Sun Signs and Health

Astrologer Dayanidhi Iyyengar

astrodayanidhi@gmail.com

For thousands of years astrology has known that there is a connection between the different sun signs and parts of the body.

One's astrological chart describes his/her unique constitutional makeup. From this, a medical astrologer can identify health issues he/she is most likely to experience, as well as specific recommendations of what they can do to regain and maintain optimum well-being. Astrology identifies four basic constitutional types: fire, earth, air and water.

The fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, and are considered to possess the most energy and vitality of all the signs. The air signs, Gemini, Libra  and Aquarius, are considered the second most vital, though more reactive to external stimuli. The water signs, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, are more changeable and emotionally reactive. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, and possess great steadiness and endurance, though not the vital spark of fire or air.

The maintenance of health is a process of constant readjustment to change. We each tend to experience periods of excess or deficiency of our constitutional element, which require adjustment of diet, lifestyle or even supplementation.

Aries (21 March – 20 April)

• Rules the head and the eyes
• Attitude – no time to worry over health
• Generally high metabolism
• Vulnerable to headaches and accidents caused by carelessness
• Should avoid becoming emotionally and physically overheated and spicy food

Taurus (21 April – 21 May)

• Rules the neck
• Attitude - prone to worry but could delay seeking medical advice
• Low metabolism
• Vulnerable to weight gain and throat infections
• Should attempt to avoid overeating and drinking

Gemini (22 May – 21 June)

• Rules the arms, hands and lungs
• Attitude – will rationalise potential problems
• High metabolism
• Vulnerable to nervous strain and restlessness
• Should counter restlessness with physical and intellectual activity

Cancer (June 22 – 22 July)

• Rules the breasts and womb
• Attitude – potentially fearful of minor complaints
• Generally low metabolism
• Vulnerable to digestive disorder and sunburn due to sensitive skin
• Should adopt a more rationale approach to counter excessive worry

Leo (23 July – 23 August)

• Rules the heart
• Attitude – frustrated when ill
• High metabolism
• Vulnerable to back and spinal injuries
• Should take regular exercise to avoid cardiac problems and to keep back supple

Virgo (24 August – 22 September)

• Rules abdomen, intestines and spleen
• Attitude - may seek medical opinion with little provocation
• High metabolism
• Vulnerable to dietary disorder, nervous tension and eczema
• Should develop a relaxation programme to ease anxiety

Libra (23 September – 23 October)

• Rules the kidneys
• Attitude - could delay seeking a diagnosis
• Generally low metabolism
• Vulnerable to weight gain and headaches
• Should develop balance with regular meals and exercise

Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)

• Rules the sexual organs
• Attitude – may attempt self-diagnosis
• If wiry, high - If heavy, low
• Vulnerable to physical and psychological stagnation
• Should avoid excess in all aspects of life

Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)

• Rules hips and thighs
• Attitude – tendency to ignore symptoms
• High metabolism
• Vulnerable to restlessness leading to physical and emotional difficulties
• Should develop a balance between physical and emotional expenditure

Capricorn (22 December – 20 January)

• Rules the knees, skeleton and teeth
• Attitude – prone to worry
• Steady to high metabolism
• Vulnerable to arthritic conditions, knee injuries and dental problems
• Should increase mobility and develop a positive attitude to life

Aquarius (21 January – 18 February)

• Rules the ankles, lower legs and circulatory system
• Attitude – may listen to but ignore medical advice
• Generally high metabolism
• Vulnerable to arthritic conditions, poor circulation and weak ankles
• Should keep body temperature warm to improve circulation

Pisces (19 February – 20 March)

• Rules the feet
• Attitude - may develop imaginary ailments due to worry
• Low metabolism
• Vulnerable to foot problems and weight gain
• Should be aware of a tendency toward negativity
• Of course, these are general guidelines and a full astrological profile would be required to give a clearer insight into the possible effect of the planets on any individual.