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MARS IN THE TENTH HOUSE and well-aspected is one of the best signs of
success in life for it gives an ambitious, enthusiastic nature with an inex-
haustible fund of energy, so that no matter what obstacles are placed in his
way the person is bound to rise to the top. It gives a masterful nature and
good executive ability so that the person is well-qualified to conduct busi-
ness and command others. These people succeed best in Martian occupations
where fire, iron or sharp tools are used in a skilled manner, as by engi-
neers or machinists, tailors or surgeons, et cetera. When Mars is afflicted
in the Tenth House it gives the same energy and ambition as the good aspects
but the person will then lack discrimination and overreach himself with the
result that he will incur the enmity of other people who will accomplish his
downfall and bring him into disrepute in the community. Thus the life will
be filled with strife, struggle and unhappiness until the person has learned
to hold himself in leash, regard the rights of others and abandon his auto-
cratic attitude and self-assertion. This position also gives liability to
accident and slander.
MARS IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE makes people leaders in their particular so-
cial set, enthusiastic in the pursuit of pleasure, brings friends among mar-
tial and athletic persons; gives energy and enthusiasm for realizing hopes,
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wishes and aspirations. But if Mars in the Eleventh House is afflicted it
makes the person touchy and sensitive towards friends with consequent un-
popularity and he is liable to overreach himself in his keen desire to real-
ize his ambitions in life.
MARS IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE when well-aspected may bring the person benefit
from things denoted by this house, prisons, hospitals and charitable insti-
tutions if employed in an official capacity as warden or surgeon; or as ad-
ministrator of an estate or in detective work. But if Mars is afflicted in
the Twelfth House the person is liable to trouble, sorrow and self-undoing
all through life. He will incur the enmity of other people and may be con-
fined in prison or an insane asylum. If Cancer or Pisces is on the cusp of
the Twelfth House Mars will lead him to drunkenness and dissipation. If
Scorpio is on the cusp the vitality will be sapped through sex or
self-abuse. In any case Mars afflicted in the Twelfth House makes a social
outcast unless there are other redeeming features in the figure.
MARS IN THE TWELVE SIGNS
MARS IN ARIES gives an energetic, enthusiastic nature, impulsive, aggres-
sive and impatient of restraint. No matter what the obstacles in the path
these people will attempt the seemingly impossible and often succeed through
sheer audacity. They are original, resourceful, have considerable me-
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chanical ability and the more venturesome an undertaking appears the more
it appeals to them. This position gives an abundance of vitality and a love
of sport and muscular exercise. The person is just as enthusiastic in his
enjoyment of recreation and pleasure as he is in his work and on that ac-
count he gets a great deal out of life. But if Mars is afflicted in Aries
it gives a violent temper and a liability to accidents, burns, scaldings,
fevers and inflammatory complaints. The mind is also threatened.
MARS IN TAURUS and well-aspected is a good indication of an early mar-
riage. It shows good earning power and a free, generous disposition with
regards to finances; it gives an interior strength of an unconquerable na-
ture so that the person will always gain his ends by unflagging determina-
tion and a quiet persistence that recognizes no defeat, but presses on to-
wards the goal that he has set for himself despite all obstacles. It is
also indication of money by legacy. But if Mars is afflicted in Taurus it
gives an exceedingly stubborn, violent and vindictive nature. Such people
will pursue their own way despite reason, argument or entreaty and if anyone
attempts to thwart them in their purposes they never forgive. They also
have good earning power but squander the money foolishly so that they are
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often in financial difficulties and if a legacy comes to them they are more
likely to lose it through legal trouble than not and they are sure also to
have domestic trouble.
MARS IN GEMINI when well-aspected gives a keen, active and alert mental-
ity. People with Mars in this position never beat about the bush. They are
honest and outspoken and say just what they mean perhaps at times a little
too bluntly, but at any rate they are not hypocrites. They love to measure
their wits against others in debate and therefor this position makes for
success in law or literature. They also succeed in the engineering profes-
sions for they are resourceful, ingenious and mechanical, apt at learning
and quick to grasp a problem or proposition. But if Mars is afflicted in
Gemini it gives a cynical, sneering, caustic and critical disposition and
makes these people feared and shunned on account of their disagreeable na-
ture. These people are also vacillating and unable to make a decision.
Thus they cannot be depended on to stand by their word or their promise and
if they keep an appointment once in a while it happens by accident. They
are always in trouble with brothers, sisters and neighbors and liable to ac-
cidents when traveling. It also gives a predisposition to bronchitis, in-
flammation of the lungs, pleurisy and pneumonia.
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MARS IN CANCER and well-aspected gives a bold, independent and fearless
nature with a tendency to rebel against restraint, a home-loving disposi-
tion, very industrious and ambitious to gather and protect all things which
make for comfort and luxury, so that he is a good provider for the home in
every respect. But at the same time people with this aspect aim to exercise
unrestricted authority over everything and everybody within the home. They
tolerate no other authority there. This position makes the temper rather
uncertain and gives a tendency and a desire for change of occupation, sot
that the person never really settles down to one line of endeavor but takes
up a number of vocations and drops them suddenly. If Mars is afflicted in
Cancer it brings domestic troubles, frequent and violent scenes and quarrels
in the home with a tendency to move frequently from one place to another;
inflammatory diseases of the stomach, and digestive ailments, also accidents
by fire in the home through recklessness or carelessness.
MARS IN LEO and well-aspected gives an active, industrious and honest na-
ture, fearless and independent in all dealings with others, a keen sense of
honor and responsibility, hence makes one eminently fitted to occupy a posi-
tion of trust either in a public or private concern. These people are en-
thusiastic and energetic either in work or play, lovers of sport and a good
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time generally. They are very ardent in their admiration of the opposite
sex and woo the object of their affections with an intensity that carries
all before it, overrides all obstacles and brings the matter to a speedy
consummation. These people never beat about the bush but say what they mean
in a manner that is often extremely embarrassing in its directness. They
are strong and forceful in their arguments either for or against that which
they believe or disbelieve and therefore they not infrequently arouse op-
position on the part of those who differ from them. They are very venture-
some and often take a pride in risk either in the pursuit of pleasure or
business. When Mars is afflicted in Leo it gives a fiery, violent temper
and a liability to fever inflammatory diseases, palpitation of the heart,
hallucinations, biliousness. There is also danger of inordinate affection,
trouble in courtship, loss of children and loss through speculations. An
afflicted Mars in Leo gives the same daring as when well-aspected but the
danger of accident is greater because the person with the afflicted planets
becomes foolhardy and reckless.
MARS IN VIRGO when well-aspected gives an ambitious nature and a quick
intellect, able to grasp an idea and elaborate upon it. It strengthens the
mental qualities and gives a scientific turn to the mind with an ability to
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apply this faculty either in research work or in business. The people with
this position are therefore energetic and enterprising in many of the
world's industrial affairs. There their shrewdness and quick-wittedness
brings them success and preferment. This is a good position for people who
are engaged in any of the industries connected with the sick, such as
nurses, doctors, chemists, the science of sanitation and hygiene, prepara-
tion of health-foods and kindred occupations. If people with Mars in Virgo
are themselves overtaken by disease this position gives them the ability to
recuperate quickly and makes them less liable to become chronic invalids as
so many other Virgo people do.
When Mars is afflicted in Virgo it subjects the mind to worry and irrita-
bility, with a tendency to brood over troubles in life which are mostly il-
lusory. No matter how or where such people are employed they are always
critical toward their fellow-employees and the employer and dissatisfied
with everything connected with their work. They are also of a dishonest na-
ture and cannot be trusted in a position of responsibility. This position
also makes people over-indulgent of their appetites and subject to intesti-
nal disorders.
MARS IN LIBRA and well-aspected gives an ardent, demonstrative and loving
nature which is very greatly attracted to the opposite sex and therefore it
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inclines to an early marriage. It also gives an enthusiastic love of art
and beauty in all their phases and it makes the person very popular with the
public or in societies of a social or religious nature. This is an excel-
lent position for a lawyer, as it will bring much activity in this line and
it is a good indication of general health. But when Mars is afflicted in
Libra it makes the person very unpopular and subject to the opposition and
criticism of the community; danger of public scandal on account of unfaith-
fulness in sex relations, for Mars in Libra always produces a strong attrac-
tion toward the opposite sex and if he is afflicted there the nature is
amorous and fickles with the natural result that trouble arises by playing
with the affections of others.
