A TREATISE

OK

xnnatal astrology.^

BY

G. WILDE, AND J. DODSON.

TO WHICH IS APPENDED,

"THE SOUL AND THE STARS."

BY A. G. TRENT.

" Astrologia sana."—Lord Bacon.

" A sober and regulated astrology."—Sir T. Browne.
' * There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof
against all argument, and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting
ignorance. This principle is, contempt prior to examination."—Dr. Paley.

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 PREFACE.

The leniency of the reader is asked in the perusal of this

work, owing to the limited time at the disposal of the authors
in traversing so vast a field of study. No apology, however,
is tendered either for treating upon the subject or for adding
to its literature. To apologize for what they know to be the
truth would be as cowardly and contemptible as the conduct
of those pseudo scientists and scholars who have condemned
a subject they have never investigated. Even men who are
ordinarily most judicious and discreet often forget themselves,
and assume a most unphilosophical attitude in dealing with
abstruse science; and just as this work is entering the printers'
hands, such an instance is afforded us by Mr. A. J. Balfour.
In the first number of Mr. W. T. Stead's new Quarterly,
Borderland, the following appears :—
"Mr. Balfour objects to the inclusion of astrology in the
subjects dealt with in Borderland, on the ground that there
has not been a prima facie case made out in its favour."
Now, without selecting more than one piece from the mass
of convincing literature which has been written on astrology,
we at once refer Mr. Balfour and all sceptics to the paper
appended hereto on The Soul and the Stars, which may well
be perused after glancing at the few testimonies which precede
this work, selected from the very numerous ones which have
from time to time been given. The paper referred to is from
the pen of an eminent writer, whose real name we are not at
liberty to disclose, and, as will be seen, appeared in the
University Magazine as long ago as March, 1880 ; claiming the
very thing, upon the alleged absence of which Mr. Balfour
grounds his objection to astrology. In the course of the paper
the writer says :—" As before stated, we claim nothing more
than to have established a prima facie case, and to have earned
the liberty of speculating upon it." Submitting the article in
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question to the candid judgment of the reader, we say that
the writer might fairly have claimed more than a prima facie
case ; but of what use is such evidence so long as scientists
will neither look for it nor ask for it ? The eminent President
of the Psychical Research Society would give astrologers the
impression that his course of reading had been strictly limited
to Blue Books and Parliamentary speeches.
The philosopher and the scientist inquire. They never
object before doing so, for by that very act they throw aside the
garb of the wise man. As Mr. Balfour, like most other people,
appears to be imperfectly acquainted with his library, we may
be pardoned for specifying a few records of the triumphs of
astrology ; though, unfortunately, these records are scattered
throughout the world's literature, and have never yet been
collected. Although astrology, as every student knows, is
unsurpassed for usefulness even without its most difficult
branch, that of prediction ; yet the successes of the predictive
part, when investigated, establish a conclusive case for the
science. Some remarkable instances are adduced in Wanlefs
Wonders of the Little World, among which are Dryden's most
wonderful predictions respecting his son Charles. With refe-
rence to these in particular, which have also been recorded
by Congreve* and numerous other writers, it may be said
that no opponent of astrology has attempted either to dispute
or to explain them. They are too lengthy to be set out here,
but should be referred to by all interested in the subject.
Dean Hole, in his Elucidations of the Marvellous, simply burnt
his fingers when he came to deal with them. He says:—
" Dryden cast the nativities of his sons ; and what is
remarkable, his prediction relating to his son Charles, was
accomplished. The incident being of so late a date one
might hope that it would have been cleared up ; but, if it be a
fact, it must be allowed that it forms a rational exultation for
its irrational adepts."
It seems that the worthy Dean's way of " elucidating the
marvellous " is to express regret that it has not already been
cleared up. From all such elucidations we may well wish to be

Biography of Dryden.
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delivered. Without stopping to argue with the Dean as to
the reasonableness of astrology, we ask if facts are not
rational, what is rational ? The hope that " rational" gentle-
men would clear up this and other triumphs must now be
getting rather forlorn. Does Dean Hole think that a man
like Dryden would cling tenaciously throughout his life to a
science which is practical or nothing if it were false ? Here is
an extract from Dryden's letter of the 3rd September, 1697, to
his sons at Rome. " Towards the latter end of this month,
September, Charles will begin to recover his perfect health,
according to his nativity, which, casting it myself, I am sure is
true and all things hitherto have happened accordingly to the
very time that I predicted them."
Bishop Burnet's works also furnish numerous verified pre-
dictions. As a sample of what may easily be found in the
random perusal of general literature, we extract the following
concise account from The Sheepshanks Gallery:—♦
" A curious story is related by Redgrave concerning
Callcott's marriage, which did not take place till he was a
middle-aged man. The water-colour painter, John Varley,
who was a great believer in astrology, when Callcott was
a young man cast his nativity, and gave the paper containing
it to Mulready, who was, as well as Varley, a friend of
Callcott's, with strict instructions not to open it until
Callcott was 50 years of age. The paper was put away and
forgotten by all concerned until Mulready read an invitation to
Callcott's wedding. He then remembered it, took it with hin^
and opened it at the wedding breakfast ; the contents were
then found to be, 4 Callcott will remain single until he is 50,
and will then marry and go to Italy.' Callcott was about that
age at the time, and a journey to Italy had been already
planned by the happy pair. The coincidence was certainly
remarkable."
If the reader wishes to know what astrology is doing in
the present day, let hhft*-refer to the chapter of Dr. C. M.
Davies' Mystic London entitled 44 Interviewing an Astrologer,"
and also .t() {he articles by Mr. Edgar Lee, which appeared
in the Arena? for October, 1892, and January, 1893. When

* Bell & Daldy, London, 1870.

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the sceptic has cleared up these successes, the authors will be
happy to furnish him with hundreds of others. .Collect the
recorded-achievements of astrology, and you have a- mass of
evidence which is simply overpowering. Take the eminent
names associated with the practice and approval of astrology,
and you have an array of men unsurpassed in strength of
intellect and integrity of character. And what of its recog-
nition in the present day ? Canvass the civilized world to-day
and you will find- that, from the highest social and intellectual
circles to the lowest, Dean Hole's " irrational adepts" were
never before so numerous. Gather the statistics relating to
astrological publications, and you will discover that the
literature of astrology is to-day more perused than that of
any other natural science. However you may define the
church, some of its noblest names have at all periods been
admirers and students of astrology ; so that no objection can
be taken to it on the ground of religious scruples. But what
of the failures of astrologers ? The answer to this is, that the
successes of a science establish it, while the failures cannot
disprove it. The practice of medicine is recognized because of
its successes, and not rejected because of its failures.
■ Although the astrologer labours under far greater difficulties
than the student of any other science, he is, strange to say,
expected by the u rational " part of the world to declare and
pronounce upon everything under the sun, trifling or other-
wise. The astrologer, like the physician, has this difficulty,
that he never has two cases exactly alike ; and he must judge
each individual by analogy to previous cases. But he has
another difficulty which is unknown to the physician, and it is
this, that while the latter has at his elbow all the materials
for his diagnosis, the astrologer must look to other worlds for
his causes, his doctrine being that as no man liveth unto
himself, so neither can any world live unto itself, a fact which
" rational" people seem unable to comprehend. He requires
to know, with something like exactness, the geocentric posi-
tions of the luminaries and planets, for the basis of his judgment
is purely mathematical. He has, therefore, to depend upon
the thoroughness and accuracy of the astronomer's work ; and
if the latter cannot supply him with the true number and
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positions of these remote causes, his judgment must so far be
defective. If the late Mr. R. A. Procter had spent the time
he occupied in writing upon astrology (of which he knew so
little) in correcting the Ephemerides of planetary motions for
past centuries, his services to the world would have been much
more valuable. The astrologer had to wait, age after age, for
the discovery of Uranus and Neptune, to help to furnish his
missing factors, and meanwhile clung to fictitious causes ; but
considering the absence of this knowledge he managed very
well indeed, for those planets were not always in evidence, and
were at best only part of a large number of recognized causes,
though when to the fore they could not fail to mar his judg-
ment. But however crude the science was, it was a science all
the same. The student of the present day might laugh at, for
instance, Kepler's judgment of a horoscope, but the same laugh
might be raised at the expense of any other useful branch of
knowledge. Surgery, for example, was a science all the same,
even when its practitioners bled the patient to death in order
to give him life. Even when his data are correct, the astrologer
needs a great deal of experience in the science, as many of the
figures he has to judge are very intricate in their various
combinations ; hence good judgment, exceptional discernment,
and power to analyse and compare, are requisite to enable him
to balance the pros and cons of his decision. There are as
many studies in astrology as there are human beings ; for, as
experience shows us that no two persons are exactly alike in
temperament and physique, so astrology accentuates this fact
by pointing out that they cannot be alike, for at no two periods
of time is the earth's environment the same. It is for this
reason that the classifications allowable in most other sciences
are impossible in astrology.
It is strange how the erroneous notion that astrology was
long ago exploded has been attempted to be supported by
alleging the equally erroneous reason that the adoption of the
Copernican, or rather, the Pythagorean system was the cause
of it. The fact is, that astrologers were never dependent upon
any system of the universe, but relied rather upon actual
observation of the planetary bodies, made age after age. The
wiseacres who "have alleged the above as a cause seem to have
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forgotten that, after the Copernican system was adopted, the
luminaries, planets and zodiac, still appeared to our eye to
move at the same rates of progress as before, neither increasing
nor slackening their pace because of the discovery. Our
astrology has to do with the earth, that being the globe in
which we are most interested ; and that being the body acted
upon, it is naturally adopted by the student as the centre, and
the movement of the surrounding orbs relatively to our earth
and to each other are noted accordingly. The astrology of
Mars would in like manner require that Mars should be adopted
as the centre and seat of cosmic action.
It would be much more creditable to the opponents of
astrology if they sought facts for their purpose instead of
making mere assertions. They should try to show, for instance,
that according to the rules of astrology, Lord Beaconsfield
ought not to have been ambitious, nor Mr. Gladstone loquacious.
Let them try, if they like, to find but one person at whose
birth the Moon and Mercury were in friendly aspect to each
other and to the benefic planets, and unafflicted by the malefics,
who was pronounced deficient in intellect; or, let them find
an individual in whose nativity the Moon and Mercury were
in cross aspect to each other, afflicted by the malefics and
unbefriended by the benefics, who ever gained credit for wisdom.
It is, after all, with hard facts that the astrologer has to deal ;
and not, as so many people think, with a sickly sentimentality.
The truths of astrology are amazingly wonderful and useful,
and provide a key to human life and character such as no other
science can furnish. To continue Mr. Trent's words before
quoted, "such speculations, carried to their legitimate con-
sequences, would produce a more momentous revolution in
human thought than all the discoveries of this wonderful age."
Whatever may be the mysterious agencies employed by
nature in thus operating upon human life, her dial indicates,
and indicates truly, and that is all with which the practical
astrologer is concerned. The authors would like to add that
their services, in vindicating the science, will be at the disposal
of scientific men, whenever the latter think fit to organise a
fair public test of what astrology can tell them of individuals
merely from the data of the sex, date and time of birth, and
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Preface. XI
latitude and longitude of birthplace. What could be fairer ?
Perhaps the scoffers at astrology will either organise such a
test, or at least observe a discreet silence on the subject, and
Cease the parrot-cry that it is an exploded science. The authors
think no apology is required for adding to the literature of the
subject, as, while discarding all claims to perfection, they
nevertheless hope to have helped to make the knowledge of
the science more complete and accurate. The nativities of
General Boulanger and M. Carnot are, with regret, omitted to
prevent further delay in the publication of this work. They
will, however, appear in the German edition of Natal Astrology,
translated by Dr. C. Vopel, of Bremen, and now in the press.
GEO. WILDE,
Railway Terrace,
Brighouse.
J. DODSON,
Sta inland,
Near Halifax.
 CONTENTS.

Chapter Pages
Preface v-xi
I.—Introductory 1-7
II.—The Division of the Heavens 8-12
III.—How to erect a Horoscope 13-18
IV.—Description of persons produced by each of the
siffns when ascending alone at birth 19, 20
V.—Description of person produced by Uranus
ascending in each of the signs 21
VI.—The effect of Uranus in each of the twelve houses 22, 23
VII.—The effect of the various aspects to Uranus when
placed in the several houses . 24-27
VIII.—Description of person produced by Saturn
ascending in each of the signs 28, 29
IX.—The effect of Saturn in each of the twelve houses 30, 31
X.—The effect of the various aspects to Saturn when
placed in the several houses 32-34
XI.—Description of person produced by Jupiter
ascending in each of the signs 36, 36
XII.—The effect of Jupiter in each of the twelve houses 37, 5®
XIII.—The effect of the various aspects to Jupiter when
placed in the several houses . 39-41
XIV.—Description of person produced by Mars ascend-
ing in each of the signs . 42, 43
XV.—The effect of Mars in each of the twelve houses 44, 45
XVI.—The effect of the various aspects to Mars when
placed in the several houses . 46-49
XVII.—Description of person produced by the Sun
when ascending in each of the signs 60, 61
XVIII.—The effect of the Sun in each of the twelve houses 62, 53
XIX.—The effect of the various aspects to the Sun
when placed in the several houses . 54-56
XX.—Description of person produced by Venus when
ascending in each of the signs 67, 68
XXI.—The effect of Venus in each of the twelve houses 69, 60
XXII.—The effect of the various aspects to Venus when
placed in the several houses 61, 62
XXIII.—Description of person produced by Mercury
when ascending in each of the signs 63, 64
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Chapter Pages
XXIV.—The effect of Mercury in each of the twelve
houses, and of the aspects to that planet when
therein 65-67
XXV.—Description of person produced by the Moon
when ascending in each of the signs 68, 69
XXVI.—The effect of the Moon in each of the twelve
houses 70,71
XXVII.—The effects produced by the Moon when apply-
ing to or separating from the planets 72
XXVIII.—The effect of Conjunctions when one of the
conjoined planets is significator 73-75
XXIX.—The effect of Sextiles and Trines when one of
the aspected planets is significator . 76-78
XXX.—The effect of Squares and Oppositions when one
of the aspected planets is significator 79-82
XXXI.—Neptune and the Asteroids 83
XXXII.—Table of the most eminent Fixed Stars, with
their alleged influences . 84, 85
XXXIII.—The health of the native 86-88
XXXIV.—Diseases caused by the planets . 89-92
XXXV.—Mental qualities . 93-95
XXXVI.—Pecuniary prospects 96, 97
XXXVII.—The Employment or Profession of the native 98-101
XXXVIII.—The Parents of the native . 102
XXXIX.—Courtship and Marriage 103-106
XL.—The Offspring of the native 107
XLL—Travelling 108-110
XLII.—Friends 111
XLIII.—Enemies . 112,113
XLIV.—Heredity 114
XLV.—Twin-Offspring 115
XLVI.—Primary Directions 116
XLVII.—Secondary Directions. 117-126
XLVI 11.—Solar Revolutions, or Revolutionary Figures . 127,128
X LI X.—Transits 129
L.—How to erect Foreign Horoscopes . 130-135
LI.—Aphorisms of Natal Astrology . .136-143
LII.—Illustrations of Natal Astrology . 145-194
Appendix
I.—Specimen pages of Ephemeris for July, 1873 .195,196
11.—Specimen pages of Ephemeris for March, 1890 .197,198
III.—Specimen Tablejof Houses for Liverpool . 199,200
IV.—Table of Logarithms . 201, 202
Addenda and Errata . 205-11
Index . 213-16
" The Soul and the Stars." By " A. G. Trent"
 " Let them be for signs."—Genesis i. 14.
" The precious things put forth by the moon."—Deut. xxxiii. 14.
" They fought from heaven : the stars in their courses fought
against Sisera."—J udges v. 20.
" Their rule is gone out through all the earth."—Ps. xix. 4.
" The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night."—
Ps. cxxi. 6.
"Thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shaft
have known that the heavens do rule."—Daniel ("Master of the
Astrologers"),iv. 26 and v. 11.
" We have seen his star."—St. Matt. ii. 2.
" The powers of the heavens." —St. Matt. xxiv. 29.
" The heavens and all the powers therein."—7V Deum.
" On nota les coincidences qui se produisaient entre les positions
ou les apparences des astres et les evenements, et I'on crut trouver
dans ces coincidences la clef des previsions de I'avenir. D6s lors,
1'astrologie etait fondfie.—F. Lenormant, La Divination chez Us
Chaldeens.
" Myself also must needs acknowledge, that some years since, I
also was one of those enemies to this noble science, who buffetted in
the dark I knew not what; until soberly tempted to taste a few lines
reading of this subject, although it was with a serious purpose, to take
up the apter occasion to throw dirt at it; yet by this means attaining
to understand who it was I spoke to, it begat in me a reverence for
those grey hairs, which as unjustly as ignorantly I had despised. . . .
And while I study thus, I find that next under Theology, nothing
leads me more near unto this sight of God, than this sacred astro-
logical study of the great works of nature.—Hagiastrologia. By John
Butler, B.D., Rector of Litchborough.
"Nor do we hereby reject or condemn a sober and regulated
astrology; we hold there is more truth therein than in astrologers ;.
in some more than many allow, yet in none so much as some pretend.
We deny not the influence of the stars, but often suspect the due
application thereof."—PseudodoxiaEptdemica. BySirThomas Browne.
"Of all causes the remotest are stars."—Burton's Anatomy of
Melancholy.
" It would seem that our actions are regulated by lucky or unlucky
stars, to which they owe a great part of the praise or blame bestowed
on them."
" However great the advantages which nature bestows on us, it is
not she alone, but fortune in conjunction with her, which makes
heroes."
" Although men pride themselves on their great actions, these are
often the result, not of any great design, but of chance."
 " Fortune turns everything to the advantage of her favourites."
" Nature creates merit, and fortune brings it into play."
"Fortunate people never correct themselves; they always fancy
they are in the right as long as fortune supports their ill conduct."—
Rochefoucauld.
"A most unfailing experience .... of the excitement of
sublunary natures by the conjunctions and aspects of the planets, has
instructed and compelled my unwilling belief."—Kepler.
" One thing is very remarkable in Kepler's creed, that he whose
candour is so indisputable in every other part of his conduct, professed
to have been forced to adopt his astrological opinions from direct and
positive observation."—Life of Kepler. (Library of Useful Knowledge).
" Let her [the Moon's] influence over this earth be studied ; it is
more powerful than is generally known. The fear of letting in
astrology has no doubt deferred many from such examination ; and
most assuredly, lunar influence cannot be wholly separated from
planetary. Both lunar and planetary influence are founded on facts
in nature, and surely no apology can be expected for calling attention
to natural laws."—History of the British Colonies. By R. Montgomery
Martin.
" He (Buckle) has probably not connected man with nature as he
hereafter will be; as, for instance, in the probable effects of astral
influences on meteorology and economical affairs."—Huth's Life of
Buckle.
" How often the discoveries of modern days have served to redeem
the fancies of medieval times from the charge of absurdity. If the
direction of a bit of steel suspended near the earth can, as General
Sabine has proved, be influenced by a body like the moon, more than
200,000 miles distant from it, who shall say there is anything prepos-
terously extravagant in the influence ascribed to the stars over the
destinies of man by the astrologers ?"—Dr. Daubeny, the Oxford
Professor.
 CHAPTER I.

INTRODUCTORY.
Astrology is the science of the influence of the celestial
bodies upon our earth and its inhabitants. It has four distinct
branches, namely :—Natural, Mundane, Natal, and Horary.
Natural or Physical Astrology relates to the action of the
Sun, Moon and Planets upon the tides of the ocean and other
terrestrial matter, the atmosphere, climate, seasons, weather,
earthquakes, volcanoes, &c.; thus treating upon the con-
nection of these bodies with vegetable, human, and animal
physiology, and with the natural phenomena of the earth.
Mundane Astrology views the heavenly bodies in their
relation to the prosperity and adversity of nations, com-
munities, and the world in general; thus including matters
respecting governments, rulers, the people, revolutions, war,
peace, plagues, famines, &c.
Natal or Genethliacal Astrology is that branch which
considers man individually, and seeks, from the zodiacal and
planetary positions at the moment of birth, to declare the
impress of his gifts and characteristics, as also the distinguishing
features of his career.
By Horary Astrology it is sought to give a decision, from a
figure of the heavens cast for any moment, upon any question
of the hour respecting which the mind is truly anxious.
Natal Astrology is the most important branch ; for, as the old
authors say, " therein is consulted the whole progress of man
from his birth to his death, and by that alone are we enabled
to discover the times of his happy and inauspicious fortunes."
A Map, Chart, or Figure of the Heavens for the moment of
a birth, is termed the Horoscope, Natus, or Nativity ; and
the person then born is called the Native. A horoscope
proclaims the mental and physical qualities of the native,
indicating clearly the disposition, strength of intellect, nature
of constitution and health, and, to a considerable degree, the
physique and personal appearance. It also typifies the cir-
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cumstances of the person's life, prefiguring the pecuniary
prospects; loss or gain of property, legacies or inheritance ; the
employment or profession ; the likelihood of marriage and
of happiness therein; the condition of the parents and
children ; the probability of gain or loss by relatives and
friends; the enemies and antagonisms of the native ; his
honour and social status ; travelling and the fortune attending
it; finally, the kind of death, and liability or otherwise to
accidents, hurts and diseases.
Man may contend with his stars, and evade, with some
degree of success, their inimical forces when he is aware to
what they wou.d impel him ; for he may retard or accelerate
their power by his own actions, just as he may avail himself of
propitious influences by pushing the affairs upon which they
bear. A man at whose birth Mars was much in evidence, and
ill-aspected by one or both the luminaries, will periodically be
impetuous, irritable, and liable to injure his fortunes, and run
himse'.f into personal danger ; but when aware of the influences
to which he is the victim, he may strive against the martial
spirit within him and be on his guard accordingly. The man
at whose birth Mars and Venus were to the fore, and in cross
rays to each other, is invariably of an amatory disposition; and
succeeding aspects to these planets will excite the voluptuous
within him, which, while the aspects last, will be his dominant
passion. Many drift into immorality and are sacrificed, who,
had they known that they were for the time being in moral
danger, might have shunned the temptation and escaped lasting
dishonour. The person at whose birth the luminaries and
Saturn were in unfriendly aspect, is sure to meet with periods
of bad fortune in business ; and, if he would escape bankruptcy,
must know that all subsequent evil positions of these bodies
threaten financial disaster, which may be avoided by temporary
retirement from business and speculation, or at least by the
exercise of great circumspection in all his dealings.
As the heavenly bodies betoken, they are therefore by
astrologers said to produce. The recognised causes in astrology
are the Sun and Moon (referred to as " the luminaries"), the
planets of the solar system, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter,
Saturn, Uranus or Herschel and Neptune ; and the signs of
the zodiac, viz :—Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo,
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
For astrology, only a very rudimentary knowledge of
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Astronomy is thus required, namely, how to ascertain the
positions of the planets and signs relatively to our earth at any
given time. Three more alleged astrological causes have also
"been recognised until lately, but are now being practically
discarded, and the additional factors produced by the modern
discovery of Uranus and Neptune adopted in their place.
These three are :—
The Moon's North Node, or Dragon's Head.
The Moon's South Node, or Dragon's Tail ; and
The Part of Fortune.
For further information respecting these obsolete positions,
reference may be made to Zadkiel's edition of Lillys Introduction
to Astrology.
The astronomical requisites of the student are Ephemerides
and Tables of Houses. An Ephemeris is an Almanack or
Calendar for any year showing the longitude and declination
of the planets (which term in this work includes the luminaries)
on eacTT "day in that year. Specimen pages from two
Ephemerides are given in Appendices I. and II. A Table of
Houses for the latitude of the birthplace is required in order
to ascertain what sighs of the zodiac and what degrees of those
signs are ascending on the eastern horizon, culminating, &c.,
when viewed from that place at the time of birth. An example
is furnished by the Table of Houses for the latitude of Liver-
pool given in Appendix III.
It is found that if at the time of birth any two planets are in
aspect with each other, that is, conjoined in the zodiac or
separated by a certain number of^degrees, or of the same
declination North or South of the Eetiftec, an. effect is produced
upon the native which is absent when the planets are not so
aspected. These aspects are the :—
Conjunction, i.e., when^two planets are in the same
degree and sign of the Zodiac.
Semi-sextile 30 degrees apart Biquintile 144 degrees apart
Sem^sq'uare45 „ ,, Opposition 180 „ „
Sextile 60 „ „ Parallel of declination, i.e..
Quintile 72 »> when the same number of
"Square yo >» distant from the
Trine 120 m Eoiiptic, whether either or
Sesqui-quad- both are North or South.
rate 135 „
 Natal Astrology.
The following symbols and abbreviations are used in astrology,,
and as they will be adopted throughout the rest of this work,
the student should, at this stage, make himself thoroughly
familiar with them:—
r
Signs of the Zodiac. '
•V* Aries. Leo. t Sagittarius',
a Taurus. ng Virgo. Capricorn.
II Gemini. Libra ZZ Aquarius.
$ Cancer. TTl Scorpio. K • Pisces.
Planets.
^ Neptune, If Jupiter. ? Venus.
y Uranus,orHerschel. «? Mars. 5 Mercury.
b Saturn. © Sun. ]) Moon.
Aspects.
d Conjunction. A
Trine
Semi-sextile. 0
Sesqui-quadrate
L Semi-square. Bq
Biquintile
* Sextile. 8
Opposition.
Q. Quintile. P.
Par., or Par. Dec. Par-
□ Square. allel Declination.
0
Degrees of longitude.
1
Minutes „
" Seconds „
When a planet appears to be moving backwards in the
zodiac (/.e, decreasing in longitude), it is said to be retrograde,
and the letter 14 R " is then affixed to the symbol of that planet
both in the Ephemeris and the Horoscope.
The Zodiac is divided Into 360°, the 12 signs containing 30°
each. These signs are classified as follows:—
The first six are called Northern signs because they appear
North of the Equator, the remaining six being called Southern,
because South of the Equator. They succeed and are in
opposition aspect to each other as shown below, namely;—
Northern. Southern.
T 8
a 8 m
11 8 t
© 8 kf
SI 8
8
Owing to their respective natures they are also classified as
follows:—v, Id* are cardinal and moveable signs;
 Introductory. 5

•« , SI, m, fixed signs; n, Ttg, X, common signs; «V», Si» # are

fiery signs; n, =«=, rr, airy; », ng, ^>, earthy; ©, m, H, watery.
T, n, SI, =*5=, ~ are masculine; and vy, m, H, ©, ttk, 8 feminine.
SB, Si, tig, ^ ^ are signs of long ascension, being, in our
Northern latitude, longer in ascending above the horizon than
the other signs, viz., vy, X, V, 8, n, which are signs of short
ascension, n, Si, and to some extent tig, are barren signs;
SB, m, X fruitful, n, X, and the early degrees of are
double-bodied signs; ffi and vy tropical signs; SB, ni, x mute
signs.
The cardinal signs are in □ and 8 to each other, as are also
the fixed and the common signs, as shown in the following
■xiiagrams:— , ^ z
Vy - jr il

T- 8- -TTl DE-

SB a
For example, a planet in 15° *0 would be in □ to one in
■15° SB, and in § to one in 150 =*=. The fiery signs are in a to
each other, as are also the earthy, airy, and watery signs. A
planet in 15° a would be in A aspect to one in 150 and *
to one in 150 u, and Quintile to one in 30 11. A planet in
8° ffi would be Z to one in 230 or 230 8, Bq to one in 20 f,
and 0 to one in 230 -r. The Z, □, Q and § are evil in their
nature. The V, Q, A, and Bq are good. The effects of
the various Conjunctions and Parallels will be given later on.
Of the aspects, those formed to or by the Q are called Solar ;
.those formed by the ^Lunar ; and those formed between any
•two of the remaining planets, Mutual.
The □, A, 8, and P are known as the Major aspects,
being more powerful than the rest, viz :—V, z, Q, Bq and Q,
which are termed the Minor ones. The most powerful is the 8 ;
next the P and rf ; then the A, □, *, and Q; lastly, the z,
V, Q, and Bq. Aspects formed from cardinal signs are the
strongest; next in power are those from fixed signs, and those
are weakest which are formed from the common signs. For
•example, an 8 aspect from common signs is equal in strength
.only to a □ from cardinal signs.
The planets are found to have a greater influence for good
6 Natal Astrology.
or evil in certain signs. The sign in which a planet is strongest
is called its House. It is powerful, though in a smaller degree,
in the sign which is called its Exaltation, and weakest in that
which is called its PatHmailt The relationship of the planets
to the signs may thus be tabulated as follows :—
T- house of exaltation of ©, detriment of b
b 99 ? 99 5- 99 3
II 99 9 99 v.¥> 99 U
99 D 99 n 99 b
a 99 ©
ne 99 9 99 V
^5= 99 99 99 3
m. 99 S 99 99 ?
t 99 U 99 99 9
vy 99 b 99 3 99 D
ss 99 ¥ 99 99 ©
X 99 U 99 % 99
In addition to the' above, U may be considered weak, and in
his " fall " when placed in ]rf, as also 5 in X, and S in
When a planet is forming an aspect with another, either in
moving towards it or leaving it, it is said to be applying to an
aspect with the other ; and, if applying to a d, is said to apply
to the planet itself. When a planet is leaving another, or an
aspect with another, it is said to be separating from that planet
or aspect.
The D, being the swiftest in motion, applies to all the planets.
8, the next in swiftness, applies to ^ ^ W ; ?
to ©, (T, V, b, ¥, W, and so on with the rest. The more
remote the planet is from the earth, the slower is its apparent
motion. A retrogade planet, that is, one moving backwards,
say from b to T, can also in this way apply to another.
Examples.—Suppose S occupied f island the > St 13%
the D, being the swifter in motion, would be applying to the
A of Suppose the © occupied 11 10° and b 11 150, the Oj
being the swifter, would be applying to a d of b.
The number of degrees in longitude within which a planet's
influence extends, is termed its orb. That of W is about 7°*
¥ 8°, b 8°, % 10°, $ 8°, © 17°, ? 8°, 9 8°, D 120.
To find out when two planets approaching each other begin
to form an aspect, add their orbs together and divide by 2.
When they get within this number of degrees, the aspect begins
to operate.
Example.—Suppose the D applies to d <?, their orbs, added
 Introductory. 7
together, make 20°. Divide this by 2. When they are within
10° the aspect commences to operate, and gradually increases in
power till the aspect is exactly formed, after which it decreases
in strength, f Their influence is also stronger when applying
than separating. p operates when planets are within 30 of
declination, North or South, the minor aspects, V, Q, 0, and -
Bq, when within 2°. The major aspects/g, □, *^may„he
considered in operation when the planets are Otb.v|
Generally, when applying, the orbs of W, U, 9, and 5,
are about 70 ; when separating, about 8°. ^ '/ L
We have usually found the major aspects, *, □, A, and g,
operate when within 10°. The closer the aspect the more
powerful it becomes.
When a planet is within 30 of declination with another, it
may be considered within orb of Parallel declination, though
not so strong as when the two bodies are within 1°.
The following terms are also used in Natal Astrology, and
may usefully be explained here. When D is leaving © and
applying to the full, or opposition aspect, she is said to increase
in light,; and, when past the 8, to decrease in light. The lord
of the sign in which any planet is, disposes of that planet; thus,
if if be in V^~he is disposed of by Tj, the latter being termed
the dispositor. Planets above the horizon are said to be elevated,
those nearest the M.C. being the most elevated.
IS), if and 9 Lalso p and S, when unafflicted, are called the
Fortunes; W, ¥, ^ (and $ when afflicted), the jnfortunes.
If and $ are termed the Superior planets, and 9 and 5
the Inferior ones. The lunations are the <5, □ and § of the
luminaries. Planets are in mutual reception when in each
others dignities, or houses, as in 95 and p in X ; this incident
being considered very beneficial and fortunate. Translation of
light is effected by a planet separating from an aspect with one
planet, and applying by aspect to another. Thus, if b is in 189,
P 20°, andjlf 220 f, the p would be said to HeT transferring the
influence of b to i^. A Trigon consists of the three signs of
each elemental nature, viz., fiery, earthy, airy, and watery. Thus
the three fiery signs are called the fiery trigon. A planet is
said to be void of course when it leaves the sign it occupies
without forming arTaspect with another planet.
8 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER II.

THE DIVISION OF THE HEAVENS.

The Heavens are divided by astrologers into twelve equal
spaces, called Houses^ or Mansions, the first of which commences
with the eastern horizon, and extends below to I-I2th (or 30*)
of the sphere. The second house is the next 30* of space below
or eastward of the first, and so on with the rest. The fourth
The Division of the Heavens.
S

\ E, - O
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s l

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-
The ut cr
E- cusp of the
tu bouse Cusp d the
stfa house.

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 The Division of the Heavens. 9
house thus commences jvith the point directly below the
earth, called the Nadir, Imum Coeli (I.C.),or Lower Heaven;
and the seventh house begins with and extends to 30° above
the western horizon. The tenth house is accordingly com-
posed of the,300 eastward of and preceding the culminating
point in the Heavens called the Zenith, Medium Coeli (M.C.),
or mid-heaven. The accompanying diagram shows the position
of the houses. It will be observed that, contrary to the usual
method of drawing maps, the Eastern horizon is placed on the
left-hand side, and the western on the right. The earth is
in the centre of the circle.
Each of these houses has its distinct effect on the native and
the circumstances of bis life.
The First House.—This shows the personal appearance and
4isposition. The sign rising and_the planets .therein, take the
leading part in the nativeTs forqiatipn ; and planets in the
first Kouse, though not actually in the ascending sign,Aare next
_in power and influence. Hence f might be' on the husp, or
commencing degree of the house, and h in Vy also in the first.
When this is so, students must judge between and blend these
influences, carefully noting how each planet in these signs is
aspected by the other planets. Agaifl, the aspects of, and sign
occupied by, the moon cause many variations.
The Second House.—This has strong signification of the
native's pecuniary affairs and personal property.
The Third House.—This is associated with brothers and sisters,
letters, neighbours, writings, and short journeys ; and, when
occupied by planets, influences the mind very largely.
The Fourth House.—This relates to the father of the native,
and his own property and inheritance. It is strongly indicative
of his condition at the end of life.
The Fifth House.—This shows the offspring, his success in
speculation, betting, games, &c.; his pleasures, and the father's
pecuniary affairs. - hm'*<•■■■*
The Sixth House.—Servants, inferiors, small cattle, sickness
and disease. The signs occupied by the afflicting planets show
the weak or afflicted parts, as will be pointed out later.
The Seventh House.—Marriage, the wife or husband, partner-
ships, lawsuits, contentions, public enemies and opponents,
dealings with all except relatives, the grandfather's affairs.
The Eighth House.—^Legacies, the native's death, personal
property of the marriage partner.
 10 Natal Astrology.
The Ninth House.—Long journeys by sea or land, religionf
creeds, dreams, &c. It has also great influence on the mind
and inclinations, especially when a planet is found therein.
The Tenth House.—The employment or profession of the
native, and his honour, credit and reputation; the condition of
the mother.
The Eleventh House.—Friends, hopes, wishes, mother's pro-
perty. The friends correspond to nature of planets therein.
The Tivelfth House.—Secret enemies, sorrow and imprison-
ment, large cattle. The malefic planets (h, $ and 9) here, show
many secret foes even among well-meaning people ; while the
benefic ones (? and U) give him an irresistible power of
attraction.
Planets in the ist, 4th, 7th and 10th houses are said to be
angular" and have great power. Anyone with If. in the
mid-heaven receives much good fortune when the planets are
in good aspect with him by direction, as explained in a later
chapter, d* or h there brings disasters when the planets arrive
at a P, Z, 5, □, or 8 of them. In the case of the D, owing
to her rapid motion, this happens many times during an
ordinary life.
The ist and 10th houses are the strongest. Planets therein
exert a predominating influence over the native throughout
his life. The next in power are 7th and 4th, 9th and 3rd. All
planets are strong when rising, i.e., when in the eastern part of
the heavens. The 6th and 8th houses are considered to be
the weakest. A planet placed in the 12th would, we believe,
be stronger than one in the 5th house, because the former
would be rising, while the latter would be already below the
earth. A planet on the cusp of the 10th is at the meridian of
power. The 2nd, 5th, 8th and nth are called succedent houses,,
and the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th cadent houses. The cusp of a
house, like a planet, is allowed its orb of influence, which is
generally stated at 50. There is, however, every reason to
believe that a planet influences a house when more than 50
\ before reaching its commencing degree. Especially is this so
with planets with a superior orb. For instance, whose orfr
0 0
v is io , would influence the cusp of any house when 7 from the
-commencing degree. But beyond 70 his influence may be
considered to have been transferred to the next house. The
nearer a planet is to the cusp, the stronger his influence.
The following example will suffice to show whether a planet
 The Division of the Heavens. 11
does or does not affect a certain house. Take his _qrb, and
adding to that 5°, divide by 2. Suppose Mars was 6° past the
culminating point of the mid-heaven, and we wished to know
if he really influenced this important angle. Take his orb,
which is 8°, to it add 50, which makes 130. This, divided by 2,
is 6^°. Hence Mars would influence that angle so long as he
remained within 6J0. Too much attention cannot be paid
to this joint.
The next diagram gives the signification of the houses.

Signification of the Twelve Houses.

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^Ooo« ' r. c'« Z*'*.
?^ess>oo, lo 6-
r Mo^er- », <--
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rr Or A \. \
Jou,

cv

Asc. cusp 7th cusp.

Personal appearance, Servants, Inferiors, Uncles
Life, Mind, and and Aunts, Sickness, Disease.
Character. Small Cattle, Part of
f
body afflicted or ,
st^' % <e- „ /i deranged. /

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MX*
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Each house has its planetary lord or ruler. The ruler is

the planet whose sign (or planetary house) is on the cusp.
Thus b would be ruler of a house on whose cusp is one of the
degrees of kf, and Tf would be lord of a house which com-
menced with one of the degrees of f. The term "ascendant"
12 Natal Astrology.
^usually written "asc.") is generally used by astrologers as
referring to the degree ascending, or to the xst house ; but
when used in the course of this work must be understood to
have a somewhat wider meaning, namely, the sign ascending
added to the ist house.
~A planet may be dignified, that is, strengthened in two ways.
It is"Tressentially" dignified by being posited in a sign which is
its house or exaltation; and "accidently" dignified by being
in the xst or the xoth house. A planet in the eastern part of
the figure, even in his detriment, may be considered equal in
power to one setting, though in his house or exaltationT The
lord of the'sign ascending is said to rule the native. Planets,
however, in the xst house, though not in the ascending sign,
are joint rulers.
A planet is dominant in the horoscope when in the ascend-
ant^ or aspecting~5, D or ©, which are called the mental rulers.
Its influence is also very jnarkeh when found in the 3rd, 9th,
4th or 7th house in aspect to D or 5. But jt is strong in any
part of the figure when aspecting powerfully (/.«., by P, <3, 8.
A, * or □) the lord$ of the asc. or planets placed therein,
When a planet is found in the xst or xoth, in aspect to the
lord of the xst, or to the mental rulers, that planet's influence
will be very marked all through life.
Besides the zodiacal aspects before named, there are what
are termed mundane aspects. These are formed wholly inde-
pendent of the zodiac, being created by the various houses and
their cusps. Thus a planet on the cusp of the xoth is in
mundane □ to one on the asc. (30 degrees being reckoned for
each house), though these planets may at the same time be 60
or 120 degrees of the zodiac distant from each other. And the
cusp of the 8th house would, for this purpose, be reckoned 60
degrees from that of the xoth, though but 50 degrees of the
zodiac might intervene. D in the nativity of the late Arch-
duke Rudolph of Austria (see Chapter LIL), though in
zodiacal * to (J and A to y, is nevertheless in mundane □ to
those planets. And y is in to h in the zodiac, though in
mundane □ ; h being in mundane □ to (J, and also in
zodiacal A.
 How to erect a Horoscope.

CHAPTER III.

HOW TO ERECT A HOROSCOPE.

Take an Ephemeris for the year of birth, Zadkiel's and
Raphael's Ephemerides are the best.* Opposite the day of
birth the student will fipd the sidereal time for noon of that
day, which is also called the Right Ascension of the Meridian.
IfThe birth occurred before noon, deduct from the sidereal
time the time which has elapsed between the moment ofblrth
and noon.. If the sidereal time be too small for the deduction
to be made, add 24 hours and then subtract. Hours should be
subtracted from degrees, minutes from minutes, &c. The
ditterehce" will be the "sidereal time at the moment of J)irth.
If the birth occurred after noon, add the intervening time ;
and, if the total should exceed 24 hours, deduct the latter from
it, and the result will be the sidereal time at birth.
If the birth was after noon, there will also be a slight addi-
tion to make for the increase of sidereal time since noon ; and
if the birth was before noon there will be a similar deduction
from the required sidereal time, as shown in the following
examples.
Having thus ascertained the sidereal time of the birth, look
in the appropriate Table of Houses (which will probably be
given at the end of the Ephemeris) for the same sidereal time
or Right Ascension, or that which is nearest to it, and in the
columns opposite will be found the sign, degree and minute
then ascending on the eastern horizon, as also those which are
on the cusps of the 2nd, 3rd, 10th, nth and 12th houses.
Example I.—Required a horoscope for a birth at Liverpool,
or any pjace near that latitude, at 10.10 p.m. on March 1st,
1890. The sidereal time at noon on that day is 22h. 36m. (see
Ephemeris for March, 1890, in Appendix II. hereto). Never

• An Ephemeris for any year, also Tables of Houses for the various lati-
tudes, may be obtained from the Occult Book Co., 6 Central Street, Halifax,
Yorks, or other firms.
14 Natal Astrology.
mind the seconds. Add to this the time that has elapsed since
noon, namely xoh. iom., and we have 32h. 46m. But the
sidereal time has meanwhile been increasing since noon ; and,
as it increases at the rate of 3m. 56.56560. per day, this is
approximately 10 seconds per hour and 1 minute for every 6
hours, so in this case add 2 minutes to represent the xoh. 10m.
We then have 32h. 48m. As this exceeds 24 hours, subtract
that period, which will leave 8h. 48m. as the sidereal time of
birth. Seek this time, or the nearest to it, in the Table of
Houses for Liverpool, lat. 530 25' N., given in Appendix III.
hereto; and, from the columns opposite 8h. 49m., we find that
290 6' of ^ was then ascending 26° in on cusp of 2nd house,
o0 vj on that of the 3rd, and xo0 SI on the meridian or cusp of
the 10th house. The next example will be given in greater
detail and illustrated by the horoscope.
Example II.—Required a horoscope for March 1st, 1890,
6.42 a.m., Liverpool. Deduct the time which intervenes before
noon, namely, 5h. 18m. from the sidereal time at noon, which,
on referring to the Ephemeris (see Appendix II.), we find to be
22h. 36m. 38^. Discarding the seconds, this leaves lyh. 18m. as
the sidereal time of birth. One minute must also be deducted
owing to the increase of sidereal time during the 5h. 18m.
The student will find that the nearest time to lyh. 17m. in the
Table of Houses for the latitude of Liverpool, given in Ap-
pendix III. hereto, is lyh. 16m.* Opposite this time you will
find a column headed ^,0, which means that t is on the cusp of
the 10th house. The number of degrees, in this case 20, is
also given. On the top of the next column we find } ". This
means that f has also been on the cusp of the nth house, but
before we come to the figure opposite to lyh. 16m. we find
that kf has succeeded t, and that kf 7 is now on the 1 ith cusp.
The next column gives kf 26° for the cusp of the 12th, and
the next K 20 36' for the ascending degree or cusp of the 1st
house. We also find that the 2nd house commences with b 3°
and the 3rd with 11 2°., We have now got the signs and degrees
on the cusps of 6 out of the 12 houses, and these figures and
signs should be inserted in the diagram as shown below. Now it
follows that if K 20 31 'be the ascending degree the corresponding

• To find the right ascension of the meridian in arc, you would have to
multiply this by 15°, as it increases at the rate of 15° per hour. A Table for
reducing degrees to lime, and vice vend, is given at p. 429 of Chamber's
Mathematical Tables.
 How to erect a Horoscope. 15
degree of the opposite sign will be setting, and so on with the
other houses, the same degree of the opposite sign being on
the opposite cusp. The remaining cusps will, therefore, be—
for the 7th house rrg 20 36', 8th m 3°, 9th f 20, 4th 11 20°, 5th
SS 70, 6th_g3 26°. It will be seen that four signs are here inter-
cepted, zs in the 12th, its opposite sign Sb in the 6th, T in the
1st and, therefore, ^ in the 7th. This interception is produced
How to erect a Figure of the Heavens.
S

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* 2° 36' njj 2° 36

6
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March 1, 1890, 6.42 a.m.

