Reference Guides for Medical Astrology
Introduction
Astrology can feel like learning a whole new language, and in many ways, it is. Between the planets, signs, houses, and the complex web of aspects connecting them, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if you had a simple "phrasebook" to help you translate the key concepts?
That's exactly what this post is designed to be: your go-to cheat sheet for medical astrology.
As a practitioner who bridges the worlds of clinical health and cosmic symbolism, I believe that understanding these foundational pieces is the first step toward true empowerment. This guide isn't about deep, complex analysis; it's about providing a clear, simple reference you can return to again and again as you explore your own health blueprint.
Whether you're looking up a planet in your chart or just curious about what a certain house represents, consider this your quick-reference manual for decoding your personal health map.
If you want to cast a chart visit Astro-seek.com and input your birth details using a Whole Sign, Tropical chart. For more information on how to cast a Natal chart, see here on Astro-Seek.
Alternatively, enter your details below and open up your astrology chart.
Cast your Birth Chart — Whole Sign
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In the tool, open settings (⚙️) and choose House system → Whole Sign.
| House | General Meaning (Life Area) | Physical / Health Focus | Watch-outs | Care Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ★ | Identity, appearance, vitality, approach to life | General health, vitality, physical body | Over/under-recovery, posture/breath issues, stress reactivity | Morning light, nasal–diaphragmatic breath, protein at breakfast, pacing |
| 2nd | Resources, income, values, self-worth | Face, mouth, teeth, right eye | Jaw tension, dental issues, mindless snacking | Mineral repletion, oral care, thorough chewing, grounding rituals |
| 3rd | Communication, learning, siblings, short trips | Neck, throat, shoulders, arms, lungs | RSI, vocal strain, anxious breathing | Mobility breaks, nasal breathing, magnesium, posture resets |
| 4th | Home, roots, inner life, family | Heart, chest, lungs, stomach | Reflux, chest tightness, sleep–environment mismatch | Warm meals, evening wind-down, sleep sanctuary, breath softness |
| 5th | Creativity, joy, romance, children | Upper abdomen, stomach, heart, liver, gallbladder | Overindulgence, liver congestion, stress eating | Joyful movement, bitters, play, balanced feasts |
| 6th ★ | Daily work, habits, service, health routines | Lower abdomen, kidneys, intestines, immune system | Overwork, IBS patterns, UTIs, under-recovery | Meal rhythm, fibre diversity, glycaemic balance, micro movement, downshifts |
| 7th | Partnerships, close relationships | Lower back, urinary tract, reproductive organs | Lumbar strain, UTIs, boundary fatigue | Hydration + minerals, core/glute support, relational boundaries |
| 8th ★ | Shared resources, sex, transformation | Reproductive organs, bladder, elimination systems | Infections, pelvic congestion, crisis cycles | Elimination support (bowel/bile/lymph), pelvic floor care, trauma-informed pacing |
| 9th | Beliefs, higher learning, long travel | Thighs, hips, liver, blood | Sciatica, liver load, over-commitment | Brisk walks/daylight, hip mobility + strength, liver-friendly meals |
| 10th | Career, public role, reputation | Knees, bones, joints | Joint strain, mineral deficits, tension holding | Strength training, collagen/minerals, posture/ergonomics |
| 11th | Friends, networks, future goals | Shins, ankles, left ear | Ankle sprain, circulation stagnation, isolation | Ankle mobility, hydration, community support, light social contact |
| 12th ★ | Solitude, subconscious, retreat, endings | Feet, left eye, sleep | Insomnia, sensitivities, hidden drains (noise, light, toxins) | Sleep ritual, yoga nidra/coherence breath, inputs audit, sensory dignity |
| House | General Meaning (Life Area) | Physical / Health Focus | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ★ | Identity, appearance, vitality, approach to life | General health, vitality, physical body | Over/under-recovery, posture/breath issues, stress reactivity |
| 2nd | Resources, income, values, self-worth | Face, mouth, teeth, right eye | Jaw tension, dental issues, mindless snacking |
| 3rd | Communication, learning, siblings, short trips | Neck, throat, shoulders, arms, lungs | RSI, vocal strain, anxious breathing |
| 4th | Home, roots, inner life, family | Heart, chest, lungs, stomach | Reflux, chest tightness, sleep–environment mismatch |
| 5th | Creativity, joy, romance, children | Upper abdomen, stomach, heart, liver, gallbladder | Overindulgence, liver congestion, stress eating |
| 6th ★ | Daily work, habits, service, health routines | Lower abdomen, kidneys, intestines, immune system | Overwork, IBS patterns, UTIs, under-recovery |
| 7th | Partnerships, close relationships | Lower back, urinary tract, reproductive organs | Lumbar strain, UTIs, boundary fatigue |
| 8th ★ | Shared resources, sex, transformation | Reproductive organs, bladder, elimination systems | Infections, pelvic congestion, crisis cycles |
| 9th | Beliefs, higher learning, long travel | Thighs, hips, liver, blood | Sciatica, liver load, over-commitment |
| 10th | Career, public role, reputation | Knees, bones, joints | Joint strain, mineral deficits, tension holding |
| 11th | Friends, networks, future goals | Shins, ankles, left ear | Ankle sprain, circulation stagnation, isolation |
| 12th ★ | Solitude, subconscious, retreat, endings | Feet, left eye, sleep | Insomnia, sensitivities, hidden drains (noise, light, toxins) |
Medical Astrology Reference Hub
A tidy toolkit for quick look-ups and deeper dives. Use these guides in session, while writing, or at your kitchen table with a cuppa. No fluff, just maps.
