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Astrology
The Essential Guide
to Using Astrology in
Your Daily Life
JULIA & DEREK
PARKER
DORLING KINDERSLEY, INCORPORATED
NEW YORK
For Barbara Gainsford Brackley, with love
I
A DORLING KINDERSLEY BOOK
Project Editor Josephine Buchanan
Consultant Editor Jane Struthers
Managing Editor Carolyn King
Managing Art Editor Nick Harris
This book designed for Dorling Kindersley by Peter LufF
First American Edition, 1991
Dorling Kindersley Inc., 232 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10016
Copyright © 1991 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London
Text copyright © 1991 Julia and Derek Parker
under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by
All rights reserved
Dorling Kindersley Incorporated, New York, New York. Distributed by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston,
Massachusetts. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited, London.
ISBN 1-879431-00-9
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 91-060-388
Reproduced by Colourscan, Singapore
Printed and bound by Kyodo Printing Co. (Singapore) PTE Ltd
Contents
Foreword 8 How to Use this Book 10
Astrological Techniqltes 12
The Astronomical Background 14 The Ascendant and Midheaven 36
The Three Circles 16 The Houses 38
The Zodiac 18 Calculating the Birth Chart 42
The Solar System 20 Drawing a Birth Chart 48
The Great Year 24 The Finished Chart 58
The Signs of the Zodiac 26 Progressing the Chart 60
The Planets and You 30 The Finished Progressed Chart 70
Groupings and Rulerships 32 Additional Techniques 73
. 7.
Understanding the Sun Signs 78
Aries 80 Libra 104
Taurus 84 Scorpio 108
Gemini 88 Sagittarius 112
Cancer 92 Capricorn 116
Leo 96 Aquarius 120
Virgo 100 Pisces 124
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Astrology IN Action us
Interpreting the Birth Chart 130 The Family 168
Interpreting the Progressions 142 Ambition and Career 172
Relationships 148 Suggested Careers 178
Chart Comparison 152 Change 184
The Sexual Relationship 156 Leisure 186
Breakdown in Relationships 160 Suggested Leisure Activities 188
The Subject Alone 162 Health 194
Marriage and Remarriage 163 Psychological Motivation 204
Business Relationships 166
The Planets AT Work 20s
The Sun through the Houses 210 Jupiter through the Houses 287
The Aspects of the Sun 214 The Aspects of Jupiter 290
The Moon through the Signs 222 Saturn through the Signs 298
The Moon through the Houses 227 Saturn through the Houses 302
The Aspects of the Moon 232 The Aspects of Saturn 305
Mercury through the Signs 239 Uranus through the Signs 313
Mercury through the Houses 245 Uranus through the Houses 316
The Aspects of Mercury 248 The Aspects of Uranus 319
Venus through the Signs 254 Neptune through the Signs 327
Venus through the Houses 261 Neptune through the Houses 329
The Aspects of Venus 263 The Aspects of Neptune 332
Mars through the Signs 269 Pluto through the Signs 338
Mars through the Houses 274 Pluto through the Houses 340
The Aspects of Mars 277 The Aspects of Pluto 343
Jupiter through the Signs 283
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Astrological Tables 348
The Ephemeris 350 Glossary' .402
1921-2000 Teaching Bodies .404
Sun Sign Changes 390 Bibliography .405
Times
Sidereal 392 x\strological Sources of Characteristics. .406
Houses for Northern Latitudes 396 Birth Charts .408
Shortened Ephemeris 400 Index .412
Zone Standard Times 401 Acknowledgments .416
8 • Foreword
F orew^or.1
When you picked up
turned immediately
book, you probably
this
to the pages describing
Learning and practicing astrology' is
not easy - nothing worthwhile ever is -
your Sun sign characteristics. Few people with the but it is enormously rewarding, as are
all the means of helping people to lead
slightest interest in the subject can resist reading
more rewarding or assisting them
lives,
these. But it was only in 1930 that the British to disentangle their problems, face
astrologer, R.H. Naylor, started the fashion that them, and find solutions (always re-
has laid a greater emphasis on the Sun sign than membering it is not the astrolo-
that
the classical astrologers would ever have tolerated. ger's job to people what they
tell
should and should not do, but rather
In fact, as you begin to appreciate the full range of
to reveal alternatives, to make sugges-
the absorbing subject of astrolog}', you may tions, to guide and comfort).
well feel that the Sun signs are only the tip of
the astrological iceberg. Becoming a professional astrologer
It may well be that when you have
For the Sun signs are just a worked your way through this book,
beginning. Anyone uho goes you will feel that you would like to
on to read a more advanced become a professional astrologer. No
book on the subject will soon realize matter how much work you have done
that the more you learn about astrol- so far, the chances are that you are
og\', the more fascinating it becomes. nowhere near ready to work in a
This book offers you an opportunity to professional capacity'. It is important
come to grips uith a discipline that has that you are properly trained, and
absorbed the minds of men and advisable that you obtain a diploma of
women for well over four millennia. professional competence; this will
And the fascination continues, for as gready assist you when you begin to
with all sciences, almost ever\' year sees practice - the astrologer with a qualifi-
new discoveries, new theories, and new- cation from a recognized teaching
speculations. The t%ventieth centur\% body is always at an advantage o\er the
through the invention of the computer amateur who has just "picked up" the
and the development of the study of skill, no matter with how much hard
human psychology', has seen elaborate work. For finding a reputable teaching
testing of the astrological theor\- - not body, see p. 404.
only its use by Jungian analysts in These teaching bodies will not only
exploring human psychology' but also No needed to become an
"gifts" are teach you astrological techniques,
the collation of statistics bearing on astrologer, with one rather special together with astronomy and the
traditional astrological theories, which exception: that one is interested in histor\'of astrolog}' to a greater degree
have opened out interesting new areas other people. Astrolog\' has no concern of detail than we have been able to
for discussion. with the supernatural - and astrologers pro\ide, but they will ensure that you
need hold no particular religious faith. study, to some extent, counseling
The craft of astrology Go to an astrolgical conference and techniques, so that you know enough
Parker's Astrology is the product of you will find Christian - Catholic and about psychology' to recognize, early
over 20 years' study of astrolog)'. In Protestant - Buddhist, Jewish, Hindu on, when a client can be helped by you
the centuries-long span of the histor\' and Muslim astrologers, as well as and when he or she needs more
of the subject, 20 years is a brief time; those who hold no particular faith. specialist psychiatric help. Never be
nor, in a single book can a full study of tempted to exceed your grasp: you are
the subject be more than roughly The skills of the astrologer dealing with people's lives, and untold
mapped. WTiat we offer is a stepping The question of intuition will also harm can be done by overambitious
stone from simple Sun sign astrology arise. Yes, we do need intuition - but amateurs. A really competent astrolo-
to a point from which the depths of the kind of intuition a doctor uses ger knows when to stop and knows
the subject can be glimpsed, and the when reaching conclusions about a where the boundaries are.
reader can begin to swim confidendy diagnosis, when deciding which group
towards deeper waters. of symptoms is the most important in Learning through writing
Growing confidence in the craft and recognizing a condition. Astrolog\' is We have always felt that the best way
technique of the subject may well lead emphatically not a matter of calculat- to strengthen your interpretative tech-
to your wanting to become another ing a chart, gazing at it, then drifting nique through writing - you need
is
cog in the great wheel - a practicing off" into a trance and making state- the discipline of being able to organize
astrologer ready, perhaps, in your turn ments oft' the top of your head. It the material at your disposal into a
to pass your experiences and knowl- involves hard work - but work that is written essay rather than simply talking
edge on to a younger generation. ever-fascinating and revealing. about a chart, which can lead to
Foreword • 9
vagueness, repetition, and other evils. Do not be put off by those who accuse getting interested in astrology you will
Writing concentrates the mind and you of gleaning information during find that a constant plea is "do my
ensures you acquire a disciplined way these first talks, which you can use chart - please do mine". All in due
of interpreting a chart and putting that later. Just as a doctor needs to know course. It is all too easy to get super-
interpretation into a readable shape. thesymptoms before making tests, so ficiallyinvolved with a great many
you must know the context of a charts. This does not usually help in
Writing constructively problem before you consider it. The the gradual development of the neces-
At first you will be able to write very chart fills in the detail, and an assess- sary technique. Work in depth on a
litde about the charts you study, but as ment of the trends will reveal how the few charts, getting everything you
you progress and realize in just how fiiture looks - not exactiy what will possibly can out of each before moving
many different ways planetary placings happen, but how the person concerned on to the next. This will also help you
and aspects can be built into interpre- can make the most of the planetary build up your confidence.
tation, so your reports will grow in influences and energies that will Remember it is very important
that
length. You will probably then go surround him or her. that you keep your notes, and a
all
through a period of development drawing of each of the charts you work
when they will be too long, and as a on. If your subject wants a drawing of
resultbecome boring. Once over that their chart, take a carbon or make a
hurdle you will swing back a litde and photocopy for your file. If you write a
eventually get the length about right. report, do the same. In this way you
Many people find writing tedious. If will see your progress - and your files
you really feel you cannot face the dis- will be invaluable when your subject
cipline, the next best thing probably
is needs more work.
to make notes and then record your
report on tape. But those notes should Dealing with scepticism
be as full as you can make them: do Finally, you will always find yourself
not simply jot down two words and surrounded by sceptics - and (perhaps
embroider them into a 10-minute more dangerously) by people who
sprawl of pauses, repetitions, interrup- misunderstand what astrology is about.
tions and technical references which Sometimes the two are combined.
will be pure nonsense to the layman. As to scepticism: there is no short
In all astrological work the less you answer. You will find over the years
mention the planets and their aspects, that - quite apart from the statistical
the better. If your subject is interested evidence collected by other people,
in the technicalities, take them quite apart from the many cases about
through the chart technically at the Know when to stop. In most cases this which you will read or hear - your
end of your session, or write a short won't be problem - your subject will
a own files will increasingly convince you
technical description either at the beg- "speak her chart", and together you that astrology is in factan empirical
inning or end of your written analysis. will reach constructive conclusions. science based on a great body of
But always remember that certain knowledge. You will, of course, at
Helping people with interpretations people need a prop - and if you let times have doubts; you want to-
will
Many of the people who ask you to them, will lean on you as they would test theories, to ask questions. But you
"do their charts", either when you are otherwise lean on a psychiatrist or a will find that you will convince yourself
starting to study or much later, will priest or just a friend. (should you need convincing!) of the
have specific problems. They must put basic and valuable truths to be found
you fiilly in the picture. They will Demands on you as an astrologer in the birth chart. As for those sceptics
probably be glad to unburden, in any Astrology not something to lean on:
is who cannot bother to examine the evi-
case, and it will be helpfiil to them. it shows us our strengths and weak- dence, remember the retort made by
The best approach in these situations is nesses, and, most importantiy, how we Sir Isaac Newton: "Sir - I have studied
for you and your subject to get to- can develop strengths. If a subject the matter. You have not." That
gether, and for you just to listen. You keeps telephoning you for yet more remains a very good answer.
then take the birth -data and that of the advice, the chances are that you have
failed - you have not been suflftciendy
partner or anyone else involved in the
problem, calculate the chart or charts
and make copious notes - including a
list of questions you want to ask, the
firm or succinct. Start again: go back
to the chartand do some more study.
Any subject who persists may need
-^^f^V
answers to which will help the subject more help than you can give: refer
to come to conclusions about the them to other professional help.
problem. You can then, when you get The chances are that you will be
together for a second time, give tempted to work on a great many
constructive astrological help. charts. Once someone knows you are
10 • How TO Use This Book
How To Use Tnis Bool
The way in w hich you use this book p. 26), but the solar system (see p. 20) Now you must start learning how to
depends on how much you know may well open out the subject for you. interpret a chart - perhaps after draw-
about the subject. It" you have previ- If you already know something ing several complete charts to make
ously been aware only of the kind of about solar system astronomy and sure you are in command of that
Sun sign astrolog\' you read about in astrolog)', then turn to "Calculating technique. Start now with "Interpret-
magazines, it will be best for you to the Birth Chart" (see p.42); if you ing the Birth Chart" (see p. 130), then
start at the ver\' beginning with "The follow the instructions, using the go on to the section on "Progressing
Astronomical Background" (see p. 14). tables at theback of the book when the Chart" (see p. 60). Having mas-
You will certainly know something you need to do so, you should end up tered that, move on to "Interpreting
about the signs of the zodiac (see with your first complete chart. the Progressions" (see p. 142).
Set out like this, your journey
through the book may sound easy;
however, you will find that the more
time you are able to give to it, the
more completely you will be in com-
mand of the material. You will find
that as you work your way through the
sections, unless }'ou are ver\' well aware
of the general "meaning" of a chart,
you may have to turn from time to
time to the basic pages which define
various areas of it - "The Ascendant
and Midheaven" (see p. 36), or "The
Houses" (see p. 38).
Understanding the Sun Signs
Over the centuries, certain associations have
developed with each Sun sijjn - mvths, colors,
animals - as well as personal characteristics
(see pp.78- 127). But you will learn that
subtler areas of the personality will be
attributable to other areas of the birth chart.
The Astronomical Background •...-, <k.MV>»i>< j>
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The sijjns of the zodiac and their relationship
with the planets lie at the heart of inter-
pretation (see pp. 26-35). Forget the ideas of
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popular astrology: study the traditional
_0roupin£is and rulerships (see pp. 32-5) and
refer to ''The Planets at Work'' (pp.208-347)
n^m^ttfHmm
to build up a more accurate picture.
How TO Use This Book • 1
Other sections in the book will begin
to teach you how to refine your tech-
nique, dealing, for instance, with
"Additional Techniques" (see p. 73) or
with synastn' - the comparison of tvvo
charts (see p. 152). We also detail a
number of sample case histories which
will show you how a practicing astrolo-
ger uses the techniques of interpreta-
tion in specific consultations.
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The Birth Chart
Study the pajjes that set out the steps involved
in calculating the birth chart (pp. 42-7) and
follow the instructions fordrawing up the
chart (pp. 48-59), before you move on to
pro£iressinjf the chart (pp. 60-72). As you
work, refer to the tables at the end of the book
(pp. 348-400) which will £ive you all the data
you need to make accurate calculations.
Then you will be ready to start your own
interpretations (see pp. 130-47).
Do not expect that this will be a quick
process: at first, it will take you several hours
of study. We also stronjjly recommend that
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"lo influences of the planets and aspects
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Work'', pp. 208-347), before you attempt
any interpreting work.
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Astrological
Techniques
14 • Astrological Techniques
TkeAstronomica1 Back^rounA
olar-system astronomy forms the basis of the astro- astrologers divided the belt of the
logical discipline (it is important to remember that echptic into 12 sections, naming each
modern Western astrolog)' has nothing to do with after the constellation of fixed stars
which stood "behind" it. Furthermore,
the stars; the only star used in astrology is the
it was realized that when a planet
Sun). Here we set out the basic astronomical passed through one of the sections,
facts about the solar system. Assimilate them, certain effects occurred: babies born at
along with the instructions on calculating the that time seemed to share common
birth chart, for these are the bare bones of characteristics, and certain events
seemed more likely to occur.
astrolog}'; if you make an error in these early
stages then the whole of your birth chart will Early astronomers
be inaccurate - and so will your interpretation. For the next 4,500 years or more,
astrologers/astronomers studied the
All astrologersshould understand nature of the solar system and the
certain elements of astronomy, so here apparent relationship between events
we give the simplest possible explana- in the heavens and events on Earth:
tion of certain phenomena and terms the great civilizations of Eg\'pt and
that you need to understand.
will Greece contributed to the theor\' and
Astronomy and astrolog)' went hand elaborated on it, working at the same
in hand for many millennia. Man's time on purely astronomical theor\'
preoccupation with the skies began and on astrologx*. (The great astrono-
long before the invention of writing, mer Claudius Ptolemy, for instance,
so we can only guess at the extent of not only compiled an astounding
the early astronomical kno\\ ledge. But catalogue of no less than 1,022 stars,
as long as 6,000 years ago Chaldean but left; us the earliest surxiving astro-
priests used watchtowers to make maps logical textbook, the Tetrabiblos.,
of the skies, and clay tablets dating written bet\veen .\d 161 and 139.)
from 3800 bc record with extraordi- From the earliest times until about
nar\' accuracy the motions of the Sun the beginning of the eighteenth
and the Moon. centur)',it scarcely ever occurred to
astronomers not to study astrolog)' as
well - although they had differing
notions of its application and the
extent of its influence. Those great
astronomers of the sixteenth centun,-
who so enlarged man's understanding
The Largest Planet of the solar system - scien-
JJiis bright "star" is the planet Jupiter. tists that include Galileo,
in the constellation of Cancer. Kepler, Copernicus and
Tycho Brahe - all
Then came, however, the regarded as"trolog;\'
realization that among the as an important part
Early Knowledge fixed stars - which seemed of their discipline.
A thirteenth-century astrologer/astronomer to revolve about the Earth The break came,
examines the heavens. but were stationary' in substantially, with
relation to each other - five the understanding
Astronomy and astrology (and one rogue stars rambled in what that the Sun, and
word was originally used for both must at first have seemed not the Earth, stands
sciences) no doubt began out of a illogical motion. Some lum- at the cent r of the
marriage of curiosit)' and the belief bered slowly about the sky, solar system.
that the heavens influenced the Earth. some seemed almost to dart
Itseems rational to suppose that the between their fellows, each revolving The Copernican Revolution
Moon, the largest heavenly body, about the Earth in the same direction Copernicus was the first to place the Sun at
as the fixed stars,but confined to a the center of the Universe.
attracted much attention from the
beginning, and that quite apart from narrow lane - the ecliptic - which
such obvious lunar effects as those looped around the Earth at an angle This theor\' was accompanied, during
upon the tides and the menstrual cycle, of about 23° to the Equator. the Age of Enlightenment, by the
Man soon noticed the effect of the Gradually (and the histor\' of the increasing doubt that human life was
Moon on sexuality. zodiac is a fascinating study of its own) affected by planetarx' influences.
The Astronomical Background • 1
Studying the The discovery of the "mod- astrolog)'by modern astronomers
Solar System ern" planets - Uranus, Nep- springs almost entirely from ignorance;
A stylized view of the tune and Pluto, all first few trouble to study the subject before
astronomer at work at sighted since the middle of condemning it. With a few honorable
the bejjinninj} of the
the eighteenth centur\' - exceptions, astronomers criticize
seventeenth century.
seemed to direct another astrolog)' on absurd grounds, suppos-
body blow at the astrologi- ing, for instance, that astrologers have
cal theor\' ( although this no knowledge of astronomy and such
was no more the case than phenomena as the precession of the
Harvey's discovery of the equinoxes (see p. 18), or that they
circulation of the blood believe the effects of the planets are
striking a body blow at connected with gravity'.
medicine! ). When serious interest in On the contrar)', astrologers must,
astrologx' was revived earh' in the of course, understand how the solar
twentieth centun,', it was
fiielled by the system works, and the following pages
new artof psychology' rather than by should be studied closely.
astronomers, who usually remain
implacably opposed to the
science from which their Stars and Planets
own existence sprang.
It is interesting to The simplest explanation early Man
note that devised of how the solar system
criticism of worked was to suppose that Earth
stood in the center of a revolving
sphere, upon the interior surface of
which the stars were somehow stuck,
lxdoking at the and that the planets moved between
Heavens those stars and obseners on Earth.
An eighteenth-century Although we know that this, of course,
refracting telescope is nonsense, it is a usefiil concept to
made of brass: models of remember when studying the move-
thiskind were very
ments of the planets: the stars which
popular with amateur
astronomers.
seem to move around us because of
the revolution of the Earth indeed
seem to be stationary when viewed in
Plotting the Stars relation to each other, and so we can
This astrological map use them to make measurements of
was drawn in 1660. planetarv' movements.
16 • Astrological Techniques
Tne Tnree Circl
Three "great circles" are used by astrolo- parts of 15° each,which we call hours,
gers to fix the positions of the planets, so one section of 15° of the sky appar-
ently passes over a particular spot ever}-
relative to the Earth. They are the horizon,
60 minutes of the day.
the equator and ecliptic. When we project
the equator on to the imaginary^ celestial The Sun's motion
sphere, it becomes the celestial equator (it is, Because the Earth circles the Sun once
of course, right above the Earth's equator), a year, from our vantage point it seems
dividing the heavens into two hemispheres, to move around the ecliptic once ever)-
12 months, passing through each sign
northern and southern, with the celestial
of the zodiac in turn.
poles at the centre of each - just as the North and South Poles
mark the centre of the Earth's hemispheres. The meridian
The meridian an imaginary' line run-
is
ning over the surface of the Earth from
Two imaginar)' circles - the equator spring and fall; in southern latitudes, pole to pole, and passing through any
and the ecliptic - make it possible for the first point of Aries indicates the chosen location. The meridian of your
us to fix the positions of the planets, coming of fall. place of birth is the imaginar\' line run-
relative to the Earth. The celestial The highest points of the ecliptic - ning through it from north to south.
equator is simply the Earth's equator fiirthest from the equator - are known
projected upon the surface of our The Sun reaches the
as the solstices. Declination
imaginar)' sphere: so it stands immedi- summer solstice when it enters Cancer, The angular distance of a heavenly
ately "above" the Earthly equator, and the winter solstice at the begin- body either north or south of the
di\iding the sky into the northern and ning of Capricorn. (Again, the reverse celestialequator is measured in degrees
southern hemispheres, in the centre of is true in southern latitudes.) At the of declination - the equivalent of
which stand the celestial poles, above point when the Sun reaches either the degrees of latitude on Earth.
the Earth's North and South Poles. summer or winter solstice - its furthest
distance fi-om the equator, either The MC (Medivun Coeli) or
The ecliptic north or south - it seems to stand still Midheaven
The ecliptic another imaginan' circle,
is before resuming its journey in the The Midheaven is the point at which
which is marked out by the Sun as it opposite direction. At the June solstice the ecliptic meets the meridian of the
seems to travel around the Earth. It it traces a circle known as the Tropic place of birth.
lies atan angle to the celestial equator; of Cancer, and in December as the
so their paths meet twice - once at the Tropic of Capricorn: the terms do not The IC (Imum Coeli)
firstpoint of the sign Aries (this is refer to the zodiac signs, but simply The IC is the point exacdy opposite
called the Vernal Equinox) and again mark the Sun's maximum declination. the Midheaven. When Placidus and
at the first point of Libra (called the Along the ecliptic we measure the other house division systems (see p. 38)
Autumnal Equinox). In northern lati- 12 equal divisions of 30° which are employed it forms the cusp of the
tudes, the Sun reaches those two indicate the zodiac signs. The equator fourth house as the Midheaven forms
points at the official beginning of (or equinoctial) is divided into 24 the cusp of the tenth. This is not so
when the Equal House system is used;
it can then fall in any one of a number
The Sun and the Solar System of houses, as can the Midheaven.
The Sun lies at the centre of the solar Nonagesimal
system, and the Earth moves The nonagesimal is the point at 90°
around it against the background from the Ascendant. Note that it is not
of the zodiac. However, as we the same as the Midheaven.
look out from Earth, it is the
Sun which seems to move from
The Ascendant
one sign of the zodiac to the
The Ascendant (or Asc.) is the degree
next; your Sun sign is the sign in
front of which the Sun seems to
of the sign rising over the eastern
be at the time of your birth. In horizon at any given moment.
this diagram, if you were looking
out from the Earth, the Sun would The Descendant
appear to be directly on the cusp The Descendant is the point which is
between Capricorn and Aquarius. opposite the Ascendant. It is always to
be found on the cusp of the seventh
house, whichever method of house
division is employed.
The Three Circles • 17
Celestial Equator Equator MERinLAN Ecliptic
The celestial equator is Earth's equator is the The meridian is half of a circle The ecliptic marks the Sun's
a projection of Earth's circle whose plane is drawn on the Earth's circle, apparent path around the
equator on to the perpendicular to the running through both Poles. sky, as seen from Earth.
celestial sphere. Earth's axis (the line
joining the North
March Equinox
and South Poles).
T Aries
Celestial Sphere
An imaginan,' circle
surrounding the Earth,
on w hich the stars and
planets appear to lie.
Sign Division MC Declination
The ecliptic divided
is The Medium Coeli is the In astronomy, the
into 12 sections of 30°; point at w hich the ecliptic coordinate on the celestial
The Astrological Sphere
one sign gi\es way to passes the meridian at the sphere which is equivalent
Ancient philosophers viewed the Earth as the
another at the point at moment of birth. to latitudeon Earth;
center of the Universe: just as the Earth was
w hich these sections arc declination runs from 0°
a sphere, so the sky was seen as a hollow £ilobe separated. at the celestial equator to
with the Earth at its center. 90° at the Poles.
18 • Astrological Techniques
Tne Zodiac
T
he zodiac originated as a device for meas-
uring time; no one knows how it first
became involved in the classification of per-
The solar system
tic plate,
is rather like a gigan-
spinning through space.
planets revolve around the
The
Sun on the
same plane as the Earth - Pluto, excep-
sonalities or attempts to predict the future,
tionally, is at 1 7° from the Earth's
although the first kiiown personal horoscope plane, but the rest of the planets are
was drawn up in 410 bc, and the zodiac cer- under 7°. This explains the fact that,
tainly existed by 500 bc. The Babylonian when we obser\e them from the Earth,
zodiac had 18 irregular signs, but it was easier the planets seem to move in a fairly
constricted path - the ecliptic (see
to divide a circle of 360 degrees into 12 sections,
p. 16). The zodiac signs are all set
and there is evidence that the "modern" zodiac was in within this path (in fact, to the 12
place long before the birth of Christ. When Plato wrote about signs with which we are familiar,
astrolog)' in 365 bc the signs were still ruled by gods and goddesses should be added Ophiuchus, the
and were linked to myths from Babylon, Eg\'pt and Assyria. Serpent-bearer, and Cetus, the WTiale,
but these signs are not considered to
be astrologically significant).
The role of the signs
It cannot be too strongly emphasized
that the constellations or signs are
merely a con\enience to astrologers.
They are simply an easy way of naming
the 30° segments of the sk\- within
which the Sun, Moon and planets
move the Sun being the only star of
(
significance in astrolog)'). WTiilst the
symbolic creatures or beings of the
zodiac - the Crab, the Archer, the
Twins and so on - no doubt played
their part in the evolution of the
theor)', they have no other significance.
Precession of the equinoxes
It is important to note that, because of
an astronomical phenomenon called
the precession of the equinoxes, these
30° divisions no longer coincide with
the constellations. Today, the astro-
logical point Aries 0° is to be found in
the astronomical constellation of
Pisces. However, this does not afl:'ect
the astrological theor\', which is
geared to the relevant segments of the
sky rather than the constellations
which appear in them, and after which
they are named.
Signs of long and short ascension
Ancient Views of the 2k)DiAC Because the Earth's axes are oblique in
The ancient aytrolofjers believed that the is associated with Babylon, while thejjoat relation to the ecliptic, some of the
Earth had a birthday and that when it was came from Assyria. constellations (the astrological "signs")
bom "Aries was in the Midheaven, and This map is typical of the jfraphic represen- take longer than others to rise o\ er the
because the Midheaven is, as it were, the tations of the zodiac that are to bc found in horizon. In northern latitudes, the
vortex of the world, Aries was therefore held numerous manuscripts. It includes tivo signs of long ascension are Cancer,
to be the first of all the si^ns, the one which constellations that were listed by Ptolemy (in
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius
appeared like the head of the world at the his catalogue of stars ofc. ad 150) but are
500 and Capricorn. The signs of short
be^inninjf ofli^fht" (Macrobius, bc). not now officially classed as zodiacal:
The myths connected with the sijjns of the Ophiuchus, the Serpent-bearer, and Cetus,
ascension are Aries, Taurus, Gemini,
zodiac came from a variety of sources - the the Whale. The general view today is that Aquarius and Pisces. The opposite
ram, for instance, came from Egypt, the bull these two constellations are not sipfnificant. applies in southern latitudes.
The Zodiac • 19
Celestial sphere
Aquarius
Sagittarius
The Zodiac Signs
77;^ zodiac sijfnssurround the Earth, each
marked and identified by a clutch of stars
which over the centuries have been assembled
into patterns that roughly outline the symbols
Ecliptic
of each sijjn -some more credibly than others.
20 • Astrological Techniques
System
of the planets - Mercun', Venus, Mars,
ive takes to travelround the Sun. So, apart
Jupiter and Saturn - have been known ever from the Moon, it is the fastest- moving
since man began looking at the heavens. They of the bodies used by astrologers, and
its movements are comparatively eccen-
immediately drew his attention by their bright-
orbit sometimes takes it to
tric, for its
ness and their movements (the word "planet" within 47
million kilometres (29
comes from the Greek word for "wanderer"). Three million miles) of the Sun, and some-
planets - Uranus, Neptune and Pluto - were discov- times whirls 70 million kilometres
it
ered after the invention of the telescope. Astrologers (43 million miles) away. As seen from
the Earth, however, it is always rela-
were excited to find that their influences filled gaps in
tively close to the Sun and never
interpretations made by ancient astrologers who
further away than 27°.
knew nothing of them.
Venus
The Sun Another "inferior" planet, Venus is
The Sun, at the center of the system of 108.2 million kilometres (67.2 million
the planets of which the Earth is a miles) from the Sun, and takes 225
member, about 150 million kilo-
is days to travel round it. Its maximum
metres (93 million miles) from the distance from the Sun as seen from
Earth and is so large that 109 Earths Earth is 48°, so, unlike Mercury, it is
could be placed side by side inside it. usually visible at night.
The Moon Mars
The Moon, the Earth's only natural Mars is the first planet on the far side
satellite, is (for convenience) treated as of Earth fi^om the Sun, and so is known
a planet. However, unlike the "real" as a "superior" planet. It has a ver\'
planets, it circles the Earth (once every eccentric orbit, and can pass as close to
27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes and 1 The Sun the Sun as 208 miUion kilometres (129
seconds), while the Earth and Moon Astrologers call the Sun a planet: it is, in million miles), or be as distant as 228
together circle the Sun. Lit by the fact, the only star that is used in astrology. million kilometres (142 million miles).
Sun's light, it appears to grow and It circles the Sun once every 687 days.
decrease in size - wax and wane. It is
"new" when it is between the Earth Minor and Hypothetical Jupiter
and the Sun, and therefore cannot be Bodies The largest bodv in the solar svstem
seen, and is "hill" 14 /i days later, ^
(143,000 kilometres, or 89,000 miles
There has been much speculation
when in full sunlight.
about the possible astrological effect in diameter), Jupiter is 778 million
Because the Moon moves eastwards of minor bodies in the solar system; kilometres (484 million miles) from
against thebackground of the stars, it the asteroids, for instance, of which the Sun and it once ever\' 11.86
orbits
each night - on average
rises later there are over 40,000. The largest of years. It has amagnetic field 20,000
about 50 minutes later, although these is Ceres. Vesta, Pallas and Eros times stronger than that of Earth, and
sometimes it is only 15 minutes and have also been studied, and ephem- sends out radio waves. It has 15
sometimes as much as an hour late. A erides of their movements published. moons; of these, Ganymede, Callisto,
In 1977 a tiny planet (only about
full Moon always rises at sunset and lo and Europa are visible from Earth
482 kilometres, or 300 miles in
sets at sunrise. When the Moon passes through even a small telescope (they
diameter) was discovered circling the
precisely in front of the Sun, there is a were discovered by Galileo in 1610,
Sun between the orbits of Saturn and
solar eclipse - this is a dramatic event with the earliest practical telescope).
Uranus, but there are no astrological
which the ancients believed to be of speculations about its possible effect.
great astrological significance. How- Saturn
ever, many modern astrologers con- Hypothetical bodies Saturn is the second largest planet in
sider it of somewhat lesser importance. Speculation has also been made the solar system (120,000 kilometres,
about Lilith, said to be a satellite of or 74,600 miles in diameter); its orbit
Mercury the Earth, one-quarter the size of the around the Sun, from which it is 1,426
Mercury is the nearest planet to the Moon. It is unlikely that this
million kilometres (886.7 million
"planet" actually exists; eighteenth-
Sun, and astronomically it is referred miles) distant, takes 29'/2 years. Its
century astrologers were probably
to as an "inferior" planet - that is, its rings - three main ones, but hundreds,
looking at an asteroid. Astronomers
orbit between those of Earth and
lies perhaps thousands, of others - were
and astrologers have also hypothe-
the Sun. the smallest of the known
It is sized a real planet - sometimes called first studied in 1655, and are now-
planets (only 4,880 kilometres, or Vulcan - which may yet be discov- known to be made of ice and rock,
3,000 miles in diameter), and has a ered within the orbit of Mercury. whirling around the planet. Saturn has
year of 88 days - that is the time that it 12 moons, the largest being Titan.
1
Mercun- The Solar System • 2
Venus
Moon I
Earth
The Modern Planets
Asteroids
The five planets mentioned on the
Mars previous page were all known in anti-
quit)'; the three remaining were discov-
ered in modern times, and are called
"the modern planets" by astrologers.
Uranus
Uranus, accidentalh' discovered by
William Herschel in 1781, is 2,870
million kilometres (1,783 million
miles) from the Sun and takes no less
than 84 years to travel round it. It is
four times the size of Earth, has a
system of rings and four satellites.
Neptune
Neptune was discovered 1846, after
in
studies of the perturbations of the path
of Uranus suggested that they must be
caused by the existence of an unknown
planet. Slightly larger than Uranus,
Neptune takes 165 years to travel
around the Sun, from which it is 4,497
million kilometres (2,794 million
miles) distant. It has two satellites,
Triton and Nereid. Triton, which
orbits Neptune every six days, is one of
the largest moons in the solar system.
Pluto
Percival Lowell assumed that Pluto
existed, on the basis of mathematical
calculations. Between 3,200 and 4,800
kilometres (2,000 and 3,000 miles) in
Saturn diameter, it \\as first seen by Clyde
Tombaugh in 1930. The planet's orbit
is 17° inclined to the ecliptic, and is
some 5,800 million kilometres (3,600
million miles) from the Sun, around
which it circles once even*' 248 years.
Its eccentric orbit brings it within that
of Neptune, but a collision is thought
Knowledge from Space
to be unlikely. Its moon, Charon, was
Astrologers take an intellijjent than had been thought, and that
discovered in 1978.
interest in astronomy and follow it is (at minus 40(P Fahrenheit
more eagerly than most people or minus lOCP Centigrade) one
the latest information about the Uranus
of the coldest objects in the solar
objects in the solar stystem. system. Neptune was also found
The most recent space shots to have vestigial rings.
have resulted in a considerable Pluto - so far the smallest and
increase in our knowledge about usually the most distant planet
the most distant planets. from the Sun - remains myster- Neptune
Uranus, for instance, has been ious; but in 1987 astronomers
found to have at least 15 succeeded in accurately
individual moons, 10 major measuring the size of its moon,
rin£s and 100 minor
over ones. Charon (1,150 kilometres or
Pluto
A great surprise was the 710 miles in radius), and also
discovery by Voyager 2, in 1989, found that its atmosphere
that Neptune's moon, Triton, extends at least 200 kilometres
was both smaller and brighter (125 miles) above its surface.
22 • Astrological Techniques
Modern View McrcuA' \'enus Earth
OF THE Solar System 57,900^000 km 108.2 million km 150 million km
Tljese an- the orbits of the planets as (35,500,000 miles) (67.2 million miles) 93 million miles )_
we know them today (but without
their eccentricities). Tlie planets
Mars
227,800,000 km
which are further away than the
(141,600,000 miles
Earth is from the Sun are known as
the superior planets, while those
Jupiter
within the Earth's orbit are the
778 million km
inferior planets (see smaller (484 million
circle, ri^ht). Tlie figures miles)
by each planet V name Saturn
are the average 1,426 million km
distances from (886.7 million
the Sun. miles)
Uranus
2,870 million km
( 1,783 million miles )_
Neptune
4,497 million km
(2,794 million miles]
Pluto
5,800 million km
(3,600 million miles)
Ancient View
OF THE Solar System
This mechanical device, a Venus as small white spheres
miniature orrery, was in orbitround it; the Earth
invented in the ei£[hteenth turns round the Sun, with its
century to explain the axis at 23.5° to the ecliptic.
planets' orbits to laymen. The Moon is represented by
The central brass sphere is the small ivory ball that is
the Sun, with Mercury and circling the Earth.
The Solar System • 23
Changing Views of the Planets
Copernicus shocked sixteenth-century contem-
poraries by maintaining; that the Sun lay at
the center of the solar system; in this map the
Earth is no lon£ier in the central position.
The Planets' Movements
The planets do not move in perfect
circles around the Sun. While the
eccentricit}' of their orbits is more
important to astronomers than to
astrologers, we must note one phe-
nomenon: as we look at them from the
Earth, planets may seem to hesitate,
stop and then move backwards for a
time before resuming their forward
motion. A planet moving backwards in
this way is said to be in retrograde
Planet in
retrograde
motion
Conjunctions
In the large diagram (below) Venus and Neptune and also
Mars and Uranus appear to be ver)' close together, when
seen from Earth - they are in conjunction. In the smaller Mars
diagrams (right, from the top) Mars is directly opposite
the Sun, as seen from the Earth and is therefore in
opposition; Mars and Neptune are in superior conjunction Sun
both with the Sun and with each other; Venus, directiy
between the Earth and Sun, is in inferior conjunction; and
Mercur\- and Venus, on the other side of the Sun (as seen
from the Earth) are in superior conjunction. A conjunc-
tion of two planets is a crucial factor in the birth chart and
will affect its interpretation, according to the different
motion, and the optical illusion is the characteristics of the houses and signs involved. Earth
result of the Earth overtaking the
Mars Neptune
planet in question (as when, in a car
overtaking another car, you see the Uranus
overtaken car falling behind, although
it is still moving forward). The point
at which a planet goes retrograde is
marked in astronomical tables with the
capital letter "R", and its return to
direct motion is marked by a "D".
Some astrologers vastly overestimate
the effects of a retrograde planet.
Conjunctions
A conjunction occurs when two planets
or more (remember that to astrologers
the Sun is a planet) are in line, as seen
from the Earth. Mercury and Venus
can be in either superior or inferior
conjunction: inferior when they are
between the Sun and the Earth, and
superior when they are behind the Sun,
as seen from the Earth.
24 • Astrologic:ai. Tkchniquks
Tne Grreat Year
I
he Earth takes 25,868 years to pass, in evidence of Chinese and Kg\ptian
Tlretrograde motion (see p. 23), through cuneiform writing (like the tablet,
Man was at this time ready to dexelop
left).
the 12 constellations. It takes approximately
and was motivated to
intellectually,
2,500 years to travel through each sign of the
moN-e away from his local environment.
zodiac, and these periods are known as Considering the polar influence of Sag-
"ages". We
can trace seven of these ages that ittarius, it seems likely that the first
have elapsed since Man inhabited the Earth, explorers were now making sea voy-
and relate them to their signs. The dates we ages,and as the intellectual qualities of
Gemini complement those ot~ Sagitta-
offer are highly approximate; the constella-
rius, here are some extremely lively
and overlap, so we cannot know
tions var\^ in size precisely when influences at work in an age when
one age gives way in favour of the next. civilizationtook considerable strides
forward. Trade, too, was developing,
for by now the oldest town, Jericho,
The Age of Leo Fertility Figure was in existence - commerce is some-
10000- 8000 Bc An Asian carving from thing ver\' much associated with
the sixth millenium bc. Gemini's ruling planet, Mercur\'.
This is the earliest age about which
we can speculate. Interestingly, it is Moon (its ruling
prehistoric cave paintings that have planet) with The Age of Taurus
sur\'ived as the first signs of Man's motherhood. 4000 - 2000 bc
involvement with art, for Leo is Fertilit)'
the sign of creativity and has a carx'ings survive, The solid, somewhat hea\y characteris-
special association with painting. as do the remains of tics of Taurus, along with its need for
The importance of the Sun in those early communities securit)' and identification with beauty
distant times was crucial, for at this ^ in China, Mesopo- and luxur\', are all highlighted in the
period it increased in strength, herald tamia, India and evolving early Egyptian d>'nasties.
ing the end of the Ice Age. •
many other loca- Their massive and beautifiil temples,
There is always an element of the H tions. This shows an built for permanence, and the bull
increasing need for cults, provide interesting evidence
and awareness of pro- which closely mirrors the characteris-
fi
tection - against the tics of the sign. The
elements, wild animals polar influence of
and human enemies. Scorpio is profoundly
Considering the polar marked, for the
influence of Capricorn, an earth sign, ancient Egyptians
it was also at this time that we have were much concer-
evidence of the beginnings of agricul- ned with death and
ture and fishing. We can speculate on the aft:er-life. Their
how much early people watched the development of
Evidence of a Creative Past phases of the Moon and its efl^ects on techniques of
This painting of a bison was found in caves the tides; these people were among embalming
at Altimira, Northern Spain. the first fishermen.
influence of the polar, or opposite,
sign in evidence in astrolog)', and The Age of Gemini
some original stone tools survive from 6000 - 4000 BC
this age which echo^ccurately the
influence of Aquariu s, which gives its Gemini represents communication,
subjects a certain originality and flair. and is a powerfiilly intellectually
oriented sign. It was during this age
that the art of writing was developed,
The Age of Cancer and it also seems likely that the wheel
8000 - 6000 BC was invented. The emphasis, then, was
vcr)' definitely on communication.
It was during this age that Man started Writing began with rough symbols
to build dwellings, and the emphasis that were carxed on stones. They
on home and family life developed. gradually became more sophisticated
Cancer is associated with this, and the so that by around 4000 bc: there is
Thk Great Yhar •25
and mummification, and their tombs,
fiill of artefacts, supply abundant
evidence of this. It was during this age
that observation of the skies by early
priest astrologers/astronomers took
place. In these latitudes they found
that the clear skies were a source of
considerable inspiration.
The Age of Aries
2000 BC - AD
The Symbolic Fish
A graceful dolphin from a Roman mosaic of the third century ad, in Utica, North Africa.
The Age of Pisces The Age of Aquarius
AD - 2000 AD 2000 - 4000
With the of Christ came the age
birth The 1960s American musical Hair had
of Pisces. Interestingly enough, the a song, "The Age of Aquarius", that
early secret Christian symbol was the gave people not only an interest in
fish, which was scrawled on catacomb astrology but also the idea that they
walls to indicate to believers where the were on the brink of some new era.
next meetings were to be held. But Astrologers were often asked what the
more importantly, the kind, charitable, "New Age" was, and when it would
Physical Prowess and Beauty forgiving C'hristian qualities, which start - as if one day we would wake up
A detail from a Greek vase of c. 540 ac feature so strongly in the teachings of to find ourselves in it. No one knows
depicts Achilles slayinjj Penthesileia. Christ, exactly parallel those attributed preciselywhen a new age begins or old
to Pisces, as indeed does the certain age ends. The constellations are widely
During this period Greece came into wooUiness of thought present both in spaced and some cwerlap each other;
its own, with the intluence of the some aspects of (Christianity and in astronomically, the overlap can last as
Aries/Libra polarit)' interestingly those of this sign. The cloistered lives long as 500 years! However, influences
accentuated. The aggressive, assertive of monks and nuns of the new age now
qualities associated with Aries show show, too, the reclu- abound. The develop-
vividly in the behaviour of the war-like sive qualities of Pisces, ment of technology,
Greeks. Their physical prowess anci and those groups of of space travel and
concern with fitness and sport is also people who have over science are all essen-
sympathetic. Perhaps even more centuries made, and tiallyAquarian in
interesting the polar influence from
is today still make, concept. Thinking of
Libra. One of this sign's qualities is the considerable sacrifices the humanitarian
passion for democracy, the desire to for their faith and for qualities of the sign
see justice done - the Greeks evolved the benefit of less for- on a world scale, we
the first democratic government. tunate people in the have the United
Balance and harmony are also a part of community, are quin- Nations and many
the Libra syndrome, and what could tessentially Piscean. The Modern Age conservation organi-
be more balanced and harmonious to But yet again in this A jet-propelled back pack allows zations. But what of
the eye than the stunningly beautifiil age we have a very an astronaut to float in space the polar sign, Leo.^
Parthenon and other Classical Greek striking polar influ- during the 1984 shuttle mission. Could the eventual
buildings.^ Note the striking difference ence. Virgo, the Pisces outcome of the Age
between the Taurean influence on polar sign, is constantly to the fore, as of Aquarius be benevolent worki gov-
architecture of the previous age and represented by the cult of the Virgin ernment? Will we see it in our time?
the Libran polar influence here. Both Mary. Indeed, it is also reflected in Or will we have to leave it to future
are beautifijl - and with Venus ruling many respects by the modest and generations to assess the influence of
both signs that is to be expected! restrictive Christian attitude to sex. this age - as we have done up to now?
26 • ASTROI.OGKAl. TH( HNIQUES
Tne Si^ns or me Zodiac Ariks
to know how the 12 signs of
Itour impossible
is
modern zodiac became associated with
the characteristics attributed to them by
astrologers. They were certainly not named on
that basis: Gemini takes its name, for instance,
simply from the twin stars that shine in that
portion of the sky - though the stars in Leo
suggests a crouching beast, and those in Virgo
have always suggested the outline of a human
The entn,- of the Sun into .\rics on or
body. The signs got their names and the myths
around 2 1 March marks the beginning
associated with them from ancient civilizations - of the astrological New Year. The
the study of their histor\' is fascinating and characteristics accurately mirror new
beginnings. Here the most personally
extremely complex. In the fourth and third is
oriented of all the signs, and the psycho-
centuries bc, for instance, parts of the human logical signal "me first" is synonymous
body had been allocated to zodiac signs, beginning at the head with the forthright, bursting energ\- of
(at the vernal equinox) with Aries, and ending with Pisces at spring growth. It is unlikely that we will
fail to notice an .Arian in our midst; their
the feet. This association was probably made by the Greeks,
enthusiasm and youthfiil approach is
who also associated plants with various signs; Egyptian medical admirable, along with their uncompli-
men associated animals with some signs, and stones, too, were cated and hopetlil attitude to life.
Aries is the first sign of the fire ele-
linked to signs (the Egyptian astrologers linked "magic" stones
ment and the cardinal qualitx' - all force,
with days of the month and decans). For astrologers, however, all outgoing, all for moving ahead, but
the importance of the signs is the characteristics with which, also for putting the self first. The fire
emphasis ignites enthusiasm and
over several thousand years, they have been associated.
keenness, but that enthusiasm can die
quickly. Learning to sustain interest and
Astrology meets Astronomy Zodiac Signs and Activities
developing patience is essential. Virtu-
Tins sixteeuth-cetittiry brass nocturnal Traditionally the sipfns of the zodiac have
ally all Arians have a selfish streak. It is
and quadrant (below), which was been associated with particular activities,
when Aries is the rising sign that this
used for determinin^f latitude relevant to their time ofyear: the
tendency is most negative;
often at its
and measurinjf altitudes, is illustrations on this and when Aries is the Sun sign, Venus can
engraved with the si^ns the next pa^e are
mitigate it. The influence of Mercury
of the zodiac. from a French can make Arians more thoughtful and
Book of Hours
soften the harsher Arian characteristics.
of 1423.
Taurus
The second sign of the zodiac. Stability,
securit\' and patience are strong charac-
teristics. Risks are taken only when and
if they are essential, and then only after
carefiil consideration. Here is a sign that
encourages a steady routine in life.
The Signs oh the Zodiac • 27
More than anything else, Taureans need Cancer partner, but worr\' may not be as well
emotional security- in their relationships countered as when Cancer is the Sun
and must have material security-. sign, as the influence of nearby Mercury
Taurus is the first sign of the earth and Venus often helps to control emo-
element and the first fixed qualit)'. Earth tions and take a more relaxed attitude.
people are practical - literally down to When Cancer is emphasized bv Sun or
earth! \'enus, the planet of love, rules rising sign, we must note the Moon's
this sign and her influence ensures that sign and its influence in the birth chart.
Taureans have a great lo\e of beaut\', are
sensual lovers and enjoy luxun,'. Taure-
Leo
ans have a strong possessive streak and
even the loved one may become just
another possession. It is when Taurus is
the rising sign that this tendency is most
powerful, since when the Sun sign is
Taurus it is likely that the influence of
The fourth sign of the zodiac is ruled by
Venus, which will not be far away, will
the Moon. Think of a Cancerian, and
add another group of characteristics
you will see the connection. Does this
which will help counter the tendency.
person have a certain facial roundness
Indeed, the influence of the fixed
and paleness, suggesting the full Moon?
quality- of the sign adds to the abundant
Is he or she moody and changeable, but
stabilit)- of Taums, although it may also
kind and sympathetic? This is the sign of
make its subjects a little stubborn.
motherhood; Cancer is the home- and
family-builder of the zodiac.
Gemini Cancer is the first water sign and the
second of the cardinal qualit\-. Powerful Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, ruled
emotions are blended with an equally by the Sun. Here that star - which
strong imagination and intuition. These astrologers for convenience call a planet
resources must be nurtured, but also - shines at its most powerfi.il from the
controlled and channelled. The cardinal only sign it rules. The Lion can rule
qualit)' of this sign, however, ofl^ers and, yes, at times roar, but Leos will
control and discipline, oft:en giving the retreat when injured. Here is a power-
abilit)' to express love and emotion, and ftil, but usually well-hidden, sensitivity.
enabling Cancerians to spring to the Here, too, is the urge to create. Any
defence of those they love and them- Leo who isn't expressing creativity' will
selves. When Cancer is the rising sign not be truly fulfilled, and an unfiilfilled
there is always additional support for the Leo can be extremely disruptive.
The third sign of the zodiac - the sign
of the heavenly twins. These celestial
bodies bestow an element of dualit)'
which emerges on many levels. Gemini-
ans never seem to do only one thing at a
time. But it is up to us to remind them
that this tendeno' can get a little out of
hand. Their quick wit and need to com-
municate comes from the influence of
their ruling planet, Mercur\'.
This is the first air sign of the zodiac
and the first of the mutable quality'.
Both features complement Gemini, for
the mental attributes and quickness of
mind are allowed plent\' of ft-eedom of
expression when released into the air.
The mutable qualit}' complements the
dualitv' of Gemini - again encouraging
free and positive expression. Change-
abilit\' and superficialit\- are faults that
can emerge when Gemini is rising; when
Gemini is the Sun sign, the influence of
its rising planet, Mercurx', will often add
stabilizing, practical or intuitive qualities Ancient Celestial View
which will counter flightiness and that Looking at the patterns in the sky, Man found that they reminded him of various figures
tendency to be rather shallow. or objects, which were superimposed on early star maps - like this one dating from 1650.
O
Astrological Tec;hniques
I. CO is the second sign of the fire Libra Librans ha\e an aggressive streak, and
clement, and the second of the fixed most do not deserve their reputation for
qualitA'. Fier\' emotion and enthusiasm laziness. The influence of Venus, not far
crackles and burns brightly. The fixity of away from the Sun sign in the birth
the sign can lead to stubborness and charts, is vital, adding an important
haughtiness, but on the positive side it dimension to their psychological make-
adds determination. Because the Sun is up if it is not in Libra with the Sun. If it
in its own sign the characteristics of Leo is, then Libra will be ver\' Libran indeed.
will outshine all others in the chart - in a When Libra is the rising sign, its charac-
way which perhaps rather different to
is teristics may be overshadowed by other,
those of other Sun signs. Should stronger elements in the birth chart.
Mercun' or Venus be in Leo with the
Sun we sometimes have to help our Leo Scorpio
friends to develop less Leonine charac-
teristics, for in such situations there can
be an element of imbalance in their per- Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac.
sonalities. When Leo is the rising sign, As Aries, the first sign, is the most
pomposit)' and bossiness can all too sadly personal, so this, its polar or opposite
be expressed towards the partner. sign across the zodiac, is the one most
concerned with relating to a partner.
Virgo Fairness, diplomacy, and a sense of justice
are ver\' strong indeed, and having a per-
manent relationship is essential. But
there is often an element of resentment,
and indecision can cause trouble.
Libra is the second sign of the air
element and the third of the cardinal
quality. These influences work well The eighth sign of the zodiac, and the
within the context of the sign, adding one with the highest energy level. Its
lightness and charm, and an outgoing resources of both physical and emo-
ease. But underlying these charac- tional energy are second to none.
teristics are sterner ones. Many Until Pluto was discovered and
accepted into the astro-
m The Body logicalpantheon.
This fifteenth century Mars, the ruler
manuscript shows of Aries and
Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac, is the
the astj-olojjical an impor-
second to be ruled by Mercur\'. Here are
associations tant factor
the practical workers, but also the critics
with parts of
of the zodiac. They have excellent
the body.
intellects but lack self-confidence. These
days, because their Sun sign characteris-
tics are so well-known, Virgoans may tn,'
to develop different characteristics in
order to live down a prissy reputation.
Here is the second sign of the earth
element and the second of the mutable
quality. The practical, steady qualities of
earth are not ver\' complementar\' to the
mutabilit)' of the sign. The influence of
MercuPt', the ruling planet, gives
Virgoans excellent brains but makes
them worriers. If Virgoans are creative
they will have excellent potential. Those
of this Sun sign may also have their
ruling planet in Virgo with the Sun -
when they will indeed be extremely
Virgoan. However, when Mcrcur\' is in
either Leo or Libra there are some
interesting contrasting indications that
help give Virgo a broader outlook on
life and even greater potential in differ-
ent fields. When Virgo is the rising sign,
the Virgoan characteristics will be coun-
tered, but the influence of the Mercury
sign will play an important part in the
psychological make-up of the subject.
The Signs of the Zodiac 29
in physical energ)' level, ruled Scorpio. Capricorn lifestxie that can lead to conflict when
But Pluto rules Scorpio now, and its the question arises of deepening an
influence develops and energizes the emotional relationship. The ruling
emotional content of that sign. So here is planet, Uranus, adds a certain eccentri-
a force to be reckoned with and one that cit\' and unpredictabilit)', which is not
must be understood and channelled. easy for others to cope with.
Scorpio is the second sign of the water Aquarius is the last sign of the air
element and the third of the fixed qual- element and the fourth of the fixed
it)', so here the emodon of water is sdlled qualit)'. This makes for an enquiring
and intensified. Its force must be mind which can ossify once opinions are
positively expressed and directed toward formed. Like Capricorn, Aquarius does
the fiilfillment of the individual. An not bestow a generous emotional level
unfulfilled Scorpio can become jealous (it once shared Saturn with Capricorn as
and resdess. When Scorpio is the rising ruling planet). The influence of Venus
sign we emergence of the polar
see the will help in the expression of feelings
influence from Taurus. This will add The tenth of the zodiac. Saturn
sign towards partners, while Mercun,- helps
warmth and charm, expressed towards rules the sign and bestows ambition, a reduce stubbornness. The influence of
the partner - but a possessive element need always to do the right and proper the polar sign, Leo, comes into its own
can also emerge, which is not evident thing, and a love of tradition. But when Aquarius is the rising sign, adding
when Scorpio is the Sun sign, since it is Capricorns do have the capacity' for a passion that blends beautifijUy with
then often mitigated by the nearby enjoyment and always possess a mar- Aquarian originalit\' and is best
influence of Mercur\' or Venus. velously offbeat sense of humour. expressed through art or scientific work.
This is the third and last sign of the
earth element, and the fourth and last Pisces
Sagitt.\rius
sign of the cardinal quality'. The practical
side of earth combines with an outgoing,
expressive qualit\-, giving common sense
and the abilit>' to express it in a forth-
right manner. This is a sign with a rather
low emotional level, but often the
placing of Venus - especially when in
either Scorpio or Pisces - will help warm
the rather distant Capricorn heart and
encourage faithfulness. This may not be :n:
as much of a help when Capricorn is the
rising sign, but because of the interxxn-
tion of an influence from Capricorn's
polar sign. Cancer, there will be a caring
quality, with an instinctive motivation to
The ninth sign - the sign of horse and protect the loved one and family. How- The twelftii and last sign of the zodiac.
man. A combination of physical strength ever, there may be a conflict between Here is the recluse who nevertheless has
and energ\', and powerful intellect. Here working long hours and spending time stunning potential, when it is allowed to
is the second "dual" sign of the zodiac. with the partner and children. blossom - although often lack of self-
Versatility' will be present, and mind and confidence prevents a full expression.
body should act as one. Rest and relax- The ruling planet, Neptune, while
ation come through both. Jupiter, the Aquarius encouraging inspiration, sensitivity' and
ruling planet, encourages both mind and vision, can cloud issues. You will know
body, along with the need for challenge, the kindness of Pisceans, but may find
and Sagittarians must be aware of this. them deceptive. Give them encourage-
Here is the third and last of the fire ment and they will develop greater con-
element signs, and the third of the fidence and belief in what they can do.
mutable qualit}-. The fire burns strong This is the third and last sign of the
and bright, with liveh' enthusiasm and an water element, and the fourth and last
infectious emotional level. It gives the sign of the mutable qualin,'. The emo-
individual the abilit\' to grasp overall tion of water is encouraged by the
situations ver\' quickly. Optimism mutable qualit\', and is a powerful force
abounds. The Sagittarian Centaur is an that needs shaping and controlling if it
Archer with a need for room in which to is to work in a rewarding and satisfying
breathe and for a diversity' of interests. way. Pisceans often ha\e a powerful
Sagittarians must always be aware that spiritual faith, which can, however, be
intellectualand phsycial stagnation will cliverted into some unconventional cult.
lead to the restiessness which is their real The eleventh sign of the zodiac, which A Piscean Sun sometimes bestows weak-
enemy. While the Sagittarian polar sign, shows us true individualists. Aquarians ness of character, but the nearby pres-
Gemini, is intellectually oriented, there is are usually glamoros, always friendly, ence of Mercun.' and Venus may counter
an accent on the higher mind, which but they are private people who tend to these tendencies. When Pisces is the
helps develop philosophical traits and surround themselves with an air of rising sign, a critical quality' can emerge
quells the tendency to take risks. myster\'. This is in defence of a specific in the attitude towards the partner.
lo^
30 • Astrological Techniques
Planets and You Mercury
Keywords: Mind, communication -
mental and physical
T he asssociations astrologers make
between the planets and human
characteristics - Venus and love, Mars
Mercurv' is a direct descendant of
Hermes, the messenger of Zeus, and the
god of travelers. Mercur\' invented the
and energ\% and so on - are well over
lyre, and he was a marvelous athlete. He
2,000 years old. For instance, associa- is usually shown stripped for sport, clad
tions with various plants existed as early only in winged sandals and helmet. His
as 400 These associations are also
BC. characteristics are t\'pically those of
Gemini, which is a sign he rules: he is
specifically Western, though there are intellectual, perceptive, reasonable,
often universal similarities. In ancient versatileand argumentative, but an
Chinese astrolog\% for example. Mars is
excellent communicator. This planet
stimulates the mind, but it can make a
associated with and Saturn with earth. Ancient astrologers
fire
subject argu-
dealt only with the planets whose movements they could see mentative and
with the naked eye - five of them. Though the idea of astrol- ner\ous
critical,
and tense - all
ogy^ is immeasurably old, a rational and scientific astrolog}' only
possible traits
became possible at about the end of the fifth centun,' bc, sub- of Virgo, with
stantially because of the intelligent study the Greeks gave to it. which this planet
And the discover)^ of the three modern planets - Uranus, is also associated.
Neptune and Pluto (see p.21) - has highlighted new influ-
ences. It is possible that more "new" planets may be discov-
ered, and then the astrological fraternit\^ would need to decide
their field of influence and sign rulership.
The Sun The Moon Venus
Keywords: Self-expression, vitality Keywords: Harmony, unison, love
Almost every known civilization has Venus, the legendan,* beaut\', inherited
had its own Sun god. In the West, the attributes of x\phrodite, and so she
Apollo, the son of Zeus, is perhaps the Ketwords: became the goddess of love - ideal,
most prominent Sun god. He is Response, familial and sexual. In the grounds of
thought to have orginated in Asia, and instinct, her temples were groves in which
to have reached Europe via Greece. intuition, worshippers could make love. In
Not only does he mirror the brightness fluctuation, astrolog)' the planet, associated with
and purit)' of the Sun, but he is also the emotion Taurus and Libra, is also concerned with
perfect man, depicted in paintings or love and personal relationships, and
cars'ings as a naked and guileless youth. The m\ths that with the feminine side of a subject's
In astrolog}' the Sun - technically a star are associated nature, as well as with art and fashion.
rather than a planet - is associated with with the Moon (which rules the sign Venus encourages gendeness, friendli-
the sign Leo Cancer) tend to show her as feminine ness, tact and the social graces ^ ^
and repre- and beautifijl - but often also as a cruel - but under stress can -^^ ^—
sents seductress. As Circe she seduced make one indecisive, ^^^
generosity Odysseus; as Hecate she rewarded her careless, over-
of heart, favourites with riches; as Selene she was romantic and
affection and seen riding her chariot through the night dependent on
magnanim- sky. Both in myth and in astrolog}' she is others. _.
ity, creativity' associated with natural childbirth.
and simple Perhaps more importandy she encour-
joy.However, ages natural, instinctive behaviour in a
itcan encour- personaht)'. There is a close connection
age self- with the emotions, and also with the
esteem to the digestive system. The Moon can make
point at which one patient, or changeable and narrow-
it becomes minded, or imaginative and sympathetic,
pomposity. or perhaps unreliable.
"H
The Planets and You 'SI
Mars Jupiter Saturn
Keywords: Expansion -intellectual Keywords: Stability, restriction,
and physical limitation, control
Jupiter protected the city of Rome, and Saturn, like Mars, was originally an
he both blessed warriors before going off agricultural god, but in Rome he
to do battle and greeted them when they presided over the Saturnalia, a highly
returned afterwards. He had the power enjoyable public holiday. The Christians
to punish as well as reward them, and adopted this feast,
was a frequent hurler of thunderbolts. and renamed it
Astrologically associated with Sagittarius Christmas. ==
(once also Pisces), the planet Jupiter is Astrologi-
Keywords: Physical energy, initiative concerned with learning, philosophy and cally, the
languages. Its planet
This planet is associated with the Greelc influence can originally
god Ares, fortunate in war but unfor- encourage opti- ruled
tunate in love. Mars was originally a god mism, loyalty and Capricorn
of farming; however, he is better known justice - but can and Aquar-
as the god of war, to whom Roman make a subject ius,but now
soldiers paid tribute before going off to' over-optimistic, only the
do Powerfully built. Mars is
battle. extravagant, self- former. In
always shown, even when engaged in indulgent and ancient
one of his amorous adventures, dressed conceited. times
for the battlefield. The planet's astro- Saturn
logical association with Aries: Mars is
is marked the
concerned with the masculine side of a limit of the
subject's nature, with the muscular known solar system, so it is associated
system and with aggression. Strongly with limitation, but also with persever-
sexual, it can make one aggressive as ance and tenacity. It can make one
well as decisive; hasty and rude as well as practical and cautious, but perhaps
positive and energetic. selfish, narrow-minded and even cruel.
(S
Uranus Pluto v
Keywords: Cloudiness, unreality
Neptune inherited his lordship of the sea
from the Greek sea-god Poseidon, and
he also administered all lakes and rivers.
Water-horses drew his chariot when he
rose from his palace in the depths.
Neptune became a stallion in order to
Keywords: woo the beautifiil Demeter when she
Change, became mare; perhaps this is why he is
a
disruption, said to have invented horse-racing. The Keywords: Elimination, eruptive
shock planet bearing his name is associated change
with the sign Pisces (the most watery of
Uranus was born"" water signs) and is much concerned with Pluto, yet another of the agricultural
of Earth, then mated the arts - particularly gods, ruled over the Underworld; no
with her, and from their incestuous poetry and dancing. creature was ever known to have escaped
union all living things were born. It can encourage transportation to his land of death
Saturn led a rebellion against him, and idealism, imagi- beyond the river St^oc. He often wore a
he was castrated. From his severed nation and helmet which made him invisible, and
genitals. Aphrodite (later Venus) was sensitivity - this must have been of great asssistance
born. This unattractive mythical figure but also care- in his many campaigns of seduction. The
names a planet associated with Aquar- lessness, inde- planet that bears his name is associated
ius, and is concerned with sexual cision and with the sign Scorpio, and perhaps for
excesses, deviation and possible nervous deceit. that reason it is associated with the
breakdown. Uranus has also become genitalia and human reproduction. But
connected with science fiction and space it is also concerned with the uncon-
exploration. At best, it encourages scious (buried emotions), and while it
originality, versatility and independence; encourages subjects to overcome
at worst, it encourages eccentricity, obstacles, it can also tend to make them
perversion and rebellion. sly, critical, secretive and cruel.
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32 • Astr()L()gic:ai. Techniquks
Groupings and Rmersnips
The 2 zodiac signs
1
into four groups within which they
formed
arc traditionally
interact
This does not mean that the signs
opposite each other across the zodiac
circle have opposite characteristics. On
with and complement each other. The characteris-
the contrary-, the polar signs comple-
tics they share are verv' basic, and though real,
ment each other - there is a special
should be used only as background indications. The rapport and understanding between
groupings have a long histor\': the four elements are them. Two people who, when their
older than philosophy; the qualities were a classical fullcharts are calculated, share an
Greek conception; while it was the Pythagoreans who emphasis on a pair of polar signs may
not always agree, but there will cer-
extended the notion of opposites (odd/even, male/
tainly be a special understanding
female, positive/negative, and so on) which affects between them. This theme is de\el-
many theories besides astrolog\^ oped more flilly in the section devoted
to relationships (see pp. 148-67),
where it is of considerable importance.
Traditional Sign Groupings For the moment, simply keep the
zodiac couples in mind; for example,
The triplicities or elements as Aries is the most personal of signs.
The first, and most interesting and Libra is the one showing a powerful
revealing, characteristics are defined by need to relate. Compare sign polarity
the triplicities (sometimes called the to the similar relationship between the
elements). These consist of fire signs, houses (see p. 38), and remember that
earth signs, air signs and water signs. the understanding and rapport
Generally, tradition decrees that fire between the polar signs is worthwhile
signs are by nature enthusiastic, earth and interesting, and adds a subtle
signs practical, air signs intellectual and dimension to sign interpretation.
have a need to communicate, and
water signs emotional. You will oft:en
find that people who share a strong Ruling Planets
emphasis on signs of one or other
triplicits' turn out to be compatible. Another lesson to be learned early in
astrological studies is that each sign has
The quadruplicities or qualities a ruling planet.
The second grouping is known as that The chart on page 35 lists the glyphs
of the quadruplicities or qualities - of the planets and (also in glyph form)
cardinal, fixed or mutable. The Power of the Sun the signs that they rule. Mercury and
Basically, we can say that the cardinal Leo is mcluded in this fifteenth-
Tlie fire sign Venus both rule two signs, and before
signs tend to be outgoing, the fixed century print of a magnificent Sun^tod. the discovery of the three modern
signs rigid in their opinions, and the planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto,
mutable signs flexible and adaptable. categories: for instance the Bull, in 1781, 1846 and 1930 respectively)
arguably the most masculine creature Mars ruled Scorpio as well as Aries,
Positive and negative of the zodiac - with the possible Jupiter ruled Pisces as well as Sagitta-
The third of positive and
grouping is exception of the Ram, is the symbol of rius,and Saturn ruled Aquarius as well
negative, or masculine and feminine a feminine sign. But that's tradition! as Capricorn. The Sun and Moon have
signs. Do not be confijsed; if a woman always ruled only one sign each. With
has a Sun or Ascendant sign which is a Polarity the acceptance of Uranus, Neptune
masculine sign, this does not mean that There is another rather different and Pluto in the astrological pantheon,
she lacks femininin,', any more than a relationship between the signs,which however, certain rulerships were
man with a feminine Sun or Ascendant is extremely usefial in many areas of reassigned. Other planets may yet be
sign lacks masculinity'. Positive and interpretation. This relationship is discovered, and should that be the case
negative are probably better descriptive known as polarit}'. Each sign has a there may well come a time when
adjectives. However, we should be special relationship with its partner Mercury and Venus rule only one sign
wary of using them; to be really safe we across the zodiac. Thus: each, with the "new" planets, whatever
should only say that there is a tendency they may be, taking over a sign still
for people of feminine signs to be Aries/L.ibra ruled by them. Time will tell.
introverts, and those of masculine Cancer/Capricorn You will find more about traditional
signs to be extroverts. Taurus/Scorpio and modern rulerships in "The Planets
To make matters even more compli- Leo/Aquarius at Work" (pp.208-347). Certainly, it is
cated, the characters of the sign Gemini/Sagittarius reasonable to bear in mind their influ-
svmbols do not always seem to fit their Virgo/Pisces ence when you are interpreting.
Groupings and Rulerships • 33
Virgo
Traditional Sign Groupings
The birth chart style of this diagram shows
Key
the si^rns as they relate to the houses of the
birth chart, with their ruling planets placed,
within them. Each traditional grouping of
Masculine
m Fire Cardinal
signs is also indicated: each house is either
"masculine" or "feminine", shown in the
Feminine
m Earth Fixed
middle ring; this ring also shows the qualities Air Mutable
or quadruplicities; the elements or triplicities
Water
are shown in the outer and inner rings.
34 • Astrological Tf.chniquks
Planetary Traditions Each planet is exalted in a particular The modem planets
sign, from which it works well, and Since the discover)' of the three mod-
The chart on the opposite page shows with the characteristics of which it has ern planets (see p.21 ) - Uranus in
when planets are personalized (and so a sympathetic rapport. When a planet 1781, Neptune in 1846 and Pluto in
increased in strength), which sign they is placed in its sign of exaltation, its 1930 - there has been much discussion
rule, and other traditional relationships importance in an interpretation is concerning the attribution of their rul-
they have with the signs. marginally increased. erships, and the signs in which they
Each planet has a sign of detriment. may be exalted or in fall.
Personal planets This is the sign of the zodiac opposite The signs of rulership, and therefore
The personal planets are: the Sun; the the one it rules (its polar sign). Tradi- detriment, have, apart from the planet
Moon; the planet ruling the Ascendant tional astrology decrees that the planet of Pluto (see p. 35), long since been
sign (the chart ruler); the planet ruling works less well from this sign. debated and finalized. As will be seen
the Sun sign (the Sun and the
ruler); Each planet has a fall sign. This is from the chart:
planet ruling the sign occupied by the the sign direcdy across the zodiac
Moon (the Moon ruler). (again, the polar sign)from that in 1. Uranus rules Aquarius, so the sign
which it is exalted. Here, again, the of its detriment is Leo.
Traditional relationships planet was once thought to work less 2. Neptune rules Pisces, so the sign
Each planet rules one or two signs of well. As with the signs of detriment, of its detriment is Virgo.
the zodiac. These rulerships were this is a factor to be kept in mind when 3. Pluto rules Scorpio, so the sign of
decreed way back in the distant past. interpreting a chart. its detriment is Taurus.
The Glyphs of the Signs and What They Represent
Sign Glyph What it Represents Planet Glyph Rulership
Aries The Ram's Head Sun Leo
Taurus The Bull's Head Moon Cancer
Gemini The Twins Mercury
Km Gemini
Virgo
Cancer Breasts Venus Taurus
Libra
Leo The Lion's tail Mars Aries
Virgo Female Genitals Jupiter Sagittarius
Libra a Pair of Scales Saturn N Capricorn
Scorpio Male Genitals Uranus Aquarius
Sagittarius The Centaur's Arrow Neptune Pisces
Capricorn The Goat's Head Pluto Scorpio
AND Fish's Tail ^
Aquarius Water * The alternative glyph for Pluto is sometimes used
Air Waves - the Ether
Pisces Two Fish
) )
Groupings and Rulerships • 35
Mutual Reception
Mutual reception occurs when
Planet A is in a sign ruled by
There is more determining
difficult)' in
Planet B, and Planet B is in a
the signs of exaltation. While most
sign ruled b\-Planet A. So, the
astrologers feel that Uranus is exalted
Moon may be in Scorpio and
in Scorpio (fall, Taurus), and that
Pluto in Cancer, or - as here -
Neptune is exalted in Leo (fall, Aquar- Mercun,' in Sagittarius and
ius), Pluto is still not finally placed. Jupiter in Gemini (or Virgo).
The planets in\olved are in
Placing Pluto harmony and if they also make
Virgo, however, is a strong contender. aspect to each other, the
Pluto was ver\' much to the fore when strength of that apect is slighdy
increased. Should the aspect be
in that sign and forming a conjunction
a square, opposition or minor
y\ith Uranus in the 1960s. Pluto's
negative aspect, any tension
investigator)- tendencies complement
indicated wUl be mitigated, since
Virgoan analytical, researching quali-
the planets will strengthen the
ties. Therefore we, and many others,
psychological integration of the
feel that in spite of Mercun,' also being subject. If both are personal
exalted in Virgo (its own sign), it is fair planets the relationship between
to place Pluto in that sign. Pluto's fall them will be more important.
sign must therefore be Pisces ( the
polar sign of Virgo).
The Strength of the Planets
Planet When Personalized Doubly Powerful Increased in Strength
-/ ^^^ /
<r
^"
<^
Always personal If/ Asc from 1st or 12th house O in -Q (greatly)
If O
and Asc are same sign O in 5th house
Even more powerful if O Asc are <Q
.\lwa\s personal If Asc is S or J / Asc from 1st O in S
or 12th house JinS
If O </ 3) in S ]) in 4th house
IfO, 3)Asc = JIor'nX If H or TIT! Asc and 5 </ Asc 5 in JI or TTX
from 1st or 12 th house 9 in 3rd or 6th house
IfO, 3) Asc = or £1 If or £1 .\sc and 9 / Asc 9 in or £1:
from 1st or 12th house 9 in 2nd or 7th house
IfO, J Asc = T If T is Asc and d / Asc from cf in T (considerably)
1st (especially strong) or 12th d in 1st house
house ( less so
IfO, 3)Asc = ;' If ;? is Asc and 2 / Asc from 2. in/
1st or 12th house (especially 2. in 9th house
strong 2. in K (somewhat)
IfQ, 3>Asc = V? If Vl is Asc and h </ Asc from ^inV?
1st or 12th house h in 10th house
h </ MC, h in^ (somewhat)
IfO, JAsc = SS; If SSi is Asc and W / Asc from WinSX;
1st or 12th house (births W in 1 1th house
1912-9 appro.x.)
IfO, J Asc = H There is no one alive with H* in K *inK (after AD 2012)
W in 12th house
IfO, 3) Asc = 171, If TIV is Asc and P / Asc from P in TTl, (those bom 1984-95)
1st or 12th house P in 8th house
* Before Pluto was discovered Mars also ** Before Neptune was discovered Jupiter *** Before Uranus was discovered Saturn
ruled Scorpio also ruled Pisces also ruled Aquarius
36 • ASTROI.OGK AL TECHNIQUES
Tne Ascendant and ^lidneaven
Ithough there now exist computer programs things, and find that (for the first time
.from which finished birth charts can be printed, ever) they are beginning to trust their
instincts. Geminian scepticism and
almost ever}' professional astrologer prefers to draw
mistrust of the emotional responses
or at leastre-draw the chart to be studied. In
will ease, and there will be a strength-
that way, a picture of the client emerges as ening of intuition and insight; Gemin-
the chart slowly grows before one's eyes - ian curiosit\- will be spiced with a
almost as a portrait sketch slowly becomes "knowing" qualitx' which the indi\id-
recognizable as the major characteristics ual will find hard to explain.
fall into place on the paper. The business
The importance of the Ascendant
of interpretation begins almost with the To sum up, the general rule when
first lines which are drawn. x\nd those first clrawing up interpretations must be
lines will be the Ascendant and Midheaven: always to remember the Ascending
these are the crucial calculations that you will find sign. WTien a trait emerges fi-om
another area of the chart which is
will afl^ect the interpretation of the whole birth chart.
similar to, or complements, one
associated with the Ascendant, it will
The Ascendant expression and image revealing itself be a really important attribute. With-
ven,' clearly, in almost even- case, out the Ascendant - that is, when no
The Ascendant - the degree of the through the Sun sign. It has been birth time is axailable - astrolog)' is
ecliptic risingover the eastern horizon pointed out that this fact is underlined, limited; an essential element of the
at the moment of birth -is the start- in our ow n time, because most people structure is missing.
ing point of an astrological chan inter- grow up with a knowledge of what "a
pretation. It indicates the foundation Taurean" or "a Geminian" is "sup-
of the and shows how a
personalit)', posed to be like", and can tend to start The Midheaven
subject adapts to his or her emiron- behaving - perhaps unconsciously - in
ment. The effect of the Ascendant has a way characteristic to the sign. The Midheaven or Medium Coeli
been compared to that of dawn - the (MC) marks the degree of the zodiac
approaching light which begins to Noticeable characteristics that is, quite simply, at the top of the
illuminate the complexities of a human Some astrologers argue that it is the sk\' at the moment and place of birth.
landscape. Just as one's birthday (or characteristics of the Ascendant which To understand fijlly this angle of the
solar return, as astrologers call it) are immediately noticeable. But to take chart, one must know something
represents an indi\idual New Year's a superficial example, a Sun sign Leo about the way in which astrologers
Day, so the Ascendant represents the woman with Sagittarius rising is far diNide space. There are several systems
startof that day. It is by it, and the more likely to go to the supermarket in (see p.38u whichever system is used, it
influence of any planet or planets her smartest winter coat Leo image
( i is the Midheaven that tells us what our
about to rise at the same moment, that than to a formal occasion dressed ver\' subject identifies with in life. The
we must gear our interpretation. casually (Sagittarius motivation and characteristics of the sign on the
personality' trait). If Sagittarius were Midheaven will be important to him or
Revealing the traits of close friends the Sun sign and Leo rising, the image her - they will be recognized and
The Ascendant shows us as we really would be casual, but those who knew admired, and a subject will consciously
are. WTien you are working on \"Our the person will w ould probably be or unconsciously aim to express them.
first few charts (which ideally should be aware that, in spite of an excellent They are not necessarily part of the
of people you know really well) it is a sense of humour and an informal sign on the Midheaven: a Libran MC
good idea to talk about the personalin.' approach, she could w ell be autocratic does not give someone the characteris-
traits suggested by the Ascending sign and bossy (Leo rising). tics of a Libran, but that person would
to people who
don't know the subjects identifi.- with the qualities that are most
concerned The chances are
ver\' well. Changes by progression important to Librans.
that they will neither agree with you WTien the Ascendant changes signs by
nor even understand w hat you are progression, the subject will tend to Progressions or transits
getting at - for the traits suggested by absorb some of the personalitx' traits of Here, too, is the area of the chan that
the .\scendant emerge only when one the new sign, adding them ver\' subdy is usually acti\ ated by progression or
really knows the person concerned. A to those of the original Ascendant. For transit when events or de\ elopments
few experiments along these lines will instance, someone born with Gemini occur as a direct result of the interxen-
make the difl^erence bersveen the rising will probably become more tion of other people. In simple terms,
Ascendant and Sun sign perfectly clear. caring, intuitive and emotional w hen if we decide we want a new job and
If you consider the chart of someone the Ascendant progresses into Cancer. applv for one, it would probably be as
who is a mere acquaintance rather Asked about this, they would probabh' a result of the influence of the psycho-
than a close fiiend, you will find outer sav that the\' now feel ditferentlv about logical motivation marked by our
The Ascendant and Midheax^n • 37
Ascendant. But if we are unexpectedly
offered a job, itbe shown by an
will
important progression or transit to the
Midheaven. Remember that we have
some control over the events in our
lives, and that if an offer is made to us
it is probably because our efforts,
achievements and reputation are
known to and recognized by others.
Whilst this is a simplification of this
area of the chart, it gives an indication
of what it means.
The Imum Coeli
The Imum Coeli, or IC, marks the
point in the sk\' (above the surface of
the Earth immediately opposite us on
the other side of the globe) immedi-
ately beneath us at the moment of our
birth. It symbolizes our roots, and
relates strongly to the matters gov-
erned bv the fourth house.
The Descendant
This is the degree of the ecliptic which
is setting belo\\- the western horizon at
the moment of birth. It is always the
cusp of the seventh house, the house
of partnerships, and therefore invari-
ably relates to it. The IC and Descen-
dant are often omitted from conven-
tional chart drawings.
Changes in the Birth Chart
As a general rule, as we grow older and
our birth charts age with us, the
Ascendant and Midheaven will in time
move from one sign to the next.
Provided the birth time is really
accurate (and this is \ital - an error of
four minutes represents a 12-month
difference in a progressed chart the )
periods during which the Ascendant
and Midheaven change signs will mark
the key years in a lifetime.
Likely changes
Personal development and a change of
emotional attitude will be likely to
occur when the Ascendant progresses
into a neighboring sign, while external
changes, perhaps relating to the career,
will be likely to occur when the
Midheaven changes signs.
38 • Astrological Techniques
Tne Houses I
T here are many systems of house division
- ways of artificially dividing up the
space surrounding the Earth. The most
The First House
The house of Aries and Mars
Ketwords: Psychological
common was devised by Placidus in motivation, well-bein^
C.1688, which is based on the time taken
This the most impor-
for each degree of the ecliptic to move is
tant house of the birth
from Ascendant to Midheaven. But this chart, since it covers the '\
system becomes worthless when dealing Ascendant, or rising sign.
with births in extreme northern latitudes, It is through this house that
personality will be shown. Health and
for it becomes impossible to calculate a rising
well-being, attitude and temperament
degree. Other systems occasionally used are those of will be revealed here, and physical
Regiomontanus and Campanus; but the oldest and simplest characteristics are also disclosed by this
house and the Ascendant. If there a
system is the Equal House system, which we use in this book. is
planet here, especially within 8 or 10°
4^^ of the Ascendant, it vAW exert a
Each house represents a sphere of Some houses have greater impor-
M^^^^ powerfiil influence on the per-
human life, so it is by using the
houses that we can discover in
tance than others, and add greater
strength to any planets inhabiting
^'
^d^ J9 sonalit)' and strongly
colour both the
which field of ever\'day life the them. The main focus falls on the . characteristics of
planets' movements are likely to first, fourth, sixth, seventh, tenth
^\^ the Ascendant
affect us. Ver\' roughly, and twelfth houses, and the one and matters
containing the Midheaven. But in affected by the
The planets represent motivation. practice the astrologer must, of first house itself The
The signs show how we will course, concentrate on the houses planet is also likely to influence strongly
the subject's appearance and behaviour
direct or use that motivation. relevant to a particular problem. For
patterns - the whole of the persona.
7\ The houses show which sphere
in instance, if there are difficulties at
m that motivation and effort will
of life work, and the sixth house is covered
the
When planets progress into or transit
house the planet involved will
first
be manifested. by Gemini (ruled by Mercury' ), the lay a powerfiil emphasis on all personal
reaction would probably be to matters, particularly health, physical and
Personalized planets discuss it and resolve it in that way. psychological. The Moon (by progres-
The houses have another signifi- Usually, several houses in any sion) can indicate a minor new cycle.
cance, however, for if a planet is chart will be empty, unoccupied by Saturn by transit could indicate the
personalized (see p. 34) there will be planets. The spheres of life they beginning of a period when the individ-
an additional psychological effect. cover are still important: the sign ual's vitalit}' might be low. Events
So, someone with a Virgo Sun sign covering the house should be concerning the individual on a personal
level will be in focus. The individual
and with Mercur\' in Libra in the obserx'ed,and the planet ruling that
must be encouraged to take advantage
fifth house will probably have a love sign considered - it will give a good
of the ways in which different planets
of beauty (Libra), the ability to use lead as to how the subject reacts to will work for them from this house.
their hands creatively (Mercur\' in the affairs of the house concerned.
Libra) and creative potential (fifth
house). In addition, because Mer- What the houses represent
cury is the ruling planet of Virgo, A traditional rule concerning the
there will be a strong psychological
need to express that creativity'.
houses is that the first six have a per-
sonal application, whereas the others
?.
This kind of "personalization" is relate to more external matters and The Second House
not unusual, and it is important for other people. For instance, as the The house of Taurus and Venus
would-be astrologers not to regard first house is the most personal, so KETWOBJiS: Possessions, feelings
the Sun sign, planet and house as the seventh (its polar house right
the only indications of motivation, across the chart) represents the The subject's attitude
direction and sphere of life. Some- subject's attitudetoward partners. towards security', posses-
times a personal planetary placing The second house represents posses- sions and partners are
merely offers an additional empha- sions, whereas the eighth represents second house matters
sis, but more often there is a deep- invested and inherited money. The (although love affairs are
the domain of the fifth
rooted psychological implication. fourth house relates to home, the
house). By studying the second house
Planet, sign and house will "shine tenth to matters outside the home,
you may find it possible to glean some
brightly" in such cases. and career and ambition.
The Houses • 39
«Hf._H/IltniIll:ZllBBCl
indication of how in the town or the country, and how individual's home life will be in focus.
the subject copes subjects cope with noise, crowds or iso- Most planets work of ways to
in a variet)'
with partners. Is lation, are concerns of the third house. bring about changes, so ask your subject
there a tendency Speech, the chief means of communica- whether change in this sphere of the life
to think of a lover tion, is also a third house issue. When is possible, inevitable, or simplv longed
or child as a posses- planets progress into or transit this for. A strong emphasis on this house in
sion? To answer this, house the individual will often experi- either birth or progressed chart can also
look, to the sign on the ence a change of mind and may adopt mean that the subject is concerned with
cusp of this house or to any planet new attitudes. If a young person has the past. It may be nccessan,' to encour-
placed in it. Remember that money and been having a bad time at school, that age a more forward-looking outlook.
love are closely connected (see Venus, could change under such a transit or
p. 149) and that this connection will progression because his efforts to think
probably make its presence felt when differendy will be stimulated. For any-
you are interpreting the house. Similarly
there
tional
Make
is
and
a powerfiil link
financial security'.
between emo-
quite sure that the emotional
one in a deadlock situation, a positive
third house influence will put them in a
better position to move and
make mental adjustments. Problems
fon\'ard
5
The Fifth House
needs (vis-a-vis security) are not with near relatives may be traced to the
The house of Leo and the Sun
obscured or stifled by the financial and third house, but this is not the house
Keywords: Creativity, pleasure,
material ones, and remember they that relates to parents or one's children,
children, love affairs, risk-takin£i, father
usually complement each other - indeed though there is a connection between it
it is often the case that one need cannot and young people, so your children's
be fiilly satisfied unless the other is, too. friends would be a third house matter. Here is the house of creativity. Creativ-
This is particularly important when ity isnot only related to the arts; it can
assessing progressed planetary positions be expressed through the application of
and transits. Be alert to the possibility' such practical skills as cooking or car
that your subject has, for instance,
if
developed a weight problem, it could
well be due to a gap in the emotional
life. If on the other
hand the subject has
become over-generous and "silly" with
4
The Fourth House
maintenance - so do not under-estimate
what creative potential is shown through
the fifth house, especially if the chart as
a whole shows, say, mathematical or
scientific flair: both these can be spiced
money or possessions, ask yourself with lively creativity. Perhaps one of the
whether this is the result of an impulse The house of Cancer and the Moon most important aspects of creativity
to "buy" love, friendship and affection. Keywords: Home, domestic life, parents relates to parenthood - the parents' rela-
(especially the mother) tionship with their children, rather than
n
the childrens' relationship with the
Here we move into the important realm parents, which is governed by
of home and family background, and the fourth house.
3
^,,
here, too, the role of the subject's ^ "^ Look also at this
parents focused (as it is to some extent
is house for indica-
in the tenth house). It is from the tions of the subject's
The Third House fourth house that we can see how sub- reaction to procrea-
jects regard their parents. It is important tion. This lively,
The house to be cautious in any comments to a positive house also
of Gemini and Mercury subject on this matter, for unless the full relates to pleasure,
Keywords: Brothers, birth charts of the parents arc available it speculation, and the way in which we
sisters, transport, isof course impossible to discover their express instinctive affection.
environment, early astrological background. When working This, too, is the domain of lovers.
education on the charts of children for their When a new affair begins, the chances
parents (in which case you should always are that the event will be observable in
This house is concerned take the parents' birth data) a study of the fifth house. (It is to the seventh we
with near relatives (other the fourth house may enable you to must look of deep emotional
for signs
than parents): with broth- offer some hints as to how the child will involvement or commitment). The
ers and sisters, uncles, see the parents, and indeed how the dangers inherent in some fifth house
aunts and cousins. It also child will react to each individual parent emphases can include over-optimism or
on the subject's response
has a bearing - though again, to get the full picture a devil-may-care attitude. Such tenden-
to school and on his or her powers
life, you must refer back to a the full family cies will show up clearly in the pro-
of communication and day-to-day profile as shown in the charts of the gressed chart, as indeed in the birth
traveling. If the subject wants to change different generations. chart. Donot hesitate to warn your
cars, then you should look to the third Homes and land are also among subject if is an emphasis on spec-
there
house of the chart. Mental attitude is fourth house ulation, either by progression or transit
also under the rulership of this house, concerns. It is - or should that particular trait emerge
and it can be used to support the way in likely that when in the assessment of the birth chart. A
which the subject finds fiall self-expres- there are progres- love of risk is not difficult to interpret
sion. It is worth assessing this house sions or tran- from the sign on the cusp of the fifth
from the point of view of personal sits through house, or if certain planets (like Mars
environment, since the decision to live this house the and Jupiter) are tenanted in it.
M^ O
40 • Astrological Techniques
8 or 10° of the cusp of the seventh
6
The Sixth House
house - in other words if it forms an
opposition aspect (see p. 54) to the
Ascendant. It is important to stress the
relationshipbetween the fift:h
the house of love aftairs - and the
house -
S
The Eighth House
seventh house - the house of partner-
The house of Virgo and Mercury The house of Scorpio and Pluto
ships. The seventh is the hou.se of
KErwoRDS: Health, diet, exercise, Keywords: Sex,
commitment, and reflects the deep-
hobbies, routine work inheritance, investment
rooted needs of the individual in this
area, oft:en giving a vital clue to what
This house is related to health, diet and The second house repre-
the subject needs most from a partner.
exercise, and therefore has an important sents money acquired by
This house can indicate what sort of
influence on our general well-being. Its the individual's eflbrts; the
partner the subject will look for, and -
influence is not the same as that of the eighth house is linked to
because of its relationship to Libra - the
first house, which is more physical. It is endowments and inheritance. But
harmony, balance and fairness within the
as if this house shows us how this is also ver\- much the house of self^
relationship can be studied here: how
treat our bodies. It also searching, with clues to the subject's
much is needed, or how independent
lates to our daily round attitude to death and the aft:er-life.
and self-contained the subject may be.
f work - what we must "Death" can mean change; re-birth
also
As hinted above, it is to this house
'^'^'' ^^'hether in a can also be assessed here - new begin-
'i'"* ^ you must also look when your subject is
nings that occur when the individual has
'^
V*^ busy career or in
considering setting up a business part-
the running of a come to terms with deep-rooted
nership, or if there is a question of
home and the psychological problems aft:er periods of
hiring a personal assistant, but only as
bringing up of a psychotherap)', or, even more poign-
far as rapport and personal understand-
family. From this andy, self- analysis.
ing are concerned. Indeed, rapport is
house it is possible to The eighth is also the house of the life
one of the most vital factors of this
ascertain how disciplined force, so sexual instincts and needs are
~~ house, as will be seen when you study
and systematic your subject also in focus here. Tradition decrees that
the section of the book covering the
is - whether a slave to routine or a it is also the house of crime, research
huge question of relationships in detail
victim of disorganization. and investigation. Pluto should always
(see pp. 148-67). Be alert
Old astrological books include be studied with reference to this house,
whenever you discover a
among the sixth house con-
ser\'ants and the eighth sign of the zodiac,
progression or transit to
cerns. We now say that the sixth house Scorpio, but do not forget that Pluto is
the seventh house, for
governs our attitude to the people we a "generation influence". On a practical
K the question of relation-
summon to help us: the plumber, the as opposed to a psychological level, it is
ships will almost
electrician, the decorator. Transits and this house that should be
certainly be focused.
progressions to planets in this house studied when a subject
Even if your subject is
focus on all of these matters. Keeping in is considering invest-
happily unattached, you
good physical shape is important: from ment or the acquisi-
may find that some surrogate
the sixth house it is possible for you to tion of insurance or
partner, or perhaps a pet or an all-
assess times when your subject will assurance policies.
consuming hobby, may be uppermost in
benefit most from new exercise sched- From the sexual
their mind or life-sr\'le.
ules and regimes, or perhaps some sort point of view it is not
of change of diet.
Traditional
Astrology
7
The Seventh House
Tins astrologer's wheel,
which shows the
planets, si^ns and
houses all revolving
round the Earth,
formed the title pa^ie of
The house of Libra and Venus an astrolo£[ical treatise
Ketwords: Partnerships, by Geor£i von Purbach
relationships
published in 1515.
It is not only emo-
tional relationships
that are focused here,
though the prime fianc-
tion of the house is to comment on
these. Here we also see the individual's
attitude to colleagues and one-to-one
relationships. Planets placed in this
house will have a powerfijl eflfect on this
attitude, especially if the planet is within
The Houses •
the simple, pleasurable fun-and-games is willing to spend fiirthering good
aspect of sex that is in focus, but the causes, and whether the reasons for
most deep-rooted sexual urges. It is
possible to assess
being tiilfilled,
whether these are
although you may find
that this will challenge your interpreta-
10
The Tenth House
doing so are self-centred or altruistic.
Consider this house when assessing how
well the individual will cope with mem-
bership of a committee or has to assume
tive skills. Transits and progressions to
The house of Capricorn and Saturn some important office. Transits of, or
planets in the eighth house will more progressed aspects to, planets in this
Keywords: Aspirations and ambitions
than likely focus on issues that have a house may well focus on these matters;
deep meaning and significance to the , ,^ it is not a very powerfial
Note: In many systems of house division
individual. The outlook on problems \0^!^^^ house, but adds an extra
the cusp of the tenth house is always on ^'^
could change as a result, especially if the W^-^ dimension when one is
the Midheaven. This is not the case
subject is distressed - particularly if they >\' ^^ s^ assessing a personal-
when using the Equal House system (as
have been having ongoing psychological J>' )>')^ ity in relation to
in this book).
difficulties. If the transits are favorable y) ,\y other people. Do
you could perhaps suggest therapy or ) ) not underestimate
This is the house of aspiration and
specific professional help to try to it if Aquarius or
worldly progress. Here also is authority
resolve these difficulties. Uranus is personalized.
- how we cope with it when it is dele-
gated to us, and how we express it to
others. There is also accent on social
status, the family, tradition, the sense of m¥r
9
The Ninth House
duty and
How the
bility
all matters outside the home.
individual copes with responsi-
and power can be
personal planet is
assessed. If a
placed in this house
12
The Twelfth
there is usually a powerfial need for emo- House
The house of Sagittarius and Jupiter tional involvement in a career.
Keywords: Hi^gher education, long- Although modern astrology is anything The house of Pisces and
distance travel, ideals, dreams, challenge but fatalistic, this house is sometimes Neptune
sharply in focus by progression or transit Keywords: Seclusion, escapism, faith,
The ninth house on fiarther edu-
focuses when "destiny" (whatever the individual institutions
cation, and the abilities to communicate means by that) takes a hand, and what
and extend our minds. Here are clues to can seem like burdensome responsibility This is the house of seclusion and
our idealistic and philosophical outlook is in fact increased prestige and status. It escapism. By tradition it is linked to /
and opinions on spiritual questions. is to the tenth house that one must look hospitals and prisons, but there are
Long-distance travel is also a ninth when career changes are likely, and any equally if not more important areas
house matter. The law, publishing and change that will increase a subject's under its rulership. Here is often a
literature are covered by this house, as status or involve powerfiil indicator of the nature of the
are long-distance communications and additional unconscious, and of the root of psycho-
areas of the media relating to foreign responsibility. logical problems. As the eighth house
countries. Language skills, dreams and represents the means by which we can
inspiration are accented here, as are come to terms with such difficulties, the
moral code and conscience. This house twelfth will help us decide their fijnda-
should be carefully studied in the case, mental nature. This is particularly the
for instance, of someone leaving school case if a planet is within 10° of the
and deciding about fiirther education. Ascendant, when the concerns of the
The ninth house could help if there is planet in question are "buried" and
a question of travel for a young person,
although you should consider whether
any psychological problems will be
resolved by "getting away from it all".
11
The Eleventh House
perhaps need to be externalized. Planets
transiting the twelfth house or progres-
sions to planets in it may have an inhib-
iting eft^ect, but at their best encourage
If the influences from this house in us to be reflective, giving serious con-
the birth chart are positive, this is an The house of Aquarius structive thought to important issues.
excellent indication for someone who and Uranus Sometimes such influences herald good
wants to abroad, work in the travel
live Keywords: Social life, work done behind the scenes, or
industry or export trade, and for teach- objectives, social perhaps work for a charity. Sacrifice is a
ing - usually at university level. Sports- conscience, friends twelfth house matter, and can be a
manship and the capacity for study are theme when the house is in focus; in the
also to some extent This is the house of friends end the individual will usually benefit,
11% concerns of this house, and and our social life. Objectives since strengthening
often a sense of vocation is in - those which are not career
life of the character
indicated. Such indications oriented - are eleventh house concerns. and the realization
are enhanced So is our attitude to the suffitring in the that psychological
if there are world, ecology and so on. By assessing problems must be
strong aspects the state of this house it is possible to resolved will often
to Jupiter. ascertain how much energ)' an individual be the result.
1J^
42 • Astrological Techniques
CalcuJating tne Birtn Chart
When drawing up chart you must
a birth
the positions of the Sun, Moon
calculate
1 Preparing the Birth Chajit
or photocopy the birth
First, trace
chart, using the example on p.408.
and planets at the exact moment which the
for
chart is required. This was once done with log-
arithms, but pocket calculators now make
easier, althoughcan be hard to find ones
it
it
2 AND
Calculating the Ascendant
MIDHEAVEN
which translate decimals into degrees and min- The process differs slightly according
to whether the place of birth east or
utes. The ephemeris in this book (p. 350) there- is
west of Greenwich.
fore gives the planetary positions in degrees and
decimal points, and we show how to calculate West of Greenwich
these positions to a good level of accuracy. For our sample birth chart we have
chosen a fictitious person born in
Washington DC, USA, on 4 July 1981
at 4.19 a.m. local time. Enter the birth
place, date and time on the chart.
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Calculating the Birth Chart • 43
Longitude Time Correction
Dechees MlMTEi
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h m =
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1 4 61 4 4 121 8 4 1 4
2 8 62 4 8 122 8 8 2 8
3 12 63 4 12 123 8 12 3 12 (i) Consult an (v) Sidereal time represents a clock
4 16 64 4 16 124 8 16 4 16
S 20 65 4 20 125 8 20 5 20 atlas for the latitude that appears to gain about four min-
6 24
28
66
67
4
4
24
28
126
127
8
8
24
28
6
7
24
28
and longitude of the utes a day. The technical term for this
8 32 68 4 32 128 8 32 8 32 place of birth. For is the "acceleration of the time inter-
9 36 69 4 36 129 8 36 9 36
10 40 70 4 40 130 8 40 10 40 Washington this is 38° 52' val". It is normally necessary to take
44 4 44 44 44
N, 77° or W. Enter the latitude and
II 71 131 8 11
12 48 72 4 48 132 8 48 12 48 account of this, though if the interval
13 52 73 4 52 133 8 52 13 52
14 56 74 4 56 134 8 56 14 56 longitude on the birth chart form. is three hours or less you can ignore it.
15 1 75 5 135 9 15 1
If the interval is between:
16 1 4 76 5 4 136 9 4 16 4
17 1 8 77 5 8 137 9 8 17 8 (ii) Convert the local time to 3 and 9 hours - add 1 minute;
18 1 12 78 5 12 138 9 12 18 12
19 1 16 79 5 16 139 9 16 19 16 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Local 9 and 15 hours - add 2 minutes;
20 1 20 80 5 20 140 9 20 20 20
21 1 24 81 5 24 141 9 24 21 24 summer time (Daylight Saving Time) 1 5 and 2 1 hours - add 3 minutes;
82 28 9 28 22 28
22
23
1
1
28
32 83
5
5 32
142
143 9 32 23 32 may have been in force during the 21 and 24 hours - add 4 minutes.
24 36 84 5 36 144 9 36 24 36
25
1
1 40 85 5 40 145 9 40 25 40 time of year that your subject was The precise rule is to add 10 seconds
26 1 44 86 5 44 146 9 44 26 44 born. The Bibliography (see p. 405) per hour, 1 second per 6 minutes, but
27 1 48 87 5 48 147 9 48 27 48
28 1 52 88 5 52 148 9 52 28 52 lists some reference books which will generally the above suggestion will be
29 1 56 89 5 56 149 9 56 29 56
30 2 90 6 150 10 30 help you check this. accurate enough.
31 4
31
32
2
2
4
8
91
92
6
6
4
8
151
152
10
10
4
8 32 8
In our example, summer time was in In our example we will add one
93 33
33
34
2
2
12
16 94
6
6
12
16
153
154
10
10
12
16 34
12
16
force, so the clocks were an hour minute; so that the ST becomes
35 2 20 95 6 20 155 10 20 35 20
ahead and the local standard time was 27.08.
36 2 24 96 6 24 156 10 24 36 24
37 2 28 97 6 28 157 10 28 37 28 therefore 3.19 a.m. You must now
38 2 32 98 6 32 158 10 32 38 32
39 2 36 99 6 36 159 10 36 39 36 convert this to GMT. Consult the (vi) The ST result we now have is the
40 2 40 100 6 40 160 10 40 40 40
41 2 44 101 6 44 161 10 44 41 44
table of zone standard times on p. 401. true sidereal time of birth - had the
6 48 48 42 48
42
43
2
2
48
52
102
103 6 52
162
163
10
10 52 43 52
This shows that Washington is five subject been born at Greenwich!
44
44
45
2
3
56 104
105
6
7
56 164
165
10
11
56
45
56
hours behind Greenwich, so you must However, since that is not the case we
46 3 4 106 7 4 166 11 4 46 4 add five hours to the local standard must now adjust this ST to become
47 47
time - the GMT time of birth
3 8 107 7 8 167 11 8 8
48 3 12 108 7 12 168 11 12 48 12 the ST for the place of birth - in our
49 3 16 109 7 16 169 11 16 49 16
50 3 20 110 7 20 170 11 20 50 20 becomes 8.19 a.m. Enter this on the example, Washington DC.
51
52
3
3
24
28
111
112
7
7
24
28
171
172
11
11
24
28
51
52
24
28
birth chart form. The table on this page is used to
53
54
3
3
32
36
113
114
7
7
32
36
173
174
11
11
32
36
53
54
32
36
When converting the local birth time convert the degrees and minutes of
55 3 40 115 7 40 175 11 40 55 40
to GMT, the birth date may change, the longitude of the place of birth into
56 3 44 116 7 44 176 11 44 56 44
57 3 48 117 7 48 177 11 48 57 48 either moving forwards to the next time - the hours and minutes you
58 3 52 118 7 52 178 11 52 58 52
59 3 56 119 7 56 179 11 56 59 56 day, or back to the previous day. Check must add to or subtract from the ST.
60 4 120 8 180 12 n 60
this, and place the corrected GMT To do this, subtract for places west of
date in the space on the form. Greenwich and add for places east of
From now on, we will use the GMT Greenwich. (This is known technically
Southern Latitudes time and date in our calculations. as the longitude equivalent.)
In our example, the table for the
A small conversion allows us to use (iii)The Ascendant and Midheaven degrees gives 5.08, and the table for
northern latitude tables to give the are found by converting the GMT the minutes gives minutes. Enter the
Ascendant and Midheaven of births birth time into sidereal time (ST). longitude equivalent in time on the
in southern latitudes. If we use the
Turn to the table on pp. 392-5. This birth chart form.
same birth time, but set it for Perth,
willshow you the sidereal time for the So, ST = 27.08 -5.08 -0.00 =
Western Australia (31° 57' S, 115°
52' E), the calculation goes:
date in question. However, this must 22.00, which is the true ST of birth
be slightly corrected for each year: the for Washington DC. Enter this on the
3.08 + 7.40 + 0.03= 10.51. extra minutes you must add to the birth chart form.
10.51 is ST of birth. The
the true sidereal time are shown in the small For northern latitudes, calculation of
calculationswhich follow are given table. In our example, the sidereal time the local ST is now
complete. If the
merely to enable you to use north- for 4 July is 18.45.50. The correction birth place is south of the Equator,
ern tables in southern latitudes. is 1.51. Therefore, ST = 18.47.41. refer to the box on the left.
The Midheaven is at 11° Virgo, Enter this on the form.
but to find the Ascendant for a
Note: If the ST exceeds 24 hours,
southern latitude add 12 hours to
(iv) This however, the ST for mid-
is, deduct 24 hours from the total. If the
the ST, then turn to the table of
night (the beginning of the day) at longitude equivalent must be sub-
houses (see pp. 396-9) to find the
Ascendant degree. The sign involved Greenwich. You must now convert the tracted and is greater than the ST (giv-
will be the opposite of the one ST to the time of birth (still at ing a minus figure), add 24 hours to
shown. Therefore, for 10.51 take Greenwich) by adding the time of the ST before doing your subtraction.
22.51, which gives us an Ascendant birth to the ST. So, enter 8.19, and
of 29° Gemini - the true Ascendant add this to the first figure: (vii)The Midheaven and Ascendant
is therefore 29° Sagittarius. 18.47.41 + 8.19 = 27.06 (remem- arefound by referring to the table of
ber, there are 60 minutes to the hour! houses (pp. 396-9). In the column
44 • Astrological Techniques
next to the ST that is closest to the Gemini, and the Ascendant is 26° in the memory. Note that it is the
one calculated, you will find the Virgo. (Note the difference the lati- diurnal proportion, a constant, which
Midheaven (MC). Now refer to the tude makes to the positions of the isused in the following calculations,
relevant latitude column and, where it Midheaven and Ascendant. but it is not otherwise important.
intercepts the appropriate ST, you will The following steps apply to all
find the Ascendant. celestial bodies.
Calculating
Note: When finding the Midheaven
3 THE Planets"' Positions (ii) From the position for the day
and Ascendant, we round both figures Our ephemeris (see pp. 350-89) gives after the GMT date ( call this
to the nearest whole degree - i.e. 2.3° the positions of the Sun, Moon and tomorrow), deduct the position for the
becomes 2°, 3.5° becomes 4°. In our planets for each day at hours GMT GMT date (call this today), multiplying
example, the Midheaven is 27.8° (midnight), expressed in degrees and the result by the constant and adding
Aquarius, which we \\ill round up to decimals rather than in degrees, the today position.
28° Aquarius, and the Ascendant is minutes and seconds. In terms of your calculator, this can
21° Gemini. The necessary calculations thereby be \\ ritten as tomorrow - toda\' =
become much simpler and are identical constant in memory today = result. -t-
East of Greenwich for the Sun, Moon and each of the In our example for 4 July 1981 the
( )
If the birth takes place eastof planets. Using a pocket calculator, calculation for the Sun is:
Greenwich, e.g. in Moscow (55° 45' follow this process: 12.9 - 1 1 .9 = memorv .346527) + (
X, "il^ 35' E), but at the same GMT 11.9 = 12.24: I.e. 12.2°'Cancer.
on the same date, there is only one (i) Discover the diurnal proportion: For the Moon:
adjustment that you should be make to i.e. the birth time expressed as a fi^ac- 24.8 - 11.2 = memorv '
-1-11.2
your calculations. This affects the tion of the day of birth. To do this, on = 15.91: i.e. 15.9° Leo.
longitude equivalent, which is added a topicalpocket calculator:
in this case. Divide the minutes by 60, add the (iii) Follow this procedure for each of
So, the ST calculation is now: number of hours and divide the result is retrograde
the planets. If a planet
3.08 (i.e. 27.08 - 24) + 2.28 + 0.02 by 24. Store the final result in the cal- (appearing to move backwards - see
= 5.38. culator's memory. p. 23) the above formula still applies,
Referring to the table of Houses for In the example we are using, you but remember to mark the position
Northern Latitudes (see pp. 396-9), we should enter 19 -^ 60 8 = -^ 24 to
-t- with an "R".
find that the Midheaven is 25° give an answer of .346527. Store this
(iv) Occasionally, and quite often in
the case of the Moon, a planet will
Calculating the Ascendant change signs bersveen one day and the
next. This requires a small change in
To check the accurao' of the was
If the birth time If the birth time was
the formula. For example, were the
x\scendant calculations note the around noon, the Sun around sunset, the Sun
subject born at the same time on 10
points described below. should be near the MC should be just above or
below the .\scendant/ July, the Moon would ha\"e moved
Note: WTien checking the
Descendant line, or in fi-om 27.5° Libra to 9.4° Scorpio dur-
accurac>' of the Ascendant
calculations, you must
opf)osition to the ing the day. The degrees would then
Ascendant
use the birth time be counted as though there \\ ere no
of the birth loca- division between the signs.
tion, not the GMT In our example, although the Moon
position. Do not
forget to make would be on 9.4° Scorpio at the end of
allowances for the day, we will call the position 39.4°.
British Summer So it is you deduct
fi-om 39.4° that
Time or Day- 27.5°. The calculator formula will be:
light Saving
Time if it was
39.4 - 27.5 = memorv + 27.5 =
operative at the 31.62°
time of birth. But there are 30° in every sign, so
subtract 30° to make the Moon's
position 1.6° Scorpio.
Ha\-ing calculated the positions of
the planets and Ascendant, check them
If the birth time was
If the birth time around midnight, the once again for accuracy'.
near sunrise, the Sun should be at the
should be near the bottom of the chart (v) Referring to the list of planets'
Ascendant (often both and roughly opposite
groupings (see p. 35), enter the
arc in the same sign \
the iVIC or on the IC
planets. Ascendant and Midheaven in
their traditional groupings (see p.45).
Calculating the Birth Chart • 45
Traditional Factors
Although over the centuries astrology' oversimplified, basic routes towards the . Positive Signs
has constantly moved forward, it is assessment of influences in the individ- Eight planets are in
important for students and professionals ual birth chart and should be carefially positive sipins:
alike not to ignore ancient tradition. studied. Here we examine those of the MercuPi' and Mars in
Traditional factors can still be used to chart that was used to illustrate the Gemini;
map out excellent, even if somewhat calculations (see p.47). the Moon and Venus
in Leo;
Jupiter, Saturn and
Ruling Planet Ruler's House
Pluto in Libra;
Mercur\^ is the ruling The ruler's house is the
Neptune in Sagittarius.
planet because Gemini is first house because
the Ascendant and Mercur\' was in the first
Mercur\' rules Gemini. Negative Signs
house for this time
.
and location.
Two planets are in
negative signs:
Sun in Cancer;
Uranus in Scorpio.
Ruling Planet
. Angular Planets
In addition to Mercury'
and Mars being "rising"
Ruler's House iST
planets they are also
Rising Planet ^O angular because thev are
within 8° of the
Ascendant. To this we
can add Neptune which
is setting, i.e. within 8°
Positive O Negative 2 of the Decendant (the
angle directly opposite
Angular ^OH^ the Ascendant, or in
opposition to the
Ascendant).
Rising Planets —
Both Mercun,' and Mars
are rising planets
because both are in
conjunction with the Triplicities Quadruplicities
Ascendant, i.e. within 8°
of the Ascendant:
Ascendant = 21°; Fire O Cardinal 4
Mars = 20° in die
twelfth house;
Mercun- = 26°
first house.
in the Earth Fixed 3 MC
You may consider a Quadruplicities
planet to be rising (Qualities)
within 15° of an angle,
if it is
Mutable 3 ASC
Four planets are in
but its be less
effect will cardinal sijjnr.
powerfijl than if it forms the Sun in Cancer;
a conjunction.
Water 2 Jupiter, Saturn and
Pluto in Libra.
Three planets are in
Mutual Rexeption Triplicities (Elements) fixed si^nr.
The Sun and Moon are Three planets are in Two planets are in the Moon and Venus
placed in each other's fire st0ns: water sigins: in Leo;
signs. This is known as the Moon and Venus the Sun in Cancer; Uranus in Scorpio and
"mutual reception", in Leo; Uranus in Scorpio. the Midheaven
the Sun rules Leo;
i.e. Neptune in Sagittarius. Aquarius.
the Moon rules Cancer.
There are no planets in Three planets are in
earth sijjns. mutable sijfnr.
Mercur)' and Mars in
Five planets are in air Gemini and the
si^ns, also theAscendant Ascendant;
and Midheaven: Gemini and Neptune in
Mercur\' and Mars Sagittarius.
Ascendant in Gemini;
Jupiter, Saturn and
Pluto in Libra
(Midheaven in
Aquarius).
46 • Astrological Techniques
4 Calculating the Aspects
Planets are in aspect to each other
The Sun is on 12° Cancer.
compare its position with that of the
First, we (v) The Sun makes no aspects, indeed,
until we reach Uranus (at 26° Scorpio).
when there are specific angular dis- Moon, which is on 15° Leo. There are Three signs separate the Sun and
tances between them (see pp.56-7). 33° between them. Every sign of the Uranus - Leo, Virgo and Libra:
zodiac spans 30°, so the sum is: Three signs = 90° + die last 18° of
(i) Refer to the chart on page 54 30° - 12° = 18° Cancer + 15° Leo Cancer + the first 26° of Scorpio = 1 34°
showing the various orbs permissible = 33° The Sun and Uranus must be 135°
when calculating aspects. Always use This too wide to form a semi-
is just apart to form a sesquare, so this aspect
the shortest distance between the two sextile aspect (exact at 30° with a 2° is within orb. Draw it in on the grid.
planets - if your aspect is over 188° orb), so we put a dot in the square
you must go the other way round the relating the Sun to the iMoon. This (vi) The only other aspect made by
signs. Remember the opposition is the shows there is no aspect, but that we the Sun here is to the Alidheaven, and
most distant aspect (180°), so allowing have made the calculation. again it is a sesquare. This time the
the accepted orb of 8°, 188° is the degrees are counted fi-om Gemini back
maximum. The orb can be lesser or (iii)Next, compare the Sun's position through Taurus, Aries, Pisces and the
number of
greater than the exact to that of Mercury. The Sun is on 12° end of Aquarius, numbering 134° in
degrees for the aspect, i.e. a trine is Cancer, and Mercury is on 26° all. Enter it on the grid.
exact when there are 120° between the Gemini. There are 16° between them.
planets, but will be operative when 30° - 26° = 4° Gemini + 12° Cancer (vii) We don't have to compare the
planet A is, say, on 10° Aries and = 16° Moon's position to that of the Sun as
planet B is on 18° Leo - or on 2° Leo. Here again, there is no aspect. There we studied it when assessing the Sun's
Work through each planet in turn fi-om would have to be 8° or less between relationship to the Moon. So, next
the Sun to Pluto. the planets for them to be in conjunc- look at the Moon and Mercury. The
tion. So place another dot in the grid. Moon occupies 15° Leo, Mercury 26°
(ii) Again, using the Washington Gemini. So:
chart for 4 July, examine the Sun in (iv) Next, we study the Sun and 4° Gemini + 30° Cancer (which sep-
relation to all the other planets, the Venus (at 5° Leo): arates them) -1-15° Leo = 49°
Ascendant and the Alidheaven and, 30° - 12° = 18° Cancer + 5° Leo A semi-square aspect requires 45°,
using the appropriate glyph, enter the = 23° and the orb only 2°, so this is too
is
aspects we find (see the grid below). Again, there is no aspect. wide. Place another dot on the grid.
(viii) The Moon and Venus are sepa-
rated by 10° - too much for a con-
The Aspect Grid
junction (orb allowance 8°).
While it is not difficult, with practice, shown below. When you have entered
to see the important aspects in a birth all the aspects in such a grid, you can (iv) Mars occupies 20° Gemini, so:
chart, even the experienced astrologer easily see them at a glance. Among 10° Gemini + 30° Cancer (which
finds it much easier to rationalize and other things, such grids make it easier separates them) + 15° Leo = 55°.
synthesize these when they are placed to compare chart with chart when
We allow an orb of 6° for a sextile
in a formal grid such as the one doing synastry work (see pp. 152-5).
(exact at 60°), so the Moon and Mars
form a sextile. Write it on the grid.
Planet Aspects
O D 5 9 d a tj « ^ e (x) The Moon and Jupiter are sepa-
rated by 47°, so there a semi-square
Sun
°N • • • • • '
.A ^
• •
aspect between them.
is
Moon }>
\ • • ^ L L
Mercury <?
\ • / D D A
^'^ •
/, (xi) The Moon and Saturn are sepa-
Venus 9
\ • • • rated by 48°. As the Moon occupies
15.9° Leo, the actual distance between
Mars <S
\ • • • / A
them is really just over 47°, so we can
Jupiter
Saturn
z; \ / ^
•
•
•
•
•
allow a semi-square aspect.
h ^\
Uranus w
^ • • (xii) There is no aspect between the
Moon and Uranus, but because just
Neptune "¥
\^ over 127° separate the Moon and
Pluto
\A Neptune, here is a wide trine aspect.
Asc Asc •
^ </ • / • • • f
MC MC • A • A • • D • A (xiii) Calculate all aspects between the
planets, as well as those made to the
Ascendant and Midheaven.
Calculating the Birth Chart • 47
The Finished Calculation
The chart on
page includes this all planets in decimal points rather than the charts) here and on pages 60-
the calculations which we have minutes and seconds, it was not at 71, and the results if the calcula-
made in the previous pages. hand when the text was written. tions are re-worked using the
Because the ephemeris (see pp. 350- There is therefore a slight discrep- positions shown in the ephemeris.
89 ) was specially generated for this ancy bet\veen the precise results JTie method of calculation, however,
book, to show the positions of the arrived at in the text (and shown in is correct and should be followed.
The Signs The Midheav^n
Note the direction of the If you draw a little
signs through the chart. arrow here, it will
remind you of the pre-
cise position of the MC.
Mass .\sd Mercury
In this chart, Mars had The Houses
just risen, i.e. crossed the These are the houses
Eastern horizon, and of the birth chart.
Mercury was about Note their direction
to rise. from 1 to 12 through
the chart.
The Horizon
This hea\y line repre-
Ascending Degree sents the horizon. It is
The Ascending degree usefiil (and decorative)
always forms the cusp of to mark it on your chart
the first house. in blue and green,
representing the meet-
ing of the earth (green,
The Sun .
below) and sky
For this location, the (blue, above).
Sun would be rising in
roughly 1 hour 20 min-
The Cusps
utes. It is below the
These are the cusps of
horizon with all the
the signs and houses:
other planets except
the points at which they
Neptune, which was
change from one sign
justabout setting in
to the next.
the west.
The Imum Coeli
Many astrologers mark
the Imum Coeli (IC),
Challenge the opposite point to
the MC, on their birth
charts. As it is not easy
For practice, complete the drawings will be in different houses. Go on to
to see, it is not really
of the .Moscow and Perth charts. recalculate the aspects made to the
necessary, but this sensi-
The planets will be in the same signs Ascendant and Midheaven, which tive part of the chart
and occupy the same degrees, but will be different. must not be
forgotten.
Name
Reference No.
Chart Calculated on
Referencing
Always write your subject's name in the
Moscow Perth him or her a file
space provided, give
number, and add the date.
48 • AsTROiOGiCAi, Techniques
Drawdng a Birtn Cnart
There is no mvsten' about the prepara-
1 Preparing the Chart
tion of a birth chart or horoscope. photocopy
First, blank the birth
The process certainly calls for patience and chart at the end of the book (p. 408).
Make sure, as you are working, that the
application, butmatter of mathe-
it is a
resultsof the calculations for the birth
matical calculation, cool observ'ation and date in question are near to hand.
synthesis. Do not be dismayed by the
prospect of the mathematics inyolved.
These, as we have shown, are mildly tricky
rather than difficult, and now cheap pocket calculators and even
2 Writing in the Houses
Working anticlockwise from the
horizon line, number the segments of
computer programs have simplified the process. However, many the inner circle from 1 to 12.
astrologers will redraw the chart from the computer printout.
Houses
It is only necessary' to
The Bij\.s'k Chart number the houses until
Of course, if you cannot their positions become
photocopy the chart second nature to you:
provided, you may draw but do so from the first
your own, using a pair - you will find it
of compasses; pay accelerates the learning
especial attention to the process, as do all the
house divisions. simple hints we give.
Drawing a Birth Chart • 49
Sun o
Moon
Here the
Ascendant is
21° Gemini 3 The Positioning the Ascendant
thick line across the chart Mercur\'
represents the horizon at the time of
birth.Taking this as 0°, move clock-
wise round the chart, counting off Venus
each degree to reach the number of
degrees of the Ascendant.
Mars
Interpretation
Popular astrology lays^reat stress on the Sun-
but the Ascendant has always been just
sijjn,
Jupiter
as important. While the former illustrates a
person's ima^e and outward expression, the
latter represents the psychological motivation.
(See p. 36 for a full interpretation.) Saturn
The Ascendant
Uranus
i
The Ascendant marks
Neptune
the cusp of the first
house and - whatever
mehod of house division
is used - the other
Pluto
houses follow in order,
working anticlockwise.
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer S
Leo
Virgo
Libra
n.
Capricorn
Aquarius .OAJ
Pisces K
50 • Astrological Techniques
4 Drawing
DrvTSiONS
in the Sign
5 Writing
Working
in the Signs (Glyphs)
anticlockwise from
Starting at the Ascendant, count 30*^ the Ascendant in the outer circle,
in an anticlockwise direction. This write in the signs or glyphs (that
is the division (cusp) of the second appear down the side of the previ-
sign. Continue in this way round ous page). The glyphs are written
the chart until of the sign
all divi- vertically; do not turn the paper so
sions have been marked. that each ghph faces outNvard.
/
'v/i«.
Drawing a Birth Chart 'SI
6 Drawing in the Midheaven
Next, draw in the Midheaven -
the
Aquarius
Midheaven is
the part of the sk)' that was direcdy
overhead at the time of birth see (
p. 36). For clarit}', it is worth draw-
ing the glyphs of the Ascendant and
Midheaven in a different colour.
Interpretation
The subject will identify with the qualities
of the si^n on the Midheaven (or MC). A
planet stationed on or near the MC in a
chart will be strongly focused in
interpretation. The point opposite the MC
is the Immum Coeli (or IC); some Midheaven
astrologers relate this to our attitude to
earth, to environmental or "£reen" issues.
^% A))!.
Aquarius
The Immum Coeli
52 • ASTROI.OGICAI Tkchniques
Drawing a Birth Chart • 53
54 • Astrological Techniques
Understanding the Aspects
Positive and Negative Aspects
This is another set of astrological glyphs to be
memorized. The aspects are drawn on the
as lines connecting the planets "in aspect" to each
other, but it is often necessary to list these in a grid,
birth chart
/
Conjunction c/
^^
Positive or 0° 8°, up to 10°
or in the margin of a written interpretation - hence Negative with O and 3)
the glyphs. Astrologers divide the aspects into Trine A Positive 120° 8°
groups: positive, negative and weak.
Sextile -¥r Positive 60° 6°
Types of aspects
A conjunction is the most powerftil of all aspects. The Opposition / Negative 180° 8°, up to 10°withO,3>
or ru ing planet
negative aspects - the square and opposition - are
powerfijl, and while considered negative, give us Square D Negative 90° 8°
strength of character and make us fight for what we
want. The semi-square and quincunx are often a Semi- square L Negative 45° 2°
cause of stress and tension, but are not as strong as
the square or opposition and must not be over- Quincunx A Negative 150° 2°,up to 3° with 0,3)
and personal planet
interpreted. The quincunx can be rather unpredict-
able - approach its interpretation with great caution.
Sesquare D Weak -
Negative
135° 2°
The positive aspects, especially the trine and sextile,
Semi-sextile \/ Weak- 30° 2°
help to make life and also help us to express
easier,
Negative
the qualities of signs and planets freely, without
stress. The minor sesquare and semi-sextile are weak
aspects but can, like the semi-square and quincunx, ^=^ ^f^K.
be a source of tension or some form of negativity
(according to the planets involved). They are back- ^>
ground, supporting factors and must not be isolated / \
in interpretation or overinterpreted.
'-
^\
\\ a
i
The orbs
An aspect is only considered, in astrology, if it is "in
orb" - that is, if the planets are aligned to each other
\ 9
within a certain number of degrees. The chart, above
right, shows the maximum number of degrees which
should separate two planets forming an aspect.
:;,^)<^ TV^
Conjunction
^ Square
f^*^^^^ ^m^
/ ^
-^\
h \\
~
\\
y y\i *. /"y'
^.u
\ /
^ ^)< T^ ^ Quincunx Trine
Opposition Semi-square
^^^
/^
^ ^ ^
h A r^
\
^®\
\ 7
Sextile Sesquare
ISemi-sextile
T^
H
Drawing a Birth Chart "SB
Planet Aspects
01>^9 6%\^'^^
9 Drawing the Aspects Grid Chart Sun O \ • • • • • • • •
Take your pair of compasses and
place the point at the center of the
As well as drawing
aspects on the chart, they
the
Moon 1>
\ • • ^ L L • A ^
chart, making dots with the pencil
are also shown in this
Mercury 9 \ • </ D D A ^ A
about halfvvay between the center
^ridform.
draw
It is not usual
aspects from the
Venus 9 \ • ^ ^ • • •
and the position of each planet.
to
planets Ascendant
to the
Mars 6 \ • • • i A
After calculating the aspects, these
points will help you draw the lines
or Midheaven.
Jupiter X \ / ^ • •
indicating them. We draw opposi-
Saturn \ \ • • •
tions and squares with a solid, black
Uranus W
\ • •
line; trines and sextiles with a solid Neptune "H
\^
red line; semi-sextiles, semi-squares,
sesquares and quincunxes with
Pluto 9
\A
dotted black lines. You may choose
Asc Asc • ^ / • </ • • • /
different colours if you wish.
MC MC • A • A • • D • A
Oppositions and
Minor Aspects
The semi-sextile and
Squares
sesquare are usually
Oppositions and
minor influences, but
squares are powerful
aspects, sometimes
do not underestimate
the potency of a semi-
negative in effect but
square and quincunx,
often a source of energy
which can be almost as
and potential
strong as the square
if personal planets
are involved.
Trines and Sextiles Conjunction
Trines and sextiles A conjunction is
usually show harmony marked only by the
and a state of ease closeness of the
between the planets planets concerned
concerned; too many (as with Jupiter and
can tend to weaken a Saturn, here).
personality.
56 • Astrological Techniques
The Aspect Patterns The Tee-Square The individual may well be extremely
charming, but sometimes the pattern will
This consists of two planets in opposi- inflict a certain weakness. Tendencies
In some charts, planets in aspect to
tion aspect, joined by a third making towards a lackadaisical, laid back attitude
each other form patterns. These square aspects to both of them. This is a must be countered. If there are multiple
have powerful intUicnces on the tense and dynamic pattern. It can be grand trines (these ver\' occasionally
personalit)'of the subject, working enormously energizing, and it usually form a "star of David" pattern your
)
positively or negatively. The major gives strength to the individual, in spite subject may tend to "ride" people and
aspect patterns are the tee-square, of all the a.spects formed being negative take too much for granted, thinking that
the grand trine, and the grand cross; ones (and see p. 206 about all the best they can "get away with murder" - and
people having the worst charts! all too often they do. A grand trine is
and important, but nevertheless
less
However, in certain cases it can cause best when accompanied by a tee-square,
a striking feature, the pointer.
considerable inhibiton. iMuch depends creating a balance, or by several inde-
The first two patterns involve
on the planets involved; if any of them pendent squares and oppositions, adding
three planets in the birth chart,
are personalized the tee-square's effect "grit" to the personalin,-.
while the third and fourth involve will be increased. If the chart is generally
four - though it is often the case energetic and forcetiil, then you will find
that (as in the second tee-square that the subject will definitely push The Grand Cross
and the grand trine diagrams below) against obstacles - both psychological
other planets join in the configura- and material - to achieve desired goals. This does not occur in many charts, but
tion, thereby strengthening the when it does it is an overwhelmingly
powerful feature. It consists of four
eftcct, so that while we often get a
grand trine or a tee square involving
The Grand Trine planets roughly spaced at 90°, forming
two opposition aspects and making a
only the basic three planets, any of
Here a group of three trine aspects links cross on the chart. At the same time all
these patterns may be joined by four make square aspects to each other.
planets in a positive and easy way, but I
many more planets. beware: this may be less beneficial than it Here again sometimes additional planets
might seem, especially if more than the can join in the configuration, either by
three basic planets are involved. square or opposition.
Unaspected Planets
This is not as common as it may
seem. Recheck your calculations if
you think you have found an i
unaspected planet in a chart, for the
chances are that it may be making
an aspect to one of the angles, and
perhaps you have missed it. If it is
present, it is a ver\' powerful focal
point indeed, and usually means
that the individual is ver\' much
aware of the planet's influence, but
may not be able to integrate
its qualities psycho-
logically into the
personalit)', so Tee-square Double Gr\nd Trine
sometimes psycho-
logical problems
result. If you think
your subject is at
all distressed, this
is time when
a
\ou should advise
professional
counseling.
Double Tee-square Tee-square and Gr\nd Trine
Drawing a Birth Chart • 57
The grand cross usually in\'olves one In some you will find that the
cases
quality. This is known as the "make or tee-square and the grand cross involve
break" pattern, since people having it are more than one quality; as a result the
either extremely brave, energetic, powerftil effects may be mitigated to
powerfiil and successful often overcom- some extent. The same thing applies to
ing great obstacles to win - or they the grand trine, where there is usually an
cannot cope with the powerfij! effect, emphasis on one of the elements. In
and crumble. The "quality" involved is these circumstances they are then known
certainly influential. as "dissasociated".
The cardinal grand cross
A cardinal grand cross is inhibitive, The Pointer
since subjects will want to release their
energies and be outgoing, but are This is a stressfijl configuration: a planet
prevented from doing so. If they in an opposition is contacted by quin-
overcome of self-confidence they
lack cunx aspects from two others, forming
will prove to be very strong and often an arrow-head shape. It is also possible
become big achievers. for these two planets to form semi-
sextiles to the "base" planet.
The fixed grand cross This configuration might symbolically
Here we have people who are all too be said to "show the way", indicating
often their own worst enemies because the direction the subject should take by
of stubborness. Rather differently, they centering on the affairs of the house in
may well have been "put down" so much which the "point" of the pattern falls.
by parents that all initiative and confi- Do not rely completely on this theoty,
dence has been drained from them. but remember that the pointer planet
Again, if they can rebuild and develop always marks a vety stressful area of the
flexibility and perhaps, too, an open subject's chart, and the more negative
mind, they will achieve much. side of all the aspects' influences will be
present in the personality.
The mutable grand cross
The mutable grand cross often causes
confusion since subjects will want to be Chain Reactions
adaptable and live easy, uncomplicated The Stellium
and fulfilling lives, but for a variety of Later on, when you work on progres-
reasons may well not feel in a position to sions and transits, remember if any
that This is the name given to a group of
do so - perhaps because of a strong sense of these planets in any of these patterns planets - three or more - in one sign or
of duty, which is sometimes used as an are contacted by transiting planets or house: from time to time there are
excuse for lack of self-confidence. progressions, they will start a "chain "traffic jams" of planets in the solar
Nevertheless, there is the potential here reaction" of influence. If there is little system. Generally speaking, they lay a
to fight through these barriers, and in orb between them in the birth chart the great deal of stress on the characteristics
overcoming obstacles subjects will period will be important - you will find of the sign or concerns of the house
achieve a great deal. that it will be eventful, progressive or which is so heavily tenanted. The
If the presence of these obstacles for difficult, according to the planets individual is "vcty Sagittarian", or
allthree types of grand cross are con- involved. If the orbs are greater, the whatever. It is usually the case that the
sciously realized, determination often effectof any transits or progressions will Sun sign is involved: it is fairly common
overcomes them and the result is be spread out over a longer period of to have Sun, Mercuty and Venus in the
someone definitely to be admired. time and therefore less intensive. same sign (so that the individual will not
only have the characteristics of the Sun
sign, but will think and love in the
manner of that sign) but when they are
joined, perhaps by the Moon (the
subject would have been born at the
time of the New Moon), the responses
and reactions to all situations will also be
of that sign. Other planets will follow in
the same way: for example. Mars will
represent the physical energy, and so on.
These powerfiil stelliums cause imbal-
ance - not only in the solar system
(sadly, they are all too often the cause of
earthquakes) but in the individual, too,
so that the positive and negative
qualities of the sign involved are terribly
dominant in the personality'. Concen-
trate on other planets and signs to
POINTKR encourage your subjects to achieve the
Grand Cross
necessan' balance in their life.
58 • Astrological Techniques 4\
Tne Finisned Cnart
have now plotted the positions of ^9>
You
the planets the birth chart, which can
in
all
\
tellyou a great deal. The Sun indicates the
way the subject expresses him or herself; the
%^o% \
placing of the Moon shows the
subject's reactions to all situations
in life. Mercur\' represents the
mental capacit>% and Venus shows
the needs in relationships. Mars
rules the physical energy, and
Jupiter, breadth of vision, intellect,
and the philosophical and spiritual
attitude. Saturn influences responsibil-
and worldly progress, and Uranus
it\'
M.\RJ5 AND Mercury in Gemini
the need for powder and capacity' to Mercurv' is the chart ruler: its
cope with sudden changes. Neptune influence is crucial, not only
because it rules Gemini from its
influences the individual's idealism
own sign,but because it
and any escapist tendencies, while
also conjuncts the Ascendant from the
first house. Mars in Gemini is also
Pluto represents the reaction to deep-
powerftil: a strong but tense
rooted psychological problems. energ\' source which, g^^
because it is in the
tNvelfth house and
opposed by-
Neptune, will make
the subject secretive
and imaginative.
Sun in Cancer
The Cancerian Sun is a
strong psychological
influence, given
additional strength
from the first house; it
accentuates Cancerian
health voilnerabilities.
Venus .\nd Moon in Leo
From Leo the Moon gives
the ability to respond
authoritatively and to be a
good organiser. The
emotional level is positively
heightened. Venus in Leo
adds warmth and
generosity-; from the second
house it prompts the
subject to enjoy luxury and
good living. The expression
of love for a partner is
also enhanced.
Drawing a Birth Chart • 59
MC Aquarius Interpretation
The subject will identify 77;f subject will £fenerally be psychologically colourful Mars opposition to Neptune is
with and aspire to well integrated. By si^n, the planets relate to weakening, and the Mercury opposition to
emulate the ver\- best each other in afarily harmonious way; the Neptune could cause the subject to take the
Aquarian qualities: Cancerian Sun and Leo Moon, for instance, line of least resistance - to be deceptive.
humanitarianism and
are in mutual reception (see p. 35) - always
independence
a£Ood thin£ - and Mercury, dominating! the Challenge
chart from its very powerful position, will
make the subject lively, talkative, versatile When you have learned to follow a zodiac
and very Geminian. However, the over- trail (p. 140), construct one for
this chart.
Neptune in Sagittarius
The delightful generation
influence of Neptune from
Sagittarius contributes a
pleasant sense of humour.
Its seventh house
influence, strengthened by
the opposition of Mars (so
close to the Ascendant)
may make the subject
over idealistic and
impractical in the
attitude to partners.
Uranus in Scorpio
The influence of this
planet from the sixth
house is tense, and,
because of the sesquare
.Pluto in Libr\ from the Sun and the
This planet is only 0.3° from quincunx from the all-
the cusp of the fifth house important ruling planet.
("on the cusp") and could Mercury, could have a
act as a spur - especially as it somewhat inhibiting
receives powerful trines from effect. Nevertheless, it
Mercury and Mars, shows intellectual
encouraging the outward potential, increased
expression of creative originality and the
potential. It may capacit)' for quick
encourage the thinking. The tendency
S.\TURN IN LlBR,\ subject to take to mild eccentricity' and
The planet is tradi- physical and unpredictability will also
tionally well placed in financial risks. be present.
Libra; on the whole the
subject will learn from
experience, and a true
empathy with others
and a sense of justice
will be an integral part
of the personality.
Jupiter in Libra
The negative indications
of Saturn in the fourth
house may be mitigated
somewhat by the lively
placing of Jupiter in the
same house.
