Astrology is a wonderful way to explore our celestial make-up, our vital energy and our physical health and wellbeing in regard to our correspondence with cosmic consciousness. Astrology is an intuitive and symbolic art that can help to realign us with our heart and soul, with our body and spirit – and with the heavens and the earth – so that we come to realise that we are more than just a physical body with blood running through our veins and we come to know more about our spiritual and energetic anatomy and our multidimensional magnificence that’s at creative play within the physical world at large.
Astrology as a form of symbolism and even divination, can help us to know ourselves more deeply, to understand ourselves and the complexities that make us who we are. Its ancient wisdom can help us to receive the much-needed self-compassion that can help us to heal, to evolve our consciousness and to live our lives to our highest potential. The following article offers a small glimpse of the multifaceted and dynamic world of astrology in the exciting genre of ‘Sun signs,’ their associated body parts, their health tendencies and some energy healing tips. This, of course, does not take precedence over seeking out traditional medical care when needed, yet it does help us to understand our consciousness, our body and our vital energies more intimately, so that we can combine all that we need in our healing journey to help us move towards vital health and wellbeing.
Sun signs and their correspondence with the body
Sun signs offer us much more than personality insights – they also provide us with an understanding of the spiritual connection between our celestial makeup and our physical body’s health and wellbeing. Each zodiac sign is associated with specific parts of the body and, by understanding these connections, we can bring greater awareness to our health and healing practices.
What follows is a short guide to each Sun sign, its associated body parts, common health issues and practical and spiritual ways to restore balance and vitality.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Body parts: Head. Brain. Face.
Health issues: Headaches. Migraines. Sinus pressure. Stress/tension.
Healing tips: Slow down your fast-paced energy by incorporating a meditation practice or by making sure you get enough rest and sleep. Take regular breaks as there is a tendency to be overly driven, which can lead to burnout. An Indian head massage can help to clear the congested energy fields that formulate within and around the head area that often interplay with sinus pressure and headaches. Walking in nature and regular exercise will help to balance your energy.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Body parts: Neck. Throat. Vocal Cords.
Health issues: Sore throats. Thyroid issues. Stiff neck. Weight fluctuation.
Healing tips: Moving and stretching your body will help your energy to flow more freely. A shoulder and neck massage will help to relieve tension. Maintain a balanced diet and enjoy your favourite foods in moderation as there is a tendency for weight gain, which can lead to you feeling sluggish and unmotivated for action. Singing or humming can help to balance your throat chakra – and a balanced throat chakra can help to energetically support the neck and the thyroid. Spending time in nature can help to restore your overall energetic balance.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Body parts: Arms. Hands. Lungs. Nervous system.
Health issues: Anxiety. Shallow breathing. Carpal tunnel. Obsessive thinking. Insomnia.
Healing tips: To help restore a level of inner peace to your overly simulated mind, it’s a good idea to incorporate a meditation practice. Make sure that you spend time away from your gadgets, cellphone and computer and that, when you go to sleep, you don’t have any too near your bed. A Yoga practice can help with your breathing and with calming the mind. Journaling is also very good for you because it helps you to get your thoughts and feelings off your mind and your chest and onto the paper. Walking in nature will help to balance your energies but be mindful to pay attention to the surroundings (rather than using your walking time to obsess about your thoughts). Many Geminis will walk and talk on their cellphones as communication is the name of the game for them and they do thrive on it; however, sometimes, they also need to relax their mind and just be one with nature.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Body parts: Chest. Breasts. Stomach.
Health issues: Digestive issues. Water retention. Emotional eating.
Healing tips: Warm baths can help you to nurture your inner spirit and calm your emotional sensitivity. Creative visualisation is also very good for you, such as imagining yourself being cleansed by standing under a glorious waterfall. Use your imagination to see the waterfall as having blue healing waters that help to restore balance to your energy bodies and fields. Nourishing foods will also help to support your body and emotions. You are very intuitive, so paying attention to your intuition can help to support your health and wellbeing. Walking around a lake or by the sea is also calming to your heart and soul.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Body parts: Heart. Spine. Upper back.
Health issues: Heart strain. Blood pressure. Back tension/pain.
Healing tips: You will benefit from journaling your thoughts and feelings when you are angry or resentful about someone or something upsetting you. It’s also a good idea to practise seeing both points of view in a situation as there is a tendency to believe that yours is the more important one or the only correct view. Allow yourself to be more vulnerable by opening up to your closest friends or loved ones when you feel you are upset, rather than keeping it close to your chest due to the fear of not wanting to be seen as weak. The king of the jungle is strong and vulnerability is a form of strength and will support your overall energy. You are very creative and so making something, drawing something or baking something can help to balance your energies. Sitting in the sunshine, as the Sun is the ruler of Leo, will also help to revitalise you. Cardiovascular exercise will help to support your circulatory system and blood pressure.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Body parts: Digestive system. Intestines. Nervous system.