What’s inside
1) Signs & Significations
2) Planets & Significations
3) Houses & Significations
4) Aspects
How to use these guides
For self-study
When looking at your natal chart through the lens of medical astrology, you should ask questions that delve into various facets of your health, predispositions, and potential for well-being. The natal chart provides a comprehensive map of your unique constitution and health journey.
Here are some insightful questions you can ask your natal chart:
I. Overall Health Foundation
What is my overall physical constitution and resilience to disease as indicated by my Ascendant sign and its element? For instance, Fire and Earth ascendants are traditionally considered more resilient. What is the condition of the ruling planet of your Ascendant or Rising sign? For example I have a Scorpio Rising, ruled by Mars. But Mars is placed in debility in my 12th House of Libra (in a conjunction between Venus and Pluto). He isn’t very strong in this position.
How does my Sun's placement reveal my overall vitality, life force energy, and energy reserves, including my heart function and metabolism? The Sun is considered the vigor, while the Moon is the bodily health.
What does my Moon's placement signify about my general bodily health, emotional well-being, fluid balance, and eating habits? For women, the Moon is particularly important due to its rulership over the female reproductive system and hormones. The moon is also the main distributor of the body.
How does the condition (sign, house, and aspects) of my Chart Ruler (1st House Ruler) further describe my overall health potential and any inherent strengths or weaknesses? This planet directly represents your physical body and vitality.
Temperature? The condition of Saturn and Mars (ie. too hot/ too cold)
Excess and Deficiency: the lunar nodes.
II. Daily Habits & Health Maintenance
What does the sign of my 6th House indicate about my health routines, nutritional needs, and preferred exercise patterns? For example, an Earth sign here might suggest mindful eating and a need for routine exercise.
How do any planets in my 6th House (and their nature, e.g., benefic, malefic) reflect my daily stressors, work habits, and general approach to self-care?
What insights does the placement and condition of my 6th House Ruler provide about how I can best maintain good health and address illness through lifestyle?
III. Illness, Healing & Deeper Patterns
What does my 6th House (along with its ruling planet) suggest about my predispositions to illness, especially chronic or recurring conditions, and those that respond to diet and lifestyle changes?
How does my 8th House (including planets within it and its ruler) reflect my capacity for deep psychological healing, potential for chronic illness, and my relationship with trauma or transformative experiences?
What does my 12th House (including planets within it and its ruler) indicate about my sleep quality, mental health, and ability to rest and recover? This house is considered the second most prominent for illness.
Are there any "disease patterns" or recurring astrological signatures in my chart that correlate with specific health challenges or vulnerabilities, such as a pileup of planets in a certain modality or an excess/deficiency of an element?
IV. Underlying Energetic Dynamics
How does the balance of elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) in my chart (indicating excesses or deficiencies) contribute to my temperament, vitality, and potential health tendencies?
What does the balance of modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) in my chart reveal about how my energy flows and my tendencies toward acute or chronic conditions?
How does the Lot of Fortune (LOF) and its ruler influence my overall physical well-being and my capacity to experience good health or overcome challenges through my willpower and actions?
V. Planetary & Aspect Insights
How do challenging aspects (squares, oppositions, inconjunctions) to key planets in my chart indicate tension, friction, imbalances, or potential dysfunctions in specific body systems or psychological processes?
What does the essential dignity (rulership, exaltation, detriment, fall, peregrine) of my planets tell me about their inherent strength or weakness in expressing their physiological functions?
Remember, a natal chart shows predispositions and potential, not predetermined outcomes. Its purpose is to provide insights and clarity, empowering you to make informed decisions for your health and well-being in collaboration with healthcare professionals. It is advised if you have a medical problem you contact your healthcare provider for any advice. This is for educational purposes only.
