Health is of primary importance to all and Astrology can help understand how each Sun sign dominates different parts of an individual"s anatomy. Some diseases are likely to develop because they are hardwired into ones genetics. By gaining an understanding of this, he/ she can best apply the knowledge of astrology to improve health and well-being and minimize the effects of bad habits and lifestyle choices. Most of the health queries get answered through Astrology if the chart details are accurate.
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine said, "A physician without the knowledge of astrology has no right to call himself a physician".
Health and well-being are of paramount concern to human beings. Love, money or career takes second place, for without good health one cannot enjoy anything else in life. Astrology and Health can be used to understand whether the problem is chronic or temporary in nature. Whether it can be cured immediately or it will prolong for a month or so. Also the intensity of the problem can be understood. Tendencies of the native getting a particular ailment can be understood. However, astrology can still be a useful tool in helping to maintain ones physical well-being.
Astrology and Human Body
Each sign of the zodiac rules or governs a specific part of the body. These associations date back to the origin of Astrology. Curiously, the part of the body that a sign rules is in some ways the strongest and in other ways the weakest area for a person born under that sign.
In addition to the sign"s rulership over parts of the body, the planets are associated with various glands in the body. These glands release hormones that keep human bodies functioning. Each house and each planet corresponds to particular part of the body. If the place or planet has the malefic impact, the body part may influence badly whereas good influence of ascendant owner and auspicious planets gives good ability to deal in life and health.
Astrology and Diet
Each sign of the zodiac has particular diet needs for minerals that are found in certain foods. A proper diet under any sign is beneficial in a healthful eating program. Every astrological chart depicts the way person looks and reflects his or her health image.
In Astrology, everyone is divided into 4 categories by constitution; water, fire, earth and air.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. They are believed to be the most energetic and enduring among all the other signs.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. They are very flexible and empathic.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. These signs are very stable, persistent, but not that active as fire and air.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. The representatives of these signs are passionate, hot-tempered and vital.