I have been experimenting with astrology and physical fitness. I have been using planetary hours. For instance, I try to workout during a Mars hour as Mars would rule physical fitness. I did however read that alot of bodybuilders have Mars conjunct Saturn. Mars would bring energy and Saturn would bring structure and discipline. I do not have such a placement in my chart but I would still like to get stronger. So I figured that since Saturn was associated with the 10th house, I would try to do my workouts when my natal Mars is in the 10th or when MC is conjunct, trine, or sextile my natal Mars. Well I worked out when MC was conjunct my Mars the other day and it kind of seemed to work but I don't know for sure. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
So, AstroAries:
I've never heard of any athlete... timing the workout to a single planetary hour, except in a critical athletic competition, as anything else would not likely be very practical.
We have to balance the astrology knowledge... with everyday reality !
Even before that, one must have an athletic, exercise philosophy !
For example, are you leading a balanced life, with proper work, relationship, finances, exercise, fitness, fresh air ?
If NOT, why not ! A lot of you need to get your sh*t together, so you can actually make fitness part of your daily routine.
I know that this seems strange coming from me, but I can kiss western astrology "goodbye" at any time and send it packing, actually, just like any human being, to be honest.
I can send it packing because, in humanistic astrology, we teach that PEOPLE are more important than planets.
However, athletes, especially of a professional nature, do prefer to train on a certain day of the week, and a certain time of day, which is feasible, but astrologically feasible is NOT necessary !
The FIRST day and hour of one's training, is INDEED astrologically relevent, and all progression of that training regimen should FOLLOW that initial EVENT CHART planetary configuration, through artificially progressing the event chart.
You should, however ? before following a particular course of athletic action, plan a complete training course as to duration, length of training, warm-up and cooldown, as well as personal expectations and goals.
Why ? Because all athletes must have a goal. Sport is goal driven, not doing sports just for the h*ll of it ?
However, to "hen-peck" or "hairsplit" your training regimen to a certain planatary hour is probably a waste of time !
Before working out, please go to you family doctor and ask if you are well enough to train in a gym, especially if you have led a sedentary lifestyle for a long time.
The planetary hour is not important. You can increase hammer strength, aerobic capacity and flexibility AT ANY TIME, even if the MOON is upside down !
What type of athlete are you ? Are you a professional calibre or just an recreational amateur ?
If just an amateur, then you MUST pay attention to your diet, caloric intake, fluid intake, the duration of the workout, and what you actually do in the workout, just as much as the astro timing of the workout.
If you wish results in terms of increasing personal hammer strength or endurance, then you will need to utilize KNOWN scientific principles that go beyond astrology alone ?
In other words, you should "marry" the astrological knowledge with the knowledge of sport science to maximize your workout experience.
Just utilizing astrology alone, (in my opinion) will not maximize hammer strength. muscle mass, standing heart rate, etc.
And if you wish to be a champion, you will not find it through astrology alone.
Champions must nurture that dream, first., in their hearts and have an unshakeable might.
Many give up, way too easily. Most of us are soft, and without discipline ?
I am a long time, government certified fitness instructor (20 years plus) who is also a well known assistant coach for the national team of my particular sport.
As a former trainer of champions, and having dealt with virtually thousands of athletes of all levels, I can tell you that there is actually an natal chart signature for athletes.
Natal Mars trine, sextile, or square natal Uranus is a very good starting point for athletic ability.
Natal Moon in any aspect with Mars is also very good.
Mars and Pluto is also good, But if found in square or opposition, take note that you could be a thug or bully in disguise and you might eventually die by the sword that you also live by ?
Regarding body-building, natal Mars and Saturn prominent would seem right, but both of those planets need not be configured in the planetary hour to train successfully.
If any further questions, you are very welcome to ask.
Finally, exercise and sport must be a life long activity, and not just a one time event thrown away ?
Unfortunately, we live in a sedentary world where internet and smart phones are king, but that technology is virtually killing people everyday !
Have the discipline to shut off that computer and phone and return to the basic nature, such as engaging in physical activity, even if it is walking, dancing, or gardening.
Three times a week, 20 minutes a day is the MINIMUM standard !
Finally, avoid FADS and gimmicks. Do lose weight, 2 pounds a week or 8 pounds a month is AMPLE !
Anything more can be dangerous.
Avoid performance enhancing drugs (ped's?) to obtain athletic fitness !
good luck,
cheers,
-HM
Or when I am doing work, gardening, or repair, I try to do that during a Saturn hour. It does make time go by faster.