The constellations of the Zodiac have been believed to rule over areas of the body. When applied to healing the body, this was called medical astrology. It was believed Aries rules the head (per the horns of the Ram), face, eyes, and brain; Taurus, the neck (per the thick neck of the Bull) and throat; Gemini, the arms (per the Twins), hands, shoulders, and lungs; Cancer, the chest and stomach; Leo, the heart (per the brave Lion), chest, and upper back; Virgo, the digestive system; Libra...

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