A bit of History
Medical astrology has been used for centuries in India, China. It was present in Arabic countries as well and gained importance in Europe from the Medieval period. Astrologers assigned Zodiacal Signs to rule the parts of the body and the Planets to rule the diseases and drugs. It is a system of observation and interpretation of the Planets and the interactions, based on Rulership.
A preventive tool
Medical Astrology can be used as a preventive tool for the identification of the weaknesses in the birth chart. It is effective and accurate.
The organs of the body as ruled by Planets:
The Sun rules the heart
The Moon rules the ovaries
Mercury rules the brain, the nerves, the respiratory system,
Venus rules the kidneys, the digestive system and reproduction,
Mars rules the arteries, the muscles and reproduction, teeth, nails and hair,
Jupiter rules the liver,
Saturn rules the veins, skin, bones and skeleton,
Uranus rules the endocrine system,
Neptune rules the lymphatic system,
Pluto rules bladder and elimination,
The organs of the body as ruled by Signs
Aries rules head and eyes,
Taurus rules neck, ears and throat,
Gemini rules arms, hands and lungs,
Cancer rules breasts, stomach and solar plexus,
Leo rules the heart and the spine,
Virgo rules the liver and the intestines,
Libra rules the kidneys, the skin and vertebras,
Scorpio rules reproduction, the colon and rectum,
Sagittarius rules hips and thighs and sciatic nerve,
Capricorn rules the knees and joints, the hair,
Aquarius rules blood circulation, ankles and teeth,
Pisces rules the feet and the toes,
Signs will determine the physiological side:
Aries: distribution of energies and brain faculties
Taurus: recuperation
Gemini: breathing
Cancer: nutrition
Leo: distribution vital forces
Virgo: assimilation
Libra: liquids in the body
Scorpio: reproduction
Sagittarius: the senses
Capricorn: preservation
Aquarius: circulation, elimination
Pisces: perspiration and lymphatic system
What disease or weakness for the Signs?
Aries: fevers, headaches, inflammations, accidents, outbursts of anger, excessive energy
Taurus: throat problems and disease, worrier, over-indulgence, brood over problems
Gemini: asthma, anemia, bronchitis, nervous problems, restlessness
Cancer: digestive problems, lessening of vitality, emotional disorders
Leo: poor circulation and heart troubles, over-exertion and burn out
Virgo: digestive and intestine problems, nervousness produces acidity in stomach
Libra: kidney affection and spine troubles, nervous exhaustion
Scorpio: diseases related to the sexual and reproductive parts, low resistance because of worrying
Sagittarius: sciatica, gout and accidents, injuries and restlessness
Capricorn: skin inflammation and knees problems, disease comes through inhibition and frustration
Aquarius: nervous diseases, blood poisoning, sensitive, worrier and perfectionist
Pisces: cold, allergies, over active mind, hurt sensitive feelings, complaining
There are a lot of possible combinations and the aspects formed by the transiting planets can foster various scenarios and unfolding. A Medical astrologer could help discovering your weaknesses and your Achilles’ heel. This could help preventing diseases and imbalance!