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Hyleg and Alcocoden: Classical Markers of Vitality

Long before modern medicine, astrology had two markers for the body's lifespan and resilience. Hyleg holds the spark, alcocoden tells you how that spark is supplied.

8 min read·May 21
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Astrological Movement: The Natural Style of Exercise by Temperament

Classical medical astrology tunes not only nutrition but also movement to temperament. Whichever temperament your body leans toward, your natural and sustainable style of exercise feeds the opposite qualities.

7 min read·May 6
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The Moon and Your Health: Emotion, Immunity and Fluid Balance

In astrology the Moon is the planet of emotion, but in the body it means a great deal too. The stomach, breast tissue, fluid retention, lymph flow and immune sensitivity sit on the Moon's bodily line. The bridge between feeling and body runs through the Moon.

7 min read·May 5
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Saturn and Your Health: Bones, Skin and Structural Themes

In astrology Saturn is the planet of structure, limit and time. Its bodily counterpart is bones, joints, skin and teeth. Saturn's place in your birth chart draws the structural line of your bodily sensitivities.

7 min read·May 5
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Astrological Nutrition: Eating by Your Temperament

Classical medical astrology offers a guide to eating built on the temperament system. Foods that balance your hot-cold and moist-dry axes accelerate bodily healing.

7 min read·Apr 30
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The Zodiac Body Map: Your Anatomy Through the Twelve Signs

Astrology divides the body into twelve regions, head to feet, each ruled by a zodiac sign. This atlas, called melothesia, is the foundation of classical medical astrology.

7 min read·Apr 29
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Venus and Your Health: Skin, Hormonal Balance and Kidneys

In astrology Venus is the planet of attraction and aesthetics. Its bodily counterpart is the soft surface of the skin, hormonal balance, the kidneys and sugar metabolism. Venus's place in your birth chart maps your skin and hormone health signature.

7 min read·Apr 29
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Mars and Your Health: Muscles, Acute Conditions and Bodily Heat

In astrology Mars is the planet of energy and drive. Its bodily counterpart is the muscular system, acute inflammation, blood, the head and bodily heat. Mars's place in your birth chart maps your energy management and acute health sensitivity.

7 min read·Apr 28
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Temperaments and the Four Elements: Astrology's Constitution of the Body

In astrology, your body settles into one of four temperaments. Hot, cold, dry, moist. These four qualities pair with the four elements and form the spine of classical medical astrology.

7 min read·Apr 28
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What the 6th House Actually Says: Where Your Body Lives in Your Birth Chart

The 6th house is your body's address in your chart. Whichever sign starts it gives your body its theme. Cancer here points to the stomach, Capricorn to the bones, Pisces to the lymphatic system.

7 min read·Apr 27