Liverpool. Lat. 53° 25' North.
in North and South latitudes by the obliquity of the ecliptic.
At the Equator all signs rise regularly in point of time, and
none are ever intercepted. It is for the same reason that the
signs are classified as before-named into those of long and those
 16 Natal Astrology.
of short ascension. Whenever any sign is on two cusps at the
same time, two signs must be intercepted in other parts or
the figure.
How to place the Planets in a Figure of the Heavens.
Figure for March 1st, 1890, 6.42 A.M. Liverpool.
S

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A.M
X 2° 36' March ist, i8$o. m 2° 36'
010° 40' Liverpool. )
2 13°20'
Do
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Declination Aspects.
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D 23 N 49' ? 8
18 N 57'
36
13 N 12
20
19®
53'
17 22
 How to erect a Horoscope. 17
Having obtained the position of the zodiac in relation to the
earth, we have now to find the positions of the planets and
mark them in their proper places in the figure. The student
will observe that in progressing through the zodiacal figure
the planets move in the opposite direction to the hands of a
clock, as from <Y' to b, &c., except when they are retrograde
can be seen from fhe EpHemens. I here are times,
too, when some of them are stationary. The motion of most
of them varies from time to time, but their exact longitude and
declination may be easily calculated by simple proportion.
Most Ephemerides give their exact longitude every day at
noon, and the declination for each alternate day. On referring
to the Ephemeris (Appendix II.), we find that at noon on
March 1st, 1890, the moon was in 120 39' 05, and at noon of
the 2nd March, in 240 j6' 9B. Her .motion was thus at the
rate of 1 per day at that time ; hence her motion during
the 5h. 18m.before noon, viz., 2039' must be deducted from her
longitude at noon on the 1st March, which leaves 10° o' ss as
the moon's position at birth. The D is then inserted in the
proper sign and degree of the diagram as shown, and the other
planets are dealt with in like manner. The Sun's motion is
nearly 1° a day, the 360 degrees of the zodiac being traversed
in the 365 days odd of the solar year. This is about 13' in
5h. 18m. Hence we deduct 13'from the sun's longitude at
noon. ^ and Tj, as signified by R, are retrograde. The motions
of Y, y, ^ and ^ are very slow, being only a few minutes a
day. In subsequent parts of the work will be found other and
more difficult examples.
At Appendix IV. is a table of Proportional Logarithms for
finding the planets' places at any time.
Example I.—Wanted the longitude of ]) on March 1st, 1890,
at 6.42 a.m.
D's long, noon of March 1st 12° 25 39'
» „ February 28th 0° „ 52'
D's motion in 2-1! hours 11° „ 47'
The proportional logarithm of 11° 47'is 3089
„ 5° 18' is
6559
9648
The nearest prop. log. to 9648 is 9652, which = 20 36',
which must be deducted from the D's long, at noon of
March 1st.
18 Natal Astrology.
At noon March 1st, the Moon's long, was
12® ffi 39'
2® 36'
The Moon's long, at 6.42 A.M. 10® „ M
The rule being, add the long, for p.m. and subtract if for
A.M., unless the planets are retrograde, when subtract for
p.m. and add for a.m.
Example II.—Wanted the long, of 5 at 6.20 p.m., March 1st,
1890.
5's long. March 2nd 15° SS 54'

5's motion in 24 hours 1° „ 14'

Prop. log. of 1° 14' = 1.2891
„ 6° 20' = 5786
1.8677
The nearest prop. log. of 1.8677 is 1.8573, which = 20
minutes, and this amount must be added to
14 ^ 40 5's long, noon, March 1st.
20
16 „ 0 5's long. 6.20 P.M.
The variation of time in different places depends upon their
longitude. For ever^ degree east of Greenwich thejjme is
4 minutes earlier than at Greenwich, and for every degree
west 4 minutes later. As a matter of convenience, Greenwich
time is now used throughout the provinces on English Rail-
ways, but, should the time of birth be given as the local time,
the rectification to standard time should accordingly be made.
The chief Tables of Houses in general use for North latitudes
are those for Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, London,
Calcutta, and for latitudes 370 N. and 450 N. ; and those for
South latitudes are Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart Town,
Wellington, and Dunedin. Tables for intermediate places are,
however, constantly being prepared. The Tables are service-
able for all places in or within half a degree of those latitudes
and in any part of the world. Thus the Table of Houses for
London could also be used for parts of British Columbia near
saine latitude,
 Persons produced by each Sign ascending. 19

CHAPTER IV.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS PRODUCED BY

EACH OF THE SIGNS WHEN ASCENDING ALONE
AT BIRTH.
We must warn the student that the descriptions of personal
appearance contained in this and succeeding chapters are only
general, as the laws of heredity seem most effective here.
The descriptions given will, however, be found applicable to
the great majority of people ; while those relating to the
mind will, we feel sure, be found most reliable.
T. Middle stature, brown or swarthy complexion, quick,
piercing sight; disposition active, determined, ambitious, and
impulsive.
y. Short stature, thick-set, broad shoulders, complexion not
very clear; animal nature dominant, not at all sensitive, but
usually most unfeeling, fond of good and abundant fare, full of
self-confidence and self-esteem.
ii. Generally above the medium height, complexion indiffer-
ent ; active, agile, inclined to art and science, generally discreet
and judicious, very receptive in mind.
s. Moderate stature, oval face ; mild, gentle, timid, inactive,
lacking energy, anything but antagonistic.
Sb- Stature generally large, broad-set, complexion sanguine,
sometimes rather fierce in aspect ; firm, bold, free, courteous,
active, and quick in judgment.
ng. Slender in form as a rule; ruddy or rather dark com-
plexion ; ingenious, eloquent and agile.
Generally rather tall and slender, inclines to baldness,
complexion fair ; inclined and quick to imbibe intellectual
culture, amiable, conversible, and fond of art and science.
m. Short stature, thick-set, broad head and face ; ambitious
and reserved, and has decided objection to undue familiarity ;
finesse and diplomacy dominant ; rarely possessing elegant,
graceful, or refined tastes ; unemotional, cautious, reflective,
very shrewd, close in nature, inclined to be rude, abrupt, un-
feeling, unkind, and rather violent.
X • Handsome and we ' formed, sometimes bald, generally
tall, commanding carr' e, free and open countenance ; excel-
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lent moral basis of character ; honour and rectitude excep-
tionally good ; vanity and self-esteem strong ; candidjand fond
of sports.
V5. Middle stature, thinly built, peculiar in motion, not
commanding in carriage ; rather subtle and selfish, very un-
stable in opinion and action, not dogmatic, but often capricious,
quick in observation, rather sensitive to impressions ; finesse
is marked.
ss. Rather above middle stature, moderately well built,
features generally long, complexion fair ; firm, unemotional,
kind, sociable, constant in attachment, steadfast, and possessing
many excellent qualities.
X- Low stature, short limbs, inclined to be stout; indolent,
slow in motion, dull in comprehension, little executive and
aggressive power, unfit for prominent or responsible positions.
Note.—Planets in the ascendant vary above descriptions
considerably as the next chapter will show. Planets rising,
but not in the asc. make a slight difference. Aspects received
by planets in the asc. have also a strong influence on the
character.
The Tropical signs generally incline the mind much to
political matters, distinction, and the study of theology. Such
are ingenious, acute, inquisitive, inventive, and speculative.
Bicorporeal signs make the mind variable, versatile, and
volatile. Fixed signs make it just, uncompromising, constant,
firm, prudent, patient, strict, persevering and contentious.
In describing the personal appearance the student must
not only take into consideration the asc. and planets therein,
but also the sign occupied by the lord of the asc. For instance,
should in ascend unoccupied by planets, and the ist house be
also free from planets, £ being found in >5, the native will have
the form of a scorpio person, but a lighter complexion. On the
other hand, should n ascend unoccupied and 5 be found in in.,
the native will be a n person with some resemblance to the
m man. A great deal also depends on the aspects to the lord
of the asc. Should SB ascend and the 5 be found in # or St in ,4
with the 0, the native would have a full share of the solar
nature; being noble hearted, benevolent, firm and active. It is
the same with the other planets, thereby explaining the endless
variety in mankind. Take a SB person, whose 5 is in X, and
another, whose 1) is in The former would be less active
physically than the latter, also more cold and insipid in nature.
 Person produced iy Uranus ascending.

CHAPTER V.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY

Iff ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
Iff in T. Mi33le stature, evenly composed, complexion san-
guine; mutable, highly impressionable, a fitful will, now firm,
now easy-going, has strong self-esteem.
Iff in Low stature, thick-set, inclined to corpulence,
indifferent complexion. The animal nature is to the fore;
unrefined, an epicure; obstinacy, malice, self-esteem and
sensuality are prominent.
Iff in if. Medium height, evenly built, fair complexion; ver-
satile, ingenious, energetic, ambitious, subtle, and rather un-
certain ; generally very clever, and highly intuitive.
Iff in gg. Low stature, thick-set, sanguine complexion; con-
ceited, very susceptible to offence, apparently very vindictive,
but really soon appeased ; has weak memory.
Iff in ft,. Middle stature, broad frame, fair complexion; self-
confident and rash, but candid and generous.
Iff in flJL Middle height, moderately well-built; ingenious,
highly impressionable, inclined for study, science, and literature;
lacks generosity, and is malicious.
I£ inRather tall, well-made, fair complexion; will-power,
method, and precision are marked. If 2 aspects Iff and 5, the
native has artistic and literary abilities, and is also sensitive
and jJroud.
Iff in lU. Middle height, thick-set, dark or swarthy com-
plexion ; many bad qualities, and very dangerous if provoked ;
crafty, scheming, reserved and unreliable.
Iff inf. Rather tall, evenly built, fair or sanguine com-
plexion ; candour and generosity are marked ; active, ener-
getic, and versatile.
Iff in yj. Medium height, indifferent figure, dark or pale
complexion ; selfish, fickle, peevish, malicious, possessing much
self-esteem.
Ijff in sz. Medium height, evenly made, fair or sanguine
complexion ; ingenious, penetrating, prudent, shrewd, calm,
and intelligent.
Iff in X. Short stature, indifferently formed, fair complexion;
lacks energy, dull in intellect, and weak in memory.
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CHAPTER VI.

THE EFFECT OF
iff. IN EACH OF THE TWELVE HOUSES.
In the \st. (See y ascending in the signs.)
In the 2nd. Mutability in pecuniary affairs. If afflicting
either of the luminaries, heavy losses and bankruptcy are to be
feared.
In the 2,rd. Travelling and many changes, especially if
aspected by ]). In this house y influences the mind very con-
siderably ; and, if aspected by 5, is very beneficial, giving good
abilities. The planet has a peculiar influence on all things
connected with this house, such as letters, writings, neighbours,
and kindred.
In the $th. Quarrels with the father ; trouble with land or
the inheritance. Unless well-aspected, trouble at the end of
life. If a farmer, and afflicts either of the luminaries, he
Will have bad crops.
In the Uh. A denial of offspring, or trouble with them. If
ill-aspected, loss from speculations; aspected by 5 or ?, the
native often plunges into pleasure and dissipation, which
frequently brings disgrace, especially if ? is at the same time
afflicted by 3. These positions are always against the attain-
ment of a high moral character, but y in the 5th is not very
evil unless ? is afflicted. In the nativities of males, ^ in this
house afflicting B always produces sensuality.
In the 6th. Trouble from inferiors and servants ; indifferent
health.
In the 1th. Bad for public undertakings. If afflicted, unsuc-
cessful in dealings with lawyers and the public; powerful
antagonists, and unhappiness in marriage.
In the %th. If afflicted, plays havoc with the marriage
partner's pecuniary affairs, and gives trouble respecting legacies.
In the yth. Has a considerable influence on the mind, and if
well-aspected by 5f, makes the native very clever and learned;
 Effect of Uranus in each House. 23
if aspected by the luminaries, there will be changes and
journeys ; if badly aspected, evil may be expected in connection
with things signified by this house.
In the 10th. Fluctuating credit, honour and esteem ; friction
with employers and superiors ; changes in trade or profession.
If afflicting luminaries, particularly 0, sudden losses or dis-
asters in business.
In the nth. Mutable friendships. If afflicted, pretended
friends may ruin the native, and will certainly impose upon
and injure him ; if well-aspected, help from friends.
In the 12th. Secret enemies. If afflicted, they are great
plotters and schemers.
24 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER VII.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS

ASPECTS TO ¥
WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
In 6 or evil aspect with b. If either or both be in the
i st house. A bad and malicious disposition.
2nd house. Unfortunate in money affairs.
■\rd house. Very malicious in character ; evil neighbours.
\th house. Trouble about inheritance, the father, and at end
of life.
$th house. Trouble about olfspring, speculations, and pleasure.
bth house. Annoyance from servants and inferiors.
^th house. Unfortunate in marriage, severe and ill-disposed
wife or husband ; unfortunate in public offices and partnerships;
open enemies.
%th house. Trouble about wills, legacies, and money by marriage.
qM house. A secretive and malicious mind ; trouble from
persons connected with religious beliefs.
\oth house. Loss of credit and honour ; disgrace.
11th house. Pretended friends are malicious and untrust-
worthy ; disappointments in hopes and wishes.
12th house. Secret enemies of the worst type, who are skilful
in intrigue.
In 6 or good aspect with If. Generally very beneficial; may
bring inheritances, especially IF it occurs from the 4th, 8th, or
2nd houses. If from 9th and 7th, preferments in connection
with religion, and State Appointments in science or art. If
from 1 ith, 10th, or 2nd, assistance from powerful or wealthy
friends. If other testimonies assist, such as 0 A 24, X" * O, &c.,
the native's pursuits will be lucrative.
In evil aspect with V. The reverse of the foregoing.
In good aspect with $. If either is in the ascendant, the
native will benefit from persons signified by the other.
In 6 or evil aspect with <J. <J in asc. makes the native
extremely turbulent, rash, and "'Headstrong; and cruel if
 Effect of various Aspects to Uranus in the Houses. 26
provoked. ^ ascending makes him less rash and daring,
but more malicious, 7
In 2nd housey BadTor pecuniary affairs.
^rd house. Danger in short journeys, evil neighbours, a mind
badly disposed.
4/4 house. Trouble about lands, inheritance, and the father ;
enemies at close of life.
Sth house. Denies offspring, or makes them troublesome and
unfortunate ; bad for pleasures.
fsth house. Trouble from inferiors and servants.
7M house. Ill-disposed husband or wife, unhappiness in mar-
riage, perhaps separation or divorce ; very bitter open enemies,
trouble from the general public, unfortunate in law or partner-
ships.
%th house. Loss of legacies or trouble about them, also with
money by marriage.
yth house. Dangerous long journeys, trouble from the reli-
gious surroundings of the native, a sarcastic and malicious
mind; trouble from kindred by marriage; unsuccessful in
publishing and in scientific pursuits.
10th house. Scandal, disgrace, ill-rumours as to credit, also
disputes with landlords, employers, superiors, and those in
power.
1 lih house. Much trouble and annoyance from friends.
12th house. Secret enemies, who are constantly plotting and
scheming. The native is often in great danger of personal
violence and imprisonment.
well-aspected by the Success in the Civil Service or
puElic appointments. In a female's nativity, often leads to
illicit connections; help from people in power, as signifi
peo le in authority.
In 2nd house. uctuating fmances, successes followed by losses.
3r</ house', luctuating success with journeys, writings, and
neighbours.
qth house. Fluctuating success with lands and property; pos-
sible ultimate independence, especially if the lord of this house
is exalted, elevated, and well-aspected.
5M house. Offspring are denied; fluctuating success in specu-
lation. y here, in a lady's nativity, is often disastrous, espe-
cially if ? is afflicted by b or $.
6th house. Gain from uncles and aunts, small cattle, employees
and servants, with occasional trouble through the same.
 26 Natal Astrology.
Ith house. Evil for marriage if y be there, however well-
aspected ; native may obtain a public or government appoint-
ment, especially with G there.
%th house. Legacies and personal property.
qth house. Success in long journeys, science, publishing.
10th house. Success in business, fluctuating credit.
nth house. Powerful friends.
12th house. Secret foes.
in P2 or ang evil aspect with the 0. If either or both be
in the ist house, losses, discredit, disappointments.
v ■ 2nd house. Bankruptcy, heavy losses.
^rd house. Disastrous short journeys ; ill-success with letters,
, neighbours, and brethren.
/ Afth house. Loss of property or inheritance.
^ $th house. Disaster in speculations.
6M house. Sickness and loss by servants, employees and
small cattle.
1th house. Powerful antagonists, ill-success in law, partner-
ships and public affairs.
8/14 house. Loss of legacies and property of married partner.
9/4 house. Ill-success in long journeys, publishing, science,
and religion.
io/4 house. Heavy losses in business, frequent discredit.
11/4 house. Disappointments, losses through friends.
12/4 house. Powerful secret foes.
^ in 6l P, or any evil aspect with 5. Trouble in love affairs;
makes the native sensuous, successful, and accomplished ;
creates jealousy and quarrels in courtship.
^ in good aspect to ?, Success in love affairs. In the ascen-
dant, many accomplishments ; in the 3rd or 9th, love of
company and pleasures ; in the 10th, distinction in social
and musical circles, especially if 5 aspects ? and the P.
1$ in P, or any ^ood aspect with Deductive judgment,
an open mind, inclined to abstruse and occult studies. In the
1st, a mind inclined to be cultured, and, if g is in aspect to 5
and the X), makes his mark in literature.
These aspects of ^ and g are best in the ist, 3rd, 4th, and
9th. In the 3rd or 9th, exceptional originality of mind is
produced. The combinations of these two planets make
students of human nature, clever phrenologists, astrologers, and
electrical engineers.
 Effect of various Aspects to Vranus in the Houses-. 27
y /« evit aspebt to 5. Bigoted, and if either be in the 9th,
excepflonaliy 5o ; dogmatic, stubborn, and unless 5 is well-
aspected by "U, ?, or the D, totally unfit for literature or science.
^ in 61 P, or any evil aspect with Separation and illicit
connections ; sensuality is dominant, especially if $ is in aspect
to $ ; fickle in attachments ; many changes and some travel-
ling, if either is in 3rd or 9th; particularly evil if y is in the
7th. The good aspects are very similar in effect, though not
z-^producing HWortuhC
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CHAPTER VIII.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY b

ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS. VW
v
: ."r • i ^^
}} in y*. Medium height, indifferent complexion, sometimes
ruddy ; self-conceit and self-confidence dominate ; has a
knowing air, but is very superficial and ignorant ; often ill-
humoured and difficult to please ; accepts kind actions with
suspicion ; very quarrelsome and fond of stirring up strife ;
very cruel and revengeful if his purposes are crossed.
b in y ?. Short stature, awkwardly formed, dark, sallow
complexion ; a dull and conceited person, fond of vowing
vengeance, deceitful and double-faced, untrustworthy, and well
qualified for anything bad.
b in n.p Middle stature, thin, dark or swarthy complexion;
double-faced, remarkably subtle and dangerous, and' an in-
genious plotter ; perverse, unfathomable, and never candid.
b in ®.5 Medium height, ill-proportioned features, often pale,
hollow cheeks; dull, heavy land slow in nature, often sottish
and very cunning ; selfish, deceitful, and extremely malicious
if provoked.
b in SO Middle stature, broad, big, raw-boned individual; the
most open in disposition of the Saturnine type; very severe
if provoked and rather bombastic and boastful; apparently very
noble and bold, but not so in reality, and lacks moral courage.
b in fljl. ^Middle stature, square figure, dark swarthy com-
plexion ; malicious, cat-like, grave, ingenious, fond of science,
often possessing considerable pretence to learning.
b in Rather tall, evenly formed, fair complexion, light or
auburn hair, prominent features ; self-conceited, contentious,
antagonistic, selfish, affects a show of honour, very opinionated,
independent and proud.
b in lU.yLow stature, thick-set, dark eyes, indifferent com-
plexion, lowering aspect; a mischief-maker, evil disposed,
 Person produced by Saturn ascending. 29
fearful unless $ afflicts when he is bold, wicked, and even
murderous ; a double-dealer of the worst type, contentious
and highly objectionable.
^ in ^.iRather tall, well built, fair complexion ; one of the
best Saturnine types ; has much pretence and show, apparently
generous, somewhat hasty, quick to take offence.
•? in Low stature, thin, large-boned, dark complexioned,
oval visage ; the most selfish, covetous, peevish, and suspicious
of Saturnine people ; sulky, double-faced, aud very revengeful.
T? in .sOMedium height, well formed, dark or ruddy com-
plexion ; a natural diplomatist, ingenious, very conceited and
full of his superiority; prudent, shrewd; better disposed than
the average Saturnine man.
•? in K. ^Middle stature, indifferently built, dark or pale
complexion, dark hair; particularly malicious, a gifted dis-
sembler, untrustworthy; somewhat antagonistic and very
severe.
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CHAPTER IX.

THE EFFECT OF ^ IN EACH OF THE

TWELVE HOUSES.
In the ist. (See Saturn ascending in the signs).
In the 2nd. Bad for pecuniary success; If well-dignified,
success in dealing in lands or property and income ijom that
source ; if afflicted by luminaries, very unfortunate in money
matters.
In the $rd. Ill-fortune in connection with short journeys,
brethren, and neighbours ; also letters and writings ; he in-
fluences the mind very much, especially if he aspects the 5 or
5, making the native taciturn, suspicious, over-cautious, and
iealous, with a tendency to pessimistic ideas.
In the 4th. Sickness, trouble, or early death to the father,
especially if afflicting the ©. If dignified or well-aspected,
lands, property, and inheritance will be obtained. If undignified
and ill-aspected, the reverse, and a poor end to the existence.
In the $th. Bad for speculSition, betting, &c. ; if ill-aspected,
sickness or death of offspring ; worst when he afflicts the
luminaries, particularly the D.
In the bth. Bad servants and Cmuch sickness, especially when
in bad aspect to the luminaries ; in common signs, weak chest
and lungs ; in cardinal signs, chronic indigestion and disordered
system; in fixed signs, bladder troubles, heart disease, or syncope ^
especially if O or b occupy or ~ in evil aspect, sometimes
chronic rheumatism ; ill-success in dealing with small cattle
and poultry.
In the ^th. The marriage partner has much of datum's
naturei being selfish, cold and reserved ; open enemies ; ill-
success in public dealings and partnerships, especially if afflicting
© or j); frequent ill-health of the wife or husband.
In the 8th. If ill-aspected or ill-dignified, trouble with legacies,
wills, and money by marriage ; well-aspected and well-dignified,
the trouble will not be so serious, and there may be consider-
able gain in these matters.
 Effect of Saturn in each House. 31
In the qth. Unfortunate long journeys, attended with much
danger if afflicting © or D; strongly influencing the mind,
giving fear, caution, reserve, seriousness, and some inclination
for religious belief. In aspect to 5 or D, great suspicion,
taciturnity, and maliciousness; also pessimistic ideas. In
common signs and afflicting 5, especially when 5 is in the 3rd,
and there is mutual affliction between him and y and Y,
malformation is often caused. Afflicting the D, and particularly
when the latter is in the asc., frequently causes curious dreams
and visions.
In the \Qth. Ill-fortune, also sickness to the mother, especially
when afflicting }?. If dignified and well-aspected, success in
business, preferment from those of a Saturnine nature ; when
ill-aspected, unfortunate, disgrace, losses, trouble.
In the IUh. Indifferent friends, unless well-aspected; ill-
aspected, injury from false friends.
In the 12th. Secret enemies, and if ill-aspected, injury from
them.
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CHAPTER X.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS TO \

WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
in 6, P, or good aspect with Legacies, money by
marriage or otherwise. In the 10th, preferments ; in the 9th,
religious preferments.
b in evil aspect to "If. Reverse of foregoing,
b in good aspect wiihj$. Austere, harsh and bold ; firmness,
patience, and perseverance are dominant; strongest in the
3rd, qth, 10th, and 1st.
b in 6 or evil aspect with P. Malirinus, spiteful, and deceit-
ful, especially in 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 1st.
b in & or evil aspect with 0. In common signs, a weak con-
stituflon, susceptibility to colds, and weak chest and lungs. In
the fixed signs, inclines to accidents; in SI and 55", syncope ; in
TU and 8, bladder troubles ; in the cardinal signs, a disordered
system, indigestion, fluctuating credit, business losses.
In 1st house. A hard struggle against adverse fate.
2nd. Financial losses and bankruptcy to be feared, unless ©
be supported by ?, V, or D.
3rd. Ill-fortune through letters, writings, short journeys,
brethren and neighbours. With © here badly afflicted, railway
shares should be avoided.
4/^. Ill-fortune to the father, also ill-health, and perhaps
early death ; trouble to the native with lands, mines, property,
and produce of the earth.
5/4. Denies offspring, makes them short-lived, or brings great
sickness to them ; losses through speculation, betting, schools,
children, or places of amusement.
6th. Frequent illness, losses from small cattle and servants.
The © while here brings much sickness; the diseases will
correspond to the signs occupied by © and b-
yth. Ill-fortune in marriage, partnerships and public dealings;
 Effect of various Aspects to Saturn in the Houses. 33
ill-health of husband or wife, b here creates loss by litigation,
also antagonists and unpleasant notoriety.
8M. Trouble with wills and legacies, money losses to the
marriage partner-; and 0 and D being also afflicted by 3*, a
violent death.
yth. Trouble with long journeys, publishing and science,
sects and creeds, especially if U also afflicts the O. If 0 or b
occupy a watery sign, great danger of drowning, much fear
and anxiety.
loth. Losses in business and discredit, particularly when
either is in a cardinal sign, b here gives ill-health or trouble
to the mother.
i\th. Great danger of ruin from friends, blighted hopes and
wishes.
12th. Secret and often successful schemers against his welfare,
suffers much backbiting; great liability to imprisonment ;
constant sorrow and chagrin.
b in good aspect with the 0. Gives great stability and signifies
success chiefly in connection with people strongly influenced
by b > gives a strong inclination to acquire money, particularly
when is in asc. b in the 2nd is bad for wealth, however
well-aspected by the O ; but, if also supported by U and the D
and himself well-dignified, signifies income from lands and
property; 0 in the 2nd, wealth will be acquired by industry ;
O in the 3rd, good fortune in short journeys; b there, gain
from Saturnine people. In^ whatever house the 0 is, when
well-aspected by b, he will bring good fortune in matters
conneCtecTwith that house.
' b 6 or evil aspect to $. Disappointment in love affairs ; in
the 2nd, pecuniary foss through females; in the 7th, an unfor-
tunate marriage ; in the nth, deceitful female friends ; in the
12th, secret female enemies.' When $ is well placed and more
elevated than b, the evil is considerably mitigated.
The 6, P, D, A, 0 and S aspects of b and ? give imagi-
nationTpbetic inspiration, and sensuousness. These traits are
especially strong when ? is in the 10th, 9th, 3rd, or ascendant.
The proverbial trouble of the poet in love affairs and marriage
is caused by the frequent affliction of ? by b in the horoscope.
b in good aspect to 5. Help and success, according to the
nature of the houses receiving the aspect, and through those
in whom the Saturnine disposition predominates.
b in & or afflicting 5. In the 3rd, the native is extremely
c
 34 Natal Astrology.
suspicious, and has trouble with writings and correspondence;
in the 9th, the mind is warped; it gives suspicion, a captious
temper, trouble in publishing books, adverse criticism ; in the
10th, trouble with literature and writings; in the nth, false
scholastic and literary friends; in the 12th, enemies of a nature
corresponding to the planet occupying this house. If d 5,
mercurial, literary or scientific men, and clerks.
J? in good aspect to $. In the 3rd or 9th, the native is rather
serious, thoughtful, reserved, careful, and close ; his mind is
subtle and inclined for study.
Ip in 6 or afflicting D.
In 2nd house. Disastrous for money affairs ; heavy losses, bad
debts, mercantile frauds, deceit in business.
^rd. Extremely suspicious, wayward, stubborn, and fretful ;
losses and liability to accidents in journeys, and trouble from
neighbours.
eph. Trouble to the father ; loss of property, land, or the
, fruits of the earth ; an unfortunate end of life,
i 5/^. Loss and sickness of offspring, and ill-success in specula-
1
tion, &c.
I 6th. Ill-health, loss by small cattle, servants and inferiors ;
very bad for the health of a female.
"jth. In a male's nativity, ill-health and probable early death
of the wife ; an unfortunate marriage, ill-success in public
affairs, malicious open enemies, loss by litigation.
8//i. Poverty of the husband or wife, trouble with wills, in-
disposition.
yth. Disastrous long journeys, danger of drowning (especially
if h or D occupy a watery sign); ill-success in publishing, trouble
through religion ; gives self-will, suspicion, and fearfulness.
loth. Extensive losses in busintss, discredit, trouble, ill-
health, or death of the mother.
u/tf. Losses by false friends ; disappointments.
nth. Losses through secret enemies, and large cattle,
b in good aspect to the In the 2nd, the native acquires
money by industry and frugality ; in the 3rd, he is wilful,
reserved, firm, and persevering; in the 9th, the same as the 3rd,
only more serious, contemplative, cool and reserved. He is
selfish, economical, grasping, and far from generous. An aspect
from J, 2^, or J, would largely counteract all this ; want of
affection and sociability result from the aspects of and the 1) ;
the evil aspects of Jp to the ]) and 5 cause mental depression.
 Person produced by Jupiter ascending. 35

CHAPTER XI.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED

BY U ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
1[ in tV. Medium height, sanguine complexion ; prudent,
courteous, usually very sympathetic, firm and self-sacrificing in
friendship.
H in ^. Medium height, thick-set, complexion swarthy or
somewhat dark ; kind-hearted, sympathetic, generous, just,
having a firm but not despotic will, well-disposed and reliable,
and a sincere friend.
in n. Rather tall, well built, fair or sanguine complexion,
having a kind and attractive expression of face ; much inclined
to science and [languages, benevolent, possessing much moral
courage.
If in s. Medium height, moderately well-biiilt, fair com-
plexion ; loquacious and inclined to society gossip; has a
somewhat exaggerated opinion of himself; kind-hearted, and
well-disposed. If also 1) be in □ or § to S, the native is extremely
mutable.
If in SI. Rather tall, well-proportioned, ruddy complexion,
hair somewhat golden or auburn ; extremely just, easily
offended, firm, magnanimous ; a generous and firm friend, very
brave, and quick to resent injustice.
If in up,. Middle stature, indifferent or ruddy complexion ;
has exaggerated opinion of self, bombastic, boastful, ambitious ;
little regarding the feelings of others, disposition indifferent,
not generous.
If in Rather tall, handsomely formed, clear or ruddy
complexion, very pleasing expression ; extremely free and open,
unassuming, thoroughly well-bred and possessing an attractive
personality.
If. in m. Medium height, well-built, dark or swarthy com-
plexion, rather corpulent ; self-love and arrogance are marked,
assumes airs of superiority, careful of his own interests.
 Natal Astrology.
V in t- Rather tall, handsomely formed, ruddy complexion,
commanding carriage ; one of the noblest and best of people
with no dissimulation, implicitly trustworthy and extremely
well-disposed.
11 in vy. Middle stature, moderately well-formed, pale and
thin features; irritable, disconsolate, mutable, indiflferently
disposed and inconstant in attachment.
If in xs. Middle stature, evenly built, stout, fair complexion,
pleasing expression; inoffensive, feeling, sympathetic and
amiable, a kind and generous friend, attractive and popular.
If in K. Medium height, indifferent complexion, corpulent,
very pleasant and peaceful expression ; inclined for study,
excelling in science, highly ingenious, possessing many fine
qualities; a philosopher who takes life easily, and very well
disposed.
 Effect of Jupiter in each House. 37

CHAPTER XII.

THE EFFECT OF V IN EACH OF THE

TWELVE HOUSES.
In ist house. (See if. ascending in the signs). Generally when
unafflicted he gives an easy passage through life.
2«</. Pecuniary success, especially if well-aspected by one or
both the luminaries and essentially dignified ; an evil aspect of
d* or T? would lessen his good influence considerably.
3rd. Fortunate and successful journeys ; gain from kindred,
neighbours, writings, and correspondence; has a good influence
on mind and character.
4/h. Successful end of life, unless very badly afflicted and ill-
dignified, or in rig; success to the father ; if well-aspected by
or y, a good inheritance.
5th. Dutiful, obedient children, destined to rise in the world;
schoolmasters with this position, well-aspected by and 5, are
most successful; good for speculation and stockbroking; success
in sports; much pleasure in life.
6th. Benefits from the lower classes, servants, and inferiors,
and good health; success with small cattle; ill-aspected by
the 0, corrupted blood and deranged liver ; in the common
signs, trouble with lungs and chest; in the cardinal signs,
deranged stomach, corrupt blood, pleurisy.
yth. A happy marriage ; success as a lawyer ; favourable for
law suits ; husband or wife will have if dominant at birth ; if
badly afflicted by Tj, his influence would be almost nullified,
and the native would be strongly opposed by seemingly
religious people.
8th. Much money by marriage and by legacies, unless ill-
dignified or badly afflicted.
9th. A sincere person with good moral character and an
Inclination for higher things ; a clergyman with this position
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38 Natal Astrology.
would be much respected ; success in long journeys by land
and sea; success in science, art and publishing. Very bad aspects
to if. would, however, counteract all this.
loth. Success in business ; honour and preferment; good
for the mother ; if in this house, in good aspect to © or D un-
afflicted in the second, brings great prosperity and wealth ; if
the luminaries are also in good aspect to each other, the pros-
perity will be exceptional.
i\ih. Many valuable friends ; fulfilment of hopes and wishes.
12th. Success in dealings in large cattle ; the native has
great power of attraction.
 Effect of various Asfects to Jupiter in the Houses. 39

CHAPTER XIII.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS

TO V WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
U in conjunction or afflicted by $. If is strengthened good
aspects, mucE of IHe loIIovvinS evil wi]l_be CQiiatfiiactfid.
"In \si house. Extreme generosity, indiscretion, vanity, bad
for offspring.
2nd. Fluctuating pecuniary affairs.
^rd. Trouble with things signified by this house.
\ 4//4. Bad for the father's affairs, landed property, &c.
1 5/4. Will destroy some of the offspring ; uncertain success
I in things pertaining to this house.
6th. Unimportant.
"jth. Considerably nullifies the good effect of
Sth. Difficulty with legacies, &c.
yth. Trouble and discredit about religious belief. If $ be
there, he may mimic and,deride it. A scornful spirit, with
vanity dominant, and full of sarcasm ; candid to excess, indis-
creet, opinionated.
10th. Very conceited, especially if (f be there ; will injure
himself by indiscretion ; fluctuating credit and success in
business.
^ 1 ith. Inconstant in friendships.
y, in good aspect with J.
in Jnd House. Great pecuniary success.
yd. A good sportsman ; merry, open and generous ; success
in all that belongs to this house.
4/1%. Good for the father ; a successful end to life.
5M. Great good fortune in gambling and speculation ;
martial preferment for the offspring, great love of pleasure.
6th. Good for everything connected with this house.
yth. Happy marriage ; public fame ; martial preferment;
success in legal matters and partnerships; public positions
obtained.
 40 Natal Astrology.
%th. Money by marriage, gain by wills, &c.
9/A. Successful long journeys, religious preferment, &c.
\oth. Good for the mother, honour and success.
I \th. Very beneficial friendships, satisfied wishes.
12th. Successful in life and much appreciated.
in d, P1 or good aspect with O.
In ist house. A successful life.
2nd. Exceptional pecuniary gain.
^rd. Profitable short journeys, connections with persons of
high position.
I 4M. Fortunate for all things signified by this house.
/ 5M. Offspring (if any) successful, good for speculation, &c.
6M. Success in matters ruled by this house.
"jth. Good for marriage, partnerships, public positions, &c.
8M. Gain by marriage, wills, &c.
yth. Prosperous long journeys ; a just and noble disposition ;
success in publishing, also in science and religious matters.
10th. Honour and preferment ; good for the mother.
wth. Much assistance from powerful friends.
12th. Success in early life and in large cattle.
^ _ H in bad aspect to the ©. This aspect gives great vanity and
inclines to waste and extravagance; produces corrupt blood,
liver troubles, inequality of circulation, and a tendency of the
y blood to rush to the head.
In 2nd house. Money losses, uncertain success.
^ 4M. Trouble to the father ; loss of property.
L^th. Loss by litigation.
10th. Fluctuating success.
% in d, P, or good aspect with ?.
In \st house. Many fine qualities ; highly appreciated ; gain
from the female sex.
2nd. Pecuniary success.
yd or yth. Loving literature ; merry, pleasure-loving and
sociable ; vivacious, tasteful and fond of dress.
Ith. Too fond of pleasure,
'jth. Domestic happiness.
\th. Useful friends.
U afflicting ?. Vanity is dominant ; boastful. If in the and,
he wastes his money; in the 3rd or 5th, too inclined for
pleasure.
 Effect of various Aspects to Jupiter in the Houses. 41
V in 6 or good aspect with 5. Very good for the mind ;
relisolring powerpredominates ; a sound judgment, a generous,
frank, and noble mind; success in literature; a true philosopher.
In the 2nd, gain from literature ; in the 3rd or 9th, very fond
of study, and successful in science and literature ; in the 7th
or 10th, likely to fill a public, scientific, or literary position.
If afflicting 5. Unreliable in judgment and fond of dispute;
worst when in the 3rd or 9th.
/ Vr in 6 or good aspect with the Success in life ; a
/ generous, kind-hearted disposition.
( In 2nd house. Exceptional pecuniary success.
yd. Highly successful short journeys ; benefit from changes,
writings, brethren and railways.
\th. Success to the father ; good for lands, farming, garden-
ing ; and, if h be also in good aspect to the D, for mines ; a
fortunate end of life.
I $th. Offspring destined to do well in the world; success in
/ places of amusement, as a schoolmaster, in speculation and
gambling.
bth. Success with small cattle, servants, &c.
fth. Public honours and exceptionally happy marriage; good
for law and partnerships.
8/A. Great gain by marriage, wills, &c.
yth. Prosperous long journeys ; a fortune abroad ; gain by
science, art, and reh'gion ; a generous mind; many fine quali-
ties ; success in publishing.
\ath. High honours, good social status, success in business;
Vgood for the mother.
wth. Very numerous and useful friends ; satisfied wishes.
>v_i 2th. Success with large cattle and in life generally.
% afflicted bi the p. This tends to waste, extravagance, and
extreme generosity.
42 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XIV.

" Is it the tender star of love,

The star of love and dreams ?
Oh no ! from that blue tent above
A hero's armour gleams."—Longfellow.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY <J

ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS. '
$ in T. Short stature, thickly built, dark, swarthy complexion,
quick, penetrating eye; extremely bold, courageous and resolute,
austere, rather hypercritical, antagonistic, and masterful.
$ in b. Medium height, or rather tall, with tendency to
stoutness; broad face, sanguine complexion; very fond of good
fare, and has considerable finesse; unreliable, and of indifferent
disposition.
$ in ii. Middle stature, well-proportioned, sanguine com-
plexion; mutable, versatile, antagonistic, ambitious, ingenious,
quick, active, rash in judgment.
$ in SB. Low stature, not well-proportioned, pale complexion,
stupid, dull, often fond of drink; loves to stir up quarrels and
fights, ill-disposed.
$ in St. Rather above medium height, robust, and well and
strongly built; firmness and stability are prominent; somewhat
hasty and severe, politic and noble; can be very generous, and
by no means ill-disposed.
$ in he. Medium height, indifferent complexion, evenly
built; very explosive, and easily provoked; conceited and
revengeful.
$ in Talland well-proportioned, long face, fair or sanguine
complexion; fond of approbation, ambitious, very conceited and
self-confident, boastful, affable, not ill-disposed.
$ in TU. Middle stature, thick-set, broad features, swarthy
complexion ; a gifted diplomatist, schemes for his own ends,
cruel, tenacious, revengeful, deceitful, possessing many good
abilities.
 Person produced by Mars ascending. 43
in f. Rather above medium height, evenly built ; very
free and open, hasty, generous, fond of pleasure and society,
well-disposed, bold and self-assertive.
& in yy. Middle stature, thin build, indifferent complexion ;
very ingenious mind, intuitive, highly impressionable, prudent,
having strong will-power and force of character, courageous
and of good disposition, generous, high-minded and fortunate.
Mars is at his best in this sign. A keen observer, quick to
read motives and naturally penetrating.
in Medium height, well-made, apt to be stout ;
generous, free, very impulsive, quarrelsome, quick to forgive,
not ill-disposed.
3 in K. Middle stature, moderately well-built, fair com-
plexion, inclined to be stout; dissembling, wily, rather slow in
comprehension, quarrelsome, indolent, artful, an uncertain
friend and badly disposed.
 Natal Astrology,

CHAPTER XV.

THE EFFECT OF $ IN EACH OF THE TWELVE

HOUSES.
In \st house. Courage, force of character, will-power, and in
some cases despotism, ambition, impetuosity, desire for military
renown; generosity, severity. (See $ in the signs.) It also gives
great energy; and, if in the fiery or earthy signs and aspected
by 5, considerable engineering and mechanical talent and con-
structive skill.
" 2nd. Exceptional generosity and improvidence.
$rd. Self-will, perversity, and obstinacy; journeys often
attended with danger; if afflicted, quarrels with brethren and
neighbours; trouble through letters and writings.
4M. Trouble with home, property, and the father; unfavour-
able for the end of life.
5/A. Much trouble with children; if afflicting the luminaries,
their death by accident or otherwise; great inclination for
gambling, speculating, &c., and considerable loss thereby;
loving pleasure and dissipation; and, when S is afflicted by ^
in this house, his conduct with the other sex will be disgrace-
ful; very unfortunate in a lady's horoscope, especially if also
afflict the )) and the O.
6M. Unruly servants. In the common signs, liability to
consumption and chest complaints; if ill-aspected by G or D,
liability to inflammation; in the fixed signs, bladder troubles,
disease of the heart or throat; in the cardinal signs, headache,
indigestion, acute rheumatism, and feverish attacks ; if d1 is in
T and afflictst he ]), noises in the head ; in ©, trouble with the
stomach and kidneys.
7//%. Open antagonists, quarrels with the husband or wife;
with females difficulty in marrying. If much afflicted, danger
of separation after marriage, and threats from enemies.
%th. Extravagant husband or wife; quarrels through
wills, &c.
 Effect of Mars in each House. 45
yth. In the common signs and afflicting S, he causes hurts
or malformation to feet or limbs ; extreme obstinacy and
despotism, especially if afflicting the mental rulers ; suspicious
as to the motives of even the best-meaning people ; hostile to
religious belief; a sarcastic wit, which would be increased
by 1£[ in evil aspect to 5 ; perverse and wanting amiability;
will change his opinion to suit his purpose ; unfortunate long
journeys. If in a watery sign, danger of drowning.
\oth. Self-esteem dominant; dictatorial, pretentious, hasty
in judgment ; easily excited and with a fluctuating credit ;
subject to much slander, especially if $ be much afflicted.
wth. Bad friends of a passionate disposition. If afflicted,
loss and injury by them.
\2th. If afflicted, malicious secret foes, and liability to false
accusations and imprisonment.
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CHAPTER XVI.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS TO $

WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
$ 6 or afflicting O.
7n ist house. Xpowerful and arbitrary will, extreme liability to
accidents and a violent death; great rashness and excitability,
martial disposition, susceptibility to fevers and inflammatory
attacks, great vitality, premature in judgment.
2nd. Heavy.losses, extravagance, fluctuating pecuniary affairs.
yd. Great personal danger in short journeys by road or rail;
quarrels with brethren or neighbours; obstinate, rash, energetic
and impulsive.
qth. Trouble with property; liability of the father to acci-
dents, illness, and money troubles.
yh. Heavy losses in speculation, accidents to offspring;
personal danger in sports, recreations and schools.
6/^. Trouble and loss through servants and small cattle;
much illness.
1th. Quarrels with the marriage partner, who is rash, bold,
and self-confident ; losses through partnerships and dealing
with others ; powerful opponents ; much before the public.
8M. Frequent loss of money ; trouble about wills, extrava-
gance, want of prudence as to money by marriage.
yh. Great danger in long journeys; rash, brave, and in-
flexible in opinion.
\oth. Great self-confidence and conceit ; bold and passionate
disposition ; losses in business ; disputes with superiors.
llth. Loss by rash friends ; many quarrels.
12th. Damage from secret enemies, who, if the O is also
there, are exceedingly powerful.
<? in good aspect with the O.
In TsFhouse. Great vitality and strength of constitution ;
much force of character and stability ; courageous, brave, and
much admired ; ardent, ambitious, and physically strong.
 Effect of various Aspects to Mars in the Houses. 47
2nd. Pecuniary success, especially if the ® also be there.
^rd. Profitable short journeys, and, if the O be in this house,
gives honour and preferment in local affairs.
.qth. The acquisition of property ; good for the father and
his affairs ; ultimate independence.
$th. Success in speculation, especially with O here.
1th. Success in dealing with others, partnerships, and public
positions.
8/A. Gain by marriage, wills, &c.
yth. Success in long journeys, and in connection with
literature, science and publishing.
loth. Success in business, preferment, powerful positions ;
good for the mother and her affairs.
nth. Much assistance from powerful friends.
\2th. Success in life.
Note.—The above aspects of $ and the O have the best
influence on matters controlled by the house in which the 0 is.
0 in the 3rd or 9th, well-aspected by S, adds much stability
to the mind, making it lofty, firm, magnanimous, fond of
politics, history, and social progress.
S ^ or afflicting g. Insincerity in courtship, much sen-
suousness ; very powerful in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 10th
houses. In watery signs it gives a fondness of drink, frivolity,
and pleasure.
$ in good aspect to 2. Much sensuousness. All the aspects
formed'by'these two planets, both good and evil, give, in
proportion to their strength, artistic talent and inspiration,
ability to copy and mimic, especially if in the 10th, 9th, 3rd, or
1 st houses. Any aspect from b and y increases the imagina-
tion and artistic ability.
$ 6 or afflicting^. A quick, active, and ingenious mind ;
seff-assertive, quick in anger, inclined to cheating and forgery,
also to exaggerating and even stealing; hasty in judgment;
most powerful in the 1st, 3rd, 9th, or 10th.
$ in good aspect to 5. Exceptionally active, acute and pene-
trating, HearTnTdeas, logical, and of deductive judgment; very
precise, perspicuous, decisive, and bold.
£ 6 or afflicting the p. A tumultuous, rash, and indiscreet
mind, sometimes untruthful; mad without method; most
powerful in the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 9th, and 10th houses ; damages
 48 Natal Astrology.
his welfare by indiscretion; liability to accidents and violent
death ; gives courage and a despotic will.
In 2nd house. Ruins his own pecuniary affairs; prodigal.
yrd. Very rash, and stubborn even to folly; danger in
journeys; disputes with brethren and neighbours.
\th. Trouble concerning his home and estate ; frequent
change of abode.
$th. Self-will, also death of offspring; losses in gambling,
^ speculation, pleasure-seeking, &c.
6M. Danger from small cattle, wild animals, dogs, &c.; ill-
health; signs occupied show afflicted parts.
Ith. Public antagonists, furious quarrels with the husband or
wife; bad for litigation, partnerships, and dealings with the
public.
Zth. Quarrels with the marriage partner about household
expenses and money matters ; great liability to a violent death;
annoyance as to wills, &c.
9/4. Very dangerous long journeys ; the mind is exception-
ally bold, rash and foolish ; fond of anarchy and rebellion,
and very impious ; great liability to death in a foreign land if
$ occupies this house; ©r, if in a watery sign, by water ; ill-
fortune in publishing.
\oth. Scandal and discredit, injures his welfare by impru-
dence ; is indiscreet, self-confident and highly objectionable if
S be there/ If the D be in this house, afflicted by $ elsewhere,
the native is unstable and foolish; and, if also in a movable sign,
will cause frequent changes in his occupation and residence.
nth. Loss through injurious friends.
nth. £ 6 D in this house give extremely bad foes. The
native is ever surrounded by plotters and backbiters of both
sexes, who suspect his every motive. The more the D or is
afflicted in this house, the greater the annoyance and danger.
^^, or afflicted in the 12th often brings enmity even from
brethren, kindred, the father, and well-meaning, conscientious
people.
^ cT in good aspect with Will-power and courage, con-
9 siderable tenacity, sensuousness, and steadiness. With the D in
the following houses, it gives :—
In 1st house. Success in life.
2nd. Pecuniary success.
yd. Beneficial short journeys, help from neighbours and
brethren, writings and letters.
 Effect of various Aspects to Mars in the Houses. 49
qth. Tends towards final independence.
^th. Success in speculation.
bth. Success with servants, small cattle, poultry, &c.
^th. Success in dealing with others; the nature of $ will
predominate in the wife; success in partnerships and marriage;
possibility of a public post
8/A. Gain by marriage, wills, and legacies.
yth. Gain by long journeys, in foreign lands, and by publish-
ing ; and, if D be in a watery sign, by voyages.
\Gth. Success in business, and, if in the watery signs, those
in particular which are connected with liquids—as brewing,
dyeing, &c.
i \th. Help from friends of both sexes.
\2th. This tends to success in life, as the D is then rising
above the earth.
50 Natal Astrology,

CHAPTER XVII.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY_0

WHEN~ ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
0 in T. Middle stature, fair complexion, light or auburn
hair, good deportment, a marked personality; lofty, generous,
reliable, very courageous ; impulsively antagonistic, especially
if $ aspects O, and if the aspect be good, the native would die
for a good cause.
O /« b. Generally short and thick-set, complexion indifferent,
features broad, nose and mouth prominent; self-confident,
bold, tenacious, and a stickler for his opinions.
O in ii. Middle stature, well-proportioned, sanguine com-
plexion ; affable, mild, well-conducted, usually inclined to
science, and interested in his fellow-men.
0 in ffi. Middle stature, complexion indifferent; lacking
energy, fond of luxurious ease, enjoys music and mild amuse-
ments ; has great equanimity, and is rather generous.
0 in SI. Middle stature, well-proportioned, light or auburn
hair, full face, commanding and distinguished in appearance;
self-love dominant, strong resentment; is more just than
generous, thoroughly reliable, and possesses much force of
character.
0 in Ttjl. Above medium height, fairly well-built, but not
stout, good complexion ; ingenious, rather austere and ambi-
tious, well-disposed to others ; a free and open disposition.
0 in =*=. Medium height, erect carriage, open demeanour;
self-confidence and conceit dominate; disposition moderately
good ; his plans rarely prove so fortunate as to merit his
remarkable confidence in them ; bold and generous.
0 in tn- Low stature, well-built, broad-set, tending to
stoutness ; austere, antagonistic, ambitious, ingenious, hyper-
critical, and opinionative.
 Person produced by the Sun ascending. 51
© in t. Tall and very well built, commanding mien, hand*
some, sanguine complexion, oval visage ; noble, high-minded,
reliable, with exceptional honour and rectitude; sensitive,
vain, and fond of sports.
O in VJ. Low stature, thin and ill-built; not very generous,
just, witty, discreet, determined, affable, obliging, and very
susceptible to the charms of the other sex.
O in sz. Medium height, well-built, disposed to be stout;
just and well-disposed, very ambitious ; possessing self-love
and egotism.
O in X. Low stature, indifferent complexion, with decided
tendency to stoutness ; prodigal, keenly appreciating the good
things of life (often including drink); and, if a male, much
inclined for the society of females.
 52 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XVIII.

