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 THE

GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY
CONTAINING

A COMPLETE SYSTEM
'

OF

GENETHLIACAL ASTKOLOGY

In One Volume.

RAPHAEL
The Astrologer of the Nineteenth Century,
Author of the " Prophetic Messenger," &c., &c

W. FOULSHAM & CO.,

4 PILGRIM STREET, LUDGATE HILL, E.G.
1905.

Price Two Shillings and Sixpence.

 PREFACE.
volume originally appeared in two volumes,
as " The Guide to Astrology, Vols. I. and II.,"
and were sold separately. They have now been
rewritten, revised, and made into one volume, com-
plete in itself, so far as the Astrologicalpart of a
Nativity is concerned. Information, notpreviously
published by myself, on "Birthday Figures" and
"Transits" is given, which the reader will find useful
and reliable to a very large extent.
The most unsatisfactory part of Astrology is that
dealing with "Directions," or the "Calculation of
Future Events." At present there is no system
known that will give reliable results, but the method
taught in this volume will be found to be more
accurate than any other known system, yet even here
there appears to be something lacking, some "missing
link" which would explain why some directions fall
out exactly and like a thunderclap, and others pass
without any appreciable event. Why this is, no one
can tell. Perhaps it is a wise provision of Providence
that it is so, on account of the fear and dread of mis-
fortune which seem inherent in the human heart. To
know that certain death or misfortune awaited one
at a certain time, would drive to madness or suicide
a very large majority of the inhabitants of this earth;
and in this way "True Astrology" would be a terrible
scourge, compared with which, the bloodiest wars, or
the greatest natural catastrophes would be as nought.
All through the book I have done my best to make
everything as simple and plain as possible, so that
the youngest student, or most illiterate person can
readily understand.

London, Xmas, 1905.

 CONTENTS.

IVcfacc
The
The
........
Symbols Explained ..... .6
Nature of the Aspects . . . .
I'uye
3
5

The Nature and Quality of the Signs of the Xoiln- 6

The
The
Measurement of the Planetary Aspects
Orbs of the Planet* . . .
.
.

.
.

.7 9
The Mundane Houses of the Heavens . . . .10
Persons Produeed by the Signs of the Zodiac 1
13

...
. . .

The Form of Body Given by the Planets in the Signs . .15

The Essential and" Accidental Dignities
The Use of An Ephemeris
How to Erect a Map of the Heavens
How
The Nature
to Place the Planets in the
of Uranus and
.

its
Map
.

.....

.
.

.
.

.
26
.28
30
.34
40
Aspect* . .

Saturn ,, . . . . 4
51
Jupiter

...
,, ,, .

,, Mnrs ,, . . . .66
........
,.

Sun ....
...
.. f>8
Venus 01
,. Mercury ,. .. 64

......
........
The Planet N'cptuno
The Term Elevation
Moon
. . .
. .

.
.

. 07
6!)
Advice

The Health
....
How to Judge a Nativity

......
Whether a Child will Live or Die
.72
73
.74
70

...
......
The Mental Qualities 77

The Employment
Of Marriage
Of Children
Traveling
.......
The Money Prospect*

. . .
.

.
.

.
7!)
82
84
S7
90
On the Selection of a House . . 92
Friends and Enemies . . . . . . !I5

The Kind of Death . . 97

Directions; Calculating Future Events
or, . . .99
An Example of Working the Directions . 102
The Effects of the Directions of the (^ and . . .106
The Directions of the Planets . . . .114
Solar Returns or Birthday Figures
Transits and Eclipses .
A
.

Short Astrological Dictionary

.
.

..... .
.

.
.

.
.117
121
127
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

PART FIRST.

CHAPTER I.

THE SYMBOLS EXPLAINED.

LEARN, and understand the following

practice, That the :

planets are nine in number, and are thus named and sym-
bolised v? Neptune
:
y Herschel F? Saturn T/ Jupiter ;
; ; ;

C<" Mars The Sun

; 9 Venus
; $ Mercury
; ])
the Moon. ;

The Zodiacal signs are as follow :

Northern T Aries Southern : Libra

y Taurus TT\ Scorpio
n Gemini f Sagittarius
25 Cancer Vf Capricorn
& Leo zz Aquarius
TO? Virgo X Pisces
Each sign contains
30, which, multiplied by the twelve
signs, gives 360, being the total number of degrees contained
in the Zodiac. The reason the ancients divided the Zodiac
into 360 appears thus that the solar year measures 365
:

days, and the lunar year 355, the mean of which is 360, the
number of the degrees in the Zodiac.
B TOT QUID* TO ASTROLOGY.
T
The Planetary Aspects.
V Semisextile A Trine
/_ Semisquare Q Sesquiquadrato"
% Sextile i'Biquintile
Q Quintile \y Quincunx
f] Square ^"Opposition
P Parallel of Declination
There is also the position, <$ Conjunction.

Of the Nature of the Aspects.

The
following conjunctions of the planets are good in power
and effect: TZ rf *. fcU b- 9 $. or the D ; 9 <j $,
or the D : 9 tf D- The remaining cf s are all evil more or
less,and which will be fully explained . chapters on
" The Effects of the
Aspects."
The v. Semisextile is always good.
The /_ Semisquare is always evil. J 5 .

The Sextile is always good.

5J<:
o
'
The Q Quintile is slightly good.
The n Square is always evil.
The A Trine is always good.
The Q Sesquiquadrate is always eviL \ ^ *
The Biquintile, the same jn effect as the Quintile. i
,

The v Quincunx is evil. \ ~

The Opposition is always eviL % (

The P Parallel, this ie like the <^ in nature.

The relative power or potency of the aspects is approxi-
mately as follows The most powerful is the ft, next to this
:

the tf, then the A, Q *, Q, P, Z, V, Q, , and ^.

Of the Nature and Quality of the Signs of the Zodiac.

The signs are classified and divided as follow :

Masculine Signs Y% n, t, ^ f t *~.

Feminine Signs 8, gs, TIT, n\, Vf, K.
Fiery Signs T, SI. ? ; earthy b, nt. VP;'airy n,
:,
~ ; watery 25,*n\, K-
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 7

Signs of Short Ascension Vy, 2Z, X, T,*y, II.

'Signs ofLong Ascension 25, ^, 1%, i, H|, $.

Moveable and Cardinal Signs IT, 2B, fi, T^p.

.Ftzerf Signs 8, Si, TT\, 2.

Common Signs n, Tip, /, X.
Fruitful Signs 05, TT1, X-
Barren Signs n, $\,, and fl}?.

Double-bodied Signs n, K> and the first half of .

Equinoctial Signs y% and i.

Tropical Signs 25, and Vf.

Aspects formed in the cardinal signs are the strongest ;

next to these, in the fixed signs ; and lastly, and least in power,
are those formed in the common signs.
NOTE. The young student should study foregoing well the

divisions, as a perfect knowledge thereof is necessary in judging

a nativity.

fCHAPTER II.

CONCERNING THE MEASUREMENT OP THE PLANETARY

ASPECTS.
THE whole Zodiac contains 360 degrees, or twelve signs of
30 degrees each. The signs run in order thus, and remain
so always :

T 8 n 25 Si tip ^ TT\
*
j v? s:S>
Now from T to 8 is 30 ; from 60, T to n is

or from T 15 to IT 15 is 60 ; from 8
to Tip is 120;

or from V? to 8 is 120, being four signs apart, and so

on with the other signs in like way.
The first aspect (this, properly speaking, is a " position ")
we take will be the tf conjunction, which is when two 01
more planets are in the same sign (the nearer they are to each
other, the more powerful becomes the aspect note this with
allthe other aspects) say, for instance, T/, Jupiter, is in 8 6,
and the in T
28, now fromlT 28 to" 8 6 is"8, and thus
8 TH GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

the would be approaching the tf of I/. Observe that

a tf is more powerful separating, than applying for instance ;

if If. be in 8 6. and the Q

in 8 14. the <J of and I/ will
have more power and effect on the native than if the were
in TT 28 and applying to I/. The planets apply thus :

The J) applies to all the planets, being the swiftest in motion ;

$ applies to 9, -D, rf, If., b, tf, and ?. 9 to tf, If.. ,

I?, H and <?. to d", T/, f? M> and *?. o" to 1, b. #

and t?. T/ to b, y and <?. T? to U and <y. 1,1 to ~.
^ to no planet it being the slowest in its motion. Exception :

a planet retrograde, i.e., moving backward in the sign?, as

from 8 to ")T can apply to another, as retrograde can 1 1

apply and meet the tf, or aspect of any other planet, even
the ]).
" "
To apply means " to approach."
The second aspect is the v (semisextile), or 1 sign, or
30 distant. Thus o" in 8 5, and V> in n 5
: will be

30, or 1 sign apart.

The third aspect is the (semisquare), or 45, or \\ signs
apart. Thus 9 in 8 15, and TJ. in
:
0, will be 45, or <?

1 J signs apart ; for, from 8 15 to the end of 8 will be 15,

and n contains 30, then 15 30 = 45, as 25 + is at

the end of n Observe this example teith all the other asperts.
.

The fourth aspect is the s|c (sextile), or 2 signs, or 60 apart.

Thus rf in
: 4 ^
and T/ in / 4 : will be 2 signs or 60
,

apart.
The fifthaspect is the Q (quintile), which is 72 apart, or
one-fifth part of the whole Zodiac. Thus: tf in ^, 18,
and in 8, will be 72, and forming the aspect of
Qcf.
The sixth is the n or 3 signs, or 90 apart.
The seventh is the or 4 signs, or 120 apart.
The eighth is the Q or 4$ signs, or 135 apart.
The ninth is the or 144 apart.
The tenth is the <y or 150 apart.
The eleventh is the $ or 6 signs, or 180 apart.
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 9

The twelfth the P, or an equal distance in declination,

is

either north or south from the equator.

The planets cannot be more than 180 apart, and they are
then in opposition, after which the distance between them
decreases.
NOTE. The fiery signs are in trine aspect to each other.
Thus f
is in to A ^
and f, and SI s in A to and /,
' T
A
'

and is in to "f and $],. The same is the case with the
earthy, airy, and watery signs. The common, cardinal, or
moveable and fixed signs are in ] and to each other,
thus 8 is'in Q'to $\,, and in <P to fl\, and so on with the
others.

CHAPTER IIL
THE ORBS OP THE PLANETS.
THESE are the number of degrees apart in which one planet
acts on another, and this requires very careful handling and

consideration, for the orbs are less when the planets are
applying to an aspect than when separating.
The orbs of IJ, T?, T/, cf", 9 and $, when applying, are
about 6, and when separating from an aspect, they may be
reckoned as 8. They must be reckoned thus Suppose :

$ is applying to a <$ of y or V>, then when gets within

6 of either of these planets, the aspect will begin to have

effect, and will last until $ is 8 past it. It is the same with
the other planets. The and J) have larger orbs. You
may reckon the when applying as 12, and when separating
as 17 and the J
; , 8 when applying, and 12 when separating
from an aspect. These orbs
apply only to the following
aspects, viz., the <$> >k> Di a d cf The minor aspects,
viz., the V, Q, and I consider only when the planets
,

are within 2 applying, and 3 separating. The /.

and g are to be reckoned 3 when applying, and 4 when
TO 'TRT-'OOTDK TO ASTROLOGY.

separating, that IB, with the flanets ; the ^) and 1> may be
allowed an extra 1. This is a most difficult subject, and
fie above is as near as T can pivo
judped by experience- it .

With respect to the P, T do not allow more than 2 either

way. thus: supposed Q's Dec. 18 N., and T/'s Dec. 10 8.,
T should consider it as P ")L The mnndane houses (1st,
2nd. 3rd, &c.) have orbs. The way
which T consider these,in

is this find the number of decrees between the two cusps,

and divide by 3, and reckon one-third as the orb of the house
thus the map, pape 37. the number of degrees between
in
the cusps of the 10th and llth houses is 39, which divided
by 3 13, so that T should not consider any planet in
eives
the 10th house which was not more than 13 past the cusp
of the 1 1 th. If we take the ascendant we shall find the number
of desrrees contained in this house to be
approximately^ 1,
e
a third of which is 7 consequently a planet would not be
,

clear of the 2nd house unless it were more than 7 above

:
ts cusp.*

CHAPTER IV.
CONCERNING THE MUNDANE HOUSES OF THE HEAVENS,
AND THETR POWER AND SIGNIFICATION.
ancient philosophers divided the canopv of heaven
"
into twelve equal parts, which they called houses." or
"
mansions." of the heavens.
The position of the " houses
"
are shown in the following
diacrram. page 12.
The First House. This rules the personal apix>arance of
the and
native, influences the mind to a certain extent,

especially if anv planet be therein. It is also called the

" If an evil planet be therein, ther*> will be a
ascendant."
scar or mole on the head or face, as this house rules these

parts "of *the*body.^

 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 11

The Second House. This rules the native's weafth and

worldly goods chiefly, also his liberty. Tt also rules the neck
and throat.
The. -Third House. This denotes the brothers and sisters of

the native ; short iournevs, chieflv by rail or road, letters,

writings, neighbours, and anv planet therein has some in-

fluence on the mind. The parts of the body it rules are, the
hands, arms, and shoulders.
The Fourth House. This signifies the father of the native,
inheritance or property, also the condition and position of
the native at the close of life. Tt a very important house,
is

and should be closely studied. Tt rules the stomach and the

breast.
The "Fifth This denotes the offspring of the native,
House.
also his success in betting, speculation and hazardous games
the pleasures he enjoys and the wealth of his father. Tt rules
the heart and back.
The. Sixth JJousf. This concerns the native's sickness, and
the diseases to which he is most liable, also his servants and
inferiors, and signifies uncles and aunts. It rules the intestines
or belly.
The Seventh House. This denotes Icve and matrimonv.
wife or husband, public enemies, law suits and contentions,
partnership, and all dealings with persons (not relatives)"in
general. It rules the reins and loins.

The Einhth House. This is the house of death, also of wills

and legacies, and the estate or dowry of the wife, or husband.
Tt "iiles the priw parts.
The Ninth House. This house rules lonq journevs, or sen
vovages, religion, dreams, and visions, also the brethren of
the husband or wife. Tt governs the hips and thighs.
The Tenth House. This denotes the native's mother, also
his honour, trade and profession. Tt rules the knees and hams.
The Eleventh* House. This ru1es~the~native's~"friends,"hopes
and wishes, also "the wealth "of tb.e mother. Tt'governs'the
"' P*5 ~
legs 'and lankles.
12 THE OITIDB TO ASTROLOGY.

Twelfth House,
The, This denotes the secret and private
enemies of the native, imprisonment, assaults on the person
by robbers or highwaymen. It rules the feet and toes.
NOTE. The strongest houses are the 1st and 10th, next
the llth, 7th, and 4th, then the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 12th,
and lastly, the 5th, 6th, and 8th. The 1st, 3rd, and 9th, may
"
be called the intellectual houses," as planets therein always
influence the mind. The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th, are called
angles, and represent the four cardinal points of the compass ;

thus, the 1st is East, 7th, West, 4th is North, and 10th, South.
The 2nd, 5th, 8th, and llth, are termed succeedent houses,
as they succeed the angles the 3rd, Cth, 9th, and 12th, are
;

called eadc.nl houses, that is, falling from the angles.

XI IX

XII
A vi ii

\\

No. 1.
 THE GUIDE TO ASTBOLOGY. 13

CHAPTER V.
DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS PRODUCED BY THE SIGNS OF
THE ZODIAC ASCENDING AT BIRTH.
TT ARIES. Middle stature ; rather lean ; long face and
neck ; strong limbs ; hazel eyes ; coarse hair dark, swarthy,
;

or ruddy complexion sandy whiskers ; ; quick sight. Dis-

position : Angry, violent, and quarrelsome ambitious, ;

aspiring ; quick, intrepid, and determined.

8 TAURUS. Short, thick-set person full face and eyes ; ;

short, thick neck large nose and mouth ; swarthy, ill-com- ;

plexioned broad, strong shoulders

;
dark hair and eyes, ;

the hair sometimes curling. In a female's nativity, it produces

a more comely person plump, fleshy, dark, curling hair, and
;

black eyes. Disposition : Conceited, bigoted, angry and

violent ill-natured and unfeeling, gluttonous, great eaters,
;

and lovers of their own ease and comfort fond of drink ; ;

a bad husband or wife.

U GEMINI. Tall, straight body long arms and hands ; ;

dark, sanguine complexion dark brown hair hazel eyes ; ; ;

quick sight active look ;walk, smart and quick. Dis-;

position : Scientific, judicious, fond of reading, ambitious of

fame, moderate and temperate in eating and drinking, gener-
and good members of society.
ally respected,
25 CANCER. Moderate stature face, round ; ; pale, whitish
complexion small features ;sad-brown hair ; ; constitution
not strong ; eyes grey, or very light blue. Disposition :

Timid, inactive, dull, void of energy ; careless, harmless,

inoffensive, and feeling.

1 LEO. A large, full stature ; big bones ; full, broad

shoulders, well set ; grey eyes, quick sight ; light hair and
eyebrows ; head, large and round ;complexion, sanguine or
ruddy. Disposition : Bold, firm, and generous ; ambitious
and aspiring and courteous quick in anger, but soon
; free ;

over ; fond of sports and recreations and bodily exercise ;

active, intrepid, and very determined.
14 THE QUICK TO ASXBOLOOT.

x VIBOO. A slender bouy, somewhat above the middle

height ; a ruddy, dark complexion ; round
face dark hair ;

aud eyes ; well formed but not, handsome. Dis'poaition :

ingenious ; learning and curiosities ; ambitious ;
foiid of

Huick and active ; given to the study of languages ; of a good

utterance, and graceful elocution.
ii LIBRA. A tall, straight body ; rather slender, hair
brown aud smooth, sometimes jet black ; face, round ; features
well made ; line, complexion ; dark eye ; if a female,
clear

good looking. Deposition : Ambitious, talkative ; fond of

the other sex ; aud the temper tolerably even.
n\ iJcuiu-io. Middle stature ; thick well-set body, strong
and robust ; and broad ; dark, palish complexion ;
face, large
hair, dark brown, curling and plentiful short, thick neck ; ;

ill made feet sometimes bow-legged.

; Disposition : .Reserved,
ambitious, and violent ; furious and bloodthirsty when pro-
voked deceitful and conceited
; active, intrepid, and daunt- ;

less void of feeling, and brutish.

;

f SAQITXAKIUS. Well-formed, handsome person, rather

tall ; high forehead ;
long nose ; clear, hazel eyes ; ruddy
complexion, free and open countenance ; hair, chestnut or

light brown ; face rather long. Disposition : Bold, active,

and generous and good-hearted; fond of sports and
free ;

recreations ambitious of honour and doing good

; laudable ;

in actions, and generally to be depended upon.

Vf CAWUCOBN. A short slender person, not well formed ;

long, thin face ; thin beard ; chin, long ; black, or dark coarse
hair ; narrow chest weak knees, and of
; long, small neck ;

a bad gait generally. Disposition : Sharp, subtle, and capri-

cious ; covetous, envious, jealous, crafty, selfish, and unstable.
rx AQUARIUS. Middle stature stout, well set and strong ; ;

long visage complexion

; fair flaxen
sanguine ;
hair ; dark
eyes, aud generally very handsome, especially if a female.
Disposition : Stable, good, kind-hearted ; scientific ; fond of

learning aud recreation ; gentle, and temper even.

XPiscss. Short, thick stature ; fleshy, pale face ; eyes
 4 j?HB GUIDE TOASTKOLOGY. (6

sleepy and dull ; hair, light brown ; arms and legs short ;

ill-made large feet ; constitution sickly and weak. Disposition :

Dull, indolent, and lazy :

caring for nothing^; loving their own
ease, and slothful.

NOTE. The foregoing descriptions are only to be taken when

there are no planets in or near the ascendant.

CHAPTER VI.

THE FORM OF BODY GIVEN BY THE PIANISTS IN THE

TWELVE SIGNS.,,

Aries,

y in Aries. Bather tall stature -, lean, and well made ;

light hair blue or

grey eyes ; ruddy complexion ; strong
;

constitution ; ambitious, and quick in anger.

(7 in f-
Middle stature ; ruddy complexion ; large bones ;
thin and spare ; dark hair, and small eyes ; inclined to quar-

relling and contentious.

11 in Y\ Middle stature ; rather lean ; ruddy complexion ;

oval visage ; flaxen hair, quick eye, high nose ; the disposition

obliging and courteous.

(f in y. Middle stature ; well set ; big bones ; swarthy
complexion ; the hair light and curling ; sharp grey eyes ;

sight, and austere countenance ; very quick in anger ; fond

of combat, in which he is usually successful.
O in T Rather short stature ; well made ; complexion
good ; very light hair ; generous to excess, even to an enemy ;
valorous, and to be trusted.
^ in ")T, Middle stature ; rather slender ; good complexion ;

fair hair, and blue eyes of a quick, restless, changeable dis-

;

position ; fond of the opposite sex, and liable to acts of indis-

c retion.

in Y\ Rather tall, spare, and slim long neck ; ; oval

face ; light brown curling hair ; swarthy complexion ; of a
16 'I I IK i.l I I.I. TO ASTROLOGY.

restless, amoitious uiupouition ; addicted to and

falsehood
theft ; a most pregnant wit and fancy, good orator and
dramatist. I am
of opinion that our great poet Shakes[>carc
was born with Mercury rising in Aries.
})
in T- Indifferent stature round face
; light brown ;

hair ; well made ; grey eyes, and a good complexion. In

disposition changeable and uncertain ; fond of travelling, and
restless.

Taurus,
I
f
l hi Taurus. Short, thick-set person ; dark hair and eyes,
rather fleshy ; pale or swarthy complexion ; short neck ;
deep-set eyes ; passionate, boasting, and revengeful ; a person
to be avoided, conceited and luxurious.

V)
Dark complexion rough skin middle stature
in y .
; ; ;

dark hair feet and hands ill made a dull, sottish person
; ; ;

very revengeful, and of a secret and murderous disposition.

11. in y Well set, middle stature, and compact
. dark ;

complexion brown eyes dark hair short thick neck ;

dis- ; ; ;

position, good, generous, and firm.

(f in y . Middle stature ; inclining to shortness and corpu-
lency ; grey eyes ;
round face ruddy complexion
; ; dark hah* ;

wide mouth ; vicious, gluttonous, and violent ; conceited ;

void of feeling ; and very ill-natured.

in y Short, well-set person ; light brown hair ; grey
.

eyes ; great nose large mouth ; opinionative ; conceited, ;

proud, improvident, and bold.

9 in y. A comely person; moderately fleshy ; good-
looking ; fair
sanguine complexion ;; light brown hair ; temper
good ; captivating ; fond of females, by whom he is highly
respected.
in y . Middle stature ; full face ; brown hair ; swarthy
complexion ; grey or hazel eyes. In disposition, talkative ;
loving his own ease ; improvident ; indulging hi drink to excess.
]) in y. Well-made body; rather short, corpulent, and
strong ; pale complexion brown hair, and grey eyes ; of a ;
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 17

mim and obliging disposition, and generally respected ; fond

of the opposite sex.

Gemini.

y in Gemini. Produces a tall, thin stature ; lightbrown

hair, and grey eyes ; well made ; quick step ; active and
nimble ; fond of science ; of a good disposition ; eccentric in
behaviour ; generous and inventive.
\~)
in ].] . Rather tall in stature ; oval visage ;
dark brown
hair ; dull, swarthy complexion ; ingenious ; fond of the goods
of this world.

T/ in n
Well-composed body tall sanguine complexion ;
.
; ;

open and frank fond of science and society. ;

0" in IT Rather tall stature . brown hair grey eyes ; ; ;

ruddy or sanguine complexion strong body big bones and ; ;

long arms rash, free, and generous

; ambitious and aspiring. ;

O in n Well-made body sanguine complexion

.
light ; ;

brown hair ; large grey eyes good disposition, courteous and ;

affable to all : fond of science, and a philanthropist.

$ in El . Middle stature ; thin and handsome ; clear,

sanguine complexion ; light brown hair ; and generally blue

eyes; disposition: mild and good; free and kind to all ;
generally beloved and respected.
$ in II. well-composed person dark brown
Tall, slender, ;

hair hazel eyes ; high nose ; long arms, hands, and fingers ;
;

very quick and active ; possessing a rare mind for science ;

a good orator ; delighting in art, science, and literature ; of
a moderately good disposition.
j) in n .
Well-composed person ; rather tall ; brown hair ;

good complexion rather pate

; agreeable and talkative ; very
;

ingenious ; somewhat subtle and crafty, especially if V) alone

aspects the moon.

Cancer.

y Produces a short, thick-set, corpulent body

in Cancer. ;

pale complexion ; dark brown hair ; and grey eyes ; conceited ;

.o
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bigoted ; fond of drink and ungovernable.

; violent, eccentric,
in 2b.
]-)
Middle stature lean and thin dark hair weak, ; ; ;

sickly constitution deceitful and cunning in behaviour

; ;

given to drink and generally a wretched, miserable being.

;

If. in 25. Middle stature ; pale complexion ; oval face ;

dark brown hair, and brown eyes ; obliging and courteous ;

rather conceited constitution sickly and unhealthy.

;

CJ* in s. Personates bodies sometimes deformed, or void

of due proportions ; the complexion pale and vitiated ; brown
hair grey eyes ; of a sottish, heavy disposition
; ; given to
thieving and drink ; revengeful and ill-natured.
O in 25. Short stature ; sickly, pale complexion ; freckled ;

brown hair, and grey eyes ; fond of females a lover of ease ;

and pleasure, but free and generous to excess, and given to

acts of intoxication.

9 in <5>. Short stature rather fleshy ; round face

; pale ;

complexion ; light hair, and blue eyes a comely, good-looking ;

person gentle and mild, free and improvident

; ; careless and
indolent ; fond of women and drink.
$ in 25. Short stature
complexion ; black hair ; pale ;

thin face sharp nose, and small grey eyes.

; In disposition,
changeable and uncertain ; fickle, and not unfrcqucntly light-
fingered.
])
in 25. Middle stature well-made, and fleshy
; ; fair

complexion ; round face ; rather pale brown hair ; ; of a

sociable, pleasing, courteous disposition ; kind to all ; harmless,
and respected.

