ASTROLOGY & AILMENTS

I answered a reader’s question regarding medical astrology recently, and will list the illnesses associated with each sign. Remember, just because certain ailments are ruled by your sign, does not mean you will develop this illness. Planets in certain signs, the Ascendant, Sixth and Twelfth Houses, as well as aspects will point to certain areas of concern. Here is the traditional list.

ARIES

AILMENTS: High blood pressure, burns, concussion, contagious diseases in general, encephalitis, fevers, bone fractures, gastritis, migraines, hernias, hemorrhoids, hives, jaundice, blemishes, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, smallpox.

TAURUS

AILMENTS: Diabetes, goiters, laryngitis, lymphatic ailments, smallpox, throat diseases, tonsilitis, genital disorders, thyroid, ears.

GEMINI

AILMENTS: Amnesia, bowel troubles, bronchitis, dry coughs, nervous diseases, fractures, ailments of the hands, hay fever, headaches, hoarseness, hypersensitivity, lung troubles, pneumonia, body tremors.

CANCER

AILMENTS: Abscesses, allergies, asthma, colic, digestive troubles, dropsy, dyspepsia, edema, epilepsy, excess fluidity, insomnia, vertigo, palsy, lymphatic disorders

LEO

AILMENTS: Cataracts, heat exhaustion, structural eye afflictions and disorders, fainting spells, fever, feverish ailments, weakness and irregularities of the heart action, hot flashes, curvature of the spine, spinal ailments in the dorsal region.

VIRGO

AILMENTS: Bowel troubles, bronchitis, dry coughs, nervous diseases, forgetfulness, hay fever, headaches, hoarseness, hypersensitivity, insomnia, intestinal afflictions, pulmonary troubles, speech impediments, stuttering, bodily tremors, vocal disorders

LIBRA

AILMENTS: Diabetes, generative diseases, glandular swellings in the neck, kidney diseases, lymphatic ailments, renal disorders, tonsillitis, lumbago

SCORPIO

AILMENTS: Amnesia, generative diseases, genital disorders, VD, injuries to the groin, hemorrhoids, enlargement of the prostate gland, tapeworms, toxemia, viruses.

SAGITTARIUS

AILMENTS: Abscesses, blood disorders, high and low blood pressure, boils, congestion in the body, diabetes, deformities and ailments of the feet, hip diseases, obesity, pleurisy

CAPRICORN

AILMENTS: Hardening of the arteries, arthritis, atrophy, blood clots, bone diseases and broken bones, bruises, skin cancer, impeded circulation, dental trouble, gall stones, hives, hyperacidity, jaundice, kidney stones, Lupus, T.B., renal stones, polio, palsy, spinal ailments

AQUARIUS

AILMENTS: convulsions, cramps (intestinal), spasmodic and nervous diseases, emphysema, fits, bone fractures, hallucinations, psychic disturbances, ailments of the lower legs, lesions, shocks, ruptures

PISCES

AILMENTS: comas, anemia, alcoholism, addiction, absentmindedness, foot ailments, glandular imbalances and swellings, sleepwalking, poisoning, diseases from bites, stings or drugs

Questions from Readers 3

Q – If I don’t have any idea of what time I was born, what sort of chart can be done?

A – Natal charts — natal = birth — are for people who know their time of birth. For those who don’t know, a solar chart is constructed. A solar chart is based on the “day” and the degree of the Sun listed at Noon in the ephemeris. The 12 houses are given the same degree for each sign and the Sun will always be in the First House. This is also called Equal Houses. Some astrologers use the noon or midnight hour to construct a chart for an unknown time. Without the exact time, solar charts will show many of the client’s traits, but inconsistencies will also appear, making it quite difficult to be accurate.

Q – I always read my horoscope in the newspaper. When was the first horoscope column printed in the papers?

A – Although there were many columns featured in almanacs and newspapers in England as well as America in the 1800s, the first astrological profile interpretation was printed in the London Sunday Express after the birth of Princess Margaret in 1930.

Q – Has any astrologers ever tried to use statistics and charts to compare certain vocational similarities, like what sign has the most athletes, actors or writers?

A – The Gauquelins — Françoise and Michel — astrologers from France, published statistical reports linking planetary aspects to certain professions.

Q – Who invented the horoscope?

