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Medical astrology (traditionally known as Iatromathematics) is an ancient medical system that associates various parts of the body, diseases, and drugs as under the influence of the sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
, moon
Moon

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the List of natural satellites by diameter satellite in the Solar System. The average centre-to-centre distance from the Earth to the Moon is km, about thirty times the diameter of the Earth....
, and planets, along with the twelve astrological sign
Astrological sign

Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrology, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "Macrocosm and microcosm", so that the twelve signs are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression....
s. Each of the astrological signs (along with the sun, moon, and planet
Planet

A planet , as 2006 definition of planet by the International Astronomical Union , is a celestial body orbiting a star or Stellar evolution#Stellar remnants that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared the neighbourhood of planetesimals....
s) is associated with different parts of the human body
Human body

The human body is the entire physical and mental structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 10 trillion Cell , the basic unit of life....
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Medical astrology (traditionally known as Iatromathematics) is an ancient medical system that associates various parts of the body, diseases, and drugs as under the influence of the sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
, moon
Moon

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the List of natural satellites by diameter satellite in the Solar System. The average centre-to-centre distance from the Earth to the Moon is km, about thirty times the diameter of the Earth....
, and planets, along with the twelve astrological sign
Astrological sign

Astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrology, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "Macrocosm and microcosm", so that the twelve signs are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression....
s. Each of the astrological signs (along with the sun, moon, and planet
Planet

A planet , as 2006 definition of planet by the International Astronomical Union , is a celestial body orbiting a star or Stellar evolution#Stellar remnants that is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity, is not massive enough to cause thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared the neighbourhood of planetesimals....
s) is associated with different parts of the human body
Human body

The human body is the entire physical and mental structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.By the time the human reaches adulthood, the body consists of close to 10 trillion Cell , the basic unit of life....
. This has been used to codify the associations of the signs with the parts of the body as follows:
  • Aries
    Aries (astrology)

    Aries, the domestic sheep, is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Aries . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - head, face, brain, eyes
  • Taurus
    Taurus (astrology)

    Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Taurus . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - throat, neck, thyroid gland, vocal tract
  • Gemini
    Gemini (astrology)

    Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Gemini . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - arms, lungs, shoulders, hands, nervous system
    Nervous system

    The nervous system is a Neural network of specialized cells that communicate information about an animal's surroundings and itself. It processes this information and causes reactions in other parts of the body....
    , brain
  • Cancer
    Cancer (astrology)

    Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Cancer . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - chest, breasts, stomach, alimentary canal
  • Leo
    Leo (astrology)

    Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the Leo . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - heart, chest, spine, spinal column, upper back
  • Virgo
    Virgo (astrology)

    Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Virgo . In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - digestive system, intestines, spleen
    Spleen

    The spleen is an organ found in all vertebrate animals. In humans, the spleen is located in the abdomen of the body, where it functions in the destruction of redundant red blood cells, and holds a reservoir of blood....
    , nervous system
  • Libra
    Libra (astrology)

    Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Libra . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - kidneys, skin, lumbar region, buttocks
  • Scorpio
    Scorpio (astrology)

    Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Scorpius. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - reproductive system, sexual organs, bowels, excretory system
  • Sagittarius
    Sagittarius (astrology)

    Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Sagittarius . In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - hips, thighs, liver, sciatic nerve
    Sciatic nerve

    The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the body....
  • Capricorn
    Capricorn (astrology)

    Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Capricornus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     - knees, joints, skeletal system
  • Aquarius
    Aquarius (astrology)

    name= Aquarius| image= Aquarius.svg| Symbol= Water Bearer| Tropical Start Date= January 20| Tropical Finish Date= February 19| Sidereal Start Date= February 15...
     - ankles, calves, circulatory system
  • Pisces
    Pisces (astrology)

    Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces . In western astrology this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation because of the Precession ....
     - feet, toes, lymphatic system
    Lymphatic system

    The lymphatic system in vertebrates is a network of conduits that carry a clear fluid called lymph. It also includes the lymphoid tissue through which the lymph travels....
    , adipose tissue
    Adipose tissue

    In histology, adipose tissue or fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Adipose tissue is derived from lipoblasts. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and Thermal insulation the body....


