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htm MEDICAL ASTROLOGY AND ASTROLOGICAL MEDICINE

by Peter Morrell

Astrology as applied to medicine has very ancient roots, for example in India, China and Egypt, but it reached its fullest flowering in Europe in the late medieval and early modern periods, c1450-1700. The influence of astrology also entered European medicine from the Arab countries. Basically it is no exaggeration to say that astrology dominated everything during that period and thus many systems of knowledge depended upon it, were symbiotic with it, or made reference to it in their worldview. In the case of medicine, astrologers assigned signs of the zodiac to rule over parts of the body, planets to rule over organs and systems, and planets to rule over diseases and drugs. Thus the whole system is one of observation and interpretation based upon a complex system of given Rulerships. This is clearly shown by Dygges in his 1555 manuscript:

Briefly the organs of the body are ruled as follows: Brain and Nerves by Mercury [and Uranus] Respiratory by Mercury Heart by the Sun Arteries by Mars Veins by Saturn Kidneys by Venus Liver by Jupiter Digestive system by Venus Muscles by Mars Reproduction by Venus and Mars Endocrine system by Neptune and Uranus

Testes by Pluto Ovaries by the Moon Skin by Saturn Teeth Nails and Hair by Mars Bones and Skeleton by Saturn The character of diseases given to the planets include: heart and spine disorders by the Sun; cuts, injuries and bruises as well as fevers and inflammations with redness and heat by Mars; liver disorders by Jupiter; diseases of expansion and excess by Sun or Jupiter; menstrual and mammary complaints and dropsies [fluid retention] by Moon; urinary complaints by Venus; diseases of decline, collapse, wasting, blockages and contraction by Saturn; poisonings by Saturn; tremors, neuroses, insanity by mercury, digestive disorders by Venus Medical Astrology Taking the Signs first, they are connected in this way with the body Aries : Head and face, the eyes. Taurus : The neck, ears, throat, larynx, tonsils. Gemini : The arms, shoulders, muscles and bones in these, the lungs (including the trachea and bronchi), and the hands. Cancer : Stomach, breasts, solar plexus, diaphragm, upper part of the liver. Leo : The heart, spine and spinal parts. Virgo : The intestines, alimentary canal, lower part of the liver. Libra : Kidneys, loins, appendix, lumbar vertebrae and the skin generally. Scorpio : The organs of reproduction, bladder, gall, colon and rectum. Sagittarius : The hips, thighs and the sciatic nerves. Capricorn : The knees, joints of the body and the hair. Aquarius : The lower leg (calves and ankles), the teeth and the circulation of the blood. Pisces : The feet and toes. The Planets govern parts corresponding with the Signs they rule and in which they have their exaltation. The physiological side, in relation to the Signs, is as follows :-

Aries : The brain faculties and the distribution of mental and physical energy. Taurus : Recuperative forces. Gemini : The breathing and those things connected. Cancer : Nutrition. Leo : Distribution of vital forces and especially through the blood. Virgo : Processes of assimilation and absorption. Libra : The liquid processes of the body. Scorpio : Procreation and reproduction. Sagittarius: The senses, malady as studied through the nerves. Capricorn : Processes of preservation and reserve of energy. Aquarius : The circulation and eliminative processes. Pisces : Perspiration and the lymphatic processes generally. Diseases which pertain to the various signs are as follows Aries : Headaches, fevers, neuralgia, eye troubles, eruptions and inflammations, wounds and accidents. Taurus : Diseases which particularly attack the throat. Gemini (n): Bronchial complaints, consumption, nerve diseases, pneumonia and pleurisy, asthma and anaemia. Cancer : Affections of the digestion. Leo : Heart trouble, poor circulation and similar troubles Virgo : Digestive troubles and complaints to do with intestines generally. Libra : Kidney affections and afflictions to the spine. Scorpio : Diseases of the parts already mentioned as belonging to the Sign. Sagittarius : Gout, rheumatism, sciatica, accidents. Capricorn : Skin complaints and diseases affecting the parts of the Sign. Aquarius : Accidents to the ankles and complaints affecting that part of the body; varicose veins, blood poisoning and some nervous diseases. Pisces : Influenza, colds, diseases accompanied by mucous discharges and similar complaints. [after Lyndoe, pp.328-9] Characteristics of the Diseases of the Signs Aries The energies are often in excess of the nervous and mental balance, and most ill-health has its origins in such things as violent exertion and outbursts of anger. The Aries person should seek poise at all costs.

