Medical astrology is an ancient medical system which is also traditionally known as iatromathematics. It is associated with various parts and organs of body, diseases and drugs as under the infuence of the Sun, Moon and other planets, along with the twelve astrological signs.
Medical astrology posits the association of each astrological sign, planets along with the Sun and the Moon with parts of the body. The signs of the zodiac are believed to preside over the parts of the body. According to medical astrology these signs cover the body from head (Aries) to toe (Pisces), as follows:
Aries – head, forehead, face, eyes, brain
Taurus – throat, neck, thyroid gland, vocal tract
Gemini – arms, lungs, ribs, shoulders, hands, brain, nervous system
Cancer – chest, breasts, stomach, alimentary canal, blood, urine
Leo – heart, chest, spine, spinal column, upper back
Virgo – digestive system, intestines, spleen, nervous system
Libra – kidneys, skin, buttocks, lumbar region
Scorpio – reproductive system, sex organs, bowels, excretory system
Sagittarius – hips, thighs, liver, sciatic nerve
Capricorn – joints, knees, skeletal system
Aquarius – ankles, circulatory system
Pisces – feet, toes, lymphatic system, adipose tissue
Planets are also associated with certain portions and functions within the body:
Sun – heart, spine, general vitality
Moon – stomach, digestive system, female organs, lymphatic system
Mercury – brain, central nervous system, thyroid gland, senses, hands
Venus – throat, kidneys, thymus gland, sense of touch, ovaries
Mars – muscles, head, adrenal glands, senses of smell and taste
Jupiter – liver, thighs, feet, growth, pituitary gland
Saturn – skin, hair, teeth, bones, the body’s defenses, spleen
Uranus – parathyroid gland, neural activity, aura
Neptune – pineal gland, psychic healing
Pluto – pancreas, metabolism, elimination
Diseases which pertain to the various zodiac signs are as follows:
Aries : Headaches, fevers, eye troubles, neuralgia, eruptions and inflammations, wounds and accidents.
Taurus : Diseases of throat.
Gemini : Bronchial complaints, nerve diseases, consumption, pneumonia and pleurisy, asthma and anemia.
Cancer : Ailments related to digestion.
Leo : Heart diseases, poor blood circulation and similar ailments.
Virgo : Digestive problems and diseases related with intestines.
Libra : Kidney affections and troubles of spine.
Scorpio : Diseases related to reproductive organs.
Sagittarius : Gout, sciatica, rheumatism, accidents.
Capricorn : Skin disease and joint pains.
Aquarius : Accidents, varicose veins and nervous diseases.
Pisces : Influenza, colds.
Plants associated with various Planets:
THE SUN :
Food-stuffs-Rice, honey and aromatic herbs.
Flowers – Marigold, sunflower, peonies, etc.
Trees-The bay, walnut and palm.
THE MOON :
Food-stuffs-Cabbage, melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, turnips, mushrooms, lettuce, watercress.
Flowers-Mostly night-growing varieties.
Trees-Traditionally, those which are mostly rich in sap, e.g. Maple and Sycamore.
MERCURY :
Food-stuffs-Many seed-bearing plants; carrots, parsley, the majority of nuts.
Flowers-The wilder varieties.
Trees-Hazel, walnut, and other nut-bearing trees.
VENUS :
Food-stuffs-Gooseberry and other berries, wheat, and most of the spices.
Flowers-Daffodil, goldenrod, violet, rose, lily, etc.
Trees-Apple, pear, peach, fig, almond, ash, cypress and most of the vines.
MARS :
Food-stuffs-Practically all the “hot” foods, such as ginger, and peppers, and those of strong taste such as the onion, garlic, etc. Hops are also under Mars.
Flowers-The unusual and rather coarser bright flowers.
Trees-Holly, fir (?) and all thorn-bearing trees, or bushes.
JUPITER :
Food-stuff-Vegetables such as sage, leeks; asparagus; rhubarb; mints; and fruits such as strawberries and the currants.
Flowers-The daisies and similar flowers.
Trees-Lime, birch, mulberry, ash, oak, birch.
SATURN :
Food-stuffs-Most vegetables, such as potatoes, etc.; parsnips, spinach and barley.
Flowers-Very few known to be associated, but the various bushes when in flower are thought to be so placed
Trees-Pine, yew, willow, elm.
URANUS and NEPTUNE are similar to Venus and the Moon, respectively.
Medicinal plants ruled by the planets, as given in Culpeper, are as follows:
Sun – Chamomile, Rosemary, Eyebright
Moon – Willow, Watercress, Poppy, Cucumber, White Roses
Mercury – Caraway, Lavender
Venus – Coltsfoot, Woodsage, Alder, Elder, Wild Thyme
Mars – Bryonia, Hops
Jupiter – Cinquefoil, Hyssop, Red Roses, Henbane
Saturn – Comfrey, Ivy, Hemlock, Belladonna
Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine said, “He who does not understand astrology is not a doctor but a fool.” Learned astrologers can diagnose a disease well before its onset. He can give advice after examining an individual’s natal chart to start the healing process. He can also guide about the areas of the body in which are most likely to be affected, for example an individual having the malefic Sun, Moon, Ascendant or many planets in the sign of Aries is presumed to have more headaches because of the association of Aries with the head. An individual having strong Taurus in the natal chart can be predicted to have throat or voice problem because of the association of Taurus with that particular part of the body.