This is a combination that is often found within the charts of those who take care of others for a living. Moon/Midheaven can indicate that the native is nurturing, kind, and compassionate, and brings these qualities into their professional life. This can also suggest restlessness within one’s chosen career. The native may be attracted to novelty and may find it difficult to find a career that fully feels like their own.

This combination has no physiological implications. Nevertheless, the native should make sure to take time to also nurture themselves while they are taking care of those around them.

This combination can indicate that the native came from an early childhood environment where their mother and the women in their family in general were prominent figures in the family. The native may be compassionate, loving, and kind in general, and may often find themselves in a maternal role in the lives of others, even if the native is not a woman.

Physiologically, when the Moon is rising or conjunct the Ascendant, it can indicate that digestive system is being highlighted within the life of the native. This will be even more so the case if, while the Moon is rising, she is also afflicted by a malefic planet. Even her being afflicted by benefic Venus or Jupiter can still point towards some significant digestive health problem.

This combination suggests that the native’s closest intimate circle consists of women. This may indicate that the native came from a household of women or that women constitute the native’s primary friend group. Other hard aspects to this combination will indicate the quality of the native’s relationships with women in general.

+ could denote a powerful gut.

– The native may harbor great pain surrounding the story of their mother. She may have been a powerful woman, who was also cruel, harsh, and manipulative. Physiologically, this combination often corresponds with gut trauma, particularly as it relates to the elimination of waste. If the Moon is only afflicted by Pluto, this can signify constipation. If, along with the affliction by Pluto, she is also afflicted by another planet, then the pathological effect of that planet will be abnormally magnified within the native’s digestive system. With Mars, Moon/Pluto denotes irritable bowel syndrome. With Saturn, it could suggest constipation. With Neptune, it would indicate diarrhea. If the Moon is simultaneously afflicted by Pluto, Neptune, and Saturn, then the native may fluctuate between diarrhea and constipation, but will tend to lean more heavily towards diarrhea, since Neptune tends to be more powerful than Saturn within medical astrology (and quite possibly all astrology).

Moon/Pluto can indicate abnormal growth within the gut, as in the case of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). This combination can also correspond with menstrual issues and womb trauma, especially if Venus is also afflicted with- in the chart.

00: The conjunction indicates the same as the hard aspects delineated above. Issues and trauma related to the mother become even more prominent within the native’s life. The parts of the body that correspond with the Moon are more likely to be greatly afflicted: the breasts, the womb, and the gut. This affliction will normally also manifest in the part of the body that corresponds with the sign in which this conjunction occurs.

+ denotes strong creative and spiritual inclinations; it does not directly point to any physical health condition.

– Moon/Neptune could suggest that the native has a disappointing mother. The mother may not have been able to provide the conditions necessary for the native to feel loved, nurtured, nourished, or protected from the harsher realities of life. The mother may have been sick or aloof, or may have had substance abuse issues that prevented her from fully giving herself over to the role of motherhood. Physiologically, this combination can manifest as gut sensitivities, extreme food allergies, a slow metabolism, and a diminished digestive fire.

00: same as above. Moon/Neptune can also indicate weakened eyesight, especially if the Moon is in hard aspect with the Sun, and if Neptune is in hard aspect to them both. This is even more likely to be the case if this affliction is occurring while the luminaries are in the sixth or the twelfth house, or if they oppose each other from these two houses while being afflicted by Neptune.

+ denotes a desire for freedom, adventure, and new experiences; does not directly point to any physical health condition.

– This combination suggests that the native’s mother may have represented a point of great instability within the home. She may have abandoned the native at an early age. This could have created turbulence within the family, and may have left the native in a state of constant anxiety. Conversely, the native’s family might have relocated frequently, which may have been the root cause of the instability within the native’s life.

Physiologically, Moon/Uranus corresponds with neuroses surrounding one’s dietary restrictions. The native may be a picky eater or have powerful mental complexes relating to food. This combination is often found within the charts of people who become vegetarian or vegan. However, I have often worked with people with this combination who were once vegetarians or vegans but needed to revert to a meat-based diet because of their having developed an iron deficiency.

This combination is often found in the charts of women who are uncertain that they want to be mothers. They often do not want the burden of children to saturate their freedom in life. They may decide to have children later on in life, at which point they may require scientific intervention or fertility treatments to assist them in the process of conceiving and carrying their pregnancy to term. Conversely, this combination can sometimes signify a woman who became pregnant very quickly, whether she wanted to or not.

00: same as above.

+ I do not investigate soft aspects between the Moon and Chiron.

– This combination corresponds with severe maternal issues. The histories associated with Moon/Chiron are often of the following kind: the mother did not want the child, or the mother was abusive, or she often locked herself in the room and said she would commit suicide, or she actually did commit suicide, or she was on tranquilizers, or she was bipolar, or she breastfed the native’s siblings, yet did not do the same for the native. In the rare cases where Moon/Chiron does not correspond with harrowing maternal stories, the native will often have severe gut health issues. This could manifest as colitis, polyps, diverticulitis, or any other chronic gut health problem.

00: same as above.

+ denotes an emotional sense of stability, which can have a stabilizing impact upon all of the body’s systems.

– This combination can signify a lack of maternal care within the native’s life. The native’s mother may have been a cold and distant figure who could not nurture the native in the ways that the native needed. She may have been a difficult person throughout the native’s life, and may have represented the native’s greatest karmic burden. Dorotheus says that when the Moon is in either domicile of Saturn (Capricorn or Aquarius), the native’s mother may have been a slave. However, I have only found this to be true in cases of the Moon in Capricorn. The chances of this being so within the native’s life will be that much greater if the Moon is also afflicted by a malefic planet while in that sign. While the Moon in hard aspect with Saturn is not the same as the Moon being in either of Saturn’s domiciles, this combination of Moon/Saturn may still manifest as the native’s mother having been overworked and underpaid, and having resultantly found herself unable to respond to the emotional needs of her family and children.

Physiologically, Moon/Saturn can signify a slow and sluggish digestive system owing to a slow metabolism. This combination also suggests a lack of proper hydration, which can contribute to constipation. The native may have chronic hereditary health issues that were inherited from the mother’s side of the family. The Moon and Saturn both rule the bladder. Thus, Moon/Saturn can also indicate bladder problems, particularly when the Moon is in Scorpio.

00: same as above.

+ denotes an internal state of homeostasis that promotes good health throughout the native’s constitution. The native may be an optimistic person, with a disposition that is always geared towards seeing the good in life.

– The native had a jovial and warm-hearted mother. She may have been highly supportive of all of the native’s goals and aspirations in life. The native may have a very good relationship with their mother, and may even consider her to be one of their closest friends. Physiologically, this combination can suggest that the native has a large appetite for rich, fatty foods, which may lead to excess weight. The native is likely to have come from a family of larger-bodied women, which may have caused the native to inherit a similarly heavy-set body. They may be physiologically predisposed towards gaining weight quickly, even with a normal appetite. This combination is often associated with food-related health problems, which can easily be addressed through changes to one’s dietary habits and lifestyle.

Moon/Jupiter is the specific combination that denotes breast tissue. It can also suggest benign growths within the breasts that can easily be medically treated.

00: same as above. This could signify the excessive growth of fatty tissue within the part of the body that corresponds with the sign in which this conjunction occurs.

+ denotes a courageous, confident, and charismatic nature. The native is likely to be hardworking and to burn a lot of energy within their daily life. These soft aspects can indicate a strong metabolic fire.

