Astro-Health Report for

Dr. Benjamin Spock

May 2, 2020

2:00 AM

New Haven, Connecticut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A medical astrology program by Dr. Randall Roffe, D.C. for natal, horary and decumbiture charts; with correspondences to therapeutic indications in Chinese and Ayurvedic traditional medicine, western herbal medicine, yoga therapy, applied kinesiology and meric chiropractic, nutritional medicine and homeopathy.

This program is intended for research purposes, and this information should be used solely for the purpose of research and study by qualified and licensed health professionals. WARNING: THIS PRINTOUT SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO ANY PERSON; TO DO SO IS ILLEGAL, UNETHICAL, AND IRRESPONSIBLE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS PRINTOUT FOR SELF-DIAGNOSIS. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED AND QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL MEDICAL AND HEALTH-RELATED QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT. TO REPEAT: THIS PRINTOUT IS STRICTLY FOR USE AS A RESEARCH TOOL TO STUDY THE POSSIBLE RELEVANCE OF ASTROLOGICAL THEORY TO HUMAN HEALTH. THE ANALYSIS CONTAINED IN THESE PAGES IS BASED ONLY ON HYPOTHESES AND THEORIES. ASTROLOGY HAS NOT YET BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND ALL IDEAS PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT ARE STRICTLY HYPOTHETICAL.

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Given below are the planet positions and other details at the time of birth:

 

 

Sun 10 Tau 42 Pluto 18 Gem 18

Moon 13 Can 50 N. Node 14 Lib 45

Mercury 29 Tau 35 Asc. 27 Aqu 59

Venus 16 Gem 40 MC 12 Sag 33

Mars 27 Vir 47 2nd cusp 7 Ari 07

Jupiter 15 Pis 46 3rd cusp 14 Tau 09

Saturn 9 Aqu 03 5th cusp 2 Can 34

Uranus 25 Sag 14 6th cusp 26 Can 33

Neptune 1 Can 35

Tropical Koch Standard time observed

GMT: 07:00:00 Time Zone: 5 hours West

Lat. and Long. of birth: 41 N 18 29 72 W 55 43

Aspects and orbs:

Conjunction : 7 Deg 00 Min

Opposition : 7 Deg 00 Min

Square : 5 Deg 00 Min

Quincunx : 5 Deg 00 Min

North Node, all aspects: 3 Deg 00 Min

Rx: Indicates possible herbal, nutritional, or homeopathic remedy.

x: Indicates homeopathic remedy.

Copyright 1994 by Dr. Randall Roffe, D.C.

HARD ASPECTS BETWEEN PLANETS

Sun Square Saturn:

Loner, appreciative of solitude or outright unsocial, serious, mature. Early life sobering. Arteriosclerosis, calcifications, check degree loci for mineral deposits. Lack of energy, slow movement, but once moved, perseveres. Parathyroid imbalance, osteoporosis, stone formation, rough skin. Magnesium or vitamin A or D deficiency with night blindness and light sensitivity. Rx vitamins A and D, calcium/magnesium.

N. Node Square Moon:

Autonomic disturbance of parasympathetic function, excess of lunar or ida current. Difficulty with water regulation. Greatly intensifies and adds structural distortion component to lunar aspects. Problems with riboflavine and calcium metabolism, water balance.

Venus Conjunct Pluto:

Coercive or compulsive sexual behavior; satyriasis or nymphomania if angular with additional afflictions. Rx zinc, dong quai, ginseng.

Venus Square Jupiter:

Overindulgence and love of comfort lead to weight gain and oversecretion or overaccumulation in area by degree loci. Ultimately, adrenal and pancreatic exhaustion in extreme cases. Rx avoid sweets, increase bitter taste; ginseng, especially Siberian; green beans, girasoles; chromium for blood sugar.

Moon Quincunx Saturn:

Emotional insecurity and fears; water imbalances; emotional stagnation. Diminished bone metabolism, disc degeneration, dehydration, loss of marrow and nucleus pulposus colloids; bladder, mucous problems, cysts; disturbed water balance and calcium metabolism resulting in cramps, moodiness, and depression. Dryness, skin problems, dandruff. Rx calcium, B complex.