THE EFFECT OF THE © IN EACH OF THE

TWELVE HOUSES.
In ist house. (See O in the signs.) Generally great success in
life, unless much afflicted ; ambitious, self-confident, ever to the
front; firmness, dignity, and nobility are marked ; he is mag-
nanimous, possessing force of character and a marked personality.
In the fixed signs, firmness carried to extremes ; in the cardinal
and fiery signs, commanding appearance, pride, and hauteur ;
has a horror of all that is coarse or vulgar.
2nd. Unless much afflicted, constant pecuniary success,
attended with some extravagance.
yd. Distinction in local affairs, firm, determined, and stable
in mind. In the movable signs, many short successful journeys;
gain by writings, neighbours, and correspondence.
Afth. Successful end of life ; probable acquisition of property;
success to the father.
5M. In the barren signs it denies offspring; may possibly give
^ them in the fruitful signs, but detrimental to them in any sign;
gain by speculation and places of amusement.
(sth. Indifferent health, especially if afflicted. In the fixed
signs, throat troubles, quinsy, bladder affections, heart disease,
diphtheria, weak back and reins ; in the common signs, weak
«, chest and lungs, liability to chills, particularly if afflicted by Tj
\ or the D; in the cardinal signs, disordered stomach and system,
headaches; in ®, troubles with the chest and stomach
particularly.
jth. Likelihood of a public position, success in partnerships,
honour and distinction; opposition from powerful persons
those in whom the solar nature predominates.
 Effect of the Sun in each House. 63
%th. Pecuniary success to the marriage partner, gain by
wills; some extravagance of husband or wife.
yth. Makes the mind firm, just, noble, devout and sincere;
religious preferment, successful long journeys, good fortune in
science and publishing.
xoth. Success in business, honour, distinction; good for the
mother and her affairs.
wth. Benefits from powerful friends, particularly those of a
solar nature.
\2th. Success in life ; if afflicted, it shows powerful secret
foes.
54 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XIX.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS TO THE

O WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
O, P, 6, V, and'L ? {especially the 6 and P). Incline to the
society of the other sex, distinction at dances and entertain-
ments, love of singing, music, poetry, and art. In the watery
signs, a tendency to drinking; success in dealing in apparel,
jewellery, and fancy goods.
In 2nd house. Exceptional pecuniary success.
yd. Successful short journeys, local distinction ; the mind
is merry, fond of light literature, pleasure, poetry, and the ideal
side of life.
qth. Success to the father ; the native will probably become
independent, and die in a good position.
$th. Good for speculation, teaching, and the control of places
of amusement ; fond of pleasure ; if in watery signs, love of
drink and danger to health thereby.
bth. S will mitigate tendency of © to injure the health
.obliging servants.
1th. Domestic happiness, public positions; success in partner-
ships, law, and dealing with others.
8M. Gain by marriage, wills, &c.
yth. Successful long journeys, artistic tastes or abilities, piety,
religious preferment, sincerity ; success in art and publishing.
\oth. Good for business, especially in fancy goods, female
apparel, or jewellery ; if in watery signs, perfumery, dyeing, &c.
wth. Much assistance from powerful female friends ; realiza-
tion of hopes and wishes.
12th. Success in life and in dealing in large cattle.
©, d P with 5. Gain from literary or scientific people, a
sharp, intuitive mind, good abilities and judgment, mental
activity, acuteness, method, and precision. The mind is,
nevertheless, superficial and not given to profound study or
 Effect of various Aspects to the Sun in the Houses. 55
philosophy; the native is adapted to ordinary business pursuits,
and has a keen eye for detail.
2nd. Money success in connection with publishing, science,
or literature.
^rd or yth. Inclined for study, science, and literature; success
in these things. If in d in earthy signs, the native is subtle,
diplomatic and watchful over his own interests.
10th. Very good for business.
3rd or yth. Probable public position in local affairs. If y
aspects the ©, it will be under the government.
4/A. The end of life will be very active.
3th. Much business, successful speculation.
yth. The <5 signifies an active, sharp, talkative and energetic
marriage partner.
nth. Assistance from powerful friends.
- 2th. Active secret foes ; good for success in life.
(D, 6 or P with ]). Lofty aspirations, egotism, some degree of
pretension," mutability, success in life and social honours ; with
a male, much help from females. In the watery signs, espe-
cially in 1 st or 5 th houses, love of drink.
In 2nd house. Much pecuniary success.
3rd. Many successful short journeys, especially if in a
movable sign and aspected by y.
\th. Good for the father ; success in agriculture ; acquisition
of property ; ultimate independence.
3th. Success in speculation, stocks, shares, places of amuse-
ment, schools, &c.
bth. Success with small cattle ; bad for the health.
1th. Public honours, success in partnerships, a good marriage
partner.
8//4. Gain by marriage and wills.
yth. Successful long journeys.
\oth. Good for business, distinction, social honours.
\Uh. Powerful friends; great help from females.
12/^. Success in life.
Note.—The above would, of course, be greatly mitigated by
••v bad'aspecfs Trom btHer"planets.
G in good dspecl with the D. Very good for business, especially

In 2nd house. A constant flow of wealth.

3rd. Beneficial short journeys, writings, &c. ; activity and
distinction in local affairs.
 56 Natal Astrology.
For the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th houses, see G d D.
gth. Success in journeys, publishing, science and art. 5, 2,
and O in d in this house, or 3rd, 10th and 1st, give artistic
ability, especially for cartoons and caricatures.
G in evil aspect with the p. Most unfortunate for money
matters and obtaining employment ; impairs the constitution
and gives susceptibility to chills. Their square aspect from
angles often affects the sight through accident, disease, or
weakness ; in the 7th house and near the Pleiades, the sight is
sure to be bad very early in life.
In \st house. Ambitious, seldom successful, unfortunate in
, dealing with females.
I 2nd. Heavy money losses.
j ^rd. Loss through neighbours, journeys, railways, brethren,
/ and writings.
4M. The father's affairs are unsettled; loss by buildings,
agriculture, lands, and investments therein.
5///. Heavy loss by speculation, children, places of amuse-
ment, and pleasure.
bth. Frequent illness.
Ith. Ill-success in dealing with the public, opposition, failure
to gain public positions, bad for marriage.
8M. Very little gain by marriage, trouble through wills,
loss to marriage partner.
9M. Ill-success in all things signified by this house.
\oth. Ill-luck in his affairs, fluctuating business; hard work
without much remuneration, unless strengthened by good
aspects.
* nth. Loss through friends ; very little realization of hopes
\ and wishes.
12th. Much obloquy from secret foes.
 Person produced by Venus ascending. 67

CHAPTER XX.

" Like a fair lady at her casement, shines

The evening star, the star of love and rest."—Longfellow.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY 2

ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
2 in T. Medium height, rather slender, complexion ruddy
or fair ; active, mutable, lacking prudence, strongly influenced
by the other sex.
2 in Middle stature, well-built, handsome, fair complexion ;
good and pleasing in disposition ; very fond of pleasure, singing
and dancing, and usually in great demand; given to the
society of the other sex.
2 in n. Medium height, slender, but well-made, fair com-
plexion ; very gentle, kind, sympathetic, just and generous;
often possesses musical ability.
2 in 23. Short stature, stout, pale complexion; very mutable,
exceedingly tender, well-disposed and sociable.
2 in Sb. Generally tall or above medium height, evenly made,
fair complexion ; extremely conceited, decisive and premature
in judgment; passionate, and making himself ridiculous by
airs of superiority.
2 in ttjj. Middle stature, indifferent complexion, dark-brown
hair, oval face; ingenious, loquacious, and agile. If well-
aspected by If, clever and cultured, with artistic and musical
ability.
2 in =&. Rather tall and well-built, fair complexion, light-
brown hair, blue eyes, very handsome. When 5 is well-
aspected by and unafflicted, the native is of the very best
type, being too good and amiable for this world. When
aspected by 5, artistic and musical ability is produced.
 Natal Astrology.
? in HI. Short stature, thick-set, broad features, obscure
complexion, dark brown hair; antagonistic, contentious, subtle,
and envious.
? in t. Medium height, evenly built, long face, fair or ruddy
complexion ; very amiable and well-disposed, generous and
open in nature; has great moral courage and no deceit, is
quick to resent impertinence(anri- fond of pleasure.
? in VJ. Low stature, complexion somewhat pale, thin fea-
tures, moderately well-built; fond of boasting, lacking prudence;
often a bore of the worst type.
$ in zs. Middle stature, evenly built, rather handsome, fair
complexion ; most amiable and noble, kind, gentle, affable,
courteous, and fond of music and the fine arts.
5 in K. Tall when the early degrees of K ascend, otherwise
short in stature ; fair complexion, light brown hair ; very good
by disposition, a lover of justice, ingenious, often a good
musician and caricaturist, g aspecting ? and ]) will give
artistic talents and literary abilities.
 Effect of Venus in each House.

CHAPTER XXI.

THE EFFECT OF S IN EACH OF THE

TWELVE HOUSES.
In ist house. Much tenderness, agreeableness, ideality, poetic
and artistic ability ; refinement, elegance, delicacy of tempera-
ment, and, if aspected by <J, there is strong senuousness ; love
of gaiety and social pleasures ; a mild and kind disposition,
with warmth of affection, vivacity, and exuberance of good
nature. If aspected by 5, great literary, musical, and artistic
talent, in proportion to the strength of the aspect and the
signs and houses containing the planets, also great refinement
and exquisite taste. If aspected by <?, considerable boldness,
good powers of mimicry, excellent for actors, musicians,
singers, and painters. S is at her worst in tU.
2nd. Pecuniary success ; much afflicted, especially by $ or
1# ; will cause waste and extravagance.
yd. Successful short journeys, imagination, ideality, popu-
larity with brethren and neighbours. If aspected by 5,
considerable poetical, musical, artistic, and literary ability;
great love of mirth ; full of wit, but not satirical unless 5
receives an evil aspect from ^ or y.
Afh. Happy and successful end of life ; help from the father,
whose affairs will be prosperous. Much occupied by literature,
science, art and music at the latter part of life.
5M. Success in speculation, especially if in good aspect to ]) ;
great love of pleasure, dancing, and the society of the other
sex ; dutiful offspring, most of whom will be girls.
bth. Success in dealing in small cattle, poultry, &c.; faithful
servants ; good for health if unafflicted and well-aspected.
*]th. Success with the public, in partnerships and law;
domestic happiness ; possibility of public preferment.
8/^. Gain by marriage and wills.
60 Natal Astrology.
yth. Delightful and successful long journeys, faith, spirituality,
veneration, conscientiousness, mirth, sincerity, poetic in-
spiration, artistic talent, musical ability and wit. If aspected
by and 5, a keen sense of the ludicrous ; by $ alone, frivolity.
In 6 or well-aspected by 5, beauty of thought, keen apprecia-
tion of the beautiful in language, form, and nature ; a vivid
imagination. A clergyman with 5 or If in the 9th will have
great influence.
\Qth. Good for the mother; success in business, preferment,
love of pleasure and good fortune therein.
wth. A host of friends, especially females, and much benefit
from them ; realization of hopes and wishes.
\2th. Gain through large cattle; if much afflicted, secret
enemies.
Note.—Sensuality is caused by all aspects (especially the evil
ones) of 2 an{i and 5 and ^ ; also by $ afflicting theT.
J afflicted by h give^Jow^jlepraved tastes and corrupted morals,
unless counteracted. The above aspects give jealousy in
love affairs.
 Effect of various Aspects to Venus in the Houses. 61

CHAPTER XXII.

THE EFFECT OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS TO ?

WHEN PLACED IN THE SEVERAL HOUSES.
?, d, P, or good aspect with 5.
In \st house. Poetic ability, imagination (See ? in the 1st.)
2nd. Pecuniary success from art, literature, apparel, or
jewellery.
yd. Witty, fond of science and study (See ? in the 3rd.)
qth. Success in literature, especially at end of life.
yh. Love of pleasure and children ; success as a musician,
schoolmaster, actor, or proprietor of places of amusement.
bth. Success in small cattle.
'jth. He may obtain a public position connected with litera-
ture ; domestic happiness, clever and refined wife or husband.
8//4. Gain by marriage, wills, &c.; husband or wife may
make money by art or literature.
9M. Artistic, musical and literary abilities ; pious, spiritual
and moral; successful and pleasant long journeys ; success in
publishing and dealing in literature.
\oth. Success in any business, particularly connected with
science and literature, or scholastic work ; preferment in art,
science, or music.
wth. Benefits from scientific or literary friends.
\2th. Popularity and a magnetic power of attraction.
In <5, P, or good aspect with the D. Success with the other
sex; happy marriage; sensitive, tender, reverential, sympa-
thetic, polished, and careful as to personal appearance.
In 2nd house. Pecuniary success.
yd. Pleasant and successful short journeys.
cfh. Final independence ; good for the father.
yh. Success in the pursuit of pleasure; dutiful children;
good teacher of the young.
fsth. Success in small cattle; dutiful servants.
 62 Natal Astrology.
1th. Happy marriage, good husband or wife; success in
partnerships, &c.; probable public position.
bth. Gain from the dead and by marriage.
9M. Success in foreign lands; fortunate long journeys; good
for publishing, &c.
\oth. Success in business, especially in apparel, jewellery, or
fancy goods.
wth. Much assistance from numerous friends.
12/4. Success in life.
. ? /« bad aspect to the D. Careless and untidy; fb 3> ruler, coarse
■ arid insolent manners, sensuality; in females, too profuse
I menstruation, weakness and debility.
In 2nd house. Pecuniary loss through females.
yd. Trouble during journeys and caused by females.
4/4. Unpleasantness at home through females.
5/4. Pleasure spoilt by females.
6/4. Trouble from female servants.
7/4. Domestic unpleasantness.
8/4. Extravagance of the marriage partner.
9/4. Not good for long journeys.
io/4. Loss in business through females, perhaps scandal.
11/4. Annoyance from female friends.
12/4. Secret female enemies.
Note.—A good aspect of if would almost annihilate the
\ above evils.
 Person produced by Mercury ascending. 63

CHAPTER XXIII.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY g

ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
5 /« T. Middle stature, indifferent complexion; intensely
intuitive and active in mind, extremely ambitious and antago-
nistic ; would deviate from the truth to support his arguments,
if his ingenuity and command of language were insufficient;
sensible, witty, clever, impulsive, and highly impressionable.
5 in b. Low stature, well and thickly built, corpulent,
swarthy complexion; idle, fond of food, and much attached to
the other sex.
5 in n. Rather tall and evenly built, very active in mind
and body and thoroughly intellectual; cultured, highly in-
genious, excelling in science and literature, and of good
disposition.
5 in gg. Low stature, rather sharp features, small and thin
in build; has great finesse and diplomacy, and an active
tongue.
5 in SI. Rather tall, moderately well-built; very proud and
haughty, boastful, premature in judgment, and active.
8 in iiji. Medium build, dark hair, indifferent complexion ;
ambitious, with abilities of a high order; intellectual, refined,
subtle, highly ingenious, sensible, good at acquiring languages,
and an orator; economical, apt at mechanical inventions, and
of good disposition.
5 in Middle stature, evenly-built, fair or sanguine com-
plexion ; very courteous, sociable, and agreeable; economical,
just and discreet, with much regard for Mrs. Grundy; cultured
in tastes and inclined for science.
8 in ttv Short, thick-set stature, dark, curling hair, swarthy
or dark ruddy complexion; most subtle, crafty and ingenious
in his own interests; not well-disposed; malicious, selfish,
susceptible to the charms of the other sex; sometimes in-
discreet in the furtherance of his own comfort and interests.
64 Natal Astrology.
5f in f. Rather tall, well-made, oval features, complexion
ruddy; extremely rash, apt to fly off at a tangent; superficial
in abilities and of learning rather pretended than real; pos-
sessing some mechanical and constructive ability.
5 in yj. Low stature and lean ; very inconstant, easily vexed,
very capricious, inclined to fret about trifles, rather a bore,
sharp and active.
5f in ss. Middle stature, well-formed, fair complexion, in-
clined to corpulence ; a thorough student and scholar; usually
interested in the occult or more abstruse sciences; open minded,
very sociable, and well-disposed.
5 in X- Rather short, thin, small features, indifferent pale
complexion; somewhat indolent, peevish; inclined to drinks
of some sort, and rather a bore.
 Effect of Mercury in each House, 65

CHAPTER XXIV.

THE EFFECT OF 5 IN EACH OF THE TWELVE

HOUSES, AND OF THE ASPECTS TO THAT
PLANET WHEN THEREIN.
This planet is highly convertible, being most susceptible to
the aspects and influences of the other heavenly bodies,
especially if those aspecting him are elevated above him in the
^ horoscope. He is the god of the. Intellect, and must be chiefly
' considered, together with the planets in connection with him,
in judging the qualities of the mind. Those under his dominion
are scholars, thinkers, scientists, orators, and writers. He gives
mental activity, fluent speech, quick comprehension, and^a
fertile wit. Aspected by y, he gives creative thought to a
marked degree, a keen~msight into motive and character,
great originality, scientific abilityj and a special aptitude for
the sfiidy of astrology. The aspects of y and ^ are particularly
good in the ist, 3rd, or 9th house. Well-aspected by 2^ he
gives exceptional reasoning powers, an excellent judgment, and
philosophical ability, also a love of spiritual investigation,
prudence, and a keen sense of moral obligation.
In aspect to $ andjg (particularly the good aspects), he gives
mathematical ability, power to make estimates, &c. In b he
causes luxuriousness. In the earthy signs, especially y and vy,
craft and diplomacy, or in any sign, if aspected by ip ; in
craft, intrigue, and evasion carried to the extreme ; in $,
shallowness of mind, tendency to drink, want of memory, dis-
simulation, lack of tenacity, pedantic tendencies, and instability
of mind ; in K, indolence ; in 11, rrg, or zz, great ingenuity
and intuition, and power of intellectual culture ; in the fiery
signs, great precipitancy and sharpness. Such usually speak
freely. In T the native is highly impressionable, with a mind
that can speedily go from subject to subject; in SI, more
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 66 Natal Astrology.
steadfast, though decidedly impetuous ; in f (unless aspected
by ]p), he lacks tenacity and patience.
The better and more numerous the aspects g receives, the
greater the abilities. The most gifted people usually have S
in aspect to the 5, and in good aspect to ?, and y. ^ in
aspect to 5 or the iJ never fails to add distrust, reserve, con-
tinuity and reflection, and to some extent warps the mind.
In 2nd house. Pecuniary success, chiefly from literature.
yd. Clever, cultured, fond of science; in the fixed signs,
concentration of thought; in the movable signs and x, very
apt at seeing both sides of a question, but unable to do himself
justice through lack of continuity.
qth. Studious and fond of reading;. end of life devoted to
literature or science; if well-aspected, he will gain by these
things.
yh. In barren signs, it denies offspring; if afflicted in other
(- signs, children may be deficient in intellect and the native fond
of gaming; if well-aspected, success as a schoolmaster .and in
connection with places of amusement.
tth. In the common signs, particularly H or f, trouble with
the lungs, chest, &c.; danger of consumption and mental
diseases, if S be much afflicted in K, or ttg; in T, frequent
headaches ; trouble from servants.
yth. Marriage partner mercurial and rather clever; if afflicted,
friction with husband or wife, strong opposition from mercurial
people; if well-aspected, he may acquire a public post con-
nected with science or literature.
Sth. If well-aspected, legacies, money by marriage.
yth. Good mental abilities; intuitive and intellectual; very
scientific, especially if in scientific signs n, =^, and sz;
success in publishing, &c.
loth. Success in literature and in dealing therein; oratorical
power; intuitive and practical judgment; success as a school-
master or scientific lecturer. Much depends on the sign 9 is in.
nth. Help from literary and scientific people; friends in
whom the nature of S is dominant.
12th. If well-aspected, especially by mathematical abilities
and constructive power; if afflicted, many secret foes.
Note.— 5 is dominant when in ttjj or the scientific signs, aid.
in the ist, 3rd, 9th or 10th house.
 Effect of Mercury in each House. 67
ASPECTS OF 9.
5 d, P, or good aspect to D. Intense intuition, active in mind;
acquires languages and knowledge without effort; perspicacious,
impressive in speech, highly strung"; clear-headed, practical,
possessing business capacity, and good at mental arithmetic.
These aspects are strongest in the ist, 3rd, 9th, and 10th.
5 in bad asfect to the 5Same abilities as the good aspects;
liability To go wrong or to be mixed up in fraud or libel, par-
ticularly if other aspects are evil. The quick, intuitive power
given by these aspects is often fatal to a broad view of matters
and calm logical reasoning.
68 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XXV.

DESCRIPTION OF PERSON PRODUCED BY THE

J> WHEN ASCENDING IN EACH OF THE SIGNS.
9 in *0. Stature varies, well-made, complexion fair; incon-
stant, ambitious, versatile, very active, abrupt in manner.
9 in 8. Middle stature, evenly-built, rather stout, complexion
dark; has many fine traits of character, is more just than
generous, gentle, amiable, and has many friends and admirers.
9 in ii. Rather tall, well-proportioned, dark complexion;
ingenious, crafty, subtle, indifferent disposition,
9 in 05. Middle stature, well-proportioned, rather stout, fair
complexion; has many fine qualities, being candid, open,
prudent, and good-natured ; has much wordly wisdom, and is
usually lenient towards evil-doers.
9 in SU Rather above middle height, strongly built, sanguine
complexion; dignity and ambition are very marked; he
keenly appreciates grandeur and things on a large scale, is
domineering, and his pride often excites ridicule.
9 in flp. Rather tall, slender, indifferent complexion, long
visage; selfish, grasping, miserly; loquacious and ingenious.
9 in ^=. Tall, well-proportioned, complexion fair; mutable,
very amiable, pleasure-loving, well-disposed, and takes life
easily.
]) in itl. Middle stature, indifferently built, rather sallow,
dark hair; has many bad qualities, is very deceitful and
malicious, rather conceited, dull in comprehension, mean in
action; strong liking for drinks, intoxicating or otherwise.
9 in f. Middle stature, evenly-built, light hair and com-\
plexion, rather long features; hasty in judgment, somewhat 1
well-disposed, passionate, mutable, and very ambitious.
 Person produced by the Moon ascending. 69
j) in VJ. Small, thin stature, peculiar gait, dark hair, in-
different complexion, wanting flexibility about the knees; has
strong objection to activity and energy, has bad qualities and
is selfish.
D in ss. Rather above medium height, fairly well-built, in-
clined to be stout in advanced life, fair complexion, hair light
or brown; kind, inoffensive, affable, courteous, ingenious,
energetic, fond of recreations.
D in K. Low stature, podgy limbs, tendency to stoutness,
round pale features; extremely indolent and inclined to drink.
Note.—Planets are often found in the ist house, though not
in the sign on its cusp. In that case, both the ascending sign
and the sign the planet is in must be taken into consideration;
again, a planet in the nth, 12th, 'or 2nd house, is frequently
in the ascending sign, and, therefore, in the ascendant, as
previously defined. For instance, we have a nativity before us,
in which the 9th degree of Sb is 011 the cusp of the ist house,
the 25th degree of the same sign on the cusp of the and,
while Ij is in SI 26°. The native is a true b in SI person.
We have another, in which ^ 270 is on the cusp of the 1st,
while ^ 6° is on that of the 1 ath, and the D and 5 in the 2nd
and 3rd degrees respectively. These planets, though on the
cusp of the 12th, are also in the ascendant, making the native
a genuine ]) and g in ** person.
 70 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XXVI.

THE EFFECT OF THE D IN EACH OF THE

TWELVE HOUSES.
In the asc. Fond of change, timid, amiable, given to society and
the company of females. In the watery signs, very quiet and
gentle, disliking exertion or disturbances, rather indolent,
sometimes fond of drink ; in the fiery signs, particularly ^,
rash and indiscreet; in T, very fond of change, restless, lacking
continuity; in u, flji, or zZy power to acquire languages, a
fluent speaker, especially if aspected by g ; in in or V5, the
native is dull of comprehension ; in the former, irritable, hard
to please, constant in attachment.
We believe the D to be more susceptible to the influences
of other planets than even 5. Aspected by 11, she gives
generosity, kindness of heart, good fortune; by 5, much
tenderness, great amiability and sympathy ; well-aspected by
courage, generosity, force of character ; in bad aspect to
rashness, severity, bravery, liability to violent death ; befriended
by lj, carefulness, ifirmness, self-will, economy, power to accu-
mulate money ; aspected by I£, eccentricity, waywardness,
constant changes, extreme love for the other sex, and sensuality.
This is true of any part of the horoscope, when 1£ afflicts the J).
In 2nd house. Well-aspected or unafflicted, much pecuniary
success, especially if befriended by 24 or 5. The good effect is
considerably lessened in tu or vj. ; ,
■^rd. Many successful short journeys, especially if .well-
aspected and not in nx or help from kindred and breth^j^
a studious mind. ^
4/A. Constant change of residence; if in a movable sign anc\
aspected by ^ or <y, inability to settle anywhere; if well-'
^dignified and aspected, success in agricultural produce, lands
and property, and final independence.
 Effect of the Moon in each House. 71
^th. If well-aspected, success in speculations, certainty of
offspring; if in 05 or H, a very large family; afflicted by \ and
receiving no good aspect from or 5, sickness and death will
be busy among the children ; success in connection with places
of amusement, &c.
6/A. If afflicted, very bad for health, especially with females;
in the common signs, trouble with lungs and chest; danger of
consumption; in the fixed signs, trouble with the throat and
bladder, quinsy, organic weakness of the heart; in the cardinal
signs, deranged stomach and system, constant headache.
Afflicted by $, inflammatory attacks and kidney disease; by V,
the liver, blood and stomach are affected; by 5, danger of
brain diseases.
7/A. Success in dealing with the public; a happy marriage,
if unafflicted and well-dignified; fortunate partnerships; if
aspected by ? or "U, or even by $ and b, possibility of a
public position. D is best free from the influence of 1£.
8/^. Well-dignified and unafflicted, money by marriage, gain
by wills, &c., especially if befriended by j or 2^ ; much afflicted
by d*, b or 9) danger of serious accidents and violent death;
no money by marriage.
yth. Long journeys and voyages, profitable or otherwise,
according as the p is aspected ; a studious, scientific mind.
Aspected by love of the occult, opinionative in religion and
subject to change of creed ; aspected by 5i a quick and com-
prehensive mind.
10th. Destined to be much in evidence in the business world.
If strengthened by good aspects, great success and exceptional
prosperity; afflicted, he will receive little remuneration ;
success to the mother, females will help the native.
\ith. Many friends; well-dignified and- aspected, great
assistance from friends, particularly females.
12th. Well-dignified and aspected, success in life; afflicted,
secret enemies, especially females, will ever be plentiful.
 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XXVII.

THE EFFECTS PRODUCED BY THE ])

WHEN APPLYING TO OR SEPARATING FROM
THE PLANETS.
The j) applying to at birth causes misfortune; to "y, good
fortune and a faithful, kind-hearted disposition; to rf, a violent,
rash, indiscreet person, often the subject of imposition; to
the 0, noble traits of character, good fortune, assistance from
others; in a male's natus, much help from women; to ?, social
success with the other sex, and good fortune to the parents.
The D separating from and applying to U, considerable
wealth and good fortune; separating from and applying to
&, or vice versa, ill-fortune, antagonisms, accidents, trouble in
all things ruled by the houses containing them; applying to
1£, a chequered life, many changes, vicissitudes, and tempta-
tions to liaisons.
Separating from y and applying to the 0, good fortune in
various ways; separating from y and applying to ?, or vice versa,
gain by marriage, a good wife, exceptional success, posts of
honour, a generous disposition; separating from U and apply-
ing to hj unstable fortune; separating from y and applying
to 5, or vice versa, portrays barristers, judges, clergymen, and
highly fortunate persons; separating from © and applying to <J,
misfortune and much liability to a violent end; separating
from $ and applying to y, often indiscreet, but a powerful and
fortunate person; separating from the © and applying to 5,
highly intuitive and inventive persons, fond of literature and
A
science; separating from the © and applying to 3'
fortune, the acquisition of wealth and happiness; se sign an
from 9 and applying to 5, or vice versa, success in d if well
jewellery, ladies' apparel, help from ladies, proficiency uce, land
art, or science ; posts of honour.
 Effects of Conjunctions when Planets are Signiftcaiors. 73

CHAPTER XXVIII.

THE EFFECTS OF CONJUNCTIONS

WHEN ONE OF THE CONJOINED PLANETS IS
SIGNIFICATOR. ^
6 V. Hereditaments. In the 9th and 10th, church prefer-
ments and positions of trust. U significator, inclination for the
ministry or religious belief ; I? significator, gravity, piety, and a
keen appreciation of worldly goods.
<J d ^significator, the native is tenacious, malicious, and
spiteful; I? significator, malicious, stern, austere, distrustful,
easily offended, difficult to control.
O 6 ^. If in a common sign, weak chest and lungs, especially
in the 6th house ; in the fixed signs, liability to accidents ; in
the cardinal signs (and especially 10th or 2nd house), discredit
and loss in business, h significator gives reserve, want of self-
assertion and moral courage ; O significator, more courage, less
reserve, and a tendency to appear bold.
? 6 h. ^ significator makes the native cunning, sly, un-
naturally sensual; 5 significator gives deceit, great sensuous-
ness, disappointments in love affairs ; sensuality is dominant,
and leads to scandal and trouble.
5 d h. h significator, crafty, tenacious, austere, taciturn ;
5 significator, reserved, very suspicious and cautious, extremely
subtle and diplomatic.
5 d b. b significator, crafty, unfortunate, over-cautious,
disconsolate, mean and selfish ; D significator, excessively sus-
picious, sullen, covetous, timid and fearful.
d <?■ V- significator gives courage and desire for military
life; <J significator inclines to the church or law, giving
generosity, a desire to do good to others, and a tendency to
seek applause.
If significator, pride, great vanity, lack of indepen- -
^ dence ; O significator, candid; straightforward, inclined to piety,
generous and noble in disposition.
74 Natal Astrology.
U d ?. A happy and fortunate configuration in any house.
$ significator gives justice, honesty, extreme good-nature,
generosity, much refinement, success in the ministry, great
popularity with females; significator makes the native just,
noble, pious, lofty in ideal and inspiration, high-minded.
6 5. "U significator, good reasoning powers, deductive
judgment, very wise and judicious, great success as a minister,
lawyer, or judge, likely to be a pioneer of humanity; 5 sig-
nificator, piety, excellent literary ability, especially if the D and
$ aspect S ; great success as an editor or lawyer ; excellent
mind and character, if U and 5 be well-aspected.
d j). if, significator gives generosity, kindness of heart,
mutability ; ]) significator gives success with the public and in
law, a sympathetic nature, much generosity.
© 6 d*. © significator, brave, rash, bold disposition ; S sig-
nificator, less rash. If <? be well-dignified, the native possesses
prudence and much force of character.
? d <J. <? significator, fond of flirtation, vain, pedantic,
much attracted by the other sex ; 5 significator, marked sen-
suality and vice ; if in a watery sign, and a watery sign ascends,
a drunkard.
5 d <?. $ significator, a schemer, unscrupulous where his
own interests are concerned; good mathematician and engineer;
S significator, a thief, sometimes a notorious swindler, harsh,
domineering, untruthful, unfeeling, full of bad qualities.
<£ d D. significator, rash and often indiscreet, great muta-
bility of fortune, very bold and quarrelsome; D significator,
bold, daring, self-confident, turbulent, often in danger. In the
M.C., discredit and liable to be abused; in the 12th, very
dangerous secret enemies.
© d ?. © significator, fashionable and fond of society, in-
clined for pleasure ; $ significator, vain, fond of dress, extrava-
gant. If in watery signs, probably fond of drink.
O d 5. © significator, ingenious, good business qualifica-
tions, ambitious, very intuitive. It is best in n, ^ zs. If in 95,
he is more shallow and not qualified for deep study; 5 signifi-
cator, well-adapted to scientific pursuits. It is best in the ist,
3rd, 9th or 10th house.
© d 1). 5 significator, an indifferent constitution, gain from
females, quiet, amiable, and inoffensive in disposition, mutable,
and wanting in energy; © significator, mutable, ambitious,
proud, fond of show, successful with the other sex. Near the
 Effects of Conjunctions when Planets are Signiftcator. 76
Pleiades this 6 will aflfect the eyesight, especially if that
constellation be culminating or setting.
S d ?. 8 signiftcator, a born musician, artist, or literary
man; power to acquire languages, refined, fond of the beautiful,
amiable, cheerful, courteous and kind; ? signiftcator, excellent
taste, intellectual culture, very polite, courteous, witty, in-
genious, and possessing musical talent.
S d 1. S significator, highly intuitive and ingenious, an
exceptionally active mind, good abilities, lack of tenacity and
continuity keep him from mastering anything; ]) significator,
a clever mathematician, a quick, active and comprehensive
mind, good at acquiring knowledge, very fond of change and
travelling, quick in judgment.
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CHAPTER XXIX.

THE EFFECT OF SEXTILES AND TRINES

WHEN ONE OF THE ASPECTED PLANETS IS
SIGNIFIC ATOR.
O V P 2. © significator, proud, generous, fond of music
and dress ; ? signi/icator, fond of pleasure, company, art, music,
lofty in tastes and manners, keenly appreciating ornaments
and jewellery.
© * fr A D. G signi/icator, proud, generous, well-disposed,
ambitious, benefits from the masses, inclined to seek applause;
]) signi/icator, ambitious of distinction, love of being prominent.
The d angular brings help from those in power.
© .#. or A <£. O signi/icator, bold, brave, generous, active,
energetic, loving prominence, firm and very determined, in-
clined for the army, contentious, impulsive, self-confident, gain
from those strongly influenced by 6* ; 6* signi/icator, bold, firm,
determined, trustworthy, strict, energetic, and active; $ well-
dignified, he will receive distinction.
Q -X- or A U. O signi/icator, generous and noble, a firm and
sincere friend, much appreciated and assisted by those strongly
influenced by U, high-minded; U signi/icator, exceptionally
honourable and noble, very generous and successful.
© * or A b. O signi/icator, grave, serious, ostentatious,
apparently generous, fond of wordly goods ; b signi/icator,
austere, conceited, selfish, very economical.
S P or * ?. S signi/icator, refined, accomplished, very
clever, witty, conversible, ingenious, excelling in music, sen-
sitive, accomplished, and courteous; ? signi/icator, ingenious,
intellectual, prudent, generous, conversible, merry, fond cf
music, emotional, and very tender.
8 * or A p. 9 signi/icator, eminently fitted for literature
and science, highly intuitive, active in mind, changeable,
exceptional in command of language, witty, ingenious, versatile,
fond of variety, perspicacious, impressive, quick, comprehen-
 Effect of Sextiles and Trims when Planets are Signijicators. 77
sive, and not without finesse ; D significator, clever in many
respects, subtle in mind, proficient in art or literature.
y * or E $. 5 significator, ingenious, penetrating, true to
his convictions, clever at figures, mechanical, engineering,
surgery, or chemistry, self-confident, ambitious, very energetic,
penetrating and acute ; $ significator, ingenious, quick in judg-
ment, clever, too hasty, incisive, discreet, confident, courageous
and assertive.
5 * A 1^. 5 significator, sensible, just, honest, open,
generous, excellent reasoning faculties ; if. significator, honour,
candour, rectitude and generosity are dominant ; very con-
scientious, and interested in the welfare of others.
g A b- g significator, subtle, fanciful, strongly inclined
for science, stubborn, disconsolate, inventive, ingenious, diplo-
matic, full of finesse ; b significator, very reticent, timid, con-
ceited, subtle in his own interests, apt to be pessimistic.
g * or A 5 significator, ingenious, studious, inquisitive;
an observer of human nature, with a rare mind for science,
particularly occultism and phrenology ; I£I significator, eccentric,
original in ideas, sensitive, highly impressionable, very fond of
occult science and likely to excel therein, subtle, and if IjJ be
in an airy sign, quick in intellectual culture, incisive and
penetrating.
? *
accomplished, musical, very tender and sensitive ; I significator,
gentle, obliging, vivacious, ardent in attachment.
j * A 5 significator, sensuous, full of egotism, bold,
generous, ambitious, fond of flirtation, endowed with artistic
abilities ; $ significator, if $ is in vj, v, or TTl, subtle, witty,
highly ingenious, penetrating, active ; $ ill-dignified gives too
great a love of pleasure, dissipation, and the other sex. Artistic
talents are produced by these aspects.
? * A
taste, gentleness, refinement, sensitiveness, patience, prudence,
humanity, generosity, vivacity, grace ; if significator, sincerity,
justice, generosity, constancy, affability, courtesy, high-minded-
ness, dignity, kindness of heart, popularity.
5 * fr A b- 2 significator, wanting in self-esteem, shy,
modest, sensitive, objecting to the other sex ; b significator,
more inclined to the other sex ; constant in attachment, and,
unless b be well-dignified, very sly, selfish, and suspicious.
These aspects give imagination.
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? * or a ? significator, sensuous, fond of occult science,

inquisitive, loving the beautiful ; and if S be in asc., great
musical or artistic talent ; IJI significator, eccentric, conceited,
fanciful, having a strong admiration for what is beautiful.
J) or & D significator, active, energetic, mutable,
ambitious, and comprehensive; S significator, brave, firm,
daring, quick, active, penetrating in mind, fond of change, and
he benefits thereby. ^
D * A if. Dsignificator, kind-hearted, honourable, sincere)
given to charity and noble actions, successsful; % significator,
honourable, candid, fond of approbation, generous, popular,
very successful and good-natured.
D * or A b. D significator, reserved, conceited, close-fisted,
selfish, self-willed, cold, not easily moved ; significator, jealous,
wilful, mutable, very selfish and close-fisted.
I * or A JJI. I significator, changeable, fond of travelling,
very sensuous, wayward, eccentric, fond of curiosities ; y sig-
nificator, very fascinating to the other sex. y in the asc. may
lead him to take up the abstruse sciences.
t? # or A il. 3 significator,gznerows, pious, brave and well-
disposed, fond of approbation ; y. significator, honourable, firm,
brave, very determined.
* or A b. 8 significator, wilful, very bold and indepen-
dent, firm and determined ; significator, tenacious, apparently
open and bold. If b be in the asc., or the lord thereof, fear
and caution are produced.
if * or A . U significator, serious, thoughtful, grave, just,
not very generous, fortunate in dealing with land or the fruits
of the earth ; h significator, inclined to accumulate money,
close-fisted, a little deceitful at times, somewhat spiritually-
minded.
h A ^ significator, cunning, inclined to overreach
others, inquisitive, fond of the occult; y significator, inquisi-
tive, serious, selfish, eccentric, reserved, very fond of occult
science.
Effect of Squares and Oppositions when Planets are Significators. 79

CHAPTER XXX.

THE EFFECT OF SQUARES AND OPPOSITIONS

WHEN ONg, OF THE
ASPECTED PLANETS IS SIGNIFICATOR.
© □ or % D. © significator, mutable, much opposed,
especially by inferiors, subject to losses and disappointments ;
D significator, very ambitious, full of elaborate schemes, very
liable to loss and disappointment.
© □ 8 . ® significator, rash, furious when provoked,
very fond of approbation, often in money difficulties through
precipitancy ; S significator, very ambitious, vain, rash, and
irritable, bold, daring, violent, liable to act in haste and repent
at leisure.
© □ 8 if. O significator, vain, proud, boastful, very
extravagent, pedantic, elaborate in taste ; if. significator, very
vain and extravagant, desirous to appear generous, honourable
and candid, but not remarkable for possession of those
qualities.
O a or 8 b. h significator, tries to appear courageous and
revengeful, but in reality a coward, very cruel to those in his
power, and very ambitious ; © significator, treacherous, untrust-
worthy, a coward with an apparently brave exterior, boastful,
stubborn, malicious.
O □ or 8 y. © significator, ambitious, and ever beset with
obstacles and difficulties ; y significator, eccentric, liable to
losses and disappointments, a thwarting influence and causing
fluctuating credit.
5 □ or § D. 5 significator, highly intuitive, vain, unstable,
occasionally backbiting, wanting in tenacity, judgment and
teasoning power, unless there is a good aspect from if or
!; D significator, active, intuitive mind, mutable ; much
.epends on how these planets are aspected, as they are very
feceptive.
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V O or 8 5 significator, touchy, likely, unless 5 is well-

aspected by 5 or 7^, to commit a theft or fraud, rash, acute and
penetrating in mind ; $ significator, bold, ingenious, rather
wilful, extremely active and energetic in mind; cruel, unless 5 be
well-aspected by ? or U, morbidly sensitive and touchy.
$ O or 8 if. $ significator, want of sound judgment and
reasoning power, though, if g be in an airy or a fiery sign,
highly intuitive and able to reason ; inclined to be pessimistic
and unhappy ; V significator, wanting in practical judgment and
clearness of ideas, easily embarrassed, but very conscientious.
5 O or 8 b. 5 significator, suspicious, subtle, artful, irritable,
disagreeable, malicious, backbiting, untruthful; b significator,
a great schemer, ready to impose upon everyone, treacherous,
cunning, fond of mischief, much opposed by mercurial people.
5 O or 8 f$. g significator, lacks intuitive observation and
instinctive judgment, sceptical, wanting in originality and
openness of mind, eccentric ; y significator, eccentric, imagina-
tive, instinctive and possessing deductive judgment; opposed
by mercurial people, y in a scientific or airy sign gives good
abilities ; in a watery sign, a bad memory and indifferent
abilities, and in an earthy sign is little better.
j) □ or § 5. 5 significator, erratic, wanting in stability,
contentious, lacking forethought; ]) significator, bold, self-con-
fident, impudent, very sensuous, mutable, fond of removing,
wanting in good taste, neither sensitive nor refined.
? □ or 8 $. 5 significator, impudence is marked ;
sensuousness also is very strong, and unless 5 is well-
aspected by 2^ or b, it will amount to sensuality ; extremely
daring and liable to much trouble through the other sex;
<? significator, sensual and extravagant, boastful and vain, given
up to dissipation, and, if 3 be ill-dignified, unfortunate.
? □ g if- ? significator, very proud, elaborate in dress,
and, if ? be ill-dignified, likely to be dissipated ; if significator,
conceited, lofty, extravagant.
? O or 8 T?- ? significator, very unfortunate in dealing
with the other sex, cunning, deceitful, inclined to sensuality ;
h significator, a rude and carnal mind, cunning, low in taste
and behaviour.
? □ or 8 9- J? significator, keen appreciation of natural
beauty, strong senspusness, jealousy in love affairs ; y significator^
 Effect of Squares and Oppositions when Planets are Significators. 81
fond of the other sex, but not very successful in dealing with
them, has a keen appreciattbn of grace and delicacy of form.
])D or 8 d. j) significator^ self-confident, irritable, quarrel-
some, ambitious, changeable, unreasonable, excitable, wilful ;
S significator, masterful, daring, hasty, stupid, quarrelsome,
very liable to serious accidents, ungrateful, proud, vituperative,
harsh and wanting in tenderness.
]) □ J significator, extremely suspicious, envious,
seeing the world through smoked spectacles, fretful, deceitful;
b significator, a warped mind, very fearful, covetous, mean,
changeable, and fond of travel These aspects cause apathy,
melancholy, and, if ip also afflicts the O, the native will be
cold, very calm, often shy and retiring, wanting in zeal.
3) □ or 8 Ig. ]) significator, mutable, fond of change, way-
ward, impulsive, sensuous, and perhaps sensual ; y significator,
eccentric, fond of abstruse science, devoted to the other sex,
and, if y be in ss, or n, clever, excelling in science, and
likely to receive new ideas.
$ O or 8 V-. $ significator, irritable, rash, furious, very vain
and touchy ; if. significator, prodigal, generous to excess, rash,
bold, enterprising, vain, self-conscious, often in difficulty.
Tj □ or 8 <J. b significator, treacherous, very malicious,
selfish, rash, vindictive, inwardly timid; but, if b 'b® in asc.,
and the D also be afflicted by £, the native is quite capable of
deliberate murder, especially if b 0 occurs from angles ; S
significator, dreadfully malicious, austere, revengeful. If $ and
b simultaneously afflict the mental rulers, the worst dispositions
are produced.
^ □ or 8 y. $ significator, wayward, very precipitant,
irregular, and impulsive ; £ significator, eccentric, rash, daring,
ambitious, fond of electricity and chemistry. N.B. — The
squares and oppositions of the malefics give con powers
of hatred and destructive _yehemence ; they make the native
cynical and hard. These qualities gn? strnngp^t when the
TSpecfi occur from the jst, 3rd, 9th and 10th houses. They
ive executive power and intense earnestness.
| 7^ □ or § b • b significator, constantly unfortunate, likely to
nbrace many different creeds and come to grief in them all,
eeting with much opposition ; 21 significator, a life of con-
lual cross-purposes, grave, serious, and thoughtful.
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□ or 8 y. h significator, crafty, malicious, wayward, stub-
born, eccentric, reserved ; y significator, exceedingly eccentric,
subtle, selfish, very vindictive, fond of uncommon subjects and
mysteries ; very much in earnest if these planets are angular.
Of course the strength of the above aspects depends largely on
the houses containing the planets. They are strongest from
cardinal signs and when angular.
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CHAPTER XXXI.

NEPTUNE AND THE ASTEROIDS.

