Advice to Students. To one who is beginning the study of Astrology and is so situ-

ated that they cannot receive oral instructions, I 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 lesson you 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 to make the symbols of the signs and Planets 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 and 30. 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

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The Zodiac.

Before you a t tempt t o form a n y opinion whatever from a horo-

scope, you bhould commit to memory the nature of c aah s ign of the Zodiac, what planet it is ruled by, what month the S u n 1s in each s ign. Learn how to make the symbols of the planets and signs. T h e following chart shows all of these. Thus:-

Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac. I t is a cardinal, masculine, equinoctial, fiery sign and is ruled by Mars. T h e E a ~ t h enters Aries on Srpternbor %2nd, each year, and passes into Taurus, tile second sign of the Zodiac, on October 22nd. T h e S u n is in the center of our solar system, bu t as we look at the Sun, it appears t o b e in exactly the same degree of the s ign opposite the sign the Ear th is in , therefore, we say the Sun is in such a sign simllly for convenience. Thus: W h e n the Ear th enters Aries, the S u n appears to enter Libra, or, as the Earth enters Taurus. thc: S u n pnters Scorpio. T h e dates given in t h e outer circle show approxi- mately, o r within a few hours when the Earth will enter each s ign o r the S u n enters the opposite s ign of the Zodiac.

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Aries:-The Ram. Aries i s a Fiery, Masculine, Movable, Equinoctial s ign, is ruled

by Mars, t h e ' (God of War." T h e S u n enters A r ~ e s on March 21st and passes into Taurus on Apri l 22nd.

Those born whi!e ihe S u n is in Aries a re of a persistent, deter-mined nature, somewhat inclined t o be fiery or quick in temper, very independent and more inclined t o lead rather than t o follov. They have a natural dislike for a master, and always wish t o govern themselves; they admire scientific thought o r philosophy, and desire to excel in whatever engages their attention; they are generally qyj te fearless and ambitious, and d o not become discouraged easily. Although quick in temper and quick t o resent abuse or imposition, they are very forgiving, a n d d o not hold a g r u d g e against one f o r any length of time.

Aries people have excellent vitality, and generally a very s t r o n g constitution; d o not give u p t o sickness easily and recover quickly from disease. T h e y have a very sharp and penetrat ing will-power, which, when properly used will influence others very quickly.

Aries people harmonize best with those who a r e born with t h e S u n in L e o or Sagittarius, and fairly well with Gemini or Aquarius.

T h e rul ing gems for Aries are t h e R u b y and Sardonyx. F o r Employment o r Profession. Those born under the influence

of this sign succeed best in vocations requir ing a quick, active tem- perament , with power of execution and skillful touch. P e n sketch- ing, engraving. model making. all mechanical work. Much depends upon the hour of birth, often a good configuration of t h e planets will entirely change t h e generalities a s indicated b y the position of the Sun, although there is no question b u t tha t the Sun's influence is g rea te r than the combined influence of a l l t h e o ther

F o r a location. Aries people succeed best and enjoy life more when located in prominent cities, o r w l ~ e r e there is much excite-ment. Capitol or RZetropolitan cities, and i n t h e cities they a re more prosporous, if located in corner houses.

T h e Aries characteristics a re expressed very forcibly in t1:e fol- lowing people. who were born while the Srin was in their sigr : Henry Clay, Gcorqe Francis Train, Thomas Jefferson, Rob(.rt Bruce, Mohamed, Prince Bismarck. T h e typical Aries person is tall, slender, long neck and sharp chin, bu t must have this sign ascending t o have the description.

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Taurus:- The Bull. Taurus is a Fixed, Feminine, Cold, Dry, Ear thy s ign; is ruled b y

Venus, the "Goddess of Love." T h e S u n enters Taurus on Apri l 22nd and passes into Gemini on May 22nd.

Those born while the S u n is in Taurus a re of a self-reliant dispo- sition; slow, careful, plodding, gen t le when unprovoked, b u t furious when angered ; they have much patience and will await a l o e g time for their hopes a n d aspirations; they are inclined t o b e headstrong and unyielding, a re very cautious, and have an ab l~orance for pain; a re curious and very inquisitive, solnewhat inclined t o bo medclle-some. They love music, a r t and literary worlr, b u t a r e more i n ~ l i n e d t o b e imitators rather than originators; they have excellent reasoning faculties, a r e of a s t r o n g and healthy nature b u t more subject to chronic diseases than t l ~ o s e born in moveable signs. Taurus people harmonize best with those born while the S u n is in Caneer, Libra, Capricorn or Pisces.

T h e ru l ing gems a r e the Emerald and Topaz. F o r a business o r profession, Taurus people succeed best a t

something requiring artistic ta lent and ideality; they make 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 Taurus person is of medium height, broad shoulders, round, full form, large mouth, bushy hair, short, thick neck, short hands and fec t ; b u t to have this description one of the fixed s igns must b e on t h e horizon a t the time of birth.

F o r a location: These people love best a qu ie t and shady place, country or village homes, away from excitement. I n the city, away from the business center, and for a dwell ing place, will generally choose the middle of the block. and in the house, a center o r s ide room.

Such character5 a s U. S. Grant , Oliver Cromwell, RTilliam Cow- per, D u k e of Well ington, David Hume, were born with the S u n i n <

This s ign, a s well as Scorpio and Aquarius, is the most favorable for producing occult stuclents. W h y they should is bald to say, a s Taurus is earthy, m h i ~ himplies selfishness, ~nater ial ism and as fa r from ~ ~ i r i t u a l i t y Taurus people a re fond ofas c,ln b c ; hawever, good living, and enjoy tile luxuries which e:~rthy contiitions afford, and were i t not for their idealism, they woultl probably ignore the ' ~ s ~ i r i t u a l "or occult talent.

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Gemini-The Twins. Gemini is a Masculine, Barren, Airy and Humane Sign, is ruled

b y Mercury, the "Messenger of the Gods." T h e S u n enters Gemini on May 22d, and passes into Cancer on J u n e 21st.

People born while the Sun is i n Gemini a re sympathetic, kind- hearted, affectionate, fond of home and children, a re very easily influenced by kindness, even t o their detr iment a t times. They ' are very sensitive and intuitional and often have a very large h a g - ination, are qui te idealistic; they a re also very fond of scientific knowledge, consequently are very studious; they have an activa mind, and are generally busy with their hands; a re rmbit icus a n d aspiring, curious, given t o investigation and experimenting, excel- lent reasoners, and generally good writers; a r e often qu i te change- abla, their main faul t be ing a lack of continuity; a r e very liable t o g o t o t h e extremes and imagine they can d o much more than they a re really able t o do.

T h e rul ing gems of Gemini a re t h e Topaz and Carbuncle. F o r a business o r profession, they require something which i s

clean and easy; they make good writers, book keepers, model makers, jewelers o r manufacturing small articles; they a r e often inventive and very ingenious. Ladies born in this s ign make good teachers, editors of childrens' papers, governesses, etc.

T h e typical Gemini person is qui te tall and slender, dark haired, a br ight sparkl ing eye, b u t t o havc this description, Gemini, L ibra o r Aquarius must bo on t h e horizon a t the time of birth.

F o r a location: Gemini people enjoy high places, on the moun-tains o r in a hilly country; in the home they love the rooms in the upper par t of t h e building, where they may look over t h e city.

Such characters a s Dante, Ra lph W. Emerson, W a l t Whitman, Pope, Brigham Young, Thomas l\Ioore, Socrates. was born while the Sun was in Gemini.

Gemini people harmonize best with those born with the S u n in Libra or Aquarius, fairly well with those born i n L e o or Aries.

T h e sign Gemini is said t o rule t h e United States, and the typi- cal yankee is a fair specimen of a Gemini character; quick witted, ingenious, generous and charitable, first in war a n d first in peace, a kind word and helping hand for every one.

Mercury was called the Messenger of the Gods, and i t falls t o the lot of the American people t o lead i n science and invention. The t ime may come when a gigant ic s tatue of Mercury may adorn some prominent park of the United States, a s t h e Goddess of Lib- e r ty now holds a prominent place in New York harbor.

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Cancer is a W a t e r y , Cold, Moist, Feminine, Movable sign, is ruled b y t h e Moon. T h e S u n enters Cancer on J u n e Zlst , a n d passes into L e o on J u l y 22nd. I

People born while the S u n is i n Cancer are of a retiring, patient, sensitive disposition, k ind a n d gen t le , averse t o discord o r inhar- I mony; pursu ing their course in a quiet, tenacious manner. They a re qui te p roud and need encouragement and approbation t o make them h a p p y ; arc: somewh:~t inclined t o b e jealous; a re qui te subject t o gloomy periods and often g e t downhearted qu i te easily; a r e also easily frightened, a re very conscientious a n d very easily influenced b y their surroundings; often extremely mediumistic. T h e y a re very industrious, p rudent and frugal, soruetimes over anxious i n acquir- i n g t h e goods of life. T h e y a re g rea t ly attached t o home and family.

