1st lord and Ketu share the fourth house (Sukha Bhava) — the radiance of the self (Tanubhav) merges with the vacuum of the south node in the seat of emotional comforts. This placement forces the Leo (Simha) native to find identity within a domain that Ketu seeks to dissolve through detachment. The Sun (Surya) is the king, yet in the tenth sign from its own, it occupies a hidden, subterranean position where its light is muffled by the fixed waters of Scorpio (Vrishchika).
The Conjunction
Sun (Surya) rules the first house (Lagna) and functions as the primary indicator of the physical body and personality. In the fourth house (kendra), it enjoys a friendly (mitra) dignity because the sign is ruled by Mars (Mangala), a natural ally. However, Ketu is exalted (uccha) in Scorpio (Vrishchika), giving it more power than the solar disc to define the native's internal state. This creates the Ketu-Surya yoga, a combination that the Phaladeepika suggests can produce a person of deep intuition who nonetheless struggles with traditional domestic happiness. Because both planets are natural malefics (krura grahas) occupying a house of peace (Sukha Bhava), the environment of the home becomes a site of intense spiritual friction. The Sun represents the father and authority, while Ketu represents past-life mastery and renunciation, leading to a life where the soul's power is derived from what it is willing to let go of.
The Experience
Living with this configuration feels like holding court at the bottom of a dark ocean. The Sun demands to be seen and respected as the master of the home, yet Ketu acts as a cosmic solvent, washing away the foundations of the ego before they can solidify. There is a profound sense of loneliness that persists even when the native is surrounded by family or property. This earns the native the title of The Submerged Sovereign, a figure who possesses immense internal power but lacks the desire to display it to the world. The struggle is one of identity; the native must learn that their true authority does not come from the lineage they inherited or the house they own, but from the spiritual depth they possess when stripped of all titles. Within the section of Vishakha nakshatra, the ego oscillates between a frantic desire to conquer domestic stability and the sudden realization that such things are transient. In Anuradha nakshatra, the native finds a hidden channel for devotion, often preferring the company of spiritual mentors over biological relatives. When the conjunction falls in Jyeshtha nakshatra, the Sun’s intelligence becomes sharp and penetrating, allowing the native to uncover buried family secrets while maintaining an air of detached superiority. Mastery of this yoga occurs when the native stops trying to light up the room and starts finding comfort in the silence of their own inner void. It is the arc of transforming a restless need for shelter into an unshakeable internal sanctuary that requires no external walls.
Practical Effects
Inner security remains elusive because the native defines safety through control rather than flow. The emotional foundation is often built on a sense of duty or karmic debt to the mother or the homeland, yet these areas yield little warmth. One finds security only when the Sun’s need for external recognition is surrendered to Ketu’s inherent detachment. Both planets aspect the tenth house (Karma Bhava), causing domestic unrest to fuel a highly focused, somewhat isolated professional drive where the native works best without direct supervision. The mother may be a person of high principles but remains emotionally distant or physically separated. Direct your attention toward spiritual practices to settle the heart.