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Practitioner Atlas · Anima Mundi
The Diagnostic Bridge

Meridians & Medical Astrology

The twelve signs and the classical planets each carry resonance with specific meridians and acupoints. When a planet is afflicted — by transit, progression, or natal aspect — the corresponding meridian tends to declare itself first. This atlas pinpoints where to look.

Planetary Affliction → Meridian
Organ Resonance
Kidney / Bones
Primary Meridian
Kidney (KI) / Bladder (BL)
Affliction Pattern
Jing depletion, cold, joint/bone weakness
Tonify With
KI-3, BL-23, BL-11 (moxa)
Sign → Meridian Reading

Aries

Ruler Mars · Fire · TCM Wood
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Primary Meridians
Gallbladder (GB)Liver (LR)
Secondary / Paired
Bladder (BL)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Imbalance Pattern

Ascending Liver-yang / Wood rising to the head — Mars fire driving qi upward.

Affliction Signals
  • ·Headaches at the crown or temples
  • ·Eye strain, red eyes
  • ·Irritability, impulsive anger
  • ·Insomnia from over-stimulation
Key Acupoints
  • GB-20 Fengchi
    Gallbladder (GB)
    Subdues Liver-yang rising to the head; classic for Mars-Aries headaches.
  • LR-3 Taichong
    Liver (LR)
    Source point — drains Liver-fire, calms Mars excess.
  • Du-20 Baihui
    Governing Vessel
    Anchors the shen when fire ascends.
  • GB-1 Tongziliao
    Gallbladder (GB)
    Eye disorders ruled by Aries 5°–11°.
Practitioner Synthesis

When Mars is afflicted in Aries (square Saturn, opposing Pluto, or transiting natal Sun), look for Liver-yang rising. Sedate before tonifying.

When Saturn is afflicted in Aries

Saturn in Aries carries indirect resonance. The planetary current (kidney / bones) overlays the sign's natural territory — read both axes and treat the dominant pattern first.