A – There is no specific person who ‘invented’ the horoscope. There were different forms of astrology practiced in the ancient world. The Persians conquered Egypt in 525 BC, and mundane astrology was merged with decanic astrology. Then in Egypt under Greek rule, the two systems were combined to form horoscopic astrology. The most extensive development of horoscopic astrology came from the Egyptian scholar from Alexandria, Ptolemy, who was a renowned astronomer and astrologer. For centuries his written works were considered complex and accurate, until astronomers with instruments like Copernicus and Galileo proved his theories to be elaborate but wrong.

Questions from Readers 2

Q: I had a chart calculated recently and although most of the symbols I recognized there was one I didn’t. It looked like this:Ⓧ. Does that stand for a planet or asteroid?

A: No, that is the symbol for a very popular Arabic Part called “Part of Fortune.” Many astrologers calculate the formula and place the value in a person’s Natal Chart. If you go back to Review Questions where I explained midpoints, how Arabic Parts were used in the ancient world and how they are used in modern times.

Q: You mentioned to keep three things in mind: Sun in sign/house, Moon in sign/house and Rising Sign when researching my natal chart. When I read the horoscopes in the newspaper or online, should I read the sign my Ascendant is in as well?

A: Yes. Not only should you read your Sun & Rising signs, but if you know your overall sign (remember the Triplicities and Quadruplicities), you should read the three capsules to get a better idea of how your day will be. Remember there may be contradictions and be sure to pay attention to anything repeated, that might be a source of concern.

Q: Two questions: What is a VOC Moon? I was told not to start anything new on VOC days. Is there a website where I can check by month?

A: VOC Moon stands for Void of Course Moon. It occurs on the days when the Moon exits one sign, enters another and plans don’t go as we anticipated. It can happen every two days — more or less. The traditional astrologers would give an example for VOC, if you have surgery done on a Void of Course day, it will be more than likely that you will need even more surgery after this. I would rather re-schedule any procedures to a day where the Moon is not going into another sign, but let’s be real, if you need emergency surgery, don’t put it off. However, if it’s a minor procedure, see if you can reschedule it to a day when the Moon is not about to change course. My favorite layman’s site for the V/C Moon is Café Astrology. Here’s the link: http://www.cafeastrology.com/timingwiththemoon.html

VOCATIONS AND BUSINESSES BY THE ZODIAC

Every sign rules certain jobs, however, just because your Sun sign is Aries does not mean you should become a surgeon or a pharmacist. Other planets (especially the ruling planet) in this sign would give you an affinity for any of the careers assigned to this sign. Here is the traditional list of careers and businesses for each sign.

ARIES:

VOCATIONS: Soldiers, surgeons, butchers, iron & steel workers, dentists, barbers, carpenters, firemen, police, hardware makers & dealers, chemists, pharmacists, bill collectors.

BUSINESSES: Bakeries, barbershops, chemical labs, cutlery shops, pharmacies, exercise salons, gun shops, hardware stores, sex shops, tattoo parlors, foundries.

TAURUS:

VOCATIONS: Musicians, singers, actors, beauticians, dress manufacturers, sculpturers, milliners, hosts, entertainers, interior decorators, throat specialists, perfume makers, art museum curators, house painters, engravers, fashion designers, dancers, jewelry designers & vendors, motion picture producers.

BUSINESSES: Theatrical agencies, amusement parks, art stores, banks, beauty shops, dance studios, erotic book stores, florists, furniture stores, garden stores, gourmet shops, hobby stores.

GEMINI:

VOCATIONS: Clerks, bookkeepers, writers, architects, orators, typists, handwriting experts, reporters, messengers, merchandisers, nerve specialists, radio & tv announcers, inventors, ad writers, travel agents, biographers, draftsmen, inspectors, computer programmers and operators, craftsperson, critics, lawyers, masseurs, mechanics, playwrights, psychiatrists.

BUSINESSES:  Agencies, bookstores, diners, retail grocers, magazine stands, publishing houses, stationers, transportation facilities.

CANCER:

VOCATIONS: Traveling salespeople, fishermen, nurses, seamstress, obstetricians, caterers, midwives, security officers, brewery workers, ocean navigators, real estate agents

BUSINESSES: Bakeries, breweries, cabarets, cafes, saloons, taverns, travel agencies, day care centers, grocers, hotels, fish markets

LEO:

VOCATIONS: Bankers, foremen, dept. heads, investment bankers, jewelers, gold workers, heart specialists, impresarios, theater owners, actors, administrators, athletes, brokers, educators, bio-chemists, healers, army officers, radiologists, school principals, publicity directors, film directors.

