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Astrology: Planets and Diseases

In astrology, certain planets are traditionally associated with specific diseases or vulnerabilities in the body. This connection comes mainly from medical astrology (also called iatromathematics), which was popular from ancient Greece through the Renaissance, and still forms part of Vedic astrology today.

In astrology, every planet is believed to influence specific parts of the body and can be linked with certain disease patterns, especially when placed unfavorably in a birth chart.

In astrology—particularly in medical astrology—each planet is associated with certain parts of the body, physiological functions, and potential diseases when afflicted (poorly placed or receiving challenging aspects). This is a symbolic and traditional framework, not a scientific one, but it’s been used for centuries in systems like Greco-Roman, Vedic, and medieval astrology.

In astrological traditions, particularly medical astrology, planets are believed to correspond to specific parts of the human body, organs, and health conditions. It’s important to note that this is a system of belief and not supported by modern medical science.

Here is a general overview of the associations between the planets and various health issues and body parts, according to astrological principles:

The Sun

Body Parts: Heart, spine, bones, and the right eye (for men) or left eye (for women).
Associated Conditions: Issues with vitality and immunity, heart problems, spinal disorders, fevers, and vision problems.

The Moon

Body Parts: Mind, emotions, lungs, stomach, breasts, and bodily fluids.
Associated Conditions: Mental health issues like depression and anxiety, respiratory problems (coughs, colds), digestive disorders, and issues related to the female reproductive system and fluid retention.

Mars

Body Parts: Muscles, blood, bone marrow, and the head.
Associated Conditions: Injuries, cuts, burns, fevers, inflammatory conditions, high blood pressure, and blood-related disorders. A weak Mars can also be associated with surgical procedures.

Mercury

Body Parts: Nervous system, skin, throat, and the respiratory system (lungs, bronchial tubes).
Associated Conditions: Nervous disorders, speech impediments, skin problems, and issues with the lungs and thyroid gland.

Jupiter

Body Parts: Liver, thighs, pancreas, and fat tissue.
Associated Conditions: Liver disorders, obesity, diabetes, and other issues related to metabolism and digestion.

Venus

Body Parts: Kidneys, reproductive organs, skin, and throat.
Associated Conditions: Kidney problems, venereal diseases, hormonal imbalances, skin issues, and throat ailments.

Saturn

Body Parts: Bones, teeth, joints, knees, and legs.
Associated Conditions: Chronic illnesses, arthritis, joint pain, dental problems, skin conditions, and paralysis. Saturn is often linked to diseases that are long-lasting and difficult to cure.

Rahu (North Node of the Moon)

Associated Conditions: Often linked to mysterious or hard-to-diagnose illnesses, poisonings, and psychological disturbances.

Ketu (South Node of the Moon)

Associated Conditions: Associated with chronic, debilitating illnesses, spiritual imbalances, and issues related to the intestines and nervous system.

In medical astrology, the position of these planets in a person’s birth chart, their relationship to each other, and their location within the twelve astrological houses (which also correspond to body parts and areas of life) are all considered to determine potential health predispositions. For example, the 6th house is traditionally known as the house of diseases, while the 8th house relates to chronic or serious illnesses and longevity, and the 12th house is associated with hospitalization.

Planets and their disease associations:

Sun

Body parts & functions: Heart, spine, vitality, circulation.
Potential diseases: Heart problems, fevers, inflammation, eye disorders (especially right eye in men, left eye in women), spinal issues, blood pressure imbalance.

Moon

Body parts & functions: Brain, fluids in the body, stomach, breasts, lymphatic system.
Potential diseases: Digestive issues, water retention, edema, menstrual problems, mood disorders, sleep issues, mental health fluctuations.

Mercury

Body parts & functions: Nervous system, lungs, hands, arms, thyroid, speech.
Potential diseases: Nervous disorders, respiratory issues (asthma, bronchitis), speech impediments, skin rashes, hearing problems.

Venus

Body parts & functions: Kidneys, skin, reproductive system, throat, sense of taste.
Potential diseases: Kidney stones, urinary tract infections, venereal diseases, throat infections, hormonal imbalances, skin eruptions.