MARS IN SCORPIO when well-aspected gives a keen, sharp and forceful men-
tality, a rather blunt manner and an indifference to the finer sensibilities
of others, consequently these people often make themselves disliked at first
until others get used to them and realize that they are not such ogres as
they seem. They are very ingenious and mechanical, with indomitable courage
and inexhaustible energy which carry them over all obstacles whatever goal
they set themselves. In this respect they are very selfish and ready to
sacrifice whatever stands in their way. They make good police officers,
soldiers and surgeons and are able to fill any other position where a
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dominant authority is required, or skill with sharp tools. In a woman's
horoscope it shows that the husband has good earning capacity, but is rather
too free and generous with his means. It also indicates the possibility of
a legacy.
When Mars is afflicted in Scorpio it brings out the worse side of the
passional nature and leads the person into sex excesses or causes addiction
to solitary vice that saps the vitality, and unless corrected it is liable
to bring the person to an early grave. In a woman's horoscope it indicates
that the husband will squander his money on gratification of self, also that
parturition will be a dangerous event. In either sex Mars in Scorpio indi-
cates a quarrelsome nature and a biting tongue.
MARS IN SAGITTARIUS and well-aspected gives an argumentative disposition
and fondness of debating on subjects of serious nature such as law, phi-
losophy and religion. It makes the person candid and open in all his deal-
ings with others, full of enthusiasm and ambition, anxious to appear well in
the eyes of the community, although he would scorn to cater to the ideas of
others where they do not coincide with this ideas of probity and justice.
These people make interesting and ideal entertainers, especially in later
life for they are fond of traveling and are keen observers, hence they al-
ways have a fund of interesting and instructive information which they are
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both willing and anxious to impart to their hearers. These people are also
fond of sports and out-door exercise, in which they usually excel and a
well-aspected Mars in Sagittarius is an ideal position for a lawyer. It
makes for much success in that direction by sharpening and quickening the
mental and oratorical faculties.
When Mars is afflicted in Sagittarius he gives a sharp tongue and a quar-
relsome disposition and there is a dishonest streak in the nature, therefore
such people are often found generally disliked in the community and par-
ticularly in social circles, for they seem to be always at variance with the
ideas and opinions of others and adopt a most supercilious attitude toward
those with whom they disagree. These people are also liable to meet with
accidents when they travel and to sustain a number of broken bones.
MARS IN CAPRICORN when well-aspected adds much strength to the character
for it gives an ambitious and enthusiastic disposition backed by an in-
domitable courage and well-nigh inexhaustible energy together with a patient
persistence and perseverance that are bound to overcome all obstacles and in
the end reach the desired goal. Therefore people with Mars in this position
are bound to rise in life, particularly if Capricorn be placed in the Tenth
House. It invites respect and esteem of the community so that people with
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this position are often offered public appointments in addition to their
private enterprises and they serve well in posts of honor for they are
naturally fitted to take great responsibilities and carry on great enter-
prises. The wider their scope of action the better they like it, for they
are superlatively efficient.
When Mars is afflicted in Capricorn there will be a similar ambition to
do great things but the person will be rash, impulsive and headstrong so
that he overreaches himself and takes upon himself more than he can carry
through. He will also lack the persistence and perseverance necessary to
overcome obstacles and as the disposition will be basically dishonest,
through he may rise on account of his enthusiasm and pretentious nature to
some prominence he is certain to be shorn of his authority before very long
and become an object of scorn and derision in the community. There is noth-
ing worse than an afflicted Mars in Capricorn. It also gives a liability to
accidents affecting the limbs and its reflex action on the part of the body
ruled by the opposite sign, viz., the stomach, gives a tendency to gastric
troubles. People with this affliction also have a hasty temper and a vin-
dictive disposition.
MARS IN AQUARIUS when well-aspected makes the person quick-witted and in-
tuitive, ingenious and original, enterprising and ambitious, a hard worker
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for success in whatever line he chooses in life. Hence he will gain friend-
ship from others who are able to help him realize his hopes and wishes.
These people are also very mechanical and ingenious, particularly in things
connected with the electrical science. They also succeed well as managers,
officials or workers in and for a philanthropic society or public utility
corporation.
When Mars is afflicted in Aquarius it makes the person too independent,
bombastic and resentful of authority, blunt of speech and manner toward oth-
ers, and resentful in the highest degree if he is not treated with what he
considers proper respect and consideration, Hence such people over very
difficult to get along with and often quarrel with everybody around them.
There is a tendency to loss through gambling and speculation. An afflicted
Mars in Aquarius also gives a tendency to trouble with the eyes because
Aquarius governs the ethers; and by reflex action the opposite sign Leo may
cause palpitation of the heart.
MARS IN PISCES when well-aspected gives ability as a detective, warden of
a prison or surgeon in a hospital and in kindred positions where the person
does not come in direct contact with the public, but exercises authority in
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an obscure manner. It also gives a tendency toward secret love affairs
which the person is able to hide from the public eye. But when Mars is af-
flicted in Pisces the indulgence of clandestine intercourse will bring
trouble into the life. There is also liability to suffer from the attaches
of secret enemies and to become enmeshed in the net of the law and suffer
imprisonment, or it may manifest as an inordinate love of strong drink which
will then cause imprisonment and makes the person a ward of the community.
Much trouble and many misfortunes are indicated because the nature is un-
truthful.
MARS IN ASPECT WITH OTHER PLANETS
THE SUN PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS. The conjunction
gives a tendency to fever, especially if it occurs in Aries, the sign which
governs the head, but it is curious that people with that configuration seem
also to be able to endure a much higher temperature than others, and come
unscathed through such a siege of sickness as would ordinarily prove fatal.
With that exception these aspects produce a superabundance of vital energy
which assures their possessor of the most radiant health all through life.
They strengthen the constitution and makes the person able to endure the
hardest tasks; they give him a dauntless determination and courage to face
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the greatest odds. Given a plan to follow he may be trusted to overcome all
physical obstacles for he has both executive and constructive ability to-
gether with an indomitable will which refuses to recognize defeat. The dis-
position is frank and open but blunt and often brusque; such people are too
intensely bent on what they want to do to waste time in politeness and sua-
vity, therefore they brush the conventionalities aside without compunction
and are consequently not liked by people of too fine sensibilities, but they
are men and women of action and the foremost factors in the world's work;
but for their energy and enterprise the world would move much more slowly.
THE SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS endows the person with an abundance
of energy, the faculty of leadership, but they are turned to purposes of
deviltry and destruction; the courage implanted by the good aspects becomes
foolhardiness and the person has a loud, overbearing, swaggering manner and
is ready to fight at the drop of a hat; he is always in opposition to the
constituted authority and ready to rebel wherever he sees a chance, he has
an extremely fiery temper but holds not resentment. On account of these
qualities he is universally disliked by both employees and his fellow work-
ers, always in hot water and never stays long in any place for he is an
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agitator and trouble maker. These aspects also dispose to accidents in
which the person may be maimed, to gunshot and knife-wounds, also to scald-
ing, fevers, and inflammatory complaints, boils and eruptions.
Aspects to the Sun and Mars are absolutely necessary to give zest to
life; even adverse aspects are better than none, for where these planets are
unaspected the person is usually listless, vapid and will never amount to
anything no matter how good the figure may be in other respects.
VENUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS will give an ambitious, aspiring and ad-
venturous nature, amorous and extremely demonstrative in its affection and,
very fond of sports and pleasures. It gives the person an abundance of en-
ergy and business acumen, consequently he has a splendid earning capacity,
but no matter how much money he makes it just filters through his fingers,
for he loves above all things to make a great outward show and display. Be-
ing a free spender he is also very popular among his associates, and being
as already said of an amorous nature he marries either very early or his
marriage is a very sudden and hasty one. These aspects are also indications
of money by marriage or legacy.
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VENUS CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL MARS does not always operate in the same
manner, but these aspects are to be classed as good of bad according to cir-
cumstances and the matter to be judged. For instance, Mars conjunction Ve-
nus makes the person less blunt and domineering, more kind and polite, and
is therefore good in that respect, but the conjunction also strengthens the
passional nature, especially if it occurs in Scorpio, and in the Twelfth
House it often leads to self-abuse so that in those cases it is decidedly
bad. Therefore students must exercise judgment before classifying these as-
pects.
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS gives a very voluptuous and sensuous
disposition, liable to gross excesses in the gratification of the passions
which will spa the vitality. It is likely to break down the health and con-
stitution, leaving the person a wreck on the sea of life if it is allowed
free scope. These people are altogether too generous, especially where the
opposite sex is concerned. They are very extravagant and on that account
spend more than they can afford on themselves, besides what they squander on
their many AMOURS, so that no matter how much money they make, they are gen-
erally in financial difficulty, and not infrequently they figure as defen-
dants in the debtor's court. If Mars or Venus is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pi-
sces there is a tendency to such dissolute and dissipated living, such a
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craving for low pleasures that, if indulged, it will drag the human being
down below the level of animals.