T h e s ign Cancer is very changeable, and a s the Moon is placed, i t takes t h e nature of tha t s ign in which it m a y be. Thus: In

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Aries, the native is martial; i n Taurus, of Venus' nature, foncl of

9 pleasures; in Gemini, i s a mercurialist and a traveler. F o r a business o r profession, they succeed best in vocations re-

qu i r ing persistent effort combined with patience, such a s manage- ment of hotels, restaurants, laundries. Females born under this s ign make excellent nurses, cooks, etc.

F o r a location, Cancer people love to b e near a l a rge body of water, in shacly places, a re not adap ted t o a noisy city; they should

L I Cancer people harmonize beet with those born while t h e S u n is in Virgo, S c o r p ~ o o r Pisces, or fairly well with Aquarius o r Taurus.

T h e rul ing gems of Cancer are the Emeralds a n d Moonstone. The typical Cancer person is of medium height, qui te chubby

I built, round forrn and features, dark,hair and complexion, very soft I

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flesh, a low, suppressed voice. T o have this description, this sign must ascencl, Other s igns ascending or tlle Moon in a fiery sign, may change .the general make-up.

Cancer is said t o rule all Africa, Holland, Scotland, Constantino- pie, Amsterdam, Venice, N e w Yorlr and Milan.

Such characters a s Ju l ius Cresar, H e n r y W a r d Beecher, P. T. Barnum, St. Paul , John Calvin, were born while the Sun w a s in Cancer.

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Leo:-The Lion. Leo is a Fixed, Fiery, Masculine and Barren sign, is ruled by the

Sun. The Sun enters Leo on July 22d, and passes into Virgo on August 22tl.

People born while the Sun is in Leo are active minded, fearless, good naturc~land generous, slow to anger but 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 and inclined to keep their affairs to thbmselves, particularly those which refer to finance and 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 to their own interests and are more fortun-a te in the long run than the average person.

The ruling gems of Leo are the Sapphire and Diamond. For 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 in tho Army, and may hold a high office.

The 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 to the ascending sign.

Leo people harmonize best with those who are born while the Sun is in Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius or Aries, they do not agree a t all with those born with the Sun in a watery or earthy sign.

For a location; Leo people resemble the lion in their choica of location, they enjoy country life, plenty of fresh air, and 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, but 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. Virgois a n Earthy, Changeable, Feminine, Cold and barren s ign.

Rules the Bowels and is ruled by Mercury. T h e S u n enters Vi rgo on Augus t 22nd and passes from Virgo

into Libra on September 22nd. People born with the S u n i n Virgo a re modest, thoughtful,

contemplative, industrious and refined. Often a re very changeable in opinion and very sensitive; they have a s t rong love nature and very s t rong likes and dislikes, are often very persistent and incon-sistent, very discriminating and choice in their eating. W h e n dis- pleased or angered their appetite is lost and they wish t o b e alone.

T h e y have a g rea t love for wealth b u t no ability for saving or sccumu'lating money, they very often criticise the faul ts of others; consequently create enemies; they are not easily discouraged, are very industrious, seldom contented, they learn easily and quickly, they have good endurance a n d d o not show their age. Their g rea t - est faul ts a re lack of confidence, quick temper and dissatisfied feel- ing. Vi rgo people are more liable t o bowel t rouble a n d indigest-ion than other diseases.

They harmonize best with those born with the S u n i n Capricorn o r Taurus and qui te well with Scorpio or Cancer people.

T h e typical Virgo person is of average height, medium built, in-clined t o b e slender, with brown or dark hair. T o have this des- cription the s ign Virgo must b e on the eastern horizon a t the t ime of birth, a n y other s ign ascending wocld change this description t o that of the s ign ascending, but the characteristics would remain practically the same.

T h e fortunate gems for a Virgo person a re the Diamond or Topaz o r both. T h e Sapphire is said t o prevent worry and anxiety when worn b y one born between Augus t and September 22nd,

A s a rule, Virgo people succeed best in occupations requiring very litt le hard work; when p u t t o the test they can apply them-selves t o almost anything, b u t prefer s o ~ e t h i n g which is neat and not requiring physical labor. They succeed best i n Li terary work, Wri t ing , Painting, Decorating, etc. Many born under this s ign have unusual ta lents a n d inventive genius, and are especially fond of scientific studies, consequently they make natural physicians a n d have t h e best of success i n this profession on account of be ing unusually intuitive.

' T h e y enjoy life more and have much be t te r health if located away from the large cities, in fact, are naturally fond of mountain-ous countries, and the beauties of nature.

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Libra:-The Scales. Libra is an airy, movable, masculine, cardinal, equinoctial sign,

and is ruled by Venus. T h e S u n enters Libra on September 22nd and passes into

Scorpio on October 23rd. People born while the S u n is i n Libra a re generally very

thoughtful and contemplative, as t1.z symbol implies, they weigh mentally all subjects which at t ract their attention. They are very imaginative and much given t o bu i l J ing a i r castles, and also qu i te intuitional a l though seldom allowing their intuition t o overcome their reason. They are modest, neat and particular, disliking dir ty work of any kind; have a fair amount of ambition, a re very affectionate, often marry while y o u n g and often marry more than once, a r e very fond of music, art, etc., a n d make very good musicians if properly educated. They have a very even temper, disliking discord and inharmony, a re generous t o excess. Libra people a re more subject t o kidney complaint, backache, and often 21 weak digestion caused by a love of confectionery.

They harmonize best with those born with the S u n in Aquarius o r Gemini and fairly well with those born while the S u n is in Leo, o r Sagi t tar ius b u t should never marry one born with the S u n in Aries, Cancer, o r Capricorn. T h e typical Libra person is of average height, medium built , brown or l ight hair. T o have this description, they mush have V e n u s i n a n airy o r fiery sign. Should Venus be in Pisces, Cancer Scorpio or Capricorn; their general description will b e much different.

T h e for tunate gems for a Libra person a re the R u b y a n d Sardonyx. A s a rule, Libra people succeed best a s Doctors, Artists, Musicians, Wri ters , Printers, o r any profession which causes considerable t ravel l ing o r takes them into contact with the pllblic, they make good lecturers.

F o r a location, they enjoy cities and places where there is excite- mlent and activity. They are not a t all contented unless their mind is occupied about something, they must be busy a t all t i a ~ e s .

They are not naturally long lived, the average length of life

Lbing about 48 t o 51 years. Libra people are very easily influenced b y the minds of others,

if not careful, can often b e influenced t o their detr iment in matters p r t a i n i ~ g t o finances, business, etc.

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Scorpio:-The Scorpion. Scorpio is a Cold, Fen~in ine , Frui t ful , F ixed s ign and is ruled by

Rlars. T h e S u n enters Scorpio on October 22nd and passos into Sagi t tar ius on Nbvember 22nd.

People born while the S u n is i n Scorpio a r e of a pleasant and agreeable nature, kind hearted and sympathetic, not a s i e n e r o u s as

r l~any who are born while tho S u n is in some of the signs. T h e y have acquisitiveness well developed and a re fond of luxuries, a r e qui te economical and can p u t to good use much which would be thrown away by t h e average person. T h e y are very headst long and stu1)born and will allow no one t o impose upon them, a re slow t o anger , a l t l ~ o u g h d o not forget an injury done them for 3, long time, a n d when angered a r e furious, they are somewhat emotional, some what dignified, and can b e very deceitful and treacherous if their rul ing planet is evilly aspected. Females born i n this s ign have a tendency t o jealousy. A s a rule, Scorpio causes one t o b e patient, very determined a n d bet ter adapted t o accumulate weal th than t h e average person.

Scorpio rules the secrets and generat ive organs, a n d denotes weaknesws in that par t of the body, a s well a s in the liver, throat a n d ankles. A s a rule, those born dur ing the time the S u n is in Scorpio are sub jec t t o kidney diseases, bronchitis and torpid liver. T h e average leng th of life is about 57 years.

' Scorpio people harmonize best with those born with the S u n i n

Cancer o r Pisces, although they harmonize fairly well with those born in Virgo o r Capricorn.

