Like many animals in Nature human beings follow the local time Sun cycle for their sleep patterns. How does astrology relate to Sleep? Sleep is the function of 12th house. Sleep helps us overcome body ache, fatigue it gives inspiration and energy to get back to work the next day. Our brain needs this rest to function at its best. Sleep and Brain activity are closely related. Astrology wise brain is 1st house and to get the best results from the brain we invest in sleep.
Moon is the planet naturally responsible for Sleep. When people have issue with sound sleep irrespective of their young age the reasons are
1.Disturbed Mind- Conjunctions and aspects on moon
2.BodyAche or health issues
Some people have a malefic in the 12th house. Rahu, Mars or Sun in 12th house can give issues related to less sleep, bad dreams, stomach ache, issues with tired feet. These infants or toddlers stay awake for a long time or get up and start crying. If you have a benefic planet in the 12th house infants can be awake but they don’t cry or are not in distress. When the Mahadasha changes or some benefic planet goes over their 12th house by transit they sleep a little better.
Adults also have the same effect on sleep with Mahadasha or transit. If you are staying awake at night and are not able to get a sound sleep this could be due to Mahadasha change or current transit over the 12th house. For example Saturn Sun conjunction in 12th house mutual aspect is one common observation.
Saturn Mars is another pair that keeps someone awake at night due to workout excess and injury or absence of workout. Rahu Ketu Transit makes people stay awake at night, get up due to dreams. These days binge watching adds to sleep depravation. Some people who have Sun in 12th house sleep less compared to others depending on the nakshatra the Sun.
Remedies
Strengthen your Moon- take care of the mother, have a good bond with her, and respect mother figures. Drink warm milk before going to bed with Turmeric.
Saturn helps- Saturn is the karaka of the 12th house. Set your bedtime, Keep a nighttime routine. and walk during the day- activation of 12th house is a must for good sleep.
Ketu- Is another karaka of 12th house. Let go of the things that are bothersome. worry keeps one awake. Even if you get up pray to god, meditate and try to sleep. Do not touch the electronics. They will keep you awake.
Seek medical help for any health issues on time.
