Medical Astrology is a science that analyzes how the 9 planets, the Sun the Moon and the North and South Lunar nodes are related to each part of the human body and how their positions affect our physical and mental health. According to the planetary conditions and their related diseases and body parts, healing methods and medicine are prescribed. A person’s zodiac also plays an important role in the diagnosis, identifying the causes and treatment for the same. Many of us would be surprised to know that a few centuries ago, Astrology and Medicine were part of the same umbrella, and a person needed to be proficient in both to treat an ailment.

In the modern-day, a balanced approach can be employed when a person is suffering from an ailment. Medical Astrology can advise them on the diagnosis and treatment plan prescribed by their doctor and also both, the doctor and the medical astrologer can come up with a combination of herbs and dietary requirements to completely heal the person, ensuring it doesn’t reoccur.

While it takes years of practice and knowledge to learn and understand medical astrology, here is a basic idea of each body part and the cosmic bodies and zodiac signs related to them. The order starts from Aries (Head) and ends at Pisces (Toe).

Aries
Brain, Head, Face, Eyes

Related diseases – Headaches, fevers, neuralgia, eye troubles, eruptions and inflammations, wounds, and accidents.

Taurus
Throat, Neck, Vocal Tract, Thyroid Gland

Related diseases – Anything that particularly attracts the throat

Gemini
Arms, Hands, Nervous System, Brain, Lungs, Shoulders

Related diseases – Bronchial complaints, consumption, nerve diseases, pneumonia and pleurisy, asthma, and anemia.

Cancer
Stomach, Alimentary Canal, Chest, Breasts

Related diseases – Digestive diseases

Leo
Spinal Column, Upper Back, Heart, Chest, Spine

Related diseases – Heart trouble, poor blood circulation, backaches, chest pain

Virgo
Digestive System, Intestines, Spleen, Nervous System

Related diseases – Complaints to do with intestines and digestive system, along with nervous breakdown

Libra
Lumbar Region, Buttocks, Kidneys, Skin

Related diseases – Kidney affections and afflictions to the spine.

Scorpio
Bowels, Excretory System, Reproductive System, Sexual Organs

Related Diseases – Bowel diseases, reproductive infections, STDs, PCOD

Sagittarius
Hips, Thighs, Liver, Sciatic Nerve

Related Diseases – Gout, rheumatism, sciatica, accidents.

Capricorn
Skeletal System, Knees, Joints

Related Diseases – Skin complaints, arthritis

Aquarius
Ankles, Circulatory System

Related Diseases – Accidents to the ankles and complaints affecting the circulatory system; varicose veins, blood poisoning, and some nervous diseases.

Pisces
Lymphatic System, Adipose Tissue, Feet, Toes

Related Diseases – Influenza, colds, diseases accompanied by mucous discharges, and similar complaints.

It is important to note here that you need to look at the diseases and corresponding body parts as per your moon and ascendant sign and not the sun sign. The logic is simple, the Moon is way closer to Earth than the Sun and hence can affect us much more than the Sun.

The Western Astrology Planets Are Also Associated With Certain Portions And Functions Within The Body:

Sun – Heart, Spine, And General Vitality

Moon – Female Organs, Lymphatic System, Stomach, Digestive System

Mercury – Thyroid Gland, Five Senses, Hands Brain, Central Nervous System

Venus – The Sense Of Touch, Ovaries, Throat, Kidneys, And Thymus Gland

Mars – Adrenal Glands, Senses Of Smell, Taste Muscles, Head

Jupiter – Pituitary Gland, Liver, Thighs, Feet, Growth

Saturn – The Body’s Defenses, Spleen, Skin, Hair, Teeth, Bones

Uranus – Neural Activity, Aura, Parathyroid Gland

Neptune – Pineal Gland, Psychic Healing

Pluto – Pancreas, Metabolism, Elimination

Here’s a small experiment you can do, check your sun, moon, and ascendant sign, and check your medical history. You’d be surprised to know the similarities☺.