Chapter XX. A Comprenpium oF PLANETARY Positions AND ASPEcTs *（续 4）

* The aspects of Saturn to Neptune and to Uranus are given on pp. 233 and 236 respectively.

genetally to make the relations of the two to one another satisfactory. He gains the respect of friends, who are usually honourable and of good class. His fortune through societies, associations, and companies is good, both pecuniarily and otherwise. The effect of this aspect varies, being in some horoscopes democratic and others aristocratic ; but it isa very good influence for any man holding a public position or appointment, whether among the classes or the masses. Similarly, the native may follow either a great and public career, or one just the reverse, obscure, humble or plebeian ; but in either case he will acquit himself worthily. It diminishes the likelihood of enemies and of harm from them, and upholds the native in adversity. He will receive or bestow, according to the station in life, charity and benevolence; and good arising out of homes, hospitals, and other medical, religious or charitable institutions will form a feature in his career. Toa less degree it is good for matters in the third house, in so far as these are not contradicted by the four signs ruled by the planets. It inclines slightly to travelling ; and is also slightly good for writings, mental ability, capacity for education, etc. Whether the aspect makes for a public and honoured, or merely an obscure but worthy existence, must of course be judged, in this, as in other cases, by the horoscope as a whole, and by the solar aspects, etc. ; also according as the aspect in question comes from cardinal, succedent, or cadent houses, and according to which planet (if either) is above the horizon.

The conjunction is generally considered benefic; but it seems open to doubt whether it is uniformly so under all circumstances; and a good deal must depend upon which planet of the two is the stronger by sign.

In bad aspect this combination brings obstacles and misfortune through the four signs ruled. It is unfortunate for money and occupation, especially any coming under these signs, more particularly if either sign is on the cusp of the second house. It threatens a downfall in the world through loss of money or credit, and trouble, pecuniary or otherwise, through the father. There will be social difficulties and trouble through societies, companies, friends, and matters of the eleventh house. The native is never or seldom orthodox in religion, and there are troubles indicated in connection with study, education, travel, voyaging; also matters of the twelfth house, enmity, opposition, treachery. In some cases he will be in danger of prison, or will be supported by charity or

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be the inmate of a workhouse or charitable institution. He will be the victim of dishonesty, or will himself be not quite straightforward in money matters.

h and $. Itis more than usually difficult to disentangle the good and evil effects in the aspects of these planets; and very much will depend upon the sign rising, and the general state of the horoscope, whether tending to good or evil. The trine is, of course, the best of the good aspects. Some consider the square the worst of the evil aspects, while most incline to the opinion that the opposition is worse than the conjunction ; bearing in mind what has been said of Saturn representing the mind and Mars the senses, the reason of the latter judgment will be at once apparent, for here they are in conflict, and discord must inevitably arise.

In conjunction or bad aspect there will be much ambition, and notoriety in some form, accompanied or followed sooner or later by danger, difficulty, and trouble to life and honour. It is bad for the parents: the death of one or both under painful circumstances is threatened; and there may be separation from, or disputes with, a parent. Wounds and accidents are threatened, and danger of sudden or violent death, either to the native ora parent. Danger of death from enemies or during war, or at the hands of the State, or while in the service of the State. The honour and reputation are imperilled: the native will meet with ‘some great reversal or downfall; he will encounter hostility, opposition and criticism, even from his own friends, and the chances are he will not hold for Jong an honourable place in public opinion. He may not succeed at his occupation, and is sure to meet with serious difficulties in it. He either has few friends, or they “lay him false. There will be some severe complaint of any part of the body ruled by the four signs, or by the signs and houses in which the two planets are placed, and death may result from it. It is bad for peace of mind; the native is hot-headed and rash: the temper may range from mere recklessness or irritability (which may be partly hidden or overlaid by the influence of benefics) to anger, passion, and uncontrollable rage. If unmodified by other influences, the native is indifferent to the feelings of others, and will be hard, cruel, spiteful, and revengeful.~ It is bad for legacies (except perhaps the conjunction ina favourable sign) and brings trouble through companies, associations, societies, etc.: if either planet be well placed by sign or in a favourable

house, however, much of the malice may be abated. In some cases, sinstead of the native suffering in the ways indicated above, he will himself be the cause of such suffering in others, ¢.g., instead of suffering from false friends, he may himself be a false friend, etc. In all cases note must be taken of the houses ruled by Saturn and Mars, since they will afford the key to the manner in which the latent disharmony will eventuate. |

In the case of a good aspect, the worst results of the bad aspects will

not be seen, but there will be a good deal in the character that is undesirable. It promotes ambition in the native, love of rule and mastery, bravery, carelessness both of his own safety and that of other people. Will face danger recklessly, either because he does not see it or hasa contempt for it. It hardens the nature somewhat, but gives great energy of a more or less turbulent and overbearing kind. If influencing the religion, this may make the native militant or fanatical, whether for or against. In mental signs similar characteristics will show, and if Saturn is strong by house or elevation, much subtlety will be added to the power of the aspect. Subtle to scheme, and quick to execute, the native will combine quickness or apparent changeableness with dogged ' perseverance. He will be a leader, a pioneer, daring and, it may be, over-bearing and contemptuous of others. This may help to lift him into fame, power, or prominence of some kind, but it is attended by undesirable circumstances or danger.

Most of what is here attributed to the good aspect may be seen in the case of bad aspects also, if the benefics are strong or elevated so as to tone down the more undesirable effects.

h and ©. In any aspect tends to give a strong personality, one who goes his own way irrespective of the feelings or desires of others, who is not affected by the protests or opinions of others, and who is with difficulty thwarted or turned aside. He is capable of organising, controlling, governing and directing others. He is to some extent a natural leader; is subtle, often most so when seeming to be frankest, and does not mind isolation or positions of responsibility. He is ambitious, and if the fire and energy of Mars are added to the subtlety and controlling power of Saturn, nothing can turn him aside; he will work out his purposes successfully in the face of the greatest obstacles, and is certain to obtain leadership or mastery over others and positions of prominence or responsibility, even though in a small sphere. There.

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is a tendency to pride, dignity and isolation, and to whatsoever lifts a man up or separates him from his fellows.

In good aspect, his schemes, plots, and ambitions meet with success; he has much self-control, and the more undesirable Saturnian qualities may avoid expression. It brings the favour of superiors; the native will rise in life and associate with those somewhat above himself; he will be pretty sure to join some society or association or to form one of a group of persons banded together fora common purpose. In money matters it inclines to companies and rings, and slightly to partnerships; the native may be in partnership with his father or with one of his own sons; but if his own master he will rule autocratically, and take the advice of none. It brings benefits to sons, but limits the number of children. It favours money from the father. The native may obtain municipal or similar local honours.