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Astrology & Diabetes Mellitus

gātram sankucitam gatirvigalita bhrashtOpi dantāvali

drirstirnas'yati vardhate badhiratā vaktram ca lālayate /

vācam nadrīyate ca bhāndavajano bhārya na s'us'rushate

hā kashtam purushasya jīrna vayasah putro pyamitrāyate //

-Bharthari

What a pity! For a man in old age, the body shrinks. He walks with faltering steps. The teeth have fallen.

Vision is impaired. Deafness worsens. The mouth foams with saliva. Relatives do not care for his words. Wife

does not do service and children turn inimical.

A man in the years of decline loses his faculties gradually. One cannot be hale and healthy throughout his life.

The natural wear and tear of the system inevitably disables him. But one can take precautions and safeguard

oneself against some of the common diseases by leading a disciplined life, dietary restrictions and measures

that defend the system. Medical Astrology does help mankind in identifying diseases that are likely to occur

and helps the native to take suitable measures before the infirmity assumes gigantic proportions.

What is Diabetes Mellitus?

Pancreas is a gland 15 centimetres long, grey-pink in colour and weighing about 85 grams. It is located behind

the stomach and in front of the spine and plays an important role in the digestive process. It produces insulin

and keeps the blood sugar at proper level. When insulin is not produced this does not happen and consequently

one becomes a victim of diabetes mellitus.

In Ayurveda the Meha Rogas which include diabetes are treated. Virasimhavalokana observes thus:

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sadhya kaphottha das'a pittaja at /

yapya na sadhya pavanas'catu ka //

samakriyatvad vi amakriyatvat /

mahatyatvacca yathakrma te //

There are ten varieties of meha diseases arising out of phlegm, six arising out of bile, and four arising out of

wind. (Thus there are twenty varieties). Those arising out of phlegm can be cured. But it is difficult to cure

bilious diseases, and windy diabetes which causes decay and defies medical treatment.

Diabetes in Astrology

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease relating to the function of pancreas characterized by deficiency of

insulin, consequent disability to the use of carbohydrates, excess sugar in blood and urine, thirst, hunger,

frequent urination, emaciation of the body and imperfect combustion of fats, resulting in acidosis. In its worst

from it can cause coma leading to moribund condition and ultimate death. It affects eye-sight and vital

organs, causing neuropathy and in general complicates any other disease. Healing of wounds is delayed and

may result in the amputation of the wounded parts of the body. All these facts have to be taken into account

in the astro-analysis of diabetes. There is huge mass of astrological literature giving the combinations for

diseases and we have culled out some of these

To delineate the nature of this abominable disease, some basic facts have to be ascertained.

Pancreas is situated above the navel and below the heart. Thus we can conclude that it is represented by the

5th house. The second drekkana of the sixth house which indicates the belly of the body has also to be

reckoned with.

The seventh house which indicates the waist and urinary diseases has also a role. The eighth house,

particularly second drekkana which is symmetric to the second drekkana of 6th has to be included. Astrological

works give combinations relating to 6th and 8th houses and they have to be carefully utilized. The sixth and

seventh houses of Kalapurusha namely Virgo and Libra, Leo which indicates belly and digestive problems, and

Scorpio indicating the genital organs have indisputably a role. When these houses or ras'is are occupied by or

aspected by malefic or placed between malefic, problems relating to urine and connected organs are, in

general, indicated.

In Astrology Venus is treated as the Karaka for Prameha (diabetes mellitus) vide

pāndus'leshma marutprakopa nayana vyāpat pramehāmayat - Phaladipika

This means, ‘leukoderma, the diseases due to phlegm and wind, problems of the eye, diabetes ...." are caused

by Venus. Urinary diseases are also indicated by Venus. Generally diabetes worsens and leads ultimately to the

damage of the kidneys. Therefore combinations for urinary diseases and renal problems have to be taken into

account. Jupiter indicates sweetness and an ill-disposed Jupiter denies the opportunity to taste ‘sweets’. Thus

an unfavourable Jupiter indirectly indicates diabetes. A weak Jupiter in 6th, 8th or 12th or Jupiter in

combustion is indicative of diabetes. Thirst, hunger etc. are the symptoms of diabetes. Consequently, the

Moon has an important role. Saturn which indicates urine, excreta and other filthy materials has also a

significant role.

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To sum up: If the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th or the ras'is Leo, Virgo, Libra and Scorpio are afflicted, diabetes or

urinary diseases are suggested. Similarly, if the planets Venus, the Moon, Jupiter are ill disposed, one can infer

urinary disease or diabetes. The urinary diseases caused by Saturn, bad digestion, emaciation of the body etc.

are suggestive of diabetes. When the planets causing the combinations are in vargas which are watery rasis,

mrityubhaga, evil shastyamsa etc. they acquire importance.

Works like Brihajjataka, Saravali Jataka Tatva, Virasimhavalokana, Yovanajataka, Gadavali, etc. give specific

combinations for Diabetes Mellitus. It is to be observed that if the diseases are caused by phlegmatic planets

(Jupiter) they are curable; if caused by bilious planets (Sun, Mars) they are partly curable and if by windy

planets (Saturn) they are not curable.

We have extracted several combinations from standard texts below:

When the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, and Venus are in the 5th diabetes is indicated. Even if one, two, three of these planets occupy the 5th, diabetes is indicated. When these planets are

associated with evil planets results will be pronounced. It is found from observation that Venus in the 5th

aspected by Saturn causes diabetes.