It has been noted that the 12 signs cover the body from head (Aries) to toe (Pisces) because Aries is the first sign of the zodiac
Zodiac

Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude....
 while Pisces is the last. When the Sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
 passes from Pisces to Aries on or around March 21, the Vernal equinox occurs, which marks the beginning of a new tropical year
Tropical year

A tropical year is the length of time that the Sun takes to return to the same position in the cycle of seasons, as seen from Earth; for example, the time from vernal equinox to vernal equinox, or from summer solstice to summer solstice....
. Many astrologers celebrate their New Year
New Year

The New Year is an event that happens when a culture celebrates the end of one year and the beginning of the next year. Cultures that measure yearly calendars all have New Year celebrations....
 when the Sun
Sun

The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
 transits over this point, which is also known as the First Point of Aries.

Astrological Remedies
According to Marcus Manilius
Marcus Manilius

Marcus Manilius was a Roman poet, astrologer, and author of a poem in five books called Astronomica....
 (1st century AD) in his epic poem (8000 verses) Astronomica, the signs of the zodiac
Zodiac

Zodiac denotes an annual cycle of twelve stations along the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens through the constellations that divide the ecliptic into twelve equal zones of celestial longitude....
 preside over the parts of the body as follows:
  • Aries
    Aries (astrology)

    Aries, the domestic sheep, is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Aries . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the head
  • Taurus
    Taurus (astrology)

    Taurus is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Taurus . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the neck and throat
  • Gemini
    Gemini (astrology)

    Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Gemini . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the lungs, arms, and shoulders
  • Cancer
    Cancer (astrology)

    Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Cancer . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the chest, breasts, and stomach
  • Leo
    Leo (astrology)

    Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the Leo . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the heart and upper back
  • Virgo
    Virgo (astrology)

    Virgo is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Virgo . In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the abdomen and digestive system
  • Libra
    Libra (astrology)

    Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Libra . In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the kidneys and lumbar region
  • Scorpio
    Scorpio (astrology)

    Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Scorpius. In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the genitals
  • Sagittarius
    Sagittarius (astrology)

    Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Sagittarius . In western astrology, the sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the hips and thighs
  • Capricorn
    Capricorn (astrology)

    Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the Capricornus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the Precession ....
     -- the knees and bones
  • Aquarius
    Aquarius (astrology)

    name= Aquarius| image= Aquarius.svg| Symbol= Water Bearer| Tropical Start Date= January 20| Tropical Finish Date= February 19| Sidereal Start Date= February 15...
     -- the calves, shins, and ankles
  • Pisces
    Pisces (astrology)

    Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which originates from the Pisces . In western astrology this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation because of the Precession ....
     -- the feet
For Manilius' associations between body parts and the planets, see Solar system in astrology.

The planets are also associated with certain portions and functions within the body:

Anatomical Man
  • Sun
    Sun

    The Sun , a G V star, is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Earth and other matter orbit the Sun, which by itself accounts for about 98.6% of the Solar System's mass....
     - heart, spine, and general vitality
  • Moon
    Moon

    The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the List of natural satellites by diameter satellite in the Solar System. The average centre-to-centre distance from the Earth to the Moon is km, about thirty times the diameter of the Earth....
     - stomach, digestive system, female organs, lymphatic system
  • Mercury
    Mercury (planet)

    Mercury is the innermost and smallest planet in the Solar System, orbiting the Sun once every 88 days. The orbit of Mercury has the highest Orbital eccentricity of all the Solar System planets, and it has the smallest axial tilt....
     - brain, central nervous system, thyroid gland, five senses, hands
  • Venus
    Venus

    Venus is the second-closest planet to the Sun, orbiting it every 224.7 Earth days. The planet is named after Venus , the Roman mythology goddess of love....
     - throat, kidneys, thymus gland, sense of touch, ovaries
  • Mars
    MARS

    In cryptography, MARS is a block cipher that was IBM's submission to the Advanced Encryption Standard process. MARS was selected as an AES finalist in August 1999, after the AES2 conference in March 1999, where it was voted as the fifth and last finalist algorithm....
     - muscles, head, adrenal gland
    Adrenal gland

