76
.ES
o
IRTH-MARKS
eir Signification to in andWoman.
MAUD
WHEELER.
O/VF SHILLING,'
MOLES
OR
BIRTH-MARKS
ANDTHEIR
SIGNIFICATION
TOMOLES
OR
BIRTH-MARKS
to
(Wan
an&
Q#oman,
MAUD
WHEELER.
THE
ROXBURGHE
PRESS.
LIMITED,
FIFTEEN VICTORIA
STREET,
"There is superstition in shunning superstition."
LORD BACON.
"
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades, or
loose the bands of Orion? . . . Knowest thou the ordinances
ofheaven?" JOB xxxviii. 31, 33. "
Read not to contradict and refute, nor to believe and take
for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and
consider." LORD BACON.
PREFACE
PERHAPS
few persons
know
thatthe " Doctrine of
Moles
"and
theirsignification
was
regarded as a science inthe seventeenth century.
And
an
oldwriter
on
the subject,whose
work
was
published in 1653, asserts that the Doctrine
of
Moles
is a part ofPhysiognomy,
beinga subject of the
same
natureby
reason ofits
affinity, seeing
Physiognomy
is nothingelse than the discovery of the affections
of the mind, or a
knowledge
arisingfrom
the consideration of the
body
in general,viii
PREFACE.
face.
"So
from
themoles
which
arescattered throughout the body,
and
principally in the face
do
we
gatherthe qualifications
and
affections of themind. It is manifest therefore that the
knowledge
of theMoles
appertains toPhysiognomy,
although in verydeed
itmay
seem
awonder
and
farremote
from
nature
and
reason ; but ifanyone
shallmore
attentivelyand
exactly consider thisthing,
he
shall perceive itno
lessworthy
of admiration to affirm a
man
having
amole
on
the lips tobe
a parasiteand
glutton, as also
we
might
affirm aman
having
huge
round
or swelling full lipsto
be
addicted to thesame
vice."So
much
for this writer.As
the interest inPalmistry
and
Physiognomy
is widespread,and
is confined tono
particular class ofPREFACE.
ixMoles
may
also prove acceptable. It onlyremains for
me
to say that I shall feelmuch
indebted to those readerswho
willfurnish
me
with theirown
personalexperience
on
the influence of moles,all
communications
tobe
directed to thepublishers. In conclusion let
me
say thatthe signification attached to the planets,
and
to moles as their birth marks, Inow
offer to the reader's consideration, reserving
my
own
judgment
till experience hasconfirmed or falsified the influences of
CONTENTS
PAGE
PREFACE . . . . ix
INTRODUCTION . ,
...
xiiiCHAPTER
I.THE
EGYPTIANS AND ASTROLOGY . ..21
CHAPTER
II.ON
PLANETARY INFLUENCES . . 27CHAPTER
III.MOLES ON THE FOREHEAD . . . .
45
CHAPTER
IV.MOLES ON THE EYEBROWS . . . . 61
CHAPTER
V.MOLES ON THE EYES . . . 65
CHAPTER
VI.MOLES ON THE EYELIDS . . . 71
CHAPTER
VII.MOLES ON THE NOSE . . . 77
CHAPTER
VIII.MOLES ON THE EARS . . . . 85
CHAPTER
IX.MOLES ON THE CHEEKS AND JAWS . .
xii
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
X.MOLES ON THE
MOUTH
AND LIPS . . 93CHAPTER
XI.MOLES ON THE CHIN AND THROAT . . 97
CHAPTER
XII.MOLES ON THE NECK AND COLLARBONE . . 101
CHAPTER
XIII.MOLES ON THE BREAST . . . .
105
CHAPTER
XIV.MOLES ON THE SHOULDERS . . . 109
CHAPTER
XV.MOLES ON THE ARMS AND HANDS . . . in
CHAPTER
XVI.MOLES ON THE SPINE AND BACK . . .115
CHAPTER
XVII.MOLES ON THE WAIST, SIDES, AND RIBS . .119
CHAPTER
XVIII.MOLES ON THE HIPS AND THIGHS . . .123
CHAPTER
XIX.MOLES ON THE KNEES AND LEGS . . .127
CHAPTER
XX.MOLES ON THE FEET. . . . 131
INTRODUCTION
MOLES
planetsbeingat birth,the thosesignaturewho
ofhave
the faith inastrology will at once see the
advantage
of a thoroughknowledge
oftheir significance, especially with reference
to marriage.
Since the influence of the sun
and
moon
on
our earth is indisputably established, it is hard to seewhy
the influence of other planetary bodies shouldbe
ridiculed.Not
only does themoon
regulate thetides, but her influence extends to the
vegetable world.
Most
of ushave
probablybeen
told, atsome
time or another, thatxiv
INTR
OD
UCTION.
is full if length is desired,
and
when
themoon
is at the full if thickness is preferred.When
themoon
ison
thewane
it is notconsidered advisable to cut the hair, as
the
growth
is thensupposed
to be lessfavourable.
Perhaps
themost
curiousand
powerful influence the
moon
exercises is thatshe holds
on
lunaticsand
somnambulists.Indeed
the veryword
lunatic is derivedfrom
theword
luna, or moon-struck person,this planet being considered to greatly affect the demented. It is a very
common
notion that the rays of the
moon
shouldnot be allowed to rest
on
a sleeper's facefor fear of evil consequences, distortion of
the features being particularly feared.
