 Astrology
of Wellness
Aquarius: Change
& Reform
by Ted PanDeva Zagar
Note: The author uses Sol and Luna instead
of generic terms like "sun" and "moon" when referring to the
two most important spheres in our solar system. Folk remedies, herbs, foods,
micronutrients, and other substances and therapies are included as information
and not as replacements for the diagnoses, advice, and treatments provided by
competent wellness professionals.
Capricorn
builds and preserves traditions, while Aquarius makes
sure that those ancient ways which lose their magic are
broken down. Change, ironically, may well be the only
constant in life. Enter the child of Aquarius. Perennial
non-conformists, the natives of winter's second
astrological month are reform minded, protective of
individual liberties, and in search of the truth no
matter what consequences await them at the end of their
quest.
Uranus
is the planet linked with the month of the Urn Bearer.
This unusual orb features western and eastern polar
regions, along with a reverse (retrograde) rotational
spin. Rolling around Sol like a ball moving
head-over-heels, Uranus breaks the mold of normal
planetary motion and therefore governs all that is
non-traditional, eccentric, and inventive. We rely upon
the native of Aquarius to stand up to old ways which
have lost effectiveness and meaning.
Break
it down again
No more sleepy dreaming
No more building up
It is time to dissolve.
Break It Down Again
-- Tears For Fears
Because
the Uranian is charged with the mission of breaking
through long-standing barriers wrought by time,
Aquarians often seek a better way to make things work.
At the very least, natives of this sign often find
themselves living life as if it were a cosmic science
experiment. Testing and retesting an endless variety of
responses to life's assorted challenges, the Aquarian is
naturally drawn to mathematics and the sciences, most
notably astronomy and astrology. The most evolved of the
children of the Urn Bearer go one step further, seeking
the best from all the rest. As the Cosmic Scientist, the
Aquarian is ever in search of the absolute truth
dwelling in the heart of all illusions.
It has
often been said that our eyes are the windows to the
soul. Our trust in others increases when they
communicate with unbroken eye contact. Lovers read each
other in silence by locking gazes. It would appear that
the "eyes have it" when peering into the soul
of another, or when seeking those immutable truths found
in the higher realms of selfhood. It is no surprise,
then, that Aquarius has long been associated with the
eyes, along with the wrists, ankles, and calves.
The
child of Uranus is blessed with many useful plants which
nourish and heal. Research favors imbibing green tea for
reducing the incidence of certain cancers, but avoid
black tea, as this can impact negatively on your
vision.
To the
wise, the herbal beverage of choice during Aquarius is
brewed with eyebright, which can strengthen the tissues
of the eyes. A hearty glass of juice rich in beta
carotene is also favored now, and carrots, apricots, and
cantaloupes are ready to send this nutritionally-rich
pigment to the liver for conversion into vitamin A.
Essential for maintaining effective night vision,
vitamin A can be kept in good supply by consuming
spirulina, chlorella, and other edible members of the
blue-green algae family, as these tiny plants serve as
an exceptionally rich source of beta carotene.
During
World War II, members of Britain's Royal Air Force
boosted their visual acuity by incorporating bilberry
into their diets. Bombing missions were often carried
out after sunset, and this relative of the blueberry can
help us see better when light is at a premium. The
bilberry and blueberry cousins are joined by the
cranberry as providers of anthocyanidin, which
strengthens any weak capillaries found in the eyes. The
seeds of the pumpkin and sunflower plants should also
find their way onto the Aquarian's dining table. The
seed of the former plant is rich is zinc, the trace
mineral needed to transport vitamin A to the retina,
while sunflower seeds are thought to reduce the
incidence of cataracts.
A few
drops of lavender oil applied topically can quickly
relieve sprains suffered in the wrist or ankle areas.
The essential oil distilled from the root of the
sassafras tree may also bring comfort to those suffering
from sprains, and it is particularly effective when
applied to arthritis-plagued finger joints.
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copyright
1999 by Ted PanDeva Zagar, Wellness Astrologer
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