Tho typical Scorpio person is of medium height, broad shoulders. round full face, d a r k hair, generally t h e lower limbs not symetrical. T o have this description, the s ign must be on the ascendant a t t h e time of birth. and Mars must be in Plsces, Cancer o r Scorpio; if i n other s igns this description will be modified somev,~hat.~

T h e fortunate gems for a Scorpio person aro the R u b y or A g ~ t e . 'Scorpio people often hold high positions, they a re best ailai,ted to

work requir ing much patience and perseverence. T h e y make good doctors, nurses, hotel keepers, etc.

F o r a location, they enjoy the country and places near water, they are not as fond of excitement as many are, a n d a re more satis- fied to b e where i t is very quiet. Sai l ing on the water, fishing, etc., a re very entertaining t o them.

Benjamin Butler, Martin Luther , Pr ince of Wales , Belva Ann Lockwood, a re good representatives of Scorpio.

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Sagittarius:-The Archer. Sagittarius is a Hot , Fiery, Masculine, Barren and Common sign,

i s ru led b y Jup i te r . T h e S u n enters Sagi t tar ius on November 23rd and passes into Capricorn on December 21st.

Those b&n while t h e S u n is in Sagi t tar ius are of a jovial nature, generous and charitable, naturally inclined t o b e leaders among their associates; they disliko a master and will allow n o one toorder orclrive them around, a r e very ambitious and persevering, not easily discouraged, they have good calculation aud foresight, gen-erally a very s t r o n g will power as well a s considerable psycl~ologic- a1 influence; have more d ign i ty and self esteem than those born in other signs, b u t a re seldom conceited. Sagi t tar ius people a re natural mechanics and generally fond of sport and outdoor excercise; they a re a b l e t o control animals a n d a r e often vary fond of horses.

O n account of their good calculation they a re natural prophets, seldom making a mistake when estimating t h e outcome of some enterprise. T h e y have various talents; w e find musicians,' artists, writers, sculptors, mechanics, inventors a n d numerous professions repressnted b y those born dur ing t h e above period, a n d we gen-erally find one who is a n expert i n his profession, a s they see, think and ac t much quicker than t h e average person of other signs. Sag-ittarius rules t h e hips a n d thighs; those who come under this s ign a re more inclined t o accidents than t o other misfortunes, b u t t h e weak par t s of the bc

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Capricorn:-The Goat. Capricorn is an Earthy, Xlovable, Feminine, Equinoctial, cold

a n d t h o u g l ~ t f u l sign, and is ruled b y Saturn. T h e S u n enters Cap- ricorn on December 21st and passes i n t o Aquarius on J a n . 20th.

Those born while the S o n is in Capricorn a re of a qu ie t and thougl-~tfulnature, very d e e p minded and very goocl reasoners, general ly very practical, they a r e dignified and have more self e h t e c ~ n than t h e average person, a r e qu i te nea t a n d particular, of ten artistic, qu i te ambitious and persevering, can work a long t ime without becoming discouraged. W i t h the d e e p mind is much activity, often one born under this condition will have sev- sral things which they are interested i n on hand a t once; they have good calculation, and often plan schemes of considerable magnitude.

T h e y a r e qui te sympathetic b u t d o not show their sympat l~y , of tcn appearing very cold a n d indifferent. They a re very curious, and when once they s ta r t t o investigate a subject they go very clecply into i t ; they are qu i te independent and dislike very much t o have other people p ry into their affairs.

Ladies b o r n i n Capricorn always t r y hard t o appear very nea t when in company, and always p u t the side out," they a r e very fond of f ine dress. Al l Capricorn people a re very religiously inclined and are often more interested i n t l~eo logy than other

Capricorn people harmonize best with those born with the S u n in Taurus o r Virgo, fairly well with those who have t h e S u n i n Scorpio or Pisces. T h e typical Capricorn person is of medium height, slender, dark hair and small eyes, b u t t o habe this dee-cription the s ign n ~ u s t be ascending; the description will be mod-ified when other s igns ascend.

T h e rul ing gems of Capricorn are the Sardonyx and Beryl. Those ruled b y Capricorn have goocl success in the e lnp loy~nent

of large corporationr-, a n d often rise t o high positions. They make

p o d lawyers, ministers, stoclr raiiers, etc. F o r a loca t~on , they enjoy a quiet place, away from 1:n-g-e cities,

or if i n the city, they mus t be whcrc there is li t t le noise and no excitement.

T h e fol!on i n g proniinent people were born n i th tlie S u n in Cap- ridorn, and a re good examples of this sign: fien.jan~ia Frankl in,

I)aniel Webster , Thonlas Paine, Isaac Newton, Wil l iam Gladstone, fiobei.t Lee, ]Edgar A. r o e .

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Aquarius:- The Waterman, Aquarius is a n Airy, Fixed, Masculine, W a r m and H u m a n e sign,

a n d is ruled b y Uranus, t h e Occult planet. T h e S u n enters Aquar- ius on January 21st and passes into Pisces February 18th.

Those born with t h e S u n i n Aquarius a r e of a pleasant and sym-pathetic natcre , good hearted and generous, have digni ty b u t a r e seldom conceited. They a r e clear reasoners a n d not disposed t o deal in theories; a r e very practical a n d usually have a brilliant intellect. They have s t rong likes and dislikes, a n d occasionally a re very radical in their ideas a n d beliefs, a r e seldom hypocritical, generally very sincere and honest. They are easily influencecl b y liindness b u t dislike t o b e ordered about and will not b e driven, a re generally very cheerful, a rd slow t o anger , b u t very indepen- dent .

T h e y general ly have a very s t rong wil l power and a r e . very , magnetic, therefore a re of ten found in charge over others. They

I have a n active, nervous temperament and enjoy theatrical o r publ ic

i demonstrations.

Aquarius people harmonize bes t with those born in t h e fiery

eigns{or Libra a n d Gemini.

Th'e typical Aquarius person is tall, s t rong built b u t not fleshy.

i A long face, h i g h forehead, blue eyes and l igh t hair. T o have this

description, t h e ascending s ign a t t h e hour of birth must be Aquarius

I or one of the Airy signs. I i T h e ru l ing gems of Aquarius a re the O n y x a n d Beryl.

I T h e vocation which a n Aquarius person is beet adapted for is such a s require s t rength and firmness combined with love for t h e sub-lime. Explorers, travellers, engineers, surveying, mining, merchants and other similar employments.

F o r a loca t ion , they should live outside a city and on high I ground, b u t should b e where they can mingle with many people

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marked i n the coming generations than i t has been previously. T h e entire Solar System, which moves tbrough t h e s igns in t h e

I opposite direction from tha t of t h e planets i n their daily motion, recently passed from Pisces into the s ign Aquarius, where i t will remain for 2,200 years. A s Uranus i s occult, socialistic, causing revolutions, radical changes, and is the poor man's friend. W e may expect some o n e born dur ing the t ime the S u n is i n Aquarius who will b e like Moses of Old;-and lead his people ou t of slavery.

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Pisces:-The Fishes. Pices i s a Feminine, Fruitful, Wate ry sign, is ruled b y Neptune,

the planet of and IrlPnl.ism. The Sun enters Pisces on

Febrtary 19 and passes into Aries on March 21st.

Those born while the Sun is in Pisces are generally kind and

loving and inclined to be easy going, will often smile at 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 out to

b e , They desire to 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 putt ing themselves

forward for fear they cannot do justice to their position. They are,

as 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 rongpnd when once set upon accomplishing

some object they do not easily give up, although lack of confidence

often prevents their entering pursuits which they are adapted for.

people harmonize best with those born with the Sun in L a wor Scorpio, and well with Taurus And Capricorn peo-

ple. The r u l i w vems of Pisces are the_iimethvstand Jasper. For Employment or Profession. They succeed best in some

employment which requires intuitive judgment or the power to make the best of circumstances. Councellors a t law, office holding and trades where considerable discretion is required.

For a location. They enjoy places near the ocean, or large bod- ies of water, or in rough mountainous country where the scenery is grand or inspiring.

The following persons were born while the Sun was in Pisces: George Washington, Henry W. Longfellow, Phil. Sheridan, James Madison, ~ ~ s ~ ~ h - ~ ~ f f g r a a , AnVictor Hugo,&Iichael elo, Andrew Jackson, Grover Clevelandp anb William McKinley) kc-,,

The whole solar system'is moving, but i n the opposite direction in which the planets are moving, thus;- ?'he whole solar system has qnita recently passed from the sign Pisces into the sign Aquarius, i t rcquires about 2,230 years to move through each sign, and while in eaoh sign the people as a whole are 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, !: we may expect mighty changes. rr

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e planet which rules that sign is called t h e significator o r

' mind, and a s t h e mind is. so will b e the ability, desires, ambition and, to a g rea 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 yon analyse it, and you find t h e ascendant in a goo6 s ign, well aspected, a n d good planets in the ascendant, you generally find a n excellent mind, irnd n o intellectual person can b e k e p t down by adveree conditions o r circumstances.

