Chapter XXII. A SIMPLE WAY OF READING HOROSCOPES（续 7）

199. %.—Very favourable for a happy union: the partner is generally noble, generous and fortunate. If afflicted, too proud and lofty in manner. In many cases the partner has been married before or had a prior engagement of importance in the past life.

, 200. 6&.—Denotes much passion, probably a hasty marriage or love at first sight. It always hastens marriage, and although there is

generally affection, reactions are more than probable with this influence. x

- 201. ©@.—Denotes an ambitious partner and one whose influence over the life will be beneficial, promising social and financial gain. If well aspected, the partner will be independent, or of sound moral integrity, seeking to produce harmony and happiness in the marriage state. But if afflicted it denotes trouble through pride, according to the nature of the aspect.

202. ¢.—Promises a happy marriage, benefits both social and financial. A fruitful union is denoted and social success assured after marriage. The union will be fruitful and successful.

203. &.—Depends largely upon the aspects which Mercury forms, but the partner is shown to be quick, intelligent, fluent in speech, somewhat critical, and nervous; marriage often takes place to one younger than the native. Worries and anxieties after marriage are usually denoted.

204. ).—Indecision with regard to marriage; a partner who is sensitive or liable to many moods, but popular and having general recognition. This position denotes fluctuation in feeling during the marriage state.

If the lords of the first and seventh are in favourable aspect success in marriage is denoted, but if afflicted there is very little harmony. A sure sign of friendship is an exchange of the place of the luminaries, that is, the Sun in one horoscope on the Moon inthe other. Successful physical unions occur when Mars is on Venus or wice versd.

The eighth house is usually connected with legacies, deaths, coworkers and occult matters. Planets occupying this house usually incline to an interest in occult matters, but if untenanted the life gradually tends to run more or less on conventional lines, unless the ruler receives strong aspects.

205. ‘$'.—Probability of money being left that is never recovered ; liability to be defrauded of inheritance. Death usually hastened by drugs. Liable to trances or a watery death.

206. Hl.—Unexpected and sudden windfalls; a sudden end to existence ; danger of death through operations or among crowds.

207. h.—Disappointments in connection with legacies; no financial gain through marriage or partnership. A slow death, or death through old age. ©

208. %.—Certain gain by legacy, or good fortune through marriage and insurance; a natural or peaceful end to life.

209. 6.—Difficulties concerning wills or legacies, unless well aspected. Generally some sudden or unexpected gain. Usually a sudden end to the existence; and if much afflicted liability to violence or public calamity.

210. @-—Probability of a legacy from a superior; is favourable for occultism; also brings gain from partners and co-workers. Death is usually attended with honour. ;

211. ¢.—Almost certain gain by legacies, or through marriage ~ and partnership. Good for insurance, and denotes a peaceful death. ©

212. .—An indifferent position; usually denotes gain through goods of the dead, but if afflicted trouble in connection with administration or through trustees. Occult tendencies indicated.

213. ).—Some slight probability of gain through legacies or through co-workers. Either notoriety or public attention at death.

The ninth house is usually concerned with what is known as philosophy or the action of the higher mind. It concerns vital things that are not always on the surface, or readily seen. Planets in this house have a strong influence upon the subjective consciousness.

214. ‘s.—Peculiar views; strange and weird dreams and usually very peculiar experiences.

215, l.—Liable to strange or advanced views. A very inventive or ingenious mind, given to the higher criticism; but much depends upon aspects.

216. h.—Fond of science; critical mind; unfavourable position for long journeys or foreign affairs; tendency towards deception; or inclined to be too sceptical in matters of religion or higher thought.

217. 4%.-—Fond of science, philosophy, or religion. Great capacity of unfoldment; and usually the acquisition of much learning through an expansive mind, having prophetic tendencies. Generally a ‘true dreamer.’

218. 6.—An enthusiastic mind; too much independence; danger of litigation through disputes ; oftentimes religious fervour.

219. ©.—Denotes a philosophical attitude of mind; deep feelings

with regard to religion; a very broad mind; usually success through legal or foreign affairs. Probability of some long journeys.

220. ¢.—Keen intuitions; favourable dreams; philosophic tendencies; religious spirit; gain through relatives after marriage.

221. %.—A very active mind; deep inclination to explore hidden mysteries ; quick to learn and appreciate; mind of a metaphysical turn.

222. ).—Peculiar views; sometimes enthusiastic with regard to higher thought matters; but the mind is usually broad, and many long journeys or much travel are denoted. But much depends upon aspects and the sign the Moon occupies.

When no planets occupy the ninth house note carefully the ruler, also its position and aspects.

The tenth house has to do with fame, honour and profession, and usually indicates the ambitions and the responsibilites, also the credit and discredit, which are denoted by the occupant of this house or its ruler, and the aspects thereto.

223. ‘*?!.—Strange and uncommon experiences.

224. it8.—Strange and peculiar professions; original methods; subject to popularity and reversals. Some genius or great talent, with inventive powers. If free from affliction, a unique reputation ; if afflicted, much discredit.

225. h.—Subject to fatalistic tendencies and limitations connected with honour and success. Position secured only by merit and labour. If afflicted, liable to serious misfortunes and disasters. If well placed by aspects, etc., responsible positions. The native is highly ambitious.

226. %.—Excellent for success in life. Native rises to high positions ; obtains honourable distinction and secures social recognition.

227. &.—Some mechanical ability; critical positions; sudden loss of position ; danger of scandal or discredit ; liable to hold risky positions. If afflicted, will abuse responsibility.

228. ©.—Responsible employments; ambitious tendencies, rise in life through honour and integrity.

229. ¢.—Social success; gain through females; success in life in refined possessions and the help of many friends.

230. %.—Fluctuating tendencies; success in literary, writing or

secretarial work. If afflicted, liable to many fluctuations and changes. If well aspected, improvement of business ability and mental opportunities.

231. ).—Fluctuating fortunes; ambitious tendencies; rise in life. Aspects denote either fame or notoriety, according to the general tenor of the horoscope.

231a. If no planets occupy the tenth house and a CarDINAL SIGN is on the cusp, some fame or reputation is denoted; responsible posts may be filled, and ambition brings rising fortune.

2310. Ifa Frxep SieGn is on the cusp, success through determination and effort, or through steady and fixed pursuits. Responsible posts are generally held, this position favouring all professions of a permanent character, such as the medical and legal professions, governmental occupations, etc.

231c. If a MutasLe Sten, the career tends to be more or less uncertain, much depending upon the sign occupied by the ruler of this house, its aspects, etc.

The eleventh house is concerned with friends, acquaintances, hopes and aspirations, and is usually a fortunate house. Planets in or ruling this house are largely concerned with the zdeals.

232. ‘i.—Weird and queer friendships, usually of an unhealthy character: liable to be imposed upon by friends.

233. Hi.—Unique and exceptional friendships; usually of a bohemian and remarkable character. Gain in a sudden and unexpected manner through friends. As an instance of this may be mentioned the following case: A lady friend of the author’s, who was a nurse in the Franco-Prussian War, had attended a dying officer, who before his death gave her certain information which enabled her to realise a fortune in connection with some mining shares.