Chapter XVIII. The Solar-Lunar Combinations（续 5）

V.-XII. {Inconjunct) There is very little harmony in this combination, as the brain

is often negative to the internal feelings, therefore there is often discontent and dissatisfaction. There is some tendency to occultism, mediumship and inspirational speaking, poetry and strange writing. The nature is inclined to become dreamy, and at times too passive.

This gives a practical individuality and a discriminative nature. It tends to lead the whole of the lunar expressions more into practical methods, where the discriminative faculties can be called out as fully as possible ; it also connects the personality with maternal and family affairs, the home instincts being strongly marked.

This gives very keen mental abilities, and tends to fit one to take lead in any business affairs. The personality is mirthful, witty, active, sharp, impulsive and quick to foresee, but the solid nature of the solar influence behind it enables the whole combination to work harmoniously. There is a tendency to live too much in the head, and the nature may be somewhat lacking in sympathy, and selfishness will express itself when the will is thwarted ; this works out in sarcasm.

This combination in the earthy triplicity brings out all the intuitive faculties and strengthens the scientific or practical ability, giving keen perceptions and fitting those imder its influence to be very competent in the business world. It gives nmch receptivity to the surrounding thought-sphere, and some poetic instinct. This combination will give some reserve and secretion, and there will be a tendency to be over-cautious.

This quickens the speech and intellect, giving ability for and bringing into activity all the mental expressions, but belonging to the common group, there is often loss of ppportunity in the life, arising

from some irresolution. It will, however, bring those bom under this combination into eminent position, which may or may not be held. Friendship and hospitality are marked features in this combination.

This quickens the sensitive nature of the Moon in Cancer, but it also awakens the anxious side of the nature; it stimulates the activities on domestic lines. This is a very receptive combination and somewhat over-sensitive. It gives an economical, persevering and industrious nature, with very strong leanings to everything pertaining to the home life and family affairs, with some tendency towards conservatism or sectarianism. This combination increases the economical tendencies of Cancer.

This stimulates the affectional and emotional nature of the Moon in Leo, but behind the personality there is not much fixity ; therefore there is anxiety for fresh loves and there will be many love episodes in the life. This combination softens the critical side of the Virgo nature, and stimulates the psychic side of the solar position. Excess of feeling in religious matters is very harmful from this combination, the imagination being very keen and vivid.

This quickens all the Virgo nature, giving great love of everything of a maternal nature, where kindred and the home life is concerned. This combination increases the impressional nature, discrimination, independence, self-reliance, and foresight, but there is a tendency to be self-contained and somewhat self-centred. It is a somewhat harmonious blend, but both luminaries being in a common sign, there is a tendency to be methodical, although refined and polished. All melancholic tendencies should be avoided, and the combination may produce a depressing influence.

This combination gives independence of thought, ability for writing, philosophic and scientific. It quickens all the perceptive faculties of Libra, and gives great ability in all matters where fine judgment and perception is required. It strengthens the intuition, imagination, ambition, but gives a very clear mentality, etc.

This is a rather selfish combination, inclining one to be hard and somewhat careless as to the feelings of others, excepting those of their own family or those who minister to their personal comfort. The sympathies are not very keen, and jealousy is liable to be easily aroused, and there is a tendency to be rather unforgiving and severe with wrong-doers. Criticism and judgment are very keen. This combination is good for all matters connected with industry, persistency of character, and self-reliance strengthens the Virgo nature in this respect.

THE SUN IN VIRGO AND MOON IN SAGITTARIUS

The Moon in Sagittarius tends to make the personality inclined towards philosophy, very intuitive, with a strong desire to teach others ; but there is a tendency to be too impulsive and apt to make hasty judgment ; it is a successful combination, especially where the acquisition of wealth is concerned. Dual tendencies are often found in this sign, such as religious instincts and commercial enterprise, philosophy and love of power, etc., etc.

This is the most practical of all combinations, and while there is much independence and a tendency to lean towards materialistic and selfish lines of thought, |there is splendid ability and a desire to accumulate wealth either in the professional or business world This combination acts similarly to the conjunction of Mercury and Saturn in nativities, giving shrewdness and a calculating mind.

This intensifies the intuitive faculties, quickens the psychic impressions, but often acts along practical lines and gives ability for business pursuits, especially in trading with large companies, associations and hmge concerns. The discriminative faculties are well developed, and there is much ability to judge human nature. This combination also gives reserve and some scientific ability, and an inclination to investigate psychic matters. The higher side of the Virgo nature is quickened.

This makes the personality mediumistic and receptive to the requirements of the individuality, but it gives restlessness and a great love of change and novelty. There is apt to be much dissatisfaction, also irritability. This combination is not favourable for the health ; it also gives a lack of self-reliance, and there is a danger of being somewhat superficial, although there is always a hospitable nature displayed.

This gives a very harmonious individuality, with a tendency to act through perception more than through reflection. The spiritual qualities of the sign are called out, and the higher mind seeks to equalise all the various combinations of the Moon. There is a keen love of justice and great power of comparison, but there is also a certain sensitiveness in this sign, and very ambitious desires, especially on intellectual lines of thought and action.

Reason and perception are well blended in this combination, and there should be a great amount of mental refinement and much ability in all mental pursuits. The personality is active, and the individuality quiet. The will power is fairly strong, but there is liable to be some head troubles. This combination is likely to produce an inharmonious marriage, few being able to respond to the ideals of

this combination. There is much power in this blend, and those possessing it can obtain much influence over others. Physically this combination is very good for all who love athletics. It brings success in all gymnastic affairs, the spine and muscular system being very supple.

The Venus nature is well harmonised in this sign. Perseverance, endurance, patience and caution may be manifested ; there is also some psychic power and inventive ability, but the personality is apt to be somewhat receptive to physical surroundings and conditions; it fits those under its influence to undertake huge building schemes. The combination gives gain through partners or through marriage.

This is a harmonious combination of the airy triplicity, giving refinement, artistic tastes and musical ability. It gives a great love of knowledge, intensifies the oratorical and intellectual aspirations, but also gives a liability to go to extremes, especially in mental pursuits. Some indecision may be displayed, and a want of stability, but this may easily be overcome; thought and feeling are blended in this combination, which gives great influence over others, especially in matters of speech.