– Moon/Mars denotes a fiery mother. The native’s mother may have been angry, aggressive, and extremely independent. In the charts of women, this combination denotes that the mother’s independence set the tone for how the native should conduct herself in the world. The native may herself have grown to become a very fiery, action-oriented woman, one who may have a competitive nature. She may gravitate towards extreme sports or constant physical activity. Within the charts of men, this combination can suggest that the native’s mother, sisters, and other female family members represented power and intimidation in the native’s life. This may have had the effect of emasculating the native as a young boy. If he is heterosexual, he may gravitate towards this sort of woman as a marital partner. Moon/Mars can also signify domestic violence against women in the early childhood home.

Physiologically, Moon/Mars corresponds with a fast metabolism. However, it can also indicate excessive acidity within the gut. This combination is often found within the charts of people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or acid reflux). Moon/Mars further corresponds with all forms of inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract and the multiple ways in which it manifests, such as ulcers, gastritis, and colitis. This combination may also correspond with vomiting.

Moon/Mars has additionally been found in cases of heavy bleeding during menstruation (menorrhagia) and excessive pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea). Dorotheus wrote that when a woman has the Moon afflicted by Mars, it can signify that she has to “carve the baby out” of the womb. This combination can also signify miscarriages, especially if there are multiple factors within the chart that corroborate this delineation.

00: same as above. Can denote inflammation or injury in the part of the body that corresponds with the sign in which the conjunction occurs.

+ This is the specific combination for motherhood. These soft aspects correspond with a person who knows how to create loving and warm social spaces in which their friends and family are welcome to gather. The native knows how to take care of others. Moon/Venus also denotes an artistic inclination and a love of beauty. The native is cheerful and sociable, and may have a love of sweets.

– Physiologically, this is the specific combination of the womb. When this combination appears within the charts of women, it can suggest that the topic of motherhood will be of central importance within their lives. However, when a naturally occurring part of one’s body is highlighted within the birth chart, it can also indicate that the native will develop a health issue in relation to that organ or system. Thus, this combination indicates a significant likelihood of the native developing some female reproductive health problem. Moon/Venus is also found within the charts of men and women alike who have a sweet tooth. It can refer to the potential impact that sugar has upon the digestive system of the native, and may suggest that the native will develop some sugar-related health concern.

00: same as above.

+ denotes that there is a good balance between the native’s emotional and intellectual processing abilities.

– This combination often points towards the lungs as a potential source of one’s health problems, especially if the two planets involved are also afflicted by a malefic. Moon/Mercury specifically afflicted by Neptune can relate to both dietary and respiratory allergies that greatly impact the native’s life. Moon/Mercury can also signify anxiety, nervousness and overthinking that directly impact the gut. This combination can even correspond with diarrhea, especially if there are other combinations that support this delineation.

00: denotes a very cerebral nature. The native may think with their heart and feel with their mind.

When the Sun is conjunct the Midheaven or in the tenth house, this can indicate that the career of the native is heavily emphasized within their lifetime. The native may invest all of their time and energy into pursuing their career path and to excelling within their chosen field. When present within a chart, this could be one of the factors that suggests that the native will be attracted to a life of entrepreneurship.

Physiologically, this could indicate that the native may be prone to work-related burnout and fatigue, especially if the Sun is afflicted, or if Mars is very prominent within the chart as well.

The Sun conjunct the Ascendant or rising within the first house has always been considered to be a positive indication within medical astrology. It can provide the native with a robust constitution and a great personal allotment of universal life force energy. The native may have strong powers of recouperation, especially if the Sun is not afflicted. However, this could lead the native to burning themselves out.

Physiologically, when the Sun is conjunct the Ascendant, this does not emphasize the parts of the body the Sun naturally governs – which tends to be the case with other planets when they are conjunct the Ascendant. However, it does suggest that the native will have a great level of awareness regarding who they are and what their destiny is within this lifetime.

This combination simply describes having physical connections with others. When other planets are in hard aspect to this combination, it can describe what the quality of one’s physical connections with others will be like, especially as it relates to one’s physical connections with men. It could also indicate that one’s friend circle primarily consists of men.

+ denotes a strong presence, held within a strong body.

– The native’s father may have been a very commanding and demanding person within the native’s life. The father could have been a very rich and influential person within the world. He may have been a cruel and harsh person within the home. The father may have a completely hidden life beyond the awareness of his family. Among the ancient gods, Pluto was the only one with a helmet of invisibility. Thus, this combination can also correspond with the absentee father who was unavailable to the native throughout the native’s entire childhood. The most severe potential manifestation of this combination is the death of the father when the native was a child.

Physiologically, the native may have a body that has been prone to many traumatic health problems or injuries. The body may be under the constant pressure of undergoing further traumas that result from its own abnormal functioning. The native may have a condition that causes abnormal growths within the body, which may greatly impair their quality of life.

00: the body undergoes many changes and potentially has abnormalities. These will be more likely to occur in one of the parts of the body signified by the sign of the zodiac in which the conjunction occurs. This conjunction also follows the paternal delineation outlined for the hard aspects above. The father may have been absent or taken away from the native at an early age.

+ denotes a dreamy disposition; highly refined artistic, musical, or creative skills.

– The native’s father may have been a disappointing figure within the native’s life. The father may have been sick, an alcoholic, or in some other way unable to serve as a positive male presence within the early childhood home. In the chart of a man, this combination can indicate that he himself struggles with standing firmly in his identity as a man, and may not have the clearest sense of himself. He may feel lost, aimless, and without a clear sense of direction. This can lead to his own addictive tendencies and behaviors. Within the chart of a heterosexual woman, this combination could indicate that the disappointment she felt in her father is the same as the disappointment she feels in her male lovers. It could also signify a significant likelihood of her having alcoholic lovers, which may match an alcoholic condition that was present within her father.

Physiologically, Sun/Neptune corresponds with a weak and fragile body. The native may have a general tendency towards poor health. Dr. William Davidson states that this combination denotes “holes within the aura.” The native may have a compromised immune system, leading their body to be susceptible to infections. This combination also denotes a general confusion within the body, whereby the immune system attacks healthy tissue and organs, as is the case in autoimmune diseases. The health issues that the native is most likely to face within this lifetime are conditions rooted in the underfunctioning of the body’s vital processes. The native should stay away from alcohol and drugs in general, owing to their sensitive constitution.

00: general weakness or decreased functioning of the body, particularly in relation to the parts of the body indicated by the sign of the zodiac in which the conjunction occurs. The endocrine system may be highlighted within the life of the native.

+ denotes an exciting person with a rapidly moving mind that generates unique and exciting thoughts.

– This combination may suggest that the native’s father was an exciting, erratic, unstable, and very fun person to be around. In the chart of a heterosexual woman, it may indicate that she will generally be attracted to this kind of man. It does not often suggest that the father was a volatile person, even though volatility is well within the domain of Uranus.

Sun/Uranus denotes an overactive mind. The native has a tendency towards mental overstimulation. Their mind may be a lightning rod for revolutionary thoughts and ideas. However, when those thoughts and ideas pour into them constantly, they end up not being fully formed, which may lead to their poor execution. The native may regularly feel overwhelmed by life. The nervous system of the native may be under constant bombardment from excessive stimulation. This combination can also represent an erratic relationship with erratic men within the native’s life, especially in the charts of heterosexual women.

00: same as above. The native is a brilliant thinker with a brilliant mind, and an aptitude for high levels of problem-solving. Nevertheless, they may be prone to anxiety and nervousness. Their constant mental stimulation may make it difficult for them to attain genuine rest within themselves, which can lead to insomnia. The parts of the body signified by the sign in which the conjunction occurs may be prone to instability and erratic functioning. The nervous system is likely to be highlighted in the life of the native.

+ Within the context of medical astrology, I have not observed any notable effects from the soft aspects between the Sun and Chiron.

