Extra Saturnine Planets
Our seers were not unaware of the extra saturnine planets. One may surmise that the effects of the extra saturnine planets have been accounted more effectively through the influences of Rahu and Ketu.  When our seers could consider the effects of the Upagrahas (which are astronomical points in relation to the Sun and are taken to be synonymous with the moons around the major planets) they certainly knew about Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, and may be several yet undiscovered planets.  Some researchers have tried to define the house lordships and karakatvas of these planets.  Though these planets are being sought to be used to claim more systematic and elaborate studies in western astrology, provide general reading without being specific, and the current situation studies could be exemplified by Desha, Kaala, and Paatra stated in our literature, yet we have to consider these Extra- Saturnine planets as suggested by Dr. P.S. Sastry, for better answers and better counselling.

Health: Medical Astrology and Medical Science
In so far as physical energy of an individual is concerned, it is internal energy inherited through Genom /gene.  This genetically inherited energy modified by the cosmic forces could be assessed in two ways. Lagna and lagnesh would represent genetically inherited energy, and external nursing of this Genom may be seen by the strength or by affliction/weakness with the existence of the position of Sun and the Moon, particularly, on other planets influencing the lagna Lord and the Moon generally.  The remedial measures along with medicines could be used   for the purpose of improving the physical energy. 

Mundane Astrology
Earthquakes devastate several parts of the world sometimes and seismological input do not appear to be adequate both in terms of accurately predicting the time factor as well as intensities to take precautionary measures.  An addition of astrological inputs could probably significantly improve the situation.
Weather prediction is also an area where astrological inputs could provide good support to the metrological department. Of late there has been some improvements in weather predictions in the short term through satellite pictures and analysis using large databases. Nevertheless precise guidance is still elusive.  The direction of a storm and wind speeds are forecast which frequently fail to cross the coast at the appropriate place or the cyclone abruptly changes its mind and moves in an unexpected direction.  Astrological inputs pertaining to those exact locations may probably improve results. Also astrology could provide long term forecasts say, over the next decade which satellite information certainly cannot cover.  In order to incorporate these inputs there has to be acceptance of the relevance of astrological inputs, which can happen with an attitudinal change at the governmental level at our own level for significant impact of astrological parameters, cannot be assessed by individual contributions, but only by a systematic and organised approach with institutional support.
                  Statesmen, economist, and others interested and concerned with such matters could make good use of mundane astrological inputs regarding the general health of the nation and specific problem areas which may arise during a given period of time.“  Spiritual Rejuvenation: Co-relation of Astrology with Adhyatma Essential.
There appears to be an enhanced interest worldwide in spiritual matters even amongst the youth.  The west appears to be getting disillusioned with materialism and is turning to the east for guidance in matters outside the “see and touch” world. The question of human evolution in a conscious manner by choice is being seriously studied.  We have to correlate astrology with Adhyatma or spiritual science by understanding the Panch-tatvic reality or Brahaman or God or Parmatma.  Whether it is Sankhya, Yog, Nyaya, Vaishaishika, Purva Mimamsa or Vedanta, man is always searching a definition of Parmatman; the search is on to find the exact relationship between physics, the nature of man, universe and God or the triad of Jeeva- Jagat- Ishwar.  The man has always been in search of Sat- Chit-Anand or all pervasive pure truth, intelligence and bliss. To provide an insight into the current level of spiritual evolution of an individual and to also provide guidance, on the best path, in the current lifetime for rapid advancement in the spiritual dimension, in addition to general planetary positon, Jaimini system and some interesting work documented by several astrological savants looking at Rahu and Ketu as the karmic control planets, give important clues as indicators of the current life learning and mission and to the direction most suitable for spiritual progress. These may prove very effective in astro-counselling.