Leo,

tl inMakes a full-sized stature

Leo. broad, strong ;

shoulders light brown hair, and sandy whiskers

; firm walk. ;

In disposition, generous and free eccentric fond of military ; ;

actions ; rather proud, and self-conceited.

J? in \,. Large stature shoulders broad and strong ; ;

the hair brown large bones, and body lean ; the aspect surly
;
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I

and austere. In disposition, passionate and revengeful,

boasting and conceited.
11 in $\,. A strong well-proportioned person ; tall ; the
hair light brown ; sanguine complexion ; the eyes full and
commanding. In disposition, free, generous, noble, and
courageous.
O* in $\,. A tall staturelarge limbs, endued with strength
;

and agility ; ruddy complexion ; light hair ; large grey eyes ;

firm and intrepid walk. Disposition : passionate, noble, and
generous ; proud, austere, and fond of field sports.

in $\,. A strong, well-proportioned body ; fair, sanguine

complexion ; light brown or sandy hair ; full face and large
eyes ; an honest, faithful person ; ambitious and aspiring ;

rather proud, and careful of affronts.

9 in Q. Rather tall in stature ; well made; round face;
full eyes clear complexion ; hair light
; brown or flaxen ;

rather passionate, but generous and free ; kind to all ; although

somewhat proud and stubborn.
9 in Large stature
SL, rather lean large eyes and ; ;

swarthy complexion round face ; light brown hair ; broad

;

and high nose. In disposition, hasty, choleric, proud and

ambitious.
j)
in Q^. Tall stature ; well-made ; large bones ; sanguine
complexion ;
brown hair ; large full eyes ; aspiring and lofty
in disposition ; ambitious and persevering

Virgo.

y in Virgo. A short stature dark hair and eyes ; lean

;

body ;
small limbs ;
of an eccentric turn of mind ; fond of
curiosities and novelties ; studious ; scientific ; but mean and
close in his worldly affairs.

V} in Rf. dark brown or black hair ;

Tall, spare body ;

swarthy complexion austere, melancholy countenance ;

;

retentive of anger ; curious in ideas ; fond of science and

learning.
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Ij. in nj. Full stature ; hair black or dark brown ; ruddy

complexion, but not clear. In disposition, choleric, ambitious,
boastful and improvident.
0" in nj. Middle stature, well proportioned : dark brown
hair ; ruddy complexion ; grey eyes and round face. Dis-
position : very angry and choleric ; hasty and revengeful ;

conceited and very irritable.

in nj. Tall, well-proportioned stature, rather slender
a good complexion ;brown hair and grey eyes ; ingenious
and cheerful ; scientific and free.

^ in n. Tall, well-made body; brown hair; oval face;

sanguine, or ruddy complexion ; quick in speech ; active and
inspiring ; fond of music and singing ; and generally respected.
9 in rrf. Tall, slender person ; dark brown or black hair ;

long face ; small dark eyes quick, active and nimble ; very ;

much addicted to science, literature, and the acquisition of

languages ; a good orator subtle and careful of their own ;

interest.

}) in nf. Middle stature pale complexion ; dark brown

;

or black hair ; pensive ; fond of distinction ; loquacious ; and

often covetous and imposing.

Libra.

I I in Libra. Produces a full stature ; strong, well-made

body ; round face ; light hair, and sanguine complexion of ;

a scientific, ambitious tuni of mind soon angered

; and ;

eccentric in behaviour.

b in Tall person ; rather handsome brown or auburn

;

hair ; oval face ; prominent nose and forehead proud, careful

;

and fond argument of

"V in i. Well-made person, rather tall and slender full ;

eyes light brown hair

; clear complexion of an open, free
; ;

and generous disposition willing and anxious to oblige ;

everybody.
(f in i. Well-made person ; tall ; light brown hair ; oval
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visage ; sanguine or ruddy complexion ; quick in anger, but

of a pleasing countenance ; ambitious and fond of recreation.
in >. Middle stature ; oval face ; ruddy, cheerful com-
plexion ; light hair and full extravagant, bold, free and
eyes ;

generous to excess ; proud, and possessing a good opinion of

himself.

9 in .. Tall, graceful person ; complexion

sanguine ;

light brovvn hair, and blue eyes ; very good looking of an ;

obliging, courteous disposition ;

generally beloved and
respected.
9 in Well-composed body, rather full than otherwise
i. ;

light brown hair and grey eyes; ruddy or sanguine complexion ;

an ingenious, thrifty person, of pleasing manners a good ;

orator and a lover of all arts and sciences.

;

J) in Well-made person
i. light brown hair ruddy ; ;

complexion, and tolerably good looking. In disposition,

agreeable and courteous, loving mirth and society much ;

beloved and respected.

Scorpio.
H in Scorpio. Short and thick-set body broad shoulders ;

and ill-made hands dark, swarthy complexion dark or

; ;

black hair and eyes a malicious, deceitful, cunning person ;

;

given to drink and pleasure and generally a most despicable ;

person.
V) in ffl . Short stature ; thick, well-set, and strong body ;

broad shoulders ; small dark eyes ; a malicious, mischievous

person ; given to thieving, and very often in trouble.
"U. in TTJ . Middle stature ; compact body ; dark hair ;

fleshy face, and dull complexion. In disposition, arrogant

and and industrious.
lofty, ambitious, active
cf in n\. Well set, middle stature broad face complexion ; ;

dark and swarthy hair black and curling passionate, rash,

; ;

and revengeful ambitious and aspiring ; excelling in any

;

pursuit.
in n\. Square body ; full face ; wide mouth ; dark,
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sunburnt complexion, reasonably fleshy. Inbrown hair ;

disposition, ingenious, austere, ambitious a good chemist or ;

doctor.

9 in fl\. Represents a well-set body, rather corpulent ;

broad face ; brown hair blue or grey eyes

; fond of drink ;

and evil and an enemy principally to themselves.

company ;

<^ in n\. Short stature well set broad shoulders swarthy ; ; ;

complexion sad brown hair given to lying, drinking, thieving

; :

and possessing many unlaudable qualities a good and subtle ;

chemist.
J>
in H\. Ill-composed person ; short, thick and fleshy ;

obscure complexion ;
brown or black hair.
Disposition :
sottish, and given to many evil actions, particularly with the

opposite sex.

Sagittarius.

U in Sagittarius. Describes a person of tall stature light ;

hair and eyes ; lofty forehead good complexion.; In dis-

position generous and free, fond of and enthusiastic.
all sports,

\-)
in J Large body
. ; brown hair rather handsome
; ;

lean ; ruddy complexion ; reserved, yet obliging, and not

easily offended.
~\l in f Tall, upright body;
.
ruddy com- chestnut hair ;

plexion oval face and the eyes brown comely and engaging.
; ; ;

In disposition, courteous, just and noble despising mean and ;

sordid actions, fond of exercise and recreation.

CJ" in J Rather tall .
well-proportioned body ruddy or ; ;

sanguine complexion brown hair visage open quick eye

; ; ; ;

of a choleric and hasty disposition, yet generous and free ;

generally successful in cattle and horse-dealing.

in f. Tall, well-made person; oval visage; sanguine
complexion ; light brown hair ;~of a high, aspiring, lofty
disposition ; aiming at great and noble things, generous and
free.

9 in / .
Well-proportioned body ; clear complexion ;
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brown hair and noble visage of a free, generous disposition

; ; ;

good-natured and obliging fond of pleasure and recreation. ;

^ in ^ . Tall stature ; well-shaped, but not corpulent ;

large bones, brown hair, ruddy complexion and large nose ;

passionate, but soon appeased ; rash in his actions.

J) / Handsome, well-proportioned body oval face
in . ; ;

bright brown hair ruddy or sanguine complexion grey eyes.

; ;

In disposition, good and generous, passionate but forgiving ;

ambitious and aspiring.

Capricorn.
y in Capricorn denotes one of middle stature ; well-made,
short neck, high forehead, dark hair and heavy eyes ; proud,
austere, and conceited ; and possessing but few laudable
propensities.
f> Vf gives a thin person, of low stature ; rough skin,
in
dark complexion, small eyes, and long visage ; melancholy,
peevish, mistrustful, and avaricious serious and austere. ;

"I/,
in Vf. Mean stature ; pale, sickly complexion and lean
face ; small head ; dark hair weakly and infirm ; ; peevish
and desponding ; and generally in trouble.
O" in Vf. Short stature ; lean ; ruddy complexion ; small
head and thin face ; black lank hair ; ingenious and cour-
ageous possessing prudence and great determination.
;

in Vf. Mean stature ; pale complexion ; brown hair ;

oval face spare thin body.
; In disposition, just and good-
humoured, gaining respect thereby.
9 in Vf. Short stature complexion pale and sickly thin, ; ;

lean face brown or dark hair and blue eyes.

; In disposition,
courteous and obliging fond of the opposite sex to their own
;

detriment.
ty
in Vf. Mean stature ; thin face ; brown hair ; dusky
complexion ; generally bow-legged ; crippled if sometimes
^ be afflicted by V), tf or y. In disposition, peevish and
fickle yet acute, sharp and penetrating.
;

]) in Vf. Low stature, and ill-complexion ; thebody and

face thin and spare, dark brown lank hair ; weak^knees ;
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possessing no activity :
disposed to mean actions and de-
bauchery.

Aquarius.
1:1 inAquarius produces a middle stature ; brown hair and
eyes : well-made and handsome broad face ; very ingenious ;

fond of science and novelties eccentric ; ; and of a good

disposition.
V) in zz. Middle stature ; large head and face ; hair dark
brown large grey eyes ; sober
; and prudent ; fond of science :

industrious and persevering.

"J/
in . Middle
compact stature
rather corpulent ; ; ;

the complexion clear hair dark brown of a cheerful and

; ;

obliging disposition injurious to none just and merciful

; ; ;

and fond of recreation.

o" in :. Middle stature ; well made rather corpulent ; ;

the hair sandy or red ; clear, ruddy complexion ; Disposition :

turbulent and unruly ; fond of controversy and determined."*
~. -Middle stature corpulent body decently com-
in ; ;

posed round face

; light brown hair; clear complexion in ; ;

disposition good and just obliging, but rather proud.

;

9 in ?z. Handsome, well-proportioned person somewhat ;

corpulent of a clear, sanguine complexion

; the hair brown : ;

but sometimes flaxen of an open, generous disposition

:
; free
and kind, and generally beloved.
9 in 'zz. Indifferent stature ; a good, clear complexion ;

brown, but sometimes black hair ingenious ; fond

; full face ;

of arts and sciences ; given to study, researches and invention? ;

of a pregnant wit, and admirable understanding.

D in ZZ. Middle stature well formed
; rather corpulent ; ;

brown hair ; clear, sanguine complexion ingenious, courteous ;

and inoffensive ;~active~and inventive.

Pisces.
J^I Low, mean stature sickly, pale complexion
in Pisces. ; :

dark hair and "eyes ill-made hands and feet

; bad walk in ; ;

disposition, sottish and dull dejected and despised. ;

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f> in }{. pale countenance ; hair nearly

Short stature ;

black ; head large and eyes full ; contentious and malicious ;

fraudulent and deceitful in their dealings ; sottish and thievish.
"U in V. Middle stature fleshy body obscure complexion ; : ;

light brown hair; studious, generous, and good-hearted;

fortunate in travelling generally respected, and fortunate.
;

<-j" in >? Mean stature short and fleshy hair light brown
. ; ; ;

complexion bad large eyes. In disposition, given to vicious

;

actions sottish, and prone to lewdness

; idle delighting in ; ;

broils and wicked actions.

"""
in }. Rather short stature round face pale, sickly ; ;

complexion light brown hair, and grey eyes rather corpulent;

; ;

a general lover of the female sex addicted to drink and ;

gambling extravagant and prodigal.

;

""""
9 in >. Middle stature inclining to shortness plump ; ;

and fleshy good complexion

; hair light brown, and blue ;

eyes ; the face round. In disposition affable and good-

natured just in their dealings, and respected.
;
*
$ in X Low stature brown hair thin face sickly
.
; ; ;

complexion ; generally very hairy upon the body. Tn dis-

position, repining, fretful, drinking and disconsolate.

T) in >{ gives a person rather obese ; pale~complexion":
Jight brown hair ; rather corpulent ; round face ; sottish and
fond of their own ea.se and pleasure ; lover* of the opposite

sex.

Neptune.
The
description of persons produced by is unascertained, ^
as the planet was only discovered in 1846, and as its motion
is very slow, it has only travelled about one-fourth of the
Zodiac.
The descriptions so far are approximately as follow :

^ in Aries. Rather tall, well-formed, with ruddv com-

plexion ; eyes usually brown, and long neck."
W in 8 . Medium stature ; thick set pale complexion ;

eyes blue.
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y in II. Tall, well-made stature; rather dark.

t$r in X- Tall, thin, pale in complexion, and a long neck.
The disposition produced by < is unsettled, restless,

doubtful, inquiring, ambitious, and much inclined to spirit-

ualism and occultism.
NOTE. The foregoing descriptions will answer when there t

no other planet in the ascendant, or in power/ill aspect thereto."*

CHAPTER VII

THE ESSENTIAL AND ACCIDENTAL DIGNITIES OF THE PLANETS.

The Essential Dignities.
THE signs are distributed the planets in the following
among
order, and are called the planets' Houses or Mansions.]
V and fl\ are the houses of tf.
8 :
?.
n nj $.
J X "U-
25 is the house of the 1 J).

Si ., 0.
Vf b.
~ y.
" " "
They are called mansions or houses," because, when
the planets are in their respective signs, they are then very
powerful, and become Lords of the horoscope, according to
the sign that is on the ascendant, or rising at the birth. For
instance, should Y~ be rising, then Mars is lord of the figure,
or the ruling planet of the native the same if H\ rises. ;
If

J be rising, then TZ is lord, and so on of the others.

The reason for this classification appears to be this :

The natures of the signs y and 0\ agree with the nature of

(f more than with any other planet for instance, IT is a ;

bold, intrepid, warlike, headstrong, impetuous sign, agreeing

with the nature of Q" when unafflicted IT\ on the other hand ;
 THE GUIDE TO ASTKOLOGY. 27

is a malicious, crafty, stubborn, cruel and bloodthirsty sign,

very similar to the nature of Mars, when badly placed in a
nativity, or afflicted. The sign 8 is similar in nature to 9
when afflicted, and : when she is strong and unafflicted.
" "
25 is the house of the ]) ;
this sign is moveable, moist
and unstable, and persons born with it rising, especially
females, lack firmness ; the })
is constantly changing her
position, for she moves twelve times faster than the Sun,
whose house is the regal, firm, steadfast, noble sign, Q .

There are also some signs in which certain planets are

found to be very powerful, though not to the same extent or
"
degree as when in their own houses." These are called the
"
exaltations of the planets," and they run thus ~)T is the :

exaltation of the Sun ; 8 of the Moon ; B of Jupiter ; TTJ> of

Mercury ; ^ of Saturn ; Vf of Mars

Il\ and
of Herschel ; ; X
of Venus. The signs opposite to these are those in which
"
they receive their fall," being then weak in power, and the
" "
signs opposite to their respective houses are called the
" "
detriments of the planets. They are then especially weak
and unfortunate. For instance, 8 and i are the detriments
" "
of 0*, being in opposition to "f and \][, which are the houses
of Q*.

The following table will show this at a glance :

Sign.
28 THE OXTIPE TO ASTROLOGY.

There are other signs, also, in which the planets are powerful
but only to a small extent, and these are the signs which agree
with the planet in natvrf. For instance, *} joys in n, TTf,

-tt- and tr, being signs of n scientific nature, and most allied
to its own nature 9 ; m
fruitful, moist signs, as 25 and ; X
and rf in hot, fiery signs, as y\ $ or
f 11 ; in fruitful,

temperate and especially in 25

signs, and W, and also in
and ?z. \~) delights in and ^r, and ^ y in J and P\. The
J)
is the same as 9-
I advise the student not to notice any other dignities of
the planets that he may have heard or read of, such as
" " " "
Term," and
Triplicity," Face for I have not dis- ;

covered that these have any signification, especially in

Genethliacal Astrology, so I omit them. No signs or dignities
have as yet been assigned to &.

The Accidental Dignities.

These consist of a planet being well placed in the figure

of the Heavens, with respect to being in the angles or other
houses. The most powerful accidental dignities are the 1st
and 10th houses, next the 7th, then the llth and 4th, and
the only fvil house appears to be the 6th. for any planet
therein very seldom benefits the native, it is more often the
"
other" way. Some
planets joy ""more in one" Itouse'than
another, for instance, the 0, )),"!/, and <~" in the 10th, but
f> and ^ prefer the 1st; the 3rd is also favourable for the
latter planet ; 9 delights'in the. 7th, and F I in tl>e 9th.

CHAPTER VTH. '

HIE USE OF AN EPHEMBRIS. '

ATT Ephemeris is an account of the Geocentric places of

the planets, and contains their Longitudes. Latitudes, and
Declinations. It is absolutely necessary in all Astrological
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THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 29

computations, and
cannot be dispensed with. They are
issued for every year from 1800. The student should obtain
one for the year in which he wishes to erect the map ; if born
in 1840, he should obtain an Ephemeris for that year ; the
same with any other year. The price is Is. per year
At the top of my Ephemeris, you will find the Latitude
and Declination of ^, y, V), 11, cf, 9 and $> and also the
Moon's Node, and the " Mutual Aspects." With the Latitudes
of the planets, and the Moon's Node, you need not concern

yourself, for you will not require them for any calculations
" "
taught in this book. The Mutual aspects are thus called,
because they are formed between the planets, and in contra-
"
distinction to the Lunar " ones, or those formed exclusively
by the j), which you will find at the right-hand side of the
lower part of the page. The Declinations you will require in
calculations.
In the bottom segment of the page there is a column marked
"
Sidereal Time," this you may use in setting a Map of the
"
heavens for any time by adding or subtracting the time from
Noon," as taught elsewhere.
The second large column is the Q's Longitude, also to be
used to ascertain the position of the in the map, for this
column shows the sign, degrees and minutes the occupies
each day the next column is the
; 's Declin., then the ]) 's

Longitude, noon and midnight, also her Latitude and

Declination for the same her Latitude will not be wanted,
;

and if you work by Logarithms as taught, it will be best to

use the columns for noon only, and leave those for midnight
alone.
On the right-hand page the Longitudes of the planets will
be found, which show the sign, degree, and minute each planet
occupies for every day of the month. These, of course, you
will require, in order that you may know in what part of your

map to place the planets.

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CHAPTER IX

HOW TO EKECT A MAP OF THK HKAVJt.VS

You must first ascertain what time it is you are usinjr.

Whether Greenwich time or you must
local time. If local,
take the time just as it is, and work with it without any
alteration or additions of any kind, but if Greenwich time,

you must ascertain the difference in time between the place

for which you set the map, and Greenwich, because everything
in the Ephemeris is calculated for Greenwich. The difference
in time East or West of Greenwich is 4 minutes for every

degree of Longitude. Suppose, for instance, you want to sot

a map for Newport, Mon. This is 3 West Longitude, or 1'2
minutes later than Greenwich. Therefore if Greenwich time
is used at Newport, you must subtract 12m. from the time to

make it local time, for when it is noon at Greenwich, it will

be about llh. 48m. at Newport. Again, suppose the map
is for Galway, in Ireland, which is 9 West Long, or 36m.
later than Greenwich, you must subtract 36m. from the
Greenwich time, to make it local time, but if the time used
is local time, of course you will make no alteration. Great
Yarmouth and Lowestoft are about 1 30' earlier than Green-
wich, consequently you must add 6m. to Greenwich time to
make it local time, that is, provided the time used is Green-
wich time. There is also a little correction to make for the
increase in the Sidereal time. It is at the rate of 10 sees, per
hour, or two minutes for 12 hours. It is very trifling and the

young student need not bother with it at first.

Having ascertained the local time for which to set the map,
" "
you must first look in my Ephemeris for the Sidereal Time
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 31

on the day, month, and year required then, if the birth be

;

before noon, deduct from the Sidereal time the difference

between the time of birth and noon of the same day but, ;

if the birth happened after noon, then add the difference

between noon and the time required to the Sidereal time at
noon. time be small, so that the deduction
If the Sidereal
cannot be made, add twenty-four hours to it, then make the
deduction, and work with the difference ; also, if in adding
the time to the Sidereal time, the total exceeds24 hours,
deduct 24 hours, and work with the remainder. For instance,
say the time required for the map was December 1st, 190G,
10.20 Look
p.m. in Ephemeris for 1906, and in the
the
"
column marked Sidereal Time," and on the 1st day of
December, you will find it to be 16h. 37m. 44s. Now, as the
time is after noon, you add to this Sidereal time the 10.20 p.m.,
which makes it 26h. 57m. 44s., and, as the total exceeds 24h.
you must deduct that amount, and it will leave 2h. 57m. 44s.,
which is the Sidereal time, or Right Ascension of the Meridian
at 10.20 p.m. on the 1st of December, 1906. If the time

required had been 10.20 a.m. instead of p.m., you would have
had to deduct from the Sidereal time Ih. 40m., as Ih. 40m. is
the difference in time between 10.20 a.m. and noon. Thus,
Sidereal time is 16h. 37m. 44s., deduct Ih. 40m., and it leaves
14h. 57m. 44s., which is the Right Ascension of the Meridian
at 10.20 a.m. on the 1st December, 1906.
At the end of my Ephemeris for nearly every year since
" "
1884 you will find Tables of Houses for London, Liverpool,
and New York ; use those tables which are nearest the
Latitude in which you were born. Now, we found that the
Sidereal time or Right Ascension of the Meridian at 10.20 p.m.,
on December 1st, 1906, was 2h. 57m. 44s., therefore you must
turn to the Tables of Houses, and in the column marked
''
Sidereal Time," find this amount or the nearest thereto ;

if
you take the Tables for London, you will find the nearest
is 2h. 58m. 7s. In the next small column to this, to the right,
we find 17 and at the top 10 y the 10 means the 10th house,
,
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and b shows that that sign is then passing over the cusp or
beginning of that house, and the 17 is the degree which is

actually on the cusp at 10.20 p.m., consequently we place b

17 on the cusp of the 10th house. In the next small
column we find 2G and at the top 11 II the 11 signifies the
;

llth house, and II shows that that sign is then passing the
cusp of the llth house, therefore, we place II 26 on the cusp
of that house. In the next column we find ft, and on the
top 12 <5c, which means the 12th house, and that 2c has been
on the cusp, but if you look slowly down the column you will
find 25 passes over, and Q begins before the time we want,
hence you must place ft on the cusp of the 12th house.
"
In the next column you will find 28 4' and at the top Ascen.
"
ft," the Ascen." means ascendant or the 1st house, so you
place them on the cusp of the 1st house, thus: 28 ft 4'. In
the next column you will find 18 and at the top 2 n ;

the 2 signifies the 2nd house, and that H is the sign on its

cusp. You, therefore, place rijf 18 on the cusp of the 2nd

house. In the next column we iind 13 and at the top 3 nj ;

the 3 denotes the 3rd house, but by looking down the column
you will find that J1J> runs out, and ii begins, hence you place
: 13 on the cusp of the 3rd house. You have now got the
signs and degrees on the cusps of six houses, and on the other
cusps you must place the same degrees, but opposite signs,
thus : On the cusp of the 4th we put M\ 17, for P\ is opposite
to 8 , and the 4th house is opposite the 10th ; on the 6th we
put I 26, for / opposite to II ; on the 6th
is we put ~ 0,
for : is
opposite to ft ; on the 7th we put 28 ZZ 4' for the
same reason on the 8th,
; K
18 and on the 9th f 13, because
X and V are opposite to H and . You have now the signs
and degrees on all the cusps of the houses, but you run over
if

the signs hi rotation, beginning with V, 8, &c., you will

"
find no S,
this sign is what we call intercepted," that is,
between the cusps of two houses, and as s follows n , it must
be placed in the middle of the llth house; if you proceed
with the counting, you will find no Vf, now Vf is opposite to
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 33

2c, hence it must be placed in the middle of the 5th house.

See the following diagram :

IX

XII
VIII

VII

n IV VI

III
No. 2.

It often happens that two signs, and sometimes even four,

"
are intercepted," so that the student should always look
"
them over, to make sure they are all there. This intercep-
"
tion caused by the Latitude of the Country.
is At the
Equator all the signs rise in regular rotation, but as one
proceeds N. or S. an inequality in their rising occurs.
NOTE. Tables of Houses are the same from year to year.
They do not change.
?4 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

CHAPTER X.

HOW TO PLACE THE PLANETS IN THE MAP.