– Within the chart of a heterosexual woman, this combination may denote her being in a relationship with a man who is in need of extra care, support, and attention. He may be navigating great personal difficulties that have a strong impact upon his overall personality and self-identity. Within the chart of a man, this combination may signify his own physical or psychological wounding, which may interfere with his self-identity as a man.

00: same as above.

+ can signify longevity, stability, and a sturdy constitution.

– The native’s father may have been cold, distant, and emotionally unavailable. He may have been a strict disciplinarian with whom the native had a very strained relationship. Physiologically, the native may be prone to physical tightness or inflexibility of the body. They may have a slow, sluggish, and melancholic constitution in general. This combination often points in the direction of skeletal health issues. It also suggests that the native is likely to have inherited a chronic health problem from the father’s side of the family. Sun/Saturn further corresponds with lethargy, heaviness, and depression.

00: same as above. The native may experience sluggishness in or underfunctioning of the parts of the body that correspond with the sign in which the conjunction occurs. The skeletal system may be highlighted within the life of the native.

+ denotes abundant health and good vitality.

– The native’s father is likely to be a happy, jovial, and kind man, with a hearty laugh and a generous disposition. The native will probably have a very positive and loving relationship with him. The father may be very supportive of the native’s goals and ambitions in life. Physiologically, this combination generally signifies a healthy body with great vitality and recuperative ability. However, the native may struggle with issues of excess food, drink, and pleasure. The native’s father may share these same cravings, and is likely to have been a larger-bodied man. The native may enjoy rich, oily, and heavy meals. Resultantly, they may struggle with weight issues and other diet-related health problems. The native should be mindful of the impact their diet has upon their body.

00: same as above. The native is optimistic and has a positive outlook on life. Jupiter corresponds with excessive growth. The native may have an enlargement of, or an issue of excessive functioning in, an area of the body that corresponds with the sign in which the conjunction occurs. However, these conditions may be benign owing to the benefic nature of this planet. The liver and its functioning are likely to be highlighted within the life of the native.

+ The native has an abundance of energy and vital power. They are likely to be very active, and may desire conquest, competition, and adventure within their lives.

– The native’s father is likely to have been a very action-oriented and fiery man. He may also have been very cruel. He possibly worked as a police officer or in the military. Even if neither of these was among his forms of employment, he may still have ruled his household in a militant way. Physiologically, the native is likely to present strong recuperative abilities and may find it difficult to stay in a state of sickness for a long time. The native is a more choleric type, and may have problems with their anger and desire to push beyond sensible limits. There can often be a recklessness and a need for speed present within the native’s psyche. If so, these inclinations should be tempered through more contemplative endeavors. The native may have a tendency towards inflammation, and towards suffering accidents and injuries. The parts of the body that correspond with the sign in which the Sun is located may be prone to injury, wounding and pain, as well as inflammation.

00: same as above. The muscular system of the native’s body may be highlighted within this lifetime.

In The Combination of Stellar Influences, the following pairings are listed with the Sun as the first planet, even though Venus, Mercury, and the Moon move faster than the Sun. I will maintain that tradition here, although it is incorrect.

+ Venus can only be a maximum of forty-eight degrees from the Sun in zodiacal longitude. Therefore, the only two aspects they can possibly create are the semis-quare and the conjunction. This combination may signify an aesthetically pleasing body and that the native is physically attractive. It is often found within the charts of people who work in artistic industries. They have a keen eye for design and know how to create physical expressions of beauty in the world around them. In the charts of heterosexual women, this configuration can suggest that the native had a beautiful father or is attracted to beautiful, artistic men.

– The native is likely to enjoy luxury, sensual pleasure, and opulence. They may not be inclined to perform hard work or manual labor. The ancients have stated that one of the afflictions of Venus is that it creates laziness within a person. Physiologically, any planet that is in hard aspect with the Sun is going to refer to a part of the native’s constitution that is being highlighted within their lifetime. Within the charts of women, this combination tends to point towards issues of the thyroid, womb, or kidneys. It is most often found within the charts of women with female reproductive issues, especially if there are other indications within the chart that also support this delineation. Within the charts of men, it can suggest a low sperm count. This is because Venus corresponds with the moisture held in the male ejaculate whereas the Sun is a hot and dry planet. Since the Sun is the significator of the physical body, this combination may also signify excess sugar within the physical body of the native, which could indicate that the native needs to limit their overall sugar consumption.

00: same as above. In the charts of women, this often shows up in cases of female reproductive health issues. It may also show up in cases where the thyroid gland maybe a concern for the native.

+ Mercury can only be a maximum of twenty-eight degrees away from the Sun. Therefore, the only conventional aspect possible between the Sun and Mercury is the conjunction. The native tends towards having a finely developed mind, and excels at problem-solving. They may appear to be forever young, owing to their quick wit, sharp intellect, and general restless desire to experience new and stimulating happenings.

– Because Mercury cannot exceed 28 degrees’ distance from the Sun, this reading is only applicable to the hard aspects of 28° 7.5’, 22° 30’, 16° 52.5’, 11° 15’ and 5° 37.5’ that we allow in Uranian Astrology. Mercury/Sun tends to reflect one’s own nature, and does not seem to have anything to do with the father. The native may be very cerebral, and is likely to lean towards anxiety and nervousness. This combination can suggest that the native’s nervous or respiratory systems are being highlighted within this lifetime as potential areas where disease may manifest. The native may be prone to overstimulation, and may find it difficult to turn off their mental chatter. This can get in the way of the native experiencing deep states of rest within their life.

00: Abraham Ibn Ezra once wrote that when Mercury and the Sun are in a conjunction, it is as if there are two Mercuries in the sky. This conjunction may create an overly cerebral person, and it will definitely bestow an overactive mind.

+ In general, this soft aspect tends to indicate a positive state of harmony that exists between the native’s external, physical body and their internal, physiological processes.

– Hard aspects between the luminaries may show an affliction to a part of the body that corresponds with the sign in which the faster-moving planet (the Moon) is located. However, these hard aspects seldom seem to manifest in any particularly noteworthy way from a universal perspective. In other words, Moon/Sun no more creates “water in the heart” than it creates “overstimulation of the stomach.” Within medical astrology, the luminaries in hard aspect do not seem to denote anything whatsoever.

The opposition between the luminaries can indicate challenges affecting the eye-sight, especially when it occurs between the sixth and the twelfth houses; and it is even more likely to do so if the luminaries are also afflicted by Neptune. Both the square and the opposition between the luminaries will represent a challenging relationship between the native’s parents. However, since these are such common aspects, I tend to not base my judgment of discord between the parents solely on this factor. The quincunx between the luminaries, on the other hand, is particularly discordantin terms the relationship between the native’s mother and father. Within the charts of heterosexual people, the quincunx often indicates that a divorce that unfolded between their parents will set the stage for their own divorce later in life. This will be all the more certain if there are multiple factors that point in this direction.

00: If the luminaries are in a conjunction in either the sixth or the twelfth house, this could be challenging for the health and vitality of the native in general. It can be harmful specifically for the eyes, especially if they are afflicted by Neptune. In general, I have not observed other health problems that can be directly related to the luminaries being in a conjunction, whether on the basis of their universal significations or their sign location.

This combination can indicate that the native is a very cerebral person. People with this combination identify themselves as being intelligent. They have great facility with speech and communication.

Physiologically, this may correspond with mental burnout that results from living in such a constant state of mental engagement.

This combination can be found within the charts of people who come from a very well-educated environment. There could have been much reading, writing, and learning within their early childhood home. When Mercury is rising in a chart or conjunct the Ascendant, it can suggest that the native has a natural ability for public speaking.

