Medical Astrology: Layered Diagnostic Approach
Sign / Axis (Zodiacal Layer)The first layer is the signs and their axes (e.g., 5th/11th, 6th/12th).
Affliction here provides the initial hint of possible pathology.
Example: The 5th/11th axis governs metabolism, assimilation, and circulation of nutrients.
If afflicted (e.g., by Rahu–Ketu Axis / RKA), it suggests an imbalance in metabolic or endocrine functions.
2. Bhava (House Layer)
The second layer is the bhava (house), which confirms or validates the disease.
Houses act as the field of manifestation:
5th house → linked to pancreas, digestion, and assimilation.
6th house → disease, pathology, chronic conditions.
8th house → hereditary or karmic diseases.
12th house → hospitalisation, long-term suffering.
Example: If the 5th house itself is afflicted (Saturn placed there), the metabolic hint from the axis becomes more concrete.
This validates the possibility of pancreatic/endocrine dysfunction.
3. Planetary Layer (Graha)
The third layer is the planetary ruler or occupant.
Each planet carries specific disease signatures:
Saturn → chronicity, obstruction, degenerative conditions, diabetes (due to restriction of insulin function).
Jupiter → expansion, excess, obesity, sugar metabolism.
Moon → fluids, blood sugar fluctuations.
Venus → reproductive hormones, kidneys, sugar cravings.
Example: Saturn in the 5th house → obstructive influence on pancreas.
Saturn aspecting Jupiter → restriction of Jupiter’s expansive, metabolic role → imbalance in sugar metabolism → diabetes risk.
Refined Example: Diabetes Indication
Axis: 5th/11th afflicted by RKA → metabolic imbalance.
Bhava: 5th house occupied by Saturn → pancreas under stress.
Planet: Saturn aspects Jupiter → restriction of Jupiter’s role in sugar metabolism → diabetes possibility.
Key Principles of Layered Diagnosis
Axis = Hint → where imbalance originates.
Bhava = Validation → which organ/system is affected.
Planet = Specific Disease Signature → how the pathology manifests.
Always read all three layers together; isolated factors only suggest tendencies, not certainty.
Affliction and repetition across layers increase the likelihood of disease manifestation.
