BORN SEPTEMBER 18 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22
You are Virgo with Libra tendencies. You are an idea person, intellectual and perceptive. You have a gregarious nature and are most successful dealing with and through other people. Your mind is alert and lively, and you probably have a facile flair for conversation. Your particular gift is for using your social talents in your work. Your finely honed esthetic sense sets high standards. You may be a collector of beautiful objects or be drawn to creative pursuits. In love you are sincere and expressive but need a lot of attention and devotion from a lover.
THE CUSPS OF LIBRA
BORN SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
You are Libra with Virgo tendencies. You are people-oriented and possess a talent for making others like you. You are also industrious and have a keen eye for detail but sometimes take on more than you can handle. It is important to you to be admired. You are aware of your public image and always strive to make the best impression. You would like to keep your emotions on an even keel, but you tend to be either enthusiastically happy or else dejected over some little thing going wrong. Love makes you feel fulfilled, and you are probably flirtatious.
BORN OCTOBER 18 THROUGH OCTOBER 22
You are Libra with Scorpio tendencies. You have magnetic personal charm and usually try to maneuver situations so you are the one who controls or directs. You know how to work hard, and you apply yourself wholeheartedly to achieve a goal. You are skillful in dealing with people. Your sensuality attracts others, even when you are not aware of it. At times you can be impatient and quick-tempered, but basically you don’t like arguments and you are willing to keep peace. You have a captivating social nature. Punctuality is not one of your strong points.
THE CUSPS OF SCORPIO
BORN OCTOBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 27
You are Scorpio with Libra tendencies. There is an elegance to your personality, a charm and good-naturedness that people respond to. You have a talent for expressing your opinions in an apt and amusing way. You have a strong will, but unless you are crossed or thwarted you don’t often show it. In general, you are cooperative and friendly, even though you prefer to work alone at your own pace. This is especially true in any creative enterprise. In love your feelings run deep and you tend to be cautious. You don’t commit yourself easily because you fear being hurt or rejected.
BORN NOVEMBER 17 THROUGH NOVEMBER 21
You are Scorpio with Sagittarius tendencies. You are sensitive, intuitive, and likely have a lot of nervous energy. You enjoy a variety of interests and hobbies and attract different types of friends. Mental activity stimulates you. You are fond of discussion and are never reluctant to share an opinion. Those you love are aware of your loyalty and warm feelings; others usually see you as someone who makes dispassionate judgments. The truth is that you are sentimental, but able to stand back and be objective if this is in your best interests.
THE CUSPS OF SAGITTARIUS
BORN NOVEMBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26
You are Sagittarius with Scorpio tendencies. You are high-strung and excitable and may be known as a colorful personality. You are also intelligent, versatile, and forward-thinking. Life is full of activity for you. Because you dislike being alone, you surround yourself with people and projects and sometimes spread yourself too thin. You know how to spot an advantage and how to make yourself the center of attention. You have good psychic powers and an ability to probe into other people’s minds. In love you are passionate but changeable.
BORN DECEMBER 17 THROUGH DECEMBER 21
You are Sagittarius with Capricorn tendencies. You are genial and good-natured and have charming social manners. You are also ambitious, know how to take responsibility, and are thorough when doing a job. Since you have both imagination and a strong sense of self, you like to work without interference from others. People sometimes look to you for advice, since your quick mind can zero in on important matters. You have a sensitive nature and a capacity for loving deeply. You do not always make wise decisions in love, however.
THE CUSPS OF CAPRICORN
BORN DECEMBER 22 THROUGH DECEMBER 26
You are Capricorn with Sagittarius tendencies. Underneath your practical and sometimes unemotional approach, you have a kind and loving heart. People instinctively rely on your integrity. You do not betray their confidences and are a sympathetic listener. There is an adventurous quality to you; you like to travel and to explore new places and ideas. Even though you are conservative and cautious in your judgments, you are always willing to examine another point of view. You often pick up unspoken signals from others because of your keen sensitivity.
BORN JANUARY 15 THROUGH JANUARY 19
You are Capricorn with Aquarius tendencies. You are a deep person who possesses insight and vision, but you are also generous and fun-loving and like to be in the company of people. You enjoy entertaining and the “good life,” and may be known as an excellent host or hostess. Success is likely working with the public. In general, you look on the positive side, but when things go wrong you are able to see only the negative. Your loyalty is unshakable, and you are always ready to help someone you love. In romance you tend to settle for less than you deserve.
THE CUSPS OF AQUARIUS
BORN JANUARY 20 THROUGH JANUARY 24
You are Aquarius with Capricorn tendencies. You have a quick mind and are versatile enough to handle many varied projects. In addition you have a good memory and a methodical approach. Generally you are most successful in enterprises where you can run things your own way. Your sociable nature attracts people, and you may be known for a witty sense of humor. At times you need complete privacy and periods of reflection. You have a strong streak of independence. You try to deal with love analytically because you dislike falling prey to feelings.
