Chapter XVIII. The Solar-Lunar Combinations（续 2）

The restlessness of Gemini is considerably steadied by the Taurus quality, and owing to this there is less diffusion, and more initiative force ; there is, however, an inclination towards despondency and self-esteem, which is due to some superficial tendencies that have not been eradicated. Those under this combination are inclined to be somewhat selfish and apt to be assertive ; but the intellectual tendencies give them good abiHties, giving ability to write and speak, in some cases the powers of language and musical expression are easily developed. It is, however, not a very harmonious combination, and usually the acquisitive tendencies are very large. Nervous disorders will have to be guarded against, and temperance is advisable.

This is a rather negative combination, the sensitiveness oi Cancer is accentuated somewhat, and the emotional nature is very easily excited, especially in matters connected with the home life. This combination not only increases the sensitiveness and sometimes the reserve and timidity, but it also produces much economy and some anxiety with regard to the future welfare. The imagination is very keen, and there is some tendency to go to extremes, especially when influenced by others. This combination sometimes gives inactivity, and increases the powers of sensation.

but it is a lucky ot fortunate com bin ation, giving gain thrQUgl^ property and probably inheritance.

The emotional and sensational nature is much increased under this combination ; there is a great tendency to exaggerate, overestimate and go to extremes, also to be easily influenced in all matters connected with speculation,. probably to gambling and sensational pleasure. The affections are sometimes easily drawn into unfortunate channels, and there is very often a tendency to express keen likes and dislikes. Care will be necessary to avoid over-indulgence, especially in the appetites, which may become abnormal unless checked. The moral nature may be strengthened considerably towards the close of the life, but the early portion is often one in which either psychic tendencies or sensations play a very prominent part. The affectional nature is ardent and at times passionate ; excesses should be avoided. There is some poetic ability, the iniagi* nation being very vivid.

The critical faculties are accentuated by the practical Taurean nature which is behind the personality, and this combination gives US some of the very best business types of character. In all business pursuits they are very persistent, precise, and pronounced in their judgments. This is a very successful combination, being aharmonious blend of the earthy triplicity, which brings out all the practical tendencies, and Virgo being the ruler of the business world, the personality has here the opportunity and facility for expression. The moral nature is firm, giving much conscientiousness to assist the personal character. Behind much apparent pHability t)iere is a fixed determination, which gives great success in life in all business pursuits.

This is an inharmonious combination, and there is usually a considerable amount of bias and one-sided judgment in the Aature, the blending of an earthy individuality and an airy personality is not

very favourable* It tends to increase the separative tendencies and usually causes the personality to arrive at faulty decisions, which are often the result of another's influence in the life. It gives a certain amount of determination, but it is usually of a stubborn nature. Those born under this influence are apt to be guided by their feelings rather than by their reason. There is likely to be much individual jealousy and vindictiveness displayed, especially towards strangers and opponents. The personality is apt to be very affable, agreeable and more refined and polished than the individual character, but the determination that is behind the personality will often carry the point where either merit or persuasion has not succeeded. This combination depends very much on the planetary positions.

This position gives a certain amount of vanity, self-esteem, and the feelings are very strong and intense. There is much reserve and often a great deal of secretion and concentrated force. A good education is very necessary for this combination, otherwise there is a tendency to be far too easily influenced by environment and surrounding conditions. Pride and jealousy may cause the downfall of those who are born under this combination ; but there is always a considerable amount of determination for good or evil, and unless the latter is restrained the nature will become a very selfish one. Success in life will come through persistent determination and dogged selfreliance and stubborness.

THE SUN IN TAURUS AND MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

The determination behind the Sagittarius personality will incline those born under its influence very greatly to go to extremes in all things. It gives a tendency to impulsive action and hasty speech, and when provoked a very great deal more is said than is probably thought or meant, and there may be a tendency to be very unkind and argvunentative when put out. This is not a good combination unless planetary positions counteract it, the personality being far too impulsive for the individual nature, but there is aspiration, and a love of science, also a tendency toward philosophy and religion, which improves the nature.

This is a very practical combination, giving caution and a tendency to make very careful and well-laid-out plans and schemes. The whole character is very independent and determined, and the ambitions are keen, but more concerned with conservatism and conventionality, having to do with physical objects and personal surroundings. This is a very successful combination of the earthy triplicity, making those bom imder it excessively practical and well able to build up a fortune. They are especially adapted for a public life, or where the energies are put to good uses in carving out a prosperous career ; they will possess great attainments, aspire to reach great heights, are filled with ambition and are able to exert the personal for the purpose of achieving physical attainments. This gives ability to deal with big schemes, become successful organisers and to carry out huge plans.

This is a practical combination, giving thoroughness, carefulness, prudence and caution, with a considerable amount of reserve. It gives honesty of purpose, sincerity and refinement, and those bom under this combination are able to concentrate their thoughts, become very industrious, persevering and successful. This combination tends towards eccentricity, and causes those . born under it to become very self-centred.

This is not quite so unfortunate as the combination of Sun in Aries and Moon in Pisces. It steadies the mind more, gives less inclination to restlessness ; but in some respects increases the combativeness. Those born under this combination are very hospitable, very receptive to the wants and requirements of others, kind and pliable and very well disposed. This is a fortunate combination, and success comes easily. It increases the mediumistic tendencies

and gives receptivity to psychic influences. The disposition is easily affected and inclined towards good living, peace and harmony.

The Sun in Gemini as the motive force behind the lunar expressions will give a dualistic, restless and irritable tendency, with the desires always running on intellectual lines. The individual character will be more dualistic in its expression, and there is less permanency than in the foregoing solar positions. The will power is strong, there is some pride and love of pedigree.

This will give a very intellectual nature, and make those born under this combination fond of intellectual pursuits, studious, and fond of expressing their thoughts, but there is a danger of the personality going to some extremes and becoming too independent, also somewhat too changeable. But it is a very strong and powerful combination, especially in all intellectual matters. It gives a very ambitious spirit and strengthens the assertiveness. The nature is a very positive one, and somewhat lacking in sympathy and feeling. There is a liability to live too much in the head, this giving danger of brain troubles, and there is also a tendency to become erratic, and express a great amount of self-will.