In the physiological realm, when Mercury is rising in a chart, it can indicate that the native needs to pay special attention to their nervous and respiratory systems within this lifetime.

This combination is sometimes found within the charts of those who have intellectually stimulating relationships with young people. We sometimes find this in the charts of people who work in education or the communications industry.

This combination denotes that the native has a powerful mind. The native maybe extremely intelligent, and understands that they have the ability to intellectually dominate others around them. They may be either extremely silent or unusually calculating about how and when they speak. When they do speak, there is great force and gravity behind their words. This combination is found within the charts of lawyers, detectives, counselors, hypnotherapists, and (in extreme cases) cult leaders.

Physiologically, Mercury/Pluto can refer to brain trauma. This combination corresponds with abnormal functioning of the nervous system, and is often coupled with hard aspects from Uranus, Jupiter, or Mars in the charts of people who have migraines, traumatic brain injuries, or some other issue that adversely impacts the head. Since Pluto corresponds with abnormal growth, this combination can also signify abnormal growth within the brain or elsewhere within the nervous system. Ebertin lists “nervous irritation” as a biological correspondence of Mercury/Pluto. Whereas Mercury/Neptune may correspond with memory loss as a result of an illness or medication, Mercury/Pluto corresponds with memory loss as a result of psychologically traumatic life experiences. Mercury/Pluto is one of only two Mercury combinations that denote fertility issues. The other such combination is Mercury/Saturn. Mercury/Pluto can also correspond with intestinal trauma, especially if Mercury is in Virgo.

This combination denotes a mind that may struggle to distinguish between fact and fiction. These people may live in a fantasy world of their own design, and may be able to inspire others to join them there. They are creative wordsmiths and fantastic storytellers. However, their stories may not always be grounded in reality or fidelity to the truth.

Physiologically, Mercury/Neptune can signify the native having blurred thinking, brain fog, or poor memory as a symptom of some larger issue. This combination corresponds with nerve paralysis or numbness owing to issues of the sensory (afferent) nerves. It can further correspond with weakened lungs or diminished breathing capacity, as is the case with people who have respiratory allergies, asthma, or sleep apnea. This will be especially likely if Mercury is in Gemini while afflicted by Neptune.

This combination can also relate to excess phlegm or fluid buildup within the respiratory system of the native. Mercury/Neptune can additionally signify the negative effect that drugs and alcohol have upon the brain. If Mercury is in Virgo and afflicted by Neptune, this can correspond with a weakened digestive system and a potential for chronic diarrhea.

This combination denotes a brilliant mind and a sharp thinker. The native may excel at identifying and solving problems. They have the ability to draw down immense amounts of inspiration from the universe, giving them great ingenuity in any path they choose to pursue.

Physiologically, Mercury/Uranus can correspond with anxiety, nervousness, and an erratic mind. These people may be diagnosed with having an attention deficit at an early age and may find it difficult to stay focused on one thing. This combination corresponds with an overstimulated nervous system. Ebertin lists facial pains and migraines as biological correspondences of Mercury/Uranus. The native may find it difficult to turn their mind off, and may suffer from insomnia and a lack of restfulness, even if they do manage to sleep. Nervous tics, sudden outbursts, and paranoia could also be indicated.

This combination denotes that the native is a practical, serious, and responsible thinker. These people may tend towards being critical and pessimistic. It is not that they intentionally desire to be negative. However, in pointing out their often black-and-white assessment of the world in which they live, they may come across to others as exhibiting negativity.

Physiologically, this combination corresponds with melancholy, depression, and sadness, and the impact that these states have upon the body. It may also refer to issues that depress or decrease the functioning of the parathyroid glands. Mercury/Saturn is one of two Mercury combinations that denote fertility issues. The other such combination is Mercury/Pluto. Ebertin lists blocking of the nervous system and of pain-conducting nerves as a biological correspondence of Mercury/Saturn. This combination can also refer to dehydration within the digestive tract, which may lead to constipation. This is particularly likely to be true in practice if Mercury is in Virgo and afflicted by Saturn.

This combination is often found in the charts of public speakers, teachers, preachers, and people whose professional lives are built around the joy of public communication. These people can be inspiring to listen to because they know what to say motivate a crowd toward productive action.

In terms of physiological correspondences, this combination is sometimes found within the charts of people who suffer from headaches and migraines. This is not because the combination is inherently negative, but it does represent the excessive use or stimulation of the mind. By itself, Mercury/Jupiter is not a migraine combination. However, if Mercury is also afflicted by Mars or Uranus, it most certainly can point in that direction.

This combination is often found in the charts of people who have a fiery disposition in general. This is typically expressed in how they communicate verbally and nonverbally with others. They may speak confidently, but rashly — focusing more on their right to express themselves fully rather than on how their words impact those around them.

Physiologically, Mercury/Mars corresponds with overstimulation of the brain. I have often said that this combination corresponds with “fire” in the brain and on the tongue. It can be found in the charts of people who suffer from migraines and splitting headaches. It also corresponds with injuries to the head or brain, which may lead to ongoing pain in these parts of the body. This is especially likely to be the case if Mercury is in Aries and afflicted by Mars. Ebertin lists the system of motor nerves, and also spastic paralysis and nerve irritation, as biological correspondences of Mercury/Mars. It can also correspond with injuries, rashes, or inflammation of the mouth and tongue.

This combination is often found in the charts of people who have a beautiful way with words: artists, musicians, poets, and writers. These people know how to communicate in a way that has a pacifying effect upon others.

Physiologically, Mercury/Venus seems to correspond with the parathyroid glands. When this combination is afflicted by other planets, it may suggest issues within this part of the endocrine system. Since Mercury rules Virgo, which corresponds with the small intestines, this combination may also point towards the impact of excess sugar upon the native’s diet.

This combination is often found within the charts of artists or those who come from a creative environment. When Venus is either conjunct the Ascendant or rising in the first house, it indicates that the Venusian parts of the body require extra attention or awareness within this lifetime. These include the skin, the thyroid gland, the uterus within women, the sperm count within men, and the reproductive system in general.

This combination is often found in the charts of artists or people who work in a creative industry. Since the Midheaven denotes the terms “my, myself, and mine” in the Uranian system, the midpoint of Venus/Midheaven can usefully be investigated when one is looking for more insight into the functioning of the skin, thyroid, and uterus within medical astrology.

This is often found in the charts of artists or people who have intimate connections with artists. As a midpoint, it can also be used as a means of investigating one’s love (Venus) connections (Node).

This combination is associated with intense and sometimes abnormal experiences within love. It can represent being overpowered or feeling oppressed within one’s love life. Venus/Pluto denotes living from one extreme to the next as far as one’s love life is concerned. The native may either be completely engrossed in the matters of the heart and in the pursuit of romantic connection, or completely turn their back on love and sexual pleasure for long periods of time.

Physiologically, Venus/Pluto corresponds with abnormal functioning of the thyroid and the uterus. It can represent abnormal growths on or within either of these organs. It is often found in the charts of women with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or some other abnormal and painful growth within the female reproductive system. Within the charts of men, Venus/Pluto can indicate some malfunctioning within the male reproductive system, particularly as it relates to the prostate gland and the growth of healthy sperm cells.

As far as the thyroid is concerned, Venus/Pluto signifies abnormal functioning of that gland. Whether the thyroid is hyper-functioning or hypo-functioning will be determined based on other afflictions occurring to Venus. In a general sense, Venus governs the entire endocrine system and the secretion of hormones within the body. Thus, Venus/Pluto can indicate a tendency towards abnormal functioning anywhere within this system, as well as to hormonal imbalances.