NOTE. To
get the exact places of the planets it will l>c
necessary to correct your local time to Greenwich time, by
adding or subtracting the difference. For instance, suppose
your map is for lOh. 20m. p.m., local time at
Newport, Mon.,
the difference in time being 3 or l'2m. from Greenwich time,
you must add this to the lOh. 20m., making it lOh. 32m.
Greenwich time, and for this time you must calculate the
planets' places. There will be very little alteration in any
of the places except the moon, which moves very swift, her

average motion being about 13 per day, or 32' per hour,

or four times faster than any other planet. In the case of
Newport it would make a difference of about 0', ,With the
sun and other planets it is much less, and for all practical
purposes the places can be calculated as if for Greenwich.
Our knowledge of astrology is not so exact that a difference
of a minute or two in the Longitude of a planet will make
any alteration in the judgment.
In my Ephemeris the Longitudes of all the planets are

given daily for mean noon, and to get at the exact place of
a planet for any hour is a very simple matter. You must
first observe the difference in Longitude on the noon of the

day of birth, noon of the day nearest thereto.

to the For
instance: if the time be A.M., the difference between the pre-
vious noon and the noon of the day for which the figure is
set must be taken but if the time be P.M., use the difference
;

between the present noon and the noon of the day after.
For example Our diagram is set for December 1st, 1900,
:

10.20 p.m., and referring to the Ephemeris for that mouth

(page 24), we find in the column marked "Q

Long."' that
on the 1st day it was 8 / 23' 51", and on the 2nd day
9 24' 41", now, the difference is 1 0' 50*, which we may
call 1 1', for 50* is nearly 1'. This 1 1' is the motion of
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 35

the m '24 hours or from noon of the 1st to noon of the 2nd.
(The daily motion of most of the planets is given on pages
26-27 and 28 of the Ephemeris).
"
At the end Ephemeris you will find a
of my Table of
Proportional Logarithms," and a rule and example at the
bottom. In the present case we proceed thus :

Proportional Logarithm of Q' sdaily motion, 1 1', = 1.3730

lOh. 20m. .3660

Total 1.7390

We find the nearest number to this in the table, to be 1.7434,

and at the top of that column 0, and to the left of the figures
26', which shows that the moves Q
26' in lOh. 20m., and,
as the time is P.M., we add it to his Longitude at noon on the
1st December, which will make it 8 f 49' 51", or say 8 } 50'
(where seconds are under 30, reject them if over 30, call

them 1'). We therefore place the in the 4th house in the

map.
With the we proceed exactly the same, thus
J)
:

-Longitude of ]) on 2nd 26 II 3' 27"

1st = 14 13 28

Motion of ])
in 24 hours = 11 49' 59" or 11 50'

Proportional Logarithm of 11 50' = .3071

lOh. 20m. = .3660

.6731
The nearest we can find is .67:20, and at the top of column
5, and at the side 6', which shows that the moon moves 5 6'
in lOh. 20m., and we add this to the J) 's Longitude at noon,
thus :

Longitude of D 14 II 13'
Motion of J) in lOh. 20m. 5 6

19 II 19'
Therefore we place the }) in II in the 10th house.
D 2
30 TICK (;UII)K TO ASTROLOGY.

Wo liiul the Longitude of V on page 25 of Ephemeris to

bo 12 <
0', on the 1st, and 12 5' on the 2nd ; hence he moves
but 1' in the So we place him in 2o 12 6' in the
24 hours.
llth house, and put 1^ after it, to show that it is Retrograde,
" "
or going back in Longitude. The next planet is y he ,

moves 4' in the 24 hours, so wo add 2' to his longitude, and

put him in the 5th house, in Vf 6 55'. The next is V), and
he moves 2' in the 24 hours, so we add 1' to his Longitude,
and place him in the 7th house, in K 8 38'. The next is
T/, and he moves 7' retrograde, so we subtract 3' from his

Longitude, and place him in the llth house, in <> 9 19' ]]t
near ^. o" comes next, and, subtracting his Longitude on
the 1st from that of the 2nd, we find he moves 37' in the 24
hours.

Proportional Logarithm of 37' 1.5902

lOh. 20m. = .3000

1.9502
The nearest Logarithm is 1.9542, which is equivalent to 16',
so we add 10' to Q" Longitude, which makes it J 20 24',
and place him in the 3rd house. The next planet is $ which
is seen to be retrograding, and her motion between the 1st

and 2nd is 30' therefore :

Proportional Logarithm of 30' 1.6021

lOh. 20m. = .3060

1.9081
The nearest to this is we therefore subtract
1.9542 or 10',

16' from the Longitude of 9 which makes it ^ 6 3', and

we place her in the 4th house, near the 0. The last planet
is 9, who is also retrograde, and moves 1 17' in the 24 hours.

Proportional Logarithm of 1 17' 1.2719

lOh. 20m. = .3660

1.6379
The nearest is 1.6398, or 33'. Subtract this from the
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 37

Longitude of $, which makes it f 4 51', and we place him

beside 9 m
the 4th house see the following diagram
: :

12 5' R
V
HP.

<&

Vf 6 55'

We have now found the Longitudes of all the planets.

The next point is to find their Declinations. The Declination
of t* for the 1st day is seen to be 22 N 0', and on the 3rd the

same, so we do not alter it. y

moves only 1' in the 2 days,
so we leave his Declination at 23 S 35'. }->
moves 2', and
we also leave his Declination at 10S 10'. Same as regards
11, who moves but 1'; Declination 22 N 58'.
Observe that the Declinations of Q", 9 an( l $ are given
for noon each day. (j" moves 14', and for lOh. 20m. the
motion will be 6', making the Declination of Q" 6 S 53'.
9 moves 22', and, by using the Table of Proportional Loga-
38 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

rill i ins as already shown, we find that she moves 9' in the
lOh. 20m., so wo subtract 9' from her Declination (as it is
decreasing), making it 22 S 17'. 9 moves 31', or 13' in
lOh. 20m. so we subtract 13' from his Declination (as it is
;

also decreasing), which leaves it at 19 S 33'. On page 24,

you will find Declin. which means Q's Declination.
Between the 1st and 2nd he moves 9', or 4' in the lOh. 20m.,
so we add 4' to his Declination, making it 21' S 47'.
The J)'s Declination moves 1 36' in the 24 hours
Proportional Logarithm of 1 30 1.1701
lOh 20m. .3(500

1.5421
The nearest is 1.5456 or 41' which added to her Declination
at noon, makes it 19 N 21'.
You need not concernyourself with the Latitudes of the
planets, or the Moon's Node, as they are not necessary for
our present purpose.
Having got thus far, we will now proceed to find out the

aspects of planets to each other.

the The first planet wo
take is the Moon. She is placed in 19 FI 19'. We find '# in

55 12 6', or 22 47' from J) which is no aspect.

, Next comes
y in ]/? 6 55'. He is 17 36' from J)'s and consequently
,

in no aspect to her. The next planet in order is !;>. We

find him in X 8 38'. From K 8 to n 19' is 101, which
is no The next is T/ in 23 9 19',
aspect, so we pass it over.
or 20 from j) this is no aspect. The next planet is tf in
,

=5t 20 24'. Now from D 19 to 19 is 4 signs or 120 :

or a aspect, as tf is within 1 of it hence wo find J) d" ; A

and place it beneath the map accordingly. The is next Q
8 signs apart, so we put
This to the or
>
in J. 60'. is J)

it down }) 0. 9 an( l 9 aro both out of orbs of the ])'<?.

Now, having finished the }), we take $, who is scon to lx?
quite near and 9 an d therefore in <j with them, BO we
put it down
$, ^ rf ? tf He is 44 27' from tf, which
is a sign and a half, 45 or /_. $ and If. are 4 signs and 25
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 39

32' apart, or which shows they are iu

145 32', or 144, ,

a very weak aspect, b comes next, and we find him in close

Q to $, or 3 signs apart. $ an(l U arc m V, being 32 4'
apart, ty
is in with ^ as we found he was with T/.
, You
will now proceed in the same manner with the other planets,

taking each in rotation, when you will find the following

J> 8 D A rf. $ rf 9- S Z d". $ "V- 9 D

b- $ v y. 9 #. 9 Z. cf- 9 "V- 9 D b-
9 v y. 9 '# rf 9. cf 9- 0Zd". 0D
b * W- b A W. ^ V.
We now look at the Declinations to sec any of the planets
if

are in Parallel. We find in nearly the same Declination

as9 and ~', so we write down Q P 9. P O Then D
P 9 is almost exact. Again T/'s Declination differs less than
1 from that of and <?, so we say If. P y. If. P <#.
y We
have now completed the map entirely, and the next point
is to judge it.
 PART SECOND.

CHAPTER I.

OF THE POSITIONS OF TUB PLANETS AND THE SIGNIFICATIONS

OF THE PLANETARY ASPECTS IN A NATIVITY.

y Herschel or Uranus.

y IN the ascendant, in fiery signs, makes the native rash,

headstrong, impetuous, and ambitious fond of curiosities ;
;

restless ; inclined to the study of astrology aiming at great ;

and noble things, possessing original talents fond of dispute ;

and argument. In the earthy signs, the native is stubborn,

headstrong, and malicious, with large animal propensities ;

treacherous, gluttonous, and conceited. In the airy signs

subtle, learned, penetrating, and original in ideas fond of all ;

sciences, especially such as relate to occult matters ; truthful,

opinionative, and rather proud. In the watery signs given

to drink, and to low company and cunning practices ; lewd,
shallow-minded, stubborn, and malicious ; void of fine feelings,
blunt and ill-mannered subtle and crafty for his own ends.
;

Generally, the nature of Herschel may be said to be, when in

the ascendant at birth, wayward, stubborn, conceited, possess-

ing some original talent, talkative, proud, malicious, and

jealous. The native is abrupt in manners, changeable in
mind and temper, difficult to please, impulsive, precipitate,
and very independent. The mind appears to be made up of
contrarieties, and he acts more from impulse than from reason,
and is always ready to quarrel with his best friend such per- ;

sons are often estranged from their kindred, and lead a

roaming, unsettled life,
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 41

y in the 2nd. Sudden gains and sudden losses ; much

and perplexity in money matters often subject to
difficulty ;

heavy losses, and those generally unexpected.

II in the 3rd. Fond of science and astrology given to ;

occult studies, to the purchase of curious books ; it denotes

many changes of residence and unsettledness of purpose.

Fond independent in manners trouble through
of travelling ; ;

letters and writings and from brethren and neighbours.

y in the 4th. Estranged from parents trouble with any

;

money or property the native may expect ; bothers and

perplexities and often poverty in old age, which will depend
on the strength or weakness of the planet. If strong, the old

age will be much more favourable and pleasant than if weak.

y in the 5th. Denies offspring, or they are short-lived, or
die in some extraordinary manner ; much trouble from
children ; loss in betting and speculation ; too much given to
pleasure, or gaming. A
very unfortunate position for females,
threatening disgrace at an early age, especially if 05 or be X
rising.

y in the 6th. Troubles from servants, labourers, and

inferiors, who are not to be trusted ; the native should also
be careful of diphtheria if
y be in 8 in the 6th. It often

produces strange sickness which baffles the skill of medical

men.
H in the 1th. Very evil ; threatens a most unhappy mar-
riage, and often separation ; the wife or husband will be cruel,
violent, or adulterous nearly, if not quite, the worst
; it is

position possible for marital or conjugal happiness ; very bad

for law and disputes, also partnerships, all of which the native
should studiously and strenuously avoid, particularly if y
should be afflicted by aspect or position it also shows opposi- ;

tion to the native's success by powerful adversaries. It is

a bad position for business, threatening loss. The native
gets the bad end of every bargain.
H in the 8th. Wife or husband poor and squanders money ;
difficulty with any legacy, and probably loss of the same ;
4'2 THE GUIDE TO ASTROI/X1V.

much annoyance and excitement about the goods of the dead.

If much afflicted it threatens suicide.
in the Qth.
1:1 Fond of occult sciences and astrology,
literature and arts and sciences generally ; given to travelling,
and curious in religious beliefs independent, firm, headstrong, ;

wayward, and stubborn often suffers seriously from relatives

;

by marriage.
1 1 in the 10th. Credit and discredit alternately ; disputes
with superiors ; often changing employment or profession,
and travelling about ; scandal, estranged from relatives ;

independent and bigoted.

y in the 1 Ith. Friends ready to help and to want help ;

acquaintances not creditable to the native, and the fewer he

encourages the better for him, as ho is liable to eventual loss
and trouble through them.
y in the 12th. Many secret and private enemies ; jealous,
crafty, subtle fellows, delighting in the native's downfall.
Their description can be seen by referring to the sign 1,1
occupies. If afflicted by c? in this house, let the native beware
of robbers and burglars, and personal hurt thereby.

NOTE. Special regard must be paid to the strength or weakness

of this planet. A strong and 'powerful planet helps the native,
but when weak cither by sign or aspect, much trouble will occtir.
For instance, I
c
l in ^ or ^ trill produce very different effects
to y in 8 or 25 or even n|\

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF HERSCHEL.

in tf, or fad aspect with |j.
1 1 These are not important,
except in the 1st, 2nd, 7th, or 10th houses. In the 1st they
make the mind crafty, subtle, malicious, murderous, and
revengeful. In the 2nd, loss of wealth and perpetual poverty.
In the 3rd, great fondness for astrology and occult studies,
and damage from brethren. In the 4th, poverty and distress
at the end of unless they be in />, Yf, or ^. when the
life,

end may be expected to be miserly and wretched. In the

oth, death of children. In the Gth, heavy and prolonged
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 43

affliction, In the 7th, lawsuits, losses,

dishonest servants.
bankruptcy, and a most unfortunate marriage. In the 8th,
no gain or benefit by the marriage partner. In the 9th,
fondness for the occult sciences and a powerful mind. Xo
religious convictions. Damage from relatives by marriage.
In the 10th, great discredit, disgrace and probably ruin and
imprisonment. In the llth, ruin through friends. In the
12th, robbery and a host of secret foes, full of envy and
jealousy.
l.i in good aspect to Not important in any way.
Pp. I have
observed that the aspects of H and Jp, especially the Q and
, conduce to clairvoyance and lucidity of vision.

I-I in tf or good aspect with T/. Benefit by legacy, especially

if H or T/ be in the 2nd or 8th house and strong and success ;

in business, and fond of religious occupations, and offices of

distinction.

y
in evil aspect to T/. Loss by litigation ; difficulty with
property or inheritance, or any property the wife or husband
may possess ; it is not good for business or success, threatening
sudden and heavy losses. Clergymen frequently turn
Ritualists and incur the displeasure of their superiors. Specu-
lation should be strictly avoided.

y in d or evil aspect with g". Very malicious, blood-

thirsty, and daring ;given to thieving and robbing, and liable
to imprisonment. This must only be considered when either
or both are in the ascendant, 3rd, 9th, 10th, or 12th houses.
It very bad for marriage if it happens in the 7th house,
is

separation will ensue and perhaps injury or murder. It is

also bad for lawsuits and partnerships, and also unfortunate
for the military profession.
H in good aspect to cf. Bold and self-confident ; headstrong,
and violent ; generous, brave makes a good soldier or surgeon,
;

gaining reputation thereby. Consider this chiefly if tf or H

le strong cither by house or sign.
H in tf or P with the Q. This happening in the ascendant
makes the native brave, bold, sincere, and respected. In
 44 THE OUIDE TO A8TBOLOGY.

the 2nd house, or midheaven, gives him great success at certain

periods, followed by the most crushing misfortune ; a life full

of strange vicissitudes. In a female natus it is very evil,

and such persons not unfreqncntly cohabit with men unmarried,
or leave their husbands and elope. The in any aspect to Q
y in a feminine natus is evil, and especially so are the Q
and .

in evil aspect with the

I !
Many bothers, discredit and .

loss through powerful enemies, public companies, or railways.

His affairs go wrong nearly all through life ; and losses and
disappointments threaten him. If H or be in the 1st,

2nd, or 10th, so much the worse. With a female it is similar

to the cf.
M
in good aspect to the 0. Benefit from strangers and
any employment, more especially
elderly persons ; success in
public or governmental. Many of the government officials
have the befriended by y at birth. With females it
excites to strong attachments, and, frequently, to a very early

marriage, or an immoral love intrigue, particularly if the

})
is afflictedor 0". by Jj

Ij in tf or P with 9- This happening in the 1st, 3rd, or

9th, the native is generally a good musician or actor, excelling
in the fine arts, but very fond of women and pleasure. When
it happens out of the ascendant, the native will be harassed
in courtship, and form an illicit acquaintance after marriage.
In the 7th house, the wife may do the same. In the M. C. it
shows success by and through powerful females.
" "
H in eril aspect with 9 Trouble in love prone
affairs,
to jealousy, disliked by females generally ; the native wastes
his substance over worthless women. This especially will be
the case if either 9 r H be in the 1st, 2nd, 5th, 7th, or 10th

house.
II in good aspect to 9- Success with the opposite sex,
by whom he is much beloved skilful in music and singing,
;

and very refined if F or 9 be I

position or sign.
dignified by
II I'M cf or P with *}. This happening in the ascendant
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 45

makes the native a great scholar, excelling in art and literature,

gaining fame and reputation thereby in the 3rd or 9th, fond ;

of astrology and the occult studies eccentric in behaviour, ;

original in taste and ideas, yet at some period in life severely

criticised by the public. If this happens in X the native
will be all talk and conceit, and fond of drink. The quality
of the sign occupied must be considered. Not much good
can be expected if
they occupy <> or K> as the native will be
given to drink.
y in evil aspect with This produces a nasty, bitter,
$.
sarcastic turn of mind, very fond of finding fault with others.
Ill success in publishing literature, however good it may be,
and severely criticised by the press and public. It is a bad
aspect for public favour.
y
in good aspect to $ . Success in literature ; a pregnant,
studious mhid ; original in ideas ; fond of curiosities and
things out of the common track. This especially will be the
case if H or ^ be in the 1st, 3rd, or 9th house, and occupy
a scientific sign, such as n, Tif, >:, or 'ZX.

y in d or evil aspect with J) . This has chief rule over the

native in his married and with respect to his wife, acting
life,

the same with him as the Q

and y do in a female natus.
He is not unfrequently led astray after marriage, and unless
careful, separation follows. He is given to travelling, and
frequent changes of residence. In the case of a female, it
frequently shows the husband to be unfaithful and fond of
the society of married women.
y
in good aspect to J)
. This leads to illicit connections
after marriage, but not often to separation. If the J) or y
be in power, i.e., in 1st, or 10th or even 3rd or 9th, he will
travel much, and never remain long in one place.
NOTE. The young student cannot pay too much attention to
the position of every planet, whether it is strong or weak. A
strong planet rarely afflicts the native, but benefits him, whether
the planet be a malefic or benefic. On the contrary a malefic
planet, weak, afflicted or afflicting other planets by bad aspect,
40 THE ODIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

will be a constant source of trouble to him, the exact nature of

which may be learned from the house the afflicting planet occupies.

Again, a benefic planet weak, or afflicted by bad aspect, cannot

produce much good, for it sfiows tluit the native's friends or
lliosc who would help him, are not in a position to do so ; even
their advice will turn out unfavourable. Never rely on a weak
or afflicted planet for any benefit in any way, because it cannot
produce it. These remarks apply to all the planets, and in
every case.

CHAPTER II.

Saturn.
THIS planet in the ascendant at birth makes the native timid,
cautious, mistrustful, and fearful ; reserved, thoughtful,
malicious, and revengeful covetous and envious.
; In the
fiery signs his nature is improved he is more free, straight,
;

and honest in his actions, but rash and iinjietuous, fond of

argument and quarrelling. In the earthy signs, especially
b the native is sottish, dull, heavy, and malicious in nf
, ;

very inquisitive, suspicious and fretful in Vf, argumentative, ;

crafty, selfish, hard-working, and miserly. In the airy

signs, thoughtful, studious, contemplative, close over money
matters and his own affairs, sincere and devout in religion,
"
so far as it concerns self." II and zz arc better signs than

:, for in the latter he is simply a nuisance to every one on

account of his opinionative, selfish, miserly, and proud ways.
In 5c or X especially, he is dull, sottish, and dejected, depraved
and obscene sometimes an enthusiast in religion in 11\ very
; ;

crafty and malicious and not to be trusted. Generally the

native of Saturn is shy, and has aversion to society ; con-
templative, stubborn and morose deceitful, crafty, and ;

subtle for his own ends ; miserly, fond of his habitation ;

constant, curious in religious beliefs, fanciful and bigoted,

frequently an impediment in the speech (except I? be in the
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 47

airy signs), careful and family, austere and

of his affairs

averse to changes. Much, however, will depend on how

this planet is aspectcd, which will be explained presently.

\-)
in the 2nd. Much trouble and worry in money matters ;

loss of money ; ill success in trade or business ; the native

lias work very hard for his money, even when !;> is
usually to
essentially fortified when out of dignities, distress and poverty
;

usually dog the native's footsteps, more or less, through life.

The sign occupied, and the aspects he receives, must not be
lost sight of.

\-)
in the '3rd. Danger andjourneys loss in travelling ;

unpleasant ; quarrels with or losses through, neighbours or

brethren contemplative
;
fond of astrology and uncommon
;

subjects and occult sciences ; serious and thoughtful, stead-

fast and persevering.
J? in the 4th. Illness or early death of the father ; and
a miserable and poverty-stricken end to the existence ; if J?
be strong, as in Or, Vy, or y% judge the contrary, and that the
native will acquire land or property and have a peaceful end
to his existence ; he will be a dear lover of gold, even to the

grave.
V)
in the 5th. In
denies offspring ; in other
JI, fl, =ST, or Vf

signs, destroys them, or causes them to be a continual source

of trouble and unhappiness to their parents, drunkards,
reaching an untimely grave bad success in gaming or specu-
;

lation, and sports of any kind, and injury thereby.

IT in the G'/. This is an unfortunate position, as unless 1^
be well aspcdcd, it causes sad and heavy sicknesses. In the
fixed signs, danger of heart disease, gravel or stone, diphtheria
and throat affections, bronchitis ; in the common signs,
consumption, asthma, cancer, bad legs, bowel and kidney
conplaimts in the cardinal signs, pains in the chest and weak
;

stomach, rheumatism, and in =a-, great derangement of the

liver bad servants and losses through them are also denoted.
;

Ij in the 1th. Cold, reserved, melancholy, morose, wife or

husband, and if in a common sign, death of the partner,
48 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

ami n second or even third marriage be essentially ; if

!;>

strong, money or property in marriage, and marriage with

a widow or a widower, as the case may be. It is an unfortu-
nate position for chastity. It is seldom the marriage turns
out happy. It also shows many deceitful, open enemies.
This position is also very bad for partnerships, lawsuits,
and in dealing with others.
}-)
in the 8th. No
portion with the marriage partner except
]) be strong trouble and annoyance with any legacy or pro-
;

perty the native may expect.

]~> in the Sth. Firm and steadfast in religion ; headstrong,
thoughtful, reserved, and contemplative ; studious ; fond of
astrology, and things out of the common track,
occultism,
magic. &c., danger in travelling by water loss through rela- ;

tions by marriage. The native should avoid foreign lauds

unless fj be very strong by position or aspect.
]-?
in the 10th. Success in life, with an ultimate fall to

disgrace and trouble ; frequent discredit in business ; trouble

to the mother and loss of substance.

fp in the llth. False, deceitful friends, and heavy losses

through them, probably ruin the native who has this position
;

should never lend money, stand security, or become surety

for any one ; this position also threatens trouble to, or from,

offspring.
b in the Private and deceitful enemies, who try to
l'2th.

secretly injure the native, and often succeed liability to ;

false accusations or even imprisonment danger of secret ;

poison.
NOTE. Special attention must be paid to the strength or
otherwise of this planet. When strong, its good effects will be
augmented, but if weak, the evil effects will be much increased.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF SATURN.

b d' f or good aspect with I/.

in t Wealth or property by^
egacy, or by marriage if T/ be lord of the 7th house ; in the
 THE GUlflE TO ASTROLOGY* 49

2nd, shows gain and success in business ; in the 9th, an

excellent divine ;
in the 10th, credit and esteem and high
honour. These aspects generally lead to the acquisition of
wealth, as they render the native careful; he will also hold
important offices.
f? afflicted by T/. Loss of money or property by law, or
through trustees ; the native often enters speculation, and
loses heavy sums of money ; squanders his estate ; and if
\-)
or y. be lord of generally anxious
7th, the native is

to marry a moneyed partner, but rarely succeeds enthusiastic ;

in religion ; often unfortunate in business. It threatens loss

of offspring ; the native rarely becomes rich.
IT?
in tf or evil aspect to 0". A nasty, bitter temper ;

malicious and murderous, liable to imprisonment; dishonest

and crafty ; consider this principally when in the 1st, 3rd,
9th, or 10th. The native is liable to hurts and injuries, or
broken bones ; falls, planet be oriental.
especially if either
The signs these planets occupy will show the part, or organ
of the body
likely to suffer.
in good aspect to tf.
(7 Courage and boldness ; makes an
excellent soldier or butcher, with strong nerves and plenty
of confidence ; steady and Consider this princi-
persevering.
pally when in the aforesaid houses.
\-)
in ($ or evil aspect ivith the Q. This has great effect on
the health, especially if or I? be occidental in the common
;

signs, the native is liable to colds and consumption, and will

have a weak chest and lungs in 25 or Vf danger of asthma ;
;

and accidents, danger of drowning or

in the fixed signs, falls

suffocation, and diseases of the heart and urinary organs ;

in the cardinal signs, discredit and losses in business, but

generally it has more effect on the health. With females, it

either denies marriage or delays it very much, according to
the nature of the sign in which the aspect occurs ; in <:, HI,
orK, it denotes marriage to a lazy, sottish person, and misery
and poverty therefrom it also shows the death of the husband,
;

and a second or even third marriage, and generally to elderly

E
50 THE GUIDE TO ASTRO LOU V.

jxTsons or widowers. These marriages are rarely happy ones,

the husband being very exacting, domineering, cruel, and
selfish,taking delight in ill-using others.
\}
in, yood at peel with the Steady, ]xrsevcring, and .

generally sober guin and success in life and by great and

;

powerful persons, and the holding of lucrative or governmental

offices. With females it leads to marriage late in life, or with
elderly persons, and if {7 be in ^r, Vy, or , the husband will
possess money, but be very mean over it, and the marriage
does not prove a happy one.
fj -inor bad u>spcrt to 9-
(j Disappointment in courtship
or marriage much trouble and grief through females, a
;

depraved taste addicted to secret and unnatural practices

; ;

often filthy in talk and behaviour deceitful and cunning ; ;

hypocritical, especially in religion. This applies more to

males than females. It often leads to drink or intemperance.

r? in yood aspect to y. Success in

courtship; steady;
attached to wife and family ; acute in feelings, soon moved
to pity and tears ; persevering and careful. It is very good
in a feminine nativity, as it shows care, prudence, chastity,
and sincerity.
F? in tf or aljlictiiiy ty
.
Deep in thought; bad temper;
bitter, malicious, and spiteful ; frequently some impediment
in the speech often dishonest, deceitful and crafty, not to
;

be trusted ; addicted to drink ; in the 3rd or Jth, it gives

great inclination for science and occult learning, but attended
with but little success enthusiastic and hypocritical in ;

religion ; a false friend and malicious enemy.

1} in yood a-yjwct to ty. Steadiness in character and
behaviour ; very careful of their own afYairs and health ;

fond of science, and generally possessing a good judgment ;

jHM-scvering, thoughtful, and contemplative. -Much, however,
de)ends on the houses and signs occupied the iiin/ signs ;

being especially good, and the watery signs but very little so.
Again if in the 1st, 3rd, or 9th, the effects are very market!,
but in the other houses much less so.
 THE GUIDK TO ASTKOLOGY. 51

]-> in tf or afflicting the D . Loss of substance and much

trouble in money matters all through life the native squanders ;

his money and is improvident, fretful, and suspicious care- ;

less and allows himself to be robbed chiefly by false friends ;

he fails in business and has a hard struggle through life he ;

generally gets a useless wife, one without thought, and if

the planets are in common signs, he will marry more than once.
When the planets are occidental it leads to temporary de-
rangements of the health; falls and accidents if oriental.
I consider the affliction of the }) by V), as the most unfortunate
influence that can be for success, prosperity or happiness in
life, With females generally resulting in dis-
it is very evil,

grace, fondness for drink, and depravity ; it also destroys the

health, especially if at the same time $ be afflicted.
}-.in (jood aspect to tkc j) Very patient and persevering,
.

leading to success and the acquisition of wealth ; in a female

natus, good health, industrious and prudent. ,

NOTE. The remarks at the end of ^1 on page 45 will also

apply here and must not be overlooked

CHAPTER III.