As
regards somnambulists, it is
an acknowledged
fact that
when
themoon
is at the full theyare
more
especially disposed towalk
intheir sleep,
and
to seek the light of themoon.
Iam
personally acquainted witha
young
ladywho
has longbeen
addictedINTRODUCTION.
xvto walking in her sleep,
and on one
occasion,at full
moon,
shewas
seen walkingon
thenarrow
ledge of the roof, towhich
shehad
climbed out through the atticwindow.
Great terror
was
naturally feltwhen
herperilous position
was
discovered ; but inthat case, as in
most
instances, thesom-nambulist escaped from a
danger which
inher
waking
hourswould
most
likelyhave
proved
fatal.In the face of these curious evidences of
the moon's power, it
would
seem
unphilo-sophical
and
premature todeny
the influence of the other heavenly bodieson
our planet,and
our limitedknowledge
of the worldsbeyond
ourown
shouldmake
us slow toaccept or
deny
possibilitiesand
probabilitiesrelating to them.
We
are told to"
prove
all things,"
and
this is obviously the onlysafe
method
of arriving at the truth.The
most
simple facts ofNature
were
atxvi
INTR
OD
UCTION.
ruthlessly
condemned
as heretics, foes alike to religionand
morality;and
yet themodern
truths
we
cherish are but the acceptation ofpast heresies.
We
now
read with a smile the curiousconceptions of sixth-century
monks,
notablythose of St. Augustine, as given
by
John
William
Draper
and
other greatmodern
writers. It
was
affirmedby
St. Augustine,that "according to the true orthodox
system
of
geography
the earth is a quadrangularplane, extending four
hundred
days' journey eastand
west,and
exactly half asmuch
north
and
south ; that it is enclosedby
mountains on which
thesky
rests ; thatone
on
the north side, higher than the others,by
intercepting the rays of the sun produces night ;and
that the plane of the earth is notset exactly horizontally, but with a slight
inclination
from
the northhence
theEuphrates, Tigris,
and
other rivers runningINTRODUCTION.
xviirun
up
hill, has necessarily a very slowcurrent."
We
may
laugh at theseand
otherabsurd-ities so tenaciously held
by
our forefathersfrom theheightofoursuperior knowledge,
but it is equally certain that future
gener-ations will in turn marvel at the slowness of
spirit
and
dulness of perceptionwhich
debarsus
from
accepting truths, because not yet establishedon
a scientific basis ordemon-strated
by
Euclid. Ifmen
studiedNature
more
and
books
less,how many
hiddentruths
would
reveal themselves to thisgeneration! It is better to read
one
man
than a
dozen
books.While
medical science has explainedthe
phenomena
of birth-markscommonly
known
as mother'smarks
it has not as yetoffered
any
natural explanation of the origin of moles,which
are ascribed bothby
ancientand
modern
astrologers to the influence of the planets at birth.There
are few personsxviii
INTRODUCTION.
without
any
mark
of this kind,and
when
this is the case, it
points to a lack of
power
in the planetary influences at birth, while
on
the other
hand
a greatnumber
of molesmark
their powerful influence butwhether
for
good
or illmust
be
judged
by
theircolour
and
location. Generally speakinghoney-coloured moles are the
most
lucky, aseven
when
badly posited they mitigatethe evil, while confirming the good.
Dark
moles,and
particularly if black in colour, are not favourable, as they intensifyevil indications.
And
furtherwe
are toldthat as regards marriage it is essential for
mutual happiness that certain planets should
be friendly.
Those
bornunder
the influenceof Apollo the sun will agree with
any
person
who
is notunder
thedominion
ofSaturn.
Those
bornunder
Jupitermay
alsomarry
anyone, except such persons as areruled
by
the planet Mars. Indeed,Mars
is a planet that has onlyone
other affinityINTR
OD
UCTION.
xixVenus, so that persons ruled
by
Mars
must
seek a kindred
spirit
amongst
subjects of theVenus
type ifmarriage is to prove a success.Mars
and
Saturn subjectsmust
never enterinto themarriageunion, as Saturn is
opposed
both to
Mars
and
Venus.The
friends ofSaturn
would
be found in personsdominated
by
Jupiter, Apollo, or Mercury, for theseplanets areallfavourableto Saturn.
A
Venus
subject has awide
choice of friendsand
lovers, as all the other planets accord with
her, Saturn alone excepted.
Mercury
iswelldisposed to subjects influenced
by
theMoon,
Venus, Jupiter, or Apollo, but is at variance
with Saturn
and
Mars.Both
thesetwo
planets can ill accord with others.
The
Moon
will notharmonise
with Saturn orMars, but is well adapted to
combine
withVenus, Jupiter, or Apollo.
In
any
case, personswho
contemplatemarriage should
have one
planet incommon,
xx
INTR
OD
UCTION.
each other. It is
most
unusual foranyone
to
be
solelyunder
the influence ofone
planet,although it is not impossible.
In the next chapter
my
readers will learnwhat
parts of thebody
are influencedby
thedifferent planets,
and
may
therefore readily discoverwhat
moleswould
harmonise
orconflict with theirs; but from the nature of
the case the
knowledge
of planetaryinfluence,as affecting
temperaments
and
colouring,would
be
of greater practical utility,and
the reader will also find this subject fully
CHAPTER
I.Egyptians
anfcr
I
^HE
Egyptianswere
very closeJL observers of Nature,
and
though
without adequate
means
toform
scientificconclusions, they clearly recognised the
in-fluence of the stars
on
the universeand
on
mankind.
