Example: Author V. S. Naipaul
Deep apathy toward the karaka functions of Mangala: competition and pursuit. The native may temporarily lose interest in matters which involve domination, conquest, winning. Temporary recess of the 'alpha' traits so typical of Mangala. Sex drive and aggressive social instincts are temporarily muted. Not a good time to win a contest, an argument, or a legal case.
Shamanistic hunters, psychologists, archeologists, gold miners, and deep-sea divers may experience intuitively heightened tracking sensations. However the basic physical pursuit instincts – in particular the ability to harness one's power toward a singular goal -- are less reliable in general. Reduced power of the brain signals that motivate one to compete, conquer or kill. Ketu's ambivalence toward Kuja's instinct for direct action is unfavorable for military professionals, police, and go-getters in every field.
Sexual ambivalence, particularly in the male nativity. One may experience disrespect of others toward one's sexual or athletic performance. If this happens, it is a projection of the inner ambivalence toward human competitive behaviors. For the tantriki, an excellent time to divert animal sexuality into more subtle forms of usable energy. In a female nativity, one's career drive and sports dynamism may be temporarily reduced.
In Mithuna, Mangala's pro-active, driven, hunter's instinct acquires Budha-like communicative characteristics, and the native tends to pursue information in a direct and even aggressive style (suitable for careers in journalism, business administration, media and information professionals). During Ketu's transit across Mithuna rashi, the direct and competitive instinct to hunt for information is blunted by uncertainty and disregard for the tasks of reading, writing, and information packaging. Media professionals are especially impacted for these eighteen months.
Excellent time for collaborative or communal work. Gives a temporary tolerance for missed deadlines and ability to accommodate misleading information which creates a false lead. Also beneficial for sitting meditation since the athletic, muscular functions are somewhat reduced. Some increased potential for accidents due to not paying attention to the physical environment. Sports, exploration, other vigorous and challenging activities should be enjoyed with companions so that the native's safety is protected.
Gochara Ketu in Mithuna gives a much stronger effect upon Kuja when the native is also in a Vimshottari bhukti of Mangala.