    In mammals, the adrenal glands are the star-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys; their name indicates that position . They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the biosynthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines, including cortisol and adrenaline, respectively....
    s, senses of smell and taste
  • Jupiter
    Jupiter

    Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the Solar system by size planet within the Solar System. It is two and a half times as massive as all of the other planets in our Solar System combined....
     - liver, thighs, feet, growth, pituitary gland
    Pituitary gland

    The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 g . It is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, and rests in a small, bony cavity covered by a Dura mater fold ....
  • Saturn
    Saturn

    Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System, after Jupiter. Saturn, along with Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, is classified as a gas giant....
     - skin, hair, teeth, bones, the body's defenses, spleen
  • Uranus
    Uranus

    Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the third-largest and fourth most massive planet in the Solar System. It is named after the ancient Greek deity of the sky Uranus the father of Kronos and grandfather of Zeus ....
     - parathyroid gland
    Parathyroid gland

    The parathyroid glands are small endocrine system glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located behind the thyroid gland, and, in rare cases, within the thyroid gland or in the chest....
    , neural activity, aura
  • Neptune
    NEPTUNE

    =Overview=The project, along with sister project, VENUS, offers a unique approach to ocean science. Traditionally, ocean scientists have relied on infrequent ship cruises or space-based satellites to carry out their research....
     - pineal gland
    Pineal gland

    The pineal gland is a small endocrine system gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and photoperiodic functions....
    , psychic healing
  • Pluto
    Pluto

    Pluto , Minor planet names Pluto, is the second-largest known dwarf planet in the Solar System and the tenth-largest body observed directly orbiting the Sun....
     - pancreas
    Pancreas

    The pancreas is a gland Organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland , as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing Digestion enzymes that pass to the small intestine....
    , metabolism, elimination


After examining an individual's natal chart
Natal chart

In natal astrology, a natal chart is a horoscope/astrological chart drawn for the exact time of an Birthday at a particular place on Earth for the purposes of gaining information about the individual....
, a medical astrologer gives advice to the client about the areas of the body in which they are most likely to experience trouble. For instance, an individual with the Sun, Moon, Ascendant
Ascendant

The ascendant , or rising sign, is the Astrological sign sign and degree that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the specific time and location of an event....
, or many planets in the sign of Aries is presumed to have more headaches than other people because of the association of Aries with the head. A person with Taurus strong in the natal chart
Natal chart

In natal astrology, a natal chart is a horoscope/astrological chart drawn for the exact time of an Birthday at a particular place on Earth for the purposes of gaining information about the individual....
 is predicted to have many sore throat
Sore Throat

Sore Throat were a United Kingdom crust punk / grindcore band, formed in Yorkshire in 1987. They are known for being one of the earliest exponents of the grindcore subgenre known as "noisecore", as well launching the careers of several prominent members of the British heavy metal music community....
s and problems with the voice
Human voice

The human voice consists of sound Voice production by a human being using the vocal folds for Speech communication, singing, Laughter, crying, screaming, etc....
 because of the Taurean association with that particular part of the body.

Publications

  • Heindel, Max
    Max Heindel

    Max Heindel - born Carl Louis von Grasshoff in Aarhus, Denmark on July 23, 1865 - was a Christian occultist, astrologer, and mysticism. He died on January 6, 1919 at Oceanside, California, United States....
     & Heindel, Augusta Foss, The Message of the Stars (), ISBN 0-911274-18-9
  • Heindel, Max & Heindel, Augusta Foss, , ISBN 0-911274-06-5
  • Lucic-Gajic, Joanna, , Definition of Astromedicine – Basic rules
  • Ridder-Patrick, Jane, , ISBN 978-0-95519890-8


See also

  • Medieval medicine
    Medieval medicine

    Medieval medicine in Western Europe was a mixture of existing ideas from antiquity, spiritual influences and what Claude L?vi-Strauss identifies as the "shamanistic complex" and "social consensus." In this era, there was no tradition of scientific medicine, and observations went hand-in-hand with spirituality influences....
  • Spiritual healing