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What does Astrology have to say about your health ? । Medical Astrology.

Updated: Aug 14, 2022

The horoscope gives several clues to the health. There are four major factors at work in the health horoscope, we really needs to examine in your health horoscope.



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According to Vedic Astrology, planets that are in the 2nd, 7th, 8th and 11th houses and especially is the 2nd and the 7th become highly fatal in their Dasas. This really needs to examine in your health horoscope. The horoscope gives several clues to the health. There are four major factors at work in the health horoscope.



A Zodiac sign and how the planets are working according to the position in the horoscope? A house shows the environment and the act of the planets in the certain house. Aspects, the special angles between planets, why the planets act in a specific way. An obstructed or the malefic planet in the horoscope can cause the health problems linked to its own nature. It also takes into consideration the influence of zodiac signs on a certain house and the planets. The health problem is especially diagnosed by the nature of the planets. Suppose your benefic planet is in the house, which is not favorable for it, then the planet may become combust and may cast a negative impact on your health.


Astrology as applied to medicine has very ancient roots, for example in India, China and Egypt, but it reached its fullest flowering in Europe in the late medieval and early modern periods, c1450-1700. The influence of astrology also entered European medicine from the Arab countries. Basically it is no exaggeration to say that astrology dominated everything during that period and thus many systems of knowledge depended upon it, were symbiotic with it, or made reference to it in their worldview. In the case of medicine, astrologers assigned signs of the zodiac to rule over parts of the body, planets to rule over organs and systems, and planets to rule over diseases and drugs. Thus the whole system is one of observation and interpretation based upon a complex system of given Rulership.


For a native to have sound constitution and robust health the lagna and its lord should be strong and the lord of 6th should be weak. Sun is a natural atamkaraka and gives health and energy. i e should be strong and free from malefic influence (especially from Saturn or Rahu) to give good health. Moon the planet of mind should also be frees from afflict ion for a clear and sound thinking.



Those who have little knowledge of astrology are aware that 6th. 8th and 12th houses are dusthanas. Malefic Planets in these places are not good for health. 6th house is of diseases and the 6th lord does give ill-health during its dasabhukti. In the chart look for the planet in the sixth from lagna and Moon, lord of the 6th house and the sign containing the 6th house. These all combined together will give a clue about the disease and the part of the body affected by that disease. Besides these three trik houses, even the other houses if badly afflicted and containing planets badly afflicted give specific diseases governed by those houses, signs and the planets contained in them. Such diseases are normally experienced during their dasabhukti of the afflicting planets having sambandha with such a planet. The gochara of an afflicted planet is causative of a disease since a disease is caused when a planet is in an un-favourable position in gochara and its dasalbhukti is running.


If the lagnesh is in 6th, the 8th or the 12th, especially the 6th, it is an indication that the native will be sickly. The matter becomes worse if lagnesh is aspected by a malefic whereas the aspect of a benefic gives a boost for good health. Malefics in dusthanas are not good for health.


The dasa of a planet in the 2nd or the 7th (Maraka houses) from lagna or chandralagna can also bring ill health. Jupiter in the 6th or aspecting the 6th gives good health. Jupiter with Moon or in the 5th house or aspecting the Moon or the 5th house is good for mental health. If the lord of 9th aspects the 6th and the 8th house there will be good health. Moon with Saturn causes a weak physique, a worried mind, poverty and liability to false charges unless Saturn is the lord of lagna or is well aspected by Jupiter. Moon with Rahu or Kethu, especially Rahu, is not good for general health or mental balance. New Moon, being a malefic, is good in 3rd, 6th and the 11th house.


6th house represents the house of diseases. Saturn or Rahu in this house though good for prosperity, causes illnesses. If the 6th house is Virgo, disease is of the stomach or bad digestive power on account of poor secretion of gastric juices or diarrhoea or dysentery. I may add that 6th house denotes diseases. 8th house denotes long illness that may be fatal in character, whereas, 12th house indicates confinement in a hospital. Venus in 6th (except, perhaps, when in Libra or in an adhi yoga configuration) is bad to cause venereal diseases especially if it is afflicted by Saturn or Mars or any node. Moon is a watery planet and if conjoined with or aspected by fiery Mars, it may cause instability of mind and may make the native violent in mind, furious, abusive, malicious and treacherous. Saturn's affliction to Moon makes one gloomy and melancholic and native becomes dull, impertinent and obstinate. If this affliction occurs in a good house, then the native becomes serious and has good patience in carrying out research activities. Mercury governs one's intelligence and thinking. If it is afflicted, especially by its enemy, Mars his thinking is badly affected and the native is likely to fly in fury occasionally and use incoherent language.



Briefly the organs of the body are ruled as follows:

Brain and Nerves by Mercury [and Uranus] Respiratory by Mercury Heart by the Sun Arteries by Mars Veins by Saturn Kidneys by Venus Liver by Jupiter Digestive system by Venus Muscles by Mars Reproduction by Venus and Mars Endocrine system by Neptune and Uranus Testes by Pluto Ovaries by the Moon Skin by Saturn Teeth Nails and Hair by Mars Bones and Skeleton by Saturn


The character of diseases given to the planets:


  • Heart and spine disorders by the Sun

  • Cuts, injuries and bruises as well as fevers and inflammations with redness and heat by Mars

  • Liver disorders by Jupiter; diseases of expansion and excess by Sun or Jupiter;

  • Menstrual and mammary complaints and dropsies [fluid retention] by Moon;

  • Urinary complaints by Venus;

  • Diseases of decline, collapse, wasting, blockages and contraction by Saturn;

  • Poisonings, Unable to identified diseases by Ketu;

  • Tremors, neuroses, insanity by mercury,

  • Digestive disorders, sudden accident by Rahu.






