A Solar Chart Living with IC
Medical Illustration By Donna Massa 2011
IC stands for Interstitial Cystitis a chronic bladder disorder. When being diagnosed with IC the test is called a cystoscapy. This procedure involves the insertion of a thin tube into the urethra with a light and lens for viewing the entire walls of the bladder.
What is IC? IC occurs when the bladder’s gag layer of protection around the bladder wall becomes deteriorated allowing the nerve ends to become exposed. When the bladder starts to fill up with urine the heightened pain and inflammation affects these exposed nerve ends and the bladder’s reaction is urgency, frequency and voiding. This is a chronic debilitating condition that is incurable, however with proper diet, prescription medication and therapy plan it can be properly managed.
There are over 35 million women in the United States alone living with IC and it is now detected in men as well. This is a serious growing problem around the world without any real answers as to what are the causes of this disorder. One aspect of this disorder that has been determined is it involves some type of emotional trauma connected to the human brain, spinal chord, Central Nervous System and Immune System, setting up a kinetic chain involvement with these four areas of the body.
I studied the Science of Astrology at Mass Art in Boston when I was a teenager. It was a fascinating subject to learn the Science of Astrology, and it has played an important in my life. There are two principle readings in astrology and you need the proper books and tools for mathematically calculating and determining a Solar and a Nadar Chart. One of these books is called the Ephemeris.
In this illustration I’ve combined the concept of a Solar chart and living with IC. When calculating a chart in astrology you start with a wheel. The wheel is composed of twelve sections called houses, each has a specific meaning relating to ones life. Around the wheel are the twelve zodiac signs and in the middle is a horizontal line that is called the Midheaven. Below the midheaven is the first house and this moves counter clockwise round the wheel. The birth date, time and place is crucial to determining the Nadar chart of a person as to their entire life’s purpose, career, money, home, children, marriage and so much more. However, in this respect we are working with a Solar chart. The sign that starts at the Midheaven of a Solar Chart is Aries and the rest of the eleven signs will follow counter clockwise around the wheel. If it was a Nadar Chart the midheaven would be calculated using Greenwich, England’s time zone by recording the exact time of birth, date and place.
Each of the sections in the wheel represent what it’s like living with IC /Interstitial Cystitis. From the physical symptoms, the emotional anxiety, stress and worry to a mental state of anguish, isolation and mild depression. This disorder is all encompassing and once diagnosed your world changes forever.
Shown in these twelve sections as we go around the wheel are the options one is given, diet alkaline vs acidity, water over wine, various therapy’s and treatments for are on the wheel to healing.
Looking outside the wheel we see various astrological symbols, the Astrological nature of the sign and the Planets that rule them. This is symbolic reality representing the number of ways and areas of our life that are directly affected living with this debilitating disorder.
There is no known cure for IC at this time however, they have made great stride in early detection, proper hygiene, and preventative measures that a patient can take. The best possible scenario is to have an excellent specialist who totally understands IC, and chronic pelvic and sexual pain disorders. A treatment plan designed specifically for their individual needs, and various Benzodiazepine medications that help restore balance, aligning strong mental health with emotional stability. All of these ingredients help patients live fairly normal and productive lives…💜
Dr. Robert Echenberg
theechenberginstitute.com
Producer/Director Donna Massa https://youtu.be/wy0LhIKVFog
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