Advice to Students.
T o one who is beginning the study of Astrology and is so situ- ated that they cannot receive oral instructions,
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will offer the-fd: . !ow lilg suggestions : Begin at the beginning and go slowly, have paticncc and lean1 thoroughly as you progress; do not omit any of the simple and what seems to be quite unimportant reading matter. 'i'his book has been arranged for the beginner, and you nlust not forget that you are learning to read from SIGNS only, ant1 often some slight indication may lead to a vast amount of in- formation. I advise each one to take the lessons in the order that I give them here, commit to memory each one before yon pass 011 to the next, by missing even a small part of each lessonyou lnay overlook the most important indications of the horoscope. LESSON ONE.
Commit to memory the signs of the Zodiac, their nature, what planet ruled by, notice the date on which the sun enters each sign of the Zodiac. Study page I carefully, and read carefully the first thirteen pages. You should become very familiar with the signs, and sun's influence in each sign, and should know how t o make the symbols of the signs and
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lanets before going to lesson two.LESSON TWO.
Read carefully and become familiar with pages 14, 15, 16 and 17.
LESSON THREE.
Learn the motion of the planets, their houses and aspects, on page 18. Refer to page I when learning aspects.
LESSON FOUR.
Learn the exaltation and fall of the planets, or, page
19.
LESSON FIVE.Learn to exect a horoscope as given on page 20, and commit
to memory the signification of each house of the horoscope as given on pages 21-22, and place the planets as given on pages 23-24.
LESSON SIX.
Study carefully pages 25, 26, 27,
28,
29
and30.
LESSON SEVEN.
Read the influence of each planet in each sign as given on pages
31
to 40.LESSON EIGHT.
Take your own horoscope and judge what it shows, according to the radix on pages 40-41, judgingeach characteristic
Date of
Birth.
Year,
Month,
Date
of
Month,
Hour,
M.
Sex,
Place,
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Time at Noon,
Time since Noon,
Time before Noon,
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The Zodiac.
Before you a t t e m p t t o form a n y opinion whatever from a horo-scope, you bhould commit to memory t h e nature of c aah s i g n of t h e Zodiac, what planet it is ruled by, what month t h e S u n 1s i n each s i g n . L e a r n how t o make t h e symbols of t h e p l a n e t s a n d signs.
T h e following chart shows all of these.
Thus:-Aries is t h e first sign of the Zodiac. I t is a cardinal, masculine, equinoctial, fiery sign a n d is ruled by Mars. T h e E a ~ t h e n t e r s A r i e s on Srpternbor %2nd, each year, and passes i n t o Taurus, tile second sign of t h e Zodiac, on October 22nd. T h e S u n i s in t h e c e n t e r of o u r solar system, b u t a s we look at t h e S u n , it appears t o b e in exactly t h e s a m e d e g r e e of t h e s i g n opposite t h e sign t h e E a r t h is i n , therefore, we s a y t h e S u n is in such a sign simllly f o r convenience. T h u s : W h e n t h e E a r t h enters Aries, t h e S u n a p p e a r s to e n t e r Libra, or, a s t h e E a r t h enters Taurus. thc: S u n pnters Scorpio. T h e d a t e s given i n t h e o u t e r circle show approxi- mately, o r within a few hours when t h e E a r t h will e n t e r each s i g n o r t h e S u n enters t h e opposite s i g n of t h e Zodiac.
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Aries:-The
Ram.
A r i e s i s a F i e r y , Masculine, Movable, Equinoctial s i g n , is ruled b y Mars, t h e ' ( G o d of War." T h e S u n e n t e r s A r ~ e s on March 21st a n d passes i n t o T a u r u s on A p r i l 22nd.
Those born whi!e i h e S u n i s i n Aries a r e of a persistent, d e t e r -mined nature, somewhat inclined t o be fiery or quick in temper, very i n d e p e n d e n t a n d more inclined t o lead r a t h e r than t o follov. T h e y have a natural dislike for a master, a n d always wish t o govern themselves; t h e y admire scientific t h o u g h t o r philosophy, and desire t o excel i n whatever e n g a g e s their attention; they a r e generally q y j t e fearless a n d ambitious, a n d d o not become discouraged easily. A l t h o u g h quick in t e m p e r a n d quick t o resent a b u s e o r imposition, t h e y a r e very forgiving, a n d d o n o t hold a g r u d g e a g a i n s t o n e f o r a n y l e n g t h of time.
A r i e s people h a v e excellent vitality, and generally a very s t r o n g constitution; d o not g i v e u p t o sickness easily a n d recover quickly from disease. T h e y have a very s h a r p a n d p e n e t r a t i n g will-power, which, when p r o p e r l y used will influence others very quickly.
Aries people harmonize best with those who a r e born with t h e S u n i n L e o o r Sagittarius, a n d fairly well with Gemini or Aquarius.
T h e r u l i n g g e m s f o r A r i e s a r e t h e R u b y a n d Sardonyx.
F o r E m p l o y m e n t o r Profession. Those born u n d e r t h e influence of this sign succeed best i n vocations r e q u i r i n g a quick, active t e m - p e r a m e n t , with power of execution a n d skillful touch. P e n s k e t c h - i n g , engraving. model making. all mechanical work. Much d e p e n d s upon t h e h o u r of birth, often a good configuration of t h e p l a n e t s will entirely c h a n g e t h e generalities a s indicated b y the position of t h e S u n , although t h e r e is n o question b u t t h a t t h e S u n ' s influence is g r e a t e r than t h e combined influence of a l l t h e o t h e r F o r a location. Aries people succeed best and enjoy life more when located i n prominent cities, o r w l ~ e r e t h e r e is much excite-ment. Capitol or RZetropolitan cities, a n d i n t h e cities t h e y a r e more prosporous, if located i n corner houses.
T h e Aries characteristics a r e expressed very forcibly in t1:e fol- lowing people. who were born while t h e Srin was i n their sigr : H e n r y Clay, G c o r q e F r a n c i s Train, Thomas Jefferson, Rob(.rt Bruce, Mohamed, P r i n c e Bismarck. T h e typical A r i e s person is tall, slender, l o n g neck a n d s h a r p chin, b u t must have this sign ascending t o have t h e description.
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The
Bull.
T a u r u s i s a F i x e d , Feminine, Cold, D r y , E a r t h y s i g n ; is ruled b y V e n u s , t h e "Goddess of Love." T h e S u n e n t e r s T a u r u s on A p r i l 2 2 n d a n d passes i n t o Gemini o n May 22nd.
Those born while t h e S u n i s in T a u r u s a r e of a self-reliant dispo- sition; slow, careful, plodding, g e n t l e when unprovoked, b u t furious when a n g e r e d ; t h e y have much patience a n d will await a l o e g time for their hopes a n d aspirations; t h e y a r e inclined t o b e h e a d s t r o n g a n d unyielding, a r e very cautious, a n d h a v e an a b l ~ o r a n c e for pain; a r e curious a n d very inquisitive, solnewhat inclined t o bo medclle-some. T h e y love music, a r t a n d literary worlr, b u t a r e more i n ~ l i n e d t o b e imitators r a t h e r t h a n originators; t h e y h a v e excellent reasoning faculties, a r e of a s t r o n g a n d healthy n a t u r e b u t more s u b j e c t t o chronic diseases than t l ~ o s e born in moveable signs. T a u r u s people harmonize best with those born while t h e S u n i s i n Caneer, Libra, Capricorn o r Pisces.
T h e r u l i n g g e m s a r e t h e Emerald a n d Topaz.
F o r a business o r profession, T a u r u s people succeed best a t something requiring artistic t a l e n t a n d ideality; t h e y m a k e g o o d , designers, sculpters, photographers, milliners o r d r a u g h t s m e y
T h e typical T a u r u s person i s of medium height, broad shoulders, round, full form, l a r g e mouth, bushy hair, short, thick neck, short h a n d s a n d f e c t ; b u t to h a v e this description o n e of t h e fixed s i g n s must b e on t h e horizon a t t h e time of birth.
F o r a location: T h e s e people love best a q u i e t a n d shady place, country o r village homes, a w a y from excitement. I n t h e city, away from t h e business center, a n d f o r a d w e l l i n g place, will generally choose t h e middle of t h e block. a n d i n t h e house, a c e n t e r o r s i d e room.