Of
course,modern
thoughtand
modern wisdom
have
ridiculed the ancientbelief in astrology, for
we
live inan
age
when
men
are eager to destroy past beliefsand
structures, although theyhave
nothingto offer in their stead.
But
since it hasbeen
scientifically asserted that the Indianfamine
was due
to the spots observedon
the disc of the sun,
would
it not be well towait
and
pause amoment
erewe
condemn
22
MOLES.
an
ancient belief ofwhich
we know
so little,and which
in our superiorwisdom
we
have
not troubled to
examine
?We
are all too apt to apply the rule of the ignorant, unletteredBonaparte
Blenkins inthe inimitable Story
of an African
Farm,
to all that is
above
our understandingthe rule
which
runs thus :"
Whenever
you come into contact withany
book, person, or opinion
of
whichyou
absolutely
comprehend
nothing, declare thatbook, person, or thing to be immoral.
Be-spatter it, vituperate against it, strongly
insist tJiat
any
man
orwoman
harbouring
itis a fool or
a
knave, or both. Carefullyabstain
from
studying it.Do
all that inyou
lies to annihilate that book, person, oropinion."
Perhaps
themain
difficultyin granting theinfluence of the planets,
on
the animal as wellas
on
the vegetablekingdom,
is thatwe
areTHE
EGYPTIANS
AND
ASTROLOGY.
23 realized)how
infinitely small our world iscompared
to the myriad vastbodies revolvingin space.
We
fail tocomprehend
thatwe
are part, an infinitesimally small part indeed,
ofan infinitely vast system.
We
should bear inmind
thatone
of thegreatest philosophers the world has ever
known,
cautions us against rash conclusionsas to the truth or fallacy of
what
we
have
not investigated.
Bacon
says, "There
issuperstition in
shunning
superstition."And
Bishop
Jeremy
Taylor, referring to thestudies of the ancients remarks, "
That
theymight
leave their influenceupon
us,and
make
predictionsof
contingencies" IntheOld
Testament
we
have
the assertion that"the
stars in their course fought against Sisera,"
and
again inJob
we
read, " Canst thou bindthe sweet influences of the Pleiades, or loosen
the
bands
ofOrion?
Knowest
thou the ordinances ofheaven
?"
But
we
are allcon-24
MOLES.
venient theological
system
of orthodoxy,by
which
all passages in the Bible,which do
notcommend
themselves to our understanding,are at once proclaimed as "figurative" so
that these passages
and
others of the likenature are at
once
dismissed as meaningless.One
of the old Christian fathers, (Tertullian),admits that the stars could be successfully
interpreted
when
he
says,"
Those
angels
who
forsookGod,
who
were
lovers ofwomen,
were
also the discoverers of thiscurious art,
and on
that accountwere
con-demned
by God.
The
astrologerswere
castout, as
were
their angels.But
wisemen
and
astrologerscame
from
the East ; the interpreters of the stars, therefore,were
thefirst to
announce
the birth of Christ."According
to this authority, astrologymust
rank as the earliestknowledge
of allacquired
by
man,
since itwas
practisedbefore the Flood.
With
the strikingTHE
EGYPTIANS
AND
ASTROLOGY.
25persuasion, this old Christian father, after plainly asserting that the art
was
condemned
by God,
at once tells us that through thewisdom
and
piety of astrologers thebirth-place of Christ
was
discovered.A
modern
writer,Mr.
James
Bonwick,who
has carefully collected facts ofEgyptian
lore, remarks, "
Science
now
regards thestellar influence
on
health, especiallyon
thedevelopment
of animalculse, as not so veryimprobable. Ifan effect
on
health,why
noton
fortune? Ifon an
individual,why
noton empires?"
His
work,Egyptian
Beliefand
Modern
Thought, is so full of interestand
informationon
the subject, thatwe
recommend
it strongly to the perusal of thosewho
are desirous to obtain the light of the paston
the present inquiry.To
thiswriter
we
are indebted for the informationthat an astronomer
and
contemporary
ofHippocrates the great physician wrote,
"
26
MOLES.
influence of the stars
on
animated
beingsand on
their maladies, thathe
very expresslyrecommends
not to trust to physicianswho
CHAPTER
II.<>n
planetary
ON
nearly everyhuman
body
certainmarks
called moles are found,which
according to astrologers indicate the
different signs of the planets as
shown
at birth. Astrologers affirm that each
portion of the
human
body
isunder
thedirect influence of a particular planet.
The
blood, veins, lungs, ribs, muscles,
and
back-bone
are subject to the influence ofJupiter.The
teeth, bones, right ear, cartilages, lips,and
legs aregoverned
by
Saturn.The
heart, right eye, the right side in
men,
and
the left inwomen,
with thearms and
arteries, are
under
the influence of theSun
; whileMercury
controls the feet,28
MOLES.
hands, tongue, nerves, ligaments,
and
thespleen.
The
bladder, the left ear, reins,and
lower portion of the body, are subjectto Mars.
The
Moon
influences the brain,the left eye, the intestines, the stomach,
membranes, and
the matrix.Venus
is saidto
govern
the throat, the lower portion of the back,and
the organswhich
distinguishthe sexes.
