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A good way to begin
your understanding of medical astrology is to gain an
understanding of how the signs of the zodiac relate to the body.
Generally speaking, the signs of the zodiac rule the anatomical
locations in the body beginning with Aries for the head and ending
with Pisces for the feet.
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Aries:
the first sign of the zodiac,
can refer to heat and inflammation. It can refer to
feverish complaints. As the first sign of the zodiac, it is
the general ruler of the head and brain and all injuries or
complaints of the head. As one delves further into medical
astrology, one will note that various parts of the head can refer
to other signs -- such as Capricorn for the teeth and Cancer for
the sinus cavities. But, in a general way, all complaints of
the head area relate to Aries.
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Taurus:
is a sign which helps in the support and endurance of the body.
It generally refers to the throat, tonsils, and the thyroid
gland.
In relation to the face, it also rules the gums and the middle
ear.
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Gemini:
is a sign associated with communication and connectivity.
It rules the tubes
of the body and has general rulership over the nervous system and
the lungs. Following Taurus, the neck, Gemini rules the arms and
shoulders.
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Cancer:
is a water sign which can
nurture and protect. It rules all coverings and containers
in the body such as the chest cavity, the stomach, the breasts,
and the uterus. It also rules the mucous membranes.
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Leo:
another fire sign, is a sign of energy and vitality. It
rules the muscular portion of the
heart, the spine and middle back.
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Virgo:
rules the processes of
assimilation, selection and the process of discrimination.
It rules the small intestine, the pancreas, duodenum, and the
enzyme production of the liver.
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Libra:
is a sign of balance. It rules the vasomotor system,
the lower back (lumbar region),
the glandular vascular part of the kidney and the skin as it
relates cosmetically. Scorpio, a sign of elimination, rules
bodily outlets and procreative processes. It rules the colon,
bladder, the large intestine, rectum, vagina, testes and prostate
gland.
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Sagittarius:
is a sign of locomotion. It rules the hips and thighs,
the sciatic nerve,
and the liver.
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Capricorn:
refers to limitation and the process of hardening. It
rules the skin and also
rules the knees, hair, nails, teeth and cell walls.
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Aquarius:
can refer to rare illnesses
and nervous ailments. It is involved in blood circulation
and the oxidation processes in the body. It rules the lower leg, calf and ankles, and the valves of the heart.
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Pisces:
can refer to diseases
that are hard to diagnose or cure. Pisces can refer to
incurable diseases. It rules the feet and toes, the
lymphatic system, and the spleen in its lymphatic role.
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