ASTROLOGY AND YOUR HEALTH

by astroglitter

How is astrology related to your health? Can astrology predict many health conditions or predispositions? 

Hippocrates, the father of the medical profession, believed that “a physician cannot safely administer medicine if he is unacquainted with astrology.” Every physician takes that oath before taking on the journey of medical practice overlooking this important statement that Hippocrates made. Even so, Astrology has developed more and has become more complex since that time and has become a diagnostic tool that takes the natal chart of the individual as a reference point for exploring, analyzing and helping the person with any health difficulties.

For example, it has been observed that people who had a surgery operation during Full Moons bleed more severely. But it is very simplistic to just look at the moon phases to determine if a problem exists or when to have a successful operation. So the safest way is to examine the traditional rulerships of the signs that relate with human body parts and the planets that describe bodily functions , including the position and transit of Chiron, that is a Virgo asteroid that relates to health and healing. The major indicators of health in a natal chart are the ascendant and the 6^th house of health.  The ascendant describes the physical appearance of the person and the sixth house the quality of health and the genetic makeup of the individual. Aspects on the other hand give more information regarding the

psychological predisposition of the individual and how they might be reflected in the physical constitution.  Least but not last, the elements describe wether the individual is more earthy, fiery, airy or watery.  A look also at the sixth harmonic chart of the individual gives a broader picture of the health.

There are many systems of interpretation in astrology and many astrologers, but all agree on some basic points and each astrologer – after learning the basics – devises his own system and method of interpretation. However, most astrologers would simply just use different words to interpret the chart saying essentially (almost) the same thing.

And why should someone use astrology as a means to healing an illness?

Simply because astrology as a diagnostic tool can help to locate the part of the body which is weak or needs special attention and apply antidotes or measures before a serious illness develops.  Preventive astrology however works better when the individual is aware of where the illness might strike and where to pay attention at. Astrology could also prevent infant mortality or help parents to parent consciously and lovingly.  It is even valuable for determining the health of our lovely pet(s)!

To conclude, it is best to not use Medical Astrology alone to examine or treat a health situation. It should be used in a complementary way after you get   the certified physician’s or doctor’s examination results. The most important thing to hold in mind, however, is that the patient should be surrounded by a strong support system and be encouraged and emotionally strengthened. The patient above all should believe in one’s self and have faith that he can fight the illness!