Astrology, Ayurveda and Colours
Vedic astrology is an ancient science which is both universal and timeless. To put it simply, it is the science of ‘Time’. It seeks to impart to mankind a tool to live in harmony with the cosmos around him. Vedic astrology is the study of subtle energies emanating from the heavenly bodies and having an impact upon the people, plants, animals and the Earth itself. These energies influence the human body and mind on all levels. The astrological chart has the capacity to indicate good or ill health, strong or weak vitality, emotional stability, intellectual soundness besides many other things.
The ancient sages of India knew the close relationship between the nature and mankind, and thus developed a system of health called Ayurveda which is completely based on the laws of nature. Vedic astrology contains a medicine system which is based on Ayurveda, whereas Ayurveda contains a system of timing of disease and its treatment based on Vedic Astrology. Thus astrology indicates and ayurveda analyzes.
The planets project the basic energies operating in the solar system. As such, our entire lives can be arranged to improve the planetary influences through right diet, herbs, the right location to live, right relationships and spiritual practices. For example, Mars is a hot planet and can cause fiery or Pitta disorders like fevers, inflammation, injuries etc. this can be encountered by cooling herbs, cool climate, special gems and mantras for the planet etc. according to the individual chart.
Ayurveda classifies our life energies into three biological forces or doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These three doshas are modifications of the five great elements or the Panch Mahabhuta – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.
Vata
Vata is cold, dry, and mobile like wind/air. It is held in the spaces in the body like bones, joints, nerves and the mind. It creates the Nervous System and is as such related to Mercury in astrology. As an emotional force on the negative side, it creates fear and anxiety. It also governs decline, decay and death as in old age, sunset and winter season thus relating it to Saturn. On the positive side it gives creativity and adaptability again related to Mercury astrologically.
Pitta
Pitta is hot and light like Fire. It is held in enzymes which are the main component of Digestive System. This relates it to Sun in astrology. As an emotional force, on the negative side it gives anger and animosity thus relating it to Mars. On the positive side it gives insight, courage and personal warmth which again relates to Sun. It governs the adult life, noon and summer season.
Kapha
Kapha is cold, damp, heavy and immobile like water in an enclosed area. It has the earthy qualities of heaviness, density and obstruction. It makes up the bulk of bodily tissues like muscles, skin, hair and water (blood, plasma, fat). These are mainly related to the Moon. As an emotional force on the negative side, it creates attachment, greed and stagnation relating it to Moon. On the positive side, it creates love, faith and loyalty thus related to Venus.
When Vata is imbalanced in the body, planets like Saturn, Rahu and Mercury predominate.
When Kapha is too high in the body, planets like the Moon, Jupiter and Venus predominate.
When Pitta is too high, planets like Sun, Mars and Ketu predominate.
Therefore, when a disease is caused due to imbalance of any or more than one of these doshas, appropriate remedies for the concerned planets will immensely help.
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Article by
Meetu Sehgal
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