MERCURY SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS gives a keen, sharp, ingenious and re-
sourceful mentality. It makes the person enthusiastic over any proposition
which appeals to him and he has also the ability to enthuse others and im-
press them with his views. He is an indefatigable worker in any cause which
arouses his sympathies, but he is no visionary, he is interested only in
concrete matters. These people love argument or debate, and they have an
inexhaustible fund of wit and good humor, sometimes blended with a vein of
sarcasm which always strikes it mark, yet never viciously nor maliciously.
They also have remarkable dexterity and are able to turn their hands to
whatever task is required and do it with a speed, facility and expedition
that are astonishing to say the least. They cannot do anything slowly or by
halves; whatever they undertake must be dome with a rush, and they put their
whole energy into it so that they may accomplish the task and do it well;
hence these aspects give success in life, in almost any line of endeavor
these people may select, but probably most in literature or the mechanical
arts.
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MERCURY CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO MARS gives the same mental energy, en-
thusiasm and dexterity as the definitely good aspects but whether they are
used for constructive and good purposes or for destructive and evil depends
upon the other aspects, house position and sign which they occupy. If the
configuration occurs in a sign where either or both are strong and well
placed, as Mars in Aries or Capricorn, or Mercury in Gemini or Virgo, or if
they are fortified by good aspects from the Sun, Venus and Jupiter, Mars
conjunction or parallel to Mercury will operate similarly to the sextile or
trine as stated in the foregoing paragraph, which see; but if Mars and Mer-
cury are in one of the watery signs, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces, or if either
or both are afflicted by Saturn, Uranus or Neptune, the conjunction or par-
allel of Mars and Mercury will give the same evil tendencies as the square
or opposition which are defined in the next paragraph.
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS makes people quick-witted, sharp and
alert, quick-tempered, impulsive and excitable, liable to jump at conclu-
sions and act before they think with the inevitable result that they are al-
ways getting themselves or other people into trouble, hence they are danger-
ous associates. They are born prevaricators and utterly incapable of making
an exact statement. It is just as natural for them to color or exaggerate
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their statements as it is to breathe. They are vitriolic in their wrath and
their tongues are more poisonous than the bite of a rattlesnake, hence they
are either feared or hated by those who are unfortunate enough to be bound
to them by environment; all who can, shun them. They are bullies who are
bound either to rule or ruin wherever they are and they allow no obstacle to
stand in their way which can be removed either by force or slander. They
are the acme of selfishness, swagger and consummate egotism. The foregoing
tendencies may of course be modified by other aspects, but if they are not,
such people are a menace to society. If either Mars or Mercury is placed in
the Sixth or Twelfth House or in any other position so that the bad aspect
acts upon the health, there is a liability to nervous prostration, brain fe-
ver and insanity.
THE MOON SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS gives a wonderful vitality and strong
physique so that the person is able to withstand almost any tendencies to
ill-health, which will be overcome by it. The power of endurance is in-
creased and the person can survive hardships to which people ordinarily suc-
cumb. It gives a resolute, courageous, energetic and ambitious mind of a
resourceful and eminently constructive turn. It makes the person quick but
not precipitate in his decisions. Thus he gains confidence and esteem of
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others and earns considerable money, but the nature is extremely free and
generous so that money does not stay by such people--they spend it almost as
fast as they get it.
THE MOON CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO MARS may be either good or bad ac-
cording to the sex of the person and the department of life we are consider-
ing. It strengthens the health and the vitality, particularly in the horo-
scope of a woman. In the horoscope of a man it would indicate a robust
marriage partner of a domineering nature and with respect to the mind it
would make the person very impulsive, particularly if placed in one of the
common signs or in the Third or Ninth House. It also gives a very bad tem-
per but not so bad as the square or opposition. If Mars is in conjunction
or parallel to the Moon in Scorpio it gives an abnormal sex desire which
will not be denied, particularly if Venus is there also. In watery signs in
inclines to drink, and in any place it makes the person restless and un-
settled, for it is like mixing fire and water.
THE MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS gives a very quick temper and a
tendency to hasty or impulsive expressions and acts that may cause such
people a great deal of sorrow and trouble. They resent rules or regulations
or any other measures that tend to curb their desires or the gratification
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of their appetites in whatever direction. But if they are in authority they
aver domineering and exacting in their demands for instant obedience upon
the part of others, not do they hesitate to use whatever physical force may
be necessary to compel obedience if they thing they can do so without too
great danger to themselves. Sometimes they will take desperate chances to
satisfy their spite. Having an improperly balanced mind they are foolhardy
in their venturesomeness and upon occasion they will attempt to do things
which no one in his sane mind would try. On account of the foregoing char-
acteristic such people make many enemies and cause a great deal of suffering
to others, particularly among members of their immediate family who cannot
very well get away from them. If these aspects occur in watery signs, par-
ticularly with Mars or the Moon in Pisces the person is also an inveterate
drunkard. From the standpoint of health they give a tendency to accidents
by fire and water, to fevers and acute inflammatory diseases, wounds and
gunshot, diseases of the genitals, too copious menses, danger in parturition
and indigestion.
SATURN SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS gives a determined and energetic nature
capable of intense and sustained action and of obtaining unusual results
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thereby. The executive ability, dominant forcefulness and endurance of
these people are remarkable and consequently they are constantly accomplish-
ing what others cannot achieve. Hence they always rise to prominent posi-
tions and are much esteemed on account of their ability, but they are seldom
liked, for these aspects make the character cruel and hard. They give a
strong physique and general good health.
SATURN CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS are throughly
bad aspects indicating a selfish, violent, harsh and cruel nature, quick
tempered and vindictive, absolutely dishonest, untruthful and unscrupulous,
giving liability to public disgrace and imprisonment, also to accident and
violent death, and if one of the planets is essentially dignified or exalted
the evil influence is much enhanced. It should also be remembered that such
serious defects do not result from one aspect alone and if the other con-
figurations in the horoscope are good the foregoing delineation will only
apply in a mild measure.
JUPITER SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS. It is the nature of Jupiter to be
somewhat conservative and dignified, but when blended with the fire of Mars
it gives an enthusiasm and an ability to influence others and imbue them
with the same feelings. It makes the nature noble, sincere, honest and
straightforward. This aspect is also good for the financial prosperity of
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the person for both Mars and Jupiter when well-aspected attract money, but
they differ in regard to disbursement. Jupiter is somewhat conservative in
that respect, but where the Martian and Jupiterian qualities are blended by
a good aspect the result is an ideal, generous nature, neither too lavish
nor too conservative, but able to strike the happy medium. These people
have much ingenuity and constructive ability and whatever they do they put
their whole heart into it. Hence they are successful in business and
popular in society. They are fond of out-door sports and games. They love
to travel and gain much pleasure by so doing. Mars rules the haemoglobin in
the blood which is so important a factor in health and vitality therefore
the good aspects of Jupiter and Mars increase the red blood corpuscles with
the result that these people have abundance of health, vitality, power and
endurance.
JUPITER PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION MARS strengthens the constitution and in-
creases the vitality the same as the good aspects. It also indicates that
the person is able to earn much money and uses it freely and generously, but
the mental qualities are similar to those conferred by the bad aspects. The
person is tricky, deceitful, untruthful, impulsive in judgment and not to be
depended upon. If the conjunction occurs in one of the watery signs,
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especially in Pisces he will probably be a drunkard though this is not as
certain as with the square or opposition. These people are generally ple-
thoric and liable to apoplexy.
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS is the signature of the gambler and
if one of the planets is in a watery sign, especially in Pisces he will be a
drunkard also, a tricky, dishonest and disreputable character who always
acts through impulse. With respect to health we find that these people suf-
fer principally from blood and liver complaints; the circulation is poor and
the blood is so rich that there is danger of apoplexy.
URANUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO MARS gives an energetic and ambitious disposi-
tion, an original, ingenious, alert, intuitive mind which is resourceful in
the highest degree and able to cope with great difficulties under trying
circumstances. Therefore people with these configurations are naturally of
an inventive turn of mind and successful in bringing their ideas to realiza-
tion. Their inventive genius expresses itself usually along electrical
lines, aviation or other unusual directions for these aspects are one of the
marks of the pioneer of the Aquarian age, where science and intervention
will reach out in directions that are now undreamed of even as possi-
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bilities. But while these people are dreamers of dreams they are also prac-
tical, energetic and enterprising in a sufficient degree to make their
dreams come true in the world. They have a wide vision and a noble nature
which rises over all petty distinctions of race, creed or color and recog-
nizes in all human beings the divine spark which is the basis of universal
brotherhood. They may not be exactly religious in the orthodox sense of the
word, but their ideas are truly cosmic, hence they are often mistaken for
visionaries by those who do not understand them.
