In the Vedas and many classics of Astrology and Ayurved ( Prasna Marga ,

Charak Samhita ) we can find descriptions of the methods of Vedic astrology

as well as Ayurvedic healing. No one need be surprised at the relationship
between the two. Ayurveda, as Vedic astrology, originates in the Vedic
traditions.
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Vaidyas are devoted to Atharva Veda, because it has dealt with the
subject of Medicine. Prescribing donation, propitiatory rites, offerings,
auspicious rites,oblations, observance of rules, expiations, fasting, incantations,
etc.., and medicine for promotion of life.- Charak Samhita sutra 30-slok 21
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----The 3 Body doshas are : Vata, Pitta, and Kapha sutra 1 -slok 57
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----Vata, Pitta and Kapha are eternally present in the body of living beings
either as normal or abnormal. The wise person should know them. sutra 18 -
slok 48
Similarly Prasna Marga describes
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-----The tridoshas are ruled by the seven planets thus: The Sun pitta; Moon-
vata and kapha; Mars pitta; Mercury vata, pitta and kapha; J upiter
kapha ; Venus kapha and vata; and Saturn vata. Ch.11 slok- 4
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Stanza 3. The seven Dhatus, viz., asthi (bone), raktha (blood), majja
(muscle), twak (skin), vasa (flesh), sukla (seminal fluid) and vasmasa (nervous
material) are governed respectively by the Sun, the Moon, etc. Ch.11 slok- 3

Both ayurveda and Vedic astrology have their roots in the same Vedic
tradition. This tradition forms a unit. The various methods rooted in
this tradition supplement each other and re- attuned to each
other.The panchamahabhootas- air, fire, water, earth and space gives rise to
three fundamental bio-energies known as the tridoshas- vata, pitta and kapha.
As Ayurveda is based on the three constitutions, the three dosha's,
these three dosha's are called vata, pitta and kapha. Vata corresponds
to air, pitta to fire, and kapha to earth and water. The astrological
signs can then be divided as follows:
Vata : Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius. Virgo is placed
here because it is ruled by Mercury, which is an air planet in Vedic
astrology. Capricorn is mentioned here because it is ruled by the vata
planet Saturn.


Pitta : Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and Scorpio. Scorpio is pitta because the
classic ruler of Scorpio is the fire planet Mars.

Kapha : Taurus, Cancer, and Pisces. These are the earth and water
signs not assigned to vata and pitta.

Astrology can also play a role in establishing the constitution or
dosha.
1. To define the constitution we use the ascendant and the lord of the
ascendant. If the ascendant is Aries (a pitta sign), and the lord of the
ascendant (Mars) is in Scorpio (a pitta sign), it will point to a pitta
constitution.


2.Planets in the first are also important, especially if they are close to
the ascendant degree. Suppose someone has Saturn in the first, this is
a strong indication for a vata constitution. If a person has Jupiter in
the first then that person tends to gain weight and may have a kapha
constitution.

3.We also need to know which planets are in the sixth house
and where is the lord of the sixth house placed. If Mercury is in the
sixth house and in Pisces, that points to either a vata (Mercury is a
vataplanet) and/or a kapha (Pisces is a kapha sign) constitution.

4. Another factor that plays a role in the analysis is the position of the
Moon. The Moon, because she gives shape to earthly matters, is an
important influence on the human body. The questions we have to ask
here are in which sign is the Moon placed and is the Moon in
conjunction with other planets.

5.The strongest planet in the horoscope is important. Often this
concerns a planet placed in its own sign or is exalted and placed in a
house where it can develop its energy (for example houses 1, 4, 5, 7,
9, 10 or 11). If a certain planet in the horoscope is prominent, then
that planet will colour all the aspects of the life of the person
involved, including his constitution.
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give diseases represented by them .

6th 8th or 12th lord placed in lagna or any particular house can give diseases.

The problems of ill health start surfacing during the sub-periods of the
following
1.lord of the ascendant
2.lord of the 6
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8
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or 12
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3.the planets placed in the 6
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4.the planet causing affliction .
5.the planet afflicted .
6.the malefic transit influence on the weak natal positions.


