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often too retiring and not sufficiently self-reliant. The native is either quiet and unambitious, or, if he essays great things and positions of importance, either does not gain them or does not retain them. He may be upheld in a high position by the influence of others or by association with someone. There is a lack of self-initiative, and he is greatly influenced by persons and circumstances instead of moulding them to his will. If he is a leader, he is to some extent a mere figurehead, expressing the views of his party rather than forcing his own upon them. It indicates the server rather than the ruler, and points out occupations which are humble or somewhat plebian, or which do not

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af entail prominence, as well as the natural occupations of this sign and the twelfth house. There may be at some time in life a good deal of unpopularity or hostility shown to the native, or he may have moments of considerable depression and anxiety; it threatens many obstacles and misfortunes in life. He is sociable and good humoured, but rather easily influenced by others. Is usually sincere and religious, but liable to change his religion or occupation, or may have two occupations at once ; is wanting in perseverance. ‘This position is slightly unfavourable for vitality and a sound constitution, also for the father and for marriage (in a female horoscope). <A child is likely to die or prove unfortunate. It is not very good for love affairs, and causes hindrances and obstacles.

There may be gain by marriage, legacy or partnership. !

Tue INFLUENCE OF THE MOON IN THE TWELVE SIGNS

)w Y Anenthusiast in some direction; impulsive, )m T 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 depending upon impulse: disliking conventionality or discipline. May 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. ‘There is some liability to feverish diseases and affections of the head, especially if the Moon is hyleg. 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 pursuits of the nature of Mars, independent or original ventures. The native wlll 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.

) 2 8 Quiet and unimpulsive: persisent, determined, ) mm & and not to be thwarted in his aims. Somewhat hopeful, ambitious, and desirous of excelling. Following established customs, conservative by nature, resisting change and outside influences. This 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. In some cases the native may support the mother, or she benefits financially through the native. Sometimes the occupation may be one considered low class, plebian, or unpopular, involving secrecy or mystery; but it will generally be remunerative; and unless contradicted elsewhere in the horoscope, the native will prosper financially. This position of the Moon 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. It is slightly favourable for marriage and short journeys, also for singing, music, painting: for gaining friends and joining societies. The native will have more sisters and brothers, and will usually be friendly with them throughout life. He is somewhat sensuous and material, but sociable and of good disposition.

) tz W Strengthens the intellect, and makes the native ) am 0 a lover of books, of study, of scientific and literary pursuits ; and inclines him to some occupation of the nature of Mercury and the third house. He is active in mind and body; changes 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. Heis 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. May have step- (or adopted) mother or brothers and sisters. The mind is prone to change, and there may: be irresolution, or lack of preservance; 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. Money may be gained through the mother, or her side of the

family (or lost if the Moon is afflicted). Native resembles the mother |

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Grentally or bodily. If the Moon is much afflicted, will suffer through matters of Gemini and the third house.

) iz 25 The native is fond of ease andcomfort at home, ) zz 95 is homely in his habits, and attached to his home. It attaches him to his mother, whom he may take after. 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 the suggestions of others, sympathises with the joys and sorrows of others, and takes on his colouring from outside, to some extent. He is most 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 figure; 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 nativeis 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 is a fruitful position and increases the number of children.

) zz SL One of the signs of rulership. It tends to uplift ) a 2 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 is favourable for money matters, for inheritance from a parent, or pecuniary help from those wealthier than the native; and it gives the favour of those in higher ranks of life than the native. It may give money through any occupation of the Fifth House. It gives some love of luxuries, pleasures, perfumes, jewels, fine clothes, etc. Native 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. The position is rather unfavourable for the father, and it will co-operate with any other influence in causing trouble to the father and superiors through the native.