S u c h character5 a s U. S. G r a n t , Oliver Cromwell, RTilliam Cow- per, D u k e of W e l l i n g t o n , David H u m e , were born with t h e S u n i n <
T h i s s i g n , a s well a s Scorpio a n d Aquarius, is t h e most favorable f o r producing occult stuclents. W h y t h e y should is b a l d t o say, a s T a u r u s i s earthy, m h i ~ himplies selfishness, ~ n a t e r i a l i s m and a s f a r from ~ ~ i r i t u a l i t y a s c,ln b c ; hawever, T a u r u s people a r e fond of good living, a n d enjoy tile luxuries which e : ~ r t h y contiitions afford, a n d were i t not for their idealism, t h e y woultl probably i g n o r e t h e ' ~ s ~ i r i t u a l "o r occult talent.
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Gemini-The
Twins.
Gemini is a Masculine, Barren, Airy a n d H u m a n e Sign, is ruled b y Mercury, t h e " M e s s e n g e r of t h e Gods." T h e S u n e n t e r s Gemini on M a y 22d, a n d passes i n t o C a n c e r o n J u n e 21st.
People born while t h e S u n i s i n Gemini a r e sympathetic, k i n d - hearted, affectionate, fond of home a n d children, a r e very easily influenced b y kindness, even t o their d e t r i m e n t a t times. T h e y ' a r e very sensitive a n d intuitional a n d often h a v e a very l a r g e h a g - ination, a r e q u i t e idealistic; t h e y a r e also very fond of scientific knowledge, consequently a r e very studious; t h e y have a n activa mind, a n d a r e generally busy with their hands; a r e r m b i t i c u s a n d aspiring, curious, given t o investigation a n d experimenting, excel- l e n t reasoners, a n d generally good writers; a r e often q u i t e change- abla, t h e i r main f a u l t b e i n g a lack of continuity; a r e very liable t o g o t o t h e extremes a n d imagine t h e y can d o much more t h a n t h e y a r e really a b l e t o do.
T h e r u l i n g g e m s of Gemini a r e t h e T o p a z a n d Carbuncle.
F o r a business o r profession, t h e y require something which i s clean a n d e a s y ; t h e y m a k e good writers, book keepers, model makers, jewelers o r m a n u f a c t u r i n g small articles; t h e y a r e often inventive a n d very ingenious. L a d i e s born i n this s i g n m a k e g o o d teachers, editors of childrens' papers, governesses, etc.
T h e typical G e m i n i person is q u i t e tall and slender, d a r k haired, a b r i g h t s p a r k l i n g eye, b u t t o havc this description, Gemini, L i b r a o r Aquarius m u s t bo o n t h e horizon a t t h e time of birth.
F o r a location: Gemini people enjoy h i g h places, o n t h e moun-tains o r i n a hilly c o u n t r y ; i n t h e home they love t h e rooms i n t h e upper p a r t of t h e building, where t h e y m a y look over t h e city.
S u c h characters a s D a n t e , R a l p h W. Emerson, W a l t W h i t m a n , Pope, B r i g h a m Young, T h o m a s l\Ioore, Socrates. was born while t h e S u n w a s in Gemini.
Gemini people harmonize b e s t with those born with t h e S u n i n Libra or Aquarius, fairly well w i t h those born i n L e o or Aries.
T h e sign Gemini is said t o rule t h e U n i t e d States, a n d t h e t y p i - cal y a n k e e is a fair specimen of a Gemini character; quick witted, ingenious, g e n e r o u s and charitable, first i n war a n d first i n peace, a k i n d word a n d h e l p i n g h a n d for every one.
Mercury was called t h e Messenger of t h e Gods, a n d i t falls t o t h e lot of t h e American people t o lead i n science a n d invention. T h e t i m e may come when a g i g a n t i c s t a t u e of Mercury may adorn s o m e prominent p a r k of t h e U n i t e d States, a s t h e G o d d e s s of L i b -
e r t y now holds a prominent place i n New York harbor.
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C a n c e r i s a W a t e r y , Cold, Moist, Feminine, Movable sign, i s r u l e d b y t h e Moon. T h e S u n e n t e r s Cancer on J u n e Z l s t , a n d
passes i n t o L e o o n J u l y 22nd. I
People born while t h e S u n i s i n C a n c e r a r e of a retiring, patient,
sensitive disposition, k i n d a n d g e n t l e , averse t o discord o r inhar-
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mony; p u r s u i n g their course in a quiet, tenacious manner. T h e y a r eq u i t e p r o u d a n d n e e d encouragement a n d approbation t o make t h e m h a p p y ; arc: somewh:~t inclined t o b e jealous; a r e q u i t e s u b j e c t t o gloomy periods a n d o f t e n g e t d o w n h e a r t e d q u i t e easily; a r e also easily frightened, a r e very conscientious a n d v e r y easily influenced b y their surroundings; often extremely mediumistic. T h e y a r e very industrious, p r u d e n t a n d frugal, soruetimes over anxious i n acquir- i n g t h e g o o d s of life. T h e y a r e g r e a t l y attached t o home a n d family.
T h e s i g n Cancer is very changeable, a n d a s t h e Moon i s placed,
i t t a k e s t h e nature of t h a t s i g n i n which it m a y be. Thus: In
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IAries, t h e native is martial; i n T a u r u s , of Venus' n a t u r e , foncl of
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pleasures; i n Gemini, i s a mercurialist a n d a traveler.F o r a business o r profession, t h e y succeed best i n vocations re- q u i r i n g persistent effort combined with patience, such a s manage- m e n t of hotels, restaurants, laundries. F e m a l e s born u n d e r this s i g n m a k e excellent nurses, cooks, etc.
F o r a location, C a n c e r people love to b e near a l a r g e b o d y of water, in shacly places, a r e not a d a p t e d t o a noisy city; t h e y should
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C a n c e r people harmonize beet w i t h those born while t h e S u n is inVirgo, S c o r p ~ o o r Pisces, or fairly well with A q u a r i u s o r Taurus. T h e r u l i n g g e m s of C a n c e r a r e t h e E m e r a l d s a n d Moonstone. T h e typical Cancer person is of medium height, q u i t e chubby
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flesh, a low, suppressed voice. T o have this description, this sign must ascencl, O t h e r s i g n s a s c e n d i n g o r tlle Moon in a fiery sign, may c h a n g e .the g e n e r a l m a k e - u p .
Cancer i s said t o rule all Africa, Holland, Scotland, Constantino-
pie,
Amsterdam, Venice, N e w Yorlr a n d Milan.S u c h characters a s J u l i u s Cresar, H e n r y W a r d Beecher, P. T.
B a r n u m , St. P a u l , J o h n Calvin, w e r e born while t h e S u n w a s in Cancer.
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Leo:-The
Lion.
L e o is a Fixed, Fiery, Masculine and Barren sign, is ruled b y t h e Sun. The Sun enters Leo on J u l y 22d, and passes into Virgo on August 22tl.
People born while the Sun is in Leo are active minded, fearless, good n a t u r c ~ land generous, slow t o anger b u t furious when their temper is aroused, which may happen but very few times in tlitair life; they are very determined and persistent, seldom become dis-couraged, are natural leaders among their associates, will not bo driven by any one, are quite independant a n d inclined t o keep their affairs t o thbmselves, particularly those which refer t o finance a n d love, they are quite industrious, honest and conscientious, they make friends easily on account of being very magnetic; Leo peo-ple will always look well t o their own interests and are more fortun-a t e in t h e long run thfortun-an t h e fortun-averfortun-age person.
T h e ruling gems of Leo are t h e Sapphire and Diamond.
F o r a business or profession, they are well adapted for vocations ruquiring sympathetic and magnetic force, with Mercury well as-pected, they make good qrators, elocutionists, lecturers and inspira-tional speakers; i f Mars is powerful in the figure, they are leaders i n tho Army, and may hold a high office.
T h e typical Leo person is of good height, well built, broad shoul-ders, full face and blue eyes, to have this description, one of tho fixed signs must ascend, otherwise the description may correspond t o the ascending sign.
