Medical astrology is a branch of astrology and ancient science that connects an illness with a planet. Astrology is related to science because it connects human thinking and behaviour with the celestial bodies' movements. Each of the zodiac signs and the nine planets are linked to the many organs of the body. Traditionally, people used to consult the time, directions, and date before taking medications. In the present context, medical astrology can be used in elective surgery. Individuals can choose a time and date for undertaking a medical procedure. Even the birth of a child can be planned in advance if the person is ready for a Caesarean section. The study of medical astrology is intricate and in-depth. By looking at a chart, any astrologer may not be able to predict or diagnose an illness. However, it can be useful to determine whether the treatment can have a beneficial effect or not.

 Houses that Show Health Issues in a Chart

The planets in the 6th house mean sickness; the 8th house means surgery or death; and the 12th house means hospitalisation. Disease is indicated by 6, danger is indicated by 8, and defect is indicated by 12. The following houses indicated health problems in the astrological chart.

∙ 6th House: In the astrology chart, the sixth house is called the ‘house of sickness’. It shows sickness and disease. The health will be affected when the Bhuktis and Mahadashas of the planets linked to the 6th house are run down. Also, planets linked to the 6th house in any manner lead to disease. So in those periods, such ill effects are produced. Since any planet can become the owner of the 6th house, sub the lord, or occupy the constellation, all planets can cause ailments.

∙ 8th House: The eighth house in the birth chart is said to have a direct impact on the lifespan or longevity. So it is important to consider the first and third houses, along with the eight houses, to check for longevity. The eighth house is called the ‘house of death’ and the end of life. It also has to do with the accident, mental anxiety, misfortune, suicide, surgery, or danger from illness.

∙ 12th house: In astrology, this house is the house for the loss of a wife, hospitalisation, imprisonment, confinement, loss of various kinds, secret enemies, charity work, donations, and repayment of a loan.

 The following houses represent good health or disease cures in the astrology chart.

First house: The ascendant, or first house, is an important house when it is related to the health of the native. It also depicts the vigour, vitality, and physical stature of the native. If the ascendant lord and the ascendant cusp lord are proper along with conjunction, nakshatras, it gives the natives good health.

Fifth house: It is the house of the absence of sickness or the house of cure, as it is placed from the 12th house to the 6th house of disease and sickness. This means the fifth house negates the sixth house of disease and sickness. During this period, the planets related to the fifth house improve the health of the individual, and they get cures for any health issues they face.

Eleventh house: The planets that are linked with the eleventh house give a cure to the disease, as the eleventh house is the sixth house. No person can get treatment for a chronic disease if there is no constellation, planet, or occupant in the eleventh house. Those who are sick have a horoscope where the Dasas in the sub of the sixth lord and the eleventh house are not strong. The lords of 1 and 11 are also spoiled.     

 Predictions of Medical Astrology

An astrologer can predict whether there is a cure for a disease or not. It also gives a picture of the onset of the disease as well as when a cure for it can be expected. If Aristha Yoga is present in the native’s chart, then the disease can be treated and nullified. Even if the position is strengthened by the Moon, the disease may be brought under control or compromised. Astrological methods can be used to determine the timing as well as the relief that can be obtained. The Dasha system, which is the most common method, should give answers to the questions if the analysis is done properly. The timing can be derived by checking the following:

∙ Dasha or Bhukti

∙ Gochara or transit

∙ Yogas present in the native’s horoscope

∙ Horary chart

 The ideal combination for good health is:

∙ Having a Lagna that is strongly placed and the benefics are aspected

∙ The Lord of the Eight House is well placed, and the benefices are aspected.

∙ The benefic planets occupy the eleventh and twelfth houses, and the Lagna Lord is strongly placed.

∙ The presence of Shubha Katri Yoga

∙ Benefics and the moon are in conjunction, and they are not in bad positions, as that ensures good health.

 Various Dasa periods, combinations, and transit times affect the health of a person. For those suffering from chronic illness and those who want to do elective surgery, the individual should consult a medical astrologer.