Taurus : Over-indulgence and too much comfort lie at the roots of most disorders, but there is also a tendency to brood over troubles which lends force to any passing ailments. Gemini : Nervous reactions and restlessness, form the basis. Cancer : Usually complaints originate in the emotions through some mental irritant, cause nervous reactions and general lessening of vitality. It has been said that nine times out of ten the Cancerian is hurt in health more by others than by himself. Leo : Nearly all afflictions tend to arise from over-exertion of some kind. Virgo : There is a tendency to upsets of the digestive organs from nervous causes, producing acidity and other troubles. Libra : Troubles arise usually from nervous exhaustion of some kind. Scorpio : Breaking down of the resistance through worrying and interaction of others upon the individual. Sagittarius : Restlessness often causes the trouble; the folks under this Sign are peculiar to accidents and injuries. Capricorn : Disease is frequently rooted in inhibitions. Aquarius : Nervous causes, usually, based on the highly sensitive nature. Pisces : Over-heating of the mind with possibly fancied injuries from others, plus much sensitiveness physical and mental, form the basis for most complaints. [after Lyndoe, 1938] Plants associated with the Planets: THE SUN : Food-stuffs-Rice, honey and aromatic herbs, as used for flavouring. 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. [After Lyndoe, 1938, pp.337-8] Some examples of 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

On Planetary Influences On Health:

"The Vital spirit hath its residence in the heart, and is dispersed from it by the Arteries; and is governed by the influence of the Sun. And it is to the body, as the Sun is to the Creation: as the heart is in the Microcosm, so is the Sun in the Megacosm: for as the Sun gives life, light, and motion to the Creation, so doth did heart to the body; therefore it is called Sol Corporis, as the Sun is called Cor Coeli, because their operations are similar. Inimical and destructive to this virtue, are Saturn and Mars. The Herbs and Plants of Sol, wonderfully fortify it. Natural] The natural faculty or virtue resides in the liver, and is generally governed by Jupiter, Quasi Juvans Pater; its office is to nourish the body, and is dispersed through the body by the veins. From this are bred four particular humours, Blood, Choler, Flegm and Melancholy. Blood is made of meat perfectly concocted, in quality hot and moist, governed by Jupiter It is by a third concoction transmuted into flesh, the superfluity of it into seed, and its receptacle is the veins, by which it is dispersed through the body. Choler is made of meat more than perfectly concocted; and it is the spume or froth of blood: it clarifies all the humours, heats the body, nourishes the apprehension, as blood doth the judgment. It is in quality hot and dry; fortifies the attractive faculty, as blood doth the digestive; moves man to activity and valour: its receptacle is the gall, and it is under the influence of Mars. Flegm is made of meat not perfectly digested; it fortifies the virtue expulsive, makes the body slippery, fit for ejection; it fortifies the brain by its consimilitude with it; yet it spoils apprehension by its antipathy to it. It qualifies choler, cools and moistens the heart thereby sustaining it, and the whole body, from the fiery effects which continual motion would produce. Its receptacle is the lungs, and is governed by Venus, some say by the Moon, perhaps it may be governed by them both, it is cold and moist in quality. Melancholy is the sediment of blood, cold and dry in quality' fortifying the retentive faculty, and memory; makes men sober solid, and staid, fit for study; stays the unbridled toys of lustful blood, stays the wandering thoughts, and reduces' them home to the Centre: its receptacle is in the spleen,: and it is governed by Saturn.

Of all these humours blood is the chief, all the rest are superfluities of blood; yet are they necessary superfluities, for without any of them, man cannot live. Namely; Choler is the fiery superfluities, Flegm, the Watery. Melancholy, the Earthly.' [Culpeper's Complete Herbal, 1643, p.300]

On the one hand these Rulerships seem to be given as dogmas, on the other a certain logic can be perceived to underpin them. The characteristic features of the diseases or organs resonate with the features of the planets which rule them. Examples include the fluids ruled by the Moon or redness and heat by Mars. Thus, although the Rulerships are like fixed dogmas, they can be viewed as revealing an underlying logical pattern too.

