The Signs of the Zodiac and Medical Astrology

A better way to begin your understanding of medical astrology is to gain an insight into as to how the signs of the zodiac relate to the body. Generally speaking, the signs of the zodiac rule the anatomical locations in the body beginning with Aries for the head and ending with Pisces for the feet.

Aries: Being the first sign of the zodiac, it can refer to heat and inflammation. It can also allude to feverish complaints. Besides, it is the general ruler of the head and brain and all injuries or complaints of the head. As one delves further into medical astrology, one will note that various parts of the head can refer to other signs -- such as Capricorn for the teeth and Cancer for the sinus cavities. But, in a general way, all complaints of the head area relate to Aries. Click for Detail

Taurus: It is a sign which helps in the support and endurance of the body. It generally refers to the throat, tonsils, and the thyroid gland. In relation to the face, it also rules the gums and the middle ear. Click for Detail

Gemini: It is a sign associated with communication and connectivity. It rules the tubes of the body and generally reigns over the nervous system and the lungs. Following Taurus, the neck, Gemini rules the arms and shoulders. Click for Detail

Cancer: It is a water sign which can nurture and protect. It rules all coverings and containers in the body such as the chest cavity, the stomach, the breasts, and the uterus. It also reigns over the mucous membranes. Click for Detail

Leo: Being another fire sign, it represents energy and vitality. It rules the muscular portion of the heart, the spine and middle back. Click for Detail

Virgo: It rules over the processes of assimilation, selection and the process of discrimination. Its reign also extends to the small intestine, the pancreas, duodenum, and the enzyme production of the liver. Click for Detail

Libra: It is a sign of balance. It rules over the vasomotor system, the lower back (lumbar region), the glandular vascular part of the kidney and the skin as it relates cosmetically. Click for Detail

Scorpio: Being a sign of elimination, it rules over bodily outlets and procreative processes. Its reign also extends to the colon, bladder, the large intestine, rectum, vagina, testes and prostate gland. Click for Detail

Sagittarius: It is a sign of locomotion. Its rule extends to the hips and thighs, the sciatic nerve, and the liver. Click for Detail

Capricorn: It refers to limitation and the process of hardening. It rules over the skin and also the knees, hair, nails, teeth and cell walls. Click for Detail

Aquarius: It can refer to rare illnesses and nervous ailments. It is involved in blood circulation and the oxidation processes in the body. It rules over the lower leg, calf and ankles, and the valves of the heart. Click for Detail

Pisces: It can refer to diseases that are hard to diagnose or cure. In other words, Pisces alludes to incurable diseases. It rules over the feet and toes, the lymphatic system, and the spleen in its lymphatic role. Click for Detail