Does Ketu Mahadasha help you in spiritual progress? The Shadow Planet - Ketu Ketu is one of the two shadow planets present in Vedic astrology. It is considered to be naturally malefic and is associated with detachment from spirituality and worldly affairs. It is the sworn enemy of the Moon and hence affects the thought process of the native. It also affects the relationship of the native with his/her mother. The unfavourable position of Ketu may result in loss of property and detachment or separation from mother. There may be some major health issues for mother and native too. The domestic life of the native gets affected negatively.Ketu is a spiritual planet which is also known as the shadow planet. As per Vedic astrology, it is the dragon’s tail. The favorable position of Ketu will lead you on the path of spirituality and you will also become highly knowledgeable. If you are under Ketu Mahadasha which prolongs for more than 7 years, you are likely to feel detached from all the materi