In ancient times, knowledge of the specific and general effects of medicinal compounds on health was very poorly understood compared with today, and was often based on the shape, colour, taste and texture of the material, before they were actually used medicinally. This was often referred to as the "doctrine of correspondences" [or "doctrine of signatures"]: a system which assumed that the Almighty had inscribed in the plants of the earth secret signs and features whereby their medicinal virtues could be ascer-tained by Man. Examples include yellow flowering plants for liver com-plaints, red and peppery herbs for fevers and haemorrhages, etc. "Lily of the valley...is under the dominion of mercury, and there-fore strengthens the brain, recruits a weak memory and makes it strong again." [Culpeper, 1652, p.149] Yet Convallaria [Lily of the Valley] has very few brain or 'mercur-ial' symptoms at all and is mainly used for heart conditions [ruled by Leo]. Drugs at that time were mainly employed on the basis of what today looks like a form of speculation and guesswork. For centuries, the medicinal qualities of a drug were decided by astrologi-cal considerations, such as reference to planetary rulers. For example, fruits, nuts and other nutritious or sweet-scented plants were deemed to be ruled by Venus; reddish and peppery plants by Mars; yellow or orange plants by Jupiter; dark, poisonous and bitter herbs were ruled by Saturn; silvery, white and watery [succulent] plants came under the Moon's rulership [see Culpeper]. "Paracelsus was also a firm believer in the doctrine of signatures, and in illustration of it explained every single part of St. John's Wort [Hypericum perforatum] in terms of this belief "...the holes in the leaves mean that this herb helps all inner and outer orifices of the skin...the blooms rot in the form of blood, a sign that it is good for wounds and should be used where flesh has to be treated." [Griggs, 1981, p.50] Most of the Herbal Materia Medica was, therefore, compiled by trial and error. Herbs were used on the basis of tradition, a semi-mythical method, stretching back in time before recorded history. This was the case in nearly all cultures on earth. Yet a surprising number of these herbal 'guesses' were apparently confirmed by the homeopathic provings. Examples include Chelidonium [Yellow Poppy] for liver complaints, Euphrasia [Eyebright] for eye complaints and Pulmonaria

[Lungwort] for bronchitis. Presumably these properties were originally discovered from their clinical use rather than from 'signatures'. 'Hahnemann definitely rejected [the law of signatures]... in his Materia Medica Pura we read under Chelidonium... 'the ancients imagined that the yellow colour of the juice of this plant was an indication (signature) of its utility in bilious diseases... the importance of human health does not admit of any such uncertain directions for the of medicines. It would be criminal frivolity to rest contented with such guesswork at the bedside of the sick.' ? [Hahnemann quoted in Hobhouse, pp.137-8] Most modern medical writers also regard all this astrology as bunk: 'Although early nineteenth century botanic medicine reveals little direct evidence of the 'doctrine of signatures' that had lain behind traditional herbalism, and that had expressed [as in the writings of Paracelsus] an interpenetrative holistic cosmology, indirect links are to be found in the literature's references to astrology, and in the pervasive quasi-hermetic references to vital force.' [Cooter, p.66] 'It was a distinct advance, also, to divorce therapeutics from the astrological lore with which it had been long encumbered. The rationalism of medieval medicine could and did pass over at times into what appears to our modern eyes as mere superstition and mysticism; and the respect paid to astrology as late as the last half of the seventeenth century is an excellent example of this. One finds a royal physician in Paris solemnly proclaiming, in 1663, that astrology is absolutely essential to medical practice; and as late as 1688, another authority of that city published a book to defend the same thesis [Lussauld, 'Apologie pour les Medecins', Paris, 1663] After about 1700, medical authorities paid less and less attention to such occult matters; no doubt because the development of Newtonian astronomy led most educated men to repudiate astrology altogether.' [Shryock, pp.59-60] Unfortunately for Shryock and his ilk, this argument very conveniently, and somewhat embarrassingly, ignores the fact that Newton himself was an ardent student of the occult, including astrology!

