Venus — kidneys and generation

venereal government

Venus is rendered through the classical language of moisture, attraction, generation, and the paired kidneys. The lower-torso marker is a target-organ projection of English astrological herbalism; it does not equate planetary symbolism with renal or reproductive anatomy.

Sun — heart and vitalityMoon — stomach and fluidsMercury — lungs and nervesVenus — kidneys and generationVenus — kidneys and generationMars — gall and muscular forceJupiter — liver and expansionSaturn — spleen and bones

Point 4 of 7 in Culpeper Planetary Herbalism

Cross-tradition overlaps

No overlapping points are registered for this point.

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Sources

Nicholas Culpeper, The English Physitian; or an Astrologo-Physical Discourse of the Vulgar Herbs of this Nation (primary_canonical)

The herbal's plant entries identify planetary government and discuss virtues; see the individual herb entries under the headings 'Government and virtues.'

Nicholas Culpeper, Semeiotica Uranica, or an Astrological Judgement of Diseases (primary_canonical)

Culpeper's astrological medicine links the seven planets with bodily conditions and judgement; see the sections on planetary significators and bodily parts.

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