The testimony as to this planet's nature is conflicting. We
are of opinion that he has in some degree the nature of g and
further, that his nature is excitable, highly magnetic, and
generally evil. He may cause strange vicissitudes when afflict-
iTlgtfie luminaries and dominant in the figure. When afflicted
in a nativity, the native may expect trouble in matters ruled
by fhe House injyhich he is posited at birth. Of the effect of
thF asteroids little or nothing is yet known ; but the student
would do well to observe their effect in nativities as well as
that of
84 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XXXII;

TABLE OF THE MOST EMINENT FIXED STARS,

WITH THEIR ALLEGED INFLUENCES.
Namk. Sign, Mag. Nature. Effects alleged by old Antbon.
Ram's Horn « 5° 59' 2 Dangerous and evil, bodily
hurts.
Pleiades « 28° 30' 6 £1) Eminence, danger of blind-
ness, or accidents to eyes.
Aldebaran 11 8° 10' 1 g Riches, martial and public
honours, publicity.
Rigel (in Orion) ... II 14° 48' 1 1? ^ Honours,renown,splendour.
Bull's North Horn II 21° 0' 2 ^ Fortunate and eminent.
Orion's Belt II 23° 36' 2 7^ Public honours of a fleeting
nature.
Brightfoot Gemini $ 7° 50' 2 5 $ Eminence in art.
Sirius $ 12° 10' 1 2^ Glory and renown, or great
wealth.
Castor $ 19* 0' 1 Mischievous, and prone to
violence.
Pollux $ 21° 60' 2 & Renown and eminence.
Proesepe St 6° 45' neb. $ J) Mischievous, threatens
blindness.
Said to be of a burning
North Assellus ... St 6° 0' 4J ^ 0 nature and to show a
South Assellus ... a 7° 10' 4i <? © violent death, serious ac-
cidents or bums.
Regulus ... ... a 28° 15' 1 $ Glory, wealth, great honours
Arista ... ^ 22° 15' 1 ? <? Riches, renown, eminence.
South Scale ... n| 13° 30' 2 I? $ Unfortunate, danger of
poison.
North Scale ... flj 17° 46' 2 ^ Eminently fortunate.
Frons Scorpio ... X 1° 40' 2 $ Unfortunate.
Antares X 8° 12' 1 5 ^ Activity and eminence.
Capricorn's Tail ... ZZ 22° 0' 3 1? Unfortunate, danger froi
beasts
Fomahaut ... K 1° 47' 1 Eminently fortunate a-
powerful.
Markab K 21° 36' 2 ^ 5 Danger through cuts, \
and fire.
Scheat Pegasi ... K 26° 53' 2 1? Danger on the wate"
 Fixed Stars and their Alleged Influences. 85
The fixed stars increase their longitude every year by about
50j seconds, that is, about 1 degree of the zodiac in 72 years
and 1 sign (30°) in 2,160 years. They are most powerful when
in angles and particularly near the cusps of the 3 chief angles,
being-also" important when in 6 with a planet. The 0 ^
Aldebaran, Regulus, or^ntares threatens a violent death or
sickness ; someHmes preferment and riches ending in disgrace
and ruin. The © or D d Pleiades, especially in the 7th house,
threatens blindness.
The © J'Castor, Pollux, Proesepe, or Asselli threatens blows,
stabs, serious accidents or murder.
Arista or Rigel culminating brings good fortune, preferment,
and riches. The I 6 Aldebaran or Pollux portrays death by
violence, <5 Pleiades, Proesepe or Antares, blindness or injuries
to the eyes, especially if b or d* be joined to Regulus. b §
Antares is decidedly evil and dangerous. If Aldebaran, Regulus,
Arista, Antares, or the North Scale culminate, honour, prefer-
ment, and good fortune ensue ; $ 6 Pleiades and b 6 Regulus
show a violent death. Stars of the nature of 5}, 0, or D, and
often $, give honour and renown. Those of the nature of y
and ? give good fortune and riches; those like b are always
evil; those like dangerous, although giving distinction.
Caput Algol («240 6') 4 O is said to cause indisposition or
violence. Fomahaut or Rigel ascending or culminating gives
great and lasting honours. Bellatrix in Orion (n 19° 4') and
Capella (n 190 50'), both of the second magnitude, and of the
nature of $ and § are said to indicate honour, renown, wealth,
and eminent friends.
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CHAPTER XXXIII.

" And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars

From this world-wearied flesh."—Shakespeare.

THE HEALTH OF THE NATIVE.

The various signs rule, i.e., are associated with certain parts
of the body as shown below :—
V rules the head and face.
b „ neck and throat.
ii „ lungs, hands, arms, shoulders, and nerves.
„ breast and stomach.
„ heart and back.
. fljt „ bowels, belly, and nerves.
„ the reins and loins.
„ genital and urinary organs and kidneys.
„ hips, thighs, and nerves.
„ the knees and ham-strings.
„ legs and ankles.
H „ feet, toes, nerves.
The health is decided from the positions of the planets and
luminaries. We agree with those writers who take the O as
hyleg, or giver of life^in the case - of a male; and the D iiTthat
of a female; but also believe that, when either of the luminaries
is afflicted in the 6th house in any horoscope, it produces
much serious sickness, and delicate health if it occurs in the
7th or 8th ; though in the case of a female the affliction of the
]) in the western part of the heavens is more serious, as that of
the © is in the case of a male. When the © is afflicted in any
part of any figure, there is organic weakness of the parts' sig-
hlfied by the signs occupied by the © and the afflicting planets.
The stronger the evil aspects the more the body is susceptible
to disease.
 The Health of the Native. 87
T? in evil aspect of the © from common signs lowers the
vitality"consTcleraBT}^ whilst"<J in aspect increases it to fever
heat and excites the nervous system. If afflicted both by Ij
and the vitality and health will be better.
If in evil aspect to the ©" deranges the liver, corrupts the
blood and causes unequal circulation ; hence apoplexy, con-
gestion, and rush of blood to the head result, especially when
the affliction is from cardinal signs.
Evil aspects in the fixed signs predispose to accidents, organic
weakness of the heart, throat, or urinary passages ; in the
cardinal signs to a deranged stomach and system, frequent head-
aches, and serious accidents, and in the common signs to con-
sumption, weak chest and lungs, and chills. Persons with
the O afflicted in these signs.by should seek a warm and
genial climate for their home.
When^ $ afflicts one or both of the luminaries and is
elevated above them, the native is in danger of a
violent death even under a slightly evil direction. If on the
otKer hand the luminaries are more elevated than the planets
that afflict thern^he native may enjoy good health. The
j oriental parts of the heavens portray more liability to accidents
and a violent death than the occidental, though the 0, Dor
^ in the 8th house, or the © or 5 afflicted by (J or h show a
great liability to these things. The © and ) in evil aspect
weaken the constitution and cause delicacy according to the
signs they are in. We have known persons with the O and D in
the eastern part of the horoscope, elevated above the malefics
and badly afflicted, who enjoy fairly good health, particularly
if the planets were in fixed and cardinal signs. Many of the
persons, however, have had serious accidents, especially in the
cases where «J has been in evil aspect to the luminaries. ^ in
evil aspect to the lujninaries does not touch the health, at least
not perceptibly, but causes worry and extreme mental anxiety,
softening of the brain7"Hence suicide often follows this mental
affliction. Hinevil aspect to the luminaries, when they are
also afflicted by b increases the liability to accidents.
When^ y afflicts the © at birth or by direction^ the native has
often met his death on a journey, especially when 1J[ has been
very strongly placed in the horoscope.
The signs in any part of the 6th house show organic weak-
ness of the parts of the hody ruled by those signs.
"5 afflicted by the malefics causes cuts and accidents to the
88 Natal Astrology.
hands and arms ; mental anguish caused Ijy fear, if afflicted by
Ip ; extreme exhaustion and mental activity, if afflicted by <?,
especially if g be found in ^ or T in the 1st, 3rd, or 9th house.
When either or both of the luminaries are afflicted in cardinal
signs, tumours and cancers often result. Many planets afflict-
ing each other in common signs often show that the native has
inherited the germs of consumption, especially if any of them
be in the 6th house ; in the cardinal signs, hereditary trouble
with stomach and head ; in the fixed signs, hereditary organic
weakness of the heart, throat, and urinary organs.
In judging the comparative strength or weakness of a con-
stitution, the sign ascending must be taken into consideration,
ss, K are not so robust in nature as the other signs. SI, ^
y, t} or iri give more vitality and greater power to ^resist
disease than-the former ascending signs ; the latter give
strength to bone and muscle, great energy,' physical endurance,
recuperative power, and the faculty for combining labour of
mind and body. The person is particularly strong in these
respects, especially if the © be in SI and in A to (J 7
The constitutions of and K people are feebler and more
easily wearied ; they have less vitality, and are more likely to
be killed by bad directions.
95 people are seldom warm-blooded and find it difficult to
resist cold and disease, unless the luminaries are aspected by $
at birth. We have known a person with 95, ascending and the
luminaries free from the aspects 01 (J and if, succumb to a
□ of ^ and the D by secondary direction at 20 years of age.
In this case b was lord of the 8th house. When the O and d at
birth apply to a malefic, chiefly or Tj, by P, 6, or evil aspects,
the child usually dies or has a serious illness, especially if the
planets in question are in angles. In one case the D in the
M.C. and applying to a □ of and Tj in the asc., killed both
mother and child before the secondary aspect was completed.
The O and D ill-posited, increase the evil portrayed. T> 9U "A
and VJ, the houses of & and b, are the malefic places.
The O in ^ or n and afflicted by Tj is very bad for the
nervous system. Tf □ O, especially in cardinal signs, accounts
for much despondency, irritability, morbid imagination, and
fancied insult.
 Diseases Caused by ike Planets. 89

" CTHAFTER XX^IV.

DISEASES CAUSED BY THE PLANETS.

Sudden and uncommon deaths and diseases. When in
the 3rd or 9th he may cause death by rail or on a journey.
He is said to cause suicides,
h. Consumption, rheumatism, cold, tedious illnesses.
T. Colds in the head, deafness, stomach and chest
troubles, rheumatism.
^ ' b. Diphtheria, throat troubles, diseases of the neck.
^ n. Consumption, asthma, abscesses, troubles with the chest
and respiratory organs.
125. Weak stomach, pains in the chest, rheumatism, great
iability to cancers and tumours.
] a © 6 hy direction in 25 or liy often causes chronic rheu-
"^liiatism and sometimes complete inability to use the limbs.
—^ SI. Heart disease, palpitation, consumption, organic weak-
ness of the reins, pains in the back, swoons.
v
-' j itJL. Consumption, obstructions in the bowels, costiveness.
^ is=. Bad liver, rheumatism, head and kidney troubles,
prganic weakness of the active system.
m. Gravel or stone, fistula, troubles in the genital and
urinary organs, inflamed tonsils.
Sciatica, weakness in the hips and thighs, troubles with
the respiratory organs, phthisis.
VJ. Rheumatism, troubles with the head, stomach, and knees,
pains in the chest.
SS. Organic weakness of the ^heart, deafness, weakness or
swellings in the legs and joints.
X. Phthisis, trouble with the feet, dropsy, rheumatism.
^ M-, when afflicted, causes liver troubles, pleurisy, indifferent
blood, sometimes apoplexy. As a rule, unless in bad aspect to
the luminaries, he improves the health. In n or njt (his
detriments) he gives troubles with the respiratory organs
or intestines, as the case may be, even when unafflicted ; in
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cardinal signs and in bad aspect to the ©, corrupt blood,
disordered stomach and liver. When in * or A to the ©, U gives
a good liver, rich blood, and a disease-resisting temperament.
d* in tyy. Violent pains in the head, burns, feverish com-
plainisj if much afflicted, troubles with the kidneys.
b. Sore throat, king's evil, and, if afflicted, bladder troubles,
n. Trouble with the respiratory organs, inflammation of the
lungs, indifferent blood, fevers, sometimes phthisis.
as. Trouble with the breast and stomach, fevers, bilious
attacks, kidney troubles.
Sb. Heart disease, palpitation caused by passion, choleric
humours, bladder and kidney troubles, pains in the knees,
fevers.
fljt. Danger of phthisis, obstructions in the bowels, flatulence.
=^. Kidney troubles, weakness in the reins, liver disorders,
fevers.
m,. Throat troubles, distempers in the genitals and urinary
passages, organic weakness of the heart.
f. Ulcers in the hips or thighs, trouble with chest and lungs.
y?. Swellings, trouble with knees and ham-strings, fevers»
and inflammations.
sz. Pains in legs and ankles, over-heated blood, fevers,
organic weakness of the heart, palpitations.
X. Trouble with feet and bowels, lameness, danger of
phthisis.
Generally & causes fevers, bladder and kidney troubles,
rupture of blood-vessels, smallpox, accidents, burns, bites, scalds,
.. and death by child-birth.
The © causes weak sight, brain diseases, weakness of the
heart and back, palpitation.
© in T. Headaches, trouble with the eyes, fevers,
b. Quinsy, weak back and loins, trouble with neck and
throat.
n. Weak chest and lungs, over-heated blood, fevers, erup-
tions.
ss. Disordered stomach, troubles with the chest, dropsy.
St. Weak back, heart disease, fevers, pains in head and
back.
ng. Obstruction in the bowels, trouble with respiratory
organs.
Kidney and liver troubles, over-heated blood.
Til. Stone, gravel, distempers in the private parts.
 Diseases Caused by the Planets. 91
t. Fistulas in the thighs, injuries to hips or thighs, trouble
with the respiratory organs, fevers.
\ irf. Affections of the chest, stomach, feet, and knees.
I xs. Organic weakness or fatty degeneration of the heart,
bladder troubles, over-heated blood, weak back,
i X. Obstructions in the respiratory organs; phthisis, bowel or
^—genital troubles.
$ benefits the health, unless afflicted, when she may cause
/ flatulency and disorders in the genitals, matrix, and reins. ?
afflicting the D in a lady's natus invariably weakens the health,
especially if either occupies the 6th house.
5 causes phthisis, madness, imbecility and fits, if afflicted.
5 in T. Head troubles.
^. Distempers in the neck and throat,
n. Trouble with the respiratory organs.
$. Diseases of the stomach.
Palpitations, pains in the back.
"E. Consumption, obstructions in the bowels.
=sr. Trouble with the reins.
m. Trouble with the private parts.
f. Nervousness, consumption.
Vyy. Pains in the knees.
sr. Lameness in the ankles.
X. Phthisis, lameness in the feet.
The 5 afflicted causes weak sight, madness, trouble with the
menses, ptTTfiisis, cancer, and stomach troubles.
D in T. Headaches, weak sight, and if afflicted by 3, brain
fevers.
8. Trouble with the throat, bronchitis,
n. Trouble with the respiratory organs and nerves.
25. Derangement of stomach and breast.
SI- Organic trouble with the heart, throat, and back,
njj. Consumption, obstructions in the bowels.
Organic weakness of reins, back, and kidneys.
I TUi Urinary and genital distempers, gravel, stone.
/ f. Phthisis, weakness of thighs, nerves, and chest.
' Vy. Weakness of knees, disordered stomach.
zs. Bronchitis, bladder troubles.
X. Trouble with the feet, bowels, and respiratory organs,
The diseased parts of the body are signified by the signs
containing the planets that afflict each other. In the nativity
92 Natal Astrology.

of W. J. (see Chapter LIT.) when the © in ffi arrived at the P

and 8 of h in Vy, a series of abscesses began in the breast.
Had this affliction been from ss and Si, syncope, disease of the
back, or an accident would have resulted ; if from » and TU,
disease of the throat or larynx; stone or gravel, a weak back,
or disease of the cerebellum ; if from common signs, consump-
tion in the bowels or the respiratory organs, deranged nervous
system, corrupt blood.
 Mental Qualities, 93

CHAPTER XXXV.

MENTAL QUALITIES.
The asc., the planets therein, and in the 3rd, 9th, and 10th
houses, 5, the D, ancftheir aspects, must all be taken into
consideration.
n, tijj, and ss on the asc., make the native highly
intellectual, ingenious, intuitive, inclined for science, literature,
languages, and art; OP, and t give ambition, love of appro-
bation, desire for distinction, fondness of sports, an emotional
and passionate nature, earnestness, and the wish to rule ; X
indolence and inoffensiveness ; $ and kf, inclination for public
affairs, the latter adding considerable finesse ; TU gives inven-
tive power, secretiveness, diplomacy, talent for electricity and
chemistry; 8 love of luxury, self-will, and tenacity.
The mental qualities are always very good when g is placed
in 11, nc, ds=, or sx ; and if 5 is dominant in the figure, the
abilities are considerably increased. Much depends on the
support this planet receives, as we have found that even in
these signs, if much afflicted, the talents are very indifferent.
5 is said to make the mind shallow and changeable when in
X or $ ; but, if well-aspected, he gives good abilities, especially
if 11, ^ or sx ascend. In the fixed signs he gives much tenacity
of purpose. In PP or ^ precipitancy is dominant. Ancient
authors say that S and the D in 95 or kf give large intellectual
endowments. This we have found to be correct if the aspects
to these two planets occur from cardinal signs, especially when
they are themselves united by a □, A, or § from these signs,
and the © be close to 5.
In the nativities of many of our poets 5 will be found in
some aspect (chiefly the □ and §) with the j, as well as with h.
Byron had !jf § D, Coleridge V * 5, Carmen Sylva Dag, V
Victor Hugo,a- □ g, Alexandre Dumas (the elder) D £■ g,
D ^
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and Shakespeare 5 g p. We find that 5 placed in K, «¥», and
jr, in aspect with the 5, and well-aspected by if. and j, gives
a powerful intellect ; the nearness of the G to g at the
same time increases the power. The native often loses his
mental balance when the D and g are found at birthing, □,
of g with 1$[, Ip, or d1, the latter being also in evil aspect with
each other. Good aspects of j and to the ]) and g enable
the mind to retain its balance. The tendency to insanity is
greater when the malefics are elevated above the D and ^or_are
^ngular."'~g and J) very much afflicted, but unconnected with
each other, will also produce madness. IF, However, g is in
the asc., the mind may not give way. We have'a-case before
us ot j "In "asc., afflicted by □ of lp and 8 iff., in which the
mental balance was retained. Had the malefics been elevated
above g he would have become insane.
The following instances of insane persons who had 5 con-
nected with the D, and afflicted by one or more of the malefics,
disproves the common notion that a connection between g and
the 5 will stave ofl[ insanity. Agnes Bury, April 28th,
1831, D g g ; Pugin, March 1st, 1813,3) A 5 ; Jullien, April
23rd, 1813, ]) A g ; Emperor Paul, October 1st, 1754, D 8 81
the 5 being in close A to the ascending degree ; Ferdinand II.
of Austria, April 19th, 1793, D O 5; Charlotte, Ex-Empress
of Mexico, June 7th, 1840, D * 51; Grand Duke Constantine
of Russia, May 8th, 1779, J) applying to □ g ; Emperor of
Mexico, June 7th, 1840,3) □ 5. Nor does it necessarily follow
that the 5 in □ or 8 with 5 contributes to insanity, as the
following facts will show. Gladstone, December 29th,
1809, 3) □ 3 ; Newman, February 21st, 1801, J) □ 3; Bishop
Thirlwall, February nth, 1797, 5 8 g; Burke, January 1st,
1730, 3) □ g. Proudhon, Burke, and Gladstone were all born
with the © and g conjoined in VJ. Gibbon (April 27th, 1737),
Newman, Saint Simon (October 17th, 1760), Proudhon
(January 15th, 1809), Bacon, Bishop Thirlwall, and Alexandre
Dumas (the elder), all have g close to the 0. The more
prominent the 0 and g are at birth^the more powerfuT the
intellect. This aspect generally leads to fame in public affairs.
"The disposition is deduced from the G and 35, the asc. and
planets"'tHerein. 11 powerful in the horoscope or in good
aspect to the © or 3) gives much generosity and many fine
qualities.' Bad aspects from him would make these qualities
more apparent than real 5 dominant in the figure or in
 Mental Qualities. 95

aspect to the © or D makes the native moderately generous.

& very much in evidence or in good aspect to the luminaries
makes the native generous, the evil aspects often making him
rashly and fitfully so. y dominant in the horoscope in any
aspect to the O or j causes impulsive generosity.
h in any aspect to the © or 5 causes meanness and great
reluctance to give, even when there are strong molives }or
cloing so. Hence when the J), which is so highly susceptible to
the influence of the other planets, is in the asc. and in aspect
to , it never fails to produce selfishness and hoarding ten-
Jencies. It is the same when ^ is dominant in the figure.
Acquisitiveness is always marked, even when 5, -y, ©, or is
found in the eastern angle, if Fp is in aspect thereto ; also in
some degree when fp aspects .the lord of the asc. The ©, U,
S, or dominant in the figure gives generosity. When $ is
placed in the asc. in aspect to Tp, the native has much acqui-
sitiveness, especially if ^ is in an earthy sign.
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CHAPTER XXXVI.

" Call me not fool till heaven hath sent me fortune."—Shakespectre.

PECUNIARY PROSPECTS.
Look to the 2nd and 10th houses, planets elevated, and
aspects thereto. "4 in the_2nd Iq xt, P, * or A with the q or
Xi is perhaps the strongest indication of pecuniary success. A
"gentleman with U d D in the 2nd in close A to ©, $ and 5
in the 10th, has a continual flow of pecuniary success, money
and work coming to him without effort; on the other hand, V
in the 2nd much afflicted, or placed in tiji or Vy and not very
well-aspected, will not bring the native much wealth. The O
in the 2nd is very good for gain, and, unless extremely afflicted,
never fails to bring much money, and especially if well-aspected
by 4, ?, ^ or the 5. 5 in the 2nd, dignified or well-aspected,
brings much pecuniary success, especially if befriended by 0
or I). A gentleman with © in the 2nd in v, afflicted by a □
from tj, has had much success followed by heavy reverses.
^ in the 2nd, well-dignified or well-aspected (especially by i;),
is a strong indication that the native will make much money
and spend it freely.
^ in the and causes considerable fluctuation, and, if well-
aspected by y, ©, or D, great gain at times ; if afflicted, the
native will often be much embarrassed. Ig in this house often
gives lucrative positions with the goverment, institutions, or
companies
\ in the 2nd is very unfortunate for wealth, even if well-
aspected. If well-dignified in VJ, or zz, pecuniary benefit
may be derived from lands and property, directly or indirectly.
occupying this house and afflicting the O or j is the woret
testimony for wealth. On the other hand, a gentleman with
Tj in the 2nd in 93 and the D in A to V has accumulated a con-
siderable amount of money, as the I) is lord of his 2nd house.
 Pecuniary Prospects. 97
]) * or A © gives success in business, especially if either is
in the loth or 2nd house.
U in benefic aspect or 6 with b or y never fails to bring
legacies, inheritance, or gain by_ marriage, especially if either
be lord of the 2nd or Stj^, or 11 be placed therein. The lumi-
* naries afflicted by 2^ or ^ cause extravagance and waste. The
© orj) in good aspect to 11 in any part_of the figure, leads to
the acquisition of wealth. A person with © <5 ? in the 3rd
^maEes much money by dealing in jewellery ancTfancy jjoods,
and is particularly fortunate in his dealings with his neigh-
bours. His © is in * to i; in the 5th, making him particularly
fortunate in local affairs and leading to preferment. The planets
(particularly 2^ and b) well-aspected in the 4th portray gain
from agriculture and lands and certain ultimate independence;
powerfully aspected in the 6th (chiefly by P, *, or A), gain
from employees, servants, and labour, especially if in A to
planets in the 10th. The most fortunate horoscopes are those
with the luminaries or benefics elevated above the malefics.
The better they are aspected and dignified, the more fortunate
the native, g dominant in the horoscope and in good aspect
with 2/ or W portrays gain from literature, science, or learning.
"In the 10th g is highly favourable for public speakers,
professors, schoolmasters, and dealers in literature. This is
especially the case when g is disposed of by if., that is to say,
placed in ^ or H, the houses of ll.
$ and g in benefic aspect bring gain from art, science, music,
or languages, if the D aspects g and a scientific sign ascends.
Persons with many planets in the M C generally have more
than local fame, bi <?i or ^ (especially y) usually bring the
native into prominence and power, if strongly aspected. and
3 bring a fluctuating credit, the latter causing the native's
actions and motives to be much criticised, b in the M.C.,
unless very well aspected, often brings a man to final grief and
trouble ; ? in the 10th, afflicted by b, frequently causes scandal
" and trouble through the other sex, unless g is befriended by
If. • or 0 in the M.C., well-aspected, is sure to bring credit
and preferment, but if afflicted, the reverse.
98 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XXXVII.

THE EMPLOYMENT OR PROFESSION OF THE

NATIVE.
inspires love of occult and abstruse studies and uncommon
employments, the study of human nature and electricity.
b rules those connected with land, mines, buildings, and all
manual labour.
U rules clergymen, bankers, lawyers, and legislators, mer-
chants, and persons in power.
^ rules generals, surgeons, soldiers, chemists, engineers,
naval commanders, butchers, mechanics, cutlers, and all
employed amongst sharp instruments and fire. He gives
mechanical and constructive skill.
^ is associated with musicians, artists, singers, jewellers,
mercers, drapers, trades connected with fancy goods, toys, and
pleasures.
The O produces rulers, public functionaries, legislators,
ambassadors, government officers, and those in positions of
trust.
5 rules mathematicians, secretaries, clerks, lawyers, school-
masters, literary men, public speakers, engravers, designers,
messengers, and scientific men.
]) rules the multitude, obscure people, sailors, servants, fish-
mongers, travellers, dealers in public commodities.
The nature of the employment is deduced from the sign on
the mid-heaven and planets therein, also planets close to and
oriental of the © ; the asc. and planets therein have also some
influence.
Scientific signs incline to literature, art, and science ; fiery
signs to employments connected with fire and metals ; watery
signs to businesses connected with the sea and liquids ; earthy
signs to agriculture and gardening.
tTX makes chemists, electricians, and rules subtle employments.
9 in the M.C. produces public speakers, schoolmasters,
 Employment or Profession. 99
writers, scientific and literary men ; when in movable or
dPrnmon signs, the native often changes his occupation,
especially if in aspect to y. The latter aspect would cause
him to take up'pTTrerioI'ogy, astrology, occult subjects, and
/ electricity, if. in aspect thereto would incline htm Ttr the
cKurch or law ; £ to mechanical engineering or work con-
^nected with fire or metals ; ? to music, poetry, dress, and
jewellery ; Ip to agriculture and the church, dealing in land
and buildings. Planets close to the O incline to employments
signified by them. A dominant planet has considerable in-
fluence in this matter, especially if in aspect to the mental
rulers. The D in the mid-heaven causes much activity in
business, and, if in a movable sign, more than^one profession
(especially if aspected by !£), and travelling connected with
business. The houses have some influence in this matter.
For instance, O <5 ? in the 3rd would not only indicate work
relating to jewellery and apparel, but also successful journeys
conflBCfEcl therewith. The same in the 5th would portray
success "through theatres, &c., and as a teacher of young
persons, especially if in addition 5 received a A of from the
9th. Persons with b or «? in asc. in^earthy or watery signs are
usually built for manual labour. These signs incline to sloth-
fulness, indolence, and the mind lacks to some extent the
intuitive principles and perspicuity which characterize the
scientific signs.
Editors, journalists, and literary men should have 5 in asc.,
or 10th house in n, itp, or tz, and in aspect, the good ones
preferable, to the D, ?, y, and 2^.
Artists and musicians should have 9 in asc., or dominant in
the horoscope and in good aspect to y and 9.
Soldiers should have £ in asc., or dominant in the figure and
in aspect to the © or j). 5 in aspect to $ would give talent as
an gngineer or doctor.
Schoolmasters and teachers should have 5 in the 10th, bene-
ficially aspected by if, the D, and ?.
Mechanical engineers should have $ dominant and in aspect
to 5, and the latter in good aspect to fr, if, and y.
Lawyers should have $ and if dominant and in aspect to
the O, T), and 5, the latter aspecting each other. The mental
rulers should not occupy watery signs, as such positions do not
give the retentive memory which is necessary, if should be
strong and in aspect to the O and the mental rulers.
100 Natal Astrology.
Astrologers, phrenologists, and students -aj- humnn nniurt
should have y dominant in the horoscope or in aspect to the
mental rulersT""^or T In the 3rd, 9th, or 10th in aspect to
each other give abilities of this description. ? 6 ¥ also gives
some inclination for the occult sciences.
Dressmakers, dealers in apparel, and manufacturers should have
the I well configurated with 5 and the latter in 4 or P.
to the 0.
Architects should have S in fixed signs in good aspect with
$, and the 3), and 9 and 5 should be dominant in the figure.
Commercial travellers should have if. and the 0 dominant, or in
the 3rd or 9th, and well-aspected. 9 in the 3rd or 9th, well-
aspected by 5 and the D, would give good fortune, social
qualities, and agreeableness. ^ also in power would add
assurance, nerve, and force of character, especially if in good
aspect to the 0.
Clergymen. 0 or ^ in the 9th, in favourable aspect to the
mental rulers, would give the required high moral character
and much benevolence, and 5 there would enhance them, b
and $ must be away from that house, and not dominant in the
horoscope. Although b in the 9th or asc., or anyhow dominant,
gives some inclination for spirituality, especially if well-aspected
by If, such persons are too selfish, cold-hearted, and uncharitable
for positions where kindly feeling and an interest in others is
so desirable. The 0 well-aspected in the 9th is a very good
position for clergymen, who should also have 5 free from the
evil aspects of b» and as such often cause scandals,
and immorality, especially if the D also be afflicted by
A physician or surgeon should have 5 well-aspected by «? and
the 5. b good aspect to 5 would add caution and precision.
5 in good aspect to Ig would increase the abilities, making him
an observer, and one who learns much by experience.
Clerks or secretaries should have 11, rtj, ==r, or zs on asc., 5 in
aspect to g, and the latter dominant in the figure. The better
g is aspected, the higher the mental qualities.
Designers should have 5 in good aspect to y, g * j, a
scientific sign on asc., and 5 aspecting the ]).
Managers and those in power should have U and 0 dominant,
and the luminaries in good aspect to U and . If gives kindly
feeling and consideration for inferiors. In all cases the mental
rulers and the 0 should be free from evil aspects of b and d1.
5 should be in good aspect to if.
 Employment or Profession. 101
Legislators should have the © in good aspect to y, 5 well
aspected by 1;, y, j) and Tp.
^ in the 10th in good aspect to the O is a sure sign of
success in the legislature. These positions would give
diplomacy, the ability to acquire languages (especially if n, njl,
or cor ascend), contemplation, reasoning power, intuition,
and sound judgment. The O in favourable aspect to Ig, the
latter being prominent in the figure, is always good for success
in civil appointments. S? should be free from the evil aspects
of hj <?> and y, and the 5 from those of y, or scandal may
arise. O well aspected by y gives preferment on railways and
in public companies.
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CHAPTER XXXVIII.

THE PARENTS OF THE NATIVE.

The 4th house represents the father, the 10th the mother.
Evil planets in these houses portray trouble, sickness, or
death to the parents, particularly if they afflict the luminaries,
in the 4th house and afflicting the G is a sure indication
of sickness, ill-fortune, or death to the father.
The 10th house occupied by afflicting the D portrays the
same to the mother.
The lords of these houses weak, debilitated, or afflicted,
portray indisposition, trouble, and ill-fortune. ?, 5, © or D
placed in these houses, and very much afflicted, show sickness,
ill-fortune, and sometimes death to the parents, if. posited in
either of them brings good-fortune and happiness to the
parents, especially if well-aspected. If ill-dignified or afflicted,,
the parent's fortune and health will be mutable or indifferent.
The lord of the 10th placed in the 6th, and afflicting the j),
points to ill-health to the mother, g posited in the 4th <J .
the latter afflicting the O and D, indicates mental affliction
and death to the father.
 Courtship and Marriage. 103

CHAPTER XXXIX.

" So smile the heavens upon this holy act,

That after hours with sorrow chide us not."—Shakespeare.

COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE.

5 afflicted by b in the horoscope of either sex is sure to bring
disappointment in love affairs, and often -scandal. When IJI
afflicts 5, jealousy and mutual bickering in courtship are sure
to follow." When d afflicts ?, it often, in the case of a malCj
leads to disgraceful conduct, and at least to flirtation in that of
a female. '
In the nativity of a male, the planet to which the D applies
or is in aspect describes the wife. The same with the 0 in a
lady's nativity. But in both cases the 7th house, its rulers and
the planets therein, must be taken into consideration. Any
planet in the 7th house is sure to influence the marriage
partner to a marked degree. When a male's ]) or a female's ©
is in 11, X, or K, and applies to more than one planet, a second
marriage is probable. Again, ij afflicting a male's ]) and ?, or
a female's O and 5 causes delay in marriage.
The D and ? in the oriental part of the heavens show early
marriage to a male ; the O and ? oriental show the same to a
female.
In cases where the O or I) applies first to T? or ?, and then
to d or 7^, or vice versa, the native may miss the b or ? and
marry the £ or if person; or marry the first person, lose him
or her by death, and th^n, if the natus portrays a second
marriage, be united to the, second.
Example.—In a gentleman's natus the > applied first to 5?,
then to S and if. He jilted the 5, and then married the <£ lady.
In the case of a femalq we have often found that, when
the O applies to y, it causies separation, especially if the latter
occupies the 7th house. .Again, the lady has lost her husband
when the © has applied fiijst to If and then to IjjL in the 7th
104 Natal Astrology.
in a female',s nativity is a strong obstacle to marriage. This
has especially been so when y also has occupied the 7th.
These positions are very unfortunate for conjugal happiness.
The power of (J for evil, when in the 7th house, especially if
in evil aspect to other planets, may be found in the nativity of
Princess May of Teck. She was born on May 26th, 1867, at
11.59 p.m. M.C. t 5° 32' asc. sz 50 53'. 3 is in the 7th
in □ to ^ in the 9th. At the death of the Duke of Clarence
her © had reached the P of Ig, and was in close Z to ^'s
position in the radix, b had become retrograde at birth, and
was within 30 of an exact □ to <? in the radix, to which he is
still applying. Her husband must necessarily be a man
with 3 dominant in the horoscope, much more so than in that
of the late Duke of Clarence.
^ afflicting or in. any way aspecting a male's D and ? or a
female's O and ? often causes love-aifairs after as well as before
marriage, separation, scandal, or at least discreditable rumours.
Sexual ^depravity of all kinds is caused by ? being afflicted
by Tj and ^,or both.
The O afflicted by portrays a selfish, exacting, cold, in-
different husband. If either or both occupy watery signs, he
will most probably drink, and neglect his wife, and be often
taciturn.
The © afflicted by 3 gives a severe, cruel, unreasonable, and
masterful husband. If either or both be in watery signs, he
will be dissipated or fond of drink. The above are enhanced if
the planets are in the 7th house.
The © applying to i; or 5 portrays a marriage partner with
the best of dispositions, generous, and kind-hearted.
The © applying to a good aspect of 3 gives a generous,
energetic, bold, and self-assertive husband.
The © applying to a good aspect of b portrays a grave,
serious husband, constant in attachment, fond of his home, and
selfish.
The © d 5 makes him clever, fond of science and literature.
^The © applying to ^ makes him; eccentric, wayward, and
not an ordinary man. .
The D applying to g, the wife will! be clever, active, sharp,
sensible, talkative, and affectionate. 1
The 5 applying to ? will make heir fond of music and art,
clever, refined, amiable, fond of pleasure, singing, &c., and very
affectionate.
 Courtship and Marriage. 105
The ]) applying to $ by good aspect, the wife will be active,
daring, bold, disliking control, and self-assertive.
The D applying to 3 by evil aspect will make her masterful,
wilful, rash, turbulent, quarrelsome, and often unreasonable.
The I) applying by good aspect to lp, the wife is serious,
reserved, cold, selfish, constant, fond of her home. If by evil
aspect, she is morose, peevish, very selfish, malicious, acquisitive,
never generous, and often in bad health, especially if b or the
D is in the 7th.
The D applying to portrays the best of wives, generous,
kind-hearted, sympathetic, noble, and unselfish. She will be
very indulgent to her offspring, and a great comfort to them
and her husband.
The ]) applying to 1$ signifies a wayward, eccentric wife, very
independent in behaviour, and not easy to be understood.
The ]) applying to the © gives a generous, self-confident
firm, and stable wife, proud and high-minded ; possessing much
force of character and a commanding presence. In the case of
a female the husband would be gentle, amiable, quiet, unas-
suming, fond of change, and mutable. When the O is afflicted
by the malefics the husband is sure to meet with ill-fortune or
come to grief by accidents. If the O be heavily afflicted, she C
will lose him by death. These remarks apply to the 5 in a
male's nativity. Of course in every case where V or ? occupies .,
the 7th house the good fortune and happiness is increased, or
the evil mitigated.
It does not necessarily follow that, because the 5 or © in a
nativity applies first to 5 in Vy, one should marry a person with
$ in on the ascendant. It might be one with S in 05 or
any other sign, or even a tiji or 11 person. Though should one,
while still unmarried, meet with a 9 in >5 person, the latter
would doubtless have precedence of all others.
The planet to which the D applies in a male's natus need
not in that of the wife be either in the asc. or be lord thereof.
A case in point was given in a publication called The Astrologer
by a gentleman who signed himself "y in the 7th" (see No. 11,
vol. 2, May, 1889). In the wife's natus the © is □ ^ and 5.
Yet on turning to her husband's natus (y in the 7th), the
student will not find $ either jin the asc. or lord thereof, but in
the M.C. He will observe mat we are giving 3 in the M.C.
precedence to ? in the asc. and surely, as the ©'s greatest
power is attained when the j meridian is reached, it is only
106 Natal Astrology.
reasonable to view the other planets in the same way. We
observe that also is □ © in the wife's nativity, making him
powerful in the husband's natus. It will always be found that
s
whatever planets aspect the 0 in a female's /Or the
male's horoscope, will by their position and Aspects be 'found ~
conspicuous in that of the marriage partner. In the case
before us, in the wife's natus evil in marriage was to result
from d* and y, while in the husband's j is afflicted by^ in the
M.C. and IJI in the 7th. This couple were evidently made to
afflict each other, she by her shortcomings (to put it mildly),
he by his conceit and highly objectionable qualities. If the
lady's © or the gentleman's J) has an evil .aspect from a
malefic./\the afflicting planet will be found in the marriage
^"partners horoscope, either in the gth, 10th, 3rd, or 1st, or will
be lord of asc. or in aspect to him. TT" *T"
The luminaries in the nativity of the husband Tn good
aspect to those of the wife (the male's D on the female's © or
in if or A thereto) are sure to bring happiness, while the evil
aspects would somewhat mar it. The malefics in one nativity
in <5 or evil aspect to the luminaries in the other, will cause
unhappiness. The benefics in one natus on the places of the
luminaries in the other or in good aspect to them, cause
devotion and sincere attachment. J in one horoscope on the
place of d1 in another, causes intense passionate love and
fascination. It is the same should ? in one nativity arrive at
the place of 1^ or d in the other. $ arriving at the places
(radical or progressive) of these planets often causes a liaison
and devoted attachment, but unless other testimonies of agree-
ment exist, the fascination will cease as the planets recede from
each other ; and if there are signs of disagreement, enmity and
dislike will follow. Love at first sight and instinctive dislike
can both be traced to the relative positions of the planets in
the horoscopes of the persons concerned. To bring harmony
and happiness either the benefici and luminaries should aspect
each other favourably from the two nativities, or d should be
on the place of or the male's 3) in good aspect to the
female's ©. The □ or S shows \vant of sympathy.
 The Offspring of the Native. 107

CHAPTER XL.

THE OFFSPRING OF THE NATIVE.

This question is deduced from the 5th house. The nth
house, being the 5th house of the marriage partner, must also
be considered. When T, SI, or .3? is on the cusp of the Sth,
and no sign be found intercepted therein, it is an indication of
no offspring. Should the 0, 5, y, d*, or occupy these signs,
offspring are denied or shortlived. The 0, 5, or ^ placed in
these signs give a few children, unless much afflicted. On the
other hand, when the 0, 5, or 2^: occupies any of the other
signs, offspring are sure to result. Of course, even the^ in 25 (-
in the 5th (a sure sign of a numerous family), much afflicted .
by the malefics, would destroy many of the issue. b or (J '• '■
afflicting 2^ in any part of the figure is sure to destroy some of
the children. The Ji, _£>> or if in the nth is somewhat in
favour of offspring, but chief regard must be had to the 5th
house. If ]), J, or if be lord of the 5th, and in the 5th and
well-aspected, this is strong evidence that the children wIITbe
fortunate. The lord of the 5th, strong in the figure and' well-
aspected, indicates the same. This question can only be
accurately settled from a comparison of the nativities of husband
and wife.
108 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XLI.

TRAVELLING.
The 3rd and 9th houses are principally to be taken into
consideration. The D in the 3rd is a sure sign of many short
journeys, especially if aspected by The 1) in the 9th
signifies long journeys, and, if in a watery .sign, is a strong
indication of sea-voyages. Fixed signs on the cusps of the 3rd'
and 9th show but little travelling, while movable signs portra}*
a fair amount of it. The D very much aspected by the other 1
planets in a nativity points not only to some very long journeys,
but also much activity in matters indicated by the aspects, y, 1
, 5, and j are the chief causes of change. When the three
former are aspected by the j) and powerful in the horoscope,
also in movable or common signs, travelling and many changes
are certain to come, y, b, or <? in the 3rd or 9th house,
afflicting each other or the luminaries, are sure to bring ill-
fortune and danger in travelling. On the other hand, good
fortune and success are certain when either if., ?, Q,pr p_is
in the 9th or 3rd, and well-aspected. The ]), Jg, or & in the
12th is often a cause of travelling, especially if in common or
movable signs ; and, if these planets occupy watery signs, it is
strong signification of a long journey to distant lands, successful
or unfortunate in proportion as they are well-aspected or not.
If dignified by sign and not afflicted, good luck is certain.
in the^rd or 9th, and in aspect to the luminaries, will cause
some unsettledness and many changes. It is the same when
the p occupies the 10th and is in aspect to y, especially if she
is in a movable sign. The latitude of the benefics and the
places ruled by the signs, If unafflicted, occupied by the benefics
are always favourable directions in which to go. In removing,
the native should always avoid the places ruled by the malefi.cs
or afflicting planets in the horoscope. As regards the associa-
tion of places with the various signs, many mistakes have
apparently been made in this matter, and there is much room
for discovery and investigation. But we have always found it
 Travelling 109
unfortunate for a person to go to a place ruled by a sign which
is occupied in his horoscope by an affllcted planetj^ven though
it be a henefic ; and that the_eyil would be increased if, at the
time of moving, a malefic was found transiting that planet's
place.
We believe the following list of places ruled by the twelve
signs to be fairly reliable.
T. Germany, England and Wales, Denmark, Lesser Poland,
Burgundy, Palestine, Syria, Judaea, Naples, Capua, Florence,
Verona, Padua, Brunswick, Marseilles, Cracow, Saragossa,
Utrecht, Oldham, Leicester, Blackburn, and Birmingham.
b. Persia, Ireland, Cyprus, Poland, Dublin, Mantua, Leipsic,
and Ashton-under-Lyne,
n. Lombardy, Belgium, North America, London, Versailles,
Bruges, Nuremberg, and Melbourne.
93. Western Africa, Scotland, Holland, Amsterdam, Con-
stantinople, Cadiz, Genoa, Venice, Algiers, Tunis, York, New
York, Milan, Lubeck, and Manchester ; perhaps Vincenza,
Magdeburg, and Rochdale.
SU France, Italy, Sicily, The Alps, Bohemia, Chaldea, North
of Roumania, Rome, Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Damascus, Prague,
Philadelphia, Portsmouth, and Blackpool.
tij. Turkey, Asia, Babylonia, Assyria, Euphrates, Greece,
Thessaly, Corinth, Candia, Croatia, Switzerland, Heidelberg,
Jerusalem, Paris, Reading, Lyons, Toulouse, Cheltenham,
Bury and Todmorden.
Thibet, China, Japan, Austria, Savoy, Upper Egypt,
Libya, Antwerp, Frankfort, Lisbon, Spires, Fribourg, Vienna,
Gaeta, Charlestown, Placenza, Leeds, Nottingham, Norwich,
Middleton, and East Lancashire.
iri. Morocco, Algiers, Barbary, Norway, Bavaria, Valentia,
Frankfort-on-the-Oder, Halifax, Liverpool, Stockport, New-
castle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, and Goole.
t. Spain, Tuscany, Arabia Felix, Dalmatia, Hungary,
Moravia, Cologne, Avignon, Buda, Narbonne, Toledo, Roten-
burg, Stutgardt, Sunderland, Bradford, and Sheffield.
V5. India, Afghanistan, Punjaub, Thrace, Macedonia, The
Morea, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Albania, West Saxony, Hesse,
110 Natal Astrology-
Mexico, Mecklenburg, Oxford, Prato in Tuscany, Branden-
burg, Tortona, Brussels, and Keighley.
sz. Arabia, Russia, Prussia, Tartary, Muscovy, Circassia,
Wallachia, Sweden, Westphalia, Abyssinia, Hamburg, Bremen,
Salzburg, Trent, and Salisbury.
K. Portugal, Calabria, Normandy, Egypt, Nubia, Alex-
andria, Ratisbon, Worms, Tiverton, Farnham, Bournemouth,
Grimsby, Southport, Hull, Filey, Lancaster, King's Lynn, and
Preston.
 Friends. Ill

CHAPTER ' XLI I.

FRIENDS.
Thk i ith house is to be considered principally for friends. 21,
?, ©, or 7 in this house, well-dignified or beneficially aspected,
portrays many friends and much assistance therefrom. g_and
]) denote female friends, g , well-dignified, shows literary and
scientific friends, in whom the nature of g is very dominant.
Q in any 2art figure aspected by ^, (J, b, or 1$, indicates
that the native will be noticed, and his interests promoted by /
powerful persons of the nature of the planet or planets in
aspect thereto. We have also observed that, apart from these
positions at birth, when anyone's O has progressed by direction
to a good aspect of any planet, the native Has received benefits
from persons of that planet's nature. When the O, J, or ?
is ifTtHe asc*., welT-dignified and unafflicted, the native attracts
a host of friends, apart from positions in his nth house. in
the asc. rarely attracts friends ; but, if ill-dignified or afflicted,
drives them away, even when they are portrayed by other
positions, d* in the asc. and well-dignified attracts friends ;
but if afflicted repels them. IJI in the asc. in an airy sign often
attracts friends by the marked personality and eccentric dis-
position he gives to the native. In the other signs his effect
is anything but attractive. D ® is sure to bring many
friends. In a male's nativity this aspect brings much assistance
from females.
When the sign on the M.C. in one nativity is on the asc. of
another, this is a strong sign of concord. A sure sign of
disagreement is when the asc. in one nativity is in □ or § to the
asc. of another.
For instance, a y person would not agree very well with a -nx
person, nor a ^ with an if person. The luminaries in one
nativity in , P, or friendly aspect to the luminaries in another
are a sure sign of friendship. When a luminary in one nativity
has progressed to the place of $ or 2^ in another, or aspects
those places by P or a, friendship will result if the parties
meet.
112 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER X LI 11.

ENEMIES.
The i 2th house signifies secret, and the 7th open enemies and
litigants. Hence <?, h, or y in the 12th produces secret
enemies, and, if ill aspected, makes them very troublesome,
creating many slanders. <?, *?, or Iff in the 7th, produces
many open enemies and litigants, especially if ill-aspected.
11 in the 7th, opposed by a planet in the 1st, will bring much
opposition, especially from persons of pretended piety. The 0
in the 7th or 1st and a planet in opposition thereto, the native
will experience much powerful opposition throughout life.
5 in the 1st in S to "U in the 7th, would cause endless litiga-
tion and loss of substance thereby, especially if V has the □
of ® either by direction or at birth. b, or in tbp. yth,
in § to a planet in the first house, produces so many open
antagonists that the native cannot but live a life of strife and
enmity. S afflicted by <? or b is a sign of enemies produced
by the native's own captious temper and indifferent treat-
ment of them. People with D □ (? make enemies through
their rashness and temper. The & man is ever hostile to
the h man, and the S person to a h person, whose was in
evil aspect to S at birth. It is almost an impossibility for the
man to live above suspicion and reproach, who has (T, I?, or iff
placed in the 12th and ill-aspected. Annoying rumours
constantly originate through his foes, and at times even well-
meaning persons, will innocently circulate them. Persons
with these positions have secret enemies amongst brethren and
even parents. In one case a father was found to be the bitter
secret enemy of his own son. This father was strongly
influenced by h, cold and selfish in disposition, and devoid of
parental feelings. It does not necessarily follow that, because
one has ^ placed in the 12th, every acquaintance with $
dominant in the figure will be one's secret enemy. But
if be ill-dignified, or ill-aspected, or afflict the mental rulers,
then assuredly he will. When the O in one nativity.pxagl£5ses
 Enemies. 113
to the place of 'p in another^ and the persons are acquainted,
disagreement or enmity is sure to result. The □, S, or P
does not appear to produce so much evil as the 6. The evil
is increased when either is a h person. When the G>, in one
nativity has progressed to the place of in another, quarrels
wirTensue.
114 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XLIV.

