Chapter XXV. PROGRESSED LUNAR DIRECTIONS（续 2）

9 T? P 6 D 8 Venus and Saturn in evil aspect by progression indicates a period of sorrow and trouble. Both the health and reputation suffer; delays, disappointment and losses are frequent and annoying. Others will seek to impose upon the

person; death or separation from loved ones, and other disagreeable experiences are met. The mind is gloomy and inclined to worry.

* A Mercury and Saturn in good aspect by progression marks a good time to undertake new responsibilities, make investments in houses, mines, lands, or similar property, undertake study or research work of a deeper nature, and make important contracts which will prove of lasting benefit to the person. It is a good time to deal with agents and elderly persons, or to undertake journeys for a serious purpose.

P 6 D 8 Mercury and Saturn afflicted by progression indicates a time of delays and disappointments with a tendency to look upon the dark side of things. It is a bad time to undertake new responsibilities, deal with elderly people or sign legal papers. The person is liable to slander and loss of reputation.

* A Mars and Saturn in good aspect by progression marks a period when the person will be very enterprising yet tactful and diplomatic, courageous but not foolhardy, strong and dignified, better able to shoulder the responsibilities of life than at any other time. If he makes proper use of these qualities he will gain financially, also in honor and respect among his associates.

$ ^ P 6 D 8 Mars and Saturn in bad aspect by progression makes the person very foolhardy and impulsive, hence there is a liability to accident under these directions. Occasionally when the horoscope shows violence there is a tendency to crime and bloodshed which may result in imprisonment. All the vices of the character seem to come to the fore at this time, and loss of temper is the least among them. The greatest care should be taken to keep the animal nature down and hold a firm check upon all the undesirable traits in the character.

The progressed aspects between Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune are not made because of their slow motion.

$ U P d * A Venus and Jupiter in good aspect by progression bring financial benefits, rise in the social position and esteem. They make the person more kindly, sympathetic and considerate, hence increase his popularity. It is a good time to travel and enjoy life. Investments made under this influence are generally successful, and the health is excellent, or if the person has been ill this marks the period of convalescence and recuperation, when life takes on a rosier hue.

$ U Q 8 Venus and Jupiter afflicting each other by progression indicates a period of mild domestic trouble, small financial losses and a tendency to extravagance and wastefulness, pecuniary dif-

faculties on that account, and possibly lawsuits. There is also some loss of prestige in the social circle or the person's environment.

H P 6 * A Mercury and Jupiter in good aspect by progression indicates a very successful period in the life. The person will probably travel with. both pleasure and profit to himself. He will have good health and be in the best of spirits, so that life in general will take on a very rosy hue. There are indications of gain by investments and in the general course of his business, and it is a good time to enter into contracts and agreements, but especially for literary work.

H Q] <9 Mercury and Jupiter afflicted by progression marks a troublesome time, when the person is liable to become involved in lawsuits and lose, thereby. He should be very careful not to sign papers or enter into agreements, for there will be trouble and misunderstanding, involving financial loss; also if he lends money to other people they will endeavor to impose upon him and defraud him, and dealings with agents and commission men should be particularly avoided.

U * A Mars and Jupiter in good aspect by progression marks a period in life when the usual conservatism of Jupiter is blended with the martian enthusiasm, hence the person will become more enthusiastic and enterprising so that he is

likely to extend his business and be successful in gaining an added income thereby. He should be careful, however, not to overreach himself at this time. These aspects also work upon the devotional nature and may sometimes express themeslves as religious enthusiasm when the person turns over a new leaf and becomes a better man or woman than before.

S U P 6 D # Mars and Jupiter in evil aspect by progression marks a danger point in the life when the person is liable to wreck his whole career by acts which are definitely criminal, or by losses due to ostentatious display and extravagance, or lie may become interested in some wildcat mining scheme or speculate upon the stock exchange in such a reckless manner that he loses all he has and becomes a pauper. The health is also likely to suffer under this direction; impurities of the blood may cause growths, tumors, boils, and kindred afflictions. Altogether it is a very evil time and the person should guard himself very carefully against yielding to any of these influences. Mutual aspects between Saturn, Jupiter, TJranus and Neptune are seldom formed because of their slow motion.

9 3 * A Venus and Mars in good aspect by progression marks a period of pleasure and enjoyment when an attachment of a lasting nature may be formed with someone through an en-

thusiastic courtship. There are also indications of financial gain and an increase of popularity.

$ P 6 D # Venus and Mars in evil aspect by progression marks a period of impulse and recklessness when the person is likely to act in a most indiscreet manner that may cause great trouble in life. If married there will be some domestic unhappiness. Financial losses and discredit are also shown, therefore the person should endeavor to hold himself in check and avoid any temptations that may come in his path.

$ * A Mercury and Mars in good aspect by progression marks a time when the person is generally successful in all affairs of life, especially where the mental qualities are called into action, for this will make him keen, shrewd and sharp, quick to see a point and grasp an advantage, hence financial gain is also indicated. This is a good time for advertising and extending the person's business, entering contracts and agreements, and dealing with agents and middlemen. It is good for literary work of a lighter nature, and an excellent time to travel. The health is good and there is a feeling of cheerfulness, joy and optimism.

$ P 6 D 8 Mercury and Mars in evil aspect by progression. This is a critical time when the person is liable to act on impulse, to speak and

act impulsively without due deliberation and forethought, hence he is likely to get into trouble or suffer loss through the sharp practices of other people. He should therefore be very careful not to sign papers or enter into agreements, and there is danger of accident and trouble if the person travels. It is a bad time for changes or extensions of business.

' £ W * A Mars and Uranus in good aspect by progression indicates a good period lor perfecting inventions or starting new and original enterprises. Friendships of a beneficial nature are often made under these directions, and not infrequently a psychic awakening takes place through associations with people, or groups of people, of a Uranian nature.

'c? J? P 6 D 8 Mars and Uranus in evil aspect by progression marks a very dangerous time in the person's life. There is a liability to accidents of an unusual nature, a breaking up of conditions, estrangement from friends, and the person is liable to find himself suddenly alone in the world. Sometimes there is a psychic awakening but always of an undesirable nature.

"# ^ * A Mars and Neptune in good aspect by progression marks a time of good health and high spirits for advanced people, but the majority do not feel its influence.

P 6 n <9 Mars and Neptune in evil aspect by progression produces a neurotic condition in those who can respond to its influence. There is also a tendency to be defrauded or victimized in some unaccountable manner.