N. Node Quincunx Jupiter:

Autonomic disturbances which affect the primary metabolic functions. Liver, pancreas and growth regulation disturbances. Structural component of uneven or asymmetrical growth with increased growth or expansion toward the jovial pole. Greatly intensifies and adds structural distortion component to jovial aspects.

Mercury Quincunx Uranus:

Hyperexcitable nerve system, disordered proprioception, facial neuralgia and migraine if angular. Tends toward hyperthyroid. Rx B complex, crucifer vegetables.

Mars Square Uranus:

Accident-prone. Neuritic irritations, scarring. Hyperexcitable nerve system, loss of self-control. Rx potassium.

Mars Square Neptune:

Misleading or multiple diagnoses likely; highly sensitive to any drugs or alcohol; inflammatory reactions to toxins. Muscle atrophy, lymphadenitis, chronic anemia, allergies, toxemia. Adrenal exhaustion, weak immune system, susceptibility to systemic or bloodborne infection. Epilepsy or severe immunodeficiency if angular. Chronic kidney infection if cardinal. Rx burdock, echinacea, goldenseal, spilanthes.

Jupiter Square Pluto:

Power-wielding stresses; free radical accumulation in blood vessels of specific degree loci. Rx vitamin C, rutin, lecithin, vitamin E.

Uranus Opposition Neptune:

Psychic sensitivity, subtle psychosomatic disorders, heart arrhythmias, atypical brain waves. Rx hawthorn, mistletoe x.

Uranus Opposition Pluto:

Involuntary muscle spasms. Rx valerian, passiflora.

 

 

 

PLANETS IN SIGNS

Note: planetary positions by sign do not generally affect the physical health if there are no hard aspects nor placement in the first, sixth, seventh, or twelfth houses.

Aquarius Rising:

You have Aquarius rising, making air your primary element in physical body manifestation. The degree and sign of the ascendant gives the physical body primary center, and there is often a mark on the body at the anatomical point which corresponds to the zodiacal degree of the ascendant. The element of the ascendant will often be the predominant tridosha in the ayurvedic three-element diagnostic system. It is better for health to have the predominant tridosha the same as the ascendant tridosha. Also a physician with the same tridosha is beneficial.

Air as your primary physical element gives a moving, restless or nervous quality to the physical body. Vayu or Vata is the airy component in ayurvedic tridosha and corresponds to the metal element in Chinese medicine. Some of the qualities assigned to water and wood (ligament and tendon integrity) in Chinese medicine are governed by vayu in ayurveda. Air as ruler gives in the best cases strong neurological development and thus practical intelligence, although it can indicate nerve weaknesses, neuromusculoskeletal problems, psychological or circulatory problems. Air is the ruler of the breath impulse or prana, the primary of the five vayus or vital airs, whether found in the respiration of the lungs, the proprioceptive processes related to breathing and balance/orientation, or the work of the kidneys to maintain the balance of blood gases. The vata of Aquarius relates specifically to the rhythmic functions of the circulatory system, the lymphatic system, the nerve system and the cerebrospinal fluid and meningeal system. The electromagnetic field of the body, the cardiac waves and the brain waves are Aquarius ruled. Aquarius is one of the least accident-prone ascendants, perhaps due to cautious nature or mechanical aptitude.

Afflictions in Aquarius affect the ankles and lower legs, also the proprioceptive system, especially the aspects of posture relating to the ankles and the maintenance of the erect posture. Aquarius rules the peripheral vasculature especially the return flow of the venous and lymphatic systems. The gastrocnemius, soleus and tibialis anterior muscles are Aquarian. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Aquarius are second and third lumbar.

Primary reflex arcs are to the heart and its rhythmic foci, with secondary reflexes to the throat, neck and sex organs.

The Spleen meridian, which courses from the big toe upwards anterior to the medial mallleoli of the ankles, up the inner leg and front of abdomen to the medial deltoid margin and down to the lateral thorax, relates to Aquarius in its functions of the destruction of old and inefficient blood cells, as well as the maintenance of lymphatic circulation and water holding. It is considered a solid organ of the earth element. There are important connections to the Bladder and Heart Protector meridians also.

