Medical Astrology
Medical Astrology is a complementary practice, not meant to replace Western medicine
What is Medical Astrology?
Medical Astrology (also referred to as iatromathematics) applies astrological theory to human anatomy and the study of medicine and diseases. Medical astrology associates planets, stars, and celestial bodies with anatomical rulerships to characterize symptoms, diseases, and remedy application. Simply put, Medical Astrology fuses the study of astrology to the study of medicine, examining the relationship between the cosmos and the human body.
History of Medical Astrology
Originated in Mesopotamia, various forms of astrological doctrine found their way into Greek, Roman, Indian, Egyptian, and Islamic worlds throughout the ages. Plato wrote about the divinity of the heavenly bodies and their direct relationship to life on Earth and Aristotle, though generally opposed to mysticism, aided in the development of Western astrological theory. During the Middle Ages, the relationship between medicine and astrology was quite strong. By the 14th-16th centuries, astrology was seen as part of the intellectual basis of medical education. Since the Scientific Revolution, the connection between astrology and medicine has been diminished but many still use ancient practices and traditions to help prevent health problems, aid in diagnoses, and recommend remedies.
Benefits of Medical Astrology
There are a number of potential benefits to using medical astrology to understand or guide your health and wellness decisions.
Understand medical symptoms from a holistic viewpoint
Examine sensitivities and disease-prone areas of the body
Recommend remedial plants and herbs, also associated with different astrological elements
Help identify the root cause of issues
Predict how symptoms may manifest differently in individuals
How Medical Astrology is Used to Support Health
Medical Astrology is a complementary practice; it does not replace Western medicine, nor is it a diagnosis. The practice of medical astrology is for historical, educational, or entertainment use only. It does not replace medical treatment or diagnosis. Medical Astrology is a specialized field that is used in a variety of ways and for a broad range of health and wellness concerns. Medical Astrology can be used to:
Reveal illness-prone areas of the body
Understand the root causes of many issues
Suggest/educate about natural remedies and foods
Suggest styles of exercise that may best suit a person's astrological profile
Individualize suggestions for reducing stress
Determine optimum times for health changes
What to Expect During a Medical Astrology Reading
A Medical Astrology Reading is a similar experience to a Natal Birth Chart Astrology Reading, in which a skilled Astrologer will examine the Natal Birth Chart and look at the past, present, and to assess ones strengths and weaknesses
The Astrologer may pay special attention to the Sixth, Eighth, and Twelfth Astrological Houses in the Birth Chart. Similar to the Natal Birth Chart reading, the Medical Astrology reading may last anywhere from 30-90 minutes.
The Medical Astrology Reading will likely cover any prevalent rulerships presented in the chart, as well as some suggestions depending on the practitioners skill set and qualifications. Appointments can often take place virtually.
If you are interested in learning more about Medical Astrology, visit educator Kira Sutherland.’s biography page. She teaches courses and offers a wealth of knowledge and continuing education resources
