What Is Medical Astrology & How Can It Help You?
Sep 19, 2024Hi, I’m Heather Eland, a professional astrologer, and today, I’m excited to dive into one of my favorite topics—medical astrology. In this post, we’ll explore how planetary alignments can impact your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But first, I want to share a bit about my journey and why I’m so passionate about this subject.
My Journey Into Astrology
I first discovered astrology while I was in graduate school for clinical psychology. At the time, I felt completely off track and was searching for answers. A friend introduced me to astrology, and while I was initially skeptical, everything changed after she shared how certain planetary alignments were affecting me. It was so accurate that I was hooked instantly.
I began exploring astrology, learning how the planetary positions at the time of my birth connected to my personality and life circumstances. Around this time, I was also dealing with a chronic illness that conventional medicine couldn’t seem to solve. This led me to study medical astrology, which gave me deeper insights into the connection between my health and the planets.
What Is Astrology?
Astrology is the study of how celestial bodies—planets, stars, and the zodiac—correspond to events and personal experiences here on Earth. This practice dates back at least 4,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Originally, astrology was used by rulers and governments to make major decisions, including when to go to war or how to handle political uprisings.
Over time, astrology evolved to include a focus on individuals, helping people understand their personal traits, life events, and even health issues through their birth charts. Today, astrology remains a powerful tool for self-awareness and understanding.
What Is Medical Astrology?
Medical astrology is the study of how planetary alignments influence illness and health in the body. While it's not typically used for diagnosis in modern Western astrology, it can offer valuable insights into how life circumstances, habits, and even past traumas may contribute to physical ailments.
For example, medical astrology can help reveal whether someone is more likely to succeed with a structured health routine or if they need more freedom and flexibility in their approach. It can also highlight areas of potential weakness in the body, allowing individuals to be proactive about their health.
Additionally, medical astrology can help you find the most auspicious times to seek medical help, undergo surgery, or even consult a specialist. For those with chronic or mysterious illnesses, this timing can make a significant difference in outcomes.
How Zodiac Signs Relate to the Body
In medical astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with specific parts of the body. For example:
- Aries rules the head and upper jaw.
- Taurus rules the throat and lower jaw.
- Gemini governs the arms, hands, and lungs, as well as parts of the nervous system.
- Cancer rules the stomach, breasts, and ovaries, along with the limbic system.
- Leo governs the heart and circulatory system.
- Virgo rules the intestines and the nervous system of the gut.
- Libra governs the kidneys, hips, and the body’s endocrine balance.
- Scorpio rules the reproductive organs.
- Sagittarius governs the thighs and liver.
- Capricorn rules the knees and all of the bones, spine, teeth, hair, and nails.
- Aquarius rules the calves and ankles, as well as the body’s electrical circuitry.
- Pisces governs the feet.
Understanding these connections can help you support the specific parts of your body that may need extra care, based on your astrological chart.
Patterns of Illness in Astrology: Anxiety and Chronic Illness
Medical astrology isn’t just about physical health—it also helps us understand how emotional and psychological patterns are reflected in our physical bodies.
Anxiety in Astrology
Anxiety is incredibly common, and in astrology, one of the key indicators is Mercury, the planet that rules the mind, communication, and the nervous system. People with Mercury conjunct the Sun often have hyperactive minds, making them prone to overthinking and rumination. This mental overactivity can lead to anxiety, mental exhaustion, and even physical fatigue.
For individuals with strong Mercury energy, breathwork and journaling can be powerful tools to help calm the mind and release pent-up thoughts. These individuals are often highly intelligent and may even find that writing and communicating are essential parts of their life purpose.
Other astrological markers that can indicate anxiety include:
- Mars aspecting the Sun, which can create impulsive, restless energy.
- Heavy emphasis on Cancer or Virgo, signs that are sensitive and can be prone to worry.
- Neptune in the 12th house, which may indicate a heightened sensitivity to psychic or otherworldly energies, often creating a sense of fear or anxiety.
Chronic Illness in Astrology
Chronic illness, including conditions like autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia, is another area where medical astrology can offer profound insights. One common theme in the charts of people with chronic illness is unresolved childhood trauma. This often correlates with a weakened immune system or autoimmune dysfunction.
For example, when Mars, the planet of aggression and defense, is debilitated in the chart, it can indicate repressed anger or a tendency to avoid standing up for oneself. This emotional suppression can manifest as immune system problems later in life.
Additionally, afflictions to the Moon or Neptune often correspond to food sensitivities or chronic fatigue, while boundary issues in relationships, represented by Saturn in an inconjunction, can also lead to long-term illness. These patterns show how emotional, psychological, and physical health are deeply interconnected.
Wrapping Up
Medical astrology provides a holistic view of health, connecting the physical body to emotional and psychological patterns. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, chronic illness, or simply looking to optimize your well-being, understanding your personal astrology chart can offer invaluable insights.
If you're ready to dive deeper into how the stars influence your health, I invite you to explore more about medical astrology. Understanding your birth chart could be the key to unlocking better physical, mental, and emotional health.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through medical astrology. Feel free to leave your questions or thoughts in the comments below. And if you're interested in learning more, stay tuned for upcoming posts and resources!
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