Leo people harmonize best with those who are born while the S u n is in Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius or Aries, they d o not agree a t all with those born with t h e S u n in a watery or earthy sign.
F o r a location; Leo people resemble t h e lion in their choica of location, they enjoy country life, plenty of fresh air, a n d lots of room, in the city they ~riusthave a shady place during the day, and void of shade a t night.
The average length of life of a Leo person is 58 years, as a rule, they have a strong constitution and good vitality, b u t often die sud-denly from over exertion.
The follon ing people are good expressions of Leo; Robert G.
Ingersoll, Xnpoleon Bonaparte, Sir Walter Scott, Mary Anderson, John Dryden.
Leo is said to rule France, Italy, Bohemia, Sicily, Rome, Bath, Philadelphia, Ancient Chaldea.
Virgo:-The
Virgin.
V i r g o i s a n Earthy, Changeable, Feminine, C o l d a n d barren s i g n . R u l e s t h e Bowels a n d is r u l e d b y Mercury.
T h e S u n e n t e r s V i r g o o n A u g u s t 22nd a n d passes from Virgo i n t o L i b r a on S e p t e m b e r 22nd.
People born with t h e S u n i n V i r g o a r e modest, thoughtful, contemplative, industrious and refined. Often a r e v e r y changeable in opinion a n d very sensitive; t h e y have a s t r o n g love nature a n d very s t r o n g likes a n d dislikes, a r e often very persistent a n d incon-sistent, very discriminating a n d choice i n their eating. W h e n dis- pleased o r a n g e r e d their appetite is lost a n d t h e y wish t o b e alone.
T h e y have a g r e a t love for wealth b u t n o ability for s a v i n g or sccumu'lating money, t h e y very often criticise t h e f a u l t s of others; consequently create enemies; t h e y a r e not easily discouraged, a r e v e r y industrious, seldom contented, t h e y learn easily a n d quickly, t h e y have good endurance a n d d o not show t h e i r a g e . T h e i r g r e a t - e s t f a u l t s a r e lack of confidence, quick t e m p e r a n d dissatisfied feel- ing. V i r g o people a r e more liable t o bowel t r o u b l e a n d indigest-ion t h a n other diseases.
T h e y harmonize b e s t with those born with t h e S u n i n Capricorn o r T a u r u s a n d q u i t e well with Scorpio or C a n c e r people.
T h e typical V i r g o person is of a v e r a g e height, m e d i u m built, i n -clined t o b e slender, with brown or d a r k hair. T o have this des- cription t h e s i g n V i r g o must b e o n t h e eastern horizon a t t h e t i m e of birth, a n y other s i g n ascending wocld c h a n g e this description t o t h a t of t h e s i g n ascending, b u t t h e characteristics would remain practically t h e same.
T h e fortunate g e m s for a V i r g o person a r e t h e Diamond o r T o p a z o r both. T h e Sapphire i s said t o p r e v e n t worry a n d anxiety when worn b y one born between A u g u s t a n d S e p t e m b e r 22nd,
A s a rule, V i r g o people succeed best i n occupations requiring very little hard w o r k ; when p u t t o t h e test t h e y can a p p l y them-selves t o almost anything, b u t prefer s o ~ e t h i n g which i s neat and n o t requiring physical labor. T h e y succeed best i n L i t e r a r y work, W r i t i n g , Painting, Decorating, etc. Many born u n d e r this s i g n have unusual t a l e n t s a n d inventive genius, a n d a r e especially fond
of scientific studies, consequently they make natural physicians a n d have t h e best of success i n this profession o n account of b e i n g unusually intuitive.
' T h e y e n j o y life more a n d have much b e t t e r health if located a w a y f r o m t h e l a r g e cities, i n fact, a r e naturally fond of mountain-o u s cmountain-ountries, a n d t h e beauties mountain-of nature.
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Libra:-The
Scales.
L i b r a i s a n airy, movable, masculine, cardinal, equinoctial sign, a n d is r u l e d b y Venus.
T h e S u n e n t e r s L i b r a on S e p t e m b e r 22nd a n d passes i n t o Scorpio o n O c t o b e r 23rd.
P e o p l e born while t h e S u n is i n L i b r a a r e generally very t h o u g h t f u l a n d contemplative, a s t1.z s y m b o l implies, t h e y weigh mentally all s u b j e c t s which a t t r a c t their attention. T h e y a r e very imaginative a n d much g i v e n t o b u i l J i n g a i r castles, a n d also q u i t e intuitional a l t h o u g h seldom allowing their intuition t o overcome t h e i r reason. T h e y a r e modest, n e a t a n d particular, disliking d i r t y work of a n y k i n d ; have a fair amount of ambition, a r e v e r y affectionate, often marry while y o u n g a n d o f t e n marry more t h a n once, a r e very fond of music, art, etc., a n d m a k e very good musicians if properly educated. T h e y have a v e r y e v e n temper, disliking discord a n d inharmony, a r e generous t o excess. L i b r a people a r e more s u b j e c t t o kidney complaint, backache, a n d often
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T h e y harmonize b e s t with those born with t h e S u n in A q u a r i u s o r Gemini a n d fairly well with those born while t h e S u n is i n Leo, o r S a g i t t a r i u s b u t should never marry o n e born with t h e S u n i n Aries, Cancer, o r Capricorn. T h e typical L i b r a person is of a v e r a g e height, medium built, brown o r l i g h t hair. T o have t h i s description, t h e y mush have V e n u s i n a n airy o r fiery sign. Should V e n u s b e in Pisces, C a n c e r Scorpio o r Capricorn; their g e n e r a l description will b e m u c h different.
T h e f o r t u n a t e g e m s f o r a L i b r a person a r e t h e R u b y a n d Sardonyx. A s a rule, L i b r a people succeed best a s Doctors, Artists, Musicians, W r i t e r s , Printers, o r a n y profession which causes considerable t r a v e l l i n g o r takes t h e m i n t o contact with t h e pllblic, t h e y make g o o d lecturers.
F o r a location, t h e y e n j o y cities a n d places where there is excite- mlent a n d activity. T h e y a r e not a t all contented unless their mind is occupied a b o u t something, t h e y must be busy a t all t i a ~ e s .
T h e y a r e not naturally l o n g lived, t h e average l e n g t h of life Lbing a b o u t 48 t o 51 years.
Libra people a r e very easily influenced b y t h e minds of others, if not careful, c a n often b e influenced t o their d e t r i m e n t in matters p r t a i n i ~ g t o finances, business, etc.
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Scorpio:-The
Scorpion.
Scorpio i s a Cold, F e n ~ i n i n e , F r u i t f u l , F i x e d s i g n a n d i s ruled by
Rlars. T h e S u n e n t e r s Scorpio on O c t o b e r 22nd a n d passos i n t o S a g i t t a r i u s o n Nbvember 22nd.
People born while t h e S u n i s i n Scorpio a r e of a pleasant a n d a g r e e a b l e nature, k i n d hearted a n d sympathetic, n o t a s i e n e r o u s as
r l ~ a n y who a r e born while tho S u n i s i n some of t h e signs. T h e y h a v e acquisitiveness well developed a n d a r e f o n d of luxuries, a r e q u i t e economical a n d can p u t t o g o o d use much which would b e thrown away by t h e a v e r a g e person. T h e y a r e very h e a d s t l o n g and stu1)born a n d will allow no o n e t o impose upon them, a r e slow t o a n g e r , a l t l ~ o u g h d o not f o r g e t a n i n j u r y d o n e t h e m for 3, l o n g time,
a n d when a n g e r e d a r e furious, t h e y a r e somewhat emotional, some what dignified, a n d can b e v e r y deceitful a n d treacherous if t h e i r r u l i n g p l a n e t i s evilly aspected. F e m a l e s born i n this s i g n h a v e a
t e n d e n c y t o jealousy. A s a rule, Scorpio causes one t o b e patient, v e r y d e t e r m i n e d a n d b e t t e r a d a p t e d t o accumulate w e a l t h than t h e a v e r a g e person.
