Zodiac Signs, Human Body and Disease
Zodiac signs are mapped to human anatomy in Vedic Astrology. The first point of Aries corresponds to head, the highest point of human body whereas the last point of Pisces corresponds to feet. Following is the list of zodiac signs associated with different parts of the body.
- Aries – head, face, brain, and eyes
- Taurus – throat, neck, thyroid gland, and vocal tract
- Gemini – arms, lungs, shoulders, hands, nervous system, and brain
- Cancer – chest, breasts, stomach, and alimentary canal
- Leo – heart, chest, spine, spinal column, and upper back
- Virgo – digestive system, intestines, spleen, and nervous system
- Libra – kidneys, skin, lumbar region, and buttocks
- Scorpio – reproductive system, sexual organs, bowels, and excretory system
- Sagittarius – hips, thighs, liver, and sciatic nerve
- Capricorn – knees, joints, and skeletal system
- Aquarius – ankles, calves, and circulatory system
- Pisces – feet, toes, lymphatic system, and adipose tissue
This zodiac sign assignment is widely used in Indian astrology to identify the physical constitution of the person and also which part of the body may experience illness due to transits and mahadasha of planets posited in the natal chart. For example, Mars, Rahu or Ket ill-posited in Leo can lead to heart attack during appropriate mahadasha and antardasha.
Detailed mapping of zodiac signs to internal human anatomy for linking major diseases is as follows:
- Aries rules the head, including the brain, nerve centers, carotid arteries, the cranium, jaw and facial bones. Aries born often suffer from head ailments such as headaches, migraines, sinusitis, tooth infections, and even baldness. They are also prone to head injuries. Aries may also experience birthmarks on the face, blemishes and pimples, develop Alzheimer, dyslexia, or speech impediments.
- Taurus rules the throat, neck, ears, and lower jaw as well as the thyroid glands, pharynx, larynx, jugular vein, tonsils, Eustachian tubes, and cervical ganglia. People born under the sign of Taurus may notice they have problems with stiff necks, sore throats, and earaches. They may also suffer from adenoids, tonsillitis, backaches, colour blindness, ear disorders, and nasal polyps.
- Gemini rules the shoulders and upper arms as well as breath nerve fibers, lungs, trachea and bronchi, clavicle, scapula, and humerus. Those born under the sign of Gemini may experience asthma, anemia, other respiratory problems, nervous disorders, stiff shoulders, hay fever, tuberculosis, and pleurisy. Geminis are prone to injuries to their arms and fingers.
- Cancer rules the breasts, epigastric region, and the elbows as well as the stomach, digestive organs, upper lobe of the liver, thoracic duct, pancreas, blood serum, and womb. People born under the sign of Cancer may find they suffer from indigestion, stomach ulcers, flatulence, jaundice, liver torpidity, and mammary ailments. They may also be anemic, experience swollen feet, and fight obesity.
- Leo rules the heart, spinal cord, liver metabolism, spleen, pulmonary arteries and aorta, superior and inferior vena cava, the back, and forearms. Those born under the sign of Leo are subject to blood clots (which bring on a heart attack), nervous tension that causes heart palpitations, fevers, pericarditis, rheumatic heart disease, spinal disorders, and backaches.
- Virgo rules the abdominal region, large and small intestines, solar plexus, lower lobes of the liver, pancreas, portal veins, hands, nails, and carpal bones. People born under the sign of Virgo may find they suffer from problems with intestines, constipation, colitis, diarrhea, peritonitis, dysentery, diabetes, and food allergies.
- Libra rules the excretory functions through the kidneys and skin, the lumbar regions, buttocks, adrenals and vasomotor system, kidneys, lower back, and ovaries. Those born under the sign of Libra often suffer from kidney disease, uremia, polyuria, renal calculi, edema, lower back pain, and arteriosclerosis.
- Scorpio rules the nose and nasal bones, the pubic area, and genitalia. Scorpio can also influence the thyroid glands, liver, uterus, and sweat glands. Those born under the sign of Scorpio may find they have problems with headaches, painful and irregular menstruation, ovarian ailments, diarrhea, bladder problems, obesity, diabetes, and genital infections.
- Sagittarius rules the hips, thighs, sciatic nerve, iliac arteries and veins. It can also influence the liver, lungs, motor nerves, and muscles in general. People born under the sign of Sagittarius may find they experience problems with their hips and thighs as well as rheumatism, spinal disorders, sciatica, bronchitis, and tuberculosis.
- Capricorn rules the joints (especially those of the knees), hair, teeth, skin, the skeleton, bones, and patella. Those born under the sign of Capricorn are subject to poor metabolism, constipation, poor digestion, baldness, obesity, knee problems, and rheumatism. They may also be likely to catch colds more frequently than others, suffer from weak vision, and skin problems.
- Aquarius rules the ankles, bones of the lower limbs, blood, and circulation. People born under the sign of Aquarius may find they are prone to varicose veins, hypertension, heart problems, cramps, allergies, swelling of the feet and ankles, lymphatic stasis, and venous disorders. They may also suffer from nervous disorders and sensitivity.
- Pisces rules the feet, toes, lymphatic system, synovial fluids, and the glands in general. Those born under the sign of Pisces may find they suffer from allergic reactions to medication, overeating, alcoholism, edema, sores, ulcers, insomnia, corns, and bunions. They may also have a tendency to catch pneumonia.
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