While I do not have a birth time for Pope Leo, I became curious to look at his planetary transits regarding his health condition.
Disclaimer: I am by no means a medical astrologer. I simply wanted to see how the current transits aligned with his natal chart.
Interestingly, the announcement of Pope Leo’s lung surgery coincided closely with transiting Jupiter returning to its natal position in his chart—which, at least initially, feels like a positive indicator.
Pope Leo’s Lung Surgery and Gemini Transit
The degree of transiting Uranus at 5 Gemini is associated with the upper left pulmonary lobe, while Gemini 4 relates to the lower right—the exact lobe that was removed due to cancer. Reports indicate the cancer was likely environmental or genetic rather than smoking-related, with a New York Times article noting a family history of cancer.
Looking Ahead: Natal Placements and Recovery
Beyond his immediate recovery, his other natal placements raise interesting questions about his body’s long-term ability to handle treatment and complications:
Mercury at 17 Libra: Often indicates adrenal arteries and kidney illness.
Planets in Virgo: Tend to indicate the gall.
Moon at 1 Virgo: Corresponds to the duodenum.
Jupiter at 19 Leo: Points to the ventricular septum (the thick wall separating the left and right lower heart chambers).
Pluto at 27 Leo: Relates to the tendons of the goiter.
A Personal Note
I first learned about the connection between the zodiac and the human body through Waldorf training. Later, one of the first readings I ever received was from a medical astrologer in Arizona. He was instrumental in helping me identify the adrenal fatigue I was experiencing and the changes in my diet and lifestyle that I would need to make to achieve better health.
Resources
Anatomical Correspondences to Zodiacal Degrees by Elsbeth and Ebertin