60 • Astrological Techniques
Progressing tne Cnart
n order to assess the trends in the life of a the astrological atmosphere which will
subject, astrologers "progress" the birth dominate 1990 for you.) The plane-
chart. There are various ways of doing this:
tary aspects shown for that da\' will
have their influence, and so will the
the best known the "day-for-a-year"
is
angular relationships between the posi-
system. It involves the simple process of tions of the planets on and the
that day
assuming that the position of the planets positions they occupied on the day of
24 hours after birth suggests the trends in your birth. The planetary pattern thus
of that baby during revealed symbolizes the working back-
the life its second
ground theme of your life for about a
year. The planets' positions for the time of
year, although it is often the case that
birth five days after birth suggest the influences tend to "fade in" during the
circumstances of its life from the ages of previous year, to be at their strongest
five to six; the positions for the time of when they are exact, and then to "fade
birth 27 days on from the birth suggest the out" during the follow ing year.
circumstances which will affect the subject bet\veen
The progressed birth chart
the ages of 27 and 28, and so on. To calculate the necessary charts,
The chart on the opposite page shows
first calculate a birth chart (see pp. 42-7). how this works: outside the normal
circle of the birth chart is a second
It isextremely important to realize in a counseling role to encourage the ring in which the planets' positions
that we do not and cannot predict development of potential and psycho- and the Ascendant and Midheaven are
events. We can most certainly assess logical wholeness, and in the latter an repeated, but in different places: the
trends that are working in people's assessment of the birth and progressed places they were in 35 days after the
lives, and give our subjects a very great charts enable us to discover times subject's birth. Remember that the
deal ot help in such matters as when to when the individual will be best able to Ascendant and Midheaven positions
make an important change - perhaps make progress on all fronts. can still be used only if you are confi-
in a career - to buy a house, to deepen dent of the accuracN' of the birth time;
an emotional relationship, to start a Discovering trends they are then extremely significant.
business, and so on. But we never say There are x\\o ways of discovering But when a chart is progressed, if the
on 17 May you will
that, for instance, future trends in a subject's - or of birth time is as litde as four minutes
meet a gorgeous man, tall instandy in course one's own - life. One concerns out, then the timing of the interpreta-
love, and get married on 27 luly! That the actual movements of the planets in tion will be inaccurate by as much as
issimply not how astrolog\' works: the sky during the coming months or 12 months!
apart from anything else, fatalism of years; by considering these we can Because the Moon moves more I
that sort would deny us free will. We assess the effects they will probably quickly than any other "planet", its
can, however, go as far as to suggest have (we describe how to do this on aspects symbolize only a three-month
that at a particular time there is a pos- pp. 68-70). The other is purely sym- effect. But this influence is, like the
sibilit\' of a deepening emotional rela- bolic.Over the centuries astrologers more powerfial transits, very impor-
tionship, and that this sphere of the have devised and tested many ways of tant. (For the additional calculation
life is likely to be emphasized. attempting to assess future influences, necessitated by the Moon's quick
and we describe here a method which motion, see pp. 64-5).
Assessing trends appears entirely irrational, but which is
When it comes to the assessment of remarkably revealing and accurate. It is Transits and the future
trends, the astrologer can point out perhaps the most commonly used by The transits are extremely important in
when specific planetary energies are western astrologers, and is known as assessing fijture trends. These are dis-
working for or against the subject, so the "dav-for-a-vear"
rf J
svstem.
J
covered by considering the movements
that these can be guarded against or of the planets during the time which is
used to fijll advantage. There are times A day for a year under consideration. The ephemeris
when moves and changes are likely to \ cry simply, one day's planetary lists these; some computer programs
take place with as litde hassle as possi- motions are taken to symbolize a year will also provide them. Ha\ing noted
ble; others w hen the subject could well in the subject's life. If you wish to them, the astrologer works out what
be swimming against the tide, so that assess the way in which the planets will aspects each planet makes to itself and
proposed changes of direction should be w orking for you when you are 35 its fellows as they are shown in the
be postponed to avoid frustration. years old, you count 35 days on from birth chart. These are the transits.
The whole area of progressions (as your birthday, and consult the plane- They can be very powerful influences
we call our means of "prediction") is tary tables for that day. (For example, indeed, and w hen rsvo or more planets
of enormous practical help, both psy- if your birthday was on 1 Januar)' are symbolically in aspect in this way,
chologically and practically. In the for- 1955, the planets' positions on 4 the events those planets represent are
mer case the astrologer can do much February that year would symbolize very strongly in focus.
I
Progressing the Birth Chart • 61
The Progressed Chart
As we grow older, soour chart grows First redraw the There is an
older with us. There are several ways birth chart in this additional calcula-
area of the form tion for the pro-
of "progressing" the birth chart
gressed Moon (see
so that it represents not the
p. 65). Always note
moment of birth, but the distance the
periods in the fiiture life
Moon travels. In
of the subject. it is from
this case
25° Sagittarius to
6° Capricorn
Enter the pro-
gressed Midheaven
and the progressed
xA.scendant here (see
p.64)
Enter the pro-
gressed planets'
positions here
The period covered
by the detailed
progressions
Enter the New
Moon's sign glyph
(see p.70)
Conjunction and
opposition only
Place the Moon's
progressed sign
here (see pp. 64-5)
Record the change of Moon sign
Transits
AND Lunar
Name XkM I MowTM I
iJ25.2°!
MooHD To
/A4
O
1 Progressions
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Reference No. Thisjjrid shows the
FEB 26.2
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transits. The left-
Year 1992 MAR^27.2''
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hand colutnns show
*-
Midnight -J(-M<
/2« the symbolic aspects
APL 28.2*
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Positions on 15 July 1981 -'r
made by the pro-
MAY 29.2'
gressed Moon both to
Corres- /tf 12
ponding TO 27 February 1992 the planets as they are
/9I7
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"2-
Installment 1st ->26
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chart, and those same
I
/>2ft I
planets when
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/12fl I "progressed". In the
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Don't miss out the
^ Mt 2
5l
I/O 57 following pa^es, the
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minor aspects /#6 tinted areas on the
15-30
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/911 £irid represent those
OI7
details that you will
i
We are assuming
that this is the first add at a later sta^e.
set of progressions THt Ptfx^KEMcn A^m-TS
for this young ]
Natal Pia-sets II
Sowt ' MlTlAL Asc MC Progressed Solar
Nl'mlucal Ou>Llt
subject
i 2J-- --•
c VZ3 R r
1
? ri: 1 R A» Ti R
AND Mutual
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1991-2 199i-« 1992-3
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5 5.1' iJ
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Aspects
12J' S r :^ Am R
1
1
1994-5 A, rcmc-S
J 159= .
calculation date
<! 20J' 3
'
1991-2 1992-3 1
The smaller ^rid lists
jl
(see pp. 62-4) A-» 21' Z G PT; » r 1992-3 ? Pii R
r
PA If R 1993-4 1992-3 the projjressed solar
E 21.3' £
2rR 3 I'i "1 R n tki.iKrT 1W2
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and mutual aspects
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I'i M. R I993-*
(see pp. 67-8)
-f
M{ 2r- S _]_ fv*l 1
62 • Astrological Techniques
Adjusted Calculation Date
Date OF Birth
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 32 60 91 121 152 182 213 244 274 305 335 the
1 Preparing
1
2 2 33 61 92 122 153 183 214 245 275 306 336 Progressed Chart
3 3 34 62 93 123 154 184 215 246 276 307 337 We aregoing to progress the chart
4 4 35 63 94 124 155 185 216 247 277 308 338 drawn for Washington on 4 July 1981,
5 5 36 64 95 125 156 186 217 248 278 309 339 to cover in detail the period 1992-3,
6 6 37 65 96 126 157 187 218 249 279 310 340 and to look in general at a rather
7 7 38 66 97 127 158 188 219 250 280 311 341 longer period. First, redraw (or photo-
8 8 39 67 98 128 159 189 220 251 281 312 342 copy) the two progressed chart forms
9 9 40 68 99 129 160 190 221 252 282 313 343 (see pp.408 -9). Now calculate the
10 10 41 69 100 130 161 191 222 253 283 314 344 adjusted calculation date.
11 11 42 70 101 131 162 192 223 254 284 315 345
12 12 43 71 102 132 163 193 224 255 285 316 346
13
14
13
14
44
45
72
73
103 133
134
164 194
195
225
226
256
257
286
287
317
318
347 2 The Adjusted
Calculation Date
104 165 348
15 46 227 288 319
When progressing a chart by the "day
15 74 105 135 166 196 258 349
for a year" method, we can take a
16 16 47 75 106 136 167 197 228 259 289 320 350
short cut which avoids recalculating
17 17 48 76 107 137 168 198 229 260 290 321 351
the planets' positions for every year.
18 18 49 77 108 138 169 199 230 261 291 322 352
The progressed date can be discov-
19 19 50 78 109 139 170 200 231 262 292 323 353
ered simply by counting the relevant
20 20 51 79 110 140 171 201 232 263 293 324 354 number of days on from the date of
21 21 52 80 111 141 172 202 233 264 294 325 355 birth. To be accurate, we need the pre-
22 22 53 81 112 142 173 203 234 265 295 326 356 cise positions of the planets at the time
23 23 54 82 113 143 174 204 235 266 296 327 357 of birth, but for this new date. As one
24 24 55 83 114 144 175 205 236 267 297 328 358 day equals a year, any given proportion
25 25 56 84 115 145 176 206 237 268 298 329 359 of a day \\'ill equal a corresponding
26 26 57 85 116 146 177 207 238 269 299 330 360 proportion of a year. The planets' posi-
27 27 58 86 117 147 178 208 239 270 300 331 361 tions are listed in the ephemerides for \
28 28 59 87 118 148 179 209 240 271 301 332 362 midnight; their relationship to the pro-
29 29 88 119 149 180 210 241 272 302 333 363 gressed date will be in proportion to
30 30 89 120 150 181 211 242 273 303 334 364 whole year, and
their relationship to a
31 31 90 151 212 243 304 365 as shown will correspond to a different
date, according to the time of birth.
Time of Birth
Hours Days Minutes Days Minutes Days Making the calculations
1 15.2 1 0.2 24 6.1 To find the adjusted calculation date,
2 30.4 2 0.5 25 6.3 write down the birth date and the
3 45.6 3 0.7 26 6.6 birth time for GMT. Consult the day
4 60.8 4 1.0 27 6.8 of the year chart to find the day num-
5 76.0 5 1.3 28 7.1
ber of the date of birth. Count the
6 91.2 6 1.5 29 7.3
number of hours back to midnight,
7 106.5
then look in the hours and minutes
7 1.8 30 7.6
chart to find the corresponding day
8 121.6 8 2.0 35 8.9
9
number, and subtract this from the
136.8 9 2.3 40 10.1
10
number of the date of birth. More
152.1 10 2.5 45 11.4
oft:en than not, you will have to add
11 167.3 11 2.8 50 12.7
365 in order to reach your result.
12 182.5 12 3.0 55 13.9
Then find the resulting number in the
13 197.7 13 3.3
Notes: day of the year chart; this will give you
14 212.9 14 3.5 Greenwich Mean the adjusted calculation date.
15 228.1 15 3.8 Time is alwavs
16 243.3 used, if using a
16 4.0
Greenwich-based
Note: When calculating, you should
17 258.5 17 4.3 delete one day if 29 February (in a
ephemeris.
18 273.7 18 4.6 leap year) enters the calculations.
19 288.9 19 4.8 Deduct one dav if
20 304.2 20 5.1 a leap year i s
Accurate calculations
indicated (i. e. if
21 319.4 21 5.3
the year inc udes
To check the accuracy of the adjusted
22 334.6 22 5.6 29 February )• calculation date, calculate the position
23 349.8 23 5.8 of the Moon exactly as if you were cal-
culating it for a birth chart, but for the
Progressing the Birth Chart • 63
Adjusted Calculation Date Examples
To arrive at the adjusted calculation Example 1 Adjusted calculation date =
date, the following directions must be 15 May
observed: Birth date: 27 July 1932
Birth time: 16.00 hours GMT Therefore:
Adjusted calculation date for subject 16 hours = 243.3 days (say 243 days) 2 January 1948 =
born on 4 July 1981 at 8.19 GMT 27 July = day 208 15 May 1947 (die Golden Rule applies)
1. It is necessary to convert the birth Since243 is larger than 208, we must 3 Januarv 1948 =
time into days, using the table on "borrow" 365. 15 May i 948
page 62: 208 + 365 = 573 - 243
= day 330 4 Januarv 1948 =
8 hours = 121.6 days Day 330 = 26 November 15 May 1949
19 minutes = 4.8 days Adjusted calculation date =
121.6 + 4.8 = 126.4 26 November
Rounding this down, call it 126 days. Example 4
Therefore:
2. Using the table on page 62, discover 27 July 1932 = Birth date:21 November 1970
on what day of the year the subject was 26 November 1931 (the Golden Rule Birth time:17.30 hours GMT
born: in this case, 4 July is the 185th day applies) 17 hours = 258.5 days
of the year. 30 minutes = 7.6 days
28 July 1932 = 258.5 + 7.6 = 266.1 (say 266 days)
3. Now subtract the birth-time number 26 November 1932 21 November = day 326
from the birth-date number. In many
cases (though not in this example) you 29 July 1932 = 26 November 1933 326 - 266 = 60
will have to "borrow" 365. and so on. Day 60 = 1 March
185 (number of day) - 126 (birth-time Adjusted calculation date =
number) = 59. 1 March
Example 2
4. Look up the number you have Therefore
arrived at in the table on page 62 in Birth date: 27 May 1932 21 November 1970 =
order to convert it into a date: in this Birth time: 1.50 hours GMT 1 March 1970
case it is 28 February. This subject's 1 hour = 15.2 days
adjusted calculation date is therefore 28 50 minutes = 12.7 days 22 November 1970 =
February 1981. 15.2 -^ 12.7 = 27.9 (say 28 days) 1 March 1971
27 May = day 147
Therefore: 23 November 1970 =
4 July 1981 = 147-28= 119 1 March 1972
28 February 1981 Day 119 = April 29 and so on.
Adjusted calculation date =
5 July1981 = 29 AprU
28 February 1982 Example 5
Therefore:
6 July 1981 = 27 May 1932 = Birth date: 1 February 1942
28 February 1983 29 April 1932 Birth time: 3.00 hours GMT
and so on. 3 hours = 45.6 (say 46 days)
*
28 May 1932 = 1 February = day 32
Golden Rule 29 April 1933
If it is necessary to add 365 days, the 32 + 365 = 397-46 = 351
adjusted calculation date will always fall 29 May 1932 = Day 351 = 17 December
back into the previous year (see examples 29 April 1934 Adjusted calculation date =
1, 3 and 5 below). and so on. 17 December
Therefore
Example 3 1 February 1942 =
17 December 1941 (the Golden Rule
Birth date: 2 January 1948 applies)
Birth time: 15.15 hours GMT
15 hours = 228.1 days 2 February 1942 =
15 minutes = 3.8 days 17 December 1942
228.1 + 3.8 = 231.9 (say 232 days)
2 January = day 2 3 February 1942 =
17 December 1943
Borrow 365: 2 + 365 = 367 and so on.
367-232 = 135
Day 135 = 15 May
•
64 • AsTROLOGiCAi. Tec:hniques
year for which you want the pro- Look up progressed birth date in
this Ascendant and Midheaven positions,
gressions. Its position should be iden- the ephemeris and note the position of plus the progressed positions of the
tical to that on the adjusted calculation the Sun, then subtract that from its other planets (but not the Moon) on
date. The
adjusted calculation date is Here, the progressed
natal position. 15 July 1981, on the outer rim of the
constant, and will apply to any vear Sun occupies 22.4° Cancer and its chart. If you are really certain of the
under consideration, as you will see natal position is 12.2°, so it has moved time of birth, you could calculate the
from die examples given opposite. 10.2°. Now
note the natal position of Ascendant to a tenth of a degree,
the Midheaven - here it is 28° matching the accuracy of the rest of
Aquarius - and then move it 10.2° the chart - a change of Ascendant, for
3 The
To
Progressed Ascendant
progressed Ascendant,
fix the
around the chart, matching the
motion of the Sun. (This distance is
instance, can be significant.
Enter the progressed date ( 1 5 July
we must find the distance the Sun has the solar arc.) This will move it to 8.2° 1981) and the adjusted calculation
moved from its position at birth. Here, Pisces, so round it down to 8°. date (27 February 1992) on the
we are progressing the chart for 1992, progressed chart.
giving the trends for the subject Finding the Ascendant
between the ages of 1 1 and 12. We Referring to the table of houses for
therefore count on 12 days from the
date of birth, counting the birth date
northern latitudes (see pp. 396-9) find
the Ascendant relating to that
4 THE
Calculating
Progressed Moon
as day one. For this example, this gives Midheaven position - in this case, 0° Now we must calculate the Moon's
us the date of 15 Julv 1981. Cancer. Now enter the progressed positions in detail. This calculation is
necessary because the Moon mo\es so
quickly through the signs, usually
Positioning the Progressed Ascendant and Midheaven covering more than 1° a month in the
progressed chart. Look now at the top
Now that you have the progressed grid opposite. Enter the year for which
positions of the Ascendant and the progressions are to be made in the
Midheaven, place them in the first column. Write the months in the
chart at the appropriate second column.
points in the ecliptic.
When progressing the Making the calculations
Ascendant and Mid- The Moon's position at midnight on
heaven, rounding up
the progressed date (15 July 1981 is )
decimal points to
27.2° Sagittarius. This position repre-
whole numbers can
sents the Moon as it will be operative
affect timing, some-
times quite radically. on 27 February 1992 (the adjusted
So it is useful to keep calculation date) in the progressed
a note of the position chart. Usually we would enter this
of the Midheaven to column for the Moon's
position in the
two decimal points, longitude column opposite February,
and checking with it. that being the month belonging to the
adjusted calculation date. However,
because this date falls so near the end
of the month, it is advisable to place it
opposite March, as the lunar influence
will be at its most potent then. So
write 27.2° opposite March.
We must now discover the Moon's
positions for Januar)' and February. To
do this we must first find its position
Births in Southern Latitudes
on the dav before the progressed date,
i.e. 14 July 1981. On that day die
To progress the angles of a southern Refer to the nearest degree in the
latitude birth, follow this example for tableof houses for northern latitudes
Moon occupied 15.1° Sagittarius.
a birth in Perth, Western Australia, (see pp. 396-9), but because this is a
Now calculate the Moon's motion
latitude 31° 56' S. southern latitude chart, look up the during those 24 hours:
Calculate the progressed Midheaven Midheaven Pisces (the opposite sign 27.2-15.1 = 12.1°
in the usual way (follow the instruc- to Virgo), i.e. 2° Pisces. This gives an This figure represents the Moon's
tions in step 3, above). Here, we will Ascendant of 20° Gemini but, again, motion during a 12 month period, so
assume that the progressed Mid- reverse the signs to give a progressed divide it by 12 to find the motion
heaven is 2° Virgo. Ascendant of 20° Sagittarius. during a progressed month:
12.1°^ 12 = 1°
Progressing the Birth Chart • 65
Positioning the Progressed Moon
Having discovered the position of the
So the Moon has moved month. 1° per progressed Moon, you must now
During February it occupied 26.6° mark it in the outer circle of the
chart - in the example here
Sagittarius;during January, it occupied
25.2° Sagittarius. Enter these positions between Sagittarius 25°
and Capricorn 6°.
on the chart. Because the actual motion
was 12.1° during 12 months, we must
allow for the extra 0.1°. Assume this
correction has been made for
September 1991, i.e. half\vay between
the two adjusted calculation dates.
Note: There is often a fraction of a
degree to be allowed for. In the case of
several decimal points, space these out
as evenly as possible throughout the
months of the progressed year. For
accuracy, work out your dinsion sum
to two decimal points, and round up
(i.e. 2.77 = 2.8, 2.72 = 2.7).
The remaining months
Now calculate the Moon's progressed
positions for the remaining nine Ll NAR Aspects Transits
months we are to cover in detail. Work Year Month Moons To To
LoNt; Natal Proc P ^ w % c? 9 ^ o 1
from 15 July 1981 to 16 July 1981; on
15 July the Moon on 27.2°
is
A>24 /»
% 2 / * 1 / d 17 /d3 /O
/OS /WIS /A4 M4
1992 JAN 25.2°
N /026
<'*20 /*5
Sagittarius; on 16 July it is on 9.3° / ?22 /07
/0
Capricorn: FEB 26.2° J" 9 vw 11 10 A G
23
*G2
10
/9
25-26
/04
/9 23 /e2
/> 8
18
/
18
Ml AO
as
/ Ml 15
30° -27.2 = 2.8°
!
i />9 />2 tXi
/cJ 1
t\b
The Moon, then, will travel through MAR 27.2° R / )22
2
/ Ml
26
/
13
Ml K4
i
/131
2.8° Sagittarius before entering A W /28 /1 19 DO
^M( A 1
T3
Capricorn, then move to 9.3° by mid- APL 28.2° 24
N
/'!9
/e25
/'!20
night on 16 July. It will reach that S /19 /• /B6 O
position in our progressions by March MAY 29.2°
1
/h 10 23 /f2S 02
/dS
1993. The motion for the 24 hours
JUN 0.2°
OD / Asc 1
T /B3 /dl2
/A- 12
/fU
/As, 5
/*6
/A- 12
/917
vo in
Ad i S /98
between midnight on 15 July and mid- /»17 /0 16 ^«29S
A>9 /J *OIS /•22 /O30 /ffl /9
night on 16 July is 2.8° (the remaining ILY 1.2° J"^ 27 /918 />13 29
/>27
m
20 <-)26
degrees of Sagittarius) plus the 9.3° it \
! 9 Ji / Ml 6 /913 />8 V9
travels through Capricorn. Add these, AUG 2.2° 25-29 /)26 m28
0^-30 /I- 29
and you get 12.1°. (The motion is
unchanged during this period.) SEP 3.3°
Dh 2* AO
9 11
/fl
/»6-7
2 /13
/>!3
/ Ml 2
/a 20 9 26
09 A\^2 5 D9
22 2«
/?18 /ll21
2.8° + 9.3°= 12.1°
OCT 4.3°
n^ i
23
A .\K 2
5
/O 5-7
17
/B2
/»27 IIV25
Divide this by 12 to find the motion /I 21-24
lib «1
during each progressed month. As
NOV 5.3° A 9 2
2^30 /\»6
/<24
'24
I,
before, it is 1° per month, with an 95-9 /Sll
/0 24 /»9 Dl>!
extra 0.1° to be added in September. DO 17
I in
DEC 6.3° /9 M24
19
/>22
13
/ W 28
'
25 /*29
i}
April = 28.2° Sagittarius
May = 29.2° Sagittarius THt: Proc.r£&sed Aspects
June = 0.2° Capricorn Natal Plankts Solar Mutual Asc MC
Numerical Order
July = 1.2° Capricorn
X 2.3° "
August = 2.2° Capricorn \ 3.4° fl O P D B R P 9 PD2 R Asc Pz. > R
1991-2 1993-4 1992-3
9 5.1°
September = 3.3° Capricorn O 12.2°
fl
S
9 PDi P
o ry As( R 1994-S Am P enters $
October = 4.3° Capricorn > 15.9° fl 1991-2 1992-3
d 20.2° I
November = 5.3° Capricorn .\« 21° I O PA* r 1992-3 9 PZ.i R P
December = 6.3° Capricorn e 21.3° :": O PA * R 1993-4 1992-3
9 P£ 1) R P Octc.lxr 1992
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1992-3 2 IV 2
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Now turn back to the first (top) chart «
Mi: 28°
26.2° R m.
«
<J PA Ml
lH\.Kl)
R 199.1-4
form and on it enter the progressed
Moon's positions.
66 • Astrological Tlchniques
The Moon's Aspects
The Moon's aspects are listed in the
chart below, in the "Natal" and Calculating
"Progressed" columns. The col 5 THE Moon's Aspects
umn at the extreme right To speed up the calculation of the
shows the aspects the New
lunar aspects, and later the transits, we
Moon makes to the natal now list on the second progressed
planets as it moves around
form the natal planet's positions, the
the sky during the period
under consideration. Ascendant and Midheaven, in numeri-
cal order. These are entered in the left-
hand section of the top grid. The
planet occupying the earliest degree of
a sign is Jupiter, on 2.3° Libra. Next
comes Saturn, on 3.4° Libra.
You may find it useful to make a fiill
list on a piece of rough paper, then
double check it for accuracy.
Making the calculations
We are now ready to calculate the
aspects the progressed Moon makes to
the natal and progressed planets' posi-
tions, Ascendant and Midheaven. As
well as referring to the column headed
Lunar A.SPECTS Transits "Natal Planets in Numerical Order",
Month MCMINA To To we must check the progressed planets'
V.AH
P ^ w 1 c? 9 9 o D
LON<. Natal Proc
A>24 /e
% 2 / * 1 tan /d3 /o
positions from their placings in the
1992 JAN 25.2° / 9 5 /A»l«
y *20
/A4
/*5 >14 outer rim of the first progressed chart.
N /026 / 922 /97
/018
FEB 26.2° vw O 10 A O
23
02
10
/9
2S26
/04
/«23 /92
/>8
/M<
18
AO
a3 Lunar aspects through the year
/ M( IS
i6 i
1
/>9 />2 /IS AO No lunar aspects are exact during
2 M4
MAR 27.2° R />22 26 13
/»l30 January. However, in February, the
1 /I 31
J^Mc;
AaJ
>
A 1 /28 /1 19 OO progressed Moon's position is 26°
T3
APL 28.2° 24
N
/»l9
/e25
/<|20
Sagittarius, so it is in opposition to the
S /a9 /e6 »0 natal Mercury and semi-sextile to the
MAY 29.2° /"llO 23 /»2S 02
1
1
natal Uranus. Because the progressed
1
JUN 0.2°
DJ /Asc !
T /e3 /tf 12
/A.. 12
/»14
/Ax 5
/W6
/
/9I7
W 12 ^oin
Uranus has not moved on from 26°
A<> S /98
/917
/O30
/OI6 ^5 295
Scorpio, the progressed Moon also
JLY 1.2° /9 A>9 />
27
OI5 /«22
/9 1g
/9I
/>13
/9
29 makes a semi-sextile aspect to the
20 />26 />27
1
progressed Uranus. In March, the
AUG 2.2°
U% 3 9
2S-29 27 28
/ M( 6 /913
/>26
/>8 !^9
Tn28
progressed Moon makes an opposition
aA-30 /»«29
to the progressed Mars.
SEP 3.3°
U\ J4
AO 1 D * ^
911
/*l-2
/96-7
/13
/t,3
/ M<
/I 20
2 /It.
*9 26
09 AA«J 5 D9
22 26
/ei8 /».21 The next aspect it makes is during
D^ i A M( 2 /0 5-7 /e2
/»27
April, when forms a sextile to the
it
oc:i 4.3° 23 S 17 TTV2S
/I 21-24 natal Midheaven. In June, it makes an
f a6 »2
NOV 5.3° A 9 2 !
25-30 /\-6
/*8
/f24
/24
I,
opposition to the progressed
»5-9 /911 Ascendant (which was moving from
/0 24 ^19 Dl'l
/> 0017 tan
1
DFC 6.r 19 /913
f K28
>124 Gemini into Cancer at this period).
2t />22 /*29
\\
I
Note, too, that this month the pro-
gressed Moon moves into Capricorn.
The Progressed Aspects In July makes an opposition to the
it
Natai. Pmnets Solar Mutual Asc MC progressed Mercury. Continue in this
Nitmf.rk:ai. Order
a 2.3" ^ way until you have calculated all the
h iA' Q: O PDB R P 9 Poa R Ak PZ. }R lunar progressions.
I99I-2 1993-* 1992-3
In September the progressed Moon
9 5.1»fl
OPDl P
O 12.2' ffi
O P y Ast: R I994-S As« Pcnicn S
> 1S.9° fl 1991-2 1992-3 makes a sesquare aspect to the pro-
d 20.2' B
As<; 21* a O PA* P 1992-3 9 p^.a R p gressed Venus. The
sesquare (135°)
my
V 23'R
n.
/
O TA V R 1993-t 1992-3
9 Pih R P October 1992 and the semi-square (45°) are easy to
1 T/ 1
9 26.2° n
1992-3
"The 1 Return"
miss; always double check for them. As
» 26.2° R nV PA R
MC 28° «
a M<:
(Ernti
1993-4 you calculate each aspect, enter it in
the aspects column of the large
progressed aspects grid.
J 1
Progressing the Birth Chart • 67
Solar and Mutual Aspects
The progressed solar and mutual
Now we must calculate the aspects of aspects are listed in the second,
the progressed planets (other than the smaller grid (below). This grid
Moon ), the progressed Ascendant and isnow complete, except for
any particularly important
Midheaven to the natal planets' posi-
transits (see p. 68).
tions and to each other. These indicate
the background conditions operative
for the period under consideration.
6 THE
Calculating
Solar Aspects
Anv aspect the progressedSun makes
is very important. It was on 22°
Cancer between March 1992 and
March 1993. No other planet, natal or
progressed, falls on that degree, but
during 1991-2, the Sun (on 21°
Cancer) made a square aspect to the
natal and progressed Pluto. This is
listed in the solar column. WTiile no
longer exact, it is still operative.
Radical and progressed aspects Llsar Aspects Transits
Note here two more pieces of astro-
1
Mosth M(X>s To To
Ylar s .
P y w % d" 9 9 o 3)
logical shorthand: the "R" and "P"
following Sun P square Pluto in the
Ui^o Natal Pnoc
A>24 /e
\ T
2 / » /|J17
/A«l«
/a 3
/A4
1992 25.2° / V!4
JAN /026
9 5
/*20 /»5
N /922 /97
solar column. These letters stand for
/OI8
Radical and Progressed. Radical is FEB vw () 10 7^ O 02
10
/9
25-26
/04
/9 23 /92
/> 8 18 S3
^^^•i? 23
/ M( 15
another word for natal; be careful not 1
/25
to confuse it with the same letter "R", .\L\R 27.2=
/d T 2
/>9 />2
'.M(
/h6
/hSO
K4 '
11
/)22 2« 13 /i3l
1 I
standing for retrograde. Note, too, the A. /2g /2 DO
APL 28.2° ^MC z4
A 1
/'19 /'i20
19
T3
progressed Sun's aspects to Neptune N /e25
progressed, in 1992-3, and to =
S /29 /e6 «-o
Neptune radical, in 1993-4.
SLW 29.2
I
/hlO 23 /I2S 02
/dS
RTV
UN
0?°OJ
U.2
/Asc }
T /e3 /<J12
A-
/*14
12
A<,5
/*6
/\x 12
/ei7
yoi2
J 7^<»3 /98
S i^e29S
/917 /016
A>9 /O30 /91
7 THE
Calculating
Mutual Aspects
IIILY j
1.2' ''
"
3
/I
27
1
9
015
at}
20
/I22
/91g
/>26
/M( 6
/>13
/J27
/913 />8
029
V9
As we have already calculated the lunar AUG 2.2=°^ 25-29
[3\«30
27-28
/\»29
/>26 'U28
aspects, we now calculate those of the
1
V
AO n»9-113 /»I2 /i3 /M( 2
j
°
;-
progressed Mercury. During 1992-3 SEP 3.3= ^ g A\»25
24
DC
/96-7 /hi /a 20 »e26
J 22 2«
/ei8 /»121
1
this planet occupies 1° Cancer. During i AM(:2 /O 5-7 /B2 V2 h
1993-4, it moves on to 2°, whence it
1
OCt' 4.3° '-'^ 23
/I 21-24
S 17 /«27 T^25
will make a square aspect to the radical /«24 »1
NOV 5.3° ^ ^
1
22
25-30
/w8
' 24
i,
(natal) Jupiter. Venus makes minor, es-9 /BlI
/024 /»9
semi-square aspects to Jupiter and /J DO 17 /t!27
DEC 6.3° 19 /9 13 M24
/I. 28
I
2S /J 22
Saturn while Mars will make an exact .
<'*29
'
r
trine to the radical Midheaven during
1993-4. (This aspect was just within The Progressed Aspects
1'
orb in the birth chart.) Finally, we MC
1
Natal Plavets '1 Solar Mutual Asc
Numerical Order
enter the progressed Ascendant in
1
semi-square aspect to the radical -! 3.4= £k o r c B R r 5 rD i R Asc P/- > R
1991-2 1993-4 1992-3
J 5.1=
natal Moon, and note the very
ri
( )
!
9 pa i p
12.2= S 1
O P V Ast R 1994-5 .\m Pcntcn S
1
important indication that the pro- J 15.9= 1}
j
1991-2 '
1992-3 1
6 20.2° H
gressed Ascendant is entering Cancer.
.
ASC 21° 3t O PA * r 1992-3 9 PZ.Z R P
B 21 3° £, O PA t R 1993-4 1992-3
9 PZ"-! R P Octf>N:r 1992
* 23°R /
Covering longer periods C 26,2° H
1992-3 i T/ 2
-The 2 R«um-
This completes calculations for the day » 26.2°R m. iJ PA .M< R 1993-4
.MC 28= S ,i
< Exaci >
1
i
for a year background progressions. It
is, of course, not difficult to cover far
68 • Astrological Techniques
longer periods of time - the process is Calculating Pluto's Transits occupies 16°, 17° and 18° Capricorn,
exactly the same. But we feel that and so makes no transits to any natal
because our lives and circumstances First look at Pluto. You will see that planets, or to the Ascendant or
change so abruptly, it is all too easy to on January 1992, Pluto is on 22"^
1 Midheaven. Enter this on the grid.
become apprehensive or overoptimistic Scorpio. Referring to the list of planets
about long-term trends. Here, we have in numerical order on the form, we
the structure to interpret several years find no natal planet occupying that Calculating Uranus' Transits
in a general way. degree of a sign. On 27 April, Pluto
moves back to 21° Scorpio. Looking Moving on to Uranus, we find that on
again at the list, we see that the natal 24 January occupies 15° Capricorn
it
8 As
Calculating the Transtts
move around
they the solar sys-
Ascendant occupies 21" Gemini, and
Pluto itself in the birth chart is on
( )
and (because, of course, that sign is
five signs- 150° - on ft-om Leo) will
tem, the planets constandy make rela- 21° Libra. So Pluto makes a quincunx make a quincunx transit to the Moon,
tionships to the positions they transit to the Ascendant, and a semi- which is on 15° Leo. Because Uranus
occupied at the moment of birth. sextile to its own position (which, turns retrograde in April, it will make
however, we ignore - see above). In the same transit again between 9 July
The influence of transits the square allotted to April and to and 3 August. L'ranus does not make
Often these relationships provide very Pluto, enter Pluto A
Ascendant 27. any more transits during 1992.
potent influences, which sometimes (The "27" refers to the date when this
have the effect of highlighting the transit is first exact. ) Turn back to the
background day-for-a-year progres- ephemeris to find how long Pluto will Calculating Satltus's Transits
sions. More importandy, they also pro- occupy 21° Scorpio - it stays there
duce a variet)' of energies of which until 2 June. Write "2" in the square Saturn occupies 5° Aquarius on 2
advantage should be taken. Most, allotted to Plutoand June. As this is a January, and already makes an opposi-
though not all, astrologers use only lengthy influence, it is as well to draw tion transit to Venus, then moves on
the transiting planets' relationships to a line connecting the t\vo dates. to 6° on 3 January. Note this transit
Ascendant and
the natal planets. on the grid, but to show that the influ-
Midheaven, and not to the progressed Transits through the year ence was already operative before the
planets. Ascendant and Midheaven. On 3 June, Pluto moves back once New Year, draw a small arrow pointing
UTien you are more experienced, you more to 20° Scorpio. In the natal upwards, as a reminder. Calculate the
will probably want to discover for chart. Mars falls on 20° Gemini, so remaining Saturn transits for the rest
yourself how effective the latter can be. here is another quincunx. Record this of 1992 with the ephemeris and the
For more on the transits, see p. 60. transit on the grid. Look through the list shown on the transit grid. Note
ephemeris to see how long Pluto stays that the opposition to the Moon con-
Making the calculations on 20° Scorpio - it will be there until tinues into 1993 - as shown by the
This stage of progressing the chart is 24 September. (Note that Pluto, which small arrow pointing downwards.
not as complicated as it may seem went retrograde in January, turns to
from looking at the transit section of direct motion on 30 Juh' while it is
the large, lower grid. on 20° Scorpio.) Calcutating Juttter's Transits
Mercury, Venus and Mars move On 25 September it moves on to 21°
much more quickly through the sk\' Scorpio, thus again making the quin- makes a sextile transit to
WTiile Jupiter
than their fellows, so when relating the cunx aspect to the Ascendant. Enter the Sun between 2 and 10 February, it
positions of the transiting planets - the this on the grid. The transit is opera- does not really get busy until mid- July,
ones at present moving through the tive until 23 October. Between then when not only is that transit repeated,
sk\' - to the positions of the planets in and the end of 1992, Pluto occupies but a number of Jupiter transits are
the birth chart, we do not use the 22°, 23° and 24° Scorpio, while in the operative until the end of November.
squares, trines, sextiles or quincunxes birth chart Neptune occupies 23° Follow them through for practice.
because these transits pass so quickly. Sagittarius. However, this transit is a There are t%vo points to note in the
So for the three fast mo\ing planets semi-sextile and therefore not power- October transits: first, as there are
we need to look out for conjunctions fijl enough for consideration. rather a lot of them, they take up more
and oppositions only. For the other Pluto makes no more transits during than the allotted space on the grid
planets, we use all aspects except the die rest of 1992. allows. To show that all the indications
weak semi-sextiles, sesquares and semi- occur during October, draw an addi-
squares. For solar transits, see pp. 76-7. tional line showing where October
To work out \\ hich transits are oper- Calclt^ting Nefrjne's Transits ends. Secondly, that month the transit-
ative during 1992, turn to the relevant ing Jupiter conjuncts the natal Jupiter
section of the ephemeris on p. 386. We now turn to Neptune, which on 1 - the subject experiences a Jupiter
-
(Always double check are you on the January is on 16° Capricorn. Note that Return (see pp. 296-7). This important
right page, and looking at the right there are no planets on this degree in transit should be noted in the small
month and year? the birth chart. During 1992, Neptune grid, as it can colour the whole year.
Progressing the Birth Chart • 69
The Completed Grids
Calculating Mars', Venus' You now have completed grid for a major tool for interpretation of the
AND Mercury's Transits the progressed planets and the aspects fijture trends. For an example of an
they will make during a fliture year in interpretation of a progressed chart,
moving planets - Mars, Venus your subject's life. This is your see pp. 141-7.
The fast
and Mercury - provide many more
transits. However, the technique of Lunar AspEcrs Transits
calculating them is rather different - Yl-AR Month Moons To To
remember, we only use conjunctions Natal Prog e "H w % d" 9 9 o D
and oppositions - so we only need
LX)NG
A >24 /«
% 2 / * 1 tin to
1992 25.2° /aJ8 /A..4 «4
JAN / 5 5
/0 26
/*20 /*5
s / 922 /97
refer to the drawing of the birth chart
/0
in the centre of the progressed chart.
1
FEB 26.2° VW () 10 A O
23
*02
10
/9
25 26
/04
/923 til
/>8
18
18
AO
«:3
/ Ml 15
Turn to January in the ephemeris. i
1
/25 AO
On 1 January, Mars occupies 23° MAR 27.2° /d 1
2
/>9
/ M(
/J2
^ M<
/•l6
/'l30
H4
/ J22 26 13
i /231
Sagittarius, and on that day makes a A 1 /28 /2 19 DO
APL 28.2° "^Mc: />l20 T3
conjunction to Neptune. Look now at 24
/B25
the birth chart. You know that Mars is s /29 ted »o
on 23° forming a conjunc-
Sagittarius,
MAY 29.2°
1
/h 10 23 /<25 02
/d5
tion to Neptune. Visualize it in that '
JUN
Yi
0.2°
05 /Asc 2
r /e3 /<>12
/<vl2
/CM
/A«5
/*6
/ Av 12
/917
VO IB
A<}3 /98
position and look across the chart - in ^9
s 2936
1
/917 /016
1
A>9 #015 /»22 /O30 /»1 /9
this case to Gemini (the opposite sign 1.2°
</> 5 />13 n29
!
JLY 27
20
/918
/>27
/>26
to Sagittarius). There you see Mercury, 1
on 26° Gemini. This will be Mars' next !
AUG 2.2°
DZ 3 9
25-29 2728
/M( 6 /913
/>26
/>8 ^9
Tn28
QA-JO /Av29
transit. Check in the ephemeris: Mars
will reach 26° on 5 January, when the SEP 3.3°
nh 24 A08 Q y
9
3
11
/*1
/96-7
2 J7.i / M(
/220
2 tx\
»9 26
09
1
AA..2S DO /ei8 /•l21
22 26
1
opposition is formed. Looking at the
OCT 4.3° ah i
23
A M( 2
S
/O 5-7
17
/e2
/»27 lit 25
chart, it is clear that the next opposi- /i21 24
lib
tion will be between Mars and the
NOV 5.3° A 9 22
25-30
/Wb
/*8
/»24
/24
21,
Sun, which is on 12° Cancer. Again, #95-9 /9 11
/0 24 /•9 D2'i
look at the ephemeris to find out when /J DO 17
DEC 6.3° 19 /«13
t »- 28
AH
25 /)22 /*29
Mars will reach 12° of Capricorn '
~~
1r
(because Capricorn is opposite
Cancer); it will do so on 26 January. The Progressed Aspects
You must now discover when Mars Natal Planets Solar Mutual Asc MC
Numerical Order
(this time from Aquarius) will make
Z 2.3° £i
oppositions to the Moon and Venus \ 3.4° £i O P DP R P 9 PDZ R Asc PZ. J R
1991-2 1993-* 1992-3
9 5.1° «
inLeo, and a conjunction to the O 12.2°
9 PDZ P
ffi
P V As< K 1994-5 Am Pcnicn ffi
Aquarian Midheaven. These are listed. > 15.9° Cl
1991-2 1992-3
i 20.2° n
As there are no natal planets in either AS( 21° K O PA* P 1992-3 9 P^l R P
H O PA * R 1993-4 1992-3
Pisces or Virgo, Mars will now remain e 21.3°
9 P^-tj R P October 1992
* 23°R /
dormant until it occupies 2° Aries, 1992-3 2T/2
» 26.2° n "The i Rriurn"
f 26.2°R PA
making an opposition to Jupiter, and j
MC: 28° «
in.
d M(
(F.xjcD
R 1993-4
then 3° Aries, making an opposition to
Saturn). As you will see, these transits
occur on 9 and 10 May respectively.
In the birth chart. Mars occupies 20° Moon, recur. Such phe-
transits to the
The remaining transits Gemini. In such a case, note the transit nomena are very common; be carefiil
Check the remaining Mars transits, as being exact on the earlier date, since you do not miss them when you are
then the Venus and Mercury transits, these minor transits tend to become calculating transits.
in the same manner - always carefully effective earlier rather than later.
referring to the sign they occupy and Note, too, the repeated series of
relating it to that sign and the polar, or transits from Mercury to Jupiter and Calculating the Sun's Transits
opposite, sign in the birth chart. Saturn during March and April, to
Venus and the Moon during August There are now few solar transits just a
Exact transits and September, and to Uranus to calculate. BecauseLeo is not
Sometimes you may find that it is between October and December. emphasized in this chart (sec the note
decide when a transit of
difficult to These occur because Mercury turns on the table on p.72), we only use
Mars, Venus or Mercury is exact. For fi-om direct to retrograde motion, then conjunctions to the Ascendant, Mid-
example, on 17 January 1992, Venus from retrograde to direct (see p.23). heaven, ruling planet and Moon. If
occupies 19.9° Sagittarius, and by 18 This is, of course,' also why Pluto's Leo is emphasized in the chart, calcu-
January has moved to 21° Sagittarius. transits to the Ascendant, and Uranus' late the oppositions as well.
70 • Astrological Techniques
The Progressed Aspects
Natal Planets Solar Mutual Asc MC
Numerical Order
i 2.3° ii
»! 3.4° £i O P DB R P 9 PO i R Asc Pil > R
1991-2 1993-t 1992-3
Calculating the 9 5.1° fl
9 PD a p
O S
New Moon's Transits
12.2°
> 15.9°
O P y Asc:
1991-2
R 1994-5 As P enters 25
1992-3
<J 20.2° H
Look at the 1992 ephemeris (see ASC 21° n O PA* P 1992-3 9 P^2 R p
B 21.3° £: O PA* R 1993^ 1992-3
p. 385) and each month in turn. To V 23°R /
9 PZ. h R P October 1992
1992-3 ^ T<(' i
discover the dates of the New Moon,
,1
9 26.2° H
/ "The 2 Rcium"
« 26.2°R m. PA MC R 1993-4
find the day when both the Sun and MC 28° «
cJ
lExact)
,1
1 ll
the Moon occupy the same sign. The
Moon willbe new at precisely the
Solar and Mutual Aspects
moment when it and the Sun form an This^rid shows the prqpiressed solar an
exact conjunction; that during the
is,
mutual aspects.
two hours or so while the Moon occu-
pies the same degree of the same sign
as the Sun. But the influence of the
New Moon covers about two days - The Progressed
while the Moon is travelling through ascend.\nt
The progressed
the same sign as the Sun. If the Moon
Ascendant moves
enters that sign on 1 January - but into Cancer - a
not until 23.55 p.m. - the influence focal point in inter-
almost midnight on
will last until pretation, provided
that the birth time
3 January. For reasons of space, we
is accurate: a differ-
cannot include a detailed Moon ence of four min-
ephemeris in this book; our rough utes either wzy will
rule of thumb is adequate at this stage mean that the pro-
gression can take
of your study, though ordinary diaries
place a year earlier
often give the New Moon dates, and
or later.
even precise times. Of course, a
detailed ephemeris for the year in
question will give you all the informa-
tion you require.
Making calculations
Look at the list of planets in numeri-
cal order and you will discover
whether the New Moon
makes an
aspect to any of them. Use the Sun's
position as your guide, and allow an
orb of two degrees. (See also the chart
on page 72.)
In our example, at the time of the
January New Moon, the Sun occupies
12° Capricorn. So the transiting New
Moon makes an opposition to the
Sun, in the natal chart. Enter this on
the form. Follow this
procedure for the The Sun
whole year. The progressed
Sun, falling on
22° Cancer
makes a square
aspect to the natal
and progressed
Pluto. While these
aspects were exact
in 1991, the subject
willstill be feeling
the effect of them.
The Sun is also
making a very mild
scmi-sextile aspect
to the natal
Ascendant, also
exact in 1991.
Progressing the Birth Chart • 71
Lunar Aspects and Lunar Aspects Transits
Planetary Transits =^^**-x
y^J^R Month MotJSs To To
This^rid shows the prq0ressed P y w z d" 9 ^ o D
lunar aspects (there are many
Natal Pwx;
A J 24
\
/»
1
2 / V 1 /<J 17
/Wis
to
1992 JAN 25.2° / 5 A, 4 V14
/ *20 /*5
of these because of the swift s /026 / ?22 /97
/0
movement of the Moon) FEB 26.2° / 9 VW () 10 A O
23
02
10 25-26
/04
/923 /«2
/» 8
18
/M*
18
AO
«3
and the planetary transits. 1
i /IS 6G
MAR 27.2° /d 1
2
/>9
/ .Ml
/>2
/•l6
/hSO
H4
/ 122 26 13
R 1
/131
A I /18 /I 19 DO
apl 28.2° "^MC 24 />l9 /V20 T3
N /e25
S
/J9 /« /e6 *o
MAY 29.2°
1
/>110 23 /»2S 02
/e3 /(}12 /\» 12 S^O 11
1) <^.\st
)
1
iw 12
As. 5
2 /*6
JUN 0.2°
ArfJ s /98
<'917
y9 29S
1
/917 /016
AJ9 015 /»22 <'O30
JLY 1.2° / 9 27 /918 ^>13 29
m
20 />26 ./J27
1
3 9 at ^0 /.M( 6 /913 4ti y5
AUG 2.2° 25-29
a.. 30
27 28
/\.,29
/J26 TH28
1
SEP 3.3°
D^ 24 A08 a * ^
911
/*!
/967
2 /13
/•l3
/M(
/I 20
2 /111
9 26
09 A\v25 as
22' 26
/ei8 /'l21
OCT 4.3°
D^ 23
A Mt 2
5
/O 5-7 /•
17
/92
/»27 ft 25
/I 21-24
66
NOV 5.3° A 9 22
25-30
/
A.. 6
/*8
/I24 11,
/24
*«5-9 /511
/0 24 /»9 ax h
/J DO 17 till
DEC 6.3° 19 /S13
/v. 28
V124
'
'
—^ 1
25 /J22 /*29
- -
Tne Finisned
Progressed Cnart
Together with the two grids, the completed
chart now gives you all the information you
need with which to work out future trends
in your subject's life for the given period
for which you have progressed it.
For guidelines on interpreting
it, plus examples of a
completed interpretation,
see pp. 141-7.
Interpretation
It is not usual to assess a child's progressions
in detail: the astrologer will more often pro-
vide an in-depth character analysis for the
parent, perhaps with some general pointers
gleaned from the trends (for instance, times
when childish illnesses are likely to take
Jupiter place, or when good progress will be made at
Although by pro-
school). In this case, the parents should
gression Jupiter has
moved only one encourage the child in all interests that
degreee, by transit could lead to an eventual career - always
it will return to its sound advice in the year of a child's first
natal position in
Jupiter Return. The progressed Sun square
1992. This very
important transit is
Pluto (radical and progressed) may relate to
listed in the small stress between the parents, perhaps having a
grid (otherwise psychological effect on the youngster.
recording the solar Upheaval of some kind seems likely. Note:
and mutual aspects)
is very{ m,g, the planets
because the subject
because it will tend
to colour the sub- (apart from the Moon) have not moved any
ject's whole year. great distance.)
m
72 • Astrological Techniques
Progressions and Transits
Transits Progressions
Planet Length of Astronomical Astro Length of Astrological Length of Influence of
Influence logical Influence Progressed Planets
"Timing" WHEN in Aspect to Natal
Transits OR Progressed Planets,
the Ascendant or
Midheaven
Average stay on degree = 1 month. Up Easv Usually coincides with astronomical tL Does not form progressed aspects
to 4 months when planet is stationary, positions
retrograde, changing from direct to
retrograde or retrograde to direct
Average stay on degree = 1 month. Up
X
Ver\- difficult Influence tends to build slowly, usually ?" Does not form progressed aspects
to 4 months when planet is stationar\-, 2-3 weeks before planet is on relevant
retrograde, changing from direct to degree, and fade over similar period of
retrograde or retrograde to direct time
Average stay on degree = 2 '/j weeks. Moderately easy Usually coincides with astronomical W Docs not form progressed aspects
Up to 10 '/^ weeks when planet is positions
w stationary, retrograde, changing from
direct to retrograde or retrograde to
direct
Average stay on degree = 9 days. Up to Difficult Influence builds slowly, usually starting It is unlikely that Saturn would form
2 months when planet is stationary, 2-3 weeks before transit is exact and a progressed aspect during a lifetime
^ retrograde, changing from direct to
retrograde or retrograde to direct
will take 3 weeks or so to ease
afterwards
^ When
Average stay on degree = 4-5 days. Up Moderately easy Usually about 10 days when planet is These do not occur ver\- often.
to seven w eeks when planet is stationary, direct, .\llow an additonal week before they do the influence %\t11 be in the
retrograde, changing from direct to and after transit is exact if planet is background for about a decade - and
retrograde, or retrograde to direct retrograde, etc. would, from time to time, tend to
strengthen Jupiter transits
Average sta\' on degree = 2 days. Up to Easv Influence usually lasts as long as transit These will form a background influence
2 weeks when planet is stationarv", ad\isable to allow two which will probably be operative for
d retrograde, changing from direct to
retrograde or retrograde to direct
is exact, but it is
days either side of exactitude, 3 or 4 if
planet is retrograde, etc.
about 4 years; longer if Mars is
personalized
Average stay on degree = 1-2 days. Up Easv Influence will colour about 5 days. These influences will be operati\ e for
to 2 weeks when planet is stationary', Allow 2 days either side of exactitude if about 3 years; longer if Venus is
retrograde, changing from direct to planet is retrograde, etc. personalized
retrograde or retrograde to direct
Average sta\' on degree = 1 day or less. Easy Influence will usually colour 3 days, These influences will be operative for
Up to 8 days when planet is stationary, allow 1 day either side of exactitude if about 2 years; longer if Merciuy is
retrograde, changing from direct to planet is retrograde, etc. personalized
retrograde, or retrograde to direct
Average stay on degree 1 day. The Sun Easv One day, but influence can colour These are usually important influences
o is never retrograde about a week if Leo is the Sun,
Ascendant or Moon sign. These
influences occur on the same dates - or
which "fade in" the year preceeding
exactitude and "fade out" the year after
exactitude
thereabouts - ever^' vear
Any aspects the New Moon forms to natal planets will last about 3 days, but remember that ver\- often These are easy to time. The average
similar themes recur over a [>eriod of several months. lunar progression is usually operative
for 3 months, but often die Moon will
make a progressed aspect to a natal
planet's position, then a few months
later make the same aspect to the
planet's progressed pnisition. What is
focused is either carried over or recurs
* Calculate conjunction and opposition
This plan £ives an idea of the lengths of
only
influences of both transits and pro£iressions,
** Calculate conjunction only to
from an astronomical as well as an
Moon, Ascendant, Midheaven and
astrolo£fical point of view. Remember, however, ruling planet. If Leo is Sun, Moon or
that it is only a general jfuide. The planets Ascendant, calculate conjunction or
opp>osition to all planets and angles
influence us very individually and you will
come to realize their strengths and weaknesses
in every chart the longer you work on it.
Additional Techniques • 73
Additional Tecnniques
n addition to the conventional birth chart, Midpoints
astrologers use a number of well-tried techniques
Students of astrolog}' will come across
to examine the relationship between the moment
what appears to be a modern technique
and place of birth and the personality' and
sometimes referred to as the "Ebertin
character of a subject. Astrologers disagree method", sometimes as "Cosmobio-
about the viabilit)^ of these techniques, but log\'". The reference is to midpoints,
as you become more confident in your or "half-sums", as they are sometimes
interpreting skills, you may well find called.This system - much studied
today - has been in use since the
different techniques offer new insights.
thirteenth centur\'.
Here, we outline two of the most The theor}' of midpoints is that the
important techniques: midpoints and degree of the ecliptic falling half\vay
harmonics. You can also use horary between any two planets, a planet and
astrolog)^ to answer specific questions. the Ascendant or Midheaven, or
between those two, is important and
Individual astrologers sometimes make in Natal Astrology {\977)^ reproduces should be used in interpretation. It can
use of other indications: for instance, a chart intowhich have been inserted be activated by transit, lunar progres-
the effect of asteroids, comets, eclipses, 3 angles, 10 planets, 4 asteroids, 30 sion or major progression; or a natal
hypothetical planets, parallels, stations hypothetical planets and all the corre- planet may fall on the midpoint of two
and degree areas. Some of these may sponding nodes and parts. There are other planets in the birth chart itself
be usefiil, but there is one obvious over 120 factors in the chart, and to It is not difficult to find the mid-
drawback: insert enough allegedly make sense of it an astrologer would point between two planets: it is merely
important factors into a chart and you have to consider 6,000 aspects, 50,000 a question of counting the number of
can find in it whatever you wish! Dr midpoints and over a million and a half degrees separating them and then
Geoffrey Dean, in his Recent Advances aspects between midpoints. halving it. So if there is, for instance,
Direct Midpoints
In this example Venus falls on Leo 5°
and Mars on Gemini 5°. The midpoint
of these two planets is therefore Cancer
5° - this is the point of the zodiac circle
half\vay between them. But it is most
important to remember that this direct
midpoint is also picked up right across
the zodiac by the polar or opposite
degree, Capricorn 5°, and that a transit
to either of these two degrees will
energize Venus and Mars in the chart.
Should there be a planet on Cancer or
Capricorn 5° in the birth chart, the
three planets will form a strong
midpoint structure.
Orbs and midpoints
In this example, the Midheaven stands
at Cancer 19°, but while this is near the
Venus/Mars midpoint, it is considera-
bly out of orb, and therefore will not
have an influence. This is because an
orb of only 2° must be used for birth
chart midpoints. For progressions and
transits to amidpoint the planet
contacting it should generally speaking
have no orb (i.e. strike at the same
degree, when its effect will be felt).
74 • Astrological Thc;hniquf.s
one planet at 5° Gemini and one at 5° is identical with that of conventional provides a wider range of aspects than
Leo, the midpoint between the two astrology. If there is a planet on the those conventionally used, and was
will fall at 5° Cancer. midpoint between two other planets, elaborated bv the British astrologer
Other midpoints may also be consid- its influence is considered with theirs. John Addey (1920-82).
ered, For instance those between the When interpreting harmonic charts,
angles and between each angle and Midpoints in interpretation those who have found the theor\' most
each planet. These arc known as If we take all the conventional indica- interesting have turned to the East
"direct midpoints". "Indirect mid- tions noted in a chart and then add all (whence many astrological theories
points" mark degrees of the ecliptic the direct and indirect midpoints, the originally came), and, to some extent,
said to be sensitive because they fall at number of separate factors open to to the tenets of numerolog}'. People
points of the charts that are semi- interpretation is greatly increased. For who regard numerolog}' as a mere
square, square or sesquare to the the student this can be confusing. So superstition need not reject harmonics.
Ascendant, Midheaven, planets or while some astrologers use midpoints That would be to ignore the deep
other important points of the chart - exclusively in the interpretation of a psychological significance of numbers,
including the direct midpoints. chart, we urge caution, while admit- which is seen in ancient religious texts.
Not all the midpoints in a chart will ting that the information midpoints And there is litde doubt that harmon-
be of interest. The midpoint between offer is extremely valuable when build- ics provide a new way of exploring the
the Ascendant and Midheaven is ing up a full interpretation. subdeties of the birth chart.
usually considered most sensitive, and
is a good one with which to begin ex- Dividing the chart
perimental interpretation. Consider its Harmonics The conventional aspects studied in a
polarity as well as its native position. birth chart rely -
as does so much in
Although the houses are not taken The theor)' of harmonics is one of the astrolog\' - on a numerical basis: the
into account when working with mid- very few modern astrological concep- trine has the quality', as it were, of the
points, the interpretation of midpoints tions to have become respectable. It number three (one planet being one
k
2
HNUlKx.C-1 IVXIUI UlIN 1 o
^^^^^^^=^^
3
This chart shows Jupiter at 0° Aries
and Mercury at 1 5° Ixo. To find the y/ X^^^^^^^^^
indirect midpoint it is
discover the direct midpoint. This
stands at Gemmi/Sagittanus 7.5
necessary first
. An
to
.. //
^y^
^ /^^^l '
indirectmidpoint aspect for Mercur>'
and Jupiter is therefore found on the
exact square to that point - at 90°
A
cither side of it, on Virgo 7.5° and
Pisces 7.5° (emphasizing the mutable r
qualities in the chart). When planets ^1
transit these points, the influence
Mercury and Jupiter will be activated.
Other indirect midpoints fall at the
semi-square and the sesquare, i.e. 45°
of
{
i I — ~ -
^
and 135° away from Gemini 7.5°, so
they are at Aries, Cancer, Libra and i \
(Capricorn 22.5° (emphasizing the
cardinal qualities of the chart). \^
1 Direct midpoint
2 Most commonly
used indirect
«j \
J
minnoinr*i
3 Other indirect
midpoints
xv
3
xv<
^>0'^^==^iL__L-^U=^
^^_\ y"
2
* •
-^
) .
Additionlxl Techniques • 75
third of the way around the chart from Here is another example. To find the
the one to w hich it makes a trine se\enth harmonic position of a planet Longitude Positions
aspect!; the opposition and square that on Gemini 27=14':
ot nvo; the sextile. that of six. The following table show>> the
"= + 27°\4'
Essentially, we use harmonics to 1 2 1 4 Gemini = 60*= absolute longitude position for
look more closely into the chart by = S~=14' 0° of each zodiacal sign:
dixiding it into equal segments, then
looking at each segment indi\idually. 2. S7° X 7 = 609°.
0° Aries = 0°
A fifth harmonic chan di\ides the 14 x7 = 98' = 1°38' T
circle into five segments, the fourth 609^^+ 1^^8' = 610=38'
into quarters; the ninth into nine pans,
0° Taurus = 30°
and so on. So far, astrologers have 3. 610=38 -3M) = 250=38'
-8x30 = 240=38
concentrated on examining the fourth,
fifiJi, seventh and ninth harmonics.
H 0° Gemini = 60°
Making calculations
So the seventh harmonic position of a
planet on Gemini 27=14' (zodiacal S 0° Cancer = 90°
It IS becoming buy pocket
dithcult to position ">
is Sagittarius 10=38'.
calculators that have a key which con- <Q
0" Leo = 120°
verts decimals into degrees, minutes Interpretating harmonic charts
and seconds. So here we give the
manual calculations. (Astrological
Generally, harmonic charts can be said
to reilluminate relarionships betAveen
m 0^ Virgo = 150°
computer programs can be bought, of planets that alrcad\ have a relationship _n_ OM.ibra= 180°
course, w hich produce harmonic charts in the "ordinan " birth chart, and also
in a matter of seconds. reveal new, perhaps more refined
0° Scorpio = 210°
To find a planet's harmonic position, relarionships between them and other •Hi.
follow these calculations, which are to planets. Most of the information that
0° Sagittarius = 240°
find the fifth harmonic position of a can be gleaned from a harmonic chart /
planet on Leo 11^^20': is alreadv present in the original, "radi-
cal" chart; but you will disco\ er that it 0° Capricorn = 270°
1. Convert its zodiac position into provides a way of "fine tuning" it. The
V?
absolute longitude. This is done simply aspects you will find in a harmonic 0^^ Aquarius = 300°
by counting the number of degrees chart should be used to expand your AAJ
around the circle from .Aries 0^ to its understanding of what you have
0° Pisces = 330°
position (see the chan, right). A planet already found - or, perhaps, to help K
which is on Leo 11°20', for instance, is you to resolve contradictions or
therefore at 131°20' absolute longi- understand anomalies.
tude: there are 120^ between .\ries 0° in the harmonic charts; interpret them
and Leo you add the 11^ of
0^, but The importance of orbs first as \(.Hi find them in the radical
Leo, making 131°. Orbs (see p. 54) are ver\' important chart, then look at them as they are
when working with harmonic charts. echoed in the harmonic charts.
2. Multiply the absolute longitude by There is a moderately complex system Unaspected planets, or weakly
the number of the harmonic position of graduating the orbs allowed for the aspccted planets in the radical chart
you wish to find. In our example: various aspects. It is unnecessar\- to may, of course, be important, and the
131 X 5 = 655. explain this here, but note that the way which they work in the person
in
But vou have also to deal with the orbs allowed for aspects in harmonic alit\' of the subject can often be fi>und
20':26'x5 = 100' = 1=40' (100- charts are: by studying one or other of the
60), which you add to 131. So the harmonic charts. Look especially for
planet's absolute lone;itude position is Conjunction 12° patterns of aspects in the harmonic
132°40'. Opposidon 6° charts - more than three planets in
(Note: if the answer is greater than Trine 4° aspect to each other. The more exact
360, subtract 360, and if necessar\' go Square 3° an aspect, the stronger its eft'cct.
on doing so until you arrive at a Sexrile 2°
number less than 360.) Semi-sextile 1**3' Using harmonics
Semi-sexdle and quincunx r It should be remembered w hile
that,
3. Convert the absolute longitude there has been much discussion of
position back into zodiacal longitude: Close aspects or unaspected planets harmonics as a system, it is srill in its
diN-ide 132 by 30. When looking at harmonic charts, pay infancy, and must be used cautiously.
5 X 30 = 120; the fifth sign on from attention to close aspects and unas- When the so called "modern planets"
Aries is Leo, so the planet's fifth pected planets. Close aspects in the were discovered, took astroU)gers
it
harmonic position is Leo 12°40'. radical chart will be strongly supported many years to work out the nature and
76 • ASTROLOGK AI. THCHNIQUHS
extent of their influence; a similar to the conception of the divine, to the believed that examining that
like; it is
process continues with the theory of devleopment of spiritual values, to chart will give an answer to the ques-
harmonics. Until you have done a lot imaginative creativity', and also to the tion. If you are asking yourself a
of work on the subject, it is wise to use idea of romance (embracing not only question, the chart drawn for the
is
only the most notable patterns in romance expressed in personal moment it occurs to you and the place
support of the conclusions drawn from relationships, but also a romantic view where you are. If you are asked by
your study of the radical chart. of the world). someone else, set up the chart for the
moment the question is asked, but for
The fourth harmonic The ninth harmonic the place where the questioner is, i.e. if
The fourth harmonic is related to the There is general agreement that the on the telephone, the chart should be
opposition, square and semi-square, ninth harmonic chart reveals the drawn for the place from which the
generally considered to be somewhat capacity for sheer enjoyment of life, questioner is by letter, for
speaking; if
strenuous aspects. The fourth both within a subject and in his the place from which was writtten it
harmonic chart seems to relate to some relationships with other people. (but for the time when you first read
kind of dearth in the subject's life - a the question). It is usually thought
requirement which is not being that the Placidus system of house
fulfilled, or perhaps failure to reconcile Horary Astrology division is best for horary astrology.
some elements in the personality' -
generally a longing for wholeness in In the days when astrology was consid- Rules of horary" astrology
some area of life where at present there ered to be chiefly a means of predic- Those contemporary astrologers who
is conflict or vacancy. tion, horar\' astrology' provided the interest themselves in horary astrology
Elements which are not integrated answers to a great number of everyday base many of their conclusions on
may be shown by conjunction or
a questions. It was the means used, for ancient rules, most of which were set
opposition; squares or semi-squares instance, by the seventeenth-century out in the earliest major English
may represent a blockage of some kind astrologer William Lilly to reveal the textbook, William Lilly's Christian
- or perhaps an outside force against answers to such questions whether as a Astrology of 1647. Although in general
achievement. The more conjunctions, seaman would return safely from a the planets and houses have the same
oppositions, squares and semi-squares dangerous journey, where a thief had significance as they do in the interpre-
in the fourth harmonic chart, the more hidden stolen goods or whether tation of birth charts or in mundane
efibrt will be needed to overcome someone would be successful in a astrology, there are various other rules,
obstacles in the pursuit of wholeness. planned seduction. some of which are more complex than
Although horary astrology has others. It is believed, for instance, that
The fifth harmonic enjoyed a certain vogue in recent years, there are some conditions under which
The effects of the fifth harmonic most modern practising astrologers a chart will offer no answer to a ques-
remain somewhat mysterious. It relates now regard it as a symbolic system tion ( a strange attitude that is surely
to a numerical idea foreign in western which - much like the I Ching or the entertained only out of over respect
astrologN', where the number five has Tarot - can offer a useful over\iew of a for tradition?
no reference; so astrologers have had problem or situation, but is emphati- Apart from the usual contents of the
more difficulty in conceiving an cally not a means of divination or chart, there are four others which are
interpretation of it. John Addey prophesy. We briefly describe the particularly usefijl: they are the Part of
believed that this chart could reveal the process here so that the student can Fortune, the Part of Change (or Part
artistic side of an individual - by which experiment with it, but do not recom- of Death), the Part of Sickness and the
is probably meant the creative urge, mend it as a process which should be Part of Marriage. The use of these in
however that is expressed, and the used in consultation. horary astrology is complex, and we
energ)' with which it is expressed. You have not the space to describe them
may certainly find this chart useful Asking questions here, but the means of placing them in
when, for instance, attempting to find The author of a modern textbook on the chart are as follows (we ignore the
new of interest for someone
fields the subject includes such questions as minutes of arc):
whose horizons need expanding, and "WUl I get married this year?" "Will I
to that extent itmay be especially pass my driving test.'" and even "Will I The Part of Fortune
interesting when you are advising get pregnant?" Most astrologers would This is discovered by counting the
people who are unemployed or retired, consider attempts to answer such number of degrees from ^\ries 0° to
or for some other reason have hours to questions with a "yes" or "no" as the position of the Ascendant, adding
fill without ideas of how to fill them. fortune -telling, and eschew them, to the total the number of degrees
although it is fair to say that a minority between Aries 0° and the position of
The seventh harmonic will entertain such queries. the Moon, and then deducting the
As with the harmonic, the area of
fifth Horary astrology works on the number of degrees between Aries 0°
personality' illuminated by the seventh premise that a chart is erected for the and the position of the Sun (in other
harmonic chart is somewhat moment when a question is asked - words, the Ascendant plus the Moon
conjectural. Astrologers have linked it the birthchart of that question, if you minus the Sun.)
Additional Techniques • 77
Looking at the example below: The Part of Change The use of horary astrology
For the other elements, the calcu- There is one perfectly validway of
There 354° between Aries 0° and
are lations are similar. For the Part of using horary astrology. This is to draw
Pisces 24°, the position of the Ascen- Change, add the position of the up the chart and to use it just as an
dant (i.e. 30° in each sign, so 11 x 30 Ascendant to the position of the cusp interpreter of the I Ching would use
= 330, + 24 = 334). of the eighth house, and deduct the the trigrams and hexagrams: that is, to
position of the Moon. In this example illuminate, rather than answer, the
There are 334° between Aries 0° and 354 + 204 (180 + 24) = 558 - 334 = question. Use it to suggest new ways
Pisces 4°, the position of the Moon 224, therefore Scorpio 14°. of analysing a problem, and to hint at
(i.e. 11 x30 = 330, + 4 = 334). new viewpoints from which it may be
The Part of Sickness considered. In this way the chart for
There 65° between Aries 0° and
are To find the Part of Sickness, add the the moment of asking a question is
the position of the Sun (i.e. 30 x 2 = position of the Ascendant to the valuable - it presents a snapshot of that
60, + 5 = 65). positon of Mars, then deduct the posi- moment, and how you about the
feel
tion of Saturn. Here, 354 + 40 = 394, problem that confronts you (on the
So 354 + 334 = 688 - 65 = 623. - 304 = 90, therefore Cancer 0°. basis suggested by Jung, that "what-
Therefore the Part of Fortune for the ever is born or done this moment has
chart shown is 623° from Aries 0°. The Part of Marriage the qualities of this moment of time").
The Part of Marriage found by
is It is well worth experimenting with a
But, of course, there are only 360° in adding the position of the Ascendant horary chart from this point of view.
the chart, so deduct 360; you are left to the position of the Descendant, and If you are tempted to experiment
with 263°. Sagittarius 0° = 240°; deducting the position of Venus. In with horary astrology as a means of
deduct 240 from 263 and you are left this example 354 + 174 = 528 - 103 = prediction, always bear in mind the
with 23°: therefore the Part of Fortune 425. This is over 360°, so 425 - 360 = famous dictum that "the stars incline,
stands at Sagittarius 23°. 65, therefore Gemini 5°. they do not foretell".
The Horary Chart
An horary chart shows the positions of
those Parts described above. So in the
chart here:
+ The Part of Fortune is at 23°
Sagittarius
C The Part of Change is at 14°
Scorpio
S The Part of Sickness is at 0° Cancer
M The Part of Marriage is at 5°
Gemini.
There are many other Parts, besides
these,which probably originated in
Greece and were adapted by the Arabs;
these other Parts are known as the
Arabian Parts.
n t f\ i *ir<fc
2-
Understanding
THE Sun Signs
80 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Ari eS T 21 March - 20 April
Sun sign Arians want to stand out from the Arians make very lively parents. Thev
crowd, and have the will to succeed. They have delightfully simple, almost child-
are basically uncomplicated, direct in their like, natures which are never entirely
approach, and able to cope in a straightforward suppressed - seen, for instance, in the
way a subject assesses a situation or
way with the day-to-day problems of life. Thev
up
I
faces to a problem. Arian parents
strip away everything that is not necessary to the
should find no difficult^' in tuning in
achievement of their goals, whether these are to the real emotions of their children.
immediate or long-term - for example, the menu They be happy to encourage
will also
for tonight's dinner or the details of a contract. Their them in any number of enterprises and
out of school activities: every hour will
abilit}' to see clearly the essential elements of important decisions is
be packed with incident. However, not
both enviable and convincing. all children necessarily share their par-
ents' enthusiasms, and an Arian should
not drag a child off to a ball game sim-
Basic Personalfty }fjr^^&0m'^'^»0^*'*-$m<^^^^ s ply because he wants to go. The child
I might be much happier at home \\ith a
Deep resources of determination help Traditional Aries Traits good book, or - if the abundant Arian
Arians when reacting to challenge, • energy has been inherited - at ballet
altiiough a tendency' to rush in regard- Adventurous and energetic class. Such a situation can reflect Arian
lesscan cause problems. Observing Pioneerin£iand courageous I selfishness: doing what Aries wants,
these sometimes overquick reactions, Enthusiatic and confident rather than what the child wants.
one reflects that some Arians learn the Dynamic and quick-witted
hard way (some, of course, do not!) •
Career
Achievement lacking, Selfish and quick-tempered
is vital; if it is Just as an Arian schoolchild must be
either in the career or an all-important Impulsive and impatient given his or her head, so a certain fi-ee-
hobby, Arians can become physically or Foolhardy and daredevil dom of expression is necessary in the
psychologically sick and extremely dif- career. A boring and routine job may
ficult to live with. This is ofi:en because Keywords have to be tolerated but, in that case,
of their worst Arian fault, selfishness, •
stimulating outside hobbies must also
Assertively, urgently,
which is almost certain to appear to be established.
some extent during every Arian's life. forthri^fhtly, selfishly A noisy, busy en\ironment is meat
Arian children must be made aware of and drink to an Arian - a stuff)', claus-
this tendenc)'; it is then much easier trophobic office is not. In choosing
for them to recognize and counter it careers, the Arian could consider engi-
in later life. neering or the electronics industries,
>2 the armed services or perhaps psychia-
Partnership «»^0€id'^'^i»Oa<-»'^0«'^^ try or dentistry. But above all, the
Arians are extremely passionate. Just Arian should make for fields that
as they need fiilfiUment at work and at that their Arian child may soon lose enable him or her to move out in fi-ont
play, so they also need it sexually - patience with the new and expensive of the crowd and become a successfiil
probably more so than most other piece of equipment and push it out of pioneer of some kind. Arians are ambi-
people. Their partners must be lively sight, ready for the next enthusiasm. tious, but the achievement of that
and capable of reacting well to the Patience is not an Arian strong ambition is just as important as what is
crackling flash of Arian sparks (fire is point, so progress at school may be achieved. And the Arian will then be
the sign's element); joyous sexual patchy. One hopes that surges of asking "What next?"
romps with a permanent partner enthusiasm for study will come at the A good head for business is usual,
should not only be the prerogative of right time - just before important tests and Arians can be very enterprising;
Arian youth, but also of middle and or examinations. Happily, the Arian many enjoy organizing their lives so
old age, otherwise both they and their has only to fail one examination and that they have two sources of income.
partners will suffer. see friends moving ahead before If enterprise and caution can be com-
becoming extremely concerned about bined a lot of money can be made, but
Family catching up and reestablishing a lead; a steadying influence is sometimes
The Arian child will display the topical such a disaster will not happen twice. needed if it is not to be fiittered away.
livelyenthusiasm of all fire sign chil- Restrictive discipline doesn't suit
dren. That enthusiasm (which will young Arians. Sensible rules will be Change, leisure and retirement
cover the widest variet\' of interests) accepted provided they are explained, Change is usually taken in the Arian
can tend to fade quickly, however, and but the Arian spirit will refijse to be stride, especially if progress can be seen
before spending much money on some dampened by silly regulations which to depend upon it. These people's
new craze, parents should be aware have no apparent justification. lively spirits will accept challenge and.
Aries -SI
TRiPLicm OR Element
Tne SvirLDolisni Aries is one of the three
fire signs
or Aries
Color
Red is the definitive
.Arien color
Flowers
The thisde, bryony and
honeysuckle are
traditionally Arien plants
82 • Understanding the Sun Signs
while many will look forward to relax- Adapting to any environment, what- deepest and most personal level; mere
ing once they have retired, after a week ever the social circumstances, is easy acquaintances or even quite close
or two they will revive an old interest for those with Aries rising. If these friends may never be aware of them.
or establish a new one. By then, they people can be a little more low-key
may have cultivated more patience and they will be excellent at self-analysis,
can even end up with a new career and the resulting self-knowledge will Aries Progressed to Taurus
rather than merely a new hobby! In help them to channel their many
any case, they will not want their stan- positive, strong, extrovert qualities. Arian enterprise is emphasized when
dard of living to drop when they retire. Their view of themselves may be the Sun progresses to Taurus, but the
rather slap-happy. While in a Sun sign individual's attitude to finance and
Health, diet and exercise Arian this attitude might lead to slight possessions will be stabilized. Many
Arians need plenty of exercise to keep it may be
accidents; with Aries rising Arians buy their first house or flat at
their systems in good condition. This expressed on a psychological level - this time, especially if they were born
isnecessary for everyone, of course, perhaps causing an over-simplification during the few days of the Arian
first
but for Arians it is as vital as breathing. Sun sign (the progression will then
They will, in general, be so enthusiastic '•»»^eH03^»-»' f^O^-*'' ^»Oisi^^ occur in their late twenties, at which
you may have to remind them to <^
that I time many people begin to think about
modify exercise routines and sporting Aries Minerals the long-term future).
interests as time passes, if their systems The Arian image, tending toward
are not to be overstrained. the casual, may also change somewhat,
The head is voilnerable; atendency Gemstonh and they often develop a liking for
to knock and bump the head when Diamond more expensive, well-cut and rather
young will probably result in early vis- formal clothes. This may, of course,
its from the Tooth Fairy. Arians' natu- relate to a better lifestyle and increased
ral tendency to rush about carelessly prestige. When this progression takes
may result in cuts, bruises and even place, Arians should guard against
minor burns. The motto "More haste, becoming rather possessive, especially
less speed" is a valuable one for these toward their partners. It should not
people; they enjoy working with all be too difficult to moderate this, for
kinds of tools, and again carelessness always possible to appeal to the
it is
may court Cell salts
disaster. Arians enjoy spicy independent Arian spirit - once it is
Kali. Phos.,
food, but not usually good for
it is
Nat. Phos.
pointed out, the subject will realize the
them. They have hearty appetites, and pitfalls of trying to possess another
thrive on traditional, rather than sim- human being.
ple, dishes. Aries rises very quickly in the north-
Color
ern hemisphere, and even if an early
Red
% degree of that sign was on the horizon
Aries as Ascendant -^'^mo^'-^'^^Oft^'-^-woa^-*^' '0. at birth, the changes signaled by the
Ascendant progressing into Taurus will
Psychological motivation of problems which, in youth, could occur quite early in life. (This does not
Arians want to win, and their energetic make it harder to solve them swifdy apply to southern hemisphere births.)
driving force almost unconsciously and easily. It will probably give the individual a
stimulates them into action. Powerful The emphasis on the head may lead more serious and practical view of life;
ambition and a remarkable flow of to rather frequent headaches, perhaps the psychological effect will be to
physical energy will be devoted to caused by a slight kidney problem or steady and stabilize the personality. If
achieving whatever goal is in sight. imbalance as opposed to overwork, or the person concerned is committed to
Their urge to win will enable Arians to eyestrain. With Aries rising such pain a permanent relationship, what were
outstrip competitors, apd runs parallel is more likely to be the result of a always passionate feelings will become
with a need to be noticed. This some- physical condition than circumstances considerably more intense, and care
times emerges within the context of provoked by the subject herself must be taken that outbursts of
the family and, especially if the child The reaction to partners is interest- jealousy do not have a negative effect.
with Aries rising is a younger sibling be great need
ing: there will for a per- The metabolism usually char-
volatile
among more successfLil brothers and manent emotional relationship, no acteristic of an Arian Ascendant is
sisters, ruthlessness may sometimes be matter how many affairs or experi- likely to slow down. This will be of
a problem - though competition can ments take place - or, indeed, however positive help if the individual is past
be an excellent spur. If ruthlessness independent the spirit. An Arian middle age, and it is wise to moderate I
does emerge, the natural Arian sense Ascendant brings not only a need to strenuous sports and exercise routines.
of humor should be invoked, and that but also a strong desire to
relate, If there is a sudden, unexplained,
innate awareness of others which is a understand and be fair to the partner. weight gain, it might well be due to a
most happy characteristic. These qualities will emerge at the thyroid problem.
Aries • 83
Tne Traditional
Associations or Aries
Dates
21 March - 20 April
The Origin
The Ram appeared for the first
time in Eg>'pt, alternating with a
goose's head as the symbol of
Aries; its origin
is a myster)'
COLNTRIBS
England, France, Germany,
Denmark
Cities
Naples, Capua, Verona, Florence,
Krakow, Leicester and
Marseilles, Animals
Birmingham (UK) Sheep and rams
Leeks
84 • Underst.\nding the Sun Signs
TaiiniS 21 April -21 May
R cliabilin-
Faurean - but
is the essential characteristic of a
he or she is to function
if
satisfactorily, it must be against a stable and
Even so, caring for
usually a pleasure. Slow
Taurean babies is
need not give rise to concern; when
development
this baby learns something, it is does
secure background, for emotional and material
so thoroughly and for good. But
securit)' is of prime importance. These people despite all the charm, discipline is
have a great deal of common sense but can lack important, for the Taurean baby needs
_ flexibility', and must realize that even well to live within a firm structure, know-
^f thought-out decisions should sometimes be ing that things will happen at a partic-
ular time. Taureans are at heart
changed. Taureans often surround themselves with
conventional, and need rules; parents
possessions as an outward sign of their achievements, and to who themselves might be happier in a
convince them of their progress and position in societ}^ more liberal atmosphere should
remember this.
Taureans want to set up a comfort-
Basic Personalfty B^^ya^^^as^^^ '^{F^4a^-'<gnii>^ able and secure home before they have
^ & a family. But their plans will probably
Possessi\eness, shown in many areas of Traditional Taurus Traits involve children, for a strong family life
life, is indeed the worst Taurean fault. • and tradition is important to them: in
Sadly, the partner can often become Patient and reliable this sense they are natural conserva-
just another well-guarded possession - Warm-heaned and loi'injj tives. WTien children do arrive, their
loved and admired, certainly, but stub- Persistent and determined parents will want them to be happy
bornly regarded as the property' of an Placid and security-lovin^f and comfortable, but ironically this can
•
owner, rather than as a free agent. lead to difficulties, for they may work
The Taurean mind works methodi- Jealous and possessive so hard to this end that they deny
cally, carefully and decisively. Perhaps Resentful and inflexible themselves time to get to know and
the most marked potential is for the Self-indul£ient and greedy enjoy their family. If this happens, the
steady building of a life and career. trouble will get worse when the chil-
Short cuts are not for these people, Keywords dren reach adolescence, and a
•
and should be avoided. One of their damaging generation gap may result.
Possessively, permanently
most endearing characteristics is natu-
ral charm, expressed in a variety- of Career
ways. For instance, Taureans usually Taureans are ambitious, and quite
have soft, gentie voices, and always enjoy setting up a sound career plan
seem able to find the time to listen to i and following it through to success.
and encourage anyone who needs However, there can be problems if this
help. Their shoulders are always avail- r? involves any kind of risk, because
<t
able to those who wish to cry on Taureans function best when steady
them, but they are also ver)- good at work is available, with the resulting
offering practical advice. Their generosity is emotional and regular income. They should think
financial, for as well as being highly- very carefijlly before embarking on any
Partnership sexed they make excellent, caring and career where the income how ever (
Taurus is ruled by Venus, so a success- considerate lovers. There will be no great) is unpredictable. The material
fiil partnership is of above -average lack of sensual pleasure nor, usually, by money is very
security' offered
importance", like their Libran cousins, any lack of physical comfort, to which important to them. Thus many will
Taureans need peace and harmony in Taureans are devoted - to such an accept work that they don't really
their relationships. Emotional security' extent, perhaps, that they may even enjoy, or aren't really interested in, just
is vital, and any tiireat to it may cause grow complacent, and if partners because the income is a large one, or
serious damage, making the Taurean accuse them of being boring, it may be because it seems assured.
emotions get out of hand, and the because they have become slaves to a This interest in finance is not only
possessiveness, which will certainly be chosen routine. emotional: Taureans are highly practi-
present on some level of the personal- cal about and are therefore very-
it,
it)-, may
turn into obsessive jealousy. Family good in careers connected with money
When is tension in the home,
there A contented child, smiling from its - including banking, insurance and the
normal placidity^ may be shaken by crib and always greeting mealtimes stock exchange. Although any risks
sudden flares of temper. with enthusiasm, is quite likely to be a involved will pain them, and they
Under normal, stable circumstances, Sun sign Taurean. There may be some should carefully weigh probable worry
however, Taureans are extremely lov- delay when these children learn to against possible eventual benefits, they
ing and kind, eager to express their walk - indeed, they will even be laz>' can succeed in building up very suc-
affection generously and abundantly. about crawling, let alone walking. cessfijl businesses from small
Taurus • 85
FOODSTI'KHS
Tne Svmbolisni oi Taiinis Taurus governs cereal
crops, especially wheat
Gemstone
The clear green emerald
is the Taurean ecmstone
Colors
Pink, pale blue and
green (and pastel shades Mythology
in general) are Taurean In mytholog\', Taurus
colors w as a bull
Flowers
The foxglove, rose
(especial!)' pink
poppy,
varieties),
Foxglove
columbine, dais\' and
\iolet are t\pical
Taurean tlowcrs
'^i
\'iolets
Herbs and Spices
Herbs and spices
associated with Taurus
Riling Planet include sorrel, as here,
Venus is the ruling clo\es and spearmint
planet of Taurus
yy(/ '.v^
Fruits
Taurean fi-uits include
Country the apple and pear and
Switzerland is one of the "X berr\' fruits
countries ruled by
Taurus
Yellow mountain \ ioict
Dais\'
Anlmals
All catde are Taurean >
animals m Crab apple
iU Dog rose
Jt^'
^"^
\
^^''y-'
ii' /^^^.^.
86 • Understanding the Sun Signs
beginnings, for they have a natural, Taurus as Ascendant "earthed" through the relationship.
strong business sense. Sexual fijlfillment will be of prime
Many Taureans are very happy Psychological motivation importance, and must be borne in
indeed working in agriculture and hor- When Taurus rises the basic impulse is mind when the subject is embarking
ticulture. The open air life is good for acquisition, and is even stronger than on an emotional relationship. On the
them, and contact with the soil seems with a Taurean Sun. As their self- other hand, it is equally important that
to give them special satisfaction. They confidence grows, it will be reflected the commitment is not solely sexual;
often have musical talent, too, and in the possessions with which these friendship between partners will make
there are a great many professional people surround themselves. It seems it cope with problems when-
easier to
Taurean musicians - especially singers. they will never be psychologically ever they arise. There may be consider-
whole until they can see around them able achievement, especially with the
Change, leisure and retirement material proof of their success. (This, help of the partner.
Taureans are not very good at dealing of course, is true for Taureans at everv
with change; they need a steady rou- economic level.) Established in their
tine, and having got into a rut will Taurus Progressed to Gemini
continue to plough through it. W-<g«^to.-«ip^^a^ -^S^^^a^^-^Sn^^^
Change seems to threaten their secu- rf' When the TaurusSun progresses into
rity, and can be emotionally disturbing. Taurus Minerals Gemini, these people can become
However, they are excellent planners, more talkative or more argumentative,
Metal
and if a change is necessary they will at expressing their opinions more openly
Copper
least prepare themselves well for it. and taking life less seriously. They will
They gready enjoy their leisure hours, be happier to exchange ideas, rather
and their generosit\' means they will than suspecting that theirs are the only
spend lots of money entertaining i--^.^- ' views worth considering.
They may be how- The thinking processes will probably
^
friends. rather lazy,
ever,and can alltoo easily waste time. Cell Salts
speed up, and the whole mental atti-
Retirement will be viewed with con- Nat. Sulph., tude will be far more flexible. A flirta-
siderable pleasure, especially if there is Calc. Sulph. tious tendency may develop; coupled
an adequate pension. If they have a with Taurean charm, this can be quite
great deal of spare time, they should delightful. They will more readily
develop an interest which will occupy
!^^ enjoy getting out and about, and be
it - perhaps something they have less preoccupied with their creature
'^^^*' Gemstone
enjoyed throughout their lives, and comforts. There might be an increased
^Nhcl Emerald
can now explore more fijlly. If this is interest in fashion; convention may be
not the case, they should be encour- enlivened by a slighdy trendier image.
aged to take up new and interesting Color Taurus rises very quickly in the
Pink
occupations, otherwise letharg}' may rP ^ northern hemisphere, so it is likely that
age them. Gardening and golf spring nHP^':^^ m^^^^ji^jii^»^.,^^i»-\m a Taurean Ascendant will progress into
to mind; the women of the sign partic- Gemini when the subject is very
ularly enjoy sewing and embroidery own kingdom, they will ofi:en feel young. This will be extremely helpful,
(patience is a Taurean virtue). uneasy if they have to step outside it: making the oudook fi-eer and more
once more, it is a signal of the impor- objective and positive, and less con-
Health, diet and exercise tance of routine and securit}'. Other cerned with securit}'. Altogether, he or
Taureans love their food, so can put on Sun sign characteristics - stubbornness she should become more adaptable,
weight very easily. Members of this and possessiveness - are equally deep- and much more able to assess psycho-
sign are reputed to be extremely good- rooted; these people will know they logical problems. A more rational out-
looking, but too much extra weight are right, and find it very hard to see look should make stubbornness less
does nothing for their figures. A rea- anyone point of view unless it is
else's offensive, and if the subject is very
sonable diet is essential, but not always identical to their own. Self-knowledge young, parents should find that there
easy for them. Long hours at an office will be acquired the hard way. will be better progress at school as the
desk, business lunches and an ever- The Taurean body area is the throat, result of an increased interest in study
growing appreciation of good wines but when Taurus rises there can be dif- and use of the mind.
will not help their waistlines. with the thyroid gland (ruled
ficulties was born in the
If the individual
Heavy exercise is no problem; many by Venus). Any inordinate weight gain southern hemisphere and is quite
young Taureans enjoy team games, not obviously due to diet may be mature when the Ascendant changes
and some enjoy weight- training. They traced to this. signs, a more youthfiil oudook will
tend to move slowly: aerobics or danc- Relations with partners will be very develop. There will be an identification
ing will help them to speed up a little, intense and passionate. These people with the younger generation, and the
as will brisk country walks, which will make very demanding partners, with a need for intellectual challenge will
also be more aesthetically rewarding. high emotional energy that must be enliven the stable Taurean personality.
Tne Traditional
Associations or Tarrrus
Dates
21 April -21 May
Thk Origin
The Egyptian Honis was the Bull of Heaven,
and a white bull w as sacrificed in Babylonia at
the New Y'ear to placate Ramman, the god of
thunder and lightning
CcH'NTRIKS
Ireland, Switzerland, Iran, Cyprus,
the Greek Islands, Parma, Capri,
Ischia
CiTIKS
Dublin, Lucerne, Mantua, Leipzig,
Palermo, St Louis
88 • Understanding the Sun Signs
G emilll • •
^ 22 May - 21 June
the hallmark of Sun sign
crsatility is to move from one project to another
V; Gcminians. This is the first dual sign of as the mood takes
waxes and wanes.
interest
them and their
the zodiac, and its subjects find it essential to
Geminian children usually do quite
pursue several courses of action at once. They well at school, but they can bluff their
also need to communicate on all levels. Their way through tests. Really clever teach-
potential can be expressed in many ways, but ers will soon recognize this and be able
through the media. This need for
especially to stay several steps ahead of their
communication is so strong that they'll telephone Geminian students; less shrewd
instructors will be taken for elaborate
their local radio station with comments on every
At examination time the
rides.
conceivable subject and will even chat to someone in a bus line Geminian will probably write reams
if no one else is available at the time. and reams of opinion, backed up by
too few essential facts: they usually find
facts boring!
Basic Personalfty It goes without saying that
^ Geminians are lively parents, filling
Superficialit}' is the worst Geminian Traditional Gemini Traits their children's out-of-school hours
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fault and should be controlled - these with activity. They must be careful,
Adaptable and versatile
people tend to know a litde about since their children may not be as ver-
Communicative and witty
many subjects, and sometimes fail to satile, or have such quick minds, as
acquire truly deep knowledge of the
and eloquent
Intellectual
they themselves. They should consider
things that really interest them. An Youthful and lively the basic needs and true qualities of
•
ability to quickly assimilate knowledge their children, which may not coincide
and tense
Net'vy
can work well under certain conditions with their own. There is a very power-
Superficial and inconsistent
(see below), but it is important for this ftil critical streak in every Geminian,
Cunning and inquisitive
t\pe to realize the necessit)- for deep which can be more damning than they
thought and seriously based opinions realize and may badly deflate and upset
on some matters.
Ketwords their children; it should be softened
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A tendency to inconsistency is
Commun ica tively, adapta bly, with humor and tempered by praise.
another problem; the Geminian need
versatilely, restlessly
for varietx' and change makes it all too Career
easy for these people to start a great The Geminian and commu-
versatility
many different projects but leave most nicative skills should ideally be used in
of them unfinished. Once more, a career. Many Geminians do very well
awareness of this element in their working in the media and are also the
characters will help counter it. natural salespeople of the zodiac,
Geminians are very logical, rational doing well in department stores,
people and, generally speaking, their advertising and as commercial trav-
minds work very quickly, but the influ- problems, especially when Geminians ellers. Their need for change and vari-
ence of their ruling planet. Mercury, is are still young and coming to terms ety^ must definitely not be ignored:
important and must be carefiilly with the expression of emotion. predictable routine is inimical to them.
considered (see pp. 239-53). So is solitary work, but at least when a
Family Geminian acquires a lonely top job, he
Partnersliip A Geminian child will start talking, or she will never fail to listen to former
Geminians unquestionably need a and probably crawiing, then walking, colleagues, although this doesn't
lively, intellectual rapport with their at a The parents of such
very early age. always mean that their ad\ice will be
partners. Shared interest are impor- a child should make quite sure that accepted! A fiill and ft-ee interchange
tant, and the partner should have his their youngster has plenty with which of ideas, and the batting to and fi-o of
or her own definite opinions, which to keep happily occupied, as boredom different opinions, is important.
will be enjoyably discussed and argued will not be tolerated - indeed, In business, Geminians can be highly
over All of this will add lively spice to Geminians almost fear it. To get to shrewd and cunning, and if they apply
the partnership. grips very early on with the tendency these characteristics to making money
Geminians often don't entirely trust to inconsistency and superficialit\', the they oft:en do extremely well, although
their emotions. When overwhelmed by child should be encouraged to finish sometimes a fault)' decision, perhaps
feelings they will immediately bring all although it
tasks that are started, too hastily made, will result in financial
their rational, logical minds into play, would be w rong to insist that he or collapse. This is not an overly ambi-
trying to explain their emotions to she tackle them one at a time. This tious sign, but the Gemini imagination
themselves in order to give them a simply doesn't work with Geminians, will happily enjoy success before it is
coherent perspective. This can cause who obtain their best results when able actually achieved, which acts as a spur!
Gemini • 89
Tne bvmbolism or G eniiiii
Symboi ism Colors
The two stars represent Of all the colors,
Gemstone
the sign's dualit>- Gemini has the closest
Agate is the Geminian
gemstone
affinir\- vsith vellow
5
Treks
Ruling Planet The trees ruled by
The ruling planet of Gemini arc those that
Gemini is Mercun,' bear nuts
Anlmal
The monkey, quick- COLNTRY AND CiTY
witted and of tricks
full Wales is a Geminian
is a Geminian animal countn,' and its capital
c'\T\\ Cardiff, is also
ruled by the sign
"^^H IIU "
fl
It-'
Is
Mm
90 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Change, and retirement
leisure They can get bogged down if they later years, to arthritis. Any signs of
Continual change is a way of life for undergo psychoanalysis, because the this should be checked with a doctor
Geminians; as we have suggested, their deeper they explore their own
person- at the earliest possible moment. Most
chief fear in being bored, so will
life is alities, the more twists and turns they Geminians (Sun or Ascendant) like to
continually find new ways of keeping will notice and want to follow, adding use their hands in various forms of
themselves interested. If they don't question to question until they get lost craftwork and keep them mobile, but
then their nearest and dearest must, at in the thicket. One even asks whether those with Gemini rising should
the slightest sign of twitchiness, do it they really want to know themselves. consciously exercise their fingers.
for them. Leisure? They don't have Some interesting characteristics Nervous tension can easily build up,
time for anv - everv moment is filled emerge in relationships. A warm, pas- and may exacerbate an asthmadc ten-
with activity^, even if that is just writing sionate enthusiasm and optimism will dency. If the subject is very young, he
or conversation. The thought of retire- delight the partner; but as well as the or she will probably grow out of it; in
ment won't dismay them, because Sun Geminian's need for friendship, older people, that may be more diffi-
there are many interests they want to those with Gemini rising will always cult, and the answer may lie in treating
pursue (probably all at once!) when the tension rather than the asthma.
they eventually find the time. i»vg^^^iaf-^<
<t
Health, diet and exercise Gemini Minerals Gemini Progressed to Cancer
Although not necessarily strong, these
Gemstone
people are almost certainly wiry and
Agate
A surprisingly sentimental streak may
apparendy perpetually young, so appear when the Sun progresses into
should not have too much trouble Cancer; the emotions will also flow
with their health. Any difficulties that more readily and fluendy. If the Sun
do arise may perhaps be for psycholog- changes signs in or just after adoles-
ical rather than physical reasons - cence,it will give an excellent exten-
Geminians have vast amounts of ner- sion to Geminian and rationality,
logic
vous energ)' which must be burned off. increasing intuition and instinct.
Color
They are usually too individual really Most colors,
Subjects may suddenly want to rent or
to enjoy team games, and they can particularly yellow buy a place of their own, and develop
quickly grow bored with the strict rou- an interest in handicrafts or do-it-your-
tine of formal exercise. The best solu- Sometimes the versatilit)'
self projects.
tion is to join a health club but to use and need for change can be linked to
it in combination with other, individ- changes of mood, with drastic results.
ual, forms of exercise, such as running,
Cell Salts
The Geminian critical faculty may
jogging, walking, squash and tennis. Metal Kali. Mur. also grow, becoming negative and
Gemini rules the lungs, and Sun sign Mercury and silica hurtful. The usually fashionable and
Geminians must watch carefully for ^ trendy Geminian image might be
signs of breathlessness, or when a cold modified by a feeling for nostalgia: the
goes to their chests. It is vital that, if individual will get great pleasure from
possible, they should refrain from challenge their partners, encourage hunting out antique clothes in street-
smoking, which, while bad for every- them to achieve more and endow the markets, and creating a more gentie,
body, is particularly lethal for them. relationship with joie de vivre. Shared somewhat romantic look.
They thrive best on a light diet of fresh interests help to cement their relation- When a Geminian Ascendant pro-
salads and fruit, fish and white meat. ships: the couple will gain much intel- gresses into Cancer, most of the above
lectual satisfaction from each other. possibilities hold good. There can be
The partner may develop more versa- an increased sensitivity' to the feelings
Gemini as Ascendant tility, while the Geminian may of other people: Geminian argument
complete more activities. will be less inclined to steamroller their
Psychological motivation A strongly independent streak is opinions or attitudes. More time will
Surprisingly for such a volatile zodiac likely, and these people can't cope with be given to thought and reflection.
type, people with Gemini rising want jealousy or possessiveness. They hate This may cause moodiness, and some-
to keep their feet firmly planted on the jealousy pardy because they can't times irrational worry (a new experi-
ground. However interested they may understand it: it's natural for them to ence for Geminians), which will
be in the occult or the spiritual, they be interested in other men or women, puzzle and disturb them. A tendency
will question every concept that is put as well as the one they are with. This to nostalgia may also join the usual
to them, and may reject it unless it can might develop into a sexual interest, forward-looking optimism. Most
be proved either by argument or evi- but it isn't inevitable. The situation important is the fact that the new-
dence. They also question every atti- should be watched, but it is unwise to found intuition should be accepted
tude of their own, wanting to know nag unless it becomes really necessary. and used, and these Geminians must
precisely why they have adopted it. The hands are vulnerable - perhaps, in learn to trust their emotions.
Gemini • 91
Tne Traditional Foodstuffs
Nuts, those
vegetables grown
Associations or Gemini above ground
(except cabbage),
carrots
Dates
22 May - 2 1 June
The Origin
Castor and Pollux, peculiarly bright
were probably the original
stars,
heavenly twins (actually called, in
Egypt, the Two Stars) Malay lacewing
butterfly
Peas and broad beans
Herbs and Spices
Aniseed, marjoram,
caraway, balm,
bittersweet
Horse chestnuts*
C'araway seed Marjoram
Positivity/Gender
Positive, masculine
Trji'lkitv or Element
Air
London
Quadruplicity or Quality
Mutable
K
Body Area
r^vr Maidenh
Ruling Planet
Mercury
Shoulders, arms, ner\'es
Lavender
Flowers
Lily-of-the-valley,
lavender, maidenhair,
myrtle, fern
Lily-of-the-valley
92 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Cancer s 22 june - 22 july
'heneed to protect the self and the family picky eaters, so the iron hand in the
T! from threat is one of the chief Cancerian velvet glove may be needed here.
Cancerian digestion does tend to be
The
characteristics. Challenge a Cancerian in argu-
sensitive, but giving way to food fads
ment and a remarkable self-defence system can lead to problems later on.
springs into action. The expression tightens and If a Cancerian child is naught}', the
clouds, a frown quickly appears between the best reaction is to say "You've hurt
eyes and there is an instant, rather snappy Mommy by doing that" and appeal to
answer. This is a rather enigmatic zodiac type, but his or her inherent sensitivity. It is also
important that parents encourage
Cancerian reveals loving kindness
familiarity with a
young Cancerians to be tidy! The sign
and caring beneath an unpromising surface. A high emotional level is notorious for untidiness and hoard-
is married to very considerable intuition. ing; there will be a battie whenever
the toy chest is sorted out - even
rubbish will be deemed to have great
Basic Personality sentimental value.
Cancerian children can be shy and
The imagination strong and vivid,
is Traditional Cancer Traits wary when they first go to school. It is
but emotion and imagination com- from this age that their instinctive,
Emotional and loving
bined, if not carefully governed, can protective and defensive shells begin to
result in almost continual worry, espe-
Intuitive and imaginative develop, supporting the bravery and
cially over loved ones. Cancerians are
Shrewd and cautious tenacity with which they can move
certainly high on the list of zodiac Protective and sympathetic forward in life.
•
worriers, but their intuition and
Changeable and moody
The need for parenthood is instinc-
instincts, if trusted, are sound, and can tive and strong. Cancerians adore their
Overemotional and touchy
be used to mitigate any resulting prob- children and, if anything, tend to cos-
lems. However, of logic must
a sense
Clin^fin^ and unable to let^o
set them, becoming overconcerned
also be developed, to work in conjunc-
Keywords
I and worried at the slightest provoca-
tion with the natural intuition. tion. The security of the home and
•
The Cancerian mind is at its best family unit is vital to them, and when
Protectively, sensitively,
when allowed to work instinctively, their children leave home these parents
moodily
and this should be most useful when probably suffer more than most.
making decisions as there is then no
need for procrastination. Even if there Career
are problems, their natural tenacity The typical Cancerian tenacity and
and bravery in the face of difficulties determination is perhaps the greatest
will see these people through. The asset of these people. In many ways
worst Cancerian fault is moodiness: 's^^'S^.^^i'^y^^gt^ ^ they enjoy variet)' and change, but
one moment they are on top of the their careers must also have a certain
world, the next they are sunk into a reluctant to move a relationship for- continuity'. They can then take advan-
deep, black depression. ward. They are marvelously sensual tage of past experience and apply it to
lovers, but can be disproportionately the present. Cancerians are usually
Partnership upset by the slightest insensitivity. extremely shrewd, and this sign often
Cancerians make wonderfijlly caring Once in a permanent relationship, they confers an excellent business sense:
partners; they are very emotional, and will be firmly committed to family life, another area in which their instinct
have a great deal of pure love to including children. and intuition serve them well.
express. They should realize that they The caring professions attract,
can hurt their lovers, releasing their Family including teaching, particularly of
own tension or worry in sharp, even Sensitivity will emerge very early in young children. Nursing and gynecol-
cruel, remarks. However, if their part- life,and even Cancerian babies are ogy are also popular. It is also good for
ners respond in a similar fashion, they remarkably intuitive. Changes in the them to develop and express their vivid
don't like it at all! home atmosphere will immediately be imaginations. Any work involving the
A delightfiiUy sentimental streak is reflected in the personal mood - and past - such as the antiques business or
shown towards loved ones: Cancerians baby Cancer will (much more than museum work - will appeal to them.
will hunt out beautifiji old birthday or other youngsters) be all smiles one Cancerians are also natural cooks.
valentine cards, and are inventive pre- moment and all tears the next. As Fulfillment is more important to
sent givers, but they should avoid young Cancerians grow up they will them than ambition, but they are keen
being too cloying or oversentimental develop a strong memory; sometimes to make money, and sometimes the
towards their partners. They also tend they seem to know more about the Cancerian hoarding instinct can mean
to look to the past, and may be past than the present. They can be they are reluctant to part with it.
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Cancer • 93
Tne SviTLbolism or Cancer Animals with a shell
Animals
exterior, such as the
Gemstone
The pearl is
Cancerian gemstonc
the
\_J crab itself, are Cancerian
creatures
])
Metal
Silver is the metal of
*ۥ'- \: Cancer
Trjplicitv or Element Colors
Cancer is a water sign Cancer is linked with
smok>'-gray and silven
Flowers blue colors - the sheen
White flowers, especially of the Moon, its ruler
white roses, acanthus
and con\ol\ulus are
Herbs
associated \\ ith Cancer
Saxifrage, verbena and
k\ \ •
tarragon are Cancerian
Water lil\-
herbs
Liiv
Country and
Holland is
Cit^'
one of the
/^ Mountain saxifrage
countries ruled by
Cancer; .Amsterdam, the Field rose
capital of Holland, is a
Cancerian cit>' Convolvulus
Ruling Planet
The ruling planet of
Cancer is the Moon
0^
%
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94 • Underst.\nding thh Sun Signs
Change, leisure and retirement for which"outgoing". This suggests
is must be recognized, for peace of mind
Changes of mood are very much part a conflict, but that
is not necessarily so: as well as physical well-being.
of the Cancerian makeup, but these Cancerians give out an enormous WTien Cancer is rising the person
people arc much less ready to change amount of energ)- and vitalit)' - to concerned \ery easily takes on the
their lifestyles - usually because of the those in an immediate circle. If people color of any powerful influence.
disruption involved. Nevertheless, with Cancer rising do not live within Therefore, any planets in the first
when taced with the prospect of retire- or create a family environment, their house of the birth chart, especially if
ment they will consider moving to powerfiil caring moti\ations will be conjunct the Ascendant, will have a
another area, but should think, care- expressed towards an ideal, burning profound effect on the personality.
fully about this: they may be parted interest, often personalized in a real
from their tamily, and if the\' bu\' a sense of vocation: they will make the
smaller property* may not be large
it chosen cause very much their own. Cancer Progressed to Leo
enough everyone to come and stay.
for People with Cancer rising will be
Retirement will allow them to enjoy a fascinated to explore their own WTien a Cancerian Sun progresses into
new rhythm of life, and they will enjoy Leo, the individual will reap the bene-
following their many spare-time inter- fit of positive, extrovert Leonine traits.
ests, which may include a specialized It will be easier to have an optimistic
collection of some kind. and outgoing outiook, helping to
Losing a job is hard to accept; a mitigate Cancerian worry and appre-
Cancerian's determination to find a Ge.mstone hension. Money will be spent more
new job should be supported to the ft-eely, even if the financial situation has
hilt, so that the effort eclipses the '-J^ not changed; more pleasure will be
worry of being out of work (which gained ft-om bming the occasional lux-
may demolish the self-confidence). ury. More pride will also be taken in
i
the appearance, with greater attention
Health, diet and exercise to detail. Self-confidence (not always a
Keeping the sensitive Cancerian system Cancerian strong point) should
in good order requires regular, rhyth- I Cell S.\lts increase, pardy because the value of
mical exercise. Swimming (from as Calc. Flour., the subject's past experience will be
early an age as possible) is strongly Calc. Phos. recognized, and opinions will be
recommended, as is dancing. expressed with greater confidence.
The digestion will almost certainly A new tendeno' to be bossy and
suffer fi-om time to time - especially autocratic must not create problems,
when the individual is at all worried. especially within the family. Any inter-
A diet rich in fish and dairy produce est in collecting should not be allowed
Color
(provided the cholesterol level is not to become obsessive, while a new-
Silver gray
id
too high) is usually beneficial, and will ^ interest in collecting more valuable
help stabilize the system. The sign and interesting objects should be care-
Cancer, it must be emphasized, has fullygeared to the financial position.
nothing to do with the disease of the personalities, but if they enter psy- WTien a Cancerian Ascendant
same name. However, because Cancer chotherapy they should remain aware becomes Leonine, the basic motivation
rules the breasts, women of this sign of their self-defence systems, otherwise to cherish will be blended with a
should ensure they regularly examine they may too readily accept the strongly creative instinct. Cancer is the
them and have periodic checkups with suggestions of the analyst. sign of motherhood and Leo the sign
their doctors. Cancerian men should Particular ambition is shown for of fatherhood - a first baby seems
not ignore any minor ailment, if only their partners, maybe even to the almost inevitable. At a different level,
to prevent undue w orry. extent of social climbing on their new-found creativity- may be shown
behalf They should recognize that a through the development and full
hint of coldness and distance can mar expression of artistic potential. Leo's
Cancer as Ascendant the closest long-term relationship; this influence will strengthen organiza-
should not be a problem, but ought to tional abilit)', so these people's lives
Psychological motivation be watched if it is not to be harmfijl. may take on more coherent air As
a
VMien Cancer rises, great satisfaction is .Any difficulties should be discussed as with the progressed Sun sign, there
gained from caring for and cherishing honestly as possible. will be additional self-confidence, and
others. Sometimes this instinct is so worry about the health is
Illogical the powerful Cancerian emotional
strong that the w orld outside the likely, causing a \icious circle - worry level will be heightened by the fiery,
Cancerian's immediate and cozy circle will lead to digestive problems that passionate emotion of Leo. These
can be \iewed as a threat. Even so, the cause more worry. Cancerians will people will also be less easily hurt, and
attitude is protective, not possessive. search medical dictionaries for imag- less ready to hurt others. Fi.xit>' of
Cancer is a cardinal sign, the kex-word ined diseases - it can be a hobbv! This opinions should, however, be avoided.
Cancer • 95
Tne Traditional
Associations oi Cancer
Dates
22 June 22 Julv
The Orjgin
Cancer the Crab probably
originated in Babylon; but twin
turtleswere associated with this
sign in Eg\pt, where Thoth, among
other things the god of astronomy,
ruled the constellation Turnips
\\Tiite cabbage
)
Milk
Foodstuffs
Milk, fish, fiaiits and
vegetables with a high water
content, cabbage, turnip
Maple leaf
Trees
Al\ trees, particularly those that are
rich in sap
Scodand
Tarragon O r\
Positivitv/Gender
Negative, feminine
TRiPLiciTi' OR Element
Water
QUADRUPLICIT^' OR QUALITY
Cardinal
Herbs and Spices
Saxifi-age, verbena, tarragon
Body Area
Chest and breasts and the
alimentan" canal
Countries
Scotland, Holland, North and West
Africa, New Zealand, Paraguay,
Algeria
Cities
Manchester (UK), Amsterdam,
Tokyo, New York, Istanbaul,
Stockholm, Milan, Venice, Genoa,
Cadiz, Magdeburg, Berne, Tunis,
.Algiers
96 • Understanding the Sun Signs
LCO ^ 23 July - 23 August
O rganization
control in their
is essential for Leos,
lives. With the
encouragement, their organizational ability will
who need
slightest
Listening to the opinions of others,
even if the child does not accept them,
should be actively encouraged. He or
she is then less likely to become
spill over into the disordered lives of others. The
entrenched in fixed ideas and beliefs.
taking over, because they hate to
risk lies in their The Leonine stubborn streak must also
see ability wasted. Their worst fault is in assum- be discouraged. Try to distinguish it
ing they always know best. Leos may also be from determination, which should, of
extremely dogmatic, and so must cultivate flexible course, be welcomed and encouraged.
Leo enthusiasms last a lifetime: if a
minds and respect for others' opinions. The character-
Leo child is interested in a particular
IStlC Leonine warmth, generosity and desire to understand others subject or hobby, it is unlikely that it
can then be fiiUy indulged. will everbe completely rejected, so it is
worthwhile and most important to
nurture early interests.
Basic Personality * ^-y^jer^y^ j^tr.^^^j^.^^jj^izys-^^btz^ % Leo parents are excellent at recog-
S^ ^ nizing and encouraging their chil-
A powerfijlly creative urge is present in Traditional Leo Traits dren's potential, but they must beware
every Leo and must be expressed, • of forcing their own interests and
otherwise a very great deal of potential Generous and warm-hearted enthusiasms on them. They will insist
will be wasted. This does not mean all Creative and enthusiastic on the highest standards, but must not
Leos are painters, actors or sculptors: ? Broad-minded and expansive expect more than can be given.
creation can take place in the kitchen,
i Faithful and lovin£i Challenge is good, but incessant
at the sewing machine, in the garden •
pressure is not.
or at the workbench. The innate Leo Pompous and patronizing
enthusiasm is expressed in other areas Bossy and interfering Career
of life, too: the Sun, ruling this sign, Dogmatic and intolerant Emotional involvement in a career is
gives Leos an infectious vitality. They I essential if Leos are to feel fijlfiUed.
must live life to the full, and like to see Keywords They are found, of course, in all walks
others doing so as well. They have an •
of life, but basically are at their best
Creatively, impressively,
inner sun which not only illuminates when able to use their excellent cre-
their own lives and activities, but also powerfully, moodily I ative potential and organizational abili-
lights up the lives of others, or perhaps ties. Their natural sense of drama
gives them energy. Leo days should be should also be expressed. The theater
fiill, with not a moment wasted, since is an obvious possibilitv', but they can
lack of fulfillment, professionally or
\ be equally at home in trades associated
personally, can totally destroy them i^ -xS
with luxury and glamor. Many Leos
and cloud their personalities. are in their element in a courtroom or
in the operating theater: taking center-
Partnership Family stage comes naturally to them.
Domination of partners is a possibility The sunny disposition and ready Innately ambitious, Leos are inter-
that cannot be underestimated. It may enthusiasm of a Leo child appears at a ested in money chiefly for the luxury it
be well meant, as when they long to very early age, and is always quite can bring. They love buying and
bring out the best in the other person, delightfiil. Natural organizational abil- enjoying beautifiil things and quality
but nevertheless, Leos shouldn't ity soon shows itself, but parents clothes, and they also love to travel -
always be allowed to wear the trousers! should watch for any tendency towards just as long as it can be done in com-
They are surprisingly sensitive, and bossiness in their Leo offspring, who fort! When Leos reach the top of the
can be hurt very easily - pardy because may be seen putting the whole tree they usually contrive to stay there,
they are often emotionally idealistic. playschool in its place. and to make quite sure they are seen!
While makes them wonderfiilly
this Managing the lives of siblings is a Leos make excellent employers, due
supportive and often real powers distinct possibility when the Leo child to their good powers of leadership.
behind the throne, few people can be is older than them. This self-assertion, However, they must retain their natu-
safely worshipped, and invariably Leos however, is not quite as strong as it ral enthusiasm for life and their desire
are disappointed in the end. Leos can seems, and it is surprisingly easy to to improve the lives of others. As they
also take criticism very much to heart. deflate young Leos - perhaps when a deplore anything second-rate or of a
Exuberant enjoyment and pleasure well-meaning adult severely criticizes a low standard, their employees will be
are gained from sex, but Leos don't piece of work. If you must criticize a well looked after - but also expected to
like their love to be rough and ready. Leo child do so with affection and give of their best. For this reason, Leo
They almost demand to be wined, humor, otherwise you will severely bosses can appear difficult and must
dined and then seduced in luxury! crush his or her self-confidence. subdue any autocratic tendencies.
Leo • 97
Tne SyrrLbolism or Leo o
Metal
Animals The precious metal gold
The lion, king of the is linked with Leo
jungle, and other
members of the cat
family are ruled bv Leo
^^vJC
98 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Change, leisure and retirement The well-balanced Leo be psycho-will Leo Progressed to Virgo
Lcos never rush into change in a fool- logically secure, and provided ambition
hardy way, because they are not over- is balanced by a degree of humilit)-, the Coping with fiassy or pedantic details is
fond of it. However, if they can learn inner strength of this dynamic sign is However,
usually difficult for Leos.
to view important periods of change as of the greatest advantage. But the when the Sun progresses fi-om Leo
a succession of challenges and a means inherent desire for psychological into Virgo these people are able to
to progress, they will cope well. wholeness will not always be accompa- assess situations more carefiilly, and are
Leisure is an alien concept to Leos, nied by a willingness to face up to neg- far less likely to adopt sweeping gener-
who prefer to fill every moment with ative personalitN' traits (such as vanity), alizations. They can also be more suc-
activit)'. They are amateurs in the true and disasters may follow. cessfiilly self-critical, recognizing any
sense, since they have no hobbies as The and
ideal partner has a strong tendencies to self-satisfaction (espe-
such: all their interests are taken to a independent mind, against which the cially over creative work) and take a
professional standard. However, they subject can sharpen his or her wits: much more objective and logical
must not be self-satisfied, as self- someone with different and attitude to hfe.
criticism is important. Don't forget that worry is second
Retirement will open new doors for < ^^/SiLMer.yS^atr^^^.j£n.y^jdi'^:ys^^i^i::^ nature to Virgoans, so it will be a pity
Leos: they will already have many KX'
^ if it clouds the normally positive
interests to follow up and develop. Leo Minerals Leonine outiook. They should watch
They very likely turn some hob-
will for this,and enjoy adding Virgoan
bies into moneymaking concerns, for analysis and concern for detail to their
they won't want to accept a standard considerable organizational abilities.
of living that is lower than the one Leo enthusiasm and optimism will not
they have been used to. be dimmed, but they may become
siightiy more cautious and a littie
Health, diet and exercise less dramatic.
Keeping an even tenor in their lives is Those whose creative bent has been
important. Otherwise, their usually \ expressed in craftwork, or who enjoy
excellent vitalit\' may be burned out working with their hands, should find
now and again through exhaustion. their dexterit)' and practical abilit}'
The heart is the Leo organ, so Leos increases. This will also be seen in
Color
would do well to prevent possible other areas of life, stabilizing the
The colors of the sun
heart disease by carefijl diet and regu- from sunrise to sunset Leonine outiook and perhaps adding
lar exercise. The back
and should be carefiilly exercised as
is also vulnerable
jr some caution and discrimination about
money. This will be welcome, espe-
well. Dancing, ice-skating and forms of Cell Salts \ cially if it comes at a time when the
Mag. Phos.,
exercise with a creative element are Leo's earning abilit}' is growing. The
'^•5i-' Nat. Mur.
especially rewarding. A love of rich 8^ additional common sense will help
-yS I them when they think of long-term
foods should be curbed. < &r^^ e/^jT^^y^j:?r^8x^,.£^ay^.^f^e/^
savings, insurance, mortgages or
stimulating ideas and ambitions would similar projects.
Leo as Ascendant be perfect to keep the mentally active When Leo Ascendant progresses to
a
Leo on the ball. If a partner is out- Virgo there is a good chance that some
Psychological motivation standing in his or her own right, either of the Leo dogmatism will be modi-
The organizational abilitv' of any indi- because of success or some other char- fied. Introspection will appear instead
vidual is powerfiilly enhanced when acteristic, such as great beaut\', then so and strengthen the self-critical element
Leo rises. Unfortunately, so is the like- much the better. The subject can then - always welcome where Leo is a
lihood of pomposit\' and the convic- bask in the reflected glory. strong influence. A need to serve and
tion that the Leo knows better than Vulnerability to psychological disor- help others may also emerge and,
anyone else. This unattractive assump- ders is fairly common, and these allied to the Leonine organizational
tion should be controlled. The desire ailments frequentiy show themselves abilit)', this may w ell result in positive,
to succeed is also very strong, but may externally. A
bad back or neckache down-to-earth contributions to
lead to the stifling of creative instincts may be caused, for instance, by a blow organizations or charities.
in favor of success in the career, which to the self-esteem or some overly harsh The overweening self-confidence of
will be sought aft:er so as to enhance criticism that has been taken too much Leo may diminish. The Leo will then
the lifestyle of the Leo and his or to heart. Apparently inexplicable back- find it easier to see past errors and
her family. This is wholly admirable, pain can be a more or less regular cir- learn fi^om them, and will be less ready
but may well be damaging if the vital cumstance; if it becomes really to accept his or her lightest thought as
creative urge is not given some expres- disabling, these people should look to God-given. In this way, the Virgo
sion: Leos need to create as their lifestyles and try to find a possible influence is positive and should help
well as to prosper. psychological cause. temper the innate egotism.
Leo • 99
Tne Traditional Saflfron
o
Associations oi Leo
Daths HhRBs AND Spices
23 July - 23 August SaflVon, peppermint,
rosemar\', rue
The Origin Rosemarv'
The lion is associated with the pattern
of and
stars in its constellation, Positivity/Gender
may originalh' have been suggested Positive, mascuHne
by it; it was probably born in
Egypt at least 3000 years BC Triplicitv or Element
Fire
QUADRLPLICITY OR QUALITY
Fixed
Body Area
The heart, spine and back
Marigold
Honeycomb
Bay leaf
^ ^ <Q
Italv
Trees
^^ Palm, bay, laurel, walnut, oli\e,
citrus trees
Flowers
Sunflower, marigold, celandine,
passion flower
Colntriks
Italy, Romania, Sicily,
Czechoslovakia, southern Iraq,
Lebanon, the South of France
Cities
Rome, Prague, Bombay, Madrid, FoonSTL'FES
Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Meat, rice, honey, crops and \ines
.\ngeles, Bath, Bristol, Portsmouth, in general; vegetables with a high Cereals
Syracuse, Damascus iron content
1 00 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Vir^o mt 24 August - 22 September
irgoans are in constant motion due to their They simply being kept busy.
like
Vl'
abundant nervous energy. It is vital that this Rather playground can
shy, so that the
energy finds a positive outlet, otherwise it will seem threatening, they may be seen as
standoffish. Parents should do every-
be frittered away in restless twitchiness. Virgoans
thing possible to help them develop
should also learn to center themselves and self-confidence, especially at examina-
achieve inner calm. If they don't, tension can be tion time. The Virgoan tendency to
a severe problem and, mixed with the almost worry will otherwise be overwhelming,
inevitable Virgoan worry, will lead to and mysterious illnesses will appear.
Virgoans will work from dawn to
nervous upsets. Worry is at the root of most personal
dusk to build and maintain their family
problc ms for these individuals and is best countered by their home in a way that satisfies their own
analyti cal, critical and practical qualities. highly critical standards. Career
women will make time for domestic
work, but mustn't spend so much time
Basic Personality w: >#c:^- ^"3>>«t<-- i^ ^»»c..- ^ ->.»r cleaning and polishing that they never
<^ <>.
'P
I
y enjoy the environment they so lovingly
Most Virgoans are practical, but those Traditional Virgo Traits create. If a partner accuses them of an
who aren't can all too easily become • obsession with spit and polish, they
bogged down in the small details of Modest and shy should take note! Similarly, both sexes
problems. This, indeed, is one of their Meticulous and reliable should try to avoid bringing work
chief difficulties: that their critical acu- Practical and diligent home, otherwise they'll never have
men can be overapplied, both to them- Intelligent and analytical time for their family.
selves and to other people, causing •
problems in personal relationships. and a worrier
Fussy Career
r
Relentless, carping criticism is their Overcritical and harsh To work very best, Virgoans
at their
worst fault. Perfectionist and conservative probably need supervision. Not only is
What is needed is a positive synthesis
i
it often difficult for them to see what
of these producing people
qualities, Keywords should be done, but even if they can
who are hard-working and practical, • do so they may be apprehensive about
who Critically, analytically,
and will no nonsense, deal
stand in taking matters into their own hands,
sensibly with problems (their own, or carpingly fearing themselves incompetent or
other people's), and are most likely to wondering how other people will
realize their potential. receive their efforts. But given an
fijll
»
Virgoans arc talkative, lively in argu- instruction they will follow it to the
ment and, Mercury-ruled
like their very best of their abilities. They make
cousins Geminians, enjoy communicat- 4
^ >>ji«<<V
^S excellent personal assistants and here,
ing their ideas, which are usually with- m i-v»»t^<- jj( ^>»».y-- jK '">«*' too, are the natural formal critics of
the zodiac. As writers they have a sharp
out frills, and clearly and economically
expressed. Here again, however, a pen- can stop them fully expressing both incisive style which is of great advan-
chant for detail can trap them into and emotional love.
their physical tage if they are working in the media.
overelaboration; they must learn to see They must learn to relax, and if (in Many make excellent teachers, and
the broader outline of things. some cases) they have taught them- others do well in the medical profes-
selves to regard sex with suspicion, sion, both conventional or
in
Partnership learn to see it as a happy expression of complementary medicine.
Self-denigration can often get in the that emotional devotion which they Virgoans are not frantically ambi-
way when a Virgoan is thinking of should allow themselves to show to a tious; in top jobs they must watch
deepening a personal relationship: partner. The other most inhibiting fac- their tendency to carp if they want to
"What does he/she see in me? - I'm tor is their tendency to nag, which be popular as well as efficient. A high
not good enough for him/her." This they must curb. salary will be carefiilly managed, but
can be genuine modesty, which (espe- they should try to enjoy spending
young person in love for the
cially in a Family money as well as investing it.
time) can be charming - but more
first The Virgo child is neat, clean and a
often the problem is deeper, and very willing worker at school. Exercise Change, leisure and retirement
Virgoans should strive for the self- books will be totally devoid of dirty Virgoans, in general, look forward to
confidence which will allow them to smudges, and the handwriting will be retirement as an opportunity to culti-
accept compliments gracefully, and clear and legible. Willing workers who vate and develop the hobbies with
(most important) to believe them. truly enjoy being given things to do, which they have always filled their
Kind and willing to do anything for these children can earn a reputation as spare time. These will almost certainly
their partners, their natural modesty teachers' pets; this is not the case. including gardening, for they are
Virgo .101
Tne SyrrLDolism ot Vir^o
Gkmstonk TrIPLICITY or HlHMl-NT
The V'irgoan gcmstonc The sign has an affinit\'
is the reddish-brown with harvest time and
sardonyx the fecundin,' of the
earth - its triplict)' or
element
Flowhrs
AJi brightly colored,
small flowers are
Virgoan
Colors
Green and dark brown
are favorite Virgoan
colors
Animals
DhC ()R.\TION
All domestic pets - in
Virgoans usually enjoy
particular, cats and dogs
wearing small detailed
- fall under the rulership
patterns
of Virgo
Walnut lea\es
Trhhs
Ruling Planet Nut-bearing trees,
Mercur\' is Virgo's such as the hazel,
ruling planet are Virgoan trees
City
Paris is by tradition
a Virgoan cit>'
mk ^v.<^
V/l"-^
%=*
^^^m^ ^^M^A
'^r^
"-w^ *1
««.
102 • Understanding the Sun Signs
natural and enthusiastic gardeners. have a natural instinct that helps them inner warmth and sensitivit\' will dull
Any diminution of income, provided it identify with all Mercury-ruled charac- the slightly brittle edge of their reac-
is not massive, be greeted with
will teristics as well as the basic principles tions and attitudes, and tender, loving
equanimity'; careful with money, they of Gemini. As a result, they are usually sentiments will be characteristic. These
are not devoted to it. Lack of self- very well integrated psychologically, people may take the easy way out of
confidence can make changes at work and provided their potential is con- arguments and problems.
rather difficult to cope with. The structively and positively directed, Worry is more likely to affect the sys-
threat of being fired is frightening; there is a good chance that their lives tems of these people, for example caus-
out of work, they are peerless in their willbe splendidly fulfilled. ing constipation and similar problems.
effort to find a new job and, willing The Virgoan tendency towards Hypochondria is very likely, in which
and hard workers, they should do so worry and hypercriticism may be case they should assess any health
more easily than most. turned inwards on the self. This is problems logically and not make
same problems
likely to give rise to the mountains out of molehills.
Health, diet and exercise of headaches and migraines that we
It is essential for Virgoans to spend as
much time as possible in the fresh air ST
^^
->•«-
M —>»»e<-
jSL ^J->«e«t--
*->•• '^•'
M Virgo Progressed to Libra
and, if possible, in the country. 1^
Children of nature, their spirits are Virgo Minerals When a Virgoan Sun progresses into
revived by long walks and cycle rides. Cell Salts Libra, life may be
taken a little more
This is also a sign much related to Kali. Sulph. easily, and more time may be set aside
wholefood diets and vegetarianism. Ferr. Phos for leisure. More money will probably
The Virgoan diet must contain plenty^ be spent on simple pleasure. It will be
of fiber: this Sun sign rules the bowels, # easier for these people to realize they
and constipation can cause problems, must control their tension, and find
usually because of an unbalanced diet. ways of doing so. They will be less
Medically administered drugs don't hard on themselves and their partners.
suit many Virgoans, and they should m Metal
Mercun-
The change of Sun sign may occur at
always watch carefully for any allergy. a time when the individual is coming
and nickel
Holistic and homeopathic treatments
are often favored, with excellent
^^ to terms with his or her emotional life
and needs. If so, it will now be easier
results. Balance is the best answ^er to
^ for them to show and affec-
their love
Virgoan health problems, plus exercise tion, and their natural Virgoan mod-
and fresh air; it is a mistake to sacrifice be tempered. The Libran
est}' will
these for family or work. These people 9 Color need for peace and harmony will
also benefit considerably from relax- Navy blue, dark become evident, and as a result the
ation techniques such as yoga; medita- brown, green individual will be able to take a more
tion is especially good if they are prone i balanced view of life. The characteristic
to worry, although resulting introspec- ^--^-^me^-r-' ^ '-f-^ neat, businesslike Virgoan image may
tion may exacerbate the problem. give way to a soft:er, more romantic
As a result of worries (perhaps about have mentioned above. The same solu- look: dark colors and small patterns
the career or family), Virgoans are tion applies - particular care with diet, becoming pastel shades and large, flo-
headaches or
oft:en \ailnerable to severe and proper medical advice. Very often ral designs. Venus' sign placing in the
even migraines. A change of diet may these people need to work harder to natal chart will assume greater impor-
help more than they realize, so they establish a reasonable degree of self- tance, and its influence on the
should seek medical advice if they do confidence than do Sun Virgoans. (To individual will now be more marked.
have painfijl headaches. assess this fiilly, other planetary posi- When a Virgo Ascendant progresses
tions and relationships in the chart into Libra the need to relate in depth
must be examined.) Conflicts relating to a partner, and to develop a really
Virgo as Ascendant to self-criticism must be worked close and satisfactory rapport with him
through; an important way of building or her, is strongly enhanced. If these
Psychological motivation up confidence is to allow some self- people are unattached, care must be
Quite frequently when Virgo rises we praise, ratherthan invariably denigrat- taken that in their anxiet}' to express
find the other Mercury-ruled sign, ing personal achievements. Success in themselves in this way the\' don't rush
Gemini, on the Midheaven. This offers depend to a large
this respect will into a relationship, ignoring their nat-
unique psychological potential for the extent on upbringing and the attitude ural Virgoan critical sense. They will
individual concerned: the principles of of parents; if this was highly critical, also be able to take a more relaxed
Mercury - the need to examine every the problems will be more intractable. view of life, and the whole personalit)'
situation in life in great detail - are In one-to-one relationships, in spite should develop a potential inner calm
handsomely united to the need to of the tendency to nag, a remarkable which will do much to ease away ten-
communicate. These individuals will emotional response will be seen. An sion, worry and nervous resdessness.
Virgo- 103
Tne Traditional
Associations or Vir^o
Dates
24 August - 22 September Yellow archangel
Thk Origin
Nidaba, Egyptian goddess of grain,
was probably the original of the
\'irgin (the Eg\'ptian har\est began
w hen the Moon was in this
constellation). In Sumeria the
figure, far from being a virgin, was Buttercup
that of the Great Mother, whose
daughter was sometimes the
guardian of the har\est
Oak leaf
Ruling Alkanet
and acorns
Mercurv^
Flowers
All brightly colored, small flowers:
particularly with blue or yellow
colors; many of those attributed
to Gemini
Trees
Because of Mercury's shared Cat's ear
all nut-bearing trees (as
rulership,
with Gemini) - not solely edible
nuts, however
Forget-me-not
Positivity/Gender
Negative, feminine
Trii'licitv
Earth
or Element
at/ Cat' i
^m0
w
paw print ^r
Ani.nlm.s
Quadruplicitv or Quality
Mutable ^^^^^ Ail domestic pets
Body Area
Crosswort A
Cardamom The nervous system, stomach
and intestines
Herbs and Spices
Those associated with Gemini,
again because of the link throug
MercuPi'
REPUBUOUE J , PflttirftKif? , jl t
m
Potatoes
Kohlrabi
Countries
Greece, the West Indies, Turkey,
the state of Virginia, USA, Brazil,
Crete, Yugoslavia, Mesopotamia,
Lower Silesia
Cities
Boston, Heidelberg, Paris, Athens, FOODSTUFES
Lyons, Corinth, most spas and Vegetables grown under the earth,
health resorts and also those ruled bv Gemini
104 • Understanding the Sun Signs
lit ICSi £l 23 September - 23 October
symbol of this sign, have a
'he scales, the decisive (see above); given a choice,
t:
deeply symbolic meaning for Sun sign Libran children will often ask "What
would you choose. Mommy.'" Don't
Librans, since the need for balance and harmony
give in to this ploy! Point out the
in their lives is paramount. They need a harmo-
various options, and do all you can
nious background, free of undue pressure and to make young Librans have the
argument, in order to be happy. They will some- confidence to think for themselves.
times even make sacrifices for the sake of peace Happiness at school is important for
and quiet, giving in too easily to pressure from oth- all children, but a Libran child treated
unfairly ("It's not fair!" is a common
ers, and when confronted with a problem they will sit
complaint) will magnify the injustice to
on the fence until the problem goes away, rather than commit such an extent that it will interfere
themselves to one side or the other. with the teaching process, and upset
the child for much longer than might
be expected. Creative potential should
Basic Personality 'f-;Sffi>g»feSSj>^<>^SaN^»:;StSy^^S'^S££v^ ^
be recognized and encouraged; there
C^ •^ is often real talent here, but if left to
Decision-making, or supporting one '(• Traditional Libra Traits itself it may not develop as quickly as
side of an argument, often involves with some other Sun signs.
taking one person's side against ^ Diplomatic and urbane Libran parents are kind, loving and
another, and Librans have a deep dis- y. Romantic and charming gende, but must beware of being out-
like to hurting other people. * Easy^oin^ and sociable witted by a quicker-minded child play-
Indecision is the worst Libran fault. t^ Idealistic and peaceable ing on the Libran tendency to give in
Librans find it more difficult to cope Cf . . • rather than insist. on the course they
Ht Indecisive and changeable
with loneliness than any other sign of know to be best. It is too easy to spoil
Tl Gullible and easily influenced
the zodiac. Complete happiness for a child for the sake of peace and quiet,
them means sharing their lives, A Flirtatious and self-indulgent especially by offering bribes! It is also
although when they are alone, other all too easy to allow oneself to be worn
areas of their birth charts may show Keywords down by a child's pleas for an expen-
qualities which enable them to come sive toy or piece of equipment; don't
Harmoniously, sympathetically,
to terms with this problem. give in too quickly (if at all), especially
resentfully
Laziness and relaxation are often if fashion is involved. A Libran parent's
associated with this sign but that is not indecision can infiiriate his or her chil-
entirely fair. While Librans may not dren: decisions should not be shelved
enjoy hea\y, dirty jobs, they certainly or handed over to the partner ( "Wait
don't lack physical energy, especially if until Daddy comes home").
the work has a creative element;
indeed, recent research has shown that
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Career
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those born within the first five or six Librans enjoy luxury and a comfort-
days of this Sun sign period may seem Although usually peace-loving, Librans able lifest)4e, so need to earn plenty of
relaxed because they make time to lis- sometimes provoke arguments (even money. They can also be over-
ten to friends' problems and sympa- quite serious ones) with their partners generous, which can act as a spur to
thize in sorrow or share joy, but to test their affections and reassure often impressive careers. Their work-
actually they are very active and themselves that the partnership is really ing environment is not of great impor-
anything but time-wasters. loving. They should be aware of this tance to them, but their colleagues are
tendency; repeatedly upsetting the - they dislike fussy people, slave drivers
Partnership boat just in order to be rescued can be and employers who won't allow them
The most important sphere of a Libran irritating to others. Librans can be to work at their own pace. Their need
life, whether Libra is the Sun sign or extremely generous, but should recog- for harmony is shown here:
Ascendant, is the one-to-one relation- nize the moment when their motives like-minded colleagues are a boon.
ship. Librans are not psychologically become not the giving of pleasure but Any profession calling for tact and
whole until this has been successfijlly the purchase of affection. diplomacy offers them great opportu-
achieved, and their usual indecision nities.The luxury trades (fashion,
may well take a back seat when it Family beauty, cosmetics) are popular, while
comes to romantic commitment. Sun The Libran charming and
child is the qualides of their polar sign, Aries,
sign Librans are pure romantics, and eager to please. Parents should watch sometimes attract them to the armed
will be starry-eyed for months when for any tendency to procrastination or services, where they may attain rank.
planning their wedding, without, per- laziness, which can develop into seri- They are ambitious, but should think
haps, giving sufficient thought to what ous problems later in life. It is essential carefijllybefore taking a lonely top job:
comes after the ceremony. that the child is encouraged to be isolation does not agree with them.