When the Sun or Mars and Saturn are in Lagna diabetes is indicated. If all the three are in Lagna results will be strong. Even if Mars and Saturn are in Lagna, effects will be felt.

If Venus is in the 8th aspected by malefic phlegmatic diseases, diabetes etc are indicated. It may cause even death. If Venus is in a watery sign and has Varga in a watery sign the results will be pronounced, more so when Venus

is weak.

If Saturn and Mars are conjoined or have mutual aspect, diabetes is caused. On the examination of 100 horoscopes the combination / mutual aspect of Saturn and Mars was found in sixty.

This appears to be a powerful combination.

When Lagna is aspected by a malefic, lord of Lagna is debilitated and the eighth house is aspected or occupied by Venus, diabetes is caused. This was not found in any of the horoscopes we examined. More analysis may be required.

If Mercury is in Sagittarius or Pisces with the aspect of the Sun, diabetes is indicated. Since this is not possible, aspect should be treated as conjunction. Sun- Mercury conjunction in Sagittarius or

Pisces is suggestive of this.

Scorpio and the Moon is conjoined with a malefic, disease of a subtle nature is likely. We get from Brhajjataka of Varahamihira

candre karka av s'cika s'akagate papairyute guhyaruk

The term guhyaruk suggests “one with diseases in secret or subtle parts”. It is to be interpreted using the

Vargas of the Moon. If the Moon is in Leo which indicates thirst, hunger etc chances for diabetes are strong.

If a weak Moon is in Leo, thirst, hunger and problems of digestion are indicated, more so when it is an indicator of disease. When the Moon gets Vargas in watery signs, diabetes is likely.

If a watery planet is in the 7th together with the lord of the 7th, urinary diseases are indicated. The Moon and Venus are watery planets. When the planets are in watery signs and get Vargas in watery signs,

the results will manifest well.

If the lord of 6th is in the 3rd diseases near the navel are indicated. The place being navel, urinary diseases related to diabetes are also likely.

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If the Sun, the Moon and Venus are in the 5th, diabetes is likely. Watery Vargas aggravate this.

Rahu in the 7th causes diseases of the waist. This can indicate diseases in the inner part and hence diabetes.

A malefic in the 5th causes problems. Since the 5th represents pancreas, diabetes is likely. Watery Vargas aggravates this.

If the lord of the 7th is in a malefic’s house and is aspected by a malefic, diabetes is likely. This is found to be true from observations.

If the Lagna is aspected by Saturn and the weak lord of the 8th has the aspect of a malefic, problems due to indigestion are likely. This can suggest diabetes also.

Examples

In indicating planets the scheme used is the following:

Lagna L

Sun Su

Moon Mo

Mars Ms

Mercury Me

Jupiter Ju

Venus Ve

Saturn Sa

Rahu Ra

Ketu Ke

1: Born: 8.2.1930. Star: Rohini

Balance of Moon's period: 3-0-9

The 6th is occupied by Saturn. Cancer Lagna with the aspect of the Sun indicates disease of the eyes. Evil

planets in the 7th show urinary diseases. Mars gets navamsa in a watery sign. Venus is afflicted and debilitated

in navamsa. The native was diabetic who had impaired vision.

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2: Born 4.11.1968. Star: Svati

Balance of Rahu's period: 6-2-19

Saturn and Mars aspect each other. The sixth is aspected by Mars and the 5th is aspected by Mars though

Saturn occupies its own house. Jupiter who is devoid of directional strength is aspected by Saturn. Lagna is

occupied by the Sun with navamsa in a watery sign.

3: Born: 13.1.1956 Star: Purvashadha

Balance of the period of Venus: 2-0-28

There is Mars - Saturn conjunction. 8th is occupied by Ketu and aspected by Mars and Saturn. Venus is in 5th

aspected to Mars. The Moon gets Scorpio navamsa and is conjoined with a malefic. This suggests 'subtle'

diseases. The native was a victim of diabetes.

4: Born: 13.10.1930 Star: Aslesha

Balance of Mercury's period: 15 9-18

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This is a clear case of diabetes. The 5th house is aspected by all the malefics, though Jupiterian aspect

counterpoises the effects to some extent. Also the lord of the 7th Mars is in the house of a malefic and

aspected a malefic. (vide 18 above). Ketu is in the 6th. All these led to urinary diseases and diabetes.

5: Born: 13.10.1932 Star: Uttarashadha

Balance of the Sun's period: 1 - 9 - 10

In this, there is mutual aspect of Mars and Saturn. The 8th is occupied by Ketu. Venus is afflicted. Lord of the

7th is in the house of a malefic and is aspected by a malefic (vide 18 above). These factors led to diabetes

6: Born: 6.8.1939 Star: Bharani

Balance of the period of Venus: 12 - 6 - 21

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The lord of the 6th is conjoined with a malefic. Lord of the 7th is in the house of a malefic aspected by

malefic (vide 18). Mars and Saturn aspect each other. Mars has navamsa in a watery sign. Finally, Venus is

combust. All these indicate diabetes.

This is essentially a report of the analysis of three hundred cases of diabetes. It is hoped that the readers will

examine new cases and come forward with useful results. It is hoped that this will be a stimulus to the readers

when the World Diabetes Day is observed.