'Newton was also a keen student of alchemy; and he left a remarkable manuscript on the prophecies of Daniel and on the Apocalypse, a history of creation, and some tracts.' [Chamber's, p.1077] When once asked by a Fellow of the Royal Society why he believed in astrology and other such arrant nonsense he is reputed to have retorted: 'Well, Sir, I have studied the matter, and you clearly have not!'. However, Shryock goes on: 'The general repudiation of astrology was significant, in that it indicated rejection of quasi-supernatural elements in medicine. This was necessary, as in all other fields, if the way was to be cleared for a truly 'natural' science.' [Shryock, 1936, p.60] And again: 'The chief accomplishment of the eighteenth-century thinkers...was the rejection of superstition and theology...in a word they cleared the way for the beginnings of a real social science - a service analogous to that performed by those who had earlier eliminated alchemy from chemistry, and astrology from medicine.' [Shryock, 1936, p.140]

'Immensely popular at the time was astrological medicine which was prescribed by physician and quack alike. It was dominated by the ancient belief that human destiny was ruled by the stars, an attitude integral in the primitive approach to natural phenomena. In spite of its obvious pagan origins this doctrine has been tolerated by the Church and in the sixteenth century it still played a prominent role in medical thought. A curious extract from a letter of advice written by a physician in 1581 indicates the influence of this doctrine among medical 'scientists' of the day: 'On Friday and Saturday, the sign of the Zodiac shall be in the heart, on Sunday and Tuesday, in the stomach, during which time it will be safe dealing with physic preservative...' ' [Maple, 1968, pp.63-4] 'Dr. John Dee [1527-1608], occultist, physician and astrologer, was yet a further example of the remarkable characters who then graced the upper ranks of quackery... besides acting as a medical adviser to Queen Elizabeth he was a dedicated necromancer and is reported to have conversed with a newly-resurrected corpse. His influence over the Queen was considerable and she actually sent her personal physician to attend him when he was ill...' [Maple, p.69]

'Dee... wrote numerous works on logic, mathematics, astrology, alchemy, navigation,... but died in poverty... his eldest son, Arthur [1579-1651] was also an alchemist...' [Chamber's, p.399] Regarding the origins of the Black Death in Europe:

'When the learned physicians of the Medical Faculty in Paris looked for astrological confirmation... they found it: 'on 20 March 1345, at 1pm, there occurred a conjunction of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the house of Aquarius...notoriously caused death and disaster...pestilence in the air...and calculated to draw up evil vapours from earth and water...' '[in Griggs, 1981, p.30] 'Fracastorius [1483-1553] denied that Syphilis was introduced by Columbus...but was vague about its origins. It is carried by 'disease seeds' [semina morbum], is transmitted by contact [contages] or contagion, but is due ultimately to malign or poisonous astrological influences - the same combination of Mars and Saturn which had earlier brought the Black Death.' [Coulter, Vol. II, p.464] In Paracelsan medicine, as Coulter notes, diseases '...are subject to astrological influence.' [Coulter, Vol. II, p.33]. Causes of disease are unquestioningly arrayed as to include '...poisons, unhealthy food, witches' spells, epidemic and astrological influences ['the blas of the stars'], etc...' [ibid., p.36]. Sydenham also speculated upon the array of unhealthy influences upon the human organism: '..the air is tainted, or whether the atmosphere be changed by some alterations induced by some peculiar conjunction of any of the heavenly bodies...' [ibid., p.199]. His theory of the human 'constitution' 'thus owed something to astrology and something to the corpuscular theory.' [ibid., p.200]. But Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy rejected outright this ancient approach to medical science: 'He has also rejected a priori methods relying on chemistry, botany, signatures, astrology, or physics...' [ibid., p.356]. The planets represent forces or energies at loose in the world; diseases are likewise represented by energies; thus a parallel became delineated and the one came to represent the other in this system. Diseases came to be seen and depicted very much as manifestations of these planetary energies. They shared the same qualities and attributes and thus could substitute for one another