URANUS CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL, SQUARE, OR OPPOSITION TO MARS gives an er-
ratic and eccentric disposition, a violent temper of the worst nature, an
unusually resentment of even the slightest restraint and gives the person a
stubborn, headstrong and dogged determination to go ahead in any line of ac-
tion upon which he has decided no matter what the outcome. He will listed
to neither reason nor entreaty but follows his own course in defiance of
all. People with these configurations often become anarchists of the red-
dest type for they do not stop even at the shedding of blood if other testi-
monies in the figure concur. They are cruel, hard and cold with out a spark
of true love through they may be in flamed with passion of the most burning
intensity. This is particularly the case when Mars is square Uranus and
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either planet is placed in Taurus or Scorpio. In a woman's horoscope Mars
square Uranus usually leads to seduction no matter where placed, but if in
Taurus or Scorpio escape is almost impossible. The other characteristics of
these planets in these configurations work themselves out according to the
signs wherein they are placed so that their placement in Taurus or Scorpio
work upon the sex which is governed by these signs. When one of these plan-
ets is in Scorpio if the person takes up the profession of surgery be will
become very cruel and unfeeling, ready to operate for the mere pleasure of
causing pain and in consequence or in pursuit of this passion he will prob-
ably take up vivisection and develop an unusual ingenuity in torturing his
victims. With Mars or Uranus in Scorpio or Pisces he will be underhanded to
tricky though he may show a very different front to the public. In Aries it
will make a rattlebrain, in Gemini and Virgo an unusually quick mentality
but quick in seeing only how to trick others, in Sagittarius it will make
the person very materialistic, atheistic or fanatical against the estab-
lished religion or society; thus the planets blend their nature with each
individual sign.
NEPTUNE PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO MARS, see Page
402.
NEPTUNE SEXTILE OR TRINE MARS, see Page 402.
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CHAPTER XV
PLANETARY OCTAVES
Before considering the effect of Uranus and Neptune in the various signs
and houses it may be expedient and illuminating to study their relations to
Venus and Mercury which are their lower octaves. That such a relationship
exists has been sensed by various astrological authors who by speculation
and observation have learned a great deal about these two planets. What
they have brought out does great credit to their sagacity, but not having
had the benefit of esoteric training it is not to be wondered at that they
have become confused on certain points which we shall now explain so that
students of the esoteric philosophy may see how these explanations dovetail
into the general philosophy of the Western Wisdom School, and thus bear out
the statement that Uranus is the higher octave of Venus and Neptune the
higher octave of Mercury.
The Western Wisdom teaching of the Rosicrucian states that
man-in-the-making was plant-like and bi-sexual during the Hyperborean Epoch
and thus able to create from himself without the necessity of co-operation
with anyone else. But at that time he was without a brain and unable to
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think, therefore in the Lemurian Epoch the angels directed one-half of the
sex force upward to the part which is now the head and used it for the for-
mation of the brain and larynx. The process is plainly traceable in the
antenatal development of the foetus which accounts for the intimate relation
between the sex organs, the larynx and the brain, observable in the change
of voice which takes place when the boy reaches puberty and the mental dis-
ability which follows the unrestrained abuse of the generative function.
Thus it may be said that the sex function whereby new bodies are created in
the physical world, and become our physical children, is closely connected
with the brain and larynx which man uses to conceive the children of his
brain and mind and give them vocal expression by the larynx. It is a matter
of common knowledge to astrologers that man is incited to perform the gen-
erative function of the begetting of physical children by the love-ray of
Venus; likewise that the ray of reason emanating from Mercury is responsible
for the begetting of the children of mind and their vocal expression by the
larynx, so that both Mercury and Venus are creative in their functions, one
upon the physical plane, the other upon the mental plane.
Mercury is usually associated with reason and intelligence; to him is as-
cribed rule over the cerebrospinal nervous system, which is the medium of
transmission between the embodied spirit and the world without. Thus as
Neptune signifies the sub- and superhuman intelligence who live and move in
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the spiritual realms of the universe, but who work with and upon us, so Mer-
cury indicates the human intelligence focused upon the terrestrial, physical
world wherein we live from birth to death. Therefore it may be said that
Neptune is the octave of Mercury, but there is a deeper sense.
Reference to a textbook of anatomy of physiology will show that length-
wise fissures in the spinal cord divide it into three parts which enclose a
hollow tube. Each of these columns is ruled by one of the Hierarchies in
closest touch with us; the lunar, martial and mercurial; one of the other
predominating, according to the stage of evolution of the individual. In
the spinal canal the rays of Neptune kindle the spinal spirit fire whereby
the human spirit is enabled to pierce the veil of flesh and contact the
worlds beyond; this vision is colored according to the column of the cord
most actively excited. In the childhood days of mankind the creative force
which is now turned outwards to build ships, houses, and railways, tele-
phones, etc., was used inwardly to build the organs of our body, and as the
surrounding physical world is photographed upon the table of a camera
obscura, so the spiritual world was reflected in the spinal canal. There
man behold the first lunar God Jehovah, whose Angels were his first tutors.
Later a part of Angels, who under the leadership of LUCIFER had rebelled
against Jehovah and who are now exiled on the planet Mars forced entrance to
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the spinal cord of man and incited him to abuse of the generative function.
The spiritual inner vision of mankind faded when "their eyes were opened and
they saw they were naked;" then they lost touch with the higher self, they
saw only the person, and the docile creature of Jehovah was soon transformed
to a savage and a brute under the impulses of the Lucifer Spirits, the hier-
archy of Mars but by their promptings man has also learned to conquer mate-
rial obstacles, build outwardly and become architect of the world.
To counteract the unmitigated selfishness bred by the Martian Angels, and
to make mankind humane our Elder Brothers from Mercury, human like our-
selves, whose high state of evolution required the high vibration generated
and prevailing in close proximity to the Sun, were required to invest the
spinal cord of man also, and through their labors civilization has taken on
a different form, mankind is again beginning to look inwards.
At the present time the right cerebral hemisphere is governed by Mercury,
and the pineal gland, its higher octave, is ruled by Neptune who also has
dominion over the spinal canal which is the avenue whereby one pole of the
creative energy was originally turned upward for the building of the brain.
The ray of Neptune carries what occultist know as the Father fire, the
light and life of the Divine Spirit, which expresses itself as will. This
it focuses in the voluntary nervous system of the physical body governed by
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by its lower octave Mercury which acting through the right brain galvanizes
the body into speech and action, expressing the will of the indwelling
spirit.
By this diversion of the creative energy the human being ceased, as al-
ready said, to be a physical hermaphrodite, a complete creative unit, and
was them compelled to seek a mate in order to propagate the species,
Therefore the Son, the Cosmic Christ, focused the love-ray of the Life
Spirit upon Uranus, (ruling the pituitary body), who transmits it to the vi-
tal body where Venus, the lower octave of Uranus gives it expression in
propagation and growth.
Between the Divine Spirit and Life Spirit on the one hand and their coun-
terparts, the physical and vital bodies, on the other hand, is the Human
Spirit ruled by the Sun, and its counterpart, the desire body, ruled by the
lesser light, the Moon. But this is debatable ground contested by Jupiter
and Mercury on the one side, Saturn and Mars being on the other.
The ray of Uranus is gradually forging a SECOND SPINAL CORD by drawing
the lower love-ray of Venus upward and transmuting it to altruism, conquer-
ing for it the dominion over the sympathetic segment of the present spinal
cord and THE LEFT CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE now ruled by the passionate hierarchy
of Mars, the Lucifer Spirits. This work has been completely accomplished by
the Adepts, therefore they have no need to marry for each is now a complete
creative unit on both the spiritual and physical planes, having turned the
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bi-polar creative force, masculine and feminine, upward through the double
spinal cord, illuminated and raised in potential energy by the spinal spirit
fires of Neptune (Will) and Uranus (Love and Imagination). This creative
energy conceives in the twin hemispheres of the cerebrum, ruled by Mars and
Mercury, a vehicle fit for the expression of the spirit, which is then sent
out and objectified in the world BY THE SPOKEN CREATIVE WORD.
This is the secret of how the Adepts form a new body without going
through the womb, and some day all humanity will attain to this standard of
perfection as SPIRITUAL HERMAPHRODITES; then we shall no longer be "a little
lower than the angels" who create by similar methods but we shall be higher
than they are now for we shall have the reason and intellect which they
lack, in addition to the complete creative power.