Scorpio r u l e s t h e secrets a n d g e n e r a t i v e o r g a n s , a n d d e n o t e s w e a k n e s w s i n t h a t p a r t of t h e body, a s well a s in t h e liver, t h r o a t a n d ankles. A s a rule, those born d u r i n g t h e time t h e S u n i s in Scorpio a r e s u b j e c t t o k i d n e y diseases, bronchitis a n d torpid liver. T h e average l e n g t h of life i s a b o u t 57 years.
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Scorpio people harmonize b e s t with those born with t h e S u n i n Cancer o r Pisces, although t h e y harmonize fairly well with those born i n V i r g o o r Capricorn.
T h o typical Scorpio person is of medium height, broad shoulders. round full face, d a r k hair, generally t h e l o w e r limbs not symetrical. T o h a v e this description, t h e s i g n must be o n t h e ascendant a t t h e time of birth. a n d Mars m u s t b e in Plsces, C a n c e r o r Scorpio; if i n o t h e r s i g n s this description will b e modified somev,~hat.~
T h e fortunate g e m s for a Scorpio person a r o t h e R u b y o r A g ~ t e . 'Scorpio people often hold h i g h positions, t h e y a r e best ailai,ted to
work r e q u i r i n g much patience a n d perseverence. T h e y m a k e g o o d doctors, nurses, hotel keepers, etc.
F o r a location, t h e y enjoy t h e country a n d places n e a r water, t h e y a r e not a s fond of excitement a s many are, a n d a r e more satis- fied t o b e where i t i s v e r y quiet. S a i l i n g o n t h e water, fishing, etc., a r e very entertaining t o them.
Benjamin Butler, Martin L u t h e r , P r i n c e of W a l e s , Belva Ann
Lockwood, a r e g o o d representatives of Scorpio.
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Sagittarius:-The
Archer.
Sagittarius i s a H o t , F i e r y , Masculine, B a r r e n a n d Common sign, i s r u l e d b y J u p i t e r . T h e S u n e n t e r s S a g i t t a r i u s o n November 23rd and passes i n t o Capricorn o n D e c e m b e r 21st.
Those b&n while t h e S u n is i n S a g i t t a r i u s a r e of a jovial nature, g e n e r o u s a n d charitable, naturally inclined t o b e leaders a m o n g their associates; t h e y disliko a master a n d will allow n o o n e t o o r d e r orclrive t h e m around, a r e v e r y ambitious a n d persevering, not easily discouraged, t h e y h a v e g o o d calculation a u d foresight, g e n -erally a very s t r o n g will power a s well a s considerable psycl~ologic- a1 influence; have more d i g n i t y a n d self esteem t h a n those born i n o t h e r signs, b u t a r e seldom conceited. S a g i t t a r i u s people a r e natural mechanics a n d generally fond of s p o r t a n d outdoor excercise; t h e y a r e a b l e t o control animals a n d a r e often v a r y fond of horses. O n account of their good calculation t h e y a r e n a t u r a l prophets, seldom m a k i n g a mistake w h e n estimating t h e outcome of some enterprise. T h e y h a v e various talents; w e find musicians,' artists, writers, sculptors, mechanics, i n v e n t o r s a n d numerous professions r e p r e s s n t e d b y those born d u r i n g t h e above period, a n d w e g e n -erally find o n e who i s a n e x p e r t i n his profession, a s t h e y see, t h i n k a n d a c t m u c h quicker t h a n t h e a v e r a g e person of o t h e r signs. S a g -ittarius r u l e s t h e h i p s a n d t h i g h s ; those who come u n d e r t h i s s i g n a r e more inclined t o accidents t h a n t o o t h e r misfortunes, b u t t h e weak p a r t s of t h e bc
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a r e rnacle s o more from diseases of t h e blood t h a n from other causes, although occasionally a r e s u b j e c t t o weak digestion.S a g i t t a r i u s people harmonize b e s t with those born while t h e S u n si i n Aries o r Leo, t h e y a g r e e well w i t h those born with t h e S u n i n 5ibra o r Aquarius. T h e typical S a g i t t a r i u s person i s of good height, medium built, brown o r l i g h t hair, b l u e eyes. T o have this description, t h e s i g n must b e ascending, with J u p i t e r i n a n airy o r fiery s i g n .
T h e r u l i n g g e m s of S a g i t t a r i u s a r e t h e Amethist a n d Jasper. S a g i t t a r i u s peollle often hold g o o d positions where t h e y h a v e charge over others, such a s foremen, superintendants, etc.
F o r employr11ent:- T h e y h a v e g o o d success a s printers, artificers, cashiers, accountants etc. If J u p i t e r b e well placed, t h e native may hold a prominent position.
F o r a location, t h e y e n j o y a rough, mountainous country, t h e y cannot bear t o crowded i n t o small quarters.
LESSONS I N ASTROLOGY.
Capricorn:-The
Goat.
Capricorn i s a n E a r t h y , Xlovable, Feminine, Equinoctial, cold a n d t h o u g l ~ t f u l sign, a n d i s ruled b y Saturn. T h e S u n enters C a p - ricorn o n December 21st a n d passes i n t o Aquarius o n J a n . 20th.
Those born while t h e S o n i s i n Capricorn a r e of a q u i e t a n d t h o u g l - ~ t f u lnature, very d e e p minded a n d v e r y goocl reasoners, g e n e r a l l y very practical, t h e y a r e dignified a n d h a v e more self e h t e c ~ n t h a n t h e a v e r a g e person, a r e q u i t e n e a t a n d particular, o f t e n artistic, q u i t e ambitious a n d persevering, can work a l o n g t i m e without becoming discouraged. W i t h t h e d e e p mind i s much activity, often o n e born u n d e r t h i s condition will h a v e sev- s r a l t h i n g s which t h e y a r e interested i n o n h a n d a t once; t h e y h a v e g o o d calculation, a n d o f t e n plan schemes of considerable magnitude. T h e y a r e q u i t e sympathetic b u t d o not s h o w their s y m p a t l ~ y , o f t c n a p p e a r i n g very cold a n d indifferent. T h e y a r e very curious, a n d when once t h e y s t a r t t o investigate a s u b j e c t t h e y
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very clecply i n t o i t ; t h e y a r e q u i t e i n d e p e n d e n t a n d dislike v e r y much t o have o t h e r people p r y i n t o their affairs.Ladies b o r n i n Capricorn a l w a y s t r y h a r d t o a p p e a r very n e a t when in company, a n d a l w a y s p u t t h e side out," t h e y a r e very f o n d of f i n e dress. A l l Capricorn people a r e v e r y religiously inclined a n d a r e often more interested i n t l ~ e o l o g y t h a n o t h e r
Capricorn people harmonize best with those born with t h e S u n i n T a u r u s o r Virgo, fairly well with those who h a v e t h e S u n i n Scorpio o r Pisces. T h e typical Capricorn person i s of m e d i u m height, slender, d a r k hair a n d small eyes, b u t t o habe this dee-cription t h e s i g n n ~ u s t b e a s c e n d i n g ; t h e description will b e mod-ified when o t h e r s i g n s ascend.
T h e r u l i n g g e m s of Capricorn a r e t h e S a r d o n y x a n d Beryl. Those r u l e d b y Capricorn have goocl success i n t h e e l n p l o y ~ n e n t of large corporationr-, a n d o f t e n rise t o high positions. T h e y make p o d lawyers, ministers, stoclr raiiers, etc.
F o r a l o c a t ~ o n , t h e y e n j o y a q u i e t place, a w a y from 1:n-g-e cities, or if i n t h e city, t h e y m u s t b e whcrc t h e r e i s little noise a n d n o excitement.
T h e fol!on i n g proniinent people were born ni t h tlie S u n i n Cap- ridorn, a n d a r e g o o d examples of this sign: fien.jan~ia F r a n k l i n , I)aniel W e b s t e r , Thonlas Paine, I s a a c Newton, W i l l i a m G l a d s t o n e , fiobei.t L e e , ]Edgar A. r o e .
LESSONS IN ASTROLOGY.
Aquarius:-
The Waterman,
A q u a r i u s is a n Airy, F i x e d , Masculine, W a r m a n d H u m a n e sign, a n d i s r u l e d b y Uranus, t h e Occult planet. T h e S u n enters A q u a r - i u s o n J a n u a r y 21st a n d passes i n t o Pisces F e b r u a r y 18th.
