Moon Rising

When a planet is rising in a chart, this is often an indication that the parts of the body ruled by that planet will be highlighted within the life of the native. The Moon primarily rules the stomach. Therefore, this may suggest that the stomach of the native will be an area of health concern within his lifetime. The Moon is also the ruler of the sixth house of stress and sickness. This can also be an indication that the native is likely to develop stress-related health concerns within his life.

Moon quincunx Chiron

Moon/Chiron is one of the primary astrological constants for chronic diseases of the digestive system. It could indicate extreme discomfort during the process of digestion or some other notable affliction that manifests in the gut.

Moon square Pluto

This combination suggests abnormal trauma within the digestive system. The native may experience some malfunctioning within his gut that creates extreme pain and discomfort associated with digestion. There may also be abnormal growths in the gut, or possibly an abundance of acidity within the stomach that leads to irritation in, inflammation of, or damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

Mars in Cancer opposite Neptune

Mars/Neptune can often indicate a lack of vital fire within the constitution of the native. This can also negatively impact the metabolic fire that is responsible for the proper digestion of food. Mars in Cancer opposite Neptune further suggests that the native is likely to have a weakened metabolic fire, and a gut that is prone to the manifestation of chronic ailments. This can also denote that the native has extreme dietary restraints owing to gut sensitivity. Just as Moon/Neptune corresponds with notable food allergies, a planet in Cancer and afflicted by Neptune can also signify the same.

Mars in Cancer opposite Saturn

Mars/Saturn can often indicate a repression of the native’s vital force. This can lead to lack of energy, low stamina, and a weakened immune response in general. This may leave the native that much more susceptible to becoming ill within this lifetime.
   Mars in Cancer opposite Saturn could denote sluggishness within the digestive system. The native’s metabolic fire could be severely repressed, causing him to experience a sensation of stagnation within the gut after eating – as if the food simply is not moving further through the alimentary canal once it enters his stomach. The native may even experience constipation as a result of this lack of motility within his gut. However, we note that this Mars in Cancer is also afflicted by Neptune. When either the Moon or a planet in Cancer is simultaneously afflicted by both Saturn and Neptune, the affliction by Neptune tends to be more powerful of the two. Saturn denotes constipation, whereas Neptune denotes diarrhea. Therefore, the native may be more prone to experiencing chronic diarrhea than constipation in this lifetime.