I recently joined my dear friend and fellow astrologer Kelly Surtees of Kelly's Astrology Podcast to talk about the planetary joys and what they can reveal about the meaning of the houses.
We focus especially on Mars in the 6th House and Saturn in the 12th House, looking at why these traditional associations still make so much sense when we bring in the body, health, and healing.
During the episode, we explore:
- The 6th House through acute illness, inflammation, exercise, effort, and the practical work of caring for the body
- The 12th House through chronic conditions, rest, sleep, seclusion, and convalescence
- The difference between managing an acute phase of illness and allowing enough time for the body to properly recover
- The role of benefic and malefic planets in traditional ideas of good and difficult fortune
- Why ancient rulerships can become even more meaningful when viewed alongside modern physiology
- How newer translations of ancient texts continue to add depth to contemporary astrological practice
We also wander into a few worthwhile rabbit holes around movement, fertility, nervous system health, and the many ways traditional astrology continues to reflect what we understand about the human body.
It was one of those conversations where every topic opened another door, which is often where the most interesting astrology begins.
Catch the full episode below for more on the planetary joys through a medical astrology lens.
