Author: Ayurveda Encyclopedia & Bhagavad Gita For Modern Times, D.Sc. Ayurvedic Research, Founder: Swami Narayan Tirtha MathWhile some may be skeptical towards astrology, when practiced correctly, Jyotish is an excellent tool to uncover the cause of planetary-caused illnesses.Jyotish is a sidereal astrology. It is unique for several reasons.
~The position of the planets in the signs is literally the same as what exists in the sky. (This is not the case in Western or tropical astrology, so different rules are used to arrive at proper insights.)
~Jyotish references the ascendant's position in the sky while Western astrology uses the Sun's position. The ascendant changes signs every 2 1/2 hours while the Sun changes sign every month.
Because the ascendant moves so quickly, at any given birth moment, fewer people are actually born. Since the Sun moves so slowly more people are born at any given position. Thus Jyotish talks to fewer people at any given position making the reading more personalized.
~Spirituality is the basis of Jyotish and the reading is designed to reveal the inner person. Change the inner person and outer life will also change. Western astrology (as it is generally practiced) focuses on the outer realm of life.
~Rather than just tell you what planets are strong and weak and let it go at that, Jyotish offers therapies to strengthen weak planets.This science follows the basic Vedic belief that four areas of life need attention; health, life-purpose or meaningful career (dharma), spiritual relationships and personal spiritual path.
By looking at the planets, the 12 houses and their relationship in the astrology chart one can determine health tendencies and causes, dharma, things that make relationships spiritual and how to better grow on one's spiritual path.
Every person has some strong and some weak planets. Each planet, when weak and influencing health-related houses can cause specific disease. What is unique about Vedic astrology is that instead of merely informing a person what the chart says and let it go at that, Jyotish offers simple therapies to remove the troubling effects of planets.
Therapies include mantras, yantras (talismans), meditations and rituals, herbs, aromas, gems, lifestyle and spiritual suggestions. Therefore, Ayurveda and Jyotish offers therapies so people can take control of their lives and help achieve healing.
Planets
Below are the nine traditional planets used in Jyotish, what they affect and the corresponding mental and physical disorders each planet can cause.
Sun
Father, ego, Soul, honor
Physical: arthritis or weak bones, low energy or resistance, pallor or anemia, cold limbs, poor appetite or digestion, weak pulse or heart, poor circulation or eyesight, edema or other disorders of water accumulation.
Mental: low self-esteem or confidence, lack of motivation, emotional or material dependency, sluggish or dull minded, difficult to do things on their own.
Moon
Mother, emotions, personality, socializing, happiness, home, nurturing
Physical: anemia, constipation, dry skin, weak lungs or kidneys, female reproductive disorders.
Mental: depression, moodiness, ungroundedness, fear of intimacy or difficulty dealing with others.
Mars
Brothers, friends/enemies, courage, injury, energy, logic, law
Physical: lack of motivation or energy, unable to defend oneself or dominated by others, unable to express anger, unable to see through people's motivations, overly passive, easily controlled or abused (emotionally or physically).
Mental: weak immune system, appetite or absorption of nutrients, liver or small intestine disorders, anemia, injuries or slow healing of injuries, low male vitality.
Mercury
Healing, communication (writing, computers, speaking), intelligence, childhood, commerce.Physical: weak nervous system, anxiety, insomnia, dry skin, palpitations or other nerve conditions, allergies, weak lungs or heart.
Mental: difficulty communicating, immaturity or childishness, low intelligence, dependencies or addictions, dullness or daydreaming.
Jupiter
Spirituality, guru, dharma, wealth, health, creativity, music, husband (for women),Physical: weak immune system or vitality, overly thin, liver or pancreas disorders, poor absorption of nutrients.
Mental: lack of faith, enthusiasm, meaning or will, feeling constricted, pessimism or depression, moodiness or melancholy, anxiety, unfriendly, financial difficulties, low creativity.
Venus
The arts, love, vehicles, beauty, comfort, the wife (for husbands)Physical: weak kidneys, bones or reproductive system, weak immune system or low energy, chronic urinary tract disorders, bleeding tendencies.
Mental: lack of grace, charm, beauty, taste or refinement, insensitivity or coarse, feeling unloved or romantic difficulties, low feminine qualities.
Saturn
Obstacles, delays, separation, longevity, spiritual discipline, spiritual one-ness.Physical: weak bones or nerves, constipation, poor resistance or healing, mysterious diseases (e.g., cancer, epilepsy etc.).
Mental: agitation, stress, insomnia or ungroundedness, weak or easily intimidated, impractical, poor endurance or no long-term drive, troubles making money or with government or institutions.
Rahu (North node of the Moon)
Disease, psyche, illusion, mass trends, higher visions, new karma.Physical: weak immune or nervous systems, insomnia, pallor, poor mind-body coordination, easily contracts diseases.
Mental: disillusionment or poor perception, anxiety, moodiness, no self-identity, easily influenced, spreads oneself too thin.
Ketu (South node of the Moon)
Liberation, constriction, loss, past karma.Physical: poor digestion or circulation, ulcers, muscular or nervous system disorders, anemia or bleeding problems, mysterious diseases (e.g., cancer, paralysis, etc.).Mental: feeling constricted, attached to the past or lost causes, poor perception, self-destructive, injuries or violence, poor eyesight, low self-confidence.
Houses
Like Western astrology, Jyotish uses the same 12 houses and signs. Each house relates to another domain of life. Different astrologers (Jyotishis) have slightly different house interpretations. Below is a brief summary of the influences of each house
1. Personality, health
2. Education, livelihood potential, communication, childhood
3. Courage, socializing, siblings
4. Home, mother, material possessions, faith, travel
5. Creativity, children, speculations, devotion
6. Physical health, injury, litigation, enemies
7. Long-term partner (e.g., spouse or business partner)
8. Mental health, longevity, travel
9. Dharma (life purpose), religion, fortune, father, honor
10. Profession, achievement, recognition
11. Material and spiritual gains
12. Loss, liberation
North Indian Style Chart This chart is read in a counter-clockwise direction, beginning at the top middle triangle. The signs change for each birth chart.
South Indian Style Chart This chart is read in a clockwise direction starting from the house the ascendant is located. The starting point is different for each chart. The signs remain constant (the opposite of the North Indian style chart).
This article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe. It in no way is intended to substitute for care from duly licensed health professionals.