Those born with t h e S u n i n A q u a r i u s a r e of a pleasant a n d sym-pathetic n a t c r e , good hearted a n d generous, h a v e d i g n i t y b u t a r e seldom conceited. T h e y a r e clear reasoners a n d n o t disposed t o d e a l i n theories; a r e very practical a n d usually h a v e a brilliant intellect. T h e y have s t r o n g likes a n d dislikes, a n d occasionally a r e very radical i n their i d e a s a n d beliefs, a r e seldom hypocritical, generally v e r y sincere a n d honest. T h e y a r e easily influencecl b y liindness b u t dislike t o b e ordered a b o u t a n d will not b e driven, a r e generally v e r y cheerful, a r d slow t o a n g e r , b u t very indepen- d e n t .
T h e y g e n e r a l l y h a v e a very s t r o n g w i l l p o w e r a n d a r e . very ,
magnetic, therefore a r e o f t e n f o u n d i n c h a r g e o v e r others. T h e y
I have a n active, nervous temperament a n d enjoy theatrical o r p u b l i c
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demonstrations. A q u a r i u s people harmonize b e s t w i t h those born i n t h e fiery eigns{or L i b r a a n d Gemini.Th'e typical A q u a r i u s person is tall, s t r o n g built b u t n o t fleshy.
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A l o n g face, h i g h forehead, b l u e e y e s a n d l i g h t hair. T o have thisdescription, t h e a s c e n d i n g s i g n a t t h e hour of birth must b e A q u a r i u s
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o r one of t h e A i r y signs.
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i T h e r u l i n g g e m s of Aquarius a r e t h e O n y x a n d Beryl.
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T h e vocation which a n A q u a r i u s person is beet a d a p t e d for i s s u c h a s require s t r e n g t h a n d firmness combined with love f o r t h e s u b -lime. Explorers, travellers, engineers, surveying, mining, merchants a n d other similar employments.F o r a l o c a t i o n , t h e y should live outside a city a n d o n h i g h
I g r o u n d , b u t should b e where t h e y can mingle with many people
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d u r i n g t h e d a y .T h e U r a n u s a n d Aquarius elements a n d principles will b e more
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marked i n t h e coming generations t h a n i t h a s been previously. T h e entire S o l a r S y s t e m , which moves t b r o u g h t h e s i g n s i n t h e I opposite direction from t h a t of t h e p l a n e t s i n t h e i r daily motion, recently passed from Pisces i n t o t h e s i g n Aquarius, where i t will remain f o r 2,200 years. A s U r a n u s i s occult, socialistic, causing revolutions, radical changes, a n d i s t h e poor man's friend. W e may e x p e c t some o n e born d u r i n g t h e t i m e t h e S u n is i n A q u a r i u s who will b e like Moses of Old;-and lead his people o u t of slavery.
LESSONS IN ASTROLOGY.
Pisces:-The
Fishes.
Pices i s a Feminine, Fruitful, W a t e r y sign, is ruled b y Neptune, t h e planet of and
IrlPnl.ism.
T h e Sun enters Pisces on Febrtary 1 9 a n d passes into Aries on March 21st.Those born while the Sun is in Pisces are generally kind and loving and inclined t o be easy going, will often smile a t misfortune, they are very imaginative, are quite idealistic, will often say things unthinkingly which they are soon sorry for. They are quite studious, methodical, logical and niathematical in deducting their conclusions and are very scientific when once they set o u t to b e , They desire t o penetrate the searet depth of knowledge and often pursue their research with untiring energy. They often lack pride and self esteem and will hesitate about p u t t i n g themselves forward for fear they cannot d o justice to their position. They are, a s a whole, quite timid and very modest, easily influenced to tears, and can be fascinated with music: and beautiful scenery.
Their mind is very s t r o n g p n d when once set upon accomplishing some object they d o not easily give up, although lack of confidence often prevents their entering pursuits which t h e y are adapted for.
people harmonize best with those born with the S u n in
L a w
or Scorpio, and well with Taurus And Capricornpeo-ple. T h e r u l i w vems of Pisces are the_iimethvstand Jasper. F o r Employment or Profession. They succeed best in some employment which requires intuitive judgment or t h e power t o make the best of circumstances. Councellors a t law, office holding and trades where considerable discretion is required.
F o r a location. They enjoy places near the ocean, or large bod- ies of water, or in rough mountainous country where t h e scenery is grand or inspiring.
The following persons were born while the S u n was in Pisces: George Washington, Henry W. Longfellow, Phil. Sheridan, James Madison, ~ ~ s~ ~ f f g r a a , ~ ~ hVictor Hugo,&Iichael - An elo, Andrew Jackson, Grover Clevelandp a n b William McKinley)
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The whole solar system'is moving, b u t i n the opposite direction in which t h e planets are moving, thus;- ?'he whole solar system has qnita recently passed from the sign Pisces into t h e sign Aquarius, i t rcquires about 2,230 years t o move through each sign, and while i n eaoh sign t h e people as a whole a r e influenced a great deal more by this sign than by any other. While passing through Aquarius the house of Uranus, the world will be more reasonable, charatable and much more progressive, about, 1912 Uranus enters Aquarius,
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e p l a n e t which r u l e s t h a t sign i s called t h e significator o r
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mind, a n d a s t h e mind is. s o will b e t h e ability, desires, ambition and, t o a g r e a t extent, t h e success of t h e native.
T h e horcscope a t first sight, may look t o b e inferior o r of n o particular signilication, br?t if y o n analyse it, and you find t h e ascendant in a g o o 6 s i g n , well aspected, a n d good planets i n t h e ascendant, y o u generally find a n excellent mind, irnd n o intellectual person can b e k e p t down b y adveree conditions o r circumstances.
I n j u d g i n g t h e ascending sign, go five d e g r e e s back a n d forward of t h e d e g r e e ascending, a s t h e five d e g r e e s back of t h e ascendant still have their effect. P l a n e t s within five degrees, but back of
t h e ascendant. ( I n 1 2 t h house) should be considered on tlle ascendant, b u t n o t q u i t e a s powerful as if i n t h e ascendant.
T h e ascending s i g n a n d t h e s i g n i n which t h e ruler of t h e ascend- a n t a r e placed wiil show t h e disposition of t h e native, a n d his g e n e r a l mentality. T h u s : Aries ascending, with Mars in A%ies, d e n o t e s o n e of medium height, inclined t o b e slender a n d muscular, l o n g ncck, s h a r p features, red o r s a n d y hair. I n disposition courageous, ambitious, intrepid, passionate, quick i n temper, cannot bear t o b e ordered around, naturally inclines t o lead rather t h a n follow.
S h o u l d Mars b e i n Taurus, t h e build i s modified a n d the native will look more like T a u r u s t h a n Aries; t h e Aries disposition will'
T h e following aescriptions correspond t o t h e different signs: T a u r u s g i v e s a middle stature, with a strong, well-set body, a short, thick neck, broad forehead, d a r k hair, a d u l l complexion, rather l a r g e mouth; i n disposition sullen a n d reserved b u t affection- a t e ; they a r e slow t o form opinions, a r e steadfast a n d self-reliant.
Gemini usually gives a tall, s t r a i g h t body, a s a n g u i n e complexion, dark hair a n d g r e y syes, s h a r p s i g h t a n d quick, active movements; in disposition scientific, with a passion for all k i n d s of knowledge
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a n d books; t h e y a r e fickle in opinion, very intellectual, b u t incon- s t a n t i n their habits and attachments.
Cancer produces a m e d i u m stature, somewhat fleshy, a n d t h e u p p e r p a r t l a r g e r than t h e lower, a r a t h e r small, round face a n d pale complexion, brown hair a n d pensive g r e y eyes; i n disposition timid, thoughtful a n d agreeable; t h e t e m p e r is mild a n d u n d e r good con- trol. T h e i r chief qualities a r e sensitiveness a n d reflection. h e n c e t h e y make fine mediums.
L e o g i v e s a large, prepossessing stature, b r o a d shoulders, large, eyes, oval face, r u d d y complexion and l i g h t o r g o l d e n hair; i n dis- position high-spirited, resolute. h a u g h t y a n d ambitious; t h e y a r e very impulsive a n d have s t r o n g feelings a n d l a r g e ideas.
