How Strong is Your Immunity? An Astrological Perspective

Astrology and Immunity:

The immune system of human beings depends on Prana or the life force that flows from the Sun - the creator of life! The Sun plays a prominent role in our life. Science has proved that a day devoid of sunshine makes one feel gloomy while a sunny day makes people feel cheerful and happy. In a person’s birth chart or horoscope, the root of life lies in the Ascendant/Rising sign. This is the first house, also called Lagna. Each of the 12 houses in the horoscope has a karaka assigned to it. They are the indicators of the houses. 

The Planets and your Health:

According to astrology, each planet rules a part of our body. If a planet is ill-placed, you may have health problems related to that part of the body. Let us see which planets are associated with the different parts of your body.

• Sun - The Sun is associated with physical structure, eyesight, spine, blood, and bones.  
• Moon - Moon is the karaka of heart and mind. It rules the heart, lungs, left eye, brain, breast, blood, body fluids, intestinal, renal, and lymphatic duct. It keeps the body fluid level in check. 
• Mars – It rules the head, bone marrow, bile, neck, intestine, and muscular system.
• Mercury – Mercury rules the chest, nervous system, nose, skin, navel, gall bladder, lungs, arms, tongue, arms, face, and hair. 
• Jupiter – Jupiter is the karaka of thighs, brain, fat, liver, lungs, kidneys, memory, ears, tongue, spleen, etc. 
• Venus – It rules the cheeks, throat, chin, reproductive organs, and urinary bladder.
• Saturn – It rules the nervous system, teeth, skin, bones, joints, calves, and knees.
• Rahu – Rahu is the karaka of legs, breathing, neck, lungs, etc. It can affect the nervous system and mental stability and cause allergies, ulcers, and blood pressure.
• Ketu – Ketu is the karaka of the abdomen. It also gives diseases related to lungs, fever, etc. Insects in the intestine, eye and ear problems, blood pressure, skin diseases, stomach pain, speech and brain disorders, physical weakness,  etc., are also caused by afflicted Ketu. Ketu can cause mysterious ailments whose root cause is unknown.  

Checking the strength of the Sun in a Horoscope:

The Lagna/Ascendant is the most important house in the birth chart. The Sun is the karaka of the Ascendant. Being the life force, it bestows energy, vitality, and life to a person. If the Sun is well-placed, it indicates a strong and healthy body. 

But if the Sun is not well-placed, it has a malefic influence on one’s health. The person may suffer from many diseases, for the Sun represents the’ prana energy’ of the chart. 

The Sun’s placement in the horoscope also indicates our vitality. The Sun is a fiery planet with a fiery Tatva (element), which denotes vitality and energy. 

Signs that are considered healthier:

The 12 zodiac signs come under 4 groups or elements, according to Vedic Astrology. Fire Element or Agni Tatva is the first one, and it includes signs which represent energy, life force, and vitality. These signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Those born under these signs often have a healthier and stronger body than the Jal Tatva (Water) signs - Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. 

Which signs will recover faster than the others?

People with a Fire sign as the Ascendant are capable of a faster recovery, according to Vedic astrology. They are followed by the Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), Air Signs ( Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius), and finally, the Water signs. 

Nakshatra Relation:

Natives who are born with Moon in the nakshatra or constellation of Ketu as also Mercury within certain degrees (described as Gandanta points) often experience health problems, both mental and physical. 

Also, the Rashi gandanta natives do not appear to lead a very healthy life. People born in the first 3 degrees of Aries, Cancer and Leo and Scorpio and Sagittarius and the last degree of Pisces, too, have health problems. The Moon plays a role in psychological well-being. If it is ill-placed, or if the Moon is not strong, or if it is near Amavasya ( when Sun and Moon are conjunct in a house), it can cause psychological problems for the native.

Zodiac signs with weak immunity:

The zodiac signs, Taurus, Gemini, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces, are believed to have weak immunity. Despite having a good physique and stamina, Taurus natives take their health for granted. They also have unhealthy eating habits and do not exercise properly. As they have a stubborn streak, they won’t listen to good advice, either. Gemini is very susceptible to colds and cough, and their nervous system, too, is not robust. They are prone to insomnia and nervous exhaustion, which can impact their health. Cancer being an emotional sign, is prone to depression. Many Cancer natives also suffer from obesity and poor digestion. These factors can reduce immunity. Scorpio natives are prone to get cold and flu. So they should be careful, particularly during this period. Sagittarians are bound to get stressed if they lack freedom and opportunities to have fun. In the present circumstances, they need to be careful, as such opportunities are limited. They also have a tendency to eat unhealthy food. Pisces being natural empaths tend to get affected by other people’s problems. Like a sponge, they absorb toxic emotions present around them. This has a negative effect on their health. Their overactive imaginations, too, may make them conjure up alarming scenarios leading to more stress. Pisces natives literally worry themselves sick.