Summer is here, and with it comes a unique blend of energies that impact us individually and collectively. This season’s energetic climate offers an opportunity to explore where balance or imbalance might be manifesting in your life. In the fascinating realm of Medical Astrology, each zodiac sign is linked to specific organ systems, body parts, wellness and behavioral patterns—a concept that has been studied for centuries.
To guide us through this fascinating intersection of astrology and wellness, we’ve enlisted the expertise of Adriana Ayles, a master herbalist from Anima Mundi. Adriana has crafted a unique set of herbal horoscopes to help you harness the season’s energies and achieve greater harmony and wellness in your life.
Keep in mind charts are vast and cannot be summed down in a horoscope, yet these suggestions can facilitate moments of ritual and healing throughout your day. Look for your sun sign below, or your rising sign, to assess potential tips to assist your health and wellness journey this summer!
WHAT’S YOUR SIGN?
Aries
Aries, ruled by Mars, is associated with the head in medical astrology. Herbs like mint can soothe inflammation, or the potential of a ‘hot head’, mentally and physically. Blend with a base oil (like jojoba) and apply on your temples. Other herbs to enjoy during the summer that can be beneficial to soothe inflammation, headaches and ‘hot blood’: nettle, spearmint, rosemary.
Taurus
Taurus, ruled by Venus, is associated with the throat and the neck. During the summer, it’s vital to watch acid reflux, glandular swelling, bronchial complaints, sore throats, or inflammatory potentials in the throat area. Herbs to soothe the esophagus lining and throat region are marshmallow, lemon balm, chamomile.
Gemini
Gemini, ruled by Mercury, is associated with thought, vocal cords, the hands and more. Watch the monkey mind, Gemini! Summer energy can cause a spike in mental chatter, and inflammatory ways within the mind. Be sure to tame the mental fire to not exhaust reserves with herbs that regulate such as brahmi, gotu kola, tulsi and lion’s mane mushroom.
Suggested products: The Mind, Lion’s Mane.
Cancer
Cancer, ruled by the Moon, is associated with the stomach, the uterus, the breasts and ovaries. During the heat of the Summer, Cancer’s must watch for indigestion, leaky gut, excess mucus or the opposite excessive dryness (depending on what side of the spectrum you might tend to lie). Herbs to soothe the digestive tract are all the aromatic plants such as cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric. If your gut is running irritated and hot, cool down with hibiscus..
Suggested products: Belly Love, Womb tea, Mangosteen, Happiness Herbal coffee
Leo
Leo, ruled by the Sun, is at its splendor during Summer. Leo is associated with the heart and cardiovascular system, it is vital to watch excessive heat or stimulation of the heart. Try not to go for that second cup of caffeine, turn to heart nourishing tonics that give a sense of euphoric calm. Excellent go-to’s are roses (rosewater in the summer, yum!), red clover, happiness tonic and bobinsana.
Suggested products: rose powder, golden sun milk, red clover, happiness tonic, cacao and bobinsana.
Virgo
Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is associated with the intestines, gut-brain connection, abdomen and digestive ability. Virgo often feels strong in Summer’s splendor, enjoy this time for purification, and service oriented pursuits. Important to watch for excessive dryness or nervous inflammation in the gut caused by emotional upset. Enjoy natural digestive enzymes for wellness such as papayas and pineapple; optimize absorption and assimilation with prebiotic plants such as burdock, chicory, dandelion root,
Suggested products: Relax tonic, Happiness Coffee
Libra
Libra, ruled by Venus, is associated with the kidneys, urinary system and hormones. Also said to rule our acid/alkaline balance and our ability to distill and filter liquids in the body. Libra in the summer must watch for an excess of dry heat in the body, including hormonal imbalance that might be potentiated by many sweets. Energize the body and balance hormones with regular protein intake. Opt for sugar balancing tea’s like those in Happy Belly, as well as kidney loving herbs such as nettle tea, yarrow, cranberry and golden rod.
Suggested products: yarrow, nettle, happy belly
Scorpio
Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is associated with the genitals, the groin, colon and sexual drive. The volcanic depths of Scorpio are mystical, and often don’t reveal what is happening beneath the surface. The gifts of scorpio can shine in the summer through powerful rituals of renewal that authentically release creative expression. Scorpios be sure to soothe the belly and proper elimination with blends like golden moon milk, and promote detox and proper elimination in the summer are milk thistle or blessed thistle, pau d’arco or wormwood to renew the intestines, assist reproductive health and wellness.
Suggested products: Milk thistle, Liver vitality, pau d’arco, golden moon milk
Sagittarius
Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, is associated with the liver, the hips and lower spine. Summer ignites Sagittarius and creates a harmonic activation to its wise, creative and free-spirited self. Sag’s during the summer must watch out for over-stimulation with caffeine and liver congestion. Curb excess caffeine with non caffeinated beverages, protect the liver from excess heat with cooling and hydrating herbs such as aloe, lemon balm, turmeric, citrus, spirulina, and other liver herbs. and systemic inflammation with spicy foods, and excess acidic foods.
Suggested products: lemon balm, Liver vitality, viridem elixir, pau d’arco, happiness powder coffee
Capricorn
Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, is associated primarily with the skeletal system, the pituitary gland, the kidneys and connective tissues. The pituitary gland secretes vital hormones throughout the body and during the summer, there might be irritations to the flow. Be aware of unexpressed anger or frustrations, and regulate any irritation (physical and emotional) with schisandra berries, rhodiola, and clary sage essential oil. Support kidney function with chanca piedra, and pituitary function with chaste berries.
Suggested products: Collagen Booster
Aquarius
Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, is associated primarily with the calves, ankles, lower legs, the central nervous system and the inner genius. During the summer months it is vital to watch your adrenaline, hypersensitivity and sensory processing. Heat and excess activity might trigger these processes igniting an overstimulated nervous system and mind. Herbs that can assist regulating the mind and nervous system restoration and wellness are brahmi, skullcap and gotu kola. Ease into social happenings, allow yourself to be emotionally connected this summer.
Suggested products: The Mind, Brahmi, Ginkgo, Gotu Kola, Mucuna, Skullcap to relax.
Pisces
Pisces, ruled by Neptune, is associated primarily with the feet, toes, lymphatic system, the pineal gland and the subconscious mind. The rays of the summer sun can be wonderful for the often cold and moist Piscean constitutions. During the summer it’s vital for Pisces to tone the lymph and endocrine system with warming medicines, such as chai spices, ginger and cinnamon. Pick wild cleavers to activate lymphatic purification, and enjoy regular cups of chilled blue lotus or third eye tea in the evening to deepen meditation and psychic tone.
Suggested products: Golden Moon Milk, Blue Lotus