Zodiac
Zodiac (medicine)
The Zodiac in medicine refers to the correlation between astrological signs and human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. It is a concept that has been explored in the field of medical astrology, a branch of astrology that links the movements of celestial bodies with health and disease.
Pronunciation
Zodiac: /ˈzoʊdiæk/
Etymology
The term "Zodiac" is derived from the Latin zōdiacus, which in turn comes from the Greek ζῳδιακὸς κύκλος (zōdiakos kyklos), meaning "circle of animals". The Greek term was used in reference to a circle of celestial longitude divided into 12 equal parts, each associated with a constellation and a sign of the zodiac.
Related Terms
- Medical astrology: A branch of astrology that links the movements of celestial bodies with health and disease.
- Astrological sign: One of the twelve equal segments of the zodiac, each named after the constellation which originally fell within its zone.
- Human anatomy: The scientific study of the morphology of the human body.
- Physiology: The scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
Zodiac and Medicine
In medical astrology, each astrological sign of the zodiac is believed to rule over certain parts of the body, functions, or organs. For example, Aries is associated with the head and brain, Taurus with the throat and neck, Gemini with the arms and lungs, and so on. Medical astrologers often use this information to predict health trends and potential medical issues based on a person's astrological chart.
It's important to note that while the zodiac and its correlations with medicine are a part of historical and cultural practices, they are not recognized or supported by modern medical science. The use of astrology in medical practice is considered pseudoscientific and is not part of standard medical training or treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zodiac
- Wikipedia's article - Zodiac
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