charts may be found in Notable Horoscopes. Since Rashi Lord and
Navamsha Lord are one and the same it could have strong infl uence on Rahu within the constraints
as mentioned in Part I. Nakshatra would also have defi nite infl uence but about just one-third of the
results and other two third resultsone third each may be attributed to Rashi and Navamsha Lords.
Sri Gautama Buddha In his case Rahu was 86 degree 54 minutes i.e. in Gemini Rashi and in the
same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama. In his 16th year, Gautama was
married to Yasodhara. But as soon as Rahu Bhukti in Shani Dasha commenced — the presence of
Rahu in the 12th or Mokshasthana, in Punarvashu III Nakshatra owned by 9th Lord Jupiter; it is
further notable that Jupiter is in Ashwini IV Nakshatra owned by Vairagya Karaka Vargottama Ketu.
In His 29th year, Buddha, on the day of the birth of his son Rahul, made the great renunciation. He
left His young wife and child and wandered into the forest. Rahu is Vargottama in Gemini but in 12th
house, in 3rd Pada of Punarvasu owned by the Jupiter in the Navamsha of Gemini. Thus Mercury,
the planet ruling Gemini Rashi and Gemini Navamsha has dual infl uence on Rahu. Nakshatra Lord
being Jupiter would also have impact on this Vargottama Rahu. This Rahu is aspected by the
debilitated Saturn in Aries with cancellation by four factors (i) Venus, (ii) Mars, (iii) the Sun, and (iv)
being in Kendra from Lagna and the Moon both and Saturn is Lord of 7th and 8th from Lagna. Seen
from Chandra Lagna Rahu is in 5th controlling Buddhi/Dhi. Thus Rahu being 12th (Mokshasthana)
Lord —from Lagna and 5th Lord from the Moon, had triple infl uence of Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn.
Saturn had separating effect in so far wife and comforts (Venus), son (Jupiter) were concerned. This
happened in Shani Rahu in his 29th year when Saturn would be aspecting Rahu again in the
beginning of the 2nd round from the Sun indicator of 5th from Lagna and 11th house from the Moon
and Raj Paksha/Raja-Satta. Though Rahu is materialist, this Gyan Vairagya and internal churning to
fi nd truth in various ways, led to a different kind of Yoga paving path for establishment of Buddhism.
Alexander the Great In his case Rahu was 314 degree 2 minutes i.e. in Aquarius Rashi and in the
same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama As per Dr. B.V. Raman's "Notable
Horoscopes", Alexander succeeded his father Philip II in Saturn Dasha Rahu Bhukti. Mark Saturn is
Lord of the 10th from Lagna and Yogakaraka from Chandra Lagna, occupying as he does, benefi c
sign and the Nakshatra (Mrigshira II owned by) Lagna Lord Mars. Under the same directions, his
father died by assassination. In Rahu Bhukti (Saturn Dasha again the newly-born son of his father by
Cleopatra. and Augustus. another cousin were put to death by Alexander. Rahu is Vargottama in
Sthir Rashi Sthir Navamsha in the Nakshatra of "Shatbhisa III. It is Pancham Navamsha.
Jatakabharanam and Hora Ratnam extol this Navamsha position of any planet by holding out that
even if one planet is in its Panchamamsa the native will become a king; and if that planet in addition
be endowed with all kinds of strength, he will be emperor "Shatbhisaj III- has this advantage in
addition to its quality to cure all diseases and to revitalize. It has also the quality to remove all the
obstacles in one's progress by removing them. Alexander's' chart establishes this fact. Sri
Ramanujacharya In case of Ramanujacharya Rahu was 43 degree 42 minutes i.e. in Taurus Rashi
and in the same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama. It is in Pancham
Navamsha; Pushkar Navamsha and Vargottamamsa. Consequently, Rahu had triple advantage
position wise. In his case in Jupiter Dasha Rahu Bhukti, the master Ramanujacharya sent away his
wife and became a Sanyasi. Mark the position of Rahu in the 12th from the 7th Lord (from the Moon)
and the unique disposition of Jupiter from Chandra Lagna. Rahu is Vrishabha 5th Navamsha i.e.