BORN FEBRUARY 14 THROUGH FEBRUARY 18
You are Aquarius with Pisces tendencies. You have an easygoing charm that fits in well with almost any group. Whereas you may have many acquaintances, those who know you really well are few. You have a lighthearted exterior that often hides deeper feelings. In work you are forward-thinking and progressive, but also cautious. You view life with a somewhat jaded eye and won’t rush into anything new without investigation. Nothing offends you more than being unfairly dealt with. You tend to have extravagant tastes and enjoy spending money.
THE CUSPS OF PISCES
BORN FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23
You are Pisces with Aquarius tendencies. You have an elegant and refined nature, and also an infectious sense of fun. You possess both determination and good organizational ability, and generally are successful at making money. In your work, you can be incisive and objective about solving problems. People are often surprised at the variety and extent of your interests. You have strong likes and dislikes, but also an open mind that enjoys toying with new ideas. You need change in scenery to keep from becoming bored. Love may be elusive because you need a special kind of person to fulfill you.
BORN MARCH 16 THROUGH MARCH 20
You are Pisces with Aries tendencies. You have keen powers of observation and are drawn to the unusual in people and in ideas. You have a strong personality that makes an impact, and you possess the ability to execute personal plans in spite of obstacles. In short, you are a most original person. You have learned that luck comes when you least expect it. You have a magnetic social touch and are usually surrounded by friends and acquaintances. You are flirtatious and changeable, but in love you are capable of intense devotion.
The Planets and Your Body
In addition to the sign’s rulership over parts of the body, the planets are associated with various glands in the body. These glands release hormones that keep our bodies functioning.
Astrology and Diet
Each sign of the zodiac has particular diet needs for minerals that are found in certain foods. Your diet may be failing to supply these specific needs. Included under your sign is a list of foods that would be beneficial for you in a healthful eating
program.
Astrology and Your Erogenous Zones
Our bodies are very sensitive to the touch of another human being. The special language of touching is understood on a level more basic than speech. For each sign in the zodiac, there are certain zones and areas of the body that are especially receptive and can receive sexual messages through touch. Many books and manuals have been written about lovemaking, but few pay attention to the unique knowledge of erogenous zones supplied by astrology. You can use astrology to become a better, more sensitive lover.
The association between the signs of the zodiac and the different parts of the body and the illnesses connected with them is part of the Hermetic Theory, an ancient Egyptian-Greek philosophical science that held that the entire cosmos is reflected in the human being. The signs of the zodiac, beginning with Aries and ending with Pisces, correlate to the human body, beginning with the head (ruled by Aries) and ending with the feet (ruled by Pisces). Thus, the entire zodiac is contained within the human body.
I want to say a word to you before you read this health chapter. It can be read on both a simplistic and a more advanced level. If, for example, you were born with the Sun in Aries, you will no doubt read the pages about Aries and probably discover that many of the health tips and medical issues discussed in the Aries section apply to you. But the story does not end there.
For one thing, modern medical astrology believes strongly in the “principle of polarity,” that the opposite sign in the zodiac also influences the health of the native. Thus, if you are Aries, you should also read the pages on Libra (Aries’s opposite sign), for there will be guidance in those pages that also relates to Aries.
In addition (as I have emphasized and will continue to emphasize), no person is a pure sign. You may discover when you cast your birth chart that your chart is heavily weighted with planets in a particular sign other than your Sun sign. Therefore, the health aspects of that particular sign will also apply to you.
Still another factor to be considered is your Ascendant (or Rising sign), which in many ways contributes to your outward appearance and health. Your Ascending sign also is a significant part of your health picture.
I have a woman client whose Sun sign is Libra, whose Ascendant is Taurus, and who has three planets in Taurus, one of them Saturn, a planet that often indicates areas of delicate health. She has had a long history of lower back problems (her Sun sign, Libra, rules the lumbar region), headaches (her Sun sign’s polarity is Aries, which rules the head), and throat and thyroid problems (her Ascendant, Taurus, heavily weighted with planets, rules the throat). If this woman reads all three sections—Libra, Aries, and Taurus—she will gain a greater understanding of her health issues and needs, and get many more tips on care and exercise than if she reads only Libra (her Sun sign).
I urge you to do the same. Later on, when you discover more about your chart, come back to this health chapter and read further about the various signs that make up your whole birth chart.
ARIES
Part of the Body Ruled by Aries
Aries rules the head and face. You can often spot an Aries person by his or her fine facial bone structure and a shining, healthy head of hair. Sometimes there is a birthmark or mole on the face. The head is associated with thinking and perception, and natives of Aries tend to be sharp, shrewd thinkers who use common sense.
Aries people are subject to headaches, including migraines, head congestion, and sinus conditions. They are also prone toward minor injuries around the head and face, and should use protective headgear if taking part in strenuous sports. They have a tendency to overwork themselves and overtax their energy. They are prey to eyestrain and to having problems with their teeth.
When excited or frustrated, an Aries person will often get red in the face. If he or she has fever, it tends to reach a high degree in a short period of time. However, Ariens have strong recuperative powers and can fight off illness very rapidly.
