Signs in the knees, signs in the feed, signs in the head
Ancient astrologers believed that each astrological sign of the zodiac influenced a specific part of the body, i.e., sign of the feet, sign of the knees, sign of the head, etc. The Man of Signs was created to visually represent this belief. Learn more.
From the beginning, this Almanac has been calculated on astronomy, not astrology. But just as we include a few pages of astrology in each edition, so too did founder Robert B. Thomas include an annual table designating “The Names and Characters of the Signs of the Zodiac.” After each sign is a body part: Virgo, belly; Sagittarius, thighs; Capricorn, knees, and so forth.
Early Almanac readers were very familiar with “The Man of Signs.” Before someone had a diseased arm bled, for instance, he or she wanted to be very sure that the Moon was located in Gemini (Gemini is in charge of the arms). Along with the signs, or separate from them, the phases of the Moon were used to determine the most propitious times for a variety of activities: weaning a baby, planting certain vegetables, quitting smoking, making sauerkraut—you name it.
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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 parts of the body 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 the time of Aries (March 21 to April 20).
Please Note: The Old Farmer’s Almanac does not give medical advice. Consult with a medical professional before making any decisions related to your health or the health of loved ones.
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Just as in Thomas’s time, Almanac readers today use both our astronomical data and astrological tables to determine the timing of a variety of events. The astrological Best Days (to do things) advice continues to be one of the most popular features and traditional practices of the Almanac and as do the dates of Mercury Retrograde.
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I am to have knee replacement on July 19,2023. My sign is Scorpio, is this a good time to be having the surgery done?
It is recommended by my doctor that I have a colonoscopy and upper GI in the last part of Oct. 2022 through first part of November2022. I am a Pisces. What would be the best date to schedule procedure.
I have to have surgery in the female (have a prolapse) bowel area soon. Sometime late September or October or November. I'm a Leo. So when is the best time to have the surgery. For least amount of bleeding / swelling / bruising. Thank you
I am scheduled for shoulder surgery in May 2022 I am a Gemini, is that a good time or not.
Please note that The Old Farmer’s Almanac can NOT give medical advice related to best days for surgery or dentistry, so we will no longer be answering those questions. Please speak to your healthcare provider.
However, if you are looking for our “Best Days by the Moon” for certain activities, please see our Best Days Calendar here.
I am scheduled for rotator cuff surgery on December 21st, 2020. I am an Aquarius (2/16)... Is that a good dat for surgery?
Yes, it is! Although I am not an astrologer myself, and there are several ways to interpret medical astrology, here is my understanding: The shoulder and arms (and therefore, I’m thinking, the rotator cuff) is associated usually with Gemini. So, according to some astrological interpretations, you want to avoid when the Moon is in Gemini. Also, you should avoid when the Moon is a few days around full, as some people say that bleeding may be a little worse then and things might take a little longer to heal. So, on December 21, 2020, the Moon is in Pisces (this information is found on page 225 of the 2020 and 2021 Old Farmer’s Almanacs), which is a few signs away from Gemini, so that looks to be a good time, according to this interpretation. The full Moon will be on December 29, about a week away, so that also looks good. Looks like you should be all set, astrologically! Best wishes for a successful surgery and quick recovery!
Oh thank you for this explanation. My daddy always went by this girl every surgery he and mom had. I wished I’d listened a bit closer but I was sure he’d said you did not want the sign to be in the part of the body you were having surgery. This was so helpful! Thanks again.
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