AQUARIUS THE WATER BEARER:
The Sun shone in Aquarius, a masculine sign on yourbirthday. The Sun in astrology stands for our inner nature, or character. Theeleventh sign of the zodiac, Aquarius, the Water-Bearer, is ruled by seriousSaturn and outrageous Uranus. What an alarming mixture! A fixed (strong andsolid) sign, Aquarius governs intellect and originality. It is an Air sign, whichmakes Aquarians generally intelligent, unorthodox and inventive, although youoften appear to be eerily detached and personally uninvolved.
The Sun, ruler of our inner nature, is in the sign of itsdetriment here, for Saturn, the ruler of the outer darkness, is enthroned inAquarius. The erratic energy of Uranus, planet of the unorthodox and eclectic,makes you unpredictable and subject to profound and unexpected deviations fromthe norm. Yet, due to the restrictive influence of Saturn, Aquarians exhibitconsiderable personal stability and work well within a structured environment.
ApparentlyContradictory
These apparently contradictory influences work strangelywell together in your Aquarian personality. When friends see you suddenlychange course, or do something unpredictable, they probably do not realise youare acting on some quite practical, or advantageous course of consideredaction.
The astrological emblem for Aquarius is a man pouring water,the collective consciousness of mankind. As an idealist, you champion thehighest principles, while at the same time being an independent thinker.
Determined Aquarius, a fixed sign, can be rather stubborn,offhand and resistant to imposed changes. You accept the substantialalterations in life as a challenge, but are quite averse to those small changeswhich can throw a spanner in the works. When confronted with unreasonableauthoritarian demands or dogmatic principles to which you do not subscribe, yourebel. You certainly resent being told what to do, although you can be quiteco-operative when properly approached. Aquarians are naturally sceptical; theylike to test things for themselves, but, once convinced, become firm in theirdetermination to see things through. Anyone who wants to get on side with youneeds to see what must be done and share the load without being asked.
Off the Beaten Track
You are somewhat prone to immersing yourself in unorthodoxfields of study and can make significant discoveries off the beaten track.Astrology could become a passionate concern for you, as may otherinvestigations of the limits of consciousness and human abilities.
A lover of science and originality, you treasure the uniquewhile immersing yourself in the traditional. You readily adopt lifestyles andideas that run counter to the mainstream and you try to visualize any situationobjectively, as a kind of mental exercise. In relationships, your intellectualapproach makes you seem interested, but not particularly passionate orpossessive. Of course you do not really lack passion, for when you focus yourfeelings, your passion is as intense as it is inspirational.
Aquarians are somewhat prone to immersing themselves inunorthodox fields of study and can make significant discoveries off the beatentrack. Astrology could become a passionate concern, as may other investigationsof the limits of consciousness and human abilities. A lover of science andoriginality, Aquarius treasures the unique while immersing itself in thetraditional.
Aquarian people readily adopt life styles and ideas that runcounter to the mainstream and they try to visualize any situation objectively,as a kind of mental exercise. In relationships, their intellectual approachmakes them seem interested, but not particularly passionate or possessive. Ofcourse they do not really lack passion, for when they focus their feelings,their passion is as intense as it is inspirational.
The appearance of calmness is deceptive, as Aquarians areoften nervous and apprehensive. Women of this sign often exaggerate theirproblems to the point of getting ill.
Find Your Niche
Most of you are less than fabulous cooks, although you'lleat just about anything! So far as sports are concerned, my dears, as long asyou can participate in such activities with a partner, or as part of a team,you can get quite enthusiastic about it, so have little trouble keepingphysically fit. You do have a tendency to laziness, however, so are reluctantto engage in any boring series of exercises on your own. Broad jumping, camping,ballooning, tennis, swimming, racquetball and baseball are cool for you.Science and engineering, international finance, writing, music, astrology,psychology or social work are all fields wherein you could find your niche.
Aquarius rules shins, ankles, and the circulatory system,while cramps, allergies, sudden illness and freak accidents are common forthose with Aquarius active in their charts. You may also suffer from variousnervous disorders.
Aquarian colours are silver, aqua, purple and electric pinkand blue. Your birthstone is amethyst, the healing gemstone, which restores andmaintains mental equilibrium. Flowers for Aquarians include the gladioli, tigerlily, trillium and bird of paradise.
Aquarius Rising
Aquarius Rising gives you a detached, intellectual outlook,combined with considerable mental poise. You stay cool under pressure and takesudden shocks or unexpected changes in your stride. An interest, not to say afascination with the bizarre and unusual can lead you down some rather interestingpathways. Status, power, and wealth are of marginal value, for you areinterested in people for their own sake, not the social trappings whichaccompany them. Friendships are easily made and not so easily broken, for yourair of easygoing familiarity and pleasant demeanour is rather attractive.
Ruled by Uranus (lord of reversals and unexpected upheavals)and Saturn, lord of karma (purification and restriction), your personality canbe changeable, yet deeply focused and quite original in approach. Most likelyyour life will undergo one or more dramatic changes of direction, often throughsome twist of fate or circumstances over which you have no control. Changes canoccur suddenly and unexpectedly, for though Saturn's influence implies a calmand stable disposition, Uranus often reacts in quite unexpected ways.
Unpredictable and independent, you can be argumentative andlove to play devil's advocate. You need your personal freedom, so when youmarry or form partnerships you should choose your partners with care, since youare quite unable to put up with possessiveness and over-dependence. You enjoyphysical and mental stimulation and, my dears, whilst you are keenly interestedin the future and are fascinated by the past (especially the offbeat, little-knownareas), you somehow lose track of what's going on in the present. Ahead of yourtime, others may perceive you as out of step with the rest of society.
Your strong physique and reserves of stamina, combined withyour notorious stubbornness makes it difficult to break undesirable habits andbehaviour patterns. Your independence is legendary and, of course, you do tendto be somewhat opinionated, especially in matters that have stimulated yourinterest in the offbeat. Others stand little chance of changing your ideas, foryou must become convinced on your own account that such changes are necessary.You probably like science, sociology, music and design, while your pursuit ofhidden things and unusual research can lead you to an interest in astrology andother arcane matters. You are good with money, which tends to come your wayunexpectedly, yet appropriately to your lifestyle. You are subject to nervousconditions, problems with the lower legs, ankles and stiffness or inflexibilityof the bones and joints.
