Chapter XXII. A SIMPLE WAY OF READING HOROSCOPES（续 1）

For the purpose of economising space and avoiding the confusion that many words may produce, the judgments that follow are presented in an epitomised form ; yetalthough each delineation has been abbreviated to the last degree, the spirit of the judgment is contained in each sentence and by reference to the first part of the work may be extended as fully as the student may desire. The various headings of the horoscope are classified under Roman numerals, and in writing out a fw// delineation it is a good plan to devote about one page, on an average, to each heading. Foran elementary delineation, however, if the epitomised judgments are merely copied out, it will serve as a basis for further work—though (as

pointed out in the Introduction) it is never wise to copy delineations, since it cramps the judgment.

With a view to making these epitomised judgments more practical they may be referred to the horoscope of Kinc Epwarp VII, just given.

It should be made quite clear that they have been written with a view to usefulness in a general sense, and not with any special regard to the King’s nativity, and that they will therefore require suitable modification in some instances. .

The following are the abbreviated delineations arranged under separate headings in the order in which they should be treated in making a detailed judgment of any nativity, each item being numbered for convenience of reference. Those judgments that relate to the King’s nativity are tabulated at the conclusion of the chapter, and may thus be read through in the order in which they are numbered.

1. V.—-The native has a fiery, active, energetic, and somewhat restless body. Disposition: impulsive, enthusiastic, frank, courageous and enterprising; ambitious, independent, adventurous, confident, liberal, responsive, alert, changeable, and fond of pioneering.

2. &.—Vital form of body, but stolid, magnetic and sensitive. Disposition : affectionate, fond of pleasure, solid, self-centred, obstinate but practical; persevering, quiet and firm; reserved, decisive; strong bias, keen desires, jealous where affection or honour is concerned.

3. U.—Mental temperament; body suitable for mental pursuits, refined, flexible, highly sensitive, nervous. Disposition: restless, irritable, anxious, fond of learning, curious, studental, lacking in continuity, kind, humane, generous and thoughtful.

4. %©.—Sensitive body, tenacious and receptive. Disposition: imaginative, reserved, impatient, propitious, fond of change, liable to extremes, exacting, timid, retiring, mistrustful, over-cautious, showing strong attachments, over-sensitive and more or less psychic.

5. S§.—Fiery body, vital temperament, disease-resisting, splendid vitality. Disposition: independent, free, generous, noble-minded, fearless, open and sincere, honourable ; proud but magnanimous.

6. Ny.—Sensitive body, mental-motive temperament, usually fairly well balanced. Disposition: flexible, ingenious, studious, practical,

quiet, retiring, modest, yet ambitious of merit; reserved, diffident, sympathetic, but difficult to understand.

7, ~~,—Well balanced temperament. Disposition : gentle, courteous, affable, obliging, intuitive, even, harmonious; keen sense of justice ; good comparison ; somewhat indecisive.

8. M.—Shortish, somewhat thick but supple body ; strong character. Disposition: reserved, proud, determined; acute perception, with keen incisive criticism; fond of the mystic and occult, intelligent, dignified, energetic, self-controlled. Either good or bad, seldom or never ‘ milk-and-water.’

9. f.—Fiery, flexible and wiry body, usually long,* but generally well-proportioned, fond of outdoor sport, exercise and all activities. Disposition: restless, independent, hopeful, philosophical, irrepressible, quick in movement, demonstrative in manner, kind, sympathetic, frank and generous ; fond of freedom.

10. V§.—Heavy body, usually thin and bony ; motive temperament. Disposition : enduring, timid, patient, persistent, restraining, economical, reserved ; self-possessed ; ambitious, but pessimistic; excellent organising ability ; tactful and self-protective.

11. %%,—Vital-mental type of body, very refined but sensitive.

Disposition: humane, faithful, artistic, ingenious, determined and inflexible, self-controlled; mentally refined; keen student of human nature.

12. .—Plastic, fluidic body; receptive, mediumistic, and inspirational.. Disposition: restless, impressionable, imitative; hospitable, sympathetic, psychic ; very easily influenced by surrounding conditions.

13. ‘$.—Denotes transcendentalism, weird tastes and uncommon tendencies, or zesthetic and mystical temperament.

14. H.—Denotes originality, unique experiences, leanings towards the occult side of life ; will power, intellectuality ; but when not fully manifest, eccentricity, erratic tendencies, with liability to sudden and unexpected events. Generally gives a nervously organised temperament which is quite uncommon.

* Nors.—In the King’s case this is modified by the planets rising, also by the position of the Sun in a fixed sign, which usually tends to shorten the stature, giving more of the ‘vital’ temperament.

15. h.—Marks limitations, hindrances, obstructions, delays, disappointments ; denotes concentration, frugality, perseverance, fortitude, patience, thrift, chastity and a meditative temperament.

16. %4%.—Increases life and vitality; denotes expansion; favours prudence, faith, hope and charity. Stimulates courtesy, temperance and chivalry, and produces good fortune.

17. &6.—Denotes independence, self-reliance, courage, quick response, self-confidence, ambitious ; gives impulse, headstrong and wilful tendencies, with a fighting and combative spirit.

18. ©.— Self-reliant, strong-minded, strong willed.

19. ¢.—Expressive, lovable, agreeable, artistic and fortunate. Harmonises well with and responds to higher vibrations.

20. ¥%.—Depends chiefly upon aspects received from other planets. Being colourless it is absorbent, thus affected by sign occupied. Denotes adaptability, fertility of resource, ingenuity and flexibility of expression.

21. ).—Sensitive, fond of form, impressionable and affected by surroundings.

Notrre.—The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Venus as ruling planets depend very much upon the signs they occupy and the aspects they form with regard to their influence.

22. In First House.—Progress, self-control, prosperity from personal effort and merit.*

23. In Second House.—Success in financial matters, according to ability ; strong thought-force, full of interest in monetary concerns.

24. In Third House.—Mental abilities according to talent; greatly concerned with brethren and relatives; much travelling, changes and correspondence, but usually lacking opportunity.

25. In Fourth House.—Strong domestic ties; occult or psychic tendencies; affected by parent’s influence and often handicapped by environment.

26. In Fifth House.—Fond of pleasure, often gains by speculation, or judicious investments; much concern with children or their affairs ; plenty of vitality.

* In the example map Jupiter has risen above the ascendant but is well within the limits given in the note on p. go.

247. In Sixth Hotise.—Unfavourable position ; handicapped through sickness or misfortune; best in inferior posts, otherwise gains through servants more than through own ability; makes a better servant than master.

28. In Seventh House.—Fortunate position, some fame in life; gains best through working with others; good partnerships, but liable to meet with strong opponents. Life usually bound up with another’s in some special way.

29. In Eighth House-—Occult tendencies; life affected through deaths of others; gain by legacies, or through co-workers.

30. In Ninth House.— Philosophical, good mental abilities, ‘a true dreamer’; fond of travel; success abroad; may rise to high and prominent positions.

31. In Tenth House.—Rise in life to much higher position than sphere of birth; achieves honour or fame according to merit, acquires responsibility; much ambition and aspiring tendencies. Obtains opportunities.