Astrological Guide for Holistic Health

September 20, 2024

Quick Astrological Guide for Holistic Health:

What the Stars Say about your Soma and Psyche

Each table gives broad information regarding a specific feature of the birth chart, but these lists are not complete. If you’re new to astrology and don’t quite understand the components of a birth chart, the general meaning and application of the astrological archetypes, or fundamentals of reading your birth chart, pick up a copy of my book “Be Your Own Astrologer: a simple guide to reading your own birth chart.”

Zodiac Signs: the mode of operation, or specific part of the body/psyche

Planets: the activating energy influencing the body/psyche

Houses: the parts of the human journey

The Soma: Your Physical Health

Zodiac Signs: Each sign correlates with specific anatomy and physiology of the body. These areas of the body are impacted by the house the sign falls in and any planets activating the sign, either by natal placement (the placement of the planet at time of birth) or transit (where a planet currently is in the sky).

Aries	Head, skull, brain, eyes, upper jaw
Taurus	Throat, ears, lower jaw, vocal cords, tongue
Gemini	Hands, arms, lungs, hearing, speech
Cancer	Stomach, breasts, mucous membranes, rib cage, spleen, uterus, diaphragm, temperature regulation
Leo	Heart, spinal cord, back
Virgo	Small intestine, appendix, bile, sympathetic nervous system, immune system (along with Pisces)
Libra	Kidneys, lumbar back, acid-alkaline regulation, hormone balancing, ovaries, veins
Scorpio	Colon, rectum, prostate, anus, sex organs, nose, sacrum, coccyx, cervix
Sagittarius	Hips, thighs, sciatic nerve, arteries, glutes
Capricorn	Knees, skin, bones, nails, teeth
Aquarius	Ankles, lower legs, circulation, nervous system
Pisces	Feet, immunity, lymphatic system

House Cusps: We primarily look to 4 houses when analyzing the physical health. The zodiac sign on the cusp of each of these houses indicates the style this area of life operates under, while the placement and aspects of the ruling planet of that zodiac sign, as well as any planets occupying the house, give more nuance into understanding this area of life.

1^st House	The main determinant of your unique physical constitution, including, form, structure & appearance. This house represents the interface between you and the world so think of this area as everything that you take in whether it’s food, information, social interactions, entertainment or environment (all of which influence the constitution).
6^th House	This area shows your propensity for daily habits including diet, fitness, and work. It shows clues into how you maintain your health and potentials for organ weakness and general health issues.
8^th House	This house shows chronic disease that is deeper in the body as well as illness that can be fatal or transformative. This is also where you can see your capacity for healing and for detoxification. It’s also associated with surgeries.
12^th House	Where we assess sleep patterns and quality of sleep. It also shows hidden causes behind hard to diagnose or treat health issues.

Planets: Activating energies that bring certain qualities to the anatomy and physiology, allowing you to see manifested or potential symptoms/pathology. They also play roles in the physiological functions of the body. Planets occupying or aspecting the houses related to the soma or psyche play important roles in how these areas of health manifest.

Sun	Circulatory function; brings a boost of energy and vitality with warm, dry energetic qualities (in general, the sun affects males to a stronger degree)
Moon	Digestive function; water retention; increases sensitivity & dampness that can lead to stagnation (in general, the moon affects females to a stronger degree)
Mercury	Autonomic functions; brings quick, nervous energy with wind/tension and dry/atrophy tissue states
Venus	Sensory mechanisms; blood sugar balancing; gives laxity with potential for excess moisture
Mars	Red blood cell circulation; can over-stimulate tissues causing pain, inflammation & injury; has a hot, dry energetic state
Jupiter	Liver functions; brings expansion, excess growth, sluggishness & obesity
Saturn	Skeletal function; restricts & constricts tissue states causing coldness, tension & rigidity
Uranus	Breathing & nervous system functions; brings disruptive, chaotic, nervous energy that can cause wind/tension/dryness
Neptune	Rules lymphatic function; depletes energy & weakens structure & vitality; increases dampness
Pluto	Reproductive function and elimination; purges and regenerates; transforms; deep healing & death, destruction

The Psyche: Your Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health

Zodiac Signs: The water and air signs are the main focus for analyzing the psyche’s health needs and proclivities, However, the earth and fire signs influence the water and air signs, so it’s important to understand their impact as well.

Aries	How you identify as yourself; motivation style; anger style
Taurus	How you value yourself; how you create stability; your endurance; your ability to acquire material possessions & money
Gemini	Your method for gathering information & processing it; how you think from a logical perspective
Cancer	Your ability to nurture self & others; sensitivity, intuitive style; how you create safety
Leo	Your self expression, what lights you up & brings a sense of joy; your style of confidence
Virgo	Your guilt; shame; criticisms; perfectionism; deciphering abilities; insecurities
Libra	How you make decisions; relationship style; interpersonal skills; balance; aesthetic style
Scorpio	How you connect intimately; your transformation ability; how you deal with trauma; how you tap into your personal power; how you manipulate or get manipulated
Sagittarius	How you expand into new areas of life; how you express your beliefs; how you adventure
Capricorn	How you mature; how you set goals and achieve them; your style of discipline
Aquarius	How you’re able to detach from emotions & use intellect to gain objectivity; how you innovate
Pisces	How you create; how you connect to the spiritual world; how you release inhibitions

Houses: The houses we focus on for the psyche are specifically related to the mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of your life. The planets placed in these houses, and the ruling planet of the zodiac sign falling on the cusp of these houses further flavors how these areas of the psyche show up for you.

3^rd House	Matters of the mind; community connections; your immediate environment & how it influences you
4^th House	Area of home & family; your most private self; emotional health; childhood & early conditioning; intuition
8^th House	Vulnerable matters related to intimacy, sex & emotional investments with other people; power struggles; death; grief; trauma; secrets
12^th House	Spirituality; mental health; escapisms (addiction); delusions; imagination; creative work; dreams; isolation; where you feel unseen

Planets: Represent certain parts of the psyche and also activate certain energies that affect us on a mental/emotional/spiritual level. Those planets occupying or aspecting the 3^rd, 4^th, 8^th, and 12^th houses have a stronger influence on the mind/emotions/spirit.

Sun	Conscious mind; identity; prana; heightens your conscious awareness
Moon	Subconscious mind; intuition; emotions; instincts; increases emotional sensitivity
Mercury	Logical, lower mind; mental faculties; reasoning; brings rational thinking
Venus	Your skills, talents; material possessions; money coming in; interpersonal skills; brings a sense of harmony
Mars	Your ego; independence; motivation; anger; brings motivation/passion
Jupiter	Your positivity & optimism; personal belief system; sense of adventure; expands your luck (good or bad)
Saturn	Maturity; discipline; stress level, goals & achievements; brings hard lessons & rewards you for hard work
Uranus	Personal freedom; your freak flag; what makes you unique as an individual apart from the crowd; causes chaos in the name of getting you unstuck
Neptune	Your imagination; escapisms (addictions); compassion; ego loss; brings compassion but also delusion
Pluto	Emotional intensity; intimacy; deep-seated trauma; personal power; brings transformation

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