Article by Gautam Dave

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones. Osteoporosis literally leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, like a sponge. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone and results in frequent fractures (breaks) in the bones. Osteopenia is a condition of bone that is slightly less dense than normal bone but not to the degree of bone in osteoporosis.

Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium, all of which give bone its strength. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break with relatively minor injury that normally would not cause a bone to fracture. The fracture can be either in the form of cracking (as in a hip fracture) or collapsing (as in a compression fracture of the vertebrae of the spine). The spine, hips, ribs, and wrists are common areas of bone fractures from osteoporosis although osteoporosis-related fractures can occur in almost any skeletal bone.

Astrological Aspects for osteoporosis.

Saturn also rules bones but in a rather reverse form as compared to Sun. Sun is hot and expanding whereas Saturn is cold and contractive. So if Saturn is connected with Sun or if Sun is placed in any of Saturnian Rasis (viz. Capricorn or Aquarius), then also there will be weak bones which include teeth/hair/nail/ tibia etc. This is because of improper nutrition and calcium level to the bones.
Rahu also causes deformity in bone as it rules knee and also infection.
Makara Rashi (Capricorn) rules bone structure so if is afflicted by above planets or if it is in papa kartari yoga then it may cause osteoporosis.
Simha (Leo) Rashi owned by Sun as it rules spine and circulation. If afflicted, may cause weak movements of joints in hands, legs etc which may lead to osteoporosis in longer run.
Most powerful factor is 6^th lords association with Sun is the cause of this disease. This also holds true from Chandra Lagna for female and Sun lagna for male.

Now Let us examine some horoscopes provided by Saptarishi Astrology Data Bank.

Case 1 May Barabra

Dob: 8/1/1936 Time 9/34 PST (+8.00) LA-CA Lat:34 N 04 Long: 118 W 05

Here Lagna is ruled by Saturn, with malefic Mars which may cause heat in blood and may arise febrile/pitta disease of skin and bone. Now look at Sun which is associated with 6^th lord,(Mutual aspect) also from Chandra lagna 6^th lord Mars which is afflicted by Saturn. Ketu aspects lagna if we take drishti of Nodes into account.

Case 2 Richard Ann

DOB: 9/1/1933 time 6/00 CST (+6.00) Lake view Tx Long: 93 W 53; Lat: 29 N 54

She has simha (Leo) Lagna. Sun is associated with Ketu aspected by Rahu In case of Chandra lagna Makara (Capricorn) has Saturn in it and 6th lord Mercury is with Sun . Rahu is also in Saturn Rashi. Ketu is in Sun sign which cause week spine structure as said earlier. Many Planets placed in agni Tatva Rasi may cause blood heat, create a situation of acidosis condition which may lead to deteriorating condition of bone which should be kept in mind by all reader.

Case 3 Bertuzzi, Alberto

DOB: 11/01/1913 9/25 Meti(-1.00) Venice , Italy Lat: 45 N 27; nLong: 12 E 21

He has Makara (Capricorn) Janma and, Sun is with 6^th Lord Mercury along with Mars and Jupiter in 12^th house which is Badhaka from 6^th house in dwisvabhava rashi so Mercury will have kendradhipati dosh. According to our classical text in maha dasa of kendradhipati dosa planet there may be rise in carrier but health deteriates. Same thing happened in this case. He got good public post in Mercury Maha dasa but he had health problem and died in Rahu antar dasa of Mercury main dasa.

Case 4 Hemstreet Carole

DOB: 7/6/1938 6/21 PST (+8.00) LA CA Lat: 34 N 04 Long: 118 W 45

She has Mithuna (Gemini) Lagna in which 6^th and 12^th lord are positioned, In 6^th house Rahu is positioned and aspected by Sun and Lagna lord. Here 12^th lord and lagna lord exchange their places and involved with 8^th lord (aspect of Saturn on 12^th house) which may give deformity. From Chandra lagna rasi parivartna yoga between 6^th and 7^th lord and the 6^th Lord aspects lagna and 7^th lord aspects lagna lord also make the situation worst… Here mark 6^th/8^th/12^th lord association with lagna lord. So Lagna and its lord is extremely weak in this chart as far as health is concerned.

Case 5 Bernardin Joseph

DOB: 2/4/1928; 2-00 EST (+5.00) Columbia Lat:34 N 00; Long: 81 W 02

Vrischika Lagna(Scorpio) with Makara(Capricorn) Sun sign Lagna for male and 6^th lord is hemmed between two malefics (Sun vs Saturn and Ketu).

So in final conclusion Sun association with malefic and 6^th lord gives bone disease and ensure osteoporosis as it gives prolonged disease which may affect nutrition deficiency in bone.

Remedial Measures

1 Make Sun Strong By Chanting Aditya Hridya Strotra.

2 Regular Sun saluation /surya Namaskara is great remedy.

3 If sun is afflcted by Rahu then pitru dosha remedy is to employed.

4 Take Calcium rich food like Tila/ Dry fruits/ beans etc .

5 Calcuria Phose with proper potency is MUST for all bone disease.

6 Avoid gas producing Food like cabbage/cauliflower /much use of Dals etc to avoid degeneration of calcium.

7 Excess use of sugar reduce calcium level in body so be careful.

8 Use enzyme foods like buttermilk/chhenna/curd.

9 If you are using milk and it is not getting digested use orange /lemon before or after milk intake.

About Author: Shri Dave is completely immersed in the study of diseases via astrology and alternate therapies. Having done his graduation from BSc Physics and is also a Graduate in Yogic & Natural Science. He is a yoga teacher with indepth knowledge of Chinese systems of healing like acupressure, having taught it to more than 600 students, has published books on yoga and acupressure. Knowledge in Medical Astrology/diagnosis based on Chinese Time Acupuncture, this knowledge is unique & new in India. He has been thoroughly studying medical astrology since a long time and experimenting with new concepts co-ordinating with surgeons.

What is Osteoporosis? by Gautam Dave