Astrology & Ayurveda: Seeking Causes of Human Sufferings in the Skies

March 24th, 2007 | admin

Yes, it is a fact. Astrology had (and still has) a place in Ayurveda. Indian astrology is closely related to astronomy. Just like Ayurveda, astronomy too was greatly developed in India till before the invasion of Romans, Alexandrians, Persians, Portuguese, and lastly the English.

Astrology in Ayurveda studies the planetary movements (which they accurately calculated) and their effects on nature, human body, physiology and lives. Each heavenly object has connection with a specific body element (dhatu) and their movements have effects on body tissues. The position or movement of the heavenly objects (mainly planets of the solar system) has direct influence on the mind and body, affecting the thinking process and physical conditions.

Each planet or heavenly object directly affects specific body or mental condition. For example sun is responsible for circulatory deficiencies, anemia and indigestion, whereas moon can cause circulatory disorders and lunacy. Mars affect liver, while mercury affects nervous system, venus cause respiratory and sexual problems while Saturn causes rheumatism and excretory problems. The sun, Rahu and Ketu are the three basic points lying at balance.

Just as each planet cause specific conditions, there are herbs for curing ailments associated with specific planets. For example Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) cures diseases associated with Ketu and Brahmi (Bacopa monierri) cures imbalances caused due to the action of Rahu and Mercury.

Gemology in Ayurvedic Astrology
Choice of gemstones – diamond, rubies, pearls, sapphires, etc can minimize the impact of planets. Only an experienced astrologer can pick the right gem for you. If you wear a wrong gem, it can aggravate the planetary afflictions and the results will be unforeseen problems. Afflictions of mars, mercury and moon can be minimized by red coral, emerald, blue pearls.