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The preceding information is just a guideline as once one delves
into medical astrology it will be seen that much more information
can be gained from the birth chart by studying the signs in relation to the
quadratures.
That is because problems or an affliction in one sign of a
quadrature can manifest on any of the signs of that particular
quadrature. As was explained in the chapter introducing the
quadruplicities, the signs can be categorized into either
cardinal, fixed or mutable. In medical astrology it is
helpful to determine which, if any, quadratures are active in the
chart and from that point on determine what types of illnesses one
is prone to The quadratures are also referred to as the
crosses so that we have cardinal, fixed and mutable types of
illnesses or planets on the cardinal cross, the fixed cross or the
mutable cross.
The Cardinal
Signs are
Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn -- which in turn relate to
cardinal types of illnesses. Cardinal types of illness are
descriptive of the location and attributes of the cardinal signs.
What this means is that they refer to illnesses that affect for
example, the head, breasts, stomach, kidneys, skin and bones.
Cardinal types of illnesses can be acute in nature.
The Fixed
Signs are Taurus,
Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius -- which in turn relate to fixed types
of illnesses. Fixed sign illnesses are illnesses descriptive
of the location and attributes of the fixed signs. They
refer to illnesses related to the throat, thyroid gland,
eliminative and reproductive organs, the heart, lower back, and
circulation of the body. Fixed signs can refer to
chronic illness which can last a long time.
The Mutable
Signs are Gemini,
Sagittarius, Virgo and Pisces which in turn relate to mutable
types of illnesses. Mutable sign illnesses are descriptive
of the location and attributes of the mutable signs. They refer to
illnesses related to the arms, shoulders, and lungs, the liver,
hips, pancreas, small intestines, immune system and feet.
Mutable types of illnesses can sometimes have a mental origin, and
tend to be acute in nature. Mutable types of illnesses can
also refer to recurring illnesses.
It is necessary to determine which cross is active in the
chart to see where the emphasis lies. One can simply determine
which quadrature receives the most points or one can examine
aspect made to the angles of the chart. If an angle of a
chart receives a hard aspect from either Mars, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune or Pluto. this is considered to be a disturbance in that
quadrature and also a disturbance to the ruler of the sign on the
angle. For example, if one has Taurus on an angle receiving
a hard or difficult aspect from Saturn, that would indicate a
proneness to a disease in the fixed cross. That is because
Taurus is a member of the fixed cross. It would also
mean that the ruler of Taurus, Venus, is also disturbed.
One can also learn a great deal about a person's health by
examining the strength or lack of strength of the elements in the
chart. The four elements used in medical astrology are fire,
earth air, and water. Each element refers to specific bodily
actions or attributes and an emphasis in one element or a
deficiency in another element can point to a weakness in the body.
Fire is hot and purifying. Fire produces fevers in the body
which can help remove or burn off toxins form the body and
help destroy viruses and bacteria. It also rules the digestive
system. Therefore, a person who is low in the fire element can
have problems burning off toxins or ridding the self of
infections or the person can have a weak digestion, thereby not
metabolizing properly or adequately vitamins and minerals.
Luckily, once a person is made aware of a deficiency or
overabundance of a particular element there are steps the
person can take to create more balance in the body. With a
lack of fire, the person can exercise more to help build up body
heat. They can take nutrients that stimulate the digestion. If it
agrees with the rest of the chart they may be helped by fiery
substances like black pepper and ginger.
Needless to
say, a person should consult a nutritionist to be sure of eating
the proper foods. It also helps to wear fire colors if one is
deficient in that element.
A person with too much fire in the chart may have a tendency to
burn out and needs to conserve physical energy. by learning how to
pace himself/herself and to learn moderation. A person with
an excess of fire can become dehydrated easily and need to
increase their fluid intake.
The earth element refers to the systems in the body that provide
stability and support. A person who is weak in the earth
element may ignore the needs of the physical body. They tend
to be slightly "spacey" and need grounding. If it
agrees with the rest of the chart, they can be helped by eating
more earthy or heavy foods, have a regular schedule of eating and
relaxing, and wearing earth colors. Being more in touch with
nature and spending time outdoors also helps.
A person with excess earth can be overly obsessed with the
body or describes a person who needs to learn moderation
There is an obsessive or compulsiveness with the body. There
can be some tendency to body toxicity from toxic metals in
the environment. They can be helped by eating lighter foods
and exercising more.
The air element
rules the processes of oxidation in the body and the nervous
system. A person weak in the air element may have a weak
nervous system and can be helped by fresh circulating air and
breathing exercises. Wearing air colors such as sky blue and
coral can help increase the air element.
Excess air can indicate: gas in intestines, spasms, restlessness,
and nervousness. This type needs restful periods of recuperation
or meditation to allow the nervous system to recharge itself and
the type also needs changes of scenery
Water is protective and nurturing. With a lack of
water the body can lack fluids leading to excess toxicity.
There is a need for periodic cleansing diets or moderate
fasts and one should drink a lot of water or liquids. Living
close to water increases the water element. Eating juicy foods and
cutting down on dry foods such as crackers and dry cereals can
also help.
Excess: water can indicate emotionally-caused conditions or
describe a super-sensitive person who absorbs negative
feelings from others. They need to learn how to channel
emotions in a positive way. Excess water can also indicate
too much fluid in the body with the result of mucous formation or
a tendency to become water-logged. It can be balanced by
dried foods such as dried fruits, cornmeal products and cereals.
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