Good to know
These guides are educational. They complement—not replace—medical care.
Everything works best with whole-chart thinking: Planet (what) + Sign (how) + House (where), moderated by aspects and timing.
Want the deeper map? Book a reading and we’ll relate this to your actual chart, story, and goals.
Signs & Significations (not exhaustive)
| Sign | Body Focus (traditional) | Keywords (medical) | Watch-outs | Care Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Head, brain, eyes | Ignition, heat, inflammation, acute | Headaches/migraine, burns, overexertion | Cooling cadence, anti-inflammatory meals, breath to pace effort |
| Taurus | Throat, neck, thyroid, jaw/teeth | Endurance, accumulation, glucose steadiness | Sore throats, stiff neck, sluggish thyroid, comfort eating | Neck mobility, vocal/breath work, steady meals, soothing demulcents |
| Gemini | Shoulders, arms, hands, lungs | Nerves, breath, rhythm, mobility | Anxious breathing, RSI, bronchial irritation, scatter | Nasal/diaphragmatic breathing, mobility breaks, magnesium support |
| Cancer | Chest, breasts, stomach, lymph | Fluids, cycles, nourishment, homeostasis | Reflux, water retention, mood–sleep swings | Warm meals, regular meal rhythm, sleep hygiene, gentle lymph work |
| Leo | Heart, spine, circulation | Vitality, solar heat, leadership | Palpitations, BP variability, heat strain | Joyful cardio, posture/extension, minerals, mindful intensity |
| Virgo | Small intestine, spleen, pancreas, microbiome | Assimilation, detail, purification | IBS patterns, perfection stress, bloat | Fibre diversity, bitters, meal timing, stress tools before meals |
| Libra | Kidneys, lower back, skin (balance) | Equilibrium, filtration, relational harmony | UTIs, lumbar strain, skin imbalance from stress | Hydration + minerals, core/glute work, nervous-system balance |
| Scorpio | Reproductive organs, bowels, elimination | Depth, detox, crisis → renewal | Pelvic congestion, infections, stagnation | Bowel/bile/lymph support, pelvic floor health, psychosexual healing |
| Sagittarius | Hips, thighs, liver, sciatic pathway | Expansion, outdoors, optimism | Liver overload, hip tightness, over-committing | Brisk walks/daylight, liver-friendly diet, stretch + strength balance |
| Capricorn | Bones, joints, knees, teeth, skin | Structure, mineral economy, endurance | Dryness, calcification, over-restriction | Mineral repletion, strength training, collagen support, sunlight |
| Aquarius | Calves, ankles, lower-leg circulation | Electrical tone, networks, novelty | Cramps, varicosities, nervous overdrive | Hydration/electrolytes, gentle mobility, grounding, screen limits |
| Pisces | Feet, lymph, immune/fluid balance | Porosity, dream, surrender | Oedema, sensitivities, sleep disruption | Sleep ritual, Epsom soaks, footwear support, minimal supplement clutter |
| Planet | Governs / Body Focus | Keywords (medical) | Watch-outs | Care Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Vitality, heart, circulation | Life-force, constitutional tone, radiance | Heat, hypertension, overexertion, burnout | Morning light, joyful movement, balanced intensity, antioxidants |
| Moon | Fluids, hormones, digestion, lymph | Cycles, nourishment, rest–repair | Reflux, fluid retention, mood/sleep swings | Regular meals, sleep ritual, demulcents, gentle lymph support |
| Mercury | Nervous system, lungs, breath, thyroid | Communication, rhythm, mobility | Anxious breathing, IBS from stress, overthinking | Nasal/diaphragmatic breath, vagal toning, tidy caffeine, pacing |
| Venus | Kidneys, skin, reproductive harmony | Equilibrium, filtration, pleasure | UTIs, skin flares, blood sugar swings | Hydration + minerals, skin barrier care, balanced sweets, rest–digest time |
| Mars | Inflammation, muscles, adrenals, immunity | Heat, action, defence | Injuries, infections, irritability, overtraining | Anti-inflammatory diet, smart strength, cool-downs, protein + sleep |
| Jupiter | Liver, metabolism, growth | Expansion, protection, optimism | Excess intake, liver overload, weight gain | Portion awareness, bitters, brisk walks/daylight, alcohol hygiene |
| Saturn | Bones, teeth, skin, connective tissue | Structure, constraint, longevity | Dryness, mineral deficits, stiffness, chronicity | Mineral repletion, resistance training, collagen support, consistent sleep |
| Uranus | Electrical tone, nerves, sudden change | Sparks, shocks, innovation | Spasms, insomnia, accidents, overstimulation | Grounding rituals, routine anchors, screen hygiene, magnesium/electrolytes |