Libra • 105
Tne SymJ3olisni or Lil3ra
Sapphire
GhMSrONHS
Sapphire and jade are
Libran stones
Snakes
Mktal
Copper is the metal
chiefly associated w ith
Libra
Jade
FlOWKRS
Large, opulent roses and
C'OLORS
any blue flowers, such as
Libran colors include
bkiebells, are related
pink, pale green and
to Libra
various shades of blue
Roses
FoonSTt'FFS
Libra, like Taurus, is
associated with cereals
Symbolic Sign
The scales of Libra
Animals
Lizards and other small
Rl'ling Planet
reptiles are Libra-ruled
Venus is Libra's ruling
planet creatures
Trkh
The ash and poplar arc
COUNTRIKS related to Libra
Burma, Tibet and Indo
Poplar
china are countries
ruled bv Libra
Burma
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106 • Underst.\nding the Sun Signs
Change, leisure and retirement often the case with a Libran Sun. The escapism. If Neptune Libra in the
is in
Mo\ ing from one district to another individual should be aware of his or twelfth house, there can be an inclina-
willbe very disturbing to a Libran, so her uncharacteristic leaning towards tion to experiment with drugs. The
changes of this kind should be mini- selfishness in close relationships. need to escape is better released
mized unless the individual is certain A
tendenc)' to ignore personal faults through art, or perhaps religious or
of their many benefits. The idea of rather than recognize and come to spiritual interests.
approaching retirement will be blissfiil terms with them is also likelv: self-
- in theory nothing is more attractiv'e satisfaction is not foreign to these
than the thought of not having to rise people. Natural charm may at first dis- Libra Progressed to Scorpio
early, go to work, cope with the pett\' guise this, but not for long. Self-
problems of a working life. However, analysis is the best way for those with When the Libran Sun progresses
into
without a compelling interest in life, Libra rising to see clearly their charac- Scorpio, the individual will have new-
retirement will be less fiilfilling than terweaknesses and correct them. It is determination and purpose. The
these people imagine, and they may almost essential to involve a partner or Libran emotions, meaningfiil but
even find themselves aging quicklv. rather lightweight, will now intensif\-,
New and enjoyable hobbies or acti\i- ^^S>^fegSSN^»^^SN:!5^»^^tS>^»^S>^ # and the rather diffused personalit\- will
ties will release ft^esh areas of potential.
I
>> ^ gain focus and a cutting edge. Scorpio
Libra Mixerals is the most energetic of signs, so the
Health, diet and exercise Libran energ\- level is likely to be
Color
It is all too easy for Librans to dismiss Shades of blue strengthened. Considering Scorpio's
the idea of regular exercise, but they from pale to enjoyment of the good life and what it
really do need it. Indeed, it should be ultramarine; pink has to offer, it won't be surprising if
and pale
an integral part of their life. It is excel- Libra's love of easy living and self-
green
lent for them to join a health club that indulgence is even more clearly shown.
offers a good
social life and a pleasant If ungoverned, this can ob\iously have
ambience, so they can not only work an adverse effect on the health.
out but also meet congenial people. In a business career, Scorpio's influ-
The exercise itself should be steady Ge.mstone ence on a Libran personalit\' can be an
rather than spasmodically energetic. Sapphire, jade enormous asset: its powerful business
The Libran liking for rich, sweet food sense will be more than useful. In
should be resisted whenever possible; a more domestic circumstances the
Metal
lighter diet is best, and inaction can Copper romantic Libran image will become
encourage weight gain. The kidneys sexier; the w ardrobe may now contain
are the Libran organs, and tension or more black, and women may sport a
Cell Salts
worry can provoke headaches. If these deeper decollete. The sex life should
Nat. Phos.,
persist, medical advice is needed. Kali. Phos. improve because it will assume greater
importance, but Scorpio jealousy may
^ appear and should be guarded against.
<3ife4a>s<^gfe^aii/?::afex»dS<'gjS5:<fc>C8fc6.
Libra as Ascendant A Libran Ascendant progressing into
fiiend with whom they can talk things Scorpio gives objectivit)' and a sense of
Psychological motivation through, and who is able to be severely purpose, which will help in decision-
Libra is not one of the strongest signs critical when necessary. making. Indecisiveness will start to
of the zodiac; any other powerful Worry or tension don't usually afflict take a back seat, countered by the
influence in the birth chart can sap its those with Libra rising, so are unlikely Scorpio determination and strength of
positive characteristics, especially when to be the cause if the subject oft:en has will. Scorpio's strength will be a posi-
it is the rising sign. However, many headaches. If these persist, medical tive contribution to the personality,
tspically Libran elements will be a part advice should be sought as they may provided that as with the progressed
(
of the personalit\', especially the all- be due to a slight kidney disorder. Sun sign) jealousy and suspicion do
important need to relate which under Many charts will reveal people born not become obsessions.
these circumstances becomes the basic with Neptune close to the Ascendant. Emotional satisfaction within a
psychological moti\ation. Very often If in the first house of the birth chart, career may become more important,
the whole personalit\' is geared to this it can weaken the personality' by and so the subject will be less com-
end, with people rushing into perma- increasing the Libran tendency to take plaisant about work w hich offers only
nent relationships. Sadly, such prema- the line of least resistance. The gender, an income rather than job satisfaction.
ture commitments can end in softer qualities of these people will In personal relationships, this person
heartbreak and divorce. The notorious then be strengthened by Neptune's will want more than just a romantic
Libran tendency to fall in love with sign placing; very pleasant, no doubt, association - there will be a need for a
love is here, however, spiced with lively but full of inherent problems. These littie grit, some challenge, a sense of
sexualit)' and a greater enthusiasm for individuals must learn to face up to purpose and a feeling that the
the physical aspects of love than is reality and not resort to negative partnership is going somewhere.
LlBR-\ • 107
Tne Traditional
Associations ox Libra
Dates
23 September - 23 October
The Origin
The image of the scales may be connected
with the weighing of the Egyptian hanest
for the assessment of taxes, or associated with
the Babylonian conception of the wcighi
of one's vices and \irtues after death
Flowers
Larger roses, hydrangea, blue
flowers in general; those listed
under Taurus (because of the
shared rulership of Venus)
Animals
Lizards and other small reptiles
Posi ri\i iv/Gender
Positive, masculine
TRnn,ic:nv or Element
Air
Herbs and Spices Ql'adrl'plicitv or Quality
Mint, Cayenne Cardinal
Body Area
The kidneys
_n_
Canadian
maple leaf
Countries
Austria,Burma, Japan, Argentina,
Upper Egypt, Canada, Tibet, Indo-
china, some South Pacific islands
>- i
M Dried beans
Cereals FOODSTUEFS
Cities
Copenhagen, Johannesburg, Wheat and other cereals, berrv'
Vienna, Lisbon, Frankfurt, fruits, apples, pears, grapes,
Antwerp, Freiburg, Leeds, artichokes, asparagus, beans;
Nottingham most spices
108 • Understanding the Sun Signs
pCOrplO 171/ 24 October - 22 November
of a Sun sign Scorpio
'he chief characteristic Scorpio can be encouraged to talk over
T! is a remarkable reserve of energ}'. It is often any problems, the better; the tendency
to bottle things up can lead to serious
said that this is the "worst" of the Sun signs. Of
difficulties in later life, when he or she
course, this isn't true: the sign's energies are so
may suffer unnecessarily. All children
strong they can seem over-powering, even need compelling interests, but young
inhibiting; the Scorpio can feel driven by them. Scorpios domore than most; they
so
But if they are fiilly and positively expressed, should be encouraged to take up a
both physically and emotionally, the individual will
hobby, preferably one that deeply
interests them, and will burn up emo-
be a big achiever. However, if the energ\' flow is
tional as well as physical energ\'. This
inhibited or uncontrolled can be disastrous, with topical
it
teaches them how to use that energy
resentfiilness, jealousy and broodiness. evenly. They will probably enjoy hea\y
team games, water sports or, for the
more creative t\'pes, skating and danc-
Basic Personality ing.
Fulfilled Scorpio parents demand
Jealousy is the worst Scorpio fault, and Traditional Scorpio Traits much of their children - sometimes
•
not only in relationships: Scorpios can too much. They will be especially
Determined and forceful
be jealous of colleagues and of other eager to encourage their children to
Emotional and intuitive
people's possessions. This can, how- take the path they have followed, and
Powerful and passionate
ever, act as a spur: seeing the progress become successful in their own right.
of others, Scorpios may be inspired to Rxcitin^ and magnetic Deeply interested in their children and
•
do equally well or better. their development, they may go too far
Jealous and resentful
The Scorpio body area is the geni-
Compulsive and obsessive
in their desire to know
everNthing
tals, and this may partly explain the about them, and should remember
Secretive and obstinate
sign's overly sexy reputation. Sun sign that children need privacy, too. The
Scorpios need just as much sexual ful- intense relationship they desire should
fillment as everyone else and may suf-
Ketwords include fiin and humor. Naturally
•
fer more they don't achieve it, but
if
Intensely, passionately,
rather strict, Scorpio parents must real-
that certainly doesn't mean every ize that some children react better to
jealously
Scorpio is a putative sex-maniac! A less stringent discipline. Their ten-
great many of them express their sex on what they think best
dency' to insist
drives through sport; the women may can make them seem intractable to
even devote themselves to becoming their childrenand incapable of sensible
perfect housewives. The important discussion and argument.
thing is that the drive is properly \ w Less than successful Scorpios whose
directed and fiilly extended, and not children are doing really well must be
allowed to stagnate and waste. exceptionally carefiil that jealousy, per-
Most Scorpios are capable of deep, in some way there will be problems, so haps their chief fault, doesn't spoil the
incisive and analytical thought; they it is most important in a personal rela- relationship. They should remember
have a powerful urge to get to the root tionship that the partner is not cold or that the children's success is their
of any problem. They also want to get undemonstrative. Scorpios, over- success, too; they brought them up!
the most out of life, cramming every whelmed by the attractions of a possi-
day with work and demanding spare- ble partner, can put all their energ\' Career
time interests. They may force them- into the chase, and persist even when it Above all else, and more than most
selves to extremes of action, and so is obvious that the object of their other signs, Scorpios really need to be
should try to release their energy as affections is unsuitable. Difficulties will emotionally involved in their careers.
evenly as possible. of a
follow. In the stressfiil periods Like those of their polar sign, Taurus,
Between 1984 and 1995, Pluto, the relationship the Scorpio's tendency to they need emotional and financial
ruling planet of Scorpio, is traveling be secretive and vindictive (even to the securit}', and are willing to work hard
through its own sign. This underlines point of cruelt}') may emerge, but to achieve and maintain it, and to
allthe most typical characteristics of other areas of an individual birth chart improve their standard of living. Their
Scorpio, which will be specially strong may modify these characteristics. energy can sometimes seem entirely
in those born during this period. devoted to making money, and these
Family Scorpio businessmen or women will
Partnership When something is wrong with a have found the way in which to direct
A Scorpio, who is all energy, needs a Scorpio child he or she will become their keen sense of purpose. Others
conductor. If the energy is not able to extremely quiet, and probably reject may have to strive a little harder to dis-
strike home and be received and used even favorite food. The sooner young cover ways of using their abundant
Scorpio •109
Colors
Tne SymLbolism or Scorpio Scorpio has a special link
with the dramatic tones
of deep red and maroon
Gkmstone
The iridescent opal is
Mythology
the gemstone connected
The scorpian rose up
from the earth and
to Scorpio
attacked Orion
Riling Plankt
Pluto is Scorpio's ruling Trees
Because Scorpio was
planet
ruled by Mars until
'II. ,r!' Pluto was decreed its
modern ruler, many
Scorpio traditions are
Flowers
Dark red flowers, '^ similar to those of Aries:
Scorpio trees, for
geraniums and
especially instance, are also those
rhododendrons, are w hich bear thorns, such
associated with this sign,
as the hawthorn
as well as those
associated with Aries
(because of the Animals
traditional rulership with and other
Insects
A. h.
Mars, who ruled Scorpio invertebrates fall under
before Pluto) the rulership of Scorpio
Rhododendron
\^'
Countries
Syria is a t>'pical Scorpio
country, sharing similar
barren landscapes to the At^j^y
other countries related f/
to Scorpio - Algeria, the
Transvaal, Morocco,
Korea,Norway
and Uruguay
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110* Understanding the Sun Signs
energ}' and achieving their potential. Scorpio as Ascendant qualities, nor forget that they have the
When out of work, Scorpios lack a abilit)' really to enjoy life.
daily outlet for their energy and must Psychological motivation In partnership, those with Scorpio
seek somehow to expend it - even, Scorpio's powerfiil personalit\' traits rising will show their affection in a
perhaps, in part-time, unpaid work. will color the whole chart when this charming and tender way that will be
Otherwise, it is all too easy for the sign rises, and other elements will in very private and not always discernable
forces to be negatively used, perhaps most The charac-
cases be subservient. to outsiders. Emotional security' will be
even in crime. Scorpios need to be teristics attributed to theSun sign are as important as financial securit)', but
under pressure - they must have some- likely to be deeper and more meaning- jealousy is possible and may be exacer-
thing against which to test their mus- ftilly expressed when Scorpio rises. bated by possessiveness. If this is
cles, mental or physical. They do well There will be a stronger sense of pur- allowed to take hold, a claustrophobic
in engineering, the mining industry, pose and need to question every action atmosphere may develop which some
the navy, the wine trade; they are and the tendency to be secretive can partners will find extremely trying. An
natural researchers and detectives. become an obsession. inability to discuss problems, with con-
sequent worry about them, may pro-
Change, leisure and retirement voke physical symptoms - notably a
Scorpios will probably resist enforced lessening of the sexual drive.
change; their natural stubbornness will
rise to the surface. However, there will
be times when
they feel that change is Scorpio Progressed
absolutely and then nothing will
vital, TO Sagittarius
stop them seeking it. Sw^eeping, drastic
changes may result, after w^hich they When a Scorpio Sun progresses into
will settle happily into a new lifest\'le, Sagittarius, determination is spiced
ready to accept new responsibilities. with a lively, extrovert, enthusiastic
Care is needed, of course, that such attitude to challenge. It will be easier
changes are made for the right reasons for the subject to be open, and less of
and that valuable experience and hard a tendency to be secretive and botde
work are not thrown away. up problems and emotions. Sagittarius,
Sitting about doing nothing not only also a sign that likes to enjoy life,
isn't the average Scorpio's idea of plea- won't make it any easier for Scorpios
sure, but may even be bad for them. to watch their diets - especially since
These people will welcome retirement these people may earn plent\' of money
as a chance to do all the things for to spend on expensive meals and other
which there hasn't yet been time, indulgences. Weight gain and indiges-
although they may still lack time to do tion may become problems.
everything they've got planned. But at may persuade the Scorpio
Sagittarius
all events (however unlikely it is) person to take more risks, both physi-
Scorpios shouldn't look forward to cal and financial, than normal, but they
days of sitting in the sun. They need a When Scorpio and Leo is on the
rises may find it much easier to study in
compelling interest instead. Midheaven, Scorpio's drive and emo- depth. The Scorpio image, usually
tional resources are enriched by Leo's rather sexy and often expressed in dark
Health, diet and exercise organizational and leadership powers. colors, will now become more casual;
Just as Scorpio energ)' must be evenly The combination is formidable, but sometimes conventional in oudook,
spent and controlled, so the physical can result in a real need for power and the individual may cultivate a more
system needs a regular, controlled diet. a tendency to dominate others for relaxed, perhaps sportier look.
That may not be easy; there is a ten- good or ill. A source of remarkable When the Scorpio Ascendant pro-
dency towards self-indulgence in food potential, it can also make the individ- gresses into Sagittarius, the psycholog-
and drink, which often provokes stom- ual highly autocratic and sometimes ical oudook will be less intense, with
ach upsets or constipation. Moderation even power- mad. the individual becoming more philo-
doesn't come easily to Scorpios but People with Scorpio rising generally sophical. As a result, there will be less
they must cultivate it, both in diet and feel a strong need to know themselves. obsessive worry about personal prob-
exercise, for what starts out as a keen They don't care to reveal themselves to lems, which are therefore less likely to
interest in sport and exercise can get others but their ability' for self- analysis provoke physical ailments. If an early
out of hand, causing strain. They must is considerable, and they are usually degree of Scorpio was rising at birth,
not hesitate to slow down when neces- capable of seeing their own problems the progression will possibly occur
sary. The martial arts will interest clearly and honestly. This introspective when a permanent emotional relation-
them, not only for the physical aspect, tendency may result in the feeling that ship is being formed, in which case the
but also for their spiritual and esoteric they do not like themselves very much; Scorpio problems of possessiveness and
qualities. Swimming is very beneficial. they should not discount their positive jealousy will happily be less apparent.
Scorpio "111
Trie Traditional
Associations or Scorpio
Dates
24 October - 22 November
Thk Origin
There is a Scorpion-man in the Babylonian
epic of Gilgamesh (2000 BC); the symbol
appears in Mesopotamia, and a thousand
years later, in Egypt; but the
origin is unknown
Catmint
Honeysuckle
Fl.OWKRS
Rhododendron, geranium and
Ruling Planet
other flowers listed for Aries
Pluto (anciently, Mars)
(because of the ancient
association v\ith Mars)
Positivity/Ghndkr
Negative, feminine
TRjrLiciTY OR Hllmknt
Water
Box Quadruplicity or Quality
Fixed
Body Arka
The sexual organs
Geranium
Herbs and Spices
Those associated with Aries, aloes,
witch hazel, catmint
Beetles
Trees
Blackthorn, bushy trees
Washington
Animals
Most insects
Weevils
TTl/
Onion
Countries
Morocco, Norway,
the Trans\'aal, Algeria,
Syria, Korea, Uruguay
Cities
New Orleans, Washington DC,
Cincinnati, Milwaukee, St John's
(Newfoundland), Fez, Valencia, Foodstuees
Liverpool, Halifax, Hull Strong-tasting foods, as with Aries
112 • Understanding thk Sun Signs
Sagittarius / 23 November - 21 December
Challenge is important in a fulfilling the child's knowledge). Achievement
an achievement is
Sagittarian
; life. When will feed enthusiasm, whether in class,
accomplished, Sagittarius soon begins work on on the sports field or during out-of-
school hours. Sagittarian children find
the next one. The compulsion to set new targets
it difficult to obey school rules but
and meet them is so strong that it can become aren't blind to reason, and sensible
all-engrossing, with present activities being restrictions will be accepted. Their
skimped because the eye is always on future reading and language skills should be
plans. Sagittarian enthusiasm, optimism and zest for encouraged from an early age.
As parents, Sagittarians are
life are second to none but must be controlled. The
admirable: they respond in a lively way
worst fault, restlessness, can be a severe problem, for Sagittarians to their children, encourage their
don't always see projects through to the end. interests and help them build up good
libraries.However, it is vital that a
Sagittarian mother doesn't sacrifice her
Basic Personality ^ ^T::)g3.4g>'-^g?4g» O jg6g:^gr>^.^S/^ ^ own interests entirely to those of her
^\ family but tries to set time aside for
Natural excitement and enthusiasm Traditional herself No matter how much she loves
can feed the innate Sagittarian ten- Sagittarius Traits her children, their limited conversation
dency to take risks, which can become • is not always sufficiendy engrossing;
real foolhardiness, especially when Optim istic a nd freedom -lovinjj no
I resdessness is certain if she has
young. Developing their inherent Jovial and £iood-hii}nored means of escape. Ideally, new projects
intellectual powers will enable these Honest and strai^htfonvai-d should be started as soon after the
people to avoid unnecessary risks. Intellectual and philosophical birth of a child as possible.
•
They should also culti\'ate a more i
philosophical outlook. If their natural
Blindly optimistic and careless
Career
exuberance isn't controlled it will Irresponsible and superficial Once again, challenge is essential, and
become boisterous. Their enjoyment Tactless and restless boring, repetitive work must be
of life and sense of humor are charm- I avoided if at all possible. Environment
ing but can sometimes get out of hand Keywords is also important: small, stuff\' offices
- they should remember that practical •
or crowded workshops are equally
•I
Philosophically, fi-eely,
jokes are rarely fijnny for their victims. intolerable. Acquiring money is not in
One of the dual signs of the zodiac, exploratively, ojfijandedly itself very important; Sagittarians usu-
Sagittarius gives versatilitx'
contribute to the Sagittarian tendency
to move too quickly from one task to
another, or to be involved in too
things at once. Greater satisfaction will
come from
one proje,ct
steadily
which may
working through
towards the next, which,
many
Sex
w
di^^'-^^^M: U
greeted with customary
is
>i
^'J^fe^-g-cT'^^-g^^ ^
ally
spirit
cal)
manage
Hard-earned cash is
to find
spent on study, books and
on impressive
itwhen necessary.
more likely to be
material possessions.
of adventure (not always physi-
important; work which takes
is
these people out of their own environ-
tra\el than
A
after all, they can ensure is as different Sagittarian enthusiasm and exuber- ment is good for them. Taking short
as possible. ance; when they are very young, a pos- cuts to success can lead them into seri-
This sign confers great breadth of sible partner's sexual attractions can be ous errors, usually because they
vision and the abilit\' to assimilate irresistible. With experience they will haven't attended to enough detail.
quickly what may be a complex situa- look for other qualities: someone While not resting on their laurels,
tion.However, these people are not whose intelligence at least matches Sagittarians aren't o\erweeningly
usuallygood at coping with detail, their own, and with whom they can be ambitious - at least as far as worldly
which bores them. In ignoring the friends as well as lovers. progress or status are concerned.
minutiae, they can run into difficulties, Meeting intellectual demands, or see-
so should always read the small print. Family ing their own decisions bearing fruit,
Enthusiasm is a wonderfiil element in will be much more important; they like
Partnership any child, but in young Sagittarians it to see people profiting from their good
No true Sagittarian can cope with can be so generous that it needs to be work or influence. Publishing, the law
claustrophobic conditions (they must channeled and not fiittercd away. and even the church can attract them;
have a room with a view, for instance), Similarly, boisterousncss may need to teaching at universit)' is perhaps e\'en
particularly within personal relation- be calmed. The parents should dis- more satisfying. There is a traditional
ships. A possessive, suspicious or jeal- cover as early as possible in the child's link benveen this sign and sport, but
ous partner will not last long: their life where his or her true interests lie. while some Sun sign Sagittarians make
independent spirits won't tolerate any There is tremendous potential here, the grade professionally, this connec-
restrictions on personal freedom. but it must be properly led (without tion should not be overstressed.
Sagittaiuus 'lis
Tne b^^TLboJisnl or bagfittarius
Gemstone
Topaz is regarded as the
gemstone for Sagittarius
1 14 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Change, leisure and retirement move forward with ever- increasing psychosomatic liver-related illnesses.
Change, or the need for it, will arouse self-confidence, and the great expecta- WTien life offers no challenge, the
Sagittarian enthusiasm, and these tions v\ith which a positive, optimistic usual optimistic, enthusiastic oudook
people cope particularly well with con- outiook endows them will probably willbe clouded, and uncharacteristic
ditions that other, more settled, zodiac be accomplished. depression will set in. A change of
t\'pes may find very disruptive. Their Strongly aware of the world about lifestyleand perhaps of scene is proba-
love of change is so strong that they'll them, a consciously developed depth bly best, but escapism must be avoided
provoke it for its own sake, sometimes of character - perhaps through a true and physically running away is not a
due to momentary boredom. Partners assessment of their own shortcomings long-term solution. A full assessment
should encourage them to think care- - will enable these people to achieve of the problem should be made,
fully when considering change, which personal harmony which might other- however tedious this might seem.
may not always be as progressive as wise be denied by their volatile
they imagine: the grass isn't always natures. They are objective and eager
greener on the other side. Retirement to know more about themselves, and Sagittarius Progressed
will offer exciting possibilities, and TO Capricorn
Sagittarians will be sure to use the 'a> ^^::>^<g'^ra^^ U ^»^^r3^^SSir^ ^
extra time available - perhaps for Sun sign Sagittarians are unconven-
physical or intellectual travel. Sagittarius Minerals tional and usually lack worldly ambi-
Health, diet and exercise
A love of heart)' food and drink means
that biliousness
diet isn't
is highly likely
watched carefully. Although
if the
I
i
Gemstone
Topaz
Cell
^S.\lts
Silica, Kali. x\Iur.
^
tion, but when the Sun progresses into
Capricorn they become more conven-
tional, more traditional and perhaps
more ambitious. They will notice sta-
tus symbols, and may even start to buy
Sagittarians need and enjoy exercise some of them. A young Sagittarian
they can still to put on weight, and I may put a relationship on a more for-
most Sagittarian women will at some mal footing at this time. The casual
time notice an accumulation around Sagittarian image, often a hangover
the hips. The darede\il trait found in I fi"om student days, may sober up and
most Sagittarians suggests that the become much neater. For those born
interest in sports may result in slight on the first or second day of the
accidents: pulled muscles, for instance,
I Sagittarian Sun sign period, this pro-
are common, especially hamstrings and gression will coincide with the first
thigh muscles. They must remember Saturn Return (see p. 3 12), so an
this particularly as they grow older; important period of change and
P
they will want to exercise just as Color de\elopment is almost inexitable.
\iolendy at sixt\' as they did at twent)^, Dark blue, purple WTien a Sagittarian Ascendant pro-
but this would be unwise. gresses into Capricorn, the wilder areas
I
Any form of sporting acti\ity is usu- .^<f^r^3gv^^^2.jg (J of the psyche will be tamed, with the
ally welcome, but if there is no interest indi\idual becoming more reflective
whatsoever in sport which occasion-
( unlike some people will not shy away and better able to absorb the implica-
ally happens), they must take sufficient fi-om the trail to self-knowledge: in tions of important issues and think
exercise in some other way, for they fact, it them. However,
will fascinate more seriously about them. Blind
will almost certainly be intellectuals they must allow time for thought; their enthusiasm is less likely, or will be tem-
whose minds need to be relaxed, prob- downfall can lie in thinking they have pered with caution; iimer restiessness
ably with the help of some moderate all the answers, when in fact important will be calmed by greater patience.
physical fatigue. Similarly, those whose details are missing through a lack of If the individual has been much
work is physically exhausting should thoroughness. At their most highly involved in sport, exercise or physical
try to relax through more intellectual developed, these people are the acti\it\', very great care should be
spare-time pursuits. philosophers of the zodiac, with a taken that joints don't start to stiffen,
peerless intellectual capacity'. or arthritis develop. The need to keep
A healthy level of friendship and moving of course, paramount.
is,
Sagittarius as Ascendant intellectual rapport is needed in rela- Sagittarian ambition, which is mosdy
tionships. There is sexual exuberance, personal, will be an even stronger
Psychological motivation but a partner who only satisfies their motive when the Ascendant progresses
The need for challenge, so important sexual needs will ver\' soon bore them. into Capricorn, and it may be made
to a Sun sign Sagittarian, is even Intellectual challenge is also essential; a more effective by being more clearly
greater when Sagittarius rises. These claustrophobic lifest\ie will have disas- and narrowly directed. In general, the
people have what it takes to exploit trous psychological effects. The indi- subject will become selective in choos-
their potential to the fiill and, provided vidual may go on eating or drinking ing those personal priorities w hich are
early encouragement was given, will binges, for instance, or develop at the top of any list of objectives.
• 115
Tne Traditional
Associations or Sagittarius
Dates
23 November - 21 December
The Origin
Of unknown was an
origin; there
early confusion between Sagittarius
and Scorpio, for we find Centaur
figures \nth Scorpio tails in
Babylonia
Ruling Planet
Jupiter Herbs and Spices
Sage, aniseed, balsam, balm,
Positivity/Gender bilbern,-, borage, cinnamon, dock,
Positive, masculine mosses
TaiPLicm OR Element Countries
Fire Spain, Australia, Hungar\', South
Afinca, Arabia, Yugoslavia
Ql'adruplicit\' or Quality
Mutable Cities
Toledo, Stuttgart, Budapest,
Body Area Cologne, Sheffield, Avignon,
Hips and thighs, and the liver Toronto, Naples
116* Undersianding the Sun Signs
Capri COITI VS 22 December - 20 January
of contrasts. There well-reasoned encouragement - one of
T Ills is a sign
potential for success in every Capricorn,
though sometimes they refuse to recognize
is a great
it
the best reward is extra responsibility
and pocket money. Their self-
confidence, sense of fun and especially
and their outlook can be pessimistic, so the their sheer enjoyment of life need con-
potentialmay remain undeveloped. On the one stant bolstering if they aren't to grow
hand, some members of this sign are ambitious too serious and old before their time.
It shouldn't be depressing if the child
and aspiring, with the energ\' and will to
hovers near the bottom of the class as
succeed in whatever they set themselves to do; on
long as steady progress is made; sud-
the other, there are those who may have the desire to den leaps towards the top are not
do well, but are hindered by inhibition and lack of self-confidence likely. The sense of ambition should
(sometimes disguised by a feigned laziness). always be cultivated and encouraged.
Capricorn parents are eager for their
children's success, but should always
Basic Personality remember to show their love, affection
and appreciation openly - not just with
Both npcs of Capricorn are conven- Traditional impressive presents, but also by giving
tional and sometimes even slaves to Capfucorn Traits the children their time. Ambitious
convention; they want always to be • Capricorns can be so involved in their
seen to do "the right thing". Both
and prudent
Practical careers and in making money (albeit
have a splendidly offbeat sense of Ambitious and disciplined for the benefit of the family) that they
humor, vividly contrasting with a Patient and careful have no time to enjoy their home lives,
strong tendency to grumble. Both are Humorous and reserved and in extreme cases - especially if the
prudent and methodical. Sometimes
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children went to boarding school -
and fatalistic
Pessimistic
they will suddenly find themselves
the successful Capricorn achievers suf-
Miserly and £rud^in£i sharing a home with adults they don't
fer a lack of confidence, while the less
confident and successful may snap out Overconventional and ri£[id know very well. The importance of
of their negativity- and make them- moral discipline goes without saying,
selves enjoy remarkably light-
life in a Keywords but Capricorn parents can be over-
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hearted way. (The influence of strict and hea\T-handed, especially
Prudently, aspirin£ily,
Mercury may be seen under such cir- during the teenage years when chil-
calculatedly, £[rumblin£fly
cumstances: when that planet is in dren naturally rebel against parental
Sagittarius, for instance.) control. An unbridgeable generation
One of the most endearing charac- gap must not be allowed to develop.
teristics is dour sense of humor
the
already mentioned: even at their most Career
serious and formal, this can suddenly While members of many zodiac signs
erupt. Patience is one of their virtues, find it hard to cope with responsibility
as is insight, but the less self-confident choose someone who is a parent fig- because of the loneliness that is oft:en
may not and should be
believe this ure, or at least commands admiration involved, self-confident Capricorns
persuaded to develop the ability and and respect. They can also marry for may welcome the chance to sit in their
rely on it in long-term planning. money or social status. They have a own offices at their own desks, keeping
Confident, aspiring Capricorns are rather low emotional level and may even their closest colleagues at a dis-
usually very disciplined, but again lack find it hard to show their true feelings, tance. They may of course still have to
of self-confidence can result in disci- especially in intimate relationships. seek and take advice but they can find
pline being thrown to the winds. It is They should realize this, and accept this rather irksome, probably because
not easy to find lovable, tender traits in that very often their partners need they feel they should know everything,
a Sun sign Capricorn. Fortunately, this reassurance that they are still loved, and don't like being reminded other-
is only one side of the character; other especially if the Capricorn is much wise. It is, once again, a question of
elements in the full birth chart will involved with a career and time at self-confidence: they find it distressing
without doubt add warmth to this home is at a premium. if amthing tends to undermine this.
apparently rather chilly personality'. Not all Capricorns may be as auto-
Family cratic as we suggest, but there is
Partnership Capricorn children are very loyal and almost always an element of autocracy
Capricorns abhor starting married life need to express natural pride in their somewhere in their character.
in a garret and may postpone emo- parents, who in turn must realize that The Capricorn ladder to success
tional commitment until they are these children are highly conventional, must be steadily climbed; attempts to
firmly established in a career - perhaps and need a secure, structured and dis- scale several rungs at once may be dis-
quite late in life. They may then ciplined background. They also need astrous. On the other hand, the top of
l^
Capricorn • 117
Tne SyiTLbolism or Capricorn
Gemston'es
.\methyst and turquoise Flowers
are the gemstones Ivy and pansy are
commonly associated Capricornian plants
with Capricorn
Turquoise
Mktal Colors
Lead is the metal of Capricornian colors are
Capricorn generally subdued and
include dark green,
Trees gra\', black and brown
Willow, pine and elm
are trees linked to
Capricorn Herbs
Comfrey, hemlock and
Willow (shared
henbane are associated
with Pisces)
with Capricorn
Hemlock
Comfrey
Mythology
While the goat is the
animal of this sign, it is
always represented with
a fish's tail - illustrating
the myth that relates to
Capricorn
1 1 8 • Understanding the Sun Signs
the ladder is always achievable, and Capricorn as Ascendant for leisure activities, relaxation and
they should set their sights at least as some physical exercise.They can be
high as its t()pnu)st rung. Psychological motivation too easily depressed, even by minor
rhc attitude to money is a caretlil The most crucial problem can be setbacks; pessimism can be a problem.
one and yes, that may be a synon\ m wavering self-confidence: one moment anudote
Physical acti\it>' can be a great
for meanness! Harly in their careers these people think they can rule the and music can help to calm and cheer
these people uill probably subscribe to world and the next they doubt their them, but above all, they should use
savings schemes, and if they are free abilit)' to write a note for the milkman. their inherent rational qualities. They
with their money it will often be spent This can mean they are very confident should also make room in their lives
on people who can help them with in some spheres and very nervous in for the spiritual as well as the material.
their careers, entertaining them to din- others: they may be quite sure they can
ner, perhaps. Although Capricorns are cope with their job, but have no confi-
found in all walks of life, of course, dence that they can sustain a close per- Capricorn Progressed
many do particularly well in local sonal relationship - or even establish TO Aquarius
government, banking and finance,
estate management, the building • C^>y4^Vy^i>-'g^^>S>ijVytfeLVs<i»^ When the Sun progresses into
trades, the dental profession and in Jm> Aquarius, the Aquarian need for inde-
osteopathy. The self- made business- Capricorn Minerals pendence joins the Capricorn's devo-
man is often a Capricorn.
Change, leisure and retirement
The Capricorn abilit)' for long-term
planning should mean that periods of
d
Ge.mstone
Turquoise, amethyst
tion to going it alone. However,
Capricorn is the most conventional
sign and Aquarius the most unconven-
tional, so the oudook could radically
change. If the Sun enters Aquarius
change will be anticipated. Topically, when a young Capricorn is coming to
each change should result in positive
material progress, adding to the indi-
vidual's self-confidence and positive
oudook. Prudent saving and invest-
#
Cell Salts
terms with his or her personality', this
will be very beneficial and encourage
greater freedom of expression. Even
so, care is obviously necessary, espe-
Calc. Phos.,
ment will ensure a good standard of Met.al Calc. Fluor. cially if the signs change in childhood;
living on retirement. These people Silver rebelliousness may then make him or
should have no problems in fiUing her uncharacteristically difficult.
their well-earned free time with all the There is often scientific and mathe-
activities they have looked forward to matical potential, in which case these
tackling. An earth sign, Capricorn per- talents could develop in an interesting
suades its denizens into the garden - Color and original way when the Sun enters
or certainly into the ft-esh air. But this Dark gray, black, Aquarius and so should be encour-
is also a very musical sign, and a liter-
dark browii aged, since they could eventually lead
ary one, so music and books will help • var?'gj^r-?Cs^r?^iJr^<i^Q=<<^r>^;^» to a successfiil career or at least a
to fill the days. rewarding spare -time interest. The
one. This oft:en arises from an inabilit)' influence of Aquarius will modif\' the
Health, diet and exercise to see themselves clearly, so they conventional Capricorn image into a
Capricorns are on the whole very sen- underestimate their own achievements. liking for very trendy or antique
sible about their diets, recognizing the They must take themselves at others' clothes, adding a dash of welcome bril-
drawbacks of self-indulgence, but they valuations, accepting compliments liance to the Capricorn outiook. A ten-
should perhaps watch their calcium gracefully and believing them. dency' to unpredictable and stubborn
levels. Perhaps the most important Perhaps surprisingly, once these behaviour will sometimes arise.
advice one can give them is to keep people settle into a permanent rela- When a Capricorn Ascendant
moving, for many spend long hours tionship they become very caring, very becomes Aquarian, the psychological
behind a desk and can easily develop sensitive to their partners' needs and outiook will be freer and less conven-
stiffness in the joints, leading to often their emotions flow more posi- tional. More extrovert qualities will
arthritic conditions. They must take tively. These traits willbe most notice- appear, the subject will become more
particular care of their knee-joints (this able to the partner, and even close objective and optimistic, and perhaps
is the Capricorn body area). Teeth and friends may not discern them. A ten- minor matters which once seemed very
skin are also concerns of this sign and dency to worry may increase with their important will now assume their true
need special care. Rather like their natural concern for their partners. perspective. The Capricorn need to
partners across the zcxliac, the Problems may cause digestive diffi- keep moving will be even more impor-
Cancerians, they should be very careful culties which in extreme circumstances tant, for Aquarius is linked with the
of their skin whenin strong sunlight; a or skin disorders. To
will lead to ulcers must keep
circulation; the subject
high-grade sun-screen filter should avoid this build-up of internal tension warm during cold weather. There may
always be used when sun- bathing. they need a roudne which allows time be a sneaking regard for glamor.
Capricorn •119
Tne Traditional
Associations or Capricorn
Dates
22 December - 20 Januan' Aspen leaves
The Origin
The Babylonian god Ea wore a
cloak designed as a fish's skin
complete with head and tail:
among his names was "Antelope of
the Seas" - what better description
of a fishtailed goat? He came from
the oceans to teach wisdom to
land-strolling man
Willow leaf
Positivity/Gender
Negative, feminine
Trjplicit\- or Element
Earth
Qladruplicity or Quality
Cardinal
Body Area
The knees, skin, bones
and teeth
Herbs and Spices
Cornflour
Hemp, comfrey, knapweed
hemlock, henbane Dried comfrev
Taj Mahal
Flowers
I\y, heartsease,
amaranthus, pansy
Countries
India, Mexico, .\fghanistan,
Macedonia, Thrace, .\lbania.
Saxony, Bulgaria, Lithuania, the
coast of Yugoslavia, Orkney
and Shetland
Cities
V5
Foodstuffs
Oxford (UK), Delhi, Mexico Cit>-, Meat, potato, barley, beet, spinach,
Ghent, Port Said, Brussels,
malt, medlar, onion, quince;
Constanta, Mecklenburg; but
starchy foods
the administrative centres of all
capital cities are traditionally ruled
by Capricorn
120 • UNDtRiT.\NDING THE SUN SiGNS
Aquanus fW 21 January - 18 February
Aquarian need for independence can't
'he Bear in mind they will truly need to be
Tl
be underestimated, and it is essential that unconventional, so a school devoted to
rigid discipline, with very strong or
Aquarians develop and sustain the right lifest\ie.
obsessive academic aims, may not be
Although they have the reputation of being suitable. They are rational, however,
particularly friendly, in many ways they are very and always listen to reason. This will
private and dislike having their privacy invaded. be a distinct asset in later life.
Their natural friendliness is linked to a genuine Aquarian children are naturally
friendly, but alas this means they may
desire to be helpful, so anyone in trouble will
be overtrusting and too ready to wan-
always find them ready to help, approaching others' der off with passing strangers who take
problems as they approach their own - logically, detached and advantage of that friendliness. It must
without undue emotion. be very firmly impressed on them from
an early age not to do this. It is partic-
ularly good for young Aquarians to
Basic Personality 6!^Q;g^.^^'Q^S^^Ql3'^0^3-^^5^€00 become involved in charit\' work; it
^
Traditional
^ will help them develop their strong
Aquarians have an original, idealistic humanitarianism which is likely to be
streakand the more positively this is Aquarius Traits one of their strongest and most posi-
•
shown, the more fulfilled thev will be. tive traits. Creative and scientific flair
Friendly and humanitarian
However, this originalit)' must not should be eagerly encouraged when
Honest and loyal
become too idiosyncratic or perverse and if it develops. These children often
as others can then be at best embar- Original and inventive have an interesting sense of drama, but
rassed and at worst seriously annoyed. Independent and intellectual it can be exaggerated.
•
Aquarius is an air sign, and its inhab- Aquarian parents can have a very
Intractable and contrary
itants need air, both physically and individual attitude to the education of
Perverse and unpredictable
metaphorically. They must realize how children. They must remember that a
very stubborn they can be and should
Unemotional and detached child may be more conventional than
try to counter the tendenc)'. When the parents, and it is a mistake to force
young, they are usually leaders of their Keywords him or her into a particular mould just
•
generation, but sometimes they con- because they wish it. Securit}' and dis-
Independently, humanely,
tinue to cling to youthfiil opinions, so cipline may be really important to a
distantly
that what was once a splendidly for- child, and the parents, however adven-
ward-looking nature becomes ultra- turous, should accept this. Aquarian
conservative. Again, awareness of the parents should always ask themselves
problem will go far to counter it. whether they have moved with the
Positive and optimistic even when ^ times. Their immediate reply will be
life gets difficult, Aquarians rarely lose %1^^^2^<E^^'c.i^>&i<S^^^£B^^' yes; but they should realize it is
hope, and their natural humanit)' unlikely (especially for them), and
always reminds them that many others enter into a relationship until they are should not assume automatic and
are less fortunate (in every sense) than so set in their ways that seems it all complete understanding of their chil-
themselves. Their chief fault is usually impossible, so remain permanently dren. They must learn to really listen
unpredictability, but their indepen- single. Even so, there is a strongly to them. Despite possible problems,
dence can also make them very romantic streak in many Aquarians, they usually make lively parents, always
remote, causing emotional problems. who like the glamor of romance, and ready to bring out their children's
Partners and friends may be justified in once committed are - like their potential and make the most of it.
suspecting that sometimes Aquarians Capricorn cousins - very loyal. The
act out of sheer perversity. placing of Venus will color this aspect Career
of an Aquarian's life, and may modify Aquarians must have a free rein to do
Partnership the attitude considerably. whatever is expected of them in their
Of all theSun signs, Aquarians can own way, uninhibited by continual
find it most difficult to settle into and Family advice or the insistence on a particular
sustain a close emotional relationship. Aquarian originalit)^ and the need to regime. They have to express their
Their powerfijl need for independence be different will soon emerge in chil- inventiveness in their work, whether
makes it particularly hard for them to dren of this sign, who on the whole creative or scientific (or both). They
let others into their lives, for they real- will be happy and positive, with a great may become inventors of some kind.
ize this will mean modifying their life- desire to do their own thing. Parents Some do extremely well working in
styles and tolerating an invasion of should watch for way^^'ardness; the communications - the airlines, or the
their living space - psychological as best antidote is to suggest that they do technical areas of television or radio,
well as physical. They often decline to the opposite of what you really desire! for instance. Despite their keen sense
Aquarius "HI
Tne Svnitolism oi Aquarius
Gemstone Colors
Aquamarine is this sign's
Electric blue and Flower
gemstone turquoise are the ke\ The orchid is an
Aquarian colors Aquarian plant
1 22 • Understanding the Sun Signs
of anibititm they enjoy and arc good at is difficult to feel close to the enig- on the relationship; do they really want
work hich allows them to express
\N matic person with Aquarius rising. The a partner, or just a partnership?
their concern for humanir\'. They make difference between independence and Aquarians who grow too inward-
excellent field or social workers or isolation must be recognized: no man looking can become hypochondriacs.
administrators for large charitable is an island. Psychological wholeness is However, perversity could drive them
organizations. Not obsessive about likely to come through awareness that in the other direction, so that they
income, they must a\oid wasting their their best qualities are shown through ignore their symptoms; they can also
money on trendy fripperies. kindness towards and appreciation of be attracted to the latest fashionable
other people. When these are recipro- health cure. As the circulation is
Change, leisure and retirement cated, they should not push them away Aquarius-ruled, and the heart is the
Aquarians are often quite seriously dis- or put up barriers, but accept them. Leo organ (Leo is the polar sign), the
turbed they are kept waiting for final
if Eager for self-knowledge, they are very lattershould be kept healthy through
decisions, or feci some change hover- stubborn and may resist the realization regular exercise. Psychological prob-
ing over them without knowing pre- that they should change, even when lems or even simple worry may cause
cisely when it will happen. A sudden otherwise inexplicable back pain.
decision (whether their own or some- G'^Q^f'^dJfci^'Ei^^^^^^B^.SS^^^^^
one else's) is not nearly as difficult for ^ "^h-
them. Their quick reactions may even Aquarius Minerals Aquarius Progressed to Pisces
make them sweep out of a well-
GhMSTONE
established job given enough provoca- Aquamarine
When the Sun progresses into Pisces,
tion. They should try not to let the Aquarians feel confused because their
prospect of retirement make them mis- emotions flow more easily and are
erable for ten years before the e\ent, more openly shown. They will also rely
instead gradually building up new- rather more on intuition. There is a
areas of interest which can fill more of great contrast bet%veen the warm,
their lives when
the time comes. If emotional approach typical of the
their work has been dull, uninteresting Piscean and the much cooler, distant,
or too conventional, they should surely logical Aquarian. It's not surprising
look forward to being able to express
Cell Salts
that Aquarians feel the ground shaking
fully their originality' and creative or Nat. Mur., under their feet when the Piscean qual-
scientific fiair. They should give special Mag. Phos. itiesbegin to make themselves felt.
thought to any necessary adjustments Don't forget that the temperamental
they may have to make, perhaps think- Color changes will be gradual, nor that they
Turquoise
ing of ways in which spare-time work (',
will be of considerable advantage. The
can bolster their retirement income. Metal trendy and slighdy eccentric Aquarian
Aluminium image may also be softened, and the
Health, diet and exercise romantic element, often buried, will
The circulation can be xTilnerable. ^ag'g^>s^c,u?€PiC5^^g^Q^^g-^^<; now appear, especially in the clothes
Aquarians are often at their best in which may be softier and more delicate.
cold weather and, like Capricorns, usu- they accept it intellectually. Pigheaded- In the northern hemisphere,
ally enjoy it, but they should keep ness and vanity do not become tfiem. Aquarius and Pisces rise fairly quickly,
warm, wearing light but windproof The problems of sacrificing indepen- so even if an early degree of Aquarius
clothes which won't restrict their dence for a permanent relationship are is rising at birth, the subject may be
movements. Regular exercise should never far away. The ideal partner may quite young when the Ascendant pro-
be creative rather than dull or repeti- be one willing to take a back seat and gresses into Pisces. Parents should look
tive. Like all air signs, Aquarians thrive play a purely supportive role. They will out for subtle personalit\' changes and
best on a light, nourishing diet. The certainly need to be proud of their ensure that these are positively
ankles are ruled by this sign and can be partners, and to see some very special expressed and contribute to the psy-
vulnerable; exercises to strengthen qualities in them (partly because they chological development. The Aquarian
them, perhaps shoes with good ankle think these reflect their own qualities? openness and frankness may be
support, are desirable, especially if They are normally very generous, but clouded by a rather secretive tendency.
skiing or winter sports are enjoyed. an underlying need to be boss can be If, change takes place
for instance, the
hard to live with, and inflexibilit)' can when the child is very young, such an
cause extra problems, so it is vital that event as the birth of a younger sibling
Aquarius as Ascendant these people learn to compromise. could result in the negative side of
Every meaningfiil relationship to some Pisces provoking deception, worry and
Psychological motivation extent involves sacrifice, and they if confijsion. The increased sensitivit}- of
As with Sun Aquarians, the need for feel unable to modif\' their own needs Pisces will, however, gready soft:en
independence is very great and the to take account of their partner's, they anyone with Aquarius rising, making
personality may seem to be distant; it should think twice before embarking them more personally sympathetic.
Aqu,\rius • 123
Tke Traditional
Associations of Aquarius
Dates
21 Januan-- 18 Februar>'
The Origin
The EgN-ptian god Hapi watered
there
the earth from two jugs; but
seems also an association with Ea
(see under Capricorn), sometimes
called the God with wo
Streams
Cities
Moscow, Salzburg, Bremen,
Hamburg, Leningrad
Countries
USSR, Sweden, Poland,
Abyssinia, Israel, Iran
124 • L'SDtRSTANDING THE SUN SiGNS
PiSCeS K 19 February - 20 March
The symbol of Pisces - nvo fishes swimming Family
that the parents of a Piscean
in opposite directions - suggests the main
It is vital
child train him or her to be honest and
tension in the Piscean character: a natural
straightforward. This may not be easy,
perversit}'. Kindness joins with keen intuition to
but the tendenq.' to embroider the
make Pisceans the best sort of ftnends. They are truth with plenrv' of imaginative colour
friendly, charitable and self-sacrificing, but their can mean the less desirable Piscean
willingness to help others has a drawback in that traits do serious damage, .^ny interest
which fires the imagination positively
they too oft:en make
an excuse for failing to
it
should be encouraged and praised
exploit their own high potential; they are so busy
ft-om an early age. This may also be
using their energy on behalf of their family and friends that they difficult - Pisceans always know some-
have little left: for their own affairs. one who can do things better than
them. It is no use denying this; but
point out that some children will do
Basic Personality things less well. Their confidence must
^ be bolstered at all times and their pow-
It is often very difficult for Pisceans to Traditiosal Pisces Traits ers of concentration must also be
•
learn to face realiu-; stronger, caring sharpened if dreaminess is not to hin-
Imaginative and sensitive
people should encourage them to do der progress. Any scientific flair should
Compassionate and kind
so at ever)' opportunit\'. The belief that certainly be encouraged; science is
"whatever will be, will be" can become and unworldly
Selfless
potentially a good field for them to
a veritable trap for them, in the worst Intuitive and sympathetic work in, provided other areas of the
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cases resulting in complete inaction. chart show the necessary meticulous
Escapist and idealistic
Taking the line of least resistance, and concern for detail can be added to
Secretive and va^ue
decei\ing themselves because they their own imagination and inspiration.
Weak-willed a?td easily led
don't want to face up to harsh realit)', Piscean parents are eager to encour-
are major faults. age their children but they can be too
The colorful Piscean imagination, KeTM'ORDS easygoing with them; parental vague-
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creatively and positively expressed, is ness can be even more inftiriating to a
Nebulously, impressionably,
an enormous asset, but Pisceans must child than overstrictness. They put
deceitfully
learn not to allow their imaginations to their children first, wanting them to
work negatively, magnifying small develop their potential to the fiillest.
problems into major ones. The nega-
tive Piscean characteristics will then S\ Career
take over. If they channel their imagi- Ideally, a Piscean's career should bring
nations creatively, finding a specific -^ ^ out the talent for caring which is one
oudet for them (perhaps in some form of the sign's strongest attributes, so
of art or craft), they can achieve results they are admirably suited to w ork in
which will surprise themselves. Partnership the caring professions. They are not
Traditionally, Pisces is known as the Piscean emotion ispoured into
readily verygood at organization and usually
poet of the zodiac, but take this in the an emotional partnership, and loved work selflessly in the background, yet
broadest sense - it applies to the ones may even be overwhelmed with they are often excellent and successfiil
creative use of the imagination in any affection. Provided their emotions are actors. This is because, on stage, they
area of life. kept under control, Pisceans can bring can conceal their own personalities
The refiisal to face can emerge
realit\' something ver)' special to a partnership behind those of their characters.
in an inability- to see things as thev but their feelings are always very close Being so aware of the suffering of
really are. This kind of self-deception to the surface, and surprisingly trivial others they can make exceptional
can be a really dangerous fault, per- matters can sometimes trigger a scene. counselors, and a true sense of voca-
suading Pisceans to lie because (thev Romantic and sentimental, when they tion often takes them into rehgious
tell themselves) the truth will hurt fall in love Pisceans wear permanent orders. But glamor attracts too - they
those they love. On the contrary, of rose-coloured spectacles; they will only love designing and making beautifiil
course, they are usually only making dispense with them as the result of bit- clothes. This is one of the dual signs of
matters worse. Sun sign Pisceans ter experience, when the partner's the zodiac, so Pisceans often have r^vo
should strive to develop minds of their faults are ruthlessly exposed. A clear jobs at the same time - with a spare-
own, thus avoiding evasion and indeci- view of realit)', however, usually time occupation which if they have
(
sion w henever major decisions must be enables them to build the relationship help with the organization can be suc-)
made. The position of Mercur\' (which on firmer foundations. Not overly pas- cessfiil and remunerative. Variety' and
rules the mind) in the complete birth sionate, their romantic view of sex can flexibilit\- are needed; strict routines
chart must be carefully studied. be tenderly and handsomely expressed. and time-keeping are trick\' for them.
Pisces -US
Tne S\TTLbolism
oi Pisces \Nater lilv
Plants
Symbolic Sign The water lily and
The fish of Pisces willow, together with
other plants growing
^^H. near water, are
naturally Piscean
Wllow
TaiPLicm OR Element
Water is the fish's
element - Pisces is one Color
of the water signs The color of Pisces is
a soft sea-green and
flowers in that shade are
Herjbs t>pically Piscean
Succor\- is one of the
herbs associated with
Pisces !>. /X
/ Anlmals
Any animals that are at
home in water are
Piscean - all fish are
ruled by this sign; they
^
Gem STONE
aie usually shown joined
The colorless, magical
together, holding a cord
moonstone is the gem
in their mouths
associated with this sign ^V
Countries
North .\fnca, and the
Ruling Pl.\net
Gobi desert in Neptune is the ruling
particular, are places
planets of Pisces
ruled bv Pisces
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126 • Understanding the Sun Signs
Sun sign Pisccans arc not strongly Sometimes practical help can alleviate with Pisces rising to try to see himself
ambitious but can, of course, be finan the suffering which has provoked their as an unfiilfiUed Rambo and decide to
cially successfijl. However, they should sympathy in the first place, and this is be a world leader (even in a local con-
seek professional advice in money mat- an obvious way of avoiding difficulties. text). Pisceans should be very carefiji
ters, for as well as not being especially They must be rational, however, and before accepting any leadership role,
gcxxJ at organizing their own finances, try not to get too anxious over prob- for they are really at their best working
they arc soft touches, and can give lems for which there is no solution. - very valuably - in the background.
more money away than they can really The religious Piscean will take refijge It is valid to ask whether Sun
atTord (or than is fair to their families). and comfort in prayer; spiritual com- Pisceans really want to know them-
fort can also often be found in the selves, but when the sign is rising such
Change, leisure and retirement inspirational aspects of some forms of doubts are even stronger. It often
Faced by change, Pisceans can all too exercise, such as yoga. Gende, rhyth- seems that they invent a persona and
easily work themselves up into a con- mical exercise is good for Pisceans, devote all their considerable imagina-
fijsed and apprehensive state. Not only helping them both psychologically and tive powers to fitting themselves into
will their imaginations work overtime, it, rather than really trying to discover
but their lack of real organizational tal- ^ what truly makes them tick. This is not
^'
ent can prevent them seeing clearly necessarily disastrous, especially as they
what must be done to cope with the Pisces Minerals do with such conviction; but if they
it
new situation, whether emotionally or really achieve self-knowledge, it gives
physically. Pisceans who enter retire- *«i:.-. Color them a sense of self-confidence and
ment with a special interest w ill find Soft sea-green power which will be of more benefit to
the extra time available a sheer delight, them than to any other zodiac type.
but if there is no such interest, a desert They must also beware of being too
of unoccupied time can disorientate critical of their partners, as this can
them, and enforced retirement can age sometimes, unfortunately, be destruc-
them all too rapidly. They should find Gemstone tive. The tendency to hypochondria is
a hobby with which to fill their hours; ^, Moonstone, considerablv increased.
work in the community' or local charity bloodstone
work are obvious antidotes.
Pisces Progressed to Aries
Metal
Health, diet and exercise Platinum, tin
Pisceans easily pick up vibrations in the When the Sun moves from Pisces into
atmosphere around them so can be Aries the physical energy level will
physically affected by such things as an increase, and it will be easier to be
unkind word, world disasters, rows or Cell Salts assertive and accept challenge. For
even depressing weather. This sensitiv- Ferr. Phos., instance, sensitive, creative Pisceans
ity can very easily disturb the Piscean f; Kali. Sulph. ^ it less difficult to show their
will find
constitution, upsetting their stomachs :k work to people who may appreciate it.
or causing headaches. Being aware of The Piscean image may become
this may not stop the problem, but at physically.Finding comfortable shoes smarter, with a sudden liking for well-
least it will set their minds at rest can be a problem (Pisces rules the cut blazers, pleated skirts and bright
whenever they are laid low by what are feet); going without shoes is fine, but wool sweaters. The pace of life could
reallyemotionally-based ailments. care should be taken out-of-doors. speed up, and there might be a ten-
This sensitivitv' to atmosphere also dency to accidents. More seriously, a
means they can comfort themselves by hint of Arian selfishness may show
eating or drinking too much, and they Pisces as Ascendant itself- about which the caring, sensi-
are particularly susceptible to nicotine. tive Piscean will feel guilty. The devel-
It isanother aspect of the Piscean ten- Psychological motivation opment of what is usually considerable
dencv' to find the easy way out of a sit- When Pisces rises, the people con- Piscean potential, so often under-
uation or even an emotion. This can cerned can become so much a part of estimated, is perhaps the best thing
even apply to simple medical remedies: their surroundings that they almost that can occur.
they will reach for the aspirin botde at vanish. Others may take them for When the Ascendant progresses into
the least provocation but should be granted and even deny them proper Aries (usually early in life) the subject
very careftil, for they often react badly recognition. But without their help, a make
will strides in personal develop-
even to medically prescribed drugs. considerable gap will appear, for the ment and psychological problems may
(Many Pisceans, however, regard drugs work they do is usually of real value. be resolved. The way ahead will be
with deep suspicion and are much hap- They must not undervalue them- clearer. A sense of ambition will also
pier with complementary medicine. selves, but recognize their own worth appear, the sex drive will be more posi-
Provided they don't rely on it and value to the community'. It would tive and there will be added fire in the
obsessively, it is much safer for them.) be a mistake, however, for someone Piscean emotion and talent.
Pisces • 127
Tne Traditional
Associations or Pis
Dates
19 Februan' - 20 March
The Origin
On its earliest appearance in the
Babylonian zodiac, Pisces was
called the constellation of the Tails:
the two fishes were associated with
the goddesses Anunitum and
Simmah, one symbolizing the river
Tigris and one the Euphrates
Flowers
Water lily; those blooming in
Piscean colors
'3'
Astrology
IN Action
1 30 • Astrology in A(Tion
Inteipretin^ tne Birtn Cnart
Beginning Your
W
Having learned how to calculate birth and
progressed charts (see pp. 42-7 and 60-72), Interpretation
i**^ now is the time to move on to the fascinating
business of learning how to interpret them. First it 1 Keywords
Interpretation is built up in several
is necessary to come to grips with the birth chart. stages. A convenient and helpfiil start
No doubt you have already looked up elements of is to learn a system of basic kex'words.
your birth chart - your Ascendant characteristics, These give you a short, instant appre-
ciation of the influence of every planet
those of your Moon sign and perhaps a few house
in each of the signs and houses. In
placings and aspects. But this is not the way to learn
their respective sections you will find
how to interpret properly, which will require a much the kev^'ords for each house (see
more systematic approach. pp. 38-41), Sun sign (see pp. 80-127)
and planet (see pp. 30-1), which you
should always use in the following way.
Most astrologers start their journey
into interpretation by working on their How to use the keywords
own charts, then those of their part- Make a list of the following:
ners, children and friends. However, it a. The Ascendant sign (this always
is indeed to be objective
ven,' difficult relates to the first house).
and impartial about oneself, one's b. The Sun's sign and house position.
partners and one's children. As we c. The Moon's sign and house
have already suggested, you will get far position.
more out of this book, and far further d. The ruling planet's sign and house
along the road to becoming a truly position.
competent astrologer, if you work with e. List all the other planets in the
a friend. If you are doing this already, same way: Mercury, Venus, Mars,
i.e.
and studying the calculation process Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,
together, you
probably have
will Pluto. One of these, or the Sun or
resolved problems which might have Moon, will be the ruling planet.
been rather more difficult if you were
working alone. Now you should work Writing keyword interpretations
on your friend's chart and they on Now refer to the ke^'^^'ords for each
yours, before moving on to the charts planet, house and
and construct
sign,
of each other's partner and children. simple sentences using them. For
There is something else to be gained example. Sun in Cancer in the seventh
from this process; you will at once house: "You will express yourself (Sun)
begin to feel what it is like to work very protectively and sensitively (Can-
with, and indeed for, other people - Just like a work of architecture, it will take cer) towards your partners (seventh
and you to avoid becom-
this will help time to build your interpretation. house)"; or Mercury in Scorpio in the
ing introspective, which is a real fifth house: "Your need to communi-
danger with student, and indeed some Interpretations are built; like an cate (Mercury) will be intensively and
advanced, astrologers. architect, you have to apply basic rules passionately (Scorpio) expressed
of construction. There are plans (the through creative work or the concerns
Surprising characteristics charts). There are walls and floors (the and interests of children (fifth house)".
As you work systematically through Sun, Moon and rising signs). There are When you are writing a keword
the indications, a characteristic may windows to let in the light, and but- interpretation of the Midheaven sign
crop up again and again, in different tresses (helpful planets). There are dark remember that the positive kex'words
areas of the chart, which you cannot passages (difficult planets). Most im- indicate the area of life with which the
believe applies to your subject. It just portant, there are stresses and strains, subject willmost strongly identify. For
seems wrong. The chances are that revealed by the difficult aspects; and example, to someone with a Libran
when you question your subject, they supports, represented by constructive Midheaven you could say: "You will
will accept that characteristic as accu- aspects.And we must not forget the with all that is harmonious".
identify'
rate (maybe reluctantly!), so don't foundations, as shown by the anchor- Such statements are, of course, very
ignore such an indication. (This is ages - of which there are many. bland and general, and a long way
another reason why it is as well not to Your first interpretations will be from any in-depth interpretation, but
get bogged down in a study of your small constructions - like a simple you will find them fun, and they are
own chart - if an unpleasant character- shed. It will take time to build a cathe- revealing. List them carefiiUy, since
istic is suggested, you may ignore it dral or palace, but with patience and they have to be used again,
will later
rather than discover how to counter it!) care, you will eventually do so. on in your interpretation.
1
Interpreting the Birth Chart • 1 3
2 The
The
Elements or
next step is to
QuALiriES
list how many
support this. Or perhaps you
discover that your subject is
will
very
4 Positive and Negative Signs
The next stage in interpretation is
planets there are in fire, earth, air and sensible and down-to-earth: planets in to work out whether planets, the Asc-
water signs (see p. 33), and the relative earth signs will suppport this inclina- endant and Midheaven are in positive
elements of the Ascendant and tion. However, sometimes the planets' or negative signs. This grouping will
Midheaven. These add a ftirther basic positions and aspects reveal someone suggest, even if rather tentatively, that
keyword interpretation level. If there is who is not terribly sensible - perhaps a your subject will veer towards extro-
a preponderance of one element, it will bit of a dreamer. Here a couple of version (the positive signs) or intro-
add another dimension to your planets in earth signs will help counter version (the negative signs). But be
subject's personality. this tendency and give stabilit)^ careful not to base your conclusions
about your subject on this evidence
The kev^'ords
Fire - enthusiasm.
for the elements are:
3 Quadruplicities
The Qualities or alone: you will find that the
interpretation will be far
in-depth
more reveal-
Earth - stability' and practicality. The same approach to interpretation ing. Again, it is more sensible to treat
Air - intellectuality. applies here. this grouping as a supportive factor.
W«?^r- sensitivity and intuition.
In many cases the planets are fairly
The kewords for the qualities are:
Cardinal - outgoing.
5 The Strengths
OF the Planets
evenly distributed among the ele- Fixed - inflexible. Now is the time in your interpretation
ments, but one element often emerges Mutable - adaptable. to study the chart which shows ruler-
as a leader, and this will add another ships of the signs (see p. 35). Make a
dimension to your interpretation. For We feel that this grouping is often point of noting which planets shine
instance, perhaps you will find several rather less revealing than the elements. most brightiy in the chart you are
indications elsewhere in the chart that Tr\' not to allow the strong characteris- interpreting - these are the personal-
your subject is enthusiastic: a number tics they suggest overinfluence you in ized planets - and keep them in mind
of planets in fire signs will definitely your interpretation. all the time you are working.
Some Golden Rules
Don't throw yourself in at the deep progress, to start by getting your con- When you have written your inter-
end and start working at once on a great clusions down on paper, where you can pretation, pass it over to your friend and
many charts. Because astrology is such a seeand evaluate them, balance them let him study it for a while. Then go
fascinating subject, you will be sorely and get them in the proper order of through with him, discussing each
it
tempted, in your initial enthusiasm, to importance. Rough
notes will not do. statement and your reason for making it.
do this. It is far, far better to work in as You your first effort will be
will find that In this way you can test just how
much depth as possible on each chart, very short indeed. As your abilit>^ for accurate you are, whether you have
rather than darting from one to the next. basic interpretation grows, what you get over- or underinterpreted some of the
It is essential that you get as much as out of each element also grows. Soon indications or, hopefiilly, succeeded in
you possibly can out of each birth chart you will find, for instance, that you can assessing them correcdy.
before moving on to the next. use the same aspect in more than one
area of interpretation. Eventually you You be very keen to talk to your
will
Check and recheck your calculations, may go through a stage of writing a subjects about their charts - to give con-
then check your friend's while he or she great deal about each chart. This will sultations, in fact. This is, of course, an
checks yours - independendy of each pass, and when it does you will have important and necessary aim, but it is
other. You have probably done this moved into a more knowledgeable equally important to ease yourself grad-
already, but a further check won't do phase when you can be more concise. ually into the role. We will be giring a
any harm. If the chart wrong, the is great deal of advice on approaches to
interpretation will also be wrong. Look A great many professional astrologers various problems later. At this stage it is
again at the position of the Sun in the do not write reports for their clients, best to confine yourself to talking to
chart. Is it roughly where it should be preferring to record them on tape or people who are not under any particular
according to the birth time.' If not, go merely in conversation. Writing reports strain, but just want to know about their
back to square one, and recalculate. is time-consuming and many profession- basic characteristics and the way they
als do not find it economically \iable. rick. This is no short cut, however. You
The very best way to learn to inter- But it is really the only way to learn the should prepare yourself for such a
pret is to write your interpretation. art of interpretation - and actually, it is session just as carefiilly as if you were
Many students dislike doing this, but fijn as well as being challenging. Aim to about to deal with a really taxing human
don't worry if you feel you have no write at least 20 basic birth chart analy- problem. And do not think that merely
talent for writing and can't spell or ses, as flilly as possible, before you can chatting about a birth chart is any sub-
construct an elegant sentence. It is ver)' feel you are really on your way to being stitute for written work. Do persevere
important indeed, if you are to make a serious student! with this side of things.
132 • AsTROLCXiY IN Action
6 AMore birth
Points to Remember
chan will reveal certain
these three, but of all twelve signs.
Think about these three signs in their
You may meet
that the
astrologers who
Ascendant represents our out-
believe
aspects of the subject's: very distinct ways, right from the start. ward expression, and the Sun sign
Motivation. characteristics are only revealed to our
Potential. The Ascendant intimates. We totally disagree! This
Enerfjy level - physical, emotional The Ascendant represents our real self may have been the case in the past, but
and ner\ous. - known to family and close friends. since Sun sign astrologN'became
Response - to all situations. popular in the late 1920s, most people
The Sun today have at least some basic knowl-
As you make your notes on the chart The Sun represents the face we present edge of their Sun sign characteristics
you vsill soon see which areas are to the world - our image. We express and tend, whether consciously or
emphasized by which planets' positions ourselves in the manner of the Sun. unconciously, to match their beha\ior
and their aspects. It is ver\' easy, when to them, especially in their choice of
one is learning to interpret, to group The Moon clothes and general image.
the characteristics of the Ascendant, The Moon represents the way in which
Sun and Moon signs together. How- we react and respond to situations, and Recognizing Sun sign traits
ever, we are a combination not only of our instinctive level. You can check this theon,-: talk to your
friend about a mutual acquaintance on
whose chart you have worked, alone.
Mention some of the subject's Ascen-
The Decanates dant characteristics, and some of their
Sun sign characteristics. Unless the
-^
subject is intimately known to your
friend, you may find that they will only
^^ ^ totally recognize those traits that are
attributed to the Sun sign.
The houses
^ Don't forget that a planet in the first
house is a strong focal point; remem-
ber, too, that if it within 8° (or 10°
is
at most) of the Ascendant degree it
?r also makes a powerful conjunction to
the Ascendant. You should study the
relevant planet in that sign with
particular care.
^5 Do not be confused by those houses
in a chart with no planets placed in
ir dp them. This doesn't necessarily mean
that there is littie or no concern or
interest in the affairs of that "empt\'"
house. Look to the sign on the cusp of
This theor)' divides each 30° sign of pronounced than those born after that the house (that is, the sign where the
the zodiac into three segments of same period. A similar theme seems to house starts) and the planet that rules
1 0°, and relates to the triplicities. Each emerge where the Ascendant is con- that sign. From this you will be able to
"decanate" is ruled by a sign of its own cerned. We do not think that the two
get some idea of your subject's atti-
triplicit\', so that the decanates of all later decanates are much influenced by
the tude to the affairs of untenanted
fire signs relate to each other, as do the other two signs of their triplicities.
those of earth,
air and water signs. The houses. You may then discover that
decanate of a sign is ruled by its
first there will be other emphases of a
Challenge
own sign, the second by the next sign similar nature relating to the concerns
of the same and the third by
triplicity, See people you know support this
if of these houses, revealed quite inde-
the third sign of the same triplicity. theory. If, for instance, they are Taure- pendentiy by aspects.
Although you should be aware of ans born within the first 10 days of the
this theory, it is not especially relevant, Taurus Sun sign period, do they look Contradictory indications
apart from when it concerns the char- like Taureans, perhaps having low curls
As you work your way through each
acteristics of the Sun and the Ascen- on their foreheads? Or if their Ascen-
dant sign. Those bom during the first element of the chart and begin to
dant degree is within those first 10
1 days of the period of the Sun sign construct your analysis, you may well
degrees, are they powerfiilly motivated
seem to have its traits more powerfully in the manner of their Ascendant?
find contradictor}' indications emerg-
ing. If so, consider which group of
indications is the stronger - decide
Interpreting the Birth Chart • 133
The Seven Chart Types
There are seven types of chart, relating to
the way in which the planets are distributed
through the signs and houses, and therefore
Constructing
around the birth chart circle. The best- Your Analysis
known system of categorizing them was
devised by the American astrologer. Marc You are now ready to begin to con-
Edmund Jones. We describe it because it struct your analysis. First, make your
has considerable relevance, even if the basic The Splash index chart (see p. 134), to assist you
interpretations used in isolation are not The planets are distributed when you begin to write your analysis.
always totally accurate. When they are throughout the signs.
Now look up each element of your
Subjects will have varied
supported by certain prominent signs, interests, but may be
subject's birth chart, to seewhat all the
however, they spring into sharp focus, and superficial and inconsistent. individual indications actually mean.
their accuracy is much enhanced. Particularly relevant to This is the order you should follow:
Gemini, perhaps Sagittarius.
1. Type of chart (i.e. bucket, etc).
2. The dominating triplicity (there
may be two).
3. The dominating quality (there
may be two).
4. Planets in positive and negative
signs (there are usually more in one
The Bundle The Locomotive The Bowl than the other), including Ascendant.
Here the planets are very Jones relates this t>'pe to the Bowl subjects are self-
close together. Subjects locomotive's driving wheel. contained and scoop up
will do well as specialists, Subjects will have a fiand of experience. The houses in 5. The characteristics of the
finding variety within the energy at their disposal as and which the planets are Ascendant sign.
confines of that subject. when it is required. Particu- tenanted will be especially
Particularly associated with larly associated with Aries, relevant. Associated with
6. If there is a planet conjunct the
Cancer, perhaps Capricorn. sometimes Leo. Virgo and Scorpio.
Ascendant from the first or twelfth
house consider this next, its house
position influence and the aspects it
makes. This placing will definitely
color the personality and the charac-
teristics of the Ascendant sign, acting
as a kind of overlaying influence.
7. The Sun sign, its house position
and aspects.
The Bucket The See-Saw The Splay
Nine planets are in one half The planets are in two The planets are spread all
8. The Moon sign, its house position
of the chart; the tenth is the groups on opposite sides of over the chart, but in ver>' and aspects.
bucket's handle, making an the chart. Subjects weigh up uneven groups. These
anchorage. Usually achieve- every possibility before subjects are individualists, 9. The ruling planet, its sign, house
ment is more important than coming to decisions. disliking routine or
the end product. Associated
position and aspects. (You may have
Particularly associated with discipline. Associated with
wdth Sagittarius. Libra, often Pisces. Aquarius, sometimes Pisces. some of the latter if the
already listed
Sun or Moon makes aspects to it: such
aspects will be very important.)
whether personal planets influence one of person; we may be quite another at 10. The influence of the sign on the
of the characteristics. If this is the case, home with our loved ones. Do not be Midheaven and its house position. (If
there is a good chance that this trait afraid of these contradictions. Be bold. you use the Placidus house system, this
will dominate. But if the contrasting You may be accused of being vague willalways be the tenth house cusp,
indications are both supported by and inconclusive, but people are but it can vary considerably with the
personal planets, remember that no complex. Remember the words of the Equal House system.) Here you
one is the single person he or she may US poet, Walt Whitman: should also list any planet making a
appear to be. We are all several people: conjunction to the Midheaven.
we react differently to different people, "Do I contradict myself)
in different ways and in different Very well then I contradict myself 11. The Mercury sign, its house
situations. At work we may be one sort (I am large, I contain multitudes)." position and aspects.
134 • .\STROLOGY IN Action
12. The Venus sign, its house position margin and " 1 " under the wider important, the influence of the aspects
and aspects. margin (not forgetting of course also in turn. (While working on the birth
to put a "1" on your written notes, chan do not include the influence of
13. The Mars sign, its house position and at the top of your first sheet of the progressed planets' positions and
and aspects. paper). What you discover about the aspects in your interpretation. These
chan t>pe may relate to psychological interpretations come later.)
14. The Jupiter sign, its house posi- motivation or characteristics. By the time you have done all this
tion and aspects. Next look up the influence of the you will have everything you need to
triplicities. This will be your second construct your analysis. While making
15. The Saturn sign, its house position note, but (unless you have written your notes don't hesitate to add your
and aspects. reams about the t\pe of chart or have own thoughts about w hat you are
very large handwriting), it will still be discovering: "Possibly", "Wouldn't
16. The Uranus sign, its house posi- on page one of your notes. Again what have thought so", "Spot on", "Can't
tion and aspects. you discover will probably come under be true", and so on. Some elements of
the psychological/characteristics the chart will refer to more than one
17. The Neptune sign, its house heading. Do the same for the qualities section; if this is the case, list them in
position and aspects. and the positive and negative signs. your index under each heading,
duplicating or even triplicating infor-
18. The Pluto sign, its house position The basic interpretation mation wherever necessary.
and aspects. (These will only be to the Soon \'ou will be referring to the main
Ascendant and Midheaven, of course, body of basic interpretation. First, Assembling the information
since other aspects to Pluto will
all follow through the interpretations of Now you must put all these indixidual
already have been hsted.) the Ascendant, then work through the elements together. Refer to the key-
others as listed above. You should not word and fi-om those make a basic
lists,
Now look again to see what type of expect to rewrite ever\Tiiing you - probably ver\' stilted - sentence
chart you are working on. As this is discover there, of course, but do make about each planet, sign and house
your first note, and will be written on reasonably detailed notes. The way the position. These sentences are the bare
page one of your notes (which will book is arranged will help you to be bones of your interpretation. Don't
make quite a bundle by the time you careful and systematic; we teach you worr\' how artificial or stilted your
reach Pluto! take your index chart and
) from the start to consider ever\' planet, sentences seem; they will help you to
write the number " 1 " in the narrow- its sign and house position and, most understand the basic character and
motivation of your subject. Now,
basing your interpretation on these
Drawing your Index Card simple statements and referring to all
the various indications, correlate the
Rule out a sheet of paper like this:
information gleaned fi-om the rest of
rSTCH. MIND RELATION CAKEER LEISURE
CHABACTEK INTELLECT
EMOTION
SHIPS AMBmON T»A\-EL your extensive notes.
SEX
Put the page
number of your
notes in this
A systematic approach
column Again, be ven- systematic. First put
together all your findings relating to
Put the number, the psychological/characteristic
of your note
column of your index. Then move on
here
to mind, intellect and emotion, and so
on, until you have synthesized all your
notes fi-om all the respective headings.
You should by then have a prett\'
concise picture of your subject, ready
for them to read before you get
together and go through it in detail to
see how accurate you have been.
Remember that you may not w^rite
much at first. Don't worr\'; you will
You may want to work out your own positions and aspects tend to gravitate get more out of the chart as you
heading for each column, but we have towards certain columns. This is both progress. However, the more thorough
found that those shown here are interesting and helpful, for you will
you are with your note -taking and the
concise, reliable and easy to follow begin naturally to associate the various
use of our extensive interpretations,
through. As you make your notes you planets and aspects with specific spheres
the more detailed your report will be,
will discover that certain planets, house of life and areas of the personality.
no matter how inexperienced you are.
It is patience and care that really count.
Interpreting the Birth Chart • 135
Complete Birtn Cnart Notes
Example Study 9. Family: will be close to parents, Sun Sextile Uranus
would make excellent parent. Maybe
lack here, for strong Venus in Aquarius 20. Psy/Char: originalit\' and inde-
hese are notes on the
i
is dominating, and he is unattached.
pendence, alertness, powers of leader-
chart of a client called
ship (complementing Aries).
Kenneth. Refer to his birth 10. Leisure/Travel: suggest forming
: ^ chart and aspect grid on p. 136, interesting collection of unusual
21. Relationships: sexual attraction,
and the index card on p. 137. artifacts. Travelling can spark off worr)-;
charm, popularit)', personal magnetism.
will find being by water restorative -
Chart type: locomotive, with Venus as sailing? Could be good at cooking.
Sun Opposition Neptune
leading planet on cusp of eighth.
Sun sign: Aries
22. Psy/Char: tendency to deceive, to
1. Career/Ambition: has drixang IN Ninth House take easy way out of difficult situations
power but could use it erratically.
(which will weaken his character);
Aquarian interest emphasized. Venus Keyword sentence: "You will express
negative escapism; danger of falling
positively placed financially; could use yourself assertively and forthrighdy
back on drugs/drink under stress.
charm to assist progress in life. when confronted with a challenge."
Quadruplicities: 5 mutable, 4 fixed. As Sun is within first 10° of the sign,
Qualities: 4 air, 3 earth. the characteristics will be strong.
Sun Trine Pluto
2. M/I/E: good intellectual empha- 11. Psy/Char: straightforward,
Powerful aspect as house,
Pluto in first
sis; adaptable, but may have fixed opin- uncomplicated? Overquick reactions though different sign from Ascendant.
ions, perhaps stubborn. Conflict here. (supported by Cancer and Gemini
Positive/negative signs: 6 positive. Moon). Selfish? Hasty, assertive. 23. Psy/Char: ability for self- analysis;
Enthusiastic. Temper? strong need to explore in-depth
3. Psy/Char: extrovert leanings - subjects of interest; talent for research.
supported by Aries Sun, Gemini Moon. 12. Relationships: strong sex drive,
24. Career/Ambition: v\ill make
passionate. Will enjoy love life.
advantageous changes in life resulting in
Full Eleventh House
psychological development.
13. Health: needs plent\' of exercise.
4. Relationships: good at mixing. Possible accidents due to carelessness.
Needs a wide circle of finends. Good link Headaches. Must avoid spic)' food. D Moon (chart ruler) in
with Venus in Aquarius leading loco Gemini in the Eleventh House
chart, plus Uranus strong in eleventh 14. Career/ Ambition: ambitious, will
house, working well with Moon in com- want to win, needs freedom of expres- Keyword sentence: "When dealing
municative Gemini, also in eleventh. sion and to be stimulated by challenge; with other people and your objectives,
achievement is important. Good head you will respond to situations in a
^ Ascendant Cancer for business, supported by Ascendant instinctively communicative way."
and Gemini Moon. Enterprising.
5. Psy/Char: strong self-defensive 25. M/I/E: quick verbal response to
system. Brave, determined. May tend to 15. M/l/E: quick- thinking, decisive, all situations; verbose, versatile, will
hoard. Will want to explore own impatient, emotional (fire sign). argue and rationalize. Conflict between
personalit)' and motivation. Outgoing, emotion and logic; may not trust
and (because of Aries Sun) positive. 16. Family: would make lively, enthusi- emotions but will speak up. A chatter-
astic parent. box. Must use resources of nervous
6. M/I/E: sensitive, easily hurt, energy positively.
worries, perhaps takes evasive action. 17. Leisure/Travel: will cope well
Strong imagination. Instinctive, but with change. Encourage development of 26. Psy/Char: impatient, may need to
Moon in Gemini adds logic. Mood new interests as retirement approaches. develop stability' and calm.
changes. Emotional (supported by Aries
Sun; mitigated by Gemini Moon). Sun in Ninth House 27. Health: strain and tension can
build up, resulting in digestive prob-
7. Relationships: caring, loving; 18. Psy/Char: an idealistic and philo- lems; lungs vulnerable, so discourage
mood changes can be damaging. Will sophical outlook. Will do well living smoking (smokes heavily). Will worry.
defend loved ones. Watch for coldness abroad. Emphasis on long-distance
towards partner, who may be older, communications, the media; good
dream recall; can be inspired.
B Moon in Eleventh House
more socially advanced, since Capricorn
on cusp of seventh; but a romantic 28. Relationships: a tendency to rely
streak present. May be easily offended. Sun Semi-Square Venus on friends and acquaintances too much,
to lean on "the group". Must develop
8. Health: recommend steady, rhyth- A powerfiil aspect, due to Venus being ability to be independent (Sun in Aries,
mical exercise: swimming, dancing. strongly placed. Venus in Aquarius will help). Must
Digestive problems due to worry. Needs always take independent action. Is a
diet rich in fish and dair\' products, 19. Relationships: Breakdown in private person; may be difficult to get
provided cholesterol intake is controlled. relationships. Kenneth has no perma- close to? (Cancer Ascendant may
Perhaps sensitive skin. nent partner. Difficulties here. mitigate). Will want to be loved.
136 • Astrology IN Action
Kenneth's Birth Chart and Aspects
Moon Square Mercury
Venus, leading planet
"Loco" chan
An imp>ortant aspect, since Moon in
Full eleventh house
Mcrcun- sign.
29. M/I/E: sharpness of response,
critical acumen, heightened intellectual
f)owcr. Liking for gossip.
30. Health: possible digestive problem.
H Moon Trine Venus
31. Relationships: adds charm,
warmth, affection.
32. Psy/Char: a liking for good livdng.
33. M/I/E: adds intuition, optimism,
Planet Aspects
Fire planets = 2
good perception. Earth planets = 3
0}>59cfZ»jW**'e Air planets = 4
Moon Conjunct Mars ISUN o \ • •
D A
L • • • ^ / A Water planets = 1, Asc/MC
Moon 5 d' ci' • •
Cardinal planets = 1, Asc
This is key aspect since it links the
a
chart ruler, the Moon, with the Sun
Mercury 5 \ • n n • • Fixed planets = 4
MC
ruler. Mars.
Venus 9 \ • A D •
Mutable planets = 5,
Mars 6 \• • •1* Positive planets = 6
34. M/I/E: increases emotional level, Jupiter X \ • • Negative planets = 4
quickens responses to all situations, adds
direct approach. Will take emotional and
Saturn ^ \/ A •
physical risks. Could be reckless.
Uranus W !
KA •
Neptune ^1 k^
Moon Conjunct Jupiter Pluto 9
• • a!
1
•
1
• • •
\
•
Asc Asc • •
35. Relationships: adds kindness and
softens attitude towards other people;
MC MC • D • Vi • n • • • •
generosity. Satisfaction from encourag-
ing others. Good judge of people.
therefore quite stron£[, adding a need for (supported here by Cancer Ascendant,
Moon Square Midheaven psychological involvement in the career Sun opposition Neptune); care very
(Mercury rules the Moon, Mars and necessary' in development of these.
36. Career/ Ambition: difficult)' in Jupiter signs.) The communications areas Increased imagination and intuition.
finding real satisfaction in career, even of Kenneth's career are nicely emphasized Possible preoccupation with sex.
discovering what wanted out of
is really by Mercury's placing near the Midheaven.
life. (While Kenneth knew what he 40. Career/Ambition: Shrewdness in
wanted, he has had trouble achieving it.) H Mercury in Pisces, investment, but because Pisces is
Mercur\' sign could be gullible.
with Sun sign Aries
The Influence
of the Midheaven Sign, Pisces Keyword sentence: "You could be Mercury Square Mars
easily impressed by moneymaking
There be identification with the best
will schemes; beware deception." 41. M/I/E: quick- thinking, sharp-
Piscean aspirations, but also a tendency tongued; tendency to backbite and to be
to be vague or overidealistic about aims 37. Psy/Char: Arian assertiveness is irritable. May make overhasty decisions.
and objectives; this might cloud impor- softened. Forgetflilness can cause
tant issues, in spite of Arian directness problems. Less decisive than most Aries Mercury Square Jupfter
and Cancerian shrewdness. Kenneth may Sun sign types. May take line of least
be a dreamer - though not liking to resistance. Deceit possible. 42. M/I/E: good intellect; absent-
think of himself as such! minded; sceptical. Care needed when
38. M/I/E: worr\', emotional level signing documents; may ignore details.
Note and intuition increased, but less likely to
In this chart no planet makes a be angered. Adds kindness. 43. Health: possiHe digestive problems.
conjunction to the Midheaven, though
Mercury is than 1°
extremely near
outside orb - if the birth had been a few
(less B Mercury B Venus in Aquarius
in the Eighth House
minutes later it would have been in Keyword sentence: "You need a
conjunction). The Geminian influence 39. M/I/E: tendenq,' to brood over rewarding sexual relationship, but must
means that Mercury's influence is serious matters; often psychic gifts retain your independence."
Interpreting the Birth Chart • \Z7
44. Relationships: contributes mo\ie-star Sun is in Aries. He could dissipate 60. M/I/E: emotional energy
glamor; an independent attitude towards energy and become restless; as a result increased.
love life. Partnership desired - but perhaps his well-being will suffer. He may find
not a partner. Committed, will nevertheless physical exercise dull. Arms and hands 61. Psy/Char: motivated to make
be romantic, idealistic and faithful. Kind are vulnerable to minor accidents. beneficial changes in life. Hard worker.
and helpful.
53. M/I/E: the intellectual energy is Jupiter in Gemini
Venus in Eighth House increased, with quickness of mind and
intellect. Could become ill-tempered. Keyword sentence: "Adaptabilit)' in
45. Relationships: heightens the feelings pursuit of objectives and in dealing with
and passions; needs to beware of jealousy 54. Career/Ambition: the need for other people will help to expand your
(Venus sign will mitigate). Sex life should change can provoke feelings of unfiilfill- intellect; beware resdessness."
be rich and rewarding, but Venus squares ment; versatility may need controlling.
Saturn so there could be some cramping 62. M/l/E: intellectual resdessness,
and inhibitive factors. 55. Relationships: a lively influence on changes of opinion - advise consistency.
the sex life: an urge to experiment and Broad-minded, up-to-date in outlook.
46. Career/Ambition: a good placing for enjoy sex well into old age. Bright responses to criticism.
finance and inheritance (perhaps from a
partner). Shrewd investor. Mars in Eleventh House Jupiter in Eleventh House
B Venus Trine Jupiter 56. Relationships: a group-leader
among his peers, but may quarrel with
63. Relationships: a socializer. Large
circle of fiiends and acquaintances. The
47. Psy/Char: adds popularity; a pleasant them. Will want to give practical help. "just good fiiends" tendency associated
and amusing turn of phrase. Can be cool in emotional relationships. with this placing may be relevant here,
due to Venus in Aquarius.
B Venus Square Saturn Mars Conjunct Jupiter
Jupiter Square Midheaven
48. Relationships: an inhibitive factor 57. Career/Ambition: adds enterprise,
influencing the love life. But (because of enthusiasm and the ability to take the 64. Psy/Char: may identify with the
Aries Sun sign) determined to overcome initiative. Ability to concentrate on grand and pompous, and think he is
problems, and (because of the analyzing objectives. Remember risktaking and more important than he actually is.
ability) face any difficulties. daring present (Aries Sun).
65. Career/Ambition: indicative of
B Venus Quincunx Ascendant 58. Psy/Char: love of life and good
living. Will say what he thinks.
success and the attainment of objectives.
Not a powerful influence; most of the Saturn in Taurus
negative traits listed will not be present. Mars Sextile Pluto
Keyword sentence: "You may have
to
49. Relationships: he may well feel 59. Health: physical energy enhanced. accept certain restrictions and limitations
insecure in emotional relationships, so this Needs physical exercise to burn surplus. to your objectives if you want stability."
aspect may underline the effect of the
square between Venus and Saturn.
PSYCH MIND RELATION CAREER HEALTH LEISURE FAMILY
50. Health: must beware of comfort CHARACTER INTELLECT SHIPS AMBITION TRAV-EL
EMOTION SEX
eating and overindulgence, which could
135 3 135 2 135 4 135 135 10 9
lead to weight gain. 1 8 135 135
133 5 135 6 135 7 135 14 135 13 135 17 135 16
B Venus 135
135
11
18
135
135
15
25
135
135
12
19
135
136
24
36
135
136
27
30
138
138
68
73
138 78
Semi-Sextile Midheaven 135 20 136 29 135 21 136 40 136 43
135 22 136 33 135 28 137 46 137 50
We are certain of Kenneth's birth time, so 135 23 136 34 136 31 137 51 137 52
135 26 136 38 136 35 137 54 137 59
can count this very minor aspect.
136 32 136 39 137 44 137 57
136 37 136 41 137 45 137 65
51. Career/Ambition: complements the 137 47 136 42 137 48 138 81
involvement with the glamor industries, 137 58 137 53 137 49
and connections with many of its stars, 137 61 137 60 137 55
with whom he identifies. 137 64 137 62 137 56
138 66 138 76 137 63
138 69 138 77 138 67
Mars in Gemini 138 70 138 79 138 74
138 71 138 80
Keyword sentence: "You will use your 138 72
initiative and physical energy with versatil- 138 75
138 82
ity in the attainment of objectives; but
beware of resdessness." Organizing your Analysis
This chart will help when you are hrin£fin0 together the various elements of the
52. Health: this placing may lower the
chart. It is vital to be systematic: you can build each area in a coherent way by
physical energy level, usually high when the
following through the notes as listed under each section of the analysis.
138 • AsTRouxiY IN Action
66. Psy/Char. adds caution and 76. M/I/E: a gocxi blending of
patience. Tendency to social climbing. originalityand imagination. Intuition Analysis or
Liking for luxun' and comfort may and logical thinking are also enhanced.
clash uith more frugal tendencies. a Birtn Cnart
Ability to be disciplined. Neptune in Virgo
Saturn in Eleventh House Keyword sentence: "You may lose The follows was
analysis that
produced from the above notes and
touch with realit>' when analyzing your
put in the form of an analysis which could
67. Relationships: few close friends, attitude towards your environment, or
be presented to the subject. It was written
and often of the older generation. in your relationship with brothers or
for Kenneth while Julia was still a student.
sisters." (Although a generation
It is included to show the sort of standard
68. Leisure/Travel: interests arc influence, this placing can be used
it is possible to reach after only a few
taken serious and are long-lasting. since Neptune rules the Midheaven.)
months of careful, constructive study.
Because we cannot expect other people
69. Psy/Char: conventional in 77. M/I/E: will stimulate the imagi-
to be familiar with astrological terms, it is
outlook; strong sense of social justice. nation, which may be
expressed
a good rule to omit these wherever
through literary work. Could under-
possible - though for the student, the
Saturn CkjNjUNCT Uranus mine self-confidence, resulting in lack
significators are printed here, in the
of inner fijifillment. Sometimes
margin of the text, by the statements that
70. Psy/Char: a powerful driving discontent and restlessness is present.
they prompt. Due to lack of space, we
force affecting the psychological need cannot reproduce the whole report.
to achieve ambitions and objectives. Neptune in Third House
Kenneth, bom with Cancer ascending,
Saturn Trine Neptune 78. Family: early education may have theSun in Aries and under the
been disrupted; idealized, possibly Midheaven of Pisces.
71. Psy/Char: the ability to channel jealous of brothers and sisters. May not
ideas so they can be expressed con- have concentrated ver>' well at school. 1. Loco You have in your basic personality
structively. Saturn will keep him in chart an enormous amount of drive,
check when his aspiration and inspira- 79. M/I/E: imagination enhanced thriving on problems that must
tion may make too ambitious. The by this placing. be solved, and on hard work.
indication of a flair for photography Your objectives may be somewhat
turns him toward his filming interests. Neptune Sextile Pluto unusual. It is likely that you may
be moved by external influences
B Uranus in Taurus This aspect, although
many charts,
common
more important here,
is
to rather than being motivated by
aspects of your own personalit\'.
Keyword sentence: "You must be since Neptune is the Midheaven ruler 5. Asc You are tenacious, and go all-out
prepared for disruptive changes which and Pluto is in the first house. in pursuit of what you want from
may cause clashes in ties of permanent 14. QT life; you have plent\' of determi-
friendships; beware possessiveness." 80. M/I/E: intuition and emotions 58. cJ / nation. You wish to get as much
are enhanced by this contact. Z enjoyment out of life as possible.
72. Psy/Char: stubborn, but will add 6. Asc While gi\ing the impression of
stability and originality. Clash between Pluto in Leo SOT self-assurance and toughness, you
the conventional and unconventional. may well be sensitive and at times
Keyword easily hurt. As well as plent>' of
sentence: "You will cope
73. Leisure/Travel: likes unusual 25.3>d physical energ)' (I expect you
impressively with disruptive changes,
possessions. (This could influence any your psycho-
especially if they relate to never stop rushing around!), you
"Cancerian collection" he may have.) logical development." (Pluto is
29. DD have enormous nervous energ\-
powerfully placed in the first house, and mental alertness. It is possible
H Uranus in Eleventh House albeit well away from the Ascendant
62. an that you are rather restiess and
ner\'ouslv excitable.
and in a different sign; its influence
74. Relationships: fiiendly, but keeps may have a psychological effect.)
his distance. The need of a wide social Using energy wisely
life could clash with professional 81. Career/ Ambition: powers of In spite of your determination
contacts.Sudden breaks in fiiendship leadership enhanced; complements the and drive you must be careful
52. (J )I that you do not dissipate your
due to changes of heart. May
be strong Arian characteristics.
purposely disruptive on committees. energy - your liking for variety'
and change could mean you go
Pluto in First House after things only to discover that
75. Psy/Char: loathes complacency.
they are not what you thought
82. Psy/Char: the need to explore
H Uranus Trine Neptune evervT;hing in depth - including his
they were, and consequendy
change course mid-stream.
own personality. Ability for research. 35. J /
While this is an aspect that was in orb
You have excellent judgement
Possible tendency to dominate others. ^ and are able to sum up people
for a long time when Kenneth was born,
31. J A quickly. Added to this you have
it is relevant because of the ver>' full 83. M/I/E: emotional energy ' masses of charm, which contrib-
eleventh house (the Uranus house) intensified and passionately expressed. 21 O utes to your popularity'. You have
and the fact that Pisces is the Midheaven (Re-check Sun trine Pluto, which ^ * originality and a certain amount
sign - the Neptune -ruled sign. complements this placing very well.)
-
Interpreting the Birth Chart • 1 39
of magnetism, which will be of 12. T You are ver>' emotional and pos- 67.^ perhaps be older than you.
use to you both in your personal 38. 9 K sess a wide range of extremely Uth There is also an indication that
life and in your career. 34. powerful, active emotions; you (W your friends will be unusual,
J (/ d are capable of experiencing the 11th) clever and influential - and of
Avoiding extremes 60. highest elation and the deepest great help to you. Because there
2. Mut- While you are adaptable, it may d -)f P despair. You may respond too is such an emphasis on friend-
able 5 be that you can be a litde too MCK readily to outside influences, ship, you should be a litde
Fixed 4 fixed in your basic opinions, without due thought. 28.3) carefiil not to rely too much on
though you have plenty of 11th others. You could also be
spontaneity and are frank and Love relationships 56.CJ changeable towards your friends;
H
34. J direct. You could be erratic, and You probably give the impres- 11th try to avoid rashness, and use
ll.OT tend to go to extremes of action 44. 9 ^ sion of being rather light- patience, tact and willpower to
partly because you like quick (5 H) hearted and somewhat coolly keep your friends.
results. Try to avoid any tendency affectionate and fickle when it
to be careless. comes to love. You need to
also Family relationships
Strong You are talkative and excitable keep a strong measure of inde- 9. Asc S The relationship between you
H and may tend to give the impres- pendence in this sphere of your and your family seems a happy
sion that you know a lot about 12. OT life. But you are really very one. You are probably very close
different subjects, but your 7. emotional, protective and to yourmother - but I wonder
knowledge may be superficial and AscS tender, with a romantic streak whether she has had to contend
64. Z D you may at times exaggerate - and adding to that touch of senti- (9 n ^) with certain setbacks in her life?
MC think that you are rather more mentality I have mentioned. You h And was your father over-
important than you really are. 48. 9 D are also passionate and sensual, anxious for you to grow up? If
h and your desires are easily 78. y you have brothers or sisters you
Good critical faculties 19. stimulated. It is possible that you 3rd are probably very fond of them.
7. Asc S
While you are extremely kind and O Z. 9 may have suffered from some
generous, and possibly somewhat slight strain and shyness which Creative and healthy pursuits
sentimental, you are also shrewd 49.9 A may in the past have limited the 79.'*' You have plenty of imagination:
- and it may be that you tend to Asc demonstration of your feelings. 3rd it might be worth taking up
ll.OT be somewhat quick-tempered You may have become depressed (AscS) creative writing: short stories,
3/Earth and impatient. Practicality and about your love life and this may (J d H) perhaps with a touch of fantasy,
h ^ good critical faculties help you in 7. Asc S have led to periods of moodiness 39.5 might be especially rewarding. I
your work. Change and variety which your partners may not 8 th expect you like to collect things.
6./7.0 are of the utmost importance to have understood; or perhaps 10. Asc This could prove profitable.
T you - and it is excellent that you they may, without realizing it, S Because you are a Sun sign
25.JJI do not have a career which is have said or done something Arian, you are prone to head-
monotonous and repetitive. You that has upset you. 13. OT aches which could be rooted in
9 1st can cope well with changes in
'f?
slight kidney upsets. You should
your life - and these may be The importance of friendships watch your digestion, and
drastic, at times. It is possible Full There is emphasis on
a strong 8.AscS because of margin^al accident-
that during unsettied periods 1 1th friendship in your chart: it is 30.:3)n proneness may find that your
f -)f P you come in for more than your 63.2. essential that you should con- arms and hands are particularly
fair share of confusion. 11th standy mix and communicate vulnerable to damage.
46.9 There your chart some
are in with other people. You are O 9th Time spent abroad will be
8th excellent indications of financial 47. 9 A popular and, being friendly and extremely beneficial to you, and
success. You are sensible in your Z affectionate, are well equipped to links with foreigners will also be
attitude to money, and being 31.(3) get on well with other people. successful. You will find being by
57. enterprising will work hard for A 9) You have a sensible attitude to water, and taking sea voyages,
d </ 2. material advancement. your friends, many of whom will psychologically restorative.
Commentary My comments in the analysis on his potential This report is very basic and over-simpli-
for writin£i were to prove accurate; he has fied, but is an example of a sound beginning
At the time this analysis was written successfully written film scripts. For his daily in the art of interpretation. We reproduce it
Kenneth had been to drama school but income Kenneth produces a vastly successful with Kenneth's permission.
had£iiven up the idea of becoming an actor trade journal - the strong Geminian com-
and was working with two partners as a municative influence being fully expressed.
researcher and assistant producer of tele- Kenneth has no regular emotional relation-
vision documentaries. These much older ship but he is definitely more than just on the
Challenge
partners were a very powerful influence on fringe of the Hollywood scene.
Kenneth's development. It is not usually possible to use in the final
Write your own report from the
In due course both partners died, and analysis every indication or note you may
notes and index provided. Work
Kenneth left the UK
to settle in Los Angeles have made - in fact, selectivity is very much
through each section, perhaps
in the hope of breaking into the television at the centre of the art of interpretation.
developing some themes that
and film industries. After lon£i years of When certain traits recur in independent
Julia, who constructed her notes
struggle he succeeded, and is now involved in areas of the chart, these are your "backers".
as a student, may have missed.
the production of television films. His ninth In Kenneth's case, for instance, note the
house Sun is indicative of success abroad. references to restlessness.
140 • Astrology IN Action
The Zodiac Trail
your own charts it is helpfiil to go Ruling Planet
Here is a further aid to interpreta-
From Gemini move on to
tion, based on an old theory by through this process after you have that sign's ruling planet,
which the strengths and weaknesses made your notes and before you Mercun', in this case in the
of planets were assessed. It helps write your analysis. eighth house. By sign and
you sec which planets ''shine the To construct a diagram like this house position it relates
to Neptune in Virgo in the
brightest" and also how psychologi- one, always start with the Ascendant
third house as well as to the
cally well -integrated the subject is. and ruling planet. The chart itself ruling Moon, Mars and
We use Kenneth's chart as an uillthen take you on. The more Jupiter.(Note too that
example, since by now you will be dead ends you reach, the less well- Neptune is also the ruler of
the Midhcaven sign, Pisces.)
accustomed to it. When working on integrated the person may be.
The First Trail
The Ascendant
Kenneth's Ascendant
isCancer, which is ruled
®
by the Moon, in Gemini
Mars and Jupiter
^ Both Mars and Jupiter
are also in Gemini, and
Mars rules Aries, which
is Kenneth's Sun sign.
The Sun \
@
The Sun is in the Ninth, Jupiter/
Sagittarius house, and as a result
The Second Trail
the trail takes us neatly back to Another trail starts with
the strong Mars, Jupiter, Moon the very full eleventh
conjunction in Gemini. house, a striking feature
/
of Kenneth's chart.
Eleventh House
The eleventh house I
is ruled by Uranus, which
also rules Aquarius and is
in conjunction with Saturn.
Both are in the Venus sign,
Taurus. Venus is in Aquarius
and is the leading planet \ /
in the chart type (i.e. the
locomotive). In addition,
Venus is in the eighth house,
along with Mercury.
(§>(§)-
Commentary
Kenneth is well-integrated - it takes only represents our destiny, and Kenneth,
two trails to go throufjh the chart, and although enjoying work, feels he is pushing
even these are related because of the against the tide. Wary about any commit-
strength of Mercury (especially) and ment in a relationship, Kenneth's
Venus. Note how well the Aries Sun independence has Saturnine overtones Eighth House
relates to Mars and Jupiter. Saturn has (the influence of independent Venus The eighth house is the
little to offer; it makes a strong conjunc- in Aquarius is similar). His Aries Pluto/Scorpio house, so
tion to Uranus, but the only cross- Sun, however, makes him warm and from it we can look to
reference to Saturn the placing of Pluto - in
is that the sign it rules positive, and his Cancer Ascendant
Capricorn) is on the cusp of the Leo in the first house.
(i.e. ensures he is caring and kind. The Sun
seventh. The Satuni principle could be a in the ninth house (well-integrated with
source of integration problems. Saturn Jupiter) shows his love of Los Angeles.
Interpreting the Progressions 'Ml
Interpreting tne Progressions
of astrology, and one with subject may make important changes.
This is a fascinating area
However, the progression may cover a
which the beginner is usually very eager to become
long period, during w^hich the pro-
acquainted. However, it is essential to develop not only
gressed planet completes aspects to all
a good technique, but the right attitude toward the other planets in the tee-square, in
progressions. It too easy to dramatize
is all which case the influence will be more
certain trends and to assume that, as a result subtie and any developments or
of them, events will take place, so that the changes will be very' gradual. (Transits
to a tee-square or any aspect pattern
astrologer either becomes a prophet of doom
will have the same effect, but will last
or, at the other extreme, a blind optimist.
for the duration of the transits.)
Always approach indications with an Aspects to or from the ruling planet Eventful and placid periods
open mind. The planets work differ- are also ver}^ important. It is important to consider the listed
endy for all of us, and it takes time to planets in numerical order. If several
discover their individual moods. Never planets occupy the same degree of
be not good astrolog}',
fatalistic; it is different signs, then a progressed or
and the prediction of events is impos- transiting planet will make a cluster of
sible. Progressions are meant to add aspects or transits at one time. People
extra perspective to our lives and be with planets grouped this way will have
constructive and positive. very eventful then very placid periods.
There two categories of pro-
are This pattern will show up both in long
gressed influences - symbolic back- periods of time and during briefer
ground day-for-a-year progressions, periods. A solar progression to several
and physical transits. There are other planets at once could indicate a period
systems, but the day-for-a-year is the of about three years when everything
most commonly used. seems to happen at once. A transit of,
Constantiy refer to the interpreta- say, Jupiter to the cluster of planets
tion pages of progressed aspects and could make for an extremely eventful
transits as you build your interpreta- time. A lunar progression to the cluster
tion. It is advisable to take detailed might indicate about three months
notes, adding comments regarding when life is especially eventful. In such
your subject's lifestyle, commitments cases all these natal planets will also be
and present concerns and problems. in aspect in the birth chart and also
supporting the theme - the proges-
sions and transits will form a chain
The Background Progressions reaction. But individuals may well
experience bland periods; during these
These are of two kinds: the aspects the The planets work dijferently for all of us and you should encourage them to take life
progressed planets make to the natal it will take patience to discover their moods. smoothl)^ and calmly while they can!
planets, Ascendant and Midheaven
(i.e. those in the birth chart); and the Aspects formed between two plan- Lunar progressions
aspects the progressed planets, Ascen- ets, the Ascendant or Midheaven, if The progressed Moon seems to form a
dant and Midheaven make to each they are in aspect in the birth chart, bridge between the day-for-a-year
other. Some astrologers think events will also be powerful. In this case it is progressions and the transits. These are
surface under the influence of one advisable to read all text relating to the usually operative for about three
progressed planet to another, while the aspect, since its influence will be oper- months, and if the progressed Moon
aspects from progressed to natal ative in the birth chart as well as having makes aspects to any planet or planets
planets, Ascendant and Midheaven an effect on the subject's current life. in aspect in the background progres-
work on our psychological and instinc- sions there is a good chance that the
tive levels. But the planets work very Sometimes a progressed planet will concerns and effects of those aspects
individually for all of us, and it takes form an aspect to a planet or planets will be highlighted during the periods
time to know precisely how they work involved in a tee -square, grand trine or of the lunar progression. (There may
for each of our subjects. There are, grand cross. This will energize the be transits that emphasize the theme,
however, a few general rules to follow: aspect pattern, and if the natal aspect in which case the period will be a key
pattern is a ver^' close one - i.e. the orb one.) The lunar progressions also help
Aspects from the progressed Sun between the planets involved is tiny - link thetwo groups because of the
are the most important, especially if then it is likely that the subject will length of their influence, which is
they are formed to the natal chart ruler have an important period when long- much shorter than the influences of
or its progressed position. term problems may be resolved, or the the other planets.
1 42 • Astrology in Action
A Complete
Some subjects feel and notice the towards important issues, and so on. Interpretation
effectsof lunar progressions more than There will be times when the transits
others. If Cancer rises, the Moon is in complement background and lunar Laura Campbell:
Cancer or Taurus, or perhaps in the progressions: look out for these. BORN 20 October 1946 4,37 am,
founh house, then the strength of the Port Chester, New York, USA
already powerful Moon in the chart is Recurring themes
increased. As the Moon affects our Very often, because of retrograde Laura is married to an English
emotions and instinctive level, its motion, a transit will recur three times. man (Roger) and lives near
influence works subtly on our feelings, When a transit is exact for the first Oxford in the UK; she has a daughter
and some people, perhaps because they time you will probably be able to see (Bronwen), bom in 198L She had an
how the transit The arts training and has been teaching art
are not intuitive or sensitive, detach v\ill operate.
and crafts in girls' schools. During
themselves from it. This can also be the project or problem will surface again
1989 she was thinking of giving up
case if the Moon is negatively aspected during the planet's second transit, and
teaching to concentrate on her own
This is something
in the birth chart. will probably be resolved during the
creativework; she also had ideas about
you must discover with each subject third. Frequently the third transit is starting craft workshops and writing a
you work on - bear it in mind. the most potent influence. Sometimes book on screen-printing techniques.
the first two cause us to feel uncertain The set of progressions Julia prepared
or unsettled, and we take matters into for her covered the 12 -month period
The Transits our own hands during the last period. from May 1989 in detail, and rather
longer in a more general way.
For now, ignore the transits of Mars, Transits of the fast-moving planets
Laura's birth chart
Venus, Mercury, the Sun and the New These provide a guide to day-to-day
Notice the position of Neptune,
Moon. Look across the grid at the matters, although their influence is
vulnerably placed immediately beneath
slow-moving, or hea\y, planets. There increased if they are personalized or the Ascendant, and the fact that Laura
may well be a great deal of activ ity ruling planets. Read the interpretations is a double Libra, vsith that sign both
during some months and very Httle in of these transits to get the feel of them. as Ascendant and Sun sign. Stabilizing
others. Think of the grid as a kind of Mercury and Venus add a lot of color and excellent contrasting factors are
graph, and relate it to your subject's to our lives, the way we communicate, the Moon in Virgo, and the powerfiil
life. When the planets are busy, life our social life, and so on. Mars is and ver\' close conjunction between
may be eventful - either because things important because it tends to make us Mercury and Mars in Scorpio. Jupiter
is also in that sign, and Venus in
are happening to your subject (perhaps unduly hasty and perhaps accident-
Sagittarius adds a nice, glowing fire
because the Midheaven is activated bv prone. These minor transits fill the
element and is in delightflil contrast to
planetan,' influences - see Jupiter's aspect grid but aren't too important,
the Libran and Virgoan elements.
transits conjunct the Midheaven, despite being very worthwhile.
Venus's placing is a powerful one,
p. 296, which explains something of The solar transits are quite constant since it is both chart- and Sun-ruler.
particular relevance) or perhaps each year. These influences are usually
because the subject is making progress good and can be used in any way your Highlighted characteristics
psychologically, changing their attitude subject desires (see the interpretation Laura's independence and originality is
pages, 130-40). The same applies to marked by the Sun making a trine
the New Moon's aspects, which form aspect to Uranus in the ninth house.
Other Methods of a longer-term theme and can be There is an element of inhibition, since
Progressions the long-term and potent Saturn
included as a general tendency' when
conjunct Pluto in Leo squares her
interpreting background trends if the
There are two otlier methods of lively Mercury/Mars conjunction;
stringof aspects to a natal planet goes however, the effect of this is two-way,
progressions - one symbolic, the
other physical. The one-degree on for several months. for Laura is well in command and
system entails moving all the entities aware of the force of her emotionally
of the chart forward one degree for Interpreting a progression or transit charged Mars in Scorpio. Indeed, the
each year of the life, and assessing the It is easy to over- or under interpret a conjunction as a whole is well-
relationships the progressed positions progression or transit. If you are integrated, since Mercury is ruler of
make to the natal positions. This is uncertain, admit it, saying that you the Virgoan Moon.
an interesting (and effective) system could be viewing the influence in the
and one that you may care to experi- The aspect grid
wrong perspective; don't dramatize!
ment with a little later on. The other The progressions are dominated by the
The planetary energies are at our extremely stabilizing solar trines to the
system the solar return chart. This
is
disposal, and even negative ones can be
involves calculating a chart for the radical, or natal, and progressed
precise moment when the Sun used effectively - perhaps prompting us position of Saturn. While these are no
returns to its natal position each year, to hold back and be patient, or to take longer exact they are still operative.
and assessing the planets' positions health precautions. Practice in interpre- In contrast to these, between 1989
and influence as shown in terms of tation is essential. The longer you work and 1992 the Sun is also in aspect to
the subject's life. on a chart, the better you will know it
and the moods of all the planets.
Interpreting THE Progressions • 143
Neptune, radical and progressed, and the progression to Uranus supports the The fact that Laura's
effects of these aspects will of course Mercur\'/Uranus progressions and progressed Moon is
traveling through the
hover around for rather longer. The natal highlights Laura's objectives and ideas for
The sixth house is a good
conjunction of Neptune to the Ascendant her fiiture. powerfijl progression
integrating link, since
(p. 332) - especially from Libra
- may from Mars to the progressed Uranus,
her natal Moon is in
tend to weaken the personality'. It is likely exact in 1991, is extremely dynamic, but
Virgo and the sixth
that with the strong Sun/Saturn link and trickA'; it may well need reassessing nearer
house is the "Virgo"
the fact that the progression between the the time of its exactitude. It could work house
Sun and Neptune is a sextile (positive) very well or very strenuously for Laura.
aspect, Laura will progress psychologically
and use her Neptune influences in an Here the progressed
imaginative way. The minor quincunx Venus makes a ve^^'
between the progressed Mercur\' and long-term conjunction
to the natal Mercury
natal Uranus adds originalit)', bright ideas
conjunct Mars
and inventiveness. Remember that while
this is a negative aspect, it is minor;
Uranus is well-aspected in the natal chart
and Mercury is a powerful planet for
Laura. There will be tensions from time
to time, especially when this progression
is sparked into action by transits, but it is
not a truly difficult progression.
Ideas for the future
The ver>' long-term progression from
Venus to the Mercury /Mars conjunction
is fascinating and focuses beautifijUy on
what Laura wants to do. The tiny semi-
sextile progression from the Ascendant
chimes in ver\' well with the solar aspects
to Neptune, while the Midheaven
Lunar Aspects TuANsrrs
yiAn Momn Moom
Umc
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Laura's birth time is
D «f a 1 7 A »•- t\li / "i IS / > S / Am Year 1989-90 and while the
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because the natal
Ascendant conjuncts
The Progressed Aspects
Neptune, its influence is
increased
I
Natal Planets Solar Mutual Asc MC
I Numerical Order
Because Mercury and
An especially long
Mars form such a close O P ^ h R and P Am P V* P influence from the
1989-90
conjunction it is fair to 1 5.3
progressed Venus which
calculate progressions M( P*»P
h 8 »P/ C J n turns from retrograde to
and transits to them direct motion on 17° of
» 9
together Scorpio, indicating a
e 133
a 17.7
trend that will be
operative for Laura for
O 26.4 many years
144 • Astrology in Action
you are in often give flair for all kinds of craftwork,
The Interpretation It is
need of
interesting that
change of
this direc- and as Mars is involved Laura has the
tion, for while your long-term energy and (because Mars is in Scorpio)
Here an interpretation of
is
background progressions are the determination to make ago of it. The
Laura's progressed back- strong and positive they do not "station of Venus" shows the extreme
ground conditions as interpreted indicate very drastic changes. . . . length of the influence.
from the aspects already described.
Julia's comments, giving astrological This last statement speaks for itself up to a It may be that rather later on the
reasons for her inter- point, but what is interesting is that while pressures of your work could build up
Laura wants make certain changes, and become problem. If so, be con-
a
-; A pretations, are printed to
stantly on the lookout for any of the
there no "milestone" indication of
"^7 in italic.
is
change, such as a progression of the Sun tell-tale signs of pressure, because you
t or Ascendant into a new sign, nor
indeed is the Midheaven changing
could become rather more tense than
you may realize, and you could take on
signs. All of Laura's ideas fall within too much and not be able to relax.
the confines of her present interests
and development of those interests.
the This is interpretation of the Mars
an
However, all of the planets do show some opposition to Uranus, exact in 199L At
change in one way or another, and in the time of writing it is a little difficult to
some respects the Sun/Saturn contact is assess the effect of this particular progres-
indicative, as is the relationship between sion, but it is necessary to warn Laura.
Mercury and Uranus and the direction of The progression might indeed work well
Laura Campbell, Progressed the progressed Midheaven to Uranus. for her, but there will almost inevitably be
Ascendant Scorpio, Progressed stress, especially when or if there are
Sun in Sagittarius, Progressed . However, the sort of developments
. . transits of a similar nature.
MiDHEAVEN Leo. you have in mind should work out well,
and you are in many ways in an excellent Your idea of writing a book about your
You have reached a very interesting p>osition to take advantage of the screen-printing techniques is excellent,
phase in your life, a time when you are progressions that are working for you. and looking at the short-term trends
gaining greater self-confidence and, A sufficient number of trends show that working for you during the coming 12
perhaps unconsciously, making certain you throw caution to
are not likely to months, there are certainly times when
elements of your personality work for the winds, and that any changes you you might care to present your ideas to
you instead of against you. What might make \\ill have been well considered. a publisher. I will point these out in the
have emerged in the past as apprehen- You are unlikely to make any serious monthly summaries. Meanwhile, make a
sion and a tendency to allow your mistake at this time. lot of notes and maybe take photo-
imagination to fear the worst, has now graphs of your various products.
changed, and you are able to harness Again I am using the strength of the Sun/ There are no long-term indications
considerable inspiration and a creative Saturn contacts. with a special bearing on your health,
imagination and put these qualities to nor does it seem likely - from the exami-
constructive use. Of course, you came to Your you put to
ideas for the fijture that nation of your chart only, of course -
terms with your personality many years me are most and the accent
interesting, that either Roger or Bronwen will give
ago, but there are times during all of on wanting to develop your screen rise to difficulties that cause you serious
our lives when we continue to take printing, both to make it commercially concern. Any short-term trends aflfecting
fijrther steps forward. This is the case viable and to start weekend workshops them will be covered in the summaries.
with you at the present time. for those wishing to learn the technique,
is excellent. All kinds of craft and Initially, I had some thoughts about the
/ am
combining the powerful solar creative work should flourish for you, possiblity of interpreting the solar progres-
progressions to Saturn and Neptune. and there is one trend starting for you at sions to Neptune from a health standpoint
present that is going to be because the Sun represents our vitality,
Because of your increased self-confi- influencing you for more and Neptune is in the first house. The
dence, yod are now feeling the need to than the coming decade, progression does in some ways suggest some
strike out on your own. Indeed, your kind of health problem, but since I know
intuition and instincts are suggesting Laura's chart fairly well, and remem-
that you should do so - these feelings bering that Neptune conjunct the
coming, as they do, fi-om really deep Ascendant always seems to affect the
levels of your personality'. With this and subject psychologically, especially when
an element of independence, it is not in Libra, I opted instead for the
surprising that you are at present having showing interpretation set out here.
several really bright ideas concerning that a project
your fijture and, in particular, concern- of the sort you have in mind could well The question of cash must surely arise if
ing your career. It seems as if you could be with you for that extremely long you decide to stop teaching fiill-time.
very easily feel somewhat claustrophobic period of time. Your involvement and Of course it will mean a smaller income,
ifyou continue to work as a fijU-time art enthusiasm for such a project looks at least while you are getting started on
teacher - you need pastures new. unlikely to fade. your various projects. But because ot the
tenor of the trends working for you, you
The progressed Sun is in Sagittarius - This is the conjunction of Venus (double should be quite able to plan ahead with
remember that Sagittarius always hates to ruler) to theMercury/Mars conjunction - caution and common sense, and if
feel claustrophobic! a beautiful influence. Mercury and Venus necessary be able to take a philosophical
Interpreting the Progressions • 145
your need for change, and supporting it
attitude to this, and indeed, other
all
The Monthly Summaries is an extremely positive and progressive
spheres of your life. You should be
indication, a period during which you
decisive and determined, and your
May 1989 should in theory make excellent pro-
projects should work well.
It may bethat you could feel a little less gress. However, it is possible that there
certain of your position for a few weeks. may be some problems to clear up, and
Wif now move on to the interpretation of If you have not as yet finally decided to your way forward may not be as clear as
the transits and lunar pro^fres-
leave your teaching post this may not be you would like. An element of confusion
sions, rememberin£i the general a particularly good time to commit is likely and there is also a possibility
influence of the lon£[-term yourself, unless for practical reasons that someone might try to do you dirt
background progressions, and you really have to. If this is the case in some way. It is possible that you
watching for points at which you may need additional support from might have to cope with some sort of an
the two complement each other.
Roger to help you reach your decision. annoying delay. Patience will pay off, as
There may well be some side issue that will making quite certain that if you do
What have written so far is an
I
has been causing a problem, and it have problems everything is well and
interpretation of the long-term back-
could all too easily rear its head again at truly above board. These somewhat
ground trends working for you. What this time. The chances are that it may negative trends are exact during the
follows an interpretation of the
is
well go away after the first week of June, second half of the month, but remem-
influences of the planets as they move
but final resolution is not likely for a bering that positive indications are very
round the sky, and the relationships they while - only respite. The pace of your active, it may be that I am tending to
make to the positions of the planets as life at work is likely to speed up for a few overinterpret the possible outcome of
they were when you were born.
days around the 13th. The first few days the negative indications. This looks as if
On the whole, the transiting planets, of May would be a good time to it will be generally a very busy month
as they are known, are fairly active, and I
entertain, or arrange a family outing. for you, with many kinds of unrelated
think you will discover that there are activities crying out for your attention
one or two times during the coming 12 same time. Through
at the
The uncertainty is likely because of the all
months which will turn out, in retro-
Moon them you could get a great
negative progressions from the to
spect, to be key periods for you.
Neptune and the Sun. The problem I refer deal of fun and pleasure.
The most important time period seems
to is a possible interpretation of the
to be centered around January 1990, The two main themes
transit from Pluto to its own position,
and I think you will discover just how mentioned are the negative
though this mi^ht be working on a more
the trends are going to work for you a
Saturn transits, countered
psychological level. The busy period mid-
few weeks before that time - perhaps Uranian
month is due to the Mars transit to the by the lively trine to
even from close to the beginning of the Moon and the excellent Jupiter trine
Midheaven, while the suggestion
December. September 1989 could prove Sun. Ihe fast-moving planets are
to arrange a family outing to the
to be eventful, as could April 1990, but
relates to the Venus and likely to speed up the pace of
see the individual summaries of these
Mercury transits. Laura's life and act as an
months for the details.
excellent diversion, especially if ,
^
June 1989 there are complications with '
\
In the indications for January, notice The indications show that important issues.
that the progressed Moon makes trine you will feel more positive. If
aspects to the Mercury/Mars conjunction you wish to make decisions about your August 1989
and to the progressed position of Venus.
fiature it might be as well to concentrate It seems as if some of your plans
This is homing in on that interesting very on these matters at present. The most and activities will make
lon^-term progression. The results of this month excellent progress, and
enjoyable period of the is likely
influence should prove to be dynamic, good chance that
to occur as a result of influences there's a
lively and interesting. I mention Septem-
working for you between the 12th and you be experiencing a
will
ber because it is then that the progressed
the 15th or thereabouts - here are days very rewarding time, espe-
Moon is and Pluto
in contact with Pluto,
on which to enjoy thoroughly,
life the development
cially as far as
itself squares its own position: a negative expressing all your kind, loving and of your ideas and projects are
trend. The month of April 1990 should be concerned - though some indications
affectionate Libran qualities. During the
really excellent, for then the pro£[ressed similar to those for you last month
last few days of June don't be afraid to
Moon is in aspect (albeit a tense square)
tell those who matter what you want to suggest certain delays and complica-
to the natal Uranus and makes a nice
do careerwise. The last day or so of June tions. Could they relate to a totally
trine to the progressed Mercury - again - different sphere of your That
is a positive date for you in any year life.' is
emphasizing the background progressions. You know by now how
one of four which are worth remember- possible. will
ing and using to do anything you feel is these trends are working. I can only
worthwhile and memorable. repeat the warning I put forward in last
month's summary. These themes are
77;e transits for June are more positive, so hovering around for a while, but should
Laura is in a stronger position all round. clear by the end of October. Do not feel
The enjoyable period relates to the Venus downcast or apprehensive about them;
transits, and the solar transit to the any problem may not be constantly with
Midheaven is also interpreted. you. If, for instance, it relates to a house
repair, or even something infiiriating
July 1989 like not getting a response from the
Two themes are now working for you. manufacturer of a defective household
One of the themes beautifially highlights product, you will find that it won't be
146 • Astrology in Action
the main focus of attention the whole position are mixed indi- November 1989
time. Be patient - resolution will come. cations, but the strength \'er\' gradually as the month
under gets
The busiest pcnod of the month is likely of the Jupiter transits, way, the pattern of your life could
end of the first week,
to be to>\ ard the especially the conjunction become a litde more settled, and you
while time in which to enjoy yourself to theMidheaven, are excellent. will, I think, be in a strong position
with Roger and Bronwcn will be the last The fast-moving planets are extremely from the middle of the month, when
week of August. If you have to take your active; those tiny influences will add you should perhaps take the initiative. If
vacation this month because of the considerable liveliness to the month there's something you want or some-
school holidays you might like to plan as a whole. thing you feel isn't right, speak up - but
to go during the second half of the only when >ou are really sure of your
month, when as far as your chart is October 1989 ground, for a tendency to act prema-
concerned the indications for travel arc There is a great deal of planetar\' acti\it\- turely might otherwise work against
good (but we should, of course, also working for you this month. Overall you. Don't ignore details, especially if by
refer to Roger's chart!) your mood should be energetic, but chance you find you have to sign a
during the first few days of October a contract. During the last few days of
IJjc contrasting trends from Neptune to tendenc\' to be overhast}' could ver\' November you may get a hint of some
its own position, and from Saturn to easily cause you to be slighdy accident- new developments that are likely to
Neptune, are difficult to interpret. It may prone. You should consciously slow come more clearly into focus a little later
well be that Laura is perhaps uncon- down, and take special care when on. These could
sciously working particularly hard on the dri\ ing,working with sharp tools or well have finan-
the basic influence that Neptune has had handling hot dishes. cial overtones.
on her personality, and perhaps fighting After a certain amount of frustration
some inner battle with herself to sort it out and perhaps annoyance, feeling that Astronomically,
once and for all. On the other hand, projects aren't mo\ing forward as some trends end this
trends such as this can very often focus on quickly as you would like, it seems likely month. The action
the kind of household confusion I've men- that by the end of October you should from Mars to Jupiter
tioned. I have known such instances when be progressing quite well. But remem- could be helpful. The sug-
Neptune is busy- especially involving ber that - as was the case earlier in the gestion of new develop-
washing machines, the drains, the deep month - a sense of urgency might cause ments is taken from the
freeze, and so on. The positive indications you to act impulsively; tr\' to curb this. contacts from Mars to the
are excellent for the general progress of her There is a return of an influence that Mercury/ Mars conjunc-
ideas. A family holiday could work well at was exact for you during July, so you tion.I attach a certain
this time, due to the Jupiter could well see the finalization of plans importance to it since later there is a very
influence and the lively laid then. A cluster of minor influences long transit of Pluto to that conjunction.
little trends from the fast- around the middle of the month will I mention finance because the conjunction
moving planets. offer the opportunit\' to enjoy life falb in Laura's second house, and Pluto
i socially, and if you are
thinking about often has an influence on finance.
September 1989 making a purchase of some kind
While both progressive and (perhaps a new outfit?) this would be a December 1989
conftising indications can still good time to \isit your favorite bou- There are se\'eral really very good
be seen in your chart, it will be as well tique. Venus is involved, so a specially indications working for you this month
for you to concentrate on making good pampering beaut)' treatment or a new - indeed, it may be that you will make
use of the positive indications. If hairst\ie wouldn't come amiss. Inciden- extremely good progress, and that new-
possible you should try to concentrate tally, 1October is, in any year, a rather developments could very easily have
on ideas for your book and the work- special day for you. Think of it as a kind financial overtones. However, I do not
shop. Constructive plans made now of "unbirthday" - a day to use, on think that these will really make their
could work out very well later on. You which to do something special or to presence felt until just after Christmas,
may find that there are some career start some kind of new work project. when life could become ver>' eventful.
developments in store: an interesting The influences should work very posi-
trend which is exact for you now, and There are some heavy transits from tively for you, especially if some new
again later on (toward the end of the Saturn, and a return of the Uranus business project is a possibilit\' -
year) could result in your being on the contact to the Moon. These form the most certainly there is a possible emphasis on
recei\-ing end of a ver>' interesting oflfer. important influences of the month. Mars finance. The trend is exact for you
I don't think I am overinterpreting the is very active, especially while conjunct the between 29 December and mid-April
trend, and since we do not and cannot Ascendant on the 1st. The jolly influences 1990. You should have an enjoyable and
predict events, consider my comments as from Mercury and Venus, mid-month, interesting Christmas and New Year.
only a possibilit>' to bear in mind. In add lightness and a good opportunity for
spite of Lhe more confusing negative Laura to take up my suggestions about Notice that Laura has another transit of
indications shown month
this I think fashion and beauty. Jupiter to her Midheaven and Ascendant.
that this will be in many ways a ver\' I never use any technicalities in reports Just as important, Pluto conjuncts her
interesting time for you; a great deal of of this kind, but everyone knows that Mercury/Mars conjunction in Scorpio.
planetary energ\' is working in your Venus represents beauty (and this is such a The conjunction is ruled by Pluto, and the
favour,and it will act as an excellent powerful planet for Laura) so a light- planet is stationary on it. This is an
counter to any negative indications. hearted comment adds a nice contrasting important trend and has terrific back-up
touch, especially when there are rather from some positive Saturn transits next
The lunar aspects to Pluto, plus Pluto heavy influences working in a contrary month and some excellent lunar progres-
making a transit to its own place, and manner. The reference to 1 October is to sions which also contact the progressed
the ongoing Neptune square to its own the solar transit to Laura's Ascendant. Venus. This surely is a key period for
Interpreting THE Progressions • 147
Laura and will probably be very eventful. February 1990 The indications for April are good. The
The nice trine transit ofJupiter to its own Similar themes continue to work for long Pluto transit eases, and the condi-
position, at theend of December, adds you, but to maintain good progress you tions relating to this transit will ease
another positive trend. Notice that I should still heed my warning about almost to the day. There is also an excel-
mention some specific dates. I can do this controlling impulsiveness. Keep your lentlunar progresion to the progressed
because Pluto is usually easy to time (see cool and be patient (though this will be Mercury (Mercury rules the natal Moon),
p.343). However, Pluto doesn't usually difficult, even for a double Libra, since and the excellent trine transit from
make life really easy, so it is important not the planetary energy is rather too strong Jupiter to its own position recurring for
to be overoptimistic in interpretation
- for such an attitude; nevertheless, try!) the third time -yet another culmination.
now read on!
There is very little change in the indica- The New Moons
January 1990 tions working for Laura during Febru- On the large grid (see p. 143) the last
The trends this month increase in ary. The lunar progressions will still be column refers to "New Moons", and
strength, and it looks very much as if operative, and are given a marks tiny relationships that the New
you be
will experiencing a key period boost (as is her tendency to Moon makes to the positions of some of
when a great deal will happen. You be impulsive) by the square the planets when you were bom. The
should make excellent progress, and to the progressed Mars. The number in each square shows the date of
when you later look back on this period new transits follow a the New Moon. During the 12-month
you will certainly see why. But be similar theme - ofprogress period I am covering the influence of
cautious, and while you will probably be plus impatience and an the New Moon seems to chime in well
quite right to think that good progress element offrustration, with the short-term trends interpreted
isbeing made, be prepared for some above. If you wish to use these dates to
delays or frustrations which may at the March 1990 start any new work, do so. Then from
time be irritating, but which could, Along with continuation of existing
a
August to the end of the year the New
again in retrospect, turn out to be all to influences, a new
trend accentuates Moon will work on a more personal
the good. It won't be surprising if you careftil thought and circumspection.
level,helping you integrate your
feel prett)' tense at times, and you may You may well feel yourself under greater instincts and reactions with your person-
not sleep as well as usual. pressure than may actually be the case. ality. During the early months of 1990
This is a rime at which to control any There is a possiblity of a certain amount the New Moon's influence could relate
immediate or emotionally impulsive of confiision for you, and someone else to your general progress, so it might be
response to situations. By all means may be able to see the situation more good to use these dates if you have
listen to and follow up hunches or
clearly- thus assisting you to see the moves to make that could affect your
intuitions, but control the emotional wood through the trees. Overall, I think ideas and projects.
flow - particularly if you are feeling
the main stream of events will work out
impatient. You will then be channeling a
very well for you, and whatever goes on As I had not mentioned the New Moons
great deal of positive, emotional energy could easily be extremely exciting; but in the interpretation of each month I
and making it work for and not against do consider every move very decided to cover them in this way. I have
you. If you are very busy, try to make carefully. The last week of
not interpreted every indication. This
quite sure you take time out to enjoy March should prove the would make the report impossibly long. It
Bronwen's company and interests, since most progressive. is best to be selective, trying to achieve some
if business developments occupy most of kind of cohesion - difficult though this
your time and energy, she could feel often is. It is also extremely difficult to
The progressed Moon
rather left out of things. This is particu- know precisely which line of interpretion
makes a square to the
larly so if any new venture is a joint one to take, because every trend can be viewed
progressed Uranus.
between you and Roger. in a variety of ways. Assess your subject's
Circumspection is all-
important. A square transit from Uranus
lifestyle carefully and try to discover the
The caution is due Saturn transits.
to the apposite area or sphere of life before you
to Neptune starts on the 8th. This is not
These trends are positive - hence my start your interpretation.
easy: Laura could have a tricky time for a
comment that any delay should prove
few weeks. But it does seem that she will
worthwhile in retrospect. It is also Note: It is extremely important for your
come through well and achieve what she
important to remember that Pluto is subjects to learn to assess the outcome of
wants. She's had transits ofJupiter over
somewhat unpredictable, even when trends for themselves. When a trend recurs
her Midheaven, and the constructive
workin£ positively. While interpreting
energy of her background solar progres-
they may well know the area of their life
Pluto's influence on the Mercury/Mars that was ajfected the first time. Encour-
sions to Saturn should be very stabilizing.
conjunction jointly, if we look at the basic age them to take notes on your interpreta-
interpretation of each planet it is not tions, sothat between you, you build up
difficult to see that Pluto working very
is April 1990 information on how the planets work for
powerfully indeed for Laura. A^ain, the by mid-April you will be
It is likely that them. They must note how accurate or
influence should work out well, but in a good and any growing
position, otherwise you have been in the timing of
because so many factors are involved - the pains or problems relating to projects or trends, especially if the birth time is uncer-
emotional level relating to business developments will have been tain. Tou will then become more accurate
Mars and the second house eased or resolved; you will feel in the assessment of influences, and could
plus Scorpio - it is fair to satisfied with what you have even arrive at a very precise Ascendant.
advise caution achieved. There are some lively The influence of Mars is extremely useful
and control. indications working for you for - if someone cuts themself two days after
the next two or three months, and it is you gave them a warning, there's a good
good to be able to end on a positive chance that their Ascendant is a degree
note. You really could be taking off. . . .
further on from the one you arrived at!