The Aquarius cell salt is Sodium Chloride, common table salt, the salt which effectively maintains the water-holding capacity of the cell and the body as a whole. This salt does its job best when balanced in complexes as are obtained in seaweeds or in seasalt, or excess water-holding will result. Natural sources include celery, beets, tomatoes, water chestnuts, and especially coconut water. Aquarius rules nervines such as valerian, ladies slipper, wood betony, and passionflower. You are on a path of activation and integration of the airs of the body, and these herbs will help maintain the balance.

Cancer on 6th House Cusp:

You have Cancer on the sixth house cusp, making water your element of physical assimilation and adaptation weakness. The degree marks a possible point of physical injury, incapacity, or failure to adapt, especially if there are any afflicted occupants of the sixth or twelfth houses, the moreso if these afflicted occupants are lights (sun or moon) or rulers (of the ascendant, sixth cusp, or of the lights). A physician with the same tridosha as the patient's sixth cusp is beneficial, as is a physician with benefics in the sixth house of the patient, especially if a Venus/Mars conjunction.

Water as your element of weakness can dissipate the fluid, moistening qualities of the physical body. In the ayurvedic system, earth and water are both considered types of kapha, the tridosha of the substance of material body construction. Water or fluid kapha is the most predominant constituent of the body by weight and by volume, essential as it is as the universal solvent with special functions at the levels of membranes, the boundaries within the body. Ultimately the movement of water is governed by air, as evidenced in the kidney/lung blood gases homeostasis. Water governs the secretory functions wherever found, the kapha of Cancer being that of the breasts, stomach, other digestive secretions, the mouth and salivation, axillary perspiration, lymph, serum and of course lacrimation. Cancer rules the softest and most vulnerable tissues of the body. Water in general and Cancer in particular rule the most soluble salts, thus the mineral balance of the nerves and the digestive secretions as well as the electrolytes of the cerebrospinal fluid.

Afflictions in Cancer affect the stomach, breasts, and the secretory and absorptive tissues of the body in general. Cancer connects with every functional protection of that which is soft and vulnerable, and every kind of boundary layer. The diaphragm is ruled by Cancer, as are the sixth and seventh ribs (and ribs in general) where the anterior diaphragm attaches. The vagus nerve with its lunar parasympathetic action, stimulating digestion, and the ulnar nerve of the elbow and lunar mount side of the hand are Cancer ruled. The biceps muscle (although supplied by the solar radial nerve) is the indicator muscle of the stomach. Also ruled by Cancer are the palmar flexors which clasp, grasp, or close the palm. There may be a tendency toward calcification of soft tissues, hyperacidicity, and joint degenerative changes. The earth imbalance that characterizes Cancer afflictions results in blood sugar imbalance, pancreatic dysfunction, mood swings, and craving for sweets. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Cancer are seventh cervical and first thoracic.

Primary reflex arcs are to the knees, especially the semilunar menisci, with secondary reflexes to the head, cranial vault, ventricles and central nerve system, and the kidneys and adrenals.

The Stomach meridian courses from the tear duct and below the eye around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye again and down the jaw and throat, across the clavicle and through the nipples down through the inguinal area and down the outer front leg and shin to the second toe. It relates to Cancer in its functions of absorption, secretion and maintenance of fluid boundaries. This meridian is related to the hollow organ of the element of earth.

The Cancer cell salt is Calcium Fluoride, which is especially present in the dentin and tooth enamel as well as bone. Calcium chloride is also Cancer-ruled as it buffers and regulates the stomach's hydrochloric acid secretion and provides calcium in its most soluble form to relax every nerve after every nerve impulse, thus Cancer-calcium's vital role in relaxing irritability and spasticity. Cancer rules the calcium balance and vitamin D metabolism. Vitamin D intake and synthesis levels have more effect on abnormal calcification processes (as well as healthy calcium metabolism) than does actual calcium intake level. With normal vitamin D metabolism and normal parathyroid function, excess calcium intake is never a problem unless there is excessive intake of calcium-binding oxalic or other acids. Both of the solstitial signs of Cancer and Capricorn have highly sensitive vitamin D and calcium metabolism. Calcium-rich foods such as milk, sesame seeds, peanuts, almonds and soybeans are recommended. Carrots, parsley and parsley root, turnips, collards and cabbage are even better because of their more ideal calcium to phosphorus ratio. Marshmallow root (Althea), slippery elm inner bark, okra and Irish moss are ruled by Cancer because of their demulcent action, soothing to the stomach and other mucous membranes.

