Chapter V. The THree Centres. Sun, Moon, anp ASCENDANT（续 7）

[Nore.—Whatever the Rising Sign may be, pay special attention to the corresponding house, tf Aries, the first house, Taurus the second and so on. |

I. Aries rising denotes a frank, open, out-spoken, and free-handed disposition.. The fate will be precipitated by the native’s impulsive and headstrong tendencies, also his fearless pioneering and progressive spirit. He will be ambitious and desirous of rising in the world and will not miss many opportunities, nor be thwarted by obstacles or failure. He will often say more than he means, being enthusiastic, energetic, enterprising, progressive, and aspiring. He will be fond of acquiring knowledge, keen in all intellectual pursuits, fond of debate and argument, and always at the front. These remarks apply to Aries as a whole, but more especially to the first decanate.*

The second decanate of Aries rising modifies the Martial element of the sign and brings more reason and sympathy into the nature, being the decanate of harmony. It strengthens the intellect and gives more fruitfulness to this otherwise barren sign. It lessens the tendency to

* See p. 6 of Everybody's Astrology. ‘The decanate is one-third of a sign or 10°, the first is of the same nature as the sign itself and the next is of the nature of the next sign of the same triplicity; eg. Arie, 1°—10° =7-, 10° —20° = 7-2, 20° — 30° = (-f; and so on with the other signs.

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ambition and to rashness, but does not entirely correct the impulsiveness. The fate will be influenced by ambition and emotion, and also through speculative tendencies. The vitality is increased and the character strengthened morally.

The third decanate rising strengthens the general tendency of Aries to prevision, stimulates the ideality and adds to the impulsiveness. It adds to the desire for demonstration and expression, and brings the native to a condition in which the philosophic and religious side of life is entered upon. It makes the whole sign more fortunate, and brings a desire to travel and to see foreign lands, with success from abroad.

When the first decanate of Aries rises, study the planet Mars as ruler, noting its position and aspects carefully. When this decanate rises Mars will be very powerful in the first, fifth or ninth houses, and the aspects to Venus and the Sun must be carefully judged.

When the second decanate of Aries rises, the Sun will be part ruler in addition to Mars, and the aspects of the Sun to Mars will be most potent and of life-long effect. If either the Sun or Mars be rising, or in the fifth house, the fate will be marked and the life most eventful, but the rise and fall, honour or degradation will depend very considerably upon the Sun’s position and aspects. Note also the condition of the fifth house.

When the third decanate of Aries rises, Jupiter will be part ruler of the horoscope in addition to Mars, and as these two forces are opposite in nature some contest beween materiality and religion or between the lower and higher nature will considerably affect the life. Note carefully the position and aspects of Jupiter and pay especial attention to the ninth house.

II. Taurus rising denotes a diplomatic, secretive, obstinate and self-wiiled disposition. The fate will be slow to develop, as the native will not move hurriedly, tending to become fixed, and too biassed for great expansion. He will be practical, dogmatic, determined, resentful, persistent and stolid. He will evince strong likes and dislikes, take sudden prejudices and show much reserve and diffidence. He will never become over-expressive, but will maintain a silent ambition for personal success, and will act from preconceived motives with decision and perseverance. He will be physically magnetic, fond of ease, stubborn, and rather too self-centred These remarks apply more especially to the first decanate.

The second decanate of Taurus rising awakens the internal nature of the sign, giving the native more intuition, discrimination and practical business ability, but at the same time there is a tendency to be more critical as well as intuitive, and aithough clever the native will have many strong temptations to become selfish and over-acquisitive. The fate will be influenced by external and concrete matter-of-fact experiences. The finer vibrations of this decanate denote keen appreciation, sterling qualities, musical talent and excellent business ability. The coarser tendency makes the native too exacting and a carping critic.

The third decanate of Taurus rising denotes more ambition, with an inclination to run in a groove, or become too conventional, thus making it a laborious and over-cautious influence, but it chastens the Taurean nature, strengthening the intellectual qualities and stimulating the reason, and hence tending to lessen the intuitive nature of the sign Taurus. The fate will greatly depend upon the early environment, as there is less power to break away from early training and parental influence. The fortunes will be affected by the innate self-control and organising power which this decanate bestows upon the native. Chastity is the keynote of success for this decanate.

When the first decanate of Taurus rises study the planet Venus, her position and aspects; also the tenth and sixth houses.

When the second decanate of Taurus rises Mercury will be part ruler, and the position of this planet must be studied in its connection with Venus; also the condition of the sixth house, and its bearing on the general horoscope. |

When the third decanate of Taurus rises the influence of Saturn will greatly affect the life. Misfortune is denoted if Saturn afflicts either Venus or Mercury, but the reverse if the aspects are good. The M.C. should be especially noticed with this decanate, and the indications of moral stamina carefully considered.

III. Gemini rising denotes a kind, willing, humane, intellectual and expressive disposition. The fate improves when restlessness and diffusiveness are overcome. The whole life will advance through education and intellectual attainments. The native will exhibit much curiosity and a desire to learn and will show signs of cleverness with inventive abilities, which may be turned to advantage or abused, according to the horoscope. The duality of this sign signifies either the

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chattering ape or the divine ape of intelligence: the magpie and the parrot, or the student and the scholar.

The second decanate of Gemini rising balances the whole sign, giving perception, foresight and real artistic ability. It also gives an opportunity to blend head and heart, reason and intuition. The fate will depend upon the philosophical attitude, which will decide whether the native will become a mere imitator and copier of others, or one who awakens the spiritual tendencies which are latent within. The finer vibrations of this decanate give the tendency to cultivate clairvoyance, and the artistic abilities. The lower vibrations will show in lack of continuity and in indolence or indecision.

The third decanate of Gemini rising greatly improves the whole sign, but a great deal will depend upon the environment at birth, as to whether the finer qualities of the sign are encouraged or kept latent. The fate is generally influenced by guardians or friends, and it often happens that there is something connected with the parentage which affects the whole life. Persons born under this decanate are generally successful in dealing with the public.

When the first decanate of Gemini rises study the planet Mercury, and note especially the condition of the third house.

When the second decanate of Gemini rises study Venus and Mercury as joint rulers, also the condition of the seventh house.

When the third decanate of Gemini rises study the planet Saturn or Uranus and the eleventh house.

When either Artes, Taurus, or Gemini ascends the native belongs to what may be termed the Intellectual or forceful and assertive Trinity ; hence his or her dominant keynote will be knowledge, and progression through the mind or intellect.