As health is considered to be the real wealth, therefore Health Astrology assumes greater significance. It has been since ancient times predicting very meticulously of impending dangers of the individual with greater accuracy. There are basically two pillars of judging it on the basis of Karma and destiny shown in the birth chart.

Ist house of birth chart shows Health

6th house indicates Illness

8th house depicts long Disease

12th house portrays Hospitalization

The first house seems to be very important as it treats a body as whole. It shows the strength of the body and its ability to stay healthy. The ruler of the Ascendant is the prime characters of determining health. 8Th house indicates the vitality, longevity and power of curbing the prolong disease. It is also the house of Karma which is potent enough to overcome the obstacles and provide good health.