Jupiter

I/ in the signs makes the native

ascendant in the fiery

generous, bold, good-natured, successful in business, a sincere

friend and a generous enemy ; rather proud ; delighting in
exercise and recreation firm, faithful, and constant.
;
In the
airtln/ signs, more secret and selfish, proud, conceited, shallow-
minded, ostentatious, bigoted. In the airy signs, just,
generous, even in temper, faithful, ready to lend and help any
one, especially if in ^= or ^. In the watery signs, fond of
sport, drink,and merry-making ; careless in matters,
money
but generally fortunate. 55 and
"
X are better than H\, the
latter .sign inclines to self." The general character of T/ is

E 2
M THE i.i 11. 1. TO ASTROLOGY.

to make men brave, and generous ; faithful and prudent

free, ;

just, honest and religious ; aiming at distinction and honour ;

liberal subscribers to public charities ; hating mean and

sordid actions.
[ Wealth and a bountiful share of prosperity
in the '2nd.

during life if he be essentially dignified the most successful ;

men living have T/ in the 2nd or 10th. The success or other-

wise will dc]H>nd upon the strength and aspects which the
planet receives.
11 in the 3rd. Short, pleasant journeys ; help from neigh-
bours and brethren. The mind honourably inclined.
11 in the 4th. Success in life, and happiness in old age, if

If.
be strong and moderately well fortified ; it also shows the
father to be in a good position. If If. be weak and out of

dignities, the native will die poor.

If. in the 5th. Dutiful and obedient children, who will be
a help and comfort to the native, and who will do well in the
world and become great men. If 1J. be strong, gain by
betting, racing and speculation.
11 in the Gth. Good health generally, unless 11 be much
afflicted by aspect or position ; in II or Ifl> it deranges the
chest -and bowels ; it also denotes good, faithful servants

T/ in the 1th. Success and happiness in marriage ; good

for lawsuits and partnerships, and in dealing with others.
If I/ be in HI? expect but little, for he seems to be sadly de-
bilitated in this sign, and powerless to effect any good.

11 in the Hth. Money by marriage, and also by will or

legacy, especially if 1 be strong and in favourable aspect

to Saturn.

11 in the 9th. A
religious turn of mind, sincere and moral ;
prudent and much respected ; benefit from relatives by
marriage, and success in long journeys or foreign lands.

1J.
in the \0tlt. This ensures success in life, and much
honour and esteem among men. T/ in this house or in the
" "
2nd, are the best positions that can be for success and
prosperity, such persons generally hold prominent official
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 53

appointments. The success can best be judged by the

strength and aspects which 11 receives.
1J. in the llth. Good, faithful friends, ready to help the
ative, and he profits much through their instrumentality
and advice particularly if 11 be strong. It is also favourable
for offspring and family matters.

11 in the 12th. Few

private enemies, and those not likely
to do the native any harm. If anything this position tends
to success in life.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF JUPITER.

If. in tf or evil aspect with Q". This leads to prodigality ;

generous to excess ; headstrong ; foolish with money in- ;

discreet, often in trouble these aspects often cause the native

;

to lose heavy sums of money, either by betting, speculation,

or false friends. He may also suffer damage by fire or thieves.
It tends to destroy the issue of the native.

11 in good aspect with tf. Brave, free, and generous ;

always ready to help another. Note the aspects of Q* to T/

are never good for the acquisition of wealth ; the evil aspects
shows losses beyond the native's control, and the good ones,
that he will squander it away himself.
11 in cf P or good aspect to the 0.
, Success, and the acquisi-
tion of money and fame ; and assistance
powerful friends,
from them, good health, and usually long life. The tf of
O and 11 predisposes somewhat to apoplexy, and this disease
not unfrequently terminates the native's existence. In a
female's nativity, these aspects show a.n honourable and

happy marriage, more especially if If. be strong, essentially

and the Q
free from the aspects of the malefics.

11 afflicted by the Q. Loss of fortune, and much ill luck

during life let the native beware of lending money or be-
;

coming surety. He not unfrequently becomes involved in

law, which goes against him, and results in heavy loss of
money, or any property he may have squanders his wealth ;
54 THE GUIDE TO AKTROI/XiY.

and becomes poor at tin* close of life. With a female, it

denotes that she will get a good but unfortunate husband.

"}J.
in ej or good aspect with 9- This is not of much im-
portance ; rather favourable for success ; the native will be
fond of dress and ornament and s|)cnd much of his money
thereon with females it inclines to prudence and chastity.
;

It inclines the dis|>osition to be kind and generous.

11 afflicting 9- He squanders his money over dress,
ornament, and females, and often lives beyond his means ;

is high and proud in his ways. The same refers to a feminine

nativity. Such persons always desire the best of everything,

whether they can afford it or not.
I/ in tf or good aspect to $ (Jood and sound judgment .
;

success in literature, by which he makes money he is free, ;

generous, yet steadfast and sober in his ways it also inclines ;

to general success in life, and helps the native out of trouble.

afflicting t}
"}f.'
Not good in judgment, but sees things in
.

the wrong light inclined to wrangling and to be irreligious ;

;

of no steadfast ways persons so born should be extremely

;

careful of their conduct, as it often leads them to law, and

sometimes to something worse, for which they get punished.
1J.
or good aspect to the ])
in cj This is very good, being .

one of the best aspects that can occur for success and prosperity
in life,and the acquisition of wealth it also denotes success ;

in marriage, and a good wife in a female nativity, good health,

;

prosperity, and prudent conduct.

T/ afflicting the }). The native squanders his wealth, and
brings himself to ruin or poverty is very unfortunate, and ;

should never s|>eculate, or engage in risky adventures these ;

aspects not unfrequently derange the liver and stomach.

NOTE. The remarks at the end of yon payc 45 also apply
lure. Everything depends on the strength or weakness of a
planet, and how it is aspcctcd.
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CHAPTER IV.

Mars.
THIS planet in the ascendant in fiery signs makes the native
hold,determined, persevering, headstrong, generous, angry,
and haughty in the earthy signs, covetous,, selfish, malicious,
;

careful, fond of women, quarrelsome, and sometimes fond of

drink ; in the airy signs, fond of travelling, changes, persever-
ing, but not fortunate ;
in the watery signs, a good sailor, but

much given to drink and women, especially in S or in 1

X ;

HI he makes an excellent chemist or doctor Generally the

nature of cf" is daring, ungovernable, independent, rash,
strong, stubborn, aspiring, and ambitious the native iisually ;

has a mole or scar on the face.

(f in the 2nd. Lavish and careless in expenses, improvi-
dent yet determined in the acquisition of wealth, but liable
;

to sudden and heavy losses the native rushes into specula-

;

tions and enterprises without thought or reason ; he is very

generous.
CJ" in the 3rd.- Danger in travelling by rail ; dispxites and
lossesthrough neighbours and brethren stubborn and head- ;

trong in disposition fond of travel or changes.

;

0" in the 4th. troubles in old age, unless (f be strong,

Heavy
essentially ; poverty and distress ; it also threatens the father.
This a bad position in any nativity.
is

cf in the 5th. Unruly and troublesome offspring, som of

whom die early and suddenly fondness for pleasure, women ;

and drink ; loss by gambling, betting, or speculation ; in a

female's natus it threatens disgrace.
CJ* In fixed signs, sore throat, stone and gravel,
in the 6th.
heart disease and quinscy in the common signs, danger of
;

consumption, weak chest and lungs ; in the cardinal signs,

danger of burns, scalds, diseases of the kidneys, rheumatics,

fevers, etc. It also denotes bad servants, who will rob and
abuse the native.
56 THE GUIDE TO ASTROIAXJY.

g" in the 1th. An unfortunate and probably

marriage,
separation constant quarrels
; ; many persistent enemies in
business loss by law
; ill-success in partnerships
;
the native ;

is very prone to enter into quarrels ami disputes, injuring

himself thereby ; with a female the effects are similar, and

it also threatens her chastity.

O* I'M tin' 8///. Xo money by marriage ; extravagance on

the part of husband or wife.
CJ" I'M the Oth. Headstrong, stubborn, and jealous ; given
to falsehood ;
of no religious principle ; danger in travelling
long distances, especially if o" be in a watery sign. Ix>sses

by relatives through marriage.

0" in the 10th. Bold and conceited, bigoted quick in ;

judgment and very passionate if ; Q" be near the cwp of 10th,

liable to slander and discredit (especially if a female), whether
deserved or no.
" "
0" in the \\th. Evil and malicious friends injuring the
and by whom he
native, loses much money ;
is imposed upon
by them and misled by their advice.

0* in the Secret enemies, danger of imprisonment,

12th.
of injury by large beasts, by burglars or robbers, especially if

0" be afflicted by f^ or II.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF MARS.

0" d> or afflicting the Q. The native is bold, intrepid, rash

and firm, headstrong, determined, quick in anger ; rushing
headlong into any speculation, fearless of danger ; generous
and free ; in the uiitcry signs, it inclines to drink. It gives
a liability and a sudden or violent
to feverish complaints,
death the native is usually strong and healthy.
; The student
will remember that the tf and P are not so unfortunate as

the evil aspects. With females it acts unfavourably, denoting

an unhappy marriage the husband will possess a very violent
;

temper, and a fondness for drink very austere, exacting and ;

difficult to please ; should \->

or ]{ aspect the also, the hus-
band is
likely to die suddenly, or get killed by accident.
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CJ" in good aspect to the Q. The native is generous, free,

and bold ; of great bodily strength, a good constitution and
usually long life ; he is much respected by superiors and meets
rapid advancement ; especially in the army or in government
service. This is especially the case if Q* be strong in the
nativity. With a female it denotes marriage to a noble
and high-minded person, and probably one who is in govern-
ment employ.
0" tf, or afflicting 9- Much given to the society and
pleasure of females ; lewd and wanton in desires ;
void of
self-respect ; generous and careless over money ; given to
drink and pleasure seeking to the injury of his health ; regard-
less of money or expenses. With females it inclines to low
company, and many regrettable actions.
O* in good aspect to 9- Very fond of the opposite sex, and
much respected by them fond of company and society of all ;

kinds free and careless.

; With females it acts similar to the
bad aspects.
in tf or afflicting $Quick, active wit ; fond of wrang-
.

ling and disputing ; addicted to falsehood and pilfering,

forgery and other ruinous habits possessing a good ; sarcastic ;

judgment, aspiring to be foremost whether in good or evil ;

generally very clever at any handicraft ; a good workman,
but often fond of drink.
O* in good aspect to ty
. Good arithmetician, very accurate ;

of good mental qualities, quick and piercing intellect, easily

angered very clever at engineering or chemistry, and in any
;

occupation requiring dexterity of hand and sharpness of wit ;

the native is active, hating laziness, and continually scheming

or making something.
0* in dor afflicting tke J) Of a turbulent, headstrong
.

mind ; indiscreet and rash, plunging headlong into good or

evil fond of the opposite sex, by whom he suffers in health
;

and pocket persevering, of a quick wit, given to falsehood ;

;

brave and generous. To a male it denotes an unhappy

marriage, much quarrelling, and generally to a drunken,
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worthless woman. With a feme.)*.' it threatens injury to the

health, sickness and vexation, ami often leads them into
disgrace.

(f in ijixxt nxfHCl to tlir J). Courageous, brave, daring and

resolute ; successful in dealing with others it trnd-i to success
;

in wealth ; very linn ; hut sometimes indulging in fits of

sensuality and drink. With a female it shows good health

and a strong constitution, much activity of body and mind,
a real worker.
NOTE. See the remnrl-s at the end of H on jmgc 15 and
ap]>fi/ them here.

CHAPTER V.

The Sun.
OF all the planets the is the most powerful, and without
his presence this world would speedily become a corpse, a
vast blank, void of life. When in the ascendant at birth, it
makes the native firm, generous, lofty, proud, and magnani-
mous, scorning mean and sordid actions, imperious, confident,
just and honest. In the fieri/ signs very ambitious, quick in
anger, and aspiring to rule over all with whom he comes in
contact grave, and of few words, and shaking to the purpose;
;

in the cartJn/ signs, the native is proud and haughty to excess,

opinionative, and headstrong in the airy signs, just, noble,

;

aspiring, and much given to science and arts ; in the u-atiry

signs, rather lewd and fond of the opposite sex, even to his
own prejudice ; in IT\ lie makes an excellent chemist or doctor,
gaining fame and credit thereby. The position of the in
the ascendant is fortunate for the prosperity of the native.
in the '2nd. Very generous and free with money, spending
it fast and lavishly ; careless over expenses, and squanders
is

his estate. A A or 5JC of 11 makes a great alteration, and

leads to wealth and fortune, particularly if T/ be strong.
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 59

O in the 3rd. Fond of science and the line arts firm and ;

steadfast in opinion, and removing the residence but seldom.

In the water signs, many short journeys by water, and in
>i

the moueablc signs, much travelling by railway.

O '" '/"' -Mlt- A especially if the
good position,be Q
strong, or well aspected, denoting success and fortune at the
close of life. It also benefits the father.
/// Denies offspring, except the
tin- ~>t/i. be in the Q
watery signs, they are then likely to be weak and sickly, and
will probably die, unless the J) , T/l or 9 be there also, or
aspect the 0. The native delights in pleasure, and female
company, and spends hismoney freely.
in the 6th. Xot a good position for health, and if afflicted
shows many long sicknesses, and if be in the fixed signs,
quinsy, diphtheria, bronchitis, asthma, gravel or stone, heart
disease, weak back and loins in the common signs, danger of
;

consumption (especially if in TlJ> or K) and obstructions in

the breathing organs. In the moveable signs, liver complaints,
nervousness, weak chest and stomach, giddiness, and rheu-
matism probably also some permanent hurt or injury.
;

in the 1th. The husband or wife will be proud, austere,

yet sincere and honourable lofty and high in manners, yet
;

generous and well disposed also good for business and

;

partnership, but much will depend on how the is aspected,

and in what sign he is placed.

Q in the Sth. Extravagance on the part of husband or
wife and if afflicted by a tf C, or of cj* danger of a violent
, ,

or sudden death.
in the 9</i. Honourable, firm and steadfast; just and
faithful in his dealings with others makes an excellent;

divine ;
if in a walcry
sign, it shows long sea voyages, and
often success in foreign lands.
in the 10th. Honour and preferment; success in life,
and the acquisition of riches ; fortunate, much esteemed, and
frequently elected to a post of honour.
in the 1 It//. Firm and faithful friends, and if be strong,
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they arc willing and able to help the native, and will do so ;
but if weak and afflicted they will be a burden instead of
a help.
in the l"2th. Rather unimportant, but as the is above
'the earth it denotes success in life ; if the be much afflicted
in this house, it shows imprisonment.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF THE SUN.

O in ($ or any aspect tvith 9- Fond of company and

pleasure, and female society ; success in dealing with clothing,

jewellery or apparel ; fond of music, singing, dancing, and all

elegant arts and sciences. If in 25 or H\ given to drink and
low company, and may become sottish. If the aspect happens
in the 2nd, 5th, or 7th, spend much money on females
he will
and pleasure, wasting his time and fortune ; in the 10th, it
leads to rapid promotion, and in the 4th, success in business.
As 9 is never more than 48 from the , she can only form
the tf, P, V and /_with that luminary.
O in d or P with $ This makes an ambitious and good
.

business man
learning with,facility and ease ; studious, and
;

comprehensive ; quick at figures ; consider the foregoing

chiefly when in the 1st, 3rd, 9th, or 10th. If the nd $ ko Q
in K the native will possess but and be very con- little wit,

ceited, talkative, fond of travelling void of any sound ;

learning, dabbling in almost every branch of science, and

mastering none vain and foolish.
; If in n\ the native will ,

be a great doctor or chemist. It has often been said that

the and 9 in d impairs the native's faculties. I am not
of this opinion so far as business or literary ability is concerned,
but for dear, sound, intuitive perception, and deep contempla-
tion, $ is best away from the beams of the 0. As $ is never
more than 28 from the , it can only -form the <$ and P with
tlial orb.

<^, or in good aspect to the J). Success in life; rapid

promotion ; prosperity, and help from powerful persons ;

honour and esteem. Persons born with the and J)

in good
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 61

aspect seldom have any difficulty in obtaining employment.

These aspects also strengthen the constitution both of male
and female, and with the former denotes marriage to a high-
minded noble-dispositioned person.
Q in evil aspect with the J) Difficulty in money matters ;
.

trouble in getting into employment or other office ; loss by

speculation and females, whom the native should avoid. It
also weakens the health or constitution and produces long
and serious sicknesses ; gives great liability to colds and
influenza.

NOTE. The position of the sun and moon in a nalus shoiild

be well studied. TJiey are the two most poivcrful planets and
on them depends mainly the health and success of the native.
8ee the remarks at the end of y .

CHAPTER VI.

Venus.

7 in the ascendant makes a person much beloved by the

opposite sex, fortunate and gaining thereby fond of pleasure ; ;

good disposition generous, merry and kind, and usually

;

a good singer or musician 8 fl;=sv> 2, and X> are the best

, ,

signs, ")T, Iff, n\, and Yp the worst, especially 11\, for it makes
the native lewd, low, and indecent, fond of drink and loose
women, especially if Q" should be in aspect. <$ in aspect to
$ makes a good painter or artist, actor and singer, the voice
is sweet, musical and even they excel on the stage, or in any
;

occupation or profession that brings them in contact with

the multitude the constitution is not usually strong, and
;

the habits of living seldom conduce to health and long life ;

their temper is even, and their ways winning.

9 in the 2nd. Promises success in life, and lucrative

pursuits, if strong yet the native spends much on ornament,
;

dress, jewellery, and females, and in pleasure-seeking, and

62 THE i.i I hi; TO ASTROLOGY.

extravagance ; hence, unless 9 be we " fortified, or other

testimonies concur, he will never be very rich.

9 in the '3rd. Help from kindred and near relatives or

neighbours ; success in
railway travelling the mind jovial :

and merry, much given to poetry and novel reading.

9 in the 4th. Shows the latter part of the native's life to
be prosperous and happy, es|>cciaUy if 9 c unafflicted ;

also gain by inheritance.

9 in the ~>th. Much given to pleasure and female company,

whereby the native injures his health ; he will be fond of
theatres and places of amusement ; it denotes a numerous
family, many girls, dutiful, good and loving, who will be a
comfort to the native ; if 9 be very strong, it
may give gain
by speculation and hazardous games.
9 in the (i</(. Health tolerably good but this position ;

has but little effect except on the menials of the native, who
will be dutiful and obliging.

9 This denotes happiness in the marriage state

in the 1th.
and great love for offspring the native usually marries early ;

unless 9 be in IT\ or Vf, when he is likely to form improper

connections. This position signifies success in business, in

partnerships or in dealing with others. It also shows that

the native gains by his adversaries.
9 in the 8th. If atrony, gain by marriage and by the wills
and legacies of the dead ; if weak, the position denotes but
little.

9 in the Mh. Shows travelling ; journeys ; a

pleasant
sincere, religious turn of mind; merry and jovial ; fond of
reading and poetry benefit from relatives through marriage,
;

and, if 9 be not far from the 31. C.. the native will marry well
in life, or to a person above his or her own sphere in life.

9 in the \0th. Success in life honour, fortune, promotion, :

and esteem, especially amongst fc.uiales the mind is pleasant ;

and agreeable, disliking quarrelling and bothers of every sort ;

the native marries above his own station, if 9 be strong and
well fortified.
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in the llth. friends ready and willing to help the

Many
native, and by him they are much valued.
9 in the 12th. Of little importance it tends to success in ;

life, but shows many secret enemies : the native must be care-
ful of deceit and treachery, if
nothing worse, should fj afflict
o
NOTE. The very best dispositions are those produced by 9-
When this planet is strong in the 1st, 3rd, or Wi, the native is

not only kind to his fellow creatures, but also to animals and

every living thing ; abhorring cruelly in every shape and form;

very sympathetic, and unostentatious in his actions and ivays.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF VENUS.

9 in d <' ny aspect to $ The mind is merry and cheerful,

.

fond of music, singing, poetry, and all elegant arts and sciences;
if in the ascendant, the native will bo a good poet if in the ;

3rd, 9th, or 10th, fond of reading and a greal inclination for

literature and poetry. The native is likewise very fond of
young persons, and men often marry very young women.
These planets are never more than 76 apart, consequently they
can only form the d, P> l/> /., ^, and Q with each other;
notice the d> P o,nd 5|c principally.
9 d, or in good aspect to the J) This gives tidiness and .

neatness in appearance, to which the native pays great atten-

tion ; well-conducted ; likewise benefit from females and
respected by them; it denotes a comfortable marriage, and
if 9 k h' ec from affliction, a gootl wife, ll (cuds to success
and frugality. It makes women very neat and clean in their
ways discreet
;
and prudent in their actions, depending much
upon the signs the planets occupy.
9 afflicting the ]). Slovenly and untidy in appearance;
cureless in expenses ; too often fond of drink ;
disliked by
females of position. In a feminine nativity, it injures the
health, and weakens the system by excessive periodic com-
" "
plaints. Sluts invariably have 9 afflicted by the J) in
their nativity.
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CHAPTER VII.

Mercury.
9 in the ascendant makes a person of quick and subtle
wit. In the fiery signs, sharp, impetuous, quick in anger*
delighting in dramatic performances, fluent in speech, skilful
in mathematics, and endowed with an excellent fancy in ;

these things V
and Q appear better than f , in which sign
he is rash and imprudent, with a ilow of speech of no great
depth. In 8 or Vf, the native is subtle, crafty, and rather
malicious headstrong, opinionative, and gluttonous, loving
;

his own ease. In II, HJ r^, or ^, of an excellent wit and

1

fancy ; a good orator mastering

; a great scholar ; easily
anything scientific acute, sharp, and penetrating.
; In TT\ he
makes an excellent chemist or doctor jxmetrating and fond ;

of experiment ; quick in judgment but deep and crafty, and

to be treated with caution. In 25 or X, the native possesses
a fleet, shallow mind
dissembling and changeable ; a silly,
;

rattling tongue, with a very high opinion of himself and his

own abilities ; sottish and fanciful no dependence to be ;

placed upon him ; in these, 53 is better than K-

9 in the 2nd. Not of much importance, except $ be well
aspected or fortified, when it promotes success and the acquisi-
tion of wealth.

$ JH. ike '3rd. Tx-ads to study and science, astrology, and

occultism ; fond of all kinds of curiosities, especially if $ be
in an airy or Hf or n*\
sign, ; it also denotes travelling ; but
when in 25 or X> the mind is apt to be tickle and unsteady,
unless \-)
throws an as|>cct to Mercury.
9 in the 4th. Inclines to study, but is not important,
except be well dignified (in n or ITJ ), when it denotes success
late in life.

9 in the 5th. In barren signs, denies children, or destroys

them, and if in <2, IT\, or X. they may be deformed or insane,

especially if 17 or o" afflicts $ This position also inclines

to gambling, betting, and drink.
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$ in the. 6th. Shows deceitful and troublesome servants,

and, if afflicted, they will rob the native. If $ be lord of the

ascendant, and in this house in X or f , he gives consumption,

weak lungs and chest, and frequent attacks of sickness if ;

afflicted by the malefics, so much the worse.

5 in the 1th. Much competition and annoyances in

business quarrels in the conjugal state, and a marriage partner
;

with a very long and sharp tongue whether such a partner ;

will talk wit or nonsense can be seen by the sign $ occupies.

$ in the 8th. Of little importance. It shows nothing in

particular.
5 in the Qth.Sharp, clever wit, fond of science and learn-
ing, curiosities, and religious studies
*
the native is likely to ;

travel if 9 occupies a moveable sign.

$ in the Success in literature and trade, or as a

IQth.

merchant ; of a quick, pregnant wit possessing some original ;

talent, and if in the airy signs a good orator.

in the llth. Shows friends among scientific men; if
be strong, assistance from them if weak, they are an ;

injury, instead of a help, to the native.

^ in the 12th. In 8, fl\, or Vf, many crafty enemies,
seeking to injure the native secretly ; in the other signs it

tends to success in life, and fluency in speech.

THE CONJUNCTIONS AND ASPECTS OF MERCURY.

$ in tf or good aspect ivith the J)

.
Very quick in wit,
splendid abilities, sharp and penetrating, especially if occurring
in the airy signs ; much wit and sagacity ; the 1st, 3rd, 9th, and
10th are the best houses for this aspect. The native usually
acquires foreign languages with ease and facility, and, if the
sign rising be IT, Hf, ===-, f, or TZ, the native speaks with
admirable elocution.
Q afflicted by the, J) . Much given to backbiting, lying and
slandering ; possessing a sharp, turbulent wit, and good
abilities ; if
T? or fj
1
afflicts J)
or at the same time, the
native will be dishonest, and turn his abilities to bad account.
F
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CHAPTER VIII.

The Moon.
THE T> in the ascendant makes the native fond of rambling
and moving about, esj>ecially if in a common or moveable sign ;

unstable in mind ; fond of females, and by them much

respected ; of delighting in friendship and
a quiet nature,
society ; philanthropic, and usually fortunate in dealing with
the multitude and the lower class of people ; rather timid
in nature ; inclined be generous, and in the fiery signs,
to
ambitious and aspiring. In "f, the native is giddy and
changeable, constantly on the stir, especially if in aspect
to y in Yf or l\[ fond of drink, low company, and sottish,
;

lewd and filthy in talk and behaviour; in FT, flf, =^, or %:,
fond of science, delighting in astrology, and a good linguist ;

in 55 and X
very kind and good-natured, and much respected ;

in 8, firm and steadfast, industrious and persevering. Som-

nambulists generally have the rising at birth. Usually
the nature of the J) is kind, well intentioned, quiet ; with
a great dislike to wrangling and quarrelling.
])
in the 2nd. Essentially strong, is good, and shows
success in life and the acquisition of riches. If in IT\ or Vf,
the native will experience much trouble in money matters,
and loss of fortune.