Taking the Signs first, they are connected in this way with the body


Aries : Head and face, the eyes.

Taurus : The neck, ears, throat, larynx, tonsils.

Gemini : The arms, shoulders, muscles and bones in these, the lungs (including the trachea and bronchi), and the hands.

Cancer : Stomach, breasts, solar plexus, diaphragm, upper part of the liver.

Leo : The heart, spine and spinal parts.

Virgo : The intestines, alimentary canal, lower part of the liver.

Libra : Kidneys, loins, appendix, lumbar vertebrae and the skin generally.

Scorpio : The organs of reproduction, bladder, gall, colon and rectum.

Sagittarius : The hips, thighs and the sciatic nerves.

Capricorn : The knees, joints of the body and the hair.

Aquarius : The lower leg (calves and ankles), the teeth and the circulation of the blood.

Pisces : The feet and toes.



The physiological side, in relation to the Signs, is as follows

Aries : The brain faculties and the distribution of mental and physical energy. Taurus : Recuperative forces. Gemini : The breathing and those things connected. Cancer : Nutrition. Leo : Distribution of vital forces and especially through the blood. Virgo : Processes of assimilation and absorption. Libra : The liquid processes of the body. Scorpio : Procreation and reproduction. Sagittarius: The senses, malady as studied through the nerves. Capricorn : Processes of preservation and reserve of energy. Aquarius : The circulation and eliminative processes. Pisces : Perspiration and the lymphatic processes generally.


Diseases which pertain to the various signs are as follows

Aries : Headaches, fevers, neuralgia, eye troubles, eruptions and inflammations, wounds and accidents. Taurus : Diseases which particularly attack the throat. Gemini (n): Bronchial complaints, consumption, nerve diseases, pneumonia and pleurisy, asthma and anemia. Cancer : Affections of the digestion. Leo : Heart trouble, poor circulation and similar troubles Virgo : Digestive troubles and complaints to do with intestines generally. Libra : Kidney affections and afflictions to the spine. Scorpio : Diseases of the parts already mentioned as belonging to the Sign. Sagittarius : Gout, rheumatism, sciatica, accidents. Capricorn : Skin complaints and diseases affecting the parts of the Sign. Aquarius : Accidents to the ankles and complaints affecting that part of the body; varicose veins, blood poisoning and some nervous diseases. Pisces : Influenza, colds, diseases accompanied by mucous discharges and similar complaints.



Easy and simple tips for health remedies:


Sun: The segments that might suffer if sun is weak in the horoscope include head, eye, heart, bines and bile. If you notice these problems do the following remedies. 1. Before leaving home for work, drink a glass of sugar water.

2. Avoid meat.

3. Feed monkeys and black cow frequently.

4. Never accept free gifts from anyone except parents.

5. Donate dark or ruby coloured clothes.


Moon: If moon is afflicted in the horoscope, you are likely to suffer problems related to mind and also face frequent irritations. Do the following to escape the situation.

1. Respect your mother,

2. Offering Ganga jol or Milk on Lord Shiva,

3. Donate sugar on Monday,


Mars: If Mars is weak in the horoscope, it shall make you a coward. You will have to face accidents and surgeries. The health problems you will face include loss of blood, head injury, acidity, abortion, piles, cuts, burns and indigestion. Under such cases, do the following. 1. Donate sweets in temples.

2. Carry red color handkerchief.

3. Donate blood whenever appropriate.

4. Donate for army, military funds and farmers.

Mercury: If Mercury is weak, you might face troubles with intelligence. The health problems related to Mercury are issues of neck, voice and skin. While facing such problems, do the flowing. 1. Wash new clothes before wearing them.

2. Donate Green Vegetable at temples.

3. Never go for meat and alcohol.

5. Drink water in silver glass.

Jupiter: If Jupiter is weak in your horoscope, you might face problems related to liver, jaundice, obesity, cancer and diabetes. Do the following to escape the situation. 1. Wear yellow cap or turban

2. Apply sandalwood paste (yellow color mark) on forehead.

3. Give bananas or sweets in charity to old people and orphans.

4. Worship Lord Vishnu.


Venus: Venus related health problems occur in face, eyesight, kidneys, uterus and appendix. Do the following to remedy the said problems. 1. Never wear unwashed clothes.

2. Keep a piece of silver in your wallet.

3. Donate sweets to widows and senior citizens.

4. Donate Sugar on Friday.

Saturn: If Saturn is weak in the horoscope, you will face long term chronic health issues like dental issues, arthritis, problems in legs, swelling in feet, paralysis, skin problems and surgeries. Here are the remedies. 1. Donate footwear to the needy.

2. Never drink milk at nights.

3. Help the Labor People who works as daily wages basis

6. Donate Black sesame on Saturday after sunset.

Rahu: The health problems that will result from a weak Rahu in horoscope include any kind of phobias, confusion, poisoning and incurable diseases. Do the following remedies to remedy the situation. 1. Engage in bird feeding.

2. To avoid problems in family life due to Rahu, keep Coconut near of your head during night and throw away in running water.

3. Store water in the south-west corner.

Ketu: The health problems that will result from a weak Ketu include stammering, chicken pox and surgeries. Do these astrology remedies for health. 1. Donate sweets to orphans at night.

2. Never use red color coral beads in ornaments. Do not wear red clothes.

3. Donate black and white checked blankets to the needy.


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