Sun in Taurus:

Oversecurity or overcomfort results in inflammations and accumulation of phlegm and solid substance. Throat congestion, lymphatics of neck and throat, vocal cords, knees. Fixed cross reflex to ankles, sex organs and heart. Rx sodium sulphate, sage, thyme, ginger root, belladonna x.

Moon in Cancer:

Strongly periodic fluctuations of interstitial fluid, digestive secretions, blood volume, and cerebrospinal fluid. Fluid accumulation in stomach, knees, head, abdomen (dropsy). Tinnitus, epilepsy, convulsions. Cardinal cross reflex to knees, head and kidneys; from stomach and breasts. Rx calcium chloride, carrots, parsley and root.

Mercury in Taurus:

Hoarseness, speech impairment, auditory disturbances, too much wind in throat. Pain in neck, feet and thighs. Rx sage, mullein, coltsfoot, gingko.

Venus in Gemini:

Congestion in throat, corrupt blood, respiratory infections, swelling in thighs or arms. Rx licorice root, comfrey leaf, vitamin C, honeydew melon.

Mars in Virgo:

Irritable bowel, flux or obstruction in bowel; overly critical nature. Diverticulitis, inflammation of intestines or abdomen. Avoid excess of hot spices. Too much fire in legs and bowels. Mutable cross reflex to feet, hips and thighs, upper extremities. Rx slippery elm, marshmallow root, psyllium husks.

Jupiter in Pisces:

Excess growth or expansion of tissues in feet, fat/cholesterol deposits in feet or lymphatic channels. Rx lecithin, full spectrum trace minerals.

Saturn in Aquarius:

Calcifications, hardness, coldness, sclerosis in ankles and lower legs, neck, ears, teeth and head. Ankle injuries, neck injuries. Dental injuries, temporomandibular joint syndrome, ear injuries. Decreased extremity circulation, vascular sclerosis, joint mobility restrictions. Fixed cross reflex to heart, throat, sex organs. Rx vitamin C, rutin/hesperidin, sodium chloride x.

Uranus in Sagittarius:

Impulsiveness leads to nerve exhaustion, hip or thigh injuries. Insomnia, muscle spasms, irritability, fasciculations. Rx valerian, pasiflora.

Neptune in Cancer:

Alcohol or drug abuse, allergies, immune weakness, sensitivity to medications, highly suggestible. Lymphatic weakness or swelling in breast or stomach area. Decreased hydrochloric acid production. Rx echinacea, goldenseal, tomatoes, celery.

Pluto in Gemini:

Deep underlying pathology or malignancy in lungs or upper extremity. Rx apricot kernels, other amygdalin seeds, chaparral, lapacha, laetrile.

 

 

 

INFLUENCE OF PLANET, ASC, AND 6TH HOUSE CUSP DEGREES:

Asc degree makes sensitivity in:

Right tibia.

6th House Cusp degree makes sensitivity in:

Nipples.

Sun degree makes heat or sensitivity in:

Third and fourth cervical nerves.

Moon degree makes fluid retention in :

Stomach, peritoneum.

Mercury degree makes neuralgia or paresthesia in:

Trapezius muscle. Pleiades cluster - nebulous degree of visual impairment for Sun or Moon placed here.

Venus degree makes glandular swelling or venous stasis in:

First rib. Kidneys, Bright's disease, and Rigel degree.

Mars degree makes heat, irritation, injury, or excess blood in:

Hepatic veins.

Jupiter degree makes expansion, swelling, or hypertrophy in:

Right foot ligaments.

Saturn deg. makes hardening/coldness/inflexibility/contraction in:

Left tibial sensory nerve, skin.

Uranus degree makes irritability or injury in:

Left femoral condyles. Suicide degree. Trifid nebula and Shaula degree - nebulous degree of visual impairment if Sun or Moon placed here.

