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7 Abrupt; ambitious ; changeable ; inventive ; thorough.

% Considerate ; determined ; occult and mystical ; devotional. i Curious; fond of everything mystical, occult, and progressive. a5 Eccentric; restless; peculiar ; impatient and fanciful.

©, Liberal; fond of freedom ; independent and aspiring.

my Economical; quiet ; antiquated ; eccentric ; psychic.

<= Romantic ; restless; scientific; perceptive; refined.

Mm Artful; secretive ; superstitious ; inventive ; shrewd.

f Turbulent; rebellious; enthusiastic ; over-generous, and free. y§ Insinuative ; romantic ; acquisitive ; restless, and unsettled. sco Odd ; impressionable ; scientific or metaphysical ; clever.

% Novel; fanciful; desponding ; psychic ; silent.

SATURN rising is considered to be very unfortunate; but much depends upon the sign in which it is placed, and its aspects. It gives the native industry, perseverance, thrift, and economy. It awakens the contemplative, thoughtful, and deeply religious side of the nature, giving a quiet devotion which is both unassuming and considerate. When rising it gives humility and patience, but when perverted it causes the native to be harsh and severe, stubborn and miserable. Saturn is the planet of d:mutation, and governs the form side of power, giving the ability to undertake great responsibilities, and to organise successfully.

Deceptive ; stubborn : contentious ; shrewd ; exaggerative. Envious ; sullen ; conventional ; proud ; stubborn. Progressive; mathematical ; scientific ; perceptive ; occult. Remorseful ; jealous ; peevish ; discontented ; unhappy. Enduring ; cautious ; powerful ; chaste and prudent. Captious ; melancholic ; retentive ; studious, and reserved. Improvident ; opinionative ; scientific ; liable to reversals. Avaricious ; contemptuous ; jealous; proud; resentful. Teachable ; sensitive ; hasty ; honest ; trustworthy. Indifferent ; suspicious ; discontented ; serious ; over-cautious, «2 Observant ; penetrative ; thoughtful; proficient ; profound. Nonchalent ; uncertain ; indecisive ; sensitive ; unfortunate.

Jupirer rising in the ascendant is always a more or less fortunate

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influence. It gives the native power and dignity and fits him to become a leader in the social and also the business world. Jupiter governs the internal power in which the Will is exercised and the motive, strengthened by the moral and religious, element. It gives fortune and success when free from affliction, but even when afflicted its influence is not wholly evil. The worst tendency of Jupiter is to make those who pervert its influence hypocrites and deceivers, especially in the social and religious world.

7 Judicious ; ambitious ; enterprising ; determined ; successful. % Upright; just ; sincere ; compassionate ; attractive.

T Reverential ; well-disposed ; refined ; literary ; mathematical. o5 ©6Intuitive ; ambitious ; fortunate and sympathetic.

SR, Social; magnanimous; proud; powerful ; prudent.

ty Dictatorial ; covetous ; aspiring ; industrious ; deceitful.

=<: Intuitive; obliging ; considerate, and a great lover of justice. MN. Conceited ; determined ; haughty ; overbearing, and careful. f Truthful; humane; social; refined ; courteous; kind.

v8 Invidious ; autocratic ; severe, and often disrespectful.

«2 Operative; cheerful; peaceful ; merciful, and very humane.

» Nutritive ; studious ; deserving ; hospitable; mirthful.

Mars gives strength and courage to the native, and when rising always makes him confident of his abilities; sometimes too consequential and assertive. This planet governs the desire nature and is ever eager for pursuit and disposed to destroy. It is only when the strong influence of Mars is perverted and used selfishly that Mars becomes a ‘malefic’ planet, and then because the animal nature is stronger than the god within. Mars and Venus are polar opposites, the one tending to rush outward and distract, the other drawing inward to nourish and preserve. When placed in the ascendant at birth much depends upon the aspects Mars meets as to what will be the influence exerted.

