The five Sub Vayu or Vata
• Mercury governs both Prāṇa and Samāna, linking breath and digestion—the two pillars of vitality and mental clarity. The 3rd and 6th houses reinforce this: lungs, nerves, and gut intelligence.
• Venus as Apāna reflects its role in reproduction, sensuality, and elimination. The 7th house governs sexual union, excretory function, and partnerships, aligning with Apāna’s domain.
• Jupiter as Udāna elevates the vāyu of speech and spiritual ascent. The 9th house is the house of dharma, higher mind, and liberation, making this a perfect match.
• Saturn as Vyāna emphasises structure, circulation, and systemic coherence. The 11th house governs networks and distribution, echoing Vyāna’s integrative role.
The Five Sub-Vāyus: Energetic Roles + Planet-House Mapping
| Vāyu | Location | Movement | Function | Planet | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prāṇa | Chest, head | Inward + Upward | Inhalation, sensory intake, mental clarity, life force to higher centres | Mercury | 3rd |
| Apāna | Lower abdomen, pelvis | Downward | Elimination, urination, reproduction, grounding, energetic detox | Venus | 7th |
| Samāna | Navel region | From periphery to centre | Digestion, assimilation, emotional processing, metabolic balance | Mercury | 6th |
| Udāna | Throat, head | Upward | Speech, growth, self-expression, spiritual ascent, willpower | Jupiter | 9th |
| Vyāna | Entire body | Expansive + Integrative | Circulation, coordination, systemic integration, and distribution of nutrients | Saturn | 11th |
