Health and Astrological indicators.

This week I've being shaking off the lingering tail of a cold, and here prompt on my bed, amongst fallen tissue soldiers, victims in the battle of a man against his germs (yes darn it, it's dramatic! lol) I started to think about how astrological aspects can indicate more long term illnesses and personal weaknesses in immunity.

Within a natal chart there is allot of information that can tell us of a persons predisposition to certain health problems, through my own review I've confirmed a lot of them for myself over the years (which of course you are more then welcomed to debate for yourself) but there's still many that I cant help but question due to the planetary relationship and elemental constitution.

Before I start into a new rant on the planets and the illnesses associated with them, it may be best to keep in mind that although the aspects may be in the natal chart it does not means that are in effect.

At some point in time, the transits or progressions will trigger the aspects for the expected health problem to occur, or at the very least stir the symptoms.

Of course after saying that it is also possible that these illnesses may never occur, or individuals die from other illnesses or accidents before they can be initiated – some people through diligence and precaution may even successfully challenge the planetary influence sufficiently enough on the internal plane to avoid it's lesson from being manifested physically.

I suspect and find plausible that there are other indicators that also determine how serious an effect an illness will have on an individual, mostly depending on the degree on the ascendant and the longitude of the planets and the signs in detriment or debility.

While looking at a chart in search of health it is suggested that one looks first at the riling planet.

That's is of course to say look at the planet that rules the sign on the ascendant. If you are looking at a Taurus ascendant, look at what is happening to Venus etc

While this is being held in mind look for the Aspects.

Squares = Difficult and strongest effect.
Oppositions = Difficult but open to early engagement.
Conjunctions = Effect is noticeable but changeable.
Minor aspects = Most changeable, except semisextile (30 degree's) which continually portray a difficult effect.

It is also important to take into consideration the combination of planets that are involved in an aspect to the ruling planet. Each will have some deeper correspondence with the health problems.

Here's a rundown of some of the traditional health problems most associated with such aspects:

Pluto: (That which consumes)
Contagious disease
Polio
Paralysis
Severe disability

Uranus: (That which is strange)
Genetic disorders
Lupus
Albino
Irregular chromosomes
Brain damage
Cerebral Palsy
Seizures
Epilepsy
Deformities

Neptune: (That which wastes)
Glandular imbalance
Cancer
Lethargy
Leukaemia

Jupiter: (That which is excess)
Blood disorders
Varicose veins
Phlebitis
Circulation
Diabetes
Obesity
Enlarged heart

Saturn: (That which diminishes)
Skin conditions
Asthma
Arthritis
Allergies
Bone diseases
Gauntness
Hearing
Dwarfism

Mars:(That which inflames)
Inflamatory disease
Scarlet fever
Rheumatic fever
Yellow fever
Encephalitis

Venus:(That which is stillness)
Kidney disease
Throat ailments

Mercury: (That which keeps silent)
Respiratory ailments
Lung problems

Moon:(That which flows)
Hydrocephelus
Edema
Lymphatic ailments
Poor constitution

Sun:(That which sees)
Blindness
Heart ailments

**When dealing with the aspects:

Moon = Cold
Mercury = Minor injuries / digestive problem
Venus = Virus / sore throat / injury by glass / laryngitis
Mars = Fever / Headache
Jupiter = Swelling and infection / abscess
Saturn = Asthma attack / weight loss / stress / backache
Uranus = Nervousness
Neptune = Loss of energy / sleepiness / dizziness
Pluto = Contagious diseases.

To note though that the Moons aspect depends on the phase that aspects your natal Sun.

If it's not a Moon phase it doesn't have an effect. For an example, if the first quarter Moon is at 27 degrees of Virgo it will square my Sun and you'll be highly susceptible to getting a cold. If the first quarter Moon is at 1 degrees of Virgo, when the Moon moves past 27 degrees it will have little or no effect.

I hope this has illuminated the determining of susceptibility to various illnesses. As when the arena of illness is located and the planetary power is drawn to attention much can be done to correct the situation and aid healing by channelling the aspect through it's more dignified setting.