148 • Astrology in Action
Relationsnips
This fascinating and important branch between the partners - something that
of astrolog}'
( is known as "synastry". may have been lacking and may even
have been at the root of the difficulty.
Basically it is the comparison of two
By involving both partners it is pos-
people's charts to assess compatibilit}' in
sible to achieve a fiiller awareness of
any or all areas of their personalities and contrasting personality traits, which
lifest\'les. The conclusions will help will result in greater give and take in
them reassess their relationship if it runs into difficulties, the relationship. If only one panner is
about deepening a new involved you can only directly help that
or, if the couple are thinking
partner, who will interpret your find-
relationship in some way, perhaps with a view to marriage, it will help
ings on the other partner subjectively.
them look at their respective partners more objectively.
Recognizing limitations
Svnastn' is not applied simply to Sadly, there is all too often a lack of
emotional relationships. It is quite fijU birth data, and our work is there-
common for an astrologer to give fore limited. If thisis the case, point
advice to two or more people forming, out to your subject that there is no all-
or already involved in, a business important Ascendant or Midheaven to
partnership. Sometimes, for a variety of blend into the interpretation, and that
reasons, rvvo friends may require a there can also be doubt about the
synastr\' report. Synastr\' is also widely Moon's sign, should it have changed
used when and very
assessing the vital signs on the birth date, and that while
sensitive relationship between parents you can be of some help, that help will
and children, but that particular area of necessarily be limited.
the technique we deal with in the
section on the family (see pp. 168-71).
Synastry and Popular Astrology
Seeking reassurance
The first question to ask yourself when The general public has it fixed in its
someone requests a piece of synastry is head that certain signs go well together
why they actually need it - indeed, this and others are badly matched. This
isan excellent starting point for all generalization simply does not work.
astrological work. Very often one The theor\' is linked to the elements
partner needs reassurance because they and makes excellent fodder for a popu-
are uncertain whether a relationship lar magazine article, but many people
should be fijrther developed. It is a take what is written too seriously: we
good general rule to assess the sub- have heard young people say "I can't
ject's chart with this in mind - decide Venus represents love and affection, as well go with him - he's an Aries and I'm a
just how forthright and decisive they as theway we feel about our possessions. Taurus." That's nonsense!
are when not at a crossroads in their There is an element of truth in the
life.Ask yourself whether a lack of there an eternal triangle. The injured
is theor\' that those of the same Sun sign
good judgement is shown in their wife, for instance, will approach an element tend to get on well together
chart. Are they inhibited or fearftil astrologer with her own, her husband's as friends, but it is only when the fiall
of love or sex, or lacking in self- and his girlfriend's data. (Astrologers birth charts of both people have been
confidence when it comes to making down the ages have been confronted calculated and interpreted that any real
any kind of commitment.' Most impor- with the question "Will he come back conclusions can be reached about a
tantly, are they trying to use you as a to me?") You carry a special responsi- more serious relationship. Even then,
prop - a surrogate mother/father bility in such a case, for it is unlikely no astrologer ought to say that one
figure who will tell them what to do.' If that the husband will know anything person should or should not form a
so, will they wantkind of support
this of the consultation. Discretion and tact relationship with another - that would
from their partner in an emotional or are of prime importance. be quite wrong and unethical.
working relationship.' However, often the partner request- What is needed in a compatible
ing the work will want it directed at relationship if it is going to work is:
Impartiality and ethics themself only. encourage joint
Tr\' to
Whatever the nature of the relation- by preparing a
participation, either Rapport.
ship, it is essential that you do not written report addressed to both Good communication.
make up people's minds for them. partners or suggesting a joint consulta- Sympathy.
Impartiality' is of prime importance. tion/counseling session. In way a this Empathy.
Sometimes, too, a question of ethics better balance is achieved, and you can Tolerance.
arises. This is very often the case where encourage better communication Give and take.
Relationships •149
The Planets
There are of a birth
specific areas % Mercury '
Saturn
chart that will show how people ^*4w represents our mind, intellect signifies limitation, control
react in partnership. Having looked %^ and powers of communica- and stability - all are well
at these in both of the charts you
tion. In synastr)', concentrate on each represented in chart comparison. The
partner's abilit\' to communicate their Saturn influence between charts will be
have before you, you can then begin
thoughts, ideas and feelings. revealing, especially if Saturn makes a
to compare them and come to your
powerfial aspect to the Sun, Ascendant
conclusions about how the two
or personal planets of the other. Some-
people will relate to one another, times Saturn in one is seen as a kind of
concentrating on the areas of life in
J^j'ff Venus destiny or "hand of fate". This is rather
which they will be joined. For r ^^4 represents love and affection -
archaic, but not without relevance.
instance, there is no need to spend ^< and also possessions. These
too much time and energ\' working are ver\' closely linked, especially in
out how the partners will react to synastry. If love is withdrawn by one
parenthood when they are about to partner, the other will often claim as
Uranus,
open a business - although, inter- much of their joint material
as possible
with its associations of
possessions. Many upsets between
estingly, you should think of that disruption and change, is
partners have financial implications.
business as their baby! often active at either end of a dynamic
Some people tend to think of a partner
First, remember that the planets
as "theirs".
love affair. While it brings about mag-
represent the same principles in this netic attraction, its not to be
influence is
area of astrolog}' as in all kinds of trusted, unless it is a personal planet -
and even then proceed with caution,
general interpretation, so refer to |Mars
since it is a potential source of tension.
pp.208- 347 to guide you through represents our physical energy
your study of this branch of astrol- - the "get up and go"
og)' as well as all others. element in business partner-
To recap and realign the principles ships, the sexual urge in emotional ones.
to synastry, you may find that the Whoever has the most powerfiil Mars Neptune,
following notes are helpfiil:
may well dominate the sexual side of an the romantic mystical
emotional relationship. Sexual fiilfill- planet, takes us up to cloud
ment and rapport are often shown by nine. It can bring great happiness but
the relationship between the two Mars also cause misunderstandings and deceit,
in the joint charts, but at its best also throwing a relationship totally out of
needs intervention from Venus. balance as a result.
Ascendant
^'he
AND Sun Signs
represent our personalities.
From them you will be able to assess
temperament and, in particular, toler- Jupiter Pluto
ance - both vitally important in all kinds J ^^fc '
represents expansion in lelps us sort out psycho-
of relationships. ^y^^Bf general astrology - here, logical problems. When it is operative in
^^^^^^m, how one partner will help this areaof astrolog)' it will influence the
open up life for the other, and the abilityof those concerned to sort out
element of challenge in the relationship. their problems, and help them put their
The planet also shows how encourage- relationship on a new footing. At best it
WtL
^^^^
J The Moon ment, joint enthusiasms and intellectual acts as a probe, but there will be cases
represents our instincts, growth develop as a result of one where its action causes a total blockage
reactions and responses to all situations. partner becoming involved in the of progress - either in communication
In synastry, the Moon will tell you how other's interests. or advancement of the relationship.
your subject responds to the other
partner - this will help you assess how Note: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto stay in same si^ns in both charts. Unless one or
moody or changeable the partners will each same sign for a lon£ time, and it is more is personal for one partner their
be when relating to each other. likely that these planets will fall in the influence must not be over emphasized.
All these can be assessed from the birth cases- the introvert partner will the limelight, and such action may
chart. There is also the question of function to the best of his or her cause considerable damage.
contrasting characteristics, and it is potential within the security' that such In spite of all this, some excellent
important that weaknessess shown in an arrangement brings. But not it is contrasts of this type often show up in
one partner's chart should emerge in that simple, for the extrovert could be successful business partnerships - one
the other's as strengths. For instance, domineering and crush the introvert, partner may be quite happy to be
it seems a good one partner
idea if is causing that person to retreat further working behind the scenes, perhaps
basically introverted and the other into a psychological shell. An extrovert poring over the books, while the other
extroverted. In certain cases this will can, in different circumstances, try to is out and about seeing clients, selling
work quite well and - again, in certain push a shy, self-conscious partner into or making contacts.
1 50 • Astrology in Action
The Houses relate toour attitude towards children planets or angles concerned are not in
(as opposed to parenthood, which is aspect. Such a polarity will most
The seventh house more a fourth house matter). certainly add strength and permanence
This is the most important area of the to any relationship between two
chan when interpreting how your The second and eighth houses people and therefore should not be
subject will relate to other people. The These are the houses of money and ignored. It is important to remember,
sign on the cusp of the seventh house possessions, but they also have a say in though, that the influence is naturally
isan important clue, and the influence each partner's attitude towards sexual much stronger if these features of the
of any planet or planets within this expression and the flow of emotion. charts are in aspect. However, it is
house is also extremely important. Do Because of the financial implications, advisable to apply this technique only
not be concerned if there are no these houses are, like the Midheaven, to Ascendants, Midheavens, Suns,
planets in the house - the sign itself is very important when it comes to Moons and ruling planets.
an excellent guide. It is, of course the business relationships.
polar, or opposite, sign to the The elements and qualities
Ascendant. Here the subject's needs The strengths of the elements (or
and requirements from a partner are triplicities) and quadru-
qualities (or
present. It is almost uncanny how can be
plicities) in individual charts
clearly people respond to their most used in synastry. They will add yet
intimate partners in the manner of this another factor to help you judge com-
sign, though this form of expression patibility between partners.
will be apparent only (and we do me^
only!) to the partners themselves. The Midheaven
Other people, even quite close friends This is relevant because it represents
and certainly relatives, will be totally our identification of aspirations and
unaware of these reactions. ambitions and the attitudes we have
For instance, someone with Pisces towards them. You will find that if
rising will of course have all the per- planets from one chart make aspects to
sonality' traits of Pisces, but within the the Midheaven of the other chart, then
context of his or her closest partner- this is an excellent indication. It is
ship an extremely Virgoan reaction will especially important in business
emerge. The sensitivity' and tender, relationships (see p. 166).
emotional attributes of Pisces will be
qualified by a sharply critical attitude,
of which only the most intimate Synastry and Progressions
partners will be aware.
Look out for this indication in your Very often a relationship begins
own chart and that of your partner - it when the need for or possibility of one
is perhaps one of the most fascinating TTjere are specific areas of a birth chart that is indicated in an individual's chart.
theories of this area of astrology'. will show how people react in a partnership. For instance, when:
Describe it to your subjects and you
vs'ill certainly make them sit up - The fourth house The progressed Sun, Ascendant or
simply because this attitude is apparent This is home and
the house of family, ruling planet makes an aspect to the
only in the most intimate of situations! domesticity. shows how settled we
It natal or progressed position of Venus,
want to be, what our attitude is or vice versa.
The fifth house towards family life and our feelings
This is the house of love aflfairs. It is about parenthood. The progressed Venus makes an
also the house of risk taking. Every aspect to the natal Moon. (The
love affair that embarked upon
is progressed Moon making an aspect to
contains an element of risk. Here the Other Factors the natal or progressed Venus would
emotional. Will the people
risks are be operative only for a few weeks, and
involved get hurt? Will love be equal The polarities while such a trend might put the
on both sides, or will one partner want You will find that in many charts you subject "in the mood for love", unless
more from the relationship than the compare there is an emphasis on polar, the Moon is the chart ruler or in
other? Will the affair last, or will it be or opposite, signs. For instance, Cancer these indications may not be
just one of those things? Astrologically partner C's Sun is in Taurus while powerfiil enough.)
speaking, will the relationship progress partner D's Ascendant is Scorpio.
from the fifth to the seventh house? While there is often an aspect formed There is of Uranus or
a transit
All these questions concern fifth between these two and similar ele- Neptune to the natal Venus (although
house matters. This is also the house ments, it is very usefiil indeed to if it is a square or opposition the
of creativity, which in this case can compare the sign polarity, even if the subject could have difficulties).
Relationships • 151
However, necessary to examine the
it is
positions of one partner's progressed Synastry Questions and Answers
chart in relation to the other partner's
nataland progressed planets. Ver\' Here are some basic questions to If the answer to any of these ques-
often at the start of a new relationship ask yourself Is either partner: tions yes, you must decide how
is
partner C's progressed Ascendant, the other partner will cope with
Sun, Venus or Mars will be in aspect to the characteristics shown. Then ask
19 Jealous?
partner D's Ascendant (and the cusp of
the seventh house), Sun, Venus, Mars,
Q Scorpio, strong Pluto.
yourself the following, and the
answers to these points will give
Uranus or Neptune. Or there will be you most of your answers:
an aspect showing the attraction, B Freedom -loving?
developing friendship or business
potential of the partners. All indica-
Aquarius, Sagittarius, Aries,
strong Uranus or Jupiter.
B Do they have compatible
personalities?
tions like this are excellent, but in
order for such a relationship to last B Extravagant? Q Compare respective Sun, Ascen-
dant, Moon and ailing planet.
there must be indications joining the
respective birth charts, for this will
Q Venus
Ixo, strong or Jupiter.
show B be sympathy and
Will there
long-lasting rapport.
B Mean? understanding?
What to look for Q Cancer
Capricorn, Virgo, with Q Compare Moon and
respective
If there are only a few joint aspects
no Lxo planets, strong Saturn. Venus.
and house positions this does not
necessarily mean that a relationship B Possessive or clinging? B Do they have a similar attitude
will be unrewarding or dead. It will Q Taurus, Cancer, strong Venus
towards money (a frequent
cause of clashes)?
work well in the areas emphasized by or Moon.
those aspects and planets' positions Q Compare second and eighth
which are present. (See the interpreta- B Resentful? houses and Venus, also Pluto by
house position, Midheaven.
tion of planets in synastry, pp. 1 54-5.)
The strongest link is an exact
Q Libra, Cancer.
opposition between one partner's Sun
B Very emotional? B How sexually compatible are
and the other's Ascendant. In really the partners?
good relationships we often find this Q Prominently fire or water signs. Q Compare respective Venus, Mars
present to the same degree. For and Uranus.
instance, one partner's Ascendant is
if B Highly sexed and passionate?
Libra 22°, the other partner's Sun falls
Q Aries, Scorpio, strong Mars. B Have they decided or
on Aries 22°. Sun opposition Sun is discussed how many children
also excellent.
B Very andcool distant?
they wish to have, if any?
When there an emphasis on one
is
sign (i.e. shared Ascendants, Sun or Q Moon Venus
Sun, or in
Q Compare respective Sun, Moon,
fourth and fifth houses.
Capricorn or Aquarius.
Moon signs) the people concerned
share the characteristics of that sign on
either the Sun, Moon or Ascendant B Obsessively disciplined?
B What about careers/work?
level of their personalities. There is a H Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio.
Compare Midheaven,
house and respective charts
sixth
as
risk that one partner may grow to
a whole.
dislike or become intolerant of what B Overtalkative, gossipy?
isseen as the other partner's faults,
since consciously or unconsciously she
Q Gemini, Virgo - powerful What are their shared interests
Mercur\'. and how well will they adapt
recognizes them in herself The
to each other's views of them?
comment, under stress, may be "We B Eager to have children?
are too much alike". Q Cancer, Taurus, Capricorn;
Compare
and elements.
respective fifth house
powerful Moon.
Assessing Relationships Challenge
The panel on this page suggests ques- These lists of questions are reasonably relationship the couple will be sharing.
tions thatyou can ask. Having sorted comprehensive, but it would be usefial Here we are covering mostly emo-
out the answers, you will be well to see if you can devise some additional tional relationships, but there will be
questions for your own use. When you different questions you can ask for
equipped to cope with your couple
are doing so, bear in mind the sort of friendships, business relationships, etc.
when they come and see you, or if you
write a report or make a tape for them.
1 52 • Astrology in Action
Cnart Comparision: Synastry
Chart comparison is a very rewarding area of study,
but a lot of carefiil work is necessary before vou
can reach any firm conclusions: you must consider all
possible indications that will color the relationship.
The charts can be compared in rsvo ways - either by
placing all the information within the circle of one
chart (opposite page), when the joint aspects are
easily seen, or by placing the second set of informa-
tion in a circle surrounding the first (this page).
g
Drawing up the Charts
1 Make you draw up your
sure that
two charts on forms that have an
additional circle outside that of the
birth chart - the progressed chart is
ideal. (Do not bother to enter minutes
or decimal places alongside the plan-
ets' positions; the degree is adequate.)
At this point you have two charts of
people who \\'ant to deepen a particu-
lar relationship. You have studied their
individual charts; now you must bring
their charts together.
2 Make
Listing Signs
a list of each partner's
The Ascendants, Midheavens and
planets' positions of both partners
Ascendant, Midheaven, Sun and Moon are listed by sign and degree
signs, the signs of all the planets and
the degree of the sign they occupy.
Again, you need not bother with the
minute or decimal place.
3 Take
Combining the Charts
your original drawings of
the two and place one
birth charts
partner's Ascendant, Midheaven and Partner B
planets' positions in the outer circle of
the other partner's chart. Do this also
to the second chart. From this exercise
you can see how the planets relate to
each other in terms of their house
positions, and it will also make it easier
for you to recognize the joint aspects.
Comparing Two Charts
Each partner's planets are placed
around the zodiac wheel, with the
other partner's planets placed in the
outside circle. Note the respective
house positions: for instance, partner
B'sfull second house is also tenanted
by partner A 's Neptune, and it is
opposed byA's Sun. A V Moon is in
B's fifth house - a romantic link.
Secrecy and
deception could be a
problem, which is su^ested by B's
Moon, Mars and Neptune fallinpi in Partner A
A 's twelfth house, and A's Midheaven
and Pluto falling in B's twelfth house.
Chart Comparison "IBS
B >
Av Asc MC O }) 9 9 (5 X \ W V e
*
Asc • • • • cf • •
MC • • • • n • c/
The Combined Charts
The chart below may look
O • / • • • D / 4 Relating the Positions
Draw a grid and take each of
complicated but you will find it D • D • • • • D A partner A's positions and relate them
very useful to show the ease, to partner B's, noting where there are
stresses and strains of the
^ D • cf •
aspects between the two. (Do not use
combined planetary positions. 9 / D • • • • i
semi-sextiles or sesquares.) Allow an
Draw each partner's glyphs in a orb of not more than 5° for all major
cJ • • • •
different color. Once you have aspects,and no more than 2° for the
worked out the aspects,
remember that as you draw the
% • A • • quincunx or semi-square. For instance,
A's Ascendant is on 13° Scorpio.
aspect lines (a£ain usin^ two \ • • • /
B's Sunon 9° Cancer: a trine aspect
is
colors, one for the oppositions
W • • • • between the Sun and Ascendant. As
and squares, another for the
trines and sextiles) you should y • / • D • A D </
you do this, be careful not to miss an
link a^lyph of one color to one all-important aspect.
of the other color. Ifyou find
P • • • • D • /
yourselfjoining two glyphs of the
same color, you will be placing The Aspect Grid Interpreting the Charts
an aspect line which is operative This synastry aspect ^rid that none are omitted.
in one partner's chart without will help you to see the The^rid shows all the aspects
Partner A's Venus occupies the precise
making the necessary cross- aspects more clearly. It formed between the two
position on the cusp of the seventh
reference. It is not really possible will also help you to work charts. (* Note that A 's
Ascendant makes a trine
house in partner B's chart, so is in
to draw in any aspects from one them out in a systematic
partner's planets to the fashion, thus ensuring aspect to B's Sun.) exact opposition aspect to the Ascen-
Ascendant or Midheaven of the dant: a positive indication, showing
other partner love and understanding, and adding
be observant, sympathy. B's Jupiter lies in the same
position and makes the same relation-
ship to A's Ascendant, indicating that
this partner will help open up life and
experience for the other, and give
encouragement. B's Neptune is in
opposition to A's Sun and Moon,
indicating romance - but also possible
misunderstandings and confusion. The
opposition between Mercury (A) and
Mars (B) and the square between Sun
(A) and Uranus (B) shows tension.
The most important joint aspects
between these two charts (listing A's
planets first) are:
Venus opposition Ascendant +
Ascendant opposition Jupiter +
Ascendant trine Sun +
Sun opposition Moon +
Sun opposition Neptune -
Moon square Moon -
Mercury square Mercury -
Ascendant trine Venus and Uranus -
Sun square Uranus
Saturn opposition Jupiter -
Midheaven square Jupiter -
Partner A Partner B
(Black) (Brown) The remaining squares show potential
strain, but could add strength and
drive, while trines and sextiles unlisted
Challenge
will add flexibility and ease. Most
Look up each aspect in these sample charts, oppositions give rapport, but here the
to the decision for the couple to consult
and work out a full interpretation. Make up you. You can give your imagination free opposition between the Sun and
your own case history before you start - rein, so long as you also use your practical Neptune is negative, probably leading
inventing the circumstances that have led skills as an astrologer! to misunderstandings and confusion.
1 54 • Astrology in Action
Interpreting Aspects
Here is a brief interpretation of every
An Additional Technique aspect that can be formed between two
peoples' charts. Many of the interpre-
12-month period. It is unusual to tations give positive and negative
This another technique for compar-
is a
statements. Usually the positive ones
ing birth chans. Take a chart form and work on detailed interpretations of
refer to trines and sextiles, and the
one partner's
in the inner circle place transits to progressed planets but you
negative to squares; but it is important
progressed Ascendant, Midheaven and may see how the transiting planets are
to remember that ver\' often opposi-
progressed planets' positions. In the working on the couple's progressed tions make for increased rapport
outer circle, place the same positions planets' positions. Usually transits are between people. This does not
for the other partner. You may draw a studied in relation to natal planets necessarily mean that they will entirely
circle outside the second and place in only, so these positions are a reminder and invariably agree, or be willing
this the positions of the transiting of which signs they are passing to give way to each other, but there
slow- moving planets (i.e. Jupiter to through. The Moon travels some will be mutual understanding, and
distance for each partner in a year, so excellent feedback within situations
Pluto inclusive) and the distance they
concerning the planets or spheres of
travel in degrees during, for instance, its influence alters during that time.
life involved.
Where there is only one interpreta-
A Combined Progressed Chart tion, you can assume that there is no
TTjis chart will ^ive you a clear view of the couple's planets you must allow only 1° of orb contrasting influence, unless, having
couple. The influences relate to the present at most. If 5° are allowed the influences will studied the two charts in detail, you
and not their personalities, which are shown not be operative at that time - they could be think that the planets involved are a
in their btrth charts. When working out over by several years, or still a lon£ way in the potential source of strain or trouble,
pro£fressed aspects you can, ifyou think it will future. Tou can also ignore any joint aspects or the reverse, between your couple.
help you,draw a combined pro£ressed chart between Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
in the same manner as the chart on p. 153. and Pluto, which are more than likely to be
But ifyou draw aspect lines between the present in your subjects' birth charts. Asc Ascendant
Empathy and understanding or
Asc personality clashes, refer to respective
elements
r f^ Identification with respective
f.
A1.C> aspirations and ambitions
Rapport - but refer to signs and
elements involved
S\mpathy or discord
Good communication
Love and friendship, harmony
Strong physical attraction, quarrelsome
Sense of humor
Inhibiting, st\ie cramping or construc-
tively helpful - a strong shoulder
D\'namic but tense
Possible confiision and misunderstand-
ings but romantic
Compulsive relationship
Wayne Cathy
(Brown) (Black)
'
Chart Comparison • 155
MC MiDHEAVEN ]) Moon Q Mars
. . ^^ Will work towards joint objectives and The couple will "pick up" each others' Highly charged sexually, quarrelsome,
A4v> aspirations - or rivalry moods, or will counter them, according energetic
to signs
A supportive partnership will achieve Increases empathy and sympathy. Lively, energetic, enterprising, but
goals A tendency to worry about each other "devil may care"
in above average way
Sympathy and understanding (Moon) Usually positive expression of feeling - Saturn will be a source of annoyance
will support partner's goals sometimes overdone! and frustration to Mars
(Midheaven)
Intellectual interest and exchange of Increases the emotional level of Adds exciting tension
ideas about goals relationship
Shared aspirations and goals Good for joint expansion. Might over- Romantic, colorfijl, escapist - often
estimate problems and difficulties eventual disappointment
Joint hard work but possible disagree- Often a constructive link, but a Difficult, fi"ustrating
ment over goals lowering, heavy and depressing
influence
Encouragement (Jupiter) will make Increases excitement bervveen partners,
challenges for panner (Midheaven) but also tension J . Jupiter
(Saturn) A wet blanket or will stabilize Romantic but often unrealistic Enjoyable, fiin - could be intellectually
partner's ambition stimulating
(Uranus) Indifference to partner's goals Increased emotional expression, or Good blending of common sense and
or will contribute brilliant ideas inhibition optimism
(Neptune) Will contribute inspiration Uranus will add exciting original ideas
or simply cause confiision and get in Mercury when
the way ^ Jupiter accepts challenge
(Pluto) Will force issues or block Intellectual rivalry, usually well meaning Inspirational
progress (Midheaven) - excellent communication - chatty
O Sun
A powerful link, but refer to signs and
Excellent for friendship in
relationships
Argumentative, sometimes tense,
all kinds of Excellent for finance/business
arrangements
Saturn
elements usually fun and active
h
A blending of self-expression (Sun) Intellectual challenge will be infectious A heavy, serious side to the relationship
with instinct and intuition - but refer - perhaps "destiny" at work
to signs
Excellent for communication Could stabilize a relationship but Rivalry for power and domination or
Saturn will frustrate Mercury partnership
Love or rivalry - usually the former A lively, intellectual rapport but tension Saturn may frustrate Neptune's inspired
if a negative aspect ideas - or will channel them
constructively
Sexual attraction, heightened emotions Inspirational but misunderstandings Frustrating and inhibiting
- will work hard together likely
Jupiter will encourage Sun to broaden Usually causes frustration
horizons intellectually and to accept
challenge w Uranus
Adds permanence, but can cause Adds dynamic attraction, but source of
inhibition Venus tension
Adds an exciting, dynamic dimension, Harmony, romantic love - sometimes Possible tension as result of confijsing
but a source of tension resentfiilness misunderstandings
Romantic, sentimental but deception Strong sexual attraction Tense blockages due to breakdown in
likelv communication
A searching, powerful, compulsive Joint pleasure in life and each others'
relationship company *^ Neptune
Emotionally restrictive - sometimes Ignore unless Neptune personalized in
disappointments within relationship one chart then adds romance, idealism
but possibly deception
Dynamic, magnetic attraction Usually the sextile - increases romance,
and heightens sexual attraction
Pure romance, but beware "rose
colored glasses" Pluto
Emotionally highly-charged, good for Ignore unless Pluto personalized in one
business partnerships partner's chart - then adds a
compulsive element
156 • Astrology in Action
Tne Sexual Relationsnip
H uman
factors that
relationships are composed of so many
would be foolish ever to judge people's com-
it
patibilit)' on the basis of their Sun signs alone. Instead,
different your clients, be sure to take time to
approach it with great care. The fact is
that it may not be as clear-cut an
indication as you think it is at first.
one must study their birth charts separately and When comparing two charts, your care
together, assessing the positions of the should be doubled. It is important that
planets and their aspects, before you should always remember that in
attempting to build up an astrological this exceptionally sensitive area of
emotional life any commentary that
picture of the joys, potentials, stresses
you put forward may weigh too heavily
and strains in the relationship.
with your clients, especially if they are
already distressed or worried.
A considerable amount of work has specific areas of sexuality remains
been undertaken on astrological indica- tentative, yet there are some general The astrologer's role
tions of sexualit)', but on the whole rules that seem supported by enough As always, it is necessary not to forget
only by individual astrologers. Not evidence to be recorded here. that you are in business to sustain and
many conclusions have been suffi- counsel those who seek your astrologi-
cientlysupported by statistical evidence Treading carefully calguidance and advice: any mistake
to be accorded textbook status. The However, even if one of these strong that you make as a result could have
attempts to link planetary positions or indications does show up clearly in a disastrous effects, not only on your
particular aspects in the birth chart to chart that you are examining for one of clients but also on their partners.
The Planets through sexual rapport, but there must relationship may possibly deteriorate
also be considerable compatibility in into real cat-and-dog sparring, with
Sexual attraction exists when one other areas of the charts if the relation- the partners draining each other both
partner's Venus aspects the other ship is to work. Without this, the emotionally and physically.
partner's Mars. Conjunctions are the
^O 9°0
most potent; trines and sextiles make
for easy and rewarding expression;
squares oft:en promote an excitable,
lively tension; and oppositions indicate
a powerfijl rapport.
Q
Venus Co.s'junct Mars Square Mars
Ve.nl's
There is a dynamic, magnetic attrac- Positive, passionate and dynamic attraction Harmonious, vivacious and rewarding
tion if Venus in one chart makes
the
aspects to the Uranus in the other. The
panel (right) shows in more detail the
strength of each aspect. However,
when there
the Uranus partner
is
hard to get or perhaps even
a square or opposition,
may play a
resist
game of
the
Q an Q ^n
Venus Square Uranus Venus Conjunct Ura.nus
magnetic pull. Possible tension, but a lively relationship Strong rapport, with emotional differences
There is a certain sexual attraction
when Mars of one partner forms
the
aspects to the other's Neptune, but
they can sometimes cause an over-
romantic attitude in the Neptune
partner and perhaps an oversexual Venus Trine/Sextile Mars Venus Opposition Mars
approach from the Martian one. This Possible fickleness if the signs are mutable A lively relationship fijll of spontaneity
may be particularly true in cases where
the Martian partner shows a strong
need for independence.
When Mars and Uranus are linked
in two charts there will almost inevita-
bly be a certain amount of tension Venus Trine Uranus Venus Opposition/Sextile Uranus
between the couple. They will gain Dynamic attraction that may be erratic at times Impulsiveness may cause problems at times
much pleasure if this can be expressed
The Sexual Relationship •\S7
The Houses
Will the Relationship Last?
The seventh and eighth houses
fifth,
have sexual overtones, and should be It may well be that a couple will If any of these combinations appear in
studied when assessing the strength of approach you to compare their charts the two progressed charts, the chances
sexual attraction between two people. when they have just passionately fallen are that the couple should certainly
First, look each partner's chart in
at in love. You will calculate their birth enjoy a pleasant relationship. How-
turn. If Venus or Mars are in any of charts and may find littie indication of ever, if they are thinking of making
the following houses they will show: basic compatibility or rapport (see pp. their relationship more permanent in
148-55) - even sexual attraction. It is some way, and if there are very few or
at this point that you have to move on fragile indications of permanent
In the fifiJi, a lively, not-too-serious
towork on their progressed charts, rapport in their birth charts, you
attitude towards love and sex.
and then you may well find there is a should advise them to wait a while
different picture. before they make a strong commit-
In the seventh, enjoyment of all The to calculate the ment. The relationship, even if it
first stage is
aspects of a relationship. A responsive, progressed planets' positions, the seems very meaningfijl, may well not
consistent bedfellow, but may tend to progressed Ascendant and Midheaven last beyond the period of influence of
quarrel, should Mars be there. in each chart. the progressions.
In the eighth, an intense, smolder- Are there any progressions between The progressed Moon
ing attitude to sex; a hint of jealousy. Venus and Mars? That is, does the An affair can be even shorter in length,
progressed Venus make an aspect to though just as lively, when the
the natal or progressed position of progressedMoon in one partner's
If Venus and Mars not in any of
are
Mars? Does the progressed Mars make chartmakes a strong aspect to the
these houses, glean information from
an aspect to the natal position of Venus, Mars or Uranus in the other's.
any other planet tenanted in them. If Venus? Is Venus in contact, by The progressed Moon aspecting the
the houses are untenanted, look to the progression, to Neptune? If any of other partner's Neptune can indicate a
sign on the cusp of the house and to these possibilities apply, then one romantic reverie, with the Moon
the planet ruled by that sign. Carefully partner is certainly in the mood for subject dwelling on cloud nine.
compare the two charts and the aspects love, and may consciously or uncon-
formed between them. Look for signs sciously be searching for a parmer, for Powerful transits
of sexual compatibility or tension. whatever reasons. If there are no Sometimes a dynamic sexual relation-
contacts, you can assume that neither ship can be sparked off by powerfiil
partner is attempting to force the issue transits. For instance, the man could
with the other. have Mars on Leo 15°, while the
Positive Aspects
woman's Venus is on or near Aries
Now compare the positions of the 15°, making a nice joint trine. Along
If the ruling planet of one chart is in progressed Sun, Venus, Mars and the comes transiting Uranus either to Leo
positive aspect to the Venus and/or ruling planet with those of the natal or Aries 15°, and sparks off an affair
Mars of the other, enhance
this will and progressed planets in the partner's between them! The same thing could
the sexual areas of the relationship and chart. Then reverse the process. Does happen if Uranus came to Sagittarius
may lead to a ftilfiUing permanence. the progressed position of one make 15° - always supposing, of course, that
The effect will be similar if the Sun an aspect to the natal or progressed the couple either already know each
position of the other? For example,
and/or Moon of one partner aspects other, or the planets show sympathy
does his progressed Mars make an by bringing them together by circum-
the Venus or Mars of the other.
aspect to her Venus, either natal or stance or chance!
progressed? Has her Mars reached the
One partner's Ascendant aspecting progressed position of his natal or Finding permanence A
the other's Venus or Mars helps to progressed Ascendant or perhaps that To look for permanence, you must
make the relationship sexually reward- of his Sun or Moon? assess all planetary relationships
ing over a long period. between the two birth charts. Examine
Do Venus and Mars of one
the all aspects that color every sphere of
partner link up the Uranus and - do not restrict your
their lives
Negattve Aspects Neptune of the other? assessment just to the sexual areas
The Saturn in one partner's chart
mm
may make a square or opposition to
the other's Venus or Mars. 'jm:.
Also negative is one partner's Saturn
conjuncring or opposing the other's
Ascendant, or making an aspect to his
Sun, Moon or Uranus if these are in
the fifth, seventh or eighth house.
158 • AsTROUxn' in Action
Mark Mark's serious attitude
InconipatiJiility Stark J chart shows that whiU Gemini
his is supported by Saturn,
the ruler of Capricorn,
planets meant he was flirtatious and^ood
Case History company, his Cancerian Moon made him
tenanted in emotional
Pisces in the eighth
carinjfand sensitive. His expressions of deep, house. The flow of
Mark and SyKia met when he was 1 sensual and passionate emotion tended to be emotion is, howe\cr,
and still at school and she was a 19- shrouded in a miasma of words, but it seriously blocked, since
ycar-old an student. He looked a great surfaced more openly tlTroujfh his Cancerian the planet is at the apex
deal olderand was in many ways Moon which, alon£ with Pluto in that sign of a heaNy tee-square,
and exactly conjunct the Ascendant, also and receives square
extremely mature for his age. They aspects from his Sun,
caused his very sudden changes of mood.
shared a compulsive, dynamic and Venus and Mars
highly-charged relationship for just conjunction in Gemini
over a year. SyKia was ven.* even-
tempered and patient with Mark's There are no planets in
dramatic and e.xtreme swings of mood. Mark's seventh house,
The couple were passionately in love and as Capricorn is on
the cusp of the seventh
in the way that only very young people
ue can say that he took
can be, but Mark's volatile changes of his relationships vcr\'
mood became a considerable strain on seriously. He wouldn't
SyKia. They would about and talk commit himself quickly
discuss ever\' kind of subject, which or easily, and would be
constant and faithfiil
was ver\' stimulating and positive for
once he did so
both of them. However, all too often
the discussions became arguments
Jupiter is powerfully
and, on his pan, aggressive quar- placed in its own sign,
rels. There was also great rivaln.' Sagittarius, in the fifth
between them, especially house. Howe\er,
intellectually, and they because it is seriously
afflicted and at the apex
constantly tried to outwit
of the second tee-
one another. Mark square, its influence was
would frequently say not good, adding an
"We're too alike, we exaggerated sense of
could never be drama and tendenc>- to
lose his sense of pro-
fiiends." He was right
portion and perspective
- they couldn't. in his love life
The end of the
relationship
The relationship ended
ven,' abrupdy when Mark
hitSyKia in the street in
broad daylight.
Years later, when both
were married to other Both the Sun and Pluto
people, they saw each are in the eighth house,
adding an intense,
other in a theater. They
positive flow of emotion
spent the whole eve- in SyNia's sexual
ning glaring at each expression
other and, meeting in
the bar at the interval, Sjdxia's se\enth house is
did not speak a word! covered by Gemini and
tenanted by a
Mark died of a
conjunction of Venus
hean attack in 1983. and Mars. This indicates
a positive, but not too
Sylvia serious, attitude toward
Sylvia's chart love and sexual
is of the
relationships
bucket type, and if we
interpret this in
relation to her love SyKia has d\Tiamic,
life, remembering that magnetic Uranus in the
Sagittarius is rising, fifth house, which
we can fairly say that governs love affairs. She
likes this sphere of her
she will enjoy the chase
life to have a certain
just as much as the
amount of glamor
achievement of her
heart's desire'.
The Sexual Relationship •159
The Joint Chart
Due number ofplanets in The aspect lines joining the Gemini
to the high The Technical Interpretation
Gemini, we have drawn Mark's Sun, planets are shown at "A". Many of the
Venus and Mars in the outer band of the joint, major aspects are indicated by the
For be permanent
a relationship to
chart, normally reserved for the two fine lines joining the respective planets
there must be strong planetary and
people's Ascendants and Midheavens. and crisscrossing the chart.
sign relationships between the charts
of the two partners. These must
show rapport and good powers of
communication. With Mark and
Sylvia there is no lack of these. Joint
aspects numbered one to three (see
irown the list, below left) show this. How-
ever, the most remarkable compari-
son shows a group of conjunctions
between Mark's Sun, Venus and
Mars in Gemini, with the Venus/
Mars conjunction falling on the same
degrees in the same sign in Sylvia's
chart, with practicallyno orb
between them. This accounts for the
highly-charged sexual and emotional
content of the relationship, and the
constant discussions and arguments.
Signs of incompatibility
Mark's dramatic changes of mood are
shown by the Ascendant, Moon and
Pluto all in Cancer, with the Sun,
Venus and Mars in Gemini - all
frustratingly negatively aspected by
Saturn. Mark thought he and Sylvia
were too alike - this shows that the
couple were living on the level of
their Sun, Venus and Mars in
Gemini. In fact, there was consider-
able incompatibility between them.
Mark's highly repressive Pluto
conjunct Ascendant in Cancer was
the cause of endless clashes with
Sylvia's fiery Sun and Ascendant in
Leo and Sagittarius respectively, only
partially mitigated by her Taurus
Moon making sextile aspects to his
The Major Aspects
The Major Joint Aspects Pluto and Ascendant in Cancer.
Most of the major joint aspects are fully
Mark Sylvia interpreted in the column on the right,
Making the relationship work
1 MCT c/' MC-^ but in addition there was more than a
Had the couple been older they
hint of romantic idealism present in
2 0117° f Asc/5°
Sylvia's attitude towards Mark, shown by
might have made this relationship
O O ^ ^'i?" relationship
work, helped by Mark's powerflil
*^ -^ ' onI\. no aspect Asc/ her Neptune making a square aspect to
Mercury on Gemini 7°, opposing
4 Oc/9</c5' c/ 9c/d his powerful Mercury (seventh on the list).
Sylvia's Ascendant on Sagittarius 5°.
Jl26°-28° :[l24°-29° It is interesting that the aspect is square,
This is an excellent link, showing
5 0</9c/c^ ^ since the strong idealized tendencies of
rapport and communication. How-
^ Neptune (always ready with
coloured spectacles) were present.
the rose-
ever, because of their youth the
6 Asc /g / ^
"t? (5° orb)
An excellent sextile involves her
relationship was too much for them
^ DO powerful Leo Sun and his Mercury (eighth
to cope with. If it had become per-
7 ^:i n ^m on the list). This positive indication
manent, they would have had to
make allowances for their areas of
8 ^:i ^ o<^ sustained the relationship, and if they
may have
had
incompatibility. In retrospect, Sylvia
continued to share their lives it
feltshe had learned from the rela-
helped them to achieve a more rewarding
tionship, which made her far more
expression of emotion as they matured.
tolerant with later partners.
Note that there is an opposition between
Mark's Ascendant and Pluto and Sylvia's
Aquarian Saturn on the list). This
(sixth
Challenge
clearly indicates the importance of the
relationship for Sylvia, but as the orb is 5° See which transits were operative in
(the maximum allowed when working on Mark's chart during October 1982
joint charts) it can be used only as a and between June and August 1983
supporting feature. - the time of his death.
160 • ASTROLCHJY IN ACTION
Breakdown in Relationsnips
t is important to learn the practical reasons for the breakdown simply getting at the other as an
I of a partnership before assessing the astrological indications. excuse to hasten a long-wanted, and
probably much-needed, break.
In this way it is possible to discover whether the period
of difficult)' experienced by your subjects actually marks Quarrels over money
the end of the relationship for them or Money troubles, a source of difficult)',
whether it is merely a passing but difficult often have strong emotional overtones,
phase. You will find that the birth chart since Venus, the planet of love, also
signifies money and possessions. If one
should be able to reflect this information.
partner is extravagant and the other
Do advise professional counselling, if you
sting}', this will show from the chart
think that it would be helpfijl.
(refer to the question list on p. 151,
which you some possible birth
will give
Assume that someone - or a couple - Approach your couple as we have chart clashes). Should one partner
comes to you saying that a relationship already described. If there is an eternal have, say, a progression from Venus to
is in difficulties. The reasons are triangle, provided there are powerful the natal or progressed Jupiter, it may
usually one or more of the following: indications joining the erring partner's be that he or she is on a spending
and a mate's chart, there may be a
new spree that needs controlling. But look
One partner is having an affair.
permanent separation from the original fiirther: is this revenge sparked off by
The relationship is worn out - there partner. In such situations it is usually the other partner's coolness? ("If I
is now no positive communication almost impossible to obtain the new can't have him, I'll have his money!")
between the couple. partner's birth time, unless the person
on
making the break is the one approach- A worn-out relationship
The partners are simply getting
ing you for advice. It is also ver\' A tired relationship usually shows up as
each other's nerves.
important to assess the strength of the a lack of compatibilir\' in the birth
One partner is too much caught up emotional relationship between the charts, but if another area powerful,
is
with vs'ork or children to have any time two original partners. that is what will originally have
and energ\- left for their partner. brought the couple together. For
Causes of tension instance, progressions between respec-
Astrological assessment One or both partners, they are about
if tive Venus and Mars show sexual
Your first step is to calculate and forty years old, may be experiencing attraction, which might be present in
progress their charts and work out the Uranus Half- return (see p. 185), the charts. Reread "Mark and Sylvia"
their transits. Here are some of the which is a ver\' disruptive influence. If (pp. 158-9), a case of sexual, emotional
influences that might indicate the they are behaving uncharacteristically - and intellectual fireworks with no
cause of the trouble. perhaps indulging in a lighthearted meaningful psychological rapport.
affair - the difficult, stressfial period
A time of evaluation may but it will be as well for you
pass, Getting on each other's nerves
One or both partners may be experi- to point out how this potent influence Each partner will criticize the other if
encing a Saturn Return (see p. 185) - can be made to work for, instead of there are too many shared signs and
most likely their first. If so, their rela- against, the subject. It might be time too much psychological recognition of
tionship may have reached stalemate. for the partner not under the Uranian mutual faults and annoying habits. The
Perhaps they married too young, and influence to seek some rejuvenation - "hate" is of the area of the self
now feel that they have far less to offer such as achange of image or a new reflected in the partner.
each other. This is common when this hairsrv'le- to show the Uranian partner
powerful astrological trend is opera- just how attractive they are. Preoccupation with children
tive. Maybe they should pan. It is up There can also be tension and diffi- While the maternal or paternal instinct
to you to point out that they could be culties between partners if either or shows up strongly in birth charts, it
experiencing a genuine change of both are suffering from tense transits could - perhaps by the progressed
feeling for each other. Assess and inter- from Uranus, Neptune or Pluto to the Moon travelling through Cancer - be
pret their fijll birth charts to see where Ascendant, Sun, Moon or Venus - over-emphasized, making the woman a
they could begin to rebuild their rela- sometimes Mars, natal Saturn, Uranus "baby bore" or unexciting bedmate.
tionship, should they decide to do so. or Neptune. When these cease to be Acute tiredness is shown by hea\y
operative, the permanent relationship Saturn transits to the Sun, Moon or
Changes in the relationship will probably setde down, but tn,' to Ascendant, as is depression - often
One or both partners may be experi- help the partner see reason. Just how- present at such times. Tr\' to bring out
encing their progressed Sun or Ascen- easy this will be depends not only on the man's sympathy - you may have
dant (sometimes Midheaven) signs that partner's progressions, transits and to suggest medical advice or further
moving from one sign to the next. lunar progressions but also on the counselling, especially if the mother is
This indicates important changes and strength of the basic relationship prominently Cancerian. (For similar
often psychological developments. between them, and whether one is problems, see pp. 168-71.)
Breakdown in Relationships • 161
Divorce
Case History
This chart shows Wayne's and Cathy's infer heightened sexual acti\it>', but in psychologically. Not only is the
progressed planets at the time they her case it was anger and an increas- progressed Ascendant in conjunction
decided to split up and divorce. One of ingly aggressive attitude towards with the progressed Pluto (Leo 8°),
Cathy's reasons for wanting to part Wayne. The general sense of being fed but progressed Uranus (Gemini 8°)
from Wayne was that she was totally up is also indicated by her progressed and progressed Mercury (Libra 8°) are
fed up with their lifest\ie, which, Mercur\' and Venus close to the also conjoined in the configuration.
though prosperous and ver\' comfort- conjunction of Wayne's progressed All these indications show the level
able, had become dull for her. She left Saturn and her progressed Uranus. of disruption and change. As stated in
Wayne for a man with far less money, the description of the additional
who in her eyes was more exciting. Disruption and change technique (see p. 154), the transiting
Note her progressed Midheaven was Looking at Wayne's progressed posi- planets' positions are merely an aide-
changing signs at this time. Of equal tions, it is worth noting that although memoire, but you could assess them in
importance, her progressed Mars was he had a group of progressed sextiles relation to the couple's progressed
conjuncting Wayne's progressed Sun: and trines operative at the time, the positions. Remember, however, it is
this was a flashpoint. Interestingly, in planets show great disruption in his usually the case that transits apply to
many cases the contact could easily life, affecting him personally and natal planetary positions only.
Wayne and Cathy Cathy's progressed
Wayne's chart is Mercun,' and Venus
shown with Cathy's conjunct Wayne's
progressed Saturn
planets' positions,
Ascendant and
Midheaven placed in Progressed Moon travels
from 23° Aries to 6°"
the middle rin£.
Taurus
Wayne: a powerful
group of "progressed to Transiting planets for
progressed" aspects
1987
also involving
his progressed
Ascendant
Cathy;
Midheaven
progressed to
a new sign
Cathy's progressed Mars Lists degrees covered;
conjunct Wayne's retrograde motion is
progressed Sun is a flashpoint Cathy not shown
162 • AiiTRDLOGY IN ACTION
The Subject Alone
many people who do not share a relationship -
T here are
sometimes deep psychological reasons, which can be
for
externalized in a number of ways. Some spend years
many are extremely romantic,
say they desperatelywant a partner. It
seems that what they really want is a
and will
partnership - without the partner. This
caring for an elderly relative, then find they have does not prevent them enjoying a
missed the boat emotionally. But often this is a rewarding love and sex life, as long as
coverup for more complex reasons. You may not they can hang on to their individualit)'
persuade them to reveal these reasons, but it may and their own important lifestyle.
help to suggest that they do.
The Aquarian influence
Two contrasting factors emerge here.
Most people who live alone are Sagittarius are fiercely independent One is the fact that Aquarius, although
extremely independent, and three signs signs; those with these signs an air sign, is also a fixed sign, so that
are in general related to independence. emphasized are warm and need the an element of stubbornness is present.
But remember that when we refer to a response and interaction of partners, The other is that the Aquarian will be
sign we are not simply referring to the and on the whole relate extremely extremely friendly, willing to help, but
Sun sign. The emphasis on a sign can well. But the most independent sign of a most private person. Other folk are
be by Sun, of course, but the all isAquarius; the prominendy not allowed to overstep their
Ascendant or Moon sign, or a sign Aquarian person will develop an deliberately drawn boundan' lines. As a
with a stellium, or cluster of planets, in independent lifestyle that they find result, this group often has the most
it can be equally relevant. Aries and difficult to sacrifice. At the same time difficult)' indeveloping relationships.
If you are approached by someone
with this kind of problem, there may
be a striking emphasis on Aquarius in
^larie their charts, or it may be that Uranus is
powerfully placed and hea\ily aspected,
Case History especially by Venus and Saturn. Only
your subjects themselves can reach
This chart shows an extremely power- conclusions about their problems, but
ftil Aquarian influence. It is interesting you may help if you point out the
that the stellium falls in the fiftJi house, possibilities we have mentioned.
since Marie (who is an attractive
woman), enjoys a fulfilling love and Unaspected planets
sex life but has no permanent partner. Another problem of this kind may be
Her strong need for independence is the result of an unaspected planet.
also shown by Uranus in the seventh Venus might be unaspected - in any
house, closely opposing her Libran house, but particularly the seventh.
Ascendant. In many ways Marie's Similarly, if Uranus is unaspected that
Libran Ascendant is well-expressed, may also indicate a special kind of
but the conflict of the Libran need for necessary independence. Or Saturn
a permanent relationship fights her may show a need for solitude
Aquarian Marie
characteristics. (especially in the twelftJi house). These
often says she wants to be Strongly placed unaspected planets show that there is,
married, but having to Uranus, ruler within the subject, a lack of
of Aquarius
share her life perma- psychological integration in the area of
nently with someone friendships. If Venus is unaspected in
could be anathema Three planets the seventh, the subject will want a
to her. In true in Aquarius,
relationship, often desperately, but will
in fifth house
Aquarian spirit be unable to develop or maintain one
she is kind and fully, or even take the necessary' steps
always ready to to start one. The problem could show
help - a good up in diflferent ways in other areas of
friend, but an the chart. Be carefial not to get out of
extremely your depth. It is important that you
private person. remember your limitations, even when
Marie you are an experienced astrologer. If
Marie's chart has your subject is unhappy you must
no outer rin£, be advise therapy - analysis, if it can be
Libra Ascendant: cause she does not have aflforded, otherwise perhaps some sort
needs a partner a permanent partner. of group therapy.
U
Marrl\ge.\nd Re\l\rriage • 163
Marriage and Remarriage
T
he strengths and weaknesses of a
partnership - whether formalized
in marriage or not - should appear in
shows a dynamic attraction, but
tense indication. In addition, his
opposing her Midheaven and Mercur>'
it is
Moon
a
is also tense and indicative of different
the charts of the couple concerned.
emotions about the direction of their
Never make any difficulty you see here lives. Her Saturn squares his Sun and
an excuse for warning against marriage, Venus, and her Uranus his Ascendant,
or arguing for it. Once more, simply suggest where possible prob- while conversely, her Venus is \\'ell
placed in his seventh house. Often
lems may arise. When you are looking at the chart of a new partner
aspects benveen Saturn and Venus give
after the departure of an old one, consider whether indications of
relationships permanence and fidelit)';
difficult)^ in the first reappear in the second.
but because there are squares here, not
only involving Saturn and Venus but
ToDy, Linaa and Milly also an Ascendant and Uranus, the
resultis a depressing influence.
Case History Friendship is indicated between his
Mercun,' and her Venus and both their
Toby was first married to Linda. The Toby and Linda's charts Mercur\'S in conjunction in Pisces
marriage failed and after a few years There are some powerftil relationships (they are still on good speaking
they divorced. Later Tob\- met Miily between Toby's and Linda's charts, terms!). The strong conjunction
and remarried. They are extremely but most are not conducive to a betNveen his Ascendant and her Nep-
happy and have two children and very^ harmonious relationship. His Uranus tune made its mark when an idealistic,
successftil careers. in the same position as her Ascendant romantic relationship turned to misun-
derstanding and disillusionment.
T> Asc'mC 1
Very tense, not
Lv O D 9 9 (J X h «f y Toby's Midheaven and Pluto share
countered (note similar
Asc • • • • indication between Leo with Linda's Moon, Jupiter and
MC Toby and Milly) Pluto. These are pow^erful and highly
• • / / U
charged indications, but it seemed that
O'a' • • • D • •
Pluto's influence, intensified by the
• • • • • • /
}>1
Highly charged
Moon and Jupiter, had a blocking
5 • / / D effect,supported by Toby's Sun crea-
9 D • — • ting opposition to Linda's Pluto. Here
<5 A • --
A • an opposition works negatively, instead
of bringing out the best of a polarity.
X • • • • • ^ • •
\ • D • • D </ • •
Toby and Milly
« n • A • • •
When we compare Toby's and
* </ • • • • • D -
Milly's charts we find a different
^ .' . / • • • • (^) picture. First
tion
is the conjunc-
between Toby's Moon
The Relationship
and Milly's Sun; in addition
Toh and Linda's
there is Toby's Mercury
aspect£rid.
(the Moon ruler) and
Milly's Sun, and his Sun
opposes her Midheaven.
There is also opposition
Romantic but confusing
Very pleasant
Repressive
Toby and Linda
Toby's chart with
Linda's planets'
positions, Ascendant
Strenuous polarit)' with
and Midheaven
Virgo, due to Sun
placed in the outer
opposition Pluto, Moon
ring. Linda opposition Midheaven
164 • Astrology in Action
Excellent Tense but countered
Happy, pleasant,
challenging, fun
Powerful, could
be repressive
but is
between their joint Mercury's. These
stabilizing indications show empathy and excel-
lent communication.
Emotional compatability
There is also a strong Virgo/Pisces
polarity at work and three striking
indications are the shared Ascendant,
Midheaven and Mars signs. The couple
recognize each other's faults,but the
negativity that might arise is countered
by their ability to communicate.
The emotional content of the rela-
tionship is high (controlled by the
rational Virgo influence, however) and
both are fully aware that quarrels could
Excellent cause problems, because the joint Mars
Energizing but
polarity with
aggressive fall in Toby's second house. The
Virgo
enterprising opposition between his
T» Asc MC O 9 9 cJ % h W y B Toby and Milly Jupiter and her Mars is another con-
Mv }>
Toby's chart is shown trolling factor, as is the pleasant trine
Asc • • • J • • •
here with Milly's between her Jupiter and his Moon.
MC f • • • </ planets' positions,
Milly There are no aspects between their
O • D • Ascendant and
</ <f
respective Venus and Mars, but their
• • • Midheaven placed in
D .- </ sexual relationship is taken care of by
9 • / D • •
^.:i^^
their joint Scorpio Ascendants, and the
9 • - • • • fact that the two Mars are in a house
with sexual/emotional overtones.
6\ • D / J' • •
Milly has a tense Moon/Uranus
Z . D L -)^ • D conjunction which, because there is
.
h • - A D •
^htde age difference between them, is
« • • • •
</ iOnjuncted by Toby's Uranus. Again
* • • • D </ le high emotional impact is resolved
9 • «/ • • • </ </ irough logic and discussion.
The Relationship pectations for the future
Toby's and Milly's by approached Julia before getting
aspect^rid.
aged because he didn't want to risk
other mistake; at first Julia was con-
erned about the hea\y influence of his
Saturn, not only in conjunction with
the Ascendant in his chart, but also
making the same relationship to
Milly's. But this planet seems to act as
a stabilizer for both of them, especially
as his Jupiter makes a contrasting trine
to her Saturn; in addition many minor
trines and sextiles add ease. Despite
; problems, there is enough rapport for
tthe partners in this energetic
relationship to overcome difficulties.
Challenge
Draw Toby's and Linda's, and
Toby's and Milly's, combined charts,
not forgetting to rule in the
appropriate aspect lines, as shown
in the chart on p. 153.
M\RRL\GE AND RE.\L\RRL\GE •165
Extracts from Julia's Report for Toby and Milly
One - something that
fine indication other, nor will you always see eye to eye; start! Recognize that you both have
has been remarked on by coundess but no matter how much you differ, quite a strong critical edge. This is a
generations of astrologers - is the fact there is likely to be excellent sympathy, natural part of Milly's personalit\';
that Milly's Sun sign is Virgo, and the so your response to each other in probably she always says what she
Moon was in that sign when Toby was disputes will be "Well, I don't agree thinks, which is no bad thing. It works
bom. This indicates sympathy and with you, but I see what you're getting rather differentiy with Tob\', who has
empathy between you. In some respects at". You will find, when you get that far, more of a approach to situations.
critical
you share quite a few characteristics and that stalemate will never occur, as it You'll understand these traits, and of
no doubt when you think about it you'll could with many couples. You should course sympathize with them, and
say, "Weil, yes, up to a point we are rather find that you can progress fi-om because individually you have plent)' to
rather alike". That's fine, but obviously that point and develop other aspects of counter them, they shouldn't get the
it doesn't end there, or annhing like it! the situation so that resolution will better of you. But tr\' if possible to
come. This is, I feel, ven,' much your remember, should you have cause to
Strong partnership approach in discussion and if you take it criticize each other, that sweeping
Also in your favor seems to me to be a you'll not find it too difficult to come general criticism won't go down at all
good possibilit)' that you share the same out of even the trickiest of situations. well with either of you, and you should
sort of aspirations, and at once you can There is too, in all this, a marxelous be specific in any criticism you make.
see what the other is tr\ing to achieve - indication that you'll not find it difficult And don't, in an argument or discus-
you share an identification of ambitions to communicate with each other. Again, sion, get bogged down in silly, time-
and respect for what the other wants. this is an important factor in an emo- consuming detail; you both have better
That is far more important than many tional, or any, relationship. The level of things to do than "pick" at each other.
people realize, and helps to lay down a fiiendship between you is also very high,
strong foundation for a partnership. which is \ital, for no matter how power- The restless urge
Even if you are not working together, ful our sexual attraction for our partners, There is an indication which shows you
with this kind of integrating link you we cannot spend all our time in bed! may both be prone to restiessness - and
will work for joint objectives without may tend to catch it fi-om each other.
any aggro or difference of opinion as to Intuition and criticism Do watch out for this, since it could
what you want out of life, or where your You will intuitively know when some- ignite quarrels, sometimes over money.
hard work is taking you. thing is wTong, or what the other I do not think the indication of this
Because there is a really strong partner needs, and this too, while cause you serious
possibilit\' will
emphasis on the opposite signs, Virgo usually achieved in a long-term partner- problems, since there is too much going
and Pisces, I am sure that there is ship (when the partners get to know- for the partnership to allow this to
excellent rapport between you. You will each other really well) is something in happen, but you should nevertheless be
not necessarily always agree with each which vou have a considerable head- aware of the possibilit}'.
Composite Charts
Once you are familiar with synastry \'ou
may want to learn another technique
that will help you to gain even greater
insight into this area of astrolog)'. If so,
we strongly ad\ise you to learn to
calculate and interpret composite charts.
Briefly, these are midpoint charts. The
positions of the rsvo partners' Ascen-
dants, iVIidheavens, planets, and some-
times other areas of their charts, are
combined, then halved to find their
"composite" position in the zodiac. For
instance, Toby's Sun is on Pisces 0°,
Milly's on Virgo 21°. The composite
position of the Sun is therefore
Sagittarius 11°.
This calculation is applied to each
"pair" of planets, and so on. While it
has been found that the influence of the
signs has not a great deal of relevance,
the house positions and the aspects
made are extremely revealing, and often
show a very accurate picture of the
couple's experience of their relationship.
166 • Astrology in Action
Bvisiiiess Relationsnips
of business relationships
The approach taken to the synastrv'
similar to the approach that might be taken to any
is ver\'
Friends and
other area of synastr)' or chart comparison. However, there are
particular indications that may occur in the charts of one or both
Business Partners
of the business partners that will add strength to a working Case History
relationship, and of course these are of great worth and benefit to
the individuals that are involved. The charts of the individuals do Tony and Peter worked together for
Indeed, it can often be extremely useftil over 20 years and were friends for
not need to be too similar.
much longer. The chart opposite
for one of the partners to be an extrovert and
clearly indicates their friendship. The
for the second partner to be an introvert; materialistic side of the partnership is
the former being concerned primarily emphasized by the extremely potent
with the mechanics of the running of the second/eighth house polarity^ involving
business, and the latter with the actual shrewd Cancer and aspiring Capricorn.
^*"^ "selling" of the business to customers.
The contributions of each partner
The couple sparked each other into
Look for the following in the charts of indicating common sense and a practi- action, but Tony was the dominant
business partners for indications of a cal oudook. A predominance of the partner. His Saturn, right on Peter's
successfiil partnership: earth element is also very useful. Ascendant, expresses How^ever,
this.
Peter's Aries Sun and fiery Leo Ascen-
The two partners need to share One partner may well need to have dant were also strong forces, and while
their ambitions and hopes for the an eye for practical detail - if, for he responded to Tony's ideas and sug-
project, so it is an excellent indication instance, the business involves factory gestions through his sensitive, subtie
ifone partner's Midheaven and work or production. This trait is also Cancerian Moon level, he added
Midheaven ruler is in opposition or essential when contracts have to be balance and energy to the relationship.
trine aspect to, or the polar sign of, the drawn up and signed. An emphasis on There more interesting
are several
other's Ascendant, Midheaven or Virgo or Scorpio, for example, will be polar influences: Tony'sMars opposes
personal planets. For instance, partner an asset. The other may need to enjoy Peter's Mercur\^ The sparks flew, but
Y'sMidheaven is Scorpio and the challenge and cautious risk-taking. Tony's sense of humour, and Taurus/
Midheaven ruler Pluto; partner Z's Aries, or a strong Mars, Sagittarius or a Scorpio love of life, were excellent
Sun, Moon or Ascendant is Taurus. In strong Jupiter will help. Good com- balancing factors, and between them
this case, involvement between Y's munication and selling ability is usually the two men were great achievers.
Venus (Taurus' ruler) and Z's present when there is an emphasis on
Midheaven would also be useful. Gemini and Mercury. Evidence from sign polarities
Although we must be cautious when
Indications of a good relationship In general, look out for contrasting interpreting sign polarities, it is worth
on all other branches of
levels, as in personality traits that will complement noting (because here personal planets
synastry, will be especially helpful. In each other. and the angles of the tw^o charts are
other words, strong aspects between involved) that by sign Tony's Jupiter
the Suns, Ascendants, Moons or ruling Appropriate businesses opposes Peter's Mars, and Tony's
planets/signs of both of the partners. It is always necessary w hen advising Uranus opposes Peter's Ascendant.
Here again, pay special attention to business partners to consider the kind Tony's Midheaven opposes Peter's
each partner's seventh house, and also of business with which they are Mercury and Uranus. Original ideas
to the sixth house, since this shows the concerned, or which they are thinking for furthering their work were abun-
individual's attitude towards routine of starting. Look to the planet which dant and they combined business with
work and discipline. rules that t>pe of business: i.e., you pleasure, but often worked a 20-hour
would expect Venus to be concerned day. They also travelled extensively -
Strong second/eighth house links, with the beauty and luxury trades, or sometimes to countries to which other
for financial reasons. These will show perhaps a florist's shop; a well-aspected people had considerable difficulty in
rapport in this vital area of business. and well-placed Moon would be obtaining entry. They enjoyed fighting
encouraging if partners were thinking bureaucracy and were adept at reach-
It may beone partner needs to
that of starting a restaurant or hotel; a ing the ears of important people - like
be extrovert (mostly fire and air, good, strong Saturn would support an heads of governments - whom they
perhaps) if they are a "front" man or estate agency or any business met to further their business interests.
woman, while the other, who might be concerned with communications. A Mars in Sagittarius in the fiftJi house
termed a "sleeping" partner or behind- business is its owners' "baby", and in Peter's chart indicates a very strong
the-scenes worker, will benefit from work of this kind is not unlike advising gambling streak. Because Mars was the
having a strong, well-aspected Saturn, parents about a child's chart. Sun- and Midheaven -ruler, this trait
1
Business Relationships •167
needed particularly stringent control -
which Tony was able to provide for
Peter. Upon Tony's death, gambling
became an increasingly important
activit\' for Peter, and with quite
disastrous results, as might be imag-
ined. The weakness in Peter's character
is shown by Neptune conjuncting the
Ascendant, and Mercury being not
well placed in Pisces.
^HascmcO |3)>i9 (5 % h
—y e
Asc D D • • J /
MC • '
O A • -
}> • • </
^ </ •
9 • •
(5 D D • 9 • • • 1
X • • • •
\ D A • • •
D
« — • • D A •
"H D D • • H- «/ •
9 • -)^ -^ / • • • • / ,
Aspect Grid
This shows all the aspects
between the charts of Tony
and Peter. Although the
dynamic si^n polarities do
not show up, the number of
powerful square aspects,
plus the Moon opposition
and the energetic, lively
but tense opposition
between Tony's Mars and
Peter's Uranus, are
very striking.
Powerful Cancer/
Superb indication of
Capricorn polarities of
friendship
the two Moons, with
second/eighth house
emphasis Peter
A Powerful Relationship
The centre of the chart shows Tony's natal Mercury is only 6° away from Peter's Venus.
Challenge
planets' positions. Ascendant and These configurations involve the fifth and
Midheaven. Peter's are placed in the outer sixth houses, indicating a creative friendship Look up all the other aspects shared
rin£. The stren£[th of the relationship, both in with joint risks (fifth house) and with much by Tony and Peter. You may decide
friendship and more materially is very hard work (sixth house). Note that the that some do not apply but consider
pronounced. The ideal indication of materialistic side of the partnership is the ones that do, and from them
friendship is Tony's Venus (stren£[thened by emphasized not only by the potent second/ write your interpretation as if for
the fact that it is his Sun ruler) in eighth house polarity but also by their Moons Tony and Peter, remembering not to
conjunction with Peter's Mercury. Although bein£ in opposition and by Pluto - here in an use any technical astrological jargon!
we only allow an orb of 5° in synastry, Tony's extremely financial mood.
168 • .-VslROLOGY IN ACTION
Tne Family
nterprcting children's charts is Firsdy you must reassure the parents,
I extremely rewarding, and you will or mother-to-be who knows she is to
have a Caesarian, that everything will
probably find yourself doing it early
be well from an astrological point of
in your studies. Perhaps your first
view. However, some of the more
missionarv' work as an astrologer will potent astrological links bet\\een the
be to encourage parents-to-be to make members of the family may be broken.
quite certain that their children's birth times are While as an individual the child will be
fine, he may not fit into the family
accurately recorded. Try to do this even if thev are
pattern as well as others who were
not interested in astrology-; who knows, when the child is older he
born at their chosen time.
or she may wish to consult an astrologer and, of course, the work is
ven' severely limited if the birth time is unknown. Breaking harmony
This breaking of the astrological family
Fortunately in a great many countries inheritance is much more likely to
the birth time noted on the birth
is happen in certain countries than in
certificate, though sadly this is not the others - especially where the doctor
case in England, Wales or Northern wants to have lunch or a siesta! A birth
Ireland. Scodand fares better, as do that is advanced by an hour or so from
many other European countries and its natural time brings this problem
the USA. Even so, it is important to most powerfully into focus, since that
remember that these birth times are child's Ascendant is likely to be the
usually rounded up to the nearest sign before the natural one. Conse-
quarter of an hour, and when we are quendy this \itally important area of
working on the timing of trends in our the child's chart is out of harmony
lives, we need greater accuracy than with the rest of the family. Of course
that. However, many more fathers are this doesn't make the child any less
now attending births, so give all the nice or clever than his siblings: the
encouragement you possibly can to chances of his fijlly integrating will
ensure the birth time, which should be simply be less. Try to encourage the
taken from the baby's first cr)', is parents-to-be not to allow induction of
accurately timed. labour unless, of course, it is essential
for the safety of the mother or the
The astrological family tree child, or for other medical reasons.
Just as there is a genetic pattern
running through generations of The adopted child
families, so there is an astrological one. In many countries it even more
is
This does not usually emerge at the difficult to discover the birth time of
superficial Sun sign level (although it is Just as you find a genetic panem in families, an adopted child. In such a case your
true to say that in many families there so you may also discover an astrological one. work will be limited, though as you
are clusters of birthdays), but if we gain experience you may be able to
examine the fiilly calculated charts of and Sun occupy the same degree of assess a possible birth time; but this
several generations, we find that it can that sign! On pp. 170-1 you \%'ill see will be only speculative at best. It will
clearly be seen. In particular, the the birth charts of three generations take a considerable amount of
relationship between grandparents' and from the same family. These were patience over a long period of time to
grandchildren's chans is well worth Scottish births, so the birth times were come to any conclusions, but it will be
studying. So often a grandchild has a recorded on the certificates, and with an intriguing trail to follow.
special affinity' with a grandparent, the aid of a family Bible we were able
which shows up in a quite remarkable to trace the grandparents' birth times. Suggestions, not statements
way when their charts are calculated. Especially when a baby has just made
If you spend some time working on Premature babies its appearance, parents are usually
this theory, especially if the birth times How do premature babies fit into the sufficientiy starry-eyed to grasp enthu-
of the older generation are known to astrological family tree? In recent years siastically at any suggestion about its
you, you \%ill make some very revealing medical science has discovered that it is talents. Always be careful to suggest
discoveries. For instance, if a child has the baby that signals to the mother rather than make definite statements.
a very close relationship with her when it is ready to be born, and in all Instead of telling them they have an
grandmother, you may well discover genuine premature births the astro- infant Leonardo, suggest that if the
that the child's Ascendant sign is the logical inheritance is unbroken. How- child shows an early love of art, she
same as the grandmother's Sun sign. ever, when we come to Caesarian and might be given some paints or model-
Very often the respective Ascendant induced births it is a diflferent story. ling clay and encouraged to use them.
The Family* 169
How TO Construct an Analysis for a Child
There you should
are certain rules
follow when working on children's
5 Take the Child's
important to take the child's
It is
Side
8 Making
Health
Suggestions for
charts for their parents. of astrology. Tr>' to see
side in this area Assessment of health is also very usefial.
the family through his or her eyes. For Don't be afraid to get back to basics.
1 Adopt a Systematic
your
Construct
Approach
by making analyzes
instance, you may have parents who are
very forward-looking and want to bring
For instance, if the child has a Leo
Ascendant or Sun, suggest any form of
notes, and following the zodiac trail up their child in a very fi-ee and liberal exercise that will help strengthen the
precisely (see pp.140). way. But on examining the chart you spine and keep the circulation and heart
might discover that the child is very in good order. A child with a Taurus
2 Write You
the Report
will write the report for the
conventional and needs an above-
average amount of emotional security,
Sun or Ascendant may have a sweeter
tooth than most children, making him
baby's parents, of course, rather than for to be told exacdy what to do, and will prone to putting on weight. A promi-
the child - and "write" is the operative thrive on a rather strict discipline. You nentiy Cancerian baby may ft-et and
word. A written report is much better willhave to convey such points to the worr>', perhaps crying more than most.
than merely talking about the child. If parents, which might not be easy. The He or she will be sensitive to atmos-
you find typing or word-processing a reverse could also be true: conventional pheres, which can also cause problems.
bore, then write the report by hand and parents with a fi-eedom-loving child, or
speak it into a tape recorder. This is
important because the parents, while
one who needs a great deal of warmth
and affection while the parents are keen
9 Using
It is
Detailed Progressions
not usual to work on detailed
wanting to study it carefijlly as soon as it to send him off to boarding school. progressions when writing an analysis of
arrives, will also want to refer to it as the Constandy watch for such problems, a baby's chart, but do look briefly at the
child grows up. and try to make suggestions which you coming trends. There may be some
know will make the child happier and heavy transits on the way which suggest
3 When
Take Data From the Parents
asked to study a child's chart
therefore more content, fulfilled and
eventually successful.
the child will develop all those nasty
childish illnesses over a year or so. A
you should always take the parents' birth flurr>' of help ft-om Jupiter could mean
data and calculate their charts too.
Remember that the child's chart shows
6 Spotting Talent
Some charts will speak very clearly
particularly
Heavy
good progress
transits fi-om
at school.
Uranus might
the exact transiting planets' positions for to you, perhaps shouting out that a indicate a difficult time, and so on.
the mother at the time of birth. For child has a considerable gift for music. However, there time when
is a
instance,you may find the Moon and (For such a specific talent to be really detailed progressions will be an asset:
Mars are prominent in the baby's chart marked it must show up in several when the parent's relationship is rocky
and make transiting aspects to the different and independent areas of the or they thinking of parting. You can see,
planets' positions in the mother's chart. chart.) Don't, as a result of this, tell the both from the child's birth chart and by
proud parents they've given birth to the progressions and transits, how the
4Ck)NSIDER THE WhOLE FaMILY another Mozart, but certainly suggest child will react.
You may not need to spend a great that, if theyoungster expresses a desire
deal of time interpreting the parents' to learn to play an instrument, they 1 f\ Encourage Challenges
charts, butyou should have them at shouldn't ignore the plea. If real talent A yj Finally, all children experience
hand, since ft'om them not only can you exists, this will allow it to materialize their first around the age
Jupiter Return
see in what areas the child takes after though, of course, generous encourage- of 12. At time encourage the
this
which parent, but can also make very ment is necessary once the potential parents to allow the child to enter
practical suggestions about the areas of begins to develop. competitions, take tests or exams in out-
^^^^'^^J^tJWf
life which the child will benefit most
in of-school subjects (they could win some
fi"om the father's guidance, and where
the mother will have the greater and
7 Making Suggestions
FOR Leisure
sort of prize or scholarship) or, if at all
possible, travel abroad or visit some
more positive influence. It may also be It is important for parents to fill their special place which could get their
necessar\' to calculate the charts of children's leisure hours with as many minds moving in an interesting way.
brothers and sisters, if there are any, out-of-school interests as possible. Look They will certainly respond well to
since can be helpful for the parents to
it to the signs and influences of the Moon challenge or any kind of intellectual
see how the child will relate to them, in both parents' charts to see how they stimulation at this time.
and indeed how they will relate to the will respond to your suggestions, espe-
newcomer. In particular, look for any cially if some seem a little far-fetched! It
indications of possible jealousy, either in is worth remembering that involvement
¥^
the chart on which you are working in in an interest may develop into a career
detail, or in the siblings' charts, then at a later date. However, you will not
make suggestions for combating this. forget to assess career potential. Make
Here too is more fodder for the rather general suggestions as to what the
astrological heredity game - see just child will probably need from
a psycho-
how much the siblings share by way of logical point of view: to be emotionally
common signs or planets' positions or involved in his work or simply to make
aspects, since sometimes some of these money? State whether he is humanitar-
will be common to two or more charts ian and best working for the good of
in the family. others, or basically creative or scientific.
FiNLAY, HIS Father
Isobel's
Midheavcn
The Father
Following a Family Tree
It is rarely possible foran astrologer to follow an astrological
IsoBEL, HIS Mother family tree through more than a couple of generations. It can
be made extremely difficult because it is not always possible
to obtain all of the correct birth-times of the various family
members. Those members of the family whose charts are
shown here were born in Scotland, where, happily, all birth-
times are duly recorded on birth-certificates.
Edward's
Ascendant
Edward, her Father
The Mother
Jane, her Mother
The Family* 171
Isobel's Shares Jane's Ascendant Finiay's stellium Shares Jane's Midheaven
Midheaven in Capricorn
Father's Saturn Shares Jane's
in Capricorn Ascendant Conjunct
Father's Sun sign
mother's Sun sign
Mars conjunct mother's Finiay's Saturn
Midheaven in Capricorn
Isobel's Sun sign Conjunct mother's Mercury
Moon
complements
Moon conjunct Emma's Mars conjunct
Jane's Moon Gemini stellium
mother's
Anne, Eldest Child Alisder, Second Child Midheaven
Moon conjunct
mother's Moon Moon conjunct Edward's Ascendant
Shares Isobel's
Midheaven sign Father's Midheaven
and Moon signs
Shares Finiay's Sun
and stellium signs
Shares Isobel's Moon sign
172 • Astrology in Action
Ainl)ition and Career
hen concentrating on careers, we These will definitely have a bearing on
W! work on with vocational
parallel lines
guidance counsellors, although we can go
the career, and it is important that you
pay special attention to the basic house
and sign interpretations. Some of them
further in asssessing a subject's personality,
will suggest a need to be in a powerful
motivation and reactions. But remember position; others will show that there
*• that people of every type, with every kind must be psychological involvement
of birth chart, are to be found in all professions and fulfillment.
and careers; sweeping statements based on rudimental
astrological knowledge are worse than nonsense. 9 The Aspects
As you work through the various
areas of^ the chart, don't ignore the
This area of astrology, like all others, are always exceptions - but if you aspects - some may indicate a specific
needs special thought and care, and proceed with care you are far less likely talent. If so, and the planets concerned
the abiiit)' to view the chart from yet to fall into the sort of traps to which are personal, what is suggested by
another angle. Here we hope to put many popular writers on astrology them could be worthwhile, especially if
you on the right track. Of necessity, succumb ("If you're Pisces you must a similar or identical theme occurs in
we make some generalizations - there be a monk or a nun"!) other areas of the chart.
^ f\ The Importance of Money
Points to Consider it may be that your subject will get -1-Vr Money is important to all of us,
greater fulfillment and feel more secure but it can be a crucial factor when con-
Always carefiilly study the chart of your and happy working away from the sidering career matters. Perhaps your
subject before you make any decisions public eye, not having to deal with subject will take a job simply in order
as to which direction or area of work strangers. But if there is a personal to make monev? If so, vou must do all
you eventually suggest. The following planet in the first house she may be you can to encourage a deep involve-
guidelines will give you a basic struc- very extrovert and therefore will ment in some interest which will make
ture from which to work: become bored or lonely in isolation. demands on spare time, in order tliat
life is not just a boring routine of work
IThe Ascendant sign
Consider the Ascendant to decide
6 The
The
Sixth House
sixthhouse may indicate how
and shopping. In such cases there is
either a powerful desire to see an ever-
the subject's motivation. Will she be disciplined the subject is, how she will increasing figure in the bank state-
assertive, enthusiastic, work hard? cope with routine work (for even in ment, or the individual reallv wants to
the most glamorous jobs there is do something quite different and
2 The
The
Midheaven
Midheaven will show aspira-
usually a certain amount of chores or
regular tasks that must be done) and
maybe pay for expensive training with
a view to turning professional at a later
tions; the subject will identify with how punctual she will be. date. Alternatively, perhaps the money
careers associated with that sign. earned is simply to tide the subject
3 The Sun sign
7 The
Look
Seventh House
seventh house, espe-
at the
over while she studies, or works to a
high standard in sport, for instance. If
The Sun sign gives clues as to how cially if work closely with
she has to so, advise an undemanding physical
your subject will express herself at one other person, undergoing some job if the real objective is physically
work and in the context of her career. kind of practical training, or if she is to demanding, and an undemanding
be a personal assistant. It will show intellectual job if, for instance, your
4 The Moon
Moon
The tells how the subject
how she will cope with her boss - and
how her boss will cope with her!
subject is slaving away at study or
perhaps writing a novel outside their
will respond to changing situations and working hours.
how well she will be able to
colleagues;
stand on her own feet, or otherwise;
8 For
Health Considerations
health look at the Ascendant, nTHE Importance of Age
how she will react to different custom- Sun, Moon, ruling planet, first and Age importantis especially if
ers, a working environment, and so on. sixth houses. If demands will be made your subject is returning to work after
The Moon sign and maybe house will on her physical energy (Sun and a break - for instance, after staying at
also tell you whether she can cope with Mars), assess its strength. If she is of a home to bring up children. You may
a bustling environment or needs quiet. nervous disposition or tense, could she have to decide just how easy it will be
become easily distressed.' If she is for her to take a refresher course in an
5 The
Compare
First and Twelfth Houses
these two houses. Pay
going to work in a big store are her
feet going to play up?
area inwhich she already has experi-
ence. In all cases of this kind it is
special attention to any planets in There may be some strong planets important to assess the trends working
either or both of these houses. If a around the top of the chart - Saturn, for your subject to see how good the
personal planet is in the twelfth house. Uranus or perhaps the Sun or Mars. chances are of actually getting a job.
Ambition .\nd C.\reer • 173
Traits to Look for in a Chart
Most professions and careers
can be placed under the
Aquarius can be emphasized. Aquarius/
Uranus and Gemini/Mercur\' influences
is likely to encompass of emotional
areas
as well as financial security' and again is
follovsing headings. One or more may steer the individual towards space strongly linked to Taurus and sometimes
will emerge from your study of the and telecommunications, and Saturn also to Cancer.
towards the more traditional sciences.
chart, and, having paid special
attention to the points listed oppo-
3 Practical Ability
6 Humanitarian
Those in the caring professions are
site, it should now be possible to
Most often the earth signs are often prominantiy Cancerian or Piscean,
move on to this area and discover prominent in this area, especially in the with the Sun or a personal planet in the
where your subject's potential will building trades, architecture, agriculture twelfth house. They are deeply inter-
be most rewardingh' expressed. and land management. A strong Mars is ested in people and find inner satisfac-
Within these sections there will, of good for engineering, whilst prominent tion in helping them and improving
necessity, be cross-references. For Scorpio, Pluto and Mars are good for their lot. Be ver\' carefijl that a subject
instance, many creative people need mining and plumbing. Think in terms of expressing a desire to enter such a
to be scientific in their approach to Neptune and Pisces for the fishing profession is not, in some roundabout
industr\', boat and shoe trades. A well- way, expressing a power complex. Look
their work, while scientists need
aspected Saturn will give practical for kindness, consideration and sensitiv-
creative flair to move research
- ability and patience. ity rather than, say, a strongly placed
projects forward; practical people
Pluto, Saturn or Uranus, or any indica-
- need
builders, plumbers, farmers
good business sense if they are to 4A Service
flair for teaching young children
Leo bossiness. However, the
tion of
Uranus/Aquarius influence at its best
cope with their book-keeping, and is often shown by a prominent Cancer can be extremely humanitarian, with
people in the ser\'ice industries may or Virgo. Teaching students at the these people working in a very' practical
need to have physical strength. universitN' level is indicated by Sagittarius way - doing fieldwork for international
and a strong Jupiter. For the medical charities, for instance.
ICreatfve Ability profession, look for Virgo and Scorpio,
This shows up in a variety of indica-
tions, but it is important to remember
and sometimes Aries for surgerx' and
psychiatry; Cancer for paediatric work;
7 Physical
It is essential to assess the individ-
that creati\it\' covers an extremely wide Capricorn for dentistr\' and osteopathy; ual's physical energ)' level through the
field. You are just as creative if you are a Virgo is often attracted to the comple- influence of the Sun and Mars. Should
cook, a hairdresser or a ballet dancer - it mentary' medicines and diet. Virgo/ there be a desire to take up professional
is in no way restricted to fine arts. Pisces and Cancer are good for nursing. sport or any physically demanding
Basically, look for a well-placed Sun - Gemini and a strong Mercury help in profession, ask yourself just how well the
the sign may well tell you the inherent selling. Taurus and Libra are usefial in all ner\'ous system will cope with the
t\pe of creativity. For example, the Sun areas of the fashion industry' and beautA,' and tension of interna-
ine\itable strain
in Leo suggests painting or colourful trades, .\ries and Libra often make for tional competition on the way up, and
design, and acting when in aspect tojj* good those with a strong
militar\' t^pes; keeping the necessary level of perfection
Jupiter from Leo. A predominantiy ^tesr Cancer, Moon
or water signs do ha\ing "made it".
Cancerian chart suggests cooking. The especially well in the navy and working
earth signs show flair for craftwork in
natural materials or restoration. Aiies
on
often
cruise liners; airline employees are
shown by a combination of air and
8 Organizational
Organizational ability is usually
suggests all kinds of work with metals. water signs. The law is Jupiter's domain, represented by an emphasis on Leo or
Writing and literature are common with although Jupiter with Neptune suggests Capricorn. The Moon in Leo usually
Gemini and Sagittarius, aspects between work of a religious nature. The police high in the sky (i.e. in the tenth house
Mercury and Jupiter, Virgo and some- force and detective work attracts Aries, of the chart) shows the ability' to cope
rimes Aquarius. A powerful Venus Scorpio, sometimes Virgo, Mars and with large groups of people (many
suggests skill in music, dressmaking and Pluto. The media is rife with predomi- orchestral conductors have this placing).
embroidery, though this is more oft:en nantly Geminian and Virgoan t}'pes. Scorpios are usually well organized,
appreciative than practical. Musical while Virgoans, ha\ing the reputation
ability is ofi:en attributed to a Capricorn for being tidy (though we doubt that
or Taurus Sun sign and a strong Saturn. kJ The highly motivated Dusmess this is the case), need to know precisely
Neptune can give inspiration to creative magnate is often spurred on tow ards what is required before going on to do
potential and sometimes skill for poetr\' success by ambition, and so may weU it, but often lack the confidence to take
writing, dance, lyrical movement and ice prove to have a very strong SaturnJ^ ^ the initiative. However, as is the case
skating. The fifth house is also relevant. Business sense is usually showTi by a with Scorpios, Virgoans can be obses-
well-aspected Moon - often in Cancer sional over small details. The go-
2 Scientific Ability
Saturn and Uranus are the scientific
or Taurus. The second and eighth
houses will be emphasized, as will Pluto,
between - say, an agent who organizes
contracts - needs to be assertive and
planets, with Saturn also giving flair for often Scorpio and Virgo. A gambling strong, but also to have superb organiz-
mathematics. Look, too, for decisiveness instinct is shown by Jupiter or Mars in ing abilit)'; look to Aries for the asser-
and quick thinking - Mercury and Mars. Sagittarius or the fiftJi house, but these tiveness. Positive aspects between the
Those with Pluto strongly placed, often will need controlling. Most money- Sun and Moon and Saturn show
rising in Leo or Virgo, can often show making types have the need for a feeling and order. Conversely, Pisces
discipline
ability' with computers and modern of security - that is usually their most and Cancer may often be chaotically
technolog}'. The signs of Capricorn and basic motivation. This need for security untidy and disorganized.
174 • Astrology in Action
Questions To Ask Yoursel
Now that you have a general idea career objectives. Note that a
of how the vocational possibilities reference to a sign or signs means The Next Stage
show up in a chart, this is the time that the subject can have that sign
to move on to ask yourself how as Ascendant, Sun, Moon or By now you should have come to some
various quahties and characteristics emphasized by a group of planets. clear conclusions about the practical
will help your subject to achieve Is your subject: suggestions you can make to your
subject, and be ready to meet her for a
A good conuniinicator? Enthusiastic? question-and-answer session. Below
are some questions to which you will
VVeli-aspccted Mercur>', Gemini The fire signs, strong Mars and
or Virgo. Jupiter.
know most of the answers, but which it
will be helpful for your subject to
Understanding? Shrewd? answer in her indi\idual way. Notice
Moon Cancer or Scorpio._ just how much, without prompting,
Well-aspcctcd and placed
she will speak her chart - something
and Venus, Libra. ^^ Open-minded?
if
that of great interest to astrologers.
is
Patient? Well-aspected Mercui\ You
will be fully conversant with
Taurus, aspects of the Sun or •i/^ .lynier, usually in air signs your subject's personalit\' traits and
Moon to Saturn, often Capricorn. -^'^^^ general characteristics (ha\ing assessed
Quick-thinking and decisive? them as we suggested in Interpreting
Good at organization? -Aspects bet\\een the Moon, the Birth Chart, pp. 130-40). You will
Strong Leo or Capricorn. Mercury and Mars; an emphasis also know how powerfully motivated
Original and inventive? J|jH^^riS
5^ on Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius. she is, and how that inner drive should
be expressed in her career. Even so,
Physically strong? you should put her to the
Aquarius, the Sun, MoondpC test.
Mercurv- or Venus in positivifiMbpfc Sun and Mars.
aspect to Uranus. »• Motivation
B Good at detail? You may feel that she just wants a job
Disciplined? flIiV \1rgo or Scorpio. for the sake of themoney. If so, simply
Taurus, Capricorn, the Sun or ask her what she wants from her
Moon in aspect to Saturn. Honest? working hours. If she answers as you
Well-aspected Sun or Moon. suspect, perhaps you can lead her
Tactfiil and diplomatic? Leo and Capricom -
Especially towards actually working with money,
Libra, Moon, in aspect to Venus. it is beneath their dignity to be in banking or insurance; this could be
otherwise! Often Aries, who psychologically rewarding. You will
Ambitious? can't be bothered with the
also know if she is ambitious, but you
A strong well-asf)ected Mars, or complications of being
dishonest.
need to pursue this further. To do so,
Saturn in the tenth house. Taurus
play a well-tried game: ask her to think
wants to make money.
Intuitive? of herself some five years hence. How
does she see herself? It is possible that
Assertive? The water signs; the Moon in
positive aspect to a water-sign
she may well have more than one idea.
.Aries,strong Mars in aspect to
Sun, or to Ncpmne. Very Excellent: from the reply you should
Jupiter, well-aspected Sun or
often. Libra. see which is the right course for her,
Moon in a fire sign or Capricorn.
and will give the greatest satisfaction.
Caring? Good at comprehension?
Sagittarius, a f>osirively aspected Gentle hints
Cancer, strong Moon in first,
fourth or twelfth house or Pisces. Jupiter. Remember not to be dogmatic. Just
drop gentle hints to allow her to
collect her thoughts and develop her
Challenge ideas. In that way she will think she has
come to her own conclusions; indeed,
The questions and answers above all indicate a poor communicator? We that will substantially be the case. If for
relate to positive characteristics and think it might be someone with square some reason she is blindly following
qualities necessary for success. Extend aspects to Mercury from Saturn or the wTong track you must come on a
the - could easily become a Pluto, or perhaps a twelfth house little stronger. But if that is so, you will
list it
sizeable directory! Conversely, look at Mercury (though the subject might know from the chart that she is self-
our list and work out the parallel neg- then be ver>' good on the telephone!)
deceptive - rather like a young person
ative indications, and the astrological Or, to take the third question about
significators appMng to them. For patience: an impatient person would
who has always been dreadfijlly over-
instance, the question concerns a weight wanting to be a ballet dancer.
first probably be an Arien or Geminian
good communicator: what would type, always wanting everything now\ There is no need to be evasive. You
must have the courage of your convic-
tions, and in the final analysis it may be
Ambition and Career • 175
than you think to draw up
less difficult Remember, it is up to astrologers to teaching profession, or when a senior
a of possible careers, though on the
list helpmake their subjects' lives more nursing sister is promoted to matron.
whole you should only do this if your rewarding and worthwhile. If
fulfilling, When this happens you must look to
subject has absolutely no idea about possible, and
if your subject is capable, the chart in quite a different way, to
what she wants to do. suggest some kind of study course discover whether your subject can cope
which could lead to career improve- with the loneliness - some love it! - or
Job satisfaction ment and in time perhaps secure a whether, in being cut off, she may
It usually follows that the greater the release from a dreary job. become indecisive or even go to pieces
levelof psychological integration in a due to a lack of rapport with col-
personality^ the greater the need for The lonely top job leagues. Most importandy, if she is
job-satisfaction. Someone who is This is one of the most difficult prob- really dedicated to the actual work she
psychologically strong is far more likely lems to cope with. Very often an does, she may be ready to make such a
to be upset or disturbed by long ambitious person who is successfiil has sacrifice. If not, perhaps she will be
working days in nowhich there is the chance of promotion to a top job. happier and more fiilfiUed in not
psychological involvement, with work In many ways there will be a natural accepting the appointment. But then,
that is soul-destroyingly unrewarding. desire to take it, for the sake of addi- if there are family responsibilities, she
If circumstance dictates such an tional prestige, more money and may well need the extra cash.
existence, the indi\adual will no doubt respect from colleagues. However, the
fill or her precious spare time with a
his individual will be cut off from col- Talking things through
fiilfilling involvement in some sort of leagues, not only responsible for These are complicated questions.
consuming interest. But if this is not serious decision -making but also all Often by talking them through with
the case you should make suggestions too often given opportunity to
far less subjects you will help them to see
along those lines. In such a situation, actually do the work he or she was things more clearly and make their
search the chart for potential. There trained to do. With the job comes own decisions. If this happens you
could be a flair for languages, history administration and more administra- should feel really satisfied. Remember
or perhaps music. tion. This is particularly so in the that thisis another case when you
should ver)' definitely not make up
your subjects' minds for them.
Combinations of Ascendant and Midheaven
The dreadful boss
This diagram lists every combination Asc MC Northern MC Southern Sometimes a subject will consult you
of Ascendant and Midheaven sign. LAxrruDES Latitudes because she is being plagued by an
Note the difference between northern awful boss; being sexually harassed or
and southern latitude combinations.
This occurs because the signs of long
Dv; y^^ imposed upon, given too much work
or not enough responsibility. It is most
ascension in the northern hemisphere
become those of short ascension in the
0V?^ Yi^K unlikely that you will be able to work
on the superior's chart in any detail,
southern, and vice versa. For instance
Aries, which only takes about an hour
to rise (that is, to cross the eastern
U^K TO^^K though your subject may be able to
get hold of a birth date fi-om a person-
horizon) in middle northern latitudes,
will take roughly two and a half hours
STO^JX^K TOH nel file. In such a case you must
compare the two charts as described
to rise in a middle southern latitude:
hence the difference in the possible
combinations of Ascendant and Mid-
HTOK OH on pp. 152-5, but will have to concen-
trate on your subject's chart to help
her gain strength and self-confidence.
heaven signs for the two hemispheres.
BSon H If you have the superior's chart you
will get some idea, even without an
Hemisphere personality differences
If you live in northern latitudesand
work mosdy on charts of people born
BS<f? S Ascendant or Midheaven, of what he
or she is like, and should be able to
north of the equator, you will find that
few subjects have Aries or Taurus
M^^M ?B^ reassure her. But it will probably be a
question of her having to prove to
rising, and more have Libra or Scorpio herself that she can stand up to her
Ascendants. If you work on charts of B^M^'"/ cQ'TX boss, and if necessary ask quite directiy
people born in southern latitudes the for her rights. It may be that there
^ n^iy
is
reverse is true; many people have Aries la-^TTl// poor communication between them.
or Taurus rising and few. Libra or
Above all, be positive and firm - if you
Scorpio. We think this widespread
difference makeshemisphere per-
for
0171// ^TT// are too kind and sympathetic, you may
sonality differences. Why not follow up
not get her energy working in the way
this theory in your outi way and time? ;? / it needs. If you have had such an expe-
rience remember it in your own mind,
but don't regale her with it!
176 • Astrology in Action
A Successriil Businessman
Case History
This is the chart of a highly successtlil by the Aries Ascendant and the close caution of the Virgo Moon and
businessman who formed his own conjunction with Jupiter in the first creative thinking of Mercur\' in Leo.
company. The progressed positions are house. That he enjoyed taking a An element of eccentricit}' and unpre-
those operative at the time of the gamble is also shown by this area of his dictability' is emphasized by Mars, the
company's inauguration. chart, but these powerfully positive, chart ruler, high in the sky in Aquarius
The drive, energ)', enthusiasm and daring qualities are countered by the in the tenth house. Richard exhausts
breadth of \ision of this man is shown shrewdness of his Cancer Sun sign, the himself because he hardly ever stops
working. These tendencies are incU-
Progressed Midhcavcn Progressed Mars trine
cated by the Sun conjunct Pluto
enters Aquarius and natal Moon
conjuncts natal Mars opposition Mars. It is easy to see the
direction of the energ\- through the
Mars house placing. Notice that this is
a bucket chart, with the all-important
Mars as the "handle" - a striking
example of a chart of this particular
t\'pe. The Moon conjunct Neptune in
Virgo in the sixth is well aspected by
Uranus, and as Uranus rules the Mars
Progressed
sign, and the Moon is additionally
Sun quincunx
powerful as it is the Sun ruler: this area
progressed Mars of the chart is well integrated.
Progressions
Note the progressions at the time of
the inauguration: Mars is fully focused
Transiting Saturn about by the progressed Midheaven making a
to conjunct natal conjunction to the planet's natal posi-
Ascendant tion, and the progressed Midheaven is
at the same time changing signs. The
progessed Ascendant was prexiously in
Progressed Ascendant contact with the natal Mars, while the
recently made a trine to
progressed Sun is making a minor
the natal Mars and
entered Gemini
quincunx aspect to the progressed
Mars, that planet in turn making a
strong trine aspect to the natal Moon.
This progression is intensified because
the chart-ruler and Sun-ruler are
working positively together. At
roughly the same time Saturn was, by
transit, about to cross the Ascendant,
showing the commitment, possible
strain and additional responsibility' such
an undertaking always entails. How-
ever, Richard's positive enthusiasm and
will to succeed are clearly shown.
The caring employer
Richard, despite appearances, is
ver\' sensitive and caring and keen to
look after his employees and partners.
No matter how bus)' he is he will
always find time to listen to their ideas,
or to their troubles. While he pours all
his energ)' into his work and suffers
trom considerable strain and exhaus-
tion at times, he gets a certain amount
of respite Irom business commitments,
enjo)ing his home and family life. He
has a powerfiilly spiritual side which
gives him inner strength.
Ambition and Career • 177
A New Job? Keep an open mind, since you may working negatively. Suggest that your
well find that someone - especially subject starts to make an effort to get a
Sooner or later you will probably be where Saturn is concerned - could new job when the influence is over.
asked about the possibilit}' of a client achieve a prestigous job, whereas If a run of negative trends is followed
getting a new job. While you must not someone else under an identical transit by some assertive ones, do everything
be dogmatic, it is possible to stick your might well be asked to leave! Distin- in your power to encourage action, so
neck out just a little, provided you also guishing between contradictory inter- as not to waste the positive energy
offer constructive suggestions and give pretations of the same influence is which could help your subject to get
advice that your subject can follow up. where skill and experience come in. the job she wants.
Generally speaking, it will be neces- But there are ways of checking your With all these points in mind, keep
sary to concentrate more on progres- conclusions. A golden rule when faced referring to the main interpretation
sions and transits than the birth chart, with such dilemmas in this or any other text for each of the trends working in
but of course you will have gone area of astrological interpretation, your subject's chart. You should then
through many of the stages mentioned when you have to assess a questionable not experience too much difficult}',
earlier in this sectionof the book influence from a transiting planet, is to and should be able to reach conclu-
before beginning to answer the ques- look at its placing in the birth chart. If sions which will help your subject.
tion or assess your subject's situation. it is reasonably well-placed and not too
A great deal depends on how assertive, negatively aspected, its influences as it
enterprising and disciplined the subject moves round the sk)' will often be
is, how much a job is actually wanted, constructive. A negatively aspected The Career Plan
and so on. Having considered these Jupiter, perhaps squared by Pluto or
points, what is the next stage." even the Moon, will be far less helpfiil The chart on the following pages lists
than a well-aspected Saturn which in career possibilities for your subjects.
How the job offer may appear the birth chart has constructive and Our suggestions are starting points
You will know from your general study positive aspects from the Sun or Moon. from which you might begin a
discussion with your subject. It may
of the meanings of the houses and the
seem odd that there is a considerable
earlier comments in this section, that if Watch for planetary returns
variety of careers under each heading,
your subject looks as if she is going to It may be that your subject is about to
but we have attempted to spread the
be offered a job out of the blue, the experience a Jupiter or Saturn Return, net widely to cater for the subject's
chances are that there will be positive or the Uranus Half-return. If so, apply environment, educational back-
and strong directions to the Mid- the same rule. Generally speaking, the ground and age.
heaven; but if the job comes about chances are that during the year of a These suggestions are based on the
through her writing an application, it Jupiter Return we usually end up with Sun and Ascendant signs, but in
is most likely that the Ascendant or rather more cash than we started - or addition to these we need to consider
personal planets are being activated by that some kind of progress is made the Midheaven sign. As you see from
the chart on p. 175, there are several
positive transits, progressions or the irrespective of how Jupiter is placed or
permutations of these for each of the
short-lived lunar progressions. influenced by other planets in the birth
Ascendants, and, while because of
chart. The Saturn Return offers people
space limitations it has not been
Interpreting influences a period of change and often of psy-
possible to set out interpretations for
Do not expect to see only pleasant chological development. The Uranus each of them, we have taken them
groups of Jupiter transits, for these Half- return can persuade many to tr)' into consideration when making our
expansive trends are not the only to force issues - not always wise. suggestions. Many of the suggestions
indications of such an achievement. have been put to Julia's subjects, and
Remember that with a new job also Other transits and progressions often they have proved to be ext-
comes responsibilit}' and often strain Look too for strong transits or pro- remely worthwhile. Others are those
and tension, so there could easily be a she would put forward should the
gressions between Mars and Jupiter;
specific combination of signs occur.
conjunction or positive transit from these usually put us not only in an
Saturn to the Midheaven at the time of assertive mood but also a good posi-
An open-minded approach
the new appointment, indicating tion in which to take the initiative.
Even you must not base your
so,
additional responsibility' and prestige. If the progressed Moon is making suggestions on this list alone (chal-
Exciting and unexpected career devel- negative aspects to the natal or pro- lenge it ever^' inch of the way, and if
opments can occur when there is a gressed Saturn, your subject may need you disagree with good reason, you
transit of Uranus to the Midheaven. It to hold back and not force issues. will be making progress and gaining
may be that the ruling planet is one of These aspects often make us feel low, experience). You must also consider
the fast- moving planets - Mercury dispirited, even hopeless. Advise some the other areas of the chart and the
planets' influences relating to career
Venus or Mars - and quite minor quiet research into what is available,
(see pp.30- 1). Pay special attention
transits from these planets can be the construction of a new CV, or some
to the Moon's influence with regard
significant provided there is some refresher studies until the influence has
to working conditions and environ-
back-up from long-term progressions eased. This could also apply if you ment - a big factor.
or other transits. think Saturn or any heavy planet is
178 • Astrology in Action
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Aries T
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Brave, energetic, enthusiastic, Excitement, challenge, action Fireman, own business, airlines, the army
physically strong
Controlled energy, practical Security but independence Electronics, scientist, musician, mathematician,
finance
Versatile, restless, inquisitive, nervous Variet\-, movement, intellectual Motor mechanic, the media, telecommunications,
energy challenge selling
Possibly good with young people, To defend and cure others Gamekeeper, the navy, youth-worker, swimming
protective emotional energ> /PE instructor, hotel business
Direct, good organizer, enthusiastic, To be in control of situations, to The army, professional sjxjrt, a "front" job, painter,
physical energ\', creative show off dancer, designer
Nervous energy, critical, To express opinions, securit\' Literan,- agent, dispatch rider, researcher, cereal
communicative farming, critic, inaustrial analyst
Lively, affectionate, appreciative of To work with other people The fashion industry, hairdresser, luxury- trades,
luxury, beaut\- beautician, steward - air or cruise liners
Highly charged emotional/physical To have hea\y demands made on Engineering, psycho-analyst, metallurgist, mining,
energy him/her the marines, accountant, police
Positive outlook, enthusiastic, Challenge, varien.-, to bum up PE instructor, explorer, expedition organiser, the
independent, resdess physical and emotional energ^' travel industn*, lecturer, publicin,-
Ambitious, independent Challenge, to be in control, Ov\Ti business, stock exchange, science, luxury
responsibiiit)' trades
Independent, original, dynamic, To work in his/her ow n u ay Electrical engineer, glazier, fashion, scientific
inventive research
Kind, emotional, sensitive and strong To work behind the scenes, for good Charit>' work, nursing, social worker, imaginative
of others writing
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Taurus
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Powerful, emotional and physical Security, action Hea\A sports/team game coach, banking, oxmi
energ\', assertive, stubborn business
Luxur\-lo\ing, good company, To make money, financial/emotional Horticulture, singing, insurance, hnancial adusor
excellent business sense securirv
Communicative, versatile Variety, within a set rouane Masseur, market management, bar tender, the
stock exchange
Caring, emotionally strong, shrewd To see satisfaction in others as result Grocen. trades, caterer, dairy farmer, insurance
of effort agent, nursing, nanny
Appreciates quality-, big spender, Pleasure, emotional involvement in Make-up artist, artist or art teacher, jewellen- trades,
show off, excellent company career own business
Practical, methodical, critical Securit)', steady growth, a Accountant, bricklayer, builder, organic farmer,
predictable, but not boring routine potter, brewing industry
Could be sybaritic, understanding, To work with other people, and to Painter and decorator, florist, luxur>- trades, fashion
eye for beauty make them feel/look good trades, beautician
A hard w orker, high emotional A sense of purpose in career, to know Banking, the wine trade, mining, detective work
energ)-, determination what's going on
Reliable, broad-minded, enthusiastic Challenge, possibly "the outdoors' Farmer, university lecturer, work with animals,
publishing
Practical, cautious, reliable, To have a sense of direction and Executive, official, lumberjack, forester, mason,
ambitious purpose farmer, musician, own business
Creative, perhaps stubborn, inventi\e To be given a fi-ee hand Glass blower, scientist, musician, physiotherapist,
radiographer
Imaginative, creative Encouragement, security Reflexologist, charir.- work, the shoe trade,
specialist journalist, fashion writer/editor,
sports writer
Ambition and Career • 1 79
• *
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Gemini H
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Q Physical
worker,
and nervous
easilybored
energ)', willing Variety, action, to assert him/herself Publicity' agent, sales assistant, reporter, advertising
m Versatile, but stubborn Movement, but securitv' Retailing, truck driver,
trades
motor trader, cosmetic
Q Extremely communicative and
versatile, restless
To be in touch with other people Disc iockey, journalist, taxi-driver, commercial
traveller, telephonist
@ Caring,
shrewd
lively, youthful, sensitive, To help others, variety District nurse, antiquarian bookseller, youth worker,
pharmacist, imaginative writer
m Usually very extrovert, versatile
creative, bossy,good organiser
Critical, analytical, versatile,
To show
involvement
To
off,
investigate
psychological
in career
and communicate,
Entertainer, art teacher, the jewellery or fine-art
trades, creative journalism/writing
Greengrocer, market researcher, commercial
communicative exchange ideas
GQ traveller, graphologist, sales assistant, literary critic
m A "light" intellectual,
communicator, often caring
Investigative, usually clever,
good
shrewd
Rapport with others
To solve problems
Manicurist, furniture salesperson, telephonist,
receptionist, the hotel trade
Motor industrv', detective work, research,
psychologv', computer programmer
gjjg
Q Enthusiastic, optimistic in outlook,
breadth of vision
A rational, practical oudook, logical
To communicate
To
with others
have mental challenges
Newsagent, the post office, travel agent, advertising,
publishing, the media, teacher
Scientific research or analysis, doctor, osteopath,
government
la local
Quick, original, an individualist, Varietv', mental stimulation, Wireless operator, the airlines, astronomy, space
good communicator movement research, radio or TV reporting, selling
029
a Versatile, intuitive, imaginative
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Cancer
Freedom of expression, but to
develop sense of direction
Record industrv', audio/visual trade, fabric
fashion design, illustrator, teacher
or
S
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible Careers
Q Good resources of emotional and
physical energv', determination
To be confronted with challenge in
order to motivate action
Own business, the navy, midwife, doctor
m Shrewd, excellent business sense,
protective
To make money in order to provide
considerable sccuritv' for family
Restaurant owner, boat builder, own business,
banking, stock exchange, beauty business
B Changeable, quick witted, argumen-
emotional, logical
tative,
Variety, to keep mind active,
imagination creatively
and use Kindergarten teacher, nanny, children's story writer,
children's clothes/toy trades, antiques trade
^ Sensitive, caring, emotional, will
worry
To care for others or artifacts Chef, cook, silversmith, child nurse, kindergarten
teacher, almoner, museum keeper, antiques restorer
m Creative, caring, sensitive, bossy
Critical, a sharp mind, will worry,
To
To
be in control - sometimes behind
the scenes
give practical help and see the
Hotel trades, head waiter, harbour master, camera-
man, TV/film make-up
Marine biologist, doctor
artist, an teacher
(GP), historian, teacher,
steward, conservationist, restorer, dietician
00 caring result
m Sympathetic, kind, sometimes weak,
sometimes tough
High emotional energy, inner
Tranquillity, but
assertiveness
A vcr\' demanding
must develop
job, and to use
Hairdressing, nursing, the army, engineering,
catering
Family planning, geneologist, gynaecologist,
BQ strength potential fijlly shipwright, probation service
B Has both caution and enthusiasm,
emotionally charged motivation
Ambitious, shrewd, changeable
Excitement, variety, to express caring
instinct
To achieve a prestigious position
Dog breeder, stable assistant, travel guide,
translator, history teacher/lecturer
Poultrv' farmer, environmentalist, mortgage broker,
marine architect, own business, estate agent
EH
Changeable, original, sometimes To develop consistency of effort Architect, hydrographer, physiotherapist,
eccentric meteorologist, curator
029
*
B Highly sensitive and emotional,
intuitive, imaginative
To be decisive about career, and
express natural tenacity
Health visitor, counsellor,
work on or near the
home economics
sea, dress design
teacher,
180 • Astrology in Action
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Leo <9
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Ambitious, assertive, a go-getter, To bum up abundant energy during Own business, professional sport, any creative work
impatient the day's work
A powerful personality, sometimes To aquirc high standards and earn a Luxury trades, real estate, banking, architect,
dogmatic, good company lot ot money department store buyer
Intellectual, creative, positive in A happy, lively working atmosphere Fashion designer, jewellery trades, magazine
oudook journalist, trade exhibition consultant
Organisational ability and caring To produce a high standard of Hotel manager, restaurant owner, the fashion trade,
instincts combine goods/service to others antiques, historian
Creative, showy, enthusiastic, To take centre stage, to be boss Theatre management, commissionaire, receptionist,
optimistic own business, model
Self-critical, creative, possibly strict To know what's going on and to see Theatrical agent, head master/mistress, arts and
cver>'thing is done crafts trades or teaching, tailoring
Affectionate, generous, gregarious Emotional involvement in work Advertising, beautician, computer dating agency,
pleasant surroundings, glamour the dress hire business
Abundant energ\', good sense of To work hard and enjoy every The medical profession, surgeon, the wine trade,
direction minute the army, banking, criminal investigation
Creative, enthusiastic, optimistic, To express creativity in work Dance or art teacher/lecturer, the export trades,
positive literary work, translator, publishing
Ambitious, positive, sometimes To achieve and win respect from the Politics, local government, own business, farmer,
dictatorial. community architect
Originality, creative, scientific To keep an open mind and express Innovator, scientific research/design, the airlines,
originality creatively or inventively astronomy, jeweller
Sensitive, emotional, creative, To be consciously practical and Dancer, or drama teacher, florist, ice skater,
positive in outlook control inspiration cosmetic trades, work with animals
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Virgo
Asc
m
Characteristics Needs Possible Careers
Active, nervous, tense energy, keen To learn to work steadily and calmly Health club instructor, whole foods trades,
telecommunications
Practical, hard-working, thorough To develop self-confidence through Gardener, personal assistant, banking, accountant
gradual acceptance of responsibilit)-
Quick thinking, talkative, good To work in a lively, busy atmosphere Clerk, carpentry, journalism, retailing, commercial
communicator and to be kept on the go trucker
Will worry, but hard working and To be reassured that what is done is Shipping agent, acupuncturist, dietician, teacher,
protective of help to others chauffeur
A good - if fussy - organiser, could To aquire high standards in work TraflRc police, furniture designer/maker, art/craft
be verv critical teacher
High level of nervous/intellectual To develop inner calm and direct Copywriter, homeopath, microbiologist, the media,
energy energy constructively horticulture
Hard working, could be "dreamy" at Pleasant, clean surroundings and to Model agent, landscape gardener, doctor's reception-
times work with nice people ist, department store salesperson, dressmaker
Thorough, energetic, hard working, To seek the truth Emplo\'ment agent, psychologist, the police/
inquisitive detective work, researcher
Critical, usually intellectual, nervous To stretch the mind and constant Editor, librarian, lecturer, publishing trades, book-
energy challenge, psychological involvement seller, travel agent
Ver>' practical, cautious, critical, To seek steady advancement in Economist, civil servant, land/estate agent, farmer,
unadventurous career insurance
Rather tense, perhaps resdcss, To develop consistency of effort and Research scientist, creative design, nursing,
practical, original sometimes self-confidence physiotherapist
Kind, considerate, willing, critical To develop self-confidence and Film editor, chiropody, horticulture, the caring
practical ability professions
Ambition and Career • 181
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Libra _n_
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Sometimes assertive, sometimes laid To be liked and to use energ\' evenly Millinen,', own business but with partner, hotel
back work, hairdresser
Ver>' appreciative of beaut\' and good
'
To please others and work in Confectioner, soft furnishing industry/design,
things of life pleasant surroundings luxur\' trades, florist
Trendy, versatile, good Constant rapport with others, social Receptionist, china and porcelain trades,
l| communicator intercourse departmental stores, airlines, TV
_ _^ Ven,' sympathetic and understanding. To develop inner strength Catering, the antique trade, social worker, dietician
1*1 kind, protective
Likes the good life, possibly Psychological and emotional Interior decorator, china/porcelain industry,
extravagant involvement in career banking, retailing
Practical, critical, but sometimes A setroutine and framework in Personnel management, personal assistant
gullible which to work
Romantic, hates to be alone, To develop self-reliance, to increase Dress design/making, diplomatic corps, beautician,
diplomatic, charming metabolic rate work with a partner
High emotional and physical energ)' An evenly paced but busy working The army, banking, insurance, engineering, the
level, passionate, resentful life, to burn up energ\' wine trade
Understanding, intellectual, Challenge, to constandy broaden Universit\' lecturer, translator, professional sport,
amusing, often clever horizons the law, publishing, luxur\' trades
Diplomatic, very cool for a Sun in Status, reassurance of progress in life Osteopath, local government, landscape gardening,
Libra! mining
Attractive, friendly, helpful, kind, To relate, but plent\' of physical and Model, cosmetician, magazine journalism, the
logical psychological "fresh air" airlines, scientific research, chemist
and understanding,
Ver\' kind To develop skepticism and critical Lingerie trade/sales, computer dating, medical or
sometimes weak, often gullible acumen beaut)' salon, receptionist, language teacher
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Scorpio TTU
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Ver\' high emotional and physical Excitement, challenge, hard The army or na\y, hea\y sports or team game
energs', inner strength demanding work instructor, the police, stunt man/girl
Passionate, often stubborn, Securit), to make a lot of money The wine trade/specialist, tax inspector, the oil
emotional, sensual, cautious industr\', engineering, banking, butcher
To
H Inquisitive, logical
versatile
and emotional, get at the root of the problem Detective, investigative journalist, surgeon, scientific
analyst
High emotional energy, protective, To channel positively emotional and Deep sea fishing industry, diving, welfare officer,
'• brave, intuitive physical energy into worthwhile work midwife, g>'naecologist
Extremely energetic, good company. To live life to the full, to be kept very Big business, property development, own business,
stubborn, emotional, good organiser busy, to be boss production team leader, psychologist
-_ Investigative, analNOical, energetic, To work in detail, on all projects Computer programmer, locksmith, registrar of
™ thorough, emotional births and deaths, own business, research, scientific
Excellent potential but could To get others around to their way of Beautician, cosmetic surgery, teaching, restaurateur,
stagnate, persuasive thinking motor trades, advertising
Energetic, obsessional, passionate, To develop a more open mind and Detective, police, researcher, the na\y, own
emotional breadth of vision business, banking, medical profession
Emotional and physical energy, To achieve ambitions and at once The railways, literary research, the army or navy,
enthusiastic, a go-getter move on to the next professional sport, anthropology', criminal law
Practical, hard working Security and gradual materialistic Mining, pathologist, geologist, plumbing
growth
Original, stubborn, strict, sometimes Emotional/psychological involvement Scientific or ecological research, the medical
tense and inconsistent and to develop flexibility
in career profession, field charity work
Sympathy, understanding, intuition To constructively channel and Customs official, prison service, ftineral director,
express emotional and physical mining (oil), the navy, psychotherapist
energ\' positively
182 • Astrology in Action
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Sagittarius /
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible Careers
Independent, energetic, enthusiastic. To control any blind optimism and Fireman, language teacher, translator, dancer,
resdcss recklessness, challenge professional sport, exports
Practical, energetic, passionate To achieve ambitious objectives Building trades/speculator, architect, the stock
market
To develop consistent' of thought correspondent, market manage-
' Excellent intellectual potcndal,
versatile, a fast metabolism and effort
Barrister, foreign
ment, travel industry
l^-M Brave and defensive, emotional, An opportunity to develop caring Zoo keeper, hotel industry, occupational therapist,
*" independent, conventional and intellectual potential industrial design, history teacher
Creative, enthusiastic, broad in Unclaustrophobic working and living The fine arts, teaching, own (luxun,') business, the
oudook conditions, to show off entertainment industry, translator
H Critical, versatile, restiess, practical, Intellectual challenge, independence, University' lecturer, naturalist, ecologist, truck driver,
'
inquisitive movement journalist, printer
Charming, good company, may tend Firm direction/encouragement in Graphic artist, fashion designer, the stationery trade,
to be lazy order to inspire enthusiasm bookseller, drapery trades
Keen, energetic, controlled Must have challenge and express Attorney, marine biologist, the merchant navy,
optimism, sense of purpose powerful personality in career the railways, motor mechanic
Very positive in outlook, restiess, To develop caution and a philosophi- Riding instructor, professional sport, language
over-optimistic, capacity for study cal oudook teacher, the law, exports, geographer
Variable outlook - optimistic/pessi- To combine need for challenge with Town planning, architect, farming, horse breeding,
mistic, conventional/unconventional well thought out aims and objectives librarian, teacher
Ver>' independent, freedom loving, To control eccentricity' and perhaps Experimental scientific research, creative design,
original, clever, inventive to become more disciplined space industry', journalism, the airforce, airlines
Often spiritual and philosophical, To develop a practical more cautious Veterinary assistant, TV/film cameraman, the
kind, easily influenced by others attitude church, humanitarian field work, occupational therapy
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Capricorn v$
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Q Determination, toughness, sense of
purpose, sometimes aggressive
Psychological flilfiUment, and to
achieve ambitions
The armed
unions
forces, own business, politics, the trades
m A practical oudook, hard steady
worker, ambitious, sometimes boring
Talkative, versatile, practical,
A steady
recognition.
To make
climb to success,
voice and opinions heard
Estate agent, local government, farming, potter,
musician, architecture
Archivist, curator, autioneer, stockbroker, civil
conventional, logical and to gain respect ser\ant
Traditional, changeable moods, To develop optimism and a positive The antiques trade, cook, boat building and design,
caring, will fight emotions oudook fishmonger, physiotherapist
Ambitious, conventional, hard To develop humilit)' and the warm Town planner, sculptor, the music industry,
worker, snobbish but enthusiastic side of personality' make-up artist, own business
Very practical, worr>' prone, cautious, To develop self-confidence and inner Dentistry, horticulture, accountancy, craft worker,
a hard worker calm financial journalism, stone mason
Practical, ambitious, both hardwork- To develop consistent use of energy-, Interior decorator, concert management,
ing and laid back, resentful at times quality department store buyer, health visitor
Tough - copes with difficult To have obstacles to overcome and The marines or paratroopers, engineer, mining,
conditions, investigative to enjoy yvork and life medical profession, exploring, own business
Philosophical in oudook, ambitious, Challenge, more material comfort Zoologist, geographer, conveyancer, teacher, the layv,
learns the hard way, enterprising than would care to admit to antique book selling, specialist travel agent
A loner, ambitious, conventional, To develop warmth, sometimes self- Archeologist, mountaineer, stockbroker,
unemotional confidence, and sympathy mathemetician, oy\ n business, estate agent
Very independent, coolly friendly, a To develop independence, but also Geologist, mineralogist, scientific research,
private person warmth and emotional responses ortheopedic medicine, astronomy
Emotional and practical, sensitive, To develop self-confidence, and Social worker, creative craft yvork, homeopath
sometimes shy
caring, belief in capabilities
Ambition AND Career • 183
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Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Aquarius
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
Independent, original, adventurous, To curb any eccentric tendencies Electrician, electrical engineer, inventive/experimen-
lively, optimistic tal scientific work
A striking personal appearance, To develop flexibiiin' and not to The recording industr\', model, retailing, fashion,
friendly charm, stubborn suppress emotion beautician, floristry, welfare work
Communicative, argumentative, To become less unpredictable, Optician, the airlines, astronomer, telecommunica-
per\erse, sometimes zany, but fun variet)' tions, disc jockey
Sometimes emotional, sometimes To control moodiness, and to come Meteorologist, radiographer, charit\' field work,
cool, caring and protective to terms with emotions versus logic geriatric nursing, ccolog>'
Romantic, but not always loving, To show off, but to like others to Theatre/TV lighting specialist, display artist,
bossy keep their distance jeweller, performer of some kind, own business
Ner\ous energ)', will show independ- To aquire a steady pace in life and Conservation, yoga teacher, biologist,
ence as cover-up for insecurity greater self-confidence mathematician, medical/scientific research, tailoring
Likely to be good-looking but vain, To come to terms with Interior decoration, fashion, the airlines, film/TV
charming, romantic independence and need to relate industry, charity fund raising
Inventive, clever, intense, stubborn, To come to terms with powerful TV engineer, the airforce, medical profession,
self-anal\tical emotional content psychologist, researcher, genealogist
Communicative, optimistic, breadth Not to ignore others' needs/feelings Lecturer in literatureor languages, exports,
of vision when expressing independence \eterinan,' surgeon, publishing, the law
Cool, logical, unemotional, Not to become too distant towards Anthropologist, archeologist, scientist, mathemati-
ambitious, friendly loved ones, due to career involvement cian, inventor, business man/woman, own business
Extremely logical, independent, a To remember that no person is an The cut glass/crystal trades, television, airlines,
ver\' private person island humanitarian work where a level head is required
Humility, creative power, perhaps To have the courage of convictions Creative art or craft work, photography, film
sense of vocation and self belief making, charity work, the priesthood
Suggested Careers: Sun Sign Pisces K
Asc Characteristics Needs Possible careers
D Volatile, caring,
surprisingly
sometimes dreamy,
tough
To express posidvely physical energy
and emotions
Working with the mentally handicapped or
"difficult" children, photography, computers
B Intuitive, practical, creative, luxur\'-
loving
Security-, but
sion in career
plenty' of self-expres- Own business, restauranteur, nursing, the fashion
industry', musician, farming
B Versatile, inquisitive,
deceitfiil, clever
Sensitive, caring,
somerimes
moody, changeable
Variety-, emotional involvement,
intellectual challenge
To help and care for others and to
Magician, the media, detective, researcher,
analyst
Geriatric nurse, cook, cruise liners or navy,
scientific
DIY
help them care for themselves merchant
Very creative, sensitive, intuitive, To find some oudet for creativity in Photographer, projectionist, make-up artist, dancer,
sometimes showy career the theatre, art teacher
Practical, intuitive, sensible, nit- To combine careful analytical Film editor, dietitian, whole food trade, journalist,
picking, critical qualities with strong intuition advertising
A weak constitution (look for Encouragement to find sense of Jewellery trades, furnishing - production and sales,
strength from Moon, Saturn aspects) direction and develop decisiveness model, confectionery
Very emotional and intuitive, To channel emotional energy Sacristan, sexton, wine trade, mining, motor
secretive positively and to work hard mechanic, the navy, civil ser%ice, psychotherapist
Versatile, emotional, broad-minded, To allow the "fire" of Ascendant to Kennel assistant, teaching, tour operator, exportmg,
sense of humour, self-deceptive "glow" and have positive expression geographer, map making, entertainer, the waterways
ambitious but
Practical, sensitive, Not to lose kind sensitivity as Building trades, garden planner, plumber, welfare
not always self-confident worldly responsibility increases work, geologist
Very original, touchy, sometimes To have courage of convictions, to Any creative or scientific work where originality and
irrational, inventive, imaginative be convinced of their potential talent imagination combine with independence
Creative, sensitive, understanding, To develop discipline and some Priest, photographer, design, the caring professions,
sympathetic sense of order shoe sales
1 84 • Astrology in Action
Cnan^e
experience
Ihcre are times when we result of the Saturn influence.
astrological influences that encour- The second completion of the circuit
occurs several years before the second
age us to rethink our lives - what we
Saturn Return, and often the influence
have done in the past, what we are
will, despite the time-lag, make people
doing in the present and where we are in their mid- 50s think about life after
heading in the future. As a result of this retirement. We have found some cases
process, we often make quite striking changes in our lives. of ver\' elderly people who "shake their
While several of these influences occur for ever\^ one of us when we feathers" when the Moon comes
round for the third time.
reach certain ages, there are other influences which are quite indi-
To learn more about these "mile-
vidual and personal and relate to our own individual progressed stone" influences (plus, of course, the
charts - perhaps when our Ascendant or Midheaven changes signs extremely helpful Jupiter Returns) refer
or when our Sun progresses from one sign to the next. to the relevant pages in "The Planets
at Work" (pp.208-347), under the
individual planets.
You will soon discover that the time- 3. The second Saturn Return, when
honored rule that subjects "speak their we approach 60. The personal indications of change
charts" couldn't be more relevant at The most powerful indication of
such times. Phrases like "I can't go on If we live long enough we can also change is a progression of the Sun
any longer as I am", or "I don't knov^', experience: from one sign to the next. If your
Isomehow feel restless", are very subject wants to make changes and
common. It is important to notice 4. The full Uranus Return, when we you discover that they are about to
whether your subject knows precisely are about 84. experience a change of Sun sign, this is
what they want to do, or is hesitant an excellent portent: the time is
and confiised. Also, when you are 5. A third Saturn Return, when we precisely right for change. Often if
giving advice - especially about the approach 90. subjects are born during the early
timing of any change - you should degrees of a Sun sign period, you may
examine ver\' carefully all progressions, The progressed Moon well find that they marry or settle into
especially lunar ones, and important Another group of indications which a permanent relationship at the time of
transits that are on the horizon. relate to the progressed Moon is also the first Sun sign change, though this
relevant. You may find its effects are can also indicate a range of different
Suggesting change more potent if the Moon is the ruling changes. However, there is usually a
You may have to suggest that your planet, inits own
sign (Cancer) or change of lifest\de, and in the personal
subject would benefit from an imme- house (the fourth), or is in Taurus (the life. Sometimes a totally new career is
diate change, if the indications are sign of its exaltation). For some taken on: almost anything can happen.
favorable, or that they should wait for subjects these progressions will defi- When the Ascendant changes signs
a while if, say, Saturn is in a bad mood. nitely give rise to a period of rethink- your subject may say that they feel dif-
If the subject is under some negative ing about the self and the attitude to ferendy about important issues or have
influence from Neptune they should various aspects of life, but the influence made some psychological progess.
also wait, because they are probably may not be very noticeable. However, Sometimes subjects look different -
confused and uncertain. If they have do not be complacent, for these influ- not because they've changed their
lunar progressions to Mars or Pluto, or ences might be having their eflfect on image (that would be under a Sun sign
these are prominent in the background your subject's inner life - their deepest influence) but due to bodily changes.
progressions, or they have disruptive
if feelings, intuitions and reactions.
transits from Pluto or Uranus, they By progression, the Moon travels Calculating tiie changing Ascendant
may be impulsive and make premature right round the chart in approximately Assessing the precise time of an Ascen-
decisions. In such cases another kind 28 years, so it returns to its precise dant changing signs is difficult; if the
of warning will be apposite. natal position when we are about 28 or birth time is only four minutes out it
29 years old. (By transit, of course, the will make a difference of a year in the
The Returns Moon travels round the chart once a timing of the trend. This also applies
Periods of reassessment which tend to month!) It returns to this position for to a change of Midheaven, which will
lead to change and are common to all asecond time when we are about 56, influence career, ambitions and sense
of us are: and again at 83 plus. of direction. This, too, can be equally
This progression occurs shortly
first dynamic if the birth time is accurate.
1. The first Saturn Return, when we before the first Saturn Return. The two
are 29 plus. influences complement each other, the Preparing for retirement
lunar progression causing that stirring Most people retire, or think about
2. The Uranus Half-return, when we of feeling which will ver\' often time of the second
retiring, at the
are 40 plus. culminate in practical planning as a Saturn Return. Studv the comments on
, 1
Change -IBS
The Returns
During a lifetime a man or woman will was born. The Moon and Sun, Venus
experience periods in which all the and Mercury' do this relatively this transit if your subjectapproach-
is
Neptune and Pluto,
planets, except for frequendy; the other planets less so - ing the age of 60. A change of resi-
will complete revolution of the
make a you will seefrom the diagram below dence or of the area in which they live
zodiac and then return to the position that only you live to the age of 84
if
could also be under discussion, and
in which they were when the subject will you experience a Uranus Return.
you may have to point out the various
other factors discussed under the
Saturn Return (see p.312).
Progressed ^U
Moon JH
^S PH Planning leisure time
IIT^
Return
28-9 Most importantly, you must discuss
with your subjects what they will want
Bl^^^^^^^^^H to do in their free time. They will
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probably have many ideas already, but
First
*fl^^^^^ you will find other suggestions in the
Saturn ;JH leisure plan (see pp. 188-93). These
lifl^^B
Return 'M inevitably provide only a starting point,
29+ fl
f| but you could very easily come to
some rewarding conclusions. Try, as
well as encouraging a development of
.-^^^^^ItMKB^ existing intellectual and creative
.^PBHjttii J^T-**^^^5s^'^Bi_a^ 'J r-
interests, to suggest involvement in
Uranus "^T^^^ some new physical activity' which will
Half-
return
40+ 9
fl m^^f help keep their bodies young-looking
and in good shape. Remember that as
yvP^^H^^^I^^.^^^^ well as assessing how patient your
Second
i
'fl^^^"' WtKKKa^^^jl^l^'' ^H ^^1 flP^fn^.
:M~
subjects are, you should consider their
state of health: their eyesight may not
be quite as good as it was and, as ever,
you may have to modify some of the
Progressed 9
Moon B physically demanding suggestions.
Return 3
c. 56
Predicting Death
i^^^^^^H p^iyiiiiigMiV^HI^I In our view no astrologer should
Second V ^Rk^'^ attempt to predict death. We don't
Saturn
believe that precise events can be
Return 9 predicted; any astrologer who tells
c. 60
you something will happen is
probably using clainoyance or some
other occult technique, and in any
3iI^^^^^JH lllllgpig^^^^ case death occurs under many
different influences.
^
Third
Progressed
JB c^
Moon Possible influences
Return Death may take place under a
c. 83
B pleasant transit of Jupiter to
Neptune - which could also
Venus or
mean a
pleasant happy experience. It may
Uiauus
Return mm^^^^^ occur under a Uranian influence,
which could certainly mean a shock -
c. 84 9 but sometimes, too, a surprise. It
^^^^^>JJH
may be suggested by Saturn, when at
other times the same trend can
indicate constructive progress, delay
Third
pMiiiaifliCi
M 1
or frustration! Sometimes Mars is
present, but under other circum-
Saturn Jl 1 stances that planet can merely
Return 1 indicate that the subject is likely to
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slightly cut or burn themselves, or
just act impulsively.
186 • .\STROL(^GY IN ACTION
Lei
eisure
c ha\'e far more leisure time these days up much physical energv'. In others -
^k
w;
than was the case in the past - partly
. .
because we are retiring at an earlier age,
ice-skating good example - we
is a
have placed some sports under
1 V ^^O^V^ "^"^^ partly because we are now living
"t/tj T^
longer. Many of us also experience
"creative", and some less inspiring but
physically active
activities
and marginally
under "physical".
creative
periods when we are out of work. Inactiv-
ity', physical or mental, is ver\' bad for us
- Steer by the Moon
not onlv psychologically but also physically. Any client who is in this Remember your subject's Moon sign
when making your suggestions. You
position wiil need special advice, for discovering the most beneficial
will get an immediate and definite
ways of spending these leisure hours in a rewarding way is today as response from someone with an Aries
important as discovering a worthwhile and fulfilling career. Moon - they will either agree or
disagree. To someone with a Cancerian
The approach to finding satist\ing Moon, you could say "Well, I feel that
leisure actixities is in many ways similar you might like..." Or to someone with
to choosing a career. However, there a Libra Moon, "Now personally, I
are several other factors to be assessed: think that you would enjoy. .Why .
don't you tr\' it? It would be great fiin,
The age of the subject. and you'd meet a lot of nice people."
The physical t)'pe. Other considerations
The questions of age, physical fitness
Whether the subject simply wants and metabolism ob\iously apply to the
something to do while unemployed, or more physical occupations. We leave it
is in need of some kind of stimulation to your good sense to ensure that your
as an antidote to a dull, repetitive job. subject seeks a medical check-up
Conversely, a soothing antidote to a before spending a lot of money on an
demanding job might be needed. expensive health club. In addition, you
should in other cases tactfiilly discover
How patient the subject is. Are how good a subject's sight is, how-
quick results needed.* Can the subject mobile the hands - if they are slightiy
plod steadily on, studying or creating arthritic, something like basket-making
something, for a long time? might be therapeutic, while someone
with shak)' hands might not be able to
How much will it cost to set up the cope with fine, delicate work.
new interests.* (If the subject is about In reaching your conclusions con-
to retire perhaps retirement presents centrate on two of the planets - the
could be linked with the new, or Spending leisure hours rewardinjfly is as chart-ruler (the planet that rules the
renewed, interests.) important as having a fulfilling career. Ascendant sign) and the Sun- ruler (the
planet that rules the Sun sign). If the
The leisure plan like billiards or pool. The scope of the same planet appears both cases - for
in
If you look at the plan on pp. 188-93 plan is fairly comprehensive, but you instance, in the case of a double Leo,
you will see that it is divided into three could widen it further. For instance, or someone born with Virgo rising and
sections. As with the career plan, it is your subject may have Gemini rising a Gemini Sun - that planet's influence
to be used only as a starting-point; and a Libra Sun. Reverse the process, will be especialh' powerfijl.
something to bridge the gap and and look up Libra rising and Gemini There will come a time when you
stimulate discussion. We have had to Sun. This will give you an extended will make a suggestion to someone
cover ages in this plan so, when
all package of suggestions, which might who is retiring and wants to become
working with a 70-year-old, you might well be fi-uitfiil, though you may find invoked in a new interest, and will at
find disco-dancing or weight-training some repetitions. WTiile, as you know once see their face light up: "I've
suggested! But if so it may be that your the difference of influences between always wanted to do that!" This is
subject is physically strong and would Sun and Ascendant signs is distinctive, really terrific - it is what being an
benefit from something similar but as a talking point you could find that astrologer is all about!
more sedate such as ballroom dancing. the alternative list is helpfiil.
Conversely, you might be working The attraction of astrology
with a teenager and find that bridge is Different categories You may have noticed that we have
suggested - unlikely to appeal. If so, In some cases we have put certain not included astrolog\' itself in our
perhaps that young person is particu- sports under the "general and intellec- plan.There is a specific reason for this.
larly sociable and would enjoy a game tual" heading, since they don't burn You have by now become quite a
Leisure • 187
student of our discipline, and as other
The Planets and Leisure Interests people benefit from your study and
experience, you will find that some
of them will take it up for themselves.
The Sun thatof Venus, can suggest self-indul- As is the case witli all professions and
represents creativity, the of colour,
lo\'e gence, but it is often sport-oriented, interests, astrology attracts people of
a sense of drama and the need to with a liking for risk-taking. It all t\^pes. A few decades ago a brilliant
show off. bestows, like the Sun, a sense of
British astrologer and reseacher,
drama and a tendency to show oflf.
Charles E. O. Carter, who worked on
The Moon thousands of charts, studied specific
represents imagination and intuition Saturn
influences in the charts of successfiil
but sometimes its influence can represents patience and determination.
