Health Astrology

The branch of astrology also focuses on our health issues through the symbolism of the planets and signs in the astrology chart. Medical health astrology is the branch of astrology that analyzes the chart to determine the emotional and intellectual predispositions preceding the disease of illness. The Sun is the indicator of health in males, while the Moon governs health matters in females. The Sun signs and Moon signs at birth, along with their aspects and positions, are believed to be the fountains of life on Earth. Each sign and planet rules over a part of our body and thus, whenever we are under stress, pain and tension, may take up as residency in the organs ruled by our sun sign.

The Vedic horoscope reveals important information about our physical, psychological, and emotional make-up. Health issues are largely governed by the sixth house and its planetary ruler, along with the ascendant and its planetary ruler in a nativity (personal birth chart). The situation of the Sun and Moon along with the placement of Saturn (chronic conditions) and Mars (acute conditions) play an important role.

Astrology identifies four basic constitutional types: fire, earth, air and water. The fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius and possess the most energy and vitality of all the signs. The air signs are Gemini, Libra and Aquarius and are considered the second most vital, though more reactive to external stimuli. The water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, on the other hand, are more changeable and emotionally reactive. The earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn possess great steadiness and endurance.