Rohini II owned by Lagna Lord Moon. Rahu has separating effect from relation indicated by Bhava
Karakatwa of Bhava Lord and Nakshatra Lord. It is in 12th- from Lagna Lord the Moon and Jupiter
i.e. 9th and 6th Lord from Lagna. From Chandra Lagna it is in 12th. Moon carries Rahu's separating
infl uence on Jupiter. Venus, Karaka for wife is combust. Saturn 7th from Lagna and in 7th in
Chandra Lagna is also spoiling Jupiter by its separating aspect. Rahu, the materialist is converted to
spiritualist by association of its Nakshatra Lord Moon to Vairagya (Gyan Karaka) Jupiter and Saturn.
Navamsha Lagna Lord Venus though in its own Nakshatra Bharani, is combust; in the sign of Mars
and with its Neecha Lord Mercury and Shatru the Sun. Hence, Venus is weak. Thus Bhoga was
suppressed by the above factors and Vairagya developed. This is to be noted that Ketu the
Mokshakaraka is in Nakshatra of Saturn. Infl uence of Saturn, Jupiter and Ketu together on 4th
house or 4th Lord causes Vairagya. Here Venus is infl uenced by Ketu the Nakshatra Lord, by
Saturn as Nakshatra dispositer of Saturn and Mars i.e. Rashi dispositer of Venus and by the
conjunction of combusting Sun and Mercury Lord of his debilitation sign Virgo. And the Moon Manah
Karak in Mokshasthana is aspected by Saturn Vairagya Karaka and is conjunct with Jupiter Gyan
karaka. Queen Victoria In case of Queen Victoria Rahu was 358 degree 17 minutes i.e. in Pisces
Rashi and in the same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama Dr. B.V. Raman
observed that Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 when she was having Rahu Dasha Jupiter
Bhukti. Jupiter is dominantly placed and Rahu the major Lord is in Vargottama and in Revati IV the
constellation of Mercury 2nd and 5th Lord. The years immediately following her accession were the
least sensible and satisfactory time in her whole life", probably due to the situation of Jupiter in
Dhanistha II the constellation of Mars who in his turn is affl icted. In 1840 she was married to her
cousin Albert in Rahu Dasha Saturn Bhukti. Mark the fact that both major and subLords are in Rashi
association and under the same directional infl uences the fi rst issue, a daughter, was born. As the
Maha Dasha Lord Vargottama Rahu is in the constellation of the 5th Lord Mercury, seven issues
were born in Rahu Dasha and two issues in Jupiter Dasha. Ketu is Vargottama in 5th in Virgo,
increased the propensity to give children. Mars 7th Lord is also Vargottama in Revati IV and Saturn
is 9th and 10th Lord in Kireeti Dwadashamsa and in Virgo in Pushkar Navamsha or say in
Mantramsa or Putramsa as per Bhagya Suchaka Navamsha. Bala Gangadhara Tilak In case of Tilak
Rahu was 358 degree 57 minutes i.e. in Pisces Rashi and in the same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as
well as Ketu are Vargottama. Tilak was sentenced to eighteen month' rigorous imprisonment in
September 1897 in Sun Dasha Moon Bhukti. Sun is in Pushya II owned by Saturn. Saturn is 7th and
8th Lord posited in 12th in Nakshatra of Rahu Aridra. Rahu's placement in Sarpa Nigad and Vyala
Drekkana, coupled with aspect of Saturn on Rahu and 8th Lordship of Saturn, titled the balance. As
regards the Moon, he is in Raudra Drekkana; one should not be surprised that the Moon is in Revati
I , Nakshatra owned by 12th Lord Mercury, posited in 12th Ketu is in Chitra II Nakshatra owned by
5th and 10th Lord in 4th house. The Sun and the Moon have caused Bandhana Yoga, by virtue of
the former joining Lord of the 11th in Lagna and the latter joining Rahu in the 9th aspected by
Saturn. In Vargottama Rahu Bhukti he was released as Rahu could give the results of the benefi c
Jupiter. It is said and experienced that Rahu absorbs good results of planets conjuncts with it. Here
Vargottama Rahu is associated with Lagna Lord the Moon and 9th Lord Jupiter. This led to his
release and name and fame also. Dr. B.V Raman observed "The most outstanding combinations in
this horoscope are: the glorifi ed position of Lord of Lagna in the 9th with the 9th Lord and affl iction
of this combination by Saturn and Rahu. resulting in obstruction of the free fl ow of fortunate infl
uences and the presence of Bandhana Yogas or combinations for incarceration causing great
suffering. Tilak suffered a lot for the country. He was a born fi ghter as revealed by the dominating
position of Mars and he will be remembered forever for the inspiring legacy that he has left to India in
the thought "Swaraj is my birthright". He was essentially a man of religion as revealed by the position
of Jupiter. It may be asked whether Jupiter-Rahu association has not caused GuruChandala Yoga.