Slow, steady progress is likely and astrologers. He found that not only
weaken staying-power, since its
subjects require changing occupations should be aimed for, otherwise self- were certain signs prominent in their
to fit changing moods. criticism and a lack of self-confidence charts, but in many cases specific
could blight progress. Sometimes degrees were emphasized by either an
Mercury rather solitary occupations are angle or personal planet. These are 10°
represents mental processes. It often favoured, while conversely these are Virgo/Pisces and 27° Leo/Aquarius.
makes its subjects impatient and people who enjoy committee-work The of this research and many
results
andneed of lively, intellec- and being in charge.
restless, in others are explained in his book The
tually sympathetic and stimulating Encyclopaedia of Psycholo^jical Astrolo£iy.
friends with whom to share interests. Uranus
represents originality and inventive-
Venus ness; its subjects usually say they want
to do something "different". Challenge
represents a love of beauty and endows
patience, but often infers laziness and
procrastination, and even self-indul- Neptune Look at Sylvia's chart (see
pp.158)
gence. It makes its subjects sociable represents a liking for somewhat and ask yourself what you would
and relaxed, and suggests a flair for the reclusive interests and increases the suggest as a rewarding and fulfilling
production of beautifiil things. subject's imagination, but because it interest for her.
does not always bestow staying-power
Mars and confidence additional encourage-
bestows impatience and the desire for ment is usually necessary if the poten-
quick results. It causes flare-ups of tial is to be fijlly developed. Neptune
great enthusiasm that can all too often increases intuition and sometimes gives
die - sudden crazes are common. It a sixth sense.
also accentuates physical energy,which
needs positive expression. Mars makes Pluto
its subjects brave and daring. represents a need to research and bring
results to the notice of other people.
Jupiter One area of this planet's influence
represents the intellect and mind- finds the darker, mysterious elements
expanding interests. Its influence, like of life fascinating.
Leisure and the Houses
Look at the chart on p. 33 to see which The sixthhouse is the house of health
house each planet inhabits. This will and of regular daily work,
discipline,
strongly suggest the area of life in but it can also be related to hobbies
which the talents expressed by the and one's attitudes to them; any planet
planets can best be put to use by your in this house will help one to work
subject in their leisure hours. carefiilly and constructively. Mars or
In particular, thefifth house is that of Jupiter here can make one a dedicated
- usually artistic - but that
creativity sportsperson; Mercur)' may incline one
does not mean your client has to to language or crossword puzzles, to
become or actress: if the
a painter critical writing - or just to jigsaws.
Moon is could become
in the fifth, she If there are no planets in the fifth or
a creative and imaginative cook; if sixth houses, look to the strongest
Venus, she might particularly enjoy planets and signs in the chart and see
glamorous dressmaking. what they suggest.
188 • Astrology in AcmoN
Suggested Leisure Acttvities: Sun Sign Aries T
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Karate, sprinting, gym Stock car racing, adventure fiction Metalwork, DIY
Soccer, football, boxing, weight Advanced driving (cars), eating out Lcathcrwork, sculpture, painting and decorating
training
Tennis, athletics, free fall parachuting Debating, youth clubs, radio ham Fabric printing, creative writing
Canoeing, rounders, baseball Caravanning, boat building Machine embroidery, Chinese cookery, painting and
decorating
Ballroom dancing, fencing, team Cheer leader, zoology, committee Collage, music - brass instruments, jewellery
games work
Rally driving, yoga The Sherlock Holmes Societ\', the Carpentry-, weaving, machine knitting
Red Cross, CB radio
Windsurfing, sailing, judo Model railways, fashion Lino cuts and printing, dressmaking
High diving, wresding, martial arts Motor cycling, seduction, computers Model engineering, stained glass
Archery, pony trekking Competitions, languages, camping Chinese painting, modem dance
S| Jogging, mountaineering Local pohtics, vintage cars, geolog)' Music - woodwind instruments, sculpture, pewter
work
Skiing, ice hockey Inventing, astronomy, ecolog\- Car restoration, amateur theatricals
Water skiing, roller-skating Helping disabled people Video making, tap dancing, pressed flowers
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Taurus
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Q Boxing, team games Industrial archeology, home brewing Wood-engraving, car restoration
m Regular gym workouts Board games, the stock exchange Potter)', embroider)', decorative cakes
B Basketball, cricket, hiking
Swimming, skiing
Fashion, rose growing
Treasure hunting, fishing
Hand
writing
knitting, lace making, sketching, creative
Decorative cake making, quilting, DIY
jgj
m Body building, aerobics
Gardening chores, square dancing,
Entertaining, enjoying
Wine/beer making, botany
life! Landscape painting, sculpture,
jewellery, acting
classic
Weaving, wholefood cookery, patchwork, wood-
cooking,
BQ orienteering carving
m Bowling, judo
Weight training/lifting, underwater
Music appreciation, entertaining,
bridge
Wine-tasting, erotica, cinema
Hand embroider.', dress design
Soft fiirnishing, creative dance
swimming
Cross-country running Camping - in luxury! - radio ham Book-binding, guitar, Countn,' and Western music
Rock climbing, team games Reading, biography, coin-collecting. Clay modelling, singing in choirs
horticulture
Ice hockey, yoga Kite-flying, chemistn,', antiques Horolog)', singing, piano/keyboards
Pot-holing, punting, rowing Tarot card reading, fishing Fabric printing, puppets
Leisure • 189
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Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Gemini 31
Asc PmSICAL Intellectual/General Creative
Q Rallying, g\'m workouts Youth clubs, competitions Applique, brass rubbing, machine knitting,
percussion instruments
m Baseball, football Treasure hunting, music appreciation Clay modelling, model-making ft-om kits
B Athletics - sprinting, long jump,
squash, racquetball
Writers groups, radio
CB
ham Creative writing, machine knitting
@ Children's fiction, puppet making, china restoration
Yacht racing, water skiing radio, grapholog)', baby-sitting
m Aerobics, roller skating
Hiking, cycling
Chess, entertaining, arranging
"events"
Ornitholog>', debating, computer
Calligraphy,
Pottery, hand
modern dance, fabric design
knitting, patchwork, DIY
programming
BQ
m Tennis, karate, aerobics Quiz games, discussion groups, Figure drawing, soft furnishing, romantic fiction
fashion
Scuba di\ing, croquet Backgammon/checkers, Model engineering, upholstery
neighbourhood watch
B Riding, jogging
Mountaineering, pony trekking
Stamp collecting, languages
Chant)' fund raising, committee
work, board games
Landscape painting, photography /video
Pewter work, paper marbling
13
WW Gymnastics, table tennis Radio ham, inventing Glass engra\ing, bead embroider)-, modem music
B Sailing, sequence swimming
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Cancer
Book collecting, palmistry Tapestr\', acting, ballet, poetr\'
S
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Q Hiking long distances, running
Gym work outs, golf
Collecting model soldiers, local
politics
Coin collecting, eating out
Car maintenance
Confectionery, crochet, carpentry
El Canoeing, coarse fishing, jogging Ephemera and post card collecting Basket making, model engineering
fa
@ Rowing, swimming Collecting antiques - dolls, toys,
silver, dowsing
Cooking, working with
fiction
silver, children's or historical
Q Ballroom dancing (perhaps old time)
Yoga, cycling
Visits to stately
theatre
homes and
Specialist vegetable culture,
caravanning
the Watercolour pamung, photography
Patchwork, wood caning,
wholefood cookery
paper marbling,
BQ
5 Water-skimg, sequence swimming
Scuba diving, driving, rally dri\ing
Collecting antique china, bridge
Re-enacting historical battles, tarot
card reading
Decorative cake making, dressmaking, interior
decoration
String instruments, stained glass
fjQ
B Aerobics, archer>', badminton Languages, cat breeding Creative writing for children, crochet
Q
WW
Sailing, rock climbing
Windsurfing, crosscountn' skiing
Industrial archeology, antique
collecting
Astronomy, beachcombing
Singing, book binding
Restoration of antiques - clothes perhaps, sci-h
Gymnastics, swimming Psychic research, conjunng 1-abnc pnnDng, photography
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190 • Astrology in Action
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Leo <9
Asc Physical Intellectual/G eneral Creative
D Square dancing, team games Model railways, vintage cars Metalwork, music - brass or percussion, painting
m Body building, golf Kntcrtaining, shopping, making/
spending money
Embroidery, choir singing, gardening
u Squash, fencing Debating, pen-pals, fashion Model making, creative writing
@ Swimming, rowing History, biographies Watercolor painting, skating
m Gym workouts, riding
Countr>'/national dancing, cycling
Chess, theatre, visits to art galleries
Botany, competitions, biography
Jewellery, acting, oil painting
Crochet, wood carving, pottery, horticulture
BQ
m Gliding, golf
Sailing, team games
Ornithology, crystallography,
entertaining
Winctasting, computer
Piano/keyboards, dressmaking
Car restoration, exotic cooking, modern dance
programming
fjjg
B Archery, athletics Languages, mythology, geography Oil painting, ballet, guitar
B Cross-country skiing, running,
pole-vaulting
Badminton, tennis
Committee work, music
appreciation, literature
Ballooning, growing orchids,
Clay modelling, book binding
Soft furnishings, early or very modern music
astronomy
Aerobics, gymnastics Cinema, history of theatre or Amateur theatricals, modern ballet, poetry,
costume photography
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Virgo
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
m
D Basketball, cycling Advanced motoring, tape recording,
radio ham
Fabric printing, campanology-
B Soccer/football, karate The countryside, ecology,
horticulture
Weaving, spinning, pottery
D Athletics, baseball Buying and
radio ham
selling, current affairs, Short stor>' writing, car maintenance
^ Roller-skating, sailing, swimming Historical fiction, the
charity work
Red Cross or Toy making, cooking, creative writing
B Disco dancing, aerobics, gym
Country/national dancing, cycling
Biography, indoor plants, cat
breeding
Crosswords, gardening
Photography, creative dance, painting miniatures
Crochet, knitting, woodwork, vegetarian/Far
BO Eastern cookery
m Tennis, golf, cross-country skiing
Boxing, stock car racing, orienteer-
Fan clubs, ornithology, jigsaws
Bee-keeping, darts, wine-making
Dressmaking, pressed flowers,
Detective fiction, model making
soft furnishings
ing
013
B Fencing, hiking Chess, languages, philosophy Florentine embroidery, landscape drawing/painting
B Long-distance running, pot-holing
Ice hockey, jogging
Camping, genealogy, reading
Reading - science fiction, geology
Tailoring, pewter work, sculpture
Candle making, china restoration, Japanese flower
arranging
Rowing, yoga Fishing, psychic research Mime, ice skating, bookbinding
Leisure •191
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Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Libra n.
Asc Physical Intellectu al/G en eral Creative
Q Hockey, wrestling Industrial archeology Millinery, stained glass
m Roller-skating Entertaining, bridge, music
appreciation
Flower arranging, confectionery, model engineering
B Tennis, aerobics Graphology, kite flying, fan clubs Romantic fiction, fashion, drawing
^ Sailing, gliding Romantic fiction, history, antiques Silverwork, restoring antiques, crochet
m Gymnastics, riding
Basketball, jogging
Theatre/concert going, socializing,
chess, clothes
Indoor plants, cosmetic making from
Chinese painting, stringed instruments
Dressmaking, drawing, lino printing
natural ingredients
BO
S Hang-gliding, badminton
Diving, judo, yacht racing
Quiz games, socializing
Lepidoptera, detective fiction,
Japanese flower arranging, hand knitting, carpentry
Photography, engraving, cooking
entertaining
lijS
B Gliding, squash Literature, geography Writing a diary or romantic fiction, oil painting
Q Mountaineering, pony trekking
Parachuting, water-skiing
Reading family sagas, music
appreciation, politics
Egyptology, chemistry', metaphysics
Book binding, metal work, stone carving
Artificial flowers, science fiction, lace making,
machine knitting
Ballroom dancing, sequence Poetry appreciation, pet fish, ESP Patchwork, puppets, guitar
swimming
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Scorpio 171/
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
D Canoeing, team games, karate
Weight training, rowing
War games,
Coin
clay pigeon shooting
collecting, board games, erotica
Percussion instruments, campanology
Singing, dressmaking, confectionery, engraving
El
Speed skating, judo Detective fiction, backgammon/ Horology, stained glass, model engineering
E3 checkers
^ Yacht racing, underwater swimming Treasure hunting, the Red Cross,
detective/romantic fiction
Home improvements, greenhouse horticulture,
exotic plants
m Gym workouts, soccer football,
wrestling
Yoga, cycling, archery, skiing
Entertaining, theatre/concert going,
wine appreciation or making
Conjuring, jigsaws, any kind of
Creative dance, watercolour or acrylic painting
Chutney making, crime/detective fiction
work
BO research
m Swimming, gymnastics
Martial arts, diving
Mixing cocktails, seduction,
romantic fiction
Amateur detecting, buying and
selling, stocks and shares
Creating exotic clothes, music - piano/keyboard/
strings
Carving, interior decoration, soft fiirnishings
[jig
B Polo, fencing, riding, hiking Backgammon, languages,
competitions
Modern dance, poetry, singing - in groups or choirs
Q Mountaineering, hiking, skiing Crystallography, genealogy, antiques Pottery, pebble grinding, music -
instruments
woodwind
^ Rock climbing, free-fall parachuting
Yoga, s\vimming, Indian or belly
Cosmolog)', astronomy, computers
Psychic research, tape recording,
Lace making, skating, electronic music
Photography and processing, mime, acting
dancing beachcombing
*
192 • Astrology in Action
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Sagittarius /
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Q Archery, equestrian sports
Gardening chores
Adventure fiction,
horse racing, travel
Darts,
going to dog and
home-brewing or wine-
Landscape painting, photographing animals
ones
especially wild
Machine embroider\', leatherwork
making
El
B Athletics, ballooning, flying CB radio, pen pals, palmistry Creative writing, calligraphy, glass engraving
^ Pony trekking, canoeing Chess, treasure hunting, party-
giving, histor)'
DIY, soft-toy making, inventive cooking, children's
fiction
m Spanish dancing, riding
Jogging, long jump, orienteering
Cheer
seduction
leader,
Crosswords, computer
stamp collecting, Amateur theatricals, oil painting,
Folk/Countr>' and Western music, wholefood
photography
programming cooking
BQ
m Tabletennis, skiing
Lxjng-distancc swimming or running
Board games, conversation,
entertaining
War games, fast cars, literary research
Oil painting, tapestry, dressmaking
Rug making, detective fiction, metalwork
QQ
B Tennis, riding, baseball Travel books, languages, youth club
leader
Guitar - usually Spanish or classical
Q Walking, climbing, orienteering
Badminton, archen'
Treasure hunting, antiques, rare
books
Radio ham, charity field work
Book binding, music - perhaps woodw ind
Ice skating, china restoration
Vi|
Competitive swimming Dog breeding, Eg\ptolog\' Ballet, modern or classical poetn,', acting
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Capricorn V5
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
a Running - possibly marathons Militar>' history/literature Campanology , brass rubbing, metal or silver work
m Mountaineering, team games Cosmetic making fi-om natural
ingredients
Music - composing and performing, pottery-
o Athletics
jump
- especially sprinting, high Genealogy-, debating/lecture
societies
Cane work, calligraphy, puppet making
^ Sailing, rowing, karate Baby-sitting, investments in
antiques, entenaining
Classical cookery,
and toys
making, dressing or restoring dolls
m Roller-skating, hockey, ballroom
dancing
Yoga, country or square dancing
Chess, organizing concert and
theatre going with ftiends
Archeoiogv', gardening, conscnation
Jewellery-,
Wood
drawing, sculpture
car\-ing, pottery, weaving upholstery-
BQ of Earth's resources
m Skiing, gliding, aerobics
Martial arts, fencing, golf
Entertaining, music appreciation,
bridge
Anthropology, fishing, board games
Lace making, machine knitting, stencilling,
furnishing
Model engineering, engraving, photography
soft
Discus/javelin throwing, jogging. Book collecting, biography, Video making, collage, landscape gardening
basketball languages
Bowls, rcKk climbing, hiking Family sagas, local politics, ecology Stone carving, basket work, china restoration
Athletics, hang gliding Science fiction, ornithology, Early or very modem music, stained glass
chemistn-
Disco or old time dancing, walking Comparative religion, ESP, pet fish, Pebble grinding, clay modelling, dried flower
charit\' work arranging
Leisure •193
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Aquarius ^
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Q Parachuring, martial arts Inventing, helping disabled people,
clay pigeon shooting
Horology, jewellery, acrylic painting
B Rally driving, rowing, hiking Orchid growing, bridge, histon- of
architecture
Wood carving, crochet, soft furnishings
U Tennis, ballooning, cycling Chess, \outh clubs, board games Sci-fi, music (strings), printing
^ Canoeing, swimming Collecting curios, dowsing, the
Cross
Red Model
singing
ships, toy making, painting and decorating,
m Gym workouts
Basketball, rock climbing
Committee work, music
tion, opera
Cat breeding,
apprecia-
kite-flying, charit)
Skating, ballet, dress design and making, acting
Florentine embroidery, painting miniatures, models
work from
QQ kits
m Badminton, tennis
Speed skating or ice hockey, scuba
Astronomy, fashion, radio ham
Local politics, computers, conjuring
Bead embroidery, piano/keyboard, ancient or very
modern music
Embroidery, classic cooking, stained glass,
photography
BQ diving
B Squash, table tennis Exploring, ornithology, snooker Paper sculpture, landscape painting, calligraphy,
\ intage car restoration
Q Cross countr\' skiing or running
Athletics, gliding, skiing, \oga
Geolog\%
entertaining
charity- fijnd raising,
Archeology, science, pet birds
Pebble grinding, campanology, glass engraving
Modern dance, Japanese flower arranging, crochet,
model engineering
Gymnastics, sailing ESP, crystallography, history of the Lampshade making, guitar, video, mime
cinema
Suggested Leisure Activities: Sun Sign Pisces K
Asc Physical Intellectual/General Creative
Q Ice hockey, fencing, squash Working
charities
for animal or children's Carpentry, patchwork, hand knitting, carving
m Football, weight training Entertaining, concert going, ecology Confectionery, singing, pottery
o High diving, skiing, archer\' Palmistry, reflexology, languages Printing, creative writing, fabric design
^ Rowing, aerobics Fishing, collecting memorabilia,
psychic research
Pottery, pressed flowers, photography
m Sailing, riding
Hiking, canoeing
Travel to exotic places,
interpretation, astronomy
dream
Bee-keeping, gardening, reading
Home improvements, jewellery, working w ith
fabric or materials
Wholefood or vegetarian cookery, weaving, poetry
rich
biography
EH
5 Golf, table tennis
All water sports
Relaxing/socializing, reading family
sagas, shopping
Erotica, beach combing, tarot cards
Artificial
cooking
flower making, soft furnish, Chinese
Video, chutney making, figure drawing/painting
QQ
B Countr^'/national dancing,
basketball
Languages, stamp collecting,
comparative religion
Skating, paper marbling, lino cuts and printing, DIY
Q
BS3
Golf, hiking, athletics
Wind-surfing, hang gliding, cycling
Maritime history and
philosophy
fiction,
Collecting glass, cosmology,
inventing
Clay modelling, music (usually singing), crochet,
weaving
Amateur
unusual artefacts
theatricals, dress design/making, making
*
D Yoga, g\mnastics, puntmg Cinema, aromatherapy, pet fish/cats Poetry, acting, puppet or toy making, cartoon
drawing
194 • ,\STROLOGY IN ACTION
Healtk
Association between the planets and signs and those connected with the Ascendant,
areasof the body has been recognized for rather than the Sun sign. Sun sign \ail-
nerabilities will emerge as a result of
thousands of years. If vou are interested in the histor\'
our own actions, while those of the
of astrolog)', you will find many interesting and Ascendant seem to be related to our
revealing statements in this area first set down many genetic structure. Those of the Moon
centuries ago, perhaps by Ptolemy or Manilius, relate to our reactions to situations.
which are still pertinent today, in spite of the For instance, those with the Moon in
advance of both medical science and astrolog}'. Virgo will find that their stomachs
react badly when they are under stress,
These statements show that new medical
or have had a shock.
y discoveries are in fact related to traditional
astrolog)', often in a fascinating and revealing way. Planets in the first house
The closer a planet is to the Ascending
degree, the greater is the strength of
Perhaps the best-known relationship is its influence. At first, you should look
between the signs and various areas of up, and gradually learn, the influence
the body There are also
(see p. 196). each planet exerts when in conjunction
powerful connections between the with the Ascendant. However, as a
glands and the planets, but this theor\' general guide, study the brief planet
is more modern in concept. Both interpretations opposite. The fiirther
theories are worth memorizing, for "down" the house, the less potent the
they form a basic background to the influence - but be careful, for you may
fascinating area of medical astrolog\'. have an inaccurate birth time and the
The holistic attitude to health is ver\- strength of the influence may be
sympathetic to astrologers; if you lead greater or lesser than first thought:
a fulfilling life and express positive some rectification may be needed.
energ\- - physical, intellectual and The list of signs and their relation-
emotional - then you are far less likely ship to the attitude to health, xiilnera-
to become ill. While this is an over bilit}' and general needs (see p. 198) is
simplification, it is an excellent theor\' another guide. In both cases think
and one on which good astrologers constructively and ask yourself ques-
concentrate. It is ver^' important that tions about the influence of ruling
you consider the psychological impli- planets and so on; these will refine the
cations before tr\ing to assess potential possibilities and give a clearer picture.
illnessess, Nulnerabilitiesand so on.
For instance, someone with a weight The sixth house
problem may be under considerable The way we spend our waking hours,
emotional stress - perhaps there is a Links between the body and the si^ns and our attitude to routine and what we
lack of affection in their life, so they planets have been made for many centuries. have to do to make a living, run a
are comfort eating. But we must never home, or whatever, will have a power-
jump to conclusions; the same case 3. The sixth house and any planet or fijl effect on our physical well-being.
might have a thyroid problem, and if planets tenanted within it. The body is like a finely- tuned
that were so then many of the same machine. When cared for and used
astrological configurations and indica- 4. Sometimes a straight interpretation sensibly it will last a ver\' long time.
tions would present themselves. of an aspect such as Sun square Mars When abused by too much pressure, or
or Saturn has health/ailment implica- even worse when allowed to "rust", it
tions. Such configurations should be will grind to a halt. Again, to help you
Areas of the Chart in Focus assessed in relation to the general come to conclusions see the list on
health indications of the birth chart. page 199 which sets out the combina-
Wheri assessing health and \'ulnerabil- tions of Ascendants and signs on the
ity to ailments, consider the following: In a character analysis remember that cusp of the sixth house. This list will
the characteristics of the Ascendant always apply if you are using the Equal
1. The Ascendant and first house, and Sun signs, while forming the basis House system. If using Placidus, look
and any planet or planets that are of the personality', emerge on different carefially - the Ascendant and sixth
tenanted in it. psychological levels. When assessing house cusp sign may not be as listed. If
the health implications we can usually so, while some cross-referencing may
2. The influence of the Sun and combine the indications of both the be helpfijl, the list will still give an idea
Moon, and the ruling planet if the Sun Ascendant and Sun signs. It is advis- of how to structure your interpretation
and/or Moon are in aspect to it. able to give greater consideration to of these two elements of the chart.
Health • 195
Planets in the First House
The Sun Negative Weight gain is ver)' likely, Uranus
since this placing will incline the subject
Positive Increased vitality and a to be self-indulgent. As with Saturn, there is little that is
positive attitude to health. Usually the positive about this placing. It will
Sun and Ascendant signs are the same, certainly heighten nervous energy and
making the individual a "double Libran" Q Mars often the metabolism, but will also add a
or whatever. In such cases the general powerful vulnerability to stress and
health accent, according to the sign, is Positive This heightens the metabolism tension. A proneness to accidents is a
aJso particularly potent; such a placing and physical energy which needs a great distinct possibility, with the subject
needs particularly special consideration. deal of positive expression. A tendency tending to suffer from sprains if he or
Examine the Sun's aspects and those of to be accident prone is very likely. she has a fall.
the ruling planet, whose influence is, of
course, also especially powerful. Negative As above, but the negative
effects are considerably increased. If Neptune
Negative Negative traits will appear Saturn contacts Mars there can be an
according to the negative aspects from irregular use of energy and a tendency Much is said in the psychological section
other planets, and the Sun's powerful to feverishness and chills. If there a
is
(pp. 204-7) about this placing, and in
vitality' and positive outlook can be negative contact from Uranus, tension the section on interpretation of the
diminished or in some cases exaggerated and stress may lead to physical as well as aspects (see Neptune's aspects to the
as a result. psychological disorders. Ascendant, pp. 332-3). Its effects seem
to veer more strongly towards the
psychological than the physical, unless
H The Moon Jupiter because of psychological problems the
subject falls back on drink or drugs in an
Positive A positive flow of emotion Positive The individual will live life to effort to escape, when it is obvious that
willhelp the individual to lead a the fullest; any sort of complication will these tendencies will have a physical as
rewarding life, but this placing always be due to the enjoyment of far too well as a psychological effect. But it is
sensitizes the subject's skin,whatever its much rich food and wine, so that even if the psychological area of influence that
colour may be. Worry and intuition can the planet is well aspected, weight gain you must consider rather than the purely
affect the subject's health. Regular is a distinct possibility. or overly physical. A x'ulnerability to
breast-checks are especially important medically administered drugs can also be
for women with this placing. Negative The tendency to overdo present, and if the planet is under a
things - to eat and drink excessively, not Scorpio Ascendant it will slow down the
Negative As for the positive, but the as a result of a need to escape reality, metabolism, thus making the subject
tendency to worry is increased. Very but simply because it is enjoyable to do ver>' prone to a serious weight problem.
often the vitality is lowered and digestive so, may eventually lead to a degree of
problems occur - again, usually as a liver damage. The hips and thighs are
result of worry. vulnerable, as when Sagittarius rises, and 9 Pluto
the individual will be likely to put on
weight
H Mercury in these areas. Again there are few positive effects,
apart from the possibility that Pluto, if
well-aspected, will encourage the elimin-
Positive There is a heightened
Saturn ation of unwanted matter and fluids
metabolism and mental and nervous from the body. If negatively aspected
energ}' which should find expression in the cramping, inhibiting effect can cause
There is little that can be said about a
accordance with the characteristics of the reverse. As is the case with Neptune,
positive influence of Saturn on the
the Ascendant. Restlessness can become the psychological influence of the planet
health from this house. It seems always
a problem. in this position very powerfiil.
to lower the vitality, though in a few is
cases it might act as an anchorage for
Negative Nervous and often
strain
the personality'. It tends to give most
tension can result, especiallyif Mercury
individuals a rather negative outlook on The Planets and the Glands
receives negative aspects from Uranus,
life, which does not help their physical
the Moon or sometimes Jupiter.
well-being. Aches and pains are very There is a strong planetary' relationship
Restlessness is increased, and a tendency
common, and sometimes, Saturn is if with the glands. If a planet is in the first
towards depression can adversely affect
afflicted by Mercur>' or Uranus, there house, and especially if it conjuncts the
the health if Saturn is in square or
isrestricted movement. The subject Ascendant, the gland it rules may be ^
in opposition.
may tend to fall rather frequently and vulnerable, or at any rate accentuated in
suffer some nasty bruising or more than some way for the subject. This area of
H Venus his
When
or her fair
the Sun,
share of broken bones.
Moon or ruling planet
influence is perhaps one of the most
important, if not the most important, of
make negative aspects to Saturn the such influences. The glandular focus will
Positive This slows down the metabo- ailments of the Sun, Moon or Ascendant also be in evidence in relation to the
lism but it can encourage a steady flow signs may be present in an above- ruling planet, which must also be
of energy if placed in a fire or air sign.
average way. studied in order to get a fiill picture.
196 • AsiROi.oGY IN Action
The Zodiac and the Body ARn:s Gemini
Aries rules the head, and Gemini rules the lungs,
in particular the bronchial tubes,
Astrologers lia\c loiij; recognized that the signs seem to "rule"
cerebrum, where the shoulders, arms, hands
various parts otrhe body. This was shown by innumerable "Zodiac-
upper brain lies. A and Mercun'
fingers.
Men", in which the glyphs of the signs were aligned with that part of strong emphasis on rules Gemini, and there
the body they ruled. This diagram shows the most commonly recog- Aries may involve a is an emphasis on the
nized associations: the planetary' associations are taken from tendency to neuralgia or mental processes, which
Ptolemy's Tctrabihlos, written almost 2,000 years ago; wc also add sick headaches. Mars, arc usually quick and
an association between the planets and the human glandular system. which rules Aries, is bright; Ptolemy
Modern astrologers still find that the correspondence works, but as traditionally associated connects the planet also
with other areas of the science, use it less fatalistically. with the left ear, with the tongue, and bile
kidneys, veins and and the buttocks.
genitals. It rules the Modern astrologers
Taurus gonads, or sex glands. believe that it helps to
The cerebellum or lower
control the whole
brain is associated with
nervous system.
Taurus, as arc the neck,
cars, lower jaw and
throat. Taurcans also Leo
have the reputation of Leo rules the heart,
overeating. It affects the spine and back. The
parathyroids, w hich Sun, which rules Leo, is
control the calcium level said by Ptolemy to rule
of the bodv fluids. the brain, heart, sinews
and the right-hand side
of the body. It is now
associated with the
thymus and endocrine
Cancer gland (important at
Cancer rules the breasts, pubert\') and connected
^
the stomach and the with the body's
I
alimentan' canal. The ^ immunisation system.
Moon, which rules
Cancer, is traditionally
connected with the :f. LlBR.\
stomach, the womb and The kidneys are ruled by
:|
the faculties of taste; it Libra; so is the lumbar
^1
also rules the left-hand
:| regions and the loins.
side of the body. .S There may be a
Modern astrologers also
connection with urinary
I
associate it with the problems. Venus rules
whole alimentar)'
the sign, so see also
system. under Taurus.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is
Virgo traditionally associated
Virgo is connected with with hips and thighs;
the intestines, the solar also the blood vessels.
plexus and also the Its ruler is Jupiter,
nervous system. The which also rules the
sign is ruled by Mercury' liver, arteries and semen,
(so see under Gemini).
and is associated with
the pituitar\' gland,
which regulates
hormone production
and bodily growth.
Scorpio
The sexual organs are Pisces
traditionally associated Pisces rules the feet (it is
Aquarius
with Scorpio (hence its also said to be the ruling Aquarius rules the
Capricorn circulation; its trad-
over-stressed reputation sign of all hospitals and
Capricorn rules the itional ruler is Saturn,
as themost sexually medical practice). Its
knees, bones and teeth; so see Capricorn. The
activeof signs). The traditional ruling planet
its ruler is Saturn, which modern rulership is that
bladder, prostate and is Jupiter, so see under
rules spleen, bladder,
rectum are also ruled by Sagittarius; the modern of Uranus, which astrol-
phlegm and bones, and ogers associate with the
this sign. The traditional ruler is Neptune, which
is associated with the pineal body, the
ruling planet Mars, so
is artects the thalamus, a
anterior lobe of the
see under Aries. But brain structure which mysterious "third eye".
pituitar\' gland, which
Pluto is the modern affects the transmission
regulates the sex glands
ruler, and this planet is of stimuli between the
and affects bone and
linked, like Mars, with sensory organs.
muscle structure.
the gonads.
Health • 197
Some Common Problems, approach on your part, will be the a well-aspected Saturn should do quite
AND How TO Assess Them answer. In any case, if you look at the well;someone who shows disorganized
lunar progressions and transits you may tendencies or who is easygoing will
Perhaps the most important consider- disco\'erwhat is causing the symptoms need greater encouragement, as will
ation is just how much the subject's and the negative attitude, and be able the subject with a very strong Venus or
mind, outlook and lifest>'le affect the to assess their possible duration. You Jupiter and a love of good food (rich,
health. If the subject is a worrier and may have to proceed ver\' gentiy and sweet food in the case of Venus) - the
lives alone there is a strong possibility carefiiUy,but sometimes a slight shock chances are they will need to diet more
that, with litde else to worn' about, can jolt young people out of this "back than a well-organized or busy person.
the slightest negative symptom will to the womb" complex. But do
become emphasized: an attitude of remember you cannot prescribe, nor Is the metabolism high or low? If it
mind will actually causes illness. diagnose ailments - unless you are a is fast, there is a good chance that your
These situations will be most com- doctor or qualified homoeopath - so subject will need to lose only a little
mon in a prominently Cancerian don't overstep the mark. weight, and that their body will
person - and perhaps one whose family respond well to the necessary reduction
now lives at a distance, or who is a Neglecting health of calories. Also, because they move
widow. It is not only lonely elderly From the tendency to be over-con- quickly (and indeed may be something
ladies who are \Tilnerable in this way: a cerned or a hypochondriac there is the of a fidget) they will shed that weight
young man or woman, a student, other extreme; those who bury their with littie trouble, and will adopt a
perhaps, having just left home for the heads in the sand. Facing up to reality logical and practical attitude when
first time, may become mysteriously ill. may be difficult. If so, do everything tempted by unsuitable food. If, how-
Again, they could well be prominently possible to encourage preventative ever, thev have a low metabolism it will
Cancerian. Or maybe the Moon medicine. The person who tends to take much
longer for to lose weight,
conjuncts the Ascendant, or that veer in this direction is one who shows and they will need much encourage-
planet is negatively aspected by blind optimism: "Everything's fine." ment. However, with subjects with a
another personal planet or by Saturn - (Look for negative aspects between the heavy build, earth signs may dominate
in which case the whole outiook may Sun and Jupiter, a powerfially placed their charts, in which case you can
become gloomy. A similar attitude Jupiter, or conjunct the Ascendant). appeal to their determination and sense
could be present in someone who is There is also the procrastinator who of purpose. If Jupiter gives them a
prominently Libran, for it is these two cannot face the idea of having tests (a liking for good living you may at least
signs, along with those who live alone prominentiy Libran or Piscean type). be able to appeal to their intelligence.
and are strongly Virgoan or Aquarian, You may have a subject who has a
who suffer in this way. strong Mars or is prominently Arien or When is it a good time to start a
Sagittarian, and because they like sport diet? Perhaps it is easier to assess when
Suggesting changes in lifestyle and exercise regularly they are stub- it is not! For instance, a flurry of
Before attempting to assess the illness born about recognizing symptoms - Jupiter transits, especially to the Sun,
- imaginary or real - approach your sometimes until too late. Ascendant or Moon, tends to make us
subject with what may well be the root Remember that you will know the put on weight. Transits from Jupiter to
cause of the problem. Perhaps their life best approach to these different types Venus, or a cluster of short transits
needs opening up in some way - they because you have their charts. Study from Venus to Jupiter, the Sun, Moon
need more to occupy their mind. If the the position of the Moon, because it is or Ascendant are also not good for
subject is very definitely a loner, then there that you will see how they react dieting, because at such times we
that's their pattern and lifestyle, but to situations. In a diflficult case, study usually find that we have either to
encourage them to develop potential your own chart in relation to the entertain other people, or enjoy meals
or maybe become involved in past subject's to see if there good rapport
is from slimming. Obviously,
that are far
interests once again. between you. In this way you can give Christmas and other festivals are not
The young person who is physically them comfort and encouragement. good times; neither is a New Year
ill just after having home may be
left resolution for those who live in more
feeling very' insecureand may simply northern latitudes -
in cold weather we
need encouragement to adapt to the Astrology and Diet do need to eat somewhat heavier food.
new, less protected, lifest)de. Look to
Mars and Jupiter for initiative, and to Sometimes people will ask you when it Positive indications
Uranus to see if any of that planet's is a good time to start a diet. As ever, Ideally, we should look to transits that
independent streak is present. If the study the chart from other points of give sensible and constructive help.
fire signs are prominent the symptoms view before attempting to come up Positive transits from Saturn to the
may be very short-lived. If water, the with a suitable time. Ask yourself ruling planet are good; those from
problem could be more tricky and Saturn to Mercury, which put us in a
maybe long-term. If earth, he or she How disciplined is this person? Is he sensible frame of mind, are also help-
must learn to develop a sense of or she strong-willed enough to stick to ftil. However, positive lunar progres-
security. If air, then logic, and a logical a diet once it is started.^ Someone with sions to Saturn are surprisingly not
198 • Astrology in Action
The Sun Signs and Health
Attitude Metabolism Vulnerable To Needs
Hasn't time to worrv over Usually higli Headaches, accidents due to To counter carelessness, to avoid getting
health carelessness - cuts, bums, lost physically and cmotionallv o\cr heated, over-
teeth spicy focxi
_ _ May worry, but could pro- Low Weight gain, throat infections To curb self-indulgent eatingand drinking
»* crastinate over seeking avoid sweet rich food and comfort foods
medical aduce
Will rationalize possible High Nen ous strain and tension, To counter restlessness through a combination
problems restlessness, arm, shoulder of physical and intellectual acti\ities
and hand injuries, bronchitis
>^
May become frightened by Usually low Digestive problems brought To adopt a more rational attitude in order to
minor ailments on by worrs' and serious counter worrv' and develop an even tenor to
sunburn due to sensitive skin life; regular health examination
Furious with self when ill Stead\ to high. Back ache and spine injuries Regular exercise to avoid heart problems and
to keep back supple; to keep warm
».-em
|!J
May run to doctor (or High Worry, nervous tension, To develop calm through practice of a
homeopath) at the least which often leads to migraine; relaxation technique
provocation bowel problems, eczema
Could procrastinate over Usually low Weight gain, physical and _ An even tenor to life through regular eating
E||P
peeking a diagnosis
May attempt self diagnosis to If wiry- high; if heavier build
psvcnologicdl headaches
To avoid psychological and
^ .7 and enjoyable exercise
To avoid excess in all spheres of life, especially
im find out what's wrong - low and getting lower physical stagnation and bum
up powerfiiTenerg)
in eating and sexual behaviour
Will usually ignore symptoms Usually high Restlessness,which can lead To make certain that physical and intellectual
as long as possible to physicaland emotional energ\' is bumed equally and counter one with
problems; weight gain around the other
J hips and thighs
Mav well worn' Steady to high Arthritic conditions and To keep mo\ ing in order to avoid stiffness in
dental problems; knee injuries joints; to develop ptositive attitude to life
May listen to medical advice. Usually high Arthritic conditions, weak May need to keep far warmer than he/she feels
but may not take it ankles; poor circulation is necessarv'; control j>everse attitude to
ailments
Will tend to worry and to Usually low- Foot problems, weight gain, To be aware of tendency towards negative
develop imaginary' ailments sometimes allergic to escapism
medically administered drugs
good. Whatever the season, you can be if they want to get and keep slim it may advocate taking vitamins indiscrimi-
at least 90 per cent certain that when well be a question of adjusting to a nately, if they are slimming they may
there are progressed lunar aspects to different eating pattern - in which case need a supplement to keep a balance.
the natal or progressed Saturn, you will they can do no better than attend a
catch a cold or chill (see pp. 200-1). local Weightwatchers group; always The fat child
The thing to do at
last such a time is to make sure their address and telephone A lack of love is often the reason why a
eat less.However, if your subject is the number is on your file, so that you are child is over-eating. Perhaps, too, he or
sort to go off food when suffering from able to gi\e the information to a she is feeling insecure. Such a child
a cold, they may lose weight, and will subject who is in the mood to do may also steal, possibly because the
not need a diet when well again. something about their extra inches! parents quarrel or because of some
In general, these positive Saturn Always ask yourself whether the pett\' jealousy due to the birth of a
transits will work well as times for reason for a subject's weight problem younger brother or sister. On the other
dieting. Otherwise, tn- to find a time is related to an unfulfilled emotional hand, a stupidly overindulgent parent
when there is little going on in the life. If so, do what you can to encour- can also be the cause.
progressed chart. This will mean that age them to unburden. This could
your subject's life is less likely to have indeed be what is needed, rather than
pleasant surprises - such as being taken a slimming regime; if they can achieve Recognizing Addictions
out to the best restaurant in town! greater serenit)' and emotional and
sexual fijlfilment, the chances are they If you have read other sections of the
Sensible approaches to dieting will eat less anyway. book you will know that certain
It is essential that before starting any- Should a subject start a diet, it is planets, signs and sometimes aspects,
thing like serious dieting your subject most advisable that they do not cut when located in certain areas of a chart,
consults their doctor. Having done so. down on vitamins, and while we never will encourage negative escapism
Health • 199
The Ascendant and Health
Sign on Cusp
Asc OF 6th House Possible Interpretation
Virgo Busy hardworking day, prone to build up of strain and tension
couid take on too much
through drink, drugs or nicotine. So
many young people lapse into drug-
taking that we find all zodiac t\'pes and Libra Liking for the easy life, or heavy business lunches will have
adverse effect - possibly more physical exercise needed
sign combinations falling into the
habit. But it is possible for you to learn
a few indications which might show in Scorpio Keen to pack as much as possible into working day - could
possibly improve work scnedule and routines
a chart and perhaps be instrumental in
the prevention of an addiction.
Rl Sagittarius Emotional and physical energv' may be wasted due to poor
organization, worry and "flaps" over what has to be done
Drug problems
An afflicted Neptune is extremely
common in the charts of addicts and is Capricorn Usually disciplined and ver\' well organized, sometimes stress and
exhausuon due to being too hard on self
often conjunct the Ascendant (usually
from the first house, sometimes from
the twelfUi). If the Ascendant is Libra Aquarius Would benefit from regular working hours and a predictable
routine, but can become stressful and guilty due to being easily
or Scorpio, there will be even more distracted
of a problem. It could be lessened if
Neptune is in Sagittarius, since there is
Pisces Worry and concern over other peoples' reactions to disorganized
an between that planet and sign.
affinity' attitude can cause stress and negative physical symptoms
Older people born when Neptune was
in Virgo could have succumbed, but -\scendant Scorpio gives great resources of emotional and physical
Aries
drug- taking was less widespread in energy - Aries needs to get on with life. All should be well, but
physical exhaustion and too many late nights may cause problems
their youth. The generation born after
1984 and before 1998 have that planet Will enjoy hard work and pleasure; diet needs to be watched
Taurus - tendency to weight gain (and restlessness) if physical
in Capricorn, and will hopefully be less carefijlly
exercise is neglected
attracted to the drug scene.
A prominent Pluto can add a fascina- Ner\ous strain and tension plus possible long hours of
Gemini
tion, and someone with this planet concentration may lead to physical stiffness, aches and pains
massage will help
strongly placed in their chart may be
hooked simply out of a desire to know
Cancer Must learn to develop an even pace, and avoid erratic use of
what it is all about. physical energy. Worry will cause physical stiffness in joints
Dealing with drug addition
Leo Will often desire a luxurious life-style, but lack of disciplined
Specialized counselling is obviously concentrated effort can lead to discontent - a flexible but well-
structured routine is beneficial to mind and body
required to wean someone fi-om a
heavy drug addiction, and in most
cases it is well beyond our abilit\' and
training to attempt this. But it is eventually the achievement of a more Allergies and Vulnerabilities
possible to offer help. Look for indica- Very often those
fulfilling lifest}'le.
tionsof change in the chart - the Sun who succumb have suffered from other Many more people today suflfer from
or Ascendant progressing into the next people not believing in them, so that allergies than in the past, despite
sign, for instance; or the Saturn they decide to opt out. members of the medical profession
Return, if your subject is old enough being eager to assure us of the
(i.e.29 or 30); strong Saturn transits - Smoking contrarv'. Some allergic conditions are
especially to the Sun or Moon - You can apply the same approach, and caused by food additives, although it is
will also encourage a more sensible look for the same kind of trends, if now becoming easier to find food
attitude, and perhaps give the inner someone is a heavy smoker, but the which is free from additives. Stress is
strength necessar}' to break the habit. difference here is that they may well be another contributory factor. If you are
Look always for the individual's strong keen to give up smoking. Indeed, they working on the chart of someone who
and if you can encourage their
points, need to be, for a lack of determination suffers from allergies, you may find
development you will undoubtedly will result in lapses. All the above- that they succumb to an outbreak of
give enormous help. It is no good mentioned progressions and transits spots and rashes when they have
saying "Stop - this is fruitiess" but if apply, but you could also look for the stressful transits. It is difficult to avoid
you are able to point out the subject's same kind of indications we mention stress altogether, and you will usually
strong points, and most importandy for the person who wants to start a find it indicated in the progressed
where their real potential lies and how diet (see pp. 197-8). There are similari- chart. It will help if you can suggest a
they could begin to discover it and ties - strength of will and determina- relaxation technique, or perhaps yoga,
concentrate on its development, this tion will be vital, as will the avoidance which will increase inner calm and
could contribute towards a changed of situations where the temptation to might well have a beneficial effect on
attitude, greater determination and smoke could weaken the will. the subject's allerg)^ condition.
200 • Astrology in Action
Many people respond well to homoeo- Cancer and cancer to change the name of the sign to
pathic medicine, and if your subject is It is extremely important that you Moon-Child. This is entirely unaccept-
prominently Virgoan (who could be realize, and your subjects realize, that able; far better to educate the public
especiallyprone to these particular there is absolutely no connection than change a term which has been in
ailments) he or she might respond between Cancer the zodiac sign and existence for 2,000 years.
particularly well to homoeopathic cancer the disease. A prominently While it is impossible to assess from
remedies. On a practical level, encour- Cancerian person is no more likely to the chart whether a subject will or will
age the subject to make careful studies contract the disease than anyone else. not develop cancer, those known to us
of what is eaten and dnmk and to start Back in the 1970s there was a move who have contracted it do seem to
a slow process of elimination of foods among certainmembers of the astro- have a particular lifest\'le. They have,
which might cause the trouble. logical fraternit\' in the United States for a variety of reasons, suppressed
their real wishes (sometimes emotional
and sexual), often slaving away at an
When and When Not to Have Operations unrewarding job. Some medical
research is following this line, although
A great of astrological research
deal Of course, obserx'ing these rules may not all cancers conform (those, per-
has been done to discover good and be extremely difficult - one must often haps, developed in early childhood).
not-so-good times at which to go into hospital when summoned. If But as far as assessing any vulnerability
undergo surger\'. The work is still your subject has to undergo surgery at from the chart, it is impossible.
progressing, and while many sound a rather unsuitable time, look to the
conclusions have been reached, others more important progressions and
Heart attacks and strokes
seem not quite as pertinent. transits working in the progressed
It is equally impossible to assess a
Some years ago a group of American chart before becoming concerned
surgeons, after a day's work in the about the prevailing atmosphere. Some \ailnerabilit)' to heart disease or strokes
operating theatre, found they had all doctors and surgeons are sufficiendy from the chart. Obviously a hea\y
had difficulties in stopping patients concerned for their patients' well- smoker (see Andrew, p. 207) is more
bleeding. Later they realized it was the being to take such preoccupations into xoilnerable, but one does not need to
time of the Full Moon. This interest- consideration at such an important be an astrologer to realize that. Should
ing revelation is just one of many that time. It need not be embarrassing to you work on a chart where a low-
reflects the conclusions of astrological give your reasons for making a request metabolism and perhaps some form of
research and findings. to go into hospital at a particular time.
escapism are indicated, and you know
As far as operations are concerned, Good times at which to undergo
that the subject takes no exercise, you
here are a few suggestions which may surgery are:
might well assume that the individual
prove helpftil. If possible, try to avoid
having an operation: Five days either side of the New is more susceptible than people who
Moon, when bleeding will be at its
are more regulated in their drinking
Five days either before or after the most controllable. habits, whodon't smoke, and who
Full Moon. have a higher metabolism.
Whenthe transitting Moon makes a All you can do is to encourage the
When the transitting Moon makes a or trine aspect to the natal
sextile cutting down of smoking, drinking, or
square, opposition or quincunx to the Venus, Mars or Jupiter; these very whatever; and suggest that your
natal position of the Sun, Moon, minor transits should help your subject subject starts some kind of exercise
Ascendant, Mars or Saturn. We do not to feel at ease.
programme - after a medical examina-
usually consider the position of the
tion, of course. We discuss all kinds of
transitting Moon in this book unless Many medical astrologers also consider
we exercise elsewhere; see pp. 188-93 for
arc assessing itsinfluence at the that not good to undergo surgery
it is
time of the New Moon (see pp.2 30- when the Moonmutable signs,
is in suggestions which might be suitable.
1 ); but Mars is related to bleeding and and that operations should go well Leo rules the heart, and obviously
the act of surger)', so its influence, tiny when the Moon is in fixed signs. It members of that sign should bear in
though it would be, might cause may be possible for you to consider mind that they especially need exercise,
difficulties in this area. Similarly, the these positions, but if you observe for the heart is a muscle and needs to
influence of Saturn could possibly every astrological suggestion, does it
be made to work. A lethargic Leo is
cause some delays in healing or drastically limit possible dates! Gener-
usually an unfulfilled one. This should
complications in the operation. ally, we think it is of greater impor-
be considered - but again, as is the
tance to study the indi\ idual chart
case with Cancer and cancer, Sun or
At times when Mercur>' or Mars are when coming to a decision. Consider
retrograde. There are often misunder- the other indications if at all possible
Ascendant Leos are statistically no
standings and breakdowns in commu- (the remarks concerning the New and more prone to heart attacks than any
nications when Mercur>' is retrograde Full Moons are extremely relevant). other zodiacal group.
and, as mentioned above. Mars is the If you are a blood donor, you will
planet of surgery. It is as well to have find it is more convenient to give your Colds and influenza
that planet in a good mood time
at a blood just before the Full Moon; it Here are the most common and
when surger>' is to be undertaken. flows more easily and quickly. miserable of all minor ailments. We
hinted above that it is fairlv certain that
Health •201
* *
Transits and Health
Transitting planets have a variety B Jupiter
of effects on heath and well-being, when your subject has lunar progres-
as shown here: This is not unlike Venus, but the sions to the natal or progressed Saturn
influence lasts much longer. We are they will almost certainly go down
\ailnerable to liverishness when the with a cold. Warn your subjects of the
Q The Sun planet makes negative contact to
personal planets. Its ke\avord, e.xpan-
possibility,suggesting that they should
tty to avoid crowded places, not touch
It makes us feel more positive
usually sion, certainly applies to weight-gain
anyone who has a cold and, as a
when by transit it makes conjunctions when it conjuncts the Sun or Ascen-
dant, but there will usually be benefits
precaution, take some extra vitamins -
or oppositions to our personal planets'
in other spheres of life. vitamin C is usually effective. Even if it
positions. While it is travelling through
is high summer, or the subject lives in
the first house of the chart (for about a
month after it has made a conjunction a hot climate, there is also a chance
to the Ascendant)
boost to our vitality.
it usually gives a B Saturn that they will feel chilly, so suggest
that they keep a warm sweater nearby.
This affects vitality. Depression, colds.
flu, aches and pains, and occasionally
D The Moon falls, may occur when it is in contact
An Anorexic
with the Ascendant, Sun, Moon or
It is not usually considered in transit. ruling planet, by conjunction or
but if the New Moon
makes negative negative transitting aspect.
Case History
aspects to the Ascendant or to the
Lisa is a 17-year-old girl who for
personal planets we may tend to feel
from anorexia
out of sorts, and women
slightly
have menstrual problems.
may B Uranus several years has suffered
ner\'osa. Her parents were divorced
when she was seven. Unknown to Lisa
We need to be our circula-
careflil that
or her mother, two months after the
tion doesn't suffer, and should take no
B Mercury risks (especially in dangerous sport).
divorce her father re-married, and his
second wife had a child. When, years
Sometimes we receive a shock under
the influence of Uranus, but may not later, Lisa found this out about the
These transits will only affect the
health ver\' marginally: there could be notice the physical effects at the time. marriage and discovered the existence
a slight increase in nenous tension if As with Saturn this is most likely when of her half-sister, her deep affection for
the planet contacts a heavily aftlicted the planet makes negative transiting her father, maintained despite the
personal planet, but the trend will only aspects, or a conjunction to the Sun, divorce, changed to bitterness, resent-
last a day or two. Moon, Ascendant or ruling planet. ment and jealousy of the second wife
and half-sister. This seemed to be the
origin of her condition, which resulted
B Venus B Neptune in long periods in hospital.
These transits usually bring a great We can take the easy way out when Chart analysis
deal of pleasure to our lives. Some- Neptune is working should
for us. We Lisa's chart (see next page) shows
times we because
feel slightly liverish be carefijl not to drink too much or to
good potential - especially for creative
we've enjoyed ourselves and our food fall back on any negative escapism.
Sometimes we can suffer fi-om tainted work, or perhaps work in the beauty/
a litde too much. We can put on
weight at such times, but the influence water or get food poisoning, especially fashion world. (Sun conjunct Venus in
is very temporary. when the planet is in contact with Leo, Libra Ascendant, Uranus con-
. Mars. For other influences apply the junct the Ascendant.)
same rule as Saturn or Uranus. There is no lack of imagination
B Mars (Moon conjunct Neptune) which
could also be expressed creatively.
Transits of Mars to the Ascendant, B Pluto However, while Venus, the chart ruler,
Sun, or Moon
cause us to be over- is nicely integrated because of the
hasty and too often slightly accident
all This planet can cause blockages. If we conjunction to the Leo Sun, the most
prone; we tend to cut or burn our- have a psychological problem we can powerfiil planet in the chart (because it
selves. When Mars transits our sometimes talk it through when Pluto is being aspected extremely powerfully
Midheaven we can all too easily be is working positively or in conjunction.
by seven planets, and makes a trine
bumped by another driver when out in Pluto either constipates or purges and
aspect to the Ascendant) is Saturn. The
our cars. Warn your subjects of these is most powerfiil when in contact with
the Sun, Moon or Ascendant by con-
oppositions between Saturn and the
possibilities and tell them to be careful
for about a week. Mars increases our junction or negative transiting aspect. Moon, Neptune and Jupiter totally
energy levels, and we usually feel very There could be inflammation or block the emotional responses, which,
fit, but whether the transit is conjunc- discomfort of the genitals when the if we interpret them by sign and house,
tion or opposition we are still at risk. planet contacts Mars. show a freedom loving extrovert
response to all situations (Moon in
* *
Sagittarius), a love of good living
202 • Astrology in Action
(Jupiter in Scorpio), and a need for
emotional sccurit>' (three or more
Lisa would have taken the opposite
course, and become over weight due A Very Fat Man
planets in the second house). to comfort eating binges - perhaps
Interestingly, here is Saturn at its even becoming a bulima sufferer.
Case History
most restrictive, saying "Thou shalt Once Lisa has worked through her Stellium in Taurus
not". The situation is exacerbated by psychological problem (which is also
MercurN', powerfiilly placed in its own mirrored in an interesting way by
sign and making tense square aspects Pluto in the t\velfth house), and begins
to Saturn on the one hand and the to make use of her creative potential,
Moon and Neptune on the other. she should do extremelv well.
The Moon opposition Saturn indi-
cates periods of depression, while an
afflicted Mercur\' indicates probable What to Look Out For
cunning and artfulness (common with
those subject to addictions). Uranus 1. A powerful Saturn receiving
conjunct the Ascendant, with Mars in negative aspects from the Sun, Moon
Aquarius, suggest a character which or Ascendant - but note that these
could denote a variet\' of ailments.
may be ven,' per\erse and difficult.
It is clear, from studying the birth
2. Indications of undue preoccupa-
chart, that Lisa's anorexia has its roots
tion with food and diet - look to
in the powerfijl Saturn influence.
aspects between the Moon, Venus
Traditionally, Saturn represents the and Jupiter, and especially whether a
Hea\ily aspected
Powerfully Venus is Heavily persona] planet in Taurus, Virgo or
Neptune in second
placed chart ruler aspected Libra is afflicted by Saturn.
house
Mercun' Saturn
in Virgo 3. Taurus, Virgo or Libra Ascendant Cancer
emphasized by the Sun, Moon or This man, who weighed 27 stone (378
Ascendant. pounds), was told he had six months
to live if he didn't lose weight. He
4. A second or sixth house empha- refijsed to do so because two of his
sis (by a personal or ruling planet).
friends had dieted and died.
5. An afflicted Moon or Venus
The powerful stellium in Taurus is
- especially if either planet is in the symptomatic of a weight problem, and
sixth house. the Cancer Ascendant is not helpful.
The heavily aspected Neptune in the
6. An
emphasis on Cancer - the second (Taurus) house, making trine
sign of nourishment - by the Sun, aspects to three of the four Taurus
Moon or Ascendant. (In Lisa's case planets, shows just how negative trines
Cancer is the Midheaven "identifica- can be in some cases, for they encour-
tion" sign - ruled by the Moon,
Strongly aged him to be undisciplined about his
placed Uranus" which is strongly involved in the
problem. The chart-ruler, the Moon,
powerfijlly repressive aspect pattern.)
Oppositions berwccn t \m in Aquarius gave him a per\erse,
X, J
Tense Mars
Moon, ,
Jupiter and .
stubborn attitude, which was also
V,
Neptune to Saturn c '" Aquarius
^ 7. A heavily aspected Pluto in the
health houses, i.e. the first, sixth, or emphasized by the extremely potent
father, and here it shows how Lisa was the psychological health house, the opposition to Pluto in the first house.
unbalanced by her father's actions. twelfth. (Again, in Lisa's case, Pluto The influence of his friends' experi-
These planetan' influences are sup- is in the twelfth house, representing ences is shown extremely clearly
ported by Mercur\' in Virgo - a sign deep-rooted psychological problems. because Mercun-, in its own sign,
It is heavily aspected, to all intents
much concerned with diet - and by the Gemini, is in the eleventh house.
and purposes helpfully, by trines and
perversity of Uranus, in turn strength- Jupiter in the sixth has health over-
sextiles from the vulnerable and
ened by the brittle, tense characteris- tones - especially as it, too, is strongly
afflicted Moon, Jupiter and Neptune,
tics indicated by Mars in Aquarius. The
and to Saturn, so the flow of Pluto's placed in its own sign. This man might
Ascendant characteristics, highly energies is positive and works well. have been able to use Saturn (high in
coloured by Uranus, give her a need to Here is both the way she expresses the sky at birth) to help him adopt a
be diflferent, which at present is not her problem and her escape; but the more practical attitude (Taurus is, after
working favourably for her - her action she has taken is negative and all, an extremely practical sign), but
condition is an appeal for help. If self destructive - a phrase commonly Saturn's opposition to Neptune is
Saturn did not have such a powerful used to describe the forces of Pluto weakening, especially as the planet is in
and, to a certain extent, Neptune.)
say in this chart, the chances are that Pisces, the Midheaven sign, which is of
rather than suffering from anorexia, course ruled by Neptune.
Health • 203
Pluto conjunct
Midheaven
A Drug Addict
Case History
Justin was an extremely wealthy young
man with some creative talent, which,
however, was entirely inhibited by the
influence of drugs and drink. His chart
is typical of those of drug addicts of his
generation. The strong Libran empha-
sis (the birth time is very accurate) and
the fijll twelfth house are significant. In
addition, Pluto is the most elevated
planet and conjuncts the Midheaven.
At an early age Justin's Ascendant
progressed into Scorpio, so Pluto's
influence is very potent. He wanted
to
A good mix of positive
experience every kind of drug and all and negative aspects
forms of negative escapism. Sometimes
he would come for counselling looking
young, well dressed and being
extremely positive about life and what common, but here were cmphasi was unhei^ilii^ This aspect
he wanted to do. At others he would by the mixture of trines and squares. tributed to the way that I^pttine
turn up hours late or not at all, ragged, The squares attempted to give stabil- worked negatively for Justin from the
gray faced and stumbling. The swings ity, but the Mars conjunction to twelfth house, whereas sometimes it
from one extreme to the other are Saturn, with Saturn squaring Neptune, can work well from this, its own house.
Chan ruler Pluto and Trine aspects from
Sun ruler Mars in Sun, Mercury,
A Positive Lite positive trine aspect Venus to Saturn
act as anchorage
Case History
Bez one of the most hardworking
is
people we know. Her oudook is
positive and forthright. She was for
years a professional dancer, and on
retirement became a health club
aerobics teacher. Her chart is most
Very powerful
interesting; here is a fantastic combina-
stellium in Aries:
tion of Scorpio and Aries energy. Look Sun, Mercury,
at that sixth house - Rill to capacity'; so Venus, Mars and
much so that it is quite difficult to sixth house
draw the chart clearly! She pours her
Aries/Scorpio energy into her day's
work, and loves every minute. She is
extremely independent - because of
the Aries emphasis, Jupiter in Aquarius
and the Moon in Sagittarius. The
mixture of squares and trines is excel-
lent, for she is very practical and will
snap out of any negative lowering
effects of the unhelpful Moon square Challenge
Saturn. Saturn is strong in Leo and the
Work out a zodiac trail (see p. 1 40)
tenth house, and shows that Bez can
for Bez. Sec how well-integrated she
carry the responsibilit)' of supervising is. Remember Mars is the tradi-
that
junior staff^as well as devising and tional ruler of Scorpio, and that
running physical exercise programmes there is a nice trine between that
for many people - some of whom are planet and its modern ruler, Pluto.
coming to exercise rather late in life.
204 • Astrology in Action
Psycnological Motivation
in one way or another, work our way through General Rules and Guidelines
All of us, psychological problems in the course of growing up
certain
Although often be obvious from
it will
and leading our lives. In doing so we gain self-knowledge, and so
correspondence or conversation with a
come to terms with our personalities and get our new subject that some psychological
I hang-ups or inhibitions into perspective. Some of us problem exists, you must learn to
* ,|\ find our problems so difficult that we recognize the indications of any kind
I
xi h^Lve to seek professional help from of blockage preventing a fulfilling
I 4) ,,^:^
expression of motivation, emotion, or
Lt^ psychotherapists. A few of us simply
"^ go on suffering, unable to understand the intellect. In most cases these will
emerge quite naturally, but there are a
[0: why we are constantly depressed, or few helpfiil general guidelines.
seem to be leading unfulfilled lives. Most common problems - lack of
self-confidence, shyness, quick temper,
worr\' - show clearh' in a chart, and
You will know by now that stresses and can be assessed as you make notes
strains show up clearly in our birth about each planet's sign and house
charts, but there are usually areas placing and the aspects it receives. In
w hich show us how we can counter most you will often find the
cases, too,
these, and release most blockages. The antidote to them within the chart.
more vou stud\\ the more vou will
learn to see clear paths through what is Overcoming worry
often a maze of complicated and For instance, prominendy Cancerian
sometimes contradictor,' indications. or Virgoan t\pes will usually be ver\'
However, the assessment of psycho- prone to worr\' and it is no use telling
logically oriented problems, when we them to stop. However, because of
have discovered them through a these particular sign influences we find
technical exam.ination of the chart, is that the Cancerian t\'pe can use intui-
extremely difficult, and if we are not tion to help her - especially if worried
carefiil we find ourselves treading on about making a decision. The Virgoan
thin ice - then falling into extremely who worries needs to learn to counter
deep, cold water. It is essential that we her difficulties through a logical
don't fall in unintentionally, or indeed approach to ever\' aspect of her prob-
dive in wearing some kind of a blind- lems, thereby allowing common sense
fold, and we can only avoid doing this to hold sway.
if we know precisely when to stop -
when to tell our subjects that if they An emotional and sexually
need fijrther help they must consult a inhibiting factor
hilly trained psychotherapist. (It is Often when there an emphasis on
is
TTje birth chart highlights psycholoffical prob-
important that you get to know- Libra and Virgo - a Libran Sun with
lems, but may also show the antidote to them.
trained analysts so you can give your Venus in Virgo, or a Virgo Sun with
subject a direct referral. Many psycho- All you need say is that you are an Mercun' and/or Venus in Libra -
therapists are extremely sympathetic to astrologer and you have helped him as there are contradictor}' factors within
astrolog\', and quite a few astrologers much as you can, and that if he feels the personalit}'. Venus
The Sun Libra,
take full psychotherapy training.) further professional help is needed it in Virgo subject can be ver\' modest
will be necessar\' for him to seek it and shy, and critical of partners - at the
The role of the astrologer from a qualified psychotherapist. same time longing for love and a
Remember that however many books The danger of overestimating your setded, permanent relationship. The
on the subject you may have read, own value and importance as a coun- modest, perhaps not terribly self-
unless you have trained as a psycho- sellor hasanother aspect: your own confident. Sun sign Virgoan will be
therapist you are not in a position to chart may reveal a love of the dramatic ver\' romantic (Venus in Libra), but
explore your subjects' problems in - or perhaps you have many planets in will find it difficult to let herself go.
great depth. You can listen to them water signs, showing that you are Either of these two groups of planetar)'
and help them unburden, you can extremely intuitive. You may be \cv\ placings when combined in this way
guide them through the use of your imaginative, or you may be a worrier. can cause considerable distress, not
astrological technique, but you must You must keep all of that well under only in the matter of general rapport
not go further. If a subject starts control, and don't be carried away: be and the giving and receiving of love
making too many demands, returning logical and practical. Don't jump to and affection, but because of a negative
to question you obsessi\ ely in detail conclusions - be a down-to-earth effect on the sexual expression, which
about attitudes and problems, stop! astrologer and not a starr\ -eyed one! might or might not be countered by
Psychological Motivation • 205
the position and influence of Mars. If but can, when activated by transit, During the period of the above-
you have a subject suftxsring from this cause difficulties defined by the house mentioned Saturn/Pluto conjunction
kind of dilemma look to the Ascendant in which the conjunction falls. within orb in Leo, those t\\o planets
and Moon signs to see if these offer a Other conjunctions between hea\y were joined on 15 August 1947 not
corrective factor. planets will also cause difficulty (de- only by the planets Mercury and
fined by the planets' natures). Uranus Venus, but also by the Sun and Moon.
Negative psychological influences is indicative of tension, Neptune of Such an emphasis on one sign (known
From time to time the "hea\y'\ or negative escapism. Refer to "The as a stellium - see p. 57) causes a
slow-moving, planets form either con- Planets at Work" (pp.208-347) for certain imbalance in the individual,
junctions or other aspects to each definitions of the various possibilities. with the planets all ha\'ing their influ-
other. These stay in orb for long per- ence channelled through one sign.
iods, and while they often act as a kind Other negative apects
of generation influence and are for Indications of psychological problems On 7 lanuar)' 1989 not only were
most of the time dormant, when they usually emerge because the planet or the Sun and Moon in Capricorn, but
fall on or straddle the Ascendant or planets concerned are negatively so were Saturn, Uranus and Neptune -
make double conjunctions to the Sun aspected by the Sun or Moon or by a stellium of five planets.
or Moon, they can cause psychological squares or oppositions in conjunction
problems. While squares or opposi- with the Ascendant, Sun or Moon, or In such cases it only needs someone to
tions can be a source of difficult)', it is occasionally the ruling planet. Note be born at or near sunrise to make for
usually potent or hea\y conjunctions whether the influence comes from the an even more powerfiil emphasis
that are most disruptive. For instance, twelfth or first house: the problem (making the Ascendant belong to the
an opposition between Saturn and itself may be more difficult to resolve if same sign as the Sun). All of the
Uranus could be seriously aggravated the planet or planets causing it fall in various qualities of the relevant sign,
by the fact that it crosses the Ascen- the twelfth but is usually more easily both positive and negative, and those
dant/Descendant line, or crosses the externalized they are in the first
if relating to the various levels of the
chart of someone who has the Sun in (though the chance of the negative personalit)' as shown by the planets
opposition to the Moon, thus making influence having an additional physical (and possibly also the Ascendant), are
two tight oppositions with perhaps the effect is increased). For instance, a geared to that sign influence.
Sun conjunct Uranus on one side of heavily aspected Saturn in conjunction
the chart and the Moon conjunct with the Ascendant in the first house
Saturn on the other. Such a configura- may indicate a physical disabilit}' as Challenge
tion would be a potential source of much as depression or inhibition.
Referring to the dates given in the
strain and also incline the individual to Neptune is the exception. This planet
r\vo examples above, assume that
be depressed, tense and resdess. The is most tning when conjunct the
your subject was born at sunrise.
subject would be under even greater Ascendant from the first house; it
Without calculating the fiall chart,
strain when Saturn or Uranus made works much better from the twelfth, place all five, or six, planets in Capri-
square aspects (by transit) to each of the Piscean house and its natural home corn or Leo, and follow through the
the four natal positions. (Neptune rules Pisces). interpretation of each. Look, too, at
This may seem an extreme example, the clusters of conjunctions (assume
and an individual may need specialist The Uranus/Pluto conjunction that they all fall between 8° and 22°
help that an astrologer cannot give. Sometimes you will work on the charts Leo, as they did in 1947, or between
2° and 10° Capricorn, as in 1989).
of people born during the 1960s,
Conjunctions between heavy planets when there was a conjunction between In each case, first assume that the
stellium the first house, then
falls in
One of the most tning planetary' Uranus and Pluto in Virgo. The
with a late degree of
in the t\velft:h,
influences is a conjunction between comments above will apply ven,'
Leo or Capricorn on the Ascendant.
Saturn and Pluto. (For a full descrip- strongly. In addition, if by chance the
Then move on to place the planets all
tion see p. 3 10.) In the late 1940s, Sun is also in Virgo in the birth chart, in the tenth house with a Midheaven
when in orb in Leo, and in the early there is a distinct possibility' that the falling in about the middle of the
1980s, when it fell in Libra, it caused subject will want to assume power over stellium. This exercise will show how
considerable psychological problems others. If this is so, tr\' to encourage its these indications can cause problems
which have led to inhibition. (These positive rather than negative expres- for an individual.
may be seen even in those born during sion. (For a fijll interpretation, see Naturally these are hypothetical
the latter period.) In some cases where cases; in real life there are always
pp. 319-26, The Aspects of Uranus.)
other planets to be considered.
Saturn crosses the Ascendant in Leo,
Nevertheless, the pull in one direc-
subjects have been known to suffer The solar system traffic jam tion in such charts is powerful and
physical symptoms as a result of psy- From time to time the planets tend to subjects may need help - though in
chological problems. In other charts, catch up with one another, causing a the cases here, as two ver\' povverfijl
when not personalized by contact with considerable traffic jam in one area of signs are involved, the subjects may
the Ascendant or in conjunction with the sk)', with a great many planets in be too arrogant to accept it!
the Sun or Moon, it is far less potent, one sign. For example:
206 • Astr(M.(k;y in Action
Personality' Traits or she feigns laziness to cover up a lack lifebut if these planets are in negative
of confidence. You will find many aspect and joined by Pluto the individ-
Disorganized people references in the aspect interpretations: ual may have suffered in some way as a
Lack of organization is often the result it is quite common for those with result of sexual experiences.
of integration problems, and you will Saturn conjunct the Ascendant, or a
clearly see these in a chart if you follow negative aspect to the Sun, Moon, Homosexuality
the zodiac trail (see p. 140). If there are ruling planet or Ascendant, to suffer in A great deal of research has gone into
many trails that don't link up, your this way. Sometimes there is a negative finding reliable indications of homo-
subject may be inclined to be conftised aspect bers\een Mars and Saturn, sexual tendencies in a chart - but with
and disorganized, finding it difficult to obstructing the flow of energ)', thus varxing conclusions. Generalization is
make decisions. You may notice that unbalancing the system. dangerous; while certain planetar\'
two contrasting groups of indications relationships may show
tendency a
have few links between them so the The chatterbox towards homosexuality', they don't
individual is in permanent flux. Sometimes shyness, especially in young necessarily indicate that a subject will
A positive approach is to suggest people, is hidden by talkativeness. This find sexual fulfilment with members of
that your subject accepts that she can is usually the case when Gemini or the same sex only. Such aspects can
express particular personality' traits or Virgo are prominent. Sometimes, too, equally reveal that thereis a greater
characteristics at one time, while at negative aspects between Mercur\' and leaning towards femininit)' (in the best
others, totally different ones. In all of Mars or Uranus can spark off such sense of the word) in men, or a more
us there is more than one person, and tendencies. If you have a shy, ner\'Ous masculine assertiveness in women.
we can use the contrasting areas in young subject, encourage the use of These characteristics can show up in
constructive and positive ways. If on relaxation techniques or deep breath- a variety of ways. In women's charts
some days the subject feels assertive ing exercises; inner calm must be there may be some particularly femi-
and extrovert, he or she should partici- developed. This will take time, but nine aspects, such as the Moon con-
pate in the kind of acti\it\' which when the gushing ner\ous energ)' is junct or trine Venus in a powerfully
demands such an approach. If on controlled and positively channelled it masculine sign or signs. In men's
others the subject feels sensitive and isan extremely good force which can charts there may be powerfijlly mascu-
introvert, he or she should concentrate be used to considerable advantage. line aspects involving feminine signs.
on work that demands intuition and a An indication of same gender sexual
sensitive approach, avoiding situations Above average sexual needs preference in men is said to be negative
that might induce shyness, nenousness Above average sexual activity' is often aspects (especially the square) between
and lack of self-confidence. The prob- shown by a strong Mars - as ruling the Sun and Uranus. For women, the
lem may particularly affect career planet. Sun or Moon ruler or in Aries. same is alleged to be true of a negative
choice and attitudes towards children. Aspects of all kinds between Venus and aspect between the Moon and Uranus;
Of course, in such circumstances ever}' Mars usually heighten sexual enjoy- again, the square seems to be the most
case must be individuallv assessed. ment and activin,', and the signs and potent influence. However, because of
houses involved should also be consid- the considerable complexity' of the
Laziness and procrastination ered, since these aspects are strength- whole area, these indications are in no
Perhaps you will find yourself working ened if the first/seventh, second/ way conclusive. No definite judgement
on the chart of a subject who keeps eighth or the fifth are tenanted by should be made if they are present in a
saying "I can't be bothered" or "I either or both planets. If Saturn is on another level, they simply
chart for,
simply hate to get up in the morning", involved in a tee-square between them, indicate stress and tension.
making of ease vers' plain
a love there is of sexual frustra-
a possibilit)'
indeed. This may be a perfectly natural tion. Disappointment, and to an extent "The worst people have the best
trait, especially if the subject has a inhibition, is often characteristic of charts"
powerfiil emphasis on Libra, Pisces or those with negative aspects between Ever)' experienced astrologer will
occasionally Taurus (though many of the Moon and Venus, and Venus and agree! Those subjects who seem to
the latter are very hard disciplined Saturn. Sometimes those with a have all the right planets in all the right
workers), or a strong Venus. However, positive Venus/Saturn aspect prefer a signs, all the nicest, easiest, most
the chan may show a strong element rather older partner - perhaps needing auspicious aspects, are usually awiiil
of Aries, Leo or Capricorn, a well- a Father/Mother figure. people! They will take advantage not
placed Mars, and so on. Occasionally a marginally sadistic only of your budding astrological ex-
What causes this laziness? In such a streak is present if Mars and Pluto are perience, but of your time, energ)' and,
potentially energetic chart you must in aspect to Uranus, when the sexual if you're not ver)' carefijl, your money
look for other indications for an implications and energies of Mars are as well! The trouble with them is that
explanation. These usually show a lack coloured by a need to express power they really do seem spectacularly nice,
of self-confidence, inhibition or over others. Those with a conjunction and sometimes generous. They may
shyness, so that in order to save face - or positive aspect between Mars and even arrive with a gift to soften you
something especially characteristic of Neptune will also have an increased up. But then, when they'\e won you
Capricorns and when Leo is rising - he and usually rewarding sexual fantasy over with all the charm in the
Psychological Motivation • 207
world they ask their favours. So be on however, that the symptoms described advantage of others - the added
the defensive if you find a subject's above will apply only if there is no stability' in the chart will give solidity
chart which is brimming with trines, stabilizing tee-square or other strong and base to the overwhelming charm,
grand trines, sextiles and lots of lovely indication to balance the overpositive and the chances are that the positivity
conjunctions between all the most indications. If there then your sub-
is, will be controlled, channelled and con-
ftiendly, helpfiil planets. Remember, ject will not seek free rides or take structively expressed.
Indomitable Spirit
Case History
Andrew was a much loved and
respected ballet teacher who inspired
making even the most
his students,
demanding intricacies of the art seem
easy. He always criticized construc-
tively and gave great encouragement.
He was extremely artistic, having
attended school as well as ballet
art
school. He was conscripted into the
army early in 1940 and was sent to the
Far East, where he became a Japanese
prisoner of war, being incarcerated
for four years. Rising above his
own suffering, the amount he did
to relieve his fellow prisoners was
remarkable; he made shorts out of the
strong pockets of their tattered trou-
sers, having first made a needle from a
spoke stolen from a Japanese guard's
bicycle. He encouraged his fellow
also
prisoners to keep physically and
mentally alert, in spite of great priva-
tion and the work- load imposed by the
prison camp regime. He weighed less
than 6 stone (74 pounds) on release.
Soon after rejoining his wife, he
opened his ballet school. He still
suffered psychologically from the war
experience and was unable to travel in
cars or trains. In the late 1970s he
suffered strokes, but bravely forced
himself to recover sufficiendy to teach
from a wheelchair. He died in 1979.
Chart analysis
The extreme tension shown in his Ruling planet Sun is the
chart could easily have defeated only one free of heavy
Andrew. Note the way all the planets aspects and not involved Multiple grand crosses Considerable source
in grand crosses in cardinal signs of tension
save the Sun are involved in the
multiple cardinal grand crosses. The Strong and very positive personalit)'. Note too Uranus in the sixth (work)
fact that they fall in cardinal signs However, he smoked heavily, which house, showing the direction of these
shows his eagerness to reach beyond contributed to his fatal strokes. energies towards his much-loved,
their clutches. Note the inspirational The one essential and powerful dedicated work. Even so, he had to
Moon conjunct Neptune in the twelfth escape from the grand crosses is the fight every inch of the way. And we
house. Although he had been a per- ruling planet, the Sun in Virgo. The have never known anyone reduce us to
former youth, he was a much
in his positive trines from the Sun conjunct such tears of laughter, before or since
better teacher. He expressed power- Jupiter to the ver)' heavily aspected then! Surely the influence of the Sun
fully extrovert tendencies and was a Uranus were also on Andrew's side. conjunct Jupiter.^
4
The Planets
AT^WbRK
210 • The Pianets at Worjc
Tne Sun tnrougn tne Houses
Because of the great importance of the Sun in will be powered by the material results
both the birth and progressed charts, its sign of his efforts and he will bask in the
influence has been covered in detail on pp.78- 127. light of any glory that comes his way.
Bv now vou will no doubt have absorbed the inter-
pretations which have special significance both for
The Sun
yourself and for those dear to you. This, therefore, is the time to IN the Third House
consider the next level of influence that the Sun exerts in the birth
chart - house position. The Sun represents our vitalit}- and self
its The intellectual capacity' is exploited to
expression, so its house position will show in which sphere of life the fijll with this placing. Whether the
subjectis bright or slow, there will cer-
those energies will be directed bv the individual.
be a powerfiil urge to make the
tainly
mind work, and should the individual
feel there was something lacking in his
The Sun The Sun or her early education, the impulse to
IN THE First House IN THE Second House make up for it will be strong. Having
achieved that, she might well go much
This placing is vitally important for the The acquisition of possessions is further, eventually (perhaps rather late
Sun. Because the subject will have extremely important to the subjec<^ in life ) gaining some striking academic
been born very near sunrise, it is who will feel a great sense of pride in achievements. If you meet a subject in
extremely likely that the Sun and rising showing these off on every possible this position, try to encourage such a
signs will be the same. Such people are occasion. He
or she will not simply development and discourage any ten-
known as "double Cancerians", want to gloat over an ever- increasing dency' to rest on lesser laurels. In such
"double Librans" and so on, for the bank balance or folio of stocks and a case, a positive expression of pride
Sun signand Ascendant sign character- shares, but rather will want the world and fiilfillment will spring from this
istics and motivations will be those of to know of such success. solar placing.
the same sign. The whole chart will be GenerositN' is usual unless it is miti- The need to communicate will be
dominated by the influence of the Sun, gated by other influences (a "careful' extremely powerfiil (what is communi-
and the effects of the planet ruling the Sun sign, for instance). In some cases cated will, of course, depend on the
Sun and Ascending signs will also be the acquisitive powers can extend into nature of the Sun sign and its
considerably increased. the personal life, with the partner attributes). For instance, to over-
Self-absorption may be of becoming yet another possession. The
a result someone with a Libran Sun in
simplify',
this emphasis on the first house, and Taurean tendency is to own, and when the third house would be keen to dis-
the individual should be aware of anv the Sun is in the second house the atti- cuss the intimacies of relationships,
icnucncic5> towards
tendencies tuwarus selfishness,
scinsnncss, trying jlx)ok -
tuuc is "Lx)ok
tude - this is mine!" If this while another person much involved
"* '
"
to counter them w hcne\er possible. '^Jthjhappens, probl( lems can arise since the "
with her career could, perhaps, make
;^igC^^2| ^^^71^25,^^^^ subject isinsen<
insensitively bulldozing over an excellent public relations officer for
Health and wcfflfcuig^
'
— " '
'
"*
^^'^•^^^ real needs of his partner. whatever firm she works for,
Consider the health not only in re!a-'"^^*^> advertising its products to great effect.
lion to the sign that the Sun occupies A good life
but also to the aspects that it receives. Pleasure is important to the individual, The influence of Mercury
For instance, there may be a tendency such as a concentration on enjoyment Thisis the Gemini/Mercury house:
to nervous strain and tension (square of expensive, rich food in glamorous Mercury may well occupy the third
aspect to Uranus), exuberant physical surroundings. All of these tendencies house with the Sun, in which case this
energy (trine to Mars), digestive pro b- will be encouraged b\' positive aspects house be very important in the fiill
will
lems or biliousness (squares or oppos^J betvveen the Sun and Jupiter, while interpretation. In any case. Mercury
sitions to the Moon or Jupiter fj^ WJSS
ther an opposition or a square may will be nearby, so be sure to consider
respectively), and so on. make the subject go overboard in its placing in relation to the third-
A certain Leonine coloring is given second house matters. house Sun.
*^o the personalitv when the Sun is in Venus will not be ver} far away if the
ijhe first house. (Queen Victoria, a Sun is in the second house - and do
double Gemini, is a superb example.) not forget that Xtnus rules this house. The Sun
The bearing will be regal, and the back If there is an aspect between the Sun IN the Fourth House
and heart will need the special attend ^nd Venus, the influence of the Sun's
tion that is advisable for those who Wfcousc position w ill be increased, The vitality and self-expression of the
have Leo prominent in their birth t^SPspccially in relation to the overall Sun will find a positive outlet in the
charts. Equally, because this is the flucnce of Venus itself. creation of a good home and happy
Aries house, the subject will be mo Hard work will always be undertaken family Parenthood is the essential
life.
vated to win, to be first, and will !o achieve the subject's ever-increasing at the core of this house, but before
the necessao' competitive
»^ .* V ^^ »T,
l I
^^jpaterialistic needs - his solar vitalitv' deciding how the subject will enact the
The Sun through the Houses •III
O
role of father or mother, you must push her children to the forefront must be within eight degrees (or ten at
study the Sun sign itself very carefully. (sometimes to their embarrassment or the most) of the cusp of the seventh
An exuberant fire sign Sun will make reluctance). Care is needed that the house (the point exactly opposite the
for an equally exuberant, enthusiastic parent does not push her offspring in Ascending degree).
parent; a sensitive sign, such as Pisces the direction she once wished to take The sense of duty and routine is also
or Cancer, will give a parent who is herself, thereby living vicariously emphasized by this placing. Therefore,
more intuitive and introspective. through them. when interpreting the effect of the Sun
A difficult opposition from Saturn in the sixth house it is important to
will atworst dampen down the indi- The emotional expression decide whether the individual is a slave
vidual's enthusiasm, making him or The love and sex lives are well focused, to routine and tends to get in a rut or
her feel that children are a burden, or and while the Sun sign itself will (perhaps because the Sun is placed in a
perhaps insist on too much discipline. denote the approach and attitude to fire or air sign) rebels against such
love, the need for fiilfillment and restrictions in daily life.
The influence of the Moon positive, rewarding expression will
This is the Cancer/Moon house, so assume an importance that is greater The influence of Mercury
the placing of the Moon in the birth than average. This is Virgo/Mercury house, so
the
chart should also be carefiilly consid- Emotional and physical risks are the influence of Mercury and the sign
ered, especially if it receives any aspects likely to be taken - whether that is in which it is placed will be important
from the Sun. blindly or with calculation will depend - the planet won't be very far away in
Early parental influences are, of entirely on the sign placing and the the birth chart. If Mercury shares this
course, always vital to the development Sun's aspects. Nevertheless there may house with the Sun, it will increase the
of every individual, but with the Sun well be an inherent affection, or even a possibilitN' of the individual finding sat-
in the fourth house, an in-depth need, for danger (sometimes to life isfaction by developing his intellect
understanding of the background and and limb), which may be satisfied and communicative powers. Indeed,
attitude of the parents is essential to through hazardous sports. The Prince work in communications and critical,
fiiture fiilfillment. An
element of cre- of Wales is a case in point: his Scorpio or perhaps creative, writing could be
ative energy will be channeled into Sun in the fifth house encouraged this enjoyed. Being of service to others or
redecoration, sewing, and other work tendency when he was younger (his perhaps working as a personal assistant
that enhances the home. Ascending sign is Leo). In some might also feature in a positive way
extreme cases the urge to gamble can and be a source of satisfaction.
A need for emotional security become excessive - especially if the
Familiar surroundings will instill a Sun is in Aries or Sagittarius or the
sense of security in the subject, who Sun and Jupiter make a square or The Sun
may be reluctant to stray far from opposition aspect. Creativity' and the IN the Seventh House
home. However, the influence of the urge to express it will be present and
Sun's sign will hold sway. For example, should always be positively and The need to relate to others is
if the sign is extrovert and adventur- practically developed. extremely strong when the Sun falls in
ous, a compromise will be reached the seventh house, and there is a possi-
when the individual comes to terms bilit)' that the individual with this plac-
with other areas of his personality. The Sun ing will live for total commitment to a
IN the Sixth House partner. In fact, care is needed that the
subject's identit)' is not entirely sub-
The Sun Health is strongly influenced by this merged of the partner, and self-
in that
IN THE Fifth House house, so the Sun's vitalizing force will reliance must be developed if this
focus on the well-being of the individ- pitfall is to be avoided. Much will be
The Sun shines very brightly indeed ual. His or her illnesses and vulnerabil- given to the partner, physically and
from the fifth house, since it is the ities will be accentuated according to emotionally, for the Sun's vitalit)' will
house of the Sun itself and of its own the Sun sign; there can be an over- be expressed in this sphere of life.
sign, Leo. concentration on ailments, and per-
haps undue worry about the general The influence of Venus
A sense of achievement health and diet. Nevertheless, if the This is the Venus/Libra house, so the
Ambition will be very strong, and very Sun is well aspected (especially by the placing of Venus in the chart will be
probably (unless the Sun is really bat- Moon or Mars), the recuperative pow- extremely important. If it shares the
tered by negative aspects) the individ- ers should be excellent and a positive seventh house with the Sun, it is highly
ual will not be averse to showing off attitude will prevail. probable that there will be an imbal-
He or she may not necessarily take The effect on the health and the ance in the individual's personality,
center stage, but will usually enjoy whole physical well-being will be perhaps to such an extent that a lack of
displaying any creative achievements. accentuated if the Sun makes an oppo- independence will be a real problem
This is the house of children, so if sition aspect to the Ascendant. for him or her. Conflict will arise if a
the subject is a parent she will tend to However, for this to happen the Sun need for isolation is suggested in other
212 • The Planets at Work
areas of the chart, or if disappointment an inclination to be obsessive about it. mind will nevertheless be present, and
or unhappincss in the love life is indi- The driving force of the Sun may focus it isimportant for the individual to
cated (square aspects from Venus to completely on sex for some people develop his own philosophy of life,
the Moon and Saturn respectively). born with this placing, but for others it with carefully considered religious
In general terms, the individual must may center on money, its growth and beliefs based on definite conclusions.
be aware of the need to balance his or the power that it brings. We often find There are few limitations for the
her extremely povverflil urge to relate those with this placing in financial individual born with this placing, but
to others and the desire for commit- careers. In a weak chart, or when the nevertheless he should not strive so
ment with a proper realization of the positive nature of the Sun
under- is hard that he misses out on the simple
self and its fulfillment. mined by negative aspects (a square or pleasures of life or distances himself
opposition to Neptune, perhaps), from less intellectually inclined or
Making partnerships there may be a tendency to live in motivated people.
Taking pride partner is essential
in the hopes of an inheritance. This is the Sagittarius/Jupiter house.
to the individual, and while at its best Therefore, if there is a sextile or trine
this placing can make him or her a Understanding change between the Sun and Jupiter, the con-
wonderful "power behind the throne", Transformation is one traditional cerns of the house will be well inte-
the subject must develop a realistic association of this house, and it is eas- grated within the individual. If there is
attitude towards loved ones, or high ily seen in the need for self-knowledge, a square or opposition, be more
it will
expectations may be cruelly dashed. from which the individual can grow, difficult to control the action of the
Reliance on the partner, moreover, develop and eventually change. The Sun and, even, to keep a sense of per-
must not be so great that separation attitude to death should be positive, spective. In any case, look for
presents very considerable psycho- with the subject regarding it in an indications of practicality elsewhere.
logical problems. When that happens, objective way as the ultimate and final
readjustment to life without the part- transformation.
ner will be very difficult to achieve. This is the Pluto/Scorpio house, so The Sun
Recognition of individual worth and the influence of that planet should be IN THE Tenth House
the development of confidence in the studied. However, unless Pluto is per-
self are essential. sonalized in the birth chart, remember A powerfiil need to make a mark on
Tendencies towards emotional that its sign placing is a generation the world is shown by the individual
dependence will be even stronger if influence only. with the Sun in the tenth house.
the Sun opposition aspect to the
is in Therefore, it is important that he or
Ascendant (i.e. within eight or, at most she is emotionally involved in the
ten, degrees of the cusp of the seventh The Sun career, ambition or aspiration (after all,
house), when the polarity between the IN THE Ninth House it is not everyone who has a career in
Ascending and seventh house signs will the strict sense of the word). Worldly
also be enhanced. growth, the broadening of
Intellectual progress of one sort or another is of
horizons and the taking of challenging prime importance, and the Sun's vital-
journeys for mind and body are all ity confers a driving force.
The Sun ways which the solar energy is
in
IN THE Eighth House directed from the ninth house. This Attaining personal objectives
was once known as the "house of If fulfillment is being gained from
Deep purposeful force and great dreams" - an interesting description effort, all well and good, but even so
emotional intensity are shown in this because those for whom it is heavily there are important questions to ask.
placing of the Sun. It is essential that tenanted may get rather carried away. For example, are those efforts mis-
the powers of intuition are used and If dreams are to become concrete directed, or totally impossible to
controlled (according to the Sun's reality, the subject must adopt a prac- achieve? (Neptune in conjunction or
sign). There will almost inevitably be tical approach and channel his or her opposition to the Sun.) Is the individ-
a need for self-knowledge, but in intellect in the necessary directions. ual motivated by power." (Uranus
seeking it the tendency toward intro- The subject will then be able to and/or Pluto in the tenth house with
spection is countered. develop his potential and make the the Sun.) Is that need for power purely
most of the force of the Sun. selfish or more altruistically oriented?
The drive for satisfaction (Mars personalized. Moon well-placed,
Sexual satisfaction will be a powerflil Knowledge and ambition respectively. ) All these considerations
oudet for self-expression, and the cre- Further education, broadest
in the must be taken into account, since the
ative power of the Sun ensures that its sense, is related to ninth house mat- placing is, from the point-of-\iew of
achievement will be of paramount ters, just as the third house focuses on the chart itself, a powerfiil focal point.
importance. The individual will cer- education in general. We do not neces- If all autocratic tendencies can be
tainly analyse every aspect of his or her sarily find those with this placing controlled, here is a big achiever, and if
sexuality if this fulfillment is lacking, studying for exams well into their six- the Sun shines through a fire sign the
and in extreme cases must counter ties, but the drive for the expansion of individual will have an infectious
The Sun through the Houses •213
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enthusiasrn^Tfthe 5un is m
an earm The Sun Progressed
sign, there will be practicalin'; in aif a,^, j^
^
IN THE Twelfth House through the houses
lively intellectual rapport; in waterajL^^^
intuition. All these qualities will b^Qflj^"' A very special perspective is added to As the Sun progresses through the
expressed in the working life, both in the chart when the Sun falls in the signs, it also, of course, progresses
the work itself and in the resulting twelfUi house, for here is someone through the houses. On the rare occa-
dealings with others, and will help the who needs peace and quiet, space and it moves from one house to
sions that
subject towards attaining his or her time alone - whatever those mav^ mean the next (and to plot this correctly, the
personal objectives. This is the to the individual. *i^|^ birth time must be strictly accurate), it
Capricorn/Saturn house: look to the
influence and placing of Saturn.
If theSun sign sympathizes, intro
version and a lack of self-confidence
^ likely that the subject will
crossroads in life,
reach a
with the concerns of
will be present. HowT\'er, creative the new house coming vividly to the
power still comes from the Sun, even fore. When the Sun changes signs, a
in this, the most withdrawn of all the slight blending of the characteristics of
IN THE Eleventh House elve house^^^S| the twosigns concerned can be seen.
- Here is a social animal who needs need for security *^hanging needs
t^ make mark within the com-
his or her In working behind the scenes, the When the progressed Sun moves from
munity. He or she will expend solar individual will be shown at his or her one house to another, the change is
energies in the development and best. If the result is creative, then it is sharper, and original concerns which
enjoyment of group activities, very behind these creations that he or she relate to the birth chart house (or, if
often with humanitarian overtones. will hide, sometimes getting those who the individual is older, perhaps to the
Charitable fiind-raising, for example, are less introspective and more previous progressed house) will tend
willbe an important and successftil assertive to do any selling of the end to fade fairly quickly into the back-
involvement for the individual. Don't products. important for those
It is ground - although they will not neces-
forget the purely creative power of the close to the subject not to try to force sarily disappear altogether. For
Sun, which here can be expressed as a her into a more extrovert lifestyle; instance, someone with a tenth house
considerable source of inspiration to partners and friends must realize and Sun that progresses into the eleventh
others, with, group activities making accept that her familiar environment is house may feel that worldly ambitions
the results well worthwhile. Care ^^iS^s the only place in which she feels totally and aspirations should, to some extent,
needed, however, that the individual" secure and therefore is where she now give way to a more fiilfiUed social
does not try to take control as soon as fiinctions best. life. On the other hand, someone with
Ill
she comes on the scene. Instead, she a fourth house Sun might, when it
should defer to others (and especially Self-interest and understanding progresses into the fifth house, feel the
older, long-standing members of an Self-knowledge, and the coming to need of more fiin and games, and this
organization), even if she thinks she terms with deep-rooted needs, is person will find greater pleasure and
could run things better herself. essential; it may well be more difficult satisfaction in the love life, in creativity
Despite needing everything that a for others to understand this than the and in sport.
fiill and rewarding social life brings, individual herself. Each month, as the Sun appears to
the subject must be carefiil not to dis- Well-meaning, more extrovert move through the zodiac signs, it also
tance herself from close contact with partners may sometimes find it moves through the houses of the birth
others. There can be conflict here, but necessary to end the relationship with chart. Journalist-astrologers make use
she should be able to look at the situa- these individuals, and allow them to of this phenomenon when wTiting Sun
tion in a rational and objective way. uncluttered by what
live their lives sign columns for the newspapers and
The should be divided into
life they believe to be unnecessary com- magazines, using what is known as the
compartments, so that there will be mitments that can become devitalizing solar chart. This involves placing the
good close relationships and an abilit}' burdens. They should be allowed to let Sun sign where the Ascendant of the
to express love, while at the same time the results of their labors speak for birth chart would be, and interpreting
the subject aims to fijlfill all the needs them, while at the same time making the Sun's house position for each sign.
and expression of the Sun's energies their feelings clear to loved ones in a In natal astrology this is not an
through eleventh house matters. way that expresses the strong, positive important factor, but when using
qualitiesof their Sun sign. astrolog)' in everyday life it is worth
The influence of Uranus This the Pisces/Neptune house, so
is remembering that the Sun's hints are
This is the Aquarius/Uranus house, so Neptune will now be personalized, always worth taking, and therefore
you will find some guidance as to how thereby increasing that planet's impor- concentrating on the concerns of the
be resolved by study-
this conflict will tance in the birth chart. Don't gloss house through which it is transitting at
ing the position of Uranus and its over its sign and house placing or the any given time. For instance, think of
aspects. For the ability to enjoy ftill aspects it receives, as they will all throw increasing your income when the Sun
emotional relationships, look both to a great deal of informative light on to is in the second house, starting a diet
Venus and the seventh house. the twelfth-house Sun. when it is in the sixth, and so on.
214 • TnH Planets at Work
Tne Aspects or tne Sun
aspects made by the Sun to other planets
The
and to the angles of the chart are of extreme
tendency to emotional restlessness,
may tend to cause minor, but on-
importance of the
in interpretation, since the effect going, health problems.
If a minor aspect is present these
planets on the Sun gives a very clear indication of
interpretations will be far less promi-
the wav in which its own influence from sign and nent and should not be given too
house will be expressed in the subject whose chart is being studied. much emphasis in your interpretation.
You will discover occasions when an aspect may complement the
Sun sign characteristics, and perhaps others when it may conflict.
Progressed Aspects
When this happens it is, of course, important to assess carefully the
between the sun and moon
importance of the aspect. If it is a major one without a wide orb, its
influence will be powerfiil, and should be incorporated into the When the progressed Sun aspects the
final interpretation. If the orb is wide (between seven or eight natal Moon, there will be a gradual
degrees), the chances are that the aspect will be less important. If period of psychological development
that almost inevitably leads to the
the aspect is between the Sun and the ruling planet of the chart, it
making of long-term changes, often
should not be ignored even if it is minor, for it will be strongly
with an instinctive conviction that the
personalized and thus play an important role in the birth chart. time is right to do so. Sometimes alter-
ations in the career will cause a domes-
tic move, or there wdll be a desperate
H Positive aspects need for some kind of change.
These are an integrating faonr ^thin
tine faCTOf x^* If the Sun and Moon form an aspect
the chart, helping the individual to in the birth chart, its nature will enable
Kl Conjunctioi understand and come to terms with his you to assess just how easy or difficult
This occurs when a subject is born at or her personaUty. the period of change will be. A major
or very near the time of the New If there is a trine aspect, and both aspect will color the life, albeit often
Moon, and is a focal point of the planets are of the same element, the subdy, for about three years, and when
chart. Usually both the Sun and Moon flow of natural enthusiasm (fire), prac- this symbolic progression is triggered
will fall in the same sign and house, ticalit}' (earth), intellectual abilit\' (air) off by powerful transits the individual's
therefore the characteristics of the Sun or emotion (water) will be positive. life will become eventfiil. When you
sign will also be present on an instinc- The blending of the instincts and reac- offer advice, refer to the complete
ti\e and intuitive level for the individ- tions (as shown b\ the Moon) will also birth chart to see how well he or she
ual. He or she will respond to all complement the individual's character will approach the problems that arise
situations in the manner of the Sun (as shown by the Sunj. at such a time.
sign concerned. The sextile is also helpful, and has a ¥
The
and
influence of the Moon
house position should be
sign similar but less powerfiilly integrating
emphasizing either
effect, usually
^^ The Sun's Aspects
its
^ii^E3
caretully related to the characteristics extrovert (when derived from positiv^^^BH to Mercury
indicated by the Sun's position. signs) or introvert (negative signs)
These be similar but, in the case
will tendencies. The constitution in this Only a conjunction or minor semi-
of the Moon sign, will be on the level case is usually healthy.
iSR^ sextile can be formed bervveen these
of the personalitN' while, where the planets, because (as we see it from
Moon's house concerned,
placing is B Negative aspects ^ajP^.W- Earth) Mercury can never be more
the effects will be expressed in a more The individual may be prone to inner than 28 degrees from the Sun. These
physical manner. discontent and resdessness that can be aspects are best related to the sign
Should Mercury or Venus fall in the hard to resolve. Changes of mood and placing of the planets concerned.
same sign as this potent conjunction, the inabilit}' to rest content can cause If the planets fall in the same sign,
the individual may show a certain difficulties, sometimes within emo- the individual will think in the manner
imbalance since the basic Sun sign tional relationships, where other prob- of the Sun sign. If Mercury is in the
characteristics, aldiough working lems can also arise. preceding or following sign, then the
different levels, will be almost too The opposition (which occurs when mind will work according to that sign.
powerful for comfort. the subject is born at Full Moon) If the Sun and Mercury form a close
The conjunction does not always fall emphasizes the polarit>' bet^veen the conjunction - less than five degrees -
in the same sign or house. When this two signs concerned. this traditionally indicates that the
occurs the individual concerned can The square accentuates the quad- individual slow developer. These
is a
feel the same inner conflict, restless- making the indi\idual rather
ruplicit)', aspects, unless hampered by other
ness or discontent that is often present more outgoing (when cardinal signs influences, can give optimism and
when a negative aspect exists berv\een are involved), stubborn (fixed signs) or enthusiasm, and the desire for worldly
these planets. flexible (mutable signs). Worry, or a progress is often enhanced.
The Aspects of the Sun •215
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1)
^ THE
Progressed Aspects between
Sun and Mercury
If the conjunction is
opposition or square from the Moon
afflicted by an The emotional energies are often
heightened too, especially if the plan-
or Saturn, there will almost inevitably ets occupy a water sign, when the
When one of these planets forms be disappointment and a certain energy' can be expressed through the
progressed aspects to the natal or pro- unhappiness in the emotional life. devotion to a cause or an ideal.
gressed position of the other, necessary The semi-sextile is not a strong fea- Selfishness can be present, and the 9
practical changes will take place in the ture, but with it and the conjunction Arian pioneering spirit and need to
subject's Decisions will have to be
life. there is nearh' always an appreciation win will also emerge - remember that
reached, and he or she should be of beautiflil things, such as art and Mars rules Aries and the Sun is exalted (S
encouraged to be objective and think music. If Mercury is involved, there in this sign (see p. 35).
of the long-term effects of any actions. will be a talent for creative craft work. Headaches may often occur and,
Ask yourself how decisive, quick- because of undue haste, the subject
thinking or not he may be. Sometimes The semi -square can be slighdy accident-prone. Never-
greater intellectual challenge or stimu- This major aspect between these
is a theless, there will be plenty of physical
lus needed, or the inspiration to
is planets, and tends to increase the strength and sometimes also a wiry
write becomes evident. While only the possibility' of a breakdown in marriage athletic frame.
conjunction and semi-sextile are possi- or a permanent relationship. Daring and bravery are characteris-
ble in the birth chart, because of the tic,and there is often heroism, with
progression the Sun and Mercury can considerable dash and panache. The
make many more aspects to each other
in the progressed chart.
m THE
Progressed Aspects between
Sun and Venus
sex life will be lively, to say the least!
Care is needed that a tendency to work
If an aspect is negative, some ner- too hard is countered, and that risk-
vous strain and tension may be present H Positive aspects taking does not become combined
but on the whole it will stimulate the These can herald a very happy period, with foolhardiness.
intellect. The individual will look at and are the traditional indication of
problems critically, but may well need marriage or the development of a per- D Positive aspects
constructive advice about which direc- manent relationship. If the emotional Many of the characteristics of the con-
tion to take. There can be a need to not affected by these aspects, a
life is junction are seen in the trine and sex-
increase the education, for self- prosperous period is likely to occur tile, but the more extreme tendencies
improvement, and all Mercurial instead. Life will certainly have its will be better controlled, as these are
concerns - from the car to media enjoyable moments - especially when less potent aspects. There will be excel-
involvement - may be apparent. transits echo these lively progressions. lent resources of energy, but the ten-
dency to take risks or work too hard
H Negative aspects will be reduced.
The Sun's Aspects If there is a semi-sextile between the The flow of energy, whether
TO Venus Sun and Venus or should
in the chart, emotional or physical, will be well
either planet progress to form a semi- channeled, and the individual will be
Only the conjunction, semi-sextile and square to the other, stress may afflict vigorous, but not too overtiy so.
semi-square can be formed between the emotional life. If the difficulties
these planets, as the Sun and Venus are can be lived through and communica- B Negative aspects
never more than 48 degrees apart. tion between the couple is good, any Strainand tension due to overwork
problems should be resolved, but care can become a problem, and unless
Conjunction and semi-sextile will be needed for about a year or so. there are counter-indications in the
If both planets fall in the same sign, Alternately, there may be money chart, there will be a very strong ten-
love and affection will be shown. The troubles rather than emotional ones. dency to sudden anger or even rage. If
attitude to money and possessions will this can be controlled and the subject
be denoted by the Sun sign, but made aware of the negative effects
strengthened by the conjunction. The Sun's Aspects such outbreaks can have on loved ones
If there is a conjunction, the subject TO Mars and colleagues, the energy-source,
is usually loving and enjoys the more which is as powerful as that of the con-
sybaritic pleasures of life, sometimes to D Conjunction junction (minor negative aspects apart)
the point of self-indulgence (weight The individual is fLieled by a virtual can be used to advantage.
gain and other problems may result). powerhouse of energetic resources. Nevertheless, help will be needed
Usually there added kindness and
is This is because Mars contributes to when the individual comes to terms
generosity, since the blending of the our physical energy and the Sun adds with his or her personality, or when
powerful solar vitality' with Venus' to our vitalit)'. It is important for there the anger has been the cause of stress
sympathy and need to relate gives posi- to be plenty of positive channels for or unhappiness in others. The root
tive, happy qualities to the individual, these resources - demanding sporting cause of such problems might well be
who will be charming and (if the sign activities or some kind of hard manual identifiable as sexual frustration or an
placing permits) easygoing. work, for instance. uncooperative partner.
2 16 • The Planets at Work
Progressed Aspects between seem to have more than a fair measure here. If several planets are in earth
THE Sun and Mars of good, or at any rate easy, fortune. signs, and other aspects show steady-
Optimistic, the individual usually ing qualities, the negative indications
Q Conjunction has a warm sense of humor too. Tra- will be less potent, and the Jupiter
All extremelydemanding and hard- dition also suggests that when any sense of humor and bonhomie will
working period is highly likely, with money is needed it is usually found, shine through.
plenty- of challenge or excitement. The whether or not the subject is well-off.
end-product should be considerable "Expansion", the Jupiter keyword, is
personal achievement. relevant, for there is usually a liking for Progressed Aspects between
The effects of the conjunction will good food and wine, and therefore a THE Sun and Jupiter
last for three years, with the middle tendency to gain weight; sometimes
year being the most important as the indigestion is a problem. H Conjunction
influence will then be at its strongest. The intellect is excellent and there is An important period in the subject's
This is an exciting time: the energies potential for its expansion, resulting in life is usually signaled. Should the Sun
will be stretched, but a positive indi- a wonderfijlly philosophical outlook. be personalized, if Sagittarius is on the
vidual will gain much from these There is usually no of ambition,
lack Midheaven, or if Jupiter and the Sun
powerfully beneficial planetary ener- but this is not colored by ruthlessness are in aspect in the birth chart, the
gies. There will be periods of strain of any kind. chances are that the individual will
and tension (not too difficult to detect Consider the influence of Jupiter's receive some kind of accolade: an
from the patterns of transits, lunar sign placing - which in most cases will award or prize, or perhaps a grant for
progressions and so on). be the same as the important Sun sign further study, if young, may be won
- and add this interesting gloss to its through competition.
D Positive aspects other characteristics. Note the strength of Jupiter's tran-
The effects of these are similar to the sits during the period involved (which
conjunction. However, the influence is B Positive aspects will be about three years). If a Jupiter
less strong, and while extra demands These have of
a similar effect to that Return occurs, or the planet is promi-
will be made on the individual, his or the conjunction, but there can some- nent in any other way, life will defi-
her channeling of energy will be times be less of an inclination to make nitely be very rewarding for the
steady, so that it can be used as and a really serious effort to expand hori- individual, who must be encouraged to
when it is required. There will be a zons and develop intellectual potential wear any laurel wreath that comes his
need to set new, challenging projects to the fijll. Despite this, such pursuits or her way - and indeed to rest on
or goals and to achieve a great deal. as chess and literature will be enjoyed. those laurels for a while aft:erward!
The prevailing mood will be optimistic If Venus is strong, the tendency to
and perhaps a bit aggressive when take life easily and to give it over to B Positive aspects
dealing with competitors. pleasure will certainly emerge - and A progressive and usually happy period
the outlook will be positive and opti- is denoted by these aspects. The traffic
B Negative aspects mistic. There may be an interest in the lights are set at green, soencourage
Impress upon your subject that, while law and publishing, and if a flair for your subject to push ahead with plans
there is no need for apprehension or teaching emerges in other areas of the and not to indulge in false modesty.
worry, he or she could simply take on chart these aspects will support it. The This may be hard for less extrovert
too much during this period, and as a subject is not particularly competitive. types, but Jupiter usually helps them to
result will work too strenuously and take center stage a little more readily.
become overtaxed. B Negative aspects
Aggravation and pett)' annoyance The sense of perspective can all too B Negative aspects
caused by others could become dispro- easily be lost, and this must be real- The subject must assess every move
portionate, simply because the subject ized.There is also a strong tendency to not be easy. This is
carefiilly as life will
is feeling tense. She must learn to con- exaggerate and, when viewing the especially important when legal docu-
serve energy (not always easy) and broad, overall concept of a project, to ments or contracts are to be signed:
pace herself in all spheres of her life. ignore the finer details completely, the small print must be read with great
glossing over them in a way that can care. Sadly, people are often disinclined
cause quite serious problems for the to take such precautions under this
The Sun's Aspects individual at a later date. influence, and a tendency to rush in
TO Jupiter A lack of moderation one is usually can lead to considerable difficulties.
of the worst faults, and must be coun- Financial advice should be sought
Q Conjunction tered. Sometimes, gambling and the and acted upon, and the diet con-
Traditionally, this is one of the most reckless investment of money (and trolled. Caution and moderation must
fortunate aspects of all. We never use emotions) is a problem, and if a ten- be developed, as all too often silly and
the word "lucky" because of its for- dency towards negative escapism sometimes serious mistakes can be
tune-telling overtones, but neverthe- through drugs or drink is shown else- made - especially if Neptune forms
less the subject with this aspect does where in the chart, it will be increased manv transits at the same time.
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The Sun's Aspects H Negative aspects important both at the time and in the
TO Saturn Here the Sun and Saturn are at logger- long-term. Progress bringing addi-
heads, and these potent aspects ofiren tional responsibilities is very likely, as is
Q Conjunction have a very restrictive effect. The semi- planning for the ftiture. This is a
Ithas been accepted astrologically, for sextile should not be over-interpreted, serious but constructive influence.
thousands of years, that the Sun and but the other minor aspects will have a
Saturn are "enemies" - one providing stronger influence than usual. Some- H Negative aspects
A difficult period is indicated, when
vitalit)', the other tending to restrain
Therefore, when they form a conjunc-
it. times the health is undermined, with
frequent aches and pains and a ten- progress can be slow. A great deal may
6
tion, the Sun's action will be chan- dency to catch colds and chills easily. be learned the hard way, and if mis-
nelled and limited by the powerful A lack of self-confidence, hovvever, is takes are made they won't be repeated.
intervention of Saturn. the real problem, and if the individual This is a "Thou shalt not" influence;
If most of the aspects from other suffered fi'om an unsympathetic or however, because of lessons learned,
planets are positive, the influence will over-critical parent, it will not be easy the subject will emerge wiser and
merely act as a brake and a stabilizer: for such early influences to be over- probably more psychologically whole.
for instance, a fire signSun will be come. At worst there will be a strong Issues must not be forced - espec-
governed and the more extreme char- sense of deficiency and so (especially if ially when restrictive transits are opera-
acteristics steadied. However, should the aspect is exact or has a close orb - tive. However, when the transits are
there be square aspects to theSun say less than four degrees) self-confi- positive and steady, cautious moves
and/or Saturn - especially from the dence must be built up the hard way. may be made, giving achievement and
Moon - the Sun sign characteristics This influence is not always entirely satisfaction. The minor aspects add to
will be clouded. If the conjunction is negative by any means, and the oppo- a slowing down of progress from time
in Capricorn, the qualities attributed . sition is always less inhibiting than the to time, and vitality must be watched.
to die sign will be enhanced, since it is square. The former, in a chart where
ruled by Saturn. there is otherwise much positive
There will be shyness and lack of enthusiasm (with fire and air present, The Sun's Aspects
self-confidence, generally speaking, perhaps where Jupiter and Venus hold TO Uranus
especially when the subject young,
is court and there are many trines), will
but there is a strong possibilit>' that he be a welcome restraining influence and H Conjunction
or she will come to terms with this anchorage, bringing much stabilit)' and This an extremely powerfiil aspect
is
later on, and oft:en ambition and injecting common sense. that often provokes rebelliousness,
determination will be present. eccentric behavior patterns and unpre-
The conjunction is a very powerfiil dictability. However, scientific ability
focal point in the chart, especially Progressed Aspects between or creative
flair can also be present,
when contacted by transits and pro- THE Sun and Saturn i^J^ -^* and if a consistency of effort is devel-
gressions from other planets. /^gpped, much wall be achieved.
Rheumatic problems can arise, so ConjunctioiF^^ "^^^ ^'''^^^»'^^'!f'--'^<;^ The need for a powerfiil position
exercise of the joints is advisable. An extremely important and possibly*^'r/\i;»;fccites a near-obsessive driving force in
critical period, likely to last for about some cases, especially if the conjunc-
D Positive aspects
^PS^ three years, is indicated when these tion receives aspects from Mars or
Common sense and a practical, planets are in conjunction by progres- Pluto, or if both the Sun and Uranus
restrained oudook will be evident. sion (whether or not they relate t occupy the tenth house of the chart.
Sometimes enthusiasm can be each other in the birth chart). The subject must consciously develop
quenched and apprehension height- Additional responsibilities are likely, restraint and control - look to the
ened, especially when the individual is plus increased prestige, and the indi ^jiKsafluence of Saturn, which may help.
confronted by a challenge. However, vidual will cope well, although thfCiK^
these traits should not seriously hinder attainment of ambition may mean"^"^ ^
Positive aspects" T*^^ A
the individual, and it is only when shy- adopting a rather sober outlook on life Originalit)', and often personal mag-
ness and a lack of self-confidence are for a while. Indeed, the tendency to netism, add spice to the Sun's influ-
indicated elsewhere that the effects of make sacrifices for an ultimate goal ence. If Venus is well-placed, there can
the trine and sextile become a prob- could become exaggerated, and the be dynamic sexual attraction and
lem. In most cases they add a sense of f harm. If the Sun occupies an extro-
pleasures of family life should not t>e.^^.afi
purpose and determination and, as the forsaken; relaxation must be encour- ^"^ert sign, powers of leadership and
Sun and Saturn are on good terms, aged. Important changes are probable, r)opularit\' will be enhanced.
they encourage the subject to achieve perhaps due to new circumstances. iI»The emotional and nervous energy is
ambitions and reach the top in any increased and will be shown in positive /Aui
chosen field. Positive iSp^^ ways. These aspects, especially the
Caution and circumspection will be These are similar to the conjunction in trine, also contribute alertness and a
present, with risks taken only after the effect, but the events and eventual out certain enthusiastic driving force which
most carefijl calculation. come are likely to be less cruciall^ ay be somewhat erratically expressed.
»iWMMm.m:. iWtmimiit \tmlimM- r-S^m^^^^srmj^
218 • The Planets at Work
B Negative aspects up, provoking uncharacteristic be- these aspects need special guidance
Pcrversit>', stubbornness and other havior, perversity' and stubbornness, and encouragement to be honest and
negative traits are often present, especially with loved ones. tell the truth. Deviousness in financial
especially with the square. Self-willed Drastic changes should be carefijlly affairscan occur - usually with disas-
behaNior can cause problems. Periods considered before being put into trous results - so professional financial
of tension may occur, and the individ- effect. For instance, if faced with advice should always be taken.
ual will be "difficult" from time to being fired or a family disruption,_^^^ There is a strong tendency to fall
time, although other indications may plenty of thinking time must be " back on negatiAc escapism through
be mitigating influences. allowed as the reactions will be height- drink, smoking or other drugs. This is
The action of the Sun and Uranus ened in a negative way, and as a result most likelywhen Neptune falls in
can be turned to good, however, since serious mistakes may be made which Libra or Scorpio, when there is also
a
some very powerful planetary energies will have a long-term adverse effect. high probability' (far greater than is the
contribute positive potential. A social :ase with the positive aspects) that
conscience should be developed, with '-fmedically administered drugs will react
the humanitarian side of Uranus The Sun's Aspect^j ^negatively on the system. Moderation,
allowed to influence the behaviour, TO Neptl-ne S^%id the control of all extreme escapist
which must not become vainglorious. '
D€ ha\ior patterns and the faults
The individual's sexualit}' can some- Bl Conjunction scribed above, is essential
times be affected. This is especially so Considerable sensitivity is presen
for men, who tend to feel the effects of the characteristics of the Sun sign will
all Sun/Uranus contacts more be softened Neptune also occupies
if lln Progressed Aspects between
potendy than women. The square has the sign. There is increased intuition THE Sun and Neptune
been said to indicate homosexuality. and the imagination be colorful.-.
will
If the conjunction is free of negati' Conjunction
aspects (from the Moon or Mars in 5 lis is very subde, and its effects will
Progressed Aspects between particular), the imagination will ofteiiV! barely by anyone who is very
felt
THE Sun and Uranus be expressed creatively, perhaps in the practical, materialistic and ambitious
arts; the Sun sign will indicate thc^^fc However, in one who is sensitive, ere
Q Conjunction form this may take. An interest in,'^5ft<^ ative, emotional and intuitive, this
An extremely eventftil period is indi- ability' for, astrology is often present, aspect will be a great spur to the imag-
cated, when vitally important changes and there may be leanings (which must ination and inspiration. A serious study
will be made. There will be a tendeno' always be very carefully governed) of astrology may begin (never to
to react suddenh' and drastically, and towards the occult. -^WM- stop!), and spiritual and creative inter-
while decisiveness is usually a good There may be tendency to
a ests can be accentuated. Increased
quality, care must be taken that the unworldliness; assess other areas of the sensitivity may be a stumbling block.
subject's reaction to situations is not chart to see just how- practical the indi-
so strong that litde thought is given to vidual is. Negative escapism may occur B Positive aspects
their eventual outcome. if the conjunction is in opposition or These are similar to the conjunction
A need to explore pastures new and square aspect to the Moon. Medically but less potent. However, they can
perhaps for a total change of lifest)'le administered drugs can have an bring a greater ability to use creatively
can be characteristic. "Off with the old adverse or allergic effect. the elusive influence of Neptune.
and on with the new" seems an apt Again, they may be hardly felt by a
phrase, but caution is essential. D Positive aspects very practical individual. Less worldly
The imagination will work well and and more inspirational areas of life are
H Positive aspects with inspiration, but there may be a likely to become increasingly impor-
These are similar to the conjunction, tendency to be lackadaisical, to drift tant, so look out for subde changes
but the positive energies of the Sun and daydream. This is good if it results even in the most earnest businessman!
and Uranus will ease the possibility of of creative potential,
in the positive use
the individual overreacting in a drastic but sometimes the will to tackle hard B Negative aspects
way. New developments will take work is weak. The vision and intuition These escapist and psychologically
place,and perhaps important and are excellent, and these aspects usually weakening influences are very tricky to
exciting changes. These aspects are add a marvelous insight. cope with, and there may be a two- or
very invigorating and the image, ideas three -year period when common sense
and outlook may change for the better. B Negative aspects behavior and reactions are rejected.
A tendency to deceive others, and the The square and opposition are particu-
B Negative aspects self, is present. The subject may think larly problematic, but the minor
A tense and period is likely,
difficult that he or she is finding an easy way aspects cause less disruption.
especially when there arc strong tran- out of difficult situations, but if such The tendency to live on cloud nine
sits. There must be an awareness that deceptions are successful they can and to do silly things can occur - per-
nervous strain and tension can build weaken the character. Children with haps because of infatuation mistaken
The Aspects of the Sun •219
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for love. Muddles and confusion can and thus exacerbate the problem). The individual will instinctively know
mm
also be allowed to build up because of Obsessive tendencies may be present, when the storm clouds have lifted. It is
uncharacteristic behavior. The situa- and should be countered through the important that problems and difficul-
tion will become even more difficult if use of mitigating indications elsewhere ties should be openly discussed, but
there are transits fi-om Neptune to any in the chart.A Gemini influence, for even if the subject usually finds this
personal planet or to the Ascendant. example, would help, while Venus in easy, it will now be less so.
one of her own signs, or receiving a
trine from the Moon, will prompt a
The Sun's Aspects more relaxed and open attitude. The Sun's Aspects
TO Pluto TO THE Ascendant
H Conjunction Progressed Aspects between B Conjunction
Pluto entered Gemini in 1883 and THE Sun and Pluto For this to occur, the subject would
passes into Sagittarius in 1995, so for have been born within about a half an
people born in this century the con- H Conjunction hour of sunrise, so is probably a "dou-
junction can only occur in those signs Life is likely to become difficult. Either ble Gemini" or whatever. The Sun
or the intervening ones. the individual will be unable to move must be within eight degrees of the
The individual needs to explore the forward due to circumstances beyond Ascendant, and to use this aspect one
depths of his or her personality and to his or her control, or there will be a must be sure of an accurate birth time.
analyse the motives behind every povverfijl compulsion to make a drastic If the Sun falls in the first house, the
action. These traits will be most pro- change because it is impossible to con- individual will be psychologically well-
nounced when the conjunction falls in tinue along a former course. There is a
"
integrated, and the strength of the
Cancer or Scorpio, and there will be distinct tendency to throw out the Ascendant and Sun signs will be con-
additional intuition present in anyone baby with the bath water, and much siderable (whether or not they are the
who is already naturally intuitive. hard work and achievement may be same). The Sun gives a rather regal
A tendencytowards acute introspec- lost as a result; the subject should be disposition, but its vitality will energize
tion and obsessive behavior patterns aware that this can happen. Whether it the whole personalitv' with a positive,
must be avoided. From a conjunction does or not will depend on transits: sunny quality that should bring much
in Leo, the subject may wish to exert steadying ones fi-om Saturn will help, happiness. If other aspects intervene
power over others; ft"om Virgo (and tense squares fi"om Uranus will not. (such as a square or opposition from
Uranus may be also involved here), she Jupiter may bestow material benefits Saturn), there will be less self-confi-
will be in a strong position to lead and breadth of vision. An cventfijl and dence. A negative aspect from Jupiter
others, but may tend towards extrem- troublesome period is likely, but when will make the subject overbearing.
ism and even political fanaticism. it is over a whole new era may begin. If the Sun is in the twelfth house the
individual may still receive a double
D Positive aspects D Positive aspects impact from one sign, but will need
An abilit}' for self- analysis is usually Periods of upheaval and change may seclusion, or to work behind the
present, and there will be meaningflil occur, as with the conjunction, and scenes. Use the house position (see
and advantageous changes of direction will be initiated by the individual. Even pp.2 10- 13) in interpretation as it will
in life, resulting in psychological satis- so there will be setbacks and periods be extremely relevant in either case.
faction and growth. There is a need to when progress is frustrated, but the
explore every aspect of whatever fasci- overall effect will probably be that of a B Positive aspects mi
nates the individual, and very often new broom sweeping clean. These aspects also rely on house pos-
there is a real talent for research. If The individual must not follow a ition for interpretation, since the house
medical ability is suggested in other trail compulsively and must con- in which the Sun falls will be a focal
areas of the chart, these are excellent sciously develop a circumspect atti- point of the chart. However, because
aspects for someone inclined towards tude, ready to listen to the opinions of the aspect to the Ascendant is present,
psychiatry or psychotherapy. others. With this in mind, the period there is a uniting and strengthening
will probably be considered, in retro- link between the Sun and Ascendant.
B Negative aspects spect, to have been rewarding, with The most potent effect will occur
when the Sun is in the fifth house (its
It may be very difficult for the subject greater understanding and psychologi-
to open up and to talk through prob- cal growth having been gained, as well natural house), making a trine. Then
lems with friends and loved ones. If as more external developments. all fifth house matters will find positive
you have a child with one of these expression and ftilfillment.
aspects, you must try to counter this B Negative aspects
tendency as early as possible. Progress will be extremely patchy and B Negative aspects
Psychological blockages can easily uneven, and may even grind to a halt Again, be carefijl to study the house
occur, and sometimes the individual at times. It is best for the subject not placing.An opposition from the sixth
can even suffer fi-om physical consti- to force issues under such circum- house to the Ascendant may have a
pation (and will tend to worry about it stances, but to be patient, if possible. bearing on the subject's health and be
220 -The Planets at Work
a potential source of strain, but if the aspirations will be considerable. and perhaps delays en route. Study the
Sun is also well aspccted by the ruling Generally self-confident, the subject transits while this progression is active.
planet, the Moon or Mars, the placing must take care that big-hcadedness If Saturn dominates, it will slow down
could be invigorating. If an opposition and perhaps pomposity' are controlled. progress, while help from Jupiter will
comes from the seventh house, the (See the effect of the Sun in the tenth propel things forward very nicely. If
accent on relationships (as described in house, pp. 212-13.) under stress or pressure due to com-
relation to the Sun's house position - mitments, the subject must not allow
see pp.2 11-12) will be emphasized. D Positive aspects his or her vitality to be drained.
Squares to the Ascendant from the The identification with the qualities of
fourth house can be domestically dis- the sign on the Midheaven be will
ruptive, and perhaps indicate an above- accepted and aspired to in a very posi- The Sun Progressed
average problem with parents, but tive way, and ambitions will usually be TO its Own Position
much depends on how well aspected achieved without ruthlessness.
the Sun is from the Moon and Saturn. There are times when the Sun's pro-
A love of, and pride in, the home is H Negative aspects gressed position forms an aspect to its
likely. A square from the tenth house There may be a struggle to achieve own place in the birth chart. The most
shows a strong driving force and ambi- objectives and to gain positive expres- important of these aspects more or less
tion, and a desire for worldly progress sion from the identification with the coincide with the Saturn Returns (see
that will be achieved with effort. qualities of the Midheaven sign. p.312) and their interpretation should
Fulfillment will come through effort. blend with the Saturn transits. The
aspects that the Sun will make to itself
Progressed Aspects are shown below.
between the sun Progressed Aspects
AND THE Ascendant between the sun The semi-sextile
AND THE Midheaven This minor aspect occurs when the
Remember that an accurate birth time subject is approximately thirt>' years
is essential if the timing of these trends Q Conjunction old. It is not in itself very strong, but
is to be correct. A time of prime importance is indi- enhances the characteristics of the
cated. The subject will either achieve natal Sun sign and helps to blend those
H Conjunction prominence in his or her career, or which are integrated from the Sun's
The coming together of the Sun's realize a much desired ambition. progressed sign. When the Saturn
characteristics and the psychological However, any achievement will prob- Return is at its most powerfijl, this
personalit)' traits indicated by the ably be accompanied by resulting progressed aspect will give the individ-
Ascendant be of considerable ben-
will additional responsibilities. ual additional strength to cope with
efitto the subject, who will finally be Any achievements should be enjoyed whatever happens.
able to resolve inner conflicts. by the subject and, especially if there is
increased responsibility, care should be The sextile
B Positive aspects taken that an over-serious outlook This is similar in effect to the semi-
These are much as for the conjunction, does not distance him or her from sextile,and occurs at roughly the same
but the positive focusing of the pro- loved ones or enjoyment of life. A time as the second Saturn Return. It is
gressed Sun's house concerns will be great deal is likely to happen over stronger than the semi-sextile, and will
rather more powerfiil than before. which the subject has no direct control be a considerable help to those who
- entirely due to reputation built up are making changes in their lives.
H Negative aspects over the years, or becoming known in
The eventual outcome will be psycho- a chosen field. Promotion is very likely. El The square
logicaldevelopment and wholeness, More people now live to be ninety-
but inner conflicts must be fought, and D Positive aspects plus, when the Sun makes a square
eventually the concerns of the Sun's With regard to ambition and worldly aspect to its own position. This will
progressed house position will come progress, these aspects are a great help coincide with the third Saturn Return.
more prominently into focus. and, as with the conjunction, life could Remember that the progressed aspect
become surprisingly eventfiil. As a is a square, so if the subject is a lively
result, the period will be both progres- and enthusiastic personality there will
The Sun's Aspects sive and memorable. Achievement and be a tendency to overdo things.
TO THE MiDHEAVEN success are strong possibilities. However, the Saturn influence will
give stability.
Bl Conjunction B Negative aspects
For this to occur, the individual will The eventual outcome will probably be B The semi-square
have been born around noon. All the increased prestige and responsibilit)', This occurs when the subject is about
solar driveand energy will be chan- but the path leading to it could be dif- 45 years old. By then the Uranus Half-
neled into achieving ambitions, and ficult, with the possibility of setbacks return will have been experienced (see
The Aspects of the Sun • 221
o
p. 326), and while this is a strenuous This an area of astrology' you can
is The Sun's transits to Uranus
aspect it will still revitalize. reallyexperiment with. You will notice The subject might act on original,
Lessons learned during the period that we have not listed any solar tran- bright ideas and do something differ-
between the Uranus Half- return and sits to the Sun's own position. The ent, but should beware of eccentricity'.
the Sun's progressed semi-square to its conjunction occurs on the subject's
own position may now help the indi- birthday. This is known astrologically The Sun's transits to Neptvme
vidual to move forward into the next as the Solar Return, and is used in a Trips to the movies or a concert will
long-term phase of life, bringing out very important way in the Sun's pro- be enjoyed. The subject will also enjoy
his or her best, as opposed to the gressions (see p. 67). The opposition getting out and about with a camera,
extreme characteristics which may have occurs exacdy six months later, and reading poetry, or being in a romantic
emerged at the time of the Uranus should be used to fiill advantage. and nostalgic mood. However, the
Half- return. Even the oppositions usually do not intake of alcohol and nicotine should
The vitality level may be out of provoke much stress, unless the Sun in be watched!
balance - especially symptoms of the
if the birth chart isbadly afflicted by a
menopause are beginning to have an
effect on the subject.
great
days
many
when there
squares or oppositions. On
are solar transits it is
The Sun's
This is a
transits to Pluto
good time to have a purge:
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sufficient merely to bear them in mind, for instance, clearing out rubbish from
and if possible the subject should cupboards, getting to work on psycho-
m The Sun's concentrate on the matters listed logical problems and generally being
Many
Transits
astrologers do not bother
incorporate solar transits into their
schemes of interpretation. However,
we find they are usefiil and fijn. There
are several other points in their favor,
to
in the interpretations.
The Sun's
Interpretation
OF THE Sun's Transits
transits to the Moon
sleuthlike.
The Sun's
The
transits to the
subject should think of this as an
"un-birthday" - an excellent day on
which to do something special or start
new projects. This is a day to be used
Ascendant
n
the most important being that they Family and domestic matters, and also to the fijll.
remain more or less constant. personal problems are emphasized.
For instance, the Sun as it travels Time will be \\'ell spent on activities The Sun's transits to the Midheaven
round the sky reaches the precise pos- associated with home improvements There may well be a surprise in the off-
Venus, in a subject's birth
ition of, say, and crafts. ing.Career or parental concerns could
chart on or aboutthe same date every be emphasized.
year (the only variance will be due to The Sun's transits to Mercury
leap years). These tiny solar influences The subject should take advantage of
will encourage your subjects to the media, complain, speak up, try to
become their own astrologers, as they strike bargains, perhaps buy or sell a m
are easy to follow. car or bike, or make short journeys "
The influence of the solar transits and telephone calls.
only lasts for a couple of days, but
while they are operative they should The Sun's transits to Venus
be considered in the light of the planet This is a good time to have beauty
tv and
the Sun is contacting. However, as hair treatments, buy clothes, entertain,
they are very. minor influences, we relax and enjoy life.
suggest that you only calculate the
conjunction and opposition transits to The Sun's transits to Mars
^|^H|
the Ascendant, Midheaven, Moon and Hard physical work or sporting actm-
ruling planet (the planet that rules the ties will be enjoyed. Care is needed to
Ascendant). Bear in mind that the
conjunctions are the most usefiil of
avoid minor accidents and headaches. m&
the transits and are also the most The Sun's transits to Jupiter
likely to work. The accent should be on having fiin,
There one exception to this gen-
is and planning or starting vacations
eral rule. Because the Sun is so impor- abroad. This is a time for signing con-
tant when there is a heavy Leo tracts, studying or writing articles.
influence in a birth chart, you should Possible hangovers or indigestion
calculate all the conjunctions and should be avoided. 'AtAtl
oppositions for someone with any of
the following: a Leo Sun sign; a Leo The Sun's transits to Saturn
Ascendant; a Leo Moon; or the ruling Long-term plans and decisions should
planet in Leo. be made, and delays expected.
222 • Thk Planets at Work
oon tnrou^n tne Si^ns
When
and
interpreting the influence of the
its sign position, remember
Moon
that the sub-
rely too heavily on their partner for
support, their instinct will be to spring
ject will intuitively and instinctively react and into action when in difficulties, and do
everything in their power to ensure
respond to all situations in the manner of that sign.
that their world is kept intact.
The Moon we inherit
indicates those attributes
from our parents and from earlier generations. We may recognize A love of convention
these, but if we find them inhibiting and undesirable, we often have The conservatism and conventionality^
difficulty in coming to terms with them. However, awareness of of Taurus may well clash with other
these basic reactions very helpful, and will contribute a great deal
is
areas of the subject's chart. Self-
absorption will definitely be seen, and
to our psychological development and eventual wholeness.
an independent, freedom -loving per-
The flow of the Moon's qualities is greatly assisted by positive son can suddenly make a complete
aspects between it and the Sun and/or ruling planet of the chart: about-face.
they are strongly supported by a trine or, to a lesser extent a sextile, If a strict adherence to convention is
between the Moon and the planet ruling the sign the Moon occu- indicated elsewhere in the chart (a
Capricorn Sun or Ascendant sign, for
pies. Negative aspects are usually obstructive, while a conjunction
instance) the characteristics of this
adds great strength to the Moon's sign and house position. placing will blend into the personalit)',
and the instinctive responses will not
be a source of conflict.
The Moon bestows a need for independence and The emergence of possessiveness, the
IN Aries the ability to encourage others to do worst Taurcan fault, may need coun-
things for themselves. tering, but this will be hard to do.
Reactions are extremely quick, and the Practicalitv' will be considerable, and a
individual will respond emotionally The emotional response common sense approach to life will be
(and sometimes rather too drastically) Sexually, these people are excellent a great asset, especially if a certain
to issues that arouse passionate feel- partners, but as in other spheres of adventurousness is indicated by orhegi y w ymi.77.7^
ings. There is much that is positive in their lives, they canbecome easily planetary positions. ^^ii^/'^5^
this placing, and very littie chance that bored, so need to experiment and be The stubbornness common to thi^***'^ -^
the subject will allow any grass to grow adventurous. There is a need for sign will be present, but again this may
under his or her feet. He or she also patience, especially when dealing with only be an immediate reaction, with
has a strongly instinctive need for those who are slower than themselves. flexibility' present on other levels. If
action, that sometimes results in too Selfishness, the worst Arian fault, will there is a preponderance of fixed sig:
much haste. emerge when subjects are challenged bloody-mindedness and getting in a
A very quick temper can be a prob- in personal matters: they will instinc- rut can become on -going problems
lem if the Moon receives negative tively put themselves first. However,
aspects from Mars or Uranus. In this once other levels of their personality' Aiove of the good lif« il
case, theemotional energy level is very take over, they may regret what they The Taurean love of good fo(5
strong and needs to be channeled in have said or done, and make amends Vn^^Uving, and a need to surround the se,
'
positive directions. the manner of their Sun or rising sigrf^^fnth beautiftil, comfortable objects,
may be apparent. Since the Moon is
Impulsive tendencies related to the health, it is necessary for
The subject may be accident prone, The Moon the subject to realize that - especially
because in dangerous situations, or at IN Taurus when under - he or she is likely
stress
times when brave, sudden action is to indulge in chocolate bars and other
required, he may respond by risking According to tradition, the influence comfort food. Weight gain can be
life and limb. It is a good thing, there- of the Moon is particularly powerfiil in result.The throat, too, is rather \ ul
fore, for him to learn lifesaving, rescue this sign,because it is exalted (see nerable - link any such comments in^"
and first aid techniques. An advanced pp. 34-5). Bear this in mind when your interpretation to the fact that thjs
driving course is another good idea, reaching conclusions about the inter- area of the subject's body
as those with this placing like to drive pretation of the Moon in Taurus. A^ act to stress or general infectio;
very fast, and while their reactions A secure background to life is
to danger are excellent, their driving needed by Sun sign Taureans, both
can become rather aggressive when materially and emotionally, and those The Moon
they are angry. with this placing will respond very in Gemini
If impulsive tendencies can be con- quickly and defensively when their
trolled, the subject will be marvelously background is threatened. Even if they A very quicK verbal response to siti
decisive,and have an excellent broad are not particularly concerned with ations is characteristic of the subjecv ^m^M-^^mt •
grasp of most situations. The placing building up a good bank balance, or who has the Moon in Ge mini. J^
cpfU.^Sil'ir
The Moon through the Signs • 223
D
she will, especially when young, often Sometimes nervous and pressure
strain From a physical point-of-view, the
express him- or herself in such a flurry can lead to periods of tension, and digestive system will be upset by
of words that they can sometimes digestive problems may be one of the worry, and it is frequendy the case
tumble out in an incoherent muddle. results. In certain cases, because of the that those with this placing have very
The versatilit\' of Gemini is present, Gemini connection with the lungs, sensitive skins, whatever their ethnic
and will be seen particularly when the
subject is confronted with several tasks.
