Astrology encompasses many divisions within oneself. The most notable of these is medical astrology. Medical astrology has been given much importance since ancient times. Various measures have been taken for the advancement of medical astrology in different times and in different countries. It is said that in the past, if a person became ill, the doctor would hold his hand and feel that the disease would go away in a matter of days or so. Medical astrology has been practiced as having the essential principles of knowledge of astrology, medical practice and medical knowledge within itself.