Ascendant and planets in medical astrology.
Ascendent- Positive signs ( all odd signs ) in ascendant give stronger physical bodies .
Fiery signs are strongest as regards strength is considered.Air signs are next in order,followed by earth signs,watery signs are weakest of the lot as regards the physical resistance is concerned .
Sun in the ascendant or aspecting the first causes physical disorders and those arising from cold.
Moon causes functional disorders and irregularities of the system.
Mars causes inflammatory disorders and accidents .
Mercury causes nervous and mental disorders.
Jupiter causes blood disorders and diseases due to excesses .
Venus causes complaints due to excesses and pleasures.
Saturn causes chronic diseases through cold and weakness.