Rather than consciously deciding on a
particular order of preference or
asthma (again as a result of tension or
worry) may be a problem.
coloring. Caucasians will quickly turn
beet-red in the sun while the other
races will find it difficult to get rid
even quite minor scar tissue. Protec-
of
«
importance, the tendency will be to The Moon tion from the sun, and additional care
start all of them at the same time. IN Cancer over cuts, insect bites and so on, is
absolutely essential.
Sources of emotional conflict The Moon always the third most
is
Our emotional responses are power- important factor of a birth chart, but Attachment to the family
ftiUy influenced by the Moon, so there because it rules Cancer, its influence is The past is a frequent subject for
can be conflict, when a contrary considerably increased when placed in reflection and nostalgia, and the sub-
instinct to rationalize argues with this sign. ject's childhood background may be
emotion and intuition. The individual The well-known natural defensive allowed to dominate his outlook on
must come to terms with the fact that system, which is such a prominent life. Coming to terms with the attitude
intuition and objective rationalism characteristicof those with a Cancerian and treatment received from parents,
must merge and flow positively. Sun sign, will be equally - if not more whether that was beneficial or difficult,
The Geminian tendency of not powerfiiUy - present. Defensiveness may take longer than for other Moon
entirely trusting the emotions will be willbe the immediate reaction, not sign placings.
apparent and, because we are dealing only when the individual is challenged The family instincts are very power-
with the Moon, the traits will not be but also in less threatening situations. fillindeed, and these people (like those
from the surface when the subject
far
is challenged. Instinct and practicality
with a Cancerian Sun ) often have to
face problems when their children have T
The emotional and intuitive levels are grown up and want to leave home.
The need for action second to none, and those with this Such an occurrence runs contrary to
^^The natural instinct to speak up will be placing should learn to trust and rely much that is of instinctive and genetic
'
very strong. For example, the individ- on them - their instincts will not let importance to them. At such times,
ual will rush to telephone the local them down. However, it is important they will have to call upon other, more
radio station in order to join in a dis- that you look for other practical down- forward-looking, areas of their charts
cussion on a topic in which she has an to-earth indications in the chart, so to help them through any period of
interest or firm \iews. Indeed, this is that these marvelous facilities can be emotional and physical readjustment
one of the planetary placings that controlled and not allowed to that is needed. 5B
indicates a chatterbox! dominate in a negative way. The Cancerian tendency to hoard is
A certain
impatience and resdessness The Sun or Mercury in an earth another strong instinct for the subject
will also be obvious. While the individ- sign, for instance, or perhaps a trine with this placing. As a result, clearing
ual may well be aware of this and do aspect to Saturn from the Moon itself, out the resulting clutter can be a chore
much to counter it, nevertheless it is to would be of enormous help. Such a that is avoided at all costs, perhaps
her advantage to realize that her stabilizing influence is necessary because hoarding such items adds to
resources of nervous energy are very because, in addition to a powerftil die individual's much-needed sense
high and must not be allowed to stag- intuition, there is plenty of imagin- of securit}'.
{^JOL
nate. This is where difficulties can be ation that, triggered in a negative way,
encountered, especially if other areas can be expressed through worry. Mood and expression
of the chart suggest a much slower, There may be quick changes of mood,
more stolidj)ersonality. Expression of anxiety which can frequently be disconcerting
When worried, the individual will tend for loved ones to witness. with Women
Health ami welFare to think that the very worst has hap- this placing may suffer in an above-
In theory, there should be the ability pened. He or she may not necessarily average way from premenstrual ten-
to get the best of both worlds, with have a depressive outiook, but appre- sion, but should try hard not to let it
the Gemini Moon adding a natural hension over loved ones can cause dominate their lives.
l^uickness of response and the heavier these powerful responses to build up The face is usually round, with a
traits contributing stability and out of control. For instance, if a child quite literal moon-like shape and glow
ijj^atience. Good aspects between the is unexpectedly late home from school, to it. When the Moon
placed in
is
^^•Nloon and other personal planets will the subject will soon imagine there has Cancer, no matter what its house,
it
help, and there could well be a positive been a serious accident. Nevertheless, can influence the individual's facial
or negative link as a result of both sexes tend to make excellent expression: a tiny frown-line may
Mercurv's influence. and loving parents. appear between the eyebrows.
224 • The Pl\nets at Work
The Moon other less extrovert indications in the a tendencN' to gossip. More positively,
IN Leo chart. This is a placing that needs a because of the sharp reflexes (usuallv
steadying hand, not only elsewhere in expressed verbally as well as in practical
The immcdiare instinct of those with the chart, but also from those with action), there is talent and an incisive
the Moon in Leo is to take over. While influence over the subject. Even so, qualit)' in debate; in any kind of argu-
there an active and happy enthusi-
is this placing is ver\ often found in the ment the indi\idual can stand very
asm, and a need to express emotions in charts of big achievers, especially when firmlv on her own two feet.
a positive uay, it is all too easy for the Moon near the Midiieaven or
is
people with this placing to appear situated in the tenth house.
bossy, dogmatic and stublKjrn. But a^<i The Moon
best they can be an excellent source o: IN Libra
inspiration to others, with the ability The Moon
to get the most out of them - pack IN Virgo A reputation for bestowing tact and
leaders who enjoy the role! natural diplomacy' on the subject
Some similarities with the characteris- accompanies this placing. Here is the
A show of confidence ticsof the Moon in Gemini will be peacemaker of the zodiac. There is an
amthmE
Their belief that they can do an^tnmg ob\ious in this placing, inasmuch as immediate response to, and abilitx' to
as well or better than anyone else is a the individual will be extremely identify' with, other people's problems
mixed blessing. WTiile they will talkative when nervous or challenged. and points of view. This is excellent,
inevitably find plent\' of outlets for all If anxthing, however, there will be but unless strong signs such as
their potential (indicated by the even greater resources of nervous Capricorn or Leo are emphasized else-
characteristics of the Sun sign and ) will energ)'. If this is positively expressed, where in the chart, or there are indica-
achieve their aspirations (indicated by the individual will have a great deal of tions of the abilit)' to rationalize and
the Midheaven), they can tend to practical abilit)' and, because of some detach the self from showing the
overstep the mark and become extremely quick responses to situ- emotions, the placing can lead to inde-
somewhat overwhelming. ations, will be in a good position to cision or in some cases may even
of self-assurance
If shyness or a lack keep abreast or ahead of competitors. weaken the character. Its strength lies
is shown in other areas of the chart, Worry and a lack of self-confidence in the indi\idual'simmediate sympathy
there will be a conflict which will result may well be present, and because the and very natural understanding.
in the subject covering up the in- worry springs from the deepest instinc- Kindness is complemented by a will-
hibited areas by showing off, perhaps tive level, the subject can develop ingness to listen to people who have
even feigning extroversion and confi- rather mysterious stomach upsets or problems, encouraging them to relax
dence in a way that can be embarras- digestiveproblems without realizing and calm down.
sing for lo\ed ones. If you are working what has caused them. Unconscious
on the chart of a child with this plac- concern over a problem will probably The ability to take action
ing it will be necessary to encourage be the root cause, affecting the subject Decide for yourself just how much
the parents to steady the youngster's in a physical way before he or she is practical, actixe helpyour subject
natural exuberance, which at its best is consciously aware of what is wTong. would be in a crisis - remembering
lovely but can become bombastic. Children with this placing will all too that the natural reaction is to remain
often become ill and have ver>' severe, calm rather than join in the fray, and
Abilit}' and creativity and indeed real, "schoolitis" when that the tendena' to panic is low on
There is a special need to make the there are problems (perhaps an unsym- the list of characteristic responses to
right impression, especially when these pathetic teacher may be the cause.' such situations.
people are young, and as a result a The subject will be fijndamentally Do not forget that the polar, or
great many of them will learn the hard rational, but this extremely practical opposite, sign of Libra is Aries, which
way. In spite of this, there is determi- approach and her instincts do not will encourage a slighdy aggressive
nation and a sense of immediacy which alw ays marr^^ Her reactions are very tendenc)' in the subject. For example,
is much in their favor. They will cope quick indeed, which is a great asset, as he can provoke an argument when
extremeh' well in any emergency that are the characteristic reliabilit>', a great annoyed, and the Libran Sun sign cry
the powers of leadership and
arises, for measure of common sense and of "It isn't yh/r!" will definitely be
organizational ability attributed to the considerable helpfulness. heard. Loved ones will usually be
Sun sign Leo are always present and called upon to reassure the subject that
will be called upon and expressed at A way with words nothing is seriously wrong and all is
just a moment's notice. Literary talent is often present with well. The Libran identification with
The emotional forces and
are strong this placing, and should not be balance and harmony is also present,
the intuition and imagination power- ignored - it is here that any creativity' and a need to put matters right, and
ftil. These can be expressed creatively shown in other areas of the chart may make amends if necessary, will be an
through any art form s}'mpathetic to be expressed. There is also a critical immediate and natural response when
the Sun sign. The tendency' to show streak and, especially if the Moon there are problems with partners,
off, at any age, must be countered by receives a square aspect fi-om Mercury, friends or colleagues.
The Moon through the Signs • 225
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Bringing out the best in others is a of jealousy. Rather as the individual is needed
if the individual is not to
most positive characteristic of this plac- with a Taurean Moon will react posses- inclinetowards bluster, with blind
ing. It can be especially strong when sively and regret it, so the subject with optimism clouding common sense.
the subject meets someone for the first the Moon in Scorpio may well loathe Nevertheless, he or she has general
time. She will make strangers feel expressing any form of jealousy, but keenness and enthusiasm, and is the
immediately at ease, partly because she will simply not be able to help it. complete reverse of the "wet blanket"!
(However, do
herself is usually relaxed. Again, it is the powerful influence of
look for sources of tension or nervous the Moon encouraging an immediate A need for care and consistency
apprehension in other areas of the response and reaction. It will not be A tendency to be off-hand is a fault
birth chart.) easy for the individual to control this that often emerges with this placing,
There is an immediate charm which negative trait, and the feelings will however. "See if I care" is the sort of
is extremely beguiling, and it is often most certainly be heartfelt. statement that is characteristic of the
possible to identify those with this An awareness that jealousy can be Moon in Sagittarius, usually followed
placing because the speech tends to be very easily aroused, however, is essen- by a turn andof the head, with
toss
slow and drawling - something that tial, and will help the subject to cope the individual already thinking of
can also occur with a Libran Sun or with it. This will also enable the part- something, or someone, else.
Mercury sign. ner to fiilly understand the reaction of Sagittarian restiessness will almost
the loved one, and if you, as the inevitably be present, and must be
astrologer, can explain this both to countered, or recognized at the very
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The Moon your subject and his or her partner, least. There is marvelous potential,
IN Scorpio you will be ftilfilling your role very especially intellectually, and it is up to
well indeed. If these extremely power- the individual to develop a consistency
The emotional energ)' resources, fiil sources of emotional energ)' and of effort by fijlly using other areas of
which are strong when the Sun or intuition can be channeled in positive her personality. She must aim to calm
Ascendant sign is Scorpio, are in some directions, there will be great inner her reactions, even though these are
ways even more potent with a Scorpio strength and resourcefiilness. positive, so that the Sagittarian sage-
Moon. They will surface at once when like qualitiesand the subject's own
the individual is challenged, and the sound, possibly even unique, philoso-
response to all kinds of situations is The Moon phy of life can be used to their fiill i
influenced in an extremely powerful IN Sagittarius and best advantage.
way. Because the feelings are so Digestive problems and biliousness
instandy on tap, the subject can over- People with respond
this placing will can affect the health, as those with this
react when provoked; all kinds of reac- in a very positive, optimistic and placing like to enjoy food which is a
tions, both positive and negative, will enthusiastic way to circumstances litde too rich for their systems.
be laced with vivid emotion. There (especially those that are challenging),
may be outbursts which will surprise for the sheer enjoyment and need of
those confronted with them, since challenge is a quintessential Sagittarian The Moon
other areas of the personaJit)- usually characteristic.These people give the IN Capricorn
present a very different sort of person. impression that they will not worry or
Not only emotional but also physical bother too much with the pros and There is calm reaction to
a very cool,
energ}' is boosted by this placing, cons of a situation. In fact, they are situations for individuals with this plac-
which adds determination and the not very good at recognizing small ing, and the emotional responses are
instinctive urge to achieve. The subject details or problems, and will tend to rather low, or at least verv much under
can also encourage others (particularly ignore them when they are pointed control. There can also be a tendency
loved ones) to achieve more. Laziness out by others. to aloofness, which gives the impres-
in a child, for instance, will be sion that these people want, for rea-
denounced by the Moon-in-Scorpio A sense of progression sons of their own, to distance
parent, and in the end the child will be The urge to move forward physically themselves from other (sometimes, in
bullied into action. There may also be and intellectually very strong - impa-
is their eyes, lesser) mortals. However,
a tendency to show a certain harsh tience when waiting in traffic jams, for the marvelously offbeat Capricorn
reaction - such as taking an extreme instance, is common! These individuals sense of humor surfaces very spon-
line in the discussion of the treatment willenjoy feeling that their intellect is taneously, and does much to soften
of criminals. Here, the immediate being stretched, but can sometimes this unfortunate impression.
response of the Moon will home in on give the impression of knowing and The urge to fiilfill aspirations and
the cruel streak of Scorpio. understanding much more than is ambitions is considerable, and if this
really the case. need is supported by practical and
Controlling the jealous impulse Hope and optimism run high, until intellectual flair (shown in other areas
It is very important indeed that the other more sober elements of the per- of the chart), there will be consider-
subject realizes how many situations in sonalit\' take over (if they are present able ability to achieve those aims, with
life will prompt his instinctive response elsewhere in the birth chart). Balance success being the eventual reward.
226 • The Piankts at Work
Reactions and responses cousins. The subject's reasons for help- of emotion found, for instance, in fiery
The Capricorn tendency to moan will ing will be severely practical, and he Aries: it is a very different force, dis-
be evident, as will lunar moodiness, will at once see a way through any dif- charged through very different
and sometimes the subject's immediate ficulties that may cloud the issue for channels and for different reasons.
reaction to a situation will be negative. the person in trouble.
This may be due to a lack of confi- Emotional responses
dence (especially if the Moon makes a Acting on impulse The indi\ idual is easily moved,
square or opposition aspect to Saturn, The unpredictability of Aquarius will whether to great happiness or sadness.
or the weakness shows up in other be seen when the subject is confronted He or she may be moved to tears by a
areas of the chart). In this case, some- with any aspect of life that could be piece of music that rings nostalgic bells
one close to the individual must always considered controversial. His reaction or affected in an above-average way
attempt to inspire her by encouraging may be totally unexpected, and quite when scenes of disasters flash on to the
her to think positively about her ambi different from what was anticipated. television screen. The response will be
tions and aspirations, which will no Similarly, the subject may take an to do something kind and charitable,
doubt be formidable. If the negative unexpected line of action, on the spur perhaps sending hard-earned cash to
attitude is immovable, the subject will of the moment, that is completely out aid those in distress, even to the point
tend to live safely but unadventurously. of character with other areas of his of self-denial.
There is also an inner desire to personality. In retrospect, he may well If creativity is shown in other areas
impress other people, and a sense of have problems attempting to justify of the chart, this placing will add sensi-
pride, making the subject unwilling to this to himself tivity and imagination to the way in
accept help when it is offered. This is Anything glamorous will strongly which it is expressed. However, the
because it could be considered charity, appeal to the subject who, interest- Moon in this sign may weaken the
and so acceptance may be seen as a ingly, also has a romantic streak. character, encouraging the subject to
sign of weakness. However, this is detached, and the way take the line of least resistance, espe-
When the Moon is working in a emotions are expressed, especially in cially when challenged. As a result,
positive way for the subject (with trine love (as opposed to strong feelings there will be a tendency to tell lies and
aspects to lively Mars, Saturn, the relating to worldly issues) must be to be very deceptive - not only
Ascendant, Sun or chart ruler), this assessed from the positions of Venus towards others but to the self as well.
placing will work extremely well. All and Mars, and their strength in the When the subject does deceive
the strong, practical qualities (includ- chart as a whole. others, her excuse will be that lies are
ing common sense, determination, less hurtful than the truth, and those
ambition and the ability to enjoy the A possibility of conflict lies will be told with an astonishing
good things of life) will then be used Originality and often a spark of genius spontaneity. Parents with children who
at a moment's notice, and to fiill are present.Sudden bright ideas have this placing must be kind and
advantage. There is a natural tendency should be acted upon and carried understanding, but very firm indeed,
to self-preservation, and usually onh through to completion. If stubborn- in making their offspring realize that
well-calculated risks will be taken^^ ness is shown in the positions and truthfijlness is essential.
^ji^4J^^-^pects of the other planets, it could
^!ecome a serious problem, for it will Negative tendencies
The Moon ;ot blend happily with a tendency to A warning should be given to the sub-
IN Aquariu unpredictability. Nervous tension can ject that, like those with a Piscean Sun
^^|}^j^S i ^^<|^^ .JSfl cause problems, the likelihood of
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sign or Ascendant, she may react
ho'sewif 'this placing are magneti^^^!^^hich will be affected by the influence adversely to medically administered
caily attractive, yet send out signals [of Uranus in the birth chart. drugs. When under stress, she must be
suggesting they are cool and distant, The humanitarian qualities of strong enough to resist the extra
and don't want the rest of us to come Aquarius, linked with kindness, will be cigarette or drink. Giving way to any
too close. This is their immediate rcac very evident and contribute much that form of negative escapism can become
tion, and it is only when we break is positive in the subject. a habit that is hard to break.
through this brittle, bright but some-
what frosty barrier that we actually A positive contribution
'^Kperience the characteristics of the The Moon ^hh '
The positive, caring, sacrificial qualities
Sun, and eventually the Ascendant, IN Pisces of this placing contribute much if
will
sign. It is as if, in some ways, the su the individual has a sense of vocation.
ject on the defensive, and wants t
is P'jtcing iJFtWMoon shows the They are also valuable traits if she is
^appear enigmatic and mysterious. ming together of rwo forces that are involved in any of the caring profes-
'j\ The flow of emotion is verv con- tremely highly-charged. The sions, since the subject will have an
trolled, although if anyone needs help emotional content of Pisces is power- understanding of those needing help,
the subject will immediately respondjlj^-fiil, and when the Moon falls in this and an ability' to give a favorable and
and want to do as much as possible,
-^' ^ign, the responses to all situations uill sympathetic impression to anyone
This is not the type who is underprivileged.
The Moon through the Houses • 227
Tne Moon tnrou^n me Houses
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The and spheres of
affairs
Moon's house
governed by the
be of special importance to
will
life A good
sent, and
business instinct
if
may be pre-
other sign placings support
the subject - and an important focal point of the it, then the individual will do well to
give and
rein to his intuitions
chart. The more aspects the Moon receives, the
fijll
instincts when investing money. A
prominence; if Cancer is emphasized by
greater its
trine from the Moon to Saturn will
the Sun sign or Ascendant, the influence will be increased, as it will help, but squares or oppositions to
to a certain extent if Taurus is the Sun sign or Ascendant. Jupiter or Neptune will not!
The Moon be sensitive. Try to discuss the sub- The Moon
IN THE First House ject's relationship with his mother; IN THE Third House
there may have been difficulties at
The nearer the Moon is to the birth, rejection by her or some specific The need to communicate is para-
Ascending degree, the stronger its problem in the mother/child relation- mount and will be expressed in the
influence will be. If is it within eight ship. Many where the subject has
cases manner of the Moon's sign. The indi-
degrees and you are sure of the birth been adopted have been documented. vidual should move around and keep
time, the conjunction it makes with intouch with other people, both
the Ascendant will be a very important through conversation and the media.
factor of the chart. The Moon His or her ideas are spiced with a
IN THE Second House strong intuition as to the way in which
Emotional investment they will evolve. The basic fluctuations
With or without the conjunction, the The need for security, both emotional of the Moon's influence will probably
placing of the Moon in this house is a and financial, is very pertinent here, relate to many changes in education at
focal point, softening the personality and the Moon's attributes, shown by school, as opposed to college.
and endowing the subject with a great its sign placing, will flourish against a
urge to care for other people. There is much needed secure background. A communicative subject
also a need to protect both the self and There is a strong instinct to save and An instinctive need for knowledge is
the loved ones, and it is only when the to collect possessions, since these will very strong but is often linked to the
individual is quite certain of his or her add to the subject's sense of security. superficial- too much notice may be
position that he or she will open up At times, the hoarding instinct could taken of what is read in newspapers or
and be self- expressive. become obsessive. However, peaks and seen on television, for instance. The
The basic psychological motivation troughs may occur in the financial situ- knowledge gained may not be perma-
of the Ascendant sign and its personal- ation from time to time, and whenever nent, either, as the subject will have a
ity traits are colored by this placing; the coffers are low, the individual will constant need to move on to the next
you won't go far wrong if you read the become unduly concerned, perhaps item of interest. The need toknow, as
characteristics of Cancer Ascending allowing his or her imagination to run opposed to a desire for real know-
(see p. 94). Do remember, however, wild. At such times you should look ledge, perhaps sums up best this plac-
that despite the very personal position for practicality in the chart in order to ing. In addition, the subject needs to
of the Moon and its effect on the per- counter any such negative reactions. pass on her knowledge to others, and
sonality, it still represents the individ- Constant worry about money can be a to have good powers of communica-
ual's reactionsand responses. These serious problem, even if the individual tion with her children. Dealings with
will be heightened, and the intuition is well-off Every fluctuation of the children will reflect a very positive
and emotions will be forces with which Stock Exchange can affect the subject's influence, for here we may have the
to reckon. mood, and you may find that the parent who tells interesting bedtime
If a sign with a low emotional con- of life may assume
materialistic side stories, especially if the Moon sign
tent is rising, the flow of emotions will too great an importance if the birth bestows imagination.
be restrained. If the Moon is well chart as a whole is that way inclined. A sense of cunning colors the
aspected by trines and sextiles, the flow instincts, and a certain shrewd clever-
will be channeled; if it receives squares Money management ness will emerge, especially when the
or oppositions, however, emotional If the subject is more spiritually or cre- subject is challenged in argument,
inhibition may cause problems. atively oriented, and this tendency is since her replies will have a sharp edge.
Outer and inner health
The skin is sensitized, so a powerftil
supported by the Moon sign, money
may easily slip through his fingers,
with much of it given to charities or
Feelings and emotions are easily put
into words, unless the
indicate otherwise.
Moon's aspects n
sun filter cream is essential in strong needy friends. If so, every act of that In essence, this is a good position for
sunshine. The vitality may fluctuate kind will drain the individual emotion- the Moon as far as the ability to talk
and the diet should be careftilly con- ally and even lead to an imbalance, through emotional problems is con-
trolled, since the digestive, and in since working against his basically cerned. Only a close square or opposi-
women, the reproductive, system can
it is
acquisitive lunar instinct. tion from Saturn or Pluto will prevent K
228 • The Pij\nets at Work
or a Scorpio Moon sign, which
this, in the subject's life, as this applies to relevant if the Moon
conjunct the is
may block the feelings and thus cause most people. Instead, consider this Descendant (see p. 237) - i.e. within
problems for the subject with a third comment on her
placing as an extra eight degrees of the cusp of the sev-
house Moon. maternal influence. enth house - in which case it will also
be in opposition to the Ascendant.
The Moon The Moon Maintaining a personal routine
IN THE Fourth House IN THE Fifth House It is important that the subject devel-
ops good steady habits and overcomes
The Moon works well and powerfully Unless this placing occurs in a chart such negative ones as smoking, drink-
from house, and according to the
this where creative ability is strongly indi- ing or drug-taking, which will all have
sign, there can be a very vital urge to cated, the Moon's creative urge will be a more than usually adverse effect. Just
create a home and family. Security in directed towards the procreation of how easy it is to exercise such restraint
domestic life will be most important, children, with great joy gained from will be shown by the Moon sign and
and when it is undermined the individ- parenthood. Doing the right thing for its aspects. Squares between the Moon
ual will fiinction badly in other areas of the child will be quite instinctive, and and Neptune, and to a certain extent
his or her life. Indeed, the instinct will the individual will know the best Jupiter or Venus as well, will not make
be to fight back every inch of the way. course of action without reference to the process an easy one, while a trine
Sometimes, as is the case when the books or other guidance. from the Sun or Saturn will help, and a
Moon or Sun is in Cancer, problems This is the house of lovemaking. Martian influence will invigorate.
will arise when the subject's children While the placing will make for a Tension and stress will be present if the
grow up and want to leave home, for responsive sexual partner, the purely Moon is in difficult aspect to Uranus
this willbe seen as undermining his or creative side of lovemaking must be and, to a certain extent. Mercury (a
her basic security. There will also be expressed, as opposed to indulgence in planet strongly linked to this house).
worry because the young birds will sexual pleasure for its own sake. A work routine should also be
steady
have flown the nest and are no longer There is a frequent instinct to show aimed for, so the Moon's emotional
safely under the parental eye. off, with times when the individual will forces and responses can develop into
In building a secure home for him- be overtly show\' and extrovert. Then, a steady rhythm and a balance can
self, the subject must recognize that he as a result of a quick change of mood, then be maintained.
may be creating claustrophobic condi- the introspective areas of the Moon's Diet is influenced by the sixth house
tions for his loved ones. Study the pos- influence will assert themselves and the and this, too, must be regulated, for in
itions of the other planets in the chart, individual will recoil from previous adverse conditions there may be a ten-
especially the Sun, to see how he can actions. Just how he or she goes in
far dency to binge on comfort food, or
counter this tendency and apply some either direction will be shown by the perhaps to become anorexic. The
logic to such a very power fiil instinct. Moon sign; for example, a Sagittarian likelihood that these possibilities may
Moon in the fifth house may make the occur is especially pronounced when
A tendency to introversion subject more extrovert, while a Piscean the individual needs to retreat from
The caring, protective qualities of this Moon will suggest introversion. difficult situations.
placing can turn inward, so that over- The Moon works well from the sixth
cossetting the self leads to introversion Dealing with risk factors house, if this placing can be con-
and of the unknown. This can
a fear There will be a similar reaction to tak- trolled. If the Moon is in an earth sign,
cause problems in someone shy and ing risks, both financial and emotional. for instance, there is often a consider-
perhaps inhibited - he may shut up The subject will realize that there is able adherence to routine, and a
like a clam, and introspection can lead more at stake than the situation itself, common sense reaction to situations.
to imaginary illnesses, with small prob- for if things go wrong the very fact
lems seeming mountainous. If the that a risk was taken can damage his
Moon makes an opposition to the sense of security, and the result will be The Moon
Midheaven it will also form a conjunc- retrograde both personally and psy- in the Seventh House
tion to the IC (see p.238), and may chologically. His ability to cope will be
increase such pensive tendencies. If the shown by the Sun and Ascending While in many ways this placing adds
Moon is well aspected, the maternal signs, indicating the general level of to the individual's ability to respond
instinct and love of the domestic life common sense and logic. well and sensitively to the partner's
are enhanced. needs, there is a tendency to submerge
There is a focus on the mother, for the self totally in him or her. The
the Moon's sign will show in a remark- The Moon resulting need continuous rapport
for
able way how she is viewed by the sub- IN THE Sixth House and togetherness with the partner, cul-
ject (as opposed perhaps to what she is tivated for emotional security, may lead
or was really like), and these points are This placing will have an important to a lack of self-sufficiency.
especially apt here. It is too easy to say effect on the health and well-being. The way in which the emotions are
that she is the most powerfijl influence The health influence will be especially expressed towards the partner may not
The Moon through the Houses • 229
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be const¥rtf7^i^'^^B^1^ff5?Tmde1icy^*'"^W ^63^ fRt peFrlSa- large groups, and the two sometimes
to changes in mood can at times cause nence and stability of the relationship, combine. In fact, this is a fascinating
emotional scenes. Somedmes they are ^ plus the sexual satisfaction and releas e, placing to research, if you eventually
pro\'oked just to attract the partnei^M^i that are so essential for him|^i(^''^^^j^«5i^ find that you enjoy studying the charts
attention, and increase the warmth of If the Moon's action is inhil)ited, the of famous people. See how many of
his or her affection, but the subject^^^A. result could be psychological problems
, them have the Moon high up in their
must realize the damage that can b6'^«'t^ that are not easily expressed and can ^, . cjharts - you will not be bored!
done by such outbursts. She can also affect the subject for long periods. If ere is usually a sympathy and
l^oncede to the wishes of the partner thev do, therapy mav be beneficial understanding of those over whom the
,^oo easily, further weakening her posi individual has authorit)', and very often
^on. The Moon sign will determine security "^'^?^^ he or she is widely loved, or even idol-
^^how often this happens; the subject, Money in relation to inherit ized, by many people. The flow of
.•^ll be at her most vulnerable if th^ f^ investment is also influenced by this intuition and emotion extends into
Moon is in Libra (although if Aries ^i"*^ house. As a result, having a good, taking care of others, who can respond
e rising sign you will have to balance growing life assurance policy and aj^Uii, very powerfiilly. However, in interpret-
ian self-centeredness). insurance policy ror'^'^ ing this placing, the Moon's sign will
^fti^ regularly updated
the house and its contents will give a show how the individual expresses
talance in partnership ^HfSi lv!Ri'^ubdy increased sense of securi these basic instincts; dogmatically, for
"he caring qualities of the Moon's instance, if the Moon is in Leo, with a
influence will be apparent, again 5(cold authorit)' in Capricorn, and so on.
according to its sign placing, and i-^-^--, "I love the world" is the motto here,
protective instinct will also focus on^"M TN THE Ninth House ^y^d
the instinct to put it to rights
the partner. Ask yourself if your sub- V could
be a channel for the Moon's
ject constant and tm^j^lare the
is While the subject may have an instinc- action, eliminating cruelty and foster-
attitudes and feelings rortne partner tive need to stretch his or her intellect ing the best of the maternal instinct, in
changeable and unstable? Is she con- through study, the powers of concen- ji^tkc broadest sense of the word,
tent and happy, or does she feel ina^ tration may fluctuate, so that the long^^
equate and inferior in relation to tli^S^term goal may never be reached. A Personal progress
partner.' All such problems must bdH^'i strong Moon sign and good aspects to The need for change and variety is
resolved if the Moon's placing is to^sfSEji^Mercury and Jupiter will help, but most likely to be shown in the career,
work in a balanced and positive wajT determination is essential. so even if the individual becomes
Too many emotions about what is famous, he will still have a variety' of
being undertaken can cloud the issue, accomplishments. Other areas of the
The Moon and the individual may have great chart must show a positive channeling
IN the Eighth House flights of fancy. "When I qualify..." or of energy and strong ambition if he is
"If only I could..." are the sort of to benefit fiilly from this placing; a
Here, the instinctive Moon is in a musings heard when his emotions are sense of general direction is essential.
house where intuition, emotion and moved by a challenging situation. An instinctive ability for choosing the
deep-rooted feelings are emphasized. However, if he has as strong a grasp of best time to make changes will be an
In some cases, the subject may have a realit\' as emotional flow, the two asset, and a good sense of timing is
"sixth sense", especially if other areas should merge with positive results. usually present.
of the chart suggest this (for example, The abilit)' to keep both feet on the
a strong, positive Neptune or an ground is essential, and the Moon's
overall accent on Scorpio or Pluto). sign will reveal whether this quality is The Moon
The subject's basic instincts must be present or, at least, attainable. in the Eleventh House
fijlfilled through a strong sexual There is an attraction to travel, with
expression, but this will only happen long journeys in the imagination and Here the instincts of the Moon are
when he or she is in total rapport with the wish that they could become real- expressed towards groups. It is as
the partner, who must have similar ity. The intellect is philosophical, but though the individual will always want
needs and express them in more or less moral decisions are often taken instinc- to be part of a group, whatever it may
the same way. The emotional resources tively. The subject will search after the mean to him or her. Sometimes this
are considerable, but the way in which truth and usuallv finds it. may happen because the subject was
they flow and arc satisfied will be not accepted by her peers when a
shown by the Moon's sign and aspects. child. This can cause long-term dam-
Building up complete trust in loved The Moon age, and in later life she will do every-
ones and partners is vital. Jealousy and in the Tenth House thing to compensate. It is important
suspicion - both likely emotions here - for her to recognize the real reason
will have cancerous effect on his abil-
a This often indicates someone who has for her need to identif}' with a group,
ity to love securely and permanently the potential for fame in a chosen field. otherwise she may lose part of her
and so should always be countered. There will also be the ability to govern sense of identit^^
230 • The Planf ts at Work
Friends and acquaintances, and what depths and an instinctive secrecy that New and
they stand for, may be so heavily relied acts as protection fi-om the outside Full Moons
upon (albeit happily so) that the sub- world. At times he or she can find it
ject can find it hard to stand alone and hard to discuss problems with loved Everyone, whether or not they are
take any independent action. ones, so look for the abilit\' to commu- interested in astrology, is aware of the
nicate in the rest of the chart. The many influences the waxing and wan-
Difficulty in getting close Moon sign will help (Gemini, for ing Moon on human, animal and
has
Can the subject express deep-rooted instance) or hinder (Scorpio). natural Ask a receptionist, for
life.
feelings easily and freely? It may be If the Moon and Ascendant signs are instance, or anyone dealing with public
that, as is the case with an Aquarian the same, the Moon level is likely be inquiries, if their phone constandy
influence (and this the Aquarius
is well-integrated with the personalit)' so rings at the time of the New Moon
house), she is so private that getting that, although secretive traits will be and the answer is likely to be "\'es". It
close to her will not be easy, in spite of present, he will be aw are of them and is also true that a great many of us
her instinct to belong and be accepted perhaps put them to good use. tackle outstanding tasks at this time.
by others. These days are usually good ones on
.Another possibility- is the person who w hich to start new- work - it is as if our
wants to be loved. Sometimes, because The Moon Progressed energies are given a boost and our will
this need is so strong, she will express through the houses to move forward is heightened.
such a powerliil plea for affection that
it puts off the very people she is trying If you use the Equal House system The impact of the Full Moon
to attract. She will have simply tried (see p. 38), the progressed Moon will Just before a Full Moon there is a very
too hard, and if she had an unsympa- take roughly two-and-a-half years to different influence, for this is a period
thetic or unhappy childhood, she may travelthrough each house of the chart. of frustration and all too often of viol-
find it difficult to reciprocate real love If vou useother house systems, includ- ence. At the very least we can expect
completely when she daeS-fitidiL... ing system devised by Placidus, this traffic to be snarled up more than
journey time may var>', since the usual; but in areas of the world where
uses cover a varying number of there is unrest, violence tends to break
lOON legrees within the chart circle. out in a spectacular way at this time.
IN THE Twelfth Hoi '^
The influence of the Moon fi-om the We have discovered that the worst
houses is a subde one, and w ill not be tragedies in Northern Ireland, for
No matter how extrovert and out- fully in focus during the whole period instance, have occurred at or near
going the subject may be, it is impor- in question. Even so, it is usefiil, espec- these tense times.
tant for him or her to acknowledge ially when backed up by s\'mpathetic This is an area of astrologv' you must
that there is a strong need to withdraw transitsor lunar progressions to the«i study for yourself; your findings will
and to spend some time alone. natal or progressed planets' positionU ot only enhance your own under-
This withdrawal is instinctive, and When the progressed Moon first standing, but may even be of use to
both psychologically and spiritually enters a house, you should make your astrologv- as a whole.
restorati\e. He must not ignore the subject aware of its influence, since he
necessit)' for peace and quiet, the best or she will then be able to concentrate,
means of which he should decide for to a certain extent, on the concernsp^,
% Eclipses
himself For instance, one person with that house. For instance, while the ^ffli
this placing may take a spiritual retreat Moon is traveling through the ninth It is not difficult to discover when
ft^om time to time, while another will house, the individual may gain special eclipses will take place. They are clearly
prefer to listen to loud rock music satisfaction fi-om a challenging study listed in ephemerides, and often in cal-
alone in his room. course - learning a language, perhaps. endars and almanacs. Eclipses are phys-
There is natural kindness and an Maybe when there are transits which ically extremely dramatic, and it is not
emorionally sensitive response and, harmonize with the Moon, extended surprising that in the past a great many
according to the Moon sign, the urneys will be particularly beneficial. (mosdy unfounded superstitions grew
)
instincts and intuitions will be power^ 'Tien the Moon travels through the up around them. However, many
fiil forces that can be directed ch burth house, it is advisable for the astrologers feel that when an eclipse
bly and beneficially towards oth bject to concentrate on home on or verv' near a planet (within
falls
The urge to make sacrifices is present improvements or, if other indications two or three degrees) or an angle of
and the Moon sign will indicate support this trend, to move house or the birth chart, its effect will be
whether this is shown through hard buy a new home. Most importandy, extremely powerful. An eclipse may
work, contemplation or material help. when the Moon crosses fi-om the activate the area of the chart involved
nvelft:h to the first house and conjuncts and, according to the aspects the
The secret self the Ascendant (see also Moon planet or angle receives and its relative
A tendency' to deceive and is possible, conjunct the Ascendant, p.237), the strength in the chart (whether it is a
negative escapism must be guarded subject may begin a new cv'cle of life in personal planet or otherwise ) the out-
against. The subject mav ha\e hidden one way or another. come can be positive or negative -
The Moon through the Houses •231
D
usually negative. Considerable difficul- Earth's orbit, the point of crossing is nature of the planet), while the nega-
ties arise when we consider the timing the ascending or north node, also tive ones will cause difficult^ in the
of developments. Some astrologers say known as the Dragon's Head; when type of relationship (indicated by the
the effect will color many months, the Moon moves south the crossing nature of the planet involved). Here is
and it has certainly been known to do point is the descending, or south, node a brief interpretation of the nodes'
so; but when it stretches so far, we - the Dragon's Tail. The nodes are an effects when in aspect to the planets:
think that other more powerful trends interesting minor element of the chart,
may be the real cause, with the eclipse but we don't feel justified in devoting Sun: A physical or intellectual
itself being only a contributory factor. space to a fijU ephemeris of them here. rapport with others.
If an eclipse falls within two degrees As you progress and no doubt invest in Moon: An instinctive response and
of an important planet in a chart, more detailed ephemerides you will rapport with others.
observe the subject in relation to the find the nodes clearly listed in them. Mercury: The sharing of ideas and
areas ruled by the planet concerned, mental rapport with others.
with the above possibilities in mind. If Interpretation of the Moon's nodes Venus: An adaptability' in
the eclipse contacts the Ascendant, This area is rather controversial, but emotional relationships.
Sun, Moon or chart ruler, the personal there are two main schools of thought. Mars: Sexual attraction dominates
life and even the health may be under The first suggests that the south node the attitude towards others.
strain, while if the Midheaven is represents (by its house position) the Jupiter: A general adaptability and
affected, the career can be under stress, area of life fi-om which we can best ease toward others.
or enforced changes may occur. We give our experience or personal quali- SatiuTi: Isolation and a lack of
suggest that you bow to tradition, and ties, while the north node represents adaptability toward others.
do not plan important events, such as the qualities for which we should Uranus: An interestingly different
weddings, the opening of a new busi- strive. Someone with the south node or eccentric attitude to others.
ness and so on, at the time of an in the third house, for instance, has Neptune: Willing to help others
eclipse. Another theory suggests that plent\' of basic education and the but not always reliable.
solar eclipses are more important to power to communicate knowledge, Pluto: An urge to exert power over
men, lunar ones to women. We don't and because the north node will be in others, or feel frustrated by them.
agree, but why not put it to the test.' the ninth house, will strive to develop Ascendant: A helpfiil or disruptive
the basic education through fi.irther family member. (Those with the
Political implications study, thereby working towards a nodal line very close to the
It is in Mundane Astrology' - the astro- higher standard of achievement in this Ascendant/Descendant line are
logical study of countries, their gov- sphere of life. The majorit)' of often very tall or very short!)
ernments and leaders - that eclipses are astrologers, however, probably believe Midheaven: An identification and
important and widely used. This is a that the nodes have a strong influence need to associate with people who
fascinating and extremely complex area on our attitude towards other people, express the characteristics of the
of astrolog\' which has its own special- and when interpreting their position Midheaven sign - or resentment of
ists; it is outside the confines of this concentrate on their aspects to the them and their achievements.
book. Those interested should read Ascendant, Midheaven and planets.
Charles E. O. Carter's An These are very valid, and they fall
Introduction to Political Astrolo£[y, but into three categories - powerfiil, posi- New Moons
see also the Bibliography, p.405. tive and negative. As the north and AND THE Progressed Chart
south nodes are always directly oppo-
Note: An of the Sun occurs at
eclipse site each other, the aspects which the New Moons are used quite differendy
the time of the New Moon, while an planets make to them are therefore in progressions (see p. 70). They oft:en
eclipse of the Moon is at Full Moon. categorized rather differently. make a series of contacts to natal plan-
ets, and are in fact the transits of the
Powerful: A conjunction to one New Moon. It may be that the New-
The node and therefore an opposition Moon will first make a square aspect to
Moon's Nodes to the other. say. Mars, a trine the next month, a
Positive: A trine to one, therefore month later a quincunx, and finally an
The Moon's orbit is at an angle of five a sextile to the other. opposition. These are tiny influences,
degrees to the ecliptic, and the points Negative: A square aspect to both but can herald a theme which will be
where it intersects are called the nodes. suggested by the planet or planets
Moon's nodes. The line joining them involved, and as a result something,
is the nodal line, and it travels west- Bear this in mind when interpreting perhaps a project, lasting roughly for
ward along the ecliptic, taking eight- the principle of the planets in relation the time of the run of aspects, will AA/
een-and-a-half years to pass right to the nodes. The powerfiil aspects will occur. These little trends should not AAJ
around it in retrograde motion - that add an emphasis and are strong. The be ignored and are always worth calcu-
is, backwards through the signs. When positive aspects will make for easy lating; they add another dimension to
the Moon moves north and crosses the relationships (as influenced by the the current progressions.
232 • Thh Plvnets at Work
Tne Aspects or tne Moon
T hcsc will be ot considerable importance
because the Moon tends subtly to personalize
whichever planets it contacts. In interpreting these
expressed through literary work that
will be imaginative or practical, accord-
ing to the nature of the sign in which
aspects remember they
have a bearing on these
will
the iMoon and Mercury are placed.
There will be a cross-fertilization of
areas of the personalit)' - sharpening the reactions
influences should Mercury be posi-
(Mars), adding a more cautious response (Saturn), or perhaps a tioned in one sign while the Moon is
more immediate enthusiasm (Jupiter). It is reasonable to allow a in another.
slightly increased orb on any aspect the Moon makes to the Sun, When the conjunction falls in the
ruling planet, Ascendant or Midheaven - not more than t\vo extra same sign as the Sun, look out for an
over-emphasis of that particular sign's
degrees for a major aspect and not more than one for a minor
characteristics, since these will work
aspect. You may allow up to ten degrees for a conjunction to the not only on the level of the Sun, but
Sun, Ascendant or Midheaven. The Moon's house and sign should also on the instinctive level of the
also be borne in mind in relation to the planet concerned. Moon, as well as on the mental
level of Mercury.
Aspects between any troubles of this kind. Otherwise, B Positive aspects
THE Moon and the Sun the emotions and intuitions will be The shrewdness of the Moon
and the
heightened and there should be feel- cunning of Mercury are controlled by
The natal aspects between these w^'o ings of inner contentment, even if these aspects, and the individual's
planets have been fiilly interpreted other trends indicate a difficult time. powers of concentration will be good.
under the section The Sun's Aspects to All-round progress will be made if the These aspects add common sense
the Moon (see p.214), so if they are in life is relatively free from problems; and, usually, a practical oudook.
aspect in the birth chart you will ha\e indeed, problems may well be sorted Decisions will be made both logically
already studied the effects. However, out under this influence. and intuitively, so the indi\idual in this
as you begin w orking on progressions, case will have the best of both worlds
you will learn that the progressed H Negative aspects in this respect.
Moon travels fairly quickly through There may be feelings of discontent
the chart, and will from time to time and restlessness. This is not a very B Negative aspects
make aspects to the Sun both in the good time in which to make important There be a sharp response to any
will
birth and the progressed charts. decisions, since the emotions are sus- challenging situation or comment.
Because of this, we must consider the ceptible to considerable fluctuation. There may be a tendency to enjoy gos-
relationships differently: they are not However, if there is a trine or se.xtile sip,although the intellectual powers
as long-term, nor do they have such a between these two planets in the birth are heightened by this influence and
dynamic effect, as the Sun's progressed chart, this subde influence will be critical acumen is direct, somewhat
aspects to the Moon in the birth chart. much less harmful. Nevertheless, long- cutting and, in certain circumstances,
term changes, especially in the home can be sarcastic. Digestive problems or
life, should not be encouraged. nervous upsets can beset the indi\idual
Progressed Moon's Aspects from time to time, especially if
TO THE SlTsI'S PROGRESSED Note: All aspects between the pro- Mercury is a personal planet.
OR Natal Po sition gressed Moon and the Sun (again,
whether natal or progressed) will tend
Q Conjunction to lower the xitaliu', so additional rest, 1^ Progressed Aspects between
This probably herald a key period
will and perhaps a tonic or course of the Moon and Mercury
lasting for three or four months. It is a vitamins, will be helpful at times.
good time in which to make changes, Conjunction
provided that restlessness and, perhaps, This indicates a period of intense men-
uncharacteristic changeabilitv' can be The Moon's Aspects tal acti\it>'. It will be a good time in
controlled. TO Mercury which to revise for examinations, since
the memory is usually retentive, and
B Positive aspects Bi Conjunction there is an instinctive desire to commit
These will help the individual to come This is a powerfulK iinigoraiuig influ- tacts and ideas to paper in a business-
to terms \nth any on-going psycholog- ence on the mind, and unless the con- like manner.
ical problems, but should there be a junction is frustrated by a square or Changes made under this
are often
negative aspect between the Sun and opposition from Saturn, there will be influence. For instance, there may be a
Moon in the birth chart, it is possible good intuition, in.stinct and logic. move to another department at work
that a certain amount of strain and The Moon sign will be spiced w ith or, more domestically, a change of dec-
tension will be present. However, the the thinking processes of Mercury, giv oration or simply the rearrangement of
aspect will help the subject work on ing excellent potential that can be some furniture.
Thk Aspects of thh Moon • 233
O
3)
H Positive aspects conjunction will be present, as will If transits show frustration, the indi-
The effects of these are very much as optimism and good perception. These vidual could experience difficulties
for the conjunction. Any projects aspects also add intuition, especially if relating to love or money. This is not a
started at this time, or already under- the Moon occupies a water sign. time for taking financial or emotional
way, should move forward extremely risks, since it is likely that rejection or
well. This is also a good period for B Negative aspects loss of monev can occur.
9
making opinions kno\s'n and gaining There can be an above-average num-
the support of the public. Speaking up ber of disappointments in personal
about any important to
issue that is relationships, usually due to incompat- The Moon's Aspects
the self or the communit)' is ibilit}'. The individual will have a TO Mars
particularly desirable. powerfijl store of love and affection to
express, but the way in which this is Bl Conjunction
H Negative aspects done may be a cause of difficulty with This is an invigorating and powerfiil
While it is not seriously disruptive, care the partner. Perhaps there will be a influence, heightening the subject's
is needed during this time that tactless- tendency to rush into relationships, emotions and responses to various
ness, or simply speaking out of turn, and a glossing over of minor problems situations, and encouraging a
does not cause problems - especially which then become more serious as directness of approach.
within the family. time passes. A liking for risk-taking is also pres-
Nervous tension may be present, and Check the position of the Moon and ent,and the energy level - both
if the indixidual tends to be highly Venus: if either planet is in Virgo or emotional and physical - is decidedly
strung, additional rest or time spent in Capricorn, or if Saturn intervenes, increased. The conjunction can cause
some soothing relaxation technique there can be shyness and a lack of self- recklessness or rebelliousness if it
will be restorative. confidence in the attitude towards the receives aspects from Uranus.
opposite sex. Lessons of love will be
Note: During all progressions bet\veen learned the hard way. Any tendencies H Positive aspects
the Moon and Mercury, the time is toward a lackadaisical attitude must Here the emotional and physical ener-
right for the subject to change cars, or be controlled. gies work well together. Since they are
whate\'er form of transport he or she very invigorating, these aspects can act
happens to own. in a positive way for people who are
Progressed Aspects between not very well organized, or perhaps
the Moon and Venus tend to be lazy.
pq The Moon's Aspects A willingness to help others is pres-
TO Venus El Conjunction ent, and the influence usually gener-
This will be a happy time for the inti slysupports good health and a
Q Conjunction vidual involved in a permanent refe^^*" {physical robustness.
This is a delightful influence, helping tionship, and a gooti period during 'V ' -j^m
to make the individual popular, affec- which to concentrate oqkimp^^^ng,^'--,^^Bl Negative aspects
tionate, calm and serene. There is a matters widi the partne^^j^^f-'-^^W |iw^. Shortness of temper and over-volatile
taste forluxury and good living. The If other indications show an cmpha,-|r|posponses can occur with these aspects,
aspect will also enhance an instinctive sison love, this progression could her>^^^;:.;5ometimes there is nervous and
awareness of the partner's needs in any aid a new romance. However, look td emotional tension, and impulsiveness
relationship that may be formed. other long-term background progres can cause misjudgement. Any tendency
Carefully relate the conjunction to sions to decide N\'hether it is likelv to towards the taking of premature and
the sign it occupies, be permane
remembering that elationship that hast\' action must be recognized and
the flow of emotion and affection will^/ not last. The general outlook wiKj en counteredi^^^^^'iP^/.'^A^I
be influenced by the sign placing. Art
appreciation is usual.
optimistici^ % ^^^>^m^^^^ I
I Positive aspects
ts ^^s^esiE in Progressed Aspects between
Positive aspects -^. These will enhance other positiv T HE M OON AND MARS
These add natural charm and sensitiv- trends, especially beneficial transit
it\'. Sometimes if there are a great
^j^f^ fi-om Jupiter. This is a time in whifn
manv trine aspects in the birth chai^'^^' the subject can enjov him- or herself^^^^i-This period will last^^Ri^^t three
the individual will tend to take life a and is ood for entf:rtainmi at homi »nths, during which the pace of the
little too easily and perhaps, at worst, ^^i^s^^g^P bject's life will increase. He or she
"ride" people, getting away with rather Negative aspectsH 1 have plenty of physical and
too much. An awareness of this fault is Caution is needed whenaeafing emotional encrg)' w ith which to tackle
most desirable. loved ones or business partners, and both mind and bod\ \\\\\ be
In a chart with a good balance of or she is making investments, yoi orated by this influence. How-
strenuous and easy aspects, however, subject should seek independent ake sure that there are no nega-
all the positive traits described for the fessional ad\ice whenevc;r possibl msits from Saturn or Pluto
234 • The Planets at Work
(which would frustrate), or from H Positive aspects B Positive aspects
Uranus (which would cause tension), The sympathy, kindness and general The influence of these is much as for
to interfere with the energies from the helpfulness of the conjunction is just as the conjunction, with the judgement
Moon and Mars. likely to be present with these aspects, being particularly finely tuned. This is
and especially with the trine. a good time for finalizing contracts
D Positive aspects The imagination is heightened by and for undertaking travel.
The effect of these is much as for the these aspects, which also give the, Generosit\' may have to be curbed
conjunction: again, a busy period the potential for philosophical y the individual, since he or she could
seems hkcly, and the streams of thought, sometimes {>rpgrcssinjiit ^jajb ?2be moved into parting with too much
emotional and physical energy will be along new ixcnncs.^i^tm/^^^^S^W^I money at this time - albeit for the
compatible, so that a great deal should There is an instinctive sympathy an most altruistic of reasons.
be achieved at this time. identification with people of other -,-yr,^ -
The subject v\ill be decisive, instinc-
k
countries and cultures, and those wiqpy^jyQ Negative aspects ^
tively seeing and then taking the cor- this placing will often do extremely ^iprwjMtlistakes may be made during
rect line of action. This characteristic well, while also gaining significai^l^^^j^^rogressions, a possibility that should
will be a considerable asset to any spiritual or psychological fiilfillment^K^lways be borne in mind, especially if
individual who normally tends to be from living abroad, wgB^^-i^ipp^jn^^^^OTiportant decisions have to be reached
rather indecisive. ^^j&j^jW^^MHjjr contracts signed. i
B Negative aspects wS^^wi^^^^^ There will be a strong tendency
H Negative aspects ^Piese are extremely tricky, adverselyJS^^^pcrhaps uncharacteristic) to overreact^
Impulsiveness and premature actions affecting the judgement and causing^Sl f \o situations, and it may be quite hard
can cause problems while these pro- the individual to dramatize and over- \o maintain a balanced attitude and
gressions are in force. It is necessary react to situations - even if both plai"k»- approach to whatever is happening at
for the individual to pace him- or her-^ ets are placed in practical, stable ear^e^^fche time. Conscious steadying of the
self, since mistakes can be made, ^!^;ns. awareness of these traits is ^Bslmotions and reactions is obligatory. Ii
An
especially if important decisions are essential in order for them to be coun- is a good idea to keep a supply of
to be taken. tered by the subject through the devel- bicarbonate of soda to hand, since
Encourage delaying tactics, if at all opment of a positive, practical attitude high living will almost ine\itably lea^
possible, since a consciously calm atti- (if this possibilit)' is shown i^o i^hnormaUy^ersistent hangovers?
tude and extra time for serious areas of the chart). '^,f/^!i
thought are essential during this A trine from the Moon to Saturn"*
period. However, the subject will not will help, as will positive aspects ^
in the least want to approach life that between the Sun and Saturn. Soir^-^ TO Saturn
way! This influence can also cause a times liverishness can occur, espeo^^
flurry of headaches and occasionally if the individual enjoys rich food^f Conjunction ^^^j^
insomnia, which will ease as the both characteristics are synonymous The outlook on life will be extremely
progression passes. with these aspects! Z^^^^^-ja^ifflj^S^erious. and sometimes can even be
ther gloomy. The individual is hard-
working and will ha\e a practical,
The Moon's Aspects Progressed Aspects between matter-of-fact attitude, but his or her
TO Jupiter THE Moon and Jupiter emotional flow will be restrained.
Sometimes there may be an almost
Conjunction mm Conjunction manic striving for perfection, especially
This adds a kindness and gentleness to During period the intellect could
this if the conjunction falls in Virgo,
the personality and will soften the sub- be enlightened in some way. The indi- Scorpio or Capricorn.
ject's attitude towards other people. vidual may make considerable progress Expressions of affection are often
There is usually a charitable generosity, as a result of this, since his or her mind limited, but loyalty and faithftilness are
and energy, time and money will all be will be receptive to new, meaningfijl usually present. The conjunction can
given freely. concepts. act as an anchorage in a chart where
Encouragement should be offered to This influence is basically fortunate, fire and air dominate, but must be
the individual to pass on his or her and a good one under which to take carefijlly studied, as its contrasting
experience to those who are able to long-distance travel. An excellent grasp influences can be a source of conflict.
benefit from it. Much inner satisfaction of situations will go hand in hand with
will be gained from doing so, since a breadth of vision and a very positive, D Positive aspects
happy knack of being able to give optimistic oudook. Here we have common sense, determi-
strong, positive encouragement is If the conjunction occurs at a time nation and a sensible attitude. The
also present. Sometimes a tendency when there are also assertive and posi- mind and outlook are conventional.
toward slight pomposity can occur - tive transits, the effects may last for This influence will help to restrain any
especially if the conjunction falls in severalmonths and will be progressive impulsiveness which may be sho\\n in
Leo or Capricorn. and rewarding. other areas of the chart.
The Aspects of the Moon •235
D
An work hard in a disciplined
ability to than for actual job applications. to have a more potendy negative effect
and practical way will be present, and Subjects should put their resumes in on women, being for instance a source
success will be achiexed by gradually order, watch out for new develop- of migraine or preventing total relax-
building up a reputation for reliabilit)' ments in any specialist field, and so on. ation. There will be a tendency in both
and thoroughness. The instinctive This is not a period in which the indi- sexes to be extremely self-willed; if this
reactions are controlled. vidual should try to push him- or her- can be determinedly channeled the
self forward or try to force issues - aspects will be made to work in a more
H Negative aspects usually this will be a waste of time. positive manner.
c?
There are times when the outlook will Being very active is good for the
become negative and depression will Note: When the progressed Moon subject, since this will burn off tension
set in. It is vital that other areas of the contacts Saturn, either natal or pro- and energy; involvement in sport as
birth chart should be carefully gressed, the vitality' will be low and well as intellectuallydemanding pro-
searched for any characteristics that (whether it is summer or winter) the jects is important. Very often, as with
wall help the individual to counter this tendency to catch a bad cold is gready the conjunction, real flair and talent
pessimistic tendency. increased. Crowded places should be are present.
Inhibition and a lack of self- avoided and the diet supplemented
confidence are sometimes present. with extra vitamins.
These aspects can weaken the consti- Progressed Aspects between W
tution, making the subject especially the Moon and Uranus
susceptible to colds and flu. In certain The Moon's Aspects
cases he or she may be unpopular - TO Uranus H Conjunction
perhaps because of a tendency to An eventful period is likely, but this
grumble and moan. Q Conjunction will also be a time when the demands
This potent planetary relationship pro- made upon the individual can give rise
vides a powerfijl element of emotional to an excitable tension. In this period
Progressed Aspects between tension: whether it is discharged posi- new developments, sometimes
THE Moon and Saturn tively or negatively will depend on unexpected, will occur.
other influences.
H Conjunction Magnetic and dynamic, this aspect B Positive aspects
Long-term plans may be under consid- contributes originality, brilliance and A great deal may happen during this
eration at this time. While progress in intuitive thought and ideas. However, time, and there will be a desire to do
finalizing them may be slow, mistakes Uranian perversity will color the reac- something new and different. This
are not often made. Planning could tions to situationsand the expression could be a passing phase, so while
lead to important change, and even to of feelings, and add a need to be encouraging your subject to give seri-
extra responsibility and prestige within different and unconventional. If the ous thought to any new project, advise
the career or domestic life. The health conjunction receives squares from the delaying for a few weeks the spending
should be given special care. Sun, Mars or Saturn, or squares the of large sums of money on its pursuit.
Ascendant, tension and nervous strain When the progression has eased and
D Positive aspects will be a source of considerable diffi- the situation has stabilized, the indi-
The effect of these ismuch as for the culty, and one that will not be easy vidual can then spend money on spe-
conjunction: progress will be slow but to resolve. cial lessons, some tools, a musical
steady. The individual should be instrument or whatever else has cap-
encouraged to think about the long- H Positive aspects tured his or her imagination.
term future, especially in relation to his These are powerhouses of emotional
or her family commitments or career tension, but the individual should be B Negative aspects
ambitions and aspirations. able to use such a force positively and The individual will probably experi-
originally,whether in a scientific or ence tension during this time. Advise
B Negative aspects creative manner. him or her to take life as calmly as pos-
These indicate a period lasting about Parents of children with one of these sible, although this won't be easy.
three months during which the indi- aspects may find it easiest to persuade Drastic emotional responses and reac-
vidual may become dispirited or them do to things by telling them to tions to situations must be controlled,
uncharacteristically depressed. This do the exact opposite! since they could easily be regretted in
negative time will pass, but for as long the long run.
as it lasts loved ones
be hard-
will B Negative aspects Careful thought, circumspection
pressed to find different ways of In many ways the square is more diffi- and a practical approach are essential;
cheering up the subject. cult to cope with than the opposition, stubbornness (sometimes bordering on
Should there be problems in the but in both cases emotional tension the ridiculous) and perversity could
career or with unemployment, the and strain are present. Just as the Sun's have a long-lasting damaging effect,
time is right for quiet background negative aspects seem to work more especially when an emotional relation-
research to improve prospects, rather adversely for men, so the Moon's tend ship hits stormy waters.
236 • Thk Planets at Work
The Moon's Aspects influence. If this happens after the The Moon's Aspects
TO Neptune individual has experienced a particu- TO Pluto
larly busy period when material con-
H Conjunction cerns have been to the fore, the time D Conjunction
These planets sensitize the reactions will be right for a relaxing holiday - The emotional of the individual is
level
and fertilize the imagination. There perhaps in a watery site such as by the considerably heightened by this aspect,
will be an idealistic streak and much sea, a river or lake. and at times emotional outbursts will
genuine kindness and sympathy. The mood may also become very occur and be very passionately and
Sometimes these qualities can be so romantic, and while important
it is forcefijlly expressed. However, unless
apparent that they enable others to that any tendencv' to dwell on cloud the conjunction is negatively aspected
take advantage of the individual. nine is countered, some pleasant expe- by Saturn or Uranus, squared by the
The spiritual or religious areas of life riences can occur under this progres- Sun, or Pluto squares the Ascendant,
are often important, and there is a sion. The accent is on escape and they will act as a very necessary purge,
need to retreat from the world. restoration of the spirit. and the indiv idual will get a great deal
Because of kindness and a desire not to off his or her chest. The feelings will
hurt others, the negative, deceptive D Positive aspects then be expressed in a more serene
side of Neptune will cause a tendency' These arc very much as for the con- way once more, until the next time
to tell lies. This is a trait to be cor- junction, but the individual may have that the emotional forces build up
rected at all ages, and must be espec- some inspiring and imaginative ideas. inside the subject.
ially watched for in children. If the It is advisable to sit on them for a If the conjunction is inhibited by
imagination can be creatively used it is while, since he or she may be too other planets, the subject may well find
a marvelous source of potential; the inspired and therefore impractical, it difficult to express his true feelings.
idealism is very strong indeed. needing to rethink the ideas in a Look for this in children's charts, as
subsequent period under more encouragement of a controlled flow of
D Positive aspects practical influences. emotion, as opposed to emotional
Both planets work well in these Great care is needed that the subject storms, is obviously desirable.
aspects, adding imagination and emo- does not enter a fool's paradise, con-
tional force.However, these qualities vinced that everything is marvelous, D Positive aspects
must be channeled and restrained if when in fact he or she is becoming out The emotional force is increased, and
vagueness and confijsion are not to of touch with reality. in many cases there will be scenes, but
mar their expression. Sometimes there they usually occur for a good reason
are psychic gifts: if the individual feels H Negative aspects when the aspect is positive. The indi-
an inclination in this direction it is The individual must be very carefLil vidual should be aware, however, that
important for him or her to seek reli- not to allow self-deception or escapism he or she may be overreacting to
able advice from someone of experi- (through a reliance on drink, cigarettes someone's casual remark or reaction,
ence. These aspects are often present or drugs) to get the better of him or or to personal jealousy.
in the charts of astrologers. her at this time, especially if life in A desire to rid the immediate
general is stressful or complicated. environment of clutter will be present,
B Negative aspects The emotions may well be highly and the subject will enjoy large
The tendency to take the easy way out negatively charged, so avoiding mak- clearing-out binges. It is worth
of difficult situations is likely here, and ing important decisions and attempt- remembering that this may not simply
many muddles and an impractical atti- ing to take life calmly, with a steady be the result of a mania for tidiness,
tude towards life will seriously hamper routine and plans that are as simple as but could have deeper psychological
real progress. possible, is the most desirable course roots. Perhaps there is a need for the
Considerable talent and imaginative of action. subject to get someone out of his sys-
potential can be present, but other tem, or for the physical expression of
areas of the chart should be studied to Note: important to realize that
It is an emotional attitude towards them.
see if these qualities will be fiilly there will bemany people who will not
exploited. A
strong Saturn, and indica- consciously feel any effects during B Negative aspects
tions of practical ability, will help enor- these progressions from the Moon to The expression of emotion can be
mously to counter the wistfiil weakness Neptune - especially if they tend to be blocked, and the resulting frustration
that these contacts seem to bestow. gready concerned with the material and inhibition can have a long-term
side of life. adverse effect; it is necessary to look to
Imaginative, sensitive and creative other areas of the chart to see if this
Progressed Aspects between people, on the other hand, will feel trait can be countered.
THE Moon and Neptune these subtle influences more markedly, For the problem to become really
and must consciously control them, for serious there would have to be other
Q Conjunction the Moon and Neptune, while inspira- indications of shyness or inhibition,
There will be a tendency to become tional, can insidiously harm and and a lack of self-confidence in the
dreamy and unworldly under this weaken the character. chart as a whole. Nevertheless, the
The Aspects of the Moon • 237
D
individual with a square or opposition The Moon's Aspects and as a result may put other people
between these two planets can find it TO THE Ascendant off on acquaintance. There might
first
virtually impossible to express him- or also be some inner discontent (not
herself emotionally, even under cir- H Conjunction unlike that which occurs when the Sun
cumstances that are ideal. These This an extremely important aspect.
is and Moon are in opposition).
aspects are tricky to interpret, and are a However, remember that an accurate If the opposition is present and the
source of trouble for those afflicted birth time is essential in assessing the Moon is in the seventh house, this can
with them. potency of the conjunction. You lead to problems and restlessness
should also consider very carefiilly the within any permanent relationship.
Moon's house position (the conjunc- When the Moon is in the sixth house
Progressed Aspects between tion can be formed when the planet and opposes the Ascendant, vulnerable
THE Moon and Pluto occupies either the first or the twelft:h health (indicated by the Moon sign)
house). Usually the Ascendant and the will make its presence felt rather more
Q Conjunction Moon are placed in the same sign, in potently than would otherwise be so.
The individual will probably experi- which case the individual will have a
ence a very unsettled period - a time double influence of the Ascending and
when he or she will feel like making Moon sign. As a result, the level of Progressed Aspects
drastic changes. intuition, instinct and response will be between the moon and
It is important to encourage the sub- identical to that of the psychological THE Ascendant
ject to take time before throwing away reaction. The moodiness and change-
too much, since she may overreact abilit\' that are so much a part of the Q Conjunction
under any kind of provocation, sacri- Moon's influence will be powcrfijl, The effects of this aspect will vary in
ficing much that has been built up and the subject may be easily swayed strength. When the Moon's conjunc-
over a long period of time. It is impor- by the pre\'ailing atmosphere and the tion is to the natal Ascendant, the sub-
tant for her to control both her emo- reactions of other people. jectmay instinctively feel the need to
tions and reactions. Pt There will be a secretive and perhaps make changes or a new beginning in
reclusive qualit)' to those with the some way. This is a good thing, and
D Positive aspects Moon conjunct the Ascendant from provided the Moon's influence does
The time probably have come for
will the twelfth house, and lunar sensitivity not cause an overreaction to what is
a purge of some sort. Clearing out will be present. If the Moon falls in the happening and there is no exaggerated
cupboards and drawers, or more ambi- first house, the skin will react adversely view of what is desired, the fresh start
tious general spring cleaning, are to strong sunlight, and the digestive can be extremely beneficial, often
examples of the practical expressions of s\ stem can also cause problems. The heralding a new cycle in the life.
these progressions. face is round and pale, and the
usually Remember that here we have the
As with Pluto contacts, there may
all forehead really will seem to reflect the Moon progressing from the reflective
well be deeper psychological reasons glow of the Full Moon! The appear- and passive twelfth house to the
for these activities, but nevertheless the ance of a line between the eyebrows assertive first house. The same thing
positive aspects usually allow a clean (a common feature with Sun sign willoccur when the Moon makes a
start to be made in some way. Cancerians) will also be present. conjunction to the progressed
r Negative aspects
The emotions may be under
deal of stress during this period, and
a great
H
Positive aspects
Here
is a marvelously integrating link;
the individual will have fewer problems
Ascendant, but then a change of house
position at the same time is unlikely.
D Positive aspects
much as the subject may want to reveal than most when coming to terms with This is a period when the qualities of jQ.
an aspect of his or her personalit)', this his or her personality. The level of the Moon and Ascendant will work
will not be possible for a variet\' of re<i-j; instinct and intuition, and the lunar well together and the individual will
sons. Usually external difficulties will^*^ emotions, will harmonize with the per- instinctively make the best decisions
be cited as the justification for the sonality' of the Ascendant, thereby for him- or herself and other loved
inhibition, but in fact it will spring helping the individual to make the ones. Action will follow, and progress
from the inner psyche, prompted by most of all these qualities. These will usually be made. A feeling of
apprehension or fear. aspects oft:en give common sense, an being at one with the self is common.
If there are no negative aspects adaptable nature and an innate abilit)'
between the Moon and Pluto in the to get on easily with other people. B Negative aspects
birth chart, the situation will more These can herald a trying period when
than likely become easier as the power B Negative aspects the subject feels pulled in two direc-
of the progression eases. Encourage There can be inner restlessness and dis- tions at once and does not know what
your subject to relax and avoid trying content, and even sometimes a huffy to do. Restlessness and dissatisfaction
/\AJ
to force the issue - whether interior or and impatient attitude towards others. may build up as a result. It not a
is
exterior - while the influence of this These tendencies can mar much that is good time to instigate changes, and
progression is operative. positive and pleasant in the personalit)'. the physical well-being, in addition to
238 • The Planets at Work
the psychological reactions, may be "I wish could be like that", without
I The Moon's Progressed
negative, so that the individual will act making any great or sustained effort to Aspects to its Own Position
uncharacteristically or hastily when in a emulate the admired person.
bad mood, and take actions which will Encouragement to overcome these D Conjunction
be regretted later. negative factors should be given; and This is the most important of these
The tendency to overreact is very help will be gained from other areas of aspects. It occurs at roughly the age of
likely, especially if Mars personalized
is the birth chart where no such 28, again at 56-plus and also at 83-
or making its presence felt by receiving problematic blockages exist. plus. The first conjunction is usually in
adverse transits, or receiving pro- evidence just prior to the all-important
gressed aspects to the Moon. If any of first Saturn Return (see p.312). The
these possibilities apply, encourage Progressed Aspects need for change and psychological
your subject to make time to relax and between the moon and readjustment is a major factor, and all
to shelve important matters for those THE Midheaven the emotion, intuition, and instinct
few weeks. denoted by the position of the Moon
H Conjunction will be keenly in focus.
This is a very interesting aspect, and
The Moon's Aspects one to watch for. People who have it Other aspects
TO THE MiDHEAVEN may be in the public eye for one rea- These either positively or negatively
son or another - many will be inter- accentuate the Moon's natal character-
Q Conjunction viewed on television. A change in the istics,but also bring with them some
The house placing of the Moon is career can also occur, so that the sub- influence of the sign and house
important in this aspect, so give it ject will be in charge of more people through which the Moon is progress-
additional consideration. Traditionally, than was previously the case. ing at the time. Everything that the
the conjunction shows someone who Certainly there will be a boost to the Moon represents will be emphasized
will eitherbecome famous or be in ego, but it may not be totally recog- according to the nature of the aspect.
charge of a large number of people. It nized at once. In fact, the importance These progressed lunar aspects add
makes for a strong ego, provided that of any change may only be realized in to the current important transits mirj
the Moon uninhibited by negative
is retrospect. We suggest that you con- roring the responsee ot snhj^rr tcttniiuiiui;:::^^
of the siihierr tctHUniijuZ
aspects. If not, allowances must be duct your own research on this events at the time in
ii qucstioJm^SSSjSM
made according to the planet or plan- fascinating conjunction.
ets involved. There will be a magnetic
appeal which will encourage others to D Positive aspects
^
respond well to the subject - perhaps The individual will feel at one with OF THE Moon
even hysterically so. him- or herself, and under these unify-
The potential this placing endows is ing influences will move forward psy- These recur ever)' 28 days so onl)^
considerable, and the astrologer chologically, perhaps as a result of job someone who is obsessive about plaiv
should encourage development and
its satisfaction. Past incidents and efforts etary influences will bother to follow,
expression. However, there is a ten- will have added to the emotional them with unmitigated regularity,
dency for the subject to be changeable security and self-confidence of the sub; However, the Moon's position is, ofj
- sometimes to the detriment of his or ject, and such effects will now be very important when setting
lurse,
her progress and popularity. given fijll recognition. ^sfi^l, up a chart for a specific occasion or
event, in which case it should harm
B Positive aspects Negative aspects ^^IkS'^ nize with its position in the indiv
There is increased identification with There may be problems at work, l-f2» ual's birth chart and with other
the characteristics attributed to the especially with colleagues' reactions to important areas of his or her ch
Midheaven sign, and an instinctive the individual, and his or her attitude
urge to express them. toward them. Care is needed particu-
larly if the subject holds a position of
H Negative aspects authorit^^ since personal insecurity
The subject may well have some diffi- could result in the persecution of
culty in deriving real satisfaction from subordinates.
his or her career, or in deciding what is If career interests are not at stake
truly wanted out of life. then a general dissatisfaction with
There will be complications and per- one's lot is likely, but it is not a good
haps barriers to the aspirations and time at which to make changes.
ambitions, and identification with the Sometimes, however, they may have to
characteristics of the Midheaven sign be made due to external influences. If
willbe present but not allowed this is the case, make sure that deci-
immediate or easy expression. The ten- sions are as unrushed and calmly
dency will be to say of someone planned as possible.
iS^mSIXm^lL
Mercury through the Signs • 239
I
Mercury tnrou^n the Si^ns
Mercury's the mind. From
area of influence is Mercury
this planet's placing and aspects we can form IN Taurus
a good picture of how our minds work and at what
Thinking is steady, but the subject may
speed, whether we think in a logical, practical way
be rather slow to learn. Parents of chil-
or use our minds intuitively. We can also assess dren with this placing must not worry
how we reach decisions and communicate with others. if they think the child is not respond-
Mercury's orbit lies between the Earth and the Sun (so is known ing to teaching, for gradual progress
if
is maintained, what is learned will be
as an "inferior" planet); as seen from the Earth the planet always
remembered and form a good founda-
appears near to the Sun. Indeed, for astrological purposes, the
tion for the fijture. Stubbornness (to a
planet cannot be more than 28 degrees away from the Sun, so will greater or lesser degree) almost
is
always be either in the preceding sign, the same sign as the Sun or inevitable, and flexibility must be culti-
the following one. In interpretation Mercury has a special relation- vated, otherwise opinions can become
ship with the Sun, so we align our sign interpretation of Mercury so entrenched that the individual may
with that of the Sun sign, as shown on these pages. become proud of them, perhaps saying
"Once my mind's made up that's it."
Conversely we find others who pre-
Mercury if Mercuryis negatively aspected by tend to be very fixed in their opinions,
IN Aries the Moon or Uranus there can be an and go all out to shock people in the
above-average amount of tension, and way they express them! However, cau-
This gives decisiveness, quick thinking, excitable, positive moods can alternate tion and much practical common sense
and the ability to assess problems in a with periods of uncertainty. Piscean are always present, sometimes coupled
straightforward way. If Mercury is in strength of will is increased. with a conservative and conventional
negative aspect to Mars there may be oudook. The ability to plan construc-
t impulsive thinking and hasty actions. Sun Sign Aries tively is considerable, with a methodi-
Usually, however, the natural decisive- with Mercury in Aries cal and disciplined approach to
ness works well, with the individual The Arian need for action, and to be problems and to work. Obsessional
making the right choice and taking out in front, is spiced with extremely tendencies are possible, and perhaps an
positive, assertive action. There is a quick thinking processes. There is a inclination to get in a rut because it
love of argument and debate, with a general hastiness, with patience almost offers security. She will usually express
tendency towards stimulating and non-existent, unless the Moon or herself with considerable charm.
provocative remarks. Generally fools Ascendant suggest otherwise. Direct-
are not suffered gladly; the individual ness of approach, decisiveness and pos- Sun Sign Aries
comes straight to the point, and his or itive, uncomplicated thinking are with Mercury in Taurus
her outlook is both positive and opti- splendidly in tune with Arian charac- This acts as an excellent stabilizer to
mistic. The overall grasp is excellent teristics, and if they can be tempered the impetuous Arian. The ability to
but help is advisable when making (look for positive help from Saturn) think slowly and constructively is an
plans, for he is bored by detail and the individual will certainly make his or asset, and the chances of impulsive or
prefers the broad sweep of a project. It her mark on the world. Impulsive, reckless decision-making are very
can be difficult to concentrate for hasty actions with unnecessary risk- much mitigated. There is plenty of
long, so study may be erratic. Here is taking and selfishness due to a lack of common sense and the individual will
someone who will stay up all night thought must be controlled. have no difficulty in pacing him- or
before an exam - and often this is no herself when making plans or prepar-
bad thing, since he is more concerned Sun Sign Taurus ing for any kind of examination or test.
with the here and now than with facts with Mercury in Aries Sometimes Arian selfishness can be
tried months before to memorize. Speed and vivacity are added to the exacerbated by stubbornness, and
stable Taurean type, making him or there will be an inclination to reject
Sun Sign Pisces her less cautious but more assertively both faults when they are mentioned.
with Mercury in Aries decisive. However, the individual wall
This adds necessary decisiveness, a also be less patient and may even show Sun Sign Taurus
more positive outlook, and to a certain some irritation when others do not with Mercury in Taurus
extent more self-assurance. The imagi- greet his ideas or suggestions in the Here is a "salt of the earth" type -
nation will be ignited, and as a result right way. Problems and projects are what is said is meant, so the individual
creative potential will be expressed approached with realism and enthusi- is reliable. However, quick responses
positively when in other cases it can lie asm, and the Taurean need for carefijl and the moving, both
ability to get
dormant due to lack of self-confidence. planning will be enhanced by the abil- physically and mentally, must be devel-
The high emotional level of Pisces will ity to grasp a situation quickly and oped. Taurean stubbornness and dis-
be expressed, and the ability to com- concisely. A spirit of enterprise blends like of change will certainly be present.
municate feelings enhanced, although with the Taurean business ability. Every opinion will be cautiously and
240 • The Pl\nei s at Work
^^^^f ^}r~
VsEi
carcmiR^OfisiBcred, as this is the (K at all times of
superficiaJir\' influence will speed up decision-
strong, silent t>pe, only speaking when thought and action must be guarded making, and, most importantly, help
he or she has something really worth against. Look for other elements in the mitigate the overwhelmingly powerful
while to say. The grasp of situations chart to counter such traits. Cunning Cancerian tendency to worry.
and acquisition of knowledge will be and craftiness may also be present.
slow but comments will be deliberate;
thoughts are charmingly expressed. Sign Taurus Mercury
Time is needed to assimilate new ideas ^with Mercury in Gemini IN Cancer
e slow, steady Taurean type will be
Sun Sign Gemini \^^^ aided by quick thinking and be far less An excellent memory and imagination
with Mercury in Taurus
'W^^ stubborn than those with Mercury in is likely, but there is a tendency to look
Because Mercury rules Gemini, this other signs. While still liking routine to the past - sometimes too nostal-
placing has a considerable effect on the there is less chance of getting into a gically - so that forward thinking and
subject's Sun sign characteristics as rut, since the strong influence of planning can cause apprehension and
well as his or her mental outlook and Mercury will add considerable adapt- worry because of having to consider
thinking processes. Considerable sta ability and some versatility without and accept the unknown. It is impor-
bility is added to this lively, quick, ver- sacrificing the excellent Taurean sense tant that the individual realizes that his
satile type, and will greatly assist her to of purpose and determination. The or her imagination tends to work over-
think more carefiilly and construc- subject will take a less conventional, time, all too often negatively, so that
tively, even adding a little patience at more up-to-date oudook on life, and when things go wrong (or appear to
times. Practical common sense is usual be able to reassess his or her opinions do so) they are turned from molehills
and the individual will assimilate facts with the passing of time. Any into mountains. If creativity is indi-
well; brightness of personality' is not Mercurial superficiality is unlikely. cated elsewhere in the chart the imagi-
diminished. Geminian restlessness is nation can be made to work in this
less likely to be a problem, and the Sun Sign Gemini way, perhaps through writing or telling
need to communicate remain will with Mercury in Gemini stories. A love of the past may be seen
strong. This is an excellent anchorage The subject has many Geminian char- in a fascination with bastory, so long
for Sun sign Geminians. acteristics, especially those strongly historical/romantic novels or family
relating to Mercury - i.e. the need to sagas will be enjoyed - or even written.
communicate, quick thinking, change- There is usually tenacity, especially
Mercury ability of mind, versatility, and the abil- when studying, but the subjectmay
IN Gemini ity to talk his or her way out of change his mind, perhaps mosdy when
difficult situations. Geminian faults emotional reactions clash with logical
Here Mercury is placed in one of the (superficiality and restlessness) must be thinking and the assessment of situ-
signs it strengthening its influ-
rules, guarded against. Very often there is a ations. The Sun and Moon signs often
ence. It gives a considerable need to tendency to question the self when the show which response will dominate.
exchange ideas and opinions, and gen- emotions are aroused, since they can
erally the subject likes to be heard and be mistrusted; he must justify these Sun Sign Gemini
really needs to communicate with oth- reactions to his own satisfaction. If the with Mercury in Cancer
ers - from talking to the next person in speedy thought patterns can be con- Considerable intuition and a powerfijl
a line to participating in public trolled there is more than a touch of instinct are added to the Gemini traits.
debates. He or she is able to think very brilliance. Inquisitiveness is common. The imagination is likely to be
quickly and be involved in more than expressed through writing or perhaps
one task at a time, perhaps talking on Sun Sign Cancer some form of handicraft. The placing
the telephone while making notes on a with Mercury in Gemini adds a measure of sensitivity — espec-
quite different matter! Quick decisions Cancerian changes of mood will be ially when the individual is assessing
willbe made, but not necessarily exacerbated by Mercurial changes of other people's reactions - making him
adhered to, for the mind is often mind, but this placing will counter the or her more sympathetic than critical.
changed - sometimes with the individ- Cancerian tendency to over-sentimen- It can cause even the most rational
ual denying that this has happened. tality, endowing the individual with Geminians to worry, but nevertheless
Facts will be a bore, so in an exam, for more forward-looking thinking and logic should eventually rule the day.
instance, there is tendency to show
a planning ability. The high emotional The individual should recognize that a
off opinions at great length without content always present in Cancerians changeable mind can cause problems
the support of real knowledge or long, will be spiced with an element of scep- to loved ones as well as herself.
hard study. Often, too, there is a flair ticism, so that the out-and-out roman-
for selling. Impatience - especially with ticism and sometimes over-colorfiil Sun Sign Cancer
people of a slower turn of mind - is imagination is less likely to get out of with Mercury in Cancer
common, and the individual will easily hand. The Cancerian memory, which The Cancerian imagination is increased
be able to talk his way out of tricky sit- is usually excellent, should not be and must be given positive or creative
uations. Adaptabilit)' is a great asset, impaired, and this Gemini/Mercury expression. Undue worry is extremely
Mercury through the Signs •241
likely, and if pessimism or depression organizational abilit}', encourages help- ;v| Mercury
are hinted at elsewhere this placing will fulness to others, giving much flair in IN Virgo
increase such possibilities. Intuition assessing and helping to solve their
and love of the past be enormously
will problems. However, dogmatic tenden- This is the second sign that Mercury
enhanced, as will moodiness. The cies and bossiness can also be present. rules, so its influence is increased. The
thinking process is almost totally intu- ability to analyse and critically assess
itive and ideas, thoughts and decisions Sun Sign Cancer every aspect of a situation or problem
will be made quite instinctively, which with Mercury in Leo is a dominant feature of this placing,
is right for this combination. The oudook is positive and organiza- which also gives much common sense
tional ability is increased. There will be and a very practical approach - yet this
Sun Sign Leo less tendency to worry irrationally, but does not usually prevent the individual
with Mercury inCancer the subject can be surprisingly bossy. suffering to a certain extent from
Here, intuition and sentimentality
are Tenacity is enhanced, with the individ- worry. Learning to think for oneself is
heightened, with the imagination put ual able to make long-term plans and important as sometimes the organiza-
to excellent use. Leo optimism will stick to them. The thinking processes tional ability is undermined, and there
help overcome the Cancerian tendency will be less purely intuitive, with ideas is a tendency only to feel totally safe
to worry, but Mercury adds kindness, formulated constructively and then and at one's best when knowing pre-
consideration and sympathy, making acted upon when the time is right. The cisely what to do and what is expected.
the subject less dogmatic and bossy. Cancerian tendency to look to the past Preoccupation with detail can some-
Mental flexibility will also be an asset is kept under control - there will be no times mean the overall grasp of a situ-
and caution and shrewdness act as a nostalgic longing for "the good old ation is poor, so this trait should be
good counter to Leo's fire. The high days" - but there will be sentimental- countered. (Often the placing of
emotional level of Leo is increased by ity. Enthusiasm will help the subject to Jupiter and its aspects will be helpfijl.)
the more sensitive, emotional element overcome apprehension. The subject can think practically and
of Mercury in Cancer, increasing, for constructively, and is very able to cope
instance. Leonine appreciation of Sun Sign Leo with demanding intellectual work.
splendid theatrical or musical perfor- with Merciu"y in Leo There is a great deal of highly-charged
mances, and allowing a full expression Leo fiery enthusiasm and optimism nervous energy which must be burned
of feeling toward loved ones. will be enhanced by positive thinking off if stomach upsets, bowel problems
and increased organizational ability. or even migraines are to be avoided.
However, the individual must be aware
Mercury that bossiness and a dogmatic attitude Sun Sign Leo
IN Leo can mar many of his or her positive with Mercury in Virgo
qualities. The powers of leadership and Mercury acts as a brake to many of the
Mercury in Leo contributes
planning and organizational abilit)'.
Tasks of all kinds are approached in a
excellent ability to get things done are strong
points, and dramatic flair when com-
municating ideas, expressing opinions
over-exuberant, enthusiastic and opti-
mistic qualities
will add some
of Leo.
down-to-earth
practical
Its influence s
practical and rather conventional way, and describing events will be very common sense, preventing the Leo
and while there is often considerable colorful and often exaggerated. from over-reacting when excited, and
ability to think creatively there is a Flexibilit)' must be developed since causing him or her to think twice
tendency to be stubborn and inflexi- stubbornness can be quite a problem. before bragging, or perhaps buying
ble, which often emerges in the young. showy clothes. Here is an excellent
The subject has plentv' of determina- Sun Sign Virgo blend of the ability' to assess situations
tion, and considerable mental and ner- with Mercury in Leo in detail and the broader Leonine
vous energy. Usually there are good The strong Virgoan tendency to worry approach. The nervous energy of
powers of concentration, especially willbe countered here, and because Mercury will complement the fiery
when studying. Speech can be dra- Mercury rules Virgo it will work very emotional and physical energ\' of Leo
matic, sometimes with a tendency to powerfully for the individual, in many and, if other planets do not inhibit, a
exaggerate. There is no lack of enthu- cases also helping to temper the great deal should be achieved, since
siasm and unless a pessimistic outlook Virgoan lack of self-confidence and creative flair (Leo) will work with the
strongly emerges from other areas of giving him or her a more positive and carefijl, critical development of
the chart (negative aspects bersvecn optimistic outlook. The Virgoan pre- potential (Mercury in Virgo).
Moon and Saturn, for instance) the occupation with detail is less domi-
individualw ill be very optimistic. nant, and there is usually a better grasp Sun Sign Virgo
Powers of communication are good, of an overall situation. Critical carping with Mercury in Virgo
but can at times be marred by a rather - a common Virgoan fault - can be The individual will seem very Virgoan,
condescending manner, which should colored by bossiness, but there is the with a great many of the known
be mentioned to the individual since abilit)' to think creatively and often attributes of that sign, but must guard
usually he or she is totally unaware of considerable potential for creative against being over-critical or a born
it. This placing, because it assists the craftwork. Literary flair can be present. worrier. This critical streak will often
242 • The Planets at Work
be turned on the self, causing a lack of also present. The attitude to life and its obsessional tendencies, especially if
self-confidence and shyness. But here problems will be quite calm, with less Mercury makes a negative aspect to
is an excellent mind, capable of Virgoan worry, although sometimes Pluto. Mercury is not very commu-
detailed, analyticalwork and research the powerful critical acumen of Virgo nicative in Scorpio because the neces-
of all kinds. Nervous haste can some- will cause undue carping or even nag- sary outgoing qualities are not
times cause surprisingly careless mis- ging at loved ones. But there will be a sympathetic to that sign. The subject
takes, and the abilit)' to relax is almost sense of fairness, and partners should will be more inward -looking, going in
nonexistent. Yoga is often beneficial. learn to appeal to it. Indecisiveness for a great deal of self- analysis, perhaps
must be recognized and countered. tending to hug psychological prob-
Sun Sign Libra lems, and finding it very hard to open
with Mercury in Virgo Sun Sign Libra up. This must be countered, especially
Libran procrastination and indecisive with Mercury in Libra during stressfijl periods. There is much
nessis mitigated, with the subject able This tends to make the Libran more intellectual and imaginative potential,
to assess problems more critically, due indecisive and often mentally lazy - and sometimes a fascination with the
to an active, versatile mind. Common sometimes giving the erroneous occult, crime and mystery.
sense is and the stimula-
also present, impression of a lack of intelligence. If
tion it brings will certainly encourage there is a lack of self-confidence, lazi- Sun Sign Libra
the development of all kinds of Libran ness will be feigned as a cover-up. The with Mercury in Scorpio
potential (usually considerable). Libran subject should weigh up every aspect This adds considerable determination
laziness is not usually a problem, and of a situation before reaching conclu- and sense of purpose; Libran indeci-
there is a liking for social intercourse; sions. Gentle encouragement from siveness will not be such a problem.
sometimes, too, there is a love of gos- parents to children with this combina- The individual may seem indecisive,
sip.This is a good combination, tion, making quite sure they realize but will intuitively know what line of
provided Venus is not also in Virgo. they have made progress,important is action to take, even if he or she pro-
if intellectual potential is to be devel- making a
crastinates over actually
oped; nagging will have an adverse move! Natural Libran charm will be
Mercury effect. Procrastination will be a expressed, but there can be a minor or
IN Libra problem - especially for loved ones. major tendency to plot and scheme.
However, if determination and a sense
The thinking processes tend to be Sun Sign Scorpio of purpose can be directed positively
slowed down here, and although there with Mercury in Libra towards the attainment of objectives
is always increased sympathy, under- This takes some of the harsh, deeply and a more rewarding lifest>'le, this is a
standing and a desire to communicate incisive edge off the Scorpio Sun sign good combination.
with friends and loved ones, procrasti- traits, and gives the ability to listen
nation and indecisiveness are likely. sympathetically. There is greater flexi- Sun Sign Scorpio
The powers of concentration are not bility of thought, so stubbornness is with Mercury in Scorpio
usually very good (positive aspects less of a problem. Popular and charm- The thinking processes of Mercury will
between the Sun, Moon and Saturn ing, the subject communicates well. be as powerfully intense and intuitive
will help), and sometimes a lackadaisi- The tendenc)^ to brood, especially over as theycan be, with formidable deter-
cal attitude is taken towards important personal problems, is not as apparent, mination and sense of purpose. The
issues. The speech can be slo\\' and since he or she w ill find it easier to talk intellectual powers are usually excel-
drawling, with plenty of time taken to friends and loved ones. The mind lent, but the individual could become
when answ ering questions or respond-^ / weeks well but in a relaxed way, obsessive - perhaps over attaining an
ing in conversation. The Libran need^- objective or a compelling interest.
to keep the peace is also present, mak- There will be a fascination with mys-
ing the subject avoid discussing any- Mercu teries, which will be relentiessly pur-
thing remotely controversial. Even so, SB IN Scorpio sued and researched. It is important
there is plent)- of charm and a delight- for there to be a compelling objective
(tul turn of phrase. Sometimes the atti- Scorpionic intuition and intensity com- of this kind, otherwise these powerfiil
/^de is "Que sera sera'\ with the bine with Mercurial logic and a ratio- qualities can go sour and turn into
> subject spurred into action by loved nal approach. Determination is a Scorpio jealousy or resentfiilness.
^\'' ones. Studying does not come easily or strong point, and the individual will
Gl\ naturalh', and a desire to achieve have a sleuth-like mind, leaving no Sun Sign Sagittarius
r^rtUi.V^thout much effort is likely. stone unturned to disco\ er the truth with Mercury in Scorpio
of a situation and root out every aspect This acts as a good counter to the
:^\ Sun Sign Virgo '""x^X" J^. . •
of it. Here is someone with the mind Sagittarian dislike of detail. It reduces
with Mercury in Libra of a researcher: one who perhaps could the hastiness of Sagittarius and endows
Hastiness, a sense of urgency-, S^'^6§' become a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, natural enthusiasm with a litde cau-
certain extent nervous tension, are all or a detective. While the placing usu- tion. Any tendency to over-optimism is
eased here, and the ability to unwind is ally works well, there can be also controlled, and Mercury in this
Mercury through the Signs • 243
position generally adds depth to some-
one who is basically more concerned
with the overall breadth of problems
vision are not to overwhelm the sub-
ject, making it hard for him or her to
cope with details. Optimism can get
Sun Sign Sagittarius
with Merciu"y in Capricorn
Sagittarian over-enthusiasm and blind
m
^
I
and situations. Sagittarius is a fiery, out of hand, too, and there w ill be optimism are steadied here. Common
emotional and Mercury's placing
sign, gushing enthusiasm that fizzles out sense and a practical, cautious streak
gives some dampening emotion to the after an initially strong start. Despite are added, plus the ability' to cope with
intellect, making for an individual who these exaggerative tendencies, this details. The broad Sagittarian sense of
is a force to be reckoned with and has placing has a lot to offer if the individ- humor is spiced with the off-beat
a sense of humor. ual recognizes the pitfalls and ensures Capricorn slant, making the subject
that restiessness (especially the mental very fiinny at times. Sagittarian rest-
kind) is countered. Changing to a lessness will be less of a problem but
Mercury physically demanding activity can help. versatilitv' may be reduced.
IN Sagittarius
Sun Sign Capricorn Sun Sign Capricorn
Traditionalh', Mercury works badly with Mercury in Sagittarius with Mercury in Capricorn
here. However, provided restlessness, Here optimism and a more positive This adds lively ambition and often a
superficialit)' and some over-optimism outiook are added to the rather serious positive outlook. The subject enjoys
can be controlled, much can be made Capricorn The Capricorn off-
traits. coping with rivals, and carefiil plan-
of this placing. The subject will always beat sense of humor is also enhanced. ning and forethought come easily. The
be studying something and should do The "wet fish" element (as seen fi-om mind works in a very calculated and
so, since he or she truly needs intellec- the Capricorn goat's fishtail) is less careful way, with plcntv' of common
tual stimulation. Consistency of effort likely to emerge, thereby giving a lively sense and usually excellent mathemati-
must be developed, and interests and aspirational subject. He or she will cal and scientific potential. Sometimes
should not be changed too often as be less single-minded and doggedly there is also musical abilitv'. A meas-
restlessness and a lack of satisfaction persistent,and more relaxed and easy, ured, steady yet slow pace is common,
will be inhibiting. Breadth of vision is able to cope with setbacks philosophi- but what is learned is done so very
considerable, as is a quick grasp of situ- cally and without grumbling. A con- thoroughly indeed.
ations, giving the appearance of bril- trolled and enthusiastic attitude can be
liance, but this may be a bluffl All will both amusing and endearing! Sun Sign Aquarius
be well if a philosophical outiook and with Mercury in Capricorn
attitude can be developed. There can Aquarian originalit)' and perversitv' are
be a flair for languages, and travel is of Mercury steadied by the abilitv' to think in a
great importance. If physical travel is IN Capricorn practical way, and stubbornness can be 111
impossible, reading about or studying less of a problem. However, some con-
far-flung countries may compensate. Although the mind usually works fairly ventionality will be added to Aquarian
slowly, the subject thinks in a construc- unconventionality, so the subject's
Sun Sign Scorpio tive and practical way, able to form a opinions may swing between the two
with Mercury in Sagittarius rational and cool view of every situ- extremes. Some caution will be a
Here the heavy of Scorpio
intensity' ation. Mathematical ability is likely, but counter to the Aquarian need for indi-
gets a lively from Mercury, and
fillip he or she will be slow when studying, vidualitv' and independence. A flair for
encourages the indi\idual not to take and progress may be more steady than science is present, and imagination will
him- or herself quite so seriously, nor rapid. What is said is meant, and there be shown in all intellectual pursuits.
to become so obsessive over personal is usually no time for idle gossip, with
or psychological problems. A certain
openness will be very refreshing. There
the subject seeming the strong and
silent type. Pessimism is likely, espec- Mercury
TL
is broad-mindedness and an optimistic ially if the Moon and Saturn form neg- IN Aquarius
outiook. A controlled enthusiasm will ative aspects, but there is often strong
be shown and the emotional and intu- ambition and achievement. The The mind is quick, and the individual
itive content of Scorpio will be positive approach is very matter-of-fact, and usually has considerable originality,
and reasoned, generally allowing fi"ee long-term planning presents few prob- especially in opinions and ideas. There
expression of the true feelings. lems. Determination and decisiveness will be an intellectual approach to
Important interests or hobbies will will be present unless other natal influ- problems and dynamism, most appar-
give fiill scope to the imagination. ences make the outiook bleak and ent when communicating with others.
depressed, when excuses may be made However, he or she can be stubborn
Sun Sign Sagittarius to cover up procrastination or lack of and perverse, and perhaps sHghtiy hys-
with Mercury in Sagittarius self-confidence. In any case, every terical under stress. Nervous tension AAJ
This perhaps rather too lively a com-
is move is calculated and made with can cause problems and it may be hard nru
bination which needs steadying from great caution. A liking for qualitv' and to unwind (either or both are likely if
other elements in the chart if natural
Sagittarian enthusiasm and breadth of
tradition
oft:en
is common. Achievements
underestimated.
are Mercury is negatively aspected by Mars
or Uranus). Consistency of effort must
1
244 • The Planets at Work
be developed. The subject is usually ing processes. Piscean sympathy and Sun Sign Pisces
very friendly and helpful, with the kindness blends well with the humani- with Mercury in Pisces
quick mind necessary to assess prob- tarian clement of Mercury in Aquarius The subject often becomes rather scat-
lems succinctly and speedily. Unusual - help is given because it is seen to be ter-brained, surrounded by confusion
studies or hobbies often fascinate, and needed, as well as because the individ- and muddle. However, here is also
there may be an attraction to the deep ual is moved by a surge of emotion. great kindness and sympathy, and a
past or distant ftiture. The Aquarian The imagination is good and can be wonderful imagination which must be
humanitarian traits are present, and the used originally and creatively, but channelled and constructively used.
subject may do well when raising Piscean self-confidence needs boosting When under stress, there may be a
money or bringing injustice to light. if the most is to be made of this poten- tendency to deceive the self and others
Creative ability can also be increased if tial. Again, Mercury will help, since it by falling back on negative escapism.
shown elsewhere in the chart. enables Pisces to think positively. Parents whose children have this plac-
ing must gently but very firmly
Sun Sign Capricorn encourage truthfiilness. Any indication
with Mercury in Aquarius Mercury of creative potential should be encour-
In the blending of originality' of IN Pisces aged, as self-expression though the arts
thought and Capricorn conventional- (especially photography) is desirable.
it)', a burning need to be an individual- The mind works in a disorganized and
ist (where ideas are concerned) may intuitiveway; decisions and opinions Sun Sign Aries
clash with love of tradition and the willemerge rather than be consciously with Mercury in Pisces
Capricorn need to do the "right and taken. Kindness, sympathy and empa- Here Arian assertiveness is softened,
proper thing". Hopefiilly, such prob- thy for others is considerable, but and selfishness is less likely to be a
lems will be resolved when the individ- often there is forgetfiilness and even problem (but consider the Venus si
ual comes to terms with his or her carelessness, leading to conftising situ- in this respect). Arian decisiveness wj^
personality. The ambitious Capricorn ations that the individual finds hard to not be quite so strong and forgetfufey^'lJI
will use an original approach to achieve resolve. It is difficult to develop con- ness, especially over small matters, c
objectives, but progress may be erratic structive thinking and practicality. use great annoyance to the active
- as is the case when the subject is However, a practical approach is not tnergetic Arian. This is most likely
studying. This placing adds a lively entirely necessary, for the subject's _j^,--when he or she is being unduly has'^
spark to the sometimes rather serious strong intuitions are usually right. ^ JfThc increased intuition of the placing
Capricorn. There is considerable Much care is needed when coping with is a help, particularly when assessing
objectivit)\ with the ability' to detach worry, for there is vivid imagination competi tors' actions and reactions OBc.
the self from personal problems. which can make the subject fear the situations. The emotional level of Arie
worst. A tendency to take the line of is increased, but the
Sun Sign Aquarius least resistance is sometimes combined likely to be easily roused
with Mercury in Aquarius with deceitfulness. Usually when
While considerable originality is likely, untruths are told it is in order not to
stubbornness and often perversity are hurt others, but cunning is not alto- M
present and under extreme circum- gether absent. The placing does not THROUGH THE
stances can be hard for the subject to
it support self-confidence, and shyness j
accept that he or she is being difficult. self-effacement is sometimes pr esent ercury is likely to progress throuj,.^ _^_
This group is usually at the forefront ree or four signs during a lifetime^^^S
of its generation, but as individuals get Sun Sign Aquarius^:' he individual will feel a mental stirhu _-,
^1<>«^
older they can be reluctant to reassess with Mercury in PiscCy^ lus when the progression occurs, tend-
opinions, so tend to fall behind the The rather brittle Aquarian traits are ing to think differendy about all kin^^
times. There is great objectivity, per- softened and the humanitarian quali- of things. Not only will the mind ai
sonal detachment, friendliness and ties of Pisces are warmed and sympa- opinions be changed, but the actual
helpfulness, but Aquarian unpre- thetically expressed. The creative and thinking processes themselves will gain
dictability willbe spiced with unex- very original imagination must find a new dimension. The influence of the
pected statements and opinions. specific areas of expression, perhaps natal Mercury sign will still be evident,
Flexibility of mind must be developed. through some unusual, off-beat hobby but another layer w ill be added. _ilj^#{
or career. There is much more ficxibil- Mercury turns retrograde quite fre-
Sun Sign Pisces ity of mind and opinion, and usually 3^qucntly, and there are times (when ^^fflj
with Mercury in Aquarius the emotional level is greatly height-
t-
^-^ "using
ng tne
the "dav
day tor
for a vear"
> ear system or*^
sy
Piscean emotions will be countered by ened, perhaps with less ability to be progressions) when it returns to a nat
the ability' to think objectively. The detached from the feelings. Aquarian sign for a few years. Watch out for this^|^
subject can be detached from his or perversity and unpredictability are less - the above process may be reverset^JjSk*-
her feelings, so not usually over-
is evident, since Mercury in Pisces con- "I now think I was right when I was'
whelmed by them. Natural intuition is tributes considerable sensitivity younger." Do your own research: it
also controlled by more logical think- towards other people's feelings. will be very amusing!
Mercury through the Houses • 245
Mercury tnrou^n tne Houses
The concerns and sphere of represented by
the house that Mercury occupies
life
be given will
subject mentally and intellectually
is
alert. There is a strong need to know
much thought by the individual. Whether he or of events in the family and immediate
environment, and keeping up with
she thinks constructivelv or intuitivelv, worries or
news stories is almost obligatory;
becomes blindly optimistic or pessimistic will, of newspapers and magazines will be read
course, depend on Mercury's sign and, to some extent, the aspects voraciously. Although there is a quest
it receives. However, when interpreting the influence of Mercury's for knowledge it can be on a very
house position, consider too whether the subject will plan con- encourage
superficial level, so try to a
deepening and broadening of the
structively and sensibly, or be carried away by ideas.
intellect, and the development of a
more consistent mental effort and
Mercury and the aspects that Mercury receives. more serious in-depth achievements.
IN THE First House Positive aspects from Saturn will be a Skill is usually shown in work involv-
steadying influence, while negative ing communication, so there may be
The influence of Mercury will be very ones from Neptune could lead to con- the potential for a career in the media,
powerful, adding an extra dimension fusion, complications, deceit and even or work with telephones, computers or
to the Ascendant, and will give the fraud - in which case the astrologer facsimile machines.
subject a bright personalit}'. should sound a tactfiil warning.
The need to communicate will be Bargaining abilit\' will be good, and isil
very strong. Here is someone with a certainly the subject will enjoy finding, Mercury
quick repartee, who is talkative and or striking, a bargain. Financial wheel- IN THE Fourth House
changeable. There will be a tendency ing and dealing, from bartering to big
to generous gesticulation, and the money markets, could prove fascinat- The home and family will be of above-
individual will have a rapid, nervous ing. Often two or more sources of average importance to the individual,
hastiness. income will be enjoyed. A liking for whose mental attitude towards them fA]
The aspects that Mercury receives trendy or kitsch possessions is likely. of the sign in which
will relate to that
must be considered with great care, Mercury is placed. Ask yourself
since they will color the oudook on The gentie touch whether he or she will worry unduly
life, for example making the subject This is the Venus/Taurus house and as about the family, be relaxed in their
optimistic or pessimistic. Mercury's Mercury rules the hands, texture is company or feel stifled by them.
sign placing is also influential. often important, with the feel of silk, A constant need to change the place III
be considerable, but
VersatilitN' will velvet or the touch of beautifiil skin of residence, or at least the home's
the superficiality and restlessness of being much appreciated. decorative schemes, may be very obvi-
Mercury must be countered. Quick- ous. Often the subject is unable to rest
fc-^,- .: z. ness of mind is \tx\ likely, with witt>^ content in one place for long. This
'IKf- ^f sharp answers coming thick and fast. Mercury may be the result of some inner con-
If there are negative aspects from the IN THE Third House flict that prevents him or her from feel-
Moon, Mars or Uranus, nervous ten- ing totally secure in the home and will
sion could cause migraines or stomach This is the Mercury/Gemini house, so be most likely if the Sun and Moon are
upsets. A
tendcnq' to worry unduly the planet's influence will be strong. in negative aspect to each other, thus
may lead to hypochondria. The nearer Great curiosit)', a need to communi- indicating an inner discontent.
Mercury is to the Ascending degree, cate and mobilit)' are all important to This is the Cancer/Moon house, so
the more it will influence the Ascend- the subject, who will spend a lot of it is sometimes possible to glean facts
ant and the whole chart. If Mercury is time on the telephone, writing letters, about the subject's mother, whose
within eight degrees of the Ascendant, and expressing his or her thoughts. intellectual influence may well have
refer to Mercury conjunct the been particularly stimulating. Research
Ascendant (see p. 2 52). Ways of communicating into family history might prove to be
Words usually come thick and fast, and of great interest to the individual and
sometimes the subject will be more be a rewarding and worthwhile study.
^^CURY interested in the manner in which his
;IN THE Second House or her opinions are stated than in what
is actually said! If Mercury is in an air Mercury
There be a quick aujd clever
will or fire sign, a certain provocativeness IN the Fifth House
attitude toward money, with perhaps inargument and debate can occur and,
a flair for investment, and the individ- likeMercutio in Romeo and Juliet^ A risk-taking, perhaps gambling,
ual may be attracted to, or become here is someone who speaks more in a instinct may be strong. Remember that
involved in, get-rich-quick schemes. minute than he listens to in a month! it will be intuitive, logical, practical or
^ Just how well or badly these work will
entirely depend on the sign placing
Mental agilin.' and the powers of per-
ception are usually good, and the
whatever, according to the sign in
which Mercury is placed. K
246 • The Pl\nets at Worx
This house has an important bearing organized existence. However, tills Mercury
on love affairs, so the feeHngs are often does not necessarily mean that these in the Eighth House
expressed in a way that will achieve people are good at organizing them-
precisely the right reaction from the selves! Knowing what is expected and There can be a tendency to brood over
object of affection. What is said under carrying it out to perfection is more such serious issues as life after death,
such circumstances may prove to be likely. This is, for instance, a good and the individual may well have psy-
simply flattery, but nevertheless it will placing for a personal assistant. chic gifts. However, before encourag-
have the desired effect! Every aspect of The powers of communication are ing the development of these talents, it
an intended love affair will be planned excellent, but very often a sharp critical is essential to study the influence of
in advance, but the changeability of edge will be quite forcibly expressed Neptune and the Moon in the birth
Mercury will almost certainly encour- according to Mercury's sign placing. chart. If they are adversely aspected to
age some duality' in this sphere of life. There is also an ability' to analyse every each other or to the Sun, the potential
aspect of each task and project under- is probably best left undeveloped, since
Mental and physical dexterity taken, and to talk through any result- such a basically sensitive individual may
Games of chance may also attract the ing problems, thereby contributing a easily be overwhelmed by feelings of
individual, as will leisure pursuits that great deal of practical assistance to the this sort. In this case the flow of imagi-
challenge the intellect, such as chess (if eventual outcome. nation and sensitivity should be devel-
Mercury placed in a sign
is endowing oped in other ways. If there are no
patience). If creativity is indicated in adverse indications, and especially if
other areas of the chart this placing Mercury»j earth signs are prominent, all should
could enhance it. This will be espec- IN THE Seventh House be well, as long as the subject is given
ially so in literary or craft work, where carefiil guidance from a thoroughly
the dexterous use of the hands is an A good level of friendship is very nec- attested expert. Nevertheless, this plac-
essentiaU?^^^^, essary witliin personal relationships, ing must be supported by other indica-
and while the individual w ill have an tions of psychic ability in the chart.
excellent ability to communicate with
^RCURY the partner, this must be reciprocated. A fantasy life
IN THE Sixth House ^Gullibility, and a tendency to fall An above-average preoccupation with
iMto the partner's way of thinking, Ci sexuality is often present, and there
Mercury's influence is considerably sometimes cause problems. The sign •fiay even be a very active and strong
strengthened in tliis placing, since the occupied by Mercury should therefore fantasy life. At best, this placing
planet occupies its own Virgo house. be considered to see how well the sub- denotes an inquisitive, searching mind.
Diet will be of particular interest and ject can counter these tendencies. If The individual will probably be capa-
there may be a sympathy for veg- Mercury is in Libra or Pisces, for ble of research and the solving of mys-
etarianism or wholefoods. However, instance, there will be a leaning teries,
t ei the type of which will be
sometimes the concentration on diet
can be excessive, with the individual
constantly trying new and different
eating plans. Faddishness in eating can
occur in children with this placing.
towards credulity. However, the
Ascendant (probably Aries or Virgo
respectively) would in either of these
i|
cases lend sufficiently strong qualities
to allow the individual to keep sucha
m
f^
dicated by Mercury's sign placing.
A good ability for investment and
e study of capital growth is also pos-
sible. If Mercury is in a water sign, the
intuitive powers will be used to advan-
If worry is suggested, either by vulnerability under control. tage; fire will add a natural enthusiasm
Mercury's sign or in other areas of the (which could cause over-investment);
chart, this placing will increase that Good business relations air will denote a rational approach; and
tendency, perhaps resulting in stomach This is house placing for any-
a lively earth will indicate a practical one.
or bowel troubles. Over- concern with one and the
in a business partnership,
the problem may make it worse, irre- individual may be a gifted salesperson,
spective of the ailment or the subject's or able to convey ideas to partners, Mercury
vulnerability', for he or she may dwell customers or clients. There may also IN THE Ninth House
on it (as can be the case when Mercury be a good abilit}' to bring together
is in the first house). Encourage a prospective partners - a possible As this is the house of the higher intel-
practical approach, and perhaps a more matchmaker, other words! Or we
in lect,Mercury is placed sympathetically
philosophical attitude. Very often may have a natural agent, a go- here and is also attuned to the spheres
people with respond par-
this placing between, to negotiate between parties of life ruled by the ninth house.
ticularly well to homeopathic remedies who are otherwise occupied. If the law- The mind needs constant challenge
and holistic medicine. is indicated in other areas of the chart but it is important that consistency of
(a powerfijl Jupiter, Sagittarius Sun or effort and powers of concentration are
A useful role Midheaven, for instance), this placing developed, for the subject may be very
There often a liking for routine and
is might make for a talented lawyer. restless, with an ever-present need to
for serving others, since the individual Should earth signs be prominent, a job move on to new pastures. While the
will be sympathetic towards a well- as a real estate agent is suggested. mind should be able to cope with
Mercury through the Houses • 247
daunting projects, the ability to grasp chances are that boredom leading to Mercury
details will be dictated by the sign in restlessness (and dissatisfaction, if it is IN THE Twelfth House
which Mercury is placed, with some shown in other areas of the chart) will
signs faring much better than others. otherwise hamper long-term progress. There may be between the
conflict
"The house of dreams" was once the There are connections between this logical elements of Mercury and the
traditional name for this house, so house and the father, and it is worth intuition and emotion of the twelfth
when Mercury occupies it there can be discussing this with the subject. On house, especially if Mercury is in a
a tendency to daydream. An especially one level, perhaps, the individual will water sign. It will be excellent if the
common dream may be of "getting think and plan in a style reminiscent of subject can rationalize his or her intu-
away from it all"; usually to attractive- his father; on a deeper psychological ition and channel the emotions,
sounding far-off countries. Fascination level the "father" will be an inner voice expressing them with all the positive
with travel, either in the mind or phys- representing authority, saying what the communicative abilities of Mercury.
ically, is compulsive, and the subject subject should or shouldn't do. Another conflict can sometimes be felt
will followup every possible lead in when solitude is demanded yet there is
order to do so - often resorting to also a need for communication and
plotting and scheming to get abroad. Mercury social intercourse. Perhaps hours will
Sometimes, for instance, a career will IN THE Eleventh House be spent talking on the telephone!
be chosen simply because it offers the A love of literature (especially
opportunity to travel. There will be a great need of many poetry) can be present, plus consider-
friendsand acquaintances, and a desire able critical acumen. Sometimes people
Acquiring knowledge to communicate ideas and become who work in the media, especially the
A hunger for intellectual expansion involved in conversations and argu- radio, have this placing. If there is a
will be present in others with this plac- ments at social gatherings. Unless flair for technology, the engineering
ing, and an individual may enjoy work Mercury is restricted by an opposition side of broadcasting can be worth-
in libraries, bookstores or a university, or square from Saturn, initiating dis- while. In other cases the subject's work
in order to become part of the sort of cussions will be easy. The subject may may speak for itself- for example, that
life that is so admired and desired. well be a natural committee member. of a photographer who develops his
The need to learn is always present, prints alone in a darkroom. For those
and as for those with a Sagittarian Sun A need for sociability with religious faith there is usually a
or Ascendant, there is a strong element Deep and meaningful friendships may great belief in the power of prayer, and
of the eternal student. There may be a not be all that important to him or a deeply- held conviction that positive
flair for foreign languages. her, but social intercourse will be, and thought always has its desired effect.
the spare time wall be used to the fiall,
with every moment thoroughly
Mercury enjoyed. If ever a need to get out and 'gf^ Mercury Progressed
IN THE Tenth House about and to mix freely is expressed, it THROUGH THE HOUSES
is here. Perhaps a certain amount of
It is very likely that there will be many free time will be spent on humanitar- Like the Sun, Mercury will probably
changes of career. If no career is fol- ian causes. Try suggesting something travelthrough three houses in the pro-
lowed, there will be changes of direc- of this sort to the subject, since there gressed chart during an average life-
tion in life with regard to the
aspirations and objectives. All these
matters will be given much thought
could be much fulfillment in charity
work or, for example, in writing letters
for Amnesty International, thus
time. If Mercury progresses into the
house that contained the Sun in the
birth chart, that house will be brought
m
and planning because progress will involving the intellect. to prominence by the Mercury influ- JTL
often become a preoccupation. "The group" will be important, as is ence, and the subject will give extra
the case with most eleventh house thought to the concerns of that house.
Responsibility to self and others planets. Remembering, however, the In any case, the focus of the progres-
If the Mercury sign is sympathetic to close proximity of the Sun to Mercury, sion into a "new" house is an intellec-
thishouse placing, the individual will this placing may conflict with the Sun's tual and communicative one, with
be able to carry responsibility, but house position (if it is in the twelfth). Mercury picking up the house influ-
awareness of it will be present what- If so, encourage your subject to make ence as described above. Bear this in
ever the sign. How well the subject the most of peace and quiet and work- mind, and look out for key periods
copes will depend on the Mercury sign ing alone (Sun in the twelfth house) as when Mercury either makes a pro-
and the aspects it receives. well as outgoing, social activities gressed aspect to the natal Sun, or the
For the career to have an overall (Mercury in the eleventh house). If the progressed Sun makes an aspect to
shape there should be as much variety Sun is in the tenth, there will be few Mercury's natal or progressed posi- AAJ
in the daily work as possible. If a good problems, other than persuading the tion. Short key periods will occur
mix of intellectual stimulation, respon- subject to slow down, for the energy when the progressed Moon makes
sibility and mobility can be achieved, channeled into career and social life aspects to Mercury - again, either to
then so much the better, since the will call for a nonstop schedule! its natal or progressed position.
248 • The Planets at Worjc
Tne Aspects or Mercury
These aspects can intellectualize any planet that For example, the subject may be disap-
Mercury contacts. Negative aspects will pointed or inhibited in love (Venus
sharpen the receiving planet, but can also produce square or opposition Moon or Saturn),
or be carried away to a fool's paradise
tension and stress, especially where contacts to
(Venus square or opposition Neptune).
Uranus However, it is usually
are concerned. possi-
Otherwise, the best influences of both
ble for the individual to use any Mercury influence positively, since planets will provide a pleasant back-
there is good potential for a lively expression of the mind. ground to the year or so during which
the aspect is exact, with the progressed
conjunction and sextile (or trine, if
For Mercury's aspects to the Sun, and unless Mercury and/or Venus is your subject is older), being the best.
see the Sun's aspects to Mercury, personalized, it is unwise to use this
pp.214-15. aspect much in your interpretation.
Mercury's Aspects
For Mercury's aspects to the Moon, The semi-square TO Mars
see the Moon's aspects to Mercury, Sometimes there is a sharp, biting
pp. 232-3. criticismof the partner. If this does H Conjunction
not apply, because the planets are in Whatever the sign, this aspect acceler-
While you can use the interpretation amenable signs, there will be extra ates and energizes the mind, making
set out for the Moon's progressions to friendliness and a willingness to see the individual very quick- thinking and
Mercury, when interpreting Mercury's eye-to-eye with friends and lovers. decisive. He or she can keep well
progressed aspects to the Moon, other ahead of rivals, and assertiveness and
factors should be taken into considera- The sextile competitiveness in business, study and
tion. Bear in mind that, when Mercury Friendliness and openly expressed sport will be present. There is a capac-
makes a progressed aspect to the affection are usual. If the chart shows ity for hard mental work and some-
Moon, its influence will add back- creative potential, this aspect is a mar- times a liking for satire, which can
ground conditions to the life lasting velous boost as it nearly always emerge in the sense of humor. If
for about a year, as opposed to the bestows a considerable abilit}' for craft- aggressiveness is shown elsewhere
progressed Moon's aspects to work of all kinds. There is a great there will be a tendency to quarrel,
Mercury, when the influence will only appreciation of texture, and the hands although usually this is channeled into
last for about three months at most. are used with dexterity. When Venus or lively and provocative opinions that
Mercury are in earth signs, the love will be forcibly voiced in discussions.
and creative use of natural materials -
^m Mercury's Aspects such as wool, linen, silk, stone or D Positive aspects
TO Venus wood - should be encouraged. These are much the same as the con-
junction, with the same lively, quick-
Note: Because the two planets can thinking and decisive mind. The
never be more than 76 degrees apart, JH Progressed Aspects between nervous system is also strengthened,
they can only form the conjunction, Mercury and Venus enabling the subject to cope well in sit-
semi-sextile, semi-square and sextile, uations that would induce strain and
although the progressed Mercury can The expression of feelings and sense tension in others. He or she may even
form many more aspects to the natal of companionship within a love- thrive on such an atmosphere, perhaps
position of Venus. relationship will be enhanced. If part- having a very demanding job in the
nerships are not relevant, there may be money markets, and will act positively
Conjunction a considerable surge of activity instead, whenever the going gets tough.
In this placing, love, natural sympathy with the individual acquiring skills in
and understanding are shown to the an arts or crafts technique. This activ- B Negative aspects
partner, with empathy toward friends ity' will become important - a different The mental energ\' is increased in
and colleagues. There are good powers sort of love affair. Sometimes there is much the same way as described
of communication, according to the the strong desire to play a musical above, but thereis a risk of tension
joint Mercury and Venus sign. There is instrument. Literary talent, possibly due to overwork, perhaps resulting in
usually harmony rather than conflict if of a romantic nature, may also be a breakdown. This would be most
the conjunction crosses two signs, with evident. Mercury or Mars also
likely if either
the thoughts of Mercury and the feel- Little strain and tension will arise make negative aspects to Uranus.
ings of Venus working well together. even if Mercury makes a square aspect The great risk, however, is a ten-
to Venus would have to be the
(this dency to act prematurely, since in mak-
H The semi-sextile progressed Mercury to the natal ing snap decisions, undue
This promotes harmony bervveen the Venus). However, if Venus is heavily consideration may be given to the
subject's thoughts and feelings. aspected in the birth chart, there could details of a problem or situation. There
However, the semi-sextile is very weak, be problems relating to that aspect. is a distinct tendency for fools to rush
The Aspects ov Mercury • 249
in;look for qualities of common sense reactions would only be provoked by Progressed Aspects between
and mental stability in other areas of additional stress from other planets, as Mercury and Jupiter
the chart. The Sun or rising sign in an mentioned above. 9
earth sign may help, as would a Q Conjunction
well-aspected Saturn. This can be very exciting, especially if
Mercury's Aspects the individual has always had a yearn- 9
TO Jupiter ing to write or travel extensively. It will
Progressed Aspects between also be of enormous help to anyone
Mercury and Mars Q Conjunction studying or taking examinations.
There is excellent intellectual potential Look to the transits of Jupiter during
Hi Conjunction here which, if creativity' is shown in the year in which the progression is
The individual may face additional other areas of the chart, can be exact, as there will be plenty of key
intellectual demands for about a year. expressed through writing and all periods to use for such occupations
Involvement in one specific project kinds of literary work. In a chart where which, unless Mercury or Jupiter are
lasting for the duration of the progres- there is scientific or mathematical heavily afflicted in the birth chart,
sion's effect is likely. The challenge will potential, tliis aspect is also an should be very successft.il.
be exciting, and an excited nervous extremely powerful and useful focal
energ)' will ignite the subject's point, since the mind should work H Positive aspects
enthusiasm for the job in hand. well and the capacity' for learning will The mentioned above will all
areas
Premature action and over-hasty be quite considerable. flourish, with the mind working well
decision-making must be guarded The sign placing must be very care- and accepting all sorts of intellectual
against; if these tendencies are kept considered since this shows how
fiilly challenges. Perhaps a language will be
under control, the results should be the mental energies will develop and studied, or comparative religions.
extremely satisfying. Transits from what the intellectual outlook and (Remember that Jupiter has a relation-
Jupiter will help this progression. attitude will be. ship with religion.) Overall, life should
expand for the individual, who must
D Positive aspects D Positive aspects keep an open mind but whose outlook
The of these are much as for
effects The of intellectual potential may
level will be hopefiil and optimistic.
the conjunction, but there may not be be very strong, and the subject is usu-
quite the same fi-enetic pace or power- ally good-natured and optimistic. He B Negative aspects
ful concentration on one project. or she may lean toward an over-philo- Some nervous strain and tension is
Certainly the general rhythm of life sophical oudook and as a result be but considerable success can be
likely,
III
will increase, resulting in demanding rather too easy-going. The more men- achieved provided blind optimism is
intellectual or mental work. tal demands that are made the better, avoided. Contracts must be studied
Enthusiasm and energy channeled since this aspect will work well for the very carefully, as mistakes could easily
into all kinds of work or ambitions will ^^c made. Extra time should be allowed
be rewarded. This progression could f decision -making.
also work well for an athlete training ^^ ^,il^'^r"'Mli
4,
for a specific event, since he will be in ^MPUNegative aspects ifl
the right frame of mind to cope, and ^Tnese usually cause few proBlems'^ci Aspects
the nervous and physical energies are as indicative of good
^intellectual to Saturn
should complement each other potential as the conjunction and posi-'^
However, the subjec£rnay
tive aspects. ConjunctJonflf/
B Negative aspects have a tendency to be somewhai _- ;^T"his is a powerful aspect, bestowing a
^^^
For about a year, the individual may? bsent-minded^-;5^Q£'^feV-^f|g^jp VJg^K*^'"^^'^^ outlook and practical thinking.
vulnerable to nervous strain and ten A healthy elef^TJKJPOFS^fJB^Mf^^ ' '*' The re is an ability to make and carry
sion, but will be most at risk when tendency to exaggerate and occasional out long term plans, but the individual
(and if) there are negative transits fi-om carelessness are usually present and can will tend to be pessimistic L'sually
Uranus either to the natal Mercury oc '.j_^feftdi,tit<^0"^plications. Under some cir- there arc good po^g»t)t concentra-
Mars. Impatience is likely, and shout^^^^Rumstances the nervous system can -j-jKition and perception, and if Mercury is
plans be frustrated (perhaps due to |^fV|miffer, especially if Mercury or Jupittfr^^*a personal planet there can sometimes
Saturn's or Pluto's influence on othiJw^l'^e negatively aspected by Uranus, Qt^jj^ t>e a liking for solitude. The mind
areas of the chart), the tendency wiljlM\)^'^ is in Virgo. If biliousness tworks meticulously, with plentx of
be to overreact by making hasty and^^fshown of the chart this
in other areas common sense and caution.
rash decisions that could, in the long aspect will exacerbate the problem rents who have a child with this
run, onlymake matters worse. Special attention should alwa\ s b junction must not expect liim or
The subject may tend to become lall when
print signin r to make rapid progress at school,
rather sarcastic or even slighdy ;.^v^w..x«wvo v^i iCgal document the child will be a steady plod-
bitter at times, due to strain and ^^pindividual will tend to gloss pccially if the conjunction falls
tension. However, such extreme ignore such details same sign as the Sun. If the
if
250 • The Planets at Work
conjunction is in a fire or air sign it D Positive aspects Negative aspects
will act as a stabilizer to fiery cnerg\' These aspects are much as above, but These will contribute the same bright,
and airy, lively intellectualit)'. It will will not be quite as strong unless Mer- original mind, but there is a possibility
calm the emotions when in a water cury' and Saturn are personal planets. of nervous tension, especially if Mars
sign and may lead to a certain obsti- They will give the subject a sensible, makes negative aspects to either planet.
nacy and self-will if in an earth sign. practicaloutlook on achievements, and There can be tacdessness, with the
while progress may be slower than individual suddenly speaking out of
D Positive aspects hoped, it will still be y^rvjiuimid turn or being known for letting the cat
These can act as an excellent anchor- out of the bag! Sometimes the subject
age in a chart showing a great deal of Negative aspc' will think he or she has special gifb.
li\'ely, positive enthusiasm. There is an The individual may expcnei^ccTpenod with a particular message for mankind,
abilit\' to think in a careful and con- when progress is very slow. Delays and This will be most likely if Neptune
centrated way, and usually the mind frustrations can cause disproportionate receives negative aspects fi-om the Sun
works very methodically. What is said annoyance. If the progression occurs at or Moo n, or squares the Asce ndant,
is meant, and the individual will have the time of a Saturn Return i^^^^^i^fM9^^^^^^i^l^^^^^^ A^
"
an element of rcliabilit}' as a result of p.312), encourage your subjecf toiWH^' Note: Aspects1^"hveen*Mercury and
this aspect (look for other indications believe that whatever changes or drcP"^ Uranus are often found in the charts of
of that positive characteristic elsewhere sions are made will be the right ogg^^^^j^^ofessional astrologers.
in the birth chart). Howe\er, patience is essential.
Look to positive transits - perhaps 1/"^
H Negative aspects fi-om Jupiter to Mercury, the Sun or R0GRESSED^5PECTS b
Sometimes these aspects cause obses- -
Ascendant to counter depression, j^ Mercury and Uranus
sional tendencies and a passion for negative thoughts and any feelings of ^¥
neatness and order. The individual will hopelessness that mav arise during this H Conjunction
be extremely hard on him- or herself, tricky period. Mental activity \vill be increased, and
and is often critical of others. The the subject will have at least one bright
subject can also be shocked idea, or maybe even a series of them.
surprisingly easily, and may have a Mercury's Aspects^^^ Encouragement should be given to
narrow-minded streak. TO Uranus foUov\- these ideas through, albeit with
Pessimism especially if the Moon
( the warning to avoid undue haste. This
and Saturn form a negative aspect to il Conjunction aspect could also spark olT the study of
each other) and depression can occur. This is a dynamic configur1[Bort trial a fascinating or unusual subject.
Look to other areas of the chart for a contributes originality^ and adds speedy If Jupiter is prominent by transit,
counter to this. Suspicion and cunning mind. It also gives
brilliance to the the chances are that the project, or
are also possible traits, and sometimes some independence and perhaps stub- projects, will be successful, but look
the individual is rather shy, lacking in bornness and self-will, lending consid- for positive Saturn influences to indi-
self-confidence especially at large erable support to these characteristics cate increased powers of concentra-
social gatherings. ifthey are shown elsewhere. tion, or delays (negative Saturn).
The need for independence may
become important to the subject, who H Positive aspects
Progressed Aspects between can be a very private person, liking to These are very much above, but
as
Mercury and Saturn go his or her own way uninhibited by there will be less compulsive, dynamic
the demands of others. The positive force. Other progressed aspects will
H Conjunction originality of this aspect is marvelous either encourage the development of
This important trend should be used and will be of considerable use to the original ideas or hamper them. It is
positively, since the time is right for subject if it is properly encouraged. really up to you to help your subject to
the subject to make long-term plans. develop his or her ideas in the way that
The astrologer must encourage him or D Positive aspects will provide the greatest amount of
her to understand that such plans can- Talent, and a liking, for somewhat inner satisfaction.
not be expected to fall into place very unusual interests is probable. Orig-
quickly, as the presence of Saturn inality and bright ideas are common B Negative aspects
means delays and ft*ustrations are and - esp>ecially if Leo or Jupiter is Periods of nervous strain and tension
almost inevitable. prominent - there will be a well- may be likely, especially if other
The mind will be working along very developed sense of drama. An inven- progressed aspects show these tenden-
constructive and practical lines, and tive imagination can be used in cies, or transits indicate delay or fi-us-
should there be a possibility of promo- creative or scientific work. tration. In either case important
it is
tion, the subject will carry any addi- Independence will be necessary, that you consider whether or not your
tional responsibilities extremely well. especially if either Mercury or Uranus subject is being his or her own worst
Positive transits from Saturn to the is a personal planet or if Mercury falls enemy, since stubbornness to a ridicu-
Sun will encourage these themes. in the same sign as the Sun. lous degree may be present, thus
The Aspects of Mercury • 251
causing an even greater build-up of see reality or face facts. Just how much to hold on to such problems if either
tension. However, if this doesn't apply, of a problem this can be will depend Mercury or Pluto receives square
the individual may be able to use this on the amount of practicality' indicated aspects from the Moon, Saturn, or any
energ)' positively, in the manner sug- elsewhere in the chart. personal planet. If the aspects arc posi-
gested in the descriptions of both the Help will be given if the Sun, Moon tive, there should be an abilit\' to talk
conjunction and positive aspects. or Ascendant fall in an earth sign, as through such problems with friends
will positive aspects of the Sun or once the subject has reached his or her
Moon to Saturn, or a positive aspect own conclusions. Here is a sleuth-like
Mercury's Aspects from Saturn to the Ascendant. If Nep- mind that enjoys solving mysteries.
TO Neptune tune rules the Sun or the chart, these
tendencies will be a stumbling block. B Positive aspects
D Conjunction Parents of children with these aspects No of any topic will be glossed
details
Here, the mental attributes of Mercury must always encourage truthfiilness. over, and once his or her interest is
combine with the imagination and ignited, the individual will be fasci-
inspiration of Neptune, so if the con- nated to explore any subject in depth. ^
junction is free of negative aspects Progressed Aspects between If Mercury or Pluto are personal plan-
from Saturn, these two planets will add Mercury and Neptune ets, the need to explore the self will be
an interesting quality. They do not just as powerfiil as with the conjunc- w
give common sense, however, and the Q Conjunction tion, but a result may be more easily
subject may sometimes drift off into a If other progressed aspects are positive achieved.
private fantasy world, or simply day- and there are encouraging transits V
dream. This will be most obvious if the from Jupiter, this will be an interesting B Negative aspects
conjunction falls in Libra or Scorpio, year or so. Imaginative, creative work There can be difficulty in discussing
when the imagination may center on willbe achieved, and there is a good personal problems, and secretiveness is
romantic or sexual fantasies. chance that the individual will look common. Sometimes obsessive tend-
The conjunction will be an asset for back on this period with nostalgia, encies and stubbornness are present if
those who have it in Leo, Virgo or especially if Venus is involved in the the fixed signs are involved. If nervous
Sagittarius, since then the intellect and progressions. Concrete form should be tension is shown in other areas these
imagination will be expressed posi- given to all ideas at this time. aspects may have an adverse effect on
tively, and probably creatively; encour- the health, causing constipation, stom-
age development of this potential. B Positive aspects ach upsets or even ulcers, especially if
Increased sensitivity and intuition can These are much above, with the
as the individual is prone to worry -
be marked if they are shown in other additional possibility that the imagina- which will almost inevitably be "bot-
areas of the chart, and sometimes the tion and mind will work well together, tled up". Encourage your subject to
individual has psychic powers, but with interesting and unusual results. relax into talking through his or her
these must also be indicated elsewhere. problems. This will be difficult, but
Usually this aspect is a delightful influ- B Negative aspects you will learn a great deal about coun-
ence, but one that must be controlled. Self-deception can occur and the indi- seling skills if and when you succeed.
vidual may not want to face up to real-
D Positive aspects ity.There can be an attraction to cults, Note: Aspects between Mercury and
The effect of these is much as above, but much practical thought must be Pluto often give an individual a flair
with the subject being kind, gentle and given before the subject becomes over- for computer technology.
sensitive. He or she will know intu- involved. Keeping a balanced outlook
itively what the other person is think- on such topics will be difficult, and
ing - sometimes, indeed, thinking firm, constructive advice is needed. Progressed Aspects between
imaginatively ahead. However, it may be hard to make the Mercury and Pluto
The occult may attract, as with the subject accept such counsel, especially
conjunction, but much depends on the if he or shevery young and prone to
is Q Conjunction
other aspects Neptune receives. As fascinating but negative influences. While this progression is operative
always, sound a note of caution to there is a possibility that the individual
your subjects if they want to become will suffer considerable frustrations
involved in such activities. Mercury's Aspects every now and then. The time will be
TO Pluto right for him or her to come to terms
B Negative aspects with ongoing psychological problems.
These contribute an element of cun- B Conjunction A course of therapy will work very
ning and a tendency to scheme. Some- This placing gives an ability to think well, and result in the ability to make a
times deception and lying may even be deeply and intuitively and to work fresh start with greater self-confidence. aru
practiced. If either planet is personal through psychological problems and If Mercury or Pluto are personalized,
there may well be self-deception, with inhibitions with the aid of self-analysis. then it is highly likely that this will be
the individual unable, or unwilling, to However, there will also be a tendency an important period for your subject.