Every individual is constituted of the three doshas, but each and every
individual inherit these doshas in different proportions resulting in different
body constitution. According to the concept of Ayurveda there are seven body
types:
Mono Types (vata, pitta and kapha predominant)
Dual Types (vata-pitta, pitta-kapha or kapha-vata)
Equal Types (vata, pitta and kapha in equal proportions)
Most people are mixed types. So we can have a vata-kapha type, a
pitta-kapha type, etc. Through astrology to determine the prominent
nature or Dosha we should measure the strength of planet , house and
house lord. According to rules of Astrology we should take planet
placed in house -sign , placement of house lord in house -sign under
consideration . Thus by knowing strength and nature of a planet ,
sign we can establish type of dosh causing disease .
For example if sign in 6th house is Aries and Jupiter is in 6th house
, Mars , Jupiter and Aries sign denotes Pitta and Kapha Dosha .20- 2-
77 , 01 :30am , Allahabad (UP) Ketu is also in 6th house which acts
like Mars . Person can suffer from diseases caused by Pitta and Kapha .
In this chart Jupiter is 2nd and 5th lord , in Chalit Chakra Ketu has
gone to 5th house , so effected areas for diseases are 2nd and 5th
house . Easily we can relate the body parts indicated by these houses.
According to rules of Astrology Jupiter is weak by its placement in
Dusathan but Mars is strong and auspicious being Lagna Lord and
exalted . So sufferings from diseases will less . If Mars has been gone
to 8th or 12th house it aggravate the diseases.
VATA
Element: air
Signs: Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius
Planets: Mercury, Saturn, Venus (secondary), Rahu.
PITTA
Element: fire
Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planets: Mars, the Sun, Jupiter (secondary), Ketu.
KAPHA
Element: earth and water
Signs: Taurus, Cancer, Pisces
Planets: Moon, Venus (primary), Jupiter (primary) Saturn (secondary),
Signs Representing Different Parts of the Body

Aries Head
Taurus Neck
Gemini Upper Chest
Cancer Breast
Leo Solar Plexus
Virgo Navel Region
Libra Lower Abdomen
Scorpio Pubic Region
Sagittarius Thighs
Capricorn Knees
Aquarius Ankles
Pisces Feet

Houses Representing Different Parts of the Body

1st Head, brain, facial bones, cranium
2nd Neck, throat, right eye, tongue, mouth, teeth & gums, larynx, esophagus
3rd Hearing, ear disease, arms, hands, nervous system, right ear, lungs
4th chest, breast, stomach
5th Heart, body vitality, spine
6th Colon, digestive, large intestine
7th Kidney, lower back, renal system, adrenals, buttocks
8th Chronic ailments, sex organs, anus, venereal diseases, uterus, ovaries,
prostate gland
9th Hips, thighs, liver, obesity
10th Knees, joints, bones
11th Calves, left ear, left arm, circulation
12th Left eye, lymphatic system, feet

Diseases caused by Planets

Sun, Element: fire , Pitta
: Burn out, heart attacks, circulatory system, disorders, high fevers, poor
digestion, cancer, damage to the brain, malpractice cases or wrong surgery

Moon: Element: water, Kapha
Weak lungs, vital fluids insufficient, mucous, membranes nervous or
emotional disorders, moodiness, depression, bad dreams, bad eyesight, lack of
fluid in eyes, excess lymph glands, edema, obesity

Mars: Element: fire , Pitta
Injury & accidents, bleeding, surgery, febrile & infectious diseases, high fever,
toxins, inflammation & burning sensations, liver, gall bladder, hepatitis,
jaundices, cancer of the liver, impure blood, acne, boils, ulcerative sores,
herpes, venereal diseases, leukemia, hypertension smoking & diseases from
smoking

Mercury: Element: air, Vata
Weak Lungs, nervous disorders, cough, allergies, hay fever, speech defects,
lack of intelligence, growth difficulties, coordination problems, premature loss
or graying of hair, excessive stomach acidity, inflammatory disorders

J upiter: Element: earth and water, Kapha
Overweight, edema, diabetes, poor circulation, cholesterol, weak liver function,
tumors, excessive tissue growth.

Venus: Element: earth and water, Kapha
Kidneys, reproductive problems, infertility, impotence, menstrual irregularity,
miscarriage, chronic kidney, bladder infections, kidney stones, swollen breasts
or cysts, poor complexion, lack of moisture in skin

Saturn: Element: air, Vata
Significator of disease, old age & death, chronic & wasting diseases,
constipation, low vitality, poor digestion, numbness, stiffness, rigidity,
depression, hypo function of organs, amputation, arthritis, broken bones,
osteoporosis, paralysis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, dehydration,
pain & itch

Rahu: Element: air, Vata
Plagues, epidemics, nervous disorders, suicidal, manic depressive, insomnia,
palpitations, insanity, neurosis, vertigo, parasites, mysterious disorders,
infections .

Ketu: Element: fire , Pitta
Radiation diseases, neuromuscular disorders, disease, dehydration, pain &
itch.