Medical Astrology Meets Human Design Digestion: A Holistic Look at Health with Kira Sutherland & Frances Young
Podcast Episode Recap – “This Fearless Life” with Frances Young
In this special episode of This Fearless Life, host Frances Young welcomes back her first returning guest: renowned Australian naturopath, nutritionist, herbalist, homeopath, and medical astrologer, Kira Sutherland.
Together, Frances and Kira dive deep into the powerful fusion of Medical Astrology and Human Design, exploring how these systems illuminate our understanding of digestion, stress, health tendencies, and overall well-being.
Whether you're an experienced practitioner or just beginning to explore holistic health, this conversation is packed with practical tools and fascinating insights.
🔭 What is Medical Astrology?
Kira begins by walking listeners through how she reads a natal chart through the lens of health. Her go-to? The “Big Three” — Sun, Moon, and Ascendant — with a special emphasis on the Ascendant and the First House, which represent the physical body.
From there, she expands to include the 6th House (illness and daily care), the 8th House (inherited conditions and detox), and the 12th House (chronic and hidden issues).
But after 30 years of clinical experience, Kira shares a bold truth: health can manifest from any house, any planet, depending on the individual’s energetic makeup.
“Every medical astrologer has their way into a chart that just works for them.” – Kira Sutherland
🔮 Human Design Meets the Birth Chart
Frances shares how Human Design has become a key part of her approach to health and movement coaching. While Human Design lacks an equivalent to the Ascendant, she and Kira draw compelling parallels between planetary positions and Human Design centers.
For example:
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Defined Sacral Center (common in Generators) often signals a clear internal “yes/no” to food and movement choices.
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Undefined Centers may absorb external energy and require specific strategies to avoid burnout or illness.
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Digestion type, as revealed in Human Design, can explain why someone thrives eating in front of the TV — or why another needs silence at mealtime.
Kira adds how validating it felt to learn her own design prefers stimulation while eating — a trait that’s long gone against mainstream advice but supports her nervous system best.
“Watching TV while I eat actually regulates my nervous system. It allows me to digest better.” – Kira Sutherland
🧬 Digestion & the Houses of Health
The episode also breaks down how specific signs ruling specific houses can point to vulnerable areas in the body. For example:
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Sagittarius on the 6th House may point to issues with the hips, thighs, liver, or sciatic nerve — all ruled by Sagittarius.
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Frances opens up about past injuries that perfectly correlate with her chart’s house rulership, further affirming this mind-body connection.
They also explore the importance of planetary rulers, such as checking the condition of Jupiter when Sagittarius is involved, to build a fuller picture of a person’s constitution.
🌀 Personal Stories & Family Dynamics
This episode isn’t just theory, it’s richly personal. Frances and Kira reflect on how their own digestion and routines relate to their Human Design and Astrology. They even compare family meal habits, revealing why some family members love conversation at the dinner table while others (like Kira) feel better eating watching a TV show.
And yes, they touch on the hot topic of sleeping alone and why some people just sleep better solo (hint: it’s energetic, not personal).
🧪 The Science-Spirit Bridge: Hormones, Circadian Rhythms & More
One of the most compelling segments of the episode covers how ancient wisdom aligns with modern science.
Kira shares her ongoing research mapping the circadian rhythms of the body the astrological houses including hormone release, digestive activity, and cognitive performance to
For instance:
- Testosterone follows a 24-hour cycle.
- The liver has peak hours overnight.
- Athletes often break records in late afternoon due to peak cardiovascular capacity.
Kira is now developing a visual table that integrates planetary cycles, hormone peaks, and organ activity which bridges physiology with astrology in a groundbreaking way.
“It’s the mathematics of the universe. Of course, it all lines up.” – Kira Sutherland
A Final Word on Integration
Both Kira and Frances agree: the future of health isn’t about choosing between science and tradition, it’s about weaving them together. From amino acid correlations in the Gene Keys to planetary patterns that match body systems, the links are clear and powerful.
If you’re curious about:
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Why some people thrive on certain foods or routines,
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What your chart says about digestion and disease,
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Or how to support clients with personalised health strategies...
…this episode will open your eyes (and gut) to a whole new level of insight.
🎥 Watch the Full Podcast Episode Below
Medical Astrology Meets Human Design Digestion with Kira Sutherland