HEREDITY.
The laws of planetary influence harmonize with those of
heredity. Whenever any mental or physical trait is clearly
inherited, that characteristic will most assuredly be indicated
in the horoscopes of both parent and child. On the other
hand, if parent and child are found to have little or nothing in
common, their nativities also will be found to be dissimilar.
A gentleman of our acquaintance has certain positions in his
horoscope which produce certain characteristics. His only
daughter also possessed these characteristics, and they are
portrayed in her horoscope, though considerably modified by
traits of character received from the mother. The daughter's
eldest boy is an exact reproduction of the grandfather, as his
horoscope plainly declares. The grandmother had organic
weakness of the heart; this weakness was more perceptible in
the daughter; both were subject to palpitation, and both
figures gave indications of heart disease.
We find that parents under evil directions at the time their
children are born, have transmitted to their offspring many
characteristics harmonizing with the nature of those directions.
In judging the health and fortune of a child, the student
should avail himself, if possible, of the horoscopes of the parents,
as therein much of the child's fate is portrayed. We have
often observed that when S or U has occupied the 5th house
in the father's horoscope, the nature of those planets has been
dominant in that of the child. An acquaintance has $ in his
5th house ; in the case of his son we found the O in the asc.
in □ with 3 in the M.C. The ©, not being otherwise
aspected,' wholly imbibed the nature of «J, making the boy
passionate, impulsive, self-assertive, difficult to control, and
daring ; he also met with serious accidents. In the case of his
sister, we found 3 in the 3rd in □ to the D ; hence she had
also all the qualities given by 3 afflicted.
 Twin Offspring. 115

CHAPTER XLV.

TWIN OFFSPRING.
The occasional differences in the life, tasks, health, marriage
partners, and pecuniary affairs of twins, born within ten or
twenty minutes of each other, are accounted for by the fact
that at the birth of the first child the last degree of a sign may
ascend with planets therein, or a planet in the 2nd house at
5 p.m. may be in the ist at 5.15 p.m., and the early degrees
of another sign may be exactly on the asc. at the birth of the
second child.
A planet may reach the M.C., or any other of the four
cardinal points at, say, 10 p.m., and ten minutes later have
passed off, when its powers would have greatly diminished.
Though the signs rise and set at the rate of 150 per hour, in
our latitude of from 50° to 6o0 North, it often happens1 that
30° will ascend in fifty-two minutes. For example, on November
22nd, 1892, the sidereal time at noon was 16 hours 7 minutes,
which shows the asc. to be sz 30 16'. At 1.0 p.m., the 30th
degree of^-was on the asc., and at 2 p.m. the last degree of-H:
ascended; while at 3 p.m. the 6th degree of b was rising.
The^signs of long asc. take, in our lat., about 21 hours and 40
minutes to ascend!
116 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER XLVI.

PRIMARY DIRECTIONS.
In order to ascertain the nature of events happening in any
part of life, past, present, or future, the computation of
directions is necessary. Directions may be defined as aspects
formed in a nativity by the revolution or progress of the
zodiac and planets subsequent to birth.
Numerous methods of directions are used by astrologers,
those favoured by the authors being dealt with in succeeding
chapters. It must be acknowledged, however, that, speaking
generally^the knowledge of this part of astrology is far from
complete, an illustration of the truth that while astrology is
perfect the astrologer is not. The extended knowledge of the
planetary system possessed by modern students, coupled with
a close study of the systems of directions used by the ancients
will, however, assuredly reveal the laws of this science which
relate to the events of life, and students will yet possess
a knowledge thereof which may fairly be termed complete.
Of the directions generally termed primary, the authors do
not intend to treat here, as, while they do not condemn the
system, their experience has not been such as to justify jts
adoption. The student is therefore referred to Mr. A. J.
Pearce's Text-Book of Astrology, vol. I., where the system is
fully explained.
 Secondary Directions. 117

CHAPTER XLVII.

" For fortune at some hours to all is kind ;

The lucky have whole days, which still they choose ;
The unlucky have but hours, and those they lose."—
Dryden's Tyrannic Love.
"Had I faith in astrology, brother (which, by-the-bye, my father bad), I
would have sworn some retrograde planet was hanging over this unfortunate
house of mine, and turning every individual in it out of its place."—
Sterne's Tristram Shandy.

SECONDARY DIRECTIONS.
The system here set forth is what is usually called that of
secondary or progressive directions, in which a day's.move-
ments are taken tp jepresenl; a_ year of life, 2~Hours Tor a
month, 30 minutes for a week, and 4 minutes for a day ; hence
the aspects and positions formed in the first 24 hours after
birth portray the nature of the first year of life. The © by
this system moves at the rate of about i0 a year. The 1) varies
in her motion from 120 to 150 per year; hence to ascertain
her motion per month we divide by 12, and by 4 to show her
motion per week. The Q's aspects to the planets are the most
powerful, his parallels with them always producing momentous
results, and never failing to bring a crisis in health or fortune.
1 The lettersR. or Rad. placed after a planet (except in the horo-
scope itself) signify the place of that planet at the time of
birthj i.e. 1 in the Radix or Radical figure, which are other
terms for the nativity. As before stated, this letter is also
placed after the sign of a planet in the horoscope, when it
signifies that the planet is retrograde. The letter P when
placed after the second of 2 planets in aspect refers to the second
planet's progressive place, or place by secondary directiQn. The
houses jn which the direction falls must be observed, together
with their lords. For instance, the 0 or D □ b, the JaUer
posited in _Uie 2nd, would portray heavy pecuniary loss or
bankruptcy. Directions from angles are very powerful,
especially near the cusp of the 1st house or in the M.C.
118 Natal Astrology.
Those formed in cardinal sjgns are more powerful than thgje
in fixed or common signs, and operate more suddenly. When,
a'planet has progressed to the degree-ascending, at-bitth, or
that on the mid-heaven, and at the same time forms a direction,
the effects are very powerful.
The luminaries (more particularly the G) afflicted by in
any part of the figure, bring not only ill-fortune but ill-health.
We may instance the case of a male, whose © in the 10th
arrived at P T? in the 4th. Now, although neither the ® nor h
were lords of the 6th, 7th, or 8th, the native had a serious
illness, but did not appear to suffer in any other way.
In another case of a male, 18 6 from the 3rd and 9th
(neither of them being lord of the 6th or 8th house),
brought a serious illness. Another person, whilst under
© S b and D □ ^, was seriously indisposed, and depressed by
peculiar presentiments. The native broods a great deal under
these last-named directions. They lead many to embrace
some religious creed, more through fear of the unknown than
absolute faith.
©^ZD QPorSy. Changes, unsettledness, anxiety,
sudden calamities, an unfortunate time for all new under-
takings. The native is liable to accidents and sudden losses.
In a female's natus it often causes a liaison or temptations
thereto. Many leave their husbands under these directions.
It sometimes causes a hasty marriage often regretted, or
followed by a separation. The .student must, observe, the
houses in which the direction falls, and look for evil from
things appertaining to those houses.
© ^ * Q or A l£. If y be prominent in a nativity, this
aspect brings one much into prominence. It is a good
•direction for municipal or parliamentary honours. It often
brings beneficial changes and journeys and local distinction.
Civil servants under this direction obtain rapid preferment.
With females it often causes attachments or liaisons and some-
times a hasty marriage, especially if y occupies the 5th or 7th
house.
O d z DOS ojlP b- This is, perhaps, the most unfortunate
direction one can come under, especially for health. The P □
and 8 exert most power ; the d Z and 0 are not quite so
strong. Death often results from this direction, When in the
2nd house, bankruptcy is almost certain to ensue. Mental
anxiety, bereavement, indignities, loss of parents, grief ancf
 Secondary Directions. 119
sorrow, are generally caused by these aspects. The P and ^ of
O and Tj in Vy or cause rheumatism. Females often lose
their husbands through these directions. A gentleman who
HaH 1? in the nth □ O and )) was nearly ruined by friends.
When these aspects ar£ in fixed or.cardinal signs, accidents are
to be feared; in watery signs, death by water jar liquids.
®V Q A Very fortunate for building or dealing in
property or lands. Help from the people in whom Saturn's
nature dominates, success, prosperity. These aspects incline
one to be careful and accumulate property. They impart
steadiness of character. With females it sometimes brings
offers^)f marriage as well as good fortune.
vi [Q L □ 0 § If. Unfortunate for finance, law, business, and
speculation, especially if the aspect be from 7th, 10th, 1st, or
2nd house. It debilitates or disorders the system, blood, and
liver, causing pleurisy, stomach troubles, and poor blood. The
native is sure to be much abused, and to meet with injury
and contumely.
0 6V * Q A or P 2f. The most fortunate direction one
can have. Health,"Honour, wealth, and prosperity ; help from
powerful friends. When U occupies the 2nd or loth house
during a P * or Aj the native is remarkably successful in his
pecuniary affairs. In a female's natus it is a sure sign of
marriage or offers of marriage, ff she is single and at a

©rfZD QSorPjJ. Inflammations, fevers, hurts, serious

accidents, amToften a violent death. In n and t, inflammation
of the lungs and a disordered nervous system, falls ; in the
watery signs, death by drowning ; in fljt, danger of inflamma-
tion of the bowels; in the fixed signs, great liability to
accidents ; in ft, or possible syncope, if the heart is weak.
3 causes sudden events. The native under these directions is
rashly inclined, rushing headlong into quarrels and disputes.
We know a person who, with 3 in the 2nd, during this direc-
tion, speculated rashly in business and soon became bankrupt.
Amputations also are often necessary under this direction. It
is more powerful if $ afflicted one or both of the luminaries at
birth. It operates in the same way with females ; they are
/
likely to quarrel with their husbands. Qiildbirth is likely to
be fatal.. We know a person who, under this direction, burst a
blood-vessel near the nose which resulted in death. A woman
 Natal Astrology,
whose O had progressed to 6 and P <J in the 5th house, died
in childbirth, in spite of the best medical aid.
O V * Q_A <?.„ These bring physical activity and prefer-
ment, especially if in the army or navy; they incline to
precipitancy in actions. The native will gain from those in
whom d"s nature dominates. Good for health and vitality;
withJemalfiSy offers of marriage and. new friends.
© d V Success in dealing in jewellery,
1
apparel, and fancy goods; happiness and prosperity; love
of amusement and pleasure. The princijjal aspects often
cause marriage.
v'" 0 Z or □ j. Trouble through females, children, and young
persons; very unfavourable, causing great disappointments.
© d V * or P 5. Public honours in literature, art or
science, inventions, literary undertakings, &c., if the nativity
portrays an aptitude for these things. This direction is sure
to bring much mental activity and increase of busmess. Artists
receive distinction under it. The editor of an influential
London paper resigned his post and started a very successful
magazine of his own under this direction. A publisher and
printer floated a paper under the same some ten years ago, and
is now reputed to be very wealthy.
© Z and □ jj . Trouble through writings, disappointments
in literature, publishing, &c.
O6 Success and new undertakings. If J) ^ © occurred
at birth, the native is certain to receive much assistance,
pecuniary and otherwise, from the other sex. The native may
marry a very wealthy person. This direction frequently causes
marriage in a male's natus; in a female's it often causes in-
disposition, sometimes fevers, the health being much worse if
this occurs in the 6th house. It is an unfavourable direction
ima lady's nativity.
©V*QAorP]). A very good direction for business
aniTEnance; it often brings credit, preferment, and success in
business. If the native is in the. employment of others, he is
sure to be promoted, or to receive marks of favour from his
employers and superiors. The A P and d will bring marriage
to either sex, especially if the O and j) were in aspect at birth
and dominant.
©ZD □ or § ]). Unfortunate for business and finance;
speculation should be avoided; unfortunate for dealing with
superiors and persons in power. When the O or D occupies
 Lunar Directions. 121

the 6th house, serious indisposition may ensue. This direction

sometimes causes heavy bereavement. With females it often
brings a severe illness, especially if the D squared or opposed
^ ^.the O at birth, or either occupied the 6th house at birth
or by direction. Of course the strength of the aspect
must be considered. Again, when the direction occurs from
angles, aspects will be^fQund-ta operate much more powerfully
than in other parts of the horoscope. Aspects from angles and
caZamal signs are the most powerful, producing the most
marhed results. Aspects are also more powerful from fixed
sigHs-fhanTrom common ones. In every case the radical
Horoscope mu§t be "considered carefully; for, when this indi-
raTes" a strong, hgalfhy^di^ease-re^isHng constitution, a bad
direction may produce only a slight illness or temporary indis-
position. On the other hand, a weak, debilitated constitution,
as'portrayed by^the affliction of the luminaries at birth by \,
may succumb to g direction which the more robust constitutiqin
would live through with. ease. It is the same with regard to
other affairs; for, when the horoscope portrays loss and ill-
fortungj a badjlirectipn will bring morg ill-fortune than in the
case where good fortune is portrayed at birth.

LUNAR DIRECTIONS.

D 6ZE fi SPy. Very unfavourable, unfortunate changes

and journeys, mental anxiety and sometimes bereavement,
odious notoriety when y is dominant in the horoscope,
suicide and intrigues with women when y afflicted the 3) at
birth. With females, troubles and annoyances from males,
changes and troublesome journeys.
D V -K- Q A y. These are favourable, and, unless y
afflicted the S at birth, may lead to a fortunate change and
profitable journey, especially if y or I1 occupies the 3rd or 9th
house by direction or at birth. Like the evil aspects, it also
tends to attachments with females ; it also brings unexpected
good fortune.
6 ^ □ 0 8 P k- A very unfortunate direction. Losses,
sorrows, disappointments, bereavements, serious illnesses, and
to a Weak constitution, sometimes death. Generally, bereave-
ment, grief, despondency, and fear of impending calamity,
especially if b afflicted the D at birth. If b or the 3)
occupies the 2nd house, bankruptcy is to be feared.
122 Natal Astrology.
I V * A Success ; the accumulation of wealth by
personal industry ; the native manages his affairs with tact
and precision.
IdV*QAP,l(. Exceptional success in business, prefer-
ment, and the increase of wealth ; it also often brings marriage;
'with females it gives success, good health, new friends, and
benefits from those in whom Vs nature is dominant.
3) Z □ 0 § if. These aspects cause extravagance and losses
in business. It is an unfortunate time for litigation ; judges
are sure to go against the native. With females it causes in-
disposition through irregular circulation and rush of blood to
the head, particularly if the direction occur from cardinal signs.
I 4 Z O Q 8 P $. These directions are remarkable for
causing accidents, hurts, inflammatory diseases, and fevers.
When under this aspect, especially if & afflicted the ]) at birth,
the native is irritable, indiscreet, and quarrelsome ; he may
experience bladder and kidney troubles, especially if & occupies
the 6th house. Persons under this direction should avoid
disputes and dangerous places ; they may lose by fire, or theft.
With females it acts the same as with males. Every person
whose I was afflicted at birth by </, is liable when under this
direction to death by violence, fever, or inflammation. A female
in childbirth would be in imminent danger of death, especially
if (? occupies the 5th house.
D V * Q A (J. These bring physical activity, increase of
business, and often very successful journeys. The native is
courageous, self-confident, and adventuresome. This direction
increases the disease-resisting faculties. It is the same with a
female who, if d* occupies the 5th house, is likely to form an
attachment which may lead to trouble, especially if there are
other indications of this in the nativity.
D4V*QaPO. Help from friends. The P and 4 cause
marrfege'-"the 4 brings changes and new enterprises, much
help from powerful and wealthy females if ]) 4 O occurred at
birth. The native may marry a wealthy person under this
direction, especially if ]) d © occurred at birth and near the
7th or 8th house. These aspects bring success in business,
promotion, and general prosperity. The D 4 © with females
often causes indisposition, especially if they were in d □ or §
at birth, and either occupies the 6th house.
D Z D 0 g ©._ Unfortunate for native's affairs ; bad for
speculation ; losses and annoyances are plentiful ; danger of
 Directions of the Planets. 123
bereavement and ill-health, particularly in the case of a female.
From angles and especially from cardinal signs this aspect is
very powerful. The native should not push his affairs.
D dV-jfQAP?. Love of pleasure and success therein.
Merchants, jewellers, dealers in male and female attire, will be
very prosperous ; an almost sure indication of marriage with
both seyes. It points strongly to an increase of offspring,
particularly when ? or the D occupies the 5th house and
children are not denied ; it is also good for the health, dealing
with females, and the purchasing of apparel.
5 Z □ Q § ?. Unfortunate ; trouble, annoyances, and
disappointments from females; sometimes bereavement-
With females it causes temporary indisposition and a dis-
ordered system.
D d V # Q A P g. Mental activity, study, and, if the
natus portray it, success in literature, science, or art. It may
also bring a lawsuit or dealings with lawyers and literary men ;
fortunate for writings, agreements, gain from publishing, and
applications for secretaryships.
5 L □ 0 8 5. Unfortunate for writings, law, agreements, and
literary undertakings ; difficulty in passing examinations, &c.
S d P V * or A to her own place at birth, brings success,
journeys (especially if the 5 occupied the 3rd, 9th, or 12th
house), and new friends of both sexes.
D Z □ Q 8 D radix. Unfortunate, annoyances through
femiles, sligHt temporary indisposition.

DIRECTIONS OF THE PLANETS.

y □ 8 P 4 b. These are powerful when y and b are

dominant in tHe figure. In the 7th, unhappiness in marriage
and a very bad marriage partner ; in the 10th, unpopularity
and disagreeable rumours.
y A b. Undesirable, though they tend to stability and
power.
, y d P * or A i;. These often bring money or legacies.
^jL Z y □ S 1?. ""Bad for litigation, loss of money.
^ A £. Success in antagonisms, if (J be dominant and
well-aspecfed.
yZ13o8P4.<?j Unfortunate. In the 10th, unpopu-
larity, quarrels, troubles in business ; in the 7th, worries,
antagonisms, quarrels with the marriage partner ; in the 12th,
124 Natal Astrology.
active secret foes and danger of iniprisonment. A man
with 3 in the 12th 8 y suffered imprisonment when the D by
progressive motion reached the □ of d1 and y.
. y in evil aspect tq 2. Trouble through the other sex ;
sometimes a liaison or scandal. Females under this direction
should be very careful in their dealings with males.
in good aspect to $. A strong love of the other sex is
likely to result.
M afflicting g. Often causes newspaper controversy ; trouble
through writings, great inclination for occult studies ; the
mind is wayward, sarcastic, and uncertain ; reverses in litera-
ture, opposition and hostility in various ways are likely.
y in good aspect to ?. Strong inclination for study, especially
of science, human nature, occultism, astrology, phrenology,
&c. The native gains much by observation and practical
experience, is inclined to originality of thought and indifference
to creeds ; it also gives tact and precision.
b ^ P or good aspect to U. Often brings inheritance, legacies,
&c; also successful lawsuits, honours, popularity, and church
preferment.
^ afflicting^. Unfortunate for law and litigation. The native
will experience losses and obstacles in various ways, unsuccess-
ful investments, and loss by bank failures.
b in good aspect to $. Gives courage, firmness, stability, and
frequently local distinction.
b in evil aspect to Great malice and violence. If ^ or b
occupies the 1st, 10th, 3rd or 9th house, the native may com-
mit a crime (perhaps murder), may meet with a serious
accident, be maimed, hanged, or imprisoned. An acquaintance
who had 3* □ b from 10th and 1st houses, met with a serious
accident, when this aspect became complete, and was crippled
for life ; in this instance $ afflicted the D at birth.
b afflicting 2. Trouble through the other sex. This direction
is disastrous for courtship, and often causes grief and bereave-
ment ; also disreputable habits and frequent scandal.
b in good aspect to ?. This inclines to reserve, modesty, and
good conduct; also to constancy in attachment.
afflicting ^ The temper is very captious. The, native is
liable to pilfer, or take part in illicit transactions, which may
bring him into trouble, especially if ? and Tj are dominant in
the horoscope and 5 be afflicted at birth. Good aspects
of y. and ? at birth counteract the tendency to fraud, &c.
 Directions of the Planets. 125

Tj in good direction to 5. Careful, reserved, cautious, has tact

in managing affairs, serious, thoughtful.
21 ill-aspected by \£. Native is vain and adventuresome,
hasty, extravagant, and reckless. It is bad for lawsuits and
contention. In 2nd or 8th house it gives great extravagance.
H in good aspect to cT. Promotion, honour, much success.
If U is in the 2nd, pecuniary success. A person with ij. in the
5th under this direction won a large sum in turf speculation.
% in bad aspect to ?. Pride, extravagance over dress, oma-
mghfs, amusements and females.
If in good aspect to £. Social success, and in dealings with
females.
"U & P or good aspect with 5. Credit and distinction in
literature or public speaking, and gain therefrom. This aspect
elevates the mind, makes the native prudent and sincere, and
inspires successful plans.
H afflicting^ $. Mental trouble, wrong notions in general.
An acquaintance with $ 8 U from 1st and 7th houses suffered
mental derangement, and had much trouble in his transactions,
this position being very bad for litigation, and portraying
heavy losses. Litigants generally have the O and 5 afflic^d
by if either at birth or by direction.
<3* afflicting ? . Flirtation and sometimes scandal. If either
or both are in the 7th, domestic quarrels will take place. When
& occupies the 5th in the case of a female, trouble and mis-
fortune through the other sex are portrayed.
$ in good aspect to ?. Extravagance, love of pleasure and
th*e other sex ; if often brings females to grief.
$ afflicting g. The temper is short; the native may commit
a theft if 5 was afflicted at birth ; danger of quarrels, disputes,
or (if the nativity denotes it) lawsuits.
$ in good aspect to 5. Mental energy; the mind is quick,
sharp, and penetrating; the native is precise, and often obtains
distinction in mechanical science or engineering.
2, P, or in good aspect with 5. Very good; distinction in
poetry, music, or art, if the nativity shows ability for these
things; the native is merry, witty, laughter-loving, and sus-
ceptible to poetical inspiration. A friend with ? in the 9th
. at birth, P to 5, obtained more than local distinction in poetry
and music under this direction.
126 Natal Astrology.
In all forecasts great attention must be paid to the radical
horoscope. It would be absurd to predict literary distinction,
poetical inspiration, exceptional pecuniary success, or any other
incident of life, unless these things are portrayed in the
 Solar Revolutions, or Revolutionary Figures. 127

CHAPTER XLVI11.

SOLAR REVOLUTIONS, OR REVOLUTIONARY

FIGURES.
These are figures of the heavens erected for the moment the
Sun returns to his place at the birth of the native. Such a"
figure when erected is generally taken to indicate the nature
of the coming year.
If the asc. of the revolutionary figure be in □ or § to the
radical asc. the^ear will be a more or less_evil one. If the
same asc. as the radical one or in good aspect thereto, a
fortunate year is portrayed. If the/6th, 7th, or 12th house of
the raclix be on the asc. at the revolution, evil and indis-
position are~lo be expected, and, if the lords of these houses
were- affllcred at birth, much misfortune will follow ; also,
if jfre 7th Ofthe radix be on the asc., contention and lawsuits.
h QT thp 1st, 10th, 7th, or 4th,^especially if they
afflict the^ Luminaries, will bring trouble. The reverse is shown
by an angular position of 5 and If, especially if in good aspect
with_tlie Imuiparies. If in the 2nd in the revolution,
particularly if he be lord of the 2nd in the radix, shows much
pecuniary success. This is increased by good aspects, i^or ?
in the place of the radical Juminaries will bring good fortune
in connection with things signified by the houses occupied by
the Inminanpg
The lord of the radical second in_the 10th of the revolution
shows lucrative business transactions ; in the 4th, gain from
the father and the acquisition of property ; in the 3rd or 9th,
gain_by science, kindred, letters, and journeys. The affliction
of the luminaries in angles by the malefics portrays indisposi-
tion, bereavement and trouble. In the 1st, illness or accident;
in the 10th, loss of business or employment; in the 7th, law-
suits or domestic. troubles ; in the 4th, loss of estate or the
father. The malefics on the radical ascendant portray indis-
position or accidents. If the asc. of the revolution be the place
128 Natal Astrology.
of a radical malefic, troubles and illness are to be expected. The
j) on the radix asc. shows changes and journeys. The lord of
the radical asc., if a benefic, on the asc. or M.C. of tlie revoUT-
tion, brings a successful year in health, or business. If jhe
radical horoscope is unfortunate, very favourable indications in
the revolution will effect little.
 Transits. 129

CHAPTER XLIX.

TRANSITS.
Transits are the daily movements of the planets through
the zodiac,* over and in aspect to the places of the planets in
the radical and progressive horoscopes. For instance, each
birthday the Sun transits the place where it was at birth. We
have not found these so important as many old writers led us
to believe. They exert most power when aspecting progres-
sive places of the luminaries, and also, to some extent, retard
or enhance a direction, when they pass over or aspect the
bodies forming it. When a planet afflicts one or both the
luminaries at birth, its transit over the places of the luminaries
causes misfortune and often indisposition. The d, □, 8 of
d1, an<
i t0
progressive places of the luminaries are
decidedly eviT^hnhglng^ ilThealth, trouble, or accidents, espe-
cially if these aspects and conjunctions coincide with an evil
direction. Bad aspects of ? and if. to the progressive places of
the luminaries are decidedly evil, whilst their good aspects
bring good fortune and health. A gentleman with O □ at
birth suffered somewhat in health during Tp's transit over the
O's place at Birth, and in □ and 8 thereto. The planet most
dbminanTIri'the horoscope exerts some power when transiting
theduminaries or asc. An eclipse of the luminaries in the
angles- of a nativity, or on the places of evil directions, is
decidedly evil for health and fortune.
Shouldbe found afflicted at birth by Ip, <£, or 1£, then the
arrival of the malefics at $'s place, or in square or opposition
thereto, will bring annoyance, quarrels and minor troubles,
possibly litigation ; and the more g was in evidence at birth
the" more powerful will the transit operate. The houses in
which the transit falls will indicate the source of the trouble.

Transits may be observed from the current year's ephemeris.

130 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER L.

HOW TO ERECT A FOREIGN HOROSCOPE.

Example :—Wanted a nativity for 6 p.m., July 4th, 1869,
Auckland, New Zealand, 370 South latitude, longitude 1740
East.
174
4
60)696(11 hours 36 minutes.
660
36
Subtract nh. 36m., the difference between Auckland and
Greenwich time, from 18 hours, or 6 p.m.
H. M.
18 0
11 36
6 24, 6 hours 24 minutes a.m.= 6 p.m.,
at Auckland, for which time the planets should be computed.
H. M.
Sidereal time, noon, Greenwich 6 50
Time elapsed since noon 6 0
12 50
Add for acceleration of sidereal time 1
12 51
Subtract for llh. 36m. longitude 1 2
East of Greenwich / 12 49
12 hours 49 minutes is the R.A. M.C., 6 p.m., Auckland, New
Zealand, which seek in the Tables of Houses for Latitude 370
South.
 How to Erect a Foreign Horoscope. 131

&♦ C5
pW
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MB

5 29° 17' ' Female, 6.o p.m.

? 27° 23'
©27° 2' New Zealand. 1? 27? 2',
17° 21' Latitude, 37 South.
Longitude,
12° U' V '74 a

O 2w » 5 *

4 3

Declination. Aspects.
O 22° N 53' © d ^ D * © ^ □ f
I) 8° N 57' ©*1f])d-V 56?
^ 22° N 44' ©*^ DDg
^ 20° S 33' © P 9 }) □ ? V ^
If 15° N 8' 0 P 1? ? P
<? 3° N 57' <? * ¥
? 22° N 0'
g 18° N 60'
m 6° N 6'
132 Natal Astrology,

HOW TO JUDGE A FOREIGN HOROSCOPE.

Female, bom 6 p.m. \th July, 1869. Auckland, New Zealand.

The student will observe the s&h degree of Capricorn is on

the asc., the asc. being the opposite of a figure drawn for
North latitude. 5 and 5 are conjoined in the 7th house. The
© and I£ are conjoined in the 6th house ; d is posited in the
9th house ; and the D and W are in the 4th house. ^ is near
the cusp of the 5th, but has power in both the 4th and 5th
houses. When the end of a sign is on the asc., as in this
instance, the following sign should also be taken into con-
sideration. vj and jt on asc., 5 6
])□ J produce a rather tall, handsome,
prepossessing person, kind-hearted, capricious, gentle, even-
tempered, sharp, independent, careful, constant in attachment,
wilful, proud, haughty, impulsive, highly sensitive, impression-
able and ambitious. She possesses many fine qualities and a
faithful, generous, noble spirit; is fine grained, ingenious,
possessing musical and artistic ability, artistic taste, force of
character and sensuousness. This lady is made up of the finest
ingredients for ennobling woman. Will-power, tenderness, a
commanding personality, warmth of affection, stability, self-
control, vivacity, and a love of fun are all blended. She is
imaginative and possesses a keen sense of the beautiful, is quick
and delicate in her perceptions and refined in her tastes. Self-
respect and dignity are marked. She is evenly balanced and
possesses few of those ardent or fiery passions which would
impel her to extremes. She is temperate, highly strung, fond
of the young, nervous in temperament, inspired or impressed
by her environment, scrupulously exact in matters of right.
The mind is critical, as deduced from <? in the 9th house, and
she possesses perspicacity.
Health.
Good health and a disease-resisting temperament are
portrayed, as deduced from © * 2^, D 6 2^, O * ^, and ]) * ©.
^s the © is conjoined with 1JI in the 6th house in gg, stomach
troubles are to be feared if she is not careful as to diet, and
these may bring derangement of the nerves and system.
 How to Judge a Foreign Horoscope. 133
Pecuniary Prospects.
These positions and aspects
portray pecuniary success, gain by legacies and from the father,
and a moneyed marriage partner. The positions of the D and
portray ultimate independence, and the acquisition of lands or
property. She will accumulate much by personal industry,
and will be successful and happy in her declining years.
S-j I Profession.
5 rules the iotl^ =*= a scientific sign being on the M.C. 5 ?
portrays employment of a scientific nature, as a schoolmistress,
governess, teacher of music, typist, telegraphist, or in business
connected with apparel, fancy goods, or jewellery. As the 0,
^, and j are in a watery sign, she would do well as the keeper
of a hotel, restaurant, caf6, or boarding-house at some seaside
resort.
Marriage.
$ 6 $ in the 7th house portrays domestic felicity, and the
husband will possess many fine qualities, as deduced from © *
The © 4 ^ points to vicissitudes in the married state, and
she cannot be too careful in her choice of her marriage partner,
and in her dealings with inferiors or servants. The following
description of person will possess those qualities which may
attract her:—5 and 5 in ©, short stature, pale complexion,
possessing tact, tenderness, and many amiable and sociable
qualities ; fond of company and pleasure, quick, active,
ingenious, magnanimous, and kind-hearted.
Children.
Vs position will bring success and good fortune to the
offspring.
f Travelling.
The ]) in the 4th^ and $ in the 9th house portray long
journeys and changes, but she will be most fortunate in
southern latitudes, or near birthplace, as indicated by in the
4th house in * to the © and d with the 5.
Friends. 7
Powerful friends of the nature of 7^, ?yyand 5, are indicated.
9 and S in the 7th house and © -x- Servants and those of
low degree, as signified by © d ^ in the 6th house, may cause
her annoyance.
Honour.
Good social status is decreed.
 134 Natal Astrology.

How to Erect a Foreign Horoscope.—Example I, for North Lat.

<s>
/
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6° / Vi&
cv
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August ; 86s
E I— cr 12° 36' Wiesbaden Germany SL 12° 36
I^at
Long

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A?
4i

2
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A-

Planets' places 5.28 p.m. Greenwich time =6 p.m. Wiesbaden.

10 26 52 R.A., M.C., noon.

6 0 0 Time elapsed since noon.
16 26 52
1 0 Acceleration of sidereal time.
16 27 62 _
4- 80JSubtract for 8° East longitude.
16 26 -22 R.A., M.C., 6 p.m., Wiesbaden.
Si y?
 How to Erect a Foreign Horoscope. 136
How to Erect a Foreign Horoscopt.—Example 2, for South Lot.

9 10

F-
"5 o O
*0
^?o
If
/V Jo &
A?' & to
f Noon.
Aug, 38th, 1365.
Cape Su Antonio, 24 19° 24'
II 26° 47' Near Buenos Ayres, t 26° 47'
South America.
Lat. 38° S.
. Long. 56® W. i

6 4 flp
*So

4 3

Sidereal time, Greenwich, noon, August 28th, 1865 ... 10 26 52

Add for acceleration of time (3h. 44m. West long.), as
calculated below 37
Right Ascension of M.C., Cape San Antonio, noon ... 10 27 29
By multiplying the 66 degrees of West long, by 4, thus, 56
4
224
we get 224 minutes, which, divided by 60)224(3 gives
3 hours 44 minutes. 180
44
The Planets' places are accordingly computed to 3—44 p.m.
Greenwich time, which equals Noon at Cape San Antonio.
The student will observe that a figure erected for Southern
latitude, has its asc. just opposite to one computed for North
latitude.
136 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER LI.

APHORISMS OF NATAL ASTROLOGY.

1. Those born when Ip bears the chief rule are melancholy,
envious and timorous persons. If ^ or 5 be also in □ or § to
b, they may turn enthusiasts or madmen.
2. Those born with -y dominant or powerful in the geniture
are of a noble and brave spirit, aiming at good and honest
things.
3. If born under he being essentially powerful, the native
is full of courage and proves a good soldier. 3 makes good
surgeons, physicians and apothecaries.
4. He that is born when the © is most powerful in the
geniture will be altogether aiming at sovereignty, rule and
dominion. The same if iPj SI, or / ascend, and the © be strong
and in A to 1^.
5. ? lady of the geniture or strong in the asc. makes the
native fond of music, a great lover of pleasure, amiable, upright
and honest; but, if she be weak in the figure and in bad
aspect to •?, he will be given to sensuality. If she is afflicted
by d1, he is liable to much scandal and disgrace.
6. 5 lord of the geniture or strong in the asc. gives the
native a most admirable fancy and great elocution. 8 makes
famous orators by being in good aspect to y or the D, or in,
reception with either of them. If he be in good aspect or
reception with h or U, he makes an excellent philosopher or
divine ; if with a good physician, surgeon, and very good
mathematician.
7. When the D governs the horoscope and is well placed in
the geniture, the native is a great lover of novelties, subject to
changes, of a gentle disposition, timorous, and fond of travel-
ling. If in aspect with 5, he will acquire languages with
facility.
8. & strong in a nativity and lord of the 7th and in no good
 Aphorisms. 137
aspect to the luminaries or asc., makes the native subject to
misfortunes in war and controversy; as the 7th being the house
of his adversaries, it signifies they will be too powerful for
him to contend with.
9. All or most of the planets above the earth will give the
native pre-eminence whatever his occupation or position may
* be.
10. The infortunes afflicting the luminaries or the asc. by
body or aspect, declare that the native will have a short and
sickly life.
11. Sol. in the asc. inclines to make boasters and very proud
persons. <? there, or lord thereof, and afflicted by b, makes
the native an inventor of fables, perjured, turbulent, and cruel.
12. Eminent fixed stars upon the angles of a nativity are
said to give honour and fame.
13. b in the 10th house of a nativity destroys the native's
credit and honour. 2^ also there, he may preserve tHem under
good directions, but in the end they may be wrecked.
14. All the planets in a nativity retrograde or under the
earth, though the native be of illustrious birth, portray him to
be of a failing fame and fortune.
15. 8 in the 10th house inclines to bring scandal and dis-
honour to the native, whether it be deserved or not. The O
or D □ or 8 <? from angles, chiefly the 10th and 4th, declare a
violent death ; if from human signs, by human hands.
16. Those persons are beloved by-ail-sorts of people who
have a/ or 5 nobly posited in the asc. or 10th house, and those
angles free from affliction.
17. The mid-heaven famously fortified gives the native not
only eminent honour, but such as shall remain and be durable,
though at times under evil directions it may be subject to
interruption.
18. The lord of asc. stronger than that of the 7th, enables the
native to overcome his enemies.
19. ^ in on, tn. or vy in the asc. makes the native invincible,
particularly so when $ is in good aspect to the fortunes or
luminaries.
20. in 6 □ or 8 ^ > and b ^e aspect to the © from
angles, portend a violent death.
2T. 5 in □ or 8 to <? gives a sharp, but most turbulent
mind, which is never content, but ever seeking out new things
and strange inventions.
 138 Natal Astrology.
22. Both the luminaries afflicted in watery signs often bring
irremovable gout.
23. The D 6 Pleiades in the western angle affects the eyes,
sometimes causing blindness, especially if also afflicts the J).
The affliction of the luminaries from angles by the malefics
.1 ,-1^ -afflicts the sight, especially if either the luminaries or the •
malefics be near the Pleiades. The luminaries in □ or § to
each other from angles have a similar influence.
24. He that hath any of the fiery signs ascending and the
lord of the asc. in the 10th house, will be always aiming at
things beyond his present station and fortune.
25. Virgo ascending generally makes ingenious persons,
unless the lord thereof be in }. Then the native is confident
without reason, and will pretend to things he understands not.
26. Fortunate planets in the 9th house make famous
churchmen and lawyers. The same if the benefics trine the
lord of the 9th.
27. 5 in the 9th is a strong signification that a poet is born,
especially if she be in 6 or aspect to b, 5 and the ]).
28. 5 and 5 in an airy sign in the asc. in A to V in the
9th, make great scholars and learned critics.
- 29. If 5 be lord of the 6th and afflicted by the infortunes,
the native has some defect in his speech.
30. If signs of voice ascend, as rr, tiji or =^, and 5 be free
from affliction, the native will express himself freely and
gracefully.
an ear
31. The D d b thy sign in the asc. makes exceed-
ingly melancholy persons.
32. He that hath the D in V on asc. in § 5 will be a pro-
moter of lies and deceit.
33. The O or d* in the 2nd, in their dignities, give the native
an estate, which he will be inclined to waste.
34. An infortune in the 2nd strong, an estate may continue,
though with great difficulty. If weak, it will come to nothing.
A fortune there makes it firm and lasting.
35. If many planets be strong and essentially fortified,
especially b, 2f, ©, and «?, the native will enjoy ample
fortune. The better their aspects, the better the fortune.
36. If most of the planets are in their detriment, much ill-
fortune is portrayed, but this will be mitigated if the benefics
aspect the luminaries beneficially.
37. The greater the dignities of the planets in a natus, the
 Aphorisms. 139

better the fortune, and the greater their debilities the more
obscure the fortune.
38. A series of good directions, while operating, brings much
good fortune even in a bad nativity.
39. A grand configuration of planets in the 8th house and
good directions to them, bring much gain from legacies and wills.
40. Fortunate planets dignified in the nth house denote
many great and powerful friends ; unfortunate ones there
and debilitated, declare friends to be few and faithless.
41. j and 5 placed in the 10th house, in the houses of either
^ or g , make the native exceedingly eminent in arts and
sciences.
42. The 5 in reception and A g gives a good understanding.
43. b in asc. in □ or 8 to ^ makes the native very severe
1 caustic, if provoked.
44. b in T, S5, TH., Vy, or ^ in asc. in □ or § to^, makes
nalicious, crafty, and tyrannical persons. <? placed in these
signs in the asc. and in □ or 8 b> niakes the native cruel,
spiteful, wilful, and tyrannical.
45. The lord of the nth stronger than the lord of the 7th,
denotes that the friends and assistants of the native are more
considerable and powerful than his adversaries.
46. The lords of the asc. and 3rd house, in good aspect or
mutual reception, show concord among brethren, kindred, and
neighbours ; but, if in evil aspect, the contrary.
47. Some persons attain to great honour and dignity who
have had bad genitures, but then their nativities must
sympathize with those of their benefactors.
48. The greatest sympathy that can be in any two nativities
is having the fortunate planets in one on the luminaries in the
other.
49. The greatest antipathy exists where the infortunes in
one possess the places of the luminaries in the other.
50. b in one man's nativity upon the asc. of another's is an
absolute token of hatred, and the latter will be the injured
person.
51. The © and D 6 5 in a tropical sign give the native large
intellectual faculties.
52. g in either of the houses of b gives a most excellent
understanding, and, if g be in * or A to b, great ingenuity
and diplomacy.
y 53. Those who have crowds of planets in angles have, at
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X)me time or other, prodigious success or misfortunes, accord-
ing to the nature of the directions.
54. Ij lord of the 7th house often delays marriage till
middle life. Barren signs on the cusps of the 1st and 5th
houses delay marriage and deny offspring. Should, however,
j or 4 be found in the asc. in good aspect to the 5, an early
marriage is to be expected.
55. A fortunate planet in the 8th is some argument for a
natural death.
56. g in the house of in good aspect to the J) and lord of
the asc., gives a good understanding.
57. In a female's nativity the lord of the 7th placed in the
asc. is some indication that she will domineer over her husband.
58. The © 6 5 in the 3rd or 4th houses makes men skilful
in occult and studious arts.
59. The 0 and S in the asc. in airy or fiery signs make
proud and prodigal persons, who overestimate their own
importance.
/60. The D in good aspect to the lords of the M.C. and asc.
makes the native eminently honoured and esteemed.
61. ? in the asc. and 5 lord thereof in reception, denote a
just, honest, and well-disposed person.
62. Planets squaring and opposing each other from angles
and cardinal signs, declare great misfortunes to the person then
born ; and if 3 afflicts the D, it is strong signification of a
violent death.
63. h in the 8th is some indication of a violent death.
64. if., J , or the j) in the 5th in a fruitful sign, declare many
children. The D in good aspect to ^ or ? increases their
number.
■ 65. Ij in § to 2^ or j destroys some of the offspring.
66. A happy aspect of 2f to the D with reception in dignities,
shows a wealthy wife, and one of good birth, especially if V be
in the 7th or 8th house.
67. The lord of the 7th in the 8th, if a fortune, shows a rich
marriage partner, and one bom to have ample inheritance.
68. Whoever has ^ dominant, angular, or in the 3rd or 9th,
and in □ or 8 to the J or ©, is very wilful, often unreasonable
and unjust, and difficult to control.
69. 5 in the 6th, afflicted, portrays a poor wife, unless the 5
be well-aspected by if, or the latter planet be in the 7th house,
unafflicted.
 Aphorisms. 141
70. if. placed in the 7th house, no matter however strong,
and S, h, or y in 8 to him, shows strife with the marriage
partner.
71. 9 and the D with many planets in fixed signs, give the
native much tenacity of purpose ; if a fixed sign also ascend, he
will be very tedious.
72. g and the D with many planets in movable or common
signs (especially if they occupy the 3rd house), portray want of
tenacity and continuity. If a common or movable sign ascend,
the native will find it difficult to dwell on a subject.
73. ]) in the 10th house in a movable sign, aspecting many
planets, showjnany changes or journeys concerning business or —
occupation.
74. I7 in the asc. in y, rtE, or vj, gives much acquisitiveness.
In vj particularly, the native is very covetous and avaricious.
75. Either of the luminaries in the asc. in earthy, airy, or
watery signs in *, □, A, or 8 to b gives the native much
acquisitiveness. So does 5 when placed in earthy signs on
asc., especially when aspected by h.
76. g above the earth inclines to oratory, and when under,
to the study of science or art.
77. The 3> is a powerful factor by reason of her proximity to
the earth and the swiftness of her motion, by which she
receives and transmits to us the light and influence of all the
planets with which she is configurated.
78. The G in the asc. gives much force of character,
especially if in good aspect to , ^, or if.
79. The © in the asc. in □ to ^ in the 10th, makes the
native very rash, headstrong, and indiscreet. The same is
produced by S the 10th, especially when near the cusp and
afflicting the j).
80. ? in the asc. afflicted by £ or ip, or both, gives sensuality
and dissipation, scandal and ill-fame, especially if the malefics
occupy the 10th house.
81. g in the asc. in □ or 8 to (? or b, and in no good
aspect to if or $, makes the native liable to commit theft or
forgery.
82. By the Ptolemaic system of directions, should lp reach
the cusp of an angle or be close thereto, and at the same time
by secondary direction meet the P, □, or § of the ©, ill-fortune,
accidents, ill-health, or perhaps death will result.
 Natal Astrology.
83. The asc. portrays the life, and malefics therein show a
hard life. Benefics, unless very much afflicted, the contrary.
84. The lord of the nth strong, or benefics placed therein,
show that the native is hopeful, and that his friends will assist
him much in realization of his wishes.
85. Persons with D □ <? are not strictly truthful.
86. Vanity is caused by <?, 0, it, or ? afflicting each other.
87. 5 in the 2nd house, afflicted by malefics and the 5, shows
loss by females or the wife.
88. Whoever has the 5 in the 5th house, afflicted by h and
?, the latter being in 6 with each other, will have little
comfort by his children and much sickness amongst them.
89. Malefic planets in the 7th house portray ill-fortune in
dealing with others, particularly in partnerships and con-
troversy.
90. ]j in the 4th house, and the 0 applying by secondary
direction to □ or 8 of him, shows the early death of the father.
91. Tj in the 10th house, and the 1) in □ or 8 thereto, por-
trays sickness or death to the mother. The j) therein shows
the same, if she is afflicted by b from an angle. The lord of
the 10th in the 6th or 8th, afflicted, and 5, y, or Ip and ^
afflicting the D, show the early death of the mother.
92. The D in a male's natus, or the 0 in a females, applying
first to 2t and then to y, portrays the death of the marriage
partner, especially if ^ or lp occupy the 7th house.
93. The 0 in asc. and a malefic in the 7th in 8 thereto,
portrays innumerable powerful and troublesome antagonists.
The same if the 0 be in the 7th in 8 to a planet in the 1st.
94. The D in a male's, or the © in a female's natus, in □ or 8
to $, is a sign of a turbulent, headstrong, wilful partner in
marriage.
95. When the planets or luminaries are afflicted in either S
or VS, cancer, tumour, and abscesses are to be feared. The
afflicting planet in tiji or X frequently produces an abscess on
or near the liver.
96. People with 92 on asc. usually possess so little vitality,
that very often a minor evil direction proves fatal, especially if
native be a female.
97. The □ and 8 from angles of«? and or and y, adds
rigidity and severity; the good aspects, stability and positiveness.
98. The native who has Vy on asc., no planets being therein,
 Aphorisms. 143
is by nature uncertain and capricious, especially if 5 or the 5
be in the 3rd house in a movable or common sign.
99. Many planets in fixed signs and a fixed sign on asc., the
3rd and 9th houses being unoccupied by the D or 5, make
the native tenacious, plodding, apt to be tedious, and wanting
in versatility.
IOO-
_? in ^e mid-heaven or the asc., is a certain in-
dication of considerable musical and artistic abilities. This
holds good to some extent in any part of the figure. This
aspect always gives a good ear for music.
101. Choice blends of character are produced by an abund-
ance of good aspects to 5 and the luminaries. The best
disposed persons are those in whose horoscope ? or 7^ was
dominant at birth and free from affliction.
102. An array of aspects to angular or rising planets gives
the native marked individuality and a host of characteristics.
103. Characteristics caused by planets in the asc. are ever
most mgxked. The next in power are those produced by
planets aspecting planets in the asc., especially if angular.
104. S in the 10th, especially when near the cusp, gives his
nature to the native almost as powerfully as when in the asc.
' 105. In a male's nativity, 5 □ or § to the D, portrays vicissi-
tudes in marriage. If ? be in the 12th, d he will be
extremely unkind to his wife.
106. Inactive and indolent natures are produced by earthy
and watery signs, energetic and active natures by fiery and airy
signs.
107. Tj in the 9th is very beneficial in some respects. It
adds caution and wariness to the character, and would
counteract the precipitancy caused by g in a fiery sign.
108. d1 in tiR in asc. gives insufferable conceit. $ has the
same effect in the M.C., especially if in aspect to the ]).
109. The j) in the 6th house, much afflicted, often causes
temporary mental derangement or meningitis, if g be also
afflicted and not in the asc.
110. Should <? be in the 8th house at birth, when the © by
direction arrives in P, □, or § to him, serious accidents are to
be'feafed. If ^ is in T, injuries to the head will result.
111. When the Sun arrives by direction at the conjunction
or parallel oTcT^and one or both are in or near the 5th house
liTa woman's nativity, death by child-birth is to be feared.
144 Natal Astrology.

