ASTROLOGY AND FOOD - CORRESPONDENCES

Astrological Cooking

Aries
March 21 - April 19
Ruling Element: Fire - Ruling Planet: Mars -
Nurturing Food: Lamb, Mutton, Goat

Fruits: Grapefruit, Watermelon
Vegetables: Carrots, Hops, Onions, Peppers, Radishes, Shallots
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay leaves, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Chamomile, Chile Pepper, Chicory, Cinnamon, Citron, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Horseradish, Licorice, Maple, Mustard, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Sesame, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla

Taurus
April 20 - May 20
Ruling Element: Earth - Ruling Planet: Venus -
Nurturing Food: Beef

Fruits: Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Blackberries, Cherries, Huckleberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries
Vegetables: Peas, Spinach, Tomatoes
Grains: Barley, Corn, Oats, Rye, Wheat
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Basil, Black Pepper, Chile Pepper, Caraway, Clover, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Mint, Mustard, Parsley, Peppermint, Tamarind, Tarragon, Wintergreen


Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Ruling Element: Air - Ruling Planet: Mercury -
Nurturing Food: Poultry

Fruits: Apricots, Pomegranates
Vegetables: Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery
Nuts: Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Filberts, Pecans, Pistachios
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Cardamom, Chamomile, Chicory, Cinnamon, Citron, Cloves, Ginseng, Licorice, Maple, Nutmeg, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Saffron, Sesame, Spearmint, Thyme


Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Ruling Element: Water - Ruling Planet: Moon -
Nurturing Food: Crab

Fruits: Coconuts, Grapes, Lemons, Papayas
Vegetables: Cabbage, Cucumbers, Gourds, Lettuce, Potatoes, Turnips
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Chile Pepper, Clover, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Lemon Peel, Licorice, Mint, Mustard, Nutmeg, Parsley, Peppermint, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla, Wintergreen


Leo
July 23 - August 22
Ruling Element: Fire - Ruling Planet: Sun -
Nurturing Food: Wild Game

Fruits: Limes, Oranges, Pineapples, Tangerines
Vegetables: Okra, Olives, Squash
Nuts: Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts
Grains: Rice
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Black Pepper, Chile Pepper, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Maple, Mint, Mustard, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spearmint, Tamarind, Tarragon


Virgo
August 22 - September 22
Ruling Element: Earth - Ruling Planet: Mercury -
Nurturing Food: Veal

Fruits: Apricots, Pomegranates
Vegetables: Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery
Nuts: Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Filberts, Pecans, Pistachios
Herbs & Spices: Bay Leaves, Cardamom, Chamomile, Chicory, Cinnamon, Citron, Ginseng, Licorice, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Sesame, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla


Libra
September 23 - October 22
Ruling Element: Air - Ruling Planet: Venus -
Nurturing Food: Cornucopia

Fruits: Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Blackberries, Cherries, Huckleberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Strawberries
Vegetables: Peas, Spinach, Tomatoes
Grains: Barley, Corn, Oats, Rye, Wheat
Herbs & Spices: Anise, Bittersweet, Caraway, Clover, Cloves, Dill, Fennel, Maple, Mint, Nutmeg, Oils from citrus fruits particularly Lemons and Limes, Parsley, Peppermint, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Wintergreen


Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Ruling Element: Water - Ruling Planet: Mars -
Nurturing Food: Shellfish

Fruits: Grapefruit, Watermelon
Vegetables: Carrots, Hops, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkins, Radishes, Shallots
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay Leaves, Cardamom, Chamomile, Chicory, Chile Pepper, Cinnamon, Citron, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Horseradish, Lemon Peel, Licorice, Maple, Mustard, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla, Wintergreen


Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Ruling Element: Fire - Ruling Planet: Jupiter -
Nurturing Food: Ham, Pork, Sausage

Fruits: Dates, Figs, Mangos
Vegetables: Artichokes, Brussel Sprouts, Endive, Kale
Nuts: Chestnuts
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Basil, Bay Leaves, Black Pepper, Caraway, Chamomile, Chile Pepper, Cinnamon, Citron, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Horseradish, Lemon Peel, Mint, Mustard, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Saffron, Sesame, Wintergreen


Capricorn
December 22 - January 20
Ruling Element: Earth - Ruling Planet: Saturn -
Nurturing Food: Lamb

Fruits: Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melons, Quinces
Vegetables: Beets, Eggplant, Zucchini
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Anise, Basil, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Caraway, Chicory, Chile Pepper, Cinnamon, Citron, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Ginseng, Horseradish, Licorice, Mint, Maple, Mustard, Nutmeg, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Sassafras, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla


Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Ruling Element: Air - Ruling Planet: Saturn -
Nurturing Food: Seafood

Fruits: Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melons, Quinces
Vegetables: Beets, Eggplant, Zucchini
Herbs & Spices: Bittersweet, Cardamom, Caraway, Dill, Fennel, Lemon Peel, Licorice, Mint, Parsley, Peppermint, Sage, Spearmint, Thyme, Vanilla, Wintergreen


Pisces
February 20 - March 20
Ruling Element: Water - Ruling Planet: Jupiter -
Nurturing Food: Fish

Fruits: Dates, Figs, Mangos
Vegetables: Artichokes, Brussel Sprouts, Endive, Kale
Nuts: Chestnuts
Herbs & Spices: Allspice, Basil, Black Pepper, Chile Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Curry, Garlic, Ginger, Horseradish, Lemon Peel, Mustard, Peppermint, Tamarind, Tarragon, Wintergreen