Medical Astrology - Planets in the Eighth House
by Govind Kumar
The 8th House rules diseases and death. This is the most important malefic
house in a horoscope. The 8th lord is the most malefic planet and he can
destroy any Bhava or House. The 8th lord in the 8th is considered to be
good for longevity, but a weak constitution will be conferred. Saturn, the
Ayus Karaka or significator of longevity is considered good in the 8th.
All sorts of misfortunes are given by the lord of the 8th.
The 8th House indicates disease, defeat, punishments, accidents,
longevity, mode of death & surgery.
To understand whether a disease will be chronic, study the 8th house in
detail. Malefic planets spoil the 8th house significations.
The malefic houses in Astrology are known as Trika houses, viz, 6, 8 & 12.
Shastam tadha dwadasa mashtamam cha
Bhavan Anishtal pravadanti that jna
Saturn, Rahu and Mercury in the 8th House indicate that the disease may
make a chronic turn.
The first decanate or Drekkana of the Eighth House represents the first
1/3 rd of the body, the second Drekkana or decanate the second half and
third, the third half.
We have said that the 8th house is the house of Diseases and Death.
Whenever the lord of the 8th house is afflicted by malefic planets, the
native undergoes operation connected with reproductive organs and sex.
Diseases caused by Different planets in the Eighth House
Sun in the 8th - Causes high fever, eye sight defects, urinary tract
infections. palpitations and migraine. Sun in the Eighth is not at all
desirable for Health.
Moon in the 8th - In the Eighth House, Moon causes mental tension, as he
rules the Psyche ( Mano Matharo Sheetharashmi ). Generally not conducive
to good health, Luna can cause Diarrhoea.
Mars in the 8th - Tumors, boils, accidents, operations are all caused by
Mars. He is the planet of Surgery. Mental aberrations are also caused by
him, if he be conjunct with the Moon. Eighth Mars makes one over-sexed.
The North Node - Ulcers are caused by this shadowy planet. Eighth Rahu can
create immense mental tension, as he will not allow mental peace to reign
supreme. For females, he will create incompatibility of temperament with
spouse and sometimes widowhood.
Jupiter in the Eighth - Although he is the least harmful planet in the
House of Death, it causes pancreatic diseases and jaundice. He may give
luck and a regal life, but sleeping sickness, gall bladder disease are
also caused.
Saturn in the Eighth is extolled for longevity ( Ashtamasthe Sani Ista
Thasyal ). But a long suffering life is indicated, as Saturn can give
immense sorrow. There will be a yearning for getting away from it all.
Paralysis and tumors caused by this melancholy planet become chronic.
Mercury in the House of Death causes paralysis and nervous diseases. There
may be longevity due to the principle that a benefit increases longevity
when posited in the Eighth, but a weak constitution will be conferred.
South Node in the Eighth causes ulcers and accidents. Mental fluctuations,
quarrels with spouse, operations in the region of the sex organs. Causes
pain and discomfort. If posited with Moon, suicidal tendencies.
Venus in the Eighth causes sexual weakness and diabetes. Diseases of the
bladder and an inferiority complex due to mental fluctuations. Even though
Venus in the House of Death is extolled for conferring longevity,
financial prosperity and good fortune, he can give health hazards
Article by G Kumar, astrologer, writer and programmer of
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. He has 15 years research experience in Stock Market Astrology and other
in various other branches of Astrology. Recently he was awarded a
Certificate by the Planetary Gemologists Association as a Planetary Gem
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