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CHAPTER XVI
URANUS, THE PLANET OF ALTRUISM
The love ray of Venus goes out to the mate and blood relations but by a
good aspect of Uranus it is raised beyond the realm of sex love to cosmic
proportions, to love such as that which christ must have felt when he wept
over Jerusalem and said that, as a hen fathers it brood under its wing, so
would he have loved to father them to his bosom. The people who have this
Uranian love therefore become builders of society; associated with every
good and uplifting movement. An adverse aspect of Uranus to Venus on the
other hand, has the most degrading effect on the Venus function, for it
leads to disregard of the laws and conventions of society and to perversion
of the sacred creative function.
Love is a much abused word, and the emotion thus miscalled is usually so
tainted with desire that it is Martian passion rather than Venusian love.
Coalition, the keyword of Venus, suggests a most intimate union, a blending
of the very souls of two or more people who compose a family. But ALTRUISM,
the keyword of Uranus, hints at such an all-embracing love as our Saviour
felt. Thus Uranus is the octave of Venus and anyone ready to enter the path
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of preparation which leads to initiation must gradually learn to outgrow the
Venus love which makes the immediate family all in all and begin to culti-
vate the all-embracing Uranian altruism.
This goal is high and those who aim so high often fall very low. When we
essay to transcend the Venus love and cultivate the Uranian altruism we are
thus in great danger, and the most promising live are sometimes wrecked by
the pernicious theory of soul-mates, which leads to clandestine love affairs
and perversion of the creative function. But remember this--altruism does
not require return of the love bestowed upon others, it has absolutely no
concern with sex; it will not lessen the love for our family, but they being
nearest to us will feel the increase of our love to a greater degree than
those further away, and unless our love brings forth such fruit it is not
Uranian and will not further us upon the path of attainment.
Seeing this is so, we may readily understand that the great majority of
humanity cannot yet respond to the higher side of Uranus, and its effect
upon the morals is therefore principally perversion of sex, clandestine love
affairs, free love, and disregard of conventionality; that is, of course,
when aspected by squares and oppositions. Under such conditions it makes
people unconventional and erratic, rebellious at the least restraint, very
independent and brusque in manner, fond of pioneer work, and investigation
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of unusual things. They take to the higher mechanics, electricity,
aviation, and the like, as a duck to water, and are rather proud of their
attainments. They find prominence in literature, science, philosophy, and
especially in the occult arts. Uranus also gives a high grade of musical
genius when configurated with Venus, and if Uranus is well fortified in by
position and aspects it qualifies the person for leadership in an unusual
way. It may also be said that the effects of the Uranian ray are very sud-
den and unexpected, whether for good or ill, it comes like a bolt out of the
blue, and as we respond most easily to its evil side, these effects are gen-
erally disastrous in nature. When Uranus is on the Ascendant it adds length
to the body, so that the true Uranian are usually very tall.
URANUS IN THE TWELVE HOUSES
URANUS IN THE FIRST HOUSE, even when well-aspected, makes the person very
odd and eccentric in his habits, so that he seems to delight in doing ex-
actly the things that are against the conventions and customs, just so that
he may appear odd. He always finds an original way of doing things, differ-
ent from that of all other people, and is very self-satisfied in his opinion
that his methods and ideas are better than any one else's. If opposed he
will defend his ideas to the last ditch, if Uranus is in any way afflicted.
But when Uranus is well-aspected in the First House there is usually a
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tolerance for the opinions of others. a spirit of give-and-take which avoids
the hard feelings generated by an afflicted Uranus. Uranus on the Ascendant
also makes the person very restless, there are many sudden changes in the
life and it will, of course, depend upon the aspects prevailing at the time
whether the changes are for good or ill; but at any rate the call of the far
fields that look so green, are constantly before the mind's eye, sot hat the
Uranians are always ready to be the pioneers in new undertakings or a new
cause, just so that it is something that has not been tried before, and so
offers a chance of risk and adventure.
URANUS IN THE SECOND HOUSE, which governs finance, naturally indicates a
restless and unsettled state of the finances of the person. There will be
many ups and down, and even though such a person may have other good aspects
that quality him to reason accurately concerning other matters, it will be
found that in the financial department he is unable to protect himself
against these sudden and unforeseen losses, or gains. For him there is no
such thing as a staid and solid investment, for the most unlooked-for-con-
ditions are likely to turn up and either net him an altogether unlooked-for
increase or else bring about an equally unaccountable loss, all with such
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suddenness that there is no way of changing the matter. Therefore it is ab-
solutely impossible to give financial advice to such people, for even if
they invested in a proposition as solid as the proverbial rock of Gibraltar,
it is doubtful if an earthquake would not unsettle it.
URANUS IN THE THIRD HOUSE. The Third House governs brothers and sisters,
neighbors, education, and the mental or intellectual faculties. Therefore
this position strengthens the intuitional abilities of the person, and gives
a certain predisposition towards what is commonly called psychic faculties.
Uranus rules the ether, hence the Third House position should make it easy
for the person to cultivate spiritual sight, especially if Uranus is
well-aspected with the Sun, Moon, Venus or Mercury. If Uranus is afflicted
in the Third House it indicates quarrels with neighbors, brothers and sis-
ters, probably a breaking up of the family ties, also that the education
will be interfered with through the erratic, self-willed conduct of the per-
son, and the mind will be more or less unsettled, and changeable as a
weather-vane. An afflicted Uranus in the Third House also predisposes to
accidents according to the nature of the afflicting planet, and particularly
when on short journeys. These people, it may also be said, are subject to
adventures and strange happenings on their journeys such as do not usually
befall other people.
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URANUS IN THE FOURTH HOUSE. People who have Uranus in the Fourth House
ought to leave their place of birth as soon as possible for they cannot suc-
ceed there. Both the parents and their whole neighborhood and environment
will be antagonistic to them. If it so happens that the parents are wealthy
they will try to disinherit a child with Uranus in the Fourth House. Even
if his Seventh and Eighth Houses be well fortified, it is very doubtful if
he would win in a contest for his share of the patrimony, as the public sen-
timent in his birthplace, where such a suit would probably be tried, would
be so much against him that he would lose in the end. It would also be di-
sastrous for such a person to marry and establish a home of his own, for
peace, harmony and contentment cannot exist where the spasmodic and erratic
Uranus is; that is to say, if it is afflicted. If it is well-aspected it is
also doubtful if such a person would ever attempt to establish a home, for
his sympathies would be too large and he would probably be identified with
wider activities--a home or homes on a larger and more universal scale.
This position also gives a very strong attraction towards occult science.
URANUS IN THE FIFTH HOUSE. The Fifth House rules educational activities,
publications, pleasures, courtship, and childbirth. The erratic Uranus in
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this House will in the first place give some very unconventional ideas con-
cerning the intercourse and relation of the sexes and usually leads to a
clandestine relationship contrary to the laws of the land. A woman with
this condition in her horoscope is particularly prone to be taken advantage
of even though she may not consciously be guilty of inviting undue advances.
It also makes parturition very difficult and if a child is brought to birth
there is danger of loss by some sudden accident or unusual disease. If
other influences in the horoscope give a leaning toward literature, a person
who has Uranus in the Fifth House will be found to espouse some unconven-
tional cause, like socialism, anarchism, or kindred movements, and if Uranus
be afflicted by Saturn, Mars, or Neptune, the articles written by him, or
the paper published by him or with which he is connected will probably in-
cite to bloodshed, conspiracy, and treachery, which will bring the person
into trouble with the authorities. If on the other hand, Uranus be
well-aspected from the Fifth House in a horoscope indicating literary ten-
dencies, the ideas advocated on account of this Uranian influence will prob-
ably be so Utopian, idealistic, and altruistic that they will be beyond the
contemporaries of the person. The love nature will also be of such a high
idealistic strain that few if any will be able to respond, and this may also
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mitigate in a large measure the physical trouble indicated in parturition.
A person with a well-aspected Uranus in the Fifth House would not gamble,
and if one who has an afflicted Uranus there attempted it, he would
naturally meet with loss, no matter how careful he might seem to be. With
respect to the pursuit of pleasure indulged in by these people, we shall
find them attracted to all new and strange things. At the present time the
most of them are probably longing for the day when it will be possible for
them to race in the clouds and drive aeroplanes more recklessly than they
are now driving automobiles.
URANUS IN THE SIXTH HOUSE. The Sixth House governs the employment and
service, also health and disease, therefore the erratic, spasmodic Uranus in
the Sixth House predisposes to occupational diseases of a strange nature,
asphyxiation, mental and nervous disorders, such as epilepsy, and St. Vitus
dance. Even if Uranus is well-aspected, these tendencies are not entirely
abrogated, at least, a person with Uranus in this position will be very ner-
vous and highstrung under all conditions. With respect to employers and
fellow-employees this position makes the person very irritable; he is
brusque and abrupt to all connected with his work and therefore liable to
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trouble in employment or with employees. This position gives a tendency to-
wards mediumship and undesirable phases of psychic experiences. If Uranus
is much afflicted there is also danger of obsession and insanity.