D in the 3rd. Many short journeys ; fond of science and

occult studies ; and if J) be strong, help from brethren and
neighbours.
J) in the 4th. The native frequently removes his residence ;

success in lauds and agriculture if the ]) be strong, essentially,

;

in this house, it is an excellent indication of success, and

ultimate independence.
D in the 5th. Rather too fond of gambling, pleasure, and
women ; many children, especially if ]) be in a watery or
double-bodied sign ; probably twins if in X- The native
will have great love and affection for his children and young

persons generally.
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J> in the Qth. Not good

for health (especially if a female) ;
in the common signs clanger of consumption or lung disease ;
in the fixed signs, gravel, stone, or bronchitis ; in the cardinal

signs, derangement of the stomach and nerves. You must

only judge these when the J) is badly placed or afflicted, for
in nat^^,re, she is benefic, and seldom works harm unless aspected

unfavourably.
]) Success in marriage and connubial comfort ;
in the 1th.
also in law or partnerships this position inclines to journey-
;

ing or removals. The J) well placed in this house (in b ,

25, j^, ., yx, or K)> and in good aspect to fp, denotes a very

industrious, careful husband or wife.

D in the 8th. Rather unimportant, but if
strong, money
/ by marriage ;
if much afflicted by fp and 0", danger of a
violent death.

*~~~>/. D in the 9th. Travelling ; long journeys fond of science, ; ""KX

out rather bigoted in religion curious and eccentric ; if ])
; 1\
be strong, assistance from relatives by marriage.
J)
in the IGlh. Success in life, and prosperity ; favours
from powerful females, especially be strong ; the native if ])

is generally successful in dealing in public commodities ; ho

is much respected and esteemed.
T) in the llth. If }) be strong, many good friends; but if

iccak, friends will be an injury to the native.

]) in the l'2th. If in ITj. or Vf it denotes deceit and craft,
/ from badly disposed females, who will injure and
chiefly
damage the native. In other signs, it tends to success in
life according as the ]) may be stVong by aspect, or unafflicted.

CHAPTER IX
THE PLANET NEPTUNE. '#.

THIS part would not be complete without some reference to

the probable influence of this distant planet. It seems to be

the general opinion that this is of a malefic nature, but pro-

F 2
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" "
ducing worry rather than an actual evil event. Of course
it must not be forgotten that much will depend ujxm the
position and the aspects of to other planets, whether good
<

or evil. Evil aspects never result in good, but there is no

reason why f
angular, and well aspecU-d. should not benefit
the native in a similar way to any other planet. f? is not

always evil, neither is T/ always good. Everything depends

upon the position and aspects. Now as regards y* some think ,

it is most powerful in <3> and X, and that these signs may be

"
designated its house." Of course the opposite signs, Vf
and nj would be its detriment.
1
, There is also a generally
agreed opinion that the chief influences of V on the mind is
to incline it to spiritualism and metaphysics, that is, sup]>osing
the planet to be rising, or in the 3rd or Dth house. Such a
position also tends to instability of character, xmreliablc,
intuitional, impulsive, fond of change, lack of self-control,
excitability, and love for sensation such as is produced by an
excitement of the animal passions. In cardinal and common
signs the mind would be increased
mutability of the in ;

fixed signs, retarded, at the same time the animal instincts,

as well as fondness for foods and drinks, would be increased.
The planet seems to have much connection with the nervous
" "
system in man, hence the dread of impending misfortune
which often does not materialize. If the planet be in the

2nd, a fear or dread of poverty or financial ruin will often

depress the native If in the 3rd, many removals, love of

the weird and mysterious. In the 4th, much uneasiness of

mind, and minor troubles late in life. In the 5th, large
sensual propensities, fondness for pleasure, dissolute and
sordid. In the 6th, constant worry about servants or work-
people, or health
dread of sickness.
; In the 7th, an unfortu-
nate marriage, marital infelicity, probably separation. In the
9th, inclination for occult studies. Curious in beliefs. In
the 10th, much doubt and perplexity in business, constantly on
the worry. In the llth, annoyances from friends, and anxiety
caused by them. In the 12th, fear and dread of enemies.
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Note, if the planet be well aspected, particularly by J ,

"tti or ]) the above remarks will be much moderated, but
if
badly aspected by any of the planets, the influence will be
much more adverse and unfortunate. The unfortunate
aspects of "J/ denote loss of money and great worry. The
good aspects, benefits and financial success. If afflicted by

0" or 9 inclination for lying, deceiving, and other undesirable

practices. The good aspects denote a sharp mind, inquisitive
and inventive. If afflicted by V much given to lust and
pleasure and the gratification of the lower senses. It is con-
sidered unfortunate for females, particularly if % be in the
f)th or 7th houses. The good aspects of 9 incline to spirit-
uality and mediumship. The J) afflicted by ^ denotes many
changes, journeys and removals the native does not stay
;

long in one place, unsettled in mind and purpose, untruthful,

and an unhappy wedlock, if a male, if a female, in danger of
disgrace. The good aspects inclines to intuition and clever-
ness, and to the study of occultism
spiritualism. and
It also

helps to steady the mind, particularly if in fixed signs.

The planet moves very slowly, occupying about 160 years
in making one Zodiacal Revolution, hence it will be many

years before anything reliable as to the kind of person pro-

duced by '# in the various signs can be ascertained. At
present much of it is conjecture, and the young student should
not rely too much even on the remarks in this chapter. The
only actual experience I have had of its influence is, that it
produces no end of worry and nervous excitement, notwith-
standing that it is in X
and in exact ,A to my D in S5 at birth
and otherwise unafflicted, except by being in the 12th house.

CHAPTER X.
;* THE TEEM, ELEVATION.
BY this term I mean that planet which is nearest to the
meridian. For instance, a planet on the cusp of the llth
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house, and another on the cusp of the 12th, that planet on

the cusp of the llth, would bo "elevated" above that on
the cusp of the 12th, and if another planet were on the cusp
of the 10th it would be elevated above the others also one ;

on the cusp of the 3rd or 5th would be elevated above any

planet in the 4th house.
This position of Elevation is very important, for if you
lind the evil or malefic planets elevated and in cardinal or
succeedant houses, it shows a much harder struggle for
success than if the benefics and if the
were in Elevation ;

general testimonies in the map arc unfavourable, and the

malefics again in Elevation, it would be a hard and con-
tinuous struggle against poverty all through life whereas, ;

if the benelics were in Elevation,

they would materially lessen
the evil of a bad nativity.

Again, if the malelics afflict the Q or J) , and be in Elevation

above them, the evil is much greater than if the Q or })
were
in Elevation above the malefics.

Too much attention cannot be paid to this should o" ;

afflict V an d be in Elevation, the evil is greater than if the

same configuration occurred with 9 in Elevation.

The same must be observed with sickness and health. If

\-)
be in Elevation and afflict the 0, the effects are much
more severe than if the Q
were in Elevation above K The
same must be observed with the ]) and females ; I have
known many on the meridian, but much
females with the J)

afflicted by the malefics, to enjoy pretty good health, and to

have but little to complain of as regards sickness.

CHAPTER XI.

ADVICE.

BEFORE proceeding further, it is very necessary to impress

upon the reader's attention the importance of mastering
thoroughly the foregoing particulars ; in fact, they should
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be learned by heart, so that the symbols and other informa-

tion may come readily to the mind ; to attempt to judge a

nativity before this is accomplished is like running before

one can walk, and is sure to end in grief and disappointment.
The reader cannot do better than experiment with his or her
own nativity for in the lives of every one there are certain
;

actions, events, tJioughts, and inclinations known only to one's

own self ; these be found depicted in the Map for the
may all

time of birth, but unless knoum by the student to exist in

the individuality of the native, might lead to a wrong judg-
ment.
Therefore the student take time over the rudimentary
let

part of the science, mastering all its details, exercising himself

in the computation of the aspects, until he feels confidence
own ability. When he has proceeded thus far, he may
in his
commence with Part III., and then on to Part IV. The
latter is the most difficult of the parts, and one that tests
all

the skill and ability to the utmost, even of the best and
surest practitioners. It will be best, however, to experiment
with the past, comparing the directions with the events, for,
in this way, a key to the future may be found.
 PART THREE.

CHAPTER I

HOW TO JUDGE A NATIVITY.

DRAW your figure for the given time of birth if the last or
;

first two or three degrees of a sign arise, then inquire imme-

diately as to the time of birth, for five minutes will sometimes

throw the personal appearance and mental qualities quite
the opposite way ; for instance, the last degree of n will
produce a widely different person from the first degree of 5c.
When one comes to a nicety like this, it is best to write the
description of each sign produces, and send to the
person
person wanting the nativity, at the same time inquiring which
of the two descriptions comes the nearest, and from this answer
to judge the sign ascending. When several degrees, or the
middle of a sign arise, five minutes' error in the time of birth
isof little consequence, but try at all times to get the ascendant
as near correct as possible ; then determine the lord of the
ascendant, for instance, if y then Q* IS ort '
or TT) arise, ' 5

if b or then ^>, and so on of the remainder, and, in fact,

,

the lords of all the houses should be well remembered after ;

this, compute the aspects between the planets, the declina-

tions and conjunctions, and remember well in what houses
the planets are placed, and also whether essentially dignified
or not.
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CHAPTER II.

WHETHER A CHILD WILL LIVE OR DIE.

THIS one of the most difficult points in Astrology, as so

is

much depends on the nativities of the parents, and the amount

of vitality the infant possesses. First, have regard to the
positions of the planets in the parents' nativities, for if these
denote loss of offspring, then the child will die, but if not,
then judge it will live, unless the natus be very unfortunate ;
ifthe testimonies in the nativities of the parents be doubtful,
undecided, or denote the loss of some, but not all, the offspring,
then have recourse to the following :

Consider the ascendant, its lord, the J and lord of the,

8th, for if a malefic be near the ascendant, and afflicted by

the lord of the 8th, and the ]) be at the same time afflicted
by the 0, or tf, the child soon dies.
^ The lord of the
ascendant in the 6th afflicted, shows a weakly child, and if
this affliction be by the lord of the 8th, the child will ulti-

mately but should a benefic be in good aspect, it will be

die,

reared, but with great difficulty. Claudius Ptolemy, one

"
of the old writers on Astrology, says If one of the lights
:

be angular, and either joined to a malefic, or if the latter

be at an equilateral triangle with them, and no benefic aspect-
ing them at the time, and the rulers of the lights be in malefic
places (6th or 8th chiefly) the child then born will not be reared,
but will shortly die." I have found this often correct.
Children are generally killed by position before the age of
three ; after then by Children born under 25, Vy
direction.
and X
possess less vitality in their infant years than those
born under the other signs, and evil positions or directions
are more liable to kill ; 8 rising gives danger of
during fits

dentition (especially if the natus be an evil one), and death

may ensue ; t, and $ give good stamina and strong

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constitutions next to these are Y~, n, nf, Tl\ and C.% so that
;

]>ersonH born with the strong signs rising will thrive and live
through sicknesses that would kill others born under 25, Vy
or X- It the difference in the quality or nature of the
is

signs that causes an apparent contradiction in the science,

for one child will live and be healthy with a very evil nativity,
and another will die with half the amount of radical evil,
and this depends almost, if not entirely, on the sign ascending.
More persons are born under ^, TJT, H\ and J than under ,

the other signs, these signs occupying about fourteen hours

out of the twenty-four in ascending, and these being strong
and healthy signs, account for the increase of population.
The duration of the life of an infant which will not live to
maturity, is also very difficult to arrive at. It generally
dies when the ]) by transit meets an evil planet, and especially
if 4th (the house of the grave), 6th or 8th house.
in the The
exact time of death depends upon the exact amount of vitality
the child possesses, and as this is difficult to arrive at, it is
best not to be too sure, but to watch events and refer them
to the course of the J), for in the case of infants, whether
male or female, the ]) is all-powerful, but, wherever possible,
examine well the nativities of the parents.

CHAPTER III.

THE HEALTH.

THE first points to attend to in a nativity aro^the life and

health. If the map be for a male, then regard the ; if Q
a female, then look to the }) ; also see if cither or ]) be Q
in the ascendant, or Gth, for such positions have much in-
fluence on the health. If you find the afflicted by V} Q
the health is not good, more especially if the Q be occidental ;

for then it denotes long and tedious illnesses. 0" in any

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aspect to the produces strength and a strong constitution,

but if in tf, n
or c? there is liability to accidents, short
but sharp attacks of sickness, and sudden death. I/ afflicting
the Opredisposes to apoplexy, pleurisy, corrupt blood, and
liver complaints, and the bad aspect to each other
or ]) in
weakens the constitution in both male and female, and seldom
leads to long life. If tf and ^ both afflict the 0, the health
is not so bad as if 3" were not there, for
0" strengthens the
system, but the end of such a person is liable to be very sudden,
either or disease, according as the planets may
by accident
be oriental or occidental. Oriental positions signify accidents
and short attacks of sickness, but occidental positions denote
long, lingering, chronic diseases. The or V) in the Gtli

and in tf, or Q ^
is a bad testimony, and denotes heavy
affliction ; in fact, it is one of the worst positions that can
occur for health. On the other hand, the in good aspect
to If.
cr cf",
or to the )), helps the health much, and denotes
a strong constitution, more especially if be rising, or in

any house except the 6th or 8th. The planet y does not
seem to exercise any great influence over the health, but he
causes accidents and suicides, and, when in the 6th, denotes
an incurable disease.
For a female, take the J) and judge exactly as indicated
for a male, but note that the ]) in bad aspect to 9 deranges
the constitution of a female, making it weak and debilitated,
and if ^ or cf be there also, her nealth will be a continual
source of trouble to her. Remember this that (f destroys
the influence of the ]) more than f>, but T? injures the
more than 0", because the natures of the ]) and tf, and
and V) are totally dissimilar, but the J) and V) and the
and cf have natures more in common one with the other.
With respect to accidents, the afflicted by the malefics
and oriental denotes accidents that are likely to terminate
fatally, V) afflicting the ]) and oriental, denotes falls and
bruises, and if cf be there, severe cuts, and if the at the
time be afflicted, they are likely to terminate fatally.
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The nature of the diseases to which the native is liable

may be learned from the sign occupying the cusp of the

Oth house, and the sign in which the majority of the planets,
especially the malefics, are situated. For instance, the fixed
signs show diseases of the heart, throat or urinary organs,
stone or gravel, bronchitis, &c. ; the cotnmon signs, consump-
tion, spitting of blood, bowel complaints, sciatica, drojwy
and poorness of the Wood ; the Cardinal signs, indigestion,
weak stomach, mental derangement, vertigo, fevers, liver or
kidney complaints.
To particularise the diseases, IT denotes mental derange-
ment, fevers, giddiness, and such ailments as concern the
head principally. b rules the throat, hence diphtheria,
bronchitis, king's evil. II rules the arms, hands and shoulders,
and produces hurts, accidents, or rheumatism in those limbs.
25 governs the stomach, denoting indigestion, and frequently
that terrible disease, cancer Q rules the heart and back,
;

and affliction of planets in this sign denotes heart disease, or

injury to the back ; fTf rules the bowels, and such diseases as
they may bo subjected to s rules ; the veins, liver, and loins,
also kidneys ; V) or o" in this sign is sure to upset the liver or

kidneys ; 11^ rules the bladder and private members, hcnco

stone, gravel, &c. rules the hips and thighs, and causes
;

more broken bones than any other sign ; also sciatica and hip
disease ; Vf governs the knees S the legs, and the feet
; X ;

0" in X denotes corns and bunions in plenty. To this I may

add that Y, 23, i and Vf are signs in Q or to each other ;

hence planets in Vf often affect the organs ruled by f, 25

and i, those in g and KS are also
especially ; b & H\
inn or y and III denoting the throat and privates chiefly,
,

and zz and Q the heart and back n nfl?, J. and X are in : ,

similar aspect and should be j udged as above.

Referring to the map on page 37 we find a strong sign,

[ rising, and the close Q
to the planet Venus. These
would be favourable testimonies for health and strength if it
were not for the exact Q of K> to the Q, the former being in
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elevation above the 0, and the aspect also occurs

occidental ;

from angles rendering it very powerful. We

should therefore
judge that the native would experience, as a rule, good health,
yet have occasionally, severe and protracted attacks of
sickness, and, as the lord of the Gth and the majority of the
planets are in common signs, such sickness would affect the
chest and lungs principally, and arise from colds, or the
wearing of damp or wet boots, for the afflicting planet is

h and he is in X> which rules the feet. The is also in Q

Z. to cf, but this aspect is nearly past and as the J) is in A
to tf, but very little mischief will result from that aspect,
and, so far as health is concerned, it may be ignored.

CHAPTER IV.

THE MENTAL QUALITIES.

NOTICE the signs ascending and the ]), and chiefly,

,

although all the planets have some influence on the mind.

The sign n ^5?,
, or ES rising, makes the native fond of
science, reading and study, quick and ingenious, with an easy
and pleasant flow of speech "f, ?;
or J ambitious, fond ,

of honour, fiery in temper and much given to sports and

exercises, aspiring to rule Q and
;
are better than f ;

the latter makes the native unsettled, rambling and often

witless. 95 or ]/? makes the mind ambitious, very fond of

politics and engaging in public business, 25 especially; Vf is

more selfish and crafty T1\ makes good chemists and doctors,
;

secret and crafty, and seldom to be trusted b or X signifies

;

persons loving their own ease, fond of drink and pleasure,

slothful, and 8 is very furious and revengeful when provoked.
In a former part of this book you will find the significations
of the planetary aspects, but it will be necessary to add more
here. The worst sign in which $ can be placed is X he ;

therein makes the native shallow in intellect, loquacious,

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changeable, conceited and often fond of drink the next is ;

25, 9 therein inclines to politics, drink, with no depth of

thought or mature reasoning; in I rash, foolish and impetuous,
proud and conceited, fond of scents and perfumerj' ; in "Y".
very inquisitive, of a fertile imagination, quick in speech,
rash, furious, never at a loss for a word in 8 , H\ or Vf, ;

selfish, close, covetous, envious, malicious, deceitful, a person

best avoided, yet possessing good talents, especially if in
ll\ or Vf ; in $ , straightforward and steadfast in opinion
and purpose; in n, or
ingenious, possessing
tiff, ~> very
excellent mental qualities, original in ideas and a good orator
or writer
NOTE. These descriptions are principally to be considered
when ^ is rising, or in the 3rd or 9<A house.

0" in aspect to 9 makes the mind exceedingly sharp,

whether in good or evil ; such persons are generally very
active, fiery in temper, great liars, irreligious, or else hypocrites
and often " light-fingered." h in aspect to 9 inclines to
steadiness and firmness, but if by evil aspect it denotes deceit,
treachery, duplicity and thieving in good aspect, thoughtful ;

and reserved, steady and sober in character $S

and T/, the ;

native is honest, and possesses a good judgment fcl makes ;

the mind wayward, restless, stubborn, fond of curiosities,

original, but revengeful to be successful in literature, it is
;

necessary that ^ and be in tf, ^c or aspect.

1 1 If in n ,

or it leads to much criticism and public disapproval.

9 with tj renders the mind cheerful, pleasant, fond of

pleasure and society the J) with $ ;very clever, of an ,

excellent wit and understanding, but the Q and inclines

to lying and deceit, fault-finding and duplicity.
The disposition is denoted by the ant^ J> principally, Q
and when these are aspected by tf it is free and generous
to excess, aspiring, courageous, but angry T/ makes it ;

moderately generous such persons are very solicitous of

;

fame, and seldom extend a helping hand, unless it is likely

to be well known ; F> and incline the disposition to be selfish
y
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and close. Again, 9 an<^ d* strong, makes it generous and

lavish $ and b close and mean Ijl is uncertain, sometimes
; ;

generous and sometimes the reverse. The or J) rising

makes a good disposition, kind and generous, but if H be in
aspect, then the native is careful of his own goods.
The map on page 37 shows t} and 9 m d which would
incline the mind to poetry and music, also pleasure and the

company of young people. Mercury is nearly in exact / to

O* the latter planet being in the 3rd house.
,
This denotes
that the mind will be very sharp, bitter and sarcastic, and
very headstrong and independent, difficult to persuade or
manage, and, as }? is in Q
the temper will be very bad.
to $ ,

We should therefore judge the native to be quick and clever,

persevering and headstrong, and very quick in anger, especially
" "
as Q, which is an angry sign, is rising. Except for the
proximity of 9 to $ , the mental qualities would be of a bad
stamp, and would lead the native into dishonest practises,

chiefly for the sake of sport or pleasure,

f is for the sign
" "
pre-eminently a sporting sign. The disposition is such
" "
that friends can have everything, but others, nothing.

CHAPTER V.

THE MONEY PROSPECTS.

THE surest sign of success is T/. in the 2nd house, and the
stronger If. is, essentially, the better ; also if he be well aspected
by the 0, J), or Tp. &m
bad aspect to I/ in any part of
the map is evil, for it causes heavy and sudden losses, fre-
quently of an overwhelming nature even the good aspects of ;

<3" to T/ are
not good, for they lead to unbounded generosity,
carelessness over money, causing the native to spend it

lavishly.
When most or all of the planets are above the earth, that
is, in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, llth or 12th houses, it is a
favourable sign of prosperity, especially if they are oriental ;
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11 in the M.C. isa good testimony ; also the or J) or \j, in Q

sjc or A to 11 ; or the or J) in tf with T/, is also an excellent
testimony. The Q
and ]) in jfc or A is favourable, especially
for such as are in employment, the or c? being the reverse. D
The 4th house is ;u very important factor in this question,
for if benefic
planets (Q, J), T/ or V) occupy this house,
it is a sign of success at the latter part of life, and the
stronger
these planets are, either essentially, or by aspects, the greater
the success ; but if they be weak or knocked about by cross
aspects, judge the opposite the malefics therein peregrine or
;

afflicted, show a sad end, probably in want or misery, and

even if
1}, tf, or y be strong yet denotes an
essentially, it
unhappy end, not so much from want of money, as by a
miserable miserness (especially if denoted by fy), or by
outside troubles caused by friends, health, or relatives. In
this matter your reason must be exercised, for Fj in or Vj5 ^
in the 4th in A
to T/ would signify a. very different end to
the native's existence than if !;> had been afflicted by the Q
or (P of 11, or any other planet.
T/ or I;, lord of the 7th, and in ^c orA, denotes money
by marriage I/ in good aspect to
; f 1 shows gain by legacies,
or in an unexpected manner. Many planets together in one
sign denote great successes and great reverses, in proportion
as they be aspected or placed essentially ; for if afflicted
may
by aspect or position, the reverses will outweigh the successes
and vice versii. Again, IT in the 2nd house denotes a hard
struggle all every penny the native possesses he
through life,

will have to work doubly hard for. If ]-) afflicts the ]) , it is

another bad testimony, and keeps or makes the native poor ;

of course, a A or ^f of If.
or Q to the j), or even I}, alters
the case, and would improve the native's prospects immensely.
The denotes prodigality ; 9 afflicting
lights afflicted by I/

")/, the native

is expensive in his household and fond of dress

and finery the or (f in the "2nd, he is free and liberal to

;

excess, and ifby or

0" he will lose money
afflicts the Q
by law or quarrelling and get robbed by sharpers.
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The Zodiacal sign rising, has some influence over the success
of the native ; V, n, , , f and s^ may be termed fortunate
signs ;
the other signs are not so fortunate ; there are, of course,
many exceptions, and I do not advise much reliance to be
placed on this point, although an unfortunate nativity with
an unfortunate sign rising, is singularly evil.
The popularity or fame of the native
depends principally
on the angles if Cardinal signs occupy these, he will become
;

famous, either in good or evil, fj in M.C. gives power and

authority, but casts down again ; T/. there, denotes fame all
through life, the same with the or }) tf in the 10th .

brings scandal, especially to females. The or g of one Q

or both of the luminaries to a planet from Cardinal signs,

produces fame. Common signs and planets therein denote

obscure persons ; persons born with planets rising usually
become famous in their respective spheres or trades, especially
if denote authority, whereas the
in Cardinal signs, for these
common signs show obscurity, or a limited amount of fame ;
such persons seldom possess much sway or power of mind
over others. The in good aspect to y gives fame and the

friendship and help of old moneyed men, and is an excellent

aspect in the nativity of any one who has to do with public
men or public affairs. It is sure to lead to fame and distinc-
tion although, perhaps, late in life.
In our map, page 37 we find no planet in the 2nd, and
its ruler, $ m his detriment in <^ with 9 an d the but in Q
Q to Tj. <3" is also ruler of the 4th and in his detriment,
and cadent. These are unfavourable -testimonies. On the
other side we have I/ strong in the llth in A to Vj, but in
& to 1 The D is in A to Q*.
1 . Now I/ is- the most powerful
planet in the map and being in the llth denotes much help
from friends, and the A to V) shows money by legacy, but
the of y denotes some difficulty with it, but the native
will get it as 11 is elevated above y. Except for the strong
position of I/ the native would have had a hard struggle all
through life, As it is, he will not save money, but his pluck
a
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and perseverance ( J A 0". d" m 3rd)keep his head above

will
water. I judge the money will he by legacy, for tf which
denotes his first wife as well as \->, is weak, and one scarcely
likely to possess wealth. Apart from TJ. L V), and ]) A tf,
and the powerful position of "J/, there are no positions or
aspects to favour success.

CHAPTER VI.

THE EMPIX)YMENT.

CONSIDER the midheavon, the ascendant, that planet which

is nearest the Sun, or oriental to that luminary, and the
positions of the majority of the planets. The Signs may be
divided thus :
f, b, Q_, and Vf produce employment among
metals, housebuilding, smiths, and machinery; n, rr and
are scientific signs, and produce clerks, writers and literary
or scientific pursuits; 25, TT\, and X produce inn-keepers,

publicans, brewers, sailors, wine merchants and fishmongers ;

the sign D\, moreover, produces many chemists and doctors
of noted ability, njj and f messengers, dealers, booksellers,
,

printers, engravers and artificers. Moreover, 8, nj ftn d Vf

have connection with agriculture; TT, & and / with fire,
iron, the army and dangerous pursuits n ^= and rs: scientific
; ,

pursuits, shopkeepers and clothiers.