I n judging the ascending sign, go five degrees back and forward of the degree ascending, a s the five degrees back of the ascendant still have their effect. Planets within five degrees, but back of t h e ascendant. ( I n 12 th house) should be considered on tlle ascendant, b u t not qu i te a s powerful as if in the ascendant.

T h e ascending s ign and the s ign in which the ruler of the ascend- a n t a re placed wiil show t h e disposition of the native, and his general mentality. Thus: Aries ascending, with Mars in A%ies, denotes one of medium height, inclined t o b e slender and muscular, l o n g ncck, sharp features, red o r sandy hair. I n disposition courageous, ambitious, intrepid, passionate, quick in temper, cannot bear t o b e ordered around, naturally inclines t o lead rather than follow.

Should Mars b e i n Taurus, the build is modified and the native will look more like Taurus than Aries; t h e Aries disposition will'

T h e following aescriptions correspond t o the different signs: Taurus gives a middle stature, with a strong, well-set body, a

short, thick neck, broad forehead, dark hair, a dul l complexion, rather large mouth; i n disposition sullen and reserved bu t affection- a te ; they a re slow t o form opinions, a re steadfast and self-reliant.

Gemini usually gives a tall, s t raight body, a sanguine complexion, dark hair and g r e y syes, sharp s ight and quick, active movements; in disposition scientific, with a passion for all kinds of knowledge

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and books; they are fickle in opinion, very intellectual, bu t incon- s tan t in their habits and attachments.

Cancer produces a medium stature, somewhat fleshy, and the upper par t larger than the lower, a rather small, round face and pale complexion, brown hair and pensive g r e y eyes; in disposition timid, thoughtful and agreeable; the temper is mild and under good con- trol. Their chief qualities a re sensitiveness and reflection. hence they make fine mediums.

L e o gives a large, prepossessing stature, broad shoulders, large, eyes, oval face, ruddy complexion and l igh t o r golden hair; i n dis- position high-spirited, resolute. haughty and ambitious; they a r e very impulsive and have s t rong feelings a n d large ideas.

Vi rgo generally gives a n ~ e d i n m stature, o r somewhat below the medium height, very neat and compact i n form, with dark, sanguine complexion and dark hair; in disposition ingenious, studious and inclined to be wi t ty ; a rather even temper, b u t more exciteable than taurine persons; they possess well-blanced brains and superior mental and intellectual qualities.

Libra produces a tall, slender form of perfect symmetry, brown hair, sparkl ing blue eyes and a fine, clear complexion; in disposition noble, amiable, high-minded and affectionate, b u t h a s t y tempered; they possess fine-grained, well-balanced mental and 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 le~cr skin.

Scorpio gives a s t rong and rather corpulent body, medium stature dark, ruddy complexion, dark hair, a n d frequent ly a prominent Roman nose; in disposition active, proud, reserved, thoughtful, sci- entific and somewhat selfish and resentful; they make very skillful surgeons and magnificent chemists and physicians.

Sagi t tar ius usually producecl a well-formed body, above medium height, sanguine complexion, oval face, high forehead, br ight brown hair, fine, clear g r e y or hazel eyes and genial, prepossessing appearance; in disposition quick, energet ic and hasty tempered; fond of al l kinds of sports and recreations, jovial, f ree and benevo- l en t ; they possess s t rong conservative qualities, a r e very prompt and decisive in their actions, and 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 and plain looking; the complexion is d a r k a n d sallow, with dark brown or black hair and eyes; frequently

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they have a sharp chin and elender nose, with small, deep-se t piercing eyes, and are almost always narrow-chested; in disposition they are crafty, subt le reserved and selfish, and often given to

height ; they are plump, well-set, robust and well proportioned persons, with good clear complexions and sandy or dark flaxen hair, very preposbessing appearance; in 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 the medium height, brown hair, pale complexion and limped g r e y eyes, and rather fleshy body; ill disposition negative, inclined t o be listless and good-natcred; they are genial and peaceable if uninfluenced by others, b u t being s trongly rnediurnistic, they a re great ly influ-enced by their surroundings. I I~ccve noticecl that u i ~ e nx is rising with r intercepted i n the jfrst i~ozcse and asLy plunet therein, thut

N o T E - T ~ ~ disposition of the native is modified according to t h e s ign t h e rul ing Planet is in, and by Planets in the ascendant. Thus: Aries ascending with Mars in Virgo, gives much of t h e Virgo disposition mingled with the Aries disposition; and with this will be added t h e nature of such Planets as are in the 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. In Gemini-Tall, slender, dark complexion and hair. In Cancer-Middle height, full form, stout, dark hair. In Leo-Average height, well built, round lorm, light hair. In Virgo-Tall, slender, dark hair and complexion. In Libra-Average height, good proportion, fair complexion. In Scorpio-Middle height, chubby or plump, dark complexion. In Sagittarius-Average height, medium built, brown hair. In Capricorn-Short, slender, dark hair and complexion. In Aquarius--Tall, medium built, strong, brown hair. In 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. In Gemini-Ta41, good proportions, slender, dark hair. In Cancer-Short, plump built. dark hair. In Leo-Tall, good proportions, well built, light hair. In Virgo-Average height, medium built, dark hair. In Libra-Middle height, evenly built, dark or brown hair. In Scorpio-Short, thick set, dark hair. In Sagittarius-Tall, good proportions, slender, brown hair. In Capricorn-hfiddle height, slender, dark hair. In Aquarius-Average height, middle weight, brown hair. In Pisces-Medium height, chubby built, dark hair.

I (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 the planet rules.

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Motion of the Plaaets. Mercury travels around t h e S u n in 87g days ; Venus in 225

days ; Ear th in 363% days; Mars i n 687 clajs; J a p i t e r in 1 1 14 years; Sacurn in 29% yrarb; Uranus in 82 Sears; Neptune in 165 years. M v r c ~ ~ r ~r~:ovcs on an aver:qe of about 4 degrees a day, o r through each sign in 7 days, a l t l ~ o u g h i t s motion varies, when nearest t h e Sun in G ~ n l i r l i i t moves ncarly twice a s fast as when in Sagittarius, farthest away from the Sun. Venus moves about 1%degrees each d:~y, or pasbing tlri~ough each sign in 18 days. Earth, about 1

* degree a d ; ~ y . Moon, about 13 degrees a day. hlars, about % degree a day, o r t l ~ r o u g h eaoli house in about t ~ v o months. .Jupiter, about 2% degrees a month, o r through a house evr ry year. Saturn, 1degree a month, o r through a l~ouee in 2% years. Uranus, 4% degrees a year, o r through a house in sevcn years. Neptune, about 2 degrees a year, o r through each house i n fourteen years.

H O U S E S OF THE P L A N E T S , T h e combined influence of all t h e fixed stars of each sign has been

found t c correspond with the different planets. Therefore. the s ign which is of the nature of a certain planet, is said t o b e the House of that planet.

F o r convenience we give below a list showing the s igns and their rul ing planots:

Aries and Scorpio are the houses of Mars. Taurus and Libra a r e the houses of Venus. Gemini and Vi rgo are the houses of Mercury. Cancer is t h e house of t h e Moon. L e o is the house of the Sun. Sagi t tar ius i s the house of Jupi ter . Capricorn is the house of Sa t - urn. Aquarius is t h e ho s of Uranus and the Earth. Pisces is the house of Neptune/$&,

A S P E C T S .

T h e s t rong aspects of the planets a re Conjunction, o r within 7 degrees of each other. T h e Opposition or within 7 degrees of opposite t o each other (each side'of the S u n ) . T h e Quadrature

o r Square. between 83 and 97 degrees of each other. T h e weakest aspects a re the Sextile, 6 0 degrees apart, o r within

5 degrees of it. T h e Trine, 1 2 0 degrees, o r within 7 degrees of it . T h e Bi-Opposition, 150degrees of it . T h e Semi-Scxtile, 30 degrees apart, o r within 7 degrees of it .

T h e s t rong aspects of the good planets are beneficial; also t h e weak aspects of the evil planets. Thus: Jup i te r and Venus a re always beneficial; the Prioon and Mercury are always beneficial if in s t ronq aspect t o J a p i t e r and Venus; b u t having an evil influence in s t rong aspect to Szturn, Mars, Uranus or Neptune.

A n Afliction is a s t rong aspeci of a n evil p1:~net t o a good one. I f Venus i s in Conjunction with Saturn, Mars, Uranus or Neptune, 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 at 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 lasting when completed.

