Since the time of the ancient Greeks, astrologers have presented the concept that
each astrological sign has certain health issues associated with it. Studies
conducted at various institutions have given validity to the concept that the
astrological signs carry with them certain health disorders. One such study
concluded that at least two health issues are associated with each astrological sign.
Physical health issues are governed over by the Sixth House within an individual?s
birth chart, and its planetary ruler. Each of the twelve astrological signs is
associated with a ruling planet. In turn, each planet rules over a particular part of
the body, and influences the body in some significant manner.
For example, Virgo is ruled over by the planet Mercury. Mercury governs the
intellect and communicative faculties of humans. Therefore, Virgo rules over the
bowels ? which is associated with the full breaking down of food ? which
associated the analytical nature of the Virgo. The sinus area is a concern for the
Virgo, connecting with the head and intellect of the sign as well as the ruling
planet. Common health complaints from the Virgo are allergies, intestinal issues,
and consistent flu or colds.
Health issues are not only contained to that of one?s physical health. Mental and
emotional health issues affect you more readily and more consistently than those of
a physical nature, on average. Mental health issues manifest in both a short term
and long term duration.
The most common mental health issues, anxiety and depression, can not necessarily
be connected with a particular planet. Saturn can cause some to feel restricted, and
depending on the person, this can cause a feeling of anxiety or depression. The
same principle goes for Uranus, which can cause some to feel like what they have
built is falling apart; or Neptune, which causes some to feel their very foundations
of life are stripped out from under them for no apparent reason.
One way to discern whether your sign has a tendency toward mental health issues
is to obtain a birth chart, or natal chart as it is sometimes called, which tells the real
story of your natural personality. This chart graphs the position of the planets and
astrological houses present in the sky at the very time of your birth. Because of the
characteristics ascribed to the planets and astrological houses this chart can reveal
your motivations, desires, positives, negatives, and just why you are the way you
are.
The three most important things to review about your birth chart are the sun sign,
the ascending sign, and the moon sign.
> Your sun sign reveals your inner-self ? the core of who you are, and how
you see yourself. This is the most general aspects of your personality.
> The rising/ascending sign can be thought of as your outward personality –
the part of you that you project to others, or that others observe about you.
> Your moon sign indicates emotional and intuitive responses – the way you
deal with certain situations.
For mental health issues, the moon sign is the most significant place to start your
search to find out how you can keep yourself mentally healthy.

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