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Each sign of the zodiac is ascribed specific physical/psychological parts and physiological funtions of the human body. Each sign is therefore also predisposed to certain ailments/conditions usually in keeping with the body parts it rules. Planetary rulers of the signs also govern particular physical and medical components/processes within the framework of Medical Astrology.
Let us now do a top-down 'check-up' of the human anatomy and physiology in connection with their astrological rulers, beginning with the head:
ARIES - first sign of the zodiac - phyiscally - rules the head and brain as part of the cerebral hemisphere, forehead, eyes, nose, and the mouth as part of the face, hair, the cranium and the upper jaw
- Aries - physiologically - as the sign of physical energy - rules the general distribution of energy as well as the faculties of the brain
- Mars - planetary ruler - governs the blood haemoglobin, arteries, adrenal glands and the muscles
TAURUS - physically - rules the neck and throat area, ears, tongue, larynx, tonsils, thyroid gland, the lower jaw and the senses in general
- Taurus - physiologically - as the sign of physical endurance - rules convalescence and recuperative forces, as well as the general functioning of the neurohormones
- Venus - planetary ruler - governs the endocrine glands, glycogen (blood sugar), the sensory system, and generally effects the autonomic nervous system
GEMINI - phyiscally - rules the hands, arms, shoulders, tongue, trachea, lungs, thymus gland, upper ribs, fallopian tubes, urethra and ureters (co-ruled by Libra-Venus), the central nervous system and nerve fibre
- Gemini - physiologically - as the sign of communication and connectivity - rules the speech, breathing, oxygenation of the blood and the general mental health
- Mercury - planetary ruler - governs the brain and the mind, motor organs, tongue and speech abilities, hearing faculties
CANCER - physically - rules the breasts, lower ribs, diaphragm, thoracic duct, stomach, solar plexus, uterus and the womb, upper lobes of the liver, pancreas, alimentary canal, gastric vein and blood serum
- Cancer - physiologically - as the sign of nurturing and protection - rules the nutritional and reproductive functions
- Moon - planetary ruler - governs the breasts and stomach, body fluids and lymphatic system, left male eye and right female eye, natural functioning of the body, and along with Venus the female organs in general
LEO - physically - rules the upper and dorsal region of the spine and the spinal cord, the back, aorta and the heart, blood pressure, right male eye and left female eye, and general physical health
- Leo - physiologically - as the sign of energy and vitality - rules the general physical vitality of the body, and functioning of the heart
- Sun - planetary ruler - is the giver of energy and vitality through appropriate circulation of the blood
VIRGO - physically rules - the abdomen, lower lobes of the liver, intestinal tract, alimentary canal and the sympathetic nervous system
- Virgo - physiologically - as the sign of physical and nutritional health - rules the assimilation, digestion and absorption of food
- Mercury - planetary ruler - governs the lower dorsal nerves and the bowels
LIBRA - physically - rules the skin and its complexion, blood vessels, lumber region of the lower back and spine, buttocks, kidneys, ureters (co-ruled by Gemini), adrenal glands and the vaso-motor system
- Libra - physiologically - as the sign of balance - regulates the body balance, filteration of liquids and adrenal activity
- Venus - planetary ruler - governs the skin and complexion, veins, the endocrines, the ovaries, and along with the Moon- the female sexual organs in general
SCORPIO - physically - rules the reproductive and sexual organs, as well as excretory organs like genito-urinary tract, cervix, anus, rectum, prostate gland, and also the nasal bones
- Scorpio - physiologically - as the sign of procreation and regeneration - rules the bodily reproductive, regenerative and eliminary processes
- Mars and Pluto - planetary rulers - govern the sexual organs and behaviour
SAGITTARIUS - physically - rules the femur area like the hips and thighs, sciatic nerves and the areterial system
- Sagittarius - physiologically - as the sign of locomotion - rules movement of and through the lower limbs, the nerves and the arterial blood circulation
- Jupiter - planetary ruler - governs the liver, pituitary gland and the arterial blood
CAPRICORN - physically - rules the skeletal system, hair, teeth, cell walls, knees and other joints of the body
- Capricorn - physiologically - as the sign of support and form - rules the skeletal framework of the body and process of preservation of energy
- Saturn - planetary ruler - governs the bones, teeth and skin
AQUARIUS - physically - rules the circulatory system, shins and calves, Achilles heal, ankles, and the heart valves
- Aquarius - physiologically - rules the blood circulation and oxidation processes
- Saturn and Uranus - planetary rulers - govern the bones of the lower legs, the valves of the heart, the nerves and transmission of electric signals through the nervous system
PISCES - last sign of the zodiac - physically - rules the feet and toes, and the lymphatic system along with the spleen as part of it
- Pisces - physiologically - rules perspiration, the lymphatic process and the immune system generally
- Jupiter and Neptune - planetary rulers - govern the spiritual health; also, Jupiter rules the blood fibrin and Neptune the pineal gland
In general, afflictions by the following planets may indicate or involve:
- Mars - risk of infections and burns, redness and inflammation, surgery
- Saturn - chronic illnesses, deformation of the bones, malignant tumours as opposed to Venus'/Jupiter's benign tumours (usually)
- Uranus - sudden and unexpeced changes and illnesses and accidents, nervous and mental tension, disturbances in the heart's rhythm and electric signals through the nerves
- Neptune - hidden and difficult to spot illnesses such as cancers, and addictions
- Pluto - deep, hidden, slow-to-develop and difficult illnesses like (terminal) cancers, malformation, massive bacterial and viral infections like gangrin and HIV, and amputation.
- A Handbook of Medical Astrology by Jane Patrick-Ridder
- Essentials of Medical Astrology by K.S.Charak
- Encyclopaedia of Medical Astrology by H.L.Cornell
- Encyclopaedia of Psychological Astrology by C.E.O. Carter
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