Ketu in the 8th house of the solar return

Ketu in the 8th house of the solar return sharpens intuition and the pull towards hidden knowledge: the year is suitable for research and inner work, while matters of shared money call for prudence.

The eighth house of the solar return is sudden change, shared finances, inheritance, the secret and research. Ketu feels relatively natural in this house, since it is itself connected with liberation and the hidden. Rahu on the axis stands in the 2nd house and strengthens interest in money.

What the year brings

Typical are an interest in astrology, psychology, spiritual practices and meditation; unexpected insights about the past. In practical matters — a review of debts, insurance and inheritance issues, sometimes unexpected income or expenses. Emotionally the year can be unpredictable: regular rest and a calm routine help. If you feel unwell, it is worth seeing a doctor promptly, without delay.

What strengthens and weakens it

A strong lord of Ketu's sign and a link with Jupiter make the year deep and useful for inner growth. A weak dispositor and a conjunction with Mars add suddenness. If the muntha stands in the 8th house, treat risks in business with particular care. The natal basis is Ketu in the 8th house; about the planet — Ketu.

Start with the birth chart: a calculation will show the original planetary positions with which the solar return is compared.