Daring ; argumentative ; prone to righteous indignation. Invetcrate ; obstinate ; fearless ; can be led but not driven. Severe ; tactful ; sharp; acute, and mentally clever. Tenacious ; changeable ; unruly; peevish ; unfortunate. Reformative ; commanding, argumentative ; generous. Affable ; scientific ; original ; irritable ; diplomatic. Captivating ; well-balanced ; courteous ; unfortunate in love, Tricky ; passionate ; inventive ; clever, but resentful. Invincible ; rebellious ; aspiring ; talkative ; generous. Organising ; brave; tactful; adventurous ; ingenious. Nervous ; mentally resourceful ; clever and occult.

Satirical ; generous ; sympathetic ; mediumistic ; acquisitive

Tue Sun rising strengthens the constitution, giving abundant vitality, recuperative power, and making the general health good provided the Sun is not heavily afflicted. The Sun rising improves the carriage, adding importance and dignity to the personality; the native nearly always presents a commanding appearance, and impresses others with his innate power and authority.

It never fails to endow the native with faith and confidence, and through his natural ambition he rises to positions of trust and influence especially if the moral growth has been encouraged, and if the planetary positions are harmonious.

In a weak horoscope it denotes arrogance and pride and a great deal of egotism, but the will is always strengthened and if the Sun is unafflicted the native will desire to do right and act morally.

“ Commanding; combative ; ambitious ; loyal ; defensive. % Over-confident; autocratic; diplomatic ; resolute ; solid. tr Noble; refined ; contented; studious; thoughtful.

os Sensitive ; receptive ; conscientious ; anxious ; tenacious. 9 Thorough ; ambitious ; just ; honourable ; magnanimous, my Ingenious; industrious ; critical; acquisitive ; agreeable. <> ‘Tractable ; courteous ; intuitive; retiring ; imaginative. Ni Unbending ; dignified ; contentious ; diplomatic ; determined. f True; generous ; proud ; confident ; inspirational.

v8 Illustrious ; moral ; self-controlled ; practical ; persevering. sz Obedient ; cheerful ; sincere ; faithful ; idealistic.

}{ Negative; methodical; hospitable ; peaceful; honest.

Venus rising refines and beautifies the Jove nature, and indeed its effect when in the ascendant is altogether beneficial and fortunate for the native. It denotes artistic or musical accomphshments, and gives an affectionate and devoted disposition. It favours the social life and makes the native attractive and desirable. It is only when afflicted that the good influence of Venus is hindered, and then it is more often owing to the simple and trustful nature engendered by this planet. Venus governs the affectional and binding side of the nature, and when the emotions are purified and refined it elevates the affections to the plane of the Soul, separating them from the senses and thus making the love of the native z#mortal.

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Idealistic ; impressionable ; generous ; artistic ; expressive. Nice ; kind-hearted ; sociable ; fond of pleasure and art. Thoughtful ; considerate ; inventive ; sympathetic ; genuine. Economical ; changeable in affection ; easily influenced. Romantic ; eager for popularity ; musical ; fortunate in love. Chaste ; given to extremes in affection, or intrigue. Encouraging and helpful to others ; equable in affection. Seductive ; jealous ; always liable to extremes.

Sincere ; impressionable ; fascinating ; dual love affairs. Irresolute ; fickle in affection ; when attached, devoted. Obliging ; chaste ; isolated ; idealistic and romantic.

Natural and thoughtful where affection is concerned.

Mercury denotes the menial capacities, and is therefore very potent when placed in the ascendant. In general it gives business ability, but being a convertible planet it is greatly affected by the influence of aspects. It largely absorbs the nature of the sign in which it is placed, being further modified or intensified by the influence it receives from other planets. Its influence is most potent in the earlier part of life, especially during the period of youth. When the mind is shown to be more active than the senses, being given over to learning, Mercury is very greatly affected by the influence of the first planet whose aspect it meets in the horoscope.