Class 2:
My sixth house is Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury (Budha). Mercury is associated with intellectual and nervous activity and can create a highly analytical, detail-oriented mind. I see these traits strongly in myself because I am a CPA who is very detail oriented and also a perfectionist. I tend to overthink almost everything – at times I can analyze a situation so much that it becomes paralyzing! Paralysis analysis!
I notice stress often shows up physically for me in my nervous system through digestive issues and tension in my pelvic area. I was diagnosed with painful bladder syndrome and have been told I tend to hold a great deal of stress in my pelvis. From a Jyotiṣa perspective, this makes me wonder whether Mercury ruling my sixth house may indicate a tendency toward excessive mental and nervous activity that can affect my health. Although that doesn’t surprise me, it does perhaps provide an explanation for issues I need to address.
I need to be especially mindful about calming and grounding my nervous system through Ayurvedic practices such as Abhyanga, yoga, meditation, breathwork and other forms of relaxation rather than allowing my mind to remain constantly active.