Zodiac Signs in the Knees, Feet, Head, and More!
Ancient astrologers believed that each astrological sign of the zodiac influenced a specific part of the body, e.g., the sign of the feet, the sign of the knees, the sign of the head, etc. The Man of Signs was created to represent this belief visually. Learn more.
Early readers were thoroughly familiar with the . It was not mere superstition, but a trusted guide that they consulted before undertaking any important task. Not only did readers use the Man of Signs to determine the best times for certain health-related activities, but they also found it helpful for other tasks, such as caring for livestock, cutting timber or weeds, or making sauerkraut. Specifically, they looked for when the Moon was in the astrological sign associated with a certain body part to direct them, sometimes also taking into account the Moon’s phase. Find out which sign the Moon is in today.
These readers deeply understood the connection between celestial bodies and earthly matters. They saw the signs of the Zodiac and the phases of the Moon as powerful forces that could profoundly influence their lives; by paying attention to the Moon’s changes, readers felt a sense of harmony with the universe and a greater hope of success in their endeavors. Although some in modern society may view these practices as mere folklore, it is fascinating to delve into the rich history of astrology and its continuing impact on people’s lives.
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How to Follow the Man of Signs
The first sign of the zodiac—Aries—is attributed to the head, with the rest of the signs moving down the body, ending with Pisces at the feet.
Consult the chart below to see which body parts are associated with which signs and dates. According to astrology, it is considered a poor time to do an activity that involves the given body part within the associated range of dates. For example, because Aries is connected to the head, it would be considered unfavorable to have an eye examination during Aries (March 21 to April 20).
Please Note: The Old Farmer’s does not give medical advice. Consult with a medical professional before making any decisions related to your health or the health of loved ones.
| Sign | Symbol | Body Part |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | ˈ | Head |
| Taurus | ˉ️ | Neck |
| Gemini | ˊ️ | Arms |
| Cancer | ˋ️ | Breast |
| Leo | ˌ️ | Heart |
| Virgo | ˍ️ | Belly |
| Libra | ˎ️ | Reins |
| Scorpio | ˏ️ | Secrets |
| Sagittarius | ː️ | Thighs |
| Capricorn | ˑ️ | Knees |
| Aquarius | ˒️ | Legs |
| Pisces | ° | Feet |
Just as in earlier times, readers today use our astrological tables to determine the timing of various events. The astrological Best Days (to do things) advice continues to be one of the most popular features and traditional practices of the , as do the dates of Mercury Retrograde.
Catherine Boeckmann
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I am scheduled for a cervical stenosis on May 31, 2019. Is this a good day for that.
My youngest granddaughter is a cancer and they want to take her pacifier away. When is the signs for cancer in the feet?
I am having female surgery on feb. 14th 2019 wondering where the sign is and if that is a good day for it.
Hi, I am a Cancer born July 7th. I am scheduled on Jan 15 to have hip replacement surgery and am worried if this is the right date astrologically. Capricorn is my opposite sign and in January Pluto, Saturn, Mercury, the Sun and a New Moon Eclipse will be in Capricorn on Jan 5th. In January the Sun will be 180 degrees away from my Cancer Sun as will Mercury, Saturn and Pluto. I feel that everything is so far away from me and maybe I should wait for the planets to be closer to my Cancer Sun. Someone please advise. Thank you.
What is the best date to have surgery on my lower back in the month of January or February.
I know you do not give medical advice. I am looking for the best time for open heart surgery for 2019. The doctors have suggested 1/10/2019. I am a Leo if that matters. What is the best time for me to suggest surgery? I appreciate your help.
I’m a cancer and want to get my teeth pulled and get dentures November 2018 when is a good date
Although I am not an astrologer myself, many of our readers look at the time when the Moon is in the sign associated with the part of the body where one is having surgery. One wants to be several signs away from that sign. For example, for dental work, you want to avoid times when the Moon is in Aries, which is associated with the head (see the Man of Signs illustration on this page), and also probably Taurus, which is sometimes associated with the lower teeth. Also, you want to avoid the time of the full Moon and a few days surrounding it, as it is said that one might bleed a little more freely at those times while healing. So, for November 2018, the Moon is in Aries on Nov 18, 19, 20, and in Taurus on Nov 21, 22. The full Moon is on Nov 23 (see /astronomy/moon/calendar, or page 164 of The 2018 Old Farmer’s for November Moon phases). If you need to schedule in the few days remaining in November, then the best times might be at the very end, on November 27, 28 (both Leo) and 29 and 30 (both Virgo) of 2018. Our astrologer suggests November 27 and 28 as the very best days for dental care (see page 240 of The 2018 Old Farmer’s )—she looks at other factors in addition to the Moon. Hope this helps!
HELLO, I am trying to calculate a favorable date for neck surgery. I am an aries. Thinking of the week of February 11th 2019. Any suggestions?
Although we don’t usually advise people about scheduling surgery, and urge you to work with your doctor about the best times, our readers do look at times when the Moon is in a sign that is several signs away from the one associated with the area where one is having surgery. Taurus is associated with the neck, so you’ll want to find when the Moon is not in Taurus, and ideally a few signs away from it, such as Libra etc. It is also said that one should avoid the time of the full Moon, and a few days around then, because during that time, one might bleed a little more freely while healing. To find out the Moon’s astrological signs in February 2019, you can go to page 225 of The 2019 Old Farmer’s (a digital version of the 2019 is available for purchase here, for immediate access . ) The Moon phases for February 2019 can be found on page 126 of the 2019 , or by using this tool: /astronomy/moon/calendar. The Moon is full on February 19, 2019. During the weekdays of Feb 11-15, 2019, the Moon will be in the following signs: Taurus (Feb 11, 12), Gemini (Feb 13, 14), Cancer (Feb 15). Although I am not an astrologer myself, based on criteria that our readers often use, if you need to have surgery that week, then perhaps Feb 15 might be best, as it is 2 signs away from Taurus. The last week of Feb, 25-28, actually looks better, perhaps, if you have the option: Scorpio (Feb 25), Sagittarius (Feb 26, 27), Capricorn (Feb 28).