V i r g o generally g i v e s a n ~ e d i n m stature, o r somewhat below t h e medium height, very n e a t a n d compact i n form, with d a r k , s a n g u i n e complexion and d a r k hair; in disposition ingenious, studious a n d inclined t o be w i t t y ; a r a t h e r even temper, b u t more exciteable t h a n taurine persons; t h e y possess well-blanced brains and superior mental and intellectual qualities.
Libra produces a tall, slender form of perfect symmetry, brown hair, s p a r k l i n g b l u e e y e s a n d a fine, clear complexion; i n disposition noble, amiable, high-minded a n d affectionate, b u t h a s t y tempered; t h e y possess fine-grained, well-balanced mental a n d physical consti- tutions; ancl i t is u ~ e l l to note thut very frepuenzly this s i g n gives
dark huir instead of light, and also, d a r k eyes, but alwccys ayline,
c l e ~ c r skin.
Scorpio gives a s t r o n g and rather corpulent body, medium s t a t u r e d a r k , r u d d y complexion, d a r k hair, a n d f r e q u e n t l y a prominent Roman nose; i n disposition active, proud, reserved, thoughtful, sci- entific a n d somewhat selfish a n d resentful; t h e y m a k e very skillful surgeons a n d magnificent chemists a n d physicians.
S a g i t t a r i u s usually producecl a well-formed body, above medium height, sanguine complexion, oval face, h i g h forehead, b r i g h t brown hair, fine, clear g r e y or hazel e y e s a n d genial, prepossessing appearance; in disposition quick, e n e r g e t i c a n d h a s t y t e m p e r e d ; fond of a l l kinds of s p o r t s a n d recreations, jovial, f r e e a n d benevo- l e n t ; they possess s t r o n g conservative qualities, a r e very p r o m p t a n d decisive in their actions, a n d have usually good self-control a n d t h e ability t o command others.
Capricorn generally produces a mean stature, usually below t h e lnedium height, spare of form a n d plain looking; t h e complexion is d a r k a n d sallow, with d a r k brown o r black hair a n d eyes; frequently
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-t h e y have a s h a r p chin a n d elender nose, wi-th small, d e e p - s e -t piercing eyes, a n d a r e almost always narrow-chested; in disposition t h e y a r e crafty, s u b t l e reserved a n d selfish, a n d often given to
h e i g h t ; t h e y a r e plump, well-set, robust a n d well proportioned persons, with good clear complexions and s a n d y or d a r k flaxen hair, very preposbessing appearance; i n dispositiorl elegant. amiable good- natured, bright, and witty, very artistic, fond of cultured society.
1i~ecve ouf'tela fbu)zd this sign to give $ ) L C tkirk. eyes uszd durk. I~uir,
combinecl with cc beuut~lfL~lclectr cornplexion.
Pisces produces a somewhat inferior stature, below t h e medium height, brown hair, pale complexion a n d limped g r e y eyes, a n d r a t h e r fleshy b o d y ; i l l disposition negative, inclined t o b e listless
a n d g o o d - n a t c r e d ; t h e y a r e genial a n d peaceable if uninfluenced b y others, b u t b e i n g s t r o n g l y rnediurnistic, t h e y a r e g r e a t l y influ-enced b y their surroundings. II~ccve noticecl that u i ~ e n
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is risingwith r intercepted i n the jfrst i~ozcse and asLy plunet therein, thut
N o T E - T ~ ~ disposition of t h e native is modified according t o t h e s i g n t h e r u l i n g P l a n e t i s in, a n d b y P l a n e t s i n t h e ascendant. T h u s : Aries ascending with Mars in Virgo, g i v e s much of t h e V i r g o disposition mingled with t h e Aries disposition; a n d with this will b e added t h e n a t u r e of such P l a n e t s a s a r e in t h e ascendant.
Description Produced
by
Each Planet.
Cancer ascending with Moon in Aries describes one as slender fair complexion, light hair; stature varies.
Moon in Taurus-Middle height, stout, dark complexion. I n Gemini-Tall, slender, dark complexion and hair. I n Cancer-Middle height, full form, stout, dark hair. I n Leo-Average height, well built, round lorm, light hair. In Virgo-Tall, slender, dark hair and complexion. I n Libra-Average height, good proportion, fair complexion. In Scorpio-Middle height, chubby or plump, dark complexion. I n Sagittarius-Average height, medium built, brown hair. I n Capricorn-Short, slender, dark hair and complexion. I n Aquarius--Tall, medium built, strong, brown hair. I n Pisces-Short, medium built, dark hair.
Gemini or Virgo ascending with Mercury in Aries-Average height, slender, brown or dark hair.
In Taurus-Short, chubby built, dark hair.
I n Gemini-Ta41, good proportions, slender, dark hair. In Cancer-Short, plump built. dark hair.
I n Leo-Tall, good proportions, well built, light hair. I n Virgo-Average height, medium built, dark hair. I n Libra-Middle height, evenly built, dark or brown hair. I n Scorpio-Short, thick set, dark hair.
I n Sagittarius-Tall, good proportions, slender, brown hair. I n Capricorn-hfiddle height, slender, dark hair.
I n Aquarius-Average height, middle weight, brown hair. I n Pisces-Medium height, chubby built, dark hair.
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(Plroets in Pisces are variable, often giving good height, slender dark hair.As can be seen from the descriptions of the Moon and Mercury, in the twelve signs, each description is nearly the same as the sign itself gives. Therefore, in giving the description of the ascending sign, make a judicious mixture of that sign in which the ruling planet is.
The description is modified again by any planet which may be within eight degrees of the cusp of the ascendant; and the modifi- cation will be according to the description of the sign which t h e planet rules.
LESSONS
I NIZSTROLOGY.
Motion of
the
Plaaets.
Mercury travels a r o u n d t h e S u n i n
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d a y s ; V e n u s i n 2 2 5 d a y s ; E a r t h i n 363% d a y s ; Mars i n 687clajs; J a p i t e r i n 1 11
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years; Sacurn in 29% yrarb; U r a n u s in 82 Sears; N e p t u n e in 165 years. M v r c ~ ~ r ~r~:ovcs o n a n a v e r : q e of a b o u t 4 d e g r e e s a d a y , o r t h r o u g h each sign i n7
days, a l t l ~ o u g h it s motion varies, when nearest t h e S u n i n G ~ n l i r l i i t moves ncarly twice a s f a s t as when in Sagittarius, farthest away from t h e S u n . V e n u s moves a b o u t 1%d e g r e e s each d : ~ y , or pasbing tlri~ough each sign in 18 d a y s . E a r t h , about 1*
d e g r e e a d ; ~ y . Moon, a b o u t 13 d e g r e e s a d a y . hlars, a b o u t%
d e g r e e a d a y , o r t l ~ r o u g h eaoli house in a b o u t t ~ v o months. .Jupiter, a b o u t 2% d e g r e e s a month, o r t h r o u g h a house e v r r y year. Saturn,1d e g r e e a month, o r through a l ~ o u e e in 2% years. Uranus, 4%
d e g r e e s a year, o r t h r o u g h a house in sevcn years. N e p t u n e , a b o u t
2 d e g r e e s a year, o r t h r o u g h each house i n fourteen years. H O U S E S O F THE P L A N E T S ,
T h e combined influence of all t h e fixed stars of each sign has b e e n found t c correspond with t h e different planets. Therefore. t h e s i g n which i s of t h e n a t u r e of a certain planet, i s said t o b e t h e H o u s e of t h a t planet.
F o r convenience we g i v e below a list s h o w i n g t h e s i g n s a n d t h e i r r u l i n g planots:
Aries a n d Scorpio a r e t h e houses of Mars. T a u r u s and Libra a r e t h e houses of Venus. Gemini and V i r g o a r e t h e houses of Mercury. Cancer i s t h e house of t h e Moon. L e o is t h e house of t h e Sun. S a g i t t a r i u s i s t h e house of J u p i t e r . Capricorn i s t h e house of S a t - urn. A q u a r i u s i s t h e h o s of U r a n u s a n d t h e E a r t h . Pisces is
t h e house of Neptune&#/$&,
A S P E C T S .
