Complaints: A 65 year old retired man has diabetes mellitus and severe
headaches. One of his concerns is that his doctors have not been able to
explain the cause of his headaches. He tried to follow a vegetarian diet but
his family opposed this. After several months he resumed eating meat because
of weakness and irregular heart beats. At times he feels he has had a terrible
destiny, particularly when in pain. He feels that his diabetes pill is
destroying his liver and kidneys.
Birth Data: male, born on October 22, 1915; Lat. 50N, Long. 22E; time unknown.
Dispositorship: Saturn in sign ruled by Moon. Moon, Venus in signs ruled by
Mars. Jupiter in sign of its own dignity. Mercury, Sun in sign ruled by Venus.
Mars in sign ruled by Sun.
Planetary Principles: Personality Planets: Moon, Saturn, Mars Mind: Mercury
Spirit Planets: Jupiter, Venus, Sun
Aspect Analysis: 1) Moon in Aries square Saturn in Cancer: Vital body
responsive to desire nature but held in check by Law of cause and Effect. The
Law of Cause and Effect is carrying a lesson pertaining to wise use of the
vital body. This represents a lesson in the development of the personality.
2) Mars in Leo square Venus in Scorpio: Desire nature has opportunity for
spiritual expression but must learn a lesson in the expression of love. Life
Spirit will find positive expression only when desire nature is uplifted. Here
the desire component of the personality is coming into contact with the higher
spirit. 3) Saturn in Cancer trine to retrograde Jupiter in Pisces: The
abstract mind may assist the person in his understanding of the Law of Cause
and Effect if and when he seeks this light. 3) Saturn in Cancer trine to
retrograde Jupiter in Pisces: The abstract mind may assist the person in his
understanding of the Law of Cause and Effect if and when he seeks this light.
4) Retrograde Mercury combust the Sun on the cusp between Libra and Scorpio:
The mind has difficulty reflecting the Divine Spirit. The mind is not yet
prepared to direct the emotions.
Let us imagine speaking with this person about his problems:
Dear Friend:
We understand that you have been treated for diabetes, that you have
suffered with headaches, and that you found it difficult trying to follow a
vegetarian diet. When we feel pain and weakness, it can be very discouraging.
Yet when you think about the wisdom of the Universe, it is hard to believe
that pain is given arbitrarily or capriciously.
One may ask, why does my body frequently get headaches? What is the headache
trying to tell me? Nature in her wisdom tries to teach us how to gain better
health, self-control, and understanding. Just as a parent sets limits for a
child who had temper tantrums, pain sets limits on a person's body when the
person in one way or another exceeds the capacity of his body. Headaches in
particular may arise from fatigue, nervous tension, hunger, anger, worry, high
and low blood sugar and numerous other conditions. When a physician finds no
medical illness which can account for headaches, this does not mean that the
body has no reason. We need to make an effort to discover for ourselves what
we are doing to cause the symptoms. If we are willing to make an effort and if
we seek the answer with sufficient motivation, we will be guided to the answer
within ourselves.
From the flat chart we can see Moon in Aries square Saturn as an
astrological indicator of symptoms related to the head. The Moon in Aries
makes the head sensitive. Saturn square Moon limits the vitality. Our friend
needs to learn to work constructively with the Law of Cause and Effect. If we
can help him think less negatively about his pain and give him hope we will be
of immense service. Our goal is to help our friend become more self-reliant.
To discover the Higher self man must first believe in its existence. We can
radiate that faith to others.
With respect to his diabetes, Saturn in Cancer places a limitation on the
pancreas (where insulin is made). Mars square to Venus may indicate a tendency
tp overindulge in eating, particularly sweets. Our friend will need to
discover what diet is best suited for his body. He will need to work closely
with his physician in controlling his diabetes. He should be encouraged to
discuss with his doctor fears he may have about his medicine.
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