Chapter XX. A Comprenpium oF PLANETARY Positions AND ASPEcTs *（续 10）

tendencies. Death while still in office, or labour to the end of life. Peculiar ailments of an inflammatory or tumorous character. <A speculative nature, and one fond of adventure ; passionate in both love and pleasure; fond of music, with some real ability for its study. Financial success at close of life. Idealistic and fond of mental pursuits. Gain through public appointments, or the musical profession. The above applies to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate inclines to travel, independence of action, a taste for philosophical argument, and much religious enthusiasm. In the third decanate it denotes a determined will, a keen sense of justice, love of inventions, ready mechanical ability, and a responsive nature.

3 my. Shrewd, quick-witted and acquisitive. Secret union with inferiors. Death of friends and helpers. Profession abroad, or gain in occupation out of native land. Profit through trading in common things and foreign produce. Orthodox religious views. Gain through insurance and other associations, societies, or public dealings, generally as the result of others’ losses. Peculiar ties. Power to resist disease by study of hygiene or care in diet. Gain by speculation and investments, or by keen judgment in Stock Exchange matters. A quiet end, but liable to be affected by relatives, of whom the native usually has many poorer than himself. Has ability to make a fortune by speculation. The above remarks apply to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Marsin the second decanate gives tact, fivesse, discrimination and quiet ambition, with ability to make opportunities. In the third decanate it gives a stubborn nature, and very obstinate tendencies with great reserve and pride.

$6 =~. Clear vision, refined tastes, idealistic temperament. Troubles concerning deaths, and losses of many related to the home circle. Makes many friends of a philosophical or religious type. Succeeds in partnership with others. Follows refined occupations, but suffers through competitors. Pure in religious views. Has the opportunity to become clairvoyant. Survives enemies. Developes much perception. The native finds purification of emotions through marriage and the grave responsibilities it throws upon him. Unfortunate in monetary affairs through servants andinferiors. Many and intelligent children. Pleasures connected with the affairs of relatives. Involved in domestic affairs at the close of life. An intuitive mind of a speculative character. Gain

from business and professional pursuits. The foregoing applies to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate is good for associations and societies, out of which the native gains pleasure; it also shows love of humanitarian ideals, and gives refined children. In the third decanate it inclines towards educational pursuits, and quickens the mentality generally.

6 M. Quick and acute in judgment-—good or evil according to the quality of the nativity. Intrigues, secret missions, legal troubles. Liability to seclusion or confinement. Government office or work of a peculiar nature in which associates and accomplices are concerned. Prominent in society work or in confederations, or even plots. Sea voyages, in which important work of a private nature or own employment is concerned. Indirectly cause of own death. <A designing intellect, and often intense devotion to study, in which magical practices or spiritualistic or mesmeric phenomena play a prominent part. [ond of hazardous enterprises. Gains by public losses. Liability to a sudden or violent end. Unfortunate journeys. Financial gain by marriage. The above remarks apply to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate gives romantic courtship and unfortunate speculations. In the third decanate long journeys, necessitated by domestic conditions; publicity abroad.

3 f. Impulsive in speech and action, enthusiastic, and at times rash and thoughtless. Unprofitable employment, or risk in connection with profession; favourable for professions connected with the occult arts, in which inspirational or prophetic tendencies bring success. Many friends of a refined and intuitive character. Liable to secret scandal and ill-repute, often undeserved. Fond of travel and adventure. Gain by will or legacy, also by marriage. More than one union. Concern regarding health of domestic circle. Fond of pleasure, particularly of outdoor exercise. Improvement of mind by marriage. Gain by social means. Dual experiences at close of life. These remarks apply to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate is exaggerative, and liable to over-estimate and risk too much. In the third decanate it renders the native honest and straightforward, and very ambitious.

3 V8. Quietly ambitious, enterprising, industrious and acquisitive.

PLANETARY POSITIONS AND ASPECTS: MARS 269

Involved in difficulties through friends and acquaintances. Liable to suffer in honour through enemies of a secret and designing nature. Honour or fame in profession. Capable of much responsibility and endeavour. A lover of duty. Gain through foreign affairs, also by travel. Survives relatives, but rarely gains through them. Gains socially through marriage, which produces an important change in the life. Sickly children. Industrious servants. Liable to an early entanglement with an inferior. Marriage greatly affects the close of life. Subtle intellect and gain by intuition. Fond of the occult. Slow to learn, but sure in the assimilation of knowledge. The above applies to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10). Mars in the second decanate is good for speculation and acquiring wealth. In the third decanate it bestows good business ability, and a fondness for commerce and science.

«3. Intellectual, quick-witted, scientific. Interested in humanitarian work, and associated with quiet schemes for public good. Connected with others in hospitable work. Gains many friends in the social world through merit and ability, also in profession, and obtains financial success through public work. Makes a good director, or responsible official in connection with public companies. Capable of blending science and philosophy. Sincere in religion. Gain through parents or relatives. Honourable marriage, and faithful in affections. Refined and faithful servants. Pleasure through union or partnerships. Fond of literature and intellectual studies. Death in a strange land or surrounded by strangers. This applies to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate gives joy in intellectual pursuits, but some danger of gambling tendencies. In the third decanate, success in marriage; high mentality.

36 . Affectionate, receptive, humane, sympathetic. Occult tendencies, or, if the horoscope denotes it, misfortune. Gain from friends financially. [Fond of detail; follows ordinary pursuits but is a true dreamer; many changes either in disposition or in plans and views; pleasure in psychic pursuits; in an evil horoscope death through pleasure. Delays in marriage; two attachments; liable to disappointment in love-affairs, or early death of children. Mental occupation; or some employment requiring uniform. Help from friends. Liable to consumptive tendencies. Uneventful end. The above remarks apply

to the whole sign generally, and in a more particular sense to the first decanate (space of 10°). Mars in the second decanate gives joy in psychic or occult pursuits. In the third decanate, liability to early death, or life in foreign lands.

“In adepraved horoscope this is an unfortunate position; in a refined horoscope it denotes occult inclinations.