Mars

Body parts & functions: Muscles, blood, adrenal glands, head (especially in Aries), reproductive organs (in Scorpio).
Potential diseases: Fevers, infections, burns, cuts, accidents, inflammation, high blood pressure.

Jupiter

Body parts & functions: Liver, pancreas, hips, thighs, circulation.
Potential diseases: Liver disorders (jaundice, hepatitis), obesity, diabetes, hip/thigh pain, excess cholesterol.

Saturn

Body parts & functions: Bones, teeth, joints, skin, hair.
Potential diseases: Arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, chronic diseases, depression, premature aging, skin diseases.

Uranus (modern)

Body parts & functions: Nervous system, ankles, sudden shocks.
Potential diseases: Nervous breakdowns, spasms, convulsions, accidents, circulatory issues in lower legs.

Neptune (modern)

Body parts & functions: Feet, immune system, mental health.
Potential diseases: Addictions, immune deficiencies, psychosomatic illnesses, mysterious or hard-to-diagnose conditions.

Pluto (modern)

Body parts & functions: Reproductive system, cellular regeneration, elimination.
Potential diseases: Cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, obsessive disorders, regenerative crises, autoimmune issues.

Key associations between planets and diseases:

Sun: Associated with the heart, bones, head, stomach, skin, and vitality. Diseases may include heart disorders, high fevers, bone disease, joint problems, and conditions related to immunity and the nervous system. Afflictions can also lead to eye disease, blood disease, epilepsy, and leprosy.
Moon: Linked to the mind, brain, heart, chest, lungs, body fluids, blood, and breasts. It relates to psychiatric issues, insomnia, emotional disturbances, blood disorders, and diseases affecting fluids like edema and blood cancer. Weak moon can result in mental health problems, sleep disorders, asthma, and menstrual issues.
Mars: Influences blood, muscles, bone marrow, gall bladder, and adrenal glands. Disorders include blood and muscular diseases, accidents, burns, inflammations, high blood pressure, surgeries, ulcers, and injuries. It can also affect genitals and the reproductive organs.
Mercury: Governs the nervous system, brain, skin, throat, thyroid, nose, and ears. Problems seen are nervous disorders, paralysis, thyroid and speech disorders, skin issues, loss of memory, and various neuro-muscular conditions.
Jupiter: Associated with liver, pancreas, fat, thighs, and growth. Disorders include obesity, diabetes, jaundice, gall bladder and pancreatic diseases, and sometimes cancers. Jupiter’s affliction can also cause sleep problems and chronic diseases related to metabolism.
Venus: Related to kidneys, face, reproductive organs, throat, skin, hormonal system, and eyes. Leads to kidney stones, urinary tract diseases, venereal diseases, hormonal imbalances, eye disease, and disorders in the reproductive system, including fertility issues.
Saturn: Governs bones, joints, skin, nervous and muscular system, legs, and chronic diseases. Associated with rheumatism, arthritis, paralysis, chronic or incurable diseases, and degenerative conditions. Saturn can also link to pain syndromes, fatigue, and blockages.
Rahu (North Node): Causes brain and liver disorders, toxicities, phobias, tumors, incurable diseases, poisoning, and breathing problems.
Ketu (South Node): Linked with belly, digestive system, and can bring about surgeries, epidemics, eruptive fevers, viral/infective diseases, intestinal disorders, and vision issues.

Different astrological traditions (Vedic vs. Western) may vary slightly in these associations, but the general correspondences remain largely consistent.

The health implications of planets are further interpreted in medical astrology by analyzing the houses (especially the 6th for sickness, 8th for chronic illness and surgery, and 12th for hospitalization) and the placement and aspects of planets within these houses. Unfavorable planetary positions or conjunctions with malefic planets in these key houses may indicate vulnerability to specific diseases or recurring health troubles.

These astrological insights are used diagnostically and for remedial measures in both traditional Western and Indian (Vedic) astrology, but always as a complementary tool and not a substitute for medical science.