Aguarius InRelationships
Charming, exciting and unpredictable, yet somehow strangelydetached from the proceedings, you are one of the zodiac's most eccentricpersonalities. Your powerful intellect propels you into original thought anddesire to take things to the limit in all manner of offbeat directions. Youdefinitely look for the unusual and challenging, while at the same time seekingromance, tenderness and understanding in your relationships.
Aquarius, a masculine sign, is adventurous and not averse tothe thrill of risk-taking. No timidity for you! Your optimism and positivity,combined with idealism and the need to break new ground can lead you into quiteunfamiliar territory – not that this bothers you, for you are willing to followany new lead to its conclusion. Your sex-drive is not unduly strong, but yourneed to explore and be stimulated sometimes gives others the impression thatyour desires are rampant!
Be that as it may, you are open to all forms ofexperimentation (in the search for new knowledge) and the field of sexualityand relationships is no exception. Even though deep down you seek security,your love of originality and exploring unusual new fields of endeavour givesyou an attraction for partners with interesting, unconventional minds (andbodies). I might add that if their sexuality is unconventional too, you'll morethan play along – at least until you've extracted a new chapter for your ownpersonal x-files..
Your emblem is the Water Bearer, pouring the water oforiginality, idealism and consciousness onto the parched earth of materialismand dullness. You stand at the vanguard of original thinking and tolerance, soyou are not averse to seeking partners from other cultures, or other races.Your freedom is extremely important and you hate to be tied down, although,because your mind may be absorbed in some challenging study, you may not noticeinfringements to this rule for some time. When you do notice, you may reactexplosively and head for the door.
Aquarius is a fixed sign, but you are not stuck in the mud.You can seem to be rather impersonal, but this is because you are immersed inpainting the bigger picture. Your deepest needs are for a satisfying andcomplementary relationship, which gives you freedom and tolerance along withboth mental and physical stimulation. With the right person you are apassionate, uninhibited and understanding lover and partner for life.
Aquarius Sexuality
Your sexuality is steady, yet unorthodox. You areexperimental and love the unorthodox and the unusual in sexual encounters,which you often undergo, for you are not afraid to follow your desires.
Ruled by Uranus, the unconventional god of the sky, youalways aim high and wild, although your co-ruler, Saturn, the god of karma andrestriction, usually keeps your feet firmly on the ground.
An unconventional nature makes you impatient with lessadventurous souls, while your powerful intellect propels you into originalthought and desire to take things to the limit in unusual directions.
Your sex-drive is not unduly strong, yet your need toexplore and be stimulated sometimes gives others the impression that yourdesires are rampant! Be that as it may, you are open to all forms ofexperimentation (in the search for new knowledge) and the field of sexualityand relationships is no exception. You are attracted to partners withinteresting and unconventional minds (and bodies) and if their sexuality isunconventional, well you'll play along at least until you've extracted a newchapter for your own personal x-files..
You are a sucker for anything that breaks new ground. Youare however able to view your body's activities in quite a detached light,something that partners find difficult to understand. Admirers should be awareof your need for experimentation and, from time to time, need for solitude torecharge your batteries.
Aquarius HealthAnalysis
Saturn, considered the great malefic, harbinger of stasisand disease and also the planet of structure and reality, is the traditionalruler of Aquarius. This is the sign of deep intellect and the struggle forfreedom from restriction. Aquarius is often emotionally detached.
The new-age ruler of Aquarius is Uranus, planet ofeccentrics and the unorthodox. Aquarians express Uranian qualities by beingunpredictable, determined and stubborn. Aquarians consequently favour theunique, as well as the traditional. They often adopt lifestyles and ideas thatrun counter to current trends.
Aquarius Rules theAnkles
Each sign has an external, internal and structuralrulership. Externally this sign rules the calves, tibia and ankles. Internally,Sun in Aquarius rules the circulation, breath and eyesight; structurally, thebones of the lower limbs. It is closely associated with the blood andcirculation, with a tendency toward impure blood.
The pathological action of Aquarius is towards nervousness,gloom and sensitivity, leading to habits and fixed ideas that make diseasepersist and linger. Aquarians are prone to varicose veins, hypertension andheart problems.
Aquarius rules the shins, ankles, and the circulatorysystem, while cramps, allergies, sudden illness and freak accidents are commonfor those with Aquarius active in their charts. They may also suffer fromvarious nervous disorders.
ANALYSIS OF THE NATAL CHART
l st MOONDAY, NEW MOON
If you were born during a New Moon, you are an impulsiveperson who is always looking for new opportunities to express ideas. You tendto react to people and situations from your own personal perspective. You enjoystarting new projects. In general, the New Moon signals a time of emergence.There is an impulse to take action and begin something new, whether this be asmall change in daily life, or a whole new path for life's journey. This is thetime for making spontaneous moves and for trusting and following one'sintuition, it is time to take a chance and live in the now, to express one'sown aspirations.'
THE SUN, GIVER OFLIFE
The Sun, being the center of the solar system, is recognizedby all as the physical life-giver even when they do not believe in anythingsuperphysical: it is patent to everyone from personal observation that thehorizontal ray of the morning sun affects us differently from the perpendicularnoon ray, and that in summer the rays carry a life-force which not only bringsforth the verdure upon the fields, but also affects the human temperament, andendows us with vital energy, courage and a hopeful spirit foreign to the darkand gloomy winter months. This gloom is permanently no ticeable in the temperamentof people living in the far north, where the absence of sunlight makes life astruggle that saps the spirit of frolic, while in countries where abundance ofsunlight lessens the cares of existence, the temperament is correspondinglyvivacious and hopeful and sunny.