Planets located in the northern signs-from Aries to Libra-ex- ert a stronger influence in bringing about events then when located in 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 and find t h e d a y required; se t down t h e Siderial T ime for tha t day. If the time for which you wish t o find the ascending s ign is w,add the difTerence in t ime between noon and tirne required t o t h e m e r i a l Time. B u t if t h e t ime is A.

s_ubtsaclt t h e difference in time between noon and the Side&f %&e. Thus : 4 A.M. subtract 8 hours, if 4 P.M. add 4 h o ~ ~ r s .

Remember tha t when the Siderial T ime is smaller you cannot

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The Houses of the Horoscope. T h e first house of t h e horoscope is that s ign of the Zodiac which

y o u would see on the eastern horizon a t the time for which the figure is made. I t is called the ascendant. I t rules the personal appearance'of t h e native, and influences the mind t o a certain extent , especially if any planet b e i n the ascendant. ~ u l e s the ascend& is called the r n l u + p l m & and a n y planet in t h e ascendant is called co-ruler. If a n evil planet-Saturir, Mars o r Uranus-be in the ascendant, the native will have a mole, mark or scar on tb0 head. Mercury in the ascendant gives a quick, active mind, excellent intellect. Venus gives a pleasant, affectionate nature, love and talent for music, ar t , etc., and causes early m a y riage. T h e S u n gives ambition, pride, enterprise and ability. T h e Moon gives ambition, intellect, etc., b u t much depends on her aspects. Mars gives quick temper, determination, mechanical ability. Jupi ter gives power t o command a e d govern, executive ability, good business qualities. Saturn gives a d e e p mind, often scientific, b u t often causes ill-succees in marriage. Uranus gives persistency, eccentricities, love of travel. N e p t u n e gives a love for the grand, sublime, poetical and ideal.

Much depends on t h e aspects which may b e formed between planets in the ascendant and o ther planets. If the aspects a re good, the native will have a n excellent mind and may rise high i n t h e world. T h e disposition will b e good and he or she will have many friends, even though evil planets be in the ascendant b u t well aspected. I f evil espects are formed, the native is fickle, change- able, unsteady, often quick tempered and deceitful. Therefore, the s tudent should consider well what ,-spects a re formed before g iv ing a hasty judgment-

T h e second house rules the n a t ~ v e ' s wealth and worldly goods, ancl t h e planet which rules t h e second house must also be consid- ered. If Mercury. l t o o n or S u n are in the second house and well aspected to other planets, i t is a very goocl testimony that the native will have a for tunate life, b u t if afflicted, no ability or success i n accumulating money. Venus is very for tunate b i t causes exces- sive generosity. Mars causes sudden losses. Jup i te r gives excel- lent success. Saturn prevents t h e accumulation of wealth. Uranus acts as Mars anless well aspected, also Neptune.

T h e third house and rul ing planet governs brothers and sisters, short journeys, neighbors. letters, writings, etc. Mercury o r Moon -in the third shows a good penman, love of the mystc?rious. Venus causes short journeys. Mars shows inh:trmony between brothers and sisters. Jup i te r shows travel and profit thereby. Saturn o r Uranus cause longer journeys, a love or adaptability for occult studies. Neptune causes water iourners, F o r good or evil indi cations, jud@ somewhat from thewaspects for~necl.

T h e fourth house and rul ing planet rule the father, i n h e r i t a n c ~ . ~ shows the condition a t the end of his or her life. l:he aspecty

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increase good o r evil indications. Mercury, Moon and S u n d e - pend on whether the aspects a re good or evil. Venus in the 4 t h shows a n easy life, many friends. Mars shows much discord, many disappointments. Jup i te r shows a f o r t u ~ a t e a n d easy life, unless afflicted. Saturn and Uranus show that t h e native will work a s long a s he lives.

T h e fifth house a n d rul ing planet rules children, speculation, games of chance. The S u n or Moon therein, wcll aspected, is a

I favorable testimony. Mars, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune, i n the 5th a re unfavorable, particularly so if i n evil aspect t o other?.

T h e sixth horrse and ruler refers t o servants, inferiors and t l ~ e 1 I

sicknrss t h e native is liable to. T h e Sun or &loon in t h e bth, and afflicted, shows treacherous servants who will r o b t h e native. Also shows weakness i n t h e par t of t h e body which the 6 t h house rules. Mars o r Saturn i n t h e Gth, and 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 and t h e rul ing planet, rules marriage, adver- saries, partners in business, enemies, etc. Good planets in t h e 'ith, and well aspected, a re good testimonies for a l l these; evil planets a re unfortunate.

Tlle eighth house refers, with i ts ruler, t o inheritance, death, a n d i s the house of money of the husband o r wife. Jupi ter , Venus, S u n or JCoon in the 8th, and well aspected, favors the inheritance of rnoney or property. Mars, Saturn or Uranus, in t h e 8th, shows disputes over inheritances, t h e husband or wife will b e poor.

The ninth hguscm~n-dLraling planet, qoverns long journeys, t h e @ : x religion of the native, h i s studies, etc. c ~ a n yplanets i n the 9th, in

a rnovable sign, shows much travel. Saturn, Uranus or Moon in t h e Hth, shows a stubborn nature, love and adaptability for t h e occult. Jup i te r in the 9th, shows sincerity, honesty.

Tlle t en th house is called t h e mid heaven. I t is the place in t h e heavens directly overhead a t the t ime the horoscope is made. T h e Sun, Moon or ruler of t h e aecendant, is a fortunate testimony, if unaffected. Saturn, Mars o r Uranus in t h e mid-heaven, is very unfortunate, unless very well aspected; if afflicted, the native i s liable t o discledit o r disgrace. Jup i te r o r Venus in the 10 th house, is a most fortunate indication unless seriously afllicted.

\\ T h e eleventh house and rul ing planet, refers t o friends; .good

planets therein shows many good friends; evil planets show frlencls

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To Place the Planets. Before ycu a t tempt t o place the Planets you should be able to

make their symbols, and should know the s igns of t h e Zodiac by

T h e position of the Planets is given far each day of t h e year, i n the Geocentric Eyllemeris. F o r the firkt day of each month and a chart t o calculate their places for each day, in t l ~ e EIel i~oentr ic Ephemeris. I f you a re using the C+eocentric Ephemeris yGa shoulcl remember that the position of the P l i ~ n e t s is given for Greenwich noon; which would correepontl to 7 A. M., for New York, or 6 A. M. for Chicago time.

W i t h a!l the Planets except the Sun, Moon and Mercury, you can copy them from the Ephemeris directly into the printed chart which you have for t h e purpose. W i t h the Mnon you will have to calculate its place as follows : A s the Moon moves about one degree every two hours. and i ts place is given for Greenwich noon, or . Chicago f o i 6 A. M., simply subtract one degree from the place of the Moon for each two hours before 6 A. M. if Chicago time, o r add one degree for every two hours after, Chicago time, o r the same for Greenwich time. F o r example: O n Octobex 4th, 1900, the hfoon is fourteen degrees in Aquarius a t 6 A. M. Chicago time or noon Greenwich time. Xow suppose you wish to place the Moon for 4 P. M. Chicago time; a s this i s t e n hours la ter you simply add five degrees t o the Moon. o r if you wieh t o be exact, you would subtract the position of the Moon on the 4 th of October from the 5th of October, and g e t i ts exact motion for that clay, and then divide i ts motion into hours, and place i t accordingly. T h e S u n ancl Mercury

/ ' \ should ire calculated in the same way. Having placed all the Planets you should notice the aspects,

which are a s follows: T h e conjunction is when two Planets are within seven degrees

t h e Square, or ninety degrees ay: .-f-., within sel7e1l d e t ~ r c e s of ~ t . T h e Square is always evil with 'LII l'lanett-, a l t l~ough you should remember that an evil aspect of Venus and Jup i te r to the Sun clr Moon is bet ter than a good aspect of the evil Planets. T h e next s t rong aspect is when two Planets a re opposite each other o r within seven degrees, and is like the Square in effect. The next asprut is

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t h e Sextile, and is good with all Planets. T h e nex t i s the Trine, o r

1 2 0 degrees apart, or within seven degrees of it, ancl i s good with all Planets.

T h e parallel aspect is when two Planets a re within one degree of the same lat i tude or declination. I t is equal t o the conjunction. F o r example: A P lane t ten degrees in Aries and another one t e n degrees in Gemini is i n exact Sextile; or, if one were ten degrees in any s ign and the other t en degrees two signs away i t is Sextile. A Planet in Aries ten degrees and another in Cancer t en degrees are in exact square aspect; or, one ten degrees in Aries and another in ten degrees of Leo a re in exact trine aipect ; or, if one be ten degrees in Aries and the other t en degrees in Libra i t is in exact opposition.

