What can your sun sign say about your health? What are you vulnerable to and what should you do to counteract any negative influences?
An astrological relationship between the zodiac and the human body has been prevalent since ancient Greece.
Symbolism thought originating with Hippocrates and widely used in the Middle Ages and Renaissance assigned parts and functions of the body to zodiac signs and planets.
So how could your sun sign affect your health?
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.
SourcesParkers Astrology - Julia and Derek Parker (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd - 2003)
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