This combination is associated with disappointment in one’s love life. It often signifies a person who is idealistic in their ideas about love. They may project their ideals onto new romantic partners whether those partners match their fantasies or not. After the relationship forms, they may find themselves with a partner who is far from what they initially expected.

Physiologically, Venus/Neptune can signify a general tendency towards hypo-functioning within any of the endocrine glands. Ebertin lists weakened glandular function and pathological enlargement of the glands as biological correspondences of Venus/Neptune. He also includes weakness of the sex organs in this list, though I have found this less commonly to be the case.

This combination often suggests a weakening of the vitality of the thyroid gland. It is often found within the charts of people who have hypothyroidism. However, of the varieties of hypothyroidism, Venus/Neptune most often corresponds with Hashimo- to’s thyroiditis – in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy thyroid tissue, ultimately leading to the underfunctioning of that organ.

Venus/Neptune may also correspond with a physiological intolerance to sugar. This is especially likely to be the case when Venus is in Virgo and afflicted by Neptune. The native may be prone to some sugar-related health concern.

This combination is associated with erratic experiences within love. It can make someone rush into love relationships, and also rush out of them. It allows one to accept people from all walks of life, but it can also create instability within one’s romantic connections.

Physiologically, Venus/Uranus corresponds with erratic functioning within the endocrine system. This combination can suggest that the native’s body tends toward the hypersecretion of hormones, which can negatively impact the native’s overall homeostasis. Venus/Uranus often corresponds with some volatile functioning of both the thyroid gland and the reproductive system. Within the charts of men, this combination can correspond with an erratic sperm count, and sometimes issues with fertility, especially if Venus is in Scorpio and afflicted by Uranus. Within the charts of women, it can suggest an erratic menstrual cycle. It is also sometimes be associated with female fertility issues. Since Venus additionally governs the thyroid, Venus/Uranus can further correspond with an over-functioning thyroid gland, as is the case in hyperthyroidism.

This is the specific combination for sorrow, divorce, and a general tendency towards separation in love. Venus/Saturn is often found within the charts of people who experience an unsatisfactory romantic life full of burdens and responsibilities. It is a combination that emphasizes the obligations that come with being in a romantic partnership, and it often excises the sweetness from that union. As a conjunction, Venus/Saturn may positively correspond with a long-lasting love relationship, typically one in which the lovers met each other early in life and have subsequently stayed together for many years.

Physiologically, Venus/Saturn can refer to dryness of the skin, hair, and nails. It can also correspond with a slow, sluggish thyroid gland, as is the case with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and cretinism. However, Venus/Saturn tends to correspond less with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and more with a general predisposition towards having an under-functioning thyroid gland. Ebertin lists “malfunctioning of the internal glandular secretions, glandular atrophy, and enlargement of the glands” as biological correspondences of Venus/Saturn. This combination may also indicate that the body of the native cannot fully metabolize sugar, a dysfunction that can lead to chronic sugar-related health problems within the native’s life.

This combination is associated with lovers’ bliss and happiness in marriage. It denotes a person who knows how to throw a party at which everyone feels comfortable. This is someone who is fond of entertaining guests through music, dance, food, and generally having a good time.

Physiologically, this may testify to good health of the thyroid gland and a fertile womb. While it tends to be a positive combination, Venus/Jupiter may still manifest as hyperactivity of the thyroid gland of the native. Venus/Jupiter further corresponds with benign growths occurring within the womb that are not harmful to the woman’s overall health. This combination also suggests that there may be excess sugar within the native’s diet, which can have an adverse effect on the native’s weight, and may also lead to sugar-related ailments such as diabetes.

Venus/Mars is associated with people who have a burning creative desire and drive within their lives. This combination denotes passion, virility, and the desire to create and procreate. It corresponds with the sexual act, and with people who are aware of their own high level of sexual appeal to others within the world.

Physiologically, this can suggest an overactive thyroid gland, as in the case with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. It can also correspond with excessive bleeding during menstruation (menorrhagia) and excessive pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea), particularly when Venus is in Scorpio and afflicted by Mars. Although Moon/Mars is more specifically related to miscarriage, since Venus corresponds with the womb, Venus/Mars may also suggest challenges related to pregnancy, especially if this indication is further supported by other factors within the chart. Ebertin lists “inclination to contract varicose veins” as a possible biological correspondence of this combination. Venus/Mars can also suggest inflammation and irritation of the skin owing to some skin condition, such as acne.

This combination is often found within the charts of people who work in the artistic industry. They have a keen eye for design, and know how to create physical expressions of beauty in the world around them. In the charts of heterosexual women, Venus/Sun can suggest that the native had a beautiful father or is herself attracted to beautiful, artistic men.

Physiologically, any planet that is in hard aspect with the Sun is going to refer to a part of the native’s constitution that is being highlighted within their lifetime. Within the charts of women, Venus/Sun can point towards issues of the thyroid, womb, or kidneys. It is most often found in the charts of women with female reproductive issues, especially if there are other indications within the chart that also support this delineation. Within the charts of men, it can suggest a low sperm count. This is because Venus corresponds with the moisture held in the male ejaculate whereas the Sun is a hot and dry planet. Since the Sun is the significator of the physical body, this combination may also point to excess sugar within the physical body of the native. It could indicate that the native needs to limit their overall sugar consumption.

This combination denotes a person who is bold, courageous, assertive, fiery, irritable, competitive, and outspoken. These people rush into action even when it may not be advisable. If Mars is not heavily afflicted by other planets within the chart, the native tends to have a very good sense of what goals they are meant to fulfill in this lifetime. However, if Mars is afflicted, they tend to not know how to go about utilizing their vital force. These people may find themselves operating within a constant battlefield, particularly within their workplace.

When Mars is conjunct the Ascendant within zero to seven degrees on either side of the horizon, this can suggest that the native came from a volatile and warlike home. There could have been a lot of fighting, friction, and tension within their early child-hood environment. This could have led to the native feeling unsafe or as if they had always to be defensive. Such defensiveness may persist into adulthood. When Mars is anywhere in the first house, it can suggest that the native is a passionate, motivated, confident, and competitive individual. They may be impulsive and may have a tendency towards making rash decisions. Nevertheless, the native is proud and courageous, and will do what it takes to win at the game of life.

Physiologically, this is a positive indication that the native has an abundance of health, strength, and vitality within their life. The native may have strong recuperative abilities. As a result of the individual knowing this about themselves, they may overwork their physical body well beyond the state of exhaustion. This combination can suggest health issues that impact the muscles and the adrenal glands. The native may hold excess heat within their constitution, and may suffer from inflammation, dehydration, and adrenal fatigue. They may have a lot of redness and inflammation in their face in particular. This combination is sometimes associated with acne and other violent eruptions on the skin of the native’s face.

In traditional astrology, it is held that if Mars is rising within the natal chart, the native is likely to have a scar or a wound in their face. The closer Mars is to the Ascendant, according to this doctrine, the closer to the hairline the scar will be. Conversely, the further Mars is from the Ascendant — while still being in the first house, the closer to the chin the scar will be. I have not found this idea of proximity of or distance from Mars to the Ascendant always to be accurate. However, Mars in the first house does often correspond with trauma to the head or face, especially if there are other features in the chart that corroborate this indication.

In Uranian Astrology, this combination has to do with our working (Mars) connections (Node). It corresponds with the career path we may choose to pursue within the world, and also with the co-workers we meet within our job. In Uranian Astrology, we would investigate the Mars/Node midpoint as a means of determining the native’s vocation within this lifetime. From a more aspect-based perspective, the hard-aspect combination of Mars/Node can refer to our having fiery or argumentative intimate connections with others, including our spouses. This is especially likely to be the case if other indications within the chart further support this delineation.