Hence,
according to astrologers, eachplanet has certain maladies attributable
to their influence.
To
Jupiter,when
hisinfluence is unfavourable, are ascribed quinsy, croup, sore throat, convulsions,
pleurisy,
and
blood disorders.Those
bornunder
his influencewould
also be subject to catalepsy, apoplexy, palpitations, vertigo,gout,
and
nervous diseases.To
Saturn are attributable such diseases as dysentery,hemorrhage, cancer, ulcers, spasms, paralysis,
toothache, .deafness in the right ear,
and
ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
29the influence ofthis planet is always
deemed
unfavourable, it is considered conducive to
longevity, a doubtful
boon
in the eyes ofmany.
To
Mars
are ascribed malignantfevers, inflammation, jaundice, kidney
troubles, bilious affections, diseases of the reins,
and
deafness or pain in the left ear.Mercury
is said to control mental maladies,delusions,
and
madness.To
the influenceof the
Sun
are attributed heart disease,defects of vision in the right eye, syncope,
and
fevers, but not those of a violent nature,as they pertain to Mars.
The
Moon
isconsidered as the cause of epilepsy, catarrh,
indigestion, dropsy, paralysis of the face, imbecility, debility,
and
defects of vision in the left eye.Venus
is held accountable for diphtheria, disease of the veins,and
allmaladies
which
distinguish the sexes.But
apart from their influence over thehuman
body, astrologers are agreed in30
MOLES,
matters.
When
fishabound
in the rivers,and
fruit is plentiful, Jupiter is regarded asthe active agent.
The
blighting of plantsand
fruit trees,whether
due
tounseason-able
weather
or other causes, is attributedto the malign influence of Saturn.
Nor
isMars
considered propitious, as droughtand
barrenness are ascribed to his influence.
Earthquakes, pestilences,
and
conflagrationsare further attributed to this fiery planet.
To
Mercury
are assigned stormsand
tempests.
Luna
manifests her influenceby
heavy
rainfalls, causingmildew
and
other evils.
The
Sun
and
Venus
areboth
deemed
beneficial, as purity of theatmosphere
and
abundance
of fish aresupposed
to resultfrom
the Sun's action ;while to
Venus
are attributed nearly allgood
influences, both in the animaland
vegetable world.
Perhaps
itmay
interestsome
readers toknow
that all the preciousON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
31and
are believed to absorb their influence.Accordingly
we
find sapphiresand amethyst
belong to Jupiter, agates
and
ore to Saturn,gold
and
carbuncles to Apollo, quicksilverand
chalcedony toMercury
; jasper,hema-tite,
and
the loadstone toMars
; silver,crystals, diamonds,
and
pearls to theMoon
;emeralds, turquoise, lapis lazuli,
and
coralto Venus. It is a curious fact that the days
of the
week
are derivedfrom
the planets.Sunday
being dedicated to Apollo, theSun;
Monday,
sacred to theMoon
; Tuesday,the
name
day
of Tui, theSaxon god
of war,corresponding to Mars, etc.,
which
may
perhaps accountforthe curious old
rhyme
:"
Monday'sbairn isfairofface, Tuesday'sbairn isfull of grace,
Wednesday's bairnis full ofwoe,
And
Thursday's bairn hasfar to go.Friday's bairnislovingand giving,
And
Saturday's bairnworkshardfora living;Butthe bairn thatis born onthe Sabbath-day,
32
MOLES.
Before describing the
outward
formsand
appearance given
by
the planets toindi-viduals,
we
wish to impress clearlyon
theminds
of our readers thatno
one
issub-ject to the influence of a single planet alone, but to the
combined
influence oftwo
ormore,
and
each therefore modifies thequali-ties
and
tendencies of the other.Every
child ofman
is distinguishedby
a formpar-ticularly suited to reveal his
own
individu-ality.
Nothing
exists that does not bear thesignature of its
most
innate nature,and
itremains for us to find the
key which
revealsto us the mysteries of Nature. "
The
proper study of
mankind
isman."
We
will first consider the influence of thethree favourable planets Jupiter, Apollo,
and
Venus
with reference to theappear-ance
and
character of individuals. Jupiterpromotes
a fairand
fresh complexion, withlargebrighteyes, thickeyelids, long, fine
ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
33closely together, a short nose of
medium
size, thick lips, a big mouth,
and
large teeth.The
cheeks are firm but thin, the chin ratherdeep and
often indented, a gracefulwell-proportioned neck, large shoulders, fleshy
hands
and
feet.The
most
characteristic fea-turesof Jupiterians are, thatthough
naturally hirsute theybecome
bald at an early age.A
still surer sign of Jupiter's influence is that the pores of the skin perspire very readily, especially just
below
the hair at the top ofthe forehead.
As
a rule Jupiterianshave
a loud, powerful voice. In character they are proud, self-confident, sociable, generous,fond of all forms of
amusement,
ambitious,and
clever.Much
devoted to theirown
family
and
personal friends, they are alsodrawn
to religion,though
this withthem
isapt to take the
form
of veneration for ritual,dogmas,
and
the external observances thatare popular.
Their
manners
are suave,and
by
nature they are lovers of peace,and
hate34
MOLES,
hypocrisy.
