Observed on June 25, World Vitiligo Day seeks to spread awareness about vitiligo, a disorder causing patch-based loss of skin pigment. This day encourages awareness, acceptance, and support as well as highlights the difficulties experienced by those with vitiligo.
What is Vitiligo?
Melanocytes dying causes white spots that define vitiligo. Environmental, autoimmune, and genetic factors are all probable players even if the exact cause is yet unknown. Symptoms include early thinning of hair, facial and mucous membrane pigment loss, and areas of white skin. Whereas segmental vitiligo just shows up on one side of the body, asymmetrical vitiligo affects both sides. Potential causes include environmental elements including sunlight and stress, autoimmune responses and heredity.
Emotional & Psychological impact of Vitiligo
Vitiligo’s visibility and social impressions greatly affect psychological and emotional well-being of the person. Typical consequences include low self-esteem, shame, and problems with body image. While the chronic course of vitiligo might cause melancholy, anxiety stems from worries about the impressions of others. Social isolation arises from people withdrawing from activities to avoid attention; stress results from managing the situation and society reactions.
Astrological Dissection of Vitiligo
This, World Vitiligo Day 2024, let us deep dive into the principles of astrology and decipher the astrological pointers behind the same:
Key Planets with Role in Vitiligo
The three most important planet behind the Vitiligo include:
Venus
Venus is connected with complexion and attractiveness. While an affected Venus can cause skin problems, including pigment concerns, a powerful Venus normally signifies healthy and beautiful skin.
Mercury
Mercury, governing skin and the nerve system in astrology, affects complexion. While an affected Mercury might cause issues, a well-placed Mercury suggests good skin. Mercury’s position has been connected to Vitiligo, an autoimmune condition causing skin pigment loss. Mercury in the sixth, eighth, or twelve houses, or afflictions from malefic planets, point to sensitivity to such conditions.
Uranus
Uranus (Arun) is a very important planet especially in context to autoimmune disorders and plays a significant role in this. The Association of Uranus to 6th or 12th house lords in the natal chart or association of Uranus with Mercury/Venus indicates towards autoimmune disorders related to skin.
Other important planets related to Vitiligo and overall health includes:
Sun
Natural significator of soul, health and vitality, the Sun is Karaka. It controls the skin, especially with its color and gloss. On the natal chart, a debilitated or afflicted Sun might cause skin problems like vitiligo.
Moon
The mind and feelings the Moon stands for can greatly influence skin condition. Often shown by a weak or troubled Moon, stress and emotional upheavals might aggravate skin issues.
Saturn
Often connected with long-term health problems, Saturn rules chronic diseases. Particularly in bhaav connected to health, an afflicted Saturn might cause ongoing skin problems like vitiligo.
Bhaav (Houses) and Vitiligo
Primary afflictions related to First house, 6th house, 8th house and 12th house concurrent with the planets mentioned above, can further confirm this.
Some DIY Holistic Health Tips for Managing the Emotional & Psychological impact of Vitiligo
Practise regular personalized meditation (based on Mind, Body and Soul) can help in boosting the self-esteem and aura of person which gives inner motivation to stay strong and cope better with their conditions.
One can include Corpse Pose or Child’s Pose in one’s daily yoga routine and this promotes relaxation of mind.
Stay well hydrated and have balanced diet
This article is written by, Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Registered Pharmacist, Astro Numerologist, Life & Relationship Coach, Energy Healer, Music Therapist, Numero Yoga Expert, and Founder, NumroVani.