CHAPTER LI I.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF NATAL ASTROLOGY.

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King of France, \
m 21° 30' JI.15 A.M. '
Seplcniber 16, 1638 . X 21° SO'
(H.S.) j
Paris.

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Declination. Aspects.
® 2° N 23' 0 □ <? qt- 1 * nw * ¥
5 23° 43' ©-P 5 - 5 □ 5K-\ * if
9 8° 0' o v y, 2 □ ¥ V
20° 13' □ ^ 'c
12° 38' 4 * <y ru
8 26° 55'
2 16° N 2'
4° S 3'
 Illustrations. 145

Louis XIV., King of France.

Ambition, will-power, and a contentious spirit are indicated,
0 being □ S. He was not the man to shrink from the
cannon's mouth to gain his ends. ascending in -nx would
give him considerable finesse, and a very high opinion of
himself, making him ever conscious of his own importance.
He would often be aggressive for his own aggrandizement, and
expend large sums on military operations ; and $ being in
the 2nd house in □ to ©, would be generous to excess at times,
spending freely to gain his object. Vanity was a marked
ingredient, and he was led more by ambition and impulse than
by judgment and reason, as deduced from ]) 6 0 in the
loth □ «? in the 2nd, and if ascending. A ruler with these
positions at birth would convulse Europe, as they would give
him a strong will, making him stubborn, bold, firm, extravagant,
and often leading him to rash and indiscreet actions. His
exalted idea of his own importance would cause him to be
ever making extraordinary and startling moves to disturb the
world's tranquility. He was sharp and intuitive, and somewhat
turbulent if opposed or stroked the wrong way, judging from
-^-^^"and □ 5- He had a keen sense of the beautiful in every-
thing, was agreeable, and often merry, possessing many fine
traits of character, owing to $ in 9th * 5, though T? in the jrd
house would incline him to be grave and very much in earnest.
146 Natal Astrology.

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The Duke
of Marlhorough,
TO 20° 3' 0.17 P.M. K 20° 3
May 44, 1650
(o.S.)
A&he, Devon.

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Declination. Aspects.
]) 16° N 7' O 6 # - I □ V- n # 111
© 22° N 16' 0 8 D * ^5-( y P 1?
y 22° S 42' O P ¥ !
¥ 8 ?
12 22° N 44' O P 2 !^ y 8 §
21 12° S 43' ■0 P T? ^ A 2;
^ 20° N 10' O ^ D vr ^ v
? 23° N 58' 5 6?
5 24° N 10' 5 P 2
 Illustrations. 147

The Duke of Marlborough.

The proximity of © to ^ and the latter's * with D would
incline his mind to military life, producing courage, resolution,
force of character, and also distinction on the battlefield.
5 5 5 on the M.C. portrays distinction at court and high
honours, though the § of © to would cause his esteem to
fluctuate. The latter also afflicting 5 and g would cause
vexations and troubles with or through the father, and near
the end of life. The native's reputation would be sure to be
undermined, and he would be the subject of reproaches. He
would receive much support from ladies in a high position, as
deduced from 5 6 5 on the M.C., and the same position would
make him eloquent, courteous, affectionate, ingenious, witty,
accomplished, fond of music (doubtless skilful therein), and
enable him to acquire languages with facility. He would be
foremost at social functions and very affable. Sensuousness
would emanate from the same position ; but it would be by no
means a dominant characteristic. The same aspect shows his
wife would be a great help to him. if in 2nd house A Tj would
bring him abundant wealth, and tend to make him acquisitive,
though I □ if would cause a high expenditure, vji on the
ascendant and the lord of the asc. and M.C. in 6 5 on M.C.
portray exceptional musical, artistic, and linguistic talents,
and would add a keen appreciation of beauty wherever found.
Tj in this map had a secondary power for evil, as, with the
exception of his par. with © and y, he is not much in evidence.
This planet would, however, assist in bringing about an
occasional loss of credit. A troublesome end of life is signified
by ^ in the 4th, opposed by O, $, and ^.
148 Natal Astrobgr.

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January 24 eh.
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Declination. Aspects.
© 19° S 24' © 6 1) P V ^ 8 b
D li0 N 53' G 8 I DA? 8 * ?
^ 18° S 28' ©8 1? D 8 ^ <J P b
h 18° N U' © P ^ D d b b a ?
y 9° N 10' ©Pi? u m
16° N 46' ^ A ?
2 23° S 44' V 8 9
5 16° S 20' 5 * ?
 Illustrations. 149

Frederick the Great.

Mars so powerful in the map, in § Ip and 5, portrays
courage, resolution, and the tendency to fight to the bitter
end. These positions indicate frequent antagonisms and
battles, and that he would meet with injuries and narrow
escapes from violent death; also the early death of the mother,
unhappiness at home, and a very austere and cruel father. <£,
so close to the Q on the M.C., shows boundless ambition, and
the native would not be particular as to the means employed
to gratify it. D d bi anc^ their opposition to $, added to the
disposition a degree of finesse, also rashness, wariness, sus-
picion, firmness, austerity, and an iron will. This man could
be very abrupt and malicious with little or no provocation.
The same positions would give him a habitual vigilance and
sagacity, with dissimulation and parsimony, a brave and self-
assertive spirit, with little regard for the feelings of others ; he
would also have a special aptitude for business j such a man
would never compromise. 5 lord of ascendant * ? would
give musical and literary abilities and an ingenious, active
mind, also making him witty, fond of poetry and art, and at
times, agreeable and sociable. His mind could not be said to
be evenly balanced, but was subject to extremes, as deduced
from the oppositions from angles, The affliction of 5 by ^
and ip, from angles, would cause mental disturbance. Such a
man must needs be half-crazed, brutal, ferocious, rude, and
inhuman.
150 Natal Astrology.

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^ Sir ^
Joshua Reynolds,
9.30 A.M.
tik27041' July 16th. 17*3 K270 41'
(o.S.X
v Plymouth. ,
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5' / I \
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Declination. Aspects.
O 19° N 22' 0*1) D ^ ? ¥ * »?
I) 21° N 18' © □ ¥ DPS V * U
y 9° S 10' DPI? U P h
*2 22° S 6' ILg
U 23 S. 28' S P ^
g 17° N 9' S P V
? 22° N 45' S P ?
5 22c N 26' 5 □ ¥
S * ^
 Illustrations. 151

Sir Joshua Reynolds.

In this horoscope 5 and 5 are most powerful, being in the
mid-heaven and in P to each other and to h. These positions
and aspect^ give artistic talents, a keen sense of the beautiful,
exceptional literary ability, and originality of thought and
impression. 5 P h and 5 □ y would make him critical and
exact; 5 ^ would add precision and would make him sharp,
perspicacious, acute, penetrating, decisive, energetic, bold, /
ingenious, spirited, and self-confident ; 5 P ? would add )
refinement, tenderness, wit, and a susceptibility to external
influences, and would make him sensitive and accomplished,
and give him musical abilities ; d P g gave him intuition,
rapid sequence of ideas, impressiveness in speech, and mental
activity; 5 P gave imagination and inspiration. The
nativity is a highly fortunate one. D * © and ? P g, on the
M.C., would bring honours, prominence in art and literary
circles, and fortune would smile upon him in many ways, in
spite of the difficulties in finance caused by© □ y. The O in
the nth house in SI, * to theD, indicates the most powerful of
friends; <J position in the 9th house would add will-power
and an impulsive spirit.
152 Natal Astrology.

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General
Washington,
8 24° 32' JO A.M. m240 32'
February it, 1732 <? 23° 10'
(o.s.)
Virginia. .

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Declination. Aspects. ^ A 14.

D 24° s 3' ©ay 3)a"V Jdl?
© 10° s 2' © ^ ^ 5 *
^ 1° S 15' © □ ^ zodiac. 5 * ?
If 4° S 40' © A <? mundane. ? A ^
<? 19° S 38' 5 * b
¥ 21° S 58' U 8 *7
? 1° N 18' ^ * ¥
5 18° S 29' 5 P ^
 llliistraiions. 153

General Wasihngton.
g is most dominant in this figure,^and is in * to $, Ip, and
y. Linguistic, literary, and oratorical abilities would emanate
from these positions, g b would give precision, caution,
and wariness, g y added originality of thought and im-
pressions, and an ingenious mind ; while musical and artistic
tastes and talents would be produced by 5 * g, and the same
aspect would make him courteous, witty, and amiable. The 6
of j with Tj gave imagination and sensuousness, other products
of this conjunction being finesse and diplomacy.
Vanity, ambition, and love of public approbation would
arise from j A ^.
5 and 0, posited in the nth house, portrayed many power-
ful friends and much assistance from them. Much good for-
tune and many fine qualities would emanate from . $
and y in the 7th indicated many open antagonists'and much
opposition anil troTTBle" in the conjugal state. He would not
be particularly successful in his dealings with the other sex,
judging from J d h. This configuration points to secret foes
and disagreeable rumours. It should be observed that O,
though within orb of a quartile aspect with $ in the zodiac,
is in mundane trine to that planet. $ is very strongly posited
in the house of war, lieing in in, his own sign.
154 Natal Astrology.

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Emperor
Paul of Rmsia,
0.30 p.M.
f 6o40f Ocl. 1, 1754 (n.s.) n 6° 40'
St. Petersburg,
Lunatic and
. Murdered- y

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Declination. Aspects
]) 3° N 42' ® d S DDT? T? □ ^
0 3° S 15' 0 d -<? D 8 <? »? □ 5
1? 22° S 50' © 8 D D 8 5 T? A ^
2{ 9° N 45' O Z ? D ^ . T? * ¥
g 6° S 13' O d 1? 2^ p ¥
? 20° S 23' 0 y. u 2^ 8 ¥
5 0° S 43' OP])
M 9° S 14'
 Illustrations. 155

The Emperor Paul of Russia.

We here produce the map of a lunatic who was murdered.
$ is here dominant, being on the cusp of the M.C. in g to D
and □ h. Both mental rulers are afflicted by Tp, and also
oppose each other from the 3rd and 9th houses, which houses
largely influence the mind. These positions indicate insanity
and a violent death, and cause ambition, conceit, selfishness,
passion, avarice, jealousy, suspicion, wilfulness, and severity.
He would disgust all with whom he came in contact. As
deduced from ]) g ^ and □ ij, he was fearful, while rash and
indiscreet. He could not with such a birth-map be evenly
balanced, and would fly off at a tangent with very little
provocation. He was assassinated on the 1 ith of March, 1801,
at age 46 years and 5 months, when the following secondary
directions will be found operating—0 d g1, cusp of the 12th
house, which signifies plots and schemes, by private and
secret enemies, O P <?, O L ©r, 0 L TpR, ip □ <?r, h ° 0R,
h □ DR-
156 Natal Astrology.

\ ^ X

XI4
\ i /
' Mane >
Antoinette,
Queen of France, Vf 4° 18
ffi 4° 18' 7.30 P.M.
November 1. t/js
v Vienna. > &3
*S

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Declination. Aspects.
D 6° S 50' © <J ? !)□<?, ¥ A ^
O 14° S 56' ® A ^ D □ ^ h 8 *
8° S 21' © P ? ^ * S
1? 21° S 30' ©Ay ^ P 5
2^ 1° S 66' <? A ?
^ 23° N 46' ? A ]£
? 14° S 34'
5 23° S 27'
 Illustrations. 157

Marie Antoinette.
Mars here ascends in his detriment, the sign 05. Mars is
particularly vicious in this sign, and usually brings much mis-
fortune and humiliation, especially when afflicted by Tp. The
latter's position in the house of death □ 5 enhanced the
liability to a violent death, signified by «? □ D and g
and the malefics in elevation. $ is dominant in the horoscope,
and the Queen possessed much force of character, will-power,
precipitancy and subtlety, as deduced from D □ «J and «J 8 b •
5 was in * to 24 and j conjoined to © ; she would thus
possess many noble and ignoble qualities, though the latter
would predominate, j had the A of y and which signifies
artistic talent, sensuousness, and accomplishments.
D, ruler of asc. and posited in betokens a lady of prepos-
sessing appearance. This ill-starred lady was guillotined on
October 16th, 1793, at age 37 years and 11 months. On the
day of death, the X) by secondary direction was in exact con-
junction with 1£ in the mid-heaven, and the following directions
coincide with the unhappy event, viz., !)□©,(£ was retro-
grade and in □ to the moon's place in the radix, © P bj
© □ y, © P «?.
158 Natal Astrology.

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Napoleon
South Scale August isth <769 yiio37'
11X6° 39' A.M, x 6° 39'
If 16° 9' Corsica.
North Scale

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Declination. Aspects.
0 13° N 58' 5 8 0 □ U 8 ¥
5 17° S 39' 5 8 0 P ^ u *
5 19° N 13' D C (? <? A w
2 20° N 8' 2 * ¥
<? 7° N 58' 5 6 >?
2f 15° S 33' 2 *
1? 21° N 4' 9 P 2
^14° N 56' 2 P b
2; P ¥
9 □ ¥
 Illustrations. 159

The Emperor Napoleon I.

The time of Napoleon's birth is given by a historian of his
life at 11.30 a.m. He does not quote the act of birth, but he
could have no motive to misrepresent the matter. The horo-
scopes published by Worsdale, Oxley, and others, are computed
for 9.45 a.m., and have the middle of the sign ^ on the asc.
Students who are familiar with Napoleon's appearance must
know that he could not possibly be a man. There is besides
no historical authority for such a birth-time. At 11.30 a.m.
in was on the asc., with if therein, in in is much more
characteristic of the man than ^; moreover, this time brings
^ and the O on the meridian, and the former is in close to
if, signifying success in battle. The position of ^near the nth
house indicates a powerful ally in battle, but being in his
detriment would cause indiscretion and rashness in contention,
and could not stay his descent from power.
The portraits of Napoleon show that he was a good type of
the nx person, the nose being slightly curved and rather long}
and the eyes having a fixed, sharp, and penetrating look.
Another strong confirmation of the correctness of this figure
is, that Napoleon's M.C. is here the nadir of the younger
Napoleon, a feature which so often happens in the nativities of
parent and child. The position of 1JI in the 7th house in 8 to
2^ alone accounts for Napoleon divorcing his Empress, and is
strong signification of the opposition he met with in life ; and
the 7th house, representing the general public, his credit there
would fluctuate. His supporters were, however, more numerous
than his opponents, as signified by ^ and if, these
planets being elevated. & in the M.C. in A to !£[ in the house
of war, and * to 2^ in the asc., gave him military support, and
indicated the success in warfare which gave him his throne.
It is noteworthy that Regulus, a star said to be of the nature
of d*, is conjoined with the O on the M.C., which, old authors
aver, brings military preferment, but ultimate disgrace and
ruin. The North Scale, said by the ancients to bring good
fortune and eminence, ascends with if. Tj in the 9th house
in 8 to the j), brought him disaster in distant lands, as he
would there meet with deceit, treachery and starvation, the
sign of h is said to rule Russia, and the opposition just named,
and being in his detriment, were the causes of the Moscow
160 Natal Astrology.
catastrophe. The man's exaggerated ambition, self-confidence,
pugnacity and vanity, were inspired by □ ©, * <£ in
elevation, and 2^ in -ni * to (J, giving him force of character
and determination, and making him steadfast of purpose, in-
flexible and unflinching ; bold and ambitious of honour.
Men with S so much to the fore at birth rarely scruple to
sacrifice others to gain their ends. rising in TTl would make
him eagerly avaricious and egotistical. D 8 h and g <5 b
would add wariness, finesse, fear of the unknown, and a leaning
to occult science. J 8 5 gave him marked intuition and
good mental qualities. The evil houses here are the 7th and
9th, being occupied by y and bj and these houses and planets
would in some way assist to bring about his fall.
The O on the M.C., unafflicted by the malefics, is a sure
sign of a lift to power and positions of trust. Besides being
in the house of long journeys and foreign lands, t? is in a
watery sign and on the threshold of a fiery sign, which signifies
disaster abroad both by fire and water, sea and land, b is in
®, which rules the breast and stomach, and being in close
opposition with the moon, points to organic weakness of the
stomach and active system, which disease would be lingering
and chronic as signified by Saturn. It is remarkable that
Napoleon is said to have died of cancer of the stomach.
O □ would produce a derangement of the liver, blood and
system.
The student will find that aphorisms 3, 4, and 10, apply to
this nativity. Aphorism 19 is also applicable. Here the M.C.
was fortified by 0 conjoined with Regulus and * t© the
0 being in ft.) his own sign. 5 0 <J would augment his desire
for war and contention, and would make him all the more
aggressive.
 Illustrations. 161

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Coleridg
} 13° 47' October 772 n 13° 47'
Ollery Mary
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Declination. Aspects.
© 10° S B6' © p h DP*? 2 6 1?
5 10° N 19' © P D D 8 U ¥ A 5
b 9° N 23' © * D D ■* 5 U □¥
V 16° S • 3' © □ a* D □ ¥ a" * ¥
^ 21° N 62' © A u a4 ^ ?
? 6° N 61' (f p ?
6° S 17'
1^ 18° N 44'
162 Natal Astrology,

S. T. Coleridge.

" And if this be the science of the stars,

I too, with glad and zealous industry,
Will learn acquaintance with this cheerful faith.
It is a gentle and affectionate thought
That in immeasurable heights above us,
At our first birth the wreath of love was woven
With sparkling stars for flowers."
—Schiller's Wallensiein.
(Coleridge's Translation.)

, 2 in the 9th house in d ^ would produce imagination,

Inspiration, and sensuousness. Shelley had ? connected with
by a □, whilst Byron, like Coleridge, had ? 6 and ? P
Imaginative power undoubtedly emanates from the joint
rays of these planets, though from the mere fact of ? being
placed in 9th, 10th, or 1st house, the native would have much
inplination for poetry, and also for witty and literary produc-
tions. The sign I is eminently fitted to be the ascendant of a
poet.
Coleridge was liable to accidents and a violent death, as
deduced from O □ (?, the latter being in the 8th house. The
□ of ^ and j) would add a romantic temper and fondness for
abstruse sciences, which would be enhanced by their aspects to
If., the lord of asc.
g in the M.C. in A to would have brought considerable
gain from literature had it been supported by aspects creating
energy, and the same aspect would give him a sound judg-
ment and excellent reasoning powers. Many fine qualities and
a most noble disposition would emanate from g and © a 2f,
the latter ruling the asc. The native was honourable, noble-
minded, free, and generous. No wonder that his kindly
disposition and rare genius found him a home at Highgate
Hill. He died July 25th, 1834, at; age 61 years and 9 months,
and succumbed to the following directions:—5 □ 0 P
rad. ? 8 1$, g applying to 8 3 rad.
 Illustrations, 163

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9*

sir-
0 Humphrey Davy
Tni9 3l' s 19° 31
^ 22° 3' December 1778.
_no V Penzance.

A a
O \
O o"v o
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Declination. Aspects.
© 23° S 24' O 8 ¥ 3) V « ¥ A
D 20° S 0' OP1? ]) ^ 2 b * u
22° N 69' OP? 3) * ^ »? * $
Ij 16° S 20' o □ v V A ?
21 2° N 40' o * ^ «? □
^ 6° S 36' ? P ¥
? 21° S 24'
g 25° S 12'
164 Natal Astrology.

Sir Humphrey Davy.

" In natural science there is one language universally intelligible, the

language of facts; it belongs to nature, and it is as permanent as the objects
of nature."—Sir Humphrey Davy.

1? in irx on the asc. portrays a highly ingenious and inventive

mind, very subtle and penetrating. Nature needs a thick veil
if she would hide her secrets from the ,lj in nt man. That
planet, being in a fixed sign, gave him diplomacy, tact, and
considerable tenacity of purpose. $ □ would add extreme
mental activity and finesse, and also a quick judgment. The
same aspect enhanced his ingenuity; and, $ being lord of
asc., would give some undesirable qualities, as dissimulation, &c.
The * of 2^ and Tj would make him grave and serious, and
would counteract to some extent the faults already mentioned.
D in ^ would also counteract in some degree ij's evil nature,
making him ambitious, and adding impulse to his natural
slowness and wariness. 2^ in the M.C. portrays honours and
distinction. 0 in the 2nd house □ 2^ would largely com-
pensate for the covetousness inspired by ^, making him more
generous, and inclining him to a love of approbation. His
credit and esteem would, however, from the position of 2f, be
higher than his disposition merited.
5 * h and A y. would add warmth of affection and a desire
to please the female sex, making him courteous, amiable, and
more sociable.
The * of the luminaries with ^ added self-assertiveness,
force of character, and tome boldness, thus counteracting
largely the timidity, shyness, and reserve arising from Ij's
position.
Had Davy been in business, the O of 3/ and g of y to the ©
in the 2nd house would have occasionally caused him heavy
money losses, though the par. of 9 to O would have given him
much wealth and success in trade. Occasional annoyance
from friends would emanate from in the 11 th house. 9, 9,
g, y, and D are all in close parallel This enhanced his
abilities and success. The following directions were operating
at his death on May 29th, 1829 :—D d «Jr, OP <?, ® □ «?,
O □ IjR, O P TpR.
 Illustrations.

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$ ^
o to

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B. R. Haydoo,
9 P.M.
January aj, 1734. K220 20'
Plymouth.

&O *0'
0
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KD
CB O0 S/-
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DftCLiNATion. Aspects.
0 18° S 50' © <5 »? D * b 8 ?
I 26° S 5' O * I) D AV ¥ § 5
22° N 47' O * v
b 18° S 59' O P »? ¥ P ?
2° N 49' O A ^ ¥ P ^
3 22° N 51' ^ ^
J 22° S 7' T?! A ^
g 21° S 3'
^ P ?
? P 5
166 Natal Astrology.

B. R. Haydon.
It is noteworthy that Haydon, like Sir Joshua Reynolds, had
ng on asc. and n on M.C., and in both figures g is connected
with in the one by <*, and in the other by g. Sensuous-
ness would emanate from 5 g $ here is in close par.
with 5. In Reynolds' map they are connected by a z.
Here 5 has the par. of $ in the 9th house, while in that of
Reynolds they were connected by a Z, being in the same
house. Doubtless the artistic abilities arose from the con-
nections between j and g , g and y, ? and $. The g of j
and $ to in the M.C. indicate a fluctuating fortune and
credit as a painter. The tig man is ever ingenious. Haydon
undoubtedly possessed artistic talent, though the horoscope is
inferior to that of Reynolds, inasmuch as 5 possessed the M.C.
of the latter and the 4th house of the former.
The native possessed many fine qualities, judging fromD A if
and ? P g.
9 posited in a movable sign indicates the lack of tenacity
of purpose, while the g of g and ^ and the position of ^ in
the 9th would make him obstinate and self-willed. The 6 of
© and Tj would make him at times fretful and disconsolate.
The same aspect would also largely counteract the generosity
which emanated from ]) a if, yet he would be more lavish
than careful in his expenditure. The □ of g and if from
angles was decidedly evil for the mental qualities, spoiling the
judgment and reasoning powers, and inclining him to take a
distorted and pessimistic view of things. It was doubtless this
distorted imagination, together with the fluctuating fortune
emanating from on M.C. opposing 5 and the lord of the
asc., which caused him to take his own life.
The student will observe that the □ of g and if occurs not
only from angles but also from cardinal signs, and that this ill-
effect is enhanced by g being lord of asc. People with g
afflicted by if are generally very unreasonable, and very apt to
get wrong impressions. In June, 1846, he committed suicide.
D <5 Tp measures to that month. ^ had progressed into the
mid-heaven, and the © was within orb □ ^. g had arrived
exactly at if's place in the radix, and was in □ to his own and
also to y's place in the radix. The D was in close P to b, a
direction which was sure to bring grief, disappointment, and
depression.
 Illustrations. .167

\
Lord Byroa,
92 3 48' km. Itf 3° 48'
7 12° 0' J an nary '788.
London.

Of p v0.
5
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Declination. Aspects.
© 19° S 42' © § y D 8 5 5 P 4
P 18° N 12' © 8 » P 6 9 ? d ^
^ 21° N 0' © 04 p P O 5 8 ^
1? 13° S 30'
"4 22° N 29'
^ 27° N 3'
? 14° S 34'
5 28° S 18'
•168 Natal Astrology.

Lord Byron.

•* Ye stars, which are the poetry of heaven,

If in your bright leaves we would read the fate
Of men and empires,—'tis to be forgiven,
That in our aspirations to be great,
Our destinies o'erleap their mortal state,
And claim a kindred with you ; for ye are
A beauty, and a mystery, and create
In us such love and reverence from afar,
That fortune, fame, power, life, have named themselves a star."
—Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.
Canto 3. Stanza 88.

1 The horoscope of Byron, which appeared in the Spirit of

•Partridge^ and was subsequently copied in other works, is in-
correct. Imagination, inspiration, sensuousness and tenderness
wpuld emanate from $> 4 h. Byron was a man of variable
mbods, and often a slave to sensuous passions, as deduced from
in gg, D 6 y and ? 6 h. He was keenly susceptible to all
that was grand and beautiful, judging from ? d h in the M.C.,
and this position of b would also produce shyness. D 4 ¥
would make his mind hopelessly entangled with the material
world, and with voluptuousness, hence his mental conceptions
were not always healthy. A captious temper and a morbid
sensitiveness would be produced by g 8 t?, making him quick
to take offence. The last-named aspect operates in both the
7th and 8th houses ; and h being lord of the 7th, and the J)
being afflicted by y, unhappiness in love-affairs and marriage
would thus result. Warmth of affection would emanate from
j 4 b. Byron was stem, impulsive, and if provoked, revenge-
fiil, as deduced from the affliction of 5 by <J, the latter being
in the ascendant. He was very eccentric, erratic, uncertain,
and disposed to travel, judging from D d y. The par. of D with
0, and g with 2^, would add many fine and attractive qualities,
but the ignoble ones preponderated. He died April 19th,
1824, at age 36 years and 3 months, when the following
directions were operating:—D Db, Da the O
was but 6° removed from the 4 of b on the mid-heaven.
 Illustrations.

£ 55 O
^
❖

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Victor Hugo.
to. jo P.M.
0
ml 32' X 1° 32'
February a6. 1800.
Pam.

Declination. Aspects.
© 8° S 41' ©Sb DO?
D 28° S 25' ® d ? 3) * ? I? 8 ?
1° S 47' ©84 D A 4 6 4
Tj 11° N 53' »? P 4
12° N 41' 4 8?
21° S C 4 P ?
? 12° S 7' ^ * S
5 0° S 5' ^ ^?
170 Natal Astrology.

Victor Hugo.
It will be observed that 5 is again connected with b, this
time by an 8 and P, hence he possessed imagination, in-
spiration, and a keen sense of the beautiful. 5 is P IJ[ and * <?.
j is also P tj.
The latter in the M.C. A D in the 2nd house shows honours
and exceptional pecuniary success. © § h on the other hand
indicates misfortune, low vitality, and indifferent health.
Dag from the 5th and 2nd houses signifies death of one or
more of the offspring. Judging from g * <? in the 3rd house,
he possessed a very active, ingenious mind, together with
much self-confidence ; and this position of ^ gave firmness, and
some degree of obstina^cy when opposed. His mind was
sharp, acute, and penetrating, and he was naturally vigilant.
He would see more than most men, as deduced from g P ^
and * D □ 5, and these were the aspects which gave him his
literary ability.
O 8 If would give a certain amount of vanity, though this
was an obscure ingredient, and the same aspect coupled with
© 8 lj, would tend to lessen the stability and force of his
character.
The following adverse influences coincide with his death in
May, 1885. J) leaving the □ ofand y (complete June, 1884,
when his health would begin to fail), ©□2f,©Db,5Dlj,
and 5 □ if.
 Illustrations.

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5 \ *
i
Alexandre Dumai
©O^l' (the elder),
S1130 4' $.3° A M. s:l30 4'
July n, ticn.
Paris.

m 9P

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3 4-

Declination. Aspects.
© 19° N 56! © * D ]) d ^ S ^ ¥
D 25° N 4' 0 *■ l * W b v ¥
1£ 0° S 50' 0 * ]> □ ? ip d «
1? 11° N 1' I □ 1? d V
U 10° N 11' 5 □ V P ?
^ 16° N 53' b p V
? 11° N 36' ?
9 16° N B4' <? * 9
^ P 5
172 Natal Astrology.

Alexandre Dumas (the Elder).

Here j is connected with 1? by d and P, and has also the
* of g is * d* and ]). Imagination, inspiration, literary
ability, and artistic taste, would be the outcome of these
aspects. The native would be ambitious and susceptible to
affronts, O in SI being on the ascendant, and * to 5 and ^.
Firmness also would thus be prominent, together with
honour, candour, and rectitude ; he would be noble-minded
and imperious, and his word would be as good as his bond.
He had an active, ingenious, and penetrating mind, caused
by g in the movable sign, © being in * to . © ascending
would make him independent, self-reliant, energetic, scrupulous,
often hasty, but very forgiving, and possessing will-power,
physical power, and force of character.
I) and ^ in * to g would make him prompt, clear-headed
and decisive. The elevation of $ does not prevent this from
being a very fortunate nativity. © ascending unafflicted por-
trays good health and a strong constitution ; D in M.C. * G
shows distinction and success. At his death, on 5th December,
1870, a train of evil directions was operating, viz., D S ^r,
D P ^ (applying), © d ^, © □ ^.
 Illustrations. 173

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The Right Hon. BrightSidui.
foot
o Gladstone GemJnl.
VS4 30' B.io 2o4J 30'
5 6° 31' December
0 7° 18' Liverpool
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Declination. Aspects v <r /.

O 22° S 16' Q □ D D □ 8 ? ^ *
D 1° S 37' 0 6^ 3) A I? 8 12 iA
5 24° S 66' O V T? 3) * »? ? V A
? 22° S 27' G * W ^ ¥
16° S 3' © P 2 ^ * V
2^ 4° N 55' 0 □ V P^
Ip 20° S 21' ^ A 1?
9 15° S 25' 8 * y
174 Natal Astrology.

— The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P.

Mr. Gladstone has stated that he was born " about breakfast-
time," and a map for about 8 o'clock is certainly characteristic
of him. The horoscope is computed for 8.10 a.m., which brings
y to the cusp of the M.C. 1JI in this position is sure to
cause a fluctuating credit. The figure displays a subtle and
capricious man. People with 9 in vy on the asc. are noted
for finesse, diplomacy, craft, instability, and a fickle judgment.
13> on asc. indicates that he is ever feeling his way along,
fearful of committing himself; yet, as ^ also ascends, he
possesses great determination and physicial and moral power,
but perhaps not sufficient to make him at all times scrupulously
an
and conscientiously exact. ©Oif, d Dog
(the latter being in a subtle sign) show that he is secretly vain ;
catering unobserved for the applause of the multitude ; pre-
ferring universal distinction and approval to an empty title.
© □ 2^, D □ $ and © □ D give him excessive aspirations; and
d* rising in ss lends an aggressive, vehement and contentious
Spirit. His asc. makes him to be ever halting, vacillating, and
finessing; and while multitudes do not understand him, many
detect these characteristics, hence he is often the subject of
reproach.
The esteem in which he is held by so many people is brought
about by j in the 12th. People with U or S here at birth
have an attractive and fascinating power over others. 2;, too,
in the 3rd (one of the mental houses), endows the native with
some fine qualities, and makes him kind and considerate.
© and d* being in the asc. give self-confidence, independence,
and force of character, making him haughty and self-assertive;
but 5 being in a movable and capricious sign and in □ to d,
decision and fixedness of purpose are wanting; and beneath
all his actions there is a subtle egotism to be found from
the aspects previously referred to. He is often the victim of
peevishness, also of impulse and a turbulent spirit; although
these are subdued by his wariness and extreme caution. He
is courteous, but strategic, and never gives himself away; in
fact, he is diplomatic in every move, hence it is very difficult
to detect his motives and inconsistencies. There is a daring
arrogance about him, as deduced from D □ $ and © □ V,
 Illustrations. 175
propelled by $ in asc. O and 9 give him much earnestness,
although the restraining faculties produced by j ^ and 5 in
a fearful, timid sign, are here marked. ^ in v^> robs him of
all honest bluntness, and that planet being conjoined with 0
gives him a keen perception, making him far-seeing, highly
intuitive, worldly-wise, and of ready comprehension. There is
indication, however, that he would use the knowledge acquired
by an observative mind for his own aggrandizement; and, to gain
his ends, would not stop at mutilating any impediment, judging
from the position of $ in quartile with y. The latter in * to
8 in asc. makes his mind extremely active, analytical and
ingenious. & ascending in □ to y makes him courageous, an
able controvertist, and every inch a disputant ; in fact, polemics
have a fascination for him. Vy being on the asc., and Q to
b and having no aspect to 5, he lacks vivacity and spright-
liness, and the melancholy temperament predominates, g in
Vy makes him inwardly nervous and irritable, though externally
calm and passive until provoked, when he is excitable but soon
appeased. His rapid sequence of ideas, generated by 5 in a
movable sign * to y, and great physical power, compel him
to be ever energetic. Such men invariably die in harness.
He lacks buoyancy, and is grave and inclined for spiritual
subjects, as shown by 5 * b > 8 ^ b» an(^ ^ A b 5 an<i ^is
moral and religious nature serve to check to some extent his
worldly aspirations and natural finesse. His whole life is one
of deliberation and concealment of real motive, and he is full
of resources and schemes, judging from the prominence of
5 in Vy ; possessing versatility of talent, copiousness of words,
and the power to skip easily from one subject to another.
The last-named sign gives him a keen appreciation of the
goods of this world, and an eye to his own interests. He
possesses warmth of affection (OP? and $ * J1), and occult
phenomena have some attraction for him, seeing that g is
* I$> and the latter dominant and L to p. The position of g
inspires super-sensitiveness on many points, making him quick
to show his dislike or appreciation of others. £ ascending in
□ to y, his aggressiveness almost reaches destructiveness and
maliciousness, severity being also indicated, though these traits
are counteracted by tenderness and susceptibility to feminine
influence, emanating chiefly from the aspects to ?. He is the
victim of imaginary fears, which necessarily create indecision
at critical moments, and incapacitate him for hazardous enter-
176 Natal Astrology.
prises. His enthusiasm, however, impels him on, though with
the hesitating step of a man who has the uneasy feeling that
there are pitfalls ahead. He is, in fact, over-disciplined, taking
a broad view of all subjects, and a contrast to the man with a
solitary idea. ^ rising in * to 5 gives him a keen appreciation
of the beautiful; sensuousness being also marked. The position
of brings him into political difficulties, whilst ^ posited in
the asc. gives him sufficient force of character and courage to
overcome many grave obstacles. 5 so prominent gives
specially marked reasoning powers and perceptive faculties.
His constructive abilities, produced by in asc., would have
enabled him to excel as an engineer or designer. Judging
from the constitution of the 3rd and nth houses, a letter, a
journey, and a friend, decided a momentous question, and
contributed in some way to his success in life. As a study of
the fixed stars, it is remarkable that at the birth of Mr.
Gladstone the North Scale was on the M.C. (a position which
the ancients aver brings the native eminence and good
fortune), and conjoined with ig.. Sirius and the Bright Foot
of Gemini, stars associated with wealth and renown and
eminence in the polite arts, were setting on the Western
horizon, the house of the public ; whilst Capricorn's Tail, said
to bring danger from beasts, is conjoined with «y, which may
bring to the student's mind the historic attack upon Mr.
Gladstone by a cow. From the numerous and varied aspects
in this figure, and the fact that so many planets are in the asc.
and otherwise powerfully placed, it is plain that the illustrious
native is a most remarkable blend of character.
 Illustrations. 177

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AN

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/ Ferdinand X
Maximilian,
9 8° 5' Emperor of Mexico.
13° 16' : (Shot June 19,1867). ^13° 16'
0 14° 2' 4 A.M.
July 6, 183a.
5 17°. 18' V. Vienna. J

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9 -

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Declination. Aspects.
0 22° N 39' © □ (7 ]) 8 <7 ¥ * ^
X) 8° S 34' © * T? DPT? I? * ?
If 16° S 12' ©65 <7 □ 5
Tj 9° N 15' ©62 2 P 5
4 lc S 61' © P ?
$ 7° N 1'
2 23° N 33'
23° N 48'
178 Natal Astrology.

Ferdinand Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico.

I 8 to £ a d in close parallel with both $ and Tj is ever, as
here, a strong indication of a violent death. This danger was
enhanced by $ being elevated above I, and the occupation of
the 8th house by y. Jupiter's position in the M.C. portrayed
honour and distinction. 5 and O are within orb □ which
would give the Emperor force of character, self-assertion, and
will-power. I> 8 would make him rash and venturesome,
often unreasonable and difficult to control The Emperor met
his death under the following directions, which coincide with
the year 1867 :—0 □<3k,OP«?l,08^, 0Py. O was within
20 of an exact □ with within 10 of an exact 8 with y, and
the parallels were very close. (? was too much in evidence in
this nativity for a long, safe, and easy passage through life.
 Illustrations. 179

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y 20° 16' Charlotte of Mexico.
T20 32' I A.M. 2° 32
June 7. 1840.
\ Brussels, / hlQo

Declination. Aspects.
O 22° N 45' O 8 D 8 ¥ ¥ □ b
D 4° N 13' O □ D D □ »? •? 8 5
y 4° S 34' O d 5 D □ 5 <7 6 ?
1? 21° S 26' 0 P 5 D □ «? <7 d §
If 13° S 42' © P ]) * V P »?
<? 21° N 55' P P ¥
? 20° N 2'
S 22° N 27'
180 Nmtal Astrology.

The Ex-Empress Charlotte of Mexico.

We now produce a companion map to the preceding one,
namely, that of the Emperor Ferdinand's unhappy widow, who
is now a hopeless lunatic. It is indeed a most unfortunate
horoscope. The student will observe that O is in □ to J and Pa
and in 8 to h. The mental rulers are woefully afflicted by the
malefics ifa elevation. Persons with such nativities either go
mad or commit suicide.. Students who doubt the power of
parallels will find the numerous ones here an interesting study.
]) occupies the 6th house and afflicts g, both being afflicted by
the malefics, a sure sign of liability to mental disease. With
one or two exceptions all the planets are regarding each other
askance, i.e., squaring or opposing each other.
 Illustrations. 181

\o. 9

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George Eliot
0
mi ss' November as, 1819. K1 68
Nuneatoa

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Declination. Aspects.
0 19° S 69' © A ^
<? D * b ¥ □ b
3) 23° S 28' O
0 A b DD 8 8 ^
^ ?
y 23° S 26' © * D Pvp p
P y use
b 4° S 36' ^ ?
V 18° S 17' V * S
,? 21° N 21' «? P ?
? 22° S 12' <? A 5
? 24° S 56' 9 d ^
182 Natal Astrology.

"George Eliot."

" Babi«s can't choose their own horoscopes, and indeed if they could,
there might be an inconvenient rush of babies at particular epochs !"
—Romola, chap. 4.

© in the fixed sign TU in ascendant, portrays a self-confident

person, fond of wordy combat, bold, wilful, and courageous,
indicating also considerable firmness, almost obstinacy, and a
decidedly masculine mind. She was inclined to be scornful,
and would often display rashness and precipitancy, as deduced
from the opposition of d1 to 2^ and the presence of 5 in f. She
possessed sound judgment and excellent reasoning powers,
judging from 5*2^. D posited in 3rd house in a movable
sign would give considerable mental activity, and also sequence
of ideas. The d of 5 and g gives the power of acquiring
languages, and also musical and literary abilities. As deduced
from <? 8 2f from 9th and 3rd houses, she was independent of
opinions and creeds, possessing a mind of her own in all
matters, and had very large perceptive powers, which made
her able to detect instantly the motives of others, and par-
ticularly any inconsistencies. She would see a great deal more
of the world than most people, and was a close student of
human nature. The native was highly critical, penetrating,
and wide-awake. © had P 2^, which indicated honour and
success chiefly at the latter part of life, 2; being on the cusp of
the 4th house. 3 8 if. indicated impediments and annoyances,
friction with and opposition from her father ; and 's position
would cause trouble with her publishers. The * of 5 and if.,
the former being in the house of wealth, would give much gain
from literature. Vanity would emanate from «? § 2^, and this
characteristic would be to the fore. She had a candour which
was refreshing to the open-handed, but obnoxious to the
insincere. The connection of 5 with y would add originality
of thought, and a mind free from bias and the influence of
others. The following directions coincide with her death,
December 22nd, 1880 :—© 8 $ rad., D □ ^ rad., 0 8 ^ prog.,
d* 8 Dr. As these aspects were from Si and ss, the heart, side,
and back would be seriously affected for some months before
death.
 Illustrations. 183

\
^6a
/
Trent
Anthor 5 25° 0'
m 11° 46' The Soul & the Stars K 11° 46
February .835 DIPS'
Lichfield 0 8° 28'

& *6°
\

&

Declination. Aspects.
O 8° S 20' O 6 D D A V iZ9
5 11° s 66' © A V □ U V A b
¥ 13° s 7' O □ n b □?
1? 6° s 19' O Z ? V- * 9
If. 20° N 18' u 3
<? 26° N 28' ? * 9
9 18° s 39'
5 0° N 36'
 Natal Astrology.

A. G. Trent.
An ingenious, active mind, with special aptitude for acquiring
languages and intellectual culture, mental qualities of a high
order, sound judgment, good reasoning powers, and a tender
disposition, all result from 5*5,5*4, and 5 □ Tj- The
last-named aspect gives him imagination and poetic inspira-
tion. This gentleman has a keen appreciation of the beautiful,
and is highly courteous, genial, and conscientious. He is
sensitive to the music of speech, has rapid sequence of ideas,
and is fine grained, original, and fond of occult studies and
research. The positions of the planets indicate lofty aspirations,
refinement, delicacy of feeling, an amiable spirit, and a highly
impressionable and open mind. He has more regard for truth
than for public opinionyvhence his laborious researches in
astrology have confirmed the truth of the science and enriched
its literature.
The Soul and the Stars, from the pen of this talented author,
is a work which ought to carry conviction even to the most
sceptical opponents of astrology.
 Illustrations.

•9

\ ^0- /
^ W ^ "o
Oit

' Queen Elirateth

J 16° 22' of Rou mania
•Y1 18" 6' (Carmen Sylva). ^18° 6
Noon, Dec. 19,1843.
Germany.
V Near 50° Lat. /
0« 6
\

/ \

Declination. Aspects.
© 23° S 16' 0 * c? I) □ b ¥ * 2
J 11° N 20' 0 □ D 2 * 2; ¥ * *?
y 1° S 14' 2 □ 9 b d ?
»? 21° S 13' h P ?
U 13° S 43' 1? d 5
7° S 50' »? V n
$ 22° S 2' <? * 5
5 24° S 16'
186 Natal Astrology.

Queen Elizabeth of Roumania.

[Carmen Sylval)
The aspects in this lady's horoscope show that she is highly
gifted. 5 on the mid-heaven P to 5, the latter •£ 1JI and rf ,
give her imagination, inspiration, sensuousness, artistic taste,
musical, literary, and linguistic abilities, together with a keen
sense of the beautiful, and a romantic mind. The mental
rulers squaring each other from angles and movable signs show
restlessness, extreme mental activity, love of change, slight
instability, and want of decision. The D applying to the □ of
b portrays trouble with the head, stomach, and back. The
position of 5 denotes many friends, while 's position indicates
deceit from some pretended friends, j □ 5, 9 * <?, make
her highly intuitive, acute, penetrating, impulsive, and in-
genious ; ]) □ b gives her caution ; 0 * <? show that she is
quick, ambitious, active, confident, and self-possessed. She is
tender and kind-hearted ("g P 5,5 * y).
The Queen is very delicate in her perceptions and highly
impressionable, and should restrain her tendency to mental
overwork. She has very refined tastes, and a horror of any-
thing vulgar or coarse. She should cultivate positiveness and
self-reliance, and restrain her sensitiveness. Dob indicates
sorrow and a fall from power, bereavement, also loss of some of
her offspring and valued friends. This aspect, combined with
the proximity of g to , will depress her spirits, and give her
a tendency to melancholy.
 Illustrations. 187

N. Bfc

So v*
\
The Archduke
o
Rudolf of Austria, J 4,29
n 0 8' 10.15 P.M. ;oo8'
y 3° 23' August 21, 1858.
2117° 52' Vienna.

v>
V'r?

Declination. Aspects.
0 123 N 18' 0 □ y D 8 b y 8 $
3) 23° S 45' 0 □ <? 3) A y y * b
y 20° N 41' 3) A 5 b A $
1? 19° N 19' 3) * ^ h * ?
If 22° N 15' J) P J U □ ^
^ 23° S 36' $ * ?
? 4° S 26'
5 0° S 48'
188 Natal Astrology.

The Archduke Rudolf.

& in this map is in the house of marriage in 8 to y in the
ascendant. This shows an unhappy marriage, and much
opposition from powerful adversaries. The D applying to an
8 of Ij from the cusp of the mid-heaven was sure to bring
disappointments and trouble. O □ ^ from the 5th house
increased his unhappiness in marriage. It is true that has
the mundane □ of lj, though these planets were in zodiacal
A. But we attribute his wedded misery to the zodiacal □ and
8 of 0 and y to ^. The D having the exact P of increased
the evil. At the time of death the © was, and had for many
years been, in □ to ^, the latter having reached the house of
death, and the former being still in the 5th house, y was
still in close opposition to the place of in the radix, the D □
the same and □ y, having just left 8 0's place in the
natus. Such directions are strong significations of a violent
death, and rash, indiscreet actions. © □ y at birth shows
the peculiar manner of death. h, and being all angular
at birth are most unfortunate, h in the 4th shows trouble
with the father. 5 A g and g A y prove that the illustrious
native was highly gifted and clever.
 Illustrations. 189

\o

—i
\
-V
H.R.H.
0 The DuVe of York. 24° 3'R
V 2 4' June 3. 1865. ^2J 4'
¥ 10° 9' 1.18 A.M. I) 1° 4'
London. >
&

/ \
./
V

Declination. Aspects.
© 22° N 18' 0 P V DDI? ? □ 3
D 2° S 40' O * $ D * ^ V * *
5 14° N 10' © * D 8 f u .? I?
5 13° N 16' 0 A D D D V h A 1?
$ 20° N 16' I? P U
y. 22° S 56'
T, 6° S 51'
^ 23° N 39'
^ 2° N 39'
190 Natal Astrology.

Prince George of Wales.