When
the influence of Jupiter isunfavourable the reverse
must
be expected.In that case the skin is of a
dead
white,and
has a dull appearance, the teeth are irregular
and
discoloured, the nose disproportionatelyshort.
The
influence of Apollo, the Sun, is seenin a
good
figure slenderand
verywell-proportioned, a skin of a yellow hue.
The
forehead is rather
low
but well formed, thecornea of the eyes very clear
and
lucid, theeye itself large
and
brilliant, generally of abrown
hue.The
lasheshave
a tendencyto curl upwards, the
eyebrows
are archedand
well traced. Further characteristics area thin straight nose, firm cheeks, a
mouth
of a
medium
size, lips of equal thicknessthat protrude slightly, teeth of a healthy
colour rather than dazzling white, ears
stand-ing close to the head, the lobes highly
coloured, a
round
somewhat
prominent
chin,ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
35 flesh, a fullbroad
chest,and
elegant lower
limbs. In character these persons are
quick-tempered
but easily pacified, amiable,cheer-ful,
and
intelligent, of affectionate naturesand
likely to suffer verymuch
in their affec-tions, rather vain, eloquent, clear-sighted,severe critics, very susceptible to the
in-fluence of the opposite sex, but without the
faculty of
making
true friends.They
arevery fond of
Nature and
beautiful scenery.Their eyesight is
seldom
very good,and
inold
age
they often lose theirsightaltogether.The
unfavourable influence of this planetgives a sickly yellow skin
and bad
eyesight. Jupiterand
Venus
are very similar in their influence,and
are therefore readily apt tobe
mistaken
one
for the other.But
Venus
gives a
more
effeminate appearanceand
nature.Those
subject to herhave
soft finewhite
and
pink complexions, the skinpre-senting a transparent delicate appearance ;
36
MOLES
dimples, long, thick,
wavy
hair of abrown
shade, a well-formed forehead with blue transparent veins; long, thick, well-pencilledeyebrows, large moist eyes with large pupils,
round
thick blue-veined eyelids; a straightnose with
open
nostrils; a smallmouth
and
thick red lips the lower lip being
particu-larly thick white
even
teeth, pinkgums,
around
plump
chin with a dimple in thecentre, small ears with fleshy lobes, a white
round
neck,narrow
sloping shoulders, a fullchest,
and
verypronounced
hip bones. Incharacter they are gentle, sweet-tempered,
spontaneous, obliging, compassionate,
charit-able, fond of society
and
of dress, easilydeceived
and
very confiding, fond of repose,and
ofmost engaging
manners.When
the influence ofVenus
is unfavourable the skinis unnaturally white, the eyes very
deep
set,the nostrils distended
and
the voice hoarse.In this case the figure
would
be stoutand
ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
37Leaving
the favourable planetswe now
pass onto Saturn, the planetwhose
influenceis always considered as malignant,
though
incombination with other planets it
may
even
be advantageous.
To
the influence ofSaturn is ascribed a tall slight figure,
and
along face.
The
most
characteristic featuresof such subjects are large ears,
compressed
nostrils,heavy
jaws, large bones,and
highshoulders.
Other
signs arethick, coarse, verydark-brown
or black hair, dark eyes with amournful expression, thick
eyebrows which
often meet, the cornea of the eye of a
yellowish hue, high cheek-bones, a long
pointed nose with fleshy nostrils, a large
mouth
and
thin lips, the lowerone
being-more
pronounced
than the upper, palegums,
bad
teeth that readily decay, a long, broadchin, the lower
jaw
inclined to advance, alarge thin muscular neck with large veins
showing, a
narrow
hairy chest,bony
arms
and
thin hands. In character such personsD
38
MOLES.
are melancholy, curious, fond of research
especially with reference to occult matters,
distrustful, sceptical, prudent, positive,
most
independent of interference or control, yet
self-distrustful,cold-hearted, abstemious, fond
of argument, economical, often close-fisted,
slow to think
and
act, fond of solitude,and
indifferent to marriage.
When
Saturn'sin-fluence is
most
adverse, the skin is verydark,
and
the persons are liable to be born withsome
deformity,though
this is notnecessarily noticeable.
After Saturn the planet
Mars
isusually
ranked
as least favourable.The
most
sig-nificant
mark
of this planet's influence is the colour of the skin,which
is of areddish-brown
asthough
sunburnt.The
ears are generally small, but stand far outfrom
the head.Other
indications are a tallcom-manding
figure, around
short faceand
highforehead, a
hard
dryskin ofa reddish-brown, particularly red nearthe earsand
side oftheON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
39face, thick short hair either ofa carrot red or
a darker hue, large sparkling bold eyes that
have
a steady fixed look, the cornea of theeye
more
or less bloodshot,eyebrows
thatrun close to the eyes in a straight thick line, a small
mouth
and
thick lips closely pressedtogether, the
under
lip being usually thickerthan the upper, a large
hooked
nose with apronounced
ridge as in theRoman
type,wide,
open
nostrils, redgums,
yellowishteeth, a
prominent
chin, high cheek-bones,a short thick muscular
neck
with the veinsstanding out like cords, large shoulders,
and
afull chest.
