Chapter IV. In the first volume of this series, Astrology for All, Chapter VII,（续 2）

Of the evil aspects, the Opposition and Square may be compared to Saturn and Mars respectively. The opposition separates, and causes rivalry, antagonism, duality, in this respect being not unlike the mutable signs in its influence. The square acts somewhat like the fixed signs; it alternately crystallises and limits into a settled habit, and disrupts

and shatters bya sudden shock. The Sem-Square and Sesquiquadrate are weaker than the square and not so lasting, but are similar to it in nature, and may be compared to the cardinal signs as being disintegrative or dispersive ; or to continue our planetary illustration they may be likened to a blend of Saturn and Mars, the former by square and the latter by opposition.

We have next to consider the question of ‘Orbs.’ In ancient times it was taught that each planet had an ‘orb’ or ‘sphere’ of influence which extended beyond its own body out into space in all directions; in fact, it might be termed the ‘aura’ of the planet ; and that the influences or ‘rays’ of the planets were mingled as soon as the peripheries of these ‘orbs’ came into contact—or into aspecting distance, as the case might be. The latest researches in scientific Astrology seem to be approaching an actual physical explanation of this statement, and there can be little doubt that it is the true basis of the ‘orbs’ employed by astrologers, and will thus explain why orbs should differ for each planet, as well as for every aspect. But we are here concerned with the practical application of the term, which indicates how many degrees of ‘approach’ and ‘departure’ may be allowed before and after any aspect becomes technically complete. In this, experience can be the only real teacher and the following hints must be accepted as such, and not taken as hard and fast rules. |

For conjunction or opposition allow 12° when the Sun aspects the Moon, about 10° when either luminary aspects a planet, and about 8° for planets aspecting each other.

For square and trine about 8° all round may be allowed. For sextile about 7°. For semi-square and sesquiquadrate 4°. For semisextile and quincunx 2°. For the parallel of declination 1°.

These are the outside limits. In all cases the closer an aspect is, the stronger it is, and vice versa. An aspect that is only just within orbs is very weak. In some cases two planets that are widely apart by aspect may be brought closer together by a third planet ; for instance, if the Sun is at o° Y and the Moon at 10° the aspect is a wide opposition and not very important; but if Mars were at 5°25 it would not only be in square to both but would render the opposition worse than it otherwise would be.

_If three planets are so arranged that two of them are equally distan’

from the third, the effect seems to be much the same as a parallel and is therefore good or bad according to the nature of the planets. Whether there is any limit to this kind of influence by position is uncertain. Of course, if the three are in some recognised aspect to each other, good or bad, the effect will be according to the nature of that aspect.

The general character of the various positions and aspects will now be explained. Before judging the nature of each aspect it should be noted which planet is the ‘significator’; that is, whether the planet aspecting, or the planet aspected, is ruler of the horoscope—or of the special house under consideration as the case may be.

The influence of the planets when in conjunction is shown in the accompanying list, which is arranged in the following order, ? Hl h 7 $ © 2 ¥ ). This is the order of their distance from the Sun and hence their rate of movement; Neptune, of course, being the farthest and slowest; and it is the order that will be adopted throughout this volume.

The first column shows the influence when the significator is the slower planet of the two: the second column shows the influence when the significator is the guicker planet of the two.”

To avoid needless repetition each aspect is only given once, namely under the heading of the slower of the two planets between which it is formed, and this should be remembered when the book is used for reference. Thus suppose we want to find the effect of an aspect between Mars and Jupiter, we look under Jupiter, since that is the slower of the two; and there we find the effect, both when Mars is significator and when Jupiter is significator. Similarly if we want to find an aspect between Mars and Mercury, we look under Mars, if between Venus and the Moon, under Venus, and so on.

Although the influence of any given aspect will be shown out most strongly in the life when one of the two planets between which it is formed is the ruler of the nativity, yet the general nature of its influence upon the whole character will be much as here described, even when neither planet is ruler of any important house, or placed in any prominent

* See Important Note at end of this chapter, p. 66.

position ; so that the descriptions which follow will still serve as a guide,

characteristics, or events, more or less latent in the life and awaiting suitable ‘directions’ to stir them into activity.

Inspirational, quaint, marvellous, antiquated, mystifying.

The mind brought under the influence of the internal will : concentration.

of megalomania. Love of financial scheming. Visionary, chaotic, uncertain

Paradoxical, impressionable, often clairvoyant tendencies, peculiar morals.

Feelings expressed strangely, and liable to extremes in love attachments.

Self-deceptive, affected, impermanent moods.

Travelling, love of change, sensuous, sensitive to the poetical and humorous.

Latent genius, ready for expression, transcendental tendencies.

Intense, psychic, clairaudient tendencles.

Circumscribed conditions, death-bed maledictions, curses, legacies of hate, odium, misrepresentations.

Precocious, occult genius, recovered lore from higher planes, remembrance of former lives.

Mysterious, shady, clandestine, scure, secretive.

Gambling instinct, marks the turfite, sharper, juggler.

A strange character, difficult to understand ; idealistic.

Spiritualistic, _mediumistic, psychic, amorous. Ecstatic, sexual entanglements, musical inspirations, liaisons.

Fastidious, visionary, abnormal, inquisitive, psychic.

Superstitious, idyllic, visionary, sensitive to the finer forces of nature; active sub-consciousness ;_ revealing through dreams.

h_ Profound power of contemplation ; strongly mental. Ambitious, determined, reserved. Y% Original, inventive, deep musical ability, occult tendencies. Peculiar religious views, imagination. Eloquent, persuasive. ¢ Extremist, enormous latent energy, capable of remarkable expressions, dangerous

@) Headstrong, socialistic or reforming tendencies; sometimes revolutionaries.

Strong personality, firm, powerful magnetism.

9 Idealistic, peculiar affections, experimental in feelings.

Imagination, wounded affections, emotional, ardent.

Hyper-sensitive, idiosyncratic, esthetic, aloof. Sometimes deep-rooted egotism.

§ Witty, intuitive, abrupt and critical.

Intellectual, witty, wilful, original, changeable.

Agility in all departments, bodily, mentally and emotionally. Somewhat of a casuist in ‘argument.

Inventive, imaginative, intelligent, unrivalled, singular.

Engineering talent, marked powers of concentration. |

Inspirational, marvellous, devotional, aspiring.

True perceptions, religious interests, catholic opinions.

Restless, excitable, eccentric, scheming, erratic, violent, peculiar, enigmatical.

Ability to control natural forces, highly explosive in temper, inquisitive, restless, eccentric, wrong headed and dangerous if not well supported.

Intuition, independence, originality, This position is not good for females, bringing trouble through peculiar magnetic and psychic conditions.

Mirthful, romantic, musical, artistic, humorous, intuitive, independent, original.

Artistic, dramatic ability, sensuous, jealous, sex entanglements; conduces to separation, estrangement and divorce.

Inventive, humorous, unconventional, eccentric, profound, metaphysical, occult.