URANUS IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE, indicates a romantic, sudden, or ill-con-
sidered marriage. Sometimes a common-law or other irregular form of union
is consummated under this position. Often the marriage partner is a person
never thought of as a mate until the Uranian ray impels to marriage on the
spur of th moment.
People with Uranus in the Seventh house are usually unfortunate in their
marriage relations, because the marriage partner has the spasmodic, incon-
stant, independent Uranian nature, chafes under the limitation and cannot
remain true to any one person, but becomes inveigled into clandestine rela-
tions with the result that the marriage is often dissolved in the divorce
court and separation and estrangement follow; there is quite often a public
scandal in connection with these affairs, or it may indicate the death of
the marriage partner, all according to aspects.
People with Uranus in the Seventh House should never go to law, for no
matter how just their cause may be they are most likely to be thwarted or
checkmated by some strange, unforseen or sudden circumstances whereby they
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are apt to lose their case. They should also avoid public office or posi-
tion, for no matter how honest they may be themselves they are likely to
become involved in scandal and trouble on that account. In short, this Sev-
enth House position of uranus is bad for dealings of any kind with the pub-
lic or with law or partners.
URANUS IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE is a good omen, for it indicates that when
life has been lived to its fullness the end will come suddenly and thus the
person will be spared the long and pitiful suffering so often incident to
the transition from the physical to the spiritual worlds. But knowing this
it also behooves such people to have their house in readiness and order, so
that when the end comes at 30 or 90 they have their affairs in shape.
This position often brings an unexpected legacy through the marriage
partner when well-aspected; but if Uranus is afflicted the person may become
involved in litigation on account of or in connection with the estate of
someone deceased.
People with Uranus in the Eighth House often show great interest in oc-
cult subjects and become well versed in mystic lore. It also gives a pre-
disposition to dreams and psychic experience.
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URANUS IN THE NINTH HOUSE gives a progressive and independent mind, or an
original and inventive turn, sometimes amounting to genius; the intuition is
highly developed and these people indulge in constructive dreams of such a
nature as transform the world in the course of time--that is, provided
Uranus is well-aspected. Nevertheless they are generally looked upon as
cranks because their ideas are so Utopian and far in advance of our present
stage that the ordinary human beings cannot grasp them. On the other hand,
if uranus is afflicted in the Ninth House, particularly if by Mars, these
people become red anarchists and are not even averse to shedding blood in
order to attain what they believe is the ideal; they become fanatical in
whatever cause they espouse.
This position of Uranus also indicates trouble in travel, particularly on
voyages, and danger of accidents. It is one of the signs which make the ex-
plorer and pioneer in the discovery and development of new countries.
URANUS IN THE TENTH HOUSE indicates an original, eccentric character,
with a contempt for conventions, who follows his own ideas regardless of
what other people say or think, hence such people are often looked upon as
black sheep and estranged from their kindred, but this they do not seem to
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regard as a misfortune; they are ready to offer up all, even life itself,
for absolute freedom. These characteristics also bring them into public
discredit and disfavor. The life is full of sudden changes for better or
worse according to the other planetary aspects prevailing. If Uranus is
much afflicted these people never make a success in life, but meet with con-
tinual sorrow, trouble, disappointment and reverses. When Uranus is
well-aspected genius will come to the fore and is likely to find recognition
in some measure at least, probably by pioneer work of some kind.
URANUS IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE. Uranus being lord of the Eleventh Sign,
Aquarius, is more at home in the Eleventh House than in any of the others,
therefore he exerts a strong influence in bringing about strange and eccen-
tric friendships with people of an original, creative, or inventive turn of
mind who will be a benefit to the person if Uranus is well-aspected. This
also indicates that through such friendships the wishes, hopes and aspira-
tions will be promoted and reach a successful culmination. If on the other
hand, Uranus is afflicted in this house, friends are apt to turn traitors or
at least use the person for their own selfish ends as far as possible.
URANUS IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE indicates loss of reputation, exile, and es-
trangement from one's kin and country, much sickness at various times of
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life and confinement in hospitals, if Uranus is without configuration with
any other planet or even if well aspected. But if seriously afflicted it
indicates confinement in prison at some period of the life, or restraint in
a sanitarium on account of mental trouble, also much annoyance by the under-
handed action of others. When well-aspected it brings success in connection
with the occult arts or occult institutions, also by the invention of
chemical processes which remain secret with their discoverer instead of be-
ing protected by patent. These people are haunted all through life by a
vague fear of impending disaster.
URANUS IN THE TWELVE SIGNS
URANUS IN ARIES gives an original, independent nature, full of energy and
ambition, ingenious, resourceful and capable of coping with difficulties,
especially those of a mechanical or electrical nature. These people have a
very impulsive, abrupt and brusque manner which often arouses resentment and
opposition in others even though no offense may have been intended. They
are seldom satisfied to remain in one place, but are fond of changes and
rove about a great deal. Changes of place and position are often forced
upon them because of the before-mentioned blunt way of speaking.
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URANUS IN TAURUS gives a very intuitive nature but stubborn and
self-willed, so that when these people have made up their minds nothing in
the world will turn them, but they cling to their purpose or idea with the
quiet determination and persistence which neither persuasion nor threats can
alter. If Uranus is afflicted they are suspicious and jealous, also subject
to very sudden and unexpected reverses in financial affairs. But if Uranus
is well-aspected the opposite may be judged, and comfortable financial cir-
cumstances may be looked for.
URANUS IN GEMINI gives a highly original, intuitive and versatile nature,
fond of scientific pursuits in general, but particularly those studies which
have to do with electricity, aviation, or other similar out-of-the-way sub-
jects. These people are broad-minded and thoroughly progressive, pioneers
in all things new and modern. Among other things they generally have an in-
clination for the study of occultism and astrology. They are well liked
among brothers, sisters, and neighbors. All this providing Uranus is
well-aspected; but if Uranus is afflicted the mind becomes eccentric and
full of vagaries which make the person a nuisance and a crank, disliked by
everybody, particularly brothers, sisters and neighbors. This also brings
trouble and liability to accident in the course of short journeys.
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URANUS IN CANCER. Cancer is a psychic sign and when Uranus is there it
indicates that the person is a sensitive, attuned to the psychic vibrations
and capable of cultivating these powers, but whether for good or ill depends
upon the aspects. If Uranus is afflicted there is a tendency to nervous in-
digestion for Cancer rules the stomach, and if this is not attended to seri-
ous stomach trouble may be expected. These people are liable to separation
from their families, though usually much against their will, but as they are
generally of a very uncertain temper, irritable and impatient, they are usu-
ally to blame for this condition and are only getting their just desserts.
URANUS IN LEO gives a very determined nature, rebellious and impatient of
restraint or contradiction, with strong likes and dislikes, and an utter
disregard of the conventions where the passional nature is involved. The
personality is strong, forceful and self-assertive, therefore these people
often incur the displeasure of others and create much opposition. They are
very inconstant in affairs of the heart--"on with the new love" before it is
"off with the old." In a woman's horoscope an afflicted Uranus shows dif-
ficulty in childbirth, perhaps the death of a child by accident or in a sud-
den, unexpected manner, also a strong tendency towards palpitation of the
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heart. When Uranus is well-aspected in Leo both courtship and domestic af-
fairs run much more smoothly and it indicates original and inventive genius,
particularly along educational or journalistic lines, also for entertainment
and amusement of the public and gain thereby.
URANUS IN VIRGO, when well-aspected gives a keen, original, scientific
and mechanical mind, a strong and well developed intuitional faculty and a
keen business bent which will make for success in life, and financial gain
by the employment of others.
But if Uranus is afflicted in Virgo, the person is apt to become subject
to strange ailments, a hypochondriac of a fractious and irritable turn of
mind, a burden to himself and those who have to be around him. This posi-
tion is also full of disappointment in the aims and ambitions of life, espe-
cially because of limitations in the employment or in dealing with employ-
ees, which the person seems unable to overcome.
URANUS IN LIBRA, when well-aspected gives literary and artistic ability
of an unusual and original nature where the person follows independent lines
of endeavor and expression, often in connection with occultism. This posi-
tion also gives a keen intuition and an attractive personality, a vivid
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imagination. It signifies partnership, union, or marriage to someone who
will be of a Uranian character and of much benefit to the person.