T h e s t r o n g aspects of t h e planets a r e Conjunction, o r within 7
d e g r e e s of each other. T h e Opposition o r within 7 d e g r e e s of opposite t o each o t h e r (each side'of t h e S u n ) . T h e Q u a d r a t u r e o r Square. between 83 a n d 97 d e g r e e s of each other.
T h e weakest aspects a r e t h e Sextile, 6 0 d e g r e e s apart, o r within
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d e g r e e s of it. T h e Trine, 1 2 0 degrees, o r within 7 d e g r e e s of it. T h e Bi-Opposition, 150d e g r e e s of it. T h e Semi-Scxtile, 30d e g r e e s apart, o r within7
d e g r e e s of it.T h e s t r o n g aspects of t h e good planets a r e beneficial; also t h e weak aspects of t h e evil planets. Thus: J u p i t e r a n d V e n u s a r e always beneficial; t h e Prioon a n d Mercury a r e always beneficial if i n s t r o n q aspect t o J a p i t e r and V e n u s ; b u t h a v i n g a n evil influence i n s t r o n g aspect t o S z t u r n , Mars, U r a n u s or N e p t u n e .
A n Afliction is a s t r o n g aspeci of a n evil p1:~net t o a good one. I f V e n u s i s i n Conjunction with S a t u r n , Mars, U r a n u s o r N e p t u n e ,
Venus is said t o b e aflicted.
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Exaltation and Fall
of the
Planets.
Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo; it is exalted in Virgo, has its fall in Pisces and in detriment in Sagittarius.
Venus rules Taurus and Libra; is exalted in Pisces, in her fa11 in Virgo and in detriment in Aries and Scorpio.
aurus and Libra.
.~lted in Cancer, has his fall in lted i n Libra, has his fall in Aries
Taurus and in d
detriment and very weak when retrograde.
A pIanet issaid to be strong or to have essential dignity when in its own triplicity. Thus: Mars and Jupiter are fiery planets; Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are fiery signs; therefore Mars, Jupiter and the Sun have more power in these signs than in others. Sat-urn is Earthy and is strong in Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
A planet has strong s i g w t i o n and exerts a more marked in-fluence when located in the cardinal signs of the figure, as these signs form the principal angles of the horoscope.
The strength is considerably mitigated when located in common signs-Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces-as when placed in such signs their action in bringing about events i s sluggish and a t times fails entirely, while if located in Cardinal signs-Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn they bring about a more prompt and decided result, while if located in Fixed signs--Taurus, Leo, Scor- pio and Aquarius-their influence is much more slow in culmina-ting but more lasculmina-ting when completed.
Planets located in the northern signs-from Aries to Libra-ex- ert a stronger influence in bringing about events then when located i n the other portion of the Zodiac, for the reason that when in nortilern signs they aro in north declination, therefore exert a more direct influence upon the northern hemisphere; while in southern signs their declination is south and their influence exerted more directly upon the southern hemisphere.
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required i n t h e Ephemeris a n d find t h e d a y r e q u i r e d ; s e t d o w n t h e Siderial T i m e f o r t h a t d a y . If t h e time for which you wish t o find t h e ascending s i g n is
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a d d t h e difTerence i n t i m e between noon a n d tirne required t o t h e m e r i a l Time. B u t if t h e t i m e i s A.s_ubtsaclt t h e difference in time between noon a n d t h e Side&f %&e. T h u s : 4 A.M. s u b t r a c t 8 hours, if 4 P.M. a d d 4 h o ~ ~ r s .
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The Houses of the Horoscope.
T h e first house of t h e horoscope i s t h a t s i g n of t h e Zodiac which y o u would s e e on the eastern horizon a t t h e time f o r which t h e figure is made. I t i s called t h e ascendant. I t rules t h e personal appearance'of t h e native, a n d influences t h e mind t o a certain e x t e n t , especially if a n y p l a n e t b e i n t h e ascendant.
~ u l e s t h e ascend& is called t h e r n l u + p l m & a n d a n y p l a n e t i n t h e ascendant i s called co-ruler. If a n evil planet-Saturir, Mars o r Uranus-be i n t h e ascendant, t h e native will h a v e a mole, mark or scar o n t b 0 head. M e r c u r y i n t h e ascendant gives a quick, active mind, excellent intellect. V e n u s g i v e s a pleasant, affectionate nature, love a n d t a l e n t for music, a r t , etc., and causes early m a y riage. T h e S u n gives ambition, pride, enterprise a n d ability. T h e Moon gives ambition, intellect, etc., b u t much d e p e n d s o n h e r aspects. Mars g i v e s quick temper, determination, mechanical ability. J u p i t e r g i v e s power t o command a e d govern, executive ability, good business qualities. S a t u r n gives a d e e p mind, often scientific, b u t often causes ill-succees i n marriage. U r a n u s g i v e s persistency, eccentricities, love of travel. N e p t u n e gives a love for t h e g r a n d , sublime, poetical a n d ideal.
Much d e p e n d s o n t h e aspects which may b e formed b e t w e e n p l a n e t s in t h e ascendant a n d o t h e r planets. If t h e aspects a r e good, t h e native will have a n excellent mind a n d may rise high i n t h e world. T h e disposition will b e good a n d h e o r she will h a v e many friends, even t h o u g h evil planets b e i n t h e ascendant b u t well aspected. I f evil espects a r e formed, t h e native i s fickle, c h a n g e - able, unsteady, often quick tempered a n d deceitful. Therefore, t h e s t u d e n t should consider well what ,-spects a r e formed before g i v i n g a hasty j u d g m e n t -
T h e second house rules t h e n a t ~ v e ' s wealth a n d worldly goods, ancl t h e p l a n e t which rules t h e second house m u s t also b e consid- ered. If Mercury. l t o o n o r S u n a r e in t h e second house a n d well aspected t o o t h e r planets, i t i s a very goocl testimony t h a t t h e native will have a f o r t u n a t e life, b u t if afflicted, n o ability or success i n accumulating money. V e n u s i s very f o r t u n a t e b i t causes exces- sive generosity. Mars causes s u d d e n losses. J u p i t e r gives excel- l e n t success. S a t u r n prevents t h e accumulation of wealth. U r a n u s a c t s a s Mars anless well aspected, also N e p t u n e .
T h e third house a n d r u l i n g p l a n e t governs brothers a n d sisters, short journeys, neighbors. letters, writings, etc. Mercury o r Moon -i n t h e th-ird shows a good penman, love of t h e mystc?rious. V e n u s causes short journeys. Mars shows inh:trmony between brothers a n d sisters. J u p i t e r shows travel a n d profit thereby. S a t u r n o r U r a n u s cause l o n g e r journeys, a love o r adaptability for occult studies. N e p t u n e causes w a t e r iourners, F o r good or evil indi cations, jud@ somewhat from thewaspects for~necl.
T h e fourth house a n d r u l i n g p l a n e t rule t h e father, i n h e r i t a n c ~ . ~ shows t h e condition a t t h e e n d of his or h e r life. l:he aspecty which may b e formed w i t h planets in t h e 4 t h house will modify or
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increase g o o d o r evil indications. Mercury, Moon a n d S u n d e - p e n d o n w h e t h e r t h e a s p e c t s a r e g o o d o r evil. V e n u s i n t h e 4 t h shows a n easy life, m a n y friends. Mars shows much discord, m a n y disappointments. J u p i t e r shows a f o r t u ~ a t e a n d easy life, unless afflicted. S a t u r n a n d U r a n u s show t h a t t h e native will work a s l o n g a s he lives.
T h e fifth house a n d r u l i n g p l a n e t rules children, speculation, g a m e s of chance. The S u n or Moon therein, wcll aspected, i s a
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favorable testimony. Mars, S a t u r n , U r a n u s o r N e p t u n e , i n t h e 5 t h a r e unfavorable, particularly s o if i n evil aspect t o other?.
T h e sixth horrse a n d r u l e r refers t o servants, inferiors a n d t l ~ e
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sicknrss t h e native i s liable to. T h e S u n o r &loon in t h e bth, a n d afflicted, shows treacherous s e r v a n t s who will r o b t h e native. A l s o shows weakness i n t h e p a r t of t h e body which t h e 6 t h house rules. Mars o r S a t u r n i n t h e Gth, a n d afflicted, shows many periods of ill- health. I f well aspected, t h e health will not b e bad.
