Chapter XVII. The Moon and the Zodiac

The Sun rules by day and the Moon rules by night. The Sun represents the positive life-giving principle, and the Moon the negative or receptive. A great portion of humanity at the present time is preparing to emerge from the illusive fascination of the Moon's influence, but it will be many centuries ere the majority is free from its limitations. We have said in previous chapters that the delineations for the Sun*s apparent passage |hrough the signs each month would also indicate the character of the personality when the Moon was posited in that sign at birth, and with certain modifications this is true. The Sun represents the heart, the higher emotions, the purer part of our nature, and the character which is at the root of our being ; whilst the Moon represents the brain, the senses, and the part of our nature which cognises and gains experiences from the physical and objective world. The distinction between the two luminaries is very marked and definite, although they represent two hajves of one whole. Objectively we see the light from the Moon when she is above the earth and the Sun below, and subjectively we know that when the personality is strong and the individuality weak, the lunar nature is in evidence. Strong personalities are full of desire and self-hood, whilst strong individuals are more expansive, broad, liberal, and magnanimous. '^he former cling to form, perception, and objects, the senses are more sensitive, keen, an^ active ; whilst the latter are not so bound by the senses, living more in the mind and the higher emotions, the subjective world being of mofe importance than the objective ; reflection, thoughtfnlness, and will-power are stronger than desire and impulse.

Until the student of human nature has learned to distinguish between the character as[expressed by the heart and the brain, he will find it difficult to discover how much individual character there is apart frpm the personal, and how much is personal and how much individual ; particularly at the present time, when, comparatively speaking, there are so few who know themselves. As a general rule, the Moon placed higher in the heavens than the Sun is an indication that the personality is the stronger. When both Sun and Moon are above the earth, both characters may be strong. In nocturnal

horoscopes, that is, when the birth takes place after sunset, the Moon is more often above the earth ; but it will also happen that both luminaries are below, and both may therefore be weak and the life correspondingly unfortunate. All this, however, will be explained in the judgment of horoscopes.

We may now proceed to give a few hints as to the nature of the personality when the Moon is passing through the twelve signs.

This makes the person an ^enthusiast in some direction ; impulsive, aggressive and militant in manner, sometimes irritable and liable to fits of anger. Insists on having his own way; disobedient to superiors ; independent and self-reliant. Somewhat volatile or changeable, and dependent upon impulse; disliking conventionality or discipline. He hiay achieve popularity or notoriety. May be placed in some position in which he exercises authority over a number of people or is head over many. He will be at the head of some undertaking, or will be in some way prominent in his sphere of life. He will go more by intellect than intuition. The mother will play a prominent part in the life in some way, often not a sympathetic or fortunate one ; and there is likelihood of differences between the native and his parents, or the latter may die early or be separated from him. This position favours military pursuits, independent or original ventures. He will strike out a path for himself or at least attempt to do so; and much that he does, both wrong and right, will be unexpected by his friends and contrary to their advice. Mysticism or occultism of some kind may show in his life ; or the tendency may take the form of a necessity for secrecy in some of his affairs ; his occupation may sometimes involve secrecy or mystery or be of low class, though this is very contrary to his nature. He may meet with unpopularity or threatened scandal of some kind.

The personality is quiet and unimpulsive ; persistent, determined, and not to be thwarted in his aims. Somewhat hopeful, ambitious, and desirous of excelling. Follows established customs, conservative by nature, resists change and outside influences. This lunar position gains friends for the native, and favours the acquisition of money, houses, or land. It favours occupations of the nature of the

earthy element ; dealing in land, houses, heavy goods, old established businesses ; or the native may succeed to the father's business and gain or inherit from a parent.

Sometimes the occupation may be one considered low class, plebeian, or unpopular, involving secrecy or mystery ; but it will generally be remunerative, and the native may prosper financially. It is favourable for occupations of water and liquids, and for living near rivers or on the coast; and slightly good for money derived from companies, wholesale trading, associations, societies, etc. The native is somewhat sensuous and material, but sociable and of good disposition. It is slightly favourable for singing, music, painting ; for gaining friends and joining societies.

This lunar position strengthens the intellect, and makes the native a lover of books, of study, of scientific and literary pursuits ; and inclines him to some occupation of a mercurial nature. He is active in mind and body ; likely to change his residence frequently, or has more than one house ; often goes on short journeys ; travels, or is out and about a good deal ; is often out-doors, walking or riding, etc., or calling on other people. He is skilful and dexterous with his hands and arms. Is able to live by his wits, and may gain money as messenger, traveller, salesman, speaker, clerk, writer, designer, journalist, engraver, artist, sculptor, or by study and literature. May have more than one occupation, or may change his occupation. The mind is prone to change, and there may be irresolution, or lack of perseverance ; in a bad horoscope this may show as underhandedness, subtlety, lack of straightforwardness and honesty, especially in matters of the second, third and fourth houses.

This indicates a personality fond of ease and comfort, homely in his habits, and attached to his family. It attaches him to his mother, whom he may resemble. He is friendly and sociable in manner, is imaginative, emotional and changeable. He is influenced greatly by his surroundings, is sensitive to outside influences, and to some extent falls in readily with the ways and methods of others, adopts their suggestions, sympathises with the joys and sorrows of others, and takes his colouring from outside to some extent.

He is mo^t fortunate when acting under the direction of, or in accordance with, the advice of someone else. But this may be greatly modified if positive signs or planets are prominent in the nativity ; under the influence of Mars, or martial signs, especially, he may show much positiveness and independence. There is some ability for acting, mimicking, expressing the thoughts and emotions of others ; also for music, painting or poetry. This position relates somewhat to mediumship, psychism, and the astral plane generally. The native is drawn to the watery element ; lives near water or travels by water ; deals in liquids ; and is fortunate with house or land property and shipping.

This lunar position tends to uplift the native, to put him in positions of responsibility or prominence, and to give him authority over others as head, or manager, or director. It gives the favour of those in liigher ranks of Hfe than the native. He is ambitious, desirous of occupying a prominent place, and does not hesitate to come before the public. He is honourable, generous in money matters, high minded, candid, and warm hearted. He is susceptible in affairs of the heart, a favourite with the opposite sex, and a sincere lover. It favours intuition and genius ; it gives love of music, poetry, or painting. It gives some love of luxuries, pleasures, perfumes, jewels, fine clothes, etc.