Having learned the aspects thoroughly you should then notice o r

begin t o stucly the effect of each P lane t in each house of the horo-

scope. Planets between t h e 7 th house and ascendant, o r in the 'ith,

8th, Oth, l o t h , 11th or 12th houses of the horoscope a re more power-

ful than if between the 1 s t and 7th, o r under the ascendant, a s i t is

called; althongh this is modified by the 4 th house, a s the 4th and

10th houses are more prominent than any other of the houses, except

the 1st. T h e P lane t which is nearest the mid-heaven or cusp of the

10 th house ie the most powerful in the figure unless a Planet be

near t h e cusp of the 4th house. A litt le judgment must be used in

regard t o this. Thus: If Jup i te r were in the 8th house and Saturn

in the 4th Saturn would b e the most powerful.

l'he influence of each Planet in the different houses of the horo-

scope are given under page 9, of the "Guide to Astrology," bu t you

should remember that a good aspect between two Planets has a

s t rong signification when t h e P lane ts are not in a prominent house.

You should remember that the chart made from the t ime of birth

will show a t onse what the person's lift? will be, supposing hini to

live t o t h e a g e of 50 or GO pears. Of course if the native is t o die

y o u n g the chart will show that. All questions which may come up

can b e cletr-t.~.l~ined a t once by looking a t the figure a t birth without

other calculations. There may appear t o be conflicting testimonies

in the horoscope, b u t you can always depend that each individual

indication will operate some time.

F o r example: I have seen 2 nt>',Aber of horoscopes with Jup i te r

ancl Uranus in conjunction in the 10 th house. Jup i te r is very for-

tunate in this place and Uranus very unfortunate a s regards finances.

I n every one of these horoscopes the native had been considered

t~ea l t l ly a t one time, b u t every one has lost their wealth.

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A Fiery s ign ascending, o r the ru le r of the ascendant in a fiery s ign, inclines one t o be hasty, impulsive, quick tempered, revenge- ful, proud, ambitious, hardy, rash and very persevering for a time, bu t lacking cont inui ty; often making remarks they are soon sorry for, thereby involving themselves in a rguments o r disputes; y e t they a re mostly ingenious; often change their opinions o r pursuits. T h e rul ing planet in a fiery s ign, and in s t r o n g aspect t o a n evil planet, gives a violent, rash temper, b u t if well aspected, a very pleasant and sympathetic nature.

A n Ear thy s ign ascending, o r t h e ruler of the ascendant i n a n ear thy sign, inclines one t o b e slow and deliberate in al l their un- dertakings, secretive, cautious, economical, headstrong a n d even stubborn, often covetious o r suspicious, seldom forge t t ing an injury, qui te independent , car ing more for their own opinions than t h e opinions of others; general ly p rudent and careful. T h e rul ing planet i n s t r o n g aspec t t o a n evil planet will make one hard-hearted, often slovenly and neglectful, s t and ing in their o w n light. The good aspects give neatness and sympathy. o

.A n Airy s ign ascending, o r t h e rul ing planet in a n airy s ign, inclines one to be cheerful, affable, courteous, liberal, free-hearted, faithful, sympathet ic and loving music, art, etc.; very imaginative and often visionary, ye t s tudious and very good reasoners; often ingenious and given t o invention, modest in manner and neat in al l their affairs. If the rul ing planet b e afflicted, the native is fearful, unstable, lacks self-confidence and pride, b u t if well aspected, has many nxcellent qualities.

A W a t e r y s ign ascending, or the ru l ing planet in a watery sign, inclines one t o b e dull, slow, gloomy, qui te effeminate; low sup- pressed voice, timid, fearful, y e t often conceited and very fond of flattery. They a re fond of pleasures, b u t dislike work in all forms. I f the ruling planet be in s t rong aspect t o evil-planets, t h e native is slovenly, lazy, glut tenous and revengeful, but'if well aspected, is -pleasant, good-hearted and fairly ambitious.

One should not place too much stress on the ascending s ign and sign the rul ing planet is in, a s the dispositiou must necessarily be influenced a g rea t deal b y the mentality, and if Mercury and the Moon are well aspected, or we]! lapected t o other planets, the na- tive may have a brilliant intellect, which would overcome to qui te a n extent some of the indications a s given, b u t unless many testi- monies contradict, we can depend upon these testimonies. B u t for a brilliant and independent mind, the fiery and airy s igns a r t -for intuition, t h e earthy or watery-signs a re most favorable.

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up); Life Ruling Planet. Life Ruler, a s i t is called. is tha t planet which forms t h e

nearest 2 n d s trongest aspect t o t)e#Ssncat the t ime of birth We may say S u n o r Earth, a s t h e Ear th is aldslys i n - t h T G o s i t e s ign i n which t h e S u n is, therefore, when a n aspect is formed to one, there will b e an aspect t o the other of equal power. I n considering aspects, consider t h e conjunction first, square second, opposition third, t r ine o r sextile fourth and semi-square o r 45 degrees fifth; if neither of these aspects a r e formed first, choose t h e one which will h e formed first; b u t never consider t h e Moon a s a life ruler. T h e best indications fro? a life rulinp. planet i s w h a ~ d u p i t e r o r V e n u s a re In their own houses a n 1 sextile, trine o r _conjunction with t h e

- 1 _ , - ~ - - 8 '". . Sun. ' T h e square o r n is not evil. b u t does not give t h e steady Zoing, pat ient a e d nature which t h e conjunctiob, sextile o r t r ine aspect of either of these t w o planets will give. Should either of these t w o b e the d a y rulers, then the indications a re more favorable, and again, much bet ter if other planets are in t r ine s r sextile t o the Sun. U r a n u s comes nex t in o rder for good

' -results if well aspected, b u t only tbe t r ine o r se r t i l e must b e con- sidered good; t h e conjunction, square o r o p p o s ~ t ~ o n of Uranus and S u n makes one eccentric, headstrong and impatient o r nervous, a l though it makes one very sensitive and generally very fond of occult subjects and well adapted t o them.

Uranus in either of t h e three s t rong aspects gives a very s t rong

they a re sensitive gives persistency

qui te a contented and philosophical nature. T h e square, opposite o r conjunction makes one restless, dissatisfied and hard t o please; inclined t o selfishness and often subject t o chronic diseases. A s t rong aspect from Sa turn and Sun from fixed ? i p s is a s t rong tee- tirnony of consumption in a fotnale nativity, stornacl~ weakness, o r kidney complaint, if from movable signs, and defects in eyes and hearing, if from common signs. T h e s t rong aspects of Mars give a fiery temper, ambition of short duration, a s t rong constitution, good

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Individual Influence of Each Planet. Mercury governs t h e mind a n d quickens o r intensifies t h e action

of other planets which it forms any aspect with in the horoscope. I t furnishes, t o a g r e a t extent , t h e vital force necessary for business life; when favorably aspected t o Venus and M a r s i t gives ta lent for music, a r t o r li terary work. O n e must have Mercury well placed t o b e a popular a n d successful orator.

Mercury rules t h e hands, arms, brain and nervous system, t h e mouth, toungue and eyes. hlecury is neutral o r sexless, b u t may b e calletl convertible. If in aspect t o Venus or I l o o n , i s feminine; i n aspect t o Mars o r J u p i t e r would b e masculine. Mercury rule., in ones life from t h e a g e of four t o fourteen years.

Venus governs the affections, and inclines one t o art, music and .the beautiful in nature. T h e influence of V e n u s is said t o be good b y all authors on astrology; y e t this cannot b e absolutely t rue from i ts general understanding, a s often she gives a very t rust ing and sympathet ic nature, s o easily imposed upon t h a t often her subject gives away what h e or she really need themselves, o r if p1:rced in a watery s ign and afflicted by an evil planet, t h e native is neglectful o r given t o drink. Venus governs marriage, children and t h e mother, and if i n a fruitful s ign indicates t h e birth of several childrene; if in aspect t o Mars, she causes a n early marriage; afflicted b y a n evil aspect of Mars, Sa turn or Uranus causes much discord i n married life, I n s t rong aspect t o Jupi ter , causes excessive generosity, f ree and careless with money, y e t for tunate in ge t t ing it ,

Venus rules t h e blood, throat a n d sexual organs. By nature i s feminine. V e n u s rules ones life from fourteen t o twenty years.