Health issues: IBS. Food sensitivities. Anxiety. Stomach complaints.
Healing tips: As you are a natural investigator, it’s good to examine the foods you eat and their effects upon you, so that you begin to incorporate a healthy and nutritious diet and establish a good overall daily routine that empowers you. Grounding exercises, such as gardening, can also help to rebalance your vital energies. Journaling and using your creative expression through adult colouring books is another good way of clearing and balancing any anxiety and nervous tension that can also affect your stomach. Walking in nature, along the beach or in the countryside is very nurturing and can restore your inner joy.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Body parts: Kidneys. Lower back. Skin.
Health issues: Hormonal imbalances. Kidney strain. Skin complaints.
Healing tips: Hydration is crucial for you and regular water intake is going to support kidney function. You can balance being overly stressed through your creative expression and sound therapy. Healing music will help you to relax both body and mind and will help to restore inner harmony. Practising mindfulness in relationships also helps to regulate emotional and physical equilibrium. Setting healthy boundaries will help to support your skin and emotional wellbeing. Learning to appreciate the wonderful person you are, rather than comparing yourself to others, will help you to accept your glorious authentic self.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Body parts: Reproductive organs. Bowels. Excretory system.
Health issues: Hormonal imbalances. Reproductive health issues.
Healing tips: Your emotional energy benefits from deep transformative work that can bring you more lightness and joy. Practices like breathwork, shadow work and sexual healing therapy can help to restore inner healing and emotional balance. Hydration is necessary to support the reproductive system. Creative writing and journaling can also help you to get in touch with your deeper self. Scorpios can benefit from talking to a trusted friend, loved one, or therapist as a way of expressing deep feelings and perceptions that disturb their emotional equilibrium. Spiritual growth and mystical knowledge can help you in many wonderful ways.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Body parts: Hips. Thighs. Liver.
Health issues: Liver strain. Sciatica. Restlessness.
Healing tips: You will benefit from regular physical activity due to your active and energised nature. You love adventure and you are a hard worker, but you need to be careful to avoid both excess and burnout. You can help to support your liver energy and health with dandelion tea, turmeric and moderate alcohol intake. Stretching your hips and regular exercise will help to circulate the energy and keep it flowing within and around you. Travelling, spiritual seeking and academic or metaphysical study can help to rejuvenate your energy.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Body parts: Bones. Knees. Joints. Teeth.
Health issues: Joint stiffness. Arthritis. Dental issues. Rigidity.
Healing tips: You thrive on responsibility, structure and routine and, in doing so, you need to be mindful of added tensions and overwork. Stretching and strength training exercises will help to support bone health. You tend to carry lots of responsibility and are very good at business and/or dealing with family matters. You are learning not to carry the weight of the world upon your shoulders and in doing so, you must take time out to relax and let go a little. Massage and acupressure can help to release deep-seated pressures in the body.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Body parts: Ankles. Calves. Circulation.
Health issues: Poor circulation. Cramps. Nervous exhaustion.
Healing tips: You often live in the head and so you help to balance this energy by grounding the body. Walking barefoot on the grass and leg messages help to bring the energy flow down to the legs and ankles where it is needed. Epsom salt baths can also help to support the overall vital health of the etheric body – the support system for the physical body. You do best when you avoid being isolated and you connect with like-minded souls – which nourishes you and helps you to rebalance. Humanitarian or creative pursuits will help to keep you emotionally healthy.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Body parts: Feet. Lymphatic system. Pineal gland.
Health issues: Fatigue. Foot pain. Emotional overwhelm. Escapism.
Healing tips: You need to protect your energy with regular energy clearing practices and creative visualisation techniques, such as energetic shielding. This is because you are super sensitive to the energies within your environment and can also easily absorb the energies of others, especially if they are off energetic kilter due to some emotional stress. The results of this are energetic drain and fatigue. Regular foot care, such as massage, reflexology and comfortable shoes, can help to keep the feet supported. Epsom salt baths and sage incense sticks can help to clear the etheric energy fields and body from any non-beneficial energies. Creative outlets can help to balance and ground your energy. Meditation and spiritual practice can help you to manage your dream world, imaginary state and your subconscious mind.
Your body is a cosmic map – tune in and let the stars guide you back to balance.
