The Short Answer: Which Planet Causes Diseases? If you want to know exactly which planet is responsible for diseases and health issues in astrology, the direct answer is **Saturn (Shani)**, **Rahu (The North Node)**, and **Mars (Mangal)**.

However, in Vedic Medical Astrology, diseases are not caused by just one planet. **Saturn** is responsible for chronic, long-term diseases like joint pain and arthritis.

**Rahu** causes bizarre, undiagnosed illnesses and viral infections. **Mars** is responsible for sudden accidents, surgeries, and blood-related issues.

Finally, an afflicted **Moon** is the primary culprit behind depression, anxiety, and mental health disorders. If you are constantly falling sick despite eating well and exercising, it is almost certain that you are running the planetary period (Dasha) of your 6th, 8th, or 12th house lord.

In this comprehensive, zero-fluff guide, we are going to break down exactly how each planet dictates your physical health, and which specific houses you must analyze to predict hospitalization or chronic illness. --- Saturn (Shani): The Planet of Chronic Pain and Aging Saturn is the slowest-movin...

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