Article written by: Vinayak Bhatt
Herbal baths are a powerful way to align planetary energies, cleanse negativity, and attract prosperity. Based on your *Lagna (Ascendant)*, you can prepare a specific herbal bath during Makar Sankranti that resonates with your ruling planet and the cosmic vibrations.
1. Aries Laguna (Mesh Laguna)
– Ruling planet: Mars
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Rosewood powder, rose petals, and a little turmeric.
– Add a few drops of clove essential oil for energy and vitality.
– Purpose: Increase confidence, eliminate lethargy and improve concentration.
2. Taurus Lagna (Vrishabara Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Venus
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Milk, rose petals and a few drops of sandalwood oil.
– Add white lotus flowers if possible.
– Purpose: Attract abundance, enhance beauty, and promote inner peace.
3. Gemini Lagna (Misun Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Mercury
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Tulsi (holy basil) leaves, green cardamom and a pinch of neem powder.
– Add a few drops of lemon essential oil for clarity and freshness.
– Purpose: Improve communication, mental clarity, and concentration.
4. Gan Lagna (Kalkara Lagna)
– Ruling Planet: Moon
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Milk, jasmine flowers, and a pinch of camphor.
– Add a few drops of lavender oil for emotional balance.
– Purpose: Soothes emotions, promotes relaxation, and increases intuition.
5. Leo Lagna (Sinha Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Sun
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– A few drops of turmeric, saffron, and orange essential oils.
– Add marigold petals to get solar energy.
– Purpose: Increase your vitality and confidence and attract divine blessings.
6. Virgo Lagna (Kanya Lagna)
– Ruling Planet: Mercury
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Neem leaves, aloe vera gel and a pinch of green gram powder.
– Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for purification.
– Purpose: Detoxifies, strengthens physical and mental health, brings focus.
7. Libra Lagna (Tula Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Venus
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Rose petals, sandalwood powder and honey.
– Add a few drops of jasmine essential oil for a luxurious balance.
– Purpose: Attract harmony, beauty, and material abundance.
8. Scorpio Lagna (Vrishik Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Mars
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Rosewood powder, hibiscus petals, and a pinch of rock salt.
– Add a few drops of clove oil for strength and courage.
– Purpose: Eliminate negative emotions, increase energy and increase inner strength.
9. Sagittarius Lagna (Dhanuragna)
– Ruling planet: Jupiter
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– A pinch of turmeric, saffron and basil powder.
– Add a few drops of frankincense essential oil for wisdom and prosperity.
– Purpose: Attract spiritual blessings and promote higher knowledge.
10. Capricorn Lagna (Makara Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Saturn
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Black sesame seeds, neem leaves and some charcoal powder.
– Add a few drops of vetiver oil to increase grounding and stability.
– Purpose: Remove karmic burdens, promote discipline, and attract stability.
11. Aquarius Lagna (Kumbala Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Saturn
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Eucalyptus leaves, rock salt, and a pinch of ashwagandha powder.
– Add a few drops of patchouli oil for grounding and healing.
– Purpose: Increase creativity, calm the mind, remove obstacles.
12. Pisces Lagna (Mina Lagna)
– Ruling planet: Jupiter
– Herbal bath ingredients:
– Sandalwood powder, jasmine flowers, and a touch of turmeric.
– Add a few drops of ylang-ylang oil to increase spirituality.
– Purpose: Attract divine grace, enhance intuition, and promote peace of mind.
General steps for herbal bathing
1. Preparation: Boil the herbal ingredients in water and let cool. Filter the water and mix it with your bath water.
2. Purpose: Before bathing, meditate or pray to set a purifying and blessing purpose.
3. After bathing: Sit quietly or meditate to absorb energy.
These herbal baths are customized for each lagna and can be easily performed at home during Makar Sankranti to harmonize with planetary energies, cleanse negativity, and promote prosperity and spiritual well-being. Attract blessings.
Source: Saptarishis Astrology – saptarishisshop.com