Astrology in Ayurveda: Elements, Zodiac Signs & Health Balance

Since ages, Astrology and Ayurveda are in closed relation with each other. Ayurveda says that every human body is made of up five basic elements. They are:- Fire, Air, Water, Space and Earth. But Ayurvedic experts believed that Space was used to create the other four elements, Fire, Air, Water and Earth. They also believe that when the human body dies, it again dissolves into these four elements. This process of making and breaking balances the nature. Each element is connected to our senses. Earth is accessible to all senses as it is the creator by combining all. Water has no smell but can be tasted. So it affects our taste buds and mouth. Fire can neither be tasted nor smelled, it can be seen. So it influences our vision. Air can be felt and heard, so it affects our hearing and touch senses.

Elements and Associated Senses

The table has details on how each element corresponds to our senses, highlighting their influence on human perception.

According to Astrology, all 12 sun signs are divided among the four constitutional types. Fire signs are highly rich in energy. Air signs are very reactive to all external agents. Water signs are quite flexible and emotional very active. Earth signs are highly steady in nature.

Zodiac Signs and Their Elemental Associations

Astrology in Ayurveda: Understanding Elements, Zodiac Signs, and Health Balance

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Fire refers to the digestion and absorption of food. This sign denotes purifying our body system by buring all harmful things like – toxins, pathogens etc into ash. Fire signs can easily fight disease. When there is an increase in fire, it can cause hypertension, heart problems, ulcers. Excess fire needs to calm down by cold, moist foods. People with fire signs need to take Grains, Root vegetables etc. But should avoid spicy food and red meat. Low Fire can cause abnormal digestion. Which will need hot, aromatic and light food items. Cold foods should be avoided. people need to take lemon, yoghurt, mustard etc. and avoid dairy products and meat.

Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

Air rules our nervous system and circulatory system. It also involves all movements, peristalsis, breathing and excretion. People with Air signs have a very sensitive mind and get off balance very easily. Excess Air condition can lead to dryness of body, insomnia and memory loss. People need to take steamed vegetables, nuts or croutons. But should avoid Raw foods, Grains, refined sugar, root crops, yeasty foods. Low Air should take sprouted seeds, roasted vegetables and fruit juices to make themselves active. Take garlic, ginger, yoghurt.

Water Signs(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

Water element rules our reproductive system and lymphatic systems (blood, mucus and lymph). The signs are very sensitive to pathogens and show strong emotional sensitivity. In excess condition, people suffer from sluggish digestion and slow metabolism. Stagnant condition may lead to cysts, tumors or mucus accumulation and swellings. People should take steamed vegetables, beans, fruits. But avoid oily foods, diary products, sweets, breads and salt. Low water causes less detoxification. people suffer from dehydrations and sleeping problems. They develop conditions like – excess air, dryness etc. They should take baths regularly, drink plenty of liquids. Melons, cucumbers and other moist and fleshy vegetables are helpful. Fasting and exposure to heat or sunlight should be checked. Extra salt should also be avoided. Wheat, rice, oats, seaweed, dairy products and natural sugars are very good in regards to health. But beans, carrots, celery, cabbage and asparagus may be avoided.

Earth Constitution (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn)

Our Skeletal system and excretory system are ruled by earth. People tend towards weight problems.
Excess Earth condition will lead to slow metabolism, sclerosis, calcium deposit, excess body hair and tumors. Intake of fruit salads, sprouts, steamed vegetables, juices, soups and teas are helpful. Heavier diets should not be preferred. Low Earth condition ignore their body condition. They follow strict routines. Taking meat, potatoes, unrefined grains, root crops ,dairy, steamed vegetables, cheese, butter, sugar and oil are helpful. Fruits and raw foods should be avoided.

Elemental Imbalances and Dietary Recommendations