| Neptune | Porosity, immunity, lymph, drug response | Sensitivity, dream, dissolution | Oedema, sensitivities, brain fog, medicine side effects | Sleep protection, gentle detox, minimal supplement clutter, boundaries |
| Pluto | Elimination, reproduction, deep repair | Power, underworld, regeneration | Obsessive strain, crisis cycles, control dynamics | Trauma-informed pacing, bowel/bile/lymph support, therapy, pelvic health |
Houses and Significations
| House | General Meaning (Life Area) | Physical / Health Focus | Watch-outs | Care Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ★ | Identity, appearance, vitality, approach to life | General health, vitality, physical body | Over/under-recovery, posture/breath issues, stress reactivity | Morning light, nasal–diaphragmatic breath, protein at breakfast, pacing |
| 2nd | Resources, income, values, self-worth | Face, mouth, teeth, right eye | Jaw tension, dental issues, mindless snacking | Mineral repletion, oral care, thorough chewing, grounding rituals |
| 3rd | Communication, learning, siblings, short trips | Neck, throat, shoulders, arms, lungs | RSI, vocal strain, anxious breathing | Mobility breaks, nasal breathing, magnesium, posture resets |
| 4th | Home, roots, inner life, family | Heart, chest, lungs, stomach | Reflux, chest tightness, sleep–environment mismatch | Warm meals, evening wind-down, sleep sanctuary, breath softness |
| 5th | Creativity, joy, romance, children | Upper abdomen, stomach, heart, liver, gallbladder | Overindulgence, liver congestion, stress eating | Joyful movement, bitters, play, balanced feasts |
| 6th ★ | Daily work, habits, service, health routines | Lower abdomen, kidneys, intestines, immune system | Overwork, IBS patterns, UTIs, under-recovery | Meal rhythm, fibre diversity, glycaemic balance, micro movement, downshifts |
| 7th | Partnerships, close relationships | Lower back, urinary tract, reproductive organs | Lumbar strain, UTIs, boundary fatigue | Hydration + minerals, core/glute support, relational boundaries |
| 8th ★ | Shared resources, sex, transformation | Reproductive organs, bladder, elimination systems | Infections, pelvic congestion, crisis cycles | Elimination support (bowel/bile/lymph), pelvic floor care, trauma-informed pacing |
| 9th | Beliefs, higher learning, long travel | Thighs, hips, liver, blood | Sciatica, liver load, over-commitment | Brisk walks/daylight, hip mobility + strength, liver-friendly meals |
| 10th | Career, public role, reputation | Knees, bones, joints | Joint strain, mineral deficits, tension holding | Strength training, collagen/minerals, posture/ergonomics |
| 11th | Friends, networks, future goals | Shins, ankles, left ear | Ankle sprain, circulation stagnation, isolation | Ankle mobility, hydration, community support, light social contact |
| 12th ★ | Solitude, subconscious, retreat, endings | Feet, left eye, sleep | Insomnia, sensitivities, hidden drains (noise, light, toxins) | Sleep ritual, yoga nidra/coherence breath, inputs audit, sensory dignity |
Aspects & Conditions
| Aspect / Condition | Geometry / Range | Keywords (medical) | Watch-outs | Care Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conjunction | 0° (co-present), tight orb | Fusion, amplification, focus | Overconcentration of one theme; if malefic, heat or strain | Balance with buffers, alternate day loading, diversify supports |
| Sextile | 60° | Opportunity, easy activation, learning window | Missing the window through inconsistency | Habit stacking, small daily reps, cue–routine–reward loops |
| Trine | 120° | Flow, resilience, low-friction healing | Complacency, “too easy” drift into excess | Leverage strengths, set gentle ceilings, sustainability focus |
| Opposition | 180° | Polarity, oscillation, mirroring | Pendulum swings, over-correction, flare–remission cycles | Integration, alternating protocols, boundary work, rhythm anchors |
| Quincunx (Inconjunct) | 150° | Adjustment, mismatch, hidden friction | Weird symptoms, sensitivities, scheduling conflicts | Titration, fit-finding, elimination trials, time-of-day dosing |
| Combust | Planet within ~8° of the Sun | Overheated, overexposed, depleted | Burnout, dehydration, inflammatory flares, decision fatigue | Cooling cadence, simplify stacks, shade breaks, antioxidants, rest |
| Cazimi | Planet in the heart of the Sun (very tight, classic ≤1°) | Clarity, potency, precision window | Overconfidence, short-lived surge | Initiate carefully, anchor gains, debrief, follow with recovery |