Mars governs t h e defensive, destructive and constructive faculties Much depends o n how placed and aspected. W h e n well aspected, o r even s trongly aspected, t o Venus and Mercury, t h e native often has excellent mubical o r artistic t a len t ; in good aspect t o Jupi ter , causes pr ide and digni ty; if in evil aspect, will causeconcei1;in evil abpect t o Saturn or Uranus, t h e native meets with several accidents o r a violent death. Mars and Mercury s t rongly aspected,cause one t o bo a notorious liar unless other testiruonies offset. Saturn evily nspeoted with Mars, causes one t o be hard-hearted, non-eympathetic etc.

Mars rules occupations o r professions as rnetnl workers, engineers, watchmakers, surgeons, dentists, butchers, etc. Mars rules t h e external sexual organs, gall, liiclneys, muscles. B y nature is mas-culine.

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business taculties, when well placed and aspected, gives very good reasoning faculties and a broad mind. Jupiter people are natural leaders among their associates, being confident, determined, logical and self possessed; they are generally quite fortunate, and unless Jupiter be debilitated, they havea comparatively easy life. Jupiter people are found among bankers, lawyers, doctors and theologians, or arnong government officials. But if Jupiter be weak by afflict- ion, dctriment, etc., his subject will be a clerk, cashier, assistant or porter.

Jupiter rules the thighs and the arterial system. Saturn-governs the religous and moral faculties, and rules to a

great extent all laborious and uncongenial works or professions. When well placed by sign and aspect, the native will be an excel:- ent reasoner, and often a philosopher; but if debilitated by sign or aspect, the native will be secretive, bigoted, miserly and stubborn, generally disliked and always in trouble; often standing in his own light and never contented.

H e rules professions, such as chemists, druggists, country preach- ers, undeitakers, sewer builders, etc. Saturn rules the bones, liver, joints, spleen, often the ears and eyes.

Uranus rules that which is out of the ordinary; he predisposes one to the occult, the antiquated, old and curious. The native enjoys employment out of the ordinary; forms his opinions regardless of what others may think; is often very defient, independent, not well understood, original and eccentric, often taking the opposite side of the argument simply for amusement. The native of Uranus often has genius, but is generally about a hundred years ahead of his time; i s never heard of until long after he is dead.

Uranus governs such employments or professions as clairvoyants, astrologers, explorers, travellers, students of natural laws, etc,

Uranus rules the nervous system, animal or personal magnetism; is masculine by nature.

Neptune governs the psychic faculties, the organs of calculation, etc., and if well placed, the native will be very intuitional, far see- ing, able to estimate very quickly and accurately, prophesying on conditions for many years in advance with the greatest accuracy; if Mercury be well aspect ed, the native may be an inspirational spea- ker, or if aspected to Venus, will love all things of an artistio nat-ure.

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EFFECTS OF ASPECTS BETWEEN THE PLANETS. t

The conjunction, square and opposition, are called the strong aspects,

with good planets, are very good, with evil planets, very evil. The trine and sextile and semi-sextile are weak, but are good wlth all the plznets. The semi square is slightly evil with any planet. The conjunction, square or opposition of the Sun and Moon is evil for acculnulation of wealth, for health or marriage. The sextile or tline is a good testimony for either of the above. The conjunction, sextile or trine of the Moon and Mercury gives good intellect, quick wit, good memory, good judgment and a bright mind. The square or opposition of the Moon and Mercury causes one to be shallow or impatient, quick tempered, lack continuity.

The sextile, trine or conjunction, or the Moon and Venus, gives good intellect, loves music, is neat and particular.

The square or opposition causes neglect of pefional appearance, etc. Thesextile or trine of the Moon and Mars gives good reason, persever-

ance, endurance. * The conjuncion, square or opposition gives quick temper, lack of patience

and continuity, subject to accidents, often impulsive or enthusiastic. The conjunction, sextile or trine of the Moon and Jupiter is favorable for

finances, business, popularity, etc. The square or opposition shows exces-

sive generosity, lack of caution in business matters.

The conjunction, square or opposition of Saturn and the Moon is evil for

financial matters, health and general prosperity. The sextrle or trine is

slightly good.

The conjunction, square or opposition of the Moon and Uranus shows

eccentricities, love of travel, originality, firmness. The trine or sextile is

very good for all scientific atudies.

The aspects of the Moon to Neptune are much the same as to Uranus. The aspects of Mercury to all the planets is much the same as the Moon.

The conjunction, square or opposition of Mercury and tl:e Sun or Saturn causes defective memory, lack of confidence and determination.

Venus in conjunction, square or opposite Mars causes affection, passion, excessive generosity and a too trusting nature. The sextile or trine is good in these lines and shows musical talent.

The conjunction, square or opposition of Venus and Jupiter causes one to be very neat, particular, generous to excess and not given to saving.

Venus in conjunction, square or opposite Saturn, causes one to bc neglect- ful, not neat, unfortunate in marriage. I s evil for the mother or wife and children. The sextile or trine is favorable for the aboke. The same aspects of Venus and Uranus have nearly the same effect as the aspect to Saturn.

Mars conjunction, square or opposite Jupiter gives large self cstcem, given to boastlug, careless of expense, love speculation and loose the~chy. The trine or sextile gives dignity, caution and good judgment. Mars in conjunction, square or opposite Saturn or Uranus make one 1i:rblc to chronic diseases, accidcnts, violent temper, secretlre, ctc. The sextile or trine favors good health and prevents accidents.

Jupiter conjunction, square or opposite Saturn or Uranus causes law-suits, disp~lte, (1~:trr~lling Theor loss of property, poor bLlcCeSS a t times.

trine or sexl~le is voiy good.

Saturn in aspcct to Uranus gives intuition a n d love of the occult. The strong aspects dccotz acclclents of chroiiic disea~cs. The good aspects denote good health.

The Sun in good aspect to Venus, Jupiter, S n t ~ ~ r n or Uranus, gives good judgment, good ic: tuno a ~lltY?sant dispostlon. Tt'o stroiig aspects of the Sun to these planets shows lack of continuity, impatlent, lack of caution and discontent.

In reading aspects never give judgment on the aspect alone, but notice whethei it is offset by other good or ekil ones.

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The Moon. I n Aries, the Moon causes one t o b e of a changeable disposition.

fond of traveling, very restless and uneasy; fancitul, s t rong imagin- ations, inclined t o be very persistent and s tubborn in nature; dislikes t o be ordered about , generally quick tempered.

Moon in Tnuruc, t h e native is of a peaceful and obl iging nature, jolly, good hearted, c.asily influenced, intuitice, sympathetic and font1 of thc opposite sex, w11o t l ~ i n k s well of assisted by-~osite sex in r -31uon in Gemini, the na t i \ e sympathetic, some\\hat secrctlve art, etc.5 has gootl rnentsl faculties, b u t Iaclrs prudence; many timtls is d r , lnn into e~ubar rass ing positions; dislikes warfare, quzlrreling, etc.

Moon i n Cancer, qives the native grea t sensitiveness and superior nature; ge i~era i ly very sociable a n d agreeable; kind to all, will often be imposed upon and not resent i t ; often is elected t o posts of honor if the hIoon is aspected favorably with other planets; loves traveling, a1.o home.

Moon i n Leo, makes the native lofty in disposition, ambitious, pelsevering, lively, a penetrat ing mind; inclined t o undertake thiugs beyoud them capacity; fond of home; generally very particu- lar in their dress; vclry orderly in their conduct; inclined t o b e dignified, a ~ d will generally be leaders anlong their associates.

Moon in Yirqo, malrcs the native fond of the eciences, particularly the occult. They a re inclined ko b e superstitious a n d make good clairvojants; often mall< in their sleep, and have the power of ( 'dreanling true;" they love distinction, a re pensive, loquacious; often are i n ~ l ~ o s i n g , bu t meet with evil, resulting from want of expe- rience or forethought; often have secret sorrows i n the marriage s tate; have weakness o r disease in the bowels.

Moon in Libra, makes the native very agreeable and courteous, loving mirth and society of people younger than themselves; gives good reasoning faculties, d r y wit, ete.; quick t o judge between Fight and wrong; generally fond of br ight colors.

Moon in Scorpio, is evil unless well aspected b y good planets. T h e position makes the native sottish, dul l and given t o evil actions, particularly with the opposite sex ; he meets with dangers in travel- inv . i t is an evil indication for the mother; t o a femalg i t indicates a

3'.liability of miscarriage; causes both sexes to b e overbearing, selfisl~, etc.

Moon i n Sagittarius, causes the native t o be generous and kind- hearted, passionate b u t forgiving; very ambitious and aspir ing; fond of children, pets, etc.; generally meet with advancement b y the influence of women; denotes a n ~ a r r i a g e and several children; a good indication that they will inherit money, especially if Sagi t , tarius is in the 8 th house of the horoscope.

