Anantmool Roots
In astrology and spiritual practices, anantmool (Hemidesmus indicus or "Indian Sarsaparilla") is valued for its grounding, protective, and balancing properties. While it's not strictly an astrological remedy in the way gemstones are, anantmool has energetic qualities that can enhance certain astrological practices or address specific planetary influences. Here’s how anantmool is used in astrology and spiritual practices related to planetary energies:
1. Remedy for Planetary Afflictions (Especially Venus and Saturn)
Venus: Anantmool’s gentle, cooling, and harmonizing nature aligns with Venus, which governs beauty, love, harmony, and relationships. Using anantmool as an offering or keeping it nearby can enhance Venusian qualities and may help balance its energies if Venus is poorly placed in one's chart.
Saturn: Saturn governs discipline, responsibility, and grounding energy. As a root herb with grounding properties, anantmool is often used in rituals meant to ease Saturn’s heavy influence, especially during challenging Saturn transits like Sade Sati. Meditating with anantmool or using it in a ritual bath can help balance the effects of Saturn, bringing patience and resilience.
2. Balancing Doshas for Better Planetary Alignment
In Ayurveda, anantmool is primarily used to balance pitta dosha (associated with heat and fire), and to some extent, it calms vata dosha as well. This can be important for people with an astrological chart that shows imbalances related to fiery or airy elements (e.g., a lot of Mars or Jupiter energy leading to excess heat, or Rahu and Mercury leading to restlessness). Anantmool’s cooling, stabilizing nature can help maintain a physical and mental balance, aligning the body with a calmer planetary influence.
3. Using Anantmool in Rituals and Offerings
Offering to Venus: Place anantmool roots as part of an altar setup when honoring Venus to strengthen themes of harmony, love, and beauty in life. You can do this during Venus hours or on Fridays (associated with Venus) for added potency.
Protection during Malefic Transits: Anantmool is sometimes burned as incense or placed in a protective sachet to guard against negative energies during difficult transits or when experiencing harsh influences from planets like Saturn, Mars, or Rahu.
Grounding Meditation: Use anantmool in meditation when grounding is needed, particularly beneficial during an Earth sign moon phase or during transits that may feel destabilizing.
4. Spiritual and Energy Cleansing
Anantmool is associated with spiritual purification, making it useful during planetary transits that stir emotional unrest, such as a moon or Venus transit in Scorpio, or when dealing with malefic influences from planets like Rahu or Ketu (shadow planets that can create confusion and disorientation). Adding anantmool root to a bath or burning it as incense can help clear away negative energy and ground one’s spirit.
5. Enhancing Spiritual and Healing Practices
Anantmool is traditionally seen as a “nectar” herb, providing rejuvenation and healing. This aligns well with rituals aimed at restoring balance during health-related transits, such as when the Moon (emotions) or the Sun (vitality) is afflicted. Drinking an infusion of anantmool or using it in teas during a challenging Moon transit can support emotional equilibrium and mental clarity.
Astrologically, anantmool serves as a complementary tool that supports grounding, protection, and calmness, especially during challenging planetary alignments or transits. It helps to neutralize or alleviate harsh planetary influences while enhancing the positive qualities of benefic planets.
Related Links {More Useful Herbs) :
Planet Sun - Bael Mool Roots
Planet Moon - Khirni Roots
Planet Mars - Anantmool Roots
Planet Mercury - Vidhara Roots
Planet Jupiter - Turmeric Roots
Planet Venus - Pomegranate Roots
Planet Saturn - Bichoo Buti
Rahu - Shwet Chandan
Ketu - Ashwagandha
Navgrah - Blackwood Apple
HERBS FOR NINE PLANETS IN ASTROLOGY
Planet Sun - Bael Mool Roots
Planet Moon - Khirni Roots
Planet Mars - Anantmool Roots
Planet Mercury - Vidhara Roots
Planet Jupiter - Turmeric Roots
Planet Venus - Pomegranate Roots
Planet Saturn - Bichoo Buti
Rahu - Shwet Chandan
Ketu - Ashwagandha
Navgrah - Blackwood Apple