BUSINESSES: Brokerages, casinos, places of entertainment, jewelry stores, race tracks, resorts, theaters, newspapers.

VIRGO:

VOCATIONS: Accountants, writers, teachers, lecturers, actuary, interpreters, dieticians, reporters, buyers, merchandisers, editors, publishers, printers, radio and tv announcers, craftspeople, scientists, psychiatrists, lawyers, librarians, linguists, animal trainers.

BUSINESSES: bookstores, clothing stores, diet centers, doctor’s offices, retail grocers, publishing houses, travel agencies, stationers

LIBRA:

VOCATIONS: Artists, singers, cosmeticians, florists, dressmakers, milliners, hosts, interior decorators, social resort coordinators, perfume dealers, society editors, actors, photographers, illustrators.

BUSINESSES: Theatrical agencies, women’s apparel stores, art stores, beauty shops, bridal shops, candy stores, furriers, erotic book stores, hobby shops, liquor stores, lingerie and gift shops

SCORPIO:

VOCATIONS: Musicians, psychoanalysts, religious transformers, revolutionaries, medicine especially surgery, scientific research, detectives, the arts, adventurous exploration, transportation, military, law.

BUSINESSES: brothels, funeral homes, insurance companies, junkyards, ports, marinas, courts.

SAGITTARIUS:

VOCATIONS: corporate lawyers, clergymen, publishers, advertising agents, judges, wool merchants, wholesale grocers, appraisers, financiers, jockeys, horse trainers, sporting goods manufacturers, senators, legislators, philanthropists, bankers, deacons, furriers, furniture makers and dealers, investors

BUSINESSES: Banks, brokerages, casinos, loan companies, pet stores, publishing houses, race tracks, shoe stores, uniform shops, universities, literary agencies

CAPRICORN:

VOCATIONS: Real estate dealers, gardeners, tanners, leather goods, manufacturers, watch and clock makers, traders, lawyers, bankers, priests, nuns, plumbers, undertakers, tombstone makers

BUSINESSES: Agricultural stores, ceramic shops, farms, lumber/junk yards, mines, mortuaries, produce markets, ranches, real estate agencies

AQUARIUS:

VOCATIONS: scientists, inventors, astrologers, chiropractors, clairvoyants, aviators, auto racers, airplane/auto mechanics, electricians, radio announcers, research/social workers, psychotherapists

BUSINESSES: Bicycle shops, cinemas, private clubs, factories, repair garages, gun dealers, record shops, travel agencies, gas stations

PISCES:

VOCATIONS: poets, mind readers, musicians, occult writers, pharmacists, chemists, naval officers, oil workers, anesthetists, distillers, lifeguards, detectives, private investigators

BUSINESSES: chemical labs, drug stores, dry cleaners, fish markets, glassware factories, liquor stores, photo supply stores, laundromats.

HERBS, PLANTS, TREES IN ASTROLOGY

Through the ruling planets, each sign rules certain plants and trees. Here is the traditional list for each sign. Some planets rule more than one sign so there may be duplicate listings of plants.

ARIES

HERBS & PLANTS: Aloe, anemone, arnica, barberry, basil, broom, cactus, capers, catnip, pepper, coriander, marsh crowfoot, gentian, geranium, honeysuckle, hops, leadwort, madder, mustard, nettles, Peruvian bark, thistles, wakerobin, witch hazel, cinnamon, ginger, gladioli. TREES: Box trees, hawthorn, pine, prickly trees, cactus, hemlock, chestnut, broom.

TAURUS

HERBS & PLANTS: Alder, artichoke, beans, coriander, coltsfoot, cowslip, fennel, chickweed, foxglove, goldenrod, ground ivy, strawberry, wild tansy, violet, wheat, yarrow, bearberry, mints, roses, vervain, Irish moss, orchids, black snakeroot, lilies in general, daffodils, thyme, saffron, jasmine. TREES: Pear, peach, birch, elder, cherry, chestnut, satinwood.

GEMINI

HERBS & PLANTS: Fern, hazel, horehound, lavender, licorice, maidenhair, sweet marjoram, parsley, valerian, endive, dill, fennel, elfwort, starwort, clover, bay and caraway seeds, sorrel.

