The planets and the fixed stars are used in medical astrology. The fixed stars denote specific parts of the body, and are activated when in conjunction to the Sun, Moon or planets in the natal chart. The Sun, Moon and planets are using in two ways. Firstly, their positions in the natal chart denotes general areas, systems and functions of the body. Secondly, in both natal charts and in transit, the Sun, Moon and planets have a physiological effect on the natal positions.

It is also worth looking at the position of asteroid Hygeia in your natal chart and in transit. This asteroid of health made many conjunctions in my chart when I was battling cancer, each step of the way, from diagnosis to til the all-clear. At the end of this article there are some links to free online medical astrology astrology books.

The Planets in Medical Astrology

THE SUN rules the pituitary gland, heart, spine, and general vitality. The Sun, new moons and solar eclipses can cause heart and spinal complaints.

THE MOON rules the hypothalamus, stomach, digestive system, body fluids, female organs, and the lymphatic system. The Moon, full moons and lunar eclipses can cause menstruation problems and fluid retention.

MERCURY rules the brain, central nervous system, tubing of the body, the five senses, and the hands. Mercury can cause nervous, speech or respiratory disorders.

VENUS rules the thymus gland, testes and ovaries, hormones in general, the throat, kidneys, and sense of touch. Venus can cause urinary disease and sugar imbalance.

MARS rules the adrenal glands, iron in the blood, muscles, gall bladder, bile, head, and senses of smell and taste. Mars can cause injuries, cut, blows, bruising, burns, inflammation and fever, and acute diseases.

JUPITER rules the thyroid gland, liver, pancreas (traditional), thighs, feet, growth and cancer (traditional). Jupiter can cause liver disorders and obesity.

SATURN rules the parathyroid glands, skin, hair, teeth, bones, the body’s defenses, and the spleen. Saturn can cause restriction of vessels and nerves, lethargy, narcolepsy, chronic diseases, and can slow growth of cancer. Saturn is cold and dry.

URANUS rules the amygdala, neural activity, and aura. Uranus is related to ADHD, Aspergers and similar syndromes, it can cause spasms, seizures, accidents and nervous disorders, sudden illnesses, and electrocution.

NEPTUNE rules the pineal gland, endocrine system, psychic healing, and infection. Neptune can cause weakness, disease in general, and especially contagious infections, addictions, poisoning, sensitivity, immune diseases and misdiagnosis.

PLUTO rules the pancreas (modern), metabolism, elimination, cell death, cancer (modern) and genetics. Pluto can cause compulsions, genetic disorder, amputations.

The Fixed Stars in Medical Astrology

The parts of the body in relation to the fixed stars come from: The Fixed Health and Behaviour Imbalances, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985.

Free Medical Astrology Books On Google Books

The Complete Herbal, Nicholas Culpeper, 1816.
English Family Physician, Nicholas Culpeper, 1792.
The medical Mirror, Ebeneze Sibly.
The Medical Mirror Journal, 1864

Free Medical Astrology Books On PDF

Astrological Judgement of Diseases, Nicholas Culpeper, 1655.
The Astrological Physician, William Andrews, 1656.