easily. This constitutes one of the fundamental foundations of medical astrology. The method of the medical astrologer was first to cast a chart for the patient's birth and another for the patient's disease or its approximate time of onset. From looking at these the astrologer could then determine any excess or deficient planetary energies which lay at the bottom of the problem. And a general prognosis could also be made at this stage. In effect the patient's problem is translated into astrological language and then its course and cure figured out from there. Drugs used were also classified under different planets and so excess energies could be cooled and neutralised by employing an appropriate drug; likewise deficient energies could be boosted by employing a drug which was known to stimulate that organ or system into better functioning. Drugs used were mainly of botanic origin but some minerals were also employed. The whole system attempts to harmonise and regularise the body functions by addressing certain organs and systems which are not working correctly. It is very like Acupuncture, Ayurveda and Chinese herbal medicine in its overall approach, in which a similar 'harmonisation of functioning' is the central therapeutic objective. Yet medical astrology soon became debased. It is a complex system which requires a great deal of time and thought to treat someone properly. By taking shortcuts and trimming the system, some bogus practitioners hoped to speed it up. This caused a debasement of the original system and thus it fell into disrepute along with astrology generally after the 1750s. Which is not to say that it didn't work or that it was useless, or that it was utterly without a rational basis.
Sources
Chamber's Biographical Dictionary, 1996, Chamber's, London Cooter, 1988, Studies in the History of Alternative Medicine, St. Martin's Press, New York Coulter, Harris, L, 1975, Divided Legacy, in 3 volumes, Washington Culpeper, Nicholas, 1643, The Complete Herbal, London Dygges, Andrew, 1555, A Prognostication, Manuscript on Medical Astrology, London Griggs, Barbara, 1981, Green Pharmacy A History of Herbal Medicine, Jill Norman and Hobhouse, London Hobhouse, Rosa M, 1933, Life of Hahnemann, Harjeet, India Lyndoe, Edward, Complete Practical Astrology, Putnam, London Maple, Eric, 1968, Magic Medicine and Quackery, London Shryock, Richard H, 1936, The Development of Modern Medicine, Univ. Pennsylvania Press, USA

Aries (March 21-April 19)

From a health perspective, Aries always lead with their heads. Ask any Aries if they've ever had a head injury, a concussion or scars on or about the head somewhere, they always say: "Yes". Some of you Aries types may have awful, constant headaches from an old concussion or injury you sustained many years before. Aries rules the head of the body, the brain and the skull. Aries also rules the outer ears, the nose and skin on the face and head. Many Aries get blood pounding, throbbing or hammering headaches after they get angry because their blood pressure has skyrocketed. Older Aries have to watch this because they are prone to high blood pressure in later life. They should have an annual check up to keep tabs on this potential condition. What can happen is if it's not diagnosed, it can wear out the capillaries and veins in your brain matter and a stroke can occur. Most Aries complain of headaches--all types and varieties. Stress always begins and ends for Aries within their head, so headaches are quite common to a good percentage of them. Migraines can attack too, when you're really under big time stress.

Top Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

You're a person of impeccably good taste. No one loves food more than you do--gourmet or connoisseur quality. And therein lies a possible problem, weight gain. There is another reason for weight gain that comes within the purview of the Taurus domain--a hypothyroid condition. Your skin turns dry or even flaky anywhere over your body . Hair loss from your scalp becomes unavoidable. Tiredness is another culprit to be watched upon. Low blood pressure is also a notable problem for the Taurean. Taurus, regardless of gender, always has throat -related problems such as hoarseness, colds that "settle" in their throat and make them absolutely miserable. They are often more susceptible to Strep infections, or have longer, meaner sore throats than any other sun sign. All this can be helped nutritionally as well as homeopathically. You aren't the most physically active sun sign in the zodiac. Another great thing about you is your love of all kinds of foods--you are not a picky eater like some other zodiac signs and you usually get a good deal of fruits, vegetables, bread and meat. Taurus people instinctively know the wisdom of eating all foods.

Top Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

Versatile, multi-talented Gemini gets sick because he or she just tries to do too much, too fast and their central nervous system goes awry on them from the incredible stress load put on it.Gemini's run on nerve-energy fuel. Other areas that Gemini is likely to get injured or have to pay attention to, health-wise, are their hands, arms, shoulders and lungs. Most Gemini's, when they get sick, get over it very quickly. If everyone else is having a 7 day cold, you will get it for 3 or 4. Gemini also has ruler-ship over the Eustachian tubes that run from the ear into our lymph gland system. The other "tubes" in our body that Gemini rules is the fallopian tubes in a woman, the ureter tubes and the urethra. Colds just naturally gravitate to your lungs, which is your weak link in your body. So, other ailments such as bronchitis and pneumonia can stalk you, too. If you would take an hour out of your hurry-scurry day, Gemini, and do some yoga or meditation, this would really keep most of the colds and flu away from you.

