How Planets Influence Your Health

In Ayurveda, health is not just the absence of disease but a perfect balance of body, mind, and spirit. Interestingly, Vedic astrology—particularly from ancient texts like the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (BPHS)—explains that our health is also influenced by the nine planets (Navagrahas).

Each planet governs specific body parts, systems, tissues (Dhatus), mental states, and diseases. When a planet is weak or imbalanced in your birth chart, it may show up as physical or emotional health issues. But here’s the good news: Ayurveda provides remedies to restore this planetary balance using natural healing methods like herbs, diet, yoga, chanting, and daily routines.

Let’s explore how seven major planets impact your health and what you can do to harmonize their energy.

1. Sun (Surya): The Soul of Vitality

The Sun represents our core strength, confidence, and immunity.

  • Body parts: Eyes, heart, bones, spine
  • Dhatu (Tissue): Asthi (Bones)
  • Common symptoms of imbalance: Weak immunity, fatigue, low self-esteem, heart and bone issues
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Sunbathing during sunrise to absorb Vitamin D
    • Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation yoga)
    • Herbs like Aloe Vera and Ashwagandha for strength
  • Vedic Chant: Om Suryaya Namah (Best chanted at sunrise)

2. Moon (Chandra): The Mind and Emotions

The Moon governs the mind, emotions, and fluid balance in the body.

  • Body parts: Brain, stomach, breasts, lymph, sleep system
  • Dhatu: Rasa (Fluids)
  • Signs of imbalance: Mood swings, anxiety, poor sleep, fluid retention
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Moon bathing (sitting under moonlight)
    • Drink Tulsi-infused water
    • Herbs like Brahmi and Gotu Kola calm the mind
  • Vedic Chant: Om Chandraya Namah (Chant at night or on Mondays)

3. Mars (Mangal): The Fire of Courage

Mars controls blood, muscles, and physical energy. It’s the planet of strength and courage.

  • Body parts: Muscles, blood, bone marrow
  • Dhatu: Rakta (Blood)
  • Symptoms of imbalance: Anger, inflammation, acne, high blood pressure
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Grounding walk (barefoot on earth)
    • Recite Hanuman Chalisa for strength and protection
    • Drink Pomegranate juice, use Shatavari or Chandan
  • Vedic Chant: Om Bhaumaya Namah (Best chanted on Tuesday mornings)

4. Mercury (Budha): Intelligence and Communication

Mercury controls speech, skin, memory, and the nervous system. It helps with logical thinking and creativity.

  • Body parts: Skin, lungs, throat, brain
  • Dhatu: Meda (Fat and metabolism)
  • Symptoms of imbalance: Anxiety, speech issues, skin rashes, allergies
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Chew Tulsi leaves and practice Pranayama (breathing)
    • Herbs like Licorice root and Brahmi
  • Vedic Chant: Om Budhaya Namah (Chant on Wednesdays)

5. Jupiter (Guru): Wisdom and Growth

Jupiter governs knowledge, liver health, and fat metabolism. It is the teacher among the planets.

  • Body parts: Liver, pancreas, thighs
  • Dhatu: Majja (Bone marrow), Jiva (Vital energy)
  • Symptoms of imbalance: Obesity, diabetes, dullness, confusion
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Drink turmeric milk
    • Read Vedic literature to nourish the intellect
    • Herbs like Guduchi and Trikatu
  • Vedic Chant: Om Brhaspataye Namah (Best on Thursday mornings)

6. Venus (Shukra): Reproductive and Creative Energy

Venus symbolizes beauty, love, fertility, and reproductive health.

  • Body parts: Reproductive organs, eyes, skin glow
  • Dhatu: Shukra (Reproductive fluids)
  • Symptoms of imbalance: Infertility, hormonal issues (like PCOS), dull skin, hair loss
  • Ayurvedic remedies:
    • Offer white flowers to Goddess Devi on Fridays
    • Use herbs like Shatavari and white pumpkin juice
  • Vedic Chant: Om Shukraya Namah (Friday mornings are ideal)

Why This Matters

Understanding the connection between planets and health gives you deeper insight into the root causes of illness. It blends the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Jyotish (Vedic astrology) to help you align your body, mind, and cosmic energies. You don’t need to change your entire lifestyle overnight—start by choosing one or two simple remedies based on your current symptoms or planetary imbalance.

This holistic path helps you live more consciously and harmoniously with nature, your body, and the universe.