The answer would be that the Yoga stands neutralized by the fact that Rahu is in the constellation of
Mercury and is removed from Jupiter by nearly 10°. Rahu's situation in the Nakshatra of Mercury
who is Mokshasthanadhipati and the entire combination receiving the aspect of Saturn from
Mokshasthana gave him a living faith in God. Otherwise, he would not have said at the time of his
conviction that "there are higher powers that rule the destinies of things and it may be the will of
Providence that the cause which I represent should prosper more by my suffering than by my
remaining free". Arishta Yogas for suffering evenly balanced with Raja Yogas and Lagna and Lagna
Lord fully fortifi ed reveal Tilak's stainless purity of life, immense sacrifi ce in the cause of the
country, deep devotion to the people and principles, and the moral stuff and quality of the man which
left him uncrowned king of India". We fondly remember this great man and salute him on the
Ganesha Chaturthi Day. George Bernard Shaw Rahu being 358° 14' is Vargottama in Pisces Rashi
and the same Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama. Dr. Raman observed that
"In Rahu Dasha , he had smallpox which left him unscarred. From then on, he became an opponent
of vaccination. His real fi nancial prosperity began only from Jupiter Dasha and Venus Bhukti. Jupiter
is Dhanakaraka and occupies the 11th and Venus as Lord of Lagna is in an Upachaya. Rahu Dasha
extended till 1888 and Rahu enabled him to expand his intellectual outlook. Between1876-1885 he
wrote fi ve novels". It may be noted that Rahu is in the constellation of Revati, owned by 2nd and 5th
Lord Mercury. Rahu was to give the result of Mercury and Navamsha Lord of Pisces — Jupiter. Thus
5th and 11th connection and infl uence made him to write 5 novels to earn name and fame. See the
effect of Ketu. Vargottama in Virgo in Chitra II, owned by 12th and 7th Lord Mars, aspected by
Jupiter in its own sign Pisces and own Navamsha Dhanu — bringing a lot of sarcasm and satire. In
Dasha of Vargottama Mercury and in Bhukti Vargottama Ketu he won the Nobel Prize. Franklin
Delano Roosevelt In his case Rahu was 224° 55' in Scorpio and Ketu of 44° 55' in Vrishabha in 4th
& 10th respectively. His Ketu was 44 degree 55 minutes i.e. in Taurus Rashi and in the same
Navamsha. Hence Rahu as well as Ketu are Vargottama. Both are in Pancham Navamsha and
Vargottamamsa. Ketu is in Pushkar Navamsha as well. Consequently, Ketu had triple advantage
position wise. He was born with balance of Rahu Dasha of 6 years, 7 month and 20 days. So
nothing particularly notable could have happened. See Ketu Dasha which started on 10.2.1940. Dr.
B.V. Raman in his notable horoscopes observed that " Ketu dasha Commenced on 19. 2.1940 "Ketu
Dasha commenced on 19-2-1940 and was a momentous one in his life. He won two presidential
elections: the famous Atlantic Charter was born, and the major share was taken in winning the war.
Ketu is in the 10th from Lagna and Venus, whose result Ketu should give, is Lord of the 10th and is
placed in the 6th with the Sun, Lord of Lagna. From Chandra Lagna, Ketu is in the 12th — the house
of losses. In Navamsha, Ketu occupies the 7th aspected by Mars and Jupiter and is in the 4th from
Chandra Lagna. Thus Ketu is well placed to give Roosevelt name, power, infl uence, prestige and
victory over enemies. But for Ketu's strong disposition Roosevelt would not have been able to retain
his hold on the imagination of the people, nor could he have successfully battled against the cash
and carry legislation which prevented utmost and being given to the Western allies. He died as soon
as Saturn's sub-period commenced in Ketu Dasha . It will be seen that Ketu presides over the 3rd
star, from that held by Saturn, going under the name of Vipat.