Top Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Cancers live their lives through their stomach. They have a wonderful sense for the taste, texture and fragrance of the food they eat. Milk and dairy products are so important to you. However, dairy products can get you into a real jam too, and in more than one way. Cancer also has rulership over the "sacs" of the body. The eyeballs, the cheeks of the face, the uterus and stomach are all sacs of some kind that hold something. They are all under Cancer's domain and these consequently become the weak points of this sign's superstructure. Usually, Cancer's main problem comes from the stomach or digestive region, Cancers are more prone to cataracts and glaucoma than a lot of other zodiac signs, simply because it has ruler-ship over the eyes and everything that goes on with them. Heave a sigh of relief--you're not getting the disease cancer because you were born under the sun sign of Cancer!! It's just a coincidence that is meaningless, thank goodness. Cancer can't help but be super emotional because your ruler is the Moon, which astrologically rules our sub-conscious and emotions/feelings. There's no magic "pill" to deal with our emotions! But poor Cancer has his and her hands full with their vibrant mass of constantly shifting feelings, intuition, and emotions. Hence they need to keep their emotions under check.

Top Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Health wise, Leo rules the heart and circulatory system . Leo is a fixed sign, which means he or she has definite opinions, ideas and ways that they should operate in our world. Disappointment emotionally for a Leo goes straight to his or her heart--and with enough of these hurts, it begins to take a toll on this magnificent organ in this magnificent sign and person. So, it's not surprising that many Leos, especially men, get heart attacks in their forties. Leo needs fresh air, walking or jogging or some form of moderate exercise to keep their circulatory system running at peak speed. If, for some reason, Leo gets sedentary and doesn't feel like getting off the couch, then circulatory problems could set in--such a phlebitis, which, if not caught in time, can be deadly. Or, they may experience some tingling or coldness in the fingertips or toes. Sometimes, if they bend over and then straighten up too fast, they can get lightheaded or dizzy for a moment or two. Or, you will get out of breath very easily; these are signs of a circulatory system under distress.Don't take anything straight to the heart and take life as it comes by, Leo !!

Top Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)

No one is more health conscious than you, Virgo. Every germ, bacteria and virus, comes under your personal scrutiny. And no one is more aware of the spreading of germs, so you may wash your hands frequently--just to make sure you're not carrying one about or transmitting it elsewhere. Virgos do best on a grain type of diet, with vegetables, some fruit and a little meat (poultry or fish). They are more apt to be vegetarian or vegans, than any other sign in the zodiac. Meat is repugnant to them. One reason is they have such a soft heart for animals .Virgo rules many things anatomically speaking; among them, our liver, which is the major cleansing station of the body to get rid of poisons and toxins that could kill us. Another is the pancreas, which keeps our blood sugar stable--if it isn't, then we're open to hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, which is diabetes. Many Virgos have indigestion, but it comes from a sluggish liver, not from weak stomach digestive acids. These are the weak organs for Virgo: the liver and the pancreas, plus the small intestines. Unfortunately, when Virgos get stressed out, they get diarrhea.

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Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)

Born with beauty and brains, Libra has it all. Whether you're man or woman, there's a wonderful internal beauty that just glows through you and everyone sees it. You have the nicest complexion in the Zodiac. Others may spend huge amounts to try and get what you have naturally. The weak link in your body as a Libra is your kidneys. Skin problems like dry patches of skin here and there, red/itchy skin, acne-like eruptions, or later, it will be misdiagnosed as eczema or psoriasis are also common. Headaches may come and go for seemingly, no reason at all. General fatigue or tiredness is also predominant. By cleaning up your diet: no milk , ice cream or cheese once every 7 days, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and some whole grains , the kidneys will become cleaner and begin to work up to their full potential. And then, these symptoms will gradually go away over time.