In the horoscope, the angel of each planetary ray at birthdetermines the department of life it will affect. If the child is born at thenoon hour when the sun is at the Zenith, the daystar will appear in the lOthhouse of the horoscope and bring preferment professionally. If the child wereborn at midnight when the sun is directly under the place of birth itsinfluence would be through the Fourth House, and it would brighten the old ageof the child then born. There are three unfortunate angels for the sun:Children born shortly after sunset have it in the Sixth House, which indicatessickness, and as the Sun is life-giver this position lessens the vitality andrecuperative powers. Birth in the middle part of the afternoon places the Sunin the Eighth House. This is the house through which the death-dealing forcesact, and logically, the Lord of Life is out of place in the House of Death. TheSecond House shows what income we obtain by our own efforts, and as the EighthHouse is opposite the Second it reveals the sources of revenue for which we donot personally exert ourselves, that is to say, legacies, pensions or grants ofa public nature. We have known people with the Sun in the Eighth House toacquire vast sums, millions in one case, by speculation in municipalnecessities. Such persons are often threatened by death and sometimes have manyhairbreadth escapes, but even with the best of aspects to the Sun, a ripe ageis seldom attained.
When a child is born shortly after sunrise the Sun is in theTwelfth House, which is the avenue whence we reap our sorrows, and it has beenour experience that the early life of such a person is encompassed by troubleof one kind or another.
When the ascendant of a person is in doubt and the place inthe Zodiac which seems to fit nearest brings the Sun into the Twelfth House,the writer has often found that the exact ascendant may be ascertained byasking the person if his childhood's life was clouded by poverty of the parentsand consequent limitation for a number of years just after birth. This in allthe cases where it has been found that all other events fitted in the horoscopeproved a successful method of determining the true ascendant, so that thenumber of degrees from the ascendant to the Sun, the latter located in theTwelfth House, would indicate the years of poverty, for the Twelfth House makesfor limitation in that respect, especially when the Sun is there at birth. Whenthe Sun by progression has passed through the Twelfth House and comes into theascendant, things begin to brighten for the person involved, and when in timeit passes through the Second House he will have a period of financial success:but as stated the Sun in the Twelfth House, just above the ascendant, usuallymakes a very poor home for the child during the early years of life. If Piscesis there the cause will generally be found in
The qualities imparted by a well placed Sun are dignity,strength of will and courage, both physical and moral, a lofty pride and a keensense of honor and responsibility which make a person eminently reliable, asterling honesty and a hatred of anything small, underhanded or tricky. Itmakes him steadfast in love, staunch in friendship and generous even toenemies. A dignified, exalted or well placed Sun brings friendship from peoplein a position to bestow substantial favors and aids the person materially inhis endeavors to advance in life. When the Sun is afflicted and weak by signand position the opposite qualities are manifested: bombastic self-assurance,and bluster, love of adulation and a desire to rule or ruin, but no courage toface opposition: indulgence of the lower nature and a waste of the vital forcewith a consequent loss of health and strength. When the Sun is weak the personis not to be depended on: he regards his promises as pie-crusts, made to bebroken, and because of these traits such people always remain in obscurity.
In the world at large the Sun signifies employers and thosein immediate authority over the person, such as judges and other governmentofficers, and when the exigencies of life bring a person in contact with themhe will receive at their hands whatever treatment is merited by his Sun.
The Sun being masculine is significator of the marriagepartner in a woman's horoscope [and the feminine Moon serves a similar purposein a man's figure], hence a well placed Sun is one of the indications that aman will make a good husband, and an unaspected, weak of afflicted Sun giveshim a tendency to neglect his hearth and home.
As a general significator of health the Sun rulesprincipally in masculine figures [and the Moon in feminine horoscopes], butboth lights are important. It may be said however, that the health of a man isnot so much endangered by afflictions of the Moon as by a weak Sun, and viceversa, a woman suffers more if her Moon is afflicted than if her Sun is evillyaspected.
GENERAL REALTIONSHIPSTO OTHER SIGNS
* I House - Libra
Libras project their individuality through cooperation withother people: their personalities must be focused on and mirrored in those withwhom they cooperate. Their actions express beauty and grace, along withdiscipline, sternness, and a strong sense of justice. Their strongest virtue istheir ability to see any matter from the viewpoint of the people with whom theyare dealing. Libras do not like to be alone: they feel lost when they areforced to rely entirely on themselves.
* Libra Ascendant
A Libra Ascendant endows you with a courteous, kind, honestand sensitive disposition and a strong sense of justice. You strive for thebeautiful and more refined things of life and will evade unpleasantness at allcosts. Your feelings and affections are strongly developed and are likely toplay an important part in your life. You are able to make many friends andassociate easily with other people. You have a refined mind with a fondness ofbeauty and orderliness. A cultivated taste for music, painting and otherartistic pursuits is also suggested. Your surroundings influence you very muchand you are not happy unless they are elegant and harmonious. You will be lessfortunate it you live alone or dissociate yourself from others. Your mind iscapable of considerable cultivation especially in connection with the moreimaginative and idealistic subjects, but you have more intuition than reason,and emotion and affection mean more to you than cold intellect. You can berather fickle and changeable, your likes and dislikes vary a good deal, andyour ideas change with your moods. Companionship, friendship, partnership,association, and marriage are the keynotes of your nature, and you will notattain your full potential without them. Apathy, lack of perseverance andemotional fragility are the dangers. Occasionally, good music, rest and seclusionare needed to restore your inner equilibrium. Qualities lacking to some degree,which may be found in your partner are will-power, daring, assertiveness andcourage.
* II House - Scorpio
These people are resourceful and energetic in their means ofmaking money. They have the ability to transform worthless materials intosomething of real value. They spend the money earned from their inventivenessand ingenuity at a rapid rate. Nevertheless, they are more concerned that theirpossessions have aesthetic than monetary value. Their partners often providethe money for elegant objects to satisfy their taste. However, they are readyto share these possessions with their partners, as well as their friends.
* III House - Sagittarius
These natives are philosophic and visionary in theexpression of their thoughts and ideas. They are concerned with religion andsocial values and esteem ideas in terms of their usefulness in the largersocial order. They are generous toward brothers, sisters, and neighbors, eventhough they may be separated from them. Many times their short trips, whethermental or physical, take them to places they have not previously visited. Theyfrequently receive messages from and communicate with people in faraway places.
* IV House - Capricorn
Since they want everything in its proper place, thesenatives are great disciplinarians and household organizers. Yet nothing is eversystematized to their satisfaction. Much work and responsibility areconcentrated in the home. Although their families tend to be conservative andaustere, it is important to them that their homes be recognized as contributingto the life of the community.