If the native have manyplanets in the watery signs, it
signifies that he would succeed well as a publican, brewer,

fishmonger, especially if such signs be occupied by the benefic

planets. If they possess the scientific signs, he will excel
as a clerk or writer, dealing in clothes, as an auctioneer, &c. ;

if in the
earthy signs, housebuilding, agriculture, bricklaying,
or those employments which deal chiefly with earth ; if in the

fiery signs, as smith, mechanic, cattle-dealer, horsebreaker, and

various kinds of employment, in the army, &c.
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The most powerful planet in the map also has some influence
on the employment. In this, $ denotes writers, authors,
accountants, teachers, stationers, booksellers, and those who
live by stipend or salary employment among
; 9 signifies
wines, dress, ornaments, perfumery, flowers, and those
engaged on the stage 0" produces soldiers, and such as work
;

by fire or iron, cooks, butchers, shipwrights, carpenters, &c. ;

T/ shows lawyers, councillors, divines, clothiers, tailors,

revenue officers, judges and public characters T? denotes ;

printers, agriculturists, and sometimes divines,

sextons,
especially if in >fc or A to T/; y shows astrologers, antiquarians,
curiosity dealers, and all who follow a strange and uncommon
employment. If $, Q" and T;> are the chief ruling planets,
and in d or bad aspect, the native takes to thieving and
forging, swindling and unlawful pursuits. If 9 ji n 9 a d

O", they are sculptors, painters, artists and engravers. The

O favourably aspected by T? or y, gives employment in the
State or Civil Service, and denotes managers, and persons
having authority and power. The testimonies respecting
employment should be well weighed, as the different kinds of
employments are various and very numerous ; therefore, let
not the young student judge this point hastily.
The importance or magnitude of the employment will be
seen from the position of the ruling planets, for, should they
be oriental or above the earth, then it will be lucrative and
eminent ; the same planets occupy Cardinal signs,
if many
or Cardinal signs occupy the angles ; but should the ruling

planet, or most of the planets be occidental and under the

Earth, then it will be obscure, and such persons usually have
to work for others all their lives. Persons so born seem to
lack ambition, and are consequently quite content to remain
in obscurity and be the faithful servants of others. When
the Q and ]) are in sjc or A to each other, the native seldom
has any difficulty in obtaining employment, but the or Q
of the lights has an opposite effect ; also
persons born with
the }) much afflicted by Fp, should be careful in commencing
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business on their own account ; they will be much happier

and far more prosperous in
employment. Again, the in Q
s)c or A to 0" is very favourable for employment, denoting
rapid advancement, but when (f afflicts the by or it Q Q
is seldom the native and his master
agree.
Referring to our map pago 37 we find 9 l*dy of the Mid-
heaven in (j with the and ^ an( oriental of the 0, con-
'

sequently that planet would denote the employment. Placed

as she is, I should judge his profession to l>e in connection
with wearing apparel, flowers or millinery, probably the
former as T/ strong and denotes tailors, clothiers, &e.
is We
may therefore consider his employment as such, and that it
is the best he can follow. The /, of ])
and 0" would make
him a shrewd man of business and one that can drive a
hard bargain.

CHAPTER VII.

OF MARRIAGE.

FOR males regard the J) and 9 an( l f r females the ami

9 if these are strong and free from
; the affliction or aspect
of they marry early, especially if they be oriental, i.e.,
V),
between the 1st and 10th houses, or in the opposite quarter
of the map, but should I? afflict the J) or 0. it delays
marriage, and should the latter planets be weak and h
strong, and barren signs occupy the 1st and f>th houses, the
native will not marry. Should I? afflict the J) by tf, or Q
(f, the death of the wife is signified, and if in n f or X , ,

a plurality of wives is denoted, especially if at the same time

the J) applies by tf or aspect to more than one planet. For
a female, judge the instead of the J). 9 afflicted by J;>
shows trouble in courtship and probably disappointment,
and if afflicted by IJ, jealousy and mistrust; the J) afflicting
9 also denotes trouble in courtship. The fruitful signs
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occupying the 1st,5th, or 7th hastens marriage ; the barren

signs retard it, The ]) strong in the 5th or 7th, in aspect to
many planets, causes an early marriage.
Conjugal happiness depends upon the J), 9> > y an d
the 7th house chiefly, for should y, F? occupy this or (j*

house, but little happiness, prosperity or comfort will be

experienced, unless they are most excellently aspected by
the benefics, and even then, many minor troubles will occur ;

but should these planets be unaspected or afflicted in any

way, then marriage will prove the most unfortunate event
in the native's whole career. Again, if the with a female
be afflicted by y it will lead her astray, and she will probably
,

leave her husband and live with another man if the be ;

afflicted by Q% the man will be a harsh, cruel husband if ;

by fp he will be worthless and miserly, lazy, and in both cases

a most unhappy union will be the result. Even should the
be in 5J< or A to y there is danger of the female being
led astray, especially if 25 or X occupy the ascendant, but in
this case it is not likely to lead to separation. With men
regard the D ;
if she be in tf or Q
to y, men will cohabit
with married women, and even the ^f. or A incline this way.
When y afflicts or aspects 9 men cohabit with single females,
and women with single young men should tf or Tj aspect ;

any of the aforesaid planets at the same time, the misconduct

willbe publicly known, but if I/ be in aspect, it will not be
known to any extent ; V) in %. or A will cause it to be carried
on with
great secrecy, y or T? in the 1st, 6th or 7th,
or (f in the 5th or 7th it is seldom the native, whether male
or female, leads a chaste life.

good aspect to V) shows sincerity and attachment

9 in
in marriage, and if T/ or 9 ^ c m the 7th, domestic felicity
and comfort the and J> therein is good, but much depends
;

on how they are aspected, and to what planets they apply.

The with a female and the ]) with a male applying to the
<J , ^ or A of 11 denotes a happy marriage sooner or later
in life ; but if to Fj, then it will not be so happy, for the wife
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or Ini.-liaii'l will be old, bad-tempered, ami miserly, exacting,

and with but little attachment or feeling.
The wifedescribed by that planet to which the J) first
is

applies (except there be a planet near the cusp of the 7th,

when take it), or if she apply to no planet, then take the
sign on the cusp of the 7th and judge from this if she apply ;

to 9 th w 'f W 'H ' )C handsome, loving and accomplished ;

if to
9 clever, sensible, active, but a great talker; if to 0"
bold, refractory, hot-temjwred ; if to I/, just, cheerful, kind,
with a good disposition ; if to \->, grave, serious, attentive to
her duties and miserly if to the
generous, noble, straight-
; 0,
forward, firm and determined ; if to I c l, she will possess many
peculiarities, be very headstrong, rash and independent, and
difficult to manage.
NOTE. application be by bad aspect, the effects
If the
will be so much the worse. ; also sec how each planet is aspected,

and in what sign it is placed, for the ]) A 9 ' n denotes

a very different wife to one signified by 9 in Vy or or flf V ;

the same with the other planets. For females, take the
instead of the )), and observeapplying to also, that the
T/ in nj denotes a very different husband to the one signified
by T/ in ^, or any other sign, unless it be Vf the same with ;

the other planets. The 7th or 8th house occupied by H,

strong, or by V) in good aspect to promises gain by
I/,

marriage ; the same if I/, or V) rules the 7th and be in favour-

able asj>ect. The by Q", V) or 1,1, destroys the
afflicted

husband, or causes him great and heavy misfortunes the ;

J) similarly afflicted, destroys the wife, especially if the J)

be in II , / or X
As the map on page 37 is for a male, we must take the
J) and 9 as the chief significators of marriage, but in this
ease there are other testimonies to be considered. V} is

placed in the middle of the 7th house in the )) applies X '

to cf" by a A aspect, o" is in =: weak and cadent, and 9

the co-significator with the ]) is near the and 9 *"d in f.
Fortunately the D is elevated and free from affliction. The
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wife is signified as a mixture of Q" in : and Pj in X with a

dash of 9 9 an(l tne 0' i Q ^ier d. mm
To accurately describe
her under these conditions is difficult. In stature she would
be short with clear cut features, pale in complexion, and
fleshy face. In disposition headstrong, determined and
sullen in temper (tf and Jp), yet fond of music, pleasure and
of sight seeing, as denoted by 9 9 an(l 0- Her position
in life would be only fair, as none of the significators are strong.

Marriage felicity or happiness is not shown, for tf and T? the

chief significators are out of place and afflict each other.
Marriage would take place early in life, as the ])
and 9 are
in oriental quarters. As the ]) , 9 ancl b are m bi-corporcal
signs, we may judge he and marry again,
will lose his first wife
the 2nd being signified by y, probably a widow with some
money, for y is strong. In this marriage much unhappiness
will follow, probably separation, for the application to II

will be by .

If the nativity had been for a female, we should take b

for the husband the 's application is by
; aspect, and Q b
is in a weak and watery sign, denoting a drunken, worthless
fellow, and much sorrow and misery.

CHAPTER VIII.

OF CHILDREN.

CONSIDER the 5th and llth houses the 1 1th is to be considered

;

because it is the 5th house from the 7th, or the 5th house of
the husband or wife. If you find fruitful or feminine signs

on the cusps of these houses, they denote children or offspring ;

the ]) 9 an<3 "U- arc givers of children, the ), <f, I? and y

,

deny them, allot but few, or destroy them according to tho

nature of the sign they occupy in the 5th or llth houses.
depends on the sign he occupies. The signs arc approxi-
mately as follows :
T
is against offspring, or gives but one
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or two; b three or four; II, two or three; Sc, five or six ;

denies offspring; TCf, two or three ; i, three or four; IT,,

four or five ; / , three or four ; Yf>, two or three ; 52 denies

offspring ; X, seven or The foregoing are when no

eight.
planets possess cither the 5th or llth house. The Q, $, and
the inulcfic planets diminish the number; the ]) , V or "5/

augments it. The D in the 5th, in bi-eorporeal signs, ]>ro-

mises many children, often twins ; the same if she be in <>
in the 5th. A friend of mine, with J)
in nj in 5th, in good
aspect to many planets has sixteen children, all living.
The number of children will be increased or diminished
inproportion as the planets in the 5th house are well aspected,
and vice versa. The D 9 or T/, in 5th, shows ol>cdient and
,

dutiful children, that will be

parents a comfort to their ;

but if the evil planets be therein, then the children will be

a great trouble, sickly or unruly. Again, the prolific planets
in the 5th or llth, and afflicted by the infortunes, denote
death to some of the offspring favourable asj>ect ; but if in
to many planets, they augment the number. The 5th house
shows the first child the 7th, the second (being the 3rd from
;

the 5th); the 9th, the third; the llth, the fourth; the 1st,
the fifth the 3rd, the sixth
; and the 5th again, the seventh
;

child.
there are signs of the death of some of the offspring,
If

and evil planets possess the 9th house, by position or " lord,"
say the third child will die ; if the maleiics be in the 7th, the
second child will die ; if in the llth, or rulers of that house,
the fourth child, and so on. This system of judging I have
found tolerably accurate.
Many planets in feminine signs show more girls than boys ;
in masculine signs, the reverse. Again, if the sign occupying
the cusp of the 5th be masculine, and its ruler be a masculine
planet, and be placed in a masculine sign, most of the children
will be boys; but if the signs, &c., bo
feminine, then the
majority will be the husband's significators
girls. Again, if

be stronger than the wife's significators in the

figure, it is an
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additional testimony of more boys than girls, and vice versa.

Once more, if the 5th house denotes children, and the llth
house denies them, some will die in infancy the same if the ;

llth house promises offspring, and the 5th denies them.

This was remarkably exemplified in a nativity I once had
before me, in which the D was in 8 in the 5th, in favourable

aspect to all the planets, except V) and but tf ruled the

cJ",

llth, and he was afflicted by y, T/, Q, 9 ant^ *^ e con ':

sequence was that the native lost three out of his nine children.
If the lord of the 5th be in the 5th, and well aspected, it shows
the offspring to become fortunate and famous the same if ;

the lord of the 5th be dignified and oriental, or if T/. be in the

5th, strong and unafflicted ; bvit should the planets denoting
children be occidental, and out of their dignities, and afflicted
by aspect, then will the offspring be obscure and unfortunate.
C* in <p to T/ destroys some of the offspring so also docs ;

h when afflicting "}/. The late Queen Victoria had T/ b

at birth, and she lost three of her children.
If we refer to the map on page 37 we find J on the cusp
of the 5th and T/ its ruler in the llth in the fruitful sign 25.
In the 5th we find F;l
in the sign Vp in to I/, the latter

planet, however, is in A to V) in a fruitful sign in the 7th house.

We should, therefore, judge a small family of three or four,
as the testimonies are not strong enough for a larger one.
The g
of I/ and 1 will cause trouble through offspring.
I

The 3rd
"
child ruled by the 9th house and
"
is likely to be ^
the black sheep in the fold, and the 4th signified by I/ in
the 1 1th, will be the most fortunate. Parental love or parental
affection is ruled by the 7th house, in this case it will not be
very strong for V> weak, in this house, denotes that the father
will think his children much trouble and expense, and he

certainly will not spoil them by over-indulgence.

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CHAFFER IX.

TRAVELUNO
NOTICE chiefly the .'!nl and 9th houses ; also in what signs
the planets arc situated, especially the ]) and c*, for if these

planets arc in the 3rd or 9th in inoveable or common signs,

then the native will travel much and go
long voyages. The
3rd house has connection chiefly with railway or short journeys,
and the 9th house signifies long voyages to distant lands or
emigration. The ]) in j>owerful aspect to II, and either in
the 1st, 3rd or 9th, denotes many journeys. The J) or cf"
cadent, especially in the 3rd, 9th or 12th, is a sure sign of
travelling and if in 25 or X, long and extensive voyages are
denoted. the benefits govern the planets ruling the 3rd
If
and 9th and the j) and be in favourable aspect thereto,
,

then will the journeys be prosperous and lucrative; the same

if T/ or the 3rd or 9th house, and is not afflicted
9 occupy ;

but should \), o* or 11 be there, it denotes much danger,

trouble and annoyance and if these planets be in a watery
;

sign in the 9th and native will be shipwrecked

afflicted, the ;

but should they be in the 3rd, he will be liable to an accident

in going a short journey, by rail, road or water.
The planets in fixed signs show but little travelling (except
in n\, when they signify a voyage) ; also when fixed signs
occupy the 3rd or 9th, there will be but little travelling.
1st,

V) powerful
in a nativity makes the native fond of his home ;

the Qthe same ; whereas 1J, Q", $ or the ]) denotes many

changes, and the native seldom remains long in one place.

11 or 9 powerful, he will journey for business or pleasure.
With respect to going abroad, consider well the positions
of the favourable and unfavourable planets, for when the
majority of the good planets are in Southern signs, they
show that the native will have good success in the Southern
latitudes. For instance, many planets in 111, or even J. ,

would show success in Australia, or adjacent places, and if

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in 2 or K> then New Zealand would be a good country.

Vf-seems to favour South Africa or Cape Colony chiefly.
If the 9th house is favourably occupied by these signs and
the benevolent planets, then the native would do well abroad-
The same if they were in the 1st, 10th, 12th or even the 6th
house. You must use your own judgment a little here, for
it is impossible for me to explain every position possible for
the planets to occupy ; but have chief regard to the , for

9 and 9 must of necessity be near him, on account of their

longitudes not exceeding 48 with 9> ancl about 28* witli
9 from the (.
Next look Never expect much from him if he be
to T/.
in n or afflicted by tf. The same holds good of the other
planets, and always avoid the localities signified by those
planets that are much afflicted, or else you will be in con-
tinual hot water with either health or fortune.
The Northern show
places near home, or in North
signs
latitudes for instance, "f would show the East of England,
or a locality to the east from your place of birth. 8 and
n are more N.E., and SB denotes the North of England or
Scotland. ?, 1% or ==r the N.W. and W. parts, and T$
Lancashire especially.
Persons born in England under 1% or and many planets ,

in (I or s
in the 9th or 10th house, would do well across the

Atlantic, and in the North-East States of the Union but if ;

the planets were in TT or ^r, then they should go to the Western

States, California, etc.

NOTE. Never go abroad if your 3rd or 4th house is strong
and well occupied, or you will sorely repent it.
There is much more in the selection of a house and proper
locality than many imagine, and it is a point on which authors
have been very silent.
The foregoing is what I have observed and found very
correct from experience and observation, but there may be

many points to discover yet hence I advise much care and

;

scrutiny into the nativity on this head in fact, you cannot ;

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give it too much attention, for I believe that a right direction

ami locality in more than half the road to fortune and good
health.

Referring to the map on page 37 we find moveable signs

on the cusps of the 3rd and 9th and tf cadcnt in A to the D
These are testimonies of considerable travelling chiefly by
rail and in connection with business as well as pleasure.
The D A o" is also a testimony and activity.
of changes
As V) afflicts both (f and y, and is in elevation above them,
there is danger of hurt or accident, and the jtosition of Q"
shows that the journeys will not be beneficial or agreeable.
9 ruler of the 3rd in tf with and shows the pleasurable
side of the travelling, and tf in the 3rd in A to the ]) , the
business part. There is no
striking benefit, or otherwise,
shown in travelling or changes of residence.

CHAPTER X.

ON THE SELECTION OF A HOUSE.

I HAVE found, from my own cxi>erience and that of others,
that much depends on the selection of a suitable house and
locality.
We often see, in everyday life, that a person goes on com-

fortably and steadily, then makes a move, and is often ruined,

or else is ill and dies, have bereavement, &c. ; in fact, the
move seems every way, and to upset him terribly.
evil in
It is true, also, that others move, and everything prospers
with them, and fortune attends them in -every way. There
arc, no doubt, some directions operating at the time either
for good or evil, but if one gets into a bad locality, then the

good directions are much weakened, and the bad ones are
made stronger.
Note, therefore, the following :

First consider the angles of the nativity. If cardinal signs

occupy these, the house should be a corner one; if fixed signs,

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then the house should stand in the middle of a road or street,

and not at a corner, or where roads or streets meet if common ;

signs are on the angles of the nativity, then the house should
be nearly the last one in a street or road, but not absolutely
the last one not if it be a corner one.
Again, f
or 25 denotes the first house in a street or road
that stands at a corner ; -fi or Vf the last house that stands,
also, at a corner.
For instance, suppose there are 30 houses in a street, then
V or 25 would show No. 1, and 4 or Vf No. 30, both of which
shoiild be corner houses the other signs
; that is, the fixed
and common denote the houses between these numbers.
I should consider the fixed signs to signify from 2 to 15, and
the common signs from 16 to 29. This is as near as I can
although probably a person under 8 or
tell, should be higher Q
up the road than one under tl\ or ur, I consider } to signify
the last house but one in a street.
The angles to be considered are the 1st and 4th. If you
find fixed or common
on one, and cardinal on the other,
signs
it does not matter where your house is, yet even here it is best
to preference to the northern or southern signs, the
give
former showing the beginning of a road, and the latter the
end of it.

Next have regard to the direction to which the signs point.

T is East; 25, North; . is West; Vf, South.
Now, if T
and 25 occupy the 1st and 4th houses, yoxir
house should have a North-East aspect, that is, one side of
the house should face the North, and the other the East ;

but if >: or E
occupy these cusps, then it should face the
South and West. The other signs you will consider in the
same way, thus from T to 25 the signs are N.E., from 25
:

to it is N.W., from : to Vf is S.W., and from yp to X is S.E.

Cardinal signs show prominent positions, as on a hill ;

common signs denote the lower part of a town.

If you live in the country, then the cardinal signs show

where roads cross each other, and this is where your house
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should be ; in short, if you arc born under cardinal signs, let

your hoiiBo stand as prominently as possible but if under ;

common signs, do not live in a prominent house. Fixed

signs are between these two.
The next point to look at is where you should be. If you

find unfortunate planets in the 4th house, and they be weak

or out of dignities, do not stop in your native place or town,
for the 4th house shows the place in which you were born,
but if this house
strong either with the malefics in their
lie

own dignities, or else with the lights or good planets, and they
not much afflicted, then stay there.
3rd house be very strong with favourable planets,
If the

you should go a little distance from your native town, and

in the direction signified by the sign on the 3rd as if <S, go
a little to the North ; if Vf, go a little to the South, and so on
with the rest of the signs, but do not go far, for the 3rd house
shows but short distances, and I consider 50 miles ought to
be the outside.
If you find the 9th house well occupied, go a long way from
your native place, or as far as you like, and in the direction
indicated by the sign on that house.

By going these distances, and in the direction signified,

you bring yourself under the influences of the good planets,
and so will have better fortune and success.
flood planets in the 1st or 10th you may go where you
like, provided it be in the proper direction denoted by the

planets.
For instance, would be madness to go South with favour-
it

able planets rising in eg, or to go West if they were in T and

on the ascendant.
If the favourable planets arc in the other houses, the
distance you go matters but little, so long as you keep in
the right direction as indicated by the signs.
Referring to the map, page 37, as to the selection of a
house. It would not be well for him to reside in his native

place, for Q* ruler of 4th house is weak and afflicted by h,

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$ , 9 >
and He should, therefore, remove from his birth-

place. The strongest and least afflicted planets are the })

and 11, and these are in signs denoting the N. He should,
therefore, live in a Northerly direction from his place of birth,
and his house or business office should be in the middle of
a street or road as denoted by fixed signs being on the angles
of the figure. The distance from his birthplace is not material,
as neither the 3rd nor 9th, or their rulers, are strong, con-

sequently distance is of no consequence. He should avoid

foreign parts, for the lord of the 9th house is afflicted by
position and aspect.

CHAPTER XI.

FKIENDS AND ENEMIES.

FOE have regard to the llth house for friends, the

these
7th for open enemies, and the 12th for secret enemies. The
G> "U- or 5 in the llth, strong and well aspected, denotes
many strong and substantial friends. If the J)
or ^ be
there, well fortified, the same ; but
by aspect or
if afflicted

position, the native will lose by his friends and if J?, cC or ;

IJ be there, then will friends injure

the native, and do him
much damage.
The J) afflicted by Tp in any sign or house is a token of
false and bad friends, and losses thereby. Evil planets in
the 7th, and especially cf, point to many open adversaries,
litigationand losses good planets the contrary, unless they
;

be in <> to a planet in the ascendant. For instance, a person

born with cf" rising, and the Q
in g from the 7th, denote
much trouble from great and powerful men (signified by the
0), who will thwart the endeavours of the native, causing
him injury and loss.
The J) and $ depend wholly on how they are aspected.
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If afflicted
by the other planets, they produce enemies ; but
if well placed and aspect ed, the contrary.
b> d" or H i the 12th points to many secret enemies,
spiteful and malicious, secretly injuring the native both
directly and indirectly ;
the J) therein afflicted, female
enemies. The Q, I/ 9 shows but few, if any,
or secret
foes ;
9 afflicted denotes many thus far with regard
; to the

positions in the Horoscope.

Friendship and enmity are also produced by the different
positions in any two persons' nativities and the sign occupying
the cusp of the ascendant for instance, persons born under
;

certain triplicities agree, irrespective of the places of the

planets, such as one born under f

will agree and feel friendly
with persons under ,Q, or f; those under 8 with persons
born under HJ or Vf, and so on with the other triplicities; but
when the signs occupying the ascendants of two persons are
in Qor <f , or inconjunct, then little harmony is manifested.
In this the g
is worse than the C, or inconjunct signs ; thus

a person born under Y willnever agree long with one born

under :, or s, or Vf. Again, you must consider the places
of the luminaries and other planets, for if the Q or J) in one
nativity be in rf or friendly aspect with the lights in the other
nativity, then will friendship follow ; but should they be in
Q or >, and enmity will occur.
quarrelling The lights
(Q and J)) in parallel in the two nativities are a good testi-
mony of friendship. Again, the other planets must be well
considered, for if the in one nativity be on the place of

\) in the other nativity, he who has fj will bencBt from or

through him who has the Q

on the place of V) neither is it ;

necessary that the Solar man should suffer damage from the
Saturnine person. Damage is only shown when the nativity
is very bad, and consequently the minds of the afflicting

party will then be bent on mischief, c? and 9 roust be

considered principally for friendship, and enmity between
male and female, for if tf in a female nativity be on the place
of 9 m
a male, there will spring up strong feeling of regard
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 97

and friendship immediately they meet, but if o" in the one

nativity be in or toQ $ m the other, hatred and dislike
will soon be manifested.
In the map on page 37 the llth house is ruled by an d
the ]), the sign <> being "intercepted" with T/ therein.
The ])
is also unafflicted and near the cusp of the llth. These
are testimonies that the native will not lack friends, but will
benefitby them very much. He should, however, be careful
of young people, or those with a literary turn of mind as
shown by in f, for this planet is weak and afflicted by

cf and V), and, consequently can render no material help

to the native.

CHAPTER XII.

THE KIND OF DEATH.

THIS is denoted chiefly by that planet which afflicts the
or J) ,
and the sign and house in which it is placed ; also
by the 6th house, Avhich is the house of sickness.
y causes death extraordinary or uncommon
in some
manner, what are generally called in the newspapers; "strange
deaths," and these are frequently sudden and unexpected
he also inclines to suicide, and death by railway, or in travelling
that is, if the map shows a violent end.
P? denotes death by colds and consumptions, agues, dis-
orders of the spleen, dropsy, atrophy or wasting, syncope,
and, generally, all chronic diseases.

11 shows death by apoplexy, inflammation of the lungs,

and liver diseases, and enlargement of the heart, &c.
(j"denotes fevers, stone in the kidneys or bladder, strangury ,

spitting of blood, bursting blood vessels, fatty degeneration

of the heart ; also burns, scalds, wounds, miscarriage,
haemorrhage, abortion, erysipelas, smallpox, and such deaths
as generally occur after a short or sudden illness.
H
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The I<;;M in which the planets are located should be noted,

and also the nature of the signs on the (Hh and 8th houses.
The fixed signs dispose to death by suffocation, heart disease,
bronchitis, stone or gravel, spinal complaints, also diphtheria.
The movcablc signs denote death by colds, rheumatism, gout,
cancer, all diseases of the kidneys and liver, brain fever,

vertigo, fits and disorders of the stomach. The common signs

show death by consumption, asthma, spasms, dropsy, diabetes,

scurvy, and bowel complaints.