The
movements
ofsuch persons are very brusque,and
in walking they takelong quick steps. In character,
magnani-mous, liberal, courageous
even
when
face toface with death, easily provoked, proud,
self-confident, audacious, active
and
energetic,devoted to the opposite sex, fond of military
service
and
of physical exercise.The
un-favourable influence ofMars
givesa very red40
MOLES.
skin,
an
angular figure, contracted eyebrows,small eyes, a mottled complexion, very
prominent
ears,and
the corners of themouth
drooping so as to lend
an
ill-temperedexpression.
Mercury
the intellectual planet gives asmall well-proportioned figure, supple
wavy
chestnut hairwhich grows
slowly, deep-seteyes of a gray or
brown
colour thatmove
quickly, the cornea ofa rather yellow colour, fine eyelashes, long thin arched eyebrows, a
skin of a fair yellow appearance
which
changes
colour rapidly, a long straight noseround
at the tip, flat nostrils, thin lips, theupper
one
advancing
a littlebeyond
the lower,and
alsosomewhat
thicker, smalleven
teeth, a pointed chinand
a firmplump
neck, large shoulders, aplump
broad chest,and
aweak
voice.It is very characteristic of Mercurian
subjects that they retain their youthful
ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
41 others. Incharactertfieyare vivacious, spon-taneous, intelligent,and
possessed ofcon-siderable intuition, astuteness,
and
tact.They
are of
an
inventive turn ofmind
and
fondof study.
The
combined
influence of Saturnand
Mercury
produces genius.Though
honourable, they are
somewhat
enviousby
nature.Being
naturally light-heartedand
readilyamused
theyprove
agreeablepleasant companions.
When
unfavourableMercury
gives a dark spotty complexion, fair hair of a nondescript colour,and
alean ungraceful figure.
Their
eyes arethen very deep-set,
and
their voiceweak
and
feeble.The
result of theMoon's
influence isseen in a tall, full figure with large, flexible
muscles.
The
complexion
is ofa dullwhite,sometimes
slightly relievedby
a pale pink; around head
well filled outabove
the temples;a soft skin; fine, long, fair hair; large, round,
42
MOLES.
heavy
eyelids, fair eyebrows, generallylighter than the hair ; a short nose, with
a
round
tip; a smallmouth
with thick,curved lips ; large, yellow, irregular teeth,
which
decay
atan
earlyage
; palegums,
a
plump
chin,which
usually recedes a little ;ears lying very close to the
head
; a plump, long, whiteneck
; large, fleshy shoulders ;soft, pliant hips ; large, fat
hands
and
feet.In character they are imaginative, but
wanting
in self-confidence, indolent, cold,melancholy,
and
averse to domestic life,fond of travelling
and
of the mysterious,phlegmatic ; their intuition
much
developed,somnambulists
and
dreamers. In love,devoted
and
very yielding, but inconstant;wanting
in perseverance, always restlessand
dissatisfied, easily fatigued,and
usuallyfidgety about their health.
When
un-favourable, the influence of theMoon
tends to great superstitionand
untruthfulness.ON
PLANETARY
INFLUENCES.
43do
not realise the fact that cleanliness isessential to health.
Our
readers arenow
in a position tojudge
for themselves in the matter ofastrological influence
and
the significationof moles.
In matters of this kind it is very
im-portant that all should
be
in a position tojudge
for themselves as to the truthor falsehood of such indications. It is a
mistake to take opinions or
knowledge
second-hand,
and
themaxim
"Prove
allthings
"
cannot be too often impressed
on
readers.
The
same
test should be appliedto other so-called occult sciences, such as Spiritualism
and
Palmistry. People are aptto
jump
to hasty conclusions either for oragainst a
new
theory,whereas
reasonand
justice both
demand
thatan
impartialand
thorough investigation should be
made
44
MOLES.
unfortunately reason plays but a small part
in the counsels of
most men,
and
where
women
are concerned it is stili less likelyCHAPTER
III.tbe
forebear
A
MOLE
posited highup
in the centre of the forehead,above
the line of Saturn,announces
a prudent dispositionand
success in life.A
mole
in the centre of the foreheadbelow
the line of Saturn (No.i)
shows
thatmuch
interest will be felt for the opposite sex. It gives prideand
caprice to awoman.
A
man
with thismole
will be subject tobad
fortuneon
account ofwomen,
especiallyif the
mole
be black. If honey-coloured,it is less unfortunate,
and
when
it risesabove
the skin it simply
announces
thathe
willbe greatly loved
by
the fairer sex.A
mole
in the centre of the forehead,46
MOLES.
below
the line of Jupiter (No. 2), signifiesgreat stupidity, ignorance,
and
idlenesson
a
woman's
part, particularly if black. In aman
itshows
thesame
ignoranceand
want
of culture, but if honey-colouredhe
will be loved in spite of his churlishness.
If red, his
temper
willbe
ungovernable,but if it rises
above
the skinhe
may
be
fortunate in his affairs. If black, general
misfortune will be his portion.
A
mole
inthe centre of the forehead,
below
the lineof
Mars
(No. 3),announces
ahaughty and
arrogant disposition in a
woman.
If black,she is likely to
commit
murder. In aman,
it points to
an
indifferentgood
fortuneand
sensuality. If red,
he
willhave
a verygood
digestionand
excellent health, butshould the
mole
be blackhe
may
alsocommit
murder.When
raisedabove
theskin,
and
honey-coloured,he
willhave
good
judgment,
and
act wisely.A
mole
in theON
THE
FOREHEAD.
47Apollo (No. 4), signifies a
want
of honestyand
morality in awoman.