* V House - Aquarius
These natives like exciting and singular loves. A greatsource of pleasure comes from the study of unique things, friends, and groupactivities. Their children are a peculiar mixture of originality and mentaldiscipline, but their children's bodies are not always as strong as the willthat is expressed through them. In art and the theater, structure is especiallyimportant to them, and they enjoy pieces that are both unusual and dramatic.
* VI House - Pisces
In matters of work and service, circumstances requireunselfish devotion from these natives. They are sympathetic to co-workers andemployees. Sometimes, however, they assume more work than they can effectivelyhandle, thereby creating confusion and problems. They may become hypochondriacsif they are looking for an escape from their professional responsibilities.Their health is contingent upon their emotional state of being.
* VII House - Aries
These natives can he aggressive in order to gain thecooperation and attention of others. They also have the power to motivate otherpeople into action without their being aware of it. Their partners mustunderstand that if they want peace they must maintain a high activity level andwork hard.
* VIII House - Taurus
These natives will cooperate to help their partners earnmoney, but their love of beauty makes them prone to spend it on adornment. Theyalso have the power to generate wealth from sources that are unknown to others.These persons usually die tranquilly, and begin and end things peacefully ingeneral.
* IX House - Gemini
These natives demand that religion and philosophy bepractical in application and logically comprehensible. Many of them like towrite about and discuss these matters. There are numerous comings and goings inrelation to religious activities.
* X House - Cancer
These people are acutely sensitive to their reputations and standingin the world. It is important to them to be considered responsible andrespectable. In many ways there is a close tie between professional activityand the home life. They often have partners in their profession or business.
* Cancer Midheaven
This placing indicates that your career or area ofresponsibility in the world relates more to home and family concerns. Much workis required to overcome emotional inhibitions, early conditioning andirrational fears. Emotional security and self-acceptance will eventually comefrom a true knowledge of self and an ability to focus inwardly, away from theemotional and financial dependency of others. You enjoy cooking, restaurantsand all places where food is prepared or served. Your profession may involve realestate, catering, building projects, the manufacture of domestic products, anywork that deals with fluids, or a business working from the home.
* XI House - Leo
An external source of strength and security must heestablished. Therefore, these natives cultivate friendships with influentialpeople of genius and creativity, since their own creative self-expression isoften linked with these friends.
* XII House - Virgo
These natives tend to bring about their own downfall byexcessive worry and nagging about trivial points. Their hidden support,however, is their ability to devote meticulous attention to secondary detailsthat others may well overlook. The substratum of their endeavors is wellplanned and organized.
ANALYSIS OF ELEMENTS
A Preponderance of the AIR element
The preponderance of Air signs suggest a strong emphasis onthought, ideas and intellectual pursuits of one sort or another. There is adetachment and a sense of objectivity associated with such a heavy influence inthe element of Air. Air signs communicate and express ideas with mentalagility. Your Air signs may not, however, always get the job done, and you needto be sure ideas are grounded in reality and put to practical use. You areprobably more concerned with theory than with application. Often, individualshaving a heavy amounts of Air signs become the impractical dreamers, constantlythinking, but not always following through as well as others. Rational andlogical, you analyze situations fully, thinking them through and planningcarefully before you act. While you may ponder and vacillate, you rarely makefoolish mistakes. Detached and not overly emotional, you are almost alwaysobjective and fair-minded. You are people- oriented, but more inclined towardthe group than the individual. Your interests are varied, and you're apt to bea life-long student.
Water Absence
The absence or limitation of Water signs in your horoscopesuggests that you may have difficulty understanding the deeper meanings ofevents and circumstances. Indeed, you may be a little lacking in emotionalintensity. This is not to say that you have no feelings, but it does mean thatyour emotions are not easily engaged and they really don't run deep. You aren'tso apt to form those extremely close friendships and relationships, and you mayeven feel smothered and threatened by strong emotional demands of others. Yourecover quickly from emotional bumps and scrapes, never letting yourdisappointments get you down. Depression is never apt to be a problem. Many ofthe aspects of not having water signs are positive, but on the negative side,you must guard against becoming rather callous and cold, detached andunfeeling. Intuitive skills are not readily available to those with few planetsin Water signs. In your view this does not matter so much, because you don'ttrust intuitive knowledge anyway.
Fixed/Mutable
The combination of most planets in fixed and mutable signsproduces certain conflicts in your nature. Although these two approaches arequite different and contradictory, you are apt to express both: a rigid andunyielding, persistent and determined fixed approach, but with the ability toadapt, change, and work around obstacles when it becomes clear that flexibilityis the only way to win. Your freedom is extremely important to you becauseyou're set in your ways.
Analysis of position of Planets
Southern Hemisphere
The planets clustered in the southern hemisphere suggestthat you are ambitious, career oriented, and generally want fame andrecognition. You have an objective view of life that lets you enjoys workingwith others. You are very active in the outside world, having broad materialvalues and goals. There is much that is visible when the planets are in thesouth: little that you say or do escapes public view.
* 5th degree of Aquarius
The stage is dimly lit for an allegorical drama and asolitary performer carries the thread of mystery.
* Sun in IVth House (1)
Home, family, and security are important to you. You love tosend out roots and build a home base. Sensitive and somewhat private, you tendto be a very feeling [and sometimes vulnerable] person. You sense things andhave a good feel for business.
* Sun in IVth House (2)
With the Sun in the Fourth House your personality drive willfind expression mainly in family, home, land and property concerns. Security isyour main preoccupation, and this will be sought and fought for to ensurecomplete self-reliance. Thus your later life should be less difficult than theearly years. There may be an inheritance of some kind through your parents.Inner experiences will also be important to you, because security andself-reliance require personality integration at the psychological level - avery difficult task and completed only after much blood, sweat and tears.
* Sun in IVth House (3)
In one sense this is very unfortunate position because itdeprives the person of the help of the solar influence during the major portionof life, which is on that account a constant uphill struggle, but as the FourthHouse rules the latter part of life it is always a consolation to know that thedeclining years will be brightened by the Sun of success. That should make theburdens lighker to bear.
* Sun in Aquarius (1)
You are open-minded and democratic, enthusiastic, and have adefinite sense of mission. Above all, you are a progressive and enjoy puttinginto practice that which is good for all. Your altruism could appear ascoolness. At home with different cultures, peoples, and lands, you love to workwith [and in] groups.
