Mars-Ketu Conjunction in Libra: A Powerful Transformation

Libra is an air sign and both Mars and Ketu connect with fire. With the doubled-up fire going into Libra; embers are certain to fly up. Both Mars and Ketu are high-voltage planets. Together in Libra, they will bring great seismic changes, energy shifts and tremendous transformations.

You’ll feel the tension around and within you, in the atmosphere - everywhere! This transit is going to be an action-oriented one. Serious and lethal events can unroll in this conjunction. In 2001, the conjunction in Sagittarius brought down the World Trade Centers. This transit could be a game-changer; both on a personal and collective level.

The transit begins on Oct 3rd and ends on 30th of the same month. The time around October will be an action-packed one especially if you are Scorpio, Aries or Libra rising or going through your Mars/Ketu or Ketu/Mars dashas. Before going to the stable sign of Virgo, Ketu will push you to the extremes and make sure you acquire the fine art of balancing.

Mars and Ketu or the dragon’s tail are entities of extreme energies. Ketu is the headless dragon while Mars is a fiery thinker. Ketu can easily lose direction while Mars is the determined one only acting over fixed ideas. Together, both these can either create chaos or unravel the highest potential possible in we humans.

The Mars-Ketu conjunction is like plonking the stubborn head over a snake that has gone mad. This conjunction will flare up your need to act.

But act where and in which direction? It's indeed a question to ponder over.

Tension, frustration, anger, aggression, manipulation - all the traits that are extreme and evil to human nature will surface to an increased degree. But along with these traits will come the power to withdraw our senses inwards and discover the actual purpose of our existence.

We humans have always been highly receptive to the planetary movements that happen remotely in the cosmos. These planetary movements make themselves evident through our thought and behavioral patterns.

Mars can never be a passive onlooker. Somehow, this planet is programmed to act - and act vehemently. Ketu, the lunar south node, is famous for being rebellious and breaking the taboos.

A powerful Ketu will never allow you to take a path that’s normal or ordinary. And that’s exactly why a dominant Ketu will try to break free a soul from the shackles of sansaar and take the spirit towards the unbridled path of sannyasa.

On watching closely, Ketu has rulership over your feet - marked by the lower part of a snake’s body. While Mars, on the other hand, has rulership over your blood cells, face, head, and energy levels of the body.

Now join the dots! There’s a direct connection between your thoughts (characterized by your head) and a will to get to your two feet to act on those thoughts (characterized by your feet, blood cells, and the energy levels running parallel to your thoughts).

It’s no doubt, thus, that the changes in your mind and body will be a tremendous result of this conjunction. There could be many intense changes depending on your personal chart and who you are as a person.

Astrologers connect both Mars and Ketu with the element of fire. In conjunction with each other, the Mars/Ketu combination will flare up your indignation. Inflation in your anger could lead you to the tipping point where the consequences of this conjunction may then start becoming obvious to you.

Mars/Ketu conjunction will churn up a lot of emotions, especially the hidden ones. Ketu will pull you towards detachment, but Mars could well lead you into acting to fulfil your desires. The opposite energy may tear you apart. A lot of hidden things in your and others' lives would come up and cause a tumult you hadn’t been expecting.

Your intellect will become knifelike during this conjunction. Turning tremendously perceptive to both mundane and divine aspects, this conjunction will call you to choose which vibrations you’d like to cultivate and get in sync with.

Cultivate this ability during this conjunction. Psychic abilities encompass a wide range of stuff - like dream telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition. It's your sixth sense, basically! And you see it sharpen during this period. So be prepared to make good use of it.

As we said earlier, the pumping action of Mars in the realm of Ketu could make you rebellious during this time. Rebellion is fantastic, for it makes you do amazing things. But channelling it is equally important so that you don’t end up going the destructive way, which this conjunction is capable of getting you into.

Your skill set will come up differently during this conjunction. Though different from each other, both Mars and Ketu directly connect with Iron.

As a metal, Iron is a fantastic energy conductor. Somehow, this magical metal is repellent to negative energies. Extremely strong and stable, it's known for its cleansing properties. It vibrates with high spiritual energies, and so people wore it as a protective talisman.

Mars/Ketu conjunction also resonates with tremendous cleansing properties. The time from October 3rd marks a cleansing period - but a heavier one.

Yes, anger and frustrations will come, but only to create space so that your mind is able to take in all that’s pure. Decluttering is tedious - but important nonetheless.

Spread the durry, sit down (or on a chair - preferably on the ground), gently drop your eyelids and breathe deeply. We do not need complicated yoga postures and heavy breathing methods.

Breathing is simple - long deep inhalation and a complete exhalation! Meditating is one of the best methods to become receptive to the superpowers of this exceptional conjunction.

Taking up a physical workout will be great during this conjunction. A physical workout will enable you to dissipate the excess energy of this conjunction in a constructive way. Just be there and give your 100 per cent while you take up your routine workout.

The Mars/Ketu conjunction makes you impulsive. This period can rob you of your rationality. So this is not the best time to make major decisions. Instead, ruminate on your ideas and the decisions, and keep their implementation for later times.

Mars/Ketu conjunction can make your brain work faster than you can imagine. Maybe this conjunction is making your gyri and sulci a little more deeper. This is the best time to read sci-fi journals, watch a science documentary, solve math problems, make time for cohesive creative thinking and pitch your ideas. Basically, think out of the box!

Be it your happiness or anger, just express it. With the anger part, we aren't asking you to go to extremes. Like many emotions, anger is one of them and an important one. Don't suppress your anger. Instead, express it in a healthy way to prevent it from snowballing and then later abruptly exploding it.

Yoga and pranayama can amplify the positive results and mellow down the negative ones of this conjunction. One of the best yoga poses to practice during this transit is the warrior pose or Virabhadrasana. Even if you do other asanas and breathing practices that are tougher on your mind and body, be gentle.

Be careful while you are dealing with any such things. Be it handling sharp instruments or riding your bike, watch out. This conjunction is a bit messy and highly mischievous.

Devote some time to your favourite charity. Helping the needy during this period could really protect you from its evil energies. If you connect well with birds and animals, feed them. Feeding dogs during this transit will especially be helpful in warding off the negative energies and elevating the positive ones.

Mars/Ketu conjunction will teach you the fundamental ways of life. You’ll replicate anger and irritation, which are symbolic of this conjunction, but will ultimately learn to channelize your energies.

This conjunction is like a concoction of all your primal energies. We gotta see what it boils down to?

Anger is the most powerful and intense form of energy. Along with stirring some poignant emotions in you, this conjunction also brings in plenty of stagnant energy. So the key is to stay active.

This conjunction could also trigger something major in your life (if you have some triggering points in your natal chart or are going through a difficult dasha). Illusions and impulsiveness will both come your way. It's like a storm raiding the muddy water and roiling it up.

Once the mud settles down, you’ll be able to see the pebbles that lay beneath the disturbed waters. Major events in the field of politics, religion and otherwise could unravel unwanted disturbances in your life. Keep yourself updated, but do not get too clouded with these happenings.

Use your skill set and take yourself back to the centre point. What we mean is nothing more, nothing less; balance your energies.

Mars/Ketu transit in Libra will enable you to finetune your energies, but not without trying a little harder.

It's the combination of Mars and Ketu in Libra - the sign of Harmony. You’ll have an innate need to act over things, but watch out for the direction in which you siphon your energies.

Imagine your nerves being able to conduct electricity during this transit. The power this conjunction sends through your nerves will be tremendous. Give your body strong spiritual insulation to protect yourself from the energy pile-up of this potent conjunction.