TREES: Filbert, mulberry, myrtle, juniper, nut trees, tropical trees, sandalwood, bayberry.

CANCER

HERBS & PLANTS: Adder’s tongue, chickweed, iris, watercress, lettuce, water lily, moonwort, pearlwort, pumpkin, endive, garlic, chamomile, white roses, water violet, duckweed, slippery elm, night blooming plants, poppies, seaweed, peppermint, wintergreen, bay leaf, ginseng, balm, tamarind. TREES: Any sap trees, willows, banana, mango, breadfruit.

LEO

HERBS & PLANTS: Almond, angelica, chamomile, eye-bright, juniper, meadow rue, mistletoe, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme, celery seed, cinnamon, cloves, peony, poppies, sunflowers, heart trefoil, marigolds, passion flowers. TREES: Ash, hay trees, citrus trees, olive, walnut, palm and orange.

VIRGO

HERBS & PLANTS: Fern, hazel, horehound, lavender, licorice, maidenhair, sweet marjoram, parsley, hops, guava, valerian, chamomile, endive, dill, fennel, mandrake, mace, chicory, sage, asters, red raspberry, starwort, trefoil, morning glory, mint, petunias, sarsaparilla. TREES: Filbert, mulberry, myrtle, fig, apples.

LIBRA

HERBS & PLANTS: Alder, artichoke, beans, bramble, burdock, coltsfoot, cowslip, goldenrod, ground ivy, dandelion, pennyroyal, ragwort, sage, sorrel, strawberry, wild tansy, violet, wheat, yarrow, catnip, bearberry, snake root, spearmint, vervain, orchids, lilies in general, daffodils, marjoram, kelp, juniper berry, jasmine. TREES: Birch, chestnut, peach, elder, pear, cherry, quince, apple, apricot.

SCORPIO

HERBS & PLANTS: all poisonous plants in general, capers, chickweed, cloves, coriander, garlic, ginger, pepper, vinegar, mustard, parsley, sage, seasalts, chrysanthemums, yucca, rosemary. TREES: Mango, melon, papaya, peach, cherry, cacti, hemlock, pine, dogwood, wormwood, broom, box cypress.

SAGITTARIUS

HERBS & PLANTS: Thorn apple, asparagus, balm, balsam, betony, bloodwort, chervil, cinquefoil, dandelion, hyssop, limewort, liverwort myrrh, daisies, ginseng, Iceland moss, jasmine, spearmint, saffron, endive, nutmeg, sage, sassafras, aloe, aniseed, narcissus.

TREES: Oak, maple, linden, lime, fig, chestnut, birch, apricot, ash, cedar.

CAPRICORN

HERBS & PLANTS: Barley, comfrey, flaxseed, hemlock, hemp, henbane, holly, ivy, knot grass, moss, plantain, shepherd’s purse, belladonna, crosswort, black hellebore, English ivy, poison ivy, mandrake, ground moss, nightshade, poison oak, senna, spinach, vervain, wintergreen, Sarsparilla, garlic, hops, rosemary, dill. TREES: Beech, popular, aspen, black thorn, pine, yew, citrus, dates, hemlock, cypress.

AQUARIUS

HERBS & PLANTS: balm, chickweed, coriander, dill, gentian root, hyssop, mint, sassafras, sage, chamomile, sorrel, basil, wintergreen, garlic, nettles, parsley, rosemary, rye, valerian.

TREES: beech, cypress, willow, pine, yew, apples, banana, quince, plum, pear.

PISCES

HERBS & PLANTS: opium, poppy plants, coffee, tobacco, mosses, mushrooms and fungi, aniseed, aloe, balm, basil, caraway, coriander, mint, nutmeg, plantain, sage, sorrel, kelp, wintergreen, lilac, violet, water lilies. TREES: citrus, cherry, ash, birch, chestnut, maple, mulberry, oak, olive, mango, peach, cedar.

12. SATURN – The Reap What You Sow  Planet Part 2

Saturn in the natal chart is what I call the “reap what you sow” planet. In the houses, Saturn affects each as follows:

SATURN IN 1^ST HOUSE or ASCENDANT Is quite self-centered, lives a calculated life and if afflicted can be introverted.

