Chapter V. The THree Centres. Sun, Moon, anp ASCENDANT（续 14）

© A person of a large organisation, high coloured or sanguine © complexion, and although of large stature, well composed, of uniform structure, brown hair, and generally large eyes. ‘The disposition is good on the whole, elegant in manners, of a kind and polished deportment, possesses a contented mind, not easily offended, and rather unfortunate in his business transactions. Given to travel; strong inclination to science and art or commerce, with a tendency to blend the two ; literary ability.

@ Slender form, tall but well-proportioned, medium brown hair, and @ good complexion. The disposition is loving, free, just and merciful. The native is ambitious to be charitable, which he is to the utmost of his ability ; detests mean or unjust actions and delights in good company. Is rather inconstant in love, has many ‘dualistic’ love-episodes and is likely to marry twice or to carry on two amours simultaneously.

% Mercury rising in Gemini, which is said to be the house of this § planet because the nature of the planet and that of the sign sympathise with each other, consequently produces better effects in this sign than in any other, except my. Students should bear in mind that this is the case with ali the other planets when in their own mansions, except the malefics; hence when Mercury is in this sign and on the ascendant at the time of an individual’s birth, without any counteracting influences in operation to interfere therewith, it produces a person rather tall, well composed, with nice even features, good complexion, rather light brown hair; disposition on the whole good, very ingenious, fond of learning, particularly arts and sciences of almost any kind, extremely apt in acquiring anything that he may set his mind upon. If Mercury be well aspected with Jupiter or Saturn, it gives a superior judgment and understanding. There is often poetical and musical ability and always wit and fluency of speech, unless Mercury is badly afflicted.

- )~) Fairly tall; slight, nervous build of person, active in movement, ) gesticulating freely with the arms when speaking. Lively and frequent if not incessant talker, and somewhat shallow in opinions and ideas (but see position

of 9 and fh); much given to move about from place to place, to change from one subject or occupation to another, and to go on from one task to another while the first is as yet unfinished (usually returns to it again after a time, however, in which they differ from Moon in Aries, which as a rule does not). The arms are long and the hands narrow and nervous, the fingers moving restlessly. Exceedingly receptive to ideas and equally ready either to teach or to learn.

ttt Slight, hypersensitive body, inconstant, very emotional, ever posing *$! or assuming identity of others. Artistic, inspirational, temperament of an April day, smiles and tears readily alternating, easily impressed by others and exceedingly unreliable as to temper. Very magnetic and attractive in a subtle and unusual way. In low types, a tendency to live on others; something of a parasite.

Hi Short stature, stout, dark hair, and pale complexion. One who Hi will come before the public. Difficult to rely on, very capricious as regards feeling, and rarely remaining for long in one house or locality. |

hk Rather short stature; of a pale, thin-looking countenance, with h nothing pleasing in expression or form of body. ‘The disposition is not at all to be desired, it being peevish, somewhat malicious, and much inclined to a fretful self-indulgence. ‘There is a great love of ease and a tendency to inactivity. In low types, sottish. Business interests are sacrificed to home cares, and public convenience sacrificed for private gain.

% About middle height, oval face, pale complexion, and dark hair; 2 ambitious, aspiring disposition, aiming at great and high attainments, pleasant in manners, but fond of ‘having a finger in the pie.’ Jupiter is exalted in this sign, so that this position may be considered in every sense favourable, unless. Jupiter is greatly afflicted. If in aspect to Mars, there will be many amours. This position is favourable for public offices, as native is sure to be popular.

3d Short stature, awkwardly formed ; pale complexion, dusky brown ¢ hair. A restlessly active, ‘mind-hungry’” individual, a promoter of quarrels and contentions. ‘There is a constant passion for notoriety, and a craving for position and power. |

© Small in stature, of an unhealthy appearance, the face somewhat © defective, medium brown hair. ‘The disposition is pleasant and agreeable, fond of company, particularly that of females, delights in almost any kind of sport or pastime ; generally speaking, a free, jovial, and good-humoured sort of person that does not easily take offence. ‘There is a strong love of power, notoriety or both, and a liking for popular measures in politics: somewhat of a lover of shibboleths.

Short stature, rather stout, round face, pale complexion, light ? brown hair, and blue eyes. ‘The disposition is very changeable and unsettled ;. never to be depended upon. Somewhat vain and idle, but fond of good company. Kindly and well-disposed, and desirous of popular esteem.

® If without any counteracting influence, produces a small, mean- &% looking person, with small eyes, thin face, sharp nose, and dark hair; usuaily a

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‘very remarkable memory. ‘The disposition is malicious, deceitful, knavish, crafty, etc., one that is qualified for any kind of dissimulation, particularly so if Mars has an evil aspect with Mercury at the same time.

) This is a strong position for the Moon, since Cancer is its own sign jp and it therefore is ‘lord of the ascendant rising in the ascendant.? Much depends on the Moon’s aspects—more perhaps here than anywhere. Appearance : small stature, small round face, crab-like or rabbit-like in expression, the septum of the nose appearing to view below the nostrils, many slight sensitive lines on either side of the nose; pale skin, pores very open. Exceedingly sensitive disposition, responsive to every breath of feeling or opinion, very sympathetic towards suffering and apt to take on other people’s magnetic conditions and to absorb disease from them. Apt to repine and become peevish or querulous, fanciful and unduly careful both about themselves and those related to them. ‘Think much of public opinion, and are eager to be in the swim, while yet timid and retiring in actual behaviour—a strange contradiction. ‘There is great tenacity and power of holding on to a given desire or idea, and a remarkable power of memory. Very psychic nature. Fond of power and firmly bent on attainingit. Interested in ancient customs. ‘The most noteworthy characteristic is a certain quivering sensitiveness (like an aspen leaf). Frequently become stout, or rather bulky, after middle life. Highly emotional always, and very acquisitive ; fond of ‘collecting.’

t## = Slighter than the usual Leo build, fiery, emotional or idealistic *# nature, brilliant eyes, highly romantic ideas, extravagant ideals in regard to love, catholic tastes, somewhat of a ‘Timon of Athens,’ and something of a salamander also. In low types, unbridled passions.

Hi A large, strong, well-made individual; light hair and sandy H whiskers. His disposition is very independent, but generous and resolute. There is usually some genius associated with this position, but the passions are strong and subtle. ‘The nature is unconquerable.

h_ A firmly set, square-built, bony individual, that allthe high-livingin hh the world could not make fat. Has little personally attractive about him; his disposition, on the whole, is moderately good, but rather passionate. This gives great business capacity, if well supported in other directions, capable of managing and controlling large enterprises, Great power of concentration of mind and will.

Y% Atall person, well made, ruddy complexion, and light hair; afine, 7 noble-looking person, one who delights in all humane and manly actions; very ambitious of honour and with a full sense of his own importance. A good governor or magistrate, if other positions in the horoscope support.