252 • The Planets at Work
but one that will need support from the subject. Unless Mercury falls in the Mercury's Aspects to the
strong, positi\e transits to the Sun, Sun sign its effects w ill be noticeable MiDHEAVEN
Ascendant or Moon. but not very powerfiil; they will help
the individual towards an integration mm Conjunction
D Positive aspects of the mind and personality'. The individual will need and enjoy
Sometimes sweeping changes are many changes in his or her career, or
made, with the individual needing to B Negative aspects in objectives. There will be a flair for
reshape his life in some way. There The subject will be inclined to talk too work in communications of all kinds
may be a radical change of opinions. much when nervous, and some tension and the media. Teaching, the travel
As with the conjunction, psychological may well be present which will quicken industry or the airlines may appeal, but
hangups can be positively resolved. the mind. There may be a tendency' the need for varietv should be
toward h\pochondria, especially if you expressed within the confines of a care-
B Negative aspects find that worry is shown elsewhere fiiUy chosen career, otherwise there
Warn your subject that during this in the chart. be a tendency to move around so
will
period (and remember that Mercury much that real progress is inhibited.
may first aspect the natal position of The importance of this placing is
Pluto and then move directly on to Progressed x\spects between increased if Mercury occupies the same
that planet's progressed position, so Mercury and the Ascendant sign as the Sun, or is personalized.
extending this aspect's ciuration to
about two years), there will be times Q Conjunction B Positive aspects
w hen progress will be blocked and he This indicates a period of change, These have much the same effects as
or she may come up against metaphor- when the individual will reassess his or the conjunction, but will be less pow-
ical brick walls. If this happens, the her opinions and ideas, perhaps even erfiil. There will be an added emphasis
solution is to try not to force issues. totally rethinking the lifestyle. Look to on the positive Mercury areas and in
The blockage usually only occurs when Mercurv''s natal aspects to see how the the subject's abilit\' not to allow rest-
there are negative transits backing up subject will cope with this interesting lessness in the career or objectives to
the Mercury/Pluto progression, and but unsettling period. Do not forget become overwhelming.
once these have passed the subject will Mercury's influence on the nervous
be able to mo\'e on again. This is not system, and if necessary advise relax- B Negative aspects
an easy trend and patience is needed. ation techniques. This period is very Above-average nervous strain, tension
important if Mercury is personalized. and worry may plague the subject
when there are problems at work or
Mercury's Aspects B Positive aspects decisions to be made as to his or her
TO THE Ascendant The effect of these is very much as for direction in life. Look to other areas of
the conjunction. The progression will the chart to see how your subject can
Q Conjunction proxide a light but stimulating back- come to terms with such problems.
Here, Mercury adds lively, bright and ground theme over a period of about a The negative aspects will only be a
intelligent qualities. There will usually year or so. New interests will be taken contributon,' factor in these problems
be quick-thinking and considerable up, and mental challenges readily unless Mercury is a personal planet.
versatilit)', but restlessness is often pre- accepted. This is a lively progression;
sent. The individual will be talkative advise your subject to make the most
and have a powerflil need to commu- of its intellectually revitalizing effects. Progressed Aspects between
nicate his or her ideas and opinions. Mercury and the
The nervous system will be sensitive, B Negative aspects MiDHEAVEN
working well and without problems if There will be a marked tendency' to
Mercury is positively aspected by other succumb to worry or nervous tension, Conjunction
planets, but causing nervous strain and with the possibilitv' of small problems Assuming that the birth time is accu-
tension if it receives negative aspects. becoming disproportionately large. rate, your subject will experience some
If Mercury falls in the twelfth house, The influence is not very strong unless very interesting and lively changes,
the subject may be secretive. The iMercury is personalized, but decision- thanks to his or her reputation and
imagination and intuition can be making may cause tension and the knowTi experience. There may be the
heightened. The closer to the subject must not act prematurely. chance to change jobs (sometimes
Ascendant this aspect is, the stronger A flurry of stomach upsets can occur, within the current employment), take
its effects, but an accurate birth time is or perhaps there will be skin rashes as a a sabbatical or some additional study
necessary for a reliable interpretation. result of tension: these are most likely course, maybe abroad, or to express
if the progression coincides with tense opinions by writing articles for trade
Positive aspects from Uranus, or perhaps with
transits journals or the media.
These are much as for the con)unciion, the Uranus Half-return (see p. 326). Life is likely to be eventfiil when
with the house position of Mercury The subject will find that relaxation there are lively, progressi\'e transits
ha\ing an increased personal effect on techniques and exercises can help. from lupiter or Uranus to the Sun or
The Aspects of Mercury •253
the personal planets. The individual be problem. Excitement, bright ideas
a Mercury's transits to Venus
should be encouraged to take up any and a particularly well-tuned mind and This good time to arrange pleas-
offer that comes along, but not to act nervous system will be present if most
is
ant, chatty
a
meetings or parties with ^
in a hasty or premature way. other indications are positive. friends. Looking for bargains and visit-
Restlessness and impatience may well ing favorite department stores can
have to be controlled, so look for a also be enjoyable.
cluster of stabilizing, positive Saturn
transits too.
^ The Transits
OF Mercury Mercury's transits to Mars
The subject should be decisive, making
H Positive aspects Many astrologers do not bother to his or her opinions known and, if nec-
These have much the same effect as calculate or interpret these tiny essary, telling other people a few home
the conjunction, but are not such a influences, but we
think they are quite truths. This is a time for being firm
dynamic trend. There can be opportu- worthwhile, for they add color to the but keeping one's cool.
nities for positive changes, but they life two or three days and, since
for
may not be as all-engulfing as those of several transits often occur one after Mercury's transits to Jupiter
the conjunction. This progression the other, it is well worth taking These lively influences are particularly
needs even more back-up from positive advantage of these brief energies. good for all kinds of intellectual work
transits, and will be so colored by Only conjunctions and oppositions or study. They can also be used to plan
them that they may exert the strongest need be calculated, and as Mercury is a or take long journeys, or to make
influence. Nevertheless, these are harmless planet there is littie difference contact with foreigners.
useful and lively progressions. in interpreting either contact.
Nevertheless, do remember that if any Mercury's transits to Saturn
B Negative aspects negative Mercury trait is indicated in Plans and important decisions should
These may cause stress and tension in the birth chart, or when Mercury be made, although feelings of opti-
the career or the attainment of objec- makes an opposition transit to its own mism may be less strong than usual.
tives. It may be necessary for the sub- position, the Sun, Moon, chart-ruler. Mail delays or frustration when
ject to make changes, perhaps against Ascendant or Midheaven, there will be trying to make telephone calls can
his or her wishes - at work, for a slight tendency for it to be apparent be expected.
company take-over may
instance, a in the subject's attitude of mind. The
mean moving to a less congenial strength of the transits will be slightiy Mercury's transits to Uranus
department or area. Much depends on increased if Mercury is prominent in Original ideas could come thick and
personal circumstance, of course, and, the progressions or if it is also con- fast. The
subject should not act impul-
III
as with the positive progressions, these tacted by other slower- moving sively,but give him- or herself time to
can be irritated by negative transits and transitting planets. think things through. There may be a
soothed by positive ones. Roughly speaking, it is good to make flash of brilliance. Tense, nervous
telephone calls, write letters, arrange excitement is likely.
meetings or conduct business discus-
m Aspects
Mercury's Progressed
to its Owtsi Position
sions while these transits are operative.
They also provide good communica
Mercury's transits to Neptune
Feelings of inspiration may occur. This
tive back-up when other stronger is a good time for getting out and
These occur every now and
then dur- transits or progressed lunar aspects about with a camera. Carefiil lists
ing a lifetime. Mercury can make any are working. should be made of everything the sub-
aspect to itself up to the square, and if ject has to do, since forgetfijlness may
you working on an elderly person's
are Mercury's transits to the Sun easily be a stumbling block.
chart you may find a trine! The An effort should be made to catch up
emphasis is totally on Mercury, so thfi"??' '^ letter-writing, put ideas to other Mercury's transits to Pluto
way this planet works in the birth chart people, and get out and enjoy life. The subject may feel like exploding
will be particularly important - look with rage, and will probably be right in
again at Mercury's natal aspects. Mercury's transits to the Moon doing so. This is a good time to clear
The progressed house position of Intuition should be combined with out any clutter - especially old papers,
Mercury will also be important, and practical thinking. Minor changes to magazines and so on.
whether the aspect is positive or nega- domestic routine should be consid-
tive will show whether or not the trend ered. The ought to initiate
subject Mercury's transits to the Ascendant
will help or hinder. family discussions and sort out any This is a time for thinking about one-
These progressions will give an intel- problems associated with children, self and what one wants. Any problems
lectual stimulus to other background parents or other relatives. should be talked over with partners.
themes working for the individual, but
ifMercury is making a negative aspect Mercury's transits to Mercury Mercury's transits to the Midheaven
to itself and was negatively aspected in Allof Mercury's natal influences New developments and a change of
the birth chart, worry and tension may should be used to their best advantage. plans should be expected.
254 • The Planets at Work
\fenus tnrou^n tne Si^ns
The orbit of Venus, that of Mercury,
between us and the Sun. Venus
like
known, is
lies Sun Sign Gemini
with Venus in Aries
astronomically, as the second inferior planet, and it The Geminian mistrust of emotion can
cause problems with this passionate
can never be more than 48 degrees from the Sun
placing, but there will be good rapport
as seen from the Earth. It will therefore share the
and friendship, and sexual fulfillment
same sign as the Sun or be in one of the two signs either side of it. once the tendency to rationalize is
For instance, in a chart with a Gemini Sun sign, Venus will be in overcome. This is a lively friend with
Aries, Taurus, Gemini with the Sun, Cancer or Leo. many varied interests, wanting to do a
Venus influences the way in which we relate to other people, great deal and travel widely. Spend-
thrift tendencies must be countered.
both socially and economically. Our attitudes to money and posses-
sions are also the concern of this planet. When reading this section,
first look up the relevant sign placing of Venus, then read the Venus
ensuing paragraph relating it to the Sun sign in question. IN Taurus
Venus rules this sign so its influence
will be increased by this placing. The
Venus but caring and tender lovers. At times individual is loving, warm and affec-
IN Aries they will be confused by their own tionate and makes a passive, sensual
emotional intensity, and apprehension and romantic partner, but the Taurean
The individual is passionate, falling in and a lack of self-confidence (Pisces) possessiveness will incline him or her
love quickly, andbe demonstra-
will may clash with a desire for the loved to think of the loved one as another
tive. Sexual fulfillment is of above- one (Venus in Aries). Nonetheless, the much-cherished belonging. Material
aver-age importance, and an striving for a rewarding relationship is possessions will be extremely impor-
uncooperative partner will not be tol- important, as are friends with shared tant, since they contribute a measure
erated. Although an element of Arian interests. Money will be enjoyed, so of security' and stabilit>-. There will be
selfishness may well cause problems saving may well be difficult. The sub- much hard work to achieve luxury a ni'.u iiULifi
occasionally, the individual will be gen- ject may find that impulsive generosit)' comfort, but if it is possible to make ^t^i$7^£9
erous to a loved one, making sure could cause problems. money easily, the subject will be keerli^^'^*^
there are many occasions of joint to do so, since a liking for relaxation is
enjoyment. Here is a lively friend and Sun Sign Aries with Venus in Aries common. Often there is a talent for,
energetic colleague. The attitude to Here is a very passionate and enthusi- and appreciation of, music, combined
money extremely enterprising, but a
is astic partner who needs to maintain with a general love of beauty, art and.
risk-taking element can cause financial independence within a permanent rela- gpodliving - espedalK' for fofld-.
losses. Often, there is an enjoyable sec- tionship. Although selfish at times, he Vm.X xv:
ond source of income, but money can or she will be generous to loved ones, Sun Sign Pisces j^S
still slip through the fingers. wanting them to enjoy the relation- with Venus in TaurusJK
ship. Rivalry can occur in friendship, This adds stabilit), and
Sun Sign Aquarius with the subject needing to take the counter to Piscean elusiveness. Tl
with Venus in Aries lead. Money is often made from side- emotions are steady and temperc*
This adds warmth and passion to the lines as well as a main source, and with common sense and fiscal abilit\'. ,<T1
cool detachment of the Aquarian Sun. investment will be enjoyed. Impulse- practical approach both to love and ^gP
There will be powerfijl emotional buying can lead to cashflow problcr financial matters is often present, ana^|)
relationships, but sometimes conflict the placing will add to the creative flauL;!
can arise when the subject has to Sun Sign Taurus of Pisces, helping to give it concrete ^S*!
decide whether to deepen one of these with Venus in Aries form. As a friend, the subject is more
through home-sharing or marriage, The passions are very powerfijl, an( reliable than most Sun sign Pisceans
and there may be a delay in making an while this subject makes an excellent, but an element of possessiveness ma;
emotional commitment. Independence sensual lover, the emotional level is so fijnerge within rdatign^m
is most important, as is the Aquarian high that storms may well arise. At "'
«To jMoiv:
lifestyle; there will be an active social such times possessiveness (Taurus) and Sun Sign Aries
life and many like-minded friends. selfishness (Venus in Aries) can cause with Venus in Taurus
There is an erratic attitude to money, serious problems, but the highs will be This will increase the affec o6H ah ''
i
with a liking for unusual possessions. marvelously romantic as well as fiilfill- seething passion. The subject
ing. Over-emotional reactions can approaches love affairs with surprising
Sun Sign Pisces with Venus in Aries sometimes cause difficulties with caution, but must realize that selfish-
The sensitive watery emotion of Pisces friends. In money matters, the individ- ness and possessiveness can cause more _
combined with the fiery passion of ual is clever, but a liking for luxury will damage than might be imagined. j'tSsiSS^I
Aries makes these individuals ardent prove expensive. Enthusiasm and prudenpc shou d bc'^TrrV'-^^T* l
-
Venus through the Signs • 255
m
combined to get the best of this plac- both for friendship and an intellectual can cause inhibition. The emotional
ing, both emotionally and materially. rapport within emotional relationships. level must only be assessed in relation
Here is an excellent friend who is good The subject is flirtatious and may even to other areas of the chart, especially
company, with an infectious enjoyment indulge in dual relationships, having the Ascendant and the Moon sign and
of life. Financial enterprise is combined the cunning necessary to talk his or her their aspects. Making money will be
with care. way out of any tight spots when the easy for the individual.
need arises! The sharing of joint inter-
Sun Sign Taurus ests is vital if a relationship is to be Sun Sign Cancer
with Venus in Taurus enjoyed and therefore sustained, as is a with Venus in Gemini
The Taurean characteristics are very stimulating partner who will present This adds a much-needed rational
prominent and could outweigh the welcome challenges, both intellectually streak to near- torrential Cancerian
power of the Ascendant. Love and the and sexually. The emotional level is emotion, and steadies the tendency to
attitude towards money and its making low but is very much governed by the worry unduly about loved ones. The
are as described under Venus in Taurus Sun sign (see below). Many of the subject must not be swayed only by
(see left), with all Sun sign characteris- qualities expressed towards the lover love when choosing a partner; intellec-
tics complementing, enhancing or will be evident in ties of friendship too, tual rapport and friendship are essen-
exaggerating those of Venus in Taurus. and this positive, enthusiastic individ- tial, as is mental stimulus (outside the
The metabolism could be slow and ual will do much to encourage friends family for women, once children are
Taurean ailments may be present. The to share these traits. There is a flair for born). Views will be freely and even
weight should be stricdy controlled by moncymaking and a knack for finding, sharply expressed but Cancerian faith-
restricting the intake of rich food. and striking, bargains. fulness will still be evident. Shrewdness
Financial and emotional security are of will be shown in business deals.
vital importance. Sun Sign Aries
with Venus in Gemini Sun Sign Leo with Venus in Gemini
Sun Sign Gemini The ardent passion of Aries tem- is Enthusiasm and the need for love and
with Venus in Taurus pered with hght-hearted affection and affection are spiced with flirtatiousness,
This increases the Gemini emotional an attractive expression of feehngs. while ftiendship and a progressive rela-
level, but can cause problems, since Infidelity and getting the best of both tionship are essential. There is a good
the individual must learn to express his worlds are common, often hurting the blend of well-expressed emotion and a
or her emotions and not over- permanent partner. Arian selfishness rational approach to joint problems.
rationalize them. The subject will try and a quick response to tricky situ- The partner must be able to enjoy life
m very hard to counter any possessive
tendencies. Here is a livelv, talkative
friend who will enjoy organizing
ations will be seen when the subject is
challenged! Partners with good minds
as well as bodies are essential.
and be generous both emotionally and
financially. Bossiness should be coun-
tered, especially towards friends.
events. A liking for luxury will prove
expensive. Quick Gemini wit will com-
plement the Taurean business ability.
Intellectual competitiveness
within fiiendships. Arian financial
enterprise is increased here, sometimes
is welcome Extravagance and a clever financial flair
are usually complementary. S
giving the ability to sell well.
Sun Sign Cancer r«g Venus
with Venus in Taurus Sun Sign Taurus IN Cancer
with Venus in Gemini
i
m
There is marvelous potential for being
a caring, sensitive and extremely sen-
sual lover. However, the Cancerian
The love, passion, intensity and
charm of Taurus are enhanced. As
natural Kindness, sympathy, the expression of
true love and affection and a high level
tendency to cherish and protect, com- Venus rules this sign the whole person- of emotion are characteristic. A power-
bined with a Taurean leaning toward be lightened, possessive tend-
ality will fiil protective instinct can at times cre-
possessiveness, can create highly claus- encies reduced, and the overall ate a claustrophobic atmosphere within
trophobic conditions within a relation- Taurean slowness corrected, both a relationship. A tendency to look nos-
ship and have an adverse effect on intellectually and physically. Here is a talgically to the past is also frequent,
family life. This is a friend who is faith friend who enjoys intelligent conver- and this may need conscious correc-
fril but easily offended. Business sation and good living. The need for tion if not to reach stale-
the subject is
potential is superb, with Cancerian possessions as material security will be mate due to his or her fear of
shrewclpess adding to Venusian flair. tempered. Alertness and quick-think- progressive changes. Killing with kind-
ing in business will be an advantage. ness and moodiness are sometimes
present, and the need for a secure rela-
Venus Sun Sign Gemini tionship is of above -average impor-
IN Gemini with Venus in Gemini tance. Ties of friendship will be
The powerfiil influence of Venus in long-lasting. Love and affection will be
Lively and frin-loving, the individual Gemini (see left) will be very apparent, focused on the home, and a great deal
can communicate well with partners. and any tendency to over- rationalize of money will be spent carefiiUy to
There will also be an important need the emotions should be countered as it make it comfortable - although often
256 • The Planeis at Work
cluttered and untidy. Creative cooking quality are important. The sex life will help counter Geminian duality. Here is
and home crafts will be displayed with be rich, rewarding and imaginatively a rewarding and lively friend.
flair. A safe, steady growth of capital is expressed. Here is a caring friend with Extravagance and impulse-buying can
preferred, and shrewd investments will excellent organizing abilit}'. cause financial problems.
be made when possible.
Sun Sign Virgo Sun Sign Cancer with Venus in Leo
Sun Sign Taurus with Venus in Cancer^ In this placing an extrovert exuberance
with Venus in Cancer Although there be considerable
will isadded to the Cancerian expression
Passion and sensuality are heightened, emotional resources, there may be shy- and emotional needs. Constancy and
with love and affection actively shown. ness and reserve in expressing the feel- loyalty are important, but Cancerian
Possessiveness may mar the relation- ings. The imagination will be rich, but moodiness and snappiness may com-
ship. The emotional level is extremely worry over the loved one's reactions bine with Leo bossiness and must be
high and there may be storms and can be inhibiting, especially in young controlled if the individual is to relax
scenes at times. The subject must learn people. There may be a tendency to and enjoy this sphere of life. Never-
not to cling to loved ones after a rela- criticize the partner or be very moody. is a caring and warm-
theless, this
tionship has ended. Look for logic in The household chores or hobbies can hearted friend. Special collections,
other areas of the chart - the position be used as an excuse for failing to maybe of silver, are good investments.
of Mercury, perhaps. This is an affec- enjoy the intimacies of a relationship.
tionate but possibly demanding friend. A clever business sense is likely, but Sun Sign Leo with Venus in Leo
Financial ability and an excellent busi- sometimes meanness is present. If an over-extravagant expression of
ness sense are likely. emotion can be controlled so that dra-
matic scenes do not cause problems,
Sun Sign Gemini Venus here is someone who will look up to
with Venus in Cancer IN Leo and admire a partner, giving much
This heightens the level of Geminian encouragement and support. If bossi-
emotion and, provided the subject The fiery, passionate emotion of Leo is ness can be exchanged for diplomacy
doesn't overrationalize the feelings, expressed to the loved one, and the and tact, partnerships should be
these will be marvelously and romanti- subject will want to be proud of the rewarding. There is usually no lack of
cally expressed, showing kindness and partner. Great encouragement will be sexual enthusiasm, and the sign inter-
a cherishing quality. The sex life must given to the development of his or her pretation (see left) is especially applica-
be lively and stimulating. The subject potential, but a tendency to be bossy ble. Money will be spent to enhance
is considerate and a good communica- must be watched. Here is big-hearted- the quality of the subject's life.
tor both with friends and loved ones. ness, generosit)' of spirit and an enjoy-
Financial security can be gained from ment of all aspects of life. The sex life Sun Sign Virgo with Venus in Leo
collecting old or unusual artefacts. is usually exuberant and must be fiilfill- This placing bolsters the self-confi-
ing. Loyalt)' and faithfiilness are also dence of the rather shy Virgoan. The
Sun Sign Cancer usual. An enjoymentof quality and tendency to be over-talkative when
with Venus in Cancer luxury will be shared with loved ones; nervous should be controlled. Natural
The emotional force and expression of appreciation of the arts, and even cre- Virgoan modest)' can easily clash w ith
love are v^ery powerftil, but the inclina- ative potential, will also be present. A Venus in Leo showiness, both sexually
tion to worry over the partner and tendency towards showiness and a and image- wise. This is a lively fiiend
family is immense, and the Cancerian sense of drama may need controlling. who will want to organize occasions
capacity for caring may also get out of This placing encourages a desire to for everyone's benefit. Occasional
hand with friends. Here the qualities earn a lot of money, principally to add extravagances should be enjoyed rather
are very much as for Venus in Cancer to the richness and enjoyment of life. than viewed as reasons for guilt.
(see p.255). Shrewdness in business However, the sense of owning a part
matters is a strong asset. of large companies through shares Sun Sign Libra with Venus in Leo
gives considerable satisfaction. Here is Venus rules Libra, so there will be
Sun Sign Leo with Venus in Cancer a faithfiil friend whose enthusiasm and some Leonine traits, and the influence
The emotional level is very high, and optimism are infectious. of Venus will be strong. Generosity is
the subject needs a partner to look up usual, and if love and affection are
to and admire, otherwise there will be Sun Sign Gemini with Venus in Leo lacking the subject maybuytry to
a tendency to dominate with a Leo Emotion heightened, with the sub-
is them with elaborate presents. At his or
bossiness that can be extremely harm- ject aiming for a fijlfilling and reward- her best, the individual is romantic
fiil. Leo sensitivity is greatly increased; ing relationship. He or she may be with a love of good living, and will
this individual will suffer more than boastfijl towards, and about, the part- give much to a partner both through
seems possible. There will be a great ner. Generous, with a sense of occasion warm-hearted affection and sex. This is
appreciation of quality and the beauti- and a need for sexual and social variety, a considerate and sympathetic friend.
ful things in life, with a lot of money this is a not always faith-
fiin-loving, if Although extravagant, money is
spent on them. Comfort, security and fiil, partner. Leo loyalty, however, will usually managed quite well.
VtNUl) IHROUOH THE SiGNS • 257
!l^ Venus Sun Sign Virgo with Venus in Virgo can make life worthwhile for someone
IN Virgo Self-confidence, especially related to with this placing. Negatively, there
sexual appeal, is not strong. Virgoan may be resentment, indecision and
The critical acumen of Virgo will often modesty present a charming chal-
will sybaritism (if laziness is shown else-
be directed towards the partner, and lenge to prospective lovers, but the where in the chart). Money be
will
awareness of any tendency to nag or subject should learn to break down spent openly and freely, but may be
carp is essential if emotional ftilfillment any barriers that may come between used to buy affection.
is to be achieved. Nevertheless, there is the self and fijlfillment in all aspects of
unassuming and
a delightfijl, natural, relationships. The description of the Sun Sign Leo with Venus in Libra
totally genuine modesty which is sign interpretation (see very left) is This placing will tend to make the sub-
charming, whatever the age of the sub- apphcable. Money will be spent with ject rather laidback. Leonine generos-
ject. Sexual inhibitions and tensions some degree of caution. ity is increased, and there will be a
must be overcome so that the individ- tendency to put the loved one a
ual can enjoy all aspects of emotional Sun Sign Libra with Venus in Virgo pedestal, increasing the possibility of
relationships. Just how easy or difficult This is not an casv combination, for hurt should the partner fail to measure
this is depend on the signs of Sun,
will Libra needs love and harmony while up to the exacting standards required.
Moon and Ascendant, and to some Virgo will tend to be shy of expressing The pleasures of the good life will be
extent on the influence of Mars. There feelings and responding to love. As important and enjoyed, and creative
will be willingness to give practical Venus rules Libra, there will be a flair may be shown in design or music.
help to friends and partners whenever powerfial element of Virgo present in As a friend, he or she will make quite
necessary. The financial situation may the individual, and any resulting con- sure that every event is an occasion. A
frequendy be viewed in a pessimistic flicts must be evaluated and countered. great deal of money must be earned,
way (whether justified or not), with a The subject is a lively, talkative, albeit so that it can be spent!
resulting stinginess. Sometimes, career indecisive, friend. Financial affairs are
and emotional relationships are sacri- approached in a practical way. Sun Sign Virgo with Venus in Libra
ficed for the care of an elderly relative. This placing often helps the shy, not so
Sun Sign Scorpio self-confident Virgoan to relax and
Sun Sign Cancer with Venus in Virgo enjoy love relationships and other lux-
with Venus in Virgo This powerftil but tricky combination uries. It will also ease the harsher,
The Cancerian tendency to worry will can make the subject obsessive about more of Virgo. There is
critical side
be directed toward the partner, and sex. Conversely, there may be a clinical often flair for creative handiwork such
the subject may find it a litde difficult attitude, or a feeling that sex is dirt)' as woodcarving or dressmaking, and all
to express feelings as freely as is and undesirable. Much will depend on such potential must be fijUy developed.
desired. Cancerian moodiness and the how the Scorpio Sun is aspected, and Here is a helpftil, sympathetic friend
critical tendencies of Venus in Virgo on the Moon, Ascendant and Mars who will enjoy doing good turns for
should be recognized, and the individ- signs. At its best, this placing makes for others. The subject will want to work
ual must learn to relax into relation- an energetic friend and thoughtftil hard for every penny earned, but will
ships and derive real pleasure from partner. Financial flair is considerable. not be averse to enjoying the pleasures
them, especially as Cancerians have so that extra money can bring.
much to give in this sphere of life. This
is a kind, if somewhat critical, friend.
Reluctance to part with
common characteristic.
money is a
Venus
IN Libra
Sxm Sign Libra with Venus in Libra
The influence of Venus is very strong
in this placing,adding all the qualities
m
Libra is the second sign ruled by and negative traits mentioned in the
Sun Sign Leo with Venus in Virgo Venus, the influence of which is sign interpretation (see left). All the
Leo emotions and exuberance are increased when placed in this sign. The attributes of Libra will be considerably
toned down and occasionally aloofness attitude to love is romantic, affection- strengthened by this placing, especially
can mask sexual inhibition. Leo bossi- ate and idealistic. The subject may if the Sun and Venus are in conjunc-
ness and Virgoan critical tendencies even fall with love, but here is
in love tion (see p.215). Money may be
can cause problems, so must be con- someone with such a strong need for a extravagantiy spent.
sciously recognized and controlled. loving relationship that his or her
There are usually good powers of com- potential may not be fijjly developed Sun Sign Scorpio
munication within relationships, and when There is much kindness,
alone. with Venus in Libra
aiming to use these positively will be sympathy and understanding, with This adds a colorftil, romantic side to
rewarding. Shared interests and work time spent listening to the problems of the intense passion of Scorpio, increas-
projects are particularly stimulating. others and lending moral support. ing sympathy and understanding of
The subject makes a lively and reward- Tact and diplomacy are usual, as is a partners and encouraging the warm
ing friend. Flair for investment is com- great love of beauty and a comfortable expression of feeling. The liking for
mon, but the modest needs of Virgo (sometimes luxurious) lifestyle. Rich comfort and luxury is enhanced, but
will clash with Leonine extravagance. food eaten in congenial surroundings the resentfijlness of this placing can
258 • The Planets at Work
combine with Scorpio jealousy and the possibly sexually inhibited Virgoan. be beu\ecn emotion and a
a conflict
must be controlled. Here is a good This is a wholehearted friend who may practical approach to life, resulting in
friend, but one who may become sus- become overcritical at times. Money is the delaying of commitment. Friends
picious. Gcnerosit)' and financial flair managed well. will be put to the test in some way
will be present. before being fliUy accepted. Steadv
Sun Sign Libra financial growth is important and
Sun Sign Sagittarius with Venus in Scorpio will be achieved.
with Venus in Libra On the whole, Librans should gain
This gives a sense of romance to the much from this placing of the planet
exuberant, enthusiastic Sagittarian who that rules their Sun sign. It will give Venus
willenjoy the relationship as much as them an air of romantic mystery, mak- IN SAGnTARIUS
the chase. (Not always the case for ing the women inclined to be femmes
people with this Sun sign!) The power fatales! The increased sexualit}' of this Although considerable enthusiasm and
of Venus will help to quell Sagittarian combination weakens the otherwise lively emotions will be warmly
restlessness and encourage a philo- wholly romantic Li bran outiook on expressed towards partners, the
sophical outlook. Financial security' is love, and adds an intensity' and sense of Sagittarian need for independence may
of above -average importance, since purpose that can otherwise be lacking. make the individual loath to be too
creature comforts are sought more This is a friend who wants to enjoy all tied to one person. The dualitv' present
than is usual for most Sagittarians. aspects of life, and will have the capac- in this sign will be evident, and more
to do so. The indi\idual
ity' will make than one relationship may be experi-
money - and spend it! enced at any given time. Certainly,
Venus love will be enjoyed, and the subject
IN Scorpio Sun Sign Scorpio will make life rewarding and exhilarat-
with Venus in Scorpio ing for the partner, both in bed and
The need for a rewarding, harmonious The passion of Scorpio will have some out. In turn, the partner needs to
and lo\ing relationship is intensified by very romantic overtones, which will respond well, not only sexually but
the passion of Scorpio: sexual desire add to the sexual attraction of the sub- also intellectually. Eventually a philo-
and romance are both fiilfilled and ject. Scorpio jealousy will be increased, sophical, idealistic element will develop
seen to be fulfilled. The jealousy of as will a tendency' to become obsessive and have its effect on the partner,
Scorpio will make itself felt from time about the partner's every action. The doing a great deal to instill a more
to time, and it is possible that an ele- description of Venus in Scorpio (see meaningful expression. However,
ment of resentfulness or an inability' to left) will apply. Moneymaking acumen intellectual rapport and friendship, as
forgive and forget can cause quite seri- will be present. well as the vviUingness to enjoy sex, are
ous problems. Even if Venus is the essential. This is a lively friend who will
only planet in Scorpio, its energ)' will Sun Sign Sagittarius make life fiin. The toward
attitude
need a positive outlet, not only with Venus in Scorpio finance may be "Easy come, easv' go",
through sex and mutual affection^JJi^^^ The lively, fier)' passion of Sagittarius is perhaps with the emphasis on "go"!
alsomore aesthetic interests. If >ii^^ increased, with the need for indepen-
Neptune shares Scorpio with Venus, dence clashing somewhat with the Sun Sign Libra
romanticism can be disproportionate, Scorpionic intcnsit)' of feeling. The with Venus in Sagittarius
as can negative escapism under stress. individual will probably feel pangs of The subject may not seem to care
At best, here is Venus working at its jealousy from time to time and loathe about love, but he or she needs just as
sexiest. A certain rivalry', not to men- l^em, doing everything possible to much romance as others. This placing
tion occasional jealous scenes, wnW ^ .tionalize these difficult feelings. helps to rationalize the feelings, how-
occur in friendship. Financially, this is Awareness of the conflict will help to ever, and the need for intellectual rap-
an excellent placing, for security is counter it. The Sagittarian enjoyment port and good friendship, as well as
important and there is usually a flair of life will be enhanced; here is a friend pure romance, is very healthy. This
for investment and business, although who will be a marvelous host, full of combination is excellent for friendship,
spending is often considerable. suggestions for enjoyable experiences. easing anv' Libran tendenc)' to take too
Financial nsks will be taken, with much from other people. Professional
tm Sign Virga mixed resultSI financial help is advisable.
with Venus in SoSr\
A conflict can between Virgoan
arise Sun Sign Capricorn Sun Sign Scorpio
modest)' and the sexual desires of with Venus in Scorpio with Venus in Sagittarius
Venus in Scorpio. While the subject is The love be taken very seri-
life will This influence lightens the steamy,
extremely sexually attractive, he or s sly, and perhaps the individual will rather heavy Scorpio attitude to love
may not want to appear sol If self- frise to realize that he or she has and sex, adding a need for intellectual
confidence and relaxation into sexual some deep, intense and ver\' powerfial rapport. Much will be expected of
enjoyment can be developed, the influ- feelings. There will be loyalty once partners, but much will be con-
ence of Venus will do much good foc^ mmitted, but there can sometimes tributed. Scorpio jealousy can clash
Venus through the Signs • 259
uith the Sagittarian independence, and this sign it gives someone who will, Sun Sign Aquarius
a resolurion of this conflict is impor- once committed, want to remain taith- with Venus in Capricorn
tant. Here is a friend who needs to ftil and constant. Because of the differ- The very independent Aquarian
share interests and challenges. ing characteristics of the sign and lifespt'le will cause a reluctance to be
Investments will be enjoyed, but a principles of the planet, there can be committed to an emotional relation-
gambling spirit should be controlled. inhibition in the full expression of feel- ship.The romantic tendencies often
ing, so it is important that, while there present in this Sun sign may be sup-
Sun Sign Sagittarius may be no desire to gush forth with pressed. The impression given is cool
with Venus in Sagittarius affirmations of love, the partner really and distant, but there are magnetic
Sagittarians are the hunters of the knows how much he or she is lc^\'ed. powers of attraction. Here is a good,
zodiac, so when Venus joins the Sun in Sometimes, in order to make worldiv faithfiil friend but someone w ho will
this sign much attention is given to the progress, a partner will be chosen as a be difficult to know really v\ell. The
emotional chase. Fickleness must be status symbol of some kind. However, management of finances may or may
countered. All the attributes of Venus true, constant love should be the aim, not be good, so a balance is needed.
in Sagittarius (see p. 258) uill be pre- with the Capricorn ambition geared
sent. If Neptune is also in Sagittarius towards joint development of the part- Sun Sign Pisces
there will be idealism and romantic nership, materially and emotionally. with Venus in Capricorn
reverie. Money may easily slip through Here is the faithfijl who likes to
fiiend The blending of earth (Capricorn) and
the subject's fingers. create an impression. Money is spent water (Pisces) is excellent, since Venus
in a calculated way, often to show off, will help steady the gush of Piscean
Sun Sign Capricorn yet a carefiil streak will also be evident. emotion. If a practical approach to
with Venus in Sagittarius love can be achieved there should be
Although the loyalty- and faithfiilness Sun Sign Scorpio no conflict, but the coolness of Venus
of Capricorn is less evident, this is a with Venus in Capricorn must be recognized as a positive factor,
good placing for those with rather seri- This links the deep intensity' and pas- helping to channel and give an ele-
ous Capricorn qualities, helping them sion of Scorpio with the cool calcula- ment of caution and common sense in
to enjoy life and warming their cool tion of Capricorn. Here are people this sphere of life. Here is a kind friend
emotions. There \\'ill be less social w ho will get what they want, but may who will offer plent>' of sensible sug-
climbing in the love life, but a good not consider a partner's feelings care- gestions when called upon to help.
mind will be deemed important, and fully or sympathetically. They are There will be some fiscal abilit)' but, if
the partner will spur on the Capricorn demanding friends who will encourage Mercury is also in Pisces, professional
ambitions and aspirations. Friends others in their ambitions. Ruthlessness financial advice is to be recommended.
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must share demanding interests. in all of life must be countered.
areas
Money making is less important than Business- and moneymaking abilities
for other Capricorn groups. are excellent. Venus
IN Aquarius
Sun Sign Aquarius Siui Sign Sagittarius
with Venus in Sagittarius with Venus in Capricorn This placing contributes more mag-
The Aquarian spirit will be sympathetic This calms the passion of Sagittarius, netic, film star glamor than any other.
to the independence of Venus in and the love life is taken seriously. The Admiration will be thoroughly
Sagittarius, while the fire of that sign subject is thoughtfijl and fairly con- enjoyed, but conflict can arise between
will warmthe distant but dynamic stant (more so than other members of the need for a relationship and the sac-
attraction of Aquarius. Nevertheless, this Sun sign), but there can be con- must be made accordingly.
rifices that
the liking for individualit)' will not flict between the Sagittarian need for At times, these may seem too great,
encourage even the most romantic freedom of expression within a rela- and sometimes a partnership is desired
Aquarian to rush into a long-term tionship and the Capricorn urge to do but a partner isn't. Conversely, there is
commitment. Se.xual experiment is the right thing. Here is a fiiend who plenty of enjoyable romance here. The
usual. There is a wide circle of friends, enjoys demanding challenges. indiWdual who uses other areas of his 7T1;.
who often share philanthropic or intel- Financial growT:h can occur through or her chart (Sun, Moon and
lectual interests. Money willbe spent clever and calculated risk-taking. Ascending signs in particular) and
erratically, oft:en on silly, trendy things. resolves the complexities of this plac-
Sun Sign Capricorn ing will be able to love v\ ith idealism
with Venus in Capricorn and fidelity'. Nevertheless, the feelings
Venus Faithfulness and loyalty join with a are coolly expressed and the emotional V5
IN Capricorn reserved expression of feeling. The level must be finally judged by other
characteristics of Venus in Capricorn planetary influences. If there is an AAJ
Although the worldly ambition associ- (see left) will be very evident. aspect between Venus and Mars, sexual
ated with Capricorn does not easily Ambition must
for material progress expression and enjoyment may be
blend with the Venusian need to relate not be so great that the partner and increased. Here is a very kind and
and love, when the planet is placed in children are neglected as a result. helpful fiiend. He or she is usually
260 • The Planets at Work
good with money but too much may forgetful, friend. Professional financial Piscean emotion. Here is a practical
be spent on glitzy, expensive clothes advice is recommended unless business and sympathetic friend. In financial
and items for the home. ability' is shown elsewhere. affairs, and particularly investments,
the intuition should be followed.
Sun Sign Sagittarius Sun Sign Aries
with Venus in Aquarius with Venus in Aquarius Sun Sign Aquarius
This considerably increases the Here, the fiery Arian passion is with Venus in Pisces
Sagittarian love of independence yet quenched by the cool detachment of This adds to the kind, humanitarian
cools the ardent passions of that sign. Venus, but the Arian need for indepen- and charitable qualities of Aquarius
However, there is increased fidelity dence will be complementary. The and warms the emotions, making the
once the subject is committed desire for a permanent relationship subject more responsive and less dis-
emotionally. The Sagittarian love of may clash with the \\'ish to be fancy- tant. Emotional involvement is
the chase and its challenge is carefiiUy free. A compromise must be reached, increased, yet Piscean emotion will
disguised. This placing can also glam- helped by a sympathetic partner. Here blend with Aquarian independence.
orize the usually very casual Sagittarian is a very lively fiiend who is enthusias- This is an understanding and sympa-
image. This is a rewarding, warm- tic about joint interests. Financial flair thetic fiiend. Money may be handled
hearted friend who will give plent)' of may be present, but hastiness when badly - advise professional help.
positiveencouragement. Financial risks investing could cause problems.
ma)' be enjoyed and taken erratically, Sun Sign Pisces with Venus in Pisces
without due thought. There is a great deal that is beautiful
Venus about this placing, but the individual
Sun Sign Capricorn IN Pisces must realize that his or her emotions
with Venus in Aquarius can dominate all too easilv. Too much
This placing can make the aspiring The emotional level is greatly increased kindness and sympathy may exist,,
Capricorn t>pe seem rather haughty. and the individual is entirely swayed by a tendency' to become a doorrhaSrvj-
Budding relationships may be dam- emotion in all spheres of life. The sub- Sacrifices may be made to the consi(
aged because the subject feels that no ject can all too easily be taken advan-a^gj^rable detriment of the subject. All
prospective partner is good enough. "^^^dications described for Venus in
tage of, and as a result usually learns
This may be an excuse to delay com- the hard way, often tending to make Pisces (see left) will apply very
mitment and the fiill expression of the same mistakes (especially emo- ^
Jterongly. Financial problems can occur
emotion, which can be difficult. (The tional ones) time and time again. Look through excessive generosityij^
Moon's influence may help.) Here is a for other indications of a practical ^
faithftil and helpfijl, yet unpredictable, approach and rational outlook - ^
friend. Financially, caution may clash Mercury in Capricorn or Aquarius will Here the fire and water emotions are
with a desire to live it up. help. The need to express love and combined, but the fire of Aries gives a
Sun Sign Aquarius
with Venus in Aquarius
This is \\hat Julia calls the
Queen" combination. The
"Snow
subject has
affection is powerfijl and sincere, albeit
sentimental at times. Care is needed
that self-deception or a tendency not
to face facts is countered. Parents
child with this placing must firmi^
natural assertiveness so that inner
strength will be added to warmth,
kindness and passion. The placing
ens the selfishness of Aries and adds!|^(
^^tnderstanding and sympathy. There^yj^^
m
dynamic and magnetic powers of encourage truthfijlness. Taking the great sexual exuberance, making for 3n^|£^/
attraction, but may be very difficult to easy way out of difficult situations is enthusiastic partner. Both partners and^
know Independence is nec-
really well. common, especially in relationships. fiiends will be given positive encour«^^^
"*"
essary, but love and admiration are also Self-confidence may be undermined, agement. Money-making ideas can
needed. All the traits described for especially with regard to the po\\ ers of sometimes be harmed by an overly
Venus in Aquarius apply (see p. 259). attraction. Charity can become a fault, enterprising spirit. Look for othej^
Expensive items may be hard to resist. leading to cashflow problems. This is a indications of practical common sense
tender and caring friend. P^f^^SS^
Sun Sign Pisces un Sign Taurus UiJl^
with Venus in Aquarius Sun Sign Capricorn th Venus in Pisces
Piscean emotion is controlled here, with Venus in Pisces his is a delightful combination, givA' »•«
and there is also a good ability to dis- This warms the Capricorn Heart an "^SaJ^S ^ g«^ntle but nonetheless deep an
tance the self from the feelings, with softens the attitude towards partners. meaningftal expression of feelings.
the individual relying on intuition. Social climbing is less pronounced, and Taurean possessivenc&s is less likely to M
Look, too, for indications of practical time will be spent enjoying relation- be a stumbling block, but emotional
common sense. The image is spiced ships and children, rather than worry- security is important. The emotion
with originalit)' - and too much ing about material matters. Capricorn Venus is controlled, creating an iii-^^.,
sparkle at times. Great kindness and characteristics will counter the gullible vidual who is a \ ery caring, passionatt^
emotion of Pisces, adding common and sensual lover. Too much money
charity'
fices. This
often result in personal sacri-
is a superb, if occasionally sense to the extreme fluidit\' of the can be spent on creature comforts.
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Venus through the Houses • 261
WenvLS tnrou^n tne Houses
m
Venus' influence is increased from the second Venus
and seventh houses - the Taurean and Libran IN THE Fifth House
houses respectively. Consider the house position of
Appreciation of the arts is present, and
Venus in relation to that of the Sun, since the tuo
if the birth chart shows creative ability
planets are always fairly close together. The indi- (perhaps for music, fashion design or
vidual will need to relate to others within the sphere of life ruled painting), this placing will certainly
by the house in which Venus is placed in the birth chart. enhance it.
The love be colorftil and is
life will
most important, with the subject
Venus IS usual but can be used to gain attcii enjoying much romantic reverie. There
IN THE FULST HoUSE tion and adoration. This is more likely will be a tendency to put the loved one
in a basically showy sign such as Leo, on a pedestal, and consequently pain is
The individual has considerable charm and less so in a modest one such as possible when things go wrong.
and compelling need to relate to a
a Virgo. There is also a need to improve A love of luxury and the chance of
partner - in other words, to love and the fmancial situation, thereby the subject being stylish and elegant is
be loved. He or she can move grace- strengthening the material security high, but just how extravagant or
fully and is socially desirable, due to that is so essential. Good business trendy he or she is will depend on
innate sympathy and kindness. Some- sense and investing money
is likely will Venus' sign placing. For instance, if it
times laziness is present, or at any rate be both intriguing and enjoyable. is in Sagittarius, the clothes will be up
a laidback attitude to life, which may to the minute and elegant, but very
be feigned. Time will always be made casual. A fascination with financial risk-
for good, relaxed conversation. The Venus taking can be disastrous - advise con-
need for harmony and to relate in IN THE Third House trol of any gambling instincts. Skillftil
depth on a one-to-one basis is crucial, games, such as chess or bridge, can be
and (as is the case when Libra is 1 here is an ability to communicate played with talent and enjoyment.
prominent) psychological wholeness sympathetically, and a mutual and nat
may only be fiilly achieved once a per- ural understanding will develop
manent relationship is established. between the subject and his or her Venus
The metabolism may be slow, and close relations. Intellectual challenge is IN THE Sixth House
there will be a languid, rhythmical a great pleasure, and difficult topics are
walk and perhaps a dislike of exercise. often studied slowly and carefully, with The desire for exercise is not usually
If so, interest should be stimulated by considerable success. I^rge, glossy increased but the need may be, since
stressing the social angle of workouts encyclopedias be appreciated.
will rich food and wine will be enjoyed.
and so on. As Venus rules the thyroid Socializing is important to the sub There is also a distinct possibility of
ject, who will also enjoy entertaining
m glands and the metabolism is slow, a
^eight problem is very possible,
most respects, the individual is
easygoing, bur resentflilness can occur.
in a pleasant, relaxed, but mentally
stimulating atmosphere.
weight problems which may be
thyroid related, since the metabolism
could be slow. The individual will
either be very good at following a con-
Parents of children with this placing stant work routine or languid, tending
must take care not to spoil them. The Venus to procrastinate over regular jobs. A
closer Venus is to the Ascending IN THE Fourth House steady routine is can stabilize
best, as it
liM
degree, the greater the influence that or even increase the metabolism.
the planet will have. Great pride is taken in the home, with There will be a dislike of working in -TL
the subject very keen to make it lcM)k dirty or unpleasant conditions,
beautiful and comfortable and be a although these may be tolerated if the
haven of peace. I^)ve of the immediate end product is aesthetically pleasing.
House family is also enhanced and increased, Hor instance, pottery or horticulture
but disruption when grownup children could attract. Good manners are
'Venus* influence is increased by its leave home can cause problems. There important, and the subject will set an
fii P^'^'^^'ice in ihe Taurus/N'enus house. may be a tendency to spoil offspring excellent example to others but be
quick to criticize them over any lapses.
'
-^ .Acquiring possessions that give aes- and to lavish affection and expensive
*^ tlictic pleasure and some material secu- gifts on them.
rity is very important. There is a great An above-average identification with,
love of beaut)', and the subject will and adoration of, the mother can be Venus
want to feel and look good, so as to present, since the inner child may very IN THE Seventh House /XAJ
attract love and attention from others. much want to be like the subject's
Taurean possessiveness and the ten mother. He or she will have to come The planet's influence is increased by
dcncy to regard loved ones as belong to terms with this in later life, as it can position in this, the Venus/Libra
ings should be countered. Generosity inhibit the personality's development.
its
house. The need to share the life with K
262 • TFiF. PlANETS AT WORK
a partner is extremely important, and daydream about them. Quite often number of acquaintances.
a very large
in order to tlilfill it the subject may romantic episodes occur abroad. Committee work will be sincerely
rush into emotional commitments. Tradition also decrees that the subject enjoyed, as will fiirthering the aims of
The way in which he or she relates to will marry someone from overseas and the particular groups and societies
the partner v\ill be in the manner of live abroad, and this is often the case. which develop the subject's special
Venus' sign placing, but this will only A wisely relaxed and pleasandy He or she will thrive on the
interests.
emerge in the personal relationship. philosophical attitude toward life is admiration of others when praised for
The influence of the partner must very apparent, and the individual will special efforts.
not encroach upon the subject's own want to live in an idealistic world that There is a genuine desire to please,
personality. This is because, at times, is beautiftil and peacefiil. If he or she is and a flair for entertaining or organiz-
the identity will be lost or merged with well -motivatedand energetic (look to ing social events which not only give
that of the partner, through pure love, the Ascendant and Mars), action will pleasure to the participants but also
affection and admiration. The manner be taken along these lines - campaign- raisemoney for the relief of suffering
of this will depend on the Venus sign. ing for peace, for example. The college and give the subject much satisfaction.
A well-rounded relationship should be years will be enjoyable and rewarding,
aimed for, encompassing friendship, although not necessarily as a result of
good communication and some ele- hard work. Instead, the experiences Venus
ment of working together for joint undergone there will have an above- IN THE Twelfth House
progress as well as love, harr average impact on the subject.
happy sex life. Sometimes a love relationship with a There can be great secrecy about love
If Venus is inhibited by the Moon, professor can prove color till. relationships and often, due to inhibi-
Saturn or Uranus, the subject should tion and shyness, the subject is unable
be encouraged to work harder at the to express his or her feelings, resulting
relationship - there may be a tendency Venus in silent passion and adulation from a
to give up when it goes wrong. Again, IN the Tenth House distance. If this happens, a tendency to
the manner and likelihood of this will fantasize will develop and, while this is
be shown by Venus' sign placing. This is excellent for developing good usually very healthy for most people, it
relationships with colleagues. If the may get out of hand in this case. The
subject holds a managerial or adminis- subject can also become isolated.
'
Venus trative position he or she will be less comfort may be sought
Under stress,
IN THE Eighth House likely to be a lonely figure. However, from eating or drinking too much.
mmr mg increases the intensity of
the individual's emotions and passions
coping with onerous responsibilities i|^J['v Religious faith is sometimes
can be daunting. This should be borri'J^^^rengthened, with a love of the Deity
in mind when promotion is offered, and a sense of vocation being used to
and sometimes jealous feelings can dis- for here is someone w ho is better at suppress sexual and emotional relation-
rupt partnerships. The sex life is usu- working with others than alone, ships. An aesthetic or creative interest
ally rich and rewarding unless Venus is although prestige is enjoyed, and there which is carried on in peace and quiet
inhibited by Saturn or Pluto, in which is usually an abilit)' to delegate. will be good for the individual,
case it may be cramped by psychologi- Great pride in the profession is com- especially if it brings concrete results.
calproblems that can only be resolved mon, and the subject needs a near- The influence of Venus is strengthened
by in-depth discussion with a partner, emotional relationship with the career considerably if it is in conjunction with
or, if really persistent, a sex therapist. in order to feel fulfilled. Financial gain the Ascendant.
If Venus is in a water sign the in- is very important but must not be the
tuition will be considerably increased, only motivation. Sometimes this plac-
but in all cases there is insight and ing is not very good for freelance Venus Progressed
sympathy. The subject may also iden- workers, who can become lazy and through the houses
tify with other people's problems and undisciplined. Those who are not in a
be able to analyzx them, or indeed, his profession will have some idealistic At most, Venus will progress through
or her own difficulties. By tradition aspirations tliat blend with those of the three houses during a lifetime. The
this is a fortunate placing for inheri- partner. The abilit) to identiJA' with the effect of its progress from one house
tance, and there is often a shrewd busi- partner's ambitions, giving much sup- to the next will be very subde, with
ness sense and flair for investment. port and encouragement, is also likely. the subject perhaps merely becoming
more aware of, and attracted to, the
concerns of the house into which the
Venus Venus planet has progressed. There should be
IN THE Ninth House IN THE Eleventh House enhanced enjoyment in the sphere of
life influenced by the house. For
There will be a great love of and need The social life will be much enjoyed instance, when Venus enters the tenth
for travel, with the subject tending to and very important to the individual, house, the career will become more
fall in love with foreign countries and who will have a ercat manv friends and fiilfilling and happier than before.
The Aspects of Venus • 263
Tne Aspects oi Venus
Venus is a beneficial planet, so its effect is B Negative aspects
exaggerates the
totally negative unless it These herald a trick\' period as far as
action of the planet it contacts. Some caution is
the love concerned. Warn your
life is
subject that theremay be some strain
needed, however, since Venus can bestow too
and tension causing problems; there
much charm, and a tendency to ""ride"
laziness could be upsetting quarrels from time
others. On the whole these aspects will enhance the subject's to time.
expression of love and ability to cope with money and possessions. Some steadying positive transits from
Saturn to the Moon, or progressed
aspects from the Moon to Saturn,
For Venus' aspects to the Sun see the and, as a result, the ability' to relax and could be really beneficial during these
Sun's aspects to Venus, p.215. really enjoy love and sex will depend progressions, since they will cool the
on some effort being made. In some emotions, countering any tendencies
For Venus' aspects to the Moon sec cases emotional problems may be sup- to premature action which may other-
the Moon's aspects to Venus, p. 233. pressed, especially if the Moon receives wise be likely during this period.
negative aspects from Saturn, Uranus
For Venus' aspects to Mercury see or Pluto. Sometimes the individual is a
Mercury's aspects to Venus, p. 248. victim of undue unkindness from oth- Venus' Aspects
ers and has to develop a thick skin in TO Jupiter
order to cope with this.
Venus' Aspects It will be easier if Mars is the B Conjunction
TO Mars stronger planet in the chart as a whole, This contributes charm and generosity
and more difficult if Venus dominates and makes the subject warm and affec-
B Conjunction (this may increase the subject's sensi- tionate - and popular! Sometimes
This aspect enhances the sexual appeal tivity to the statements and reactions there is a tendency to be sybaritic and,
and enjoyment of sexual relationships. of others). especially if the chart has a preponder-
Traditionally, Mars tends to coarsen ance of trine and sextile aspects, this
the influence of Venus while Venus configuration will add to an existing
refines that of Mars, and this is often Progressed Aspects between inclination to be too charming. As a
true. Even so, these two polar planets Venus and Mars result, the individual will tend to
seem to work well in conjunction, "ride" other people.
adding exuberance, sexual appetite and B Conjunction At its best this gives a philosophical
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enthusiasm while helping the individ- Almost inevitably, there will be an and idealistic outlook. If the conjunc-
ual to be sensitive to the partner's emphasis on the love under life this tion falls in a sign which bestows
wishes and making him or her truly planetary influence. Sometimes this creativity, the influence will support it.
affectionate. means an enjoyable love affair that Sometimes there is a leaning towards
Note the sign influence: the attitude does not last, and at other times it can literature. This aspect is also good for
toward lo\'e and sex will be very much be something more permanent. business deals between the sexes.
in the manner of the sign in which the Should the conjunction occur when
conjunction falls. It will considerably important indications of change are B Positive aspects
strengthen the characteristics of the also working in the progressed chart, The subject will be very popular and nni
Sun sign should it fall in the same sign there is a likelihood that the relation- attractive, and may also have a pleasant
as that of the Sun. ship will last. If the progression is and amusing turn of phrase. These
unsupported by, say, a change of Sun aspects are particularly usefijl for those jn.
H Positive aspects sign or Ascendant, or perhaps the who deal with the general public. They
These work in much way as
the same Saturn Return, then the relationship also increase the chance of the individ-
the conjunction, often with an empha- may be short-lived, "just one of those ual living to a ripe old age. Usually
sis on the element concerned. You things". Nevertheless, an enjoyable there are few financial problems.
should therefore consider whether the period seems likely.
subject will tend to take an intellectual, B Negative aspects
rather detached attitude towards love B Positive aspects Because both Venus and Jupiter are
and sex (air), will need security and The effects of these are very much as said to be beneficial planets, little
perhaps be fairly conventional (earth), described for the conjunction, with the strain should result from any negative
be enthusiastic and passionate (fire), or possibility that things will go accord- aspects between the two. However,
be very emotional and sensual (water). ing to plan provided there are no really restlessness and sometimes discontent
disruptive transits or other indications will mar the subject's happiness from
B Negative aspects of long-term delays or frustrations. time to time. Recklessness, sometimes
These also enliven the attitude towards Assess whether any new relationship in investments, can occur, and over-
love and sex and often increase the formed at this time is likely to last or indulgence in food or drink may lead
desire - but sometimes there is tension not (see above). to liverishness and weight gain.
264 • Thf Pij\nets at Work
Progressed Aspects between often be shyness and inhibition, so that key period Saturn makes contact by
if
Venus and Jupiter being forthcoming and responsive in a transit with the natalVenus. The sub-
naturally relaxed way will not be easy. ject should be encouraged to take
Conjunction Often there is above -average things calmly and to be practical.
This should herald a period of prosper- disappointment in the love life. Very often this progression means
in' and happiness, but warn the subject To counter these lowering traits it that a couple will be separated for a
of any tendencies towards over- gen- will help if the subject is certain of his while, usually due to career or family
erosity or extravagance should extra or her ground before commitment, commitments. The end result may be
good fortune come along. since emotional security' is essential. more money and increased prestige.
Look at Jupiter's transits. This pro- Sometimes there is an attraction to an
gressed aspect will be most powerful if older partner. A powerfijl sense of duty B Positive aspects
it coincides with Jupiter transits to the can prevent the formation of a perma- These may evoke in the subject a more
Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Midheaven, nent relationship, for instance with the serious attitude towards his or her rela-
or a Jupiter Return. Even so, a friendly subject devoting love, time and energy tionships. Sometimes they herald a
caution will not come amiss, especially to looking after an elderly parent long-term commitment - especially if
if the tenor of the chart is generally instead. The real reason, however, may they coincide with a change of Sun
extrovert. A progressive period seems be a deep-rooted inhibition. sign. Ascendant, or a Saturn Return.
very likely, and will be almost certain if Plans could be delayed, perhaps
Venus or Jupiter are personalized in B Positive aspects those concerning house purchase or
the birth chart. These are than the con-
less difficult finance. This is not the happiest of
junction, but often they contribute progressions, but it can stabilize and
H Positive aspects financial hardship so that whatever is cool over-ardent, impulsive and pas-
These are almost as powerful as the greatly desired (Venus) is frustrated sionate feelings, adding common sense
conjunction, but there is less chance of (Saturn). This energy will be particu- just when it is most needed.
restlessness or over-extravagance, since larly active if Venus occupies a luxury-
the influence may not be quite as loving sign such as Taurus, Leo or B Negative aspects
strong (unless either planet is personal- Libra. Once emotional security is and lunar progressions show
If transits
ized in the birth chart). Supporting established, the individual will develop a preponderance of Saturn, Uranus or
influences from a transitting Jupiter the ability' to be very faithful. Even so, Pluto, the subject is likely to experi-
will assist these aspects enormously. these aspects are inhibiting. ence quite a lot of frustration and
delay during this period. Sometimes he
B Negative aspects B Negative aspects or she will make important changes.
Care isneeded that in a weak moment These will have the same restrictive Assess just how practical and decisive
large sums of money are not wasted or effect, if not an even greater one, than the subject is, since these qualities will
lent to others with disastrous results. the conjunction. However, if drive and be called upon. If a worrier (with
There be tendencies towards
will also emotional energy are shown in other Cancer or Virgo as Sun, Moon or
resdessness and perhaps lapses of areas of the chart the subject will have Ascendant signs), encourage the use of
judgement when making decisions sufficient strength of will to overcome positive traits (see the sign interpreta-
about love or money. Steadying influ- the problem. Should the Sun or Moon tions) as steadying influences.
ences from Saturn - especially transit- make or
a positive aspect to Pluto, Obviously, if transits are positive -
ting trines to Sun or Moon - will help. Pluto make one to the Ascendant, the i.e. help from Jupiter - and there are
Look out any negative lunar pro-
for overcoming of inhibition through invigorating progressed lunar aspects
gressions to Jupiter during the year or therapy will be worth encouraging. to Mars and the personal planets, the
so that these aspects are exact, as they heaviness of the Venus/Saturn contact
could magnify the above weaknesses. will be greatly reduced.
The diet should be carefully checked Progressed Aspects between
from time to time, since irritability - Venus and Saturn
perhaps due to over-eating or drinking Venus' Aspects
when problems become oppressive - Q Conjunction TO Uranus
can add to existing difficulties. All aspects between these two planets
will have a rather depressive effect on B Conjunction
emotional relationships. With the There is usually a high level of
Venus' Aspects conjunction it is possible that the sub- excitable emotional tension that needs
TO Saturn ject will come through a difficult to be positively expressed - perhaps
period, but in the end he or she will creatively or through some unusual
Conjunction benefit from the experience. However, and original interest.
This is a focal point as far as the indi- the long-term effect can very often be Considerable personal magnetism
vidual's attitude to personal relation- mitigated by powerful, positive transits and sex appeal are likely, but the sub-
ships is concerned, and as a result the from Jupiter to Venus, any personal ject will tend to distance him- or her-
affections will be cooled. There can planet, or the Ascendant. This will be a self from a deep and fijlfilling
T
Thk Aspects of Venus • 265
commitment. Self-will can be present, H Positive aspects to admit to these qualities, which may
and perhaps an element of perversity. The of these will be much as
effect be considered rather soppy!
If foolhardiness is shown in other areas above, with the possibilit}' of greater If artistic ability isshown in other
of the chart (look to Mars) this aspect fun and memorable experiences, and areas, these aspects - especially the
will exacerbate it. When the conjunc- an accent on excitement rather than trine - will definitely increase that
tion is activated by transits life is likely tension. The chances of a lasting com- potential, which may be expressed
to become unexpectedly and very mitment being made, however, are not musically. An inclination to daydream,
suddenly eventftjl. increased, unless the support is present perhaps in a somewhat visionary way,
(see above) or Venus and/or Uranus can also be present.
D Positive aspects are personal planets.
These are similar to the conjunction in B Negative aspects
effect, but less forceful, adding much B Negative aspects If restlessness is indicated in other
originalit)' and sometimes creativit\' These could indicate a very tricky areas of the chart, these contacts will
(which may be expressed in a very period; a time when the individual increase burdening the character
it,
trendy way, with an emphasis on litera- might go off the rails - usually
for fijn, with inner discontent. It is important
ture, music or design). Eccentricit>' is and sometimes with disastrous conse- to consult the positions of the Sun and
possible, and a hint of perversit)' and quences. Care is needed, then: the Moon: should they also be in negative
self-will is not unknown. The emotions highly-powered, tense, excited mood aspect these traits could be quite a seri-
will definitely be cooled by these inspired by these aspects can lead to ous problem for the subject, who may
aspects, with the subject subtly dis- drastic action w hich may well be tend to drift from job to job, perhaps
tancing him- or herself fi"om partners. regretted at a later date. from home to home, never resting
Encourage your subject to be calm content but always staying hopefiil.
H Negative aspects (it won't be easy!); any tendency to The sensitivity shown in the con-
These usually show considerable strain take drastic or perverse action will lead junction is increased, and while there
and tension, expressed in the subject's to strain. Look to the transits to see will still be an idealistic attitude to
attitude towards his or her relation- whether the progression will be love, the emotions tend to overwhelm
ships. It is often almost impossible for strengthened or eased. the individual, sometimes in a rather
the individual really to relax, and as a misguided way. This is most likely if
result he can be difficult at times, Neptune is in Scorpio.
showing self-will to the point of saying Venus' Aspects
one thing and then proceeding to do TO Neptune
precisely the opposite. Progressed Aspects between
Parents of children with this aspect H Conjunction Venus and Neptune
may do well, when correcting them, to A very romantic and idealistic attitude
suggest the exact opposite of what towards love, but also an increased 4*" Conjunction
thev reallv want, in order to obtain the sensitiuty, means there will often be an s there are not any really hea\y, nega-
desired result. Relaxation techniques above-average number of heartbreaks progression promises
tive transits, this
such as yoga arc helpfiil when the which the subject must learn to ame|1^ /i(W* ^"^PPy period when romance is in the
subject is under stress. ei'i^llKr. But while enjoying considerable
liorate by using other, stronger plan€V'/^l|]
Progressed Aspects between
m y indications. These tendencies acc^i^^)mantic reveries and experiences, the
most likely when the conjunction falls^ subject must try not to get too carried
in Libra. There will also be an apprec»:»«away because, by the very nature of
Venus and Uranus ation of beaut)', art, and all things ad^vSi^^ conjunction, the feelings will be
thetic, and many astrologers have ij^^^'^'g^^^'^^**^ ^"^ sensitized. Trv to
Q Conjunction S^li'^'^-
noted a particular fondness for animals encourage the keeping of at least one
This is a dynamic force which may w'eif (this seems most likely for those wi t on the ground
focus on the love life, with the subject the conjunction in Sagittarius).
falling in love at first sight. However, The constitution may be weak* ^^^T^
Positive aspects
when interpreting, do look for indica- by perhaps because i
this aspect, The effect of thes^^^gy inuch as for
tions of long-term change and somc^^/gi uces the so that fondness for*
will, iS^l^e conjunction, although it may be
steadying transits. Mf^^'L certain favorite foods or drinks will ^R\'en more romantic and enjoyable -
always wise to advise delayuT^'^
It is 2^S^gam look to the transits. If indications
marriage or a permanent commitment,, change are operative - such as the
" ^ >f
until the progression has passed; %i? Positive aspects 4K'?9^^'^B^ rogressed Sun or Ascendant changing
especially if the above-mentioned indi- These contribute a great deal of sym- signs, or the Saturn Return - then
cations are not giving long-term sup- pathy and kindness, and will ha\ e a ccording to one astrologer, life will be
port, the chances are that the softening etYect on the personality' -"^^^ *as merry as a wedding belTl rw
relationship will be sweet and exciting, especially if the chart shows the sij If none of these indications apply,
but not really enduring (unless Venus to be down to earth, practical d due to other stronger influences
or Uranus are personal planets). materialistic. He or she will ten e individual is not experiencing a
M m&
266 • The Pi^anets at Work
progressive period, perhaps he or she B Negative aspects are transitsfrom Saturn, Uranus or
should try not to give up or make These are difficult and can sometimes Pluto to the personal planets. There
excuses for rhis lack of progress. prevent a positive flow of emotion. could be financial with
difficulties,
Intensity and passion are present, but much-needed money, promised or
B Negative aspects it may be difficult for the subject to earned, simply not materializing.
Care is needed that the individual does talk problems over with sympathetic Great care is essential in all financial
not insist on wearing rose-colored friends, so professional counselingj^^js, dealings and contracts, and the com-
glasses, especially with regard to emo- sometimes necessary. -^^^^ mitment of capital must be discussed
tional relationships or misplaced feel- Other planetary influences may over- carefully with knowledgeable and
ings of love. Things may not be as they rule the effect of this aspect; study the disinterested professionals.
seem, and although there could be chart ven.' carefully with this in mind.
considerable happiness great care is If there are indications of inhibition,
needed, since much disappointment shyness or worry, sympathetic advi^ Vhw^asf
might be the eventual outcome. There and counseling may be needed. ^^ TO THE Ascend.
mav also be financial confusion.
There need for caution,
really is a Gi Conjuncti(
especially over love and money. Taking If Venus falls in
the easy way out simply won't work, dPli influence will add an important
and self-deception and coverups must Wit sion to the personality, and the whc
be avoided. Conjunction ^^/^^fSMIWi^^c" of the Ascendant characteristics will be
r This is a difficult trenoTthe mdividud^ influenced. The individual will be
I may fall in love, but perhaps the feel- warm and lo\ingl}' affectionate, and
Venus' Aspects ings will not be reciprocated. There is will need, and probably create, a
TO Pluto little that can be done except to try to_.^ eaccful and harmonious life.
develop a philosophical attitude and fT ver, he or she will not become
D Conjunction divert the mind by concentrating on ^ mpletely whole in a psychological
The individual will tend to fall in love meaningful interests of quite a dif sense until established in an emotion-
very deeply and passionately. This will ent nature. Easy transits will give ally and, to a certain extent materially,
be provided that his or her
fine, periods of relief, and it is during these^ secure partnership.
p>owerful emotions can be positively times that progress will be made ^Everything that is beautiful will be
channeled and love is reciprocated. usually not towards the object of the appreciated, and artistic ability will be
The need for sexual fulfillment is also affections. As ever, time will be the present, if the rising sign is that way
very high, but all will be well if it can best healer. inclined. Sometimes the metabolism is
be given full and rewarding expression slow and a rather languid manner is
with the help of a sympathetic partner. Hi Positive as _ projected by the individual.
However, there may be problems The individual will probably be deeply If Venus is afflicted by negative
should the conjunction be aspected in love during this period, and show aspects from Mars, Saturn, Uranus or
by Saturn, or if Uranus joins the con- extremely intense and meaningful Pluto, there could be health problems,
junction of Venus and Pluto (in which feelings toward the partner. Sexual perhaps linked to mild kidney disor-
case all three planets will probably be satisfaction should give the subject ders - these will probably take the
in Virgo). The subject may find that considerable pleasure. form of headaches. If there is a nega-
therapy is necessary in order to clear However, we never really trust tive aspect fi-om Neptune, care is
any psychological blockages. Pluto, so examine what that planet is needed that overindulgence in food
Venus and Pluto have a bearing on up to as it moves round the sky; the and/or drink does not cause weight
finances, so this powerful conjunction transits it makes to the subject's natal gain or urinary difficulties, which also
sometimes gives a flair for investment, planets will have a crucial effect during originate from the kidneys.
and a financial ability which may be the hfe of this progression. If these If Venus is in the twelfth house there
usefully employed by the individual in transits block, there could,even with can be reclusive or escapist tendencies.
his or her career. these positive progressions, be difficul- Reread Venus in the twelfth house (see
tiesand frustrations ahead. The influ- p. 262) since this influence is now
B Positive aspects ence might focus on finance - an increased. On the other hand, if Venus
The emotional level is high and fulfill- inheritance or agood business deal, falls in the first house, read the inter
ing expression of this is essential. In perhaps. This would also be a good pretation of that placing (see p.261 j,
addition there are considerable powers time at which to take out insurance. sinceyou will find that those
of attraction and often a seductive, tendencies will also be increased.
smolderingly sexy look, especially if B Negative aspects
Venus is in Scorpio. (We go hot all At leastone sphere of life will probably B Positive aspects
over to think of the effect these aspects grind to a halt at this time. The influ- These add warm affection and the
will have on the looks of the young ence may cause considerable emotional need to give and receive love. The
people with Pluto in Scorpio!) problems, only surfacing when there individual is sympathetic and
The Aspects of Venus • 267
understanding, with an appreciation of will be so he or she can be
sensitive, organized by the firm. These aspects
all that is beautiful and luxurious in more easily hurt and upset than usual. usually encourage good relationships
life. A RiU and rewarding social life will Harsh words, especially from loved with parents.
be enjoyed, and satisfaction gained ones, will hit very hard. Financial
from giving other people pleasure. problems can also occur, often due to B Negative aspects
overspending. Sometimes the individual must work in
B Negative aspects The diet should be carefiilly con- uncongenial conditions or at an unre-
Sometimes these make the individual trolled and the individual must not be warding job. There may be a tendency
extravagant and self-indulgent. The allowed to become languid and self- to overreact to conditions and col-
negative Venus traits of resentflilness indulgent, or to give up on life in any leagues' attitudes, sometimes getting
and indecisiveness can also be present. way during this time. Other progres- matters out of perspective so that dis-
If the opposition falls with Venus in sions, transits and lunar directions may content and resentflilness mar the
the seventh house, although the planet counter or accentuate these negative working life of the subject. Arrogance
is particularly well-placed in this, its possibilities. and conceit can also cause conflict
own house, there may be a tendency with colleagues.
to expect far too much from the part-
ner, and to overindulge him or her Venus' Aspects
with a rather stifling love and gen- TO THE MiDHEAVEN Progressed Aspects between
erosity. It will be as though the subject Venus and the Midheaven
has to buy affection to be really Q Conjunction
assured of the security' of the This aspect makes for a kind and con- H Conjunction
relationship. siderate colleague who, when pro- This should prove to be a very reward-
If Venus is in the sixth house, look moted, will not distance him- or ing period when aspirations and ambi-
out for health problems due to lack of herself from subordinates, but will tions will reach fruition not only in the
exercise or an overrich diet that is always listen sympathetically to their career but often in the love life too.
causing weight gain; comfort-eating opinions and problems. Here is some- This will take on a new and rewarding
may be an expression of the lack of one who is better working in a team expression, with the admired one
emotional security. than alone. reciprocating the subject's emotions in
If there is no profession, the individ- the desired manner.
ual will see to it and
that aspirations A progressive, happy and rewarding
Progressed Aspects between ambitions are sympathetic to those of period is likely, especially if transits and
Venus and the Ascendant the partner or loved ones. The placing lunar progressions support this ten-
III
is not at all good for the freelance dency. An important milestone may
H Conjunction worker, who may find it difficult to also be indicated by this conjunction,
This is a time when the emotional life keep to a routine or discipline, being on which the individual will look back
should be particularly rich and reward- far too easily distracted from the job in with considerable nostalgia.
ing. Very often this indicates a hand and tending generally to procras-
commitment to marriage or to a tinate over starting work. The B Positive aspects
permanent relationship. If this is not Midheaven sign may help counter this These have an effect similar to the
the case, there may be
strong involve- tendency - but it will only help, not conjunction but are rather less potent.
ment in a compelling interest, study or resolve the problem. Nevertheless, these very positive indi- ilifj
vocation. This is a rewarding and Consider Venus' influence on the cations will certainly be beneficial, and
happy period^ emotionally, spiritually choice of career. All luxury trades, the are often indicative of progress and
and often financially. beauty business or creative work may happiness in the love life and where jTl
well appeal and be fijlfiUing. Dirt)', the aspirations of the individual are
H Positive aspects unpleasant working conditions will be concerned. Ideals can be achieved and
The effects of these are very much as loathed. There will be an identification relationships should be rewarding
those described for the conjunction, with Venusian traits. and memorable.
but these progressions are less dynamic
and therefore need support from other HI Positive aspects B Negative aspects
easy, beneficial influences. They should The effect of these is much as for There is a distinct possibility during
indicate happy, progressixe and enjoy- above, but these aspects are easier than time that the individual will be let
this
able experiences and events for the the conjunction for those who are down - either by a close colleague or a
individual during the period in which self-employed. lover. Other people's reactions may
they are operative. Pleasant working conditions are become sympathetic than usual,
far less
important and the work itself must be perhaps because of the way in which
H Negative aspects enjoyable and satisfying. If it is dull the subject has behaved.
There be a tendency for the sub-
will and routine, a good rapport with col A difficult period seems likely, but
ject to overreact emotionally or to mis- leagues will be an excellent corrective, one during which faults and maybe
place affection. Because the feelings as will a rewarding social life, perhaps indiscretions will be recognized and a
BM
268 • The Planets at Work
certain amount of reformation will should freely express feelings and emo- Venus' transits to Pluto
take place, the individual having tions, put worries aside and relax. During this period the subject may feel
learned his or her lesson the hard w.iv. Organizing a special dirmer for a lover fi-ustrated because something or some-
will be enjoyable. one is blocking his or her progress.
The time may be right for bringing the
m The Transits
OF Venus
Venus' transits to Mercury
It vsill be enjoyable to get in touch
problem into the open and making a
fi-esh start in a minor wav. The influ-
with fiiends who have not been seen ence alone is not strong enough to
Because they are so fleeting, many for some time. A good bargain may be have a long-term or important effect
astrologers do not calculate or inter- struck under this influence. Long- on big issues, but minor domestic
pret the transits of Venus. However, distance telephone calls could be an crises could be resolved. The subject
we have found them very usefijl. Their expensive, but nonetheless enjoyable, should be on the alert for financial
influence, lasting for two to four days, indulgence during these transits! problems that are related to tax or
usually makes for rewarding and enjoy- insurance matters.
able events and experiences which add Venus' transits to Mars
a gloss to the social life, and emphasize These signify a fiin, romantic and sexy Venus' transits to the Ascendant
all manner of the more pleasurable ele- interlude, but the individual should be This is a time for spoiling oneself, per-
ments of life. Since Venus is such an not to become possessive or
carefijl haps visiting a favorite department
easy, pleasant planet, most of its minor quarrelsome - he or she may feel like store,buying a new outfit (there may
influences (for so these transits must rocking the boat, but in doing so it be plenty of choice), having a beauty
be considered) do little harm. Where could be completely capsized! treatment or even a change of image.
necessary, we suggest the negative It may be difficult to keep to a diet
indications of these transits. Venus' transits to Jupiter during this enjoyably indulgent transit.
Calculate only conjunctions and On several occasions the subject may
oppositions to ail planets, the go out, or be taken out, for rather rich Venus' transits to the Midheaven
Ascendant and Midheaven. You will meals. These be extremely enjoy-
will Suggest that your subject does noth-
often find that litde clusters of these able but may result in hangovers or ing, and keeps some time fi^ee, since he
occur quite close together, usually liverishness. A good supply of bicar- or she is likely to get a surprise, per-
indicating a time when life is more fun bonate of soda may be needed. This is haps being asked out at the last minute
than usual, even if, sadly, Venus is not certainly not the time to start a diet! or unexpectedly meeting a friend who
well -placed in the birth chart. has not been seen for a long time. If
In such cases, where there are nega- Venus' transits to Saturn Venus is the ruling planet, this tiny
tive traits indicated in the birth chart, Venus is in a serious mood here, but influence could do the subject's career
there chance that they will surface
is a this is a good time for making long- a power of good.
when Venus makes an opposition tran- term plans with a partner. Sometimes
sit to the Sun, Moon, chart-ruler, the individual will be in a rather bad Venus' transits to its own position
Ascendant, Midheaven or to its own mood for a few days, and should not Everything that the Venus sign sug-
natal position. It is only fair to warn allow ft-ustration to get the upper gests, and all that is influenced by the
the subject of this likelihood. hand. Unless there are a lot of negative planet and its house position, will be
Above all remember that the influ- transits at the same time these feelings enjoyably emphasized at this time, so
ences, tiny though they are, are plan- An older person
will definitely pass. look to the birth chart for more infor-
etary energies to be used, and that if may prove to be demanding and tiring. mation. Encourage the subject to con-
they can be utilized they will be bene- This is a good time to fast or diet. centrate on the matters of the house in
Venus, like most planets, seems
ficial. which Venus is placed.
to enjoy being given a tiny push in the Venus' transits to Uranus
direction in which we want her to go! The subject will be especially dynamic
and attractive to the opposite sex dur-
Venus' transits to the Sun ing these transits, and could have a
This is a time when the subject should great deal of ftin. However, care is
show off a little, dress up in his or her needed, emotional tension can cause
as
best and go out and have ftin - he or unexpected but temporary problems.
she will be looking fantastic. Too
much money may be spent, but in very Venus' transits to Neptune
enjoyable ways. It is also a good time These are very romantic influences.
to entertain others. However, the individual should be
careftil not to get too carried away but
Venus' transits to the Moon to keep in touch with reality instead.
The subject will be feehng romantic Old "weepy" films, ballet and poetry
and nostalgic and will respond well to will be particularly enjoyable during
his or her loved one's suggestions. He this time.
Mars through the Signs • 269
Mars tnrou^n tne Si^ns
ecause Mars' orbit is flirther from the Sun work very hard and tenaciously at both
B than that of the Earth, it can fall in any sign of
the zodiac (unlike Mercury and Venus which are
career and spare-time interests. Some-
times these qualities can develop into
stubbornness, and Mars will definitely
always relatively near the Sun). The planet influ-
increase it if this trait is indicated else-
ences our physical energy levels, assertiveness,
where. In a chart dominated by earth 9
competitiveness and sex drives. Mars also shows how easily we are signs, the more adventurous side of
roused to anger, for it governs the flow of adrenalin in our systems. Mars is slowed down, so it is impor-
tant to look out for any tendency to
get stuck in a rut. Overadherence to
Mars strong emotional passion - but one routine (even with a lively planet like
IN Aries that is simple and straightforward this) and Taurean need for emotional
a
rather than seething, smoldering, and financial security will both be evi-
Aries is the sign that Mars
and rules, intense or distorted by psychological dent. A great deal of energy will be
when in this sign, the planet becomes a twists and turns. The desire for spent in making and spending money.
strong focal point of a chart. As a motherhood can also be increased.
result, when interpreting this placing The individual is usually uncompli- Strength and fitness
Mars should be considered second in cated, reducing apparendy complex This is a marvelous placing for those
importance to the influence of the rul- problems to few simple components.
a who participate in heavy team games
ing planet. It will bestow a powerful When the energy from Mars in Aries or the heavier sports in general - box-
physical energy level which must be is flowing and the individual is happily ing,wresding or weighdifting, for
positively expressed. If there is no out- occupied with plent}' of varied inter- instance.Thinking of the Venus influ-
let through sport or another physically ests, all will be well, but the stagnating ence on Taurus, this will be a good,
demanding activity, the system will effect mentioned above will provoke strong placing for a dancer, since dis-
stagnate, with the individual becoming health problems if it is allowed to per- cipline and routine are essential for
resdess and unfiilfilled. The need to sist. Usually, however, the subject will such a profession and, for the men, a
win, to be first, will be very important, not allow this to happen. great deal of weighdifting is involved -
and there should be no lack of drive. Headaches will occur all too often, ballerinas are, after all very much flesh
However, Mars makes any aspect to
if as will outbursts of Martian anger - a and blood! The effect on health will be
Saturn or negative aspects to Uranus rapid loss of temper and a sudden rag- a tendency to feverishness and a vul-
or Pluto, these should be studied with ing storm that is over as quickly as it nerability to throat infections.
particular care, since they will inhibit began. Resentfiilness is not usual.
the flow of energy.
Mars
Assertive action ^IBi^' Mars IN Gemini
These possibilities aside, the inffuehce IN Taurus
of Mars from its own sign is very pure, This placing stimulates the mind,
and will powerfully invigorate the indi- There is plenty of passion here, and an although many astrologers have found
vidual, making him or her very much a abundant sex-drive will be expressed that Mars is not well placed in this
"get up and go" type who will encour- with Taurean warmth. Here is a sensu sign, as it is not physically invigorating.
age loved ones also to take bold, ous and affectionate lover who is We do not necessarily agree, provided
assertive action. If they do not sometimes possessive. If Mars is unaf- that some kind of intellectual motiva-
respond, the subject is likely to take flicted there will be plent)' of energy, tion for physical actionis shown. It is
the upper hand and
force issues. There used in a controlled, steady way. important for the individual to exercise
will, however, be a strong tendency to Once anger is aroused, the rage of the body as well as the mind (as is the
lack consideration for others' feelings these subjects is only too obvious. It case with everyone), but he or she may
and needs, forcing others (and espe- will take much provocation to reach not be particularly inclined to do so
cially the partner, if he or she lacks this state, for Taurean patience will unless some sort of intellectual chal-
confidence and assertiveness) to take steady the Martian influence but, lenge is involved. Many forms of exer-
what is believed to be the right action. because Mars quickens action, once cise will be tried, but most will be
If tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to the their adrenalin is flowing those angry deemed boring. Encourage your sub-
needs of others are present elsewhere and heated feelings will be shown in ject to find one which satisfies his
in the chart they will help counter the no uncertain terms. These people must intellectual and physical needs, and to
overzealous pushiness of this placing. understand that, while such outbursts stick to it. If this does not happen,
If not, there can be problems, some- may be justified, they can cause great restlessness will build up, bringing a
times causing considerable embarrass- damage to those on the receiving end, rather sharp bad temper and irritability
ment to others. So, encouragement is for their feelings may be expressed far that will be directed not only towards
needed to be tactful and thoughtful. more passionately than they realize. others but also to the self, through
The sex drive is powerfully increased At its best this placing adds determi- considerable self-criticism. Energ)' may
by this placing, which also adds a nation, firmness and the ability to be dissipated through too many
KM
270 -The Planets at Work
changes of direction, both in life in The love and sex lives are powerfijlly gained from enabling others to be
general and on a day-to-day basis. This influenced, making for a very sensuous happy and enjoy themselves. The sex
will obviously lead to feelings of dissat- and caring partner who instinctively life will be full, rewarding and colorful,
isfaction, so look to other stabilizing knows the However, he
lover's needs. but if Mars is negatively aspected by
areas of the chart for a steadier or she will sometimes create a rather Saturn, energy will be spent more
approach and sense of discipline; this claustrophobic atmosphere, in a sense unevenly than is usual when these two
influence can then be expressed in a working too hard at the relationsliip planets are at loggerheads. There is
more controlled and practical wav. and expending much emotional and usually a sense of drama, and while this
physical energy upon it - even to the can be fun, it must be controlled - as
Active occupation point of exhaustion. The temper is must a tendency to exaggerate and
Quite a strong element of versatility is short, with some very harsh, and occa- show off, which can become bombas-
usually present, and the key to getting sionally cruel, remarks being hurled in tic at times. There is a genuine hatred
the very best out of this placing is to moments of anger. Such rage may not of small-mindedness and petty behav-
remember that, because total relax- be as easily assuaged as when Mars is in ior. The temper is generally quick
ation is not usually enjoyed (again other signs and, because Cancer (almost as much as when Mars is in
because it is considered boring), a enhances the memory, resentflilness Aries), but Leo magnanimity means
change of occupation will be most will not be easy to cleanse from the all will be forgiven and forgotten
beneficial. If heavy physical demands emotions, even though the individual equally quickly.
are made on the subject during the will dislike this trait in himself. A passion for art and creativity is
working day he or she should invite Considerable impetus to family life is often shown. If painting or design is
intellectual challenges in the evening, present,and the acquisition of a home enjoyed there is usually a flair for color
or vice versa, remembering, of course, and (often most importandy) children - especially hot, sunny shades. If the
that the inclination to make too many will be enthusiastically pursued. If a Sun sign complements the Mars plac-
changes must be controlled. woman is pregnant and has Mars in ing (being another fire sign, for
The arms and hands are vulnerable this sign, look at the planet's aspects to instance), the subject will look for such
so the subject should be encouraged to see how easy or tricky the pregnancy colors when choosing which
clothes,
wear protective gloves when gardening and labor are likely to be. If there are will also allow plenty of movement.
or doing rough chores, and to be very strenuous aspects to Mars, relaxation
careful when handling sharp tools or classes will be advisable. Sometimes A need for exerci^^^3^ZEB^»5?*a
hot dishes - especially when Mars is this placing speeds up labor. If overenthusiasm consciously con-
is
making transits to the personal planets trolled, or is countered by other some-
or the Ascendant. Health and well-being what more sober elements in the chart,
As far as the sex life is concerned, The best forms of exercise are water this placing is a marvelously in\igorat-
here is a lively, experimental partner sports, when the physical body and ing one. It adds a certain robustness toj
who will enjoy a rewarding sex life emotions can be restored, water being the health, but look to the spin^ xAryir)
from youth right through to old age. so closely related to the emotions. It is which could be prone to strain espel
The attitude towards sex will be light- also important for the subject to talk the subject is confined to an
cially if
hearted: it is fiin, and to be enjoyed. through problems fi-eely, especially desk for long hours at a rime.
office
This placing tends to take some of the when upset or annoyed. In any case JDackrest chair would be an excellent
steamy passion out of this sphere of there may be a tendency to worry ar^v]p^'*^d perhaps necessary investment. As
life, but the subject will nevertheless bottie up problems; this will start a spi- Leo-rules the heart, you should alsc
be an energetic and often athletic ral of physical and emotional difficul- encourage steady exercise, whatever
lover, which in turn will help to keep ties that could considerably affectjiu^ r e age of the subject. This does nol
the partner equally energetic, youthful, individual's well-being. a^HSsI ean that he or she will be prone^tori
and athletic! art attacks, but it is as welH
remember that the heart is a powei
Mars muscle - a machine - and, like all
Mars IN Leo machines, will work better and longjj
IN Cancer [fit iskept well oiled and sensibly
The fiery enthusiasm, energy and ? sed. For exercise, all kinds of dancing^ |
The energy of Mars is expressed assertiveness of Mars are well comple- are to be recommended, as are work^3[
emotionally and passionately in this mented in Leo, and this placing gives outs at a well-equipped health club.||^
sign. There will be physical stress and excellent organizational ability and
tension if Mars receives negative powers of leadership. Nevertheless, the
aspects from the Moon in particular, individual must guard against becom- if| Mars
the Sun or Uranus. There is great ing too pushy, especially with others IN Virgo
tenacity, and any demanding project, who are less extrovert.
whether it calls for the expenditure of The emotions are positively Here hard and willing worker. I
is a
physical or emotional energy, will be increased, and there be a great
will order to counter tension, Mars need^»in
seen tlirough to its end. love of life; special pleasure will be positive aspects from the Sun, Moo^^jB^^
Mars through the Signs •271
l»
Mercury or Venus, since the Virgo Sagittarius, may well help here. If As far as concerned, there
the health is
influence on Martian energy is inclined recommending exercise, cycling, hik- can be a preponderance of headaches,
to tighten it and, while there is a ing or jogging will prove rewarding. the reason for which may be slight kid-
chance of a powerful level of nervous ney upsets. All the same, we have a
energy, this placing can easily make the sneaking feeling that at times these
individual edgy, tense and rather rest- Mars might be feigned when the individual
less. There is often a need for constant IN Libra isn't in the mood, or is feeling too
activity; if thatcan be expressed in a lazy, for sex. On the whole, exercise
controlled, practical way by devising The need for love, harmony and a may not be popular, but some form of (^
and keeping to a steady routine or good relationship are spiced by an lyrical movement can be attractive, as
timetable, all will be well. Should Mars increased sexuality in this placing. can a health club where there is a
receive, say, negative aspects (especially Even so, the energy' of Mars
not at is pleasantly relaxing social scene after
squares) from the Sun, Mercury or its best in Libra since, while sometimes workouts. Encourage an interest in
Uranus, the ability to relax completely the individual will be energetic and tennis, badminton or squash which
and unwind can be severely inhibited. enthusiastic, at others he or she will will strengthen the flow of Martian
In time this can lead to nervous stom- take an extremely relaxed attitude, say- energy and generally speed up the
ach upsets and sometimes migraines. ing "I can't be bothered". That will be metabolism, which may otherwise
Skin allergies, again as a result of ten- the truth, although other excuses may be rather slow.
sion or perhaps an unacceptable diet, be made for not getting moving.
can occur occasionally. Venus and Mars are so often bracketed
together that one would expect Mars Mars
Attention to detail to work well from this sign, but the IN Scorpio
On the positive side, the individual tradition is that its energy is weakened
usually works hard and willingly, and when it is placed in Libra, the This placing will be a focal point of the
although we cannot ever say that Mars willpower is reduced, and there is less chart, sinceMars was the ruler of
bestows patience, he or she is often inclination to use the physical energy. Scorpio before Pluto was discovered.
able to work in a detailed way, leaving However, Mars will certainly stimulate Old textbooks may declare that Mars
no stone unturned in attaining a the sexualit)' of Libra, and should there (rather than Pluto) rules Scorpio, but
particular objective. be other planets in this sign (you will this is out of line with modern astro-
The passion of Mars is reduced and, find a lot of people with Neptune in logical thought. Nevertheless, the
^hL-:
while the individual may feel very Libra, for instance) the quintcssentially influence is a powerful one, and should
strongly about such important issues as Libran sense of romance and idealism be given full attention.
the environment and nature will be enlivened and expressed in a The heavy emotion of Scorpio is :n:
conservancy (and can spend a great more physical way. intensified by the passion of Mars, and
deal of time and energy in furthering
such causes), the Martian influence on
the sex life is uneasy, since Virgo and
The Libran tendency to fall in love
with love should not be forgotten.
When Mars is placed in this sign the
it is essential that someone with this
placing finds rewarding and satisfying
sexual expression. Do not dismiss this
s
Mars are not very happy bedfellows. inclination is also to fall in love at first statement as a generalization; while we
The discrimination of Virgo versus the sight, and as a result the subject will all need sexual fulfillment, if this is not
<9
sexual needs of Mars can clash, so look suffer considerable heartbreak and forthcoming for someone with Mars in
to Venus (it will be particularly helpful
makes a positive
in this respect if it
aspect to Mars) and to the Venus sign
learn lessons the hard way.
steadying influences to control the
emotions - a trine between the Moon
Look for Scorpio there will be resentflilness and
a brooding unhappiness which may be
hard to pin down if the individual is
m
to see if there" is a counter to this ten- and Saturn, for instance. not consciously aware of his or her
dency. The lunar influence may help, problems - sometimes obsessive
since the emotions are not increased Relating to others tendencies emerge.
Mars in Virgo, Good perception is usually present,
secret ambition sometimes nur-
is and often considerable intuition, so A tendency to excess TH;.
tured, but a lack of self-confidence can the subject should be encouraged to There ismarvelous potential in this
prevent its fruition and may even inter- develop these qualities - especially placing, and if the emotions related to
vene when the subject has to carry when considering a new relationship. all spheres of life are allowed to flow
responsibility for any length of time. It is important for the individual with positively, we find brilliant engineers,
Emotional tension can be relieved by this placing to accept that he or she miners, specialists in the wine trade
relaxation - yoga usually works well. tends to quarrel very easily. It is no and many other professions who have
Ingenuity is present, perhaps shown in bad thing to express our feelings when Mars in Scorpio. On the negative side,
modelmaking or the development of something annoys or upsets us, but jealousy can be a problem, and in
machines, but too much attention to there can be a tendency to overdo this, extreme circumstances the subject may
detail, with a poor grasp of the overall so encourage the subject to think twice show vengefijl tendencies. There will
plan, may cramp the style. The influ- before being too verbally aggressive, be a love of good food and sometimes
ence of Jupiter, or an emphasis on especially toward a lover. a liking for really living it up!
272 • The Pianets at Work
hoggers; for conclusion, but the individual must steady, practical and earthy, while Mars
instance, when
they decide they need always beware of restlessness and of is all speed, fire and extrovert enthusi-
to lose weight they will go on a severe simply getting fed up with the project asm. However, we should not ignore
crash diet - then have a large and in hand. These feelings arc particularly the ancients who certainly knew what
calorific celebration once they have likely because he will always feel that they were talking about, so at least we
achieved their goal! If the love of food the grass is greener on the other side. must say that Mars is strongly placed
and drink gets out of hand it may be There will be a considerable liking for in Capricorn.
that they are compensating for a lack risk-taking, and sometimes a sneaking
of emotional fulfillment. Try to talk enjoyment of gambling - especially at Ambition and achievement
problems through; there may well be a sporting events. Increased ambitions are usually indi-
tendenc)' to gloss over difficulties, fci^%f^ "^^^i cated by this placing, and will be of
the subject can be very secretive. It i?^'^*Respondin^3nc help to the subject where the attain-
vital that these people are emotionally If leanings toward the unconventional ment of objectives is concerned.
involved in their careers because, while are shown in other areas, this placing Where it also scores well is in increas-
moneymaking immensely important
is will contribute to them, because Mars ing the powers of endurance; those
to them, the forceftil and highly- likes to be out in fi-ont and to win. with this placing will cope in physically
i. charged energies of Mars should be Anything new and different will attract demanding situations of the sort that
fiiUy expressed through work. - this individual will want to be the are encountered on expeditions. If the
The physical energy of Mars will be first to express an opinion, and will career makes physical demands on the
plentiful, and as the placing adds con- often enjoy slighdy shocking other subject, or he or she has to work
siderable determination (often stub- more conventional t>pes. Versadlity is where there is danger, the likelihood
bornness), heav)' exercise - and usually an asset, but it will need to be of silly risktaking, which can so easily
sometimes martial arts - are usually controlled, because if the individual is occur when Mars is in other signs, is
enjoyed. Water sports are also very involved in too many different projects certainly minimized. As far as exercise
popular. As the genitals are governed this could encourage resdessness; is concerned, the endurance of the
by Scorpio, any inflammation or slight swopping from one job to another placing will be of considerable help to
problem should not be
in that area without completing anything must be anyone who wishes to run marathons
ignored. Mothers of babies with this avoided. or swim long distances. Rock climbing
placing should take particular precau- The liking for adventure, excitement and mountaineering often prove to be
tions to avoid diaper rash, which could and, to some extent danger, can make rewarding and enjoyable.
cause above-average discomfort. the individual vulnerable to accidents. The Martian preoccupation with
Taking care will be considered boring; being first and winning may be
but at least do your best to advise the expressed in the career, especially if
Mars subject to wear the necessary protec- ambition is shown in other areas (look
IN Sagittarius tive clothing when involved in such to the influence and sign placing of
hazardous sports as horse-riding, Saturn). The chances are that the indi-
While this is a very lively and exciting motor-cycle scrambling and so on, and vidual will be highly motivated toward
placing for Mars, because it increases also to develop advanced driving tech- success, and it is in this direction that
the physical energy level so much, it is niques. Those with this placing must the Martian energy will be directed,
very important that the individual is maintain a balance between great especially if it harmonizes with the
encouraged to enjoy some form of physical activity and equally demand- Ascendant and with the aspirations of
demanding exercise in order that these ing intellectual challenges; in this way the Midheaven sign. There can often
powerfijl resources are positively the fiery energy of Mars in Sagittarius be a liking for power. Here is someone
exploited. In most cases where there willburn wonderfiilly brightiy and who could be a self-made businessman
are planets in Sagittarius or when the steadily. They must take aim when or woman, or who can spring fi-om
sign rises there is a tendency towards directing their Sagittarian arrows, humble beginnings to win scholarships
resdessness, and it is certainly very otherwise they will dance through life and succeed academically. For this
likely indeed when Mars is tenanted shooting them hither and thither with- potential to be fully expressed, how-
in this sign. out a care, but also with litde real ever, the indi\idual will need
Intellectual energy will also be pre- effect and less eventual fijlfiUment. considerable support fi-om other areas
sent, and the individual will devour of the chart, unless Mars or Saturn are
challenges that make a heavy demand personal planets.
on the mind as much as those that Mars If very ambitious it will be impor-
make physical demands on the body. IN Capricorn tant to realize that the risk of sacrific-
There will be breadth of vision and ing partners and loved ones for
plenty of surprising ideas set out with Tradition decrees that Mars is exalted objectives omnipresent, and that it is
is
terrific enthusiasm. Provided staying- in Capricorn (see p. 35). We have all too easy to work to breaking point.
power and determination are shown in always found this rather difficult to This will be particularly likely if Mars
other areas of the chart, such plans will understand, because in many ways the receives negative aspects from Uranus,
be carried though to a satisfactory sign influence of Capricorn is slow and in which case the need for power will
Mars through the Signs • 273
also be increased. Apart from eventual An element of the pioneering spirit of needed that during stressful periods
exhaustion due to overwork, the joints Mars is combined with the humanitar- reliance not placed on tranquilizers,
is
may be prone to inflammation, espe- ian side of Aquarius in this placing; as a medically- administered drugs, alcohol
cially after heavy exercise. result the subject will do much to or nicotine. In addition, the subject
Extremes of temperature may have relieve suffering, perhaps even a certain may be allergic to shellfish.
an overly negative effect on the body; amount of fieldwork in places that
when making long-distance flights it is have suffered a famine or flood. Creative expression
vital thattime allowed to acclimatize
is There is no very highly-charged This placing underlines a very colorfiil
to any vast change of temperature as emotional influence from this sign; in imagination which should be used (S
feverish complaints and sudden chills fact, while the subject will enjoy sex creatively, for here is considerable
may otherwise result. Protection and may want to experiment, the need potential. If such qualities are indi-
against malaria and similar tropical dis- for freedom could delay commitment. cated in other areas of the chart, give
eases is essential. The individual will Look out for complications in this encouragement along these lines -
take sex very seriously, giving great sphere of life if other areas of the chart there could be some very surprising
consideration to the choice of a contradict these tendencies, but in all results, although this placing does not
partner before making a first move. probability, unless Mars or Uranus are usually enhance either self-confidence
personal planets, the Sun, Moon and or assertiveness.
Ascending signs, plus the influence of The physical energ)' of Mars does
Mars Venus, will overrule. not come through all that powerftilly,
IN Aquarius and heavy exercise may not be ben-
Energy and invention eficial. However, if it is linked to some
The independence and need for free- Considerable originality is often indi- form of lyrical or creative expression it
dom often present with a Martian cated by this placing, and can be will appeal, and the individual will ben-
influence is very evident when that expressed through scientific experi- efit. Skating, dance, synchronized
planet is placed in Aquarius, and nicely mentation, inventiveness or simply an swimming or (if there is aggression
complements many Aquarian charac- interest in offtjeat and unusual sub- which the subject may tend to sup-
teristics. There is a decidedly uncon- jects. Exercise and sporting activities press, since it is repulsive to him or
ventional streak - indeed, we think should contribute to a steady and reg- her) some of the Far Eastern martial
that this planetary placing contributes ular expenditure of energy, with the art disciplines may be rewarding.
more zaniness than any other. additional benefit that they also Gullibility, secretiveness, and some-
Although this can be extremely encourage good circulation. times self-deception can be present.
amusing and entertaining to friends
and loved ones, it can also result in
embarrassment at times. Mars Mars Progressed
There is often stubbornness, and the IN Pisces THROUGH THE SiGNS
energ)' of Mars is spent rather
unevenly, so that there will be consid- This considerably raises the emotional You may discover that Mars, by pro-
erable bursts of activity followed by sometimes to a torrent! There
level, gression, moves fi-om one sign to the
times when the individual will want to must be some channel for all this emo- next. This provides a subde back-
get on with the usual demands of tion so that can be positively used
it ground influence that will probably
living but may be unable to do so, and not allowed to stagnate or be color the way in which the subject
perhaps because of tension or sheer blocked by psychological problems. expends his or her energy. There will
eccentricity' in the shape of perversity. Here is a very sensual, passionate be a tendency to concentrate on areas
lover who will make great sacrifices for that are ruled by the new sign; for -TL
Seeking individual solutions love - but who will sometimes sacrifice instance, if Mars progresses into
It is vitally important that the aspects love itself in order to follow, with Taurus, there may be a sudden and
Mars receives are studied with great equal fervor, a vocation geared to long-lasting urge to make more money
care: if the planet is afflicted by the helping those in need. The sexual (because the need for financial and TTl;.
Moon, Saturn or Uranus, the likeli- desires are usually more considerable, emotional security will become far
hood of nervous strain and tension is and should be expressed imaginatively. more important). The energy of Mars
considerable, and ways of releasing The placing needs planetary influences will also be expressed more deeply and
them must be sought. Because the which give and disci-
practical ability passionately. There could be a desire to
placing contributes considerable indi- pline if the individual is not to get into sing or an increased interest in rich
N'idualit)' it is difficult to make positive complicated, long-term muddles, food - in which case you should V5
suggestions along these lines, so look excused by the phrase "Everything will encourage the subject not to neglect
to other areas of the birth chart which be fine when I've got myself sorted any exercise routine that he will prob-
might suggest some energetic and out." He or she never does! ably have followed fairly rigidly over AAJ
demanding sporting activity' or, as a If Mars is afflicted by Neptune there the years, since prior to the progres-
something much more could be indecision and a tendency not sion Mars would have been in the very
contrast,
introspective, such as yoga. to face up to reality'. Great care is active and energetic sign of Aries! K
274 • The Pjanets at Work
Mars tnrougn tne Houses
Mars' action is to energize, and have
it will placing must watch carefully for any
that effect on the affairs of the house it aggressiveness directed toward weaker
occupies in the birth chart. The individual will classmates. The child will be extremely
competitive, especially in sport, and
expend considerable energy on the sphere of life
must be encouraged to participate in
denoted by this house, but in the manner sug- competitions that will fiirther progress
gested by the sign in which Mars falls. It is important to decide in subjects that are enjoyed and in
whether the energies will be expressed positively or aggressively; which talent is shown. An interest in
and you must consider all the aspects that Mars receives in the education may stay with the individual,
chart (see pp. 277-82). who will enjoy mental challenges.
An argumentative tendency is usually
Mars intensit)'. The subject can generate present, so that discussions - often
IN THE First House enthusiasm in others and can achieve very heated at times - will give much
much, but must be careful not to burn pleasure. If the subject has a burning
Since this, the first/ Aries house, is the himself out through over- activity. cause or interest, he or she will do
most important house of any chart everything possible to communicate
(Mars rules Aries), Mars will dominate those opinions and ideas in order to
the chart, especially if it falls within Mars arouse the enthusiasm of others.
about 10 degrees of the Ascendant. IN THE Second House Inquisitiveness is also common. The
The physical energy of the planet will individual will be fired by a sense of
enliven the characteristics of the Here, the Martian energy will be urgency, with a need to know the
Ascending sign, and the individual v\ill directed towards the acquisition of answers to questions at once, and usu-
have tremendous willpower and be wealth and possessions. However, the of patience when kept wait-
ally a lack
motivated by the need to win and to subject will also be a big spender who ing about. There is also an instinct to
be first in his or her particular field. wants to enjoy his or her hard-earned take a rather warrior-like stance in the
An air of constant hastiness sur- cash and, equally, will want to allow protection of brothers and sisters!
rounds the subject, who will have litde others to share it. Whether capital is Advanced driving tuition is advisable,
patience with those who have a slower acquired through careftil investment, as the subject may drive very fast
metabolism; fools will not be suffered sheer hard work or clever financial indeed, irrespective of Mars' sign.
gladly. There will be considerable dealing will depend on the Mars sign.
enjoyment of challenge and competi- The emotions are also intensified
tiveness. However, in putting the self and be expressed passionately, with
will Mars
and much-cherished objectives first, a great deal of sensual pleasure given IN THE Fourth House
the selfishness and self-centeredness of to partners who, if they do not
Mars can cause difficulties, and the respond in the desired manner, will A great deal of Martian energy will be
indixidual may be totally unaware of not remain partners for long! This rewardingly spent on improving and
some of them. Recognition of such placing also adds determination which, redecorating the home. Some people
problems is essential, however, if his combined with strong physical re- with this placing can periodically
relationships, both emotional sources, makes for a drive that thrives become bored with their homes, so
im personal, are to be fulfilling, on opposition. that they move house many times.
Check the Mars sign: if it is Taurus, This restiessness can be profitable if it
ncrgy ana vitality ncer or Scorpio, the subject will coincides with do-it-yourself skills.
Plenty of physical eneq ave a temper that may erupt rarely
apparent, and the individual will need but very fiercely - it may not be easy The influence of the family
and enjoy exercise, which must form for the target of such an outburst to Family life is usually greeted with
part of his regular routine. Bravery and forgive and forget. The subject should enthusiasm, and parenthood is often
daring are also present, and expressed be aware of possible possessiveness, welcomed. On a deeper psychological
in the manner of the Ascendant. These which will be more likely with some level, this placing gives some indication
qualities will form part of the subject's Mars &ignsthaiiyvidL£>tl],ers. of the way in which the subject sees his
general motivation, so once objectives or her mother. The image and influ-
arc formed nothing will hold him ence of the mother may well be that of
back; going all-out in a really pioneer^*^ ML\RS^^|v, a woman who knew what she wanted
'
Aog way is the essence of this placing. ^ in the T from her children and brought them
'.^Good vitality generally accompanies up in a somewhat masculine way. She
the subject's abundant energy, and Very often, the individual will have may have been rather tomboyish,
while undue haste and carelessness can been Iteen to make good progress at enthusiastic and energetic and, perhaps
lead to accidents, the recuperative school, and will have enjoyed his or due to circumstance, had to stand in
powers are excellent. The complexion her school days, provided the instruc- for the father, either because he was
is and the expression- ^
usually fi"esh , tors were enthusiastic and encourag- absent in some way or dead, or
ogen^dundouded by frovvTis Q^i^l4 ing Parents of children with this because he was rather weak. While you
Mars through the Houses • 275
shouldn't be at all dogmatic about situation. If Mars receives positive An extremely powerfiil sex drive will
this, it will nexertheless be an interest- aspects from the Sun, Moon
or ruling be present and expressed with inten-
ing and revealing topic for discussion, planet, this placing will help to speed sity. In fact, fiilfillment in this sphere of
especiallywhen you add the dimension recover)' and, as mentioned above, the life is essential if the subject is to find
of the Mars sign to the interpretation. nervous system will also be enhanced. satisfaction in other areas. There is a
Rather differently, here is someone fascination with investigation which is
who is probably one of the world's often self-involved (especially if Mars
Mars workers, and while there will be little receives aspects from the personal
IN THE Fifth House patience with dreary, boring routine, planets or Pluto). This usually works
he or she is energetically disciplined out well, but there can be tendencies
An extremely active and rewarding and aims to carry out the daily round toward obsession, in which case the
love life is highly likely, with an addi- of work with military precision. subject's self- analysis will be unending.
tional emphasis on sexual pleasure. The assertive sideof Mars may not The choice of career can sometimes
The subject is an assertive lover who be quite so noticeable here, but a will- be influenced by this placing: there
wants to take the lead sexually, and ingness to serve and be energetically may be an attraction to surgery or psy-
who will need plent)' of response from helpfril will be present. There may be a chiatry, or perhaps police and detective
his or her partner. Passion will be tendency to nag w hen annoyed. work. The individual can often show a
shown in a very positi\'e way, and there deep and abiding interest in finance
will be much fiin and enjoyment. and big business, with a keen, positive
Pleasure will be taken in children - Mars attitude to investment. However, you
either the subject's own or others - IN THE Seventh House should look to the Mars sign to see
and perhaps in groups such as Girl how careftil and controlled, how reck-
Scouts, Boy Scouts, and so on. Much positive energy will be directed less, or indeed how successfiil, he or
towards the subject's partnerships and she will be in this sphere of life.
A flamboyant temperament he or she will use some strength of will
An inclination for risktaking may be to make them work. Sometimes these Powerful intuition
evident, and perhaps the individual will people may push their partners to the The intuition is increased by this plac-
have something of a gambling spirit. fore, to their own detriment, but this ing, and will be especially well-tuned
The sign in which Mars is placed will should be countered (it will often be when comes to assessing prospective
it
decree how such a tendencv can be modified by the Mars sign). However, partners and financial opportunities.
controlled, and there may even be they must realize that their relation- There can be an above-average con-
some conflict between the need for ships are progressive and have a sense cern with death. Occasionally (espe-
III
this kind of excitement (Mars) and the of purpose and direction. cially if Neptune is in Scorpio), this
need to restrain it (the relevant sign). If the harsher, quarrelsome side of house placing may stimulate psychic
A colorful be added to any
flair will the Martian influence is controlled, abilitv' if, and only if, it is shown else-
creative talent shown
in other areas of this placing can be helpfial not just for where in the chart, and such an indica-
the chart, but there will not be much couples who live together but also for tion is unrelated to the sign in which
patience in its execution. Enthusiasm those who work together, since their Neptune is placed.
and energv' will be poured into any joint objectives are encouraged by the
interest, creative or otherwise. This is influence of Mars.
also an excellent influence on sporting The connection between Mars and Mars
activities, as it is another house placing sexual activit)' is might
so strong that it IN THE Ninth House
that encourages competitiveness. seem dominate any
the sex life will
love relationship. However, there is Provided the subject shows good intel-
room for the other factors mentioned. lectual potential (look to the influence
Mars Indeed, they are vital, as the need to of Mercury and Jupiter), this placing
IN THE Sixth House keep the relationship alive, active and will encourage involvement in, and
rewarding is essential. Energy and excitement with, intellectual challenge.
If there isor no indication of ner-
litde passion will, of course, ensure a happy If powers of concentration are good
vous strain and tension elsewhere in and demonstrative sexual experience. (look for positive aspects from the Sun
the chart, and if Mars is free from neg- or Moon to Saturn), he or she should
ative aspects from the Moon, Mercury enjoy the experience of further educa-
or Uranus, this placing can help to Mars tion, and the attainment of a qualifica-
invigorate the nervous system and IN the Eighth House tion will be especially rewarding.
gives a sharply critical, incisive attitude. An adventurous spirit flows through
On a more physical level, there could This house placing is a powerful one the subject who will - sometimes with
be a tendency to suffer from skin com- for Mars because, before Pluto was dis- very litde money - travel to the ends
plaints,with rashes or allergies causing covered and brought into the astrolog- of the earth either just for the sake of
annoyance when the individual is ical structure. Mars was the traditional it, or as part of an expedition.
under stress or coping with any "tense ruler of Scorpio. Generally there is a ready acceptance
276 • The Planets at Work
and enjoyment of all kinds of chal- may be inner anger that can be given personal detachment to the subject,
lenge, and he will certainly ensure that expression in the form of rebellious damping down a really warm expres-
he has a good and sporting chance of behavior against society, particularly sion of feeling.
success in whatever he attempts. during the teenage years.
The brave influence of Mars is If this is the case, it will be up to you
increased by this house placing, and to talk to your subject very calmly and Mars
the way in which it is exentually firmly about these possibilities. If you IN THE Twelfth House
expressed will no doubt be seen in the find this prospect at all formidable,
sign placing (i.e. there will be sympa- keep in mind that you are an The individual may be rather secretive,
thy and caring for others if Mars is in astrologer and not a psychoanalyst, and it can be very difficult for him or
Pisces, a rather eccentric qualit)' if and there could even be a need for you her to unburden problems on to sym-
Mars is in Aquarius, and so on). to recommend specialized professional pathetic friends or counselors, even
The constant need move tiirther
to help if the individual is in any way though there can often be the ability
and further forward may cause resdess- aggressive. As always, other areas of to help other people in this respect.
ness, especially if plans are frustrated. the chart will either underline this ten- There is life, and the
a colorfiil fantasy
The subject should bewarned of this, dency or help to soften it, but look out subject's resources of emotional energ\'
and it is important for you to assess for indications of tension, or a block- will be strengthened, even in a chart
the chart to see whether he is patient ing of the ability to talk problems where this level is below average.
or otherwise. If nervous tension is pre- through, due to negative aspects
sent, a relaxation discipline will help, involving Pluto. A caring role
encouraging a calmer and perhaps An identification with human suffering
more philosophical outlook on life. is one of the best possible character-
Mars of this placing, with the tendency
istics
IN THE Eleventh House to takeon other people's burdens .and
Mars work hard to help lighten them ^•^^!'VS^fA>)
IN THE Tenth House The pioneering spirit of Mars, when Alternatively, an interest in counseling
placed in the eleventh house, will make will bring out his or her support o%
This placing will make the subject a its presence felt in the individual's ^^5jirfr»ore ps)'chological level.
force to be reckoned with in his or her social Here is the pack-leader -^^mP If the chart shows sympathy for, and
life.
career and professional
to work hard and to achieve
life. The ability
objectives
among a group of ftiends, spurring
them into action and injecting them
^
Jfempathy with, other people, this is an
excellent placing for the caring prolcs-
will be extremely important, and the with enthusiasm and energy' for the sions - especially social work or xhc*<^ijS0
possibility of success high. There development and furtherance of a joint prison service. For Mars to work wel^
should be emotional involvement in interest or cause. however, should not receive negative
it
the career, and a sense of urgency as to Friendship is of above-average aspects from the Moon or Neptune,
its progress will be inherent in the importance, but this is a sphere of life since then there would be escapist ten-
indi\idual, who may sometimes have that will experience some rock\' peri- dencies and an inclination towards self-^i
to slow down a litde and be patient, ods since the aggressive, argumentative deception. This will be heightened
since overhasty decisions and a lack of side of Mars will tend to cause upsets Mars forms a conjunction wit^
tolerance with slower colleagues can between the subject and Iiis or her Ascendant from this house '*
cause problems. ftiends.This will be especially so when &ii^
A tendency to argue and to be quar- others challenge his reasons or motives
relsome may be present, especially if for certain actions. Mars PROcra^if
Mars from the
receives negative aspects through the Hous^J>^^<^^^
personal planets or from Uranus, since Variable sensitivities ^\
the individual will be prone to a build- The humanitarian side of the You may find that Mars will progres^j^t^^
up of tension in any sphere of her life. eleventh/ Aquarius house will be pre- from one house to the next during tne
Nevertheless, at its best, Mars con- sent, and it seems very likely that the course of a lifetime. As a result, the ^j
tributes considerable enthusiasm for individual will become extremely com- subject may take a new and energetic
worldly progress, and there will be a bative when moved by suffering. He interest in the concerns of the new-
great deal of ambition and high aspira- will at once want to take positive |h52|i^||house. If the planet progresses into thei^
5<«
tions present, especially if Mars action to do something that will help sixth house and the indi\idual is ovcr-
conjuncts the Midheaven. to alleviate it. or underweight, a sensible diet or the
The emotional level of Mars, which restructuring of eating habits will have
Signs of rebellion will be so fervendy expressed toward a long and beneficial effect. Someone
The tenth house has a certain connec- the subject's interests and hobbies, whose Mars progresses into the th >MV
4;
tion with the father, and the subject may however be somewhat cool when house may become more communii^j-vj^
may have viewed him as strong and it comes to human relationships. This tive and find it easier to speak up, ""^^TO
"
perhaps someone who exerted an over- is because the independence of the expressing opinions more dynamic""
assertive influence. As a result, there eleventh house will add an element of and force ftillv than before.
The Aspects of Mars • 277
Tne Aspects of Mars
planet contacted by Mars invdgorated and
Any
energized emotionally or
physically,
is
intellectu-
Progressed Aspects between
Mars and Jupiter
but and negative influences are
positive
ally, its
very different. This is so with all planets, of course,
Q Conjunction
The individual is in a very powerftil
but it is especially important for you to decide position to take the initiative, and will
whether Mars is giving a positive energy, released through action probably be in the mood to forge his
and achievement, or causing tension or stress. If the latter applies, or her way forward in exactly the
it is equally vital to discover ways in which your subject can chan- required direction.
Success will result: but study the
nel this energy rewardingly by controlling it or, if aggression is pre-
transits careftilly for key periods when
sent, by sublimating it in demanding physical exercise.
the taking of bold action seems most
desirable. The influence, which will be
For aspects between Mars and the devil-may-care attitude can be present. operative for about three years, indi-
Sun see the Sun's aspects to Mars, The physical and intellectual energies cates an important and exciting time.
pp.215-16. are increased, but both should be
spent evenly, because much can be D Positive aspects
For aspects between Mars and the achieved as a result of this dynamic These contribute towards considerable
Moon see the Moon's aspects to Mars, influence. success, suggesting an enterprising
pp. 233-4. mood when, if transits are supportive,
H Positive aspects the initiative should be taken. If the
For aspects between Mars and These are excellent influences, con- progression occurs at or near the time
Mercury see Mercury's aspects to tributing optimism, enthusiasm and of a Jupiter Return, or any other
Mars, pp.248-9. many of the attributes of the conjunc- important indication of change, the
tion, but in a less forcible manner. Any period will probably be an extremely
For aspects between Mars and tendency to express feelings and opin- progressive and successful one, with
Venus see Venus' aspects to Mars, ions overassertively will be controlled much being achieved that is important
p.263. in a way that is not usual in those who and meaningfiil to the subject.
have the conjunction. These aspects
contribute toward a lively mind and B Negative aspects
Mm^^»ECTS active body, and this will be particu- There will be a tendency to take pre-
TQ Jupiter larly so if either planet is personalized mature action and to be over-
III
in the birth chart. Either way, here is optimistic at this time. Moderation
^^ Kl Conjunction an excellent source of potential that should be exercised in all areas of life.
iRv^^t is best to describe this aspect as the can be used to enhance talent for sport Restlessness and impatience must also
^v ^'*'get up and go" configuration. The or intellectual pursuits. be controlled, and the subject must
m^' fc^ii^dividuaJ will show initiative and be think several times before investing any
^^^ i forthright and decisive. There is H Negative aspects large sums of money. Financial risks
usually considerable enterprise, and no If restiessness is shown in other areas may be taken, perhaps through
opportunity will be missed due to pro- of the chart these aspects will add to it get-rich-quick schemes.
crastinadon. Instead, there
enthusiasm and the ability to con-
for,
is great considerably, and indeed will cause it
(even if it is not indicated elsewhere).
Wi
centrate on, objectives which may The intellectual and physical energy is Mars' Aspects
seem horrendous to less assertive
people. Financial ability is often pre-
increased, but there will be a tendency
to overdo things and to exaggerate.
TO Saturn n.
is a daring attitude toward
ent, as Encourage your subject to work hard Q Conjunction
vestment, which may need a in a disciplined way, otherwise the This very potent and exerts a power-
is
r^tcadying influence from other less expenditure of energ>' and the will to ftil effect on the individual's energy,
vigorating indications. work will be very uneven. which will often be expressed very
"^iTiose with this conjunction will say An inability to do anything in mod- unevenly. As a result there will be
^^hat they think - not too bluntly or eration characterizes those with this times when, in a determined assertive
^harshly, although sometimes a ten- placing, and this tendency can under- mood, he or she will work to breaking
l^dency to be combative in arguments mine the health, especially if either point while at others the energy expen-
causes problems, especially with col- planet is personalized. If the influence diture will be low, resulting in lack of
leagues. See if there are steadying, iscountered by positive help between action and a sense of frustration. There
more cautious indications to counter the Sun and Saturn the influence, are usually deep-rooted psychological
this tendency. which is a powerftil one, can be con- reasons for these tendencies. The out-
Usually there is of life and
a love trolled and put to good use. Gambling look can become gloomy and negative,
good living. If the conjunction falls in can be attractive but may sometimes while at other times resourceftilness
Aries or Sagittarius, risk-taking and a get out of hand. will motivate action.
278 • The Planets at Work
Often there is self-will, and if obstinacy steady paceis essential and should not H Positive aspects
is shown in other areas, this too will be undermine the health when having to These add a highly motivated nervous
increased. Sometimes there is a ten- work under pressure. energ)' which subjects will use to
dency to be accident-prone - the sub- advantage and when fiirthering their
ject may be slightly hurt or injured, H Positive aspects objectives. There is often considerable
perhaps due to carelessness. Exercise Determination and powers of originality',with a flair for science,
that keeps the joints free of rheumatic endurance will be evident at this time engineering or technology,'. These
aches and pains is to be recommended. and will be of enormous help to the people will react very quickly in an
subject who is trying desperately hard emergenc)', and their potent sources of
D Positive aspects to make progress or her chosen
in his energ)' will give great support and
These contribute considerable powers field. Patience and sheer hard work strength at such times.
of endurance and determination. The will pay off, but as is always the case Independence is very characteristic,
individual can usually cope with, and when Saturn is activated, quick results and nervous energ\' usually abundant.
enjoy, working in difficult conditions are not the order of the day. If the individual is leading an interest-
or traveling on expeditions. The will to ing, independent life this energy will
succeed is present, but again it is nec- B Negative aspects be burned off very positively, but even
essary to achieve a balance in the Considerable frustration is likely at so there will be periods of stress.
expenditure of physical energy^ times, during which the individual
must try not to force issues. These H Negative aspects
H Negative aspects ^j periods will occur when there are tran- These are a source of considerable
These contribute a serious, rather stern sits from Saturn, Pluto or Uranus usu- nervous strain and tension, and if such
outlook; the individual can sometimes allyto personal planets, the Ascendant traits emerge from other planetary
be enthusiastic and positive, then neg- or Midheaven. Action should be taken positions in the birth chart. Mars and
ative and depressed. Some writers call when these transits arc not exact, but Uranus will exacerbate the condition.
it "blow hot, blow cold" influence.
the even then the individual must only Migraines sometimes occur. Self-will,
We think this is apt and - as is the case make cautious well-calculated moves. argumentativeness and perversity are
with the conjunction - the expenditure Steady exercise and additional vita- likely, and the individual will always
of energ}' must be consciously con- mins, especially calcium, are recom- want his or her own way. Parents of
trolled, since the tendency to work mended, as is Vitamin C when the children with these aspects may have
with the grimmest determination until weather is cold or the subject is likely to suggest the opposite of the desired
exhaustion sets in, then relax into to catch a cold or chill. effect to get the child to do what they
lethargy (due perhaps to a sudden lack Awareness of other people's
ant.
of self-confidence, or to depression) and sensitivity to the hurt that
clings
may do quite serious, long-term Mars' Aspects an be caused is important.
damage to the constitution. TO Uranus There is a terrific desire to win, and
J\|If the individual can devise a steady often considerable success, but don't
exercise routine and keep to it, this \vill Ki Conjunction /|^ ^underestimate the tendency to stress
be of enormous help, but it will only This very powerful aspect contributes and, in extreme cases, breakdown.
be possible if he or she is able to great determination and self-will. Sometimes these individuals are their
ignore an inner voice that says "can't Usually there is obstinacy, but the abil- own worst enemies, but look for other,
be bothered". ity to achieve objectives is consider- more sympathetic, indications to
able. The individual is very frank and counter the harshness of these aspects.
outspoken and, if the aspect in a falls
Progressed Aspects between fixed sign, stubbornness and intoler-
Mars and Saturn ance can also be present. There is an Progressed Aspects between
air of hastiness and as a result accidents Mars and Uranus
Q Conjunctioi can frequently occur. ^^20'
For about three years or'so7"aeT^ei^ It is important that tn^ndividual Q Conjunction
mination and patience must be cailec 'oes not become fanatical in opinion, A period of both and achieve-
stress
upon, for the individual will have to for extremist tendencies can be possi- ment is indicated - onein which the
cope with frustration - especially when ble. Consider carefijlly whether your individual will probably have to put up
Saturn is active by transit. Progress will subject is inclined to enjoy being in a a tremendous fight to achieve the
be uneven so caution, good construc- powerfiil position: if so, make sure that desired goal. In retrospect, however,
tive work, and if necessary background he or she understands that advantage the effort will have been worthwhile.
research into what is proposed, must should not be taken of such a privi- This progression will cover a period of
be very thorough. lege. This would be most likely if the about three years or so, and life will
If there is promotion the subject conjunction falls in the tenth house, or become extremely eventfiil when
must learn to be very patient with sub- either or both planets are conjunct the Uranus is active by transit.
ordinates and to keep an even temper. Midheaven. Strenuous situations will Action should be encouraged when
He or she must remember that a often provoke nervous tension. there are Tupiter transits, and thought.
The Aspects of Mars • 279
careful planning and patience needed conjunction or negative aspects must or her of an inclination to fall back on
when Saturn is busy. Often important give them special guidance on the dan- tranquilizers, drugs or drink - all of
and unexpected changes will be made, gers of drugs, drink and smoking, which will be harmful in an above-
but the subject must keep calm and since once hooked on any of them it average way.
not take premature action. may be extra-difficult to give them up.
D Positive aspects
D Positive aspects H Positive aspects The effects of these are much as for
Life will at times become exciting and If creativity or originality are shown in the conjunction, but there an even is
eventfiil, with the individual feeling other areas of the chart, these aspects better chance of the subject being able
strong, positive and assertive. There will help your subject to combine a to use the influence in a practical way,
will be a great desire to win, and an rich imagination with his or her indi- so that there will eventually be con-
original approach will pay off. It is, vidual talent. As a result there is often, crete results. A tendency to drift off
however, important that your subject for instance, a superb color sense or an into a dream world can occur and the
does not become headstrong, and he original approach to design, whether powers of concentration may be less
or she should be encouraged to listen creative or technical. strong than usual.
to good advice when it is proffered. The emotions and feelings are
Keeping reasonably calm, even when increased and should be shown in a H Negative aspects
W
life is exciting, is also important. positive way, although other influences These are tricky and may cause your
Opportunities are most likely when such as those of the Moon and Venus subject to feel discontented with his or
Jupiter makes transits to the (planets that exert such an important her lot in life, and not be strong or
Midheaven or to its own position. effect on this area of the personality) positively assertiveenough to take ^
will dominate. The contacts will decisive action. Sometimes the self-
B Negative aspects enhance the expression of sex and give confidence is more easily sapped than
2
Some very difficult times are likely but it intensity and sensitivity, but the indi- usual, and any harsh words fi-om other
just how hard they are will depend on vidual must keep both feet on the people can cause disproportionate
the strength of the transits. With nega- ground, especially when falling in love. hurt. The risk of negative escapism is
tive intervention from transitting considerable when under stress, and
Uranus, Saturn or Pluto, life could H Negative aspects additional care is advisable in the
become very demanding, taking a These can cause a falling back on nega- preparation of food - especially shell-
heavy toll on nervous and physical tive escapism, especially when the sub- fish - an increased
since there is
energy, and any tendency to worry will ject is under stress. The individual may vulnerabilit}' to food poisoning.
surface at such times. There may be an want to retreat, and fail to cope, so The effects of this influence will not
III
inclination to act very stubbornly or look for stronger indications to see always be felt for the whole of the
This does not usually work
willfijlly. what sort of a fight he or she will be three years during which it is opera-
out well, and may even be uncharac- able to put up under such conditions. tive, but will surface when there are
teristic of your subject, who should be There will be a tendency towards dis- Neptune transits to the personal plan-
reprimanded if this occurs. content and sometimes moodiness, ets, the Ascendant or the Midheaven,
especially if either planet is placed in a or when there are lunar progressions
water sign. of a similar nature. The subject should
Mars' Aspects be aware of any tendencies to negative
Q
TO Neptune
Conjunction
Progressed Aspects betwteen
Mars and Neptune
escapism and perhaps uncharacteristic
secretiveness.
m
This interesting aspect increases the JTl
imagination, which is extremely color- H Conjunction Mars' Aspects
ful; the individual will probably have a This subtle but colorful progression to Pluto
fascinating and rich fantasy life. It also will enhance the individual's imagina-
heightens the emotions and adds a tion, and the result may be some very Q Conjunction
sensual air to the way in which the sex- colorfiil and creative work. If this is This is powerful influence. If it
a very
ual desires are expressed. However, it not the case he or she may experience is well aspected by theSun or Moon
tends to deflate physical energy, mak- a period during which a particular there will be a strong driving force and
fA
ing the subject rather languid in other dream or fantasy comes true - such as determination, although stubbornness
spheres of life. If the sex life is unsatis- a long-desired visit to a place that has is usually present. If the conjunction
fying or there is no positive or creative been a source of fascination since receives squares or oppositions there
outlet for the imagination, there will childhood. There will be no lack of may be a lot of pent-up energy which
all too often be an ongoing dissatisfac- inspiration which can be used to the subject will find difficult to release
tion and restlessness, the reasons for advantage and will blend in very well in a positive way. The force is so strong
which cannot exactly be pinpointed with any creative activity. that, if you decide your subject is tense
by the subject. If your subject is under stress due to or perhaps restless, it would be usefLil
Parents of children with the other progressions or transits warn him to suggest he or she takes up judo or Ta
WM
280 • The Planets at Work
karate in order to release this energ\' in psychological problems through ther- that house placing for Mars (see
a very controlled The
v\ay. psychologi- apy or an improvement in finances. p. 276) since these indications will
cal effect, combined with the physical Plans should be pursued when the apply most powerfully. The physical
one, will be most beneficial. transits are positive and there is energy will be enhanced (Mars in the
Obsessive tendencies can be present support fi'om lunar progressions. first house) or the emotional energ\'
and, when angry, the indi\idual has a This is a demanding period that is increased (Mars in the twelfth house).
fierce temper. This will be most likely often not easy but is eventually The inclination to be self-centered
for those who have the conjunction in rewarding. It will more or less color and selfish will be more potent if Mars
Scorpio (at the time of writing they the life for about three years, but will is in the first house than the twelfth. If
will be very young, so it is an influence not be of prime concern all the time. in the latter, however, while the indi-
for parents to consider and watch for vidual will make sacrifices and be help-
very carefijily), or if the conjunction D Positive aspects ful to others, there will be a deeply
falls in Virgo and is joined by Uranus. These indicate a time when the indi- of the
secretive tendency'. Irrespective
This aspect considerably increases the vidual may make a clean sweep of house placing, a tendency' to accidents
emotional level, and a cruel streak can some kind. Getting rid of worn-out is increased due to hastiness.
also be present. making changes to the
conditions,
home, moving house or - if there are B Positive aspects
B Positive aspects indications of change in other areas of These increase the physical energ\'
Here the levels of physical and emo- the chart - perhaps ending a relation- level, so the subject should be involved
and
tional energy are greatly increased ship and starting ft-esh with a new part- in demanding sporting activities so as
must be recognized. What is more, ner are just some of the possibilities. to give such energv' plent)' of positive
they must be positively expressed At times progress may be blocked, release. This is less necessary, however,
through a demanding sport or exercise even with these positive aspects, espe- ifhe or she has a physically active job.
regime. Involvement in one of the cially if Pluto is busy by transit, but The need for action, and plenty of it, is
martial arts could be as rewarding for overall the outcome will be very satis- present and an independent streak is
this group as for those with the con- factory and the subject will feel usually evident along with the need to
junction (see above). refi-eshed and ready for the next phase be in the winning team.
