Understanding the Impact of Rahu and Ketu on Relationships in Vedic Astrology
Hi Lola, this is an interesting question. When it comes to relationship astrology, Ketu in the 7th house can be problematic. However, the situation can improve if it is well-aspected by benefic planets. Let's delve into the specifics.
Ketu in the 7th House
Ketu is seen to do slightly better and more positively in the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces if it has other favorable combinations in the chart. It may also perform well in Scorpio provided it is not tenanted by other malefics. On the other hand, natal Ketu in Gemini is a difficult placement. Before arriving at a final conclusion, Ketu's position in the natal chart must be fully evaluated with a complete chart assessment.
Positives and Negatives of Ketu in the 7th House
Wherever Ketu sits, things, relationships, happiness, desire, life situation, etc., can suddenly disappear, be removed, withdrawn, interrupted, or come into negation. This can also include self-withdrawal from relationships or life situations. The way this withdrawal or negation occurs must be assessed from the whole chart.
During the course of one's life in any location, Ketu can give a minimum of one to three major episodes of its characteristic quality of negation. This quality of negation in a relationship setting can mean many things: the ending of the relationship from death or separation, the absence of a regular sexual or other marital tie, or a serious or partial interruption of the relationship bliss by a health issue. Hence, when relationships are positive, Ketu can suddenly interrupt this through disease or health issues.
Positive Aspects of Ketu
On the positive side, Ketu can bring about sudden gain from past life karmic accumulation. But this gain may come about after a major episode of loss, negation, withdrawal, or change. Ketu is the planet of detachment, withdrawal, and negation, known as the perfect hermit. Much like the Inuit of the Alaskan Tundra or the Bedouin nomad in the Arabian desert, Ketu can give joy and bliss, but it is like the bliss found in a desert, which can be life-sustaining but requires knowing where to find it.
Rahu and Ketu in the 7th House of a Gemini Woman and a Sagittarius Man
When Rahu and Ketu are sitting on almost the exact degree of a Gemini woman’s ascendant in the 7th house of a Sagittarius man, this combination appears intense. However, a detailed professional assessment is paramount. One must also take into account the power of cancellation or reduction of any affliction present in one or both charts.
As with everything, Grahas (planets) have their own timeline when their special effects will become more prominent or be fully manifested in the native's life. These timelines will have to be evaluated in a chart assessment. For example, a non-Muslim native can control Ketu by nurturing or serving a bi-colour dog. Being connected to or being positive towards Muslims is seen to control Ketu. If you have a strong Ketu in either your Lagna, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th, or 11th houses, and express a strong racial bias towards others, especially towards Muslims, Ketu becomes more poisonous because Ketu despises our vices, especially prejudice and hatred.
Hope this answer illuminates the complicated yet fascinating dynamics of Ketu and Rahu in the context of relationships in Vedic astrology.