The eating habit is the specific eating pattern of a native, influenced by their social, cultural, religious, economic, environmental and political factors. It refers to the way and mannerism of eating along with the quantity and quality of food.

From astrology, the eating habits of any person can be judged by carefully observing their horoscope.

The factors that influence eating habits are:

• Ascendant: indicates general resemblance and inclinations.
• 2nd House/Lord: Indicates general eating and drinking habits.
• 6th house/lord: indicates the quality of food.

Different patterns of eating habits:

Upward:

• Malefic ascendant/moon aspects in the natal chart indicate problematic eating patterns that can lead to weight problems.
• Jupiter placed in the ascendant indicates tendencies to overeat.
• Mars has a strong relationship with the ascendant and its lord indicates a penchant for hot drinks like tea, coffee, etc. and taste for spicy food.

2nd house:

• If the lord of the house 2 is a beneficial planet and is placed in the right place, the native will eat less.
• If the lord of the second house is a malefic and influenced by a malefic, the native will indulge in overeating.
• If the lord of the 2nd house is beneficent and aspected by a malefic or vice versa, the native will be a moderate eater.
• If the 2nd lord is in proper sign/exaltation/beneficial aspect, the native will eat comfortably.
• The Lord of the 2nd is posited in Aries/Cancer/Libra/Capricorn or if the beneficent planets are part of the 2nd house, the native will eat very fast.
• Malefic placed/aspect 2nd house, the native will eat very slowly.
• Rahu influencing the second house, indicates non-vegetarian eating habits.

6th house:

• Jupiter/Mercury placed in the 6th house indicates a penchant for salty foods.
• Strong Jupiter placed in the 2/10 house, indicates a fondness for sweet items.
• Venus/Mars in the sixth house indicates resemblance to acidic foods.
• Venus and Mercury in association indicate an attraction to sweet food.
• Jupiter and Venus in aspect to the sixth house indicate a penchant for sweet foods.
• Taurus being the sign of the sixth indicates an inclination for rice and potatoes.
• Leo as the sixth sign in the horoscope indicates love for non-vegetarian food.
• Mercury associated with malefic, indicates a distaste for sweet foods.

Eating habits according to the signs of the ascendant:

Aries: they are extremely impatient. They eat in a hurry and with anxiety. They are very fond of hot drinks like tea, coffee, etc. They generally have irregular eating habits, which can affect their digestive system.

Taurus: The native born under this sign likes traditional and energetic food. They love rice, potatoes, and other carbohydrate foods. They like to eat salads and other healthy foods.

Gemini: they eat in small portions of food. They love snacks and snacks. They usually do other work while eating, like watching TV, reading books, gossiping, etc. They usually eat before going to sleep. They drink a lot of water.

Cancer: due to their delicate stomach and digestive system they are very careful in the selection of the diet. They have a weakness for alcohol and wine. They are very obsessive about sweet food; therefore, at a later period of time they are aware of the weight gain. Their diet is generally lacking in calcium.

Lion: have regular and disciplined eating habits. Due to their high metabolic rate, they frequently required food intake and plenty of water. They usually eat very fast. They love the company of colleagues or family while eating. They prefer soups and hot meals. They should monitor fatty and spicy items in their diet for healthy heart conditions.

Virgo: They are very health conscious. Their diet is full of nutritional values. Due to their slow metabolism rate, they tend to gain weight very easily. If they should avoid overeating and the use of fatty foods. They should include spicy and dairy products in their diet.

Pound: They are extremely conscious of their weight. They have a weakness for sweet foods. The taste and presentation of food is important to them. They love deliciously cooked aromatic foods. Include more vegetables in your diet. Your immune system can be affected by poor eating habits.

Scorpion: being a water sign, they can indulge in overeating due to stress and anxiety. They should control their alcohol consumption and prefer small meals rather than large meals.

Sagittarius: They are very health conscious. Due to their hasty nature they eat very quickly. They have a tendency to be overweight. They should avoid excess alcoholic products to prevent skin and liver damage. They should include water, high protein, and dairy products in their diet.

Capricorn: they are health conscious and do not compromise with their eating habits. They pay attention to the quality of food rather than quantity. They always prefer simple food and do not experiment much with their diet. They do not like other activities while eating. They should include more protein and calcium in their diet for healthy bones, teeth, and skin.

Aquarium: They are generally light eaters and rely primarily on low calorie meals. They have less interest in food. Throughout the day they will not eat substantial meals and mostly rely on snacks. They are very fond of coffee and tea. They never got sick from their irregular and indiscreet dietary plans.

Pisces: They have changing eating habits according to situations. They like the variety of foods on their menu. They generally have a lower metabolism and slow digestion; therefore, they should avoid excess salt and alcohol. They should drink plenty of water for detoxification and should include iron-rich foods in their diet.

BY

GEETA J.H.A. [SPIRITUAL HEALER]

INDIA