But when ill-placed or afflicted, Uranus in Libra brings sorrow, trouble,
domestic difficulty and death of the marriage partner by a sudden or strange
ailment or accident. Or perhaps the union may be dissolved in the divorce
court, for people with the temperament described by an afflicted Uranus in
Libra simply cannot remain true to one person. This position also indicates
trouble with the public or the authorities on account of eccentric, anar-
chistic, or socialistic activity.
URANUS IN SCORPIO, when well-aspected gives the person a forceful and de-
termined will, bound to overcome all obstacles and achieve that which he
sets out to accomplish by persistence, perseverance and dogged determina-
tion; the mind is sharp, shrewd and secretive, capable of grasping details
and concentrating deeply upon whatever problem may be in hand. There is an
originality and mechanical ability amounting to genius and a love for sci-
ence, both occult and physical.
But when ill-aspected, Uranus in Scorpio lays the person liable to ac-
cidents and even assassination or sudden death by explosions, electricity,
aeroplanes or kindred unusual agencies. It also gives a tendency to trouble
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with the genitals on account of unbridled abuse of the sacred creative func-
tion, self-abuse or perversion.
URANUS IN SAGITTARIUS gives a very strong intuitive faculty with a ten-
dency to dreams, visions, and a very vivid imagination. This position also
gives a strong inclination towards an out-of-the-ordinary belief, including
the theory and practice of the occult arts. When well-aspected this posi-
tion gives a strong grasp of the religious and educational problems of the
day, with a philanthropic desire to work for the upliftment of humanity, a
desire to travel for the educational advantages thereby to be obtained, and
success in gaining these points under favorable aspects in the progressed
horoscope.
When afflicted, Uranus in Sagittarius gives a very eccentric and erratic
mentality, particularly with respect to law and religion. There is a rebel-
lion against the social condition which often brings trouble with the au-
thorities, also a desire to force one-sided views upon the world despite all
protests and at all risk, characteristics which eventually bring discredit
and disfavor.
URANUS IN CAPRICORN, when well-aspected gives an ambitious and enterpris-
ing disposition, a serious, persevering nature, and an acute sense of re-
sponsibility, with original ideas of business that bring success, especially
if some line is selected that is connected with the electrical or aerial
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arts.
If Uranus is afflicted it gives an erratic and eccentric mind,
self-willed and stubborn, bound to either rule or ruin, quarrelsome and at
odds with society in general and relatives in particular. Hence this posi-
tion gives a great deal of sorrow and trouble in life, frequently involving
sudden changes of employment and environment.
URANUS IN AQUARIUS, when well-aspected is at its very best, for he is
ruler of this sign and therefore in harmony with its vibrations. Hence this
position strengthens the intuition and originality, and directs the energies
into humanitarian lines of endeavor, unselfish devotion to the cause of
friendship, and a sincere desire to help all who are in trouble. These
people make many friends and generally realize their hopes, wishes, and am-
bitions because they are of such an unselfish nature that they desire what
is good for humanity at large rather than that which is for personal gain.
This position also gives considerable mechanical ability, originality and
inventive genius.
But if Uranus is afflicted in the sign Aquarius, though the ambitions may
be as strong and sometimes as good, and as pure as with a well-aspected
Uranus, they will be of such an erratic nature that it is impossible to
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realize them, and they bill bring trouble with friends, or pretended
friends, who will seek to use the person for their own selfish ends, causing
much sorrow and disappointment.
URANUS IN PISCES, when well-aspected indicates a love of the occult arts
and ability for development along these lines. It brings friends and as-
sociations which favor these studies. But when ill aspected it leads to
mediumship, obsession, and even insanity, if this tendency to intercourse
with spirits is followed to its conclusion. This position makes the mind
flighty, erratic, and the person will be subject to unexpected misfortune,
scandal, or suicide. All through life, even when fortune smiles and the
skies are clear to all outward appearance, these people are haunted by a
vague fear of impending disaster.
ASPECTS OF URANUS TO THE OTHER PLANETS
THE SUN SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS makes the person original, inventive
and independent in his manner of conduct and personal appearance. With re-
spect to food and certain mannerisms, he is what people call eccentric and
conspicuous, yet not offensively so, given to pursuits and studies which
people consider "queer" such as occultism and astrology. But he also loves
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delving into the unknown realms after nature's secrets concerning electric-
ity and often becomes a successful inventor if other aspects give the me-
chanical ability to work his schemes out. Uranus rules the ether and now
that we are nearing the Aquarian Age his vibrations will be felt in increas-
ing measure, bringing to our ken methods of using nature's finer forces and
the people with Sun sextile or trine Uranus will be the media who attract
and interpret them for us as the aerials and receivers in a wireless station
collect and transcribe the messages carried by the ether waves to which they
are attuned. These people often rise in life through the friendship of
someone above them in the social scale. They are of a very high-strung tem-
perament but have themselves well under control, and rarely show temper or
anger. They are also out-and-out idealists.
THE SUN PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS makes the
person very high-strung, nervous, of uncontrolled emotions and ready to fly
into hysteria on any or no provocation. It predisposes to nervous disorders
such as St. Vitus dance, epilepsy and lack of coordination. It makes people
impulsive, unreliable, and lacking in regard for the conventionalities,
highly impatient of any restraint upon their liberty and committed to the
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theory of affinities, soul-mates and free love, hence these people are unde-
sirable marriage partners and likely to figure in divorce proceedings or
scandals of an even worse nature. There is also danger of trouble on ac-
count of connection with anarchistic plots where the inventive faculty may
find scope in the construction of explosives and infernal machines. Unless
these aspects are modified by other configurations such people are among the
most dangerous to society. They are liable to accidents from lightening,
electricity and all through life they meet disappointment from the most un-
expected quarters.
VENUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS makes the person mentally alert, or
quick intuitive perception and exceedingly magnetic, especially to the op-
posite sex; and it also attracts hosts of friends who will be of benefit and
assistance to him. These aspects give love of art, music and poetry and are
a favorable indication of a happy marriage, often at a very early age or
suddenly consummated. The good aspects between Venus and Uranus also some-
times bring to the subject love of a platonic nature which then acts as an
inspiration in the life.
VENUS CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO URANUS. As in the case of Mars conjunc-
tion to Venus, so also in the case of Uranus conjunction to Venus, there is
a doubt as to whether this aspect should be classed as good or evil. This
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must be settled in the individual horoscope where it occurs, for it may work
either way, depending upon the other planetary configurations and the stu-
dent will therefore have to use his judgment as to how he classes it. If
Venus is otherwise afflicted in the horoscope, for instance, the conjunction
or parallel will further accentuate her evil qualities and act like the
square or opposition, but if she is well placed or aspected, Uranus will
bring out the nobler side, the same as the sextile or trine.
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS. The square or opposition always
brings trouble through the sex relation--quarrels, divorces, public scandals
through clandestine intercourse and kindred irregularities, with loss of
friends, prestige and popularity, exile from home and family and sudden fi-
nancial losses through unexpected or unforseen happenings. There is a gen-
eral lack of balance, an erratic personality.
MERCURY SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS gives an original, independent and ec-
centric mind impatient of the fetters of fashion, tradition and convention.
Such a person is strenuous in his efforts to hew a path for himself in com-
plete liberty. Therefore this is the hall-mark of pioneers in thought and
invention, the sign of genius. Their ideas and ideals are exceedingly
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lofty, progressive and inspiring, in fact too much so in the opinion of the
average man or woman who looks upon their actions and vagaries as the out-
come of a diseased mind. Nevertheless they have plenty of friends on ac-
count of their kindly and sympathetic nature. These aspects are good for a
literary or scientific pursuit, also for invention, particularly those which
have to do with air or electricity.
MERCURY PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION WITH URANUS. If Mercury is otherwise af-
flicted the conjunction and parallel are to be judged as bad aspects and
read accordingly, but if Mercury is otherwise well placed and aspected the
delineation given for the sextile and trine will apply.
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS. Mercury in square or opposition
to Uranus is the hall-mark of the true crank or anarchist with extreme ideas
to tear down the social structure and undertake a radical reform without the
ability to build up something better. People with these configurations are
given to ranting and raving in public and their language is usually as cruel
as the measures they advocate. Whatever ability they possess is usually
turned to an erratic purpose and therefore they are ostracised and disliked
wherever they go. They are often forced to make sudden changes to escape
the consequences of their erratic conduct.
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THE MOON SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS gives great originality and indepen-
dence to the mind which is quick, intuitive and very vivid in its imagina-
tion, hence the person has inventive ability; he is attracted to the occult
arts and is endowed with hypnotic or magnetic powers, also the intuitional
ability to study and practice astrology. If electricity is adopted as a vo-
cation the person will make a success of it. These aspects also give the
person a peculiar fascination for the opposite sex and are likely to lead to
a clandestine love affair or an unconventional union.