This combination often denotes a person with powerful leadership ability, charisma, and drive. These people have an abnormally intense competitive nature. They want to win, and will usually go to great lengths to ensure that they succeed. This is a combination of superhuman force. These people can be extremely strong — either mentally or physically, and can withstand major pressures in life. Negatively, these people can be ruthless, cruel, and harmful to those around them, especially those more vulnerable than they are. They may have a violent temper, and can be explosive in their response when they feel offended. This is a volcanic combination that could be very harsh for others who are close to these intimidating Mars/Pluto natives.

Physiologically, this combination can denote an abnormal intensity of heat within the native’s constitution. This can lead to burnout and irritability. However, this excessive heat can also correspond with infertility within the charts of both men and women. Any combination that denotes excessive heat – be it Mars/Pluto, Mars/Uranus, Mars/Sun or any other – can suggest a diminished fertility potential within this lifetime.

Mars/Pluto corresponds with abnormal growths or malfunctioning within the male reproductive system. This is the combination of amputation, since Mars denotes cutting and Pluto corresponds with trauma. Therefore, Mars/Pluto can suggest the traumatic cutting or surgical removal of a part of the body, and its replacement with something artificial. Since Mars corresponds with the expulsive faculty, this combination can also indicate trauma in the process of excretion, as is the case in irritable bowel syndrome. Mars/Pluto further signifies abnormal functioning of the adrenal glands and the gallbladder, which may require medical or even surgical intervention.

This is one of the more challenging combinations in medical astrology. Psychologically, Mars/Neptune denotes a misuse of our personal energy. It can suggest that the native becomes inspired to act on matters that they need not pursue at all. They can convince themselves that they are making the right decision. However, their thoughts on what to do and when to do it are often based on a misguided sense of reality. This can result in these people wasting their efforts on pursuits that may end in disappointment. The other manifestation of Mars/Neptune is that the native may be listless and uninterested in doing anything that requires an abundance of energy. They may have very little momentum within their lives towards the fulfillment of any goal or ambition.

Physiologically, Mars/Neptune can manifest as feelings of general weakness. It depletes the vital force of the native, leading to their feeling constantly tired and exhausted. I once referred to this as the “sleepy” combination, because the native always feels the fatigue of lack of sleep, regardless of how much they actually slept the night before. Owing to this overwhelming feeling of constant exhaustion, they tend to be addicted to artificial stimulants such as coffee. However, this provides only a temporary burst of unsustainable energy, resulting in an ultimate crash.

Traditional astrology as a discipline is imbued with some distinctly patriarchally rooted conceptual language. We love the masculine fire element and the planets associated with fire, because these factors correspond with the “fires of life”, which are the universal forces that sustain our physical health. Therefore, the affliction of Mars/Neptune is very similar to that of Sun/Neptune, which — as expressed in the Medical Astrology Lectures of Dr. William Davidson — leads to there being “holes within the aura.” Mars/Neptune can manifest as a person who often gets sick, or someone who has one less layer of immunity or internal defense (Mars) by which to fight offinfection or disease (Neptune). This combination is associated with diseases that can lead to muscular atrophy through lack of activity or lack of use of muscles. It may even suggest muscular paralysis resulting from a greater medical condition. It can also lead to low virility or libido, to erectile dysfunction, and to other male-related health problems. Ebertin lists susceptibility to epidemic infection and the discharge of pus as possible biological correspondences of Mars/Neptune. This combination is associated with weakness or diseases of the blood, an iron deficiency in general, and anemia. It can also suggest a very suppressed metabolic rate, leading to far-reaching digestive health issues. This indication will be further corroborated if Mars is in either Cancer or Virgo while afflicted by Neptune.

This combination can give someone a need for speed. They may have very little sobriety when it comes to how they approach the world around them. They may rush through life, acting first and never pausing to think about the consequences of their actions. They can be volatile, erratic, impulsive and irritable people whose approach to life is often chaotic and loosely planned.

Physiologically, Mars/Uranus corresponds with muscle spasms, violent muscular contractions, and problems concerning the enervation of muscles. This is a combination of accidents, emergencies, and surgery. Ebertin lists activity and work of the heart, an injury causing the loss of blood, and the beginning of an operation, all as being possible biological correspondences of Mars/Uranus. The native may have sudden, violent bursts of energy that can be very hard on their nervous system. In the charts of men, this combination could suggest accidents to the testicles, especially if Mars is in Scorpio. Mars/Uranus generally corresponds with restlessness, anxiety, and overstimulation. It can also relate to issues that impact the mobility of the body as a result of the native being in a speed-related motor vehicular accident.

Mars/Saturn is one of the worst combinations from a traditional medical astrology perspective. This is because both of these planets are the original malefics in traditional astrology. Therefore, their combination is considered one of pure evil. Within Cosmobiology, the Mars/Saturn midpoint has even been called the “death axis.” Psychologically, this combination can signify a person who feels constantly thwarted in life. They may not have the disposable energy necessary to allow them to attain their goals. When given the opportunity to pursue their aims, they may invest a lot of personal power into the attainment of their objectives, and still find themselves met with obstacles far greater than their ability to overcome them. The native may hold unexpressed anger that successively morphs into frustration, resentment, and finally depression. They may perceive their challenges in life to be far greater than those of everyone around them.

Physiologically, the native may have low energy, stamina and drive. They may have stiff muscles and joints that leave them feeling physically inflexible. Mars/Saturn also corresponds with joint inflammation or arthritis, which can greatly limit a person’s range of motion. Since Mars represents the expulsive faculty, afflictions of Mars from Saturn may further suggest challenges with the elimination of waste from the body. Ebertin lists both the death or atrophy of an organ, and the paralysis of the muscles belonging to the breathing mechanism, as possible biological correspondences of Mars/Saturn. In general, there can be a sluggishness attending the native’s ability to utilize their muscular force, which may negatively impact other systems of their body that rely on conscious and unconscious muscular contractions.

This combination denotes a high level of health, vitality, energy, and recuperative ability. The native is likely to have ample strength, good stamina, and a robust constitution. They use their excess strength to charge forward in life in fulfillment of their goals. The native may excel in sports, career, and competition. They have a strong drive towards leadership and the manifestation of success. If neither Mars nor the Sun is afflicted, these natives usually have constitutions that aid them in the attainment of their desires.

Physiologically, Mars/Jupiter gives the native a strong physical body with powerful vital force. One of the challenges of this could be that it causes them to exert excessive physical effort in everything they do because they know that their constitution can handle this level of pressure. However, this may lead them to experience both burnout and exhaustion. These people may have a voracious hunger, and a metabolism that is strong enough to support their constant consumption of food. This combination may also enflame their lower urges, leading them to overindulge in alcohol. This may lead to inflammation (Mars) of the liver (Jupiter), as in the case of hepatitis, or severe scarring (Mars) of the liver (Jupiter), as in the case of cirrhosis. Damage to, removal of, or injury to the liver could also result from this combination.

This combination indicates that the native is likely to be a very optimistic and jovial person. They may have a generally positive outlook on life, and may always be able to see the opportunities arising from each experience. The native with Jupiter/Midheaven could find great pleasure in their chosen career path, and seems to be lucky at everything they choose to pursue. Even when faced with defeat, the native quickly redirects their attention towards some exciting new trajectory.

The native with Jupiter/Ascendant is likely to have come from a very jovial household. The native’s parents may have been worldly people who introduced the native to many experiences and foreign cultures as a means of expanding the native’s understanding of life. The native may often feel lucky, and may have a general understanding that everything will ultimately work out in their favor.