SATURN IN 2^ND HOUSE Earns financial security through great effort can be preoccupied over getting and keeping money; if afflicted, denies self and may suffer financial losses.

SATURN IN 3^RD HOUSE Chooses communications in a calculated way, if afflicted may not get along with siblings, neighbors and may have education troubles.

SATURN IN 4^TH HOUSE or NADIR Has domestic frustration, encountered deprivation and discomfort in home life, may have a strict upbringing or even orphaned.

SATURN IN 5^TH HOUSE Romantic unhappiness, does not find joy in children or recreation. Can be infertile, and may have some separation from offspring if afflicted.

SATURN IN 6^TH HOUSE Cold, calculated demeanor toward workers and coworkers. Strong sense of organization, if adversely aspected, quite bored with daily routine.

SATURN IN 7^TH HOUSE or DESCENDANT Difficulties in partnerships or frustrating, disappointing marriage. Partnerships can be a source of deprivation.

SATURN IN 8^TH HOUSE Joint finances, inheritance or legacy lacking, if afflicted, frustrating delays or losses of any legacies.

SATURN IN 9^TH HOUSE Many problems during traveling in foreign countries and dealing with foreigners. Strong religious convictions however if afflicted can have fanatical lean on religions.

SATURN IN 10^TH HOUSE or MIDHEAVEN Ambitious, power driven regarding professional standing. If afflicted, ruthless and may feel isolated in social/profession areas.

SATURN IN 11^TH HOUSE Cold and calculated relationships with friends and social associations, if afflicted, may have few or no friends because of ‘me first’ attitude.

SATURN IN 12^TH HOUSE Courage overrides denial and self-sacrifice. If afflicted may have persecution complex and suffer crises of ideology.

11. SATURN -- REAPING WHAT YOU SOW

I hope you have visited the web sites I listed in earlier articles and know where Saturn is in your natal or solar chart.

SATURN IN ARIES – initiative and discipline leads to mental creativity, enabling them to come up with new concepts in their fields. If afflicted, they may ignore the rights of others and have difficulty communicating and cooperating.

SATURN IN TAURUS – steadfast and patient, reliable and persistent, willing to work hard for financial and emotional security. They can be frugal and buy things of useful, lasting value. If afflicted, they can be obstinate and miserly.

SATURN IN GEMINI – highly logical and systematic thinkers, able to reason and solve problems swiftly. Very honest and forthright in communication, considered organized and dependable. If afflicted can be critical, suspicious, even excessively shy.

SATURN IN CANCER – takes family environment seriously. May hide feelings and emotions from those close to them as well as the general public; hard to express true warmth. If afflicted they can be unusually attached to material things.

SATURN IN LEO – a compulsive desire to control their environment, demanding attention and respect. If afflicted, could develop dictatorial tendencies or be dogmatic in mannerisms; strict disciplinarian with their children.

SATURN IN VIRGO – sticklers for precision, they need to relax more and develop a sense of humor. If afflicted, can alienate others by demanding perfection and being inflexible with regard to rules and regulations.

SATURN IN LIBRA – in the sign that rules relationships, these people are cooperative, organized, and responsible planners. If afflicted, they can be unforgiving, and people who promise more than they can deliver.

SATURN IN SCORPIO – can be burdened with intensely emotional responsibilities, which they will need to learn to deal with calmly and effectively when they arise. If afflicted, they can be hard taskmasters with no patience for laziness or slacking off.

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS – very thorough, with strict moral codes and great depth of concentration. They absorb whatever they learn and desire to be regarded as an expert in their field of choice. If afflicted, can be self-righteous and overly concerned about their reputations.

SATURN IN CAPRICORN – strong need to make significant contributions in their endeavors, true believers of reaping what one sows. Strong sense of honor, with an air of dignity and seriousness. If afflicted, they might use money or literal interpretations of the law to control others.

SATURN IN AQUARIUS – well organized concentration, ambitious with the ability to make scientific inventions or structured computer or mathematical applications. Quite social but in an impersonal way. If afflicted, can be snobbish, cold and emotionally domineering in their relationships.

SATURN IN PISCES – memories of the past can generate anxieties as well as an overactive imagination. They do have the ability to strive for those less fortunate and can meditate to reach a deep spiritual plane. If afflicted, they can be neurotic, even psychotic in nature, even to the point of institutionalization. Will need critical self-analysis to balance strengths and weaknesses and to let go of the past.