T h e seventh house a n d t h e r u l i n g planet, rules marriage, adver- saries, partners i n business, enemies, etc. Good p l a n e t s i n t h e 'ith, a n d well aspected, a r e good testimonies f o r a l l t h e s e ; evil p l a n e t s a r e unfortunate.
Tlle eighth house refers, with i t s ruler, t o inheritance, death, a n d i s t h e house of money of t h e husband o r wife. J u p i t e r , Venus, S u n o r JCoon i n t h e 8th, a n d well aspected, favors t h e inheritance of rnoney o r property. Mars, S a t u r n o r Uranus, i n t h e 8 t h , shows disputes over inheritances, t h e h u s b a n d o r wife will b e poor.
The ninth
hguscm~n-dLraling
planet, qoverns l o n g journeys, t h e@ : x religion of t h e native, h i s studies, etc. c ~ a n yp l a n e t s i n t h e 9 t h , i n
a rnovable sign, shows m u c h travel. S a t u r n , U r a n u s o r Moon i n t h e Hth, shows a s t u b b o r n nature, love a n d adaptability for t h e occult. J u p i t e r i n t h e 9th, shows sincerity, honesty.
Tlle t e n t h house is called t h e mid heaven. I t i s t h e place i n t h e heavens directly overhead a t t h e t i m e t h e horoscope is made. T h e S u n , Moon o r ruler of t h e aecendant, i s a fortunate testimony, if unaffected. S a t u r n , Mars o r U r a n u s i n t h e mid-heaven, i s very unfortunate, unless v e r y well aspected; if afflicted, t h e native i s liable t o discledit o r disgrace. J u p i t e r o r V e n u s i n t h e 1 0 t h house,
is a most fortunate indication unless seriously afllicted.
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planets therein shows many good friends; evil planets show frlencls T h e eleventh house a n d r u l i n g planet, refers t o friends; .good-22--- -- --
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ASTROLOGY.To Place the Planets.
Before y c u a t t e m p t t o place t h e P l a n e t s you should be able to make their symbols, a n d should k n o w t h e s i g n s of t h e Zodiac by
T h e position of the Planets is given f a r each d a y of t h e year, i n t h e Geocentric Eyllemeris. F o r t h e firkt d a y of each month a n d a c h a r t t o calculate their places for each d a y , in t l ~ e E I e l i ~ o e n t r i c Ephemeris. I f y o u a r e using t h e C+eocentric Ephemeris yGa shoulcl remember t h a t t h e position of t h e P l i ~ n e t s is g i v e n for Greenwich noon; which would correepontl t o
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A. M., for N e w York, or 6 A. M. for Chicago time.W i t h a!l t h e P l a n e t s except the S u n , Moon a n d Mercury, y o u can copy them from t h e E p h e m e r i s directly i n t o t h e printed chart which y o u have for t h e purpose. W i t h t h e Mnon you will have t o calculate its place a s follows : A s t h e Moon moves a b o u t one d e g r e e every t w o hours. a n d i t s place i s given for Greenwich noon, or
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Chicago f o i 6 A. M., simply s u b t r a c t one d e g r e e from t h e place of the Moon f o r each t w o hours before6
A . M. if Chicago time, o r a d d o n e d e g r e e for every t w o hours after, Chicago time, o r t h e same for Greenwich time. F o r example: O n Octobex 4 t h , 1900,t h e hfoon is fourteen d e g r e e s i n Aquarius a t 6 A. M. Chicago time o r noon Greenwich time. X o w suppose you wish t o place t h e Moon for 4P. M. Chicago time; a s this i s t e n hours l a t e r you simply a d d five d e g r e e s t o t h e Moon. o r if y o u wieh t o be exact, you would s u b t r a c t t h e position of t h e Moon o n the 4 t h of October from t h e 5th of October, a n d g e t i t s exact motion f o r t h a t clay, a n d then divide i t s motion i n t o hours, a n d place i t accordingly. T h e S u n ancl Mercury
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should ire calculated i n t h e same way.H a v i n g placed all t h e P l a n e t s you should notice t h e aspects, which a r e a s follows:
T h e conjunction i s when two P l a n e t s a r e within seven d e g r e e s
t h e S q u a r e , or ninety d e g r e e s ay: .-f-., within sel7e1l d e t ~ r c e s of ~ t .
T h e S q u a r e is always evil with 'LII l'lanett-, a l t l ~ o u g h you should
remember t h a t an evil aspect of Venus and J u p i t e r t o t h e Sun clr Moon i s b e t t e r than a good aspect of t h e evil Planets. T h e n e x t s t r o n g aspect is when t w o P l a n e t s a r e opposite each other o r within seven degrees, a n d is like t h e S q u a r e in effect. T h e n e x t asprut is
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t h e Sextile, a n d is good with all Planets. T h e n e x t i s t h e Trine, o r 1 2 0 d e g r e e s apart, or within seven d e g r e e s of it, ancl i s good with all Planets.
T h e parallel aspect is w h e n t w o P l a n e t s a r e within o n e d e g r e e of t h e same l a t i t u d e or declination. I t is equal t o t h e conjunction. F o r example: A P l a n e t t e n d e g r e e s in Aries a n d a n o t h e r o n e t e n d e g r e e s in Gemini is i n exact Sextile; or, if o n e w e r e t e n d e g r e e s in a n y s i g n a n d t h e o t h e r t e n d e g r e e s t w o s i g n s away i t i s Sextile. A P l a n e t in Aries t e n d e g r e e s a n d another in C a n c e r t e n d e g r e e s a r e in e x a c t square aspect; or, one t e n d e g r e e s i n Aries a n d another i n t e n d e g r e e s of L e o a r e i n exact trine a i p e c t ; or, if one b e t e n d e g r e e s in Aries a n d t h e other t e n d e g r e e s in Libra i t i s i n e x a c t opposition.
H a v i n g learned t h e aspects thoroughly you should then notice o r b e g i n t o stucly t h e effect of each P l a n e t in each house of t h e horo- scope. P l a n e t s between t h e 7 t h house a n d ascendant, o r i n t h e 'ith, 8 t h , Oth, l o t h , 11th or 1 2 t h houses of t h e horoscope a r e more power- f u l than if between t h e 1 s t a n d 7th, o r under t h e ascendant, a s i t is called; althongh this i s modified by t h e 4 t h house, a s t h e 4 t h and 1 0 t h houses a r e more prominent than a n y o t h e r of t h e houses, except t h e 1st. T h e P l a n e t which i s nearest t h e mid-heaven or cusp of the 1 0 t h house ie t h e most powerful in t h e figure unless a P l a n e t be near t h e c u s p of t h e 4 t h house. A little j u d g m e n t must b e used in r e g a r d t o this. T h u s : If J u p i t e r were in t h e 8 t h house a n d Saturn i n the 4 t h S a t u r n would b e t h e most powerful.
l'he influence of each P l a n e t in t h e different houses of t h e horo- scope are given u n d e r p a g e 9, of t h e " G u i d e t o Astrology," b u t you should remember t h a t a good aspect between t w o P l a n e t s has a s t r o n g signification when t h e P l a n e t s a r e n o t i n a prominent house. You should remember t h a t t h e chart made from t h e t i m e of birth will show a t o n s e what t h e person's lift? will be, supposing hini t o live t o t h e a g e of 50 or GO pears. Of course if t h e native is t o die
y o u n g t h e chart will show that. A l l questions which may come u p can b e cletr-t.~.l~ined a t o n c e b y looking a t t h e figure a t birth without o t h e r calculations. T h e r e may a p p e a r t o b e conflicting testimonies in t h e horoscope, b u t y o u can always d e p e n d t h a t each individual indication will operate some time.
F o r example: I have seen 2 nt>',Aber of horoscopes with J u p i t e r
ancl U r a n u s in conjunction i n t h e 1 0 t h house. J u p i t e r is very for- t u n a t e in this place a n d U r a n u s very unfortunate a s regards finances. I n every one of these horoscopes t h e native had been considered t ~ e a l t l l y a t one time, b u t every one has lost their wealth.