Physiologically, the native may be prone to over-indulgence of everything in life, including food, sex, drugs and alcohol. The native should be mindful of the need to cultivate a firm sense of boundaries for themselves in order to live a life of health and balance.

The native may have fortunate intimate connections. This individual is likely to have a wonderful circle of friends, who may be from many foreign countries. This may suggest that the native is either well-travelled or open-minded when it comes to creating an expanded social network for themselves. This combination could also indicate that this person will associate with people who are financially very successful.

This combination corresponds with great wealth and a powerful personality. The native may have great financial ambitions within their life, which can cause them to gravitate towards wealthy friends and associates. They are likely to have a voracious desire to be in control of all elements of their life, which may drive them towards entrepreneurship within a lucrative field.

Physiologically, Jupiter/Pluto can signify abnormal growths within the liver. This may owe to the native consuming a diet that is too rich in fat, which could also lead to other digestive health problems. As an extension of their very comfortable lifestyle, the native may drink an excessive amount of alcohol alongside their meals. They should be mindful of the impact that their overall approach to life has upon their liver in particular and their digestive health in general.

I have sometimes called Jupiter/Neptune the “Jesus combination.” Very often, when this planetary pairing is prominent within a person’s chart, they are inclined to wanting to save everything and everyone. They could be deeply invested in saving the environment, taking care of homeless people, feeding the stray animals of the community, and cleaning the ocean. More than any of these tendencies, this combination is likely to create the desire to support other people, even if helping others is to the detriment of the Jupiter/Neptune native.

Physiologically, Jupiter/Neptune could indicate that the body does not have the necessary defense systems to protect itself from disease. The native may also have a weakened liver that cannot fully perform its functions. The individual with this combination should stay away from alcohol, as it is one that can predispose people to addictions to drugs and alcohol. Ebertin lists general lack of tone in bodily organs, atrophy, and excessive increase of water in the blood, as possible biological correspondences of Jupiter/Neptune. He also states that this combination can correspond with the native receiving the wrong diagnosis.

Jupiter/Uranus denotes sudden strokes of good fortune. The native is likely often to be in the right place at the right time for things to work out well for them. Even when this is not true, they seem to have this sort of luck because they are highly positive people who bounce back quickly from defeats. When faced with failure, they are usually quick to put together a plan for their next ambitious endeavor.

Physiologically, Jupiter/Uranus can indicate a tendency towards hyperactivity. The native may be predisposed towards physical health problems that have an overstimulating effect upon their constitution. Other hard-aspect combinations within their chart will indicate which organs or systems of the body are most likely to be impacted by this symptom. Ebertin lists spastic fits or disorders and “no permanent pain” as being biological correspondences of this combination. Jupiter/Uranus may also signify erratic metabolism or unstable functioning of the liver.

The person born with this combination prominent within their chart is likely to have an extraordinary amount of patience. This native has the ability to commit themselves to the slow development of a project that they know will bring great fortune in the future. Jupiter/Saturn also gives the native a sense of satisfaction in working alone. These people are often inclined to live a life of quiet contentment in which they feel the need for very little.

Physiologically, this combination can signify a sluggish metabolism and a general tendency towards digestive weakness. Jupiter/Saturn can indicate some chronic under-functioning of the liver, especially if there are other factors present that point towards digestive health problems. Ebertin lists organic defects and chronic disease as possible biological correspondences of Jupiter/Saturn. He also states that this combination corresponds with the functions of the “gall and liver.” Jupiter/Saturn can also point towards a sluggishness in the overall arterial circulation of the body.

This combination indicates that the native is likely to have a very serious and practical demeanor. They may be accustomed to carrying the burden of everyone on their shoulders, and may do so as if that is actually their responsibility in this lifetime. They may work in a very stressful environment that demands much from them, but offers very little reward or recognition in return. The greatest lesson for the native in this lifetime will be learning how to prioritize themselves above the needs of others.

The native may have come from a very cold and unloving family environment. They may have felt as if they had to parent themselves, as well as their siblings if they had any. Even if the native was not the eldest child, they may still have taken a central role in caring for everyone in the family. The native may have been very mature at an early age. However, they may also have developed a tendency towards depression and pessimism because of these early childhood experiences.

Physiologically, this combination can indicate that the native had a difficult birth. As a young child, they are likely to have had many physical health concerns, which may still persist into their adulthood. This is especially likely to be the case if Capricorn is rising while Saturn is in the first house. Regardless of the Ascendant sign, if Saturn is rising within the natal chart, this can also suggest that the skeletal system of the native will be a source of health problems in this lifetime.

This combination signifies separation from one’s intimate relationships. Saturn/Node denotes divorce and a general tendency towards not having long-lasting intimate connections with others. Conversely, it can also suggest that the native tends towards being attracted to older people. The friend circle of the native may primarily comprise people who are significantly older than them.

This combination often signifies that the native carries an abnormally large burden on their shoulders. They may have faced constant challenges, and circumstances that caused them to start from the beginning many times within their lives. They are accustomed to suffering overwhelming loss, and are aware that often the only help they receive is the help they give themselves. They are forged in fire. Those who surmount the incredible difficulties associated with this combination are often more resilient people because of it.

Physiologically, this combination can signify abnormal growths within either the skeletal or the integumentary system. Saturn/Pluto can also correspond with the surgical removal of bones or skin as a means of treating some extraordinarily challenging health problem. Ebertin lists “organic underdevelopment” as one of the biological correspondences of Saturn/Pluto. Both of these planets are associated with waste and toxic materials. However, Saturn specifically corresponds with obstruction and restriction. Thus, Saturn/Pluto may also indicate some inability of the body to release waste.

All of the modern planets’ afflictions to Saturn tend to be negative. After all, the three modern planets are all considered to be malefics within neo-classical astrology, and Saturn is the traditional author of malevolence. Thus, combinations of Saturn with Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto are akin to adding one negative to another. Of these three malefic combinations, however, Saturn/Neptune is the worst. Saturn represents the establishment of all that is concrete and reliable within the world. Saturn is meant to create a container of safety within which we are all supposed to thrive, especially within the earlier years of our lives. Neptune, on the other hand, represents principles of erosion, dissolution, and decay. Everything that Saturn tries to create, Neptune slowly erodes until it is no more. When a person has Saturn/Neptune within their birth chart, they may feel as if they have no solid foundation within this lifetime. They find themselves moving from one activity to another without a sense of direction or a center of gravity. It is difficult for them to truly grasp a sense of stability within this lifetime, because they have been disappointed by the structures of the world so often that they are likely to be deeply distrustful.

Physiologically, Saturn/Neptune is one of the most challenging combinations in medical astrology. It denotes the unhampered progress of a chronic disease. It can also manifest as the native having a general propensity towards poor health. Ebertin lists “organic decomposition” as one of the biological manifestations of Saturn/Neptune. This combination, while signifying chronic illness in general, may also specifically signify chronic conditions of the skin and bones.

This combination often corresponds with people who have a revolutionary way of being in the world. They may be frustrated with the conventional mode of doing things, and may kick against their upbringing. This native can be a teacher or an innovator capable of showing others the exciting life that awaits when we venture beyond our socially established customs and norms.

At the same time, these people may be very unstable. They may rebel simply for the sake of rebellion, with no true plan of what should replace whatever they are fighting against. The native may have come from a very volatile and unstable home environment. Fighting may be one of the native’s love languages, and it may be the only form of stability that they have found within their life.

Physiologically, Saturn/Uranus corresponds with accidents or injuries that involve the skeletal system. Loss of bone density and the irritation of bones are also suggested by this combination. Ebertin lists inhibition of rhythm, heart blockage, and surgeries that result in the removal of a body part or organ, as possible biological correspondences. Saturn/Uranus could also suggest skin damage or irritation.