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Moon in Capricorn, is evil in nature, unless in good a \pec t t o good planets. Causes t h e native t o b e unscrupulous and hypocriti- cal; given t o day-dreaming; disposed t o dr inking, etc.; often meet with lrlisfortune through women; vague a n d iudeterminato mind; lack of energy, although often ambitious. -

Moon in Aquarius, causes t h e native t o b e courteous and inoffen- sive, active, inventive; very fond of t h e occult; powerful imagina- tion; of ten very fretful and striving af ter changeful projects; liability of l r~uch sorrow and a wandering life; unexpected g i f t s f rom women; s t range and fantastic tastes.

Moon in Pisces, makes t h e native somewhat poetical in nature, b u t generally fond of luxury and their own cornfort; dreamy and phlegmatic character; inconstancy in love a n d generally many litt le love affairs; of ten lose their wealth (if they have i t t o lose); a fruit- f u l imagination b u t their projects never pan out.

Mercury. Mercury in Ariee, makes the native quick, fiery, irnpuleive, antag-

onistic o r contentious, addicted to disputes, good in an argument as fa r a s continuity is concerned. I f Mercury is in s t rong aspect t o Mars, he o r she will b e addicted t o falsehood or g rea t exaggera- tion, qoiclr in anger , fluent in speech. -

Mercury i n Taurus, gives a happy and pleasant disposition, very fond of the opposite sex, pleasure and recreatiou; loves music, art, etc.; good judgment, persevering, obstinate, and a good reasoner, bu t lacks energy and ambition, unless s t rongly aspected t o Jupiter.

Mercury in Gemini, makes t h e native very ingenious, sympathetic, good natured, quick witted, a good orator, a shrewcl lawyer, fond of reading, good a t figures; will generally meet with success in science or literature; loves speculation, good ability for business, b u t loses through generosity; eccentric and fond of science, especi- ally the occult, in which he will b e very successful; loves traveling, esr)eciallv on the water.

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hfercury i n Cancer, makes the native very discreet. faithful, p o d natured, b u t somewhat flexible and easy influenced; very change- able and often meets with temptation, and unless careful g e t s into troul)le through deception or scandal; is of a very restless l r~ind ancl is religiously inclined.

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Mercury in Leo, gives a mind which seeks to govern a t all costs; very amb~t ious , determined, obstinate, fiery, quick tempered, bu t diqnified and confident; will seldom stoop t o low actions, unlvss Mercury is afflicted by Saturn or Mars; a t the same time is inclined t o b e conceited. If in s t rong aspect t o Venus, will love music : L P ~ have a talent for rnusic and art, and will be a good orator; the snlrc if in s t rong aspect t o Mars, b u t will b e very contentious and quick tempered.

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inventive power and a splendid memory, eloquence as a n orator o r writer; power of persuasion, a good scholar and linguist; capable of any undertaking requir ing grea t ability. +t Mercury i n Libra, gives the native a just and tender disposition, a n d apt i tude for delicate mathematical work, mathematical sciences, inventions; a good and broad mind, a lover and promoter of learn-ing, having grea t natural abilities, often musical.

Mercury in Scorpio, gives a bold and reckless nature, b u t ingeni- ous and studious; very careful of his own interests; extremely fond of t h e opposite sex; partial t o company and merry making; of ten

- has treacherous friends; meets with many dieappointments in life. Mercury in Sagittarius, gives the native a passionate disposition,

inclined t o govern those whom h e comes in contact with; ambitious, b u t lacking in energy ; h e is generally wise, capable and just, loves t h e beautiful in nature; very fond of pleasure, animals, etc., and is inclined t o b e of a roaming disposition, although he loves a home

Mercury in Capricorn, makes the native very acute, sharp and penetrating, bu t inclined t o be pevish and fickle, suspicious and cunning, very uneasy and restlees; conetantly busy about something; not contented unless very active; a t t h e same time it gives scientific ability, good in literature and in chemistry, p h i l o ~ o p h y and divina- tion; is easily influenced by kindness, etc.

Mercury i n Aquarius, makes t h e native love science in general, especially the occult; very good in mathematical work; t h e y love s tudy, and have good reasoning faculties, and good powers of observation, b u t love solitude and the company of learned and aged

Mercury in Pisces, makes the native easy go ing and fond of pleasure; he has many ridiculous and absurd plans, b u t considerable good intellect, numerous capabilities; loves traveling, especially on water; often changes his employment.

Venus in Aries, the house of Mars, causes the native t o b e very passionate; easily influenced b y the opposite sex ; often have much inharmony in married life; they love music, art, etc.

and happy marriage. Venus in Gemini? gives goodness, wisdom, inventive ability,

sympathetic, etc.; glves handsome children, twins if Gemini is i n the fifth house.

Venus in Cancer, gives fickle affections; often marry persons much older than themselves, unless offset b y s t rong positions of .Jupiter, Mercury or Moon; the native will b e led estray; have dan- g e r in love; the fifth o r eleventh house gives many children.

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V e n u s in Leo, gives for tunate marriage, many friends! popularity, success i n music, a r t or public work; very sympathet lc and kind hearted, love children, have few.

Venus i n Virgo, gives a desire fo r quiet life; s t range ideas in regard to marriage; quiet in nature. and d o not express their sympa- thies, which a r e very deep. Vi rgo be ing the house of Mercury, and solnewhat the naturn of Uranus, Venus i n this house has a peculiar influence, hard t o understand or express.

Venus in Libra, gives a happy nature; for tunate relationship; many friends; much prosperity and enjoyment of life, b u t a lack of ambition and enterprise. If in s t rong aspect to Mars, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune, rivalry in love affairs.

Venus in Scorpio, causes a jealous nature, inclined t o be proud; hesitating a t nothing t o accomplish their desires: and often disap- pointed; disagree with marriage partner; often are disappointed in love.

Venus in Sagittarrus, causes friendship with powerful people; gives many love affairs; inclines the native t o public work; makes good actors o r actresses; also gives secret love affaira.

Venus in Capricorn, hinders marriage, causes bad companionship, liability t o b e led estray before o r after marriage; causes sterility, fickle or dangerous loves.

Venus i n Aquarius, causes the native t o b e effeminate, lack of ambition; gives a calm life; s t range ideas on marriage, chastity, celebacy, religious ideas; often disappointed hopes.

Venus i n Pisces,,the native will m a r y young and have beautiful children and many of them. If Pisces is in the 5th or 11th house it gives many ohildreu, often twins; s c i e ~ ~ c e , wisdom, good intellect,

b u t a love for wines, drink, etc.

Mars, M a r s i n Aries, causes t h e native to b e bold, fearless and doter-

mined; general ly very s tubborn; quick in anger , loves a r g u ~ n e n t s and contention; always ready t o fight for justice; generally fond of machinery and anything of a mechanical nature, and generally excel i n mechanical work.

Mars in Taurus, inspires audacity; headstrong and w i l l f ~ ~ l , fear-

less, determined, passionate, very fond of the opposite s e x ; can be

coaxed into good or evil, bu t can't be driven iuto anything.

Mars in Gemini, gives mental acuteness and prudence united with cunning; the native will distinguish himself by ingenuity of mind; h e will he ambitious and generous, and generally good- hearted; make good leaders of society.

Mars in Cancer, gives fitness for medicine o r surgery; the n a t' ~ v e is bold and fearless, bu t is very changeable, and lacks continuity; often has weak s ight and stomach or liver trouble.

Mars in Leo, gives force of character, boldness, contempt of dan- ger ; the ~ a t i v e is a born leader o r commander; loves argument , etc.;

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is a good reasoner, make good lawyers. -M a r s in Virgo, makes the native s e r y hasty, irritable, often

deceitful a n d revengeful;.quite original in nature, and full of bold Fand scientific enterprises in which he is most always succe~sfu l , y e t g has many struggles of a peculiar nature in his life, h

Mars in ~ i b r a , m a k e s t h e native love sciences in general, and is ' enterprising; often placed in a pdsition where he rules others; makes a good lawyer or surgeon; often meets with disappoil~tment in love, and quarrels with his par tner in marriage.

Mars in Scorpio, v e r j favorable for the s tudy of chemistry o r medicine; t h e native has inventive ability and loves machinery; gives success in military tactics, bu t makes him or her very passionate and rash. also a lit t le revengeful.

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Mars in Sagittarius, makes the native a lit t le indisposed the early part of his life. They love military tactics, a n d if the chance offers will hold military positions; they a re generally good natured and generous, b u t fond of argument , consequently make good lawyers; they are also fond of the mechanical; make good surgeons; dislike to be ordered about.

Mars in Capricorn, makes the native qui te brave and bold, loving adventures and exci tement; often are very heroic; they often have deceitful enemies, b u t make friends with powerful men; o