Ifhoney-coloured a relation of hers will be seriously ill,and
if black
he
will dieby
violent means.The
indications are
somewhat more
favourableto a
man.
Although
of a sensuous natureand
fond of the pleasures of the tablehe
will
be
veryeloquent,and
excel as an orator.A
mole
in the centre of the forehead,below
the line ofVenus
(No. 5), is asign
of internal
weakness
in awoman,
which
in the event of its being black will
have
been
inherited.To
aman
itannounces
sickness of an incurable nature, arising
from
impurities of the blood. If raised
above
the skinhe
will recover. If honey-colouredand
flathe
may
be
indanger
of im-prisonment,and
is particularly liable tocatch contagious diseases.
When
black, hisdisease will be very
grievous.
A
mole
in the centre of the forehead,48
MOLES.
that the
sudden
death of a parent will occur.This
applies toman
and
woman
alike.A
mole
in the centre of the forehead,below
the line ofLuna
(No. 7), signifiesfrivolity
and
petulance in awoman.
Ifblack she will
be
forwardand
very careless.To
aman
itgives eloquence.
A
mole on
the right side of the forehead,near the line of Saturn (No. 8), gives to a
woman
fortuneby
legacies, but if black incolour she will
be
very avariciousand
experi-ence
changes
offortune. If honey-coloured aman may
expectagricultural success. Ifredgeneral
good
luck, but if blackhe
will leadan unsettled life.
Should he marry he
will rule his wifeand
she will findhim
hard to please.A
mole
to the right of the forehead,on
theline of Jupiter (No.
9), signifies to a
woman
general
good
fortune, a rich marriageand
money
from relatives.To
aman
it foretells long lifeand
a fortunate alliance.ON
THE
FOREHEAD.
49A
mole
to the rightofthe forehead,on
theline of
Mars
(No. 10),shows
to awoman
agood
and
richhusband and
money
from
herparents. If honey-coloured a
man
will besuccessful in anything to
do
with horses ; ifred
he
will gain military honors; but if blackit threatens
danger from
a quadruped.A
mole
to the right ofthe forehead,on
theline of Apollo (No. n), indicates excellent
fortune to a
woman
in all her undertakings. Ifblack shemust be
carefulwhat
she says,or she
may
bring trouble to herself.She
will be very solicitous to please her husband.
It
announces honours
to aman.
A
mole
to the right of the forehead,on
theline of
Venus
(No. 12),announces
good
fortune, but probably a short life
and
some
trouble
from
the malice of evil tongues.oWhen
black it is a sign of greatmodesty
and
virtue.To
aman
itshows
a richand
happy
marriage.When
honey-colouredhe
5o
MOLES.
black his moral character will
be
irrepre-hensible.
When
raisedabove
the skinhe
islikely to fill positions of great trust.
A
mole
to the right of the forehead,below
the line of
Mercury
(No. 13), points toin-genuity
and
wit in awoman,
with long lifeand
good
fortune. If black shemust be
on
herguard
against calumnies. Itshows
that a
man
is industrious,and
will acquirefortune
by
hisown
skilland
merit. Ifhoney-coloured his success will
be
assured ; if redhe
will acquiremoney
through
scientificre-searches;
and
when
raised above.the skin allhis actions will tend to success.
A
mole
to the right of the forehead,below
the line ofLuna
(No. 14), foretellsriches
by
marriage to awoman.
Ifhoney-coloured she will
marry
a foreigner;and
ifblack her
husband
will travel agood
deal,leaving her often alone.
Should
themole
be
raisedabove
the skin she will probablyON
THE
FOREHEAD.
51announces
success in mercantile business, also fortunate journeys, unless black,when
he
is liable to be cheated.When
raisedabove
the skin ahappy
marriage will follow.A
mole
to the right of the forehead, close to the hair,on
the line ofVenus
(No. 19),announces
to either sexgood
fortune fromsuperiors in rank,
and
this fortune is likely tocontinue without interruptions.
A
mole
to the right of the forehead,by
theline of
Mercury
(No. 20), close to the hair,announces
to either sex thatby
their witthey will gain the respect
and
friendship ofmany.
When
raisedabove
the skin wealthand
happiness will accrue; but if black theymust be
circumspect in their speech.A
mole
to the right of the forehead, close to the hair, near the line ofLuna
(No. 21),points to a rich marriage. If raised the
in-dications are still
more
fortunate; but ifblack the
good
fortune will be subject to change.52
MOLES
A
mole
near the right temple (No. 22),shows
much
love of luxuryand
material pleasures in awoman.
To
aman
itsignifies
that
he
will attain to an honourable positionamongst
his fellowmen.
This
is particularlythe case
when
honey
-coloured. If redhe
gains
an
unexpected
inheritance ;and
ifraised
he
willbe
wittyand
intelligent.He
will not be so fortunate if the
mole
is black. Inany
casehe
willbe
much
attractedby
the fairer sex.A
mole on
the right temple (No. 23),fore-tellsto a
woman
ahappy
marriage, especiallyif honey-coloured.
Should
itbe
black shewill
be
awidow,
but a second marriage willfollow
and prove
equally happy.To
aman
it
shows
richesand
success.He
will be a great favourite withwomen.