This combination may indicate that the native is a very exciting character. They may be constantly on the move, and may always be acquiring new interests and ambitions in life that they never pursue to their fullest expression. The native is naturally good at many things. This may cause them not to feel settled in any specific life path or direction. Uranus/Midheaven is a combination that is found in the charts of astrologers and scientists. However, it is also found in the charts of flight attendants and people who generally move around a lot as a part of their chosen profession.

This combination often indicates that the native has come from a family of divorce. As a result of this circumstance, the native is likely to have moved back and forth between both parents for most of their childhood, which may have led to a general sense of not being grounded within this lifetime. The native’s family may have worked for the military, and may resultantly have moved around a lot. If neither of these scenarios is applicable, another possibility is that the native’s family migrated from a foreign country, which may have led to the native feeling like an alien within their early childhood environment.

Physiologically, when Uranus is rising, this can manifest as a general tendency towards overstimulation. The native may have a hyperactive nervous system, which can prevent them from attaining deep rest within their lives. They may experience insomnia, nervous tension, and a general sense of anxiety.

This combination denotes that the native is intimately connected with exciting, brilliant thinkers. The native is likely to have a very eclectic friend circle, one that includes people from all walks of life. Even then, the native may not achieve the greatest level of continuity with this circle. They may constantly be travelling, or may continually befriend people who cannot remain constant figures within their life. Uranus/Node, like Neptune/Node and Saturn/Node, may also be a signature for divorce. However, the latter two combinations point more strongly in the direction of divorce than Uranus/Node does.

Pluto abnormally magnifies the pathological effects of any planet it afflicts. Uranus/Pluto, when afflicting the angles or the ruler of the Ascendant, may signify a tendency towards violent shifts and changes within the life of the native. This can cause the native to become hyperactive, overly reactive, and very anxious in within their daily affairs. It may also generate paranoia within the native’s mind.

Physiologically, this combination can correspond with an abnormal increase in the electrical impulses of the nervous system. This could lead to nerve-based disorders or damage within the nervous system. The nervous system may be attacked by the body, resulting in nerve damage, uncontrollable muscle spasms, and volatile trembling.

In considering Uranus/Neptune, we have entered a world of modern planetary connections that do not actually impact us in a personal way unless they are connected with more personal planets or factors within our charts. These factors could be the luminaries, the angles, or any of the traditional planets with the exception of Jupiter. I exclude Jupiter from this list because afflictions to Jupiter by a modern planetary pairing seldom seem to manifest in a personally challenging way from the perspective of the universal significations of Jupiter. Such afflictions may indeed manifest in a challenging way when we consider the houses that Jupiter rules and the impact that these challenging aspects have on the affairs of those houses. However, when we consider Jupiter through the lens of its universal significations of joy, bounty, harvest, and optimism, it does not seem to be negatively afflicted by any of the modern malefics. Jupiter/Pluto brings wealth, Jupiter/Neptune denotes altruism, and Jupiter/Uranus corresponds with luck.

When Uranus/Neptune afflicts the angles or the ruler of the Ascendant, it can manifest as the native fluctuating violently between overstimulation and understimulation. The native is likely to be overly sensitive to the various events and experiences that occur within their lives, which can leave them exhausted, irritable, and fearful. The native’s life experiences have brought them instability and a deep distrust of the world. They may find themselves in a constant state of waiting for something challenging or unfortunate to happen within their lives.

Physiologically, Uranus/Neptune corresponds with lapses of consciousness, as in the case of episodes of fainting. Ebertin refers to this combination as corresponding with the “elimination of waking consciousness.” He also lists heart failure as one of the biological correspondences of Uranus/Neptune. This combination can additionally correspond with the sudden manifestation of chronic illnesses within the life of the native. Other combinations within the chart are likely to reveal the nature of the disease in any such case.

This combination can indicate that the native will struggle to find a very specific life direction. The native may enjoy doing everything, but without being committed to doing anything. This could lead to their feeling lost and aimless for many years. They may have a general proclivity for music, and may excel within the artistic industry. They can also be gifted within the healing arts, and may do well within the pharmaceutical industry or in an herbal career. The native could additionally excel in matters of philanthropy and volunteerism.

The native may have come from a disappointing family environment. They may not have had a very supportive home environment, and may have been unable to trust that their basic needs would be met. They may have lived a considerable portion of their lives feeling invisible. This can lead to the native searching well into their adulthood in the quest to discover who they truly are.

Physiologically, Neptune conjunct the Ascendant can signify that the native has a very porous constitution. They may be very susceptible to becoming ill, and may have a compromised immune system. This native should be mindful of the need to stay away from drugs and alcohol, since they may also be prone to overdosing if any of these substances becomes a habitual element of their life.

This combination suggests that the native has disappointing intimate connections. This individual may have partners who cannot fully support them or their needs. The partners of the native may also be unwell, sometimes to the extent of requiring the native to nurture them back to health.

Neptune/Node could also suggest that the native works around sick people, and can be found in the charts of some doctors. Conversely, this combination may also be found in the charts of people who are constantly ill, causing them frequently to be in the company of doctors. Other combinations within the chart will indicate in which direction this combination should be interpreted.

When Neptune/Pluto afflicts the angles or the ruler of the Ascendant, it can indicate that the native has experienced within their life great trauma that may have left them in an unfeeling, apathetic state. The native may not know how to react to anything anymore, and may resultantly appear cold and numb externally. However, this can often be the result of a lifetime of neglect or poor treatment. The major “disease” within the native’s life may have been that they were continuously undervalued and continually mistreated, to the point that this has become the native’s expectation from the world.

Physiologically, Neptune/Pluto can refer to an abnormally powerful deteriorative disease manifesting within the native’s physical body. Rules for Planetary Pictures tells us that this combination denotes “changes which are not noticed on the surface” and “sneaking transformations.” The Combination of Stellar Influences states that this combination corresponds biologically with “the treacherously painless stage of disease.” csi also states that it corresponds with self-torment, manias, and cravings for alcohol or nicotine. This is a powerful combination – one that can predispose the native towards some chronic health problem. However, since it is a pairing of such slow-moving planets, it needs to be strongly connected to several personal factors within a birth chart in order for it to be truly effective within an individual’s life.

This combination indicates that the native may be accustomed to dealing with abnormal pressure within their daily life. They may have experienced much within their life that has led to their growing and maturing, to the extent that they may appear to have matured at an exponential rate. The native is relatively unlikely to shy away from the darker side of life, and may be quite comfortable helping others to navigate very traumatic experiences. This individual has a deep relationship with life and death, and has a general fearlessness that allows them to go boldly into the unknown. The native may be a pioneer within their chosen profession, and is likely to be comfortable doing their work with passion even when no one else is watching.

The native with this combination may have been raised in a traumatic environment. They may have experienced at an early age things that are unsuitable or inappropriate for children. The native may have been forced to mature and grow. Resultantly, they have an extraordinary capacity to handle many of the challenges that life may throw their way.

Pluto rising by itself does not normally indicate significant health concerns. Rather, it tends towards signifying psychological traumas. Within the domain of the physical body, Pluto rising may indicate that the native is prone to some malfunctioning that greatly impacts their quality of life. However, it is more likely that this will be the case if there are several other indications within the chart that also point in this direction.

The native with Pluto/Node may have navigated, together with others, extraordinary traumas that changed the shapes of all of their lives forever. This combination may be the specific astrological constant for the term “trauma bond.” Separately from this, Pluto/Node can also signify that the native is associated with some very powerful and wealthy people.