THE MOON CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO URANUS gives mental and psychic ten-
dencies similar to those of the good aspects and also the same liability to
irregular love-affairs, but these tendencies are not so pronounced and a
clandestine love-affair generated under the conjunction of Uranus and the
Moon may have distinctly disastrous results similar to those mentioned under
the bad aspects. If the conjunction occurs in Cancer it indicates nervous
indigestion; in Leo it inclines to palpitation of the heart, interferes with
the rhythm of the heartbeat and gives a spasmodic action which will probably
prove fatal when it has run its course; in Scorpio it inclines to perverted
practices; in Sagittarius the reflex action would be felt in the lungs and
similarly with the other signs.
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THE MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS makes the person erratic and
touchy to a degree, walking powder magazine ready to explode at any moment,
overbearing, conceited and intolerant, shunned by all who can possibly get
out of his way. If such people are employers nobody can work for them and
if they are employees nobody will have them. They never remain very long in
any place, but are either discharged or give up their position on the
slightest provocation. People with these aspects are also attracted by the
occult arts but they never make a success at them because of their erratic
mentality. Like the other aspects of Uranus and the Moon, the square and
opposition also indicate a clandestine attachment either on the part of the
person or the marriage partner. If Uranus occurs in the Seventh House of a
man's horoscope it proves the wife untrue and a public scandal and divorce
will eventually ensue. The bad aspects of the Sun and Uranus give similar
indications in the horoscope of a woman.
SATURN SEXTILE OR TRINE URANUS is fortunate for a public career in an of-
ficial capacity for it gives ambition and determination with ability to con-
centrate upon the work in hand and to exercise authority, plan and system-
atize. It strengthens the intuition so that such people are guided by keen
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interior insight when new and important steps have to be taken, therefore
such people are in demand and find positions with large corporations where
they win their way through sheer ability. The mind is both mechanical and
ingenious, hence this position often denotes the successful inventor, par-
ticularly along the lines of electricity, aerial navigation and kindred
pioneer lines.
SATURN CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO URANUS has an influence like the good
aspects if the planets are unafflicted, elevated, in angles, essentially
dignified or exalted, as Saturn in Libra and Capricorn or Uranus in Aquarius
or Scorpio, but if the conjunction occurs in signs where either of the plan-
ets is weak or afflicted, like Saturn in Aries, Cancer or Leo, then the in-
fluence will be detrimental and should be judged the same as the square or
opposition.
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS gives an unscrupulous nature with
an extremely violent temper. The outbursts are as sudden as a bolt from the
blue and exhaust the person completely. These people are very eccentric and
look at everything from a peculiar angle--treacherous, idle and indolent,
malicious and altogether dangerous to the community. These aspects also in-
dicate chronic or incurable diseases according to the signs wherein they are
placed, but as often said, if the other indications in the horoscope are
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good the influence of a single aspect will not bring out such evil charac-
teristics and therefore the whole horoscope is to be carefully considered
before judging the influences enumerated, for they may be materially
minimized by other favorable indications in the horoscope.
JUPITER SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS gives a strong, independent and
positive personality with an ingenious, inventive and original turn of mind.
Whatever he undertakes he will carry to a conclusion or die in the attempt.
This position also gives a broad, humane and benevolent disposition and a
tendency to delve into the occult arts and sciences. It favors association
with secret orders and gives promise of prosperity in life. Such a person
is honest and sincere, sociable, hospitable and friendly to all, hence
likely to benefit a great deal from influential friends in an official posi-
tion. This position also gives executive ability and success in connection
with institutions of learning.
JUPITER CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO URANUS gives similar indications to
the good aspects but the influence is not quite so decided, particularly if
either of the planets is weak by sign or otherwise afflicted. In that case
it will be found that the tendencies conferred are more like those of the
bad aspects.
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JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS gives an impulsive nature liable
to act in a sudden or impulsive nature liable to act in a sudden impulsive,
erratic or unexpected manner to his own undoing. Loss by speculation, law-
suits and impulsive extravagance are also indicated, many changes both of
occupation and residence, loss of friends and reputation. It signifies one
of an ostentatious nature given to sham and camouflage and subterfuge, gen-
erally disliked for his insincerity and double dealings; a confidence man,
bunko man or cheap gambler.
MARS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS gives an energetic and ambitious disposi-
tion, an original, ingenious, alert, intuitive mind which in resourceful in
the highest degree and able to cope with great difficulties under trying
circumstances. Thus people with these configurations are naturally of an
inventive turn of mind and successful in bringing their ideas to realiza-
tion. Their inventive genius usually expresses itself along electrical
lines, aviation, or in other unusual directions, for these aspects are one
of the marks of the pioneer of the Aquarian Age, where science and inven-
tions will reach out in directions that are now entirely undreamed of even
as possibilities. But while these people are dreamers of dreams they are
also practical, energetic and enterprising in a sufficient degree to make
their dreams come true in the world. They have a wide vision and a noble
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nature which rises over all petty distinctions of race, creed or color and
recognizes in all human beings the divine spark which is the basis of uni-
versal brotherhood. They may not be exactly religious in the orthodox sense
of the word but their ideas are truly cosmic, hence they are often mistaken
for visionaries by those who do not understand them.
MARS CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS gives an er-
ratic and eccentric disposition, a violent temper of the worst nature, an
unusual resentment of even the slightest restraint and gives the person a
stubborn, headstrong and dogged determination to go ahead in any line of ac-
tion upon which he has decided no matter what the outcome. He will listen
to neither reason nor entreaty but follows his own course in defiance of
all. People with these configurations very often become anarchists of the
reddest type for they do not even stop at the shedding of blood, if other
testimonies in the figure concur. they are cruel, hard and cold, without a
spark of true love though they may be inflamed with passion of the most
burning intensity. This is particularly the case when Mars is square Uranus
and either planet is placed in Taurus or Scorpio. In a woman's horoscope
Uranus square Mars usually leads to seduction no matter where they are
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placed, but if in Taurus or Scorpio escape is almost impossible. The other
characteristics of these planets in these configurations work themselves out
according to the signs wherein they are placed so that their placement in
Taurus or Scorpio works upon the sex which is governed by these signs. When
one of these planets is in Scorpio, if the person takes up the profession of
surgery he will become very cruel and unfeeling, ready to operate for the
mere pleasure of causing pain and in consequence or in pursuit of this pas-
sion he will probably take up vivisection and develop and unusual ingenuity
in torturing his victims. With Uranus or Mars in Scorpio or Pisces he will
be underhanded or tricky though he may show a very different front to the
public. In Aries it will make a rattlebrain, in Gemini and Virgo an unusu-
ally quick mentality but quick in seeing only how to trick others. In Sag-
ittarius it will make the person very materialistic, atheistic, or fanatical
against the established religion or society. Thus the planets blend their
individual natures with the sign.
NEPTUNE SEXTILE OR TRINE TO URANUS gives inclination towards the occult
or mystical side of life, and if either is placed in the Tenth House the
person usually becomes a leader or authority in these lines, he wins at
least local recognition and if other testimonies concur his fame will be
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national or international. Such aspects will bring direct touch with the
spiritual world and success in dealing with the inhabitants of that plane.
It is also productive of dreams and visions of a prophetic and inspirational
nature. It strengthens the healing powers and will consequently enable the
person to do a great deal of good for his suffering fellow-men. These as-
pects give a highly developed intuition which amounts almost to
mind-reading. There is a love of travel and exploration of the physical
world as well as of nature's finer realms. Nor are such people altogether
dreamers, they have a strong will with excellent executive and organizing
powers which will aid them in realizing their hopes, wishes and ambitions to
rise in life and be at the forefront of whatever profession they select.
NEPTUNE CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO URANUS are convertible aspects; if the
planets are well placed by sign and otherwise well aspected, their effect
will be similar to the sextile or trine, though not so pronounced, but if
they are cadent weak by sign, and afflicted they are only a little less evil
than when aspected by square or opposition.
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO URANUS brings underhanded, deceptive in-
fluences into the life which aim to undermine the reputation and make the
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person suffer scandal and public disfavor, sudden and unaccountable reverses
in business are met with, or trouble in social affairs. there is the same
love of travel and exploration as given by the good aspects but the person
cannot accomplish his aims with the same facility, or if he does it is to
his disadvantage and brings added trouble. He is also drawn towards the oc-
cult or mystic side of life, but his path is beset by dangers of mediumship
and obsession and all through life he is filled with premonitions of danger
and a vague dread of impending disaster which he can neither account for nor
dispel by will or reason, hence uncertainty overshadows the life as a cloud
and robs him of peace and contentment.
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