Ifalittlebelow
the right temple,
he
will gainmoney
by
hisindustry
and
talent.A
man
with thismark
will
make
long journeysand
so accumulateON
THE
FOREHEAD,
53by
marriage ; if red his relatives will leavehim
money.
Should
itbe
blackhe
willcome
to want.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,below
the line of Saturn (No. 24),
shows
that awoman
will leave her native land;and
ifblack she will
be
married twice, but neithermarriage will prove happy. If
honey-coloured it is probable that a
man
willbe
imprisoned for a slight offence,
owing
to hisbeing surrounded
by
enemies. If redhe
will soon
be
discharged, but if blackhe
islikely to die in prison.
Should
themark
be raisedhe
willprove
more
fortunate.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,below
the line of Jupiter (No. 25),
shows
that awoman
will be very extravagant,and
act inan imprudent
and
reckless manner.A
man
with this
mark
will also be sensuousand
very lavish, but if honey-coloured
he
willshow
a certainamount
of right feeling. Ifred, hisconductwill be
open
togravecensure.54
MOLES
When
raised, the evil indications aresome-what
modified.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,below
thelineof
Mars
(No. 26), signifies avindictiveand
violenttemper
in awoman.
She
islikely to
meet
withan
accident,and
willbe
unlucky in love. In a
man
it points to theprobability ofhis
committing
murder,and
inany
casehe
will be ofan
unruly nature,bad-tempered
and
a grumbler.Should
itbe
raised
he
will not be withoutredeeming
qualities. Ifredhe
gets himselfinto troublewith
women
;and
if blackhe
is treacherousand
malicious.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,on
orunder
the line ofApollo (No. 27),announces
great misfortune
and
poverty to awoman.
Should
itbe
black the evil is very great.To
aman
misfortune will arise,from
hisgiving offence to his superiors. If
honey-coloured all his labours will
be
in vain. IfON
THE
FOREHEAD.
55 hisimprudence
will bring troubleon
him.When
raised his misfortunes willbe
al-leviated.
A
mole
to the left of the forehead,on
orunder
the line ofVenus
(No. 28),shows
careless conduct in a
woman
;and
if blackshe will sacrifice her
honour and
self-respect.A
man
with thismark
must
expect troublesand
sorrows. Ifthemole
is honey-colouredhis friends will bring these troubles
on
him
;if red his
own
relations will injurehim
; butif black
women
willbe
the cause of hismisfortunes.
He
will be less afflicted shouldthe
mole be
raised.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,on
orbelow
the line ofMercury
(No. 29), foretellsthat a
woman
will be twice married, unlessblack,
when
she will sacrifice her honour.A
man
will suffer from quarrelsand
lawsuits.If honey-coloured these will arise
from
theenvy
of others; if redfrom
hasty actionson
56
MOLES.
conduct.
Should
itbe
raised hemay mend
his fortunes.A
mole
to the left of the forehead,on
orbelow
the line ofLuna
(No. 30),shows
thata
woman
will travel agood
deal aftermarriage;
and
if black be in peril atchild-birth.
A
man
willgain
from
commercialaffairs, but his health will
be
poor. If blackhe
will not live long.He
will probably takesome
long journeys,and
his marriage is notlikely to
be
ahappy
one.A
mole
at the farend
of the line of Saturn, to the left of the forehead (No. 31),signifies poverty
and
distress to awoman.
She
willbe exposed
toaccidentsfrom
falling.If black she will
prove most
unlucky,and
meet
with disappointmentwhen
shehopes
the most. If it is raised her lot will be less
hard.
To
aman
troubleand
poverty willcome
through hisown
fault, especially ifblack,
when
he
is likely to be imprisonedON
THE
FOREHEAD,
57A
mole
at the farend
of the line ofJupiter, to the left of the forehead (No.
32), points to great extravagance
and
foolish prodigality
on
awoman's
part. Ifblack she will always be quick to resent
imaginary slights.
A
man
will also be veryprodigal in
money
matters ;and
if redhe
will be addicted to drink. If black
he
hasno common-sense, and
if raisedhe
is veryluxurious.
A
mole
at the farend
ofthe line of Mars,to the left of the forehead (No. 33),
warns
either
man
orwoman
toexpectquarrels,law-suits,
and
much
troublefrom
the oppositesex. If honey-coloured, relations will cause
the
annoyance
; if red the subject will be toblame. If black they will ruin their
own
property.
Should
itbe
raised theman
willhave
a reputation for courage.A
mole
atthefarend
of the lineof Apollo, to the left of the forehead (No. 34),warns
a58
MOLES.
man.
Extreme
misery will be her portion ifthe
mole
isblack.To
aman
it threatensill-feeling
on
the part ofhis employers,and
alsoimprisonment. Ifhoney-coloured
he
will bea spendthrift; if red
he
shallmeet
withreverses in life
and
come
to poverty. If raised,though
well off in his youth,he
willsuffer
want
in oldage from
hisown
pro-digality.
A
mole
at the farend
of the lineof Venus,to the left ofthe forehead (No. 35), threatens
ill-health both to
man
and
woman.
Ifhoney-coloured they will
be
troubled withindigestion, suffer
from
liver complaint;and
ifred they will indulge too freely in
spirits. Ifraised they will enjoy better health.
A
mole
at the farend
of the line ofMercury, tothe left of the forehead (No. 36),
shows
that awoman
will probably escape thepunishment due
toherconduct. Ifblack shewill receive the censure she deserves. If