In vedic astrology each planet rules over a body part. An afflicted planet generally implies problems to that body parts denoted by planets.

• Sun rules over head, eyes, heart and spine region in body.
• Moon rules over mind and blood especially WBC(White Blood Cells).
• Mars rules over muscles and RBC(Red Blood Cells) in body.
• Mercury rules over nervous system, skin and lungs.
• Jupiter rules over thyroid gland, pancreas, liver and stomach.
• Venus rules over kidneys and sexual organs.
• Saturn rules over bones and teeth.

Physical Health: Sun represents overall health in astrology and a strong Sun is blessing from horoscope of a healthy body without major complications. An afflicted Sun or weak Sun can lead to poor eyesight, arrhythmia which is irregular heart beat and weak digestive system. There is also a chance of heat stroke, acne and other heat related disorders.

Mental Health: A strong Sun can sometimes lead to Narcissist Personality Disorder or Histrionic Personality Disorder but native is too stubborn to accept them. In case of weak and afflicted Sun there is chance of decision paralysis, Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD) and Avoidant Personality Disorder(APD)

Physical Health: Moon represents mind and rules over body fluids and water content in body. A weak or afflicted Moon can cause harmonal imbalance, PCOS, PCOD, leukopenia which is low count of WBC(white blood cells), dehydration, vomitting, diarrhea, cough, cold and skin abscess.

Mental Health: Clinical depression, social anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar disorder etc are some of the mental health complications associated with weak or afflicted Moon.

Physical Health: Mars represents muscles. A weak Mars can lead to muscle atrophy, muscle spasm and cramps. Mars can also lead to accidents and injuries which leave behind permanent burn or cut marks. Those with weak Mars often suffer from anemia, low energy and weak body. Mars can also cause acid reflux, GERD, IBS, acne, pimples, hemorrhoids and redness in different parts of body.

Mental Health: A weak or afflicted Mars can also cause mental health problems like bipolar disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder(IED), chronic anger and inability to deal with stress and frustration in life.

Physical Health: Mercury rules over skin and nervous system. A weak Mercury often leads to skin diseases like vitiligo, psoriasis, dermatitis, warts, rosacea and other skin related disorders. Sometimes STD's like herpes, HPV, syphilis etc can also happen if Mercury is associated with afflicted Venus which is common in horoscope.

Mental Health: There can be ADHD, dyslexia and other learning difficulties caused by weak or afflicted Mercury. Severe neurological disorders like Alzheimers, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis(MS), Parkinson's among others can be caused by weak or afflicted Mercury.

Physical Health: Jupiter rules over liver, body fat, pancreas and stomach. A weak or afflicted Jupiter often leads to fatty liver, liver inflammation(steatohepatitis), fibrosis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and less production of insulin which eventually leads to diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis, goiter and other thyroid related disorders. Most disorders related to body fat like elephantiasis, arteries blockage, cardiovascular diseases, hernia, bloating and swelling of stomach is often associated with weak or afflicted Jupiter. Jupiter is an expansive planet and is often associated with tumors and prostate enlargement.

Mental Health: A weak or afflicted Jupiter is more likely to cause Binge Eating Disorder or Anorexia where person eats far more or far less than required.

Physical Health: Venus rules over kidneys and sexual organs. A weak or afflicted Venus is likely to cause erectile dysfunction and low sperm count in male, menopause, PCOS, ovarian cyst, irregular periods in females. Afflicted Venus can also cause inability of kidneys to flush water and waste, chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney and cysts in kidneys. Weak or afflicted Venus is generally responsible for diabetes and kidney failures.

Mental Health: All types of addiction including sugar, alcohol, drugs, excessive and impulsive buying are caused by Venus. Venus also leads to hypersexuality or Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder(HSDD) where there is excess craving for sex or no desire to indulge in sexual intercourse.

Physical Health: Saturn rules over bones and teeth in body. An afflicted Saturn can often cause osteoporosis, rickets, pain in spine and lower back problems. Problems in teeth and nails are also caused by weak or afflicted Saturn. A weak Saturn also causes stones in kidney, uterus, urinary tract, pancreas and gallbladder. Saturn is the planet of obstruction and is associated with heart blockage, constipation, thinning of urethra, difficulty passing urine, urinary retention and difficulty eradicating fecal matter.

Mental Health: A weak or afflicted Saturn increases negativity and depression. Most people with Obessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD) have strong or favorable Saturn.

Physical Health: Rahu deals with toxins and poisons. Rahu is generally responsible for body poisoning via unhealthy foods, tobacco chewing/smoking, alcohol and drugs. Ofcourse some unfortunate souls can see body poisoning despite no bad habits or addictions due to weak or afflicted Rahu. Rahu can also increase toxins in body which can lead to cancer and other deadly diseases. A weak or afflicted Rahu negatively impacts organs which flush out toxins/poisons from body and cleanse the body.

Mental Health: Rahu's negative influence can lead to anxiety, schizophrenia, paranoia and hallucinations. Most of the substance addiction are caused by Rahu.

Physical Health: Ketu is known to cause digestive problems especially acid reflux, GERD and esophagitis. Ketu represents hair and often leads to early greying, thinning or even baldness. Ketu can also cause lower back pain, spinal problems, hemorrhoids, acne and pimples. Ketu could also lead to surgery marks or cuts/bruises.

Mental Health: Ketu increases anger and frustration and generally causes Intermittent Explosive Disorder(IED) particularly when it influences ascendant. Ketu is anti-social and is known to cause Avoidant Personality Disorder(APD).