The skills of a medical astrologer Date: 2/28/2001
A thorough knowledge of astrology mixed with adequate medical knowledge goes to constitute the basic of medical astrology.
Ideally, it takes years of acquiring astrological expertise and then becoming totally familiar with physiology and anatomy to qualify as a medical astrologer who with the cooperation of a physician can accurately diagnose diseases and advise clients on the best procedures for regaining health.
But in varying degrees the tools of medical astrology are available to all people interested in the science, even those with only fundamental knowledge of astrology and/or medicine.
One of the most popular methods is that of Med-Scan technique. It involves using astrology to determine any individual's potential weak spots. In other words, by examining the planetary combinations and placements in a natal or progressed chart, a medical astrologer can ascertain likely psychological or physical weaknesses that may be causing disease.
The medical astrologer then can advise the client on the appropriate tests necessary to verify the astrological speculations. After a physician's tests have confirmed the diagnosis, together the medical astrologer and doctor can outline the best diet and program of nutritional supplements for the individual to regain good health.
Since medical astrology is in its infancy, no medical astrologer can work alone, and nothing can be assumed without verification from a physician. A medical astrologer cannot simply throw out suggestions without having them confirmed by a doctor. It is very necessary, therefore, for the medical astrologer to develop a close, working relationship with the physician in charge of the case.
A Holistic approach
The astrologer must not just be aware of the allopathic terms, conditions, tests, etc, but should also have a holistic approach.
Being well versed with alternative therapies like homoepathy, ayurveda, naturopathy, meditation, would help give a complete solution.
Furthermore, most of the time the client doesn't have just one ailment but other overlapping complications. In the beginning there may only be one, but if the diet is not corrected or other holistic alternatives applied, health begins to fail like toppling dominoes -- first one ailment and then another and another contribute to the initial illness.
Since so often medical astrologers are consulted as a kind of last resort, their work can be very frustrating; but for the very same reason it can be most rewarding when a diagnosis proves correct and a suggested regime for recovery brings results.
In other words, medical astrology has not yet caught up with the more established branches of astrological study. It is my hope that this book, the product of years of experience, will fill in some of the gaps in our knowledge, advancing medical astrology from myth into theory, eventually to become a fact.
This site is educative not prescriptive. Always consult doctor before treatment.
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