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The Man of the Signs: What are Signs in the Body?

the man of signs, zodiac signs in the body parts
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Zodiac Signs in the Knees, Feet, Head, and More!

Written By: Catherine Boeckmann Executive Digital Editor and Master Gardener

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 the Signs was created to represent this belief visually. Learn more.

Early Almanac readers were thoroughly familiar with The Man of the Signs. 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 the 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 the 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 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.

The man of signs, showing the location of each zodiac sign in the bodythe dates, sign, and location of each zodiac sign
SignSymbolBody Part
Aries

♈

Head
Taurus

♉️

Neck
Gemini

♊️

Arms
Cancer

♋️

Breast
Leo

♌️

Heart
Virgo

♍️

Belly
Libra

♎️

Reins
Scorpio

♏️

Secrets
Sagittarius

♐️

Thighs
Capricorn

♑️

Knees
Aquarius

♒️

Legs
Pisces

♓️

Feet

Just as in earlier times, Almanac 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 Almanac, as do the dates of Mercury Retrograde.

Zodiac Signs
About The Author
Catherine Boeckmann

Catherine Boeckmann

Executive Digital Editor and Master Gardener

Catherine Boeckmann is the Executive Digital Editor of Almanac.com, the website companion of The Old Farmer's Almanac. She covers gardening, plants, pest control, soil composition, seasonal and moon c...
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<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 02/22/2013 - 08:34
Scorpio
<span>Broderick's</span> Wed, 02/13/2013 - 09:25
I wish you guys had a app for the Man of the Signs. I can't remember when to do what. I'm having surgery and I always have to try to find the Man of the Signs. Phone access would be great.
<span>Anon</span> Sat, 11/24/2012 - 23:37
scientifically, why are is a fire sign a fire sign or a planting sign a planting sign who and why was each sign determined to be its sign
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Tue, 11/27/2012 - 14:03
That's a great question! The answer is steeped in history and myth but unfortunately is beyond the scope of this format. We suggest that you ask your local public library to locate resources detailing the history of Western astrology. Try searching for information about Empedocles, Aristotle, and other Greek philosophers who studied the four elements (some added a fifth element, Aether), and Ptolemy, who is said to have linked them to zodiac signs. (His work called Almagest might give some clues.) Also check ancient Mesopotamian, Babylonian, and Hellenistic astrology/astronomy. You might also be interested in comparing this to Indian astrology, as well as to the five elements of Chinese astrology (earth, fire, water, metal, and wood) and their associated planets.
<span>Roger E. Adams</span> Tue, 02/19/2013 - 19:33
the movement of the moon affects our bodies just like it affects the oceans and seas.just as the moon "pulls" the water "tides"it also pulls our blood to our heads ie,if you have teeth extracted when signs are in the knees you will have the least bleeding & soreness.rogeradams@frontiernet.net
<span>Cortney</span> Tue, 11/13/2012 - 18:05
My baby is 15 months old still nursing and I'm newly pregnant do i wean or wait?
<span>Tw</span> Sun, 12/23/2012 - 11:37
I used the "signs" to wean all 4 of my children as did my other family members. Ideally the signs should be from the knees down for best results. Worked very well for us.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Thu, 11/15/2012 - 10:11
We highly recommend you check with your doctor. If you choose to wean, check out our Best Days chart. http://www.almanac.com/bestdays/timetable
<span>Boat</span> Sat, 10/13/2012 - 04:47
Can Man Of Signs help determine health status? And if so why isn't it used to some extent? I presume that planets and aspects in your Pisces placement would affect your Feet,but one would have to be learned in Astrology to figure out the meaning.
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 10/15/2012 - 15:32
First, always consult your physician when planning surgery. Many of our readers do look at the "Man of Signs" to schedule health appointments, based on the age-old belief that the Moon's signs are associated with body parts. (Aries is attributed to the head, with the rest of the signs moving down the body.) In The Old Farmer's Almanac book, there is a Moon sign calendar that shows the sign for each date of the year. One finds their date and then the sign; the farther away the Moon sign is from the sign associated with the afflicted body part, the better.