* Sun in Aquarius (2)
This is a combination of the Sun, Uranus and the EleventhHouse influences. It gives the person an intuitive perception of the innernature of things and a touch with the forces and ideas of the spiritual realmswhich leads him to take up when possible, new and advanced cults, or methods ofhealing such as Naturopathy, Electro-therapy, Astro-therapy, Magnetic Haling,etc. He is also drawn to scientific research and ultra-intellectual or strangereligions. This position gives much popularity and firm friends among peoplewho are in a position to bestow favors and further the person's attainment ofhis ambitions.
* Conjunction Sun - Moon [7.2U
You have great internal strength and tend to be independent,preferring to lean on yourself more than on those outside. The ability to workwith those older and younger than yourself is a real gift, and this talentmakes you a natural mediator or go-between. You are self-motivating, able totake care of yourself, and autonomous to a high degree. You work well withothers.
* Trine Sun - Mars [121.3H
It is easy for you to work with those in authority -- thoseolder and more experienced than you. You enjoy working with others and wouldmake a good manager. An interest [and ability] in athletics, exercise [workingwith the physical body], the outdoors, and such, should be lifelong. Anotherform this could take is training or coaching others. You have a natural abilityto express yourself and handle emotions and you may like to perform a bit. A careerin one of the entertainment industries is a possibility.
* Trine Sun - Uranus [119.9H
You work well with those in authority who are independentand original. You could find yourself engaged in nonconformist causes, alwaysready to promote what is independent and innovative. You like radicalapproaches, and find yourself in support of whatever new-wave product orbreakthrough advance is next in line. Communication, computers, electronics,and everything new-wave excites you and you excel here. You discover new waysof working with traditional materials.
* Opposition Sun - Pluto [177.4H
You resist change and resent others prying into yourpersonal affairs. You prefer things be left just as they are. Self-analysis andany unnecessary probing go against the grain. The unexamined life is what youchampion. Your personal contacts [or lack thereof], coupled with a need forgrowth and transformation, can build up to the point of eruption. For all yourdiscretion, you still tend to find yourself battling it out with authorities ona regular basis.
* Sun to midpoint MarsfNeptune
New plans are illuminated: situational changes. Lack ofwill-power, discontent, a weak physique, little vitality. The danger ofinfection.
* Sun to midpoint UranusfNeptune
Great creativity: ultra-sensitive: impressionable. Lack ofvitality, a sensitive physique. Fits or swoons.
MOON
The Moon, The Planet Of Fecundation
From the Bible we learn that Jehovah made man in His image.We are also told that ANGELS visited Sarah and proclaimed the birth of Isaac.They also foretold the birth of Samson and Samuel and the ANGEL [not archangel]Gabriel came to Mary of Bethlehem to announce the coming birth of Jesus.According to occult science Jehovah and His angels are the guardians of the seedatoms, the basic factors in fertilization. The activities of the angels aredirected to the maintenance of plant, animal and human life upon earth. To thisend their forces are focused by the wandering Moon through the twelve signs ofthe zodiac: they impinge upon the foetus in a creative manner during the periodof gestation from the time of conception to birth.
Thus as the Moon measures the tides of the earth so alsodoes she measure the soul's passage from the shores of eternity through thewaters of the womb to the world of time. According to astrology Cancer is thehome of the Moon. The ancient Egyptians pictured this sign as a scarab orbeetle which was their emblem of the soul and they called cancer the sphere ofthe soul, for it is said that through this moist watery sign fertilized by thelunar ray the seed atoms are projected into the womb of the prospective parentwho is thus prepared for the period of gestation: and occult science adds tothis that the seed atoms of the animal kingdom, which is still mindless andtherefore not amenable to lunar influences in that direction, are projectedthrough the watery martial sign SCORPIO while the seed atoms of the inertplants our poured in through the Jupiterian sign Pisces just before the Sunenters Aries at the vernal equinox to awaken the plant seeds sleeping in MotherEarth, which have been fertilized by Pisces. Thus the human family has thelongest period of gestation, the animal a somewhat shorter one and the plantthe shortest of all.
The Moon being female indicates the marriage partner for aman so that in a man's horoscope affliction of the Moon would not be so apt tocause trouble in H health as in married life and the horoscopes of the twosexes should therefore be read differently with respect to the Sun and Moon. IfSaturn afflicts the Moon in a woman's horoscope it will affect her health, butin the same respect to the Sun and Moon. If Saturn afflicts the Moon in awoman's horoscope it will affect her health, but the same aspect occurring in aman's horoscope will cause him trouble in married life. If the Sun is afflictedin a man's horoscope it will affect his health but in a woman's horoscope itwould indicate trouble with her husband. At the same time however it should notbe forgotten that both the Sun and Moon are vital factors in the health of bothsexes but one sex is more affected by the Sun, the other by the Moon.
The Moon is the great time-marker of the universe. Withouther our lives would be barren of events for although the Sun and the planets bytheir travel through the signs and houses indicate the years when certaintendencies shown in the horoscope may culminate in action, it invariablyrequires an aspect of the Moon to fertilize the aspect and make it bloom intophysical manifestation. The Sun and the planets may therefore be likened to thehour-hand on the clock of destiny which shows the YEAR when each phase of ourdestiny which shows the YEAR when each phase of our destiny is ripe for theharvest and the Moon may be likened to the minute-hand which shows the MONTHwhen the influences are due to culminate into action. In order to become fullyconversant with the influences of the Moon we would advise students to readcarefully the article on eclipses and new moon in our Simplified ScientificAstrology.
* 13th degree of Aquarius
Under the shade of the porch of an old-fashioned hotel in ahappy little village hangs a sedate barometer. I [Sabian Symbols] '
* Moon in IVth House (1)
You look to home and family for support and encouragement.History [personal or otherwise] interests you, and you tend toward nostalgia.Security is very important and you need to have real roots in order to beproductive.
* Moon in IVth House (2)
With the Moon in the Fourth House your feeling, instinctivenature will find expression mainly through your family and home environment.Your day-to-day response to circumstance is strongly conditioned by familyrelationships and domestic issues. To feel emotionally secure you need ameaningful and secure home life.