Neptune degree makes weakness, swelling, or immune weakness in:

Seventh rib, diaphragm. Minor nebulous degree of visual impairment for Sun or Moon placed here.

Pluto degree makes potential for deep underlying pathology in:

Larynx, laryngeal muscles.

 

 

 

INFLUENCE OF 3 HEALTH-RELATED MIDPOINT DEGREES

The Mars/Saturn midpoint is a major point of potential injury and conflict in the psychophysical body. The hot aggressive energy of Mars conflicts most with the cold, resistant energy of Saturn at this point of the zodiac for you. This creates tension, tissue destruction, wounding, scarring, and/or vascular, muscular or skeletal injury at the degrees indicated. If any of these degrees are also involved in aspect readouts elsewhere in this program, the effects are considerably amplified.

Mars/Saturn affects:

Femur. Nebulous degree of visual impairment if Sun or Moon placed here.

The Mars/Neptune midpoint is a major point of tissue weakness, stagnation, inflammation, diffusion or immune system disruption at the degrees indicated. If any of these degrees are also involved in aspect readouts elsewhere in this program, the effects are considerably amplified.

Mars/Neptune affects:

Right atrium. Fall of Mercury degree.

The Saturn/Neptune midpoint is a major point of potential degeneration, cold swelling, stagnation, scar tissue, structural tissue weakness, or immune system deficit at the degrees indicated. If any of these degrees are also involved in aspect readouts elsewhere in this program, the effects are considerably amplified.

Saturn/Neptune affects:

Brow, eye muscles. Minor nebulous degree of visual impairment for Sun or Moon placed here.

 

AFFLICTED ZODIAC SIGNS

If there are any afflicted signs, they are described below:

Afflicted Taurus:

Afflictions in Taurus affect the larynx with the vocal cords, the neck, throat, jaw, cervical lymphatics, tonsils and sometimes the ears or teeth. The trapezius muscle with its reflex arcs, the cervical muscles, the spinal accessory nerve, the first four cervical nerves and the recurrent laryngeal nerve all convey the Taurus quality. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Taurus are third and fourth cervical.

Primary reflex arcs are to the sexual organs and pelvic lymphatics, with secondary reflexes to the heart, thoracic spine, ankles, and veins of the lower leg.

The Gall Bladder meridian, which courses from the side of the head down the sides of the entire body, including the temporal bones, the throat, lateral hip and thigh and lateral meniscus of the knee to the tip of the fourth toe, relates to Taurus in its functions of tissue building and protein and fat metabolism. This meridian is that of a hollow organ of the element of wood.

The Taurus cell salt is Sodium Sulphate. Sodium and sulphur together are involved in purification and filtration processes in the lymphatic system. These salts are also primary constituents of the aromatic purifying herbs and the blood-cleansing vegetables of Taurus. Most of these are excellent sore throat remedies and tisanes for hydrating the vocal cords. These herbs include sage, mullein, ginger root, coltsfoot, mustard, thyme and rosemary. Taurus foods for cleansing and tissue-building include root vegetables such as turnips, rutabagas, radishes and other members of the cabbage and mustard families including broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Homeopathic potencies of belladonna or phytolacca have Taurus applications.

Afflicted Aquarius:

Afflictions in Aquarius affect the ankles and lower legs, also the proprioceptive system, especially the aspects of posture relating to the ankles and the maintenance of the erect posture. Aquarius rules the peripheral vasculature especially the return flow of the venous and lymphatic systems. The gastrocnemius, soleus and tibialis anterior muscles are Aquarian. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Aquarius are second and third lumbar.

Primary reflex arcs are to the heart and its rhythmic foci, with secondary reflexes to the throat, neck and sex organs.

The Spleen meridian, which courses from the big toe upwards anterior to the medial mallleoli of the ankles, up the inner leg and front of abdomen to the medial deltoid margin and down to the lateral thorax, relates to Aquarius in its functions of the destruction of old and inefficient blood cells, as well as the maintenance of lymphatic circulation and water holding. It is considered a solid organ of the earth element. There are important connections to the Bladder and Heart Protector meridians also.

