Ketu Gemstone & Crystals
Ketu is the headless node — detachment, intuition, moksha and deep, research-minded focus. It separates you from what no longer serves. Cat's eye (Lehsunia) is its gem; tiger's eye is the traditional substitute and labradorite is a favourite modern crystal for Ketu's mystical side.
Ketu's stones
Wearing rules for Ketu stones
| Day | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Finger | Little or ring finger |
| Metal | Silver or panchdhatu |
| Direction | North-West |
| Deity | Lord Ganesha |
| Chakra | Crown (Sahasrara) |
| Beej mantra | Om Straam Streem Straum Sah Ketave Namah — 108× |
What Ketu governs
- Detachment & spirituality
- Intuition
- Past-life skills
- Research
- Sudden endings
Signs of a weak Ketu (South Node)
Traditionally: feeling lost, detachment from goals, unexplained worries, lack of direction.
Shield stones for difficult Ketu periods
When Ketu is a functional malefic or you are in a tough Ketu Dasha, gentler stones are used instead of amplifying it:
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Frequently asked questions
Which gemstone is for Ketu (Ketu (South Node))?+
Cat's Eye (Lehsunia) is the navaratna of Ketu. Traditional substitutes are Tiger's Eye, and popular healing crystals linked to Ketu (South Node) are Tiger's Eye, Labradorite, Fluorite.
How do I know if Ketu is weak in my chart?+
Common traditional signs of a weak Ketu (South Node) include feeling lost, detachment from goals, unexplained worries, lack of direction. A proper check looks at its sign, house, aspects and strength in your birth chart.
What is the mantra for Ketu?+
The beej mantra is "Om Straam Streem Straum Sah Ketave Namah", chanted 108 times on Saturday, ideally facing North-West. It is traditionally used while energising the Cat's Eye or its substitutes.
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