Life's Periods (Ketu)

When Everything Starts to Fall Away There are times in life when things don’t just change; they dissolve. Plans fall away. Identity loosens its grip. What once felt solid no longer holds its ground.In astrology, this is often the domain of Ketu, the South Lunar Node.Ketu doesn’t build (usually), it strips things back to their essence. It removes what you’ve outgrown, whether you’re ready to let go or not. It can feel disorienting. But it also opens something deeper.This week, I’ve begun a new series on the planetary periods (daśās), starting with Ketu—the most misunderstood of them all.If you’ve ever felt like life was pulling you inward, away from external focus, this may explain why.This is one of the planetary periods in my book, Daśā Vidyā. The book explores how these periods unfold over time, not just as external events, but as lived experiences that shape your inner world. Ketu’s periods, in particular, reveal how loss and uncertainty can quietly redirect you toward something more essential.