The Aquarius cell salt is Sodium Chloride, common table salt, the salt which effectively maintains the water-holding capacity of the cell and the body as a whole. This salt does its job best when balanced in complexes as are obtained in seaweeds or in seasalt, or excess water-holding will result. Natural sources include celery, beets, tomatoes, water chestnuts, and especially coconut water. Aquarius rules nervines such as valerian, ladies slipper, or passionflower. There may be difficulty with the activation and integration of the airs of the body, and these herbs will help maintain the balance.

Afflicted Cancer:

Afflictions in Cancer affect the stomach, breasts, and the secretory and absorptive tissues of the body in general. Cancer connects with every functional protection of that which is soft and vulnerable, and every kind of boundary layer. The diaphragm is ruled by Cancer, as are the sixth and seventh ribs (and ribs in general) where the anterior diaphragm attaches. The vagus nerve with its lunar parasympathetic action, stimulating digestion, and the ulnar nerve of the elbow and lunar mount side of the hand are Cancer ruled. The biceps muscle (although supplied by the solar radial nerve) is the indicator muscle of the stomach. Also ruled by Cancer are the palmar flexors which clasp, grasp, or close the palm. There may be a tendency toward calcification of soft tissues, hyperacidicity, and joint degenerative changes. The earth imbalance that characterizes Cancer afflictions results in blood sugar imbalance, pancreatic dysfunction, mood swings, and craving for sweets. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Cancer are seventh cervical and first thoracic.

Primary reflex arcs are to the knees, especially the semilunar menisci, with secondary reflexes to the head, cranial vault, ventricles and central nerve system, and the kidneys and adrenals.

The Stomach meridian courses from the tear duct and below the eye around the cheek to the forehead, over the eye again and down the jaw and throat, across the clavicle and through the nipples down through the inguinal area and down the outer front leg and shin to the second toe. It relates to Cancer in its functions of absorption, secretion and maintenance of fluid boundaries. This meridian is related to the hollow organ of the element of earth.

The Cancer cell salt is Calcium Fluoride, which is especially present in the dentin and tooth enamel as well as bone. Calcium chloride is also Cancer-ruled as it buffers and regulates the stomach's hydrochloric acid secretion and provides calcium in its most soluble form to relax every nerve after every nerve impulse, thus Cancer-calcium's vital role in relaxing irritability and spasticity. Cancer rules the calcium balance and vitamin D metabolism. Vitamin D intake and synthesis levels have more effect on abnormal calcification processes (as well as healthy calcium metabolism) than does actual calcium intake level. With normal vitamin D metabolism and normal parathyroid function, excess calcium intake is never a problem unless there is excessive intake of calcium-binding oxalic or other acids. Both of the solstitial signs of Cancer and Capricorn have highly sensitive vitamin D and calcium metabolism. Calcium-rich foods such as milk, sesame seeds, peanuts, almonds and soybeans are recommended. Carrots, parsley and parsley root, turnips, collards and cabbage are even better because of their more ideal calcium to phosphorus ratio. Marshmallow root (Althea), slippery elm inner bark, okra and Irish moss are ruled by Cancer because of their demulcent action, soothing to the stomach and other mucous membranes.

Afflicted Sagittarius:

Afflictions in Sagittarius affect the hips and thighs, including the femur and acetabulum, the sciatic nerve, and the following muscles: piriformis, gemellus, gluteals, tensor fascia lata and the hamstrings. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Sagittarius are tenth and eleventh thoracic. Sagittarius has been found to be the overall most accident-prone ascendant, perhaps due to its adventurous qualities.

Primary reflex arcs are to the lungs, arms and hands, with secondary reflexes to the small intestine and liver, and also to the feet.

The Liver meridian, which courses from the big toe up the front inside of the leg, over the groin and through the genitals to the abdomen and liver, relates to Sagittarius and its Jupiter rulership. It is a solid organ meridian of the wood element. There is special significance here for the liver metabolism of allantoin which nourishes the cartilaginous tissues of the joints and sinews: the ligaments and tendons, which come under Sagittarius.

