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Astrology & Food Astrology also talks in terms of how to correlate these three with your rashis and nakshatras. Let us first see the planets, which control the above. Sun: Controls heat & pitta (bile) & the foods that control bile also come under the control do the sun. To some extent mars is also a contributory factor. It has been observed that rashis mesh (Aries), Simha (Leo) & Vrichik (Scorpio) and to some extent dhanu (Saggitarius) are all of agni tatva and come under this category. Moon: Foods that produce phlegm come under the moon as do cold and water borne foods. Kark (Cancer) and meana rashi fall directly under this category being water borne. Mercury & Jupiter are both considered moderate planets and rashis under their lordship i.e.- Mithuna (Gemini) & Kanya (Virgo) are both moderate. Venus to some extent gives the results of the moon. Rahu & Ketu though not planets cause wind are mainly vatakarak. Mesh (Aries) : Arians do not want to be disturbed while eating but they do share their food. They should avoid excessively sweet foods. Those born with Ashwini nakshatra should avoid vatakarak foods, which cause wind. But spicy and hot (temperature) food is fine. Those born in bharani nakshaktra should avoid pitta karak foods and eat moderately hot food. Last part of Aries is kritika nakshatra. First Pada: They should eat foods, which induce heat but avoid food, which causes phlegm. Mesh rashi people should eat at sunset but avoid eating late at night. Vrishab (Taurus) : Take food at room or medium temperature. Avoid sweets or sugar. Kritika nakshatra second, third and fourth pada same as mesh rashi kritika nakshatra.Rohini nakhsatra (Lord Krishna’s nakshatra) lots of milk, curd, yogurt, butter and milk products (all fresh). Avoid stale or fermented products (idli, dosa, khaman etc.). The key to good health for vrishab rashi is small but frequent meals. Mithun Rashi (Gemini) : Fluids is the way to good health for mithun rashi. Water, fruit juices, milk etc. Avoid pungent and hot food. Avoid fried food. Mrigasara nakshatra forms the first part of this rashi and they can partake pungent food to some extent. But the next 2 nakshatra’s i.e.- ardhra (lord Shiva’s nakshatra) and punarvasu nakshatra should avoid it all together. Those in the above 2 nakshatras should take as much raw food as they can (fruits, salads). But totally avoid vatakarak (wind generating foods). Mithun rashi may have food at late night. Karka Rashi (Cancer) : Should drink fluids in abundance, especially water and milk but avoid byproducts of milk like curd, buttermilk etc. Milk must be had by adding some water to it. Avoid hot and pungent foods at all cost. Avoid sweets and items causing phlegm. Pushya nakshatra (Lord Vishnu’s nakshatra may take some tamasik (tasty fried masala food etc.) but avoid wind-causing items. Sweets are also permitted (liked) by this nakshatra. Ashlesha nakshatra has to be very careful about not eating any cold (temperature) ice creams etc. And also those food which cause phlegm. Karka rashi people should not eat frequently but have regular 3 meals at the same time everyday if possible. Health disturbances( due to indigestion) can cause their moods to fluctuate. This rashi is also the rashi of goddess of food (Anaapoorna). Simha Rash (Leo) Cold foods are to be avoided and very cold to be totally avoided. Keep away from water (excessive) but wines (sura) are permitted. Early morning meals (breakfast at sunrise) & mid-day meals (sun overhead) i.e- abhijit muhuratam are most beneficial. They should eat out of metal plates if possible Gold & Silver. Magha nakshatra has to avoid phlegm-causing foods and have one main meal and several small meals. Putva nakshatra has to take care that pitta causing foods & fermented foods are avoided. Simha rashi people should preferably have last meal before sunset (as the sun is the ruler of this rashi). Inclusion of channa dal, turmeric, saffron and jiggery (all these produce heat in meals is beneficial for this rashi). Kanya Rashi (Virgo) : Though their preference is for sweets they should consume pungent and spicy (stimulating) foods & avoid cold and fermented foods. Hasta nakshatra has to avoid infrequent meals and eat light in the morning, medium during the day & heavy at night (just at sunset), (these people are generally night birds and require the energy). Fats are to avoided and brain stimulants are to be eaten (bananas, almonds & brahmi). Chitra nakshatra should have pungent & stimulating food but avoid late night snacks. Cough & phlegm producing foods to be avoided and fluids to be taken in plenty. Last meal should be preferable after sunset. Tula Rashi (Libra) : Fried things are to be totally avoided as are phlegm-causing foods. Be careful in the consumption of milk (never be cold. Either warm or like warm). Heat producing items may cause wind. Fluids to be consumed in plenty. Chitra & Swati nakshatra are almost similar in food preferences and hence pungent & stimulating food is good but avoid late night snacks. Food consumed at sunset or up to 2 hours after it is acceptable. Vishaka nakshatra is totally satwik and hence all the panch amruts should be consumed (milk, honey, yogurts, sugar & curd). Sweet curd in the early morning, fruits & raw vegetables are very beneficial. Fasting at midday and early supper are recommended. Avoid pitta-causing items like fermented foods. Vrichik Rashi (scorpio) : Abundance of heat producing food is beneficial (turmeric, saffron, channa dal & jaggery). Milk products like ghee are also beneficial. Anuradha nakshatra should include spicy foods but avoid fried foods and those, which generate pitta. Jestha nakshatra has to eat satwik food and concentrate on milk & panch amruts but control the consumption of sugar & sweets. Consumption of raw food & sprouted grain is also beneficial. It is beneficial to have meals when the sun is up and the main meal should be taken at sunset. Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius) : Should avoid cold as well as sugar. Moola nakshatra can have spicy foods but avoid vata creating foods. Those with purva ashada and uttarashada should have moderate (soumya) food but stale & re heated food to be avoided at all cost. All dhanu natives should avoid excessively cold items like ice cream. Food should be had slowly and never on the run & 3 full square meals a day are preferable to many small meals. Makar Rashi (Capricorn) : Should never eat hot food but have food at room temperature. Avoid excess of water or liquids and avoid foods that cause phlegm & cough. Shrava nakshatra should have moderately spiced food with emphasis on raw vegetables and fruits. Those with dhanistha nakshatra may have rich & spicy food but avoid eating late at night, fermented foods, stale or re heated foods. Eat at sunset or up to after 2 hours at sunset & the first meal of the day should be well after sunrise (2 hours after). Kumbha Rashi (Aquarius) : Water is beneficial but at room temperature. Foods can be consumed but not very cold. Milk is very beneficial. Water out of earthenware pots is beneficial. Shatataraka nakshatra can consume hot & spicy food but avoid vata-causing foods. Poorva bhadrapada to avoid fermented and stale food and consume raw food if possible. Fruits salads, juices etc., sprouted grains are beneficial. For Kumbh rashi cooking in earthen pots or iron utensils is beneficial. Vegetables grown in lakes, rivers, canals etc. should be consumed. Late night meals should be safely consumed and the main meal can be after sun set. Meena Rashi (Pices) : Spicy & pungent food can be safely consumed but drink plenty of fluids with it. Revatai nakshatra can indulge in hot & pungent food and fruits & honey are recommended. Meena rashi should eat at one time and not in bits & pieces. 3 square meals a day are recommended. Eat early morning, at mid-day and just after sunset. |