He is vivacious, possessing many good qualities, sensuous,
musical, fond of pleasure, and likely to injure his health
thereby. (2 in ist □ cf and P 5). The * of the luminaries
to $ gives will-power, a disease-resisting temperament, recu-
perative force, and a liability to inflammations and fevers.
The same aspect makes him intrepid, executive, and very
determined. in SV will give a tendency to violent action of
the heart, n on the cusp of the M.C. P © shows honour and
distinction ; 2 in jftfin the ascendant makes him proud, vain,
independent, and prepossessing. He is very candid, and has a
great regard for his honour, as T is ascending, ■© has * of
and 2 is in the 1st house.
The 5 applying to * d1, and T? being in the western angle,
indicates that these two planets will be strong in the horoscope
of his royal consort She will often be troubled and despondent,
self-willed, forcible, and occasionally masterful and self-assertive.
The D applying to A © shows that she will be high-minded,
noble-hearted, and of a marked personality. As d1 progresses
into the 6th house the Prince will be liable to fevers, inflam-
mation, and trouble with the heart. He should be most
careful in his dealings with the other sex, as 2 a ^ indicates
they are not by nature his friends. T? in the 7th points to
some danger to his marriage partner in middle life. 11 on
M.C. gives popularity, but its lord, being setting and retro-
grade, will make it somewhat difficult for him to retain his
high position, d1, lord of asc., below the earth, is not pro-
pitious for the fortunes of this family. on cusp of 4th will
give trouble towards the end of life.
 Illustrations. 191

r> 5 ^JS
<3 o' -

5^ -a
Male
5 6° 27
==r7D 29 Noon
T 7° 29
July 873.
Ltcdi.

Declination. Aspects.
O 23° N 2' 0 □ }) D A »? ^ □ i?
5 1° N 19' © A ^ d * y W 8 <?
^ 9° N 17'
y 19° N 42' ? □ y
I? 20° S 17' ¥ 6 5
U 12° N 47' ¥ 8 h-
<? 13° S 23' ¥ □ ^
? 15° N 40' ¥ ? b
9 21° N 2' 1? A 9
«? □
9 8 *?
V * <?
V P <?
U □ ?
9 □
192 Natal Astrology.

\
■tea
%
«•
CV •% -4
Male
27'
Ded
20' July >5. >39 T7
ropressive
ocressive Iibuk
fie
for the 19th
birtbtUy. .
-v lj5

Declination. Aspects.
© 20° N 26' O P b D * ^ V ob
D 26° N 8' © 8 b D * If V 8 S*
9° N 19' © □ V y □ ^
^ 19° N 25' © □ <? y □ ^
1? 20° S 36' O d y y p ?
U 11° N 29' 1? □ a'R
^ 16° S 2' V* «?R
2 19° N 11' if P 9
5 11° N 38'
 Illustrations. 193

W. J (Male).
We produce both the radical and progressive figures in this
nativity, in order to illustrate the effect of secondary directions.
Inflammation of the pleura began in September, 1891.
This was followed by two abscesses on the breast, which ran
incessantly for six months, causing exhaustion, dropsy, and
ultimate death. His health began to wane as Tj approached
the P and § of the ©. (See figure for the nineteenth birthday.)
He received much assistance from friends during his illness,
owing to the presence of 24 in the nth. The student will
observe that the © is in 9S, which rules the breast and stomach,
and Ij in vy- The aspects occurring from angles intensified
the evil. It is remarkable that the last degree of 11 was on
the asc. at the moment of death, the moon's progressive place
being the 26th degree of that sign. The transits on the day
of death (15th July, 1892) were as follows:—
h 250 irg □ I's progressive place. This is very evil, as we
have often found that when h, 1JI, or $ transits, squares, or
opposes the progressive place of either of the luminaries,
ill-health, accidents, or ill-fortune result. The good aspects or
conjunctions of j and bring the reverse, while their squares
and oppositions cause losses or annoyance. IJI was on the place
of & in the radix, 24 near the place of tjf and approaching the
©'s progressive place. $ was R in and near the □ of his
own progressive place, and P, © and h progressive. S was
near the © rad. The transits therefore were decidedly evil.
194 Natal Astrology.

<9

Michael Angelo.
March 6. 1475. h 18
vy r s. 1
O.S. Four hours
before sunrise.

u 6
Ob
\

40^
> to to
C CD
/

Michael Angelo, according to his father's statement, was

born about four hours before sunrise, which would make the
cusps of the houses nearly as above.
APPENDICES.
Sidereal Iscen Sidereal Ascen. Sidereal Ascen.
Time. Time. Time.
28 1314 1 51 37 17 32 12
28 4614 55 27 18 11
29 2515 69 17 18 61 59
0SU4 16 19 30
14 41 0 49 17 6 69 20
0 18 2r 515 29 1 2617 10 5 1523 20 48 1611 30i 2
0 22 2' 6)16129 2 718 616 24 21 37 16 26 13 3
0 26 42; 717,® 2 4219 18 22 8 20 40 56 4
0 29 231 S'l8 1 3 2619 1910 22 47 56
0 33 41 9191 2 4 4 20 2010 919 2812 29 10
0 36 4510 201 3 4 4121111 30 2040 20 27 813 33 10 8' 6
0 40 26,1122 4 6 19 22112 1611 24 43 42
0 44 8,12,23 4 5 58:2213 38 26 28 69 12
0 47 50; 13:24 5 6 36 2314 42 10 26 8 1613 19 9
0 51 3244 25 6 7 14 24 15 24 SI 26 48 60 34 14 22 410
0 55 1415 26! 7 63 2415 715 25! 0 27 2916 62;i6 49 1!
0 58 27 8. 8 32,2516 64 716 26 28 10 1016 3312
40 28 8, 9 10)2617 58 7 17 28 51 29(17 1712
2318
I
29 9' 9 47 26 18 818 28 29 32 4918 113
7 19 II 1010 26 2719 9 19|29 Owl 3 20 919 27 46"U
5120 1 11|11 5 28 10 20® 20 6 16 29 28 22 31(15
35 21 212 11 43i29 21 0 5 20 49 29 23 16, IS
1 21 2022 3!l2 12 22!29 22 5 26 IIJ 24 on
623 4 1313 0 W 22 22 23 5 29 30 1124 45 17
1 28 5224 51413 39 123 24 2C 6 33 225 30)18
1 32 38 26 615 14 18 2 24 30 35 25 4 23 25,21 38 2 26 1519
1 36 25 26 7.16 14 56 225 34 41 26 5 5 25121 42 26 020
1 40 12 27 816 16 35 3 26 38 49i27 6 47 26)221 46 65 45)20
1 44 028 917 16 14 426 42 57 28 6 30 27 23 28 3071
1 47 48 29 10.18 16 63 427 47 629 7 12 28'24 29 15:22
1 51 37 30 11.19 17 32 528 51 1530 7 54 28 25 30 30 023
Sidereal Ascen. Sidereal Ascen. Sidereal Ascen. 2
Time. Time. Time.
6 0 0 8 8 45 22 6 10 8 23 2611
6 4 22 8 12 54 22 48 10 12 12 2613 6 111
6 8 43 1 30 8 17 3 23 30 10 16 0 45,18
6 13 5 8 21 11 24 13 10 19 48 2514
6 17 26 4 11 8 25 19 24 65 10 23 35 2815 4,14
6 21 48 51111 45l27 8 29 26 6 25 37 10 27 22 2915 4215
6 26 612 30 28 8 33 31 6 26 19 10 31 8 29 21)16
6 30 30 713 15 29 8 37 37 10 34 64 01"
6 34 814 0m 8 41 41 27 43 10 38 40 39,18
6 39 915 44 1 8 45 45 28 24 25 10 42 25 1719
6 43 31 10 1615 29 2 8 49 48 10 14 9.29 10 46 910il0 216 5509
6 47 111716 8 53 51 1029 47 10 49 5301 3,19 3420
6 62 12:1817 59 8 57 52 11 0in28 10 53 37 12 420 13j21
6 66 1319)18 9 1 53 12' 1 10 67 20 4120 5l!22
14 20;18;10 9 6 53 13' 1 11 1 3 6)21 3025
15 21 19 11 9 53 1813 46 15 22 824
56 13 52 28 1< 22 4624
40 17 50 11 12 23 24;25
21 47 11 15 17 8 24 2;26
22 19 25 23 25 44 19 22 11 19 9 24 40 27
20 {25 23 14 5210 29 40 20 23 17 52 11 23 26 19p
30 50 21 26 2415 3610 33 35 21 24 18 32 11 26 10 26 59l29
22 27 2516 2011 37 29 22 25 19 11 30 11 26
39 23 28 2617 412 41 23 23 26 20 53 6 11 34 27
34 24.29 4713 45 16 24 27(21 33 11 37 12 27 5310
4725 nB28 9i25 12, 8 11 41 13 28 3»I
2313
52 0 26 53 1 26 51' 8 11 45 13 29 11 2
56 1227 29 56 52 27 23 30; 9 11 49 14 29
24 28 20 0 43 28 9110 11 52 15 0*
35)29 4 33 29 48 10 11 56 15
4530 22 8 23,30 2 25 28,11 12 0 16
Sidereal 10 Ascen. Sidereal 1112 Ascen. Sidereal 10 1112 Ascen
Time. Time. ^ t t Time. ty? H«
H M
12 6 21 13 51 37 17. 8 23 15 51 15 017, 4 24 13 26
12 40 28 7 221 3 55 27 22 9 23 53 15 55 25 1118 5 25 39 28
12 7 20 29 231 3 59 17 2 23 9 15 59 36 2:i9 6 27 9 29
12 11 3 2410 25 16 3 48 3120 7 28 40
12 14 6 59 4 2511 26 16 8 0 4 21 8 0=11
12 18 7110 26 14 10 51 26 12 27 1314 16 12 13 22 9 1 48
12 22 4711 14 14 441 6 26 16 16 26 2310 3 28
12 25 42 27 12 14 18 371 7 58 rc~20 40 2411
12 29 613 14 22 31 8 16 24 55 25)12 6 55
12 33 4614 1 14 26 25' 9 2915 0/P45 20 S 16 29 10 2613 4413
12 36 2615 214 30 20 10 1 40121 11 16 33 26 10 27 14 10 36
3615 20
12 40 7116 3 14 34 16 36 23 16 37 42 112815 12 31
12 44 12 48117 514 38 13 16 41 59 12 2916 14 30 22
12 47 29)18 6 14 42 10 13 16 46 16 13 VS17 16 31
12 51 32 26 1T19 714 16 50 34 14 lil9 18 39 23
12 55 20 8814 715 29 16 54 52 20 20 49
12 58 16 35 21 9 14 716 16 59 10 2123 2
13 2 2813 2210 14 58 717 17 3 29 22 25 20
13 6 29,14 2312 818 17 7 49 23 27 41
13 10 2914 2413 9.19 17 12 9 25 0X_7
13 13 51 2013 15 10 12 20 8 24 17 Ifii? 2*. 2 36
13 17 15 14 15 21 925
!
XT 20 49 Z7|5 9
13 21 15 18 19 22 11 27 17 25 9 29 7 44
13 25 15 22 23 23 1328 17 29 30 = 10 22
13 28 16 15 26 29 24 15,29 17 33 51 in 4
13 32 2517 4119 12C 115 30 13 2917 17 38 12 25 316 5112
13 36 19 2 2 2115 34 17 42 34 26
13 40 20 3 23 15 38 49 17 46 55 27
13 44 15 42 17 51 17 28
13 47 16 6 15 47 17 55 38 29
13 51 8 23 15 51 3017 18 9 030117
Sidereal ion Ascen. Sidereal 1011 Ascen. Sidereal 10 Ascen
Time. or Time. Time. X
18 0 0 0 0 20 8 45 23 22 8 23
18 4 22 118 2 53 22 12 54 22 12
18 8 43 5 46 20 17 3 32 22 16
18 13 5 20 8 35 20 21 11 22 19
18 17 26 421 11 23 30 25 19 4 28 22 23
18 21 5 2318 14 9 18 20 29 26 22 27 22 5| 9 29il0 50
18 26 6 2420 16 56 29 19 20 33 31 22 31 610 111 35
18 30 7 25 21 19 38 20 20 37 37 19 22 34 112 22
18 34 8 26 23 22 16 21 20 41 41 22 38 213 6
18 39 9 27 24 24 51 22 20 45 45 22 42 9 14 3il3 49
ia 43 26 27 24: 4 49 48 22 46 1016 14 33
18 47 29 53: 6 24 20 53 51 22 49 15 177a
18 52 2 U19: 7 57 52 22 53 16 0
18 56 4 40: 8 63 22 57 20 16 43
19 0 6 58) 9 53 17 25
9 11 9 53 »|23 46 15 221018 4 21
11 21 13 52 28 16 2311 18 49 4 22
19 13 13 29 17 50 4 25 3012 27 23 12 10 241219 23
19 18 15 30 121 21 47 q26 2812 28 23 15 22 2613 20
19 22 17 29 2 21 25 44 7|27 24 13 29 23 19 14 20 53
19 26 34 20 19 24 29 402019 9 28 20 14 a 223
40 23 15120 28 1521
19 30 21 16 33 35 2121 23 26 592129 16 22
19 35 22 23 5 37 29 0® 9 J23 30 22 52 26
19 39 20 24 51 41 23 23 34
19_ 43 22 26 32 45 16 23 37 19 24
19 47 25 24 28 12)21 8 21 49 9 23 41 24 53
19 52 26 29 4122 E' 21 53 1 23 45 25 32
19 56 1 1120 23 10 21 56 52 23 49 26 11
20 0 28 24 0 43 Ml 23 52 26 49
20 4 29 21 12 22 4 33 22 6 23 56 27 27
20 8 13 22 23 30 23 6 56 22 24 0 0 30 28 13 14 3
 APPENDIX IV.

PROPORTIONAL LOGARITHMS FOR FINDING THE

PLANETS' PLACES.
UKGRKES OK HOURS.
2 | 3 I 4 SI 6 | 7 ,_8 9 | 10 1 '3 I '4 I '5 I '6
3.1584 I .3802 1.0792 9031 7781 68i2|'ki2i 5351 477114260 3802 3388 3010 2663I2341 2041 1761
3-'584 1> 373" 1.0756,9007 7763 fi78.,|6oo.9;534T-4762 4252 3795 3382 3004
2 26571333612036117561
■8573I 1 3660 1 0685:89591772
2.6012
o72o;Sy8! 7745s ''78415997 533° 4753(4'-?44 3788 3375 998: 265212330!2032
670<,'5985 5320 474414236 1780 3368 2992 2646l2325i2o 2 1752
7|i747!
359" 1.064918935,7710 6755l5973'53 4735U 8 1
10 22
2
35
1 3454 1.0614 8912 7692 6741,5961 5300 3773 33621298612640,2320:2022 1743,
-4594 3388 1.0580 888S 7674 6726,5949 5289 472614220 3766 3355I2980
2 263512316 2017 1738
2.3802,1. 4717 4212 3349l 974 2629 2310 17
22-3'33
2 i0
' 33 3i - S46 8865 7657 6712I5937 5279 4708 4204 3759
3752 334212968 2624 2305
34
,1769
-25-\7 ' 3258 1 0511 8842 7639 l 6698l59 2
5 5269
2 4699 4196 3745 3336 2962 2618I2300 2
17205j
7
313.3041 1 3195 1.0478 8819 7622 6684,5913 5 S9 46904I 3737 3329 2956 2613I229S
io!2.1584:1 3133 1.0444 8796 7604 667015902 5249 4682 4180,3730 3323 295012607,228911993 1716I
in 2.1170: J 3071 1.041^8773,7587 6656l5989.5239'4673 4172I3723 3316 2944 2602 2284 1988 '7":
12 2 0792 I 3010 1.037887517570 664215878 522914664 4164I3716 3310,2938 2596I2279I1984 1707I
13 2.0444|i 2950 1.0345 8728 75S2 6628 58661521914655 4I56 3709 3303.2933|2959.2274.I979 1702'
|i4 2.0122 1 2891 1.031387067535 6614I5855 5209 4646 4I48 3702,329712927 1258512269; 1974 1698:
1.9823:1 2833 1.0280 8683 7518:6600 5843.519914638,4141 l 3695 3291 292112580 2264J1969 16941
1.9542I1 2775 1.0248 8661 7501I6587 5832,5189 4629l4i33 3688 3284 2915I2574 2259 1965 1689'
1.9279 1 2719 1.0216 8639 7484I6573 5820 5179 46201412513681 3278 2909 2569 2254 i960 1685
1.9031 1 2663 1.0185 8617 7467 65596 5009 51691461114117:3674 3271I2903 2564 2249 1955 1686,
119
2o 1.8796 1 2607 1.0153 859574S'i654 5797 5>59 4603 4109I3667 3265,2897 2558 2244 ■950:
,I.8573 1 2553 1.0122 8573 7434 653215786:5149145941410213660 3258 2553 2239 1946 1671
21I1 8361 1 2499 '•00911855217417 651915774151394585409413653 3252 2885 2547 2234 1941 1667
22 1.0159,1 22445|i.oo6i 8530 7401 65051576315129 4577 408613646 3246 2880 2542 2229 1936 1662'
23 1.7966,1 393 1.0030 8509 7384 6492l5752 l 5120 4568 4079 36392 3239 2874 2536 2223 1932 16581 .
241.778111 2341 1.0000 8487l7368l6478 574o 5i 10 4559 407' 363 i 3233 2868 253' 2218 1927 1654
2511.7604
26 1 228910.9970 8466 735'I6465 5729 5100 4551 40631 3625 3227 2862 2526 2213 1922 1619
1.7434,' 2239,0.9940 844s 7335 645115718 5090 4542 4055 3618'3220 2856 2520 2208 1917 1645
2711.7270:1 21880.99108424 7318 6438 5706 5081 4534 4048 36" 13214 2850 2515 2203 i9'3 1640
28 1.7112 1 2139.0.9881 8403 7302 6425 5695 5071 4525 4040 3604 3208 2845 2509 21 1636
29,1.69601
1
.209010.9852 8382728616412 5684 5061 4516 4032 3597 3201 2839 2504 2193 1903I '632
3° 2041 0.9823 8361 7270,6398 5673 505114508 833|24992i
4025 3590 3'95 2827,2493,2783 1627
3111.66702 1993 o- 97 94 8341 2 7254I6385 5662 5042 4499 4017 3583 3189 1894 1623
32 '-SSS 19460.9765 83 7 7238 6372 5651 5032 449114010 35763183 2821 24882178 1889 1618
33 1.6398 1899,0.9737 8300 722216359 5640 5023 4482 4002 35703176 281612483 2173 1885 1614
34I1.6269 1852 0.9708 8279 7206I6346 5629 5013I4474I3994 3563 3'7° 281012477:2168 1880 1610
1.6143 180610.968c 8255 7190 6333I5618 5003 4466398713556, 3164', 2804 2472.2164 8751605
1.6021 1761 0.9652 8239 71746320 5607 49941445713979,3549' 3'S7 2798 2467 2159 1871 1601
1.5902 1716I0.9625 8219 7159 6307 5596 4984 4449 3972 3542 3'5'i2793 2461 2154 1866 '597
1.5786 1671I0.9597 8199 71436294 5585 4975|444OI3964 3535 3145I2787 24562149 1862 1592
'•56731 1627I0.9570 8179 7128 6282,5574 496544323957 3529 3139 2781 2451 2144 1857 588
I.5563 ' 1584 0.9542 8155 7112162695563 49S6|4424j3949 3522 3'33 277S 2445 2139 1852 1584
1.5456 i54o 0.9515 814c 709716256^5552 4947 44'5 3942 35'5 31262770 244012134 '579
1.535' 1498 0.9488 812c 7081 6243 5541 4937 4407 3934 3508 3120.2764 2435,2129 1843 ■575
'■5249 '455 0.9462 8101 7066,623115531 5520 4918 439O 39'9 3495 31082753 2424 2119 1834 ■57'
4928 4399!3927 35oi 3"4!2758 2430,2124 1566
'■S'49 '4132 0.9435 8081 70506218
0 6205
8062
1.50S"' I37 0.9409 8043 7020 7 35 5S09 4909 4382:3912 3488 31022747 24,9 2114 1825 1562
1.4956 1 '33' 0.9383 6i93 5498 4900 4374 3905 3481 3096274, 2414 2109 1825 1558
1.4863 1 1290 O.9356 8023 7005 6180 5488 48904365138973475 " 2736 2409 2104 182c ■553
477 8004 . . 4881 43S7 3890I34 3083 2730 2403 2099 i8i£ '549
6168 5477.
49 1.4682 1 ,120910.9305 79856975 6155 5466 4872 4349 3882 3461 3077:2724 2398,2095 1811 '545
50 1-4594 117010.9279.7966 6960 6143 5456 4863 434' 3875,3454 3071 39312090 180c ■54
512 1.4508 .1,3010.925^79476945 . 5445 4853.4333 3868 3448 3065 2719
6131 2713 388I2085 1&02 '53
.109, 0.9228
5 '-4424 1053 0.9203 7910 69157929 69306,18 5435 4844 4324:386013441 3059 2707 382 2080 '797 '532
53 '-434' 1015I0.9178I7891 6900 5424 4835 431613853 3434 3o53 2702 2377I2075 '793 527
54 1.4260 54'4 48264308 38463428 3047 2656 2372 2070 1788 1523
1.4180 o977p.9'S3 7873 5403 4817 43003838 3 421 3041 2601 2367 2065 1784 15191
1.4102 0939 la 9128 7854 6871 5393 4808 4292; 3415 3034 2685 2362 2061 1779 'S'S:
1.4025 090210.9104 7836 6856 5382 4798 4284; 3408 3028 2356 2056 '774 1510
'•3949 0865^.9079
0828I0 9055
7818 6841
7800 6827 1
5372 4789 4276: 34oi 3022 2674 235112051 177c 1506
4780 4268;
1.3875 5361
 APPENDIX W.—(Continued).

Rule.—Find the daily motion of the planet. Add the pro-

portional log. of this motion to the log. of the time from noon
and the total will be the log. of the required motion. If the
time be p.m. add this motion to the planet's place at noon,
but subtract if a.m. and the total or remainder will be the
planet's place at the required time. If the planet should be
retrograde (which can be seen from the Ephemeris) subtract
for p.m. and add for a.m.
Example.—Wanted I)'s longitude June ist, 1893, at 10.20 p.m.
Moon's long, noon, June 2nd 13° Vy 28'
« 1st P 28^
Motion in 24 hours 12°
The Proportional Logarithm of 12° is 30i0
„ „ „ lOh. 20m. „ 36-60
66-70 which = 5° 10m.
0
The J)'s motion in loh. 20m. is thus 5 10m. which must be
added to the D's longitude at noon, June ist, 1893.
3)'s long. June 1st 1° VJ 28'
5^ lo;
D's long. 10.20 p.m. 6° ly 38'
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Page 3.—The Moon's Nodes.—These should, however, not

be rejected without further investigation. Mr. A. G. Trent
writes :—" Alexandrine Bonaparte, Princess of Canino (Feb.
23, 1778, 5.30 p.m.), was a woman of humble origin and in-
different character, nevertheless, she became an Imperial
Princess. The horoscope is unfortunate for honours in so far
as Uranus is in the lothinquartile to the Sun, but the Dragon's
Head is in the 10th also; the Sun is in conjunction with Venus."
In the horoscope of Napoleon III. Saturn is in the 10th
afflicting the Moon, but he is with the Dragon's Head.
The horoscope of Dickens, does not, at the first view, seem
answerable to his extraordinary future, having no testimony of
eminence but a sextile of the luminaries common enough and
a zodiacal trine of the Moon to the M.C., but the Dragon's
Head is in the 10th.
On the other hand, without the Dragon's Tail, it is difficult
to understand the persistent ill-fortune of Sir Richard Burton
(March 19, 1821, 9.30 p.m.) For although the Moon is badly
afflicted, the Sun is with Jupiter. He had Cauda in the 10th.
I know another person who has been most unfortunate although
he Sun is with both benefics. In this case Cauda is upon the
egree culminating.
Ludwig Feuerbach, the German Philosopher (July.28, 1804^
1.35 a.m.), spent his life in a condition of abject poverty
although his works brought him reputation. There seems no
reason for this in his horoscope, except that the Sun is with
Cauda. The Countess d'Agoult, French Authoress (December
30, 1805, 11.55 p.m.), forfeited her rank in society by deserting
her husband. There is nothing in the horoscope to intimate
loss of honour except that Cauda is just upon the M.C.
I have known two very unfortunate persons born on
January 13, 1833, when the sun was with Cauda. The time
of birth could not be ascertained. Wallenstein's horoscope
also supports the belief in the efficacy of the Moon's nodes, for
206 Addenda.
he has the Dragon's Head in the 10th, and no other testimony
of remarkable eminence. He also has Uranus, which especially
inspires a love of astrology, exactly on the asc.
Pages 12 and 188.—Mr. Trent supplies us with the following
illustrations of the efficacy of Mundane positions in the Radix:—
" The Czarewitch Alexis, who was put to death by order of his
father, was born at Moscow on February 18, 1690 (O.S.), 9.30
p.m. Although the Moon in 16 Scorpio is in conjunction with
Saturn, the Sun in 10 Pisces is in zodiacal conjunction with
Jupiter, neither being in a hylegiacal place, and each pair is in
zodiacal trine to the other, but in mundane square."
T. M., an engineer, born November 18, 1828, 10.20 a.m.,
lat. 530, was killed when young by a railway accident. Here
Saturn in 20 Cancer and Uranus in 25 Capricornus are zodiacally
in sextile and trine to the luminaries in Scorpio posited in
the 10th, but are in square by mundane aspect.
There is no indication of insanity in the horoscope of Robert
Schumann, the Composer, June 8, 1810, 9.30 p.m., except the
mundane quartile of Uranus on the M.C. to Mercury
setting, the planets being in trine zodiacally.
The zodiacal sextile of the sun and moon in George Eliot's
horoscope and the zodiacal trine of Venus to the M.C. seem
insufficient by themselves to account for such astonishing
success. But the sun is in mundane trine with the M.C., and
has the mundane sextile of Jupiter. There is no sufficient
testimony of the great matrimonial infelicity of Lord Lytton
(May 25, 1803, 8 a.m.), except the mundane quartile of Uranus
and the Moon.
The nativity of Sir William Siemens, a most fortunate man
April 4, 1823, 12 p.m.), would appear a very unfortunate one
without mundane aspects, for the Sun and Mars are conjoined
in opposition to the M.C., and are in zodiacal quartile with
Uranus. But they are in mundane sextile with Jupiter, and
he is in mundane trine with the M.C.
A lady, born at Paris, February 27, 1847, a few minutes after
midnight, suffers from mental derangement. There is nothing
to account for this except the mundane parallel of the Sun
conjoined with Saturn and Mercury.
P.M., born August 13,1850, a little before 5 a.m., was blind.
Here the Sun is rising in mundane square with the moon and
Uranus opposed to each other, not being in evil zodiacal aspect
to either.
 Addenda. 207
There is nothing in the nativity of the Empress Catherine
II. of Russia (May 2, 1729 (N.S.), 2.30 a.m.), to indicate her
notorious licentiousness except the mundane square of Saturn
to Venus, the latter being in conjunction with the Moon.
Thinking of the signs of good fortune in nativities, I have
been struck with the remarkable resemblances between
Michael Angelo, Lord Wolseley, and Lord Tennyson. Angelo
has Venus on lower heaven in mundane sextile with Jupiter,
which is consequently in mundane trine with M.C. Wolseley
has the Sun and Jupiter in the same places reversed. Tenny-
son has the Sun on the lower heaven in mundane trine with
Jupiter, which is in mundane sextile with the M.C.
Frederick the Great was a bad husband and unhappy in
marriage ; nevertheless, he has Venus in the 7th, but she is in
mundane quartile with Saturn and Mars, being in good zodiacal
aspect with both. I suppose that she denotes the wife, who
was a good woman. Observe also the mundane trine of
Jupiter to the M.C. in Washington's nativity and the mundane
quartile of Uranus to the Sun in Napoleon's, though his
zodiacal quartile to the M.C. was a still greater affliction. Both
would denote a sudden and unexpected fall. Observe also
the mundane par. of Mercury and the Sun which would give
great pride and ambition.
It would seem to follow that if mundane aspects affect the
radix, mundane directions must also be influential. I have not
myself, in general, found them so efficacious as zodiacal
directions. The concurrence, however, of the Prince Consort's
death with the mundane conjunction of Mars and the asc. in
the Prince of Wales' nativity seems indisputable, and I have
observed two instances in which the death of the mother was
apparently caused by the mundane semi-square of Mars to
the asc."
Page 30 —Mr. Trent writes :—" I am quite satisfied that the
worst sign that can be found in a nativity is the opposition of
Saturn or Uranus to the M.C., at least, before they have
passed the cusp of the 4th house, unless they are very well
aspected. From a number of examples, I am convinced that
this is worse than their position in the 10th. The cause is the
opposition to the M.C., and by no means any occult quality
imputed to the 4th house. I am nearly sure that a similar
position of Jupiter or Venus is very fortunate, but perhaps we
have not sufficient evidence as yet. If the horoscope of Presi-
208 Addenda.
dent Lincoln was certainly authentic, this would be proved,
for there is no other sign of eminence than the opposition of
Jupiter to the M.C."
Page 99.—Mr. Trent remarks "I am satisfied that the in-
fluence of Mars, both for artists and musicians, is as important
as that of Venus."
Page 106.—Even Jupiter or Venus or the luminaries on the
western angle will not insure a happy married life if receiving
cross aspects. For instance, in the nativity of Mrs. Annie
Besant (October 1st, 1847, 5.43 p.m., London), Mercury, Sun,
and Venus are on the 7th cusp in opposition to Uranus
exactly rising.
Page 114.—JMr. Trent supplies us with the following examples
of the fact that the angles in the nativities of the members of
the same family are frequently found in opposition.
Family A.
No. 1.—M.C. in opposition to asc. of Nos. 2 and 3.
No. 2.—Asc. same as No. 3 in opposition to M.C. of No. 1.
M.C. same as No. 3 in opposition to asc. of No. 4.
No. 3.—Asc. and M.C. same as No. 2, M.C. in opposition to asc.
of No. 4. Asc. opposed to M.C. of No. 1.
No. 4.—M.C. and asc. opposed to Nos. 2 and 3.
No. 5.—Asc. same as M.C. of No. 6 opposed to M.C. of No. 7.
No. 6.—M.C. same as asc. of No. 5 opposed to M.C.'ofNo. 7,
asc. same as asc. of No. 8.
No. 7.—M.C. same as asc. of No. 5 opposed to M.C. of Nos. 6
and 8. Asc. opposed to M.C. of No. 9.
No. 9.—M.C. same as asc. of No. 5 and M.C. of No. 6, opposed
to M.C. of No. 7.
No. 8.—M.C. opposed to asc. of No. 7; asc. opposed to asc,
of No. 10.
No. 10.—M.C. and asc. opposed to No. 9; M.C. opposed to
asc. of No. 7.
Family B.
No. 1.—M.C. opposed to M.C. of No. 3 ; M.C. opposed to asc.
of Nos. 4 and 6,
No. 2.—Asc. opposed to asc. of No. 3, asc. and M.C. same as
No. 8; M.C. opposed to M.C. of No. 7.
No. 3.—M.C. opposed to asc. of No. 1 ; asc. opposed to asc. of
Nos. 2 and 8.
No. 4.—Asc. opposed to M.C. of No. 1.
No. 5.—No affinity.
No. 6.—M.C. opposed to asc. of No. 1.
No. 7.—M.C. opposed to M.C. of Nos. 2 and 8.
 Addenda. 209
No. 8.—M.C. and asc. ^ame as No. i ; M.C. opposed to No. 7.
N.B.—"Same" does not generally mean that the points are
actually in the same degree, but nearly so.
There are the strongest affinities in planetary places through-
out both sets of horoscopes, but I have not noticed them, as
the fact is generally admitted.
Page 115.—The following case not only has a strong bearing
on the question of mundane positions, but is a most remarkable
instance of the difference which may exist in the case of persons
born within a short time of each other. Mr. A. J. Pearce
gives the case of an idiot, B., born at Northampton, January
13th, 1858, noon. On erecting the figure, we find that the
mental rulers are afflicted by the worst mundane aspects. At 10
the same morning, a gentleman was born in Edinburgh, who now
fills an important professorship in a colonial university. There
is no bad aspect to Mercury except the zodiacal opposition of
Saturn, and the nativity is in general of a very favourable
character.
Page 129. — Transits. Mr. Trent writes:—"Perhaps the
most remarkable instance of the efficacy of transits, if we could
be quite sure of the place of the moon, is afforded by the history
of John Stuart Mill, who was born April 20, 1806. If born
near midnight, as there is reason to believe from other con-
siderations, the Moon would be in squarcHo Cancer. He tells
us in his biography that in the autumn of 1826 he fell into a
strange, and to him, unaccountable melancholy, which con-
tinued into the next year. Saturn transited the place of
the Moon at the beginning of September, became stationary
within two degrees of it in October, retrograded across it in
November and December, and did not enter Gemini until the
end of January 1827. The probability that this was the place
of the Moon in his horoscope is greatly strengthened by
another observation. The burning of the M.SS. of Carlyle's
French Revolution, through his negligence, occurred in the
early days of March, 1835 ; Mars after being some time
stationary in Cancer having transited the 5th degree of the
sign in the last days of February, and being then in the 5th or
6th degree of Cancer.
The late Mr. Charles Buxton was born on November 18,
1822, with the Sun in 25 Scorpio, and the Moon at noon in
nearly 17 Capricornus. He was thrown in hunting and
received a severe concussion of the brain on April q, 1867, when
o
 Addenda.
Saturn was retrograde in 23 Scorpio. He was fired at by a
lunatic on April 29, 1870, when Uranus was stationary in 18
Cancer.
Catherine II., Empress of Russia, was born May 2, 1729
2.30 a.m., and had the Moon in about 23 Gemini. She died
suddenly in November 1796, when Saturn had for a long time
been stationary within a few degrees of the Moon's place.
The Prince of Wales had Uranus on the M.C. at the time of
the death of the Duke of Clarence. Mr. Gladstone, if the
published horoscope is correct, had Saturn retrograde on the
M.C. when he was defeated on the Reform Bill in 1S66, and
Mars when he was defeated on the Irish Education Bill in 1873.
Napoleon had Saturn on the Moon's place when he abdicated
in April, 1814. The opposite degree was the moon's place on
the day of birth of his brother Joseph.
Napoleon III. had Saturn on the M.C. during the summer ot
1866, the period of the Sadowa campaign, which was the
beginning of his fall. At the end of February, 1868, he was
struck in the face by a discharge of small shot as Mars was
passing over the place of his Moon. The very same day a
friend of mine who had the asc. in the same place experienced
a sudden and sharp attack of lumbago.
The Imperial Prince, Napoleon the Third's son, had Uranus
upon the Moon's place at the time of the dethronement of his
father in September, 1870.
The Emperor of Austria had Uranus upon the M.C. during
the Sadowa campaign.
There is a remarkable instance of three persons closely con-
nected being simultaneously affected by transits. In July 1858,
Lady Bulwer Lytton, who had behaved in a very extraordinary
manner to her husband at a public meeting, was, in conse-
quence of steps taken by him, placed in a lunatic asylum, but
soon released. Their son, the late Earl of Lytton, was com-
pelled to interfere, and suffered much pain and anxiety in
consequence. At the time Saturn was passing over the Moon
and asc. in Sir E. Bulwer's nativity (May 25, i8oi, «8 a.m.) ;
Mars was stationary near the place in Lady Lytton's (Novem-
4, 1802, 10 a.m.) ; and was stationary upon the place of the Sun
of the late Earl of Lytton (November 8,1831), time not known.
There is an equally remarkable instance of persons in remote
parts of the world, and unconnected with each other, being
simultaneously affected by a transit. King Otho of Greece and
 Addenda. 211
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, both had
the Sun in 12 Gemini. In the spring of 1862 Uranus was
stationary on this point, when Otho lost his crown, and the
confederates met with nothing but disaster so long as the
transit continued.
Innumerable similar examples might easily be collected.
Page 176.—As a noteworthy instance of planetary sympathy,
Sir Andrew Clark had his Jupiter on Mr. Gladstone's Moon,
and the Sun nearly on the M.C. (Oct. 30, 1826).
Page 184.—Sixth line from bottom. After " opinion" insert
" as evinced by the mundane square of Mars and Mercury, and
the par. of Moon and Uranus.

ERRATA.
Page 62. 10th line from top, omit " Sun."
„ 73. 3rd line from bottom, for " Saturn " substitute " Jupiter."
„ 80. Bottom line " sensousness " should be " sensuousness."
„ 81. 8th line from top, insert " Saturn " after the opposition.
„ 88. 6th line from bottom, substitute " Scorpio " for " Virgo."
„ 93. Last line but one, for " Venus opposition Moon," read
" Mercury opposition Moon ;" and for " Venus sextile
Moon " read " Mercury sextile Moon."
„ „ Last line, for " Sun quartile Mercury," read " Moon
quartile Mercury."
„ 107. 9th line from top, for "Sun in Cancer," read " Moon in
Cancer."
„ 115. 4th line from bottom, insert Aquarius and Pisces in the
respective blanks.
„ 138. 6th line from top, for " afflicts " substitute " affects."
„ 141. 12th line from top, for " show" read " shows."
„ 170. 12th line from top, for " obstinancy " read " obstinacy.
 INDEX.

PAGE PAGE
Accidents. 87 Chance, Games of .9-11
Accidental dignity 12 Changeable or movable signs 4
A. G. Trent 183, 184 Charlotte, Ex-Empress of
Airy signs 5 Mexico. . .179,180
Airy Trigon 7 Chart of the Heavens 1. 8, 9
Aldebaran 84, 85 Children . . . 9, 11, 107
Alexandre Dumas, the elder 171, 172 Cities ruled by the signs 109, no
Angelo, Michael 194 Coleridge, S. T. 161, 162
Angles, angular . . .10 Common signs . 5
Antagonists, open or public 112,113 Conjunction . . •3.4
„ secret or private 112, 113 Constitution, strength of . 86-8
Antares. . . .84, 85 Correspondence of Native. .9 "
Apply, applying, application 6 Countries ruled by the signs 109, no
Aquarius 2-4 Credit of native 10, 11
Archduke Rudolf of Austria 187, 188 Creed of native 10, n
Aries 2-4 Cusp . . 10
Arista 84, 85 Davy, Sir Humphrey 163, 164
Ascendant dehned 11,12 Death, the kind of 85-92
Aspects, The ... 4 Debility of planet 6
„ major and minor. 5 Declination . • 3. 4
Asselli 84, 85 Decreasing in light 7
Asteroids, The . 83 Degree . . 4
Astrology defined Desires of native 10, n
„ branches of Detriment of planet 6
,, symbols of . . 4 Dignity of planet 12
Austria, Archduke Rudolf of, 187, 188 Direction, defined 116
Barren signs 5 primary 116
Benefics, or Fortunes 7 secondary. 117
Bi-corporeal, or double-bodied solar 118
signs 5-20 lunar 121
Bi-quintile 3 „ mutual 123
Blindness . 85-91 Discredit of native . 34
Brethren 9.11 Diseases 89-92
Buildings . 98 Dispose, dispositor . 7
Bonaparte, Napoleon. 158-160 Disposition of native . 93-95
Byron, Lord . 167, 168 Division of the heavens 8
Cadent houses 10 Divisions of astrology 1
Cancer . 2-4 Double-bodied signs . 5
Capricorn. . 2-4 Dragon's head . 3
Caput Draconis, or Dragon's Dragon's tail . 3
Head 3 Duke of Marl borough 146,147
Cardinal Signs . . 4 Duke of York, H.R.H. The 189, ,190
" Carmen Sylva," Queen of Dumas, Alexandre, the elder 171, 172
Roumania 185,186 Duration of life . 86-88
Cattle, large 10, 11 Earthy signs 5
,, small . . . .9-11 Earthv trigon 7
Cauda Draconis, or Dragon's Eightn house . 9
Tail .... 3 Elevation of planets 7
214 Index.
I'AGE PAGE
Eleventh house . 10 H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth
" Eliot, George " 181,182 of Roumania . 185, 186
Emperor Ferdinand Maximilian Hugo, Victor 169-170
of Mexico . . 177, 178 Husband of native 9, II, 103-106
Emperor Napoleon I. of Hyleg 86
France . . . 158-160 Imprisonment of native 10, 11
Emperor Paul of Russia 154, 155 Imum Cceli 9
Employment of native 98-101 Increasing in light 7
End of life . . .9-11 Inferior, planets . 7
Enemies of native 112, 113 Infortunes 7
Kphemeris 13 Inheritance of native . 9, 11, 96
Equation of time 18 Insanity 94
Equator 15 Intercepted signs 1
Essential dignity 12 Journalists 99
Esteem of native 10, 11 Journeys, Long. 10, 11, 100, 108
Exaltation ef planets . 6 „ Short 9, 11, 100, 108
Ex-Empress Charlotte of Jupiter, Kind of person produced by 35
Mexico . 179, 180 Kindred . . 9, II
Evil planets 7 Landed property of native . 9, 11, 96
Fall of planets 6 Latitude 3
Father 9, 11, 102 Lawyers 99
Feminine signs .... 5 Lawsuits 9, 11
Ferdinand Maximilian, Emperor Legacies 9, 11, 97
of Mexico 177 178 Leo 2-4
Fiery signs 5 Lilierty of native 11
,, tngon 7 Libra 2-4
Fifth house . 9-11 Life, Duration of 86-92
Figure of the heavens 1-8 Lilly's Introduction to Astrology 3
First house .9-11 Logarithms, Table of 20
Fixed signs 5 ,, Use of . . 17
,, stars 84. 85 Liverpool, Table of Houses for 199
Fomahaut 84, 85 Longitude 3, 4
Foreign horoscopes, How to Long journeys . 10, 11, 108
erect «3o Lord of a house. 11
Fortunes, The 7 Lord Byron 167, 168
Fourth house .9-11 Luminaries 2
Frederick the Great 148, 149 Lunacy 94
Friends 10, 11, in Lunar aspects 5
Fruitful signs 5 Lunar directions 121
" George Eliot " 181, 182 Madness 94
George, H.R.H. Prince 189, 190 Malefics or Infortunes 7
Gemini 2-4 Mansions of heaven . 8
General Washington . 152.153 Marie Antoinette, Queen
Genethliacal Astrology 1 of France 156, 157
Giver of Life 86 Markab ... .8
Gladstone, The Rt. Hon. Marlborough, Duke of 146, 147
W. E. i73->76 Marriage of native . 9, n, 103
Goods of native . 9 11, 96, 97 Mars, Kind of person produced by 42
Greenwich Time 18 Masculine signs. . 5
Haydon, B. R. . 165, 16 • Maximilian, Emperor of
Health . 86 Mexico .
Herschel, Kind of person pro- Mechanical engineers
duced by the planet, 21 Medium coeli
Honour of native 10,11 Mercury, Kind of person
Hopes „ „ 10, 11 produced by .
Horary Astrology I Mexico, Charlotte, Ex-
Horoscope defined 1 Empress of . • I79> 180
„ How to erect a. 13 Mexico," Ferdinand Maximilian,
Houses of heaven 8 Emperor of 177,178
H.R.H. Prince George of Mind 93-95
Wales 189-190 Minute 4
 Index. 215
PAGE PAGE
Movable signs .... 4 Real estate of native . 9, n, 96
Moon, Kino of person produced by 68 Reception. "
Moon's Nodes . 3 Regulus 84, 85
Mother of native 10, 11, 102 Religion of native 10, 11
Motion of planets '7 Retrograde 17
Mundane astrology 1 Revolutions, Solar 127
,, aspects 12 Revolutionary figure 127
Musicians . 99 Reynolds, Sir Joshua i5o, 151
Mutual aspects . 5 Riches 9,11,96
Nadir 9 Rigel 84, 85
Napoleon I., Emperor of Right Ascension 13
France . 158. *59 Roumania, H.R.H. Queen
Natal Astrology defined 1 Elizabeth of . . . 185, 186
Native 1 Rudolf, Archduke of Austria 187, 188
Nativity 1 Russia, Paul, Emperor of . 154, 155
Neptune . 2, 4, 83 S. T. Coleridge . 161, 162
Ninth house 10, 11 Sagittarius 2-4
Nodes of Moon . Satum 2-4
North Assellus . 84, 85 ,, Kind of person produced by 28
North Node of Moon Scale, North . . . 84. 85
North Scale 84,85 Scale, South 84
Northern signs . 4 Scheat Pegasi 84
Open Enemies . 9, 11,112 Schoolmasters 99
Opposition aspect 3. 4, 79 Scorpio . 2-4
Orb of Planetary aspect 6 Secondary directions . 117
Orb of Cusp 10 Second house .9-11
Orion's Belt 84 Secret enemies and oppo-
Parallel of Declination 3-7 nents 10,11,112
Parents of native 102 Semisextile . 3, 4
Pars Fortunae 3 Separation, separating 6, 72
Part of Fortune. 3 Servants .9-11
Partnerships of native 9-11 Sesquiquadrate . 3, 4
Paul, Emperor of Russia *54, '55 Seventh house .9-11
Pearce's Text Book of Astrology II Sextile 3, 4, 76
Pecuniary prospects of native 96 Short journeys 9, II, 108
Personal appearance produced Sickness 9, 11, 86-92
by the sighs Sidereal time 13
Personal property 9. 11, 96 '2 Significator or ruler 73
Physicians. 99 Signs of the zodiac 2-4
Pisces 2-4 ,, of long ascension 5
Places ruled by the signs 109, no ,, of short ascension 5
Planets • 2. 3 Sir Humphrey Davy . 163, 164
Pleasures of native .9-11 Sirius 84
Pleiades 84, 85 Sir Joshua Reynolds 150,151
Pollux 84, 85 Sisters of native 9, 11
Primary directions . 116 Solar revolutions 127
Private enemies and oppo- Soldiers 99
nents 10, 11, 112 South Assellus 84, 85
Proesepe . ■ 84, 85 South Node of Moon. 3
Profession of native . .10, 11, 98 South Scale 84
Progressive directions 117 Speculations 9, 11
Prince Rudolf of Austria 187, 188 Square . 3, 4
Property of native 9. 11, 9 Stationary. 17
Public enemies and oppo- Strength of planets 10
nents • 9, 11, "a Succeedent houses 10
Publications 11 Sun 2-4
Quartile • 3. J ,, Kind of person produced by. 5°
Quintile ... 3. 4 Superior planets 7
Queen Elizabeth ofRoumania 185,786 Surgeons . 99
Radix or Radical figure 117 Symbols of astrology . 4
Ram's Horn 84 Sympathy in nativities 114
216 Index.
PAGE PAGE
Table of Houses for Liverpool 199 Virgo . 2, 4
Taurus . 2, 4 Void of course 7
Tenth house 10, 11 W. E. Gladstone, The Rt. 6
Third house .9-11 Hon I73-I7
Towns ruled by signs 109, 110 Wales, PrinceGeorge of Wales 189,190
Trade of native . 9® Washington, George . 152, 153
T ransits 129 Watery signs 5
Travelling. 108 „ tngon 7
Trent, A. G. 183, 184 Wealth of native 9, II, ,096
Trigon 7 Wife of native 9» "» 3
Trine . 2, 4 W J , Horoscope of 191
Tropical signs 5 „ ,, Secondary figure
Twelfth house 10, 11 for death of 192
Twin offspring 115 Wishes of native 10, 11
Uranus . 2, 4 York, H. R. H. the Duke of 189, 190
,, Kind of person produced by 21 Zadkiel's edition of j illy's Astrology 3
Venus . . . • 2, 4 Zenith 9
,, Kind of person produced by 57 Zodiac 2
Victor Hugo . 169, 170 Zodiacal aspects 3
 THE

SOUL AND THE STARS.

BY

A. G. TRENT.

{Reprinted from the University Magazine for March, 1880).

REVISED AND EXTENDED BY THE AUTHOR.

THE OCCULT BOOK CO.,

6 CENTRAL STREET, HALIFAX, YORKS.

I893.
 INTRODUCTION.

