Chapter XIX. The Lunar Positions from 1850 to 1900

With this chapter we shall conclude the first part of " Astrology for All/* and in the second part we shall take up the more complicated details with regard to the planets, casting the horoscope, etc. To those who are not sure of the hour of their birth, reference to the following tables will enable them to gain some general and fairly accurate idea as to their character, etc., and further study yfxil assist them in obtaining more knowledge of themselves, as indicated by the solar and lunar positions. We may now illustrate the method of obtaining knowledge of the character.

Example : We will suppose A. B. to have been born January ist, 1850. Reference to Chapter XIII., p. 35, will show us the individual character of persons born between December 21st and January 20th of any year, described by the Sun in the sign Capricorn. After noting all these characteristics we turn to the table giving the place of the Moon for 1850, and we find the Moon is in the sign Si (Leo), and in Chapter VIII., p. 22, we have an outline of the personal characteristics in general ; a more detailed description showing the tendency of the life will be found on p. 56 under the heading of *' The Moon in Leo" ; then, if we would blend these two influences, we may refer to the solar lunar combinations on p. 95, under the heading of ** The Sun in Capricorn and Moon in Leo.**

In the tables ** The Place of the Moon ** the degrees of the Moon*s place are given for noon of each day. There are 30° in each sign ; by simple addition or subtraction the Moon*s place may be found for any hour in the day, e,g,, on the i6th of January, 1850, the Moon is in the 29° of cs^ (Aquarius) at noon ; therefore at 2 p.m. the Moon has changed her sign into K (Pisces). Roughly, the ]) (Moon) moves 1° in two hours.

It should always be remembered that the rising sign at birth and the planetary positions will often greatly mitigate or alter the influence of the Sun and Moon, and although the luminaries symbolise the consciousness and its expression, fate and the environment will form a prominent feature in many lives, but the main feature of each life will be the individual, permanent mood or character, as represented by the Sun, which ** rules by day,*' and the per*^onal, changeable and sensitive mood or disposition by the Moon, which *' rules by night.'*

To make our meaniog clear, we will look up the individual and personal character and its combination of the Duke of York, who was born June 3rd, 1865. Reference to the table of the place of the Moon, 1865, shows that on June 3rd, 1865, the Moon was in s& (Libra). The following is an extract from Chapter VI., representing:

THE INDIVIDUAL AND PERSONAL CHARACTER OF THE SIGN GEMINI

This is the first sign of the airy triplicity, also the first of the mutable signs. The airy triplicity governs the mental conditions of humanity, hence we find those born in this sign living more in the mind, but, owing to the sign belonging to the mutable group, they are dualistic — this being the main feature of the mutable signs, and from this comes the tendency to express two conditions and an inclination at times to be rather easily influenced on one side or the other. Gemini governs the lungs, also the hands and arms, hence it may be seen that one hand may act differently to the other. These persons are rarely content with a single occupation or pursuit, and seem to delight in having two things in hand at the same time. They can very quickly adapt themselves to surroundings or environment and they are remarkable for their versatility, but they are very sensitive and have the ability to] reason upon and analyse their sensations. They love change and diversity, and they are always the best persons to rely upon in an emergency, as they can instantly respond to the requirements of the moment. They love variety of thought and all mental pursuits, and these they sometimes carry into extremes ; they seem to take an especial delight in leaving their work unfinished. They will take up one thing, partly finish it, and then go on to another, which they also feel inclined to leave unfinished ; therefore their best work is done when co-operating with others, and when working in unity with those who understand their peculiarities they are capable of great attainments in life, but the spirit of diversity often makes them experience two extremes during their life.

They can be generous and also somewhat careful and near. They can present a bold front and assertive attitude, and yet be timid and highly nervous. They are conservative and progressive, and altogether quite dualistic subjects, which makes them diflficult for others to understand, etc., etc., etc.

We may then read what has been said about the Moon in the Zodiac, Chapter XVII., and refer to page 57 and the paragraph describing the personal characteristics as follows:

This position favours general popularity. It gives fondness for music, poetry, and the fine arts generally, and much ability in this direction. The native is affectionate, good-natured, kind in manner and easily gains friends. The native is fond of company, society and friends. Much of his fate and many events of his life will come about through his association with other people ; he will be greatly swayed and influenced by other people ; generally by some one person. It tends strongly to partnership, not merely in business, but in almost all affairs of life. He works with another person in nearly all undertakings; and, without necessarily being irresolute, depends largely upon someone else, and can get along best in almost all things when associated with someone. The same may be said of the occupation and position in life. By combining these two influences we obtain the polarity as described by

This is a very good combination, built up on the airy triplicity. It gives much refinement and a sympathetic nature ; it also increases the intuitions, gives a great amount of foresight, sharpness to the perceptive faculties, inclines to study, gives ability for public writing and a great amount of imitativeness. It is necessary for those born under this combination to live purely. The faculty of comparison is well developed and there is some probability of his becoming popular. It gives success in artistic pursuits.

It is now necessary to know the environment into which the subject was born to judge as to the future. Much information may be gathered from a study of Chapter XVI., which describes ** The nature of the twelve signs of the zodiac." Reference to this chapter and page 45, shows us that the Duke of York was born in the positive group of the Airy triplicity, in cardinal and mutable signs. The last paragraph describes the Airy signs, etc., etc. A careful study of this chapter will reveal a great deal of the character without knowing the actual birthtime, and without any elaborate system of mathematics ; in fact, without any figures whatever. If we would know more we must study Part II., which explains the rising sign, planets, etc.

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1850-1851

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1852-1853

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1854-1855

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1856-1857

THE PLACE 01^ THE MOON EOR THE YEARS 1858-1859

THE I>LACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1860-1861

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THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1862-1863

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THE PLACE OP THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1864-1865

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1866-1867

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1868-1869

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THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1870-1871

THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1872-1873

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THE PLACE OF THE MOON FOR THE YEARS 1874-1875