Planets and the Body
This lesson describes symbolic associations found in medical astrology. The table records traditional ideas for studying astrology texts; it does not identify the cause of a disease or tell you whether someone is ill. A birth chart is not a diagnostic test.
| Planet | Traditional associations, not diagnoses |
|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | Heart problems, eye diseases (right eye), bone issues, low immunity, and fevers. |
| Moon (Chandra) | Mental stress, depression, lungs, blood-related issues, left eye, and water-borne diseases. |
| Mars (Mars) | Accidents, surgeries, blood pressure, marrow, burns, and muscular pain. |
| Mercury (Mercury) | Nervous system disorders, skin diseases, stammering, and intestinal problems. |
| Jupiter (Jupiter) | Diabetes, liver issues (Jaundice), obesity, high cholesterol, and cysts. |
| Venus (Venus) | Kidney stones, reproductive disorders, hormone imbalances, and cataracts. |
| Saturn (Saturn) | Chronic Diseases, Arthritis, Paralysis, dental issues, and gastric gas problems. |
| Rahu/Ketu | Undiagnosed Diseases, cancer, viral fevers, food poisoning, and phobias. |
Study exercise: pick one association and record the astrology text it comes from. Keep that symbolic association separate from a medical explanation.
For a health concern, seek a qualified health professional. Do not use this table to diagnose an illness, choose treatment or delay care. For example, diabetes is diagnosed using medical tests, not planetary positions. How diabetes is diagnosed — NIDDK