* Moon in IVth House (3)
The moon in the fourth house well-aspected indicatesfortunate home conditions, especially toward the close of life but if the Moonis afflicted we may judge the reverse. This position also gives a tendencytoward psychic experiences especially if the Moon is in its own sign Cancer orin Pisces, another watery sign. It also shows many changes of residence whichwill be fortunate or otherwise according to other aspects of the Moon.
* Moon in Aquarius (1)
You are inspired, for humanity is your family and you areseldom bound by tradition or domestic ties. The big picture is what counts mostwith you, and large-scale movements and group work are the idea. You seldomfind personalities interesting and are democratic in the real sense of theword. You are an altruist and love freedom.
* Moon in Aquarius (2)
the moon in Aquarius if well-aspected gives the person avery vivid imagination and the power of calling images up before the mind's eyein such a manner that they seem almost tangible: besides these people are notdependent upon the faculty of reason, for their intuition is also exceedinglywell-developed. In disposition they are sociable, kindly and courteous with theresult that they attract many friends and are very popular in theirenvironment, and they are helped by their friends according to the aspects ofthe Moon. On the other hand if the Moon is afflicted this position shows one ofan exceedingly erratic mind.
* Trine Moon - Mars [114.lH
You find it easy to work with other people and tend to poura lot of energy into those around you. Your home and surroundings reflect this.When it comes to teaching or coaching younger people, you are a natural, alwaysable to motivate and inspire others. With your powerful spirit, you enjoy yourstrong emotions and have an active social life as well.
* Opposition Moon - Pluto [175.4U
You tend to avoid getting personal when it comes to your ownemotions, and would rather keep sensitive matters at arm's length. You don'tmind getting into the personal business of others, producing some heavyconfrontations. Those around you don't care for personal probing on your part,and they will let you know it. Your home and surroundings tend to be verytraditional.
* Trine Moon - I House [113.5H
Everything seems to conspire to put you in the limelight.You always come off well in a group and manage to get your ideas across.
* Moon to midpoint SaturnfNeptune
Emotional drain, feeling inhibited, lack of emotionalmaturity. Illness through emotional suffering. Women's disorders or diseases.
MERCURY
Mercury, The Planet Of Reason
Mythologically Mercury is represented as a "Messengerof the Gods" and this is the line with the occult facts, for when infanthumanity had been led astray by the marital Lucifer spirits and had fallen intoGENERATION it became necessary for the other divine hierarchies to take stepslooking to a future REGENERATION and to further that object the Lords of Venuswere brought to the earth to educate humanity in such a manner that love mightbe substituted for lust and men might thus be induced to aspire to somethinghigher. While the Lords of Venus dealt with mankind in general the mostprecocious among them were taken in hand by the Lords of Mercury: whose wisdom-teachingis symbolically represented by the caduceus or "Staff Of Mercury,"consisting of two serpents twining around a rod and indication the solution ofthe riddle of life, or "Whence have we come, why are we here, and whitherare we bound?" showing the pupil the spiral path of involution by whichthe divine spark has buried itself in matter, also the spiral path of evolutionby which humanity will eventually again reach the father's bosom, and the shortroad of initiation represented by the central rod around which the serpentstwine. But to understand these Mysteries requires mind and reason. Mercury thenis the mental educator of men and its place and position in the horoscope showsthe status of the person's mind for whom it is cast.
Being the Messenger of the Gods to the other planets Mercuryhas no voice of its own and is even more dependent for expression upon theaspects of other planets than the Moon which rules the instinctual mind. 5oMercury is really a focus through which the faculty of reason finds expressionin the human being to act as a brake upon the lower nature and assist inlifting us from the human to the divine. Many may and do feel deeply, they mayalso have valuable knowledge, but they will be unable to express their feelingsor shore their knowledge with others if Mercury is lacking in aspects. Even aso-called evil aspect of Mercury helps to bring out what is within and istherefore better than none.
When Mercury is so placed in relation to the Sun it goesBEFORE the luminary it has the effect of materially brightening the mind, forthe Sun represents the Ego and it may therefore be said that then its path isilluminated by the lamp of reason. On the other hand if Mercury is so placedthat it rises later than the Sun and thus follows AFTER the luminary The Egolearns more by afterthought than by forethought for it walks comparativelyspeaking in the dark and must learn a great many of its lessons by experience.
As we have found that it is difficult for a number of youngstudents to determine when Mercury goes before or after the Sun we may say infarther elucidation of that subject:
When Mercury is in a lower degree of the same sign as theSun or in any degree of the previous sign then as a matter of course he risesbefore the Sun. To illustrate: If the Sun is in twenty degrees of Cancer andMercury is in five, ten or fifteen degrees of that sign or if he is in anydegree of Gemini, then he rises before the 5un.
But if he is in twenty-five degrees of Cancer which is ahigher degree of the same sign, or if he is in any degree in Leo which is thesign succeeding Cancer, then he rises after the Sun and loses part of his goodinfluence.
A retrograde Mercury is also a detriment to the faculty ofreason. But in the year of life when Mercury by progression again turns direct,the reasoning faculties will improve correspondingly. Mercury is strong in theairy signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, but he is exalted and therefore mostpowerful in Virgo. Mercury has special rule over agents and messengers,salesmen, postmen and other common carriers, people engaged in advertising orprinting, literary men, writers, reporters, secretaries, clerks, stenographersand typewriters, commission men and other middle men, demagogues,confidence-men and thieves.
* llth degree of Capricorn
In a quiet and landscaped portion of a vast private estate agroup of pheasants display their brilliant colors.
* Mercury in IIIrd House (1)
You have a good mind for business. You tend to think alonglines that are practical and conservative, always coming up with sound andproductive ideas. M O2
You love to study and question and are always inquiring andsearching, using your mind for research. You enjoy communication in all itsforms -- spoken, written, via computers, and so on. Your mind is active, alwaystesting and searching for limits.
* Mercury in IIIrd House (2)
Your mental and communicative abilities will largely beapplied to gaining superior intellectual ability, through education, travel andphilosophical debate. An original thinker with much mental agility you excel inspeaking, writing and communicating generally. This is a strong placing forMercury and if mental power is directed to defined objectives then much successcan be attained in any chosen direction.
