Not many people realise that our health can be tracked in the stars! Each of the planets and the signs have particular areas of the body that they influence through their rulership.
For example, Aries rules the head, brain and eyes, so people with the sign Aries prominent in their charts are subject to head injury, headaches, general problems with organs in the head and fevers (although the nose is ruled by Scorpio). Aries is such a headstrong sign!
One of the great things about Medical Astrology (as this aspect of the study is called) is that it can enable us to work around the timing of diseases, or accidental injuries, or other health problems and to estimate the duration of any illness. This is very useful, as well as being reassuring to sufferers.
Health issues are largely governed by the sixth house and its planetary ruler, along with the ascendant and its planetary ruler in a nativity (personal birth chart). The situation of the Sun and Moon are also significant, as are the placement of Saturn (chronic conditions) and Mars (acute conditions). Naturally the nativity must be viewed as a whole and these factors seen in context, especially with regard to the Decumbiture chart, the horary tool for astrological diagnosis.
Aries, the Ram, is the first sign of the Fire triplicity and the first sign of the tropical zodiac. Traditionally arising at the beginning of spring, Aries is the sign of new beginnings.
The key phrase for Aries is “I am”. It is a sign of raw, unbridled energy, with little real direction combined with a potent desire for power.
Aries is ruled by the planet Mars and is the exaltation of the Sun. Combining the fiery energy of the Sun and the indomitable power of Mars, Ariens have a tremendous psychological drive to prove themselves and to be first at all costs. They become accomplished only by learning to think before taking action. Their impulsiveness and inability to listen to others tends to involve them in difficulties. They are likely to be impatient and do not always finish what they set out to do.
It is the karmic responsibility of the Aries type to come to terms and learn that they are not the centre of the universe, but part of larger social orders. Aries personalities without maturity are usually childish and demanding in their behaviour. The vital life force of their celestial rhythm can either be used to inspire others, or it can be turned inward towards selfishness. As a result, they often fail to evolve as individuals and are destined for an early reincarnation.
Ariens are capable of becoming highly competitive, seeking fame and recognition. Because of these desires, they can become overly aggressive and prone to use force, rather than diplomacy and reason in dealing with others. If they do not use their energies creatively, they expect others to provide them with constant stimulation and they thus can become idle and apathetic. The solar energy of Aries needs physical expression otherwise Aries types may become depressed and overweight.