A violent or sudden death is denoted when the Q or J)
is

afflictedby the or Q
of cf", c? at tnc
<
ame time being
elevated above the lights. Again, tf in tf with the lights
in the 1st, Gth, 8th, or 10th, ]>oints to a violent or sudden

death, more especially if ^ or I.I add their evil testimony to

CJ". V) in the 10th in to the Q
produces death by the fall
of buildings. The signs occupied by the Luminaries and 0*
or \-)
must l>c considered ; Cardinal signs signify a notorious
death, as by murder, gunshot, lightning, scalds, railway or
lire the fij-vd signs
; strangling, hanging, suffocation <ir
drowning ; the common signs suicide,
shipwreck, prison,
hydrophobia, &c., and II always denotes that the deatli will

be extraordinary or uncommon, and create great public

interest or concern.
In our map page 37 we find the Q much afflicted by h ,

the latter planet being in elevation, consequently we should

" "
judge f? in to be the X killing planet. Placed in that
sign he denotes colds, consumption, lung difficulties and
dropsy.
 !PART FOUK.

CHAPTER I.

'CONCERNING DIRECTIONS, OR THE METHOD OF CALCULATING

FUTURE EVENTS.

BEFORE practising this part of astrology, you should make

yourself thoroughly conversant with all that has been taught
previously, especially such as relate to the planets and signs,
and the calculations of the aspects particularly, otherwise you
will iind yourself in a hopeless stale of confusion, and uuablo
to decide anything.
In the lirst place the directions are calculated from the
places of the planets after birth, reckoning each day after
birth, as one year of life, the 10th day after birth as the 10th

year of life, the 50th day, as the 50th year and so on, calcu-
lating the places of the planets every day to the actual hour
of birth. For instance, if the hour of birth were 4 A.M., and
you desired the directions for the 50th year of life, you would
take the places of the planets for the 50th day after birth,
and calculate them to 4 A.M. of that day, and the aspects
formed on that day would denote the events for that year.
In fact, this part of the system is like the erection of so many
horoscopes, and I advise the student to erect a map for
every day after birth, as the motion of the ]) is very swift,
and her position is constantly changing.
The motion of the ]) per day, you will divide by twelve,
which will give her motion per month, as there are twelve
months in a year if you
; divide this again by four it will
a 2
 100 TUB O IT IDE TO

give her motion per week, for there are four weeks in a month ;
this division is very necessary, because the T) does not move

regularly, but changes from to nearly 10

1*2 per day.
You will lind the ])
to be the principal actor in the direc-
tions owing to her swift motion. The signs and degrees on
the cusps of the houses in the nativity you will continue the
same, and insert the planets according to the signs and
degrees in which they may be found, the same as you would
if it were a simple nativity. When you
have proceeded thus
far, calculate all the aspects that are actually formed by the

]) and planets on tliat day, and note them down, for they are
the directions for that year of life. The next point are the
transits. These must be considered for the actual year in
which the directions fall out ; for instance, if you compute
the directions for the 20th day after birth, which is equal to
the '20th year of life, you must look to the transits for tho
actual year of life as, if a person were born in 1862, seo tho
;

transits for 1882. Now observe. When the places of the

evil directions are excited or aspected by evil transits, the
results are very powerful and evil ; good directions and good
transits produce very beneficial results ; evil directions and
good transits, and good directions and bad transits, have little

or no effect, as they nullify each other.

Suppose for instance, you find j) Q
I?, and at tho time

I/ is in s|< to ]) and AZ to V?, or quincunx (150) to fp by

transit, such a direction would not operate, for T/ would
correct the evil, but if \r) or } were in tf with ]) or V), then
it would operate with great force.

The exciting planets are y, V), T/, and cf, the latter
especially when !{, the Q
also when passing over the place
;

of direction, but I do not observe his aspects. Sonic students

have written to say that ^ has a powerful exciting influence,
and I would advise the reader to observe him his motion ;

is very slow hence it is quite probable he may effect some-

:

thing. When the exciting planets arc li, the effect is more
powerful us their motion is slower. Particular attention
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should be paid to the P of y, Y>, 11, Q", and the Q, for the
motions of these are very slow ; hence they exert great in-
fluence, whether by direction or excitement. For distinction,
I call those directions which are made by the planets among
themselves, primary ; and those made by the moon I call
secondary or lunar ; and the transits I call excitement.
The student will remember that y, \}, and tf are evil
planets, and ^ a benevolent one hence the transits of the
;

former over the place of direction are evil in effect the same ;

with their parallels, but the cfs and Ps of T/ are favourable.

The aspects are to be reckoned according to their natures,
thus v >K> Q and A being good, the Z D> Q and lad.
:

You must bear in mind that good aspects of the unfortunate

planets to the places of directions which are evil, are not so
powerful as the good influences of If., and that their evil
aspects by transits to the place of direction are worse than
the bad rays of T/.
You must also recollect the power of the aspects, whether
Directional, or by Transit; for instance, a V, Q, , &c., will
have very little effect because they arc "weak" aspects and
their influence always weak accordingly.
is Page 6, on the
"Nature" of the aspects will give the student an approxi-
mate idea of the relative strength of the different aspects, and
this strength or weakness must never be lost sight of in

forming a judgment.
The /__ or Q of the Sun by direction appears to be exceed-
ingly powerful, very little inferior to the or Q why this
>,

is so, I cannot explain, but experience has convinced me that

it is so neither have I ever known a /. or
;
Q of the Q to
any of the superior planets ('#, y, (7, T/. and J) to pass
without a marked event occurring, particularly y, (7 or T/.
This part of Astrology requires a lot of thought, and the
different significations should be well balanced in the mind.
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CHAPTER II.

AX EXAMPLE OF THE WOKKINO OF THE DIRECTIONS.

Foil the convenience of students we will reproduce hero

a copy of the map on page 37.

23 <? 12 5' R
y 9 19' a .

vy 6

Supposing we want the directions for the 20th 3'ear of life,

we take 20 days after birth, or December 20th, 1906, and
calculate the planet's places to lOh. 20m. p.m. on that clay
as in the following map.
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DECLINATIONS :

<jf 22 N. 2' 23' S. 20'

C

#23 S. 31' $ 16
C
S. 57'

b 9 S. 46' 19 S. 35'

11 23 N. 8' S. 24'
S. 10'

The daily motion of the J> is 13 25' which divided by 12

is 1 7' or her motion per month. Divide this again by 4
which will be shows her motion per week.
17', and it
" "
If you refer to the Aspectarian in my Ephemeris for

190f>, it will show you what aspects are formed between

10U. 20m. p.m., on December 20th and lOh. 20m. p.m. on
104 THE GUIDE TO ASTBOLOGY.

the 21st. be the aspecls of

In addition to these, there will

the progressed planets to certain places in the map at birth.

There is only one Primary aspect 9 V "V- This is very
weak and need not be noticed. In the Lunar aspects them
are several.

SECONDARY.

December, 1906 > A T/ February, 1907 )> d b

> * y April, > P b R
January, 1907 > P 0* > A ^
d" b R Mft y > p b
> DQR September, ji Q o"
February, j> A "V R October, > Q R
We must now look to the transits for 192C and 1927 or
20 years after birth, and see whether any of these direc-
tions will be excited to action. The first direction

5> A "11 in December not excited beyond a faint

is ^ of Q"
n 8, which will effect but little.

The next, }) %. H also in December, will Ixs similarly

excited but only to a small or non-effectual extent. In
January, 1907, the J)
P cf" in Declination about 11 S. This,
too, is not excited.
In the same month the J) comes to a d of b m ^1C Radix
or Nativity in X
8 38'. tf will be in in b , but as the direc- ^
tion is bad and the excitement good, no material evil will
result.
The next will be the J) Q in the Radix, also in January.
There is no excitement except that of Q", which is benefic,
so the direction will pass without any appreciable effect.
In February )) ~U- >" 9 A
19' followed almost directly X
by J d b b by transit will be in / 6 on the 1st of the

month, hence within 4 of a Q

to the place of the ]), and

although I/ is in X 4 at the same time, yet the influence

of b W 'Udestroy that of 11 and nullify the good of ]) T/. A
We may, therefore, judge that February will, on the whole
 THE GUIDE TO ASTKOLOGY. 105

be an unfortunate month, the chief influence being J> tf Tp,

moderately excited by Fp in J in Q.
The next direction is that of ]) P Tp in April, but it is

not excited to action.

In the same month j) A ^ from K 12, but that also is

not excited to action.

In May ]) P fp but it is not excited.
In September D Q tf from K 17 and tt[ 2. There is

no excitement.
In October D D from X 19
Q 19' and n 19 19', but
here, again, there is no excitement worth noticing. Therefore
the year so far as directions are concerned will be very quiet,
and the native's affairs will proceed as usual, except in Febru-
ary when there is an unfavourable influence of fp, occurring
in the 4th and 7th houses.
The latter is the house of business or sweethearts, hence
some trouble will occur in connection with love or business

affairs, probably a disappointment, as fp afflicts 9 at birth.

CHAPTER III.

THE EFFECTS OF DIRECTIONS.

You will observe and carefully note the lords of the

first

different houses, as, for instance, the lords of the 2nd, 3rd,

6th, and other houses, and particularly the houses in which

the directions fall, and from which the excitement arises.
For instance, say !> D b fr m 2nd and 6th, and excited
from 10th such a direction would fall principally upon
;

business and money, as ruled by 2nd and 10th but if the ;

excitement occurred from the 8th, there would be great

probability of sickness, and perhaps death, for the majority
of influence would arise from the 6th and 8th.
100 THE GUIUK To ASTKOUHiY.

Have special regard, however, to the i)lacc of the afflicting

planet, for J) Q V) and V) in 2nd is loss of money or bank-

ruptcy but
; if
V) wore in 6th, it would more likely touch
the health. You will also observe that directions formed in
angles, and cardinal and excited, are very jxmcrful
signs,
with resjx;ct to fame, credit, and other things of a sudden
and stuj>endous nature, cVen to a violent or sudden death ;

and those in succeedcnt or eadent houses arc more tardy and

slower in effect, yet are none the less powerful when excited
to action. These are the chief points to be observed.
The Qtf {_ n
Q $ or P \\. Very unfortunate, and
unlooked-for calamities, attended with great anxiety
signifies
of mind, law, &c., but I have not observed that it affect
the health to any remarkable degree, although it
may assist
the evil operations of other planets. It signifies great and
sudden losses by bad debts and speculations, accusations,
and danger of imprisonment.
With females it is extremely unfortunate, and many get
into trouble under this husbands, or
direction, leave their

elope. Some I have known to marry suddenly, but separation,

or death of the husband has followed within twelve months.
I have also observed that produces voyages, journeys, and
it

the entire break-up of many homes. Have regard to the

houses in which it falls, as the 1st, 5th, and 7th for females,
the 3rd and 9th for voyages, changes, or journeys, and so on
of the others.
The v. sfc Q A $ Beneficial friends, publicity, fame
and honour, journeys and pleasant voyages, prosperity and
gain. This is a famous direction for an M.P., and he is sure
to come out prominently under its influence civic honours, ;

&c., are bestowed. With females this direction is not good.

It sometimes causes a hasty marriage, and, unless the natus
is favourable, a regrettable one. With some, it alienates
them from their husbands and homes. The bad directions
of and I.I have similar influence if they fall in certain
houses.
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 107

The Od"ZDQcP or P b- This is very evil, and brings

trouble in health, mind, and estate, and frequently death.
If the aspect falls in the 4th, or T? or be lord of the 4th,
it signifies death to the father ;
if in the 2nd house, loss of
wealth ; and unless the nativity is strong, the native's affairs
"
will be entirelyshipwrecked." The same if it occurs in
the 10th, as may be witnessed by the fate of Napoleon. In
the 1st, brain fever and mental affliction are shown, also
rheumatic and chronic ailments, falls, and such accidents as
are likely to result in sudden death, as the fall of buildings,
and, if in watery signs, shipwreck or drowning ; the 2nd
house, loss of substance and general misfortune in the 3rd, ;

accidents in travelling, and loss through brethren; in the 6th,

much sickness, and perhaps death the same in the 8th in ; ;

the llth, bad friends by whom the native will be robbed;

and in the 12th, danger of imprisonment.
Have also regard to the houses of which the and V) are
lords. In a female nativity, loss of husband, death of parents,
sorrow and bereavement.
By way and which, no doubt, all my readers
of illustration
have observed, I will mention that sometimes a person dies
in the midst of prosperity another has good health and losos
;

his fortune another loses perhaps fortune and health at the

;

same time and another suffers great bereavement, but

;

receives a fortune. Such things can only be learned from

the radix, and the houses in which the directions fall, and the
lords of certain houses. All deaths are not evil alike, and all
are not signified by bad directions. For instance, If. strong
in the 6th denotes gain through uncles and aunts so, when ;

a good direction is formed to T/, the native will have benefit

from them, or they may die and leave him a legacy. Hence,
instead of the death being an injury, it will be a benefit to
the native. These are points which you must always bear
in mind if you mean to be accurate.
The V ^f- Q A Pp- These arc very powerful, especially
if or T? be powerful at birth, or lord of a prominent house,
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as the 1st, 10th, 2nd, &c. They then show public fame,
pain, and honour, new friends, gifts, &c. With females,
they sometimes give marriage.
The /_ n C 1. Very bad, even worse for money
matters than the evil directions of I? . Law
threatened, is

affronts, and indignities. All speculations should be avoided.

It deranges the health, and denotes danger of apoplexy,
pleurisy, bursting of blood-vessels, and a disordered state
of the system. In the 7th, it is very bad for law in the 10th ;

and 2nd, for money and business ; in the 12th, danger of

imprisonment ; in the 1st, Gth, or 8th, bad health, in addition

to money losses. A
gentleman of my acquaintance, with
"11 in M.C., made a fortune, and has just lost it all, under the

direction of T/ locally, and powerfully excited.

The rfO V
3|c Q A P T/. These are generally very good,
bequeathing wealth, honour, prosperity, and good friends ;
the native manages his affairs with skill and tact. The P is
especially good, and lasts several years, with more or less
power, according to the excitement there may be.
from experiences that these directions produce
I have found
more female marriages than any other direction, and scarcely
one passes except the female marries, or has an offer of mar-
riage that is, if the direction occurs at a marriageable age,
and the nativity shows marriage.
tf Q Q g orP0". Sharp diseases, fevers, accidents,
and hurts, cuts, blows, burns, bites of dogs, fluxes, diarrhoea,

cholera, smallpox, law, quarrelling, disputes, &c.

The signs occupied by c" an d have a great deal to do with
the event. Fiery signs disposing to cuts, blows, gun acci-
dents, lightning, fevers, &c. ; watery signs fluxes, drowning,
and scalds ; airy signs broken bones ; and earthy signs falls,

beheading, hanging, and fluxes. In a female nativity, danger

of death in child-birth, or sudden loss of husband
The effects of these directions are very sudden, falling like
a thunderclap upon the native, and against which care and
c-anlion can effect but little. A transit of the Q or 0",
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 109

or a P of these usually brings these directions into

planets,
force. I have observed when the and cT arc ' n fixed
signs, either at birth or by direction, the native is in danger
of heart disease, or sudden death therefrom, bursting of its
blood-vessels ; and in II or / , inflammation of the lungs.
These directions are much more potent if the or ]) be Q
afflicted at birth by Tp or cf". These directions also incline
to fighting, quarrels, and violence, robbery, loss by
anger,
fire if in fiery signs ; and in watery signs, drunkenness. Ob-
serve the houses in which they fall, as well as the signs, and

regulate your judgment accordingly.

O V >K Q A Gain by Q* men, honour, preferment,
cf.

activity, and a change of place health and strength.

; Yet
the mind is irritable, and quick in anger. To kings and
rulers, gain of territory, increase of armies, honour and fame.
The >)c or A produces marriage with some females, but such
a union is marked with discord, and frequently separation.
OtfV>fcQAP9 A happy and pleasant time.
The native is given to amusement and pleasure, and has
great leanings towards the female sex. The $ or P generally
produces marriage with a male, but I have not known a
female to marry imdcr such directions. It conduces to
health, preferment, promotion, society, and squandering
money, drink, &c. The tf and P are the principal directions,
and the %. next.
O Z. or Q ? This is unfavourable, and denotes wasting
of money over females, and extravagance, grief through

offspring, inclination for drink and evil company. The Q

cannot occur until after the 30th year.
Ocf V
>fc or P $. Great inclination for books and
learning, and literature generally, study, much business,
mental activity, sometimes journeys (if or Q
be in the
3rd or 9th), fame and credit through inventions (if the nativity
shows it), promotion. The <^ and P are to be mostly observed,
and the chief effect of these appear to incline the native to

writing, study, literature and publication.

110 THE OUTOE TO ASTROLOGY.

Only one female luivo 1 known to marry under this direction

(cH, and then und $ were in fl the 7th. '

Q ^
or $S. O
The latter ean only hap)>en when tho
native is over (R) years of age. The / is not important,
unless very jiowerfully excited, \vhen it
produces trouble
over letters, writings and agreements.
& ]). With n male it denotes gain, suecess, fame,
and j>rosperity. and frequently marriage if in a convenient
house, as the 7th or 10th ; new friends, introductions, and
preferments. It is unfortunate
regards with a. female as
health, denoting danger of fever, inflammation, bad health ;

and, in the 8th, danger of death in the 2nd, bad trade anil ;

loss of money in the 7th, a bad marriage, or trouble through

;

the husband.
V sf: Q A <>r I' D- These are very good. Favour and
friendship, credit, esteem, or popularity, prosperous business.
The frequently causes marriage with both sexes, preferment
1'

and honour; in short, the affairs, of the native succeed most

favourably, attended with promotion and favour from great
and powerful persons, or superiors.
Z. D Q or cP D- A ver y cv 'l time, full of vexation,
losses, and troubles. The native is thwarted in his purposes,
and suffers damage from powerful and superior JXTHOIIS.
With many it signifies death of parents, loss of wife, or bereave-
ment. With a female it is unfortunate, and, unless the radix
be strong, danger of illness, or even death.
From watery signs, the native takes to drinking, and bad
and low company and if in the liith house, danger of im-
;

prisonment, loss of trade, and general misfortune.

D Z d D
Q <? P H. These are all unfavourable, inas-
much as they produce, changes, removals, journeys, troubles
from females, loss of credit, anxiety, worry, and great desire
for change, restlessness of mind, and in some cases bereave-
ment. Happening in the 7th, they produce discord in

marriage ; in the oth, illicit connections, &c. With females

they are not so evil as with males, and produce generally an
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY, 111

unpleasant journey, or a sudden and disadvantageous removal,

or change of occupation or employment. The mind during
the operations of these directions is generally bitter, sarcastic,
obstinate, and wayward ; hence libels, slander, and difficulties
through letters, especially if the nativity harmonises in any
way with these particulars. /

j) V>fc Q A y. These are good, and the native usually

takes a pleasant journey, or makes an advantageous removal ;
they also incline the mind to female society.
I consider y the principal planet in causing changes,
removals and journeys. Of course, he is more powerful in
this when situated in the 1st, 3rd, or 9th house.

D cf Z. D
cf.P^ ?. Very bad directions, denoting loss
Q 1

in business and money; and, if (7 or ]) be in the 2nd, danger

of bankruptcy, disappointment, grief, sorrow, and bereave-
ment. He may lose a good wife, mother, or promising child,
and such things will happen as will cause great sorrow and
despondency. If the hyleg is weak or afflicted, sickness is

denoted, and the mental qualities are disturbed by fear and

anxiety.
With females it is very unfortunate, denoting sickness,
and in many cases death, loss of goods, friends, and parents.
Also slander, reproaches, and disappointment. Many females
" "
get disgraced under these influences, particularly if the
j) was afflicted by (7 at birth.
D V ^ A *7
. Gain in business, popularity, credit and
esteem, new friends. The mind is serious, austere, and
contemplative, caring but little for society, sober in manners,
and attentive to duties.

D d V >fc Q A P
These are very good, especially
T/.
for money and wealth, denoting promotion, great increase
of business, riches, fame, and honour inclines io marriage ;

with males with females good health, enjoyment, and gain.

;

]) Z. D Q c? "V- Loss of wealth ; bad period for specu-

lation, dealing with lawyers, landlords, magistrates, &c.

The native spends and squanders his wealth, and frequently
112 TIIE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY.

loses
money by lending it to others. With females it denotes
loss, corrupted blood, and frequent headaches.
5 cf Z. D
Q <? 1* O*- Unfortunate. The native is rashly
inclined, quarrels much, and rushes into disputes and litiga-
tion. He is liable to accidents and acute diseases, Midi as
fevers, smallpox, and other martial inflammatory distempers,
and may suffer from a touch of gravel or the stone is liable ;

to wounds, bites, kicks and broken bones.

If the nativity shows it, he may commit a theft or forgery,
and get into trouble he suffers from bad company and
;

depraved females, takes to drinking and low company, spends

his money, and is altogether careless and indifferent.
He may meet accident in travelling, and if <f has
much authority in the 1st or 2nd house, he may lose by
fire, theft or robbery the same if tf be strong in the 7th.
;

I have known a few males to marry in a hurry tinder

such directions, but great misery and sj>cedy separation have
followed.
With females it bad success, loss of employment,
signifies
danger of fevers and bad health, and accident, looseness in
the morals, in which the direction is very important and
mischievous. Single females should be well cautioned when
coming under these directions, and married ones may expect
quarrels with the husband, or indisposition, as the places of
the planets may indicate.
J) V
>K Q A cf These bring activity, journeys, exercise,
increase of business. The native is courageous, generous,
and seeks society and females, enjoys health and preferment,
new enterprises and success in general. With females it is
not so fortunate, inclining them to the society of the opposite
sex, amours and trouble.
T) d With males it signifies gain, activity, and increase
of business, and frequently marriage the mind is generous,
;

free and open. With females it is not so good, but presages

ill-health, fevers, inflammations and sometimes death, if in
the 6th or 8th house. So far as business is concerned, it is
 THfi GUIDE T^O ASTROLOGY. 11

favourable. In an angle it affects the eyes, especially if

$ be there.
D .V % Q A P
Q. These denote great and powerfu
friends, introductions, and the P is strong for marriage,

promotion and preferment, success in trade, speculation, and

a fortunate time generally. The same with a female good
health and friends.

D Z. D Q cf An unfortunate time for all purposes,

and denotes mental or bodily suffering, acute diseases, loss
of trade, falling away of business, loss of friends, death of
wife or relatives, and an unfortunate time generally. With
females, ill-health, loss of situation and bereavement.
These directions are very powerful to evil when excited
to action, more especially if they fall in important signs or
houses.

D d V >)< Q A P 9- A pleasant, happy period. It

conduces to marriage with both sexes. The native gives
way to pleasure and the society of females. To the married
it signifies the birth of a and domestic felicity
child to ;

females, favourable health, peace of mind, and good fortune

the tf and P are to be principally observed with respect to

marriage.
D Z. D Q This brings trouble through females,
c? 9-
domestic unpleasantness, scandal, illicit connections, waste
and disappointment in love, quarrels with
extravagance,
females, and frequently loss of a child. To females, ill-health,
grief through opposite sex, disappointment and sorrow.
D tf V ^f. Q A P . This inclines much for study
travelling,mental activity, and increase of business, literary
undertakings, lawsuits and general prosperity.
c->
'
D - Q Q c? 9- These are unfavourable,
denoting
\ slander, bad lawsuits, quarrels with literary characters, ill
/ success in publishing, disputes, unfavourable journeys
The native should be very careful of letter writing and making
contracts at this time.
3 in tf, P, or good aspect to her own place. Changes
I
114 TI1R (11'IUK TO ASTRO f/XJY.

gain by females, new friend*, journeys, and increase of trade

or business the native desires female society, &c.
;

}'i afflicting her own place. Losses, grief through females,

disappointment, unpopularity ; and with females it inclines to
bad health.
Always bear mind the house and sign the direction falls
in

in, also the house and sign from which the excitement comes,

and also of what houses the exciting and directing planets

are lords.

CHAPTER IV.

THE DIRECTIONS OF THE PLANETS.

THE and
are very rare, and not important
directions of II V)
when they occur, and, unless they fall in the 1st, 3rd, 9th, or
10th, have not appreciable effects. When either or both of
the planets may be found in either the
3rd or 9th, it denotes 1 st,

a great inclination for the secrets of nature, occult studies and

eccentric companions in the 10th, the evil configurations
;

denote trouble in business, ill-fame, and probably disgrace.

The good directions are of little or no account, as neither
II or ^ arc favourable when in the 10th. As before noted,
these directions are rare, and somewhat unimportant.
H in d, P, >Jc or A brings about gifts
I/. If excited, it

of money, gain by legacy, and conduces to wealth.

H afflicting T/ is bad ; danger of lawsuits, and loss through
lawyers and superiors.
y and (f in direction operate but little, unless in the 1st
or 7th ; in the 1st, increase of anger, and in the 7th (if married)
divorce and much trouble with the partner, whether in

marriajze or business. *
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 115

y afflicting 9- This inclines the native much for female

company and and if y afflicts 9 a ^ birth, it causes

pleasure,
the native to go astray and form illicit connections he is ;

liable to scandal and ill-fame, and trouble through the opposite

sex.

y good direction of 9-
in This induces to company and
society, and inclines to illicit actions, but he escapes detection ;

such directions frequently cause an amour in a feminine

nativity.
1
afflicting . The mind becomes
and bitter, sarcastic
"
and he may suffer through the Press," may commit forgery,
or get into trouble through letter-writing. The mind very
unsettled.

J^ in good direction of $. Inclines to occult study, and

study in general. The mind is active, witty and original,
and manages the affairs with and prudence inclination
skill ;

for travelling. Many persons have commenced to study

Astrology when the J) or has been in direction with ^,
but such will be shown in the nativity, viz., by the position
and aspects of y.
I?
in c^, P or good aspect of }/. This is good, and if I/
" "
be strong, will give a windfall to the native in the shape
of a legacy, gift or inheritance in lawsuits the native gains,
;

and receives honour and preferment. The P and aspects

are better than the tf.

Ip afflicting I/. Losses through law, friends, involved in

troubles and difficulties, disgrace, unpopularity, bank failures,
and such things as destroy the native's income, capital, and
peace of mind.
f? and (5'
in good direction, not much, unless either or both
are prominent, when gives a stimulus to the native's energy,
it

steadiness ; he may do a courageous act, &c.