* Mercury in IIIrd House (3)
Mercury in the third house and well-aspected has wonderfulinfluence on the mental qualities of the native. It makes the mind serene andoptimistic, inclined to study and research work. It gives fluency as a speakerand success by short journeys or travel and makes the relations of the personharmonious with his brothers. When Mercury is afflicted in the Third House itinclines to worry and pessimism, trouble and annoyance with sisters andbrothers and when on short journeys.
* Mercury in Capricorn (1)
You have a very clear and analytical mind and are able tograsp ideas and put them to work at once. You have good management andsupervisory ability. You use cold reason, are not much moved by emotions, andare always pragmatic. You prefer concrete subjects to "grand ideas” andflights of fancy. Manipulative too.
* Mercury in Capricorn (2)
mercury in capricorn gives a critical and penetrating butsomewhat suspicious mind with a thoughtful and diplomatic disposition, Thesepeople make splendid spies and detectives, having the ability to ferret outsecrets in the most uncanny manner. They also have the persistence ofSaturnians derived from the sign Capricorn so that they never give up untiltheir object has been attained. This position gives a love of science,particularly chemistry. These people are much attracted to the occult, yet arepractical and very thrifty. They hold on to what they get and always havesomething for a rainy day. When afflicted Mercury in Capricorn makes the personmiserly, cruel, hard, malicious, vindictive and spiteful.
* Square Mercury - I House [ 37.lU
Your mind is ever on career and family, and this may notmake you the most communicative and social animal. You may prefer to avoidcrowds and all large gatherings. You may not need relationships other than athome and at work.
VENUS
Venus The Planet Of Love
The keynote of Venus is "love,""harmony," and "rhythm," and if we want to know her naturewe may profitably read that chapter and substitute "Venus' for"Love." Venus vaunteth not herself, is not puffed up, seeketh not herown, rejoices not in iniquity but in truth, beareth all things, believeth allthings, endureth all things. These sayings are all true when applied to Venusfor she furnishes the unifying bond between all members of the human family inwhatever relationship they may be placed. It is the love-ray of Venus piercingdeeply the heart of the mother which breeds in her the tender care wherewithshe nourishes her offspring through helpless infancy. Venus sounds the lovecall of the youth and the maiden, gives and takes, smoothing out all thedifficulties in the conjugal career. She is ever burning incense upon the altarof affection and from her garden of love comes the flowers which scent even themost sordid souls with celestial perfume and raise them for the time being tothe stature of gods.
3ut when Venus is afflicted, all these sublime qualitiesbecome tainted and take a hideous aspect according to the nature of theiraffliction. Squares and oppositions turn love to lust which makes the personrevel in sensual gratification: the perception of beauty which expresses itselfas art becomes slovenliness, the tendency to self-sacrifice, the giving ofoneself for others is turned to selfishness and the person will then seem touse others to escape any task or effort not to his or her liking, lazinessbeing one of the most prominent characteristics of an afflicted Venus.
Being feminine, Venus never reaches out toward others, butexerts a magnetic energy which draws them to her. Therefore she represents in aman's horoscope those of the opposite sex to whom the person is drawn, but in awoman's horoscope Venus describes the person's own attraction for the oppositesex and Mars the masculine planet shows who will be attracted by her charms.
Venus is essentially dignified in Taurus and Libra, andexalted in Pisces, and therefore her influence is most powerfully felt when sheis placed in those signs. She is weak and afflicted when placed in either ofthe martial signs, Aries or Scorpio, where she is in her fall, or when she is ithe mercurial sign, Virgo. The best House position for her is the Seventh whereher influence will make the marriage serene and blissful.
* 23th degree of Sagittarius
A splendidly built bridge, a heritage of unknown ages, stillspans the beautiful and wildly primitive stream.
* Venus in IIIth House (1)
You love to communicate and pursue conversations. The mentalworld appeals to you, and you are very discriminating [but appreciative] whenit comes to concepts, ideas, thoughts, and the like. You value good researchand real inquiry.
* Venus in IIIth House (2)
With Venus in the Third House the areas of life where youare most likely to express your social, romantic and artistic qualities arethrough an intellectual appreciation of art, cultural pursuits and literature -you are able to communicate scholarly appraisal of these subjects orally or inwriting. Romantic contacts are usually from within the local environment closeto home, although many romantic short trips are undertaken for pleasure. Goodcompanionship is as equally important as romance and you prefer anintellectual, communicative, and witty partner. Once smitten, you are capableof sustained friendship and devotion.
* Venus in IIIth House (3)
Venus in the third house has a particularly beneficialeffect upon the mind, making the person cheerful, optimistic and inclined tolook at everything from the bright side of life. It gives a love of music, art,literature and everything that has a refining influence, and unusual facilityfor expressing one's self in a happy, appropriate manner, either in speech orwriting. It gives love of travel: the person will enjoy himself on his journeysand benefit by them. It also makes relations with brothers and sisters andneighbors and the people in one's immediate environment congenial.
* Venus in Sagittarius
Venus in Sagittarius. This is another of her strongestpositions for there her qualities blend with those of Jupiter, the planet ofbenevolence, to foster love and good-will among men. Therefore also thisposition indicates a genial and optimistic disposition, a sympathetic, kind andgenerous heart, a love of God expressed in religious devotion, or love of man shownby philanthropy and charity. It indicates a refined mind, cultured, and fond ofdrama, art and music. It fosters the imagination and intuition and like theother double-bodies signs Gemini and Pisces, it inclines to plurality ofmarriages.
* Trine Venus - Jupiter [123.4H
You have an innate love of the law and working thingsthrough, and you are not put off by problems and obstacles. On the contrary,you look forward to solving them. You have the ability to work with others, inparticular regarding vocation or career guidance. You can advise and guide inmatters requiring work-related decisions. Others find you a generous and lovingperson. You always share what you find and have a lucky streak too.
MARS
Mars The Planet Of Action
It is noticeable that wild animals which are still entirelyunder the guidance of their group-spirits and mate only at certain seasons arealso immune from sickness. Jehovah still retains control over the fertilizationof the animals which are attuned to His lunar vibrations through theirtwenty-eight pairs of spinal nerves that correspond to the twenty-eight days ofthe lunar revolution and His vehicle the Moon still measures the period ofgestation for men and beasts.