The following little essay, originally published in the University

Magazine ior M&xch, 1880, is sorely deficient in the thorough-
ness which should have characterised the discussion of so
important a subject. The excuse must be its originally casual
and occasional character. It grew out of a controversy between
two able contributors to the Magazine on the topic of Reincar-
nation, which the present writer ventured to deem susceptible
of illustration from an entirely different point of view. Its
form has been largely determined by this circumstance, and it
is full of allusions to productions with which the reader of the
Magazine might be supposed to be acquainted, but which the
reader of the reprint will not have seen. The author would
gladly have recast it altogether, but has been prevented by the
occupations of a busy life. He can therefore only commend it
to the reader's indulgence as an honest attempt to elucidate a
subject which ninety-nine out of a hundred understand just
sufficiently to misunderstand. " If the light within thee be
darkness, how great is that darkness ! " Several additions have
nevertheless been made, especially a series of paragraphs on
planetary influence on the physical constitution, a department
of the subject previously left unnoticed. Among other additions
are the planetary positions at the births of the assassins Guiteau
and Rusakoff, whose crimes had not been committed when the
essay was originally published. The author appeals to these
with confidence, as a test of the soundness of his views. The
candid reader cannot but acknowledge that they are substan-
tially the same as in the very exceptional instances of similar
personages already adduced by him ; exactly, therefore, what
they ought to have been if he was right, and what the chances
were a hundred to one against their being if he was wrong.
A. G. TRENT.
 THE SOUL AND THE STARS.

Most readers of the University Magazine will probably have

read with interest and attention the very able discussion on
Traducianism and .Metempsychosis in the papers, respectively
signed "A. B." and "J. P. B.," contained in the numbers for
January, 1879, and February, 1880. To the argument of the
former, that the spirit has come into existence along with the
body and has been generated by the same physical act (Tradu-
cianism), the latter opposes the. theory of Reincarnation or
Metempsychosis, according to which each human body is
tenanted by a pre-existing soul, which has selected it for its
tabernacle, and entered it from without. The controversy
hinges principally on the question, which view is most in
harmony with the doctrine of evolution, the phenomena of
heredity, and the divergencies of individual character. The
following observations will be directed to show, firstly, that
there is truth in both theories—that, while Traducianism is
wholly right, there is a sense in which Reincarnation is not
altogether wrong; secondly, that the parties themselves have
failed to arrive at this conclusion from overlooking a material
circumstance, which solves all the numerous difficulties that,
after the fullest admission of the principle of heredity, remain
to be urged against Traducianism, and at the same time
establishes the perpetual reincarnation of spirit, though not of
spirits as conceived by "J. P. B." So far as the discussion has
hitherto proceeded, it must be pronounced wholly in favour of
"A. B." Traducianism, as propounded by this writer, is entirely
in harmony with one of the most familiar of phenomena, the
mental resemblance of children to parents, which it satisfactorily
explains, and by which it is supported in its turn. "J. P. B.'s"
hypothesis, on the contrary, though plausible so long as no
work is required of it, not only fails to explain this phenomenon,
vi The Soul and the Stars.

but is irreconcilable with it. There is absolutely no more

reason why a spirit should assume the character of those who
have provided it with a temporary dwelling place than why a
lodger at Brighton should take after his landlady. We must
know before all things why a son should be like his father, and
can accept no theory as adequate which merely suggests why
he should not. Yet Traducianism also has its difficulties. It
proclaims the law, but makes no provision for exceptions and
anomalies. While Metempsychosis fails to account for the
general resemblance of offspring to ancestry, Traducianism
offers no adequate explanation of its frequent unlikeness. It is
a vera causa as far as it goes, but requires a supplement; that
" law with which we are not as yet acquainted," postulated by
Dr. Alleyne Nicholson, "to account for variability." Until this
is ascertained, "J. P. B." is justified in his remark that "the law
of inheritance is quite as much a problem as a law."
If this problem remains unsolved, the reason is that in-
quirers have hitherto taken terrestrial facts solely into
consideration. It is but natural—our globe seems at first
sight so thoroughly complete within herself, iota teres atque
rotunda. She was nevertheless at one time a part of the sun,
and the simplest phenomena she offers are inexplicable without
looking beyond her. Day and night, the seasons, the tides,
would be unintelligible were no account taken of her heavenly
companions. It is contrary to all analogy that their influence
should stop there ; and science, after a long aberration, now
betrays a growing tendency to recognise it alike where it was
once admitted and where it has hitherto been unsuspected. In
this spirit one eminent physicist bids us notice that the magnetic
storms which silently rage through the earth synchronise with
corresponding phenomena in the sun ; another shows that the
rays of a particular planet exert a more powerful chemical
action than the rest ; a third points out that the earthquakes
most frequently occur when certain planets arrive at certain
points in the zodiac ; while a fourth, connecting the solar spots
with famine and consequently with commercial stringency and
financial disaster, sends us to the sun for forecasts of the money
market. If any or all of these observations and generalisations
 The Soul and the Stars. vii
should appear overstrained or baseless, their recurrence in a
scientific age, and in purely scientific quarters, is none the less
significant of an increasing tendency to regard all phenomena
as cosmical. We cannot be deemed out of harmony with this
intellectual current in extending the dominion of the extra-
telluric influences to the phenomena of mind. Our position is
briefly this : We say that the theory of Traducianism as put
forth by "A. B." is perfectly correct, so far as merely terrestrial
factors are concerned ; but that man being a product not only
of the earth but of the universe, there are cosmic factors also to
be taken into account, which "A. B.'s" argument ignores. In
a word, the stars must be consulted as well as the earth. We
further affirm that the two theories, taken together, are found
to confirm and complete each other in the most beautiful
manner—parental generation supplying the needful element of
constancy, sidereal influence the no less needful element of
variability. The physical conditions of conception are sub-
stantially the same, but the face of the heavens alters from
hour to hour. We add as a corollary from these views that a
stupendous reincarnation is actually going on, on a much
grander scale than, and in a very different manner from, that
asserted byuJ.P. B." It will be understood that we do not
advance these opinions on the ground of their inherent
reasonableness, though much might be said for them from this
point of view. We cannot, for we have admitted that
"J. P. B.'s" doctrine of Metempsychosis is a priori reasonable
enough, and have rejected it summarily on discovering that
there was nothing else to be said for it. In these days of exact
research, a priori arguments, like soldiers' swords and bayonets,
are very pretty, and not altogether useless things, but hard
facts are the bullets and shells that decide the battle. Our
reasoning is therefore wholly empirical. Having asserted that
the moral and intellectual character is profoundly affected by
the positions of the heavenly bodies at the time of birth, we
produce a number of instances in support of the proposition,
and leave it to the reader's decision whether they do or do not
establish a prima facie case. Beyond a prima facie case we do
not profess to go; we admit that counter-evidence may exist,
viii The Soul and the Stars.
and only request that it may be produced and not merely taken
for granted.
It is the more necessary to insist on the strictly empirical
character of astrology, inasmuch as it is generally regarded as
an occult science. The astrologer is considered as a kind of
wizard, and allowed the alternative of divination or imposture.
He need not be pitied for a misconstruction which he has
brought upon himself by his frequent quackery and habitual air
of mystical solemnity, and his exclusive stress upon the weakest
part of his science—its pretension to foretel the times of events.
The fact, nevertheless, remains that astrology, with the single
exception of astronomy, is, as regards the certainty of its data,
the most exact of all the exact sciences. The imperfection of
the geological record may mislead the geologist; an error in
analysis may baffle the chemist; the astrologer takes his data
from observations which the interests of astronomy and naviga-
tion require to be absolutely faultless. He works, as it were,
under the surveillance of his brother the astronomer, and can-
not falsify his data without instant detection. The principles
of his art have come down to him in essentials from the most
remote antiquity; they have been published in a thousand
books, and are open to the examination of all the world. His
calculations are performed by no more cabalistical process than
arithmetic. The influences he attributes to the heavenly
bodies may be imaginary, but are in no sense occult, unless
occult means that which is not generally admitted. It is the
peculiar boast of his system, in its application to human things,
to enthrone Law where Law would be otherwise unrecognised,
and to leave no opening for anything preternatural.
We shall commence by adducing examples of the effect of
planetary positions in producing insanity, which deserve especial
attention on account of the facilities for further inquiry afforded
by the congregation of insane patients in asylums, where parti-
culars respecting their birth can be readily ascertained. Anyone
who may be encouraged to pursue the investigation will there
find ample materials for bringing it to a satisfactory conclusion.
We cannot, of course, expect to convince a discriminating
reader by testimony which he has no means of verifying; our
 The Soul and the Stars. ix
instances will accordingly be entirely taken from among persons
of celebrity whose mental affliction is notorious. We shall
next produce several additional examples of the correlation of
certain planetary aspects with marked peculiarity of character
in sane persons, illustrative, perhaps, of the maxim that " great
wit to madness nearly is alliedand shall conclude with corre-
sponding instances of planetary influence on the physical con-
stitution, especially as regards shortness of life and violent
death.
One caution must be given. The efficacy of aspects not
depending upon any occult qualities of numbers, but upon the
angles formed by the distances of the planets from each other,
it must be ascertained whether these occupy the same positions
with reference to the circle as viewed from the earth as well as
in the zodiac. The opposition and conjunction present no
difficulty but it is frequently necessary to know the exact time
of birth to tell whether two planets are in quartile or not. If
one star is rising when another is on the zenith, it is clear that
they must be one-fourth of the circle apart, and therefore in
quartile. At the Equator planets in such a position will always
be 90 degrees of the zodiac apart, but, in our latitudes, they
will frequently be less or more. Thus, on the day of Robert
Schumann's birth, Uranus in 10 Scorpio was 127 degrees from
Mercury in 3 Cancer, and so far as their position in the zodiac
was concerned, could exert no influence upon him. But in our
latitude, when 10 Scorpio is on the zenith 3 Cancer is setting,
and Schumann was born at that very moment. Uranus was
thus one-fourth of the circle distant from Mercury, hence in
quartile with him from that part of the heavens where every
planet is most powerful, and Schumann became insane. It is
impossible, therefore, to be sure that no traces of insanity exist,
unless the hour of birth is accurately known.
Assuming that the planetary aspects and symbols are suffi-
ciently understood from the explanations given in another part
of this book, we begin by instancing nine sovereign princes,
notoriously insane or deficient in intellect, upon whose birth-
days Mercury, the Moon, or both, will be found to have been
affected by the conjunctions, quartiles, or oppositions of Saturn,
X The Soul and the Stars.
Mars, or Uranus. They are: Paul, Emperor of Russia ;
George III., King of England ; Gustavus IV., King of Sweden;
Ferdinand II., Emperor of Austria; Maria, Queen of Portugal;
Charlotte, Empress of Mexico; Charles II., King of Spain;
Murad V., Sultan of Turkey; and Constantine of Russia
(abdicated in favour of his brother). The planetary positions,
so far as essential for our present purpose, are as follows :
Emperor Paul. George III. Gustavus IV.
October 1, 1764. June 4, 1738. November 1,1778,
5 5 ^ 5 26 n D 22 K
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I? 10 VJ ^ 5 vj 19 TIR
b 27 if
«j 7 on
Emperor Ferdinand. Queen of Portugal. Empress Charlotte.
April 19, 1793. December 17, 1734. June 7, 1840.
5 9 8 5 17 ^ 5 11 55
D 16 a ¥19 ^ D 16 OR
Ij? 19 SI ^ 19 K ¥ 20 K
h 4 8 b 18 ^
<J 8 ffi
Charles II. of Spain. Murad V. Grand Duke Constantine.
November 6, 1661. September 21, 1840. May 8,1779.
5 26 m 5 24 tTR 5 24 8
b 25 m D 4 SI D 15 ir
¥ 18 K b 24tn
b 16 ^ <J 22tn
On the birthday of the Emperor Paul, therefore, Mercury
in 5 Libra was within 5 degrees of a perfect opposition to the
Moon in 10 Aries, and Saturn in 10 Capricorn was in quartile
to both. An examination of the other cases will yield the
following results:—George III.: Mercury in conjunction with
Saturn, Moon in conjunction with Uranus, and quartile with
Mars, Gustavus IV.: Moon in opposition to Mars and quartile
with Uranus, and these in quartile with each other. Emperor
Ferdinand: Mercury in conjunction with Saturn, Moon in con-
junction with Uranus, and all four in quartile to each other.
Queen of Portugal: Mercury in conjunction with Uranus, and
quartile with Mars. Empress Charlotte: Mercury in con-
junction with Mars, Moon in opposition to Uranus, and quar-
 The Soul and the Stars. xxiii
•each other, the latter accounting for the element of stability,
the former for the element of variability.* It must not,
however, be supposed for a moment that the influence
dominating at birth is in any respect a matter of accident. It
will usually be found to stand in the nicest relation to the
character of the individual, as determined by his parentage,
while, from the nature of the case, it can never be precisely
the same. Good parents, as a rule, bring forth children under
^jood aspects, and vice versa. The resemblance among the
nativities of members of the same family is very strong, as
could be easily shown if space would permit. This marvellous
harmony is of itself a sufficient proof that Nature is the incar-
nation of the highest reason, not a jumble of conflicting atoms,
and that the Cosmos we behold is not the mere outcome of a
struggle for existence. Such an Universe might live, as it
were, from hand to mouth, but could exercise none of that
foresight and precaution which the adaptation of the concep-
tional to the natal influence implies. One simple and beautiful
provision may be briefly noticed. It will be usually observed
that persons having two or three of the planets on each other's
places, or in friendly aspect, become attached to each other;
so that, when they are of opposite sexes, intimacy ensues, and
the children are affected accordingly. One of the most re-
markable examples, as might be expected, is afforded by Her
Majesty and the late Prince Consort, the Sun, Moon, and
-ascending degree of the former being all on the same place as
the meridian of the latter. An even stronger instance is that
■of the late King of Denmark and Countess Banner. Frederick
VII., as is well known, was most unhappy in marriage, and
divorced two queens in succession ; but, having become attached
to a milliner, whose acquaintance he made on occasion of a fire
in his capital, he ennobled her, espoused her morganatically,

• We are aware that a purely physiological solution of the problem has

been attempted by the ingenious hypothesis of Pangenesis. It should be
known, however, that Mr. Francis Galton, after warmly supporting this
theory in his work on Heredity, published in 1869, wrote, in 1871 ; " I have
now made experiments of transfusion and cross-circulation on a large scale in
rabbits, and have arrived at definite results, negativing, in my opinion, beyond
.all doubt, the truth of the doctrine of Pangenesis."—" Proceedings of the Royal
Society, vol. 19, p. 395.
xxiv The Soul and the Stars.
and lived most happily with her until his death. Upon exami-
nation of the times of birth, it appears that the Sun in one
nativity was upon the place of the Moon in the other. An
equally remarkable instance is that of Lucien Bonaparte, who
resisted all the efforts of Napoleon to compel him to divorce his
wife. His Sun is exactly upon the place of her Mars. The
same familiarity occurs in the case of Metternich and his
confidant Gentz, while in that of Rahel and Varnhagen von
Ense—a rare instance of an extremely happy marriage, where
the wife was fourteen j-ears older than the husband—both the
Moon and Venus are upon the same places. More to the
point still, as the field of investigation is wider, are the affinities
between Goethe, the woman he loved and forsook, the woman
he loved and married, and his child by the latter.

Goethe. Frau von Stein.

August 28,1749. December 25, 1742.
Q 5 njt © 3 kf
£31* d 5 ttjl
C. Vulpius. A. von Goethe.
June 6, 1764. December 25, 1789.
D 4 Ttp. 0 4^
■y i m

Frau von Stein has Mars upon the place of Goethe's Sunf
and the Sun upon the place of his Mars. Christiane Vulpius
has the Moon upon the place of his Sun. Young Goethe has
Jupiter and Mars upon his father's Sun and his mother's Moon.
This does not look like mere coincidence. The same pheno-
mena are repeated in the case of Novalis and the girl of
thirteen for whom he conceived the intense attachment that
has so puzzled his biographers.
Novalis. Sophie von Kuhn.
May 2, 1772. March 17, 1782.
© 12 8 D 5 8
D 8 8 ,J 15 »
$ 4V ? 5V
Sophie's Moon is upon the same place as Novalis's, her Mars
upon the place of his Sun and her Venus upon the place of his
 The Soul and the Stars. xxv
Mars. Similar coincidences will be found in almost all similar
cases.
It will be conceded that there is nothing occult or mystical
in the line of argument we have been pursuing. We have
appealed throughout to the testimony of facts, partly the
notorious and indisputable facts of history and biography,
partly astronomical observations derived from no more re-
condite source than the ordinary ephemeris. Anyone can
verify or disprove these observations in a moment by the same
process ; anyone who will be at the trouble to search for
examples can investigate the subject for himself. As before
stated, we claim nothing more than to have established a
prinia facie case, and to have earned the liberty of speculating
upon it. Such speculations, carried to their legitimate con-
sequences, would produce a more momentous revolution in
human thought than all the discoveries of this wonderful age.
For the present we are only concerned with their bearing on
the rival theories of the soul which have occasioned this essaj*.
•Our conclusion is manifestly quite incompatible with "J.P.B.'s"
doctrine of Metempsychosis. It leaves no room for the in-
tervention of a wandering spirit. Reincarnation must either
take place at birth or antecedently to birth. In either case
the spirit in its return to this world would be subjected to a
new set of influences which would make it virtually a new
being. Its character would be improved or deteriorated with-
out any merit or fault of its own, and the whole value and
moral meaning of its reincarnation would be lost. The
■difficulties arising from the phenomena of heredity, meanwhile,
would remain as formidable as ever. Traducianism and
heredity, on the other hand, are necessary postulates for the
theory of sidereal influence. Without them it would be as
difficult to explain why persons born at the same; time are not
precisely alike, as it is for Traducianists to explain why children
exhibit faculties and propensities non-existent in their ancestry,
as far as we can tell. Both difficulties are removed if it is shown
that to the animal soul derived from the progenitors in the
conception another soul is super-added at birth. The physical
generation of the first or rudimentary spirit remains unim-
 xxvi The Soul and the Stars.
peached, and the fact of inheritance undisputed ; but a new
and powerful instrument is enlisted sufficient to account for any
degree of variability consistent with the general unity of type.
The most conspicuous service of this new factor to the theory
of Traducianism is to relieve it of its association with ordinary
materialism. "A. B.'s " assertion that " the whole of our being
at birth is the result of inheritance," warrants "J. P. B.'s"
comment that " it becomes difficult to realize any ground of
distinction between matter and mind." "A. B." assumes,
indeed, a life-spirit, " not convertible into material forces ;"
but this is confessedly a mere hypothesis, which most phy-
siologists would pronounce needless. The recognition of an
astral influence at birth, however, would exalt it to a certainty,
demonstrating the existence of an element essential to the
manifestation of the higher phenomena of life, but indepen-
dent of the preliminary processes of generation. This element
must be vital, or it could not co-operate in the manifestation
of life ; of extreme tenuity and elasticity, or it might be
excluded by the intervention of grosser matter; coeval and
coextensive with the heavenly bodies, and therefore infinite
and eternal. Its susceptibility to the influence of these bodies
affords no more reason for identifying it with them than there
exists for identifying the water of a lake with the wind that
ruffles it, or the oar that breaks it into ripples. It may, as
Philipp Spiller thought, be identical with the world-aether, the
transmitter of light, or it may be something as much more
attenuated than this, as this must be than the most volatile
gas. It would thus correspond most accurately to " A. B.'s"
conception of spirit as " a power which permeates the organic
form in the same way as ether is supposed to pass between the
proper atoms of matter ; and thus, while affected by the vibra-
tions of the molecular structure of the body, and in its turn
causing vibrations among the molecules, is in no way dependent
upon them for its existence, but only for its expression in the
material world." Material is evidently used here with the
signification of palpable to sense; an immaterial spirit could
neither affect nor be affected by the vibrations of molecular
matter. The world-aether or its representative must be mate-
 The Soul and the Stars. xxvii
rial in like manner, and those who identify it with spirit may
properly be called materialists ; but their materialism differs
widely from that which regards life as a mere function of matter
or adjustment of parts. In fact, it is very questionable whether
anyone ever did, or ever could, conceive u immaterial" exist-
ence otherwise than as some sort of physical force, or as matter
in a highly attenuated state.
We are therefore entirely agreed with " A. B." in admitting
the existence of a force or essence, which may be called spirit,
but is, to human apprehension, material; eternal and all-
pervading, yet capable of insulating itself in individual forms.
We venture to deem that we have considerably strengthened
the argument for the existence of such a force, and have shown
that the materialistic conception of mind as a secretion of the
brain has been formed in complete ignorance of one of the
main conditions of the problem. The question of the per-
manence of the insulated manifestations of this force as such,
or in other words their personal immortality, is altogether a
different one. No observations, so far as we are aware, have
hitherto been made on the effects of sidereal influence upon
animals. Should these appear materially diverse from those
produced upon mankind, it would follow that, notwithstanding
their common physiological development, a distinction must
be drawn between merely sentient and truly rational creatures,
and " A. B.'s" argument for immortality would be delivered
from the stupendous difficulty of affirming the endless personal
existence of " every flea in Jewry." " A. B." has proved that
this proposition is not unthinkable by thinking it himself, but
nine hundred and ninety-nine people out of a thousand will
pronounce it incredible. Were it dismissed, there is certainly
no absolute proof that an ethereal force must participate in the
dissolution of the corporeal frame, and nothing repugnant to
reason in the assumption that the stamp of individuality once
impressed is indelible. This must indeed necessarily be ac-
knowledged were there a sufficient amount of " that evidence
of apparitions and similar phenomena," which "A. B." admits,
" would not, for the present at least, be accepted by the world
.at large as a basis of argument." Failing such testimony, we
xxviii The Soul and the Stars.
are thrown back upon the general analogy of nature, and thisr
we must think, tends in a diflFerent direction. It would not be
more superfluous to prove by accumulated instances the
permanence of natural laws and forces than the impermanence
of their individualised manifestations. Why should the
manifestation of the life-force in the human spirit be an
exception ? Because, answers " A. B.," " it would be an actual
destruction of an active principle if the power of consciousness-
once developed were to cease." Surely cessation is not de-
struction, and even apparent destruction is always and every-
where simple metamorphosis. The disappearance of con-
sciousness in an individual can be no more the destruction of
an active principle than the disappearance of a wave is the
destruction of the sea. The train of thought evoked by such
a metaphor cannot be better expressed than in an eloquent
passage from Mr. Francis Gallon, which perhaps affords the
best apercu we as yet possess of a cosmogony at once scientific
and religious :—
"We may look upon each individual as something not
wholly detached from its parent source—as a wave that ha^
been lifted and shaped by normal conditions in an unknown,
illimitable ocean. There is decidedly a solidarity as well as a
separateness in all human and probably in all lives whatsover ;
and this consideration goes far, as I think, to establish an
opinion that the constitution of the living universe is a pure
theism, and that its form of activity is what may be described
as co-operative. It points to the conclusion that all life is-
single in its essence, but various, ever varying, and inter-active
in its manifestations, and that men and all other living animals
are active workers and sharers in a vastly more extended
system of cosmic action than any of ourselves, much less of
them, can possibly comprehend. It also suggests that they may
contribute, more or less unconsciously, to the manifestation of
a far higher life than our own, somewhat as—I do not propose
to push the metaphor too far—the individual cells of one of
the more complex animals contribute to the manifestation of
its higher order of personality." (" Hereditary Genius,"
P- 376.)
 The Soul and the Stars. xxix
Views like these express the tendency we have indicated in
modern science to regard all phenomena as cosmical. On the
assumption of their soundness it would be a priori quite
rational to conceive the motions and positions of the heavenly
bodies as capable of affecting the individuals existing upon each
and all of them, and the all-pervading ether the vehicle for the
transmission of this influence. If so, there would indeed be
room for perpetual Reincarnation, not of individual spirits in
individual embryos, but of the universal spirit; of the law of
whose being the infinitely varied phenomena of physical and
spiritual nature are but the expression, as the pomp of page-
antry or the shock of battle ma}' be but the incarnate thought
of a single mind.
A. G. Trent,
 Reason thus with life :—
If I do lose thee, I do lose a thing
That none but fools would keep ; a breath thou art
(Servile to all the skiey influences),
—Shakespeare.

UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS
Given to Mr. GEO, WILDE.

From a Practising Phrenologist.

40 Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings,
September 1th, 1891.
My dear Sir,
What you term my " Natus" has come to hand. It is wonder-
fully accurate—more so in fact than any delineation of character I
have ever received. Your remarks as to my health are perhaps the
most striking of your statements .... The first part of this
paragraph approaches the marvellous. I do not suppose that a tes-
timonial from me will have any weight, but you are quite at liberty to
cull any parts from this letter that you please T have been
doing my best to persuade people to apply to you.
Yours truly,
THOMAS C. GODFREY, Ph.D.

What another Phrenologist says:

Yaxley, Eye, Suffolk,
To G. Wilde, Esq. December \th, 1891.
Dear Sir,
I have much pleasure in giving my testimony to your great
ability. Your description of myself is astonishingly correct in every
detail, and I would urge all who desire success to consult you without
delay. Wishing you the success your honesty and ability deserve,
I am, dear Sir,
Yours sincerely,
CHARLES W. ABLETT.
{Professional Phrenologist, Diploma, B.P.A., London.)
Dear Sir, December &th, 1891.
You have thoroughly convinced me that Astrology is
wonderfully true and useful in the hands of a conscientious, thoughtful
 Testimonials.

Astrologer, though I am perfectly aware of the horror many people

have of the subject I was formerly of that number. I will remark
on a few things remarkably true, though everything is throughout .
C. W. ABLETT.
From an eminent Bibliophile. Author of " The Soul and the
Starsf and LL.D.
Dear Sir, London, July 28M, 1891.
As to your judgment of my horoscope, I must say it is to the
credit of Astrology, being so far as I can judge in the main very
correct .... The period pointed out as unfavourable actually
was so.
Dear Sir, August 1j/, 1891.
Your account of the lady whom I have called "A. B." is most
excellent, and will I am sure be admitted to be so by herself when she
sees it. I am speaking of the description of the person and qualities
of the mind, for I am unable to say whether the statements as to
particular periods of life are correct or not
Yours faithfully,
A. G. TRENT.
From a B. A. Cantab.
Dear Sir, January 28/*, 1892.
I am excessively obliged to you for the interesting facts you
have sent me about myself. The description of my character, tastes
and talents, is simply perfect. The character you give my destined
wife is exactly that of a lady I am at the present moment engaged to.
My faults and weaknesses you also give with marvellous accuracy.
As to my health, careful diet has enabled me to subdue most of the
tendencies you describe, though what you say is perfectly true ....
What you say about literature is quite true. I have a large amount
of poetry on my hands, which I believe some day will make me famous
(forgive my conceit).
Yours truly.
Letter from a German Professor, who sent his birth moment
as a scientific test.
Dear Sir, Munich, January 27th. 1893.
The- horoscope which I received yesterday is on the whole
quite correct
I am already quite astonished, and send you my best thanks . . .
The stars do not favour me much, but homo sapiens dominabitur astris.
When will your book appear ? I shall certainly buy it, and lecture on
it some day in our Society for Scientific Psychology here.
Yours sincerely.
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Constantinople, February 10///, 1892.
Dear Mr. Wilde,
I've seen Mrs. S to-day, who said your
judgment on her husband's nativity arrived yesterday, and she handed
it to him unopened. They are both astonished at its correctness, and
it has given them every satisfaction 12th February, 1892,
Last night Mr. S gave me his Natus and your judgment thereon
to read. It is really splendid, and him in every respect to a tie ; in
fact, faultless. He said you might have known all about him for
years.
Yours very truly.

Mowbray House, Norfolk Street, Strand,

London, W.C.,
George Wilde, Esq., August 23rd, 1893.
Railway Terrace,
Brighouse, Yorks.
Dear Sir,
I yesterday read over your horoscope to the subject of it—the
test case, I mean. You will be pleased to know that both he and I
were immensely staggered by your success. You had hit off with
extraordinary accuracy so many events of his past life that it was
quite wonderful.
I am, yours very truly,
(Signed), W. T. STEAD.

The Result of another Test.

" Borderland " Office,
18 Pall Mall East, London, W.
Dear Mr. Wilde, fan. 19,1894.
I apologize for delay in acknowledging the horoscope you so
kindly sent me. It is in many respects marvellously correct, and as
you promise me a pleasant future, I hope your prognostications may
be fulfilled.
It surprises me to know that I am under Mars, for as you
correctly guess, I am " easy-going physically," certainly not actively
hostile, and prefer smooth ways. But I have my opinions, and may
be intellectually martial. I am very small and fragile, and you are
quite right in saying that all the energy is mental. With thanks I am,
Truly yours,
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 The Soul and the Stars. XI

tile fb Saturn. Charles II.: Mercury in conjunction with

Saturn. Sultan Murad: Mercury in opposition to Uranus,
and quartile to Saturn; Moon in sesqui-quadrate to both.
Grand Duke Constantine: Mercury in opposition to Saturn
and Mars, and all three in quartile to the Moon.
Is this chance ? Most people, perhaps, will at first regard
this as the lesser improbability. We therefore follow up the
inquiry by adducing six insane persons of genius. Gerard de
Nerval, who committed suicide in a fit of insanity ; Alfred
Rethel, the painter of " Der Tod als Freund;" Agnes Bury,
the actress; Jullien, Pugin, and Paul Morphy.

G. de Nerval. Rethel. Agnes Bury.

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Jullien. Pugin. Morphy.

April 23, 1812. March I, 1812. June 22, 1837.
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Gdrard de Nerval has Mercury in conjunction with Mars and

opposition to Saturn ; Rethel: Mercury in opposition to
Uranus, Moon in opposition to Mars ; Agnes Bury : Mercury
and the Moon in opposition to each other and quartile to
Saturn ; Jullien: Mercury in opposition to Uranus, Moon in
quartile with Saturn ; Pugin : Mercury in quartile to Uranus,
Moon in opposition to Mars ; Morphy : Mercury in quartile to
Mars and Uranus, and these in opposition to each other.
We next take four instances of highly-gifted men who lost
their faculties in old age :—
Swift. Southey.
November 30, 1667. August 12,1774.
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Moore. F araday.
May 28, 1779. September 22, 1791.
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Swift has Mercury in quartile with Mars and the Moon
conjoined ; Southey: Mercury in quartile with Uranus, and the
latter in sesqui-quadrate with the Moon ; Moore: the Moon in
conjunction with Saturn and Mars, and all three in opposition
to Mercury ; Faraday: Mercury in quartile to the Moon, and
opposition to Saturn, Saturn in quartile to the Moon.
Compare with these the cases of five assassins, more or less
mischievous lunatics, and a remarkable case of a female lunatic
described in the Revue des Deux Mondes for January 15, 1880 :—

Sefeloge. Nobiling. Rusakoft.

March 29. 1821. April 10, 1848. September 3, 1861.
9 1 nr 5 23 K 9 9 TTR
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Oscar Becker. Guiteau. G .
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Sefeloge has Mercury in quartile with Uranus, and the
Moon in semi-quartile with both ; Nobiling: Mercury in con-
junction with Saturn and quartile to Mars, the Moon in
quartile to Uranus ; Becker: Mercury in quartile with Uranus,
Moon, and Mars, and the two latter in opposition to the
former ; RusakofF: Mercury in conjunction with Saturn and
Mars, and quartile with Uranus ; Guiteau; Mercury in quartile
with Saturn and Uranus, and the Moon also in opposition to
Saturn. The French lunatic has Mercury in conjunction with
Saturn, and the Moon in quartile with Mars.
To the question why aspects so similar should produce in
 The Soul and the Stars. xiii
■some instances genius with a tendency to insanity, and in
others insanity with no affinity to genius, we reply, on account
of the variations of physical constitution and the hereditary
conditions which the astral influence finds awaiting it, and
which necessarily modify it as the produce of a seed is modified
by the soil.
Our next examples shall be selected from religious enthusiasts
.and visionaries.
Swedenborg. Prince Hohenlohe.
January 29, 1688, July 3, 1798.
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Joseph Smith. Katharine Emmerich.
December 23,1805. September 8, 1774.
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Lady Hester Stanhope. Brother Ignatius.
February 12, 1776. November 23, 1837.
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Swedenborg has the Moon in conjunction with Uranus, and
Mercury in quartile with Mars and Saturn ; Prince Hohenlohe,
who claimed the power of working miracles, has the Moon in
conjunction with Mars, and opposition to Uranus, which is in
quartile to Mercury, The Mormon prophet has Mercury and
the Moon in quartile with Saturn and Uranus conjoined.
Katharine Emmerich, who saw the whole life of Christ in a
succession of visions, has Mercury in quartile with Uranus, and
xiv The Soul and the Stars.
the Moon with Mars. Lady H. Stanhope has Mercury in
conjunction with Mars and quartile with Uranus ; and Brother
Ignatius has Uranus in quartile with Mercury. The two-
" mediums " have similar aspects.
Our next group will consist of instances of eccentricity
accompanied with great mental power. It will be admitted by
those who know them that two men of genius more morbid or
more alike could not well be found than Charles Baudelaire
and Borel, " the lycanthropist; " better instances of sarcastic-
wit, accompanied with angularity of character, than Voltaire
and Lord Westbury, Roebuck, and Douglas Jerrold ; more
original examples of eccentricity, allied with ability, than
Archbishop Whately and Father Faber. All these, it will be
seen, have Mercury in quartile or opposition with Marsr
Uranus, or both, and frequently with the Moon also, these
aspects being usually formed from the signs which the Sun
enters at the tropics and equinoxes.
BoreL Baudelaire.
June 28, 1809, April 21, 1821.
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Voltaire. Lord Westbury.
November 21, 1694, June 30,1800.
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Roebuck. Jerrold.
December 29, 1802. January 3, 1803.
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Whately. Faber.
February 1, 1787. June 28, 1814.
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13 vy
As examples of the occurrence of the same cross aspects iir
connection with a bold, turbulent, and unscrupulous disposi-
 The Soul and the Stars. xv
-tion, we offer a group whose family likeness will be denied by
none, comprising James Fazy, Marshal St. Arnaud, Count de
Morny, Cardinal Antonelli, the late Mr. Parnell, and General
Oluseret.
Fazy. St Arnaud.
May 12, 1794. August 20, 1798.
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De Momy. Antonelli.
October 23, 1811. April 2, 1806.
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June 28, 1846. June 23, 1823.
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The aspects here are virtually identical, and in four out of the
five cases they take place from tropical signs. The same sur-
prising similarity exists in the cases of the two great French
socialists, Saint Simon and Proudhon. Both have Mercury in
•conjunction with the Sun and conjunction or quartile with the
Moon from'tropical signs, in quartile with Mars in one case, in
■semi-quartile in the other.
Saint Simon. Proudhon.
October 17, 1760. January 15, 1809.
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A greater similarity of intellect could hardly be pointed out
than in the cases of Mr. Gladstone and Cardinal Newman.
Each has the same position—Mercury in conjunction with the
Sun and quartile with the Moon—the only difference being
that with the statesman it is formed from tropical and with the
xvi The Soul and the Stars.
divine from common signs. Mars is in semi-quartile to Mercury
in one case, and in quartile in the other, as in the last pair of
instances.
Gladstone. Newman..
December 29, 1809. February 21, 1801.
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The resemblance between the aspects in Burke's case and in
Mr. Gladstone's is also most striking.
Burke.
January 1, 1730.
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Contrast with these instances of extreme mental subtlety the
massive and well-balanced intellects of Bacon and Bishop Thirl-
wall, where Mercury is also in conjunction with the Sun and
quartile or opposition to the Moon, but from fixed signs, and
receiving the good aspects of Saturn and Mars, as well as the
nearly parallel instances of Gibbon and Hume.
Bacon. Thirlwall.
January 22,1561. February 11, 1797.
S 7 sz 5 25 cr
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Gibbon. Hume.
April 27, 1737. April 26, 1711.
8 21 8 5 24 8
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<? 20 a
Here, again, the aspects are almost exactly alike. It will be
found that a greatly preponderating percentage of scientific
men, whose pursuits require concentrated and patient thought,
 The Soul and the Stars. xvif
or
have Mercury either in fixed signs (a, St, "HI, in strong
aspect with Saturn, or both. Whewell, Airy, Helmholz, Huggins,,
Bastian, Williamson, Peacock, Clifford, Lubbock, and Maudsley,
are cases in point. We have no space to pursue the subject,
and can only direct the reader's attention to a contrary phe-
nomenon, the frequent recurrence of the opposition of Mercury
and the Moon in cases of the highest poetical genius. It is
found in Shakespeare, Byron, Wordsworth, Shelley* Keats,
Heine, Mickiewicz, Carducei, Musset, and Ruskin.
To recapitulate, we think it has been shown that quartile
and opposition aspects between Mercury and the Moon on the
one hand, and Mars, Saturn, and Uranus on the other, will be
found co-existent either with insanity or with the quick, rest-
less, and imaginative temperament most liable to mental
disturbance. This general proposition is of course liable to the
most extensive modifications according to the strength of these
planets at the time of birth, and to the influence of the benefic
planets, of which our limits forbid us to take notice. It holds
equally true of the affections of the Sun, Moon, and degree
ascending as respects the physical constitution; and of the Sunr
Moon, and Meridian as regards success in life. The latter
proposition is beyond the scope of the present paper, but we
shall devote some space to the former.
It is impossible with our space to do any justice to the
evidence in our possession, and which anyone who chooses can
easily accumulate to the like extent, of the influence of the
planets on the physical constitution, for it would fill volumes.
Nevertheless, it must inevitably be defective in a great number
of instances. In investigating the corresponding influences on
the mind, it is only necessary to consider the positions of
Mercury and the Moon, whose places at noon will serve
approximately for any given day. But as respects health and
life, there is a third factor to be taken into account, the ascend-
ant, or degree rising at birth, and the degrees near it. As^
each of the 360 degrees of the Zodiac is in its turn ascendant
once during the twenty-four hours, it is evident that the afflic-

• Edward Irving was born on the same day as Shelley.

xviii The Soul and the Stars.
tions of the ascendant cannot be known, unless the exact time
of birth is very nearly ascertained. This is seldom the case,
and consequently, when the time is only approximately known,
the evidence for planetary influence may iseem weak, when
more accurate information would render it very strong. We
could not, for example, point to the murdered king Gustavus
III. of Sweden* as a conspicuous proof of this influence, unless
we knew, as we do, that at the time of his birth (January 24,
1746, 8.30 a.m.) the Sun was on the ascendant in conjunction
with Uranus, and the Moon in the ascendant in conjunction
with Mars. Robespierre would also be an insufficient, instead
of a most conspicuous example, if his acte de naissance did not
reveal that at the moment of his birth (May 6, 1758, 2 a.m.)
Saturn was appearing over the eastern horizon. Kepler could
not predict the death of his patron, Wallenstein (September 23,
i
583, 4-30 p.m.), though he had the exact data, for he could not
know that the then undiscovered Uranus was exactly rising.t
We might be puzzled by the tragic fate of Maximilian of
Mexico, if his nativity, cast for the exact time (July 6, 1832,
4 a.m.), did not reveal Mars near the zenith, in the closest opposi-
tion to the Moon. It is only by knowing the birth-time of a
far more unhappy Austrian Prince, the Archduke Rudolph
(August 21, 1858, 10.15 P M-) that we can discover that three
out of the four angles were then possessed by an evil planet,
and that the Moon was on the zenith afflicted by them all.
The enquirer, therefore, must not be surprised if the planetary
positions on any given day frequently fail to account for brevity
of life or violence of death, so long as the day only is known.
If he can obtain the exact time, he will usually find his difficul-
ties removed. The caution already given respecting mundane
aspects must also be borne in mind. We shall, nevertheless,
from the day of birth only, adduce evidence sufficient to con-

• This and the following examples are all taken from authenticated sources,
and such should always be the case. Nothing has done more disservice to
astrology than the false nativities given in too many books on the subject.
t The student who has access to a collection of old nativities may derive
great entertainment from filling in the approximate place of Uranus, which can
be done by a very simple calculation. He will frequently find that difficulties,
and with them a host of absurd explanations intended to remove them, dis-
appear as if by enchantment.
 The Soul and the Stars.
vince any candid person that the subject deserves attentive
examination, and we ask no more.
1. Two daughters of the late Earl of Bradford perished from
burning at the same time. Violent aspects, accordingly, ought
to be found in both instances, and such is the fact.
Hon. L. Bridgman. Hon. C. Bridgman.
October 13, 1827. November 11, 1828.
O 19 ^ © 19 tn
D 24 ffi D 8 VJ
T? 19 SB S n z:
I? 24 VJ
In the first instance the Sun is in conjunction with Saturn,,
and quartile with the Moon and Uranus, the Moon also
having the opposition of Uranus. In the second, the Sun is
in quartile with Mars, and the Moon in semi-quartile with that
planet and the Sun.
2. Two young ladies, connected with the writer's family,,
were born on February 27, 1796, when the Sun was in opposi-
tion with Uranus, and in quartile with both Saturn and Mars.
One died at an early age of a malignant fever, and the other
was burned to death. It may be remarked that the late Mr.
Blanche, who attained an advanced age, was born on the same
day. But he has stated the time of his birth, from which it
appears that the Sun was below the earth, and consequently,
according to astrology, with less influence on the health ; while
the Moon, the giver of life, had the trine of Jupiter.
3. Some years ago, three unfortunate females were mur-
dered in London within a short time of each other, the
murderer remaining undetected in every instance. Their
ages were stated in the course of the inquests.
It will be allowed to be at least singular that the astro-
logical indications should be found in each case, supposing this-
to be mere coincidence. Such, however, is the fact.
Harriet Buswell. Harriet Lane. Jane Clousen.
February 4, 1841. January 17, 1852. April 28, 1853.
©IS^r 0 26 V5 ©88
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XX The Soul and the Stars.
Buswell has the Sun in semi-square with Saturn, and the
Moon in square with Mars. Lane has the Sun in quartile and
the Moon in sesqui-quadrate, with Uranus and Saturn in con-
junction. Clousen has the Sun in conjunction with Uranus,
and the Moon in square with Mars.
4. The English travellers, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, with their
child, were murdered some years ago in Abyssinia. The
-aspects at birth agree in all three cases.

Mr. Powell. Mrs. Powell. Their Child.

April 18, 1834. January 11, 1838. September 16, 1862.
© 27 V © 20 VS © 22 m
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The father's Sun is in semi-square with Mars, and his Moon
in opposition with Uranus ; the mother has precisely the same
aspects, except that the planet afflicting the Moon is Mars; the
child's Sun is with Saturn, and afflicted by a parallel of Mars
and the Moon with Uranus, each pair being in quartile to the
•other.
5. In the year 1832 much sensation was created by a bar-
barous murder committed by a man named Holloway upon his
wife. The murderer's nativity was calculated, and published
according to a statement made by himself, and it appeared
that he was born on May 22nd, 1806, at 5.45 a.m., when Saturn
and Uranus, conjoined in cast a quartile aspect to the Moon
in 23 05. These two planets remaining stationary, the same
aspect occurred when the Moon, in the course of her revolu-
tion, returned to the same place on June 18 following. On
this very day was born Charlotte von Stieglitz, whose romantic
suicide has perpetuated her name in Germany.
Evidence derived from the simultaneous affections of several
persons under the same circumstances as above, is the strongest
•conceivable. If it can be shown that two or more individuals
subjected to the same influence are a/ways affected in the same
manner, there can be no question either as to the reality of the
influence or its nature.
 The Soul and the Stars. xxi
We do not claim to have as yet carried the argument so far,
Taut we do consider that we have established a prima facie case.
The evidence from isolated cases is necessarily less conclusive ;
but, if a very considerable number can be adduced, this must
surely carry much weight. Nothing is easier than to produce
a. host of such cases, greatly outnumbering the apparent
■exceptions, which latter, as above shown, would probably dis-
appear for the most part if the exact time of birth had been
recorded.
The following may serve as examples. For the sake of
brevity we omit the indications of the positions of the planets,
which the reader may easily obtain from the Ephemerides.
Savonarola (September 21, 1452), Moon in conjunction with
Mars and quartile with Saturn ; Marie Antoinette (November
2, 1755), Moon in quartile with Saturn and Mars ; Lord
Camelford (February 25, 1775), Sun in opposition with Mars
and Moon with Saturn ; Lord Castlereagh (July 18,1769), Sun
in conjunction with Saturn, both in opposition to the Moon ;
Charlotte Corday (July 27, 1768), Sun in quartile with Uranus,
Moon in opposition with Saturn ; Lord Mayo (February 21,
1822), Sun in opposition with Mars. (A German magistrate,'
born on the following day, was also murdered ; the case will be
found in the New Pitaval). Lord Frederick Cavendish (Novem-
ber 30, 1836), Sun in quartile with Uranus, Moon in conjunc-
tion with Mars; F. Tinne (October 17, 1834), African traveller,
murdered, Sun in conjunction with Saturn and opposition to
the Moon ; the Moon in opposition to them and quartile with
Mars; Vermorel (June 21, 1841), perished in the Commune,
Sun in quartile with Uranus and opposition with Saturn ; Moon
in quartile with Mars; O'Donovan (October 17, 1848), news-
paper correspondent, killed in Africa, Sun in opposition with
Uranus and conjunction with Mars; Verger (August 20, 1826),
the assassin of the Archbishop of Paris, Sun in quartile with
Mars and the Moon with Saturn ; Prado, the Parisian mur-
derer (May 19, 1854), Sun in conjunction with Saturn, Moon
in quartile to both, and opposition with Mars; Lord James
Douglas (May 25, 1855), committed suicide, Moon in quartile
with Saturn; Edwin Field, the eminent solicitor (October 12,
xxii The Soul and the Stars.
1804), drowned, Sun in conjunction with Uranus, Moon in
opposition with Mars.
It will, of course, be replied that everybody born when the
Sun and Moon are afflicted by evil aspects does not meet with
an early or a violent death, and the apparent connection which
cannot be denied to exist in a multitude of instances will be
pronounced mere chance. But this explanation is invalidated
by a simple fact. If the matter were indeed one of pure chance,
the good aspects of good planets must, in cases of premature or
violent death, occur quite as frequently as the evil aspects of
evil ones. Murderers and their victims would be continually
found with the Sun and Moon in close connection with Jupiter.
Emphatically this is not so. Such aspects rarely occur under
such circumstances, and when they do the benefic planets
themselves are commonly afflicted and weak. The honest
inquirer who will be at the trouble of collecting a sufficient
number of instances will discover this to be the fact, and must
admit its irreconcileability with the theory of accidental coin-
cidence. On the other hand, though such favourable aspects to
the Sun and Moon cannot be reasonably expected always to
occur in the cases of persons of great vital power (the ascend-
ant, as we have already pointed out, being no less important
a factor),* they are found, as on our theory they ought to be, in
a very large proportion of such cases.
A remarkable example is afforded by a pair of grand old men:
Lord Palmerston and Sir Moses Montefiore, who were born
within four days of each other, and both had the Sun in trine
with Jupiter. Similar phenomena are innumerable; among
the most remarkable instances may be cited Goethe, Words-
worth, Lyndhurst, Brougham, Saldanha, Ellenborough, Russell,
the late Emperor of Germany, and Sir Richard Owen.
We are nevertheless far from denying the incompetence
of astral science to explain the divergencies of human con-
stitution and character without a free use of the doctrine of
heredity. Our contention is that the two theories complete

•Lord Beaconsfield, for example (December 21, 1804, 5 A.M.), had both
the Sun ami the Moon afflicted, but both Venus and Jupiter rising.