I? afflicting g" or vice versa. If I?
or tf be in the ascen-
dant, 7th or 10th, this is evil, and he may commit a crime ;

his mind is angry and violent, and it leads to fighting, wrang-

ling, and bad and depraved habits.
i 2
116 THE crime TO ASTROLOOV-

NOTE. These, directions effect little or nothing, unless \-)

or

0" be very strong by jxtsition, or accidental dignity in the nativity.

I? afflicting V- This causes grief, bereavement, disap-

pointment, the loss of relatives or wife ; sorrow ; he is liable
to be jilted by the opposite ex death of offspring and keen ;

sorrow inclines to drinking, bad habits, and the company of

;

low women.
I?
in good direction of 9- 1' nc mind steady, reserved,
cautious, and good behaviour.
inclining to chastity
lp afflicting $. Had, the temper is short, and if tin:
nativity shows it, danger of forgery, thieving, by which the
native gets into trouble he quarrels and mixes with low
;

company.
I? in good direction of
importance, except
! ^* f

that it imparts steadiness to the mind, and the native manages

his affairs with discretion and prudence inclines him to study, ;

to be serious and reserved.

by 0" is not good, but not important denotes
11 afflicted ;

that he may lose by speculation, failures, and losses in sundry

ways and, if "J/ be afflicted at birth, will squander his money,
;

drink, bet and make off with a great deal. If the nativity
denotes it. it may cause lawsuits, or the native may get himself
into trouble.

1}. in good direction to Q*. Not important, but inclines to

good, to energy, increase of estate, promotion, according as

0" or If. may be placed in the nativity.
If.
in evil direction with 9-~l* rm 8 a squandering of
money over dress and females, losses in speculation, but this
is not important.
11 in good direction with 9- Inclines to success and
female society : he conducts himself with propriety, but these
directions are of little moment.
11 in tf or good direction
denoting of 9- Favourable,
promotion, gain, activity, fame, popularity, credit; the mind
is
steady.
If. afflicting $. Had. denoting trouble, and in some oases
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 117

imprisonment through forgery, libel, perjury ; danger of

mental derangement if be not strong.
d" afflicting 9- Inclines to the company of lewd women,
and to female society generally, by which he suffers in health,
liable to scandal, domestic quarrelling, drinking, debauchery,
and fighting. Should tf be in the 5th, 7th, or 10th house at
birth, this direction is bad in the case of a female.

(f in good direction of 9- He is merry, jovial, free, de-

lighting in female company, drink, and spends his money.
No direction of tf to 9 is good from a moral point of view,
either with male or female.

0" afflicting Unfavourable for the mind, giving rise

$.
to quarrelling, thieving, forgery, drinking, and frequently
entailing punishment ; he is given to libelling, and suffers
from his own actions ; he engages in law and disputes, mixes
with low and bad company, and may commit violence.
0" in good direction with ^ Not very important, except
.

that it denotes activity, energy and increase of business,

promotion ; the mind is quick and apt during the time of
direction.

9 and $.The directions of these planets are very un-

important. The tf and P when much excited incline to
company, poetry, and the fine arts, new friends and female
acquaintances.

CHAPTER V.

SOLAR RETURNS OR BIRTHDAY FIGURES.

I HAD not much confidence in these until forced to it by the

"
logic of facts. And, after the publication yearly of Birthday
"
Information in my Almanac, and the great number of letters
I received as to the correctness of it, as well as by personal
observation in my own family circle, and those of friends,
118 TIIK jril)K TO ASTKOIXHJY.

I am convinced that there is much in them, and that they

ought not to be neglected.
The usual way to set these maps is, to find the time when
the O
reaches the same degree, minute and second of the
Zodiac which he occupied at the time of birth, and then to
calculate the cusps and planet's places for that time, and
judge the map as an ordinary nativity, noting particularly
the different aspects that are formed, or very near, and in
what houses the planets are For instance, malefic
placed.
planets in the 1st would signify worry and mental excitement,
or ill-health. In the 2nd, loss of money and business trouble.
In the 3rd, accident by travelling, or trouble or losses through
brethren. In the 4th, illness of parent, change of residence,
&c. In the oth, bother in love or family affairs, loss of

money by speculation, fondness for pleasure and loss or

trouble thereby. In the Gth, sickness, difficulty with servants,
and such things as may be ruled by that house. In the 7th,
loss bother in marriage
of business, with a single female,
danger of disgrace, &c. In the 8th, death of friends and
.

relatives. In the 9th, trouble from relatives by marriage.

In the 10th, loss of credit, disgrace, &c. In the llth, bad
friends and loss thereby. In the 12th, enemies, secret and
malicious. If benefic planets occupy these houses, and they

must, some of them, judge the contrary. But bear in mind

both here and in judging the effects of Directions, that nothing
can happen contrary to what signified in the nativity.
i.

Every event in life is shoicn in tlie nativity. The Directions,

Solar Returns and Transits simply bring to pass what is
there shown. The y can produce nothing contrary to the nativity.
If the nativity shows honour and success, do not judge dis-

grace and ruin, let the Directions, Solar Returns, &c., bo

what they ma}'.
I will now
give an illustration of a Solar return or Birthday
Map, taking the King's time of birth as an example.
The following map is the King's nativity. He was born
Xovembcr '.Mil, 1841, lOh. 48m. A.M., London.
 THE GUIDE TO A.STKOI.O(!Y. 119

DECLINATIONS.

16 S. 44' Q 16 S. 54'
4 s. 27' 9 5 S. 58'
22 S. 44' S 22 S. 16'
22 S. 58' D 3 S. 37'
24 S. 10'

Weobserve that the Longitude of the is TTJ. 16 54' 18".

Suppose we require the Solar Return for November, 190(5.

On the King's birthday, November 9th, 1906, we find the
Q's Long, is f 16 10' 52", consequently the Solar Return
occurs between the 9th and 10th. The Daily motion of the
O on'tbe 9th is 1 0' 19*.
120 ASTKOLOOY.

Longitude of the at birth 10 54' 18*

on 9th 16 10' 52"

Difference 43 20
You will therefore say :

As 1 0' 19* is 24 hours ; and the answer will

to 43' 26* so is

be 17h, 17m., or 5h. 17m. A.M. on the 10th, for which time
we set the map as follows

DECLINATIONS.
21 N. 58' 16 S. 53'
y 23 S. 38' 9 27 S. 33'
1? 10 S. 20' 24 S. 38'
tf 22 N. 48' ) 14 N. 18'

<f 1 S. 37'
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 121

You judge the map as an ordinary nativity, such as

will

0" on cusp of 12th F) jy, secret enemies and much danger

therefrom. on cusp of 5th, trouble through children, or
Tp
sickness in family, or such things as are ruled by the 5th house.
The is separating from the of ^ A
"U- and *** and is ,

practically unafflicted, which is favourable for health.

As before mentioned these maps are often very important,
particularly if they agree with the Directions in nature and
signification. If they do not agree little or nothing will result.

Again, if the Directions be unfavourable, on account of the

influence of tf, and in the revolution you find c? also un-

favourably placed or aspected, then serious events will follow.

The same with I?, I 1, %' or the other planets; but if the
afflicting planetbe I/ in the Directions, and P? in the Solar
Returns the effects will not be so mischievous as if the affliction
was wholly by either T/ or Tp ,
as the natures of J?
and % are
not alike.
This you must observe with the other planets.

CHAPTER VI.

TRANSITS AND ECLIPSES.

DEALING with Eclipses first. These are simply Conjunctions

or Oppositions of the sun and moon. They must be very
close, otherwise there could be no occultation, but eclipses
are not visible, as such, over the world at one time, and
all

where not visible, they will be simple conjunctions in the case

of the sun, and oppositions in the case of the moon. So far
as my personal experience and observation are concerned,
I do not think them of very great importance. For instance,
the great Eclipse of the Sun on December 22nd, 1870, occurred
on the very degree of my midheaven and in tf with fy but ,

nothing important followed. I was neither ill nor disgraced.

These conjunctions and oppositions are more important if
they happen on one's birthday, and, of course, would figure
122 THE uriDE TO ASTKOI.<M;Y.

then in the Rcvolutional Figure, Return for that

or Solar
year. Sometimes eclipses will coincide with an important
event, but so far as my experience is concerned I have observed
nothing reliable, nnd it is reliability, as far as possible, that
we require.
Dealing now with Transits. Let it be clearly understood
that the transits of the planets over the places of the Lumin-
aries or Planets at birth will effect nothing, unless at the samo
time there is some direction which the transit will force into
action as
explained by Placidus in the (>8th paragraph of
"
his Primum Mobile." Take, for instance, cf". Ho transits
every planet's place, the midheavcn and ascendant, once, if
not more, every two years, and it is absurd to think events,
repeat themselves thus frequently. It is the same with I/,

>7 and the other planets. Here, again, my experience has

not borne out the many statements made as to the influence
of planets when passing
certain places in the nativity, whether
those places are those of the sun, moon, or any other planet.
If, however, directions fall out at the same time and arc of

the same nature as the transit, events will follow, but not
otherwise.
Now there are other Transits which I have found very
powerful, and which probably gave rise to the, what I con-
sider, mistaken ideas, as to the influence of the simple passage
of a planet over the place of any other planet.
These transits
are those of the planets through the various mundane houses
of the nativity, such as the 1st, 2nd, 3rd house, &c. But
here, again,you must bring a little common sense to bear upon
the subject, and must study the nativity. For a person in
whose nativity Mars was all powerful, and unafflicted, would
be scarcely likely to suffer to any serious extent from the
passage of Mars through any of the houses. Take Jupiter.
Suppose you find him weak
the nativity, particularly in
in

nj, cadent, or afflicted by aspect. What benefit could one

expect from his transits through the houses, or over any
important cusp in a nativity ? But put Jupiter in a good
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 123

sign,Cancer or Pisces, for instance, and let him occupy a

prominent place in the nativity, what a different effect his
transitsthrough the various houses will have It is the !

"
same with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. I say Neptune,"
but I am not sure about him, for although strong and well
aspected in my nativity, he has been a tormentor in every
house through which he has, up to the present, passed.
Students must observe him, and make a note of their obser-
vations.

Experience has taught me this that an afflicting planet

at birth, is an afflicting planet all through life, whether by
Direction or Transit, and, on the contrary, a planet, strong
and unafflictcd at birth, whether benefic or malefic, will
benefit the native by his Directions and Transits. But you
must understand an afflicting planet at birth if a malefic, is
much more injurious than if it were a benefic, and if the strong
planet at birth be a benefic, his Directions and Transits will
conduce to much more benefit than if it were a malefic simi-
larly placed. Malefic planets are not always malefic, but
when malefic, they are much more so than benefics similarly
placed. And contrariwise with the Benefics. It appears that
the magnetic influences of the planets are inhaled at birth,
and it is only reasonable to suppose that that planet whoso
influence was paramount at birth should exercise the most
powerful influence over the native. That is the positive
side of the question. The negative side is the contrary. An
afflicting planet at birth, will be a source of trouble, more or
less, to the native all through life, particularly if a malefic.
To return to our subject, Transits ; the operation of these
is similar to that of the same planet in the nativity, and in
the same house.
For instance, the passage of Neptune through the 1st
house produce worry and trouble mentally, a dread and
will
doubt about something going to happen, or expecting some-
thing lo happen. If Uranus, then his weakness at birth comes
into play. If for drink, ho will drink to excess. If sensuality,
1'24 THE (H'lDE To ASTROIXMJV.

lio will lose all sense of propriety, and go practically " wild "
for a time regardless of consequences. If the nativity is

violent, he may, in one of his fits of eccentricity, put an end

to his existence. the native will be despondent ;
If Saturn,
if weak in constitution, he will suffer in health ; if weak in

intellect, he may lose his reason. Jupiter will produce

and monetary, according to his strength in
benefits, personal
the nativity as mentioned already. Mars moves very fast,
so the effects of his transits arc not great, unless other influences
combine to make them so, such as the passage of another
obnoxious planet, or an evil direction at the time. The sun
and other planets move very fast and no material event may
be exj>ected from their passage through any house, yet the
sun, from his immense power, should not be altogether
neglected. Many persons have noticed certain times of the
year in which they are more lucky or unlucky than at others.
These fluxes of fortune are produced by the passage of the
sun through certain houses in their nativity.

The passage Xeptune through the 2nd house will cause

of
trouble in business and money affairs, and depression of spirits
in consequence. If Uranus, the native must avoid speculation,

lending money, or
standing security also, ;
new business

enterprises should be avoided. If the transit is by Saturn,

it will show loss of money and business, which will lx> ship-
wrecked. If Jupiter, increase of business, success by specu-
lation, and general good fortune.
The passage of Neptune through the 3rd house denotes
mental worry over brethren or neighbours, journeys or
changes, an unsettled, restless feeling. Uranus or Saturn
will show disaster in travelling, loss of money through brethren,
or worry about their affairs. If Jupiter, gain and success

through neighbours, brethren and such matters as are ruled

by the 3rd house.
The passage of Neptune through the 4th house is important
as it is an angle and will affect the native's business and

family affairs ; probably the death of a parent, or a long

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spell of
adversity. Similar effects may be expected from
the passage of Saturn and Uranus, although the latter planet
would signify estrangement from kindred, family quarrels or
disputes.
The passage of Neptune through the 5th house trouble
and anxiety from children, or the native may take to intem-
perate habits, drink and sensuality, spending his money on
pleasure and neglecting his business. If a female, she should
exercise great cave, or serious trouble may follow. Similar
events will follow the passage of Saturn and Uranus. The
latter planet in being more evil than Neptune or
this case
" "
Saturn, and is sure to bring about trouble in love affairs,
or misbehaviour. The transit of Jupiter will benefit the
native by successful speculation. The children will prove
a source of gratification and pleasure to the native for the
time being.
The passage of Neptune, Uranus, or Saturn through the
Oth is liable to derange the native's health, or give much
trouble through workmen or servants, or from his fellow-
workmen. He should beware of deceit or robbery. The
transitof Jupiter will benefit his health and fortune, and
denotes dutiful servants that will be a source of profit to the
native for a time.
The passage of Neptune, Uranus, or Saturn through the
7th is important, as that house is an angle and has much
effecton the business and conjugal happiness of the native.
It would signify losses in business, and unless the nativity
be good, bankruptcjr. Law and quarrelling. Domestic
infelicity, separation or quarrelling according to the positions
at birth. In this case Uranus will be worse than Saturn,
the latter planet affecting the business chiefly. The native
should be careful of new business enterprises and avoid
risksand partnerships. If the transiting planet be Jupiter,

gain and success in business, marriage, domestic felicity, and

events opposite to those enumerated for the obnoxious planets.
The passage of the evil planets through the 8th denotes
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the death of friends or relatives ;

or the wife or husband may
run wild and spend money stupidly and senselessly. Jupiter
shows benefit through Deaths, if such is denoted in the nativity
not otherwise.
The passage Xeptune, Uranus or Saturn through the 9th
of
denotes mischief or losses from relatives by marriage, or trouble
and anxiety concerning them. Also disputes and arguments
about religion. The native should not undertake any voyage
to foreign lands under such transits. Jupiter acts the con-
trary, and will benefit the native by relatives through
marriage, or by voyages to foreign parts.
The passage of Xeptune through the 10th shows loss of
credit and anxiety in business. If Uranus, the native will
act strangely, and may lose both honour and fortune by
discreditable acts of his own. If a female, she may be dis-
graced. Saturn shows loss of business,and money, and much
discredit. This house is an angle and an imjxjrtant one,
and transits usually have a prominent effect.
The passage of Neptune through the llth shows anxiety
through friends if Uranus, quarrels with friends and the
;

native will suffer losses or be robbed by them the effects of ;

Saturn will be similar to Uranus. The planet Jupiter seems

" "
to joy in this house, and would signify good friend*, who
will help the native and whose advice will prove highly
beneficial.
The passage Uranus or Saturn through the
of Neptune,
12th house, denotes envy, hatred and malice. Let the native
beware of deceit and treachery, and not trust any one out of
his sight. If the transit be by Jupiter, it will show success in
business generally.
Now
bear in mind that these transits can produce nothing
contrary to the nativity, so do not judge marital disaster, if
the nativity denotes domestic felicity. In a case like this,
the effects of the obnoxious transit would affect the business,
or something else denoted by the 7th house. You must bear
"
in mini that in every nativity there are weak
I
spots," and
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that evil transits as well as directions will mainly attack these

spots. Such weakness may have connection with the health,
business, money, morality, relatives, or domestic relations of
the native, which, can be easily learned from the nativity,
but as before stated, do not neglect to consider the position
and strength of the transiting planet at birth.

CHAPTER VII.
A SHORT ASTROLOGICAL DICTIONARY.
Affliction. A be afflicted either by being in
planet may
its detriment, fall, being Cadent in the map, or by being
" "
assailed by malefic aspects. It is doubtful if Combustion
is really an affliction.

Airy Signs. n, *, 2. A more appropriate name would

"
be mental signs," as they are signs giving a strong and
powerful mind when rising at birth.
Angles. 1st, and 10th houses.
4th, 7th, Planets in these
houses have a powerful effect on the native all through life.
Angular. Any planet in an angle is said to be Angular,
and is very powerful.
Application Applying. The motion of any planet towards
the body or aspect of another. The order in which the planets
apply can be seen in Part I., chapter II.
Aspects. V, semisextile or 30 apart ; semisquare, or
^/,
45 apart ; ^:, sextile, or 60 ; Q quintile, or 72 ; Q
square or
quartile, 90; A trine, 120; Q, sesquiquadrate, 135;
, biquintilc, 144quincunx, 150
; ^7, opposition, 180 ; ; ,

P, or Parallel of Declination tf> conjunction, when two or

;

more planets are in the same degree of Longitude in the same

sign.
Barren Signs. II , ^, '1?. These signs are considered
chiefly when occupying the 5th or llth cusp in deter-

mining the offspring of the native.

Benefics. "}/
and 9- The former planet gives the greatest
success, and the latter the best disposition.
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liicorporcal Signs. IF, /, X- The moon in one of these

signs and afflicted, denotes plurality of wives.
Cadent. Planets in the 3rd, Oth, 9th, and 12th houses. It
is a sign of weakness or debility, yet any planet in the 3rd
or Oth house, has a powerful influence on the mind. The Oth
is the worst house for
any planet to be in.
Cardinal Signo. and Vf.
<Y\ 25, These are jxwcrful
=^,
signs, and many planets in them denote a jK-rson "not in
the roll of common men." Cardinal signs on the angles of a
nativity denote fame and notoriety.
Combuat. Under the Q's beams or within 8.1 of that

Luminary. It is said to be an affliction, but I doubt it.

The O d "U- s certainly not an affliction.
'

Common Signs. n, fIJJ, /, and X- These signs on the

angles of a nativity, or many planets in them, make a person
with very acute feelings. II and rfl> are scientific signs,
denoting an excellent and powerful mind.
Cusp. The beginning of any of the twelve houses. Any
planet on the cusp of a house is powerful in any matter ruled
by that house.
Declination. The distance of a planet X. or S. of the
Equator. See Ephemeris.
Detriment. A
planet in a sign opposite to its house. Thus
0" in ^= would be in his detriment, as is opposite to If, ^
which is the house of Mars.
Direct. When a planet moves forward in the Zodiac as
from Y> 8, &c.
to
Directions. That
part of Uenethliacal Astrology which
relates to future events. It is the most difficult, the least
understood, and the least satisfactory part of Astrology.
There are two systems chiefly in vogue, the Placidiau and
the Arabian. the one taught in this volume
The latter is ;

it is much the simplest, and the results obtained are more

satisfactory than by the Placidian method. The latter is

simply time and patience wasted, and it is rapidly going out
of use and favour. If I may digress a little, I would like to
 THE GUIDE TO ASTROLOGY. 129

point out to the reader, that the unsatisfactory condition of

the Directional part of Astrology is a wise intervention of
Providence, because if every one knew for a certainty what
was going to happen, at least 50 per cent, of the people on
this earth would either become lunatics or commit suicide.
True Astrology will never be discovered until the earth is
peopled by a race to whom death and misfortune present no
terror.

Dispose. When one planet is found in the dignities of

" "
another, the latter is said to dispose of him. Thus tf
in =5= is disposed of by 9> as i s the house of
9-
Double-bodied Signs. See Bicorporeal Signs.
Earthy Signs. 8 , *%, and Vf.
The planet nearest the meridian is said to be
Elevation.
elevated above the others. This is an important position.
See page 69.
Ephemeris. A book giving particulars of the
planets'
places ; and absolutely necessary in all Astrological calcu-
lations.

Equinoctial Signs. T and =^.

Exaltation. A powerful dignity. The Q is exalted in T ;

j) in y ; $ in TJ\ ; b in^=;l/inS,;cf'inVy; 9 in H ;

and $ in TTf. Many planets in their exaltations denote that

the native will rise far above his sphere of birth.
Fall. When a planet is in a sign opposite to its exaltation,
thus inQ ^ is said to be in his fall, as ==r is opposite to T-

Figure. The map of the heavens for any moment ; also

"
called the scheme " or " chart."
Feminine Signs. y, <>, 1%, TH, Vf and X- These are
" "
termed by some writers obeying signs. The distinction
is not important.

Fiery Signs. T, $, and $ . These are signs of ambition,

push and energy. Q
and f are the best.
Fixed Signs. y Si, D\ and %%.
,
Planets in these signs
" "
show tenacity of purpose, and very often tenacity of temper
"
too ; the reverse of forgiving."
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Fruitful Signs. and X. If on the cusp of the 5th

<S>, !l\

IUIIIM- they usually show a

large family.
Oenethliacal. That which applies to the geniture, nativity,
or birth.
Houses. These are of two kinds.
The houses of the planets
are D,Oo;O,^;y,-; ^Y?;!/, ? and K;r% <f,and n\;
9, 8 and , ^ d and IQ/.
; A planet in its house is always
powerful, and unless heavily afflicted by bad aspects, will
benefit the native, either in body, mind, or estate. The
Houses " are the Mundane, or the
"
other 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Ac.,
in the map
Hyleg.The ]) or Q may be considered the hyleg in every
nativity. Some writers consider the ascendant hyleg when
the 1 and Q are under the earth, or not in, what they term
hylegical places, which is nonsense. The ]) and are the
fountains of all life on this earth.
Infortunes. I
t i, fp
and (V
1

.
, Neptune might also be
included.

Intercepted. A sign lying between the cusps of two houses

in the map. It caused by the Latitude of the country
is
" "
No sign is intercepted at or near the equator.

Light* Luminaries, the ]) and 0. The way in which these

are aspected or placed at birth, will show the native's health,
and largely, his success or otherwise in life.

Lord. That planet which governs the sign occupying any

"
cusp in the nativity. If T is rising, 0" will be lord
"
of
If b is on the cusp of the 2nd, 9 w
'
the map. '^ be lord
" "
or lady if you like, of that house, because b is the house of
"
9. If / be rising, 11 will be lord" of the map, or ruler of
the 1st house, because f is the house of I/, and ao on of the
others. See Part I., chapter VII.
31 alefics. See Infortunes.
Masculine and Feminine Planets. , y, >?, T, cf *d
$, are masculine. J)
and 9 are feminine. The distinction
is not important.

Nativity. The birth-map of anyone.

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Northern Signs. T, 8, n, 25, ft, NT- Benefic planets in

these signs denote that the native's success lay in a Northerly
direction from his place of birth. T, 8 and n may be
considered from E. to N., and 25, $. and from N. to W.
flf,

Occidental. Western. Any planet between the 10th a^d

4th, via the 7th. Many planets, particularly (7 and Q", in
this part of the map, denote heavy and long attacks of sick-
" "
ness. Planets occidental do not impart the same amount
"
of activity or ambition to the native, as when Oriental."
Orbs. There are orbs of the planets and orbs of the houses.
See Part I., chapter III.
Oriental. Eastern, or rising. Any planet between the 4th
and 10th, via the 1st. Planets oriental denote success. The
native is usually more ambitious, aspiring and masterful,
than when they are occidental.
Parallel. Equal distance in Declination North or South
from the Equator. The Declinations of the planets are
given in the Ephemeris.
Peregrine. Void of essential dignity. The in 8, n,
25, &c., or in any sign except <Y>, Q == and
, '%,, will be peregrine.
It is neither a benefit nor affliction.
Radical or Radix. That which belongs to the nativity or

figure of birth.
Retrograde. A planet moving backwards in the degrees of
the Zodiac. The J)
and are never Retrograde. ^, y,
>2
and "J/ are Retrograde every year for some months. Q*
and 9 about once in two years, and ^ three times every year.
" "
Retrograde may be termed an affliction, for no planet is
so strong beneficially, when retrograde, as when direct, or
moving swiftly.
Separation, Separating. When two or more planets having
been in <$ or aspect to each other, begin to move away there-
from. An aspect " separating " is more powerful than " ap-
plying." For instance, the D I? Q
applying, would be
scarcely operative unless within 8 of the aspect, but if

separating 10 might be allowed.

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That planet ruling the house of the native or

Significator.

anything in connection with him. For instance the lord of

the 1st would bo the significator of the person himself the ;

lord of the 2nd would signify his wealth the lord of the 10th ;

wguld be the significator of his honour and credit, esteem, &c.,

and so on of the others. For the " lords " of the houses see
Part I., chapter VII.
Signs of Long Ascension. Zo, (,, Tfl?, ^ and /., TT\

Signs of Short Ascension. yf, , Xt T, b and n.

The inequalities in the rising are caused by the Latitude
of the country. There is no inequality at or near the Equator.

Signs of Long Ascension in N. Latitude, are signs of Short

Ascension in S. Latitude, and vice versa.
Southern Signs. , Ti\, J , yf, %z t X- Persons born with
many planets in these signs generally succeed best in Southern
Latitudes, or in places to the South of their birthplace.
Succeedent Houses The 2nd, 5th, 8th, and llth houses.
Trigons or Triplicities. These are four, vi/. : the fiery,
Tf Q_ and / ; the earthy, 8 , 1 ar>d VT ; the airy, n ,
^ and
ZZ the watery, <>, Tl^ and X-
; The signs comprising a tri-
plicity are in aspect to each other thus, is in to \, T A
and J and Q is in A to and f . T
They comprise signs of
a similar nature.
Tropical Signs. <5> and Vf. 5c is the Northern tropic,
and W
the Southern.
Watery Signs. See Fruitfid signs.
Void of course. When a planet forms no aspect before it

leaves the sign it is then in.

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