The glands that Aries rules are the adrenals. These are the glands that pump adrenaline into the bloodstream during times of stress and emergency. The Aries personality is known for its excitability and impetuosity, and one reason may be that Mars, the planet associated with Aries, rules the muscular system and the sex glands. Aries people are active, have excellent muscle coordination, and are noted for their energetic sexuality.
Diet and Health Tips for Aries
Because the Aries person is usually busy, active, and on the go, he or she needs a well-balanced diet to maintain good health and energy. The cell salt for the sign of Aries is potassium phosphate. This mineral builds brain cells and replenishes the liver. Aries people usually expend so much energy that their supply of this element is depleted and must be replenished. Lack of potassium phosphate can cause depression.
Foods rich in this mineral and therefore beneficial for Ariens to include in their diet are: tomatoes, beans (red kidney, navy, lima), brown rice, lentils, walnuts, olives, onions, lettuce, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, veal, swordfish, flounder, figs, bananas, dried uncooked apricots, pumpkin. A healthy diet should also include milk, which is good for teeth and bones.
Salt and liquor are two enemies that Aries people in particular should avoid. Too much salt affects bones and arteries; liquor overstimulates and reacts negatively on the kidneys. Ariens should enjoy their meals in a quiet, serene atmosphere, and never eat too quickly or under stressful conditions. They should drink plenty of water and get adequate rest and relaxation.
Aries’s Erogenous Zone
The nerve endings in the face and head are especially sensitive for Aries people, and gentle stroking of the hair and scalp is something they respond to favorably.
Aries woman loves to have her hair combed and played with. If you nibble Aries man’s ear, you will send him a definite sexual message. Other stimulations that people of this sign respond to are featherlight strokes of the lips with your fingertips, and gentle kisses on their closed eyelids.
One technique that will relax Aries and put her or him in the mood for love is to travel a path with your fingertips from the base of the hairline at the back of the neck all the way to the top of the skull. Your fingers should move in small circles that vibrate the scalp. Use a light but firm pressure. Repeat this pathway from neck to top of the crown until the entire head has been massaged. This technique is also extremely useful for relieving the headaches due to nervous tension that Aries is subject to.
TAURUS
Part of the Body Ruled by Taurus
The sign of Taurus rules the throat and neck, which includes the vocal cords, palate, and tonsils. Generally, Taureans have long, expressive necks, and women of this sign have lovely skin around the throat and collarbone area. Both sexes are known for their melodious speaking voices, and many are fine singers. Taurus’s taste buds are keen, and Taureans thoroughly enjoy good food. A tendency to put on weight grows more pronounced as they get older.
Taureans are particularly vulnerable to colds, coughs, sore throats, laryngitis, swollen glands, stiff necks, and minor injuries around the neck. When exposed to wintry wind and cold weather, they should take care to bundle up with scarves and mufflers. Taurus people are subject to tonsillitis and earaches. Colds seem to settle into their throats and are not easily shaken off. When they get physically tired or overtense, Taureans tend to get coughs and stiff necks. Many go through life with a semipermanent “crick” in their necks.
Taurus also rules the thyroid gland, which can cause serious weight problems if it is malfunctioning. In addition, Taurus’s ruling planet Venus has an effect on the parathyroids, which control the calcium level in the body. Traditionally, Venus also rules the throat, kidneys, and lumbar region. Being Venus-ruled, Taurus people sometimes suffer from back strain, especially because they tend to be sedentary.
Diet and Health Tips for Taurus
A diet low in starch, fat, and sugar is particularly important to Taureans because so many have to fight the battle of the
bulge. They are likely to eat fattening foods, to be sluggish and indolent, and to dislike exercise. They may suffer from puffy eyes and jowls, and their faces are apt to get heavier as time goes by. Moderate exercise and good diet should be a strict discipline in every Taurean’s life.
Taurus’s cell salt is sulphate of sodium, a mineral that controls the amount of water in the system. It is present in the liver, the pancreas, and the hormones of the kidneys. An imbalance of this mineral in the body can cause bloating, symptoms of congestion around the thyroid gland, and a feeling of being waterlogged. Foods that contain this mineral that Taureans need are asparagus, beets, spinach, horseradish, Swiss chard, cauliflower, cucumber, onions, pumpkin, cranberries, and raw nuts. Celery can help them to clear their systems after overindulgence. Carbohydrates have a way of turning into fat in a Taurean’s body and should be avoided, along with heavy, rich foods. To keep the thyroid functioning at its best, Taureans should eat food with natural iodine, such as fish and seafood. Other foods that keep Taureans healthy are eggs, liver, kidney beans, wheat germ, fresh fruit, and green salads. They should drink plenty of water to keep their systems flushed out.
In general, Taurus people should coddle their throats, try not to catch colds, wear warm head-and-neck covering in winter, and keep foreign objects out of their ears. Walking is wonderful exercise for them, and stretching exercises for the neck are very beneficial.
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