In Ayurvedic Astrology (Jyotish + Ayurveda), Pitta isn’t “just strong fire.” It’s the quality, direction, and containment of fire. The two primary Pitta grahas—Sun (Surya) and Mars (Mangala)—govern heat, metabolism (agni), blood, inflammation, courage, leadership, and sharp cognition. But whether this becomes radiant vitality or toxic inflammation depends on planetary strength (bala) and dignity: exaltation/debilitation (ucha/nicha), combustion, retrograde, yogas, aspects, and nodes (Rahu–Ketu).

1) Pitta Planets: Strength Decides “Clean Fire” vs “Wild Fire”

Exalted / well-placed Sun (Aries/Leo; strong dignity, unafflicted) → clean burn: bright skin/eyes, strong confidence, stable agni, leadership with clarity.

Debilitated / eclipsed Sun (Libra; afflicted) → dim fire: low vitality, hormonal stress, immune dips, confidence collaps ...