The Sagittarius cell salt is Silica, that which is quartz, sand or glass in other manifestations. Silica tends to encourage the formation of radially symmetrical or crystalline forms in plants which emphasize it in their structure. Thus, artichokes, celery, peppers and other crisp vegetables usually abound in silica. Milk thistle, blessed and other thistles, artichoke (a type of thistle), dandelion, and horsetail (equisetum) are excellent Sagittarius herbs, cleansing the liver and blood and providing structural integrity for cartilage tissues.

Afflicted Gemini:

Afflictions in Gemini affect the lungs, clavicles, arms and hands. It especially rules all tissues innervated by the median nerve, originating primarily from the sixth and seventh cervical nerves, and the phrenic nerve of breath regulation as well as the thyroid nerves and the thyroid gland. Gemini has the reflexes of the hand and the upper thoracic spine with the pulmonary plexus. The first five ribs are Gemini-ruled.

Primary reflex arcs are to the hips and thighs, with secondary reflexes to the small intestine and liver, and also to the feet.

The Lung meridian, which courses on the radial edge of the arm from the pectorals to the index finger, is associated with Gemini for obvious reasons. It is considered a solid organ meridian of the metal element.

The Gemini cell salt is Potassium Chloride, involved in the maintenance of nerve membrane equilibrium especially in the restoration of ionic potentials after nerve activity. The salt is also involved in the hydration and immune integrity of the lungs. There is also an association with iodine or potassium iodide and its function in the manufacture of hormones in the thyroid, thus with the regulation of cellular metabolism. Both of these salts are found in melons of all kinds. Many juicy fruits, most berries and many melons ripen when the sun is in Gemini, providing natural sources of its salts. Licorice root is a notable Gemini herb. There may be difficulty with the activation and integration of the airs of the body, and these herbs and fruits will help maintain the balance.

Afflicted Pisces:

Afflictions in Pisces affect the feet and the lymphatic system, the ocean within the body. Also affected are the quality of the blood and serum. Pisces rules the plantar nerves and muscles and the extensive system of foot reflexes which connect to every other part of the body. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Pisces are fourth and fifth lumbar.

Primary reflex arcs are to the abdomen and intestines, with secondary reflexes to the upper and lower extremities.

The Bladder meridian, which courses from the tear duct and corner of the eye over the head and down the articulations of the spine to the sacrum and buttocks, then down the back of the legs and posterior to the lateral malleoli of the ankle to the tip of the little toe, relates to Pisces in its functions of being the final place of movement of water and its dissolved salts. This meridian is related to the hollow organ of the element of water.

The Pisces cell salt is Iron Phosphate, which is especially involved in the purification and oxygen-carrying processes of the bloodstream. Pisces rules seaweeds, natural ferments, hops, molasses, whole grains, and iron-rich mineral tonics. There is also a connection with Iodine and other trace minerals from the sea. Pisces also rules intoxicants and narcotics, and afflictions here may indicate addictive behavior.

Afflicted Virgo:

Afflictions in Virgo affect the intestines, liver and abdomen in general. The rectus abdominis muscles, the splanchnic and hepatic nerves and vessels, and the superior and inferior mesenteric nerve ganglia are ruled by Virgo. Glycogen-glucagon storage and metabolism, and thus blood sugar regulation are ruled largely by Virgo, as are many aspects of immunologic integrity especially gamma globulin metabolism and other biological mechanisms of maintaining the ÒvirginityÓ of the bloodstream and body tissues. Thus there may be a tendency to allergy. The structural vertebral levels ruled by Virgo are fourth and fifth thoracic.

Primary reflex arcs are to the feet, with secondary reflexes to the hips, thighs and lungs, arms and hands.

The Small Intestine meridian, which courses from the little fingertip up the ulnar edge of the arm to the scapula and up the neck and cheek, relates to Virgo in its functions of tissue building through absorption, discrimination and assimilation of fire into earth. This meridian is that of a hollow organ of the element of fire.

The Virgo cell salt is Potassium Sulphate. Potassium and sulphur together are involved in purification and filtration processes in the lymphatic system. These salts are also primary constituents of the carminative herbs ruled by Virgo, many of which also happen to be galactogogues (increasing the flow of milk). These herbs include dill, cardamom, coriander, anise, fenugreek, licoriceand fennel.