even the chaos of the cosmos has a particular order in which it operates, specifically observed from the earth as we move through the twelve constellations or signs of the zodiac. this notions is also reflected back in the assignments of the specific parts and systems of the body these signs assert their rulership.
at the top of the head we have aries, the first zodiac sign we celebrate during the astrological new year in march, the signs then move their way throughout the body following gravity and culminating at the feet with our twelfth sign of pisces.
with added intimacy and integration with your birth chart, you will begin to notice your big 3 (sun, moon and rising/ascendant) and/or personal placements (sun, moon, mercury, venus and mars) will either have exaggerated or superior features within their respected ruling or you may notice some disharmony or dysfunction.
make it make sense. as you work your way through the zodiac signs below you may notice certain themes within your life in terms of your overall health align with placements in your chart. to lead with transparency, I have a taurus rising and one of my most significant health issues was struggling with aphonia or loss of voice for many years, notice how taurus rules over the vocal chords.
now for the very specifics
aries rules the head, skull, teeth, tongue, hair, face, adrenal glands and blood.
taurus rules the neck, throat, vocal chords, ears, sinuses, tonsils, thyroid gland, medulla oblongata and the middle ear.
gemini rules the shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, lungs, upper limb nerves, sensory receptors, blood capillaries and thymus gland.
cancer rules the right eye, breast, stomach, diaphragm, womb, ovaries, testes, protective coverings of organs, bodily fluids, mucous and serous membranes and posterior pituitary gland.
leo rules the left eye, heart, spinal cord, circulation, blood pressure, the back and cell nucleus.
virgo rules the large and small intestines, liver, digestive enzymes, enteric nervous system, diaphragm and spleen.
libra rules the kidneys, bladder, sense of touch, insulin, veins, lower back and pancreas.
scorpio rules the genitals, prostate, rectum, pubic bone, colon, urinary system, channels of elimination and our reptilian brain.
sagittarius rules the buttocks, hips, thighs, liver, sacrum, cerebrum, reasoning powers, endocrine and nervous system integration, locomotion, lower spinal cord and eye focus.
capricorn rules the skin, bones (co-ruler of teeth), joints, knees, ligaments, tendons, spleen, gallbladder and anterior pituitary.
aquarius rules the lower leg, shins, calves, ankles, blood circulation, body electrics, rods and cones of the retina of the eye, oxygen exchange in cells, active transport.
pisces rules the feet and toes, pineal gland, pituitary gland, lymphatic system and appendix.