Top Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Scorpio is one of the strongest, healthiest signs in the zodiac, partly because you are such a powerful energy to begin with. Your ability to be strong and persevering is wonderful in many ways, but if you begin to ignore and hide from your intense feelings and emotions, then health trouble is brewing. One area of weakness for Scorpio is the large intestine, especially the colon region. Scorpios have an awful problem with constipation. You can change your diet to a rule: drink plenty of water (4-6 glasses daily), have a high fiber diet .Get plenty of exercise too. Just moving around, sometimes, helps. Most importantly, stay in touch with your feelings and talk about them. Scorpio's other weak spot is their reproductive system. Scorpios have a very strong, robust sex drive and consequently, may enjoy many more sexual contacts than some other zodiac signs. So, safe sex is Scorpio's by-word. If you don't practice safe sex, then because the reproductive region is your weak link, you are open to STD's--sexually transmitted diseases.Worse, HIV and AIDS is out there.

Top Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Sagittarius is the healthiest of the twelve signs. You rarely come down with anything, and if you do, it's a fleeting cold or a 24-hour type of flu--and that's all. Jupiter, your ruling planet, has really done you a favor. Sagittarius rules over our exhaled breath, the sciatic nerve and our hip region of our body. Athletically, you are one of the most active of the zodiac signs. "Shallow breathers" is a syndrome that you and Gemini share exclusively. So, if you don't breath out fully you are in for more trouble. Usually, Sagittarius women end up with big hips and abundant thighs. Weight will gather there as you grow older and there's not much you can do about it. The guys usually stay thin and they don't get this extra gift of weight. One thing, though, regardless of your gender, is sustaining injury to the lower part of your body; a cracked pelvis, a broken hip or thigh . Or, a lot of bruises, cuts or scratches occur in this region. The worst is sciatica, which is the inflammation of a very large nerve that runs from the lower spine, down through your buttocks, your thigh and all the way down to the heel of your foot. This is a big, long, central nerve pathway. For Sagittarians, Sciatica gets inflamed from time to time.

Top Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

Being the symbol of half fish and half goat, this is an interesting combination.Your emotions are very rarely shown or displayed publicly, and even in private, you are conservative and careful with whom you share them. All of this can lead to health problems in the future if you don't speak up and speak out at the appropriate times.If you stuff your feelings and don't get them out, then a certain medical condition can result: Gallbladder inflammation. Capricorns are prone to gallstones, which are usually soft, fatty globules that form in the gallbladder. Symptoms of a gallbladder attack often parallel a heart attack. There can be a "heartburn" kind of feeling in the central chest region, and it can literally feel like a fire is burning inside you. Another weak area for all Capricorn's are your knees. When they get up or sit down, their knees pop, crack and make funny, sometimes embarrassing sounds that everyone else can hear. Many Capricorn's have weak knees or problems in that area which may require surgery later on. Capricorn's get scars, scratches, cuts, bruises and other injuries on their knees more than any other part of their body. Swimming and horse riding are advised for them but they should avoid walks

Top Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Potatoes, bread, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and pastas of any kind, all starch-loaded items are your favorite foods in life, Aquarius. And while this is an excellent food group in moderation, Aquarians are not moderate at all in this area.Aquarians begin to get sleepy about 30 minutes to an hour after eating due to the high starch-content in their food. This is very bad for Aquarians particularly if they're driving or some other skill that requires them to be mentally alert. They need to choose items from other food groups, too. Be sure you have a salad and for dessert, a fresh fruit. But for this , the Aquarians generally lead a medically problem-free life.

Top Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20)

Pisceans come down most frequently with colds or flu. The lymph gland system is the main target in Pisceans. The muscles are the "heart" of the lymph gland system. So, exercise is vastly important to you. Water is your medium, so swimming is one of the best ways to "massage" your lymph gland system because all the muscles of the body are used in this form of exercise. Your health is completely predicated upon your emotional structure, Pisces. You are one of the most highly emotional signs in the zodiac (Cancer is second and Scorpio is third), and your health or lack of it is directly tied to your feelings. Pisces health is directly connected to their feet--and this is a weak point in you. Chances are you've had more injuries to this part of your body than any other. Bruises, cuts, scrapes, and maybe even surgery. Many Pisces have bunions. Pisces have all kinds of foot problems, including Athlete's foot. Take a walk when the sun is rising or setting. Stay in tune with yourself for you have the best instincts and inner knowing than any other zodiac sign. Your body will "talk" to you and tell you what food it wants on a daily basis--so trust it--and yourself. Meditation and yoga are perfect health producers for you--so try them out. Swimming is wonderful for you, if there's a pool nearby