Power may be latent for milleniums, as exemplified in coalbeds,which are reservoirs of solar force: a furnace and engine are required totransmute and make it available as dynamic energy, but, once the sleeping gianthas been roused from latency to potency it knows no rest or peace till it hasexpended the last ounce of its prodigious strength. Under strict control, andcarefully guided into channel of useful activity, this Martian force is themost valuable servant of mankind: the most powerful agent in the world's work,an incomparable boon to humanity. But if it escapes control the servant quicklytakes mastery, its inimical power of destruction and devastation is then asterrible as scourge as its beneficent use under guidance is an inestimableblessing. It is as precious as it is dangerous, eternal vigilance is the priceof safety from its ravages, but without it the world would be wilderness.
Mars, as a focus for the latent solar life, transmutes itinto desire, passion and what we may call animal spirits. It is a consumingfire, more dangerous than all the nitroglycerine every manufactured, but alsomore precious than any other blessing we can have or enjoy.
The Hindoo preacher, nurtured in a land governed by Saturn,the planet of obstruction, says: "Kill out desire." He dreams awayhis days in destitution, but as "temper" conserves the edge of thesteel that carves its way through all obstruction, so the well-directedenergetic desires of the martial Anglo-Saxson have wrought a marveloustransformation in the earth: they have reared a civilization beyond all whichpreceded it, and through perhaps brutal in many respects, there is promise inthat also, according to the proverb: "The greater the sinner, the greaterthe saint." Parents should take a lesson from a book of nationals andrefrain from applying the Saturnine wet blanket to the fiery Mars spirit ofchildren. Saturn always says "don't, don't:" his aim is to repressand obstruct. A clear fire under proper control is useful, but death lurks inthe smoke and noxious gases of a smothered fire: too many "don'ts"smother legitimate ambition and frustrate accomplishment: they may drivehapless victims into ways of evil, for the dynamic energy of Mars must and willhave an outlet, so beware. The worst faults of Mars are impulsiveness and lackof persistence, but he breeds no hypocrites as does an afflicted Saturn.
From Mars we receive a number of our highly-prized virtuesas well as some of our worst faults. When well-aspected he gives a strongconstitution and physical endurance, a positive, independent and self-reliantnature, determined and proud, generous and energetic, resourceful and quick tolearn, especially when in Aries, Leo, Scorpio or Capricorn, but when he is weakby sign as in Taurus, Cancer, Libra or aspected by squares or oppositions hemakes the person quick-tempered, obstinate and spiteful, inclined todrunkenness and criminal acts, cruel and hard, a bully and braggart.
People who have Mars prominent in their horoscopes areeminently practical and play an important part in the world's work. They areespecially proficient in occupations where iron and fire are used forconstructive purposes or where sharp instruments are handled. Soldiers,surgeons and butchers, machine workers and iron founders, engineers and man inkindred occupations are of the martial nature. They also excel in otherpositions where courage and intrepidity are necessary qualities.
* Tth degree of Gemini
An old fashioned well, still yielding the purest and coldestof waters, stands invitingly near a shade of trees.
* Mars in VIIIth House (1)
Not content with appearances, you are driven to reduceeverything to the bare essentials, the nitty-gritty. This compelling urge forintegrity and contempt for the superficial may offend some.
* Mars in VIIIth House (2)
With Mars in the Eighth House you are likely to exert yourenergy and initiative into the quest for personal success, self-knowledge andemotional security. Your energy is channelled through powerful, deep-seated buteasily aroused emotions and a powerful sex-drive. There is a desire forleadership within your social and business sphere - involvement withmetaphysical or occult groups is a possibility. Your deep interest in finance,big business and a keen, positive attitude to investment ensures success. Youpossess an intuitive sense that is well tuned when it comes to assessingprospective partners and financial opportunities.
* Mars in VIIIth House (3)
Mars in the eighth HOUSE and well-aspected brings financialbenefit through the marriage partner or by legacy. In business it is also goodfor gain by partnerships, lawsuits or similar Eighth House matters. Sut whenMars is afflicted in the Eighth House the financial conditions grow worse aftermarriage through the extravagance of the marriage partner. Susiness partnershipsand litigation should also be avoided for they are sure to bring loss. Peoplewith Mars in this position should not delay making their will for the endusually comes very sudden and unexpectedly.
* Mars in Gemini (1)
You have an inner need for communication of all kinds andmay have too many irons in the fire at times. You can be all over the place,always trying to make one more connection. Speaking and writing are naturals.You have a need for lots of variety, a change of pace. Arguments. Mentalenergy.
* Mars in Gemini (2)
Mars in Gemini when well-aspected gives a keen, active andalert mentality. People with Mars in this position never beat about the bush.They are honest and outspoken and say just what they mean perhaps at times alittle too bluntly, but at any rate they are not hypocrites. They love tomeasure their wits against others in debate and therefor this position makesfor success in law or literature. They also succeed in the engineeringprofessions for they are resourceful, ingenious and mechanical, apt at learningand quick to grasp a problem or proposition. Sut if Mars is afflicted in Geminiit gives a cynical, sneering, caustic and critical disposition and makes thesepeople feared and shunned on account of their disagreeable nature. These peopleare also vacillating and unable to make a decision. Tnus they cannot bedepended on to stand by their word or their promise and if they keep anappointment once in a while it happens by accident. They are always in troublewith brothers, sisters and neighbors and liable to accidents when traveling. Italso gives a predisposition to bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, pleurisyand pneumonia.
* Mars to midpoint Mars/Uranus
Intense self-awareness; tremendous urge to action: test ofnerves.
JUPITER
Jupiter The Planet Of Benevolence
From each of the divine Hierarchies which have ministered atbirth and evolution of humanity we have received certain qualities andfaculties upon which we are being nursed from nescience to omniscience and fromimpotence to omnipotence in life's great school. From the Lords of Venus wereceived the priceless gift of love which links humanity in the tenderestaffection of varying degrees and makes life beautiful. From the Lords ofMercury we received the no less valuable gift of mind which enables us toconquer the material world and provide ourselves with the comforts of life, butsomething more is needed. The divine spark within us is every
