The term “depression” came into use in the 19th century, originally as “mental depression,” to describe lowering of spirits, and came to replace melancholia as a diagnosis.Depression is a state of mind in which a person’s mood gets disturbed. That brings about continuous feelings of sadness, emptiness, and loss of happiness. It is different from the mood fluctuations we experience daily as part of life. Life happenings, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can trigger depression. There’s no single cause of depression. It can occur for a variety of reasons and it has many different triggers.
For some people, an upsetting or stressful life event, such as divorce, illness, and job or money worries, can be the cause. Different causes can often combine to cause depression. But sometimes people get depressed without any of these reasons. No one is able to find the reason of this abnormal state of mind. In such cases the cause of depression depends upon the planetary configuration in native’s horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a… More, dasha period running and transitory state of related planets at the time of depression.
5 zodiac signs that have a tendency to be depressed are Capricorn, Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces.
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Capricorns are usually gloomy and close-minded people. If they don’t express themselves they can go into depression. They usually take the responsibility for everything and blame themselves if unable to complete the task. This guilt leads into depression. They are unable to bear traumatic and stressful situations and such conditions cause depression after it.
Taurus
They are happy in own comfort zone. They hate any changes in their daily lives. The main reason for their depression is changes they counter in daily routines and staying out of their comfort.
Scorpio
Scorpions are supersensitive people. Loneliness, loss, and separation from loved ones makes them depressed. They often don’t share their feelings with others feeling that others may not misuse them.
Cancer
They are the most caring and giving individuals. But they get hurt easily. They usually are unable to hide their emotions and burst out all their emotions. They get depressed when hurt.
Pisces
They are self-destructive and have dreamy outlook of life that makes them gloomy. They choose to suffer in silence and try to smile outside to show their family and friends that they are happy. It is best advised for Pisces to be in touch with reality and avoid self-sacrifice and stop trying to please everyone around them.
Individuals with Vata-type of configuration come under depression due to Insomnia because of their anxieties and fears, which means they’re unable to get the rest that their body needs. Moon signifies mind and Mercury stands for logic and intellect. Jupiter is seen for maturity and wisdom. If these three planets are afflicted in the horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a… More, chances of mental illness increase.5th house of horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a… More denotes intelligence. If 5th house or its lord are displaced or afflicted, there are chances of depression at some stage of life.
If Moon, Mercury and Jupiter planets are weak, combust, retrograde or placed in bad houses like 6th, 8th or 12th it can cause a very negative impact on mind and can lead to depression. If 4th house is under the effect of malefic planets even then depression can come during the dasha of concerned planets. There are multiple combinations of Moon with other planets that can cause depression. Moon with Saturn, Rahu and Ketu can give depression. Debilitated Moon, Mercury and Jupiter can give rise to depression. Moon placed with Saturn (conjunction), makes a person’s mind heavy and stressed leading to depression.
ASTROLOGICAL REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION
- Consuming water in a Silver glass can make the Moon strong and lessen depression.
- Wear Pearl or Moon Stone embedded in Silver metal when moon is afflicted in the horoscopeIt is the birth chart of the native in all cases. It shown a… More.
- Offer water to Shiva Linga (Jalabhisheka) for getting rid of depression.
- Monday Fasting and wearing silver ornaments is also helpful.
- Keep respectful relationship with mother and other maternal relatives.
- Offering white flowers, milk, sugar, sweet pudding or white cloth every Monday to Shiva temple is helpful.
- Regular chanting of mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More ”Om Namah Shivaya”, or any other mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More related to Lord Shiva can reduce depression.
- Fix a double-faceted RudrakshaRudraksha refers to the dried stones or seeds of the genus E… More in a silver locket and wear it on Monday. Keep wearing it to ward off depression.
- Hawan is also a ritual which is believed to purify the atmosphere and balance the planetary energies, which can help alleviate depression.
- Wearing Moon, Mercury or Jupiter yantraIt is a geometrical diagram, mainly from the Tantric traditi… More according to planetary positions is helpful.
- Wearing gemstones of Moon, Mercury and Jupiter can help.
- If reason for depression is Mercury wear green emerald, pray to lord Vishnu,visit GaneshHindu God often associated with wisdom and the removal of ob… More temple regularly.Recite budh mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More 108 times daily. Budh mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More is ”ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः!”
- Pray to peepal tree. Burn brassica oil lamp under the peepal tree after Sun set daily or on Saturdays.
- Visit Shani temple on Saturdays.
- Recite Shani mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More 108 times daily. Shani mantraIt is a religious song or prayer that is sung on only a few … More is ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः।
- Feed brown coloured dog. Feed fishes. Feed birds with jowar seeds soaked in milk.
- In case of a prolonged depression, the best is to wear jewelry of Carnelian crystal and wear it for a longer period. Carnelian spheres and hearts can be kept in home, or at work desks to reduce depression.
- Under deep depression when a person start getting suicidal thoughts he should wear jewelry made of Smoky Quartz Crystal.
- Native can wear jewelry of Lepidolite crystals to ward off depression. It removes negative thoughts and worries from the brain. These crystals can be kept in the bed room.It brings about self confidence.
- Wearing Jasper crystal jewelry is also helpful to combat with depression.
- Obsidian crystals can be worn as jewelry to benefit from its protective energy. Obsidian spheres and hearts can be placed in home or at workplaces to get its benefits.
- Citrine is a useful stone for those who struggle with depression, and have suicidal thoughts. They can wear it’s jewelry or keep it in the pocket.
- Malachite is an excellent crystal for those who struggle with depression, it brings acceptance and peace to mind.
- Wearing pink opal jewelry is also helpful in reducing depression.
- Tiger’s eye stone is also helpful in fighting with depression as it reminds us that we are strong enough to face any situation of life.