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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My granddaughters needs foot surgery in October, 2019. When is the best time for her to have surgery.
Is July 2019 or August 2019 a good time to have laser (procedure for brown spots) on the face fir best result? Any specific dates better than others? Thank you!
Hello, I was wondering if you could put me in the general area of how to figure the best days for my wife of 19th years, ("anniversary may 13") she's an Aries, I am a Scorpio (were basically 2 deer standing on a road, headlights blinding us on our way home from our favorite vacation A fools paradise) Yep ! we're lost. Trying to calculate this so she can at least feel like she has done control. It's been almost 5 years since her diagnosis of cervical Stenosis with mylopythia . Very slow , insideaous disorder. She is scheduled for May 20th, which the sounds sign would still be in Taurus. She's already rescheduled her pre-op for Monday. She's a nervous wreck. I know you do not offer medical advice. I can appreciate that. We were thinking June 3, or June 10th. They are removing 3 levels of vertibrae from her neck c3-c7 then put a cadaver bone and build a cage with titanium so the fusion is a success, she must quit smoking.something she started 10 years ago. She is 52 and has always been able to figure things out on her own, but, this surgery has terrified her. But, she knows it must be done. We put our faith in a higher power, and we believe in the heavens and the moons effect on everything. Any help you could offer would be great.
in the Man of Signs Calendar for any given month, What does "CET" mean? For example: on the 28th of May, the sign says, "AQU" which stands for Aquarius. On the 29th and 30th, it says "CET"... what does that mean?????
Please explain.
Thanks,
Deborah
I am getting my dog teeth clean 6 -5 2019 is that a good day to have them clean ?
My son having surgery June 23 2023 on spinal cord his sign is cancer is this a good time for surgery. Thank you
Hi Deborah,
CET and a few other abbreviations represent the names of certain constellations that the Moon is straying into other than the zodiac constellations. These are explained on page 117 of the 2019 Old Farmer’s edition, number 7.
AUR = Auriga
CET = Cetus
OPH = Ophiuchus
ORI = Orion
SEX = Sextans
Please note that the columns on the Left-Hand Calendar Pages, where you are seeing these extra abbreviations, refer to the Moon’s astronomical place — the Moon’s actual place in the night sky, and is useful for people who are skywatching. However, if you are looking for the Moon’s astrological place, to determine the best days for certain tasks, etc., then you will want to use the Moon’s Astrological Place table on page 225, which lists the zodiac sign that the Moon is in each day.
The (tropical) astrological and astronomical places differ slightly in part because of precession of the equinoxes, or the tiny wobble in Earth’s axis that has changed our view of the stars a bit. The Moon’s astronomical location refers to its position in one of several constellations (beyond the traditional 12), which have irregular borders. The Moon’s astrological position refers to its coordinates along the ecliptic, each 30-degree segment named for a constellation that was positioned there many, many years ago. The positions of the actual constellations have shifted a bit, because of precession, so that they no longer quite align with those 30-degree segments. Those segments, however, have retained their original names (the zodiac), which can be confusing.
Hope this helps!