Sweeping changes will be made at in life. However, be not to
carefiil
times, oft:en because the individual is overinterpret this trend as needs it B Negative aspects
compulsively led to make them. This some pretty powerfiil back-up to be There may be a tendency' to overwork
placing increases the ambition and the really strong - in particular, if Mars or which can lower the vitality, especially
individual is usually a hard worker - Pluto are personal planets. if Mars is placed in the sixth house. A
sometimes becoming a workaholic. lively, sexually rewarding, relationship
B Negative aspects is necessary' if Mars occupies the sev-
H Negative aspects Here is a period when there will be a enth, but also warn your subject of
As with the conjunction and positive series of frustrations, especially if quarrelsome tendencies (particularly
aspects, both the emotional and physi- changes are being made. This is not a applicable if the aspect is a square).
cal energies are increased, but there time to force issues, especially if there As with the conjunction, use the sign
will be a tendency to work to breaking are negative transits fi'om Saturn to and house placing of Mars quite
point and the attainment of objectives personal planets or Pluto. Advise your prominendy in your interpretation
can become an obsession. subject to be assertive when there is since any of these aspects add to the
Desperate attempts will be made to help from Jupiter, or even if Mars is strength of the planet.
overcome obstacles, but all too often active by transit, remembering that
these seem to increase in proportion these influences onlv last a few davs
and size, so that a satisfactory (see pp.281-2). Progressed Aspects between
conclusion is not always achieved. Mars and the Ascendant
Mars' Aspects H Conjunction
Progressed Aspects between TO THE Ascendant The individual will set some very
Mars and Pluto demanding and brave objectives dur-
B Conjunction ing the three years that this progres-
Conjunction If Mars is in the first house reread the sion is operative. The will to win and
This heralds a period when a great deal relevant section (see p. 274), remem- achieve such aims will be very strong.
of emotional and physical energy will bering that this information will apply Make sure that the energy is burned
be expended. Frustrations and blocked very powerfiilly indeed, and the closer positively and evenly, thus avoiding the
progress are possible when this con- Mars is to the Ascending degree the temptation to overwork.
junction coincides with difficult tran- stronger the influence will be. A tendency to put oneself first and
sits, but the eventual outcome mav be However, do bear in mind that an perhaps not listen to partners will be
a ft"esh start in some area.Sometimes accurate birth time is necessary. If present. Usually the subject will be
this is as a result of overcoming Mars is in the twelfth house reread right in doing so, since with energy
' 1
The Aspects of Mars • 28
O
and determination comes decisiveness, H Negative aspects unlikely to make any aspect beyond
but in the majority of cases selfish Although a hard worker, sometimes the square in a lifetime, so remember
behavior must be controlled. to breaking point, there is oft:cn an that the semi-sextile, because it is
argumentativeness with colleagues. weak, will not be very strenuous, the
B Positive aspects As a result, patience must be devel- semi -square will cause some tension
These will give terrific support to any oped, especially with those who work and the sextile will be very energetic.
projects inwhich the individual is at a slower pace. Whether or not that The square, which could occur for
involved and will help him or her to is easy will be determined by other someone very elderly, may be tense,
cope with demanding tasks and the areas of the chart. but if the natal Mars is well placed it
<3
attainment of goals. The health and could have an invigorating influence.
vitalityshould be especially good at
this time. This trend is excellent if Progressed Aspects between
extra demands are to be made on the Mars and the Midheaven The Transits
body, since both inner and physical OF Mars
strength are usually increased. Q Conjunction
This very likely to herald a period of
is Like the transits of Mercury and
H Negative aspects intense activit\' and the attainment of Venus, these are short-lived but even
There will be a tendency to work too objectives. The ease or difficulty of this so they can have quite strong effects,
hard, and as a result fatigue will build time will depend on two factors: how They increase our energy and need for
up. From time to time there could well well Mars is placed and aspected in the action,making us assertive or impa-
be shortness of temper, especially if birth chart, and whether the current quarrelsome or decisive. These
tient,
things aren't going according to plan. transits indicate a progressive period or are planetary energies to be used, but
Patience is necessary and must be one fraught with setbacks and prob- also to be controlled. Generally speak-
developed, but this will be difficult due lems. Nevertheless, there is a good ing, they will have a positive effect, but
to an inclination to be hasty and very chance of the individual achieving we have to consider the negative side
impatient. The subject may also whatever he or she sets out to do. of Mars too, so both positive and neg-
behave in an uncharacteristic fashion. __ ative interpretations are given. Read
If the progression occurs at or near H Positive aspects both, remembering that the negative
the Uranus Half-return (see p. 326) the These will give considerable back-up interpretations will tend to apply to
subject may become involved in a to any demanding
project undertaken the oppositions. The effects of these
lighthearted love affair that could get at this time. Indeed, the individual transits will be felt for between three
out of hand, since the need to prove should become involved in any activity or four days. Only the conjunctions
that he or she is still sexually attractive that he or she would very much enjoy, _ and oppositions should be calculated.
will be very strong. for this trend increases self-confidencJ&L i
assertiveness and the will to succeed, f/
•V.
j Mars' Transits
Mars' Aspects B Negative aspec^v^ t(?;^^,i,V*'
'
~ TO THE Sun
TO THE Midheaven Overwork and strain usually occur, and
the subject may have to make a partic D Positive transits
Bl Conjunction ularly great effort to achieve whatever Vita!it\' and energ}' are increased, so
The will to succeed paramount, and
is he or she sets out to do. If care is demanding tasks should be set. The
ambition and independence will also taken to control the temper and to be ^^ejneanQur Is decisive and assertive
be strong qualities. Above all, the indi- patient, all should be well, but this wiU •*
vidual must be emotionally involved in not be easy. Look to other areas of tl^^ Negative transits ^^^x-
his or her career or, if no career is fol- birth chart to see if rashness, Wg tendeiiQ' to overworKshoul
lowed, then the same devotion should premature action and unnecessary^ mtroUed and the temper watched
be aligned to a compelling interest. riskta'"
^" ii-^ —
-»^
^efuUy. This is a time for pacing
Either way, a great deal of energy will oneself Care should be taken when
•"msUMm^i
be expended on the day's work. ,f dling sharp tools and hot dishes,
Reread the house positions of Mar^gyf and also when driving.i'C^jJ^^
(see pp. 274-6) to gain ftirther insight-^fV
into this prominent placing^ ^^^,,Mj|
Everything that Mars stands for in Mars' Transit^ ^^^
mm Positive aspects
^ natal position will be emphasized at
i
TO THE MO(
^
"52
There will be much the same direction this time. Mars' progressed sign and
of cncrg)' as with the conjunction, and house will also be activated
Mars will support the individual's
^t^isi
he emotions are heigmSwd at this
„^£Qergetic way.
efforts. Enthusiasm for work will be 'il^^xOThese progressions are interesting liie, perhaps causing passionate feel-
infectious, and there is usually an contributing assertiveness and igs about someone or something that
ability' to spur colleagues into action. to get on with projects. Mars ould be ardendy expressed.
M 4
282 • The Plvnets at Work
B Negative transits Mars' Transits aggression can be usefiilly channeled
Care should be taken not to overreact TO Saturn by having a purge on any personal
is needed at all
to situations. Patience clutter and throwing it away.
times, especially when the subject is B Positive transits
dealing with children. The tendency to work too hard and
then feel drained and lethargic should Mars' Transits
be countered. Sudden changes of TO THE Ascendant
Mars' Transits temperature must be avoi<^^^
TO Mercury Positive transits
HI Negative transits Energetic and positive feelings will be
H Positive transits These be a tricky few da)'S, when
will evident. This is a time for action but
This is a time for speaking one's mind, issues should not be forced or too not for always putting oneself first.
for then important points will be made much work tackled. Feelings of depo
and listened to. sion or annoyance Negative transits V
Outdoor exercise may be of benefit, tendency to be quarrelsome should
such as a long bracing walk or perhaps oided. Care should also be taki^^^
an invigorating bicycle ride. Mar^^^^ exercising, as muscles could be^^'
TO Uranus tion. .AsA
B Negative transits
Verbal aggression may be more pro- Positive transits With of Mars to
either transit
nounced than is realized, and com- There is a strong need for action, bi die Ascendant, the tendency to be
plaintscould be overstated, possibly this is likely to be followed foiu* davs
accident-prone is increased, so especial
thus causing distress to loved ones or
work colleagues.
B
P ^,bl|exhaus SW5X ^jsiMTwcare should be taken when driving or
JKfc^ ^ndling hot dishes or sharp tools.
Negative transits ^^f^S^^
ift'his influence is very similar to that of
Much tense, nervous strain may be Mars' transits to the Sun
gq Mars' Transits experienced for a few days, whi
TO Venus might lead to headaches. Impo
decisions should,jl2S.;^^Qii^^4 Mars' Transits
B Positive transits TO THE MiDHEAVEN
There should be a lively and positive
accent on the sex and love life. This Positive transits
is a particularly good time for the sub- These will be a very hardworking but
ject to arrange a special occasion for rewarding few days, usually producing
him- or herself and a lover. Positive transits excellent results.
A romantic, nostalgic mood will never
B Negative transits be far away and life will become color- B Negative transits
Care should be taken not to make but disappointment or confusion
fiil, Work may result in exhaustion.
many sexual demands or to pick silly, could occur. Making suggestions to others might
unnecessary quarrels. Accusations of also cause fatigue and there may not
selfishness mav be well-founded at B Negative transits be fiill cooperation from colleagues.
this time. Disappointments, usually minor but Any outbursts of temper should be
nevertheless annoying, will almost controlled, since the emotional energy
For instance, an
inevitably occur. will be highly charged. Accidents as a
Mars' Transits appointment may be missed due to a result of others' actions is possible.
TO Jupiter confusion over the date, place or time.
B Positive transits Mars' Transits
This is a very gotxl time at which to Mars' Transits TO its Own Position
take the initiative and not let the grass TO Pluto
grow under one's feet. Although B Positive transits
other, more long-term transits should B Positive transits The sign and house position of Mars
be considered, these may easily be a If the airneeds to be cleared with a will be emphasized in a very positive
few very progressive days. few home truths or an argument, this and assertive way, but any extreme
is the time to do it. feelings should be controlled.
B Negative transits
Care needed to avoid premature
is B Negative transits B Negative transits
action or any tendency to ignore the Life may be at a temporary stalemate These will be a very hectic and tiring
details in contracts or any other but it will not be worthwhile forcing few days, especially if issues have had
on -going work. issues for a day or two. Any resulting to be forced.
Jupiter through the Signs • 283
Jupiter tnrou^n tne Signs Hi
D
The largest planet of the Solar System, Jupiter
takes about twelve years to travel round the
Material success
The motivation to make money is
Sun and through all twelve signs of the zodiac. It is
encouraged by this placing, and often
brings great success, since the individ-
connected with physical and intellectual expansion
ual will invest cleverly, with flair and a
and associated with the acquisition of knowledge; good sense of timing. A healthy bank 9
it helps develop a philosophical outlook on life and encourages our balance is necessary, since those who
understanding of foreign countries and people. Those with this enjoy good food and wine often also
planet strongly placed or emphasized will, according to its sign, thoroughly appreciate all the other (S
creature comforts. There is, however,
generally be optimistic and broad-minded, and direct their mental
energies very positively. The negative side of Jupiter encourages
blind optimism, exaggeration, extravagance, a gambling instinct,
considerable generosity and great plea-
sure is taken in entertaining others and %
seeing them enjoying themselves.
and sometimes wastefulness and an overdeveloped sense of drama. Jupiter in this position contributes reli-
ability, and common sense will prevail
whenever intellectual challenges or
Jupiter themselves. It will give considerable demanding problems are faced.
IN Aries extroversion, and the subject won't be There should be no difficulty in
atall backward in coming forward, developing the more philosophical
The positive, fiery enthusiasm of Aries blowing his or her own trumpet at attributes of Jupiter, and a warm sense
is very sympadietic to Jupiter's lively every opportunity'. This is fine in many of humor, plus a true sincerity, are
and optimistic influence. Here is some- respects, but these individuals must among the other positive qualities of
one who is assertive, broad-minded consciously recognize that it can be this sign placing.
and enthusiastic. A love of fi-eedom is rather overdone at times. A tactful 9
important, but care is needed that it is warning may help them achieve a
not expressed selfishly, without due desirable balance. Any emphasis in the Jupiter
consideration for the partner or for natal chart on Virgo, or planets in that IN Gemini T
other people's feelings. There may sign, will act as a powerful counter. A
be a rather devil-may-care attitude, course of advanced driving instruction, Traditionally, Jupiter is not very well
especially if Jupiter is negatively once the legal licence has been placed in Gemini and this is true to a
aspected by the Sun, Moon or Mars, granted, will be beneficial, as these certain extent, since this placing can
so look for indications of stability and subjects may drive in a reckless way. cause intellectual restlessness. Changes
common sense elsewhere in the chart. of opinion and too much versatility
The pioneering spirit characteristic may interfere with real progress, espec-
of Aries will surface and be expressed - Jupiter ially when at college or university.
perhaps through pure adventurous- IN Taurus There can also be a scattering of intel-
ness, wanting to travel to faraway or lectual energy so that the mind
dangerous places, or maybe through a Jupiter is at its most jo\ial here, thus becomes serendipitous. Consistency of
new development of some kind that contributing plenty of bonhomie. effort must be encouraged and also
will call for enterprise, which is another There is usually a great love of life and sought in other areas of the chart. A
characteristic of this sign placing. appreciation of good food and wine, generally stabilizing influence, such as
Sometimes Jupiter's influence will so it is vital for the individual to under- positive aspects from the Sun, Moon
encourage sportsmanship and a com- stand that the basic principle of or Mercury to Saturn, will help.
petitive spirit. This is marvelous while Jupiter, which is expansion, is very The individual will be broad- JTL
the subject is young, but intellectual likely toencourage an ever- expanding minded, up-to-date in oudook and
potential and the development of a waisdine! If Jupiter is afflicted by the often very clever, but should be aware
philosophical outiook should also be Sun, Moon, Venus or Neptune, this of the benefits of in-depth knowledge
encouraged. Powerfully extrovert attraction to good food may border on in one or two areas at least. Alas, this
children with this placing may need self-indulgence and greediness. If this can seem very boring, but his or her
correction, since bull^'ing tendencies isthe case remember that the subject eventual success may depend on it, for
sometimes develop. A liking for risk- may be comfort-eating to counter a despite getting away with murder for
taking will also need to be controlled. lack of real love, whether given or 99 per cent of the time, he or she will
received, and the jo\nality may be be caught out in the end, no matter
Self-confident action clown-like, disguising introversion and how quick the arguing skills nor how
There is decisiveness, sometimes lead- unhappiness. If the individual is over- brightly criticism is countered. There
ing to premature action, generosity to weight it will be necessary for you to can be considerable craftiness, but
the point of extravagance, and an abil- warn him or her of possible liver sadly not much discretion! This plac-
ity to ignite enthusiasm in others. In damage, especially if the intake of alco- ing is an excellent one for teachers
many ways this placing encourages hol is above the generally working with children in the eleven-
individuals to be very fiill of recommended level. plus age group.
284 • The Pl.\nets at Work
Jupiter ambitious. However, the measure of Virgo is related
intellect in particular,
IN Cancer extroversion that this placing gives to small, narrow detail and critical acu-
will, especially if the rest of the chart is men. Sometimes as a result there is
Jupiter is traditionally well -placed in that way encourage
inclined, tend to conflict and apprehension when the
this sign, and its influence is somewhat showiness and sometimes too much individual is confronted with a situa-
strengthened. The intuition and the dramatic projection. There will be a tion or project that demands
broad a
emotional level are both increased. need to take center stage - but also the sweeping approach. He or she will
There is a marv^elous natural kindness talent to encourage others to achieve want to take it, but may feel a lack of
and sympathy, plus an understanding their fijU potential. self-confidence and fail to commit
of other people's problems and diffi- Every day must be lived to the fijU, him- or herself as boldly as might be
culties. The caring, charitable and pro- and time-wasting may be deemed to wished. The oudook will definitely be
tective instincts common to Cancer are be sinfiil. Subjects with this placing matter-of-fact, and it is to this charac-
enhanced and often expressed on a should certainly realize that they can teristic that the subject should appeal
broad, humanitarian level as well as a become too exuberant and flamboy- at such times. You must also encourage
personal one; concern, consideration ant, especially in dress. However, if reflection on past achievements and
and often cash will be given to alleviate they can control bombastic tendencies successes, for it is in that way that con-
mass suffering. The changeabilit>' of and let their natural enthusiasm and fidence will be gained and a broader
Cancer is shown in an uncertainty of zest for life invigorate others, they will perspective taken.
opinion, and there can be changes of be expressing themselves in a mar-
direction in religious thought or belief velous way. Sometimes they need to be Precision and practicality
The imagination certainly benefits: taken down a peg or two; they can be Considerable literary skill often accom-
look to other areas of the chart to see very pompous. Quality is important, panies this placing. Here is the
how it may best be expressed. It may with well-made clothes and real jew- patience and dedication of a meticu-
be in writing or literature if the chart elry thoroughly appreciated. There is lous writer with the intelligence to
shows creativity, or in inventiveness if usually a great love of tradition, and develop the technique necessary if he
the bent is scientific, when the imagi- loyalty to loved ones and, more is to put down on paper precisely and
nation will combine with intuition, generally, to their country. direcdy just what is in his mind. This
helping the subject to assess the placing also contributes technical and
possible outcome of an experiment. Finding a creative outlet along with tremen-
scientific ability,
Self-satisfaction and an inflated ego are dous working with
practical flair for
Learning and achievement sometimes present, especially if the machinery. Healthy scepticism and
The home and family life also gain by Sun makes a negative aspect to Jupiter. critical acumen are also present.
this placing, which will enhance the The sense of drama and a tendency to If Jupiter is afflicted by the Moon or
parents' ability to be objective about exaggerate are usually evident if there Neptune there can be considerable
their children. The home will probably is a negative aspect between the Moon absent-mindedness. This will infijriate
be of books (perhaps rather
ftill and Jupiter. At best there will be excel- the individual, who will consider it
untidily so! ) and a special kind of lent organizational ability' and stupid and annoyingly time-consuming
encouragement will be given to chil- convincing powers of leadership. when he or she leaves keys in the
dren to develop their minds in exciting Acting can be a good oudet for this wTong place, for instance, or mislays a
and imaginative ways. dramatic sense, and a love of painting vitally important piece of paper or
Natural shrewdness is a Cancerian and the theater is common. If creative book! Sometimes there can be consti-
characteristic, and here it will enhance flair is shown elsewhere, Jupiter in Leo pation, especially if rich food is
any indication of a good business will definitely help it to be expressed enjoyed, and digestive problems are
sense. If the subject wants to start a ftilly and enthusiastically. This placing also common.
small business enterprise, you might is excellent for individuals who enjoy
suggest something connected with working with children or young
antiques, for the acquisition of knowl- people, either as a teacher or simply in Jupiter
edge of a chosen period or type of art- passing on their own skills. It is mar- IN Libra
work will be as stimulating as the velous for them to be involved in intel-
making of extra money. Here is some- lectually expanding projects, which will Here is and charm-
a kind, sympathetic
one who enjoys good food, and may be a constant source of pleasure as well ing individual, hospitable and very
also be a superb cook. as a challenge. charitable. There is a natural friendli-
ness and an easy expression of warm
affection, and the attitude to life is
Jupiter an Jupiter somewhat laid-back. '"''Que sera sera"
IN Leo IN Virgo may be a motto!
There is a great love of luxury, espe-
Optimism, enthusiasm and generosity There something of a contradiction
is cially if Jupiter receives a negative
are common with this placing, and the in terms about this placing, for while aspect from Venus. In this case, the
individual is often intelligent and Jupiter encourages expansion of the positive qualities mentioned above will
Jupiter THROUGH THE Signs • 285
be present but the subject can very subject is to feel fulfilled. In a chart they are overexpressed and become
easily become sybaritic and lazy; unless where enterprise and the motivation to blind optimism. This is most likely if
Mars is strong there may well be
really develop potential is present, this plac- Jupiter is afflicted by opposition or
little get-up-and-go. ing will give plenty of staying- power. square aspects from the Sun, Mercury
Money- making will be of great The Jupiterian trait of living life to or Mars. This is certainly a placing that
importance, and the results will be the fiill is encouraged by this placing: needs countering by some steadying
spent on pleasure and entertaining Scorpio knows nothing of half- influence from Saturn, or perhaps a
friends in a hospitable and extravagant measures and, at its most assertive, personal planet in an earth sign.
way. The individual may well have a Jupiter is a whole-hogger, so it is easy
very good mind but the motivation to to see the potency of this placing. Continual learning
stretch it and accept demanding intel- However, care is needed that the sub- As these subjects grow a litde older,
lectual challenges will probably not be does not burn him- or herself out
ject both intellectually and physically, they
2.
especially noticeable. He or she may when pursuing objectives or simply liv- will become wiser and develop an ever-
prefer to relax with some long, excit- ing up; moderation must be encour-
it strengthening philosophical attitude. It
ing romantic fiction or a family saga aged, and hopefully a restraining factor is essential for them always to study
rather than actually getting round to will be present elsewhere in the chart. something as there is a strong element
writing one, even if inspired to do so. The subject will be vulnerable to over- of the eternal student here, and this
doing things if the Sun or Moon trait must be fiilfiUed. There may also
A need for self- fulfilment squares or opposes Jupiter, in which be a wonderful sense of justice, a flair
A loathing of loneliness indicates the case you should look out for mental for languages and a love of travel.
Libran influence, and so the individual strain in particular. The individual may
will be more fulfilled when living and, be naturally suspicious, and must not Note: During the whole of 1983
indeed working, in partnership. She allow this tendency to become obses- Jupiter traveled through Sagittarius
will have a great deal of love and affec- sive. with Uranus and Neptune. This stel-
tion to give to a partner, together with If there an inclination to write,
is lium (see p. 57) creates a particularly
encouragement and enthusiasm - this detective fiction will probably be suc- fascinating focal point in the charts of
is a positive and rewarding factor in a cessful and/or rewarding - certainly children born during that year. It is
business relationship. On the negative pleasure will be gained from reading something to look out for, making
side, the placing does not contribute this particular genre. Here, too, is the them individual, original and very
much to independence. Indeed, there ability to research thoroughly anything intuitive people with great potential,
may even be tendencies to rely too of interest. This placing is excellent for which will be expressed according to
heavily on loved ones, and if Jupiter a criminal law^'er or judge. There is their Sun, Moon and Ascending signs.
receives negative aspects from the Sun, often financial and a good eye for
flair (See also the influence of Uranus and
Moon or ruling planet there is often a calculated financial risk, and sweep- Neptune in Sagittarius, p.315 and
self-indulgence and conceit. «|^ ing generosity is also usually present. p. 328 respectively.)
>.'
It isimportant that these individu^ The subject may need to be warned
are encouraged to develop their poten against possible vanity and pride,and
tial and to increase their expenditure of metimes of verbal aggression too. Jupiter
physical energy. Look to the Mars sign in Capricorn <9
to see which sporting or exercise Mi[
regime would be most rewarding, and
encourage action along those lines.
The suggestion that chess or intellec-
Jupiter
IN Sagittarius
This gives a blend of positive, extro-
vert qualities (Jupiter) with powerfiilly
negative, introvert ones (Capricorn).
m
tually demanding games could be satis Jupiter rules Sagittarius, so the planet Together they produce a set of remark- -TL
fying may be greeted with enthusiasm. will be a very powerful element of the able characteristics. The individual is
This is another Jupiter sign that likes chart when it is in this sign. We sug- ambitious and determined and will not
its food, so suggest a little moderation gest rereading the Sun sign characteris- He or she is able to
shirk responsibilit)'.
in eating and drinking, otherwise indi- tics of Sagittarius (see pp.1 12-15), work very hard and persistently, and
gestion may cause problems. since are very likely to see some of
you usually has excellent powers of concen-
them your subject. In addition, he
in tration. Parents of children with this
or she will have some superb intellec- placing must not expect their offspring
Jupiter tual potential, although this may not to make meteoric leaps to the top of
IN Scorpio emerge in early life, for this placing the class. Nevertheless, they will make
also contributes a very happy-go-lucky very steady gradual progress, and what
The powerful emotional energy force attitude,and one which, when the is learned will be remembered. This is
of Scorpio will inject Jupiter's influ- individual is sporty, encourages him or generally the pattern throughout life.
ence with determination and will- her to take risks and be rather careless. The outlook extremely sensible,
is
power. There is a need for progress, The outlook is enormously optimistic neither shirking the acceptance of chal-
and a strong emotional involvement in and there will be abundant enthusiasm lenge nor being blindly optimistic.
interests or career is essential if the - both extremely positive traits unless Common sense and some caution
286 • The Pij\nets at Work
should dominate, and hard-earned cheerfijlness will melt the crackling ice sometimes to the point that these
success will be the eventual outcome. which is usually characteristic of every tendencies will be much increased
There can be times when the more Aquarian. The social life is extremely should worry show up in other areas of
serious side of Capricorn will be to the important, and the subject will no the chart. Here too is someone with
fore, resulting in a tendency toward a doubt have a wide circle of fiiends and the best kind of religious faith - and
rather bleak and marginally pessimistic acquaintances who will be encouraged who practices what she preaches.
attitude or outlook; the generosity and to become involved in, for instance, his Identification with suffering is also
flamboyance of Jupiter will not often concern to improve the lot of those present, and while many will take posi-
be evident when the planet is in this who are less fortunate than himself. tive action to help alleviate it (much as
sign. However, the jolly Jupiter sense Scientific or technological ability can Jupiter in Aquarius does), the caring
of humor combines with the offbeat be present, and originality and imagi- can sometimes be expressed less
Capricorn one to emerge when it is nation will be expressed very inven- direcdy through contemplation, medi-
least expected, to the great amusement tively. Sometimes there is literary or tation or prayer. There may also be
of those present; it is most certainly musical talent but control your enthu- powers of healing.
something to look for! siasm if this emerges here. The poten- Self-indulgence may be present if
The individuals are usually kind tial may well be present, but unless Jupiter is by the Sun or
afflicted
and thoughtful, but sometimes Jupiter is personalized, you should see Moon, and these people may be unre-
pigheadedness and the tendency to if these abilities emerge independendy liable, with a tendency toward decep-
think that they are always right can be elsewhere in the chart; and even then tiveness or self-deception. They will
evident. At times this will tend to you should be rather restrained in your make sacrifices, sometimes of their per-
make them own
worst enemies,
their statements! In some cases the sense of sonal success or happiness, giving up
but these more extreme tendencies humor may border on the eccentric. If much to look after a sick relative or
usually only occur if Jupiter receives a Jupiter is afflicted there can be a lack perhaps forsaking a successful career to
square aspect from the Sun or Moon. of tact, and sometimes a sort of stub- turn to something that is considered to
Pay extra attention to the placing and born intolerance and an element of be more worthwhile.
influence of Saturn since, if that planet unpredictability. The intuition is
is heavily aspected or personalized, the usually increased by this placing.
Capricorn influence on Jupiter (i.e. the Jupiter Progressed ^^tyS^^^
more serious personality traits) will THROUGH THE SiGNS
tend to dominate. Jupiter
IN Pisces It is rare for Jupiter Y6 move from one
sign to the next by progression unless
Jupiter Before the discovery of Neptune and occupies an early or late degree of a
it
IN Aquarius its acceptance into the astrological sign in the birth chart. If it is in an
pantheon, Jupiter was the ruler of early degree it may, during the course
There is usually a splendid imagination Pisces. As a result, its influence from of a lifetime, turn from direct to retro-
and no lack of originality with this this sign is increased and indeed it isj re^** ^ade motion, and re-enter the pre-
^^t£^
placing. The effect of an Aquarian very well placed here. ^R^yious sign. If Jupiter is at the endofa^li^'SS
Jupiter will be to endow the subject The philosophical, spiritual and gsign it is just possible that it ma'
with powerftilly humanitarian qualities, reflective elements of both sign and f/^jl^progress into the next sign, turn retro
and give him or her the need to planet are beautifully blended and will grade and eventually re-enter the sign
express them in a positively helpftil be prominent in the subject, for he or in which it is placed in the birth ch
way. The sense of justice is also very she will be kind, sympathetic and car-^ These changes, if and when they
prominent and this individual, by tak- ing. There will be a compassionate J^f^cur, wWl take place over a long
ing positive action, will see to it that spirit and a natural ftiendliness; she will period of time and be very subde.
justice is done and seen to be done. always Hsten to what is being said, and However, remember that while, as is
build up a marvelously sympathetic iK|p;ialways the case, the birth position oj
A social subject rapport with other people. This plac-^Mfhe planet will still hold good, ther
Here is someone who is and
impartial ing is often found in the charts of ^V-l^.will be some influence from the ne
tolerant, and who can be very sympa- those working in the caring and medi- sign, with the subject perhaps becom- ^f
thetic in a totally unsentimental way. cal professions. Itcan also bestow a ing more extrovert and optimistic if>ijj
Many of these fine qualities are often great love of animals (and an excellent Jupiter progresses into a fire sign, oi**^'
expressed through an attraction to rapport with them), and will help any- more practical and maybe materialistic
humanitarian causes, with plenty of one wanting to become a vet or to if it moves into an earth sign. You will
hard work done on their behalf. The work with animals in some other way. find that there will be greater intellec-
independence of Aquarius will cer- tual stimulation if the new sign is air,
tainly be present, and while this sign A sense of commitment and more intuition and thoughtfiil-
may make the subject cool and distant, The emotional level is considerably ness, with an increased philosophical-^
that is not so when Jupiter occupies it, enhanced, and the imagination and oudook, if the new^ign belongs toj
the water element^'"
*^^^'^*
for the planet's warmth and general intuition are also gready heightened,
!!iim)im\hn*im\\w^^
Jupiter through the Houses • 287
Jupiter tnrougn tne Houses
Expansion is keyword, so relate this
Jupiter's may do much good when exercising
potential to the spheres of life covered by the these qualities, since his or her sense of
justice will ensure that actions follow
house placing. In simple terms, unless Jupiter is
words, especially if the chart shows a
very negatively aspected in the birth chart, the
strong Mars or Uranus in positive
subject generally does well or experiences little aspect to Jupiter. This is a good plac-
difficulty in these matters. Consider the more exaggerative and ing for children, who will probably
overoptimistic side of Jupiter when interpreting its house position. enjoy school and its challenges.
A need for mobility
Jupiter
IN THE FmsT House
there
may be
is a Sagittarian influence, there
a tendency to put on weight
Restiessness is
Moon or Mercury make
almost inevitable
negative
if the
%
around the hips and thighs. aspects to Jupiter (although some
The closer Jupiter is to the Ascendant, Jupiter signs fare better than others).
the stronger its influence will be. If it There can sometimes be an inability to
is within 8 or 10 degrees (at most), see Jupiter rest content, but this must be
also Jupiter conjunct the Ascendant, IN the Second House supported elsewhere in the chart.
pp.291 -2. The desire to continue to learn and
This is an extremely powerful The materialistic side of Jupiter is sometimes to educate oneself will last
placing, and the characteristics and prominent here. There will be a con- well after the school years have ended,
motivations of the Ascendant sign will siderable urge to make money and and the subject will have a great desire
be strongly influenced by Jupiter's often marked success in this area, with for both physical and mental mobility.
presence in this house. It adds a the individual taking financial risks that Encourage very careful training when
strongly positive and enthusiastic out- pay off more often than not. However, learning to drive a car, ride a bicycle,
look on life, which
be lived to the
\vill if Jupiter is afflicted (especially by a motorcycle or horse, since a certain
full, and the individual will be warm- square or opposition from Venus), the wildness may take over at such times.
hearted and optimistic. There is often subject may go too far and overinvest
considerable breadth of vision, and his or her money in a flurry of blind
even if a meticulous sign, such as optimism. Creature comforts are both JUPFTER
rises the subject can assess gready liked and deeply needed, and IN THE Fourth House
fgJVVirgo,
ituations very broadly and wisely. the subject will spend money enter-
taining fHends and making the home A happy childhood is often indicated,
J^Positdve qualities extremely luxurious and comfortable. when the subject had a positive rela-
Here is someone open and honest, This is the Taurus/Venus house, so tionship with parents who were always
who accepts others at face value, unless don't forget its connection with rela- encouraging and enthusiastic. As a
deception, dishonesty and craftiness tionships. The subject is a generous result, there is an excellent chance that
^fj are shown elsewhere. If Jupiter is partner, showing love flamboyantiy by he or she in turn will create a mar-
afflicted by the Sun, Moon or Mars, giving expensive and beautifiil pre- velous home atmosphere when build-
^ there will be a tendency to exaggerate,
Jfc^';^and perhaps some boisterousness or a
sents,sometimes when he can't really
afford them. There may be a tendency
ing his or her own family life.
The attitude toward children will be
IRHK^ove of risk-taking and gambling. to buy love and affection, especially if considerate and philosophical, and the
M^djl'f^sually, however, the positive qualities that will boost the ego. This is most family unit will generally have a great
^P^Jldominate, including the ability to give very extrovert
likely if Jupiter falls in a deal of fun. The up
placing conjures
bncouragement to others - partly sign, such as Leo or, perhaps. Libra. the picture of a wise and but young _rL
because the subject's own enthusiasm Santa Claus figure, filling a rather
infectious. chaotic home with lovely books and
A more philosophical attitude and Jupiter goodies that the children will enjoy,
"oudook will emerge with age and IN THE Third House but which will also be of benefit to
xperience, and the individual should them. Sometimes there will be some
be encouraged to develop an excellent This is the Gemini house and has sentimentality apparent in the attitude
intellectual potential, especially if the strong connections with the mind. toward the family. From a more mat-
more racy, risk-taking side of Jupiter Jupiter is also the planet of the intel- erialistic point of view, money doesn't
seems to color the personality. lect,so Jupiter's influence will enhance seem to be of prime importance.
Weight can be gained because of a the need to exercise the mind, and Nevertheless, if the subject is keen to
g for good food and drink, and intellectual challenge will be taken up invest money, the added security of
digestion can occur. The individual with the greatest possible enthusiasm. home ownership, and an increase of f\f\j
ay also suffer badly from hangovers, The need to share opinions, and the house's value by building on
r$o advise care of the rather vulnerable even impose them, will be powerful, extensions and the like, may well prove
liver, and encourage better treatment and the individual's ability to to be the most beneficial course, both
of it. Sometimes, as is the case when communicate is excellent. He or she financially and emotionally. K
TEP vr Work
^Vf^-
JUPITER lust warn your subject that he or she fostering a sense of frustradon.
IN THE Fifth House .jCan overdo things all too easily. Here is a very assertive business part-
iV To<j much work, too much food or ner, if natural enthusiasm is controlled,
This something of a mixed blessing.
IS too much inaction can have a serious who not lack ideas for company
will
At its best it will certainly bestow great effect on the body and/or liver. If expansion. He or she may make a
r)ptimism and enthusiasm, and if the there awareness of what is being
is g{K)d front man or woman, working
chart shows creative flair in other areas done to the system, and bad eating, with a steady behind-the-scenes associ-
/upitcr will definitely enhance any tal- drinking, or smoking habits (the worst ate who can attend to the details while
ents, especially for acting or painting. ot all) are gradually corrected, long- the individual exercises his or her
However, Jupiter can get rather carried term damage be averted. Ideally, a
will boundless breadth of vision.
away here and needs .stabilizing if the disciplined lifestyleis needed, and the
subject is to gain the most from this subject will gain a sense of security
placing. Enthusiasm and optimism can from its steady rhythm; a tendency to Jupiter
run wild, and as a result the individual harmfijl excess may then be avoided. in the Eighth House
will tend to take risks. That is fine pro- Being of help to others comes natu-
viding these arc calculated ^this will rally to these individuals, who will Financial gain through investment is
show in other areas - a wcll-aspected hurry to someone's aid as .soon as it is indicated here, and if Jupiter is well
Saturn would help enormously), but if requested. Generosity is shown by aspected, the individual should have a
Jupiteris squared or opposed by the serving others, and they will freely give good business sense. The planet's
Sun, Moon or Mars, there can be con time, and often money, plus a natural influence, however, needs a great deal
siderable recklessness when taking risks cheery optimism; it is easy for them to of controlling, and the ease or diffi-
of all kinds. tell when and where help is needed. culty of this will depend largely on
A liking for gambling (which Julia Jupiter's sign. If this is an earth sign,
has known in many cases to become he or she should be able to invest
obsessive) must be guarded against. Jupiter wisely and intelligendy, but this is less
The individual will love life and live it IN THE Seventh House likely if it is in any other element.
fully. He or she willbe marvelous Considerable sexual exuberance will
company and a source of inspiration Relationships are often embarked upon be evident, and it is particularly impor-
and encouragement to friends and at an early age by people with this tant for the partner to be responsive
family. There will be a strong tendency placing, due to the challenge of devel- and willing to experiment in the sex
to show off, and a well-developed oping an emotional relationship, great life. It may be that the subject is over-
sense of drama: again, if these traits are enthusiasm and, most of all, high demanding and must become more
rnnrrolled, all will be well. hopes. Unfortunately, expectations of aware of the partner's needs, con-
the partner are frequendy far too high, sciously developing consideration for
Rewarding relationships so that when they are not fijlfilled them. Sometimes too much is
There a powerful influence on the
is there is a tendency to give up, some- expected of the partner, and the indi-
love (which will also be enjoyed
life times all too quickly. The subject may vidual will find satisfaction elsewhere.
with gusto), and over the years the take a rather superficial attitude to this There is a freedom -loving element
subject may have more partners than sphere of life, and the Jupiter inclina- which will be expressed very naturally
most! Great generosity will be shown tion to think that the grass is always and openly, but the damage it can do
to them, both emotionally and materi- greener on the other side may be the to the regular partner is considerable,
ally. There is also especial joy in par- basic reason for such downfalls. so restraint may have to be developed.
enthood, and the relationship with Tradition once decreed that Jupiter
children will be positive and reward- Mental compatibility in thishouse was beneficial for inheri-
ing. Nevertheless, this is a rather exag- Encourage your subject to think more tance, but this is an oversimplification
gerated placing and needs firm and to practice plenty of self-
seriously not to be taken literally. In considering
handling if Jupiter is to act at its best. analysis.Most importandy, he or she the more intellectual and philosophical
should discover what the partner really side of Jupiter, the subject will give
needs, for with this placing comes serious thought to life after death and
Jupiter great potential if the posidve, enthusi- may arrive at wise conclusions that will
IN THE Sixth House astic side of Jupiter is ftjlly expressed. give a sense of stability.
Intellectual rapport is important, and
Here, the Jupiter keyword, "expan- the partners should be of equal intelli-
sion", can have physical effects. gence and intellectual and educational Jupiter
Depending on the sign, weight gain development. If the subject is further IN THE Ninth House
(and a difficulty in subsequently losing ahead in these areas than the partner,
it) can often cause problems, not sim the gap between them will definitely Jupiter's influence is strong here, for
ply because the subject enjoys food a widen. However, if they are equal or, this is the Sagittarius/Jupiter house.
little too much, but also because the better still, if the partner is ahead, this There is considerable intellectual
metabolism may be rather slow. You will sumulate the subject as opposed to potential, which should be developed
Jupiter through the Houses • 289
in accordance with the sign in which Successfijl actors and actresses fre- important one. If Jupiter lies within
Jupiter is placed. The outlook on life is quently have this placing, although a eight or ten degrees of the Ascendant,
very positive, with great breadth of sense of draina and the tendency to see also Jupiter conjunct the
vision. The imagination will also be show off are usually present even in Ascendant, pp.29 1-2.
enhanced, with the ninth house love of those who do not become actors. There may be a true sense of voca-
travel, both intellectual and physical, There may be a talent for the law, pub- tion, perhaps religious but possibly
emphasized in the best possible way. lishing or any job where the individual also geared to fully developing the
The acquisition of knowledge and is able to take center stage! potential in some chosen subject that
the need to study will be very impor- needs great dedication. There can also
tant, and in order for the individual to be reclusive tendencies, and usually the
feel fulfilled there should be constant Jupiter individual needs to work alone in
opportunit)' for Should your sub-
this. IN THE Eleventh House peace and quiet. (Remember, however,
ject be a young mother, do everything that "quiet" means different things to
possible to encourage her to have a Here is someone who is a great social- different people!)
couple of hours away from her chil- izer, who gathers together a large
dren at least once a week for she will circle of friends and acquaintances and A creative contribution
find their constant chatter frustrating, who contributes much to his or her The attitude to life is very philosophi-
no matter how much she loves them. set, or to any group interest. He or she cal, and the mind an excellent one. It
may well serve on committees and will be up to the subject not just to
A variety of experience eventually hold an important office. drift into his or her own little world
Considerable versatilit\' is usually pre- and opt out of reality, since the poten-
sent, but with it may come restlessness. Working with others tial is excellent and must be used
This is more likely if Jupiter is in a fire There is and abil-
a natural inclination wisely and practically. A marvelous
or air sign, or is negatively aspected by ity to generate much energ)' and compromise can be reached if the indi-
Mercury, Mars or perhaps Uranus. enthusiasm, and the chosen interest vidual finds work that has a concrete
Parents of children with this placing will move forward as a result of the end-product, and it is this that is
should remember that fiirther educa- subject's much-enjoyed hard work and shown off to the public, rather than
tion must be positively encouraged, effort. It will not be difficult for him the individual himself For instance,
and if the youngster wants to travel to inspire others, and willing workers here we may have a solitary writer,
extensively, such an experience will will give their all under his leadership. potter or perhaps inventor, whose
contribute considerably to the devel- The humanitarian side of the work speaks for itself rather than the
opment of his or her personalit)'. There Aquarius/eleventh house will be pre- person who projects his own personal-
is oft:en flair for languages, and time sent, with the subject perhaps being an ity. Indeed, the individual may wear a
may be spent living abroad. excellent fiand raiser, or one who takes psychological mask in public, and be
action to help fight injustice - maybe truly known by few people.
working for tamine relief or animal Esoteric subjects and religion,
Jupiter welfare. If he is creative, the chosen perhaps in the broadest sense, may
IN THE Tenth House interest might be amateur dramatics. be important. This is a good placing
Here is an excellent friend, always for the medical or caring professions,
If Jupiter within eight degrees of the
is giving others encouragement to or for work in institutions.
Midheaven, see also Jupiter conjunct develop their potential, and throwing
the Midheaven, p. 292. Whatever out challenging suggestions and ideas
Jupiter's degree, dramatic flair is usu- in order to keep the friendship alive, Jupiter Progressed
ally present, and these subjects will cer- even when separated by many miles. through the houses
tainly attract attention in their chosen An interesting consideration for you
fields. If in a position of power, this may be whether those with this placing Because Jupiter moves very slowly, it is
will be wielded very fairly and with tend to extend the friendship period of not ofi:en that it moves by progression
understanding and kindness, although any developing romantic relationship, from its natal house to the next one.
they may be pompous at times. They since the attitude to love and romance The change is only likely to occur if
will seize opportunities as they come can be somewhat cynical: "We're just Jupiter is near the cusp of a house,
along and will also create them; no good friends" seems to be a topical although it may also happen that the
grass will grow under these feet. statement here! planet turns from direct to retrograde
There is real strength in the ability' to motion, and as a result backs into the
take in the broad perspective of situa- previous house; or if at birth it was ret-
tions, and to view the long-term philo- Jupiter rograde, turns to direct motion and
sophically and practically. Aspirations IN THE Twelfth House moves forward into the next house.
are high, and as they are conquered, The influence of Jupiter from its new PJV
worldly wisdom will grow and lessons Because Jupiter ruled Pisces until house will offer fresh opportunities
be learned, which will be born in mind Neptune was taken into the astrologi- relating to whichever sphere of life
whenever the need arises. cal pantheon, this placing is a very concerns that house.
290 • Thh Planets at Work
Tne Aspects or Jupiter
Awell-aspected Jupiter -
one receiving trines self-confidence. There is an abilitv' to
from the Sun, Moon, Mars or Saturn - can plan constructively for the fiiture and
considerably enhance the individual's personality'. to carry out such plans. He or she has
However, it is easy to underestimate the effect of a good judgement and can put problems
into a coherent perspective.
badly-aspected Jupiter. We are dealing here with
Jupiter's aspects to the outer planets, which remain in orb for sev- B Negative aspects
eral days, so relate them to their house and sign positions. Unless There is usually an element of discon-
the planets are personalized, they may have a more general effect tent, with the subject feeling that he or
than those Jupiter receives from the Sun to Mars inclusive. she is achieving, or has achieved, very
little. Resdessness is common, with a
tendency to blame circumstance or
For Jupiter's aspects to the Sun see refer to the interpretation of Jupiter's background for lack of success or fiil-
the Sun's aspects to Jupiter, p.216. transits to the Ascendant or fillment. In fact, inner discontent and a
Midheaven. These progressions will be lack of will or self-confidence are often
For Jupiter's aspects to the Moon povN'erflil and operate over several the cause of the problem. It is \ital to
see the iVloon's aspects to Jupiter, years, but their effects will be the same discover what the individual's inner
p.234. as Jupiter's transits. voice is saying; may emerge that he
it
had to cope with many put-dowTis as a
For Jupiter's aspects to Mercury see child, which is the reverse of the effect
Mercury's aspects to Jupiter, p. 249. Jupffer's Aspects of positive aspects between Jupiter and
TO Saturn Saturn. Listening to himself, the sub-
For Jupiter's aspects to Venus see ject gains no confidence but hears only
Venus' aspects to Jupiter, pp. 263-4. Q Conjunction a negative authoritarianism that con-
Here the two giants of the Solar vinces him that he isn't much good at
For Jupiter's aspects to Mars see System join forces. At its best this will anything, so why should he bother.^
Mars' aspects to Jupiter, p. 277. bestow optimism and common sense, a Look elsewhere in the chart to see
balanced outlook on life and the abilit)' where the real potential lies, and to
Note: It is rare that Jupiter makes a to be enthusiastic or restrained, as and find any indications that will counter
progressed aspect to another planet when necessary. However, the planets this heavy influence, helping yoiu- sub-
with which it is not in aspect in the don't always exert an equal influence, ject to build up self-confidence and the
birth chart, but there will be times and we often find that Saturn wins - strength of will to move forward.
when such aspects become exact - the subject will be optimistic and Stress the positive qualities of the
i.e. when there is no orb between hopeftil, but with occasional gloom or Ascendant, Sun and Moon signs and
them (see p. 54). Whenever these depression. Even so, there is always a
j
the influence of the personal planets. A
aspects arc exact, bear their influeiice" sense of purpose, with a serious and well-aspected Mars will also help. If
in mind when interpreting the pro- practical attitude to whatever has to be either Jupiter or Saturn is personalized,
gressions of the planets in question. ^,^ ^one. There can also be staying- power. its influence will be emphasized.
If Jupiter forms an aspect to the ?v^^ Decide w hich of the two is the
'
natal or progressed position of Saturn, stronger planet in the chart as a whole.
Uranus, Neptune or Pluto, look up the If one is personalized, it will dominate Jupffer's Aspects
relevant transit interpretation, remcm- this aspect. If neither is personal, look TO Uranus
bering that although the influence wiily^^t each planet's sign and house posi-
be less potent, it will last while Jupit<ah^X^n to discover which is dominant. If, H Conjunction
F&'on the relevant degree, and will give once again, the answer is neither, you This is a powerfial focal point in a
K support to important transits as and may find that the subject shows Jovian chart. The indi\idual will be very posi-
when they are operative. Base your optimism at times and Saturnian pes- outlook, have an excellent and
tive in
interpretation on the most apt para- simism at others. A steady physical and originalmind, and be extremely
graph, i.e. conjunction, positive or emotional pace must be achieved if this forward-looking, with humanitarian
(Negs
negative aspects^'- '•
^]^>r^^
'
conjunction's influence is to be kept in kindness and benevolence. In recent
l-VJi If Jupiter forms a progressed aspect balance, and that may not be easy. years the conjunction was formed in
ih the natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Sagittarius - a lively and positive plac-
Venus or Mars, read the interpretation B
Positive aspecW * ing for it. It is endowing these young
for that planet's progressions to These have a stead\ing influence, with people not only with the qualities
iS|^ Jupiter, and pay especial attention to the common sense, practical attributes already mentioned, but also a delight-
:W\ the relevant paragraph, i.e. conjunc Saturn blending well with the extro- fiil, warm
sense of humor, and is
tion, positive or negative aspects ert enthusiasm and optimism of marking them with pleasant, slighdy
If Jupiter makes a progressed aspecr^», Jupiter. Breadth of vision will combine oftbeat characteristics that will
to the Ascendant or Midhea\en in .^^^ith caution. The indi\idual's inner enhance their personalities through-
either the birth or progressed chart., ^g^»t>pice gives good advice and boosts the out their lives.
The Aspects of Jupiter •291
Generally speaking, it is only if the optimistic. The fantasy rich, and
life is a marvelous source of potential.
conjunction is negatively aspected that there is which is
a certain dreaminess Otherwise, the individual can be over-
it will be a source of tension and rest- most creative when supported by prac- whelming and ruthless in the pursuit
lessness, and even then these can be ticalelements elsewhere in the chart. of aims. There are powers of leader-
discharged positively and dynamically Otherwise the subject can become ship, and others can be magnetically
through work and other interests. simply a dreamer of dreams. (Personal attracted. The organizational abilities
planets in earth, or a well-aspectcd are usually superb, but if the subject is
D Positive aspects Mars and/or Saturn will provide more wrong-minded he or she can over-
The subject has a powerful element of stimulus.) If this aspect is part of a influence weaker personalities.
originality' and many of the qualities of chart that shows the subject is very
the conjunction. There is usually a materialisticand ambitious, its subtle D Positive aspects
lively sense of humor and a friendly influence can be lost - although it may These give a great deal of inner
wilhngness to help others. Popularity is help to soften any inherent harshness. strength and the determination to pur-
also likely, especially if the chart shows sue objectives. Organizational ability
that the individual is extrovert. D Positive aspects and leadership powers are present, and
Determination is increased but These are similar to the conjunction in we usually find an ability to use the
there can be a certain eccentricity, effect, but may be swamped by other, intelligence to achieve what is planned.
which if controlled will do no real stronger elements, unless the subject is
harm, unless it is indicated elsewhere prominendy Piscean or Sagittarian, or H Negative aspects
in the chart. These aspects will help very sensitive. Nevertheless, the subde, There can be total adherence to the
the subject to develop his or her gentle qualities will add delicacy and pursuit of fanatical objectives, and if
potential and make it possible to sympathy to even the strongest of considerable dynamism is shown in
attract the attention of others. charts.The aspect also inspires the other areas of the chart the individual
subject to do his or her bit to make the will have the power to mislead others.
H Negative aspects world a better place in which to live. This is most likely if Uranus conjuncts
There is usually considerable restless- Pluto in Virgo (births between 1963
ness and eccentricity, especially if either B Negative aspects and 1969) and Jupiter negatively
planet is personalized. Sometimes, too, As with the above aspects, there is aspects both planets. Watch out for
there can be discontent and little abil- kindness, sympathy and sensitivity to such tendencies in your subject, and
ity to sustain strong but fleeting suffering. Unfortunately, the individual encourage him or her to develop other
enthusiasms, with the subject often can easily become forgetftil and rather positive and sensitive qualities derived
spending much money on whatever dreamy, getting lost in his or her own from the Sun, Moon or rising sign.
will fiirther the interest, which is then litde world at every opportunity.
cast aside as suddenly as it began. The emotional level is increased, and
Independence can be carried to there is a colorfiil imagination, but Jupiter's Aspects
extremes - for instance, by refijsing neither are always be expressed posi- TO THE Ascendant
help when it is seriously needed. This tively. Any tendencies to dishonesty or
in turn can lead to excessive stubborn- self-deception may be increased. Many D Conjunction
ness, and is not admirable. Vanit)' and writers suggest that there is a vulnera- If Jupiter is in the first house the sub-
pomposity can also be present. Don't bility to gas fiames or fish poisoning, ject is enthusiastic, positive and open-
over- interpret these aspects; use them especially when either Jupiter or minded; there is optimism, breadth of
as supporting factors unless the planets Neptune are negatively contacted by vision and an excellent intellect. He or
are personalized. transitting planets. Again, this aspect she gets along well with other people
can get lost among stronger indica- and is popular. Life is enjoyed in a ftin-
tions, so don't over-interpret it. loving way, but the oudook is philo-
Jupiter's Aspects sophical, with a sense of justice.
TO Neptune Sometimes there is a tendency to exag-
Jupiter's Aspects gerate, and a liking for risk-taking,
Q Conjunction TO Pluto both emotional and physical. She will
As Jupiter traditionally ruled Pisces put on weight very easily, often around
and Neptune is the modern ruler of Q Conjunction the hips and thighs. Slight indigestion
the sign, there is considerable affinity There is a compelling desire for power, can also occur. Constant exercise is
between these two planets. Here, they especially if the aspect falls in the tenth very important and is usually enjoyed.
give idealism and some humility. There house, or either or both planets form a If Jupiter is in the twelfth house, the
is often a subde, caring instinct, and conjunction with the Midheaven. The influence will not be as extrovert, since
sympathy and empathy with others. need to make material progress is the more spiritual, reflective side of the
A certain spirituality may also be evi- strong, with a near-obsessive enthusi- planet is working. A sense of vocation
dent, not necessarily linked to conven- asm for objectives of all kinds. is possible, and can be made.
sacrifices
tional religion, but often to a more Sometimes fanaticism is present. If In either case, the respective house-
universal faith. The individual is also controlled, these powerftil qualities are placing of Jupiter is powerfiilly
292 • The Planets at Work
enhanced. Do remember that if Jupiter increased and the subject usually has a working well for us. We also have
iswithin one degree of the Ascendant powerfiil, but not overinflated, ego. enjoyable experiences, sometimes
the birth time need only be inaccurate travel and sometimes study to advan-
by four minutes to change the planet's H Positive aspects tage. Sometimes we put on weight, or
house position. As you gain experience The positive Jupiter traits of optimism overreact. The interpretations of these
you will be able to tell whether your and enthusiasm, plus the ability to take transits are dealt with in the same way
subject is a first-house or twelfth-house calculated risks, will influence the sub- as for the aspects, being divided into
Jupiter person: the difference in the ject's attitude toward aims and ambi- the conjunction, positive and negative
effect will be striking. tions. There is usually success in aspects. Again, as with aspect interpre-
achieving challenging objectives and tation, we recommend that you read
D Positive aspects self-confidence is increased, with a all three categories first to gain the
These are similar in effect to the con- sense of pride in achievement. general idea of the influence.
junction when it falls in the first house, If Jupiter is aspected negatively in
but Jupiter's influence will be less B Negative aspects the birth chart the transit influence -
powerfiil and the characteristics of the There is a tendency to show off and to even if it is a trine -
be less benefi-
will
aspect will enhance or counter those of exaggerate, especially where accom- cial, but the subject should use
the Ascendant. The health is unlikely plishments are concerned. An identifi- Jupiter's energ\' in whichever ways are
to be affected. cation with all things grand and of most help. Of all the planets, Jupiter
pompous is an excessive
usual, as is provides the greatest encouragement
B Negative aspects devotion to the Establishment and all and help when given a gende but firm
A tendency to exaggerate and show off that it stands for. Nevertheless, since push in the direction in which we
may alienate other people and thereby Jupiter is a beneficial planet, the sub- want it to go!
weaken the subject's position, both ject will be and
successfiil in the career The transits of Jupiter to its own
personally and in material advance- in attaining objectives - but may not position are especially relevant and, as
ment. In some cases these traits will be as popular as he or she thinks. with the fast-moving planets, we place
make him or her rather a bore. The that interpretation at the end of the
chances are that these extreme charac- section. In addition, you fiill will find a
teristics will be mitigated by other The Transits explanation and interpretation of the
more desirable ones, but warn the sub- OF Jupiter Jupiter Return, which is one of the
ject of their presence if they emerge - most exciting and fascinating of all
pride comes before a fall! The of the Sun, Mercury,
transits transits (see p.297).
Venus and Mars are of very short dura-
tion. While they often have striking
Jupiter's Aspects effects on our day-to-day lives, they do Jupiter's Transits
TO THE MlDHEAVEN not influence important trends which TO the Sun
can lead to changes, developments,
Q Conjunction opportunities and so on. Jupiter is the B Conjunction
As Jupiter is likely to be the highest first planet to be considered in this This happens once every 12 years,
planet in the birth chart sky, its effect way. The makes to the natal
contacts it marking a period of opportunity and
will be very strong. The individual will positions of the planets, the Ascendant heralding an especially rewarding time.
potentially be very successfiil and well- and the Midheaven are important and But it is vital that the individual makes
liked, and irmer contentment is usual. can be used in a variety of beneficial a concentrated effort, taking center
All Jovian vocations and careers may ways. To calculate these and the influ- stage, showing off a littie, and ensur-
fascinate and be very rewarding and ences of all the slow-moving planets, ing that those people who can help
successfiil; the subject won't ever allow and to ftilly understand their duration know of his or her potential.
the grass to grow under his or her feet. and how they affect us, reread If out of work, this is the time to
The oudook on very optimistic,
life is Progressing the Chart (see pp.60-9) apply for more jobs. Travel and study
with considerable enthusiasm for any and the general hints on interpretation willbe particularly rewarding, and
project undertaken. (seepp.130-47). there is a sense of being on a winning
There may not be much interest in Whenworking on the transits of the streak. All the Sun sign characteristics
detail (although this could emerge the Sun and the other fast-moving willbe enhanced, and feelings of
from the Jupiter/Midheaven sign or planets you will only have calculated optimism and enthusiasm usually pre-
fi-om other areas of the chart) and a the conjunctions and oppositions, but dominate. This is an influence to
sense of justice will color the natural with Jupiter and the other slow- exploit fiilly.
powers of leadership. Here is someone moving planets (i.e. Saturn, Uranus,
who usually sets a good example to Neptune and Pluto) all the aspects B Positive transits
others, especially if in charge of them. should be used. These have a similar effect to the con-
Reread the house placing for Jupiter as Generally speaking, Jupiter's influ- junction, but the sextile will not be
it will add another dimension to this ence is positive and usefiil; oppor- quite as strong and can be overruled
interpretation. Self-confidence is tunities often occur when the planet is by other more powerfiil transits,
The Aspects of Jupiter • 293
o
especially The Sun and Mercury are always rea-
Nevertheless the sextile and the tririe^" might like to start redecoration or sonably close together in the birth
are very' helpful for general progress, ,__
home extension work at such times. If chart, so Jupiter's conjunction to the
study and travel, and indicate gocxra^t' creative work is enjoyed, the imagina- Sun w ill either have preceeded its con-
times for holidays. Opportunities must
be looked for and acted upon.
H Negative
Any tendency
transits
to exaggerate and over-
'' dramatize situations must be avoided.
Financial or emotional risks or gambles
tion
make
m
H
and intellect will
rewarding results. The judgement
should be sound, so tbi§ jfi
decisions.
^^
Negative traiwits'^^;';^'
.
combine
These can cause more trcSum^'ffiaJTfs'^'"-
to give junction to Mercury or will follow it
within about t\\elve months. The two
influences may therefore give a benefi-
dai theme to a year or so. (It may be
eresting to ask how your subject
ared twelve years previously, when
1
,=
J^may also be taken. An overoptimistic realized but unfortunately the subject
Jupiter was last in this position).
influences, especially the
These
Mercury con- %
^•oudook and blind enthusiasm can be wdll probably not know that anything tact, is of enormous assistance to
iJ«disastrous, so caution is very necessary. is wrong, or that mistakes are being v^^i ool children, who may well rise
In some circumstances good advice made. There will be a tendency to-^^2^ several places in class as a result.
i^ould fall on deaf ears. Biliousness due overreact to situations and to drarri^^^^
Ma to high living is common, and a good tize them. If upset, extreme action ositive transits
^Jsupply of hangover remedies may be may be taken so that mountains are These present the ideal time for taking
p'needed. If the natal Sun and Jupiter made out of molehills, resulting infcWM^ an exciting vacation abroad. They are
'
are in negative aspect to each other, quite serious damage, especially to ' also a good period in which to start a
important decisions should be delayed loved ones, which might be difficult to new study venture - learning a lan-
until the influence has passed, for mis- put right. This is not a good time in guage perhaps - as the mind is ready
takes can be made due to the ignoring which to make important decisions for intellectual challenge. There will be
of small print or over-optimism. since misjudgement is likely. '^j'^/' a notably increased desire to commu-
Care is needed when dealing wim nicate ideas, perhaps on radio phone-
money, rental agreements or anything ins! Articles may be written for trade
Jupiter's to do with the law. The diet should be or specialist journals and, as hinted
^ TO THE Moon"^ kept simple, since the system can be above, the time is also right to take a
more easily upset by rich food and driving test or some advanced driving
mm Conjunction ^ drink than usual. On the whole a con-
.- lessons.
This enhances the emotions, intuitidns'^ sciously logical outiook and $^^0 There is scarcely a better influence
and feelings. The influence is excellent perspective must be kept at thi*' under which to take examinations,
III
if the Moon is well-aspected in the provided the powers of concentration
birth chart, but if it receives mosdy are naturally good or enhanced by sta-
squares or oppositions the judgement Jupiter's Transits bilizing transits. Any inclination to
may not be sound and Jupiter's influ- TO Mercury restiessness must be controlled.
ence might bring out these less helpfiii
traits. However, in most cases the reac- Q Conjunction B Negative transits
tions to situations will be sensible, and This is an excellent influence, when the Uncharacteristic absentmindedness is
the decisions taken will be correct. time is right to travel for pleasure or very common, and the inability to take
Life may be viewed in a more philo- business, to study, to learn to drive or life sufficientiv seriously can cause
sophical light, with situations assessed take the driving test. Here the two problems. Sometimes the subject will
insdncdvely and fairly. The subject planets of the intellect are working gloss over difficulties or fail to keep
will be in a generous mood and will well together, so concentration on any promises. A lack of caution is likely -TL
probably want to improve his or her project or area requiring mental dex- and common sense can be badly lack-
social life - something you might care terity' or an extension of the mind is ing so that mistakes are made,
to suggest. Enterprise should be excellent.However, these planets do sometimes due to blind optimism.
definitely encouraged. not always increase the powers of con- Important decisions affecting the
centration, so vou will find that the long-term fijture should not be taken
D Positive transits transit will be at its best if Saturn is at this time; for example, taking on too
Considerable personal success is likely. making one or two positive transits to large a mortgage or other monetary
Encourage your subject to listen to his the Sun, Moon or Mercurv. commitment can lead to severe
or her instincts and intuitions. The The time is right for embarking on a financial difficulties.
influence is like that of the conjunction new studv course or anv interest which If the subject is a student approach-
and could herald a very rewarding is intellectually challenging or develops ing examinations there will be a ten-
period, especially where the home and the potential. The outiook will be dency to think that there's no need to
family life are concerned. These are optimistic and enterprising. Those revise and that his or her answers to
excellent transits to use for family vaca- with a flair for business could easily set examination questions are marvelous.
tions or concentrating on projects up some good deals, and as a result They might not be! Advise him or her
involving parents and children. Those considerable progress will be made. to take life a littie more seriously.
294 • The Pianets at Work
Jupiter's Transits personal relationship, there will be a will not of itself promote such power-
TO Venus tendency to give up, or make a rash fully energetic conditions or have the
decision that may be regretted later. drive of the conjunction or trine. The
Q Conjunction The emotions and intellect are under same decisiveness will be present, as
This is a lovely influence which makes strain, and reason and common sense will the ability to cope with protago-
us generous, kind, affectionate, under- will not prevail. Watch out for any nists in a just and reasonable way.
standing and happy - and often happy much or to
inclinations to eat too Both intellectual and physical energy
to see others enjoying themselves at be the result of feel-
starve; either will is increased by this transit, as is the
our expense. Popularity will increase, ing unloved. Usually this is quite the desire to win. A new, invigorating
with life enjoyed to the full. However, wrong impression, as will be seen exercise regime or renewed interest in
as with all contacts between these when the influence has passed. The sport may be taken up, doing much to
planets there will be a tendency to put whole trend is to exaggerate the feel- brush away any cobwebs, whether
on weight, since rich food is nearly ings and to be excessive in action, so it mental or physical, that are lingering.
always eaten - here is another influ- is important to keep on the straight
ence that often requires bicarbonate of and narrow. Professional advice should H Negative transits
soda! The time is right to think about be taken over financial problems, with These can make the individual some-
making extra money, either by starting the reduction of any investments or what rebellious and devil-may-care.
an enterprising project or by investing financial risk-taking, since mistakes are Recklessness is common, and should
(albeit with a certain restraint). all too easily made at this time. be consciously guarded against, as
This can be a memorable time if tll^ should the inclination to take financial
transit supports positive long-term risks or other big gambles. The ten-
progressions or lunar progressions.
Sometimes (but don't over-stress the
possibility) people become engaged
11 Jupiter'
TO Mars
dency to exaggerate will be present
here, as will over- hastiness, both physi-
cal and mental. Warn the subject of all
when Jupiter and Venus meet up. The Q Conjunction these possibilities. Thoughtiessness,
emotions and intellect work well This is a marvelousfy positive^ transit^ usually because the individual is being
together. Remember that traditionally heralding a period when the subject uncharacteristically self-centered, can
Jupiter is the most beneficial planet in should take the initiative and be also cause problems, especially with
the Solar System, while Venus the assertive. He or she will be in a ver oved ones.
next in line for that happy position.
is
strong position, and as a result of
putting these energies to work will
ii
jWhere is a positive side to these
rather extreme transits. If there have
D Positive transits make excellent progress. Boldness and been quarrels and upsets, this influence
These transits are almost identical to brave action is encouraged, especially if will finally resolve them, bringing
the conjunction but can work in even that means being powerfijlly decisive "peace among the planets" and to the
more positive ways, since there is less and determined. There is increased subject and his or her close associates,
likelihood of Jupiter and Venus getting willpower, and the subject will want to for Jupiter will have aligned with Mars,
out of hand and encouraging the sub- fill every moment with action. and as a result the dust will setde.
j/Jf A
ject to overdo things or spend too Under this influence we should miWe^
much on entertaining! They are posi- opportunities for ourselves as opposed
tive influences that can be used to to simply taking them if they come our Jupiter's Transits
fiirther his or her interests and way, but there will be the desire to cre- TO Saturn
ftiture enterprises. ate them. Any apprehension should be
Purchases, especially investment discouraged - action taken unda^Uusr D
Conjunction
buys, will give long- lasting pleasure (as lively influence will pay off, and aW^
Some dissatisfaction is usual when
well as a good return if they have to be progress will almost certainly result. Jupiter contacts Saturn. However,
sold later). There will be an increased The influence is marvelous for anyone because Jupiter's influence is positive
appreciation of luxury and comfort, involved in competitive projects - and this is the most powerftil of the
which probably won't go away as the sporting activities, for instance, or any- contacts, the will and determination to
indication eases. After all, having expe- diing that demands the expenditure of do something about what is wrong is
rienced the best it's difficult to settle physical as well as intellectual energy. equally likely. Once the individual has
for a star or two less when choosing an decided precisely where the root of the
hotel. The same goes when boosting D Positive transits discontent lies, he or she will develop a
one's wardrobe: a taste for designer These influences are almost identical need for challenge. There will, for
labels is easily acquired at this time! to those of the conjunction, although instance, be a desire to make a greater
the powerfijl drives and energies will effort or earn more money. Sometimes
B Negative transits be expressed with more consideration the subject realizes that his or her
These tend to cause a period of lazi- for other people. Success is just as mind is stagnating, and there is room
ness, of "couldn't care less" - or of likely, especially if the transit is a trine. for improvement, so that as the influ-
untoward extravagance. If the subject The sextile is very usefiil and will give ence becomes stronger so the commit-
is going through a difficult period in a support to other positive trends, but ment to study or to concentrate on
The Aspects of Jupiter • 295
some mentally stimulating and involv- Jupiter's Transits Jupiter's Transits
ing interest will develop. Sometimes TO Uranus TO Neptune
there is a general discontent with
lifestyle, relationship or surroundings: H Conjunction H Conjunction
encouragement from you might moti- This an exciting influence that often This a marvelously subtle influence
vate your subject. He or she may not
is
brings about unexpected developments that will
is
do much for sensitive, intu-
9
follow your suggestions precisely, but which open up new horizons. The itive, creativepeople, but when it
on thinking about what you have said urge for independence is strengthened, occurs in the charts of very practical,
may come up with an idea which and while this is enough to motivate materialistic subjects it can have very
wouldn't have otherwise occurred. action or the making of changes, little outward effect.
If the individual is extremely practi- because we arc dealing with the con- There will be increased sensitivity
cal and down-to-earth, you may have junction there is littie likelihood of and an awareness of the finer elements
to beat him into action. If so, shock selfish, irresponsible or unpredictable of life - often spiritual, mystical and
tactics might pay off; statements like actions. To make sure of this, see how idealistic areas. The emotions are con-
"You'll be old before your time if you both planets are aspected in the birth siderably heightened and there is a
don't do something about all this" are chart. Are they receiving squares or tendency to fall into very
enough to start Jupiter rolling toward oppositions from the personal planets? contemplative moods.
him in the best possible way! Arc they in aspect to each other.^ If the Sometimes there can be a need to
former, there could be tension, which get away from it all, perhaps with a
D Positive transits is also likely if they are in negative quiet weekend by the sea or river, or
These contacts will bring out die indi- aspect to each other. If well-aspected, whichever landscape is most restora-
vidual's common sense and practical the transit will have a splendid effect. tive. If of a religious nature, this is a
approach to life. Determination is Here is a surge of powerful nervous superb influence under which to make
increased, as is the realization that his and intellectual energy which should a retreat. Afterwards, the individual
or her perseverance will pay off. The
get plenty of positive expression. will feel refreshedand much restored,
Decisions about the long-term influence will probably bring some well able to cope once more with his ^tfV]
future can be made during this period, exciting and maybe memorable events. or her job or family.
even if plans laid down now do not
have to be put into operation for some H Positive transits B Positive transits
time.The influence will, for instance, These will also bring unexpected and The of these are very similar to
effects
complement changes made at the time exciting events, and as a result some those of the conjunction, although the
of a Saturn Return, stabilize the atti- new elements may begin to build in sextile may get a little lost in the mists
III
tude toward developments and oppor- the subject's life. As to which sphere if it coincides withmore worldly and
tunities that may arise during a Jupiter willbe affected, look at the house assertive transits. It may be that the
Return, or as the result of other position of Uranus, which may give individual will be inspired in some way,
exciting or dynamic progressions or you a clue. Only suggest the possibility with new, probably beautiful, creative
transits. This is a time for thinking - you must not predict an event, work being the outcome. It is always
carefully about important issues - the remember. Sometimes under this influ- good to suggest that time will be well
conclusions gained will be correct ence people are keen to stretch their spent making notes or photographic
under this stabilizing influence. minds, and as a result take a new and records of whatever appeals and is
wiser attitude to life, or acquire some observed; there will be especially
B Negative transits specialist knowledge. There may be an interesting and original results.
Considerable frustration is possible, inclination to study a very offbeat or The influence also inspires a dreamy,
especially when the individual thinks unusual subject. perhaps overromantic mood; remem-
he or she making good progress.
is ber that cloud nine should not be
The trend acts as a brake, and while B Negative transits dwelt on for too long!
this can be most annoying at the time, The individual will probably experi-
in retrospect it may be realized that all ence a period when at least one sphere B Negative transits
was for the best.However, he may be of life, or an important project, is a Care is needed at this time, since it can
very dissatisfied, restless and easily source of tension, and he or she may be all too easy to be negatively over-
infuriated while under this stop/ go want to break away from whatever is influenced by other people's opinions
influence, so must be calmed down. the source of the trouble. However, and actions. Mistakes can be made,
There will be less patience than usual, action must not be taken prematurely, usually when the individual is feeling
but unfortunately it will be necessary if for hastiness or even stubborn obsti- particularly carefree and happy. Some-
he is to take problems and setbacks in nacy may mean a loss of perspective. If times the wrong thing is said, causing
his stride. One possibility is that there are problems with tension and misunderstandings and confiasion. It is
Jupiter is working overtime and caus- nerves, a course of relaxing exercises vital to keep a firm grip on reality but
ing overoptimism, so that there is an would be beneficial and help to calm that may not be easy. The powers of
exaggerated sense of being let down the nervous tension (Uranus) and concentration won't be very good,
when things go wrong. refresh the spirit (Jupiter). either. This is not a favorable time in
n
296 • The Planets at Work
which to make important decisions, Jupiter's Transits out of the blue. Opportunities and
and caution is necessary when listening TO THE Ascendant new developments will further the sub-
to advice - something, of course, that ject's progress. Sometimes there is the
you may well have to bear in mind! Bl Conjunction chance to travel (perhaps at someone
Here, Jupiter ends a transit of the else's expense?)
twelfth house and enters the first, so In general, you will find that all
Jupiter's Transits this aspect marks a period when that things connected with Jupiter will
TO Pluto planet's influence changes from flourish and much may happen unex-
encouraging contemplation, retrospec- pectedly - often a nice surprise or a
D Conjunction tion and reflection to proposing that win of some kind.
The individual will push forward, tak- the individual should take center stage,
ing a stronger line of action and a show off and create opportunities. He B Positive transits
more dominant position. Self-confi- or she should feel reft^eshed and reju- These are much as the conjunction,
dence grows and often he or she venated, be as self- expressive as possi- but any new developments are unlikely
becomes more materialistic, with a ble and seek challenge and action. This to be as important unless Jupiter is a
greater interest in investment, assur- is an excellent time in which to look personal planet, in Sagittarius, or that
ance and finance generally. The desire for a job that is more rewarding, both sign is on the Midheaven. Even so, this
for power is increased and all will be financially and intellectually. There will should be a very rewarding period.
well provided that the subject is not be enjoyable times but weight gain and
too fanatical. indigestion must be guarded against. B Negative transits
The craving for power will probably Enjoyment of life is to be encouraged. Hopes may be dashed to the ground at
be most pronounced if Pluto is in Leo this time, so a sceptical and cautious
in the birth chart, or if the subject was B Positive transits attitude should be adopted. The sub-
born in the sixties, when Uranus and These have much the same effects as ject may be easily influenced by others
Pluto were in conjunction in Virgo. the conjunction, but look at the house who could, for their own reasons, be
Remember that Jupiter's influence is a through which Jupiter is transiting, doing everything possible to boost his
fine and positive one, and on the since its concerns may blossom. For or her ego. Caution is needed all the
whole progress and the attainment of instance, if there is a trine transit and way, especially if contracts or legal doc-
objectives seem the most likely out- Jupiter is in, or about to enter, the uments are being drawn up; the small
comes. An event or action may boost fifth house, there may be a new love print must be aU too easy to
read. It is
the subject's ego, but she should not affair or a second honeymoon. be swept along on a tide of over-
become big-headed as a result! Creative interests will also flourish. optimistic enthusiasm at this time.
D Positive transits B Negative transits
Here again, material progress will be There will be a strong tendenq' to Jupiter's Transits
made and the bank balance be view problems out of perspective and TO ITS Own Position
improved. As a could be
result, there The individual may
to over-react.
real flair for investment, and provided become unbearably self-important and Generally speaking, when Jupiter
common sense overrules any blind pompous for no reason at all, then forms a positive transit to its own posi-
optimism, this should work out very once the transit has passed realize how tion the subject will experience a time
well. Again, the individual will proba- foolish he or she has been. Caution is in which life moves forward very pro-
bly move up the ladder and find him- necessary in what is said or written, gressively and the outlook is optimistic
or herself in a stronger position. She and any inclination to exaggerate must and positive. When Jupiter forms a
will be listened to more readily, and be controlled if possible. negative transit the subject can be
will find that her opinions are taken overoptimistic, perhaps getting small
more seriously. problems out of perspective. Some-
Jupiter's Transits times unnecessary risks are taken, with
B Negative transits TO THE MiDHEAVEN financial and emotional gambling. In
not conducive
Care is needed that a tendency to form addition, the period is
fanatical opinions or take extreme Q Conjunction to the signing of contracts or legal
action is avoided. If money is involved, The accent is on opportunities, but documents, since the small print may
there will be an inclination to over- there is a distinct difference between be ignored or too much money signed
invest or to spend carelessly. Much what happens when Jupiter conjuncts away in a flurry of enthusiasm.
money has been lost by people under the Midheaven and when it conjuncts When calculating a transit of Jupiter
this particularly trying influence, and the Ascendant. For example, Jupiter to its own position you must study the
all forms of gambling should definitely conjunct the Ascendant: subjects get a planet's natal aspects, its sign and
be avoided while it persists. Any finan- new job they applied for; Jupiter con- house position, since their effects will
cial decisions should be shelved until junct the Midheaven: they are offered be to the fore in the life of the individ-
the transit has passed (allow at least a new job because people have heard ual concerned. Elven if the transit itself
three clear weeks). about their abilities, so the offer comes is positive, some of its beneficial nature
,
The Aspects of Jupiter • 297
will be lost if Jupiter has more negative influence; your subject may have had a nor, of course, do we all take sudden
aspects than positive ones. If the tran- ghasdy time, when everything went steps forward at precisely the same
sit is negative but Jupiter is well- wrong! If so, you must delve more point in our lives. In interpreting the
aspected natally, the negativity of the deeply into the planetary influences of influence it is important to consider
transit will be mitigated although, that time - if the subject was suffering the subject's Ascendant, Sun, Moon
while things will go well, the subject from stress, other even stronger indica- and Midheaven signs, as well as that of
may take on too much or be too opti- tions were probably the source of the the ruling planet. They will indicate
mistic. To decide the eventual out- trouble, with much of Jupiter's posi- how he or she will react and respond
come, it is best to calculate and tive influence being overruled. Even to this interesting transit.
interpret any planetary transits that so, you may decide that things might
follow the Jupiter contacts. have been even worse without Jupiter's The extent of the influence
help! Just how good the influence was How long does the influence last? In
will by now largely depend on Jupiter's astronomical terms, if Jupiter is mov-
The Jupiter natal position and aspects; but even so ing steadily forward through the
Return this really is a strong influence, and zodiac it can be exact (i.e. rest on the
there should (in theory, and nearly degree it occupies in the birth chart)
In essence, this is the conjunction tran- always in practice) be some excellent for as few as four days. However, hav-
sit of Jupiter to its own position. As developments. As we have said, do ing passed over its precise natal posi-
Jupiter takes 12 years to complete a remembcr that Jupiter likes to be given tion, Jupiter may turn to retrograde
journey around the Sun and through a little push in the direction we want it motion and then later return to direct
all 12 signs of the zodiac, the planet to go - particularly so during a Jupiter motion and conjunct its natal position
takes 2 years to return to the position
1 Return. It is therefore a dme to be for a third time. This can take as long
it occupies in the birth chart. So we very assertive - to apply for jobs, make as nine months. Even so, it seems that
have a Jupiter Return when we are suggestions to people who matter, no matter how often Jupiter conjuncts
approximately 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, and so on. its natal position, its astrological return
84 and 96 years of age. These are peri- will cover most of a year. It is unlikely
ods to which we should look forward, Early years for things suddenly to fall into place
and when we should take hill advan- Parents of children approaching their when Jupiter is exact. However, the
tage of every opportunit)' that arises. first Jupiter Return should heartily time when Jupiter is exact could be the
After a Jupiter Return year we encourage them to put this strong centre of a key period relating to the
should be in a stronger position finan- planetary energ\' to use. They should influence as a whole, and the sphere of
cially, and have taken a step or two up enter competitions, take tests or exam- life that progresses as a result may be
the career ladder or in any interest that inations (especially in specialist extra- emphasized. By this time the subject
means a lot to us. It is important not curricular subjects such as music ^,^|K 11 be aware of what is happening.
to miss any opportunities; they must athletics) or increase their study d The chances are that the Jupiter
be confidently seized - and the more compelling interest. Progress made at ^^eturn w ill work rather more pow er-
-
they challenge us, the better. Some- this particular time can often spark off ^fiilly for those who have one or more
times we must work very hard indeed interc^^fefepecialist subject thati|^|i']j(W^tli^|^llowing in their birth charts:
during the year of a Jupiter Return, later studied in depth, or which^i
but we usually enjoy what we do in the becomes a career after colleg "agittanus Ascendant.
expectation that it will be worthwhile Sun in Sagittarius.
in the long run. This is especially so if Later li^^^^SflKc'^V^lff^lK!!!^ .Sagittarius MidheaveivW|
we are studying, traveling or working The Jupiter Returns occurring later yyC^'^oon in Sagittarius. J|f^^
in any of the areas ruled by Jupiter. life are progress points along the wa)^ Jupiter in Sagittari^ _n_
Life often becomes a litde easier, ducj^<|^ Jupiter conjunct the7\sccna:
Referring to past experience 's*- - ''''
to extra money, and is more rewardir^ ^'^ from the first or twelfth house.
A little retrospective astrology is inter- and worthwhile. However, we cannot Jupiter conjunct the Midheaven.
esting when considering the influence stress too strongly that Jupiter's energy Jupiter conjunct the Sit^.
of a Jupiter Return. If the subject i^r ^ ^^fiould be put to good use and not iJiS^^^i^piter in Cancer (traditionally,
due for one, ask what he or she w'as"^|^^ Jupiter Return that occurs
irs "^^"Tupiter is well- placed here).
doing 12 years ago. Which sphere^ft^)*^^hcn we are about 60 often coincidps, Jupiter in Pisces (Jupiter ruled
life was most to the fore?; was shc\VMV^Jtoth the second Saturn Return (see
"*
4:his sign before the acceptance of
making special progress?; did she pas^^v^jjl^B^fAw^hich is a particularly inipo Jcptune as the ruler of Pisces).
an examination, or travel more exten- tant one. Similarly the Jupiter Returi ipiter in the first, ninth, or
sively than previously? All such things which occurs at around 84, can coin'
may have happened, and while history cide with the extraordinary Uranus M
is unlikely to repeat itself exacdy, it ^_^, Return (see p. 326). These are " AAJ
may well affect the same sphere of life^^^^special interest and often more
with the same sort of conditions. Care than usual. Not ever^'one is affected
is necessary when retracing Jupiter's ^^sf^ Jupiter Remrn in the san
mvh^
298 • The Planets at Work
Saturn tnrou^n tne Signs
Saturn represents authority; here is our inner ovcrstrict with them. The way in which
father figure. Often his authoritarianism says the emotions are expressed may also be
"Thou and he definitely inhibits. At
shalt not'', inhibited, although the individual is
usually very kind. Generally, objects
such times we must decide whether to accept the
that are functional will be preferred to
situation or whether, because we have been on the
those that are beautiful.
receiving end of put-downs as children, we should fight his inner
authoritative voice. When this process is working, we either gain '.
self-confidence because we have taken a prudent line of action, oi^
regress because we have blindly and stupidly gone against a sensible
inner voice or are crushed by the effect of our relationship with our
parents, upbringing and early environment. Conversely, at oth^^^J^sually increased by this placing, wliich
times Saturn says "Thou shalt", and we do what usually turns jj^cn contributes scientific flair. It is a
to be the right thing, difficult though it may be at the time^ ;j^j^arvelous supporting factor if this
"
potential is shown in other areas of the
However, it is not particularly \
hart.
Saturn mplement each other here. ThC^|^Bielpful from the creative point of view-lj,
IN Aries individual is long suffering and will ^^©IKkl though it is of use to people with a
patiently cope and plod on to accom- musical talent
The of Aries is
positive, energetic force plish whatever most concerns him o^&^ The mind is steadied, and the subjca
,
at total variance with the caution and her. However, the combination of has the ability to be impartial yet pro-
i
restriction of Saturn, and on the whole luxury-loving side of Taurus and the found. He or she will be economical
the two are not happy bedfellows. The prudence of Saturn (too often turninj with words, sometimes saying a great
indixidual will be very strong, brave into meanness or frugality) can cau al in a very few sentences - the
and assertive at times, but at others
will show inhibition and even weak-
ness. A balance should be consciously
developed, as possible extremes of
action and inaction will then be gov-
How is
ierable conflict
Finding the right approach C^^iiJV
it
posite effect from that of the usual
possible, then, for subjects to
take advantage of this placing.^ There is
eminian influence! Children with this
placing may be rather slow to speak.
and so can be deemed quiet. Parent
should not worry; the chances are that
i
erned and the energetic force of Aries doubt that they are ambitious
littie their children's powers of observation
used with common sense and practical- and want to make money. Saturn also ^Wfjiijilfc^i^ey are missing nothing.
it)'. When the subject has come to brings a tendency to social climbing
terms with the Saturn influence, he or within the context of its ambitious Ways of communicating
she will be determined, persistent and qualities. As a result, this placing can If Saturn is negatively aspected by per-
able to cope when life is difficult. encourage a steady (and no doubt sonal planets, or the planet itself is per-
Physical and emotional energy' must be comfortable!) climb toward the objec- sonalized, very occasionally there can
evenly used, however, if strain is not to However, Saturn's nega-
tives in life. be a slight speech impediment. If the
occur during demanding periods. tive inner voice will sound accusations individual is accused of being non-
When the pace slows, the reverse of being extravagant, of eating too communicative he should take heed of
happens and stagnation, or resdessness much and too expensively, and will the criticism, since it may well be true.
and discontent, can build up. Any constantiy ask "Do you really need A harshness, often bordering on the
inclination toward depression should that?" Individuals must come up with cynical or sarcastic, can emerge. Again,
be worked off with a change of occu- their own answers, but must also learn he should be aware of these traits and
pation - sporting activities, or work- to enjoy the Taurean side of this plac- encouraged to counter them by giving
outs at a health club, may be the best ing. If, on the whole, the chart is full rein to what can be an interesting
kind of antidote. The authoritative extrovert in influence, this should not and offbeat sense of humor. If he
inner voice can cause confusion and be too hard, but if the subject is rather holds a position of authority you may
restlessness - at times goading the sub- shy and generally inhibited this will be have to suggest, tactfully, that there
ject into action when he or she knows far more difficult, as feelings of guilt may be misunderstandings at times if
that inaction would be better, and at will recur and must be tempered by memos and directives are worded
others sapping the self-confidence. stronger qualities. Usually, a justifica- rather too brusquely. Although he may
tion of pleasure should not be neces- be expressing his opinions and direc-
sary; perhaps a lesson that those with tions tongue-in-cheek, that may not be
Saturn this placing must learn. the way in which they are received.
IN Taurus Caution, patience, persistence and Positive thinking and an optimistic
sometimes an overrigid routine and oudook must be cultivated if they are
The patience of Taurus, plus the ability discipline are common. Parents with not present in other areas of the chart;
to be careful and cautious w hich is so this placing, while wanting to give look to the influences of Mercurv' and
much a part of Saturn's influence, their children the best, may tend to be Jupiter. The inner authoritative voice
Saturn through the Signs • 299
willbe carping and argumentative, so lifevery seriously, and the \\arm fier\' vidual will not shirk from this, since it
when opportunities arise or the self- qualities of Leo will not emerge unless is natural formost of those with this
confidence is at stake, there will often other planets also occupy this sign. Saturn sign to work hard and methodi-
be considerable hesitation before any Even then, Saturn will cloud the cally. As is the case with most Virgoan
bra\'e moves are made. Leonine Sun. The worst faults are emphases there is careftil attention to
autocracy and a total inabilit)' to accept detail and, because Saturn encourages
limitations; pride very often docs pre- caution, an element of patience, with
Saturn cede some prettx' hea\y falls for this the individual not being fond of short
IN Cancer subject. There will be self-inflicted cuts.There is also considerable pru-
restrictions - perhaps because of the dence and modesty.
The need for emotional security is ven»' need to succeed in a burning ambition. The self-confidence is usually under-
strong, with the subject usually keen Once a line of action has been decided mined and, especially in young people,
to build a stable family life. Questions upon, there is little or no let-up of causes shyness. Even in an otiierwise
about the family background will pro- effort. Nevertheless, the ability' to cope exuberant and positive chart, the indi-
duce some revealing answers. If the with situations and to organize (and vidual with this placing can lapse into
father was \ ery strict or there was some strictly discipline) others, especially in shyness from time to time. If he or she
kind of breakdow n or depri\ ation, the an emergency, is second to none. can realize that this placing provides an
subject may have suffered greatly and anchorage, its more inhibitive elements
been unable to take things as much in Positive and negative expression can be countered and the practical
his or her stride as other children. If these qualities can be positively caution it endows will be used in posi-
If a tendency to worry is indicated expressed, much admirable can
that is tive ways.
elsewhere this placing will increase it, result. However, loyalty can be mis-
and the outlook is often rather pes- placed and the individual's sense of A need for constructive criticism
simistic, perhaps with suspicion and a values may lose their perspective. If the individual holds a position of
tendency to self-pitN' (most likely if the When the negative side of the placing authority over others, you may have to
Moon is in negative aspect to Saturn). is evident can be because the child-
it warn him that being too strict and
More positively, there is usually con- hood was organized along military demanding could alienate employees.
siderable shrewdness and the ability' to lines, with the strictest of routines and Adherence to discipline, a powerfiji
make and save money \'ery cleverly. A disciplines, so that it is difficult for the critical sense and a liking for perfection
sense of purpose and tenacity' are char- subject to forsake this early training. will set in him high standards, and he
acteristic, but it is very easy indeed for Formality' and general tightness may will expect the same from others.
individuals to creep into their shells also be characteristic. Excellent! - but unless he is kind and
and hide there, particularly w hen chal- The authoritative inner voice will sensitive, with a good sense of humor,
lenged. Howe\'er, this trait may be probably be like that of a martinet he may seem distant, cool, rather sar-
countered by the influence of Mars or nurse, schoolmaster or Sergeant Major, castic and sometimes prone to carping.
Jupiter, especially if either is placed in a forcing the individual to take certain All of which is, indeed, a way to
fire sign and/or well aspected. lines of action because they are what is describe the inner authoritative voice,
A freer expression of the emotions is expected, even if it would be better to which may criticize the self at every
needed, since inhibition and the ten- respond more sympathetically both to opportunity, thereby eroding self-con-
dency' to be timid with loved ones can his or her ow n needs and feelings and fidence. If this is so, you could ask the
be at the root of problems in emo-
tional relationships.
tative voice may
The
subtly
inner authori-
undermine the
to the situation in question. If the neg-
most apparent, try ask-
ative traits are
ing whether the subject was brought
subject whether
critical
should
liis
of him when he was
parents were very
litde.
also realize that obsessive ten-
He m
subject's self-confidence when she up very rigidly and conventionally, per- dencies may build up, especially in
wishes to take bold, assertive action; haps spent time in care or was sent to a times of stress, but that such habits
"If you do that, you know what'U hap- very strict boarding school. must be broken if possible.
pen, and you won't like it, will you?" Since Leo rules the back and spine
This is because she may have suffered and Saturn the bones, encourage your
emotional blackmail as a child, and subject to take special care of his spine. Saturn
unless she has come to terms with it, Sitting well when at a desk, sensible IN Libra
will have to try not to pass her reac- exercise to strengthen the spine, and
tions on to her children. so on, are most desirable. Saturn is traditionally well-placed in
this sign, and there certainly seems to
be a subtle harmony between the sign
Saturn ^f| Saturn and the planet. There is a natural sense
IN Leo INVirgo of justice, and the individual has an
above-average sympathy and under-
Strength of will, determination, excel- Adherence to routine and practical standing of other people. Kindness and
lent organizing ability and loyalt)' are activity are present with this placing. A practical common sense are also pre-
present here. The individual will take sense of dutv' is common and the indi- sent; tact and diplomacy will color
300 • The Planets at Work
any advice that is given. He or she is usual Saturnian caution, often in rela- bravely, uttering opinions that may be
usually impartial, flexible and fair, and tion to overspending, Scorpio knows at variance with the mainstream con-
the need to see fair play, so character- how to live it up and enjoys excellent sensus. However, challenges often
istic of any Libran emphasis, will food and wine. As a result, some of cause conflict, for on the one hand
certainly be present with this placing. this may be present in the subject, there will be a desire to accept them
especially if a liking for these pleasures and push forward fearlessly with what-
Negative tendencies in shown elsewhere in the chart (look ever is proposed, and on the other
If Saturn receives mostly negative to Venus and Jupiter in particular). there can be caution and a certain fear-
aspects, particularlyfrom the personal On the negative side obsessive tend- fiilnesswhich may frustrate the desire,
planets, or makes a square or oppo- encies are all too
with determi-
likely, so that the enthusiasm of Sagittarius
sition to the Ascendant, some intoler- nation becoming extreme stubborn- may not be given the fiiU expression it
ance may be shown toward partners ness. Sadly, we sometimes find a rather needs. To determine whether
or colleagues, especially if Saturn is in cruel streak; once really set on achiev- Sagittarius or Saturn will gain the
the seventh or tenth house. If in the ing a demanding objective, the subject upper hand, look at the planet's
fourth house, there may be a tendency may be ruthless in attaining it. If you aspects. If they are positive, and the
to be discontented with the home and think this possible, encourage the cul- chart contains quite a lot of fire and
domestic situation, and/or perhaps a tivation of sympathy and greater con- air, the chances are that the individual
desire to move very frequendy. sideration of others. Much hard work will not be held back. If, however, the
However, attention must always be will be carried out, and an emotional chart shows someone rather shy and
given to Saturn's house position. involvement in the profession is often sensitive, then no doubt the more cau-
Despite the longing for a permanent essential - even if the basic motivation tious Saturn influence will dominate.
emotional relationship, it may be is to make money, this is enough to Here, the authoritative inner voice will
avoided or sacrificed for some reason, put the subject on the road to success. be quite straightforward: it will simply
perhaps due to sexual inhibition or an state that the subject is incapable of
inability to express theemotions freely. Combating jealousy coping \vith the smallest challenge!
Any external reason will probably be The sex life can be complex: some-
mere justification - the real one will times a and rewarding expression is
ftill
definitely go much deeper. inhibited, and as a result the subject Saturn
Saturn's inner authoritative voice feels dissatisfied in this sphere of life. It IN Capricorn
from sharpen the sub-
this sign will may be that the inner authoritative
ject's conscience by arousing a guilty voice will instill jealousy and envy, and As Saturn rules Capricorn, the planet is
sense of shame; "If you do that you not fought against with tooth
if this is at its most powerful in that sign, unless
will be treating me very badly, after all and claw it will have a very negative it is personalized, in which case its
I've done for you. You are totally self- effect on the individual's personality influence redoubled (see the table
is
ish and if you do this dreadfijl thing and, sometimes, physical well-being. on p. 35). There is nearly always cau-
I'll never forgive you." Ask if the sub- tion, determination, ambition and
ject had a parent who always grumbled practical abilit)'. Sometimes the individ-
in this way and was never satisfied with Saturn ual will make rather too many personal
what his or her child produced or did. IN Sagittarius sacrifices in order to achieve objectives.
The hardworking father will spend
Jupiter and Saturn are essentially polar long hours then bring
at the office,
Saturn planets, for Jupiter represents expan- work home, so that there is littie or no
IN Scorpio sion and Saturn restriction. As a result, time for relaxing and having fiin with
it may seem that Saturn is not well- the children. This is done with the best
This gives an element of dark, brood- placed in Sagittarius. However, much of intentions because he will be very
ing intensity which will make its pres- good can come from this placing. keen indeed to give those children a
ence felt even in charts where other Saturn heightens concentration and better start in life than he himself had.
indications show extrovert and enthu- encourages the desire to study so that Nevertheless it is up to you to encour-
siastic qualities. There is a tremendous the intellectual potential is fully devel- age a balance, for in being materialistic
sense of purpose and determination, oped. The oudook is philosophical, he will miss out on a very great deal.
and emotional energy will be gener- and in some respects children with this Children may be treated very strictiy,
ously spent on attaining objectives. placing have old heads on young and both sexes must realize that they
An excellent and shrewd business shoulders, so don't be surprised at the can err in this direction. Parents of
sense is perhaps one of the most pow- words of wisdom which are spoken children with this placing (born
erftil qualities of this Saturn placing. seriously but quite naturally. between November 1988 and
These people do extremely well in big February 1991) may find that their
business or the international money Meeting a challenge offspring will be interestingly serious at
markets. A certain heaviness is usually Honest)' and straightforward speech times, with an excellent capacity for
countered by a marvelously offbeat are increased by this placing. Here too hard and steady work. However, it is
sense of humor, and in spite of the is the ability to speak up, sometimes vital that their self-confidence is built
Saturn through the Signs 'SOI
up it may not come nat-
gradually, for opposite, unconventional one - some- depressing, and under stress there can
urally.There is usually a tendency to thing the subject will have to resolve in be an inclination to give up hope.
grumble, which will alternate with a his or her own way. Often it is not easy Despite this, the influence of the rest
very Saturnine sense of humor. to do so since the conscience will want of the chart may act as a strong
If Saturn is negatively aspected the to be safe and secure, operating from a counter to these negative tendencies,
outlook can be rather grim and pessi- position that is familiar and acceptable so be very careftil not to overinterpret
mistic, but there is no lack of fortitude. to others, whereas the need for adven- them. They will probably only be pre-
"I must grin and bear it" seems a char- ture, originality and independence will sent if a negative outiook is indicated
acteristic statement, v^dth the subject be equally strong. This is a dilemma in other totally independent areas
turning down the corners of the that is usually helped by the influence of the chart.
mouth as it is uttered! Very differendy, of the Ascendant, Sun and Moon signs It is important for the subject to
there is a liking forpower - sometimes and the personal planets. realize that she possesses a powerfiil
political - and the Capricorn tendency imaginative force which should be put
to social climbing is also present. Privacy and independence to creative use. It certainly needs to be
Money will be spent to impress, rather Some Aquarian humanitarianism is given some sort of concrete shape, and
than for pure pleasure. Again, if Saturn present, and if scientific potential is the nature of a suitable means of
is badly aspected we often find mean- shown elsewhere it will be considerably expression may be indicated in other
ness. In spite of all this, the strong boosted by this placing. The individual areas of the chart -a flair for handi-
positive qualities usually dominate. may have an obstinate and rather cun- crafts, perhaps, or writing skills. If not,
The subject must keep moving, so ning streak if Saturn is negatively and your subject is hesitant about
he or she should be encouraged to aspected. There may be a tendency to developing this excellent source of
exercise regularly: Saturn rules the skin distance the self from other people, potential, it may be that long-term
and bone structure, and stiffness in the although the subject is also fi-iendly. encouragement given by the partner
must be avoided. The skin may
joints Some of the Aquarian inclination to be her find a suitable outiet and
will help
be particularly sensitive to strong sun- a very private person can emerge. eventually develop it to the full.
light. The young children now being Independence is often very important Quite severe changes of mood are
born with this placing should enjoy to the subject, although at times it usual, as is a tendency to worry (espe-
athletics or winter sports. can bring loneliness. cially if this is shown in other areas of
The inner authoritative voice will be The inner authoritative voice will the chart, or if Saturn receives negative
like the wrath of God! Here Saturn's tend to say "Do as you like - I don't aspects from the Moon). One result
influence is at its most dictatorial. The care - please yourself" The chances can be hypochondria. The inner
subject may have had very strict, for- are that the individual won't be able to authoritative voice can sound like the
mal, conventional parents who always do so, and as a result there will be a Ugly Sisters talking to Cinderella! If
expected nothing less than the correct crushing psychological conflict to be that rings a bell with your subject,
behavior on all occasions. Just how resolved. Ask whether his or her par- don't forget to say that Cinderella did,
well or how poorly he coped will be ents were perverse, or were cold ^ after all, marry her Prince!
seen from other areas of the chart. and/or unpredictable. ^.
However, it seems very likely indeed
that there was, and still is, a consider- Saturn Progressed
able lack of self-confidence, due to TURN THROUGH THE SiGNS
constant criticism. WMiN
IN Pisces
It isvery rare indeed that Saturn II
The of Pisces
self-sacrificing qualities moves from one sign to the next by
Saturn will be present in those who have progression. Should this happen, the
IN Aquarius Saturn in this sign. There is humility, effect will be very slow and subtie,
sympathy and increased intuition, even allowing for the fact that the
This is an interesting, positive placin^r ^arhich should be controlled and change will occur, astronomically, dur-
for Saturn. The planet works power- expressed with caution, but definitely ing only one day's motion (remember
ftilly from Aquarius because it ruled not ignored. Often there is also very that this will represent a whole year in
that sign before Uranus was accepted littie self-confidence, and it may be the individual's life). As a result, the
into the astrological pantheon. There that the subject will be his or her own subject will probably develop some
is considerable determination, which is worst enemy, since the inclination to Saturn-influenced characteristics in the
shown by the achievement of ambi- hold back may become disproportion- area indicated by the new sign. Should
tious objectives. The mind has a strong ate. As a result she will constandy do this occur, especially if he or she is
element of originality', but very often, herself down. well-known to you, watch out for
especially in the young, once opinions At its best, this trait makes a person these developments. If you should see r\AJ
are formed they can be adhered to attractively self-effacing, but sadly its them, discuss them with him or her,
rather too rigidly. influence is usually too strong, so that first studying careftiUy the interpret-
The real conflict lies between taking ations of Saturn in both and
a conventional line and a totally
shyness and inhibition dominate.
Sometimes the outiook on life is rather progressed signs.
its natal
K
302 • The Planets at Work
Saturn tnrougn tne Houses
The house
erable
in
focal
which Saturn is placed is a consid-
point of the chart, since the
may be
pleasure at
of sensual
that the attainment
most perfect will come
its
sphere of life affected
be taken very seriously
^^^ll more slowly than for most people, but
and will, in some respects, be a burden to the sub- will continue for much longer.
ject. WTiile there is no reason for this area of life to
be entirely unsuccesshil or an on-going source of difficult)-, Saturn
progress will usually only be made after a special effort. VVhen it is IN THE Third House
made, however, great satisfaction will be taken in personal develop-
ment; the subject will have learned lessons, often the hard way. The chances are that there were dis-
ruptions to your subject's school days,
Here, Saturn is certainly a taskmaster. It is vitally important to
or that he or she hated school and was
remember that the aspects the planet receives will be a powerful ver\' unhappy However, maybe
there.
indication as to just how easy or difficult it is for the subject to such difficulties were overcome, result-
make Saturn work for him- or herself, and if it is a personal planet, ing in the individual developing some
the characteristics it indicates will be a key to the whole personalit\'. very special qualities which eventually
led to a position of responsibilitv' and
prominence - becoming first in his
Saturn subject, or perhaps he or she was class, perhaps. In that case, Saturn was
INTHE First House involved in an accident which had a working positively, but at the same
nast)' physical effect, such as broken time placing the subject in a remote
Here, a great deal depends on how bones or a long stay in the hospital. and somewhat isolated position.
close Saturn is to the Ascending The effect on the health of Saturn in
degree. The closer it is, the more thishouse can be to lower the vitalit\', Encouraging practicality
potent the influence will be. It" it is but very important indeed for
it is There may be a tendeno' to blame
within eight or ten degrees, see Saturn your subject to realize that such condi- weaknesses and failures on the educa-
conjunct the Ascendant, p. 307. tions are likely to be based on tion. If this occurs you will must dis-
The overall effect will be to inhibit h>pcKhondria, and that pessimism and cover the truth of the matter; look to
the personalit\', often causing shyness depression are his worst enemies. see how well or otherwise the perso
and a lack of self confidence. Never- planets are working, and wrhether thi
theless, there is natural caution and a is real justification in your subject tak^
great deal of common sense. The way Saturn ing this attitude; it may be simply an
in which Saturn influences the charac- IN THE Second House excuse, in which case a change of
teristics of the Ascendant sign will, of attitude is most desirable.
^j
course, be shown in the planet's sign There is no doubt that Saturn in this This house is connected with the
interpretation, which must be studied house indicates that the subject will mind, so there is a good chance of
very caretully since those characteristics work ver>' hard indeed for every penny individual being sensible and practical,
will be ver)- powerftil. At times, the earned. That is not to say he or she with the abilit)' to make cautious lon g- vM/j
indi\idual can feel unable to cope with will not make a lot of money, but it term plans. He may also have an inn^9lfB[^H
the problems and responsibilities of does mean that wins, monetar)' prizcs^^^beed to fill any gaps in his education,
life, and the whole outlook may or sudden gains are likely be very ^^^SSIm :7,P7/77AK'iJIUff4^4 iV^ f,^4
become pessimistic. Again, such feel- on the ground, and even such simple ^'- '" ^^^^^^ytBlwilgiio^g^ WK,
ings may w ell be rooted in a lack of triumphs as winning a raffle will be ^Saturn
self confidence. most unlikely. '^mSk IN THE Fourth Hou
The way to make money is by invest-
Sources of inhibition ment in the safest, most secure stock The supers family life an^
Adherence to w hat is expected and a available. However, the sense of atmosphere were probably rather
strong sense of dut\', plus a conven- achievement and inner fiilfillment severe w hen he or she was growing
tional and conservative oudook, are when, for instance, a long-standing The parents may have been strict,
present, and it may be that inhibiting mortgage has been repaid will particu- haps distant and cold, and might ha
tendencies relate to a restrictive en- larly increase the individual's self- | ced an overemphasis on discipline^Qj
vironment in childhood. If you have esteem and sense of pride. This is " erhaps the father \*as ineffective ctP5|
an accurate birth time it will be a good chiefly because she will realize that it simplv not there, whether physicalK' or
idea to question your subject about has been achieved by a great deal of psychologically, so that the mother had
what happened when the progressed blood and sweat (she will be too to play both roles. This need not have
Ascendant made an exact conjunction practical and sensible for tears! resulted in an\thing as straightforward
to Saturn. There may have been a The emotional overtones of this as the one -parent family, but may have
traumatic event: the death of the house should not be forgotten: had more complicated implications ._Jt
father, a breakup of family Ufe which Saturn's presence may inhibit the flow isvery important for the subject
had a very negative effect on the of feelings. If this does not apply, it realize how difficult it can be to come
Saturn through the Houses • 303
to terms with such indoctrination. As a perhaps even a tendena' to grumble considerable differences in age in a
result,not only may he find it hard to continually about one's lot in hfe, relationship, with the subject needing
express himself very freely, but he may since the \\'ork being carried out may a older partner - a father- or
much
also imitate his parent's attitudes. not be what the subject really wants. mother-figure. A common outcome is
This the Cancer/Moon house so
is There is often a reluctance to the desire to marry for prestige or
there an emphasis on intuition,
is change, however, since risk-taking can money, and the taldng of a purely cal-
which will be increased but controlled be rather frightening. ("Better the culated attitude in doing so. Love and
by Saturn. Usually, this force ^^ilI dcNil you know than one you don't" is romance will not be present, only the
probably be positively channeled and a tvpical belief.) Such an approach will, rising of the social status and mount-
used to great effect but even so, the of course, relate to a lack of self- ing figures in the bank balance.
subject must realize the potential of his confidence and an overcritical attitude At its worst, this placing causes a cer-
intuition, and learn to trust it. toward what is being achieved, which tain hea\iness in relationships, some-
will be thought of as slender. times creating poor communication
Encourage the development of self- between partners. This usually occurs,
Saturn esteem, and suggest that the subject however, when Saturn not only
EN THE FEFTH HOUSE gives him- or herself a pat on the back opposes the Ascendant but is also neg-
from time to time by considering what atively aspected b)' other planets -
Since this Leo/Sun house it
is the has actually has been achieved. There is especially the Sun, Moon or Venus.
a bearing on the father, and when dogged persistence (which in itself will
Saturn occupies it, the chances are that surely give results) in whichever area is
he was very domineering and dog- suggested by the Saturn sign. Saturn
matic, maicing the subject feel inhib- IN the Eighth House
ited. Rather differently, when the Care of the health
subject becomes a parent he or she will This is a house of health, so Saturn's Determination and good powers of
be very ambitious for the children, placing here may indicate a weakness concentration are likely here. The out-
spending much time and money on towards the ailments attributed to the look is usually serious, with a tendency
what is considered best for them. Saturn sign. More generally, there may towards depression and sometimes
Sometimes there is a tendency to push be rheumatic aches and pains, and per- obsession. This placing is excellent for
them into areas into which they do not haps a particular \ailnerabilit\' to damp someone who carries financial respon-
want to go, and for which they have weather conditions. Especial care sibilit)' for other people, or who has a
no real talent, simply because the par- should be given to the teeth, and per- career in insurance, banking or perhaps
^^nt sees the child as a clone of herself. haps the subject should take extra cal- the engineering or mining professions.
Ill
Creative talent is often present. It cium to strengthen teeth and bones. A rewarding and fulfilling sex life is
w ill be slow to develop, and the sub- (Calcium is also good for all women not denoted by this placing, since
ject might not be sure what to do, but after menopause, and particularly for there are often sexual inhibitions or a
f^
JSf^
the urge to make and create may be
strong. Suggest that the subject works
those ^^ith this placing.) If Saturn
within eight degrees of the Descend-
is form of sexual expression that makes
the subject either repress these urges
WS ^th natural materials, should you get ant, and therefore in opposition to the or feel guilt)' about them. There can
|Q9| no hint from the Saturn sign. Ascendant, carefully consider the latter be a fascination with, and sometimes a
aspect as it will increase the emphasis concentration on, the darker elements
, The
eed for^fWfcmitnient
attitude to love affairs
serious. Despite a powerflil
is
need
deadly
for
on health in this case. of life - an interest in criminology, for
instance - and almost certainly a great
deal of serious thought will be given to
m
them, the desire to do the right thing Saturn the possibilit)' of survival after death. \n.
vail probably act as asobering force, so INthe Seventh House
that the subject will experience few Difficulties in relationships
relationships before making a total At its best, this encourages a serious The individual may be suspicious and
JBtfTicommitment to a partner. In a round- attitude towards permanent relation- untrusting of others - all too often
^Sltabout way, the father's influence may ships. The subject won't rush into partners in intimate relationships. Care
make its presence felt here, especially marriage or a serious relationship, but is therefore needed that jealousy does
for men, and in women's attitude will be a constant and faithflil partner not mar the relationship, especially
m
ATURN
lyi^their feelings about, men. once committed
If Saturn is
in love.
in opposition to the
Ascendant, commitment is often
delayed and sometimes, for deep-
where sex or money are concerned. In
time, the subject will learn from his or
her mistakes, and this negative
tendency will gradually ease.
IN THE Sexth House rooted psychological reasons, relation- Since this is the Scorpio/Pluto
ships won't be formed at all. While the house, and related to the water ele-
•r^While there is an ability to work very subject may grumble at being single, ment, the intuitions will be quite
carefully and hard, there may be an the responsibility of a partnership will strong. Encourage the subject to learn
obsessive adherence to routine, and be a greater burden. There may be to trust them.
NETS AT WORX
Saturn Any characteristic coldness may spring safe within his or her own littie world.
IN THE Ninth House from childhood influences, since he He will do an excellent job during the
might have been strictly disciplined to day, then look forward to returning to
There is usually an ability to think seri- do the right thing as a child. Check the security of his own home at night.
ously and deeply about important the position of Saturn: if it is within It isnot a good idea to try to nag him
issues, and there can be good powers eight degrees of the Midheaven it is in out of this pattern, for it will only
of concentration. The mind is unlikely conjunction with that point, so its encourage him to enclose himself
Co be ver)' adventurous or inventive, influence is further strengthened and further. Instead, someone with this
however, unless these traits are shown may even dominate the chart. placing should learn to enjoy quiet
up quite strongly in other areas ^^^4^.^, hobbies - music appreciation, reading
^"
(through the influence of Jupiter, mS^' and handicrafts, for instance.
instance). As a result, the subject's Saturn '^^Kr^^V Too much introspection should not
opinions and conclusions will be con- IN THE Eleventh House be encouraged, since it can lead to
r'entional and perhaps a bit unimagina- hypochondria and perhaps other
tive. There will be a considerable Saturn is well -placed here because of phobias. Even so, it is excellent if the
desire to improve his or her mind, and its special relationship with Aquarius subject can accept that the warmth and
once a stud)' course is undertaken it (see Saturn in Aquarius, p. 301). security of his own home is restorative,
will probably be completed, even if it However, the subject may have few since that is where he will gain psycho-
is more taxing than was expected. close friends.Sometimes, too, friends logical and physical refreshment. If
Challenges will be approached with of an older generation are preferred. Saturn conjuncts the Ascendant from
extreme caution. The prospect of If not older in years, then perhaps they this house the subject will be shy,
physical travel can arouse all kinds of may be more distinguished intellec- introspective and lacking in confi-
inhibitions and fears of the unknown, tually or more worldly wise. dence, as is the case when Saturn is in
such as a terror of flying. If we extend Here is a focus on the social life, the first house, but here the reclusive
this possibility to a more psychological which he or she may take rather seri- tendencies will be even stronger.
dimension, it can mean a fear of taking ously. Non working hours will defi-
and perhaps emo-
off, intellectually nitely be enjoyed, but there is usually A need for self-expression
from the standpoint
tionally, as well as littletime for anything that is deemed Creative exercise through some form
of beginning to achieve objectives and flippant. However, once she develops of expressive dance or movement is
ambitions. So, here again, Saturn can an interest it will usually last a lifetime. excellent therapy, but yoga and such
cause inhibition and apprehension. Ver}' often she is asked to serve on contemplative disciplines are not as
If Saturn is negatively aspected from committees and almost as often can be rewarding in the long-term. That is
any of the personal planets, there will elected chairperson or president. This because they may increase the subject's
be shyness and a lack of self-confi- may be a cause of complaint, but introspection which, if anything, needs
dence. The com-
resulting inferiority equally she grumbles if she has to suf- to be countered.
plex will be most noticeable when the fer someone else in that role, slowing A ver)' meaningful sense of vocation
subject mixing with people whom he
is up the proceedings and the progress of may be present. The subject might
believes to beof a higher intellectual the concerns of the association. identify' with suffering or with those
or academic level than himself confined to institutions, and can derive
Taking a stand considerable psychological reward
A powerful humanitarian streak is pre- from helping such people.
Saturn sent, and while Saturn is conventional
INTHE Tenth House in oudook, this placing nevertheless
instills a sense of justice, so the individ- Saturn Progressed
Here, Saturn is in its own house, so its ual will do a great deal to right what is through the Houses
influence ismuch strengthened. The wrong in the world. Those with this
individual mav have to shoulder much placing will, for instance, be natural Since Saturn progresses so slowly, it
responsibility as a resultof circum- supporters of Amnesty International moves from one house to the next
stances. They be carried well, how-
will but won't want to court trouble by only very rarely. As is the case when
ever, and there will be plent\' of taking any militant action! Saturn changes signs by progression,
ambition and very high aspirations. astronomically the change will be com-
Sometimes the individual can set a pleted during the course of 24 hours,
distance between him- or herself and Saturn but the astrological effect will be
loved ones, and a preoccupation with ENTHE Twelfth House noticeable for about one year. If a
achieving objectives is very likely. If house change occurs in a progressed
you think this is happening to the sub- At its most potent, this tends to make chart, its effect will be very subde, so
do warn that he may be
ject, sacrificing the individual something of an isola- don't overinterpret it. Very gradually
many good things in life as a result, tionist, and at its least powerfiil gives a the concerns and sphere of life indi-
and that in extreme cases there can be need to retreat from worldly concerns. cated by the new house will increase in
a loss of love and family happiness. Sometimes the subject may only feel importance for the individual.
The Aspects of SaturiN • 305
Tne Aspects or Saturn
Here we deal with the aspects Saturn makes
-
to conjunction w ho also have Pluto in
beyond it in the Solar System
planets Scorpio (see p. 3 39) have another gen-
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, all discovered in eration influence which chimes in very
powerfiilly with this aspect. The chil-
modern times. Until the discovery of Uranus in
dren of this generation need to know
1781 Saturn was at the edge of the known uni- precisely where they stand; they need
verse, which may be a reason for one of its kewords, limitation. freedom of expression, but also guid-
The aspects interpreted below will be within orb for quite long ance as to how to express themselves,
periods of time, and therefore appear in many charts, but must not and will benefit from firm but logical
discipline. Alternating bouts of ner-
be ignored; they can inhibit but they also stabilize the individual.
vous tension and depression may need
countering but the potential is terrific.
For Saturn's aspects to the Sun see Saturn's Aspects
the Sun's aspects to Saturn, p.217. TO Uranus H Positive aspects
There is usually a blending of conven- h
For Saturn's aspects to the Moon Q Conjunction tional behavior and oudook with a
see the Moon's aspects to Saturn, (See also Saturn conjunct Neptune, sympathy for the unconventional. The
pp. 234-5. right.)This potent conjunction mind is serious. Some natural caution w
occurred in the 1940s in Taurus, and is present but accompanied by an
it is
For Saturn's aspects to Mercury see is now to be found in the birth charts abilitv' to develop original ideas and
Mercury's aspects to Saturn, of children born between December concepts. The subject has willpower ^
pp.249-50. 1986 and December 1989 - the years and determination, and often patience
during which it was in orb. Earlier in too. However, unless Saturn and
For Saturn's aspects to Venus see that period the conjunction occurred Uranus are personalized, think of these
Venus' aspects to Saturn, p. 264. in Sagittarius, later in Capricorn, and traits as supporting those of a similar
in some cases Saturn was in Capricorn nature in other areas of the chart.
For Saturn's aspects to Mars see while Uranus was in Sagittarius.
Mars' aspects to Saturn, pp. 277-8. Here is a very powerful energy H Negative aspects
source which will color the mass The pessimism of Saturn being at log-
For Saturn's aspects to Jupiter see characteristics of a whole generation. gerheads with the tension of Uranus
Jupiter's aspects to Saturn, p. 290. If the two planets contact the subject's can cause problems if these tendencies
Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Midheaven appear in other areas of the chart. You
If Saturn forms an aspect to the pro- you are probably working on the chart may need to warn against stubborn-
gressed Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune or of someone who be a leader of his
will ness, which may at times become
Pluto, look up the particular transit or her generation, who will put for- extreme. This influence can be unhelp-
interpretation, remembering that ward its views \'ery potendy and make ful to people who are in a position of
although the influence be less
will a mark in some important way. power, since they may express them-
potent, it will last while Saturn is on When the conjunction occurs in selves coldly and in a very authoritative
the relevant degree, and uill support Sagittarius it contributes towards a way that can distance them from sub-
important transits as and when they broad mind with considerable poten- ordinates. Encourage patience when
are operative. Base your interpretation tial for hard and serious work, and at life is stressful. If the planets are per-
on the relevant paragraph - conjunc- the same time is strongly tinged with sonalized, developing a relaxation
tion, positive or negative transits. originality'. When the conjunction technique may be of benefit.
If Saturn forms a progressed aspect crosses the signs, Saturn's influence is
to the natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, likely to dominate since Saturn rules
Venus or Mars, read the relevant inter- Capricorn; the oudook will then be Saturn's Aspects
pretation for that planet's progressions more serious, less adventurous, and TO Neptune
to Saturn, and pay special attention to less open to the acceptance of chal-
the paragraph in question - conjunc- lenge. When both planets are in D Conjunction
tion, positive or negative transits. If Taurus or Capricorn there will be an (See also Saturn conjunct Uranus,
Saturn makes a progressed aspect to adherence to the concepts and idealism above.) This conjunction occurs every
the Ascendant or Midheaven in the of the subject's generation, and within 36 years or so. It was within orb in
birth or progressed chart, refer to the that the oudook will be conventional, Leo in 1917, in Libra in the 1950s and
interpretation of Saturn's transits to although it may not conform to the is present in the charts of most chil-
the Ascendant or Midheaven (see ideas of older generations. dren born between March 1988 and
p.311). These progressions are power- The powerfiil driving force of this November 1990. However, during the
ful, and will operate o\'er several years. conjunction may also be expressed in whole of this latter period Uranus is
The effects will be the same as those of some people as a power complex, traveling though the last degrees of
Saturn's transits to these areas of the especially if Scorpio is also emphasized Sagittarius and the early degrees of
birth chart. by a personal planet. Those with this Capricorn (the sign in which this
^
306 • The Pl\nets at Work
conjuncuon ut^eurbj, and lies between can often be flair for photography, to progress at times w hen transitting
Saturn and Neptune. It is therefore potter;- or, ver>' difTerendy, scientific planets activate the conjunction. Be
almost impossible to interpret this expressed through chemistr)- or
ability careftil, w heninterpreting this power-
conjunction without considering the the development of medical drugs. ful influence, not to place too much
intervening influence of Uranus. stress on it. If your subject suffers from
You may ha\e read some dramatic B Negative aspects inhibition, howe\er, or you think there
stories about this potent placing in the If either Saturn or Neptune are per- are deep-rooted psychological prob-
press, or perhaps heard it discussed on sonal planets, these negative aspects lems, remember you are an astrologer
television. It is certainly ver\' powerful, will considerably weaken the subject, and not a psychiatrist; recommend
and although everything that is stated since they usually denote someone therapy if you think it will help.
above concerning the conjunction of who can be a confused thinker and is
Saturn and Uranus applies most all too often very impractical. The In Libra: The conjunction is less pun-
strongly, while Neptune is between emotional content is high but Saturn gent in this sign: the more positive side
these two planets its conAising, rather will inhibit its flow. Unfortunately any of Saturn adds caution and deter-
dreamy influence may affect these creative potential shown elsewhere can mination while the Pluto influence
young people's determination and be thwarted, since the individual has gives a certain intensity and driving
perhaps fogging their out-
originalit>', littie confidence in expressing his or force. There is a more relaxed attitude
look and clouding their judgement her talents. A tendency' always to towards any ps\'chological problems or
with regard to their objectives in life. undermine the self is present, so that hangups. The energies of these two
In charts where this double conjunc- lack of self-esteem can occur, but if strong planets need to be positively
tion (as it is known) is positively none of these traits appear in other expressed though a compelling inter-
aspected by personal planets, the areas of the chart, don't emphasize est, whether spare -time or professional:
Neptune influence uili no doubt work them in your interpretation. If your there is powerful potential here.
well, softening and making more ideal- subject very shy or overmodest, this
is
istic the rather harsher, more strident aspect will exacerbate the tendencies. H Positive aspects
characteristics of Saturn and Uranus. Interpret with considerable care. These give additional determination
The three planets will, we think, help and a driving energv- force, and stub-
this generation to save planet Earth, bornness will be increased. Even so,
partly because they all occupy an earth
sign, and pardy because of the human-
g TO Pluto
Saturn's Aspects the aspect will
if either planet
only be really powerful
is personalized. The
itarian side to Uranus' influence (i.e. subject should be able to come to
the positive Uranus) and the sensiONitN Q Conjunction terms with any deep-rooted problems
and idealism of Neptune. Together This occurred for a long period during or phobias, once having worked on
they may not be strong enough to the late 1940sw hen both planets were them. Indeed, whenever transits con-
encourage the young people to carry inLeo, and again during the early tact either planet is an excellent time in
out the reforms so necessary for the 1980s when they were in Libra. w hich to externalize any ongoing
continuing existence of our planet, bi problems and eventually resolve them.
'^\\ ith Saturn's cautious, careftil aiid Leo: This is an extremely powerful
'^ practical intervention, which ^viIi chan- energy source, and its effects tend to B Negative aspects
nel the inspiration of Neptune
^^^^''^^P^
be negati\ e rather than positive. It has There may be some obsessional
control the originality of Uranus, 5l a strong inhibiang influence, and if the behavior-patterns or psychological
should be well. These aspects are two planets form a conjunction to the problems which can be difficult to
affecting a whole generation, and such Sun, Moon or Ascendant, or are resolve. Perhaps there will be a ten-
a powerful planetary force should be negatively aspected b\' them, there can dency to avoid doing so - with the
|5(**accessfully used for the good of be adverse psychological effects. The excuse that the subject "cannot be
mankind. See if your child's chart, subject may nurse deep-rooted ps\'cho- bothered". In realit>', it will be the fear
shows that he or she will be among logical problems that are difficult to of facing up to any such problem that
generation's lead^^ .,, - y^x ,-^ resolve, and indeed in most cases will cause procrastination. If encour-
therapy has been advised to do just agement can be given to work on such
?// HI T> • • ''If \t^^
t^
11
Hi Positive aspects ^*^y - ,^^ that. Very often there are physical difficulties be to advantage in
it will
^.11 There is usually the ability' to (3ilnnel effects, uith the individual suffering the long run. He or she will admit to
^ high ideals and inspirations so thj^j^ v rheumatic pain as a result of what are
. ,
feeling "lighter", "much better", and
these qualities can be positively ' f-'^ really inhibiting psychological prob-
'-
so on but, as is the case with the
expressed Kindness and sympathy arc lems. In most cases, of course, the Saturn/Pluto conjunction, do not take
usual, and at the same time practical conjunction is not personalized, so too much on yourself Also remember
help is offered to those in need. Saturn these extreme indications are not that these rather extreme tendencies
will keep dreamy up-in-the-cloud§^;;^ always present Howe\er, the conjunc- will only occur if there are indications
Neptune down to earth, and if th^^^>^ tion fails in the charts of many people of repression elsew here in the chart, or
chart shcjws creative inclinations this bom over a long period, and they will if Saturn and/or Pluto are personal
aspect will be of enormous help. There experience frustration and an inability' planets. Interpret with great care.
The Aspects of Saturn • 307
Saturn's Aspects be that you can tease your subject into There can be a lack of self-confidence
TO THE Ascendant an awareness of these negative and in relation to the career: "I can't take
boring tendencies. that job - so-and-so will do it far bet-
D Conjunction ter than me." This is really a sign of
If Saturn is in the first house it will overcaution and an inability' to accept
lower the subject's self-confidence and Saturn's Aspects challenge or to take the initiative.
cause shyness, especially in the young. TO THE MiDHEAVEN Look to Mars and Jupiter for help.
Despite this, he or she is practical, with
a great deal of common sense, and Q Conjunction
gradually confidence will build up so If Saturn conjuncts the Midheaven The Transits
that ambition and high aspirations will fi-om the tenth house it will be a very OF Saturn
eventually become driving forces. important planet indeed. The individ-
If Saturn receives negative aspects ual will carry a great deal of responsi- The of Saturn, like those of
transits
from the Sun or Moon the outlook bility, and more than likely w ill do so Jupiter, are an important part of the
can be limited, however, and it will be extremely well. Events over which he influences that are working in our
a struggle for the individual to develop or she has no direct control may bring lives. When Saturn is traveling around
enough confidence to be able to fiiUy him or her to prominence, but such a the zodiac at its normal pace, uninhib-
realize her potential. Depression is position will have been attained ited by changes from direct to retro-
possible, especially if the Moon aspects because of experience and reputation grade motion or vice versa, it takes
Saturn. The placing tends to darken (or maybe due to inheritance, perhaps roughly ten days to tra\'erse one
the expression and encourage a brood- of a family business). There is a ten- degree of a sign. However, ver}' oftien
ing intensit)-, but this can be countered dency to distance the self from others, we we see it from Earth, it
find that, as
by the well-known offbeat Saturnine and often the ambitions and aspira- slows down, or even turns retrograde,
sense of humor. tions are so powerftil that he misses oft:en staying for as long as two
The vitality' is often lowered too, and out on a great deal of fiin - the joy of months on one degree, or crossing a
regular exercise is needed to avoid time spent with the partner and chil- degree three times. This applies to all
stiffness in the joints. dren, for instance, and other simple the planets, but the effect is more
When Saturn is in the twclftii house but meaningfijl pleasures. Everything noticeable in those fi^om Saturn to
there are reclusive tendencies which that is written about the house posi- Pluto, as the timescale is much longer.
will be of benefit to the subject if she tion of Saturn will be very pertinent. It is easy to assess how long the
expresses them positively through con- Remember that this placing, both in astrological influence of some planets
templative interests. Sometimes, too, the tenth house and in conjunction will last(and it is always easy to work
III
many be made (in fol-
sacrifices will with the Midheaven, puts Saturn at its this out astronomically). However,
lowing a vocation or helping an elderly "home The planet will certainly
base". with Saturn the effects of a transit can
parent, for instance). She will feel most make presence felt fi-om there by
its be much longer than the time the
secure, both emotionally and physi- playing a part in the subject's destiny. planet spends on the degree from
cally, at home, surrounded by familiar The influence is only slightly less which it contacts a planet's natal posi-
items. Reread the house position of powerfiil if Saturn is in another house. tion. Very often the effects will be felt
Saturn as it is especially important for several months, sometimes as much
(see pp. 302-4). H Positive aspects as a year - especially if there are a
D
On
Positive aspects
the whole, these contribute practi-
The individual will identify with
positive Saturn qualities.
aspire to be practical, to
He
all
or she will
show com-
the number of Saturn transits to other
planets in the birth chart, following
one after the other. Now that you are
m
cal abilitv, caution and common sense. mon sense and to be a disciplined, beginning to study Saturn's influence lTL
They are a good anchorage for anyone carefijlworker. There will be no lack of by transit, it as well to reread the gen-
who fire or air chart, or
has a lively caution - or ambition. This influence eral introduction to the planet (see
when an abundance of emo-
there is will help the individual to reach the p.31 ), remembering that the influence
tion which may need steadying. top in whichever way is most desirable. is not entirely gloomy; it makes us
practical and sensible. Yes, it will often
H Negative aspects B Negative aspects frustrate, from Saturn's influ-
but it is
These can cramp the st\ie and inhibit The individual will suffer more than ence we learn the lessons of life.
the more extrovert areas of the person- his or her fair share of setbacks, and
ality. The vitality may be lowered, and efforts to achieve objectives may be
at times the oudook can become fi-ustrated. However, he should learn a Saturn's Transits
pessimistic or rather gloomy. These great deal from each experience. It TO the Sun
indications seem to josde for position must be realized that the achievement
with the more powerful characteristics of goals will be slow and steady. This H Conjunction
of the Sun and Ascendant signs, but may be difficult to accept if the subject This will probably mark a key period
nevertheless they will be present. Look is, predominantly Arian
for instance, a for the subject, who may well
out for grumbles and moaning! It may type, or an impatient Geminian. experience a taxing time. There is a
308 • The Planets at Work
tendency to think that progress is slow times, hovvc\ cr, the intuition should made. If contracts or rental agree-
and frustrating - and on the surface it be working well, putting the subject in ments are to be signed, there is little
may be. In retrospect, however, quite a a good position to make well- likelihood of the subject ignoring the
lot that is positive may result. calculated and reasoned, as well as small print, even if this is characteristic.
Certainly, the individual will have intuitive, decisions. The attitude will Levelheadedness on every level is
"been through the mill", but perhaps be very serious. Usually, this is not a accentuated at this time. Very assertive
will have made a worthwhile commit- good time for taking the initiative, so get-up-and-go types may feel slightly
ment. Often additional responsibilities while Saturn's influence can be put to fed up under this influence; however,
are taken at this time, such as promo- good use for forward planning, it is as increased patience will do them no
tion, house purchase or marriage. well to advise waiting until the transit harm and they could learn a lot!
Setbacks and a slowing down of is truly over (by two weeks at least),
progress must be prepared for, but
increased prestige and often a consid-
before making any moves. B Positive transits
The effects of these are much as for
erable climb up the ladder toward D Positive transits the conjunction, but even sounder
personal objectives usually occurs. The Solid, constructive progress may be progress will be made. Should the sub-
vitality must be watched, and
carefully made under this influence, especially if ject be consulted by superiors it is very
if necessary the subject could take there are plans for house purchase, likely that what is said will be listened
additional vitamins. home extensions and so forth. Again, to, and promotion will be the result.
accentuate the making of plans rather This is, however, very much the kind
H Positive transits than the taking of action, although if of influence under which to work
These are excellent influences under cautious moves are made they should quiedy at home, since it is reflective
which either to make long-term plans not result too much frustration.
in and introverted rather than outwardly
or take important decisions. Steady, Sometimes help and support is expressive. It is not a time for showing
constructive progress will be made but received from parents or older people. off but, when it is over, the subject will
the pace of life may be slow, so quick This is also a time when young people and satisfaction at the
feel pride
responses should not be expected, really benefit from the advice of their amount of work that has been done.
especially from those in authority. As parents, and might even respond to it!
with the conjunction, increased pres- B Negative transits
tige and responsibilities, or even pro- B Negative transits There is a tendency to feel rather
motion, are likely. Much hard, steady The outlook will be pessimistic, and a depressed and miserable, sometimes
work will be done. If there are rather general sense of being fed up will last for no apparent reason. It is a time in
dull periods they provide the chance to for several weeks. The individual which to relax and take consolation
catch up on any backlog of work. should hold back and not take deci- from such quiet interests as reading
sions or try to make important moves and listening to favorite music - or
B Negative transits at this time, for progress will be slow, anything else that lifts the spirit. (The
These can be the cause of considerable and his or her frame of mind inappro- bottle should be avoided, however, as
frustration, so the subject should try to priate to any kind of assertive action. that may
badly upset the stomach!).
be as patient as possible. It is very Friends can sometimes be a burden
important that the vitality is watched, Note: Under any transit of Saturn to under this influence, and great
since tiredness or inexplicable aches the Moon, the vitality should be care- patience must be exerted they are
if
and pains may occur, or the individual fully monitored, since there is consid- not to become "hair shirts". As hinted
may feel unusually chilly, especially if erable vulnerability to colds, chills or above, the digestive system can also
there are lunar progressions to Saturn influenza. It is always advisable to sug- cause problems.
at roughly the same time. gest to subjects that they take their
A pessimistic outlook may be justi- favorite,well-proven course of vita-
fied at this time. A philosophical
tude and the making of well-calculated
atti- mins. If they do not have one. Vitamin
C is usually worthwhile, especially in
m TO
Saturn's Transits
Venus
moves will pay off, however. Look to cold weather, but this rule also applies
the house through which Saturn is to those who live in mild climates. B Conjunction
transitting: this will indicate the sphere This will promote serious thought
of life that may be under pressure. regarding relationships. Emotional
m TO
Saturn's Transits
Mercury
ones will mosdy be affected but some-
times business partnerships or working
Saturn's Transets relationships with colleagues are also
TO THE Moon Q Conjunction influenced by this transit. If there have
This is excellent for study or difficult been problems, there is a good chance
Q Conjunction and demanding mental work, since the that the individual will start to sort
There may be uncharacteristic changes powers of concentration are greatly them out, once and for all.
of mood, some of which will be enhanced. The outlook is serious and Sometimes this heralds the end of a
gloomy and perhaps negative. At such cautious: the right decisions should be relationship, or an important change.
;
The Aspects of Saturn • 309
o
However, thci however, the steadying effect on the
apprehensive of the outcome of such iien no
.tiien n desire for action whatsoever, intellect will probably mean that the
an influence since it can often have a^jJ^cVstilt wion't be easy to keep a balance subject reaches sound decisions, and if
calming and serene effect, especially hd all the subject can do is try to i!^ itudying will make excellent progress,
there have been storms in the pa^ ^l^ork steadily and not be too cnthusT especially along conventional or tradi-
Certainly the accent is on serious^ wtic about any projects. It is important tional lines. The aspect will not do 9
thought, and any sensible conclusioil^^^r him or her to keep calm and listefl^^, much for original thinking, nor will it
that are reached are usually beneficiaJ^pi^areftilly to what is suggested, then r3|^W^ encourage brilliant ideas, but it will
S
"i in the long-run allow plenty of thinking time befor^^' ork well for someone following a
'
Cloaking a commitment. In this way ict syllabus.
itive transits ' ^^'-^^^^"'"^^TBJBjIbmc sort of balance will be achieve ^ More generally, periods of optimism
^^s with the conjunction there is Q^^V^J^it isn't, the chances are that the ^id pessimism will occur and some-
oncentrarion on the constructfl^(5ilf?i5^sulting frustration and annoyance^ times the subject may experience a cer-
development or resolution of problems will be even more upsetting. In theory. tain inner resdessness. As with Saturn's
concerning all kinds of relationships s influence should encourage det« r^ontacts to Mars, keeping a balance is
Sometimes (especially with the positi] ays so. ssendal. At its best there can be both
transits) there is an accent on older pportunitics and promotion plus
friends who may prove helpfiil and Positive transits idditional responsibilit)', especially if
f^portive should the subject be in any Here is some ability to balance the IKboth planets are well-aspected on the
sort of difficulty. The outlook will be energy level, and if steady deter- i^S^hole and well-placed in the birth
serious and constructive. This can bejt^^-^i nation is aimed for, progress will ^^hart. A natal trine or sextile between
good time in w hich to overhaul invei Ifcaintained. If Mars is personalized hem would work wonders for this
ments or insurance policies, especial!' Jkiturn will have a calming effect; if^ljl^^i owerfiil transit.
those covering personal possessions
Negative fibnsity-
"^
These often indicate a difficull
regarding relationships of all kinds.
^_£^joosted. If the going gets difficult
^^ mi
^>\'ell.
m
Saturn is the stronger planet in the.^*^^/
birth chart the energies should be **^'' Positive transits
hese have much the same effect as
the conjunction, but are less likely to
cause an imbalance in the oudook or
Sometimes there is simply a rath Negative transits] mood of the individual. Both the cau-
dreary atmosphere, with poor comrnflR!ft|Khis surely is die influence which must tious and the adventurous characteris-
nication. If the individual feels unable ""^^ave always dominated the lives of tics of the subject are highlighted if
to continue his or her current situa- many fictional characters! Constant this strong planetary energ)^ is used to
tion, it is as well to encourage waiting rage and equally constant frustration is its full advantage.
until the transit is over by at least a the quintessential expression of Saturn Progressive and practical decisions
couple of weeks before making any and Mars at loggerheads with each may be taken at this time and, as is the
final decision. If Saturn turns retro- other. Of course, in books adventures case with the conjunction, the individ-
grade and the subject experiences the caricature what really happens, but the ual could well experience an
transit three times in all, the whole -
chances are that something perhaps eventfiil and rewarding period. This
period may be gloomy emotionally. an on-going difficulty with a builder, certainly is not a time for letting grass
Consider whether or not the subject is for instance - will make the individual grow under the feet.
responding as well as usual to the part- want to scream with frustration.
ner, since this could easily be the All that can be done is to suggest H Negative transits
source of indifference or coldness a - that the subject blows off steam and Restlessness and discontent are almost
lack of sexual desire is common at this then tries to be calm and rational, per- certain. There will be a strong desire
time. The influence sometimes has a haps writing serious and moderately to make progress and take up adven-
restricting effect on finance, and pru- expressed letters of complaint rather turous challenges, but at the same time
dence in this area is also recom- than staging a verbal or aggressive the subject may feel that something -
mended. Tradition says that this transit showdown! Care is needed that physi- perhaps a restricting responsibility - is
indicates a loss of personal possessions, cal strain is avoided. It is at such times likely to prevent it. If the subject can
so advise the checking of locks, and that the subject may have to readjust be patient and wait for the transit to
additional home security. exercise regimes due to increasing age. case, the frustrated sphere of life will
also become and the subject will
easier
find that progress be made.
will
Saturn's Transits Saturn's Transits In the meantime, it is as well to
TO Mars TO Jupiter concentrate on areas that are not being
frustrated by Saturn, for the more
Q Conjunction D Conjunction emotional and physical energy that is
This indicates a rather tricky period The natural optimism and enthusiasm given to the problems arising under
when there will be a tremendous out- of Jupiter are somewhat sobered by such negative influences, the worse
pouring of energ)' alternating with this contact. At the same time. they seem to become.
310 • The Planets at Work
Saturn's Transits chart (with Cancer or Virgo prominent it can pass unnoticed by practical
TO Uranus signs),encouragement must be given people. Very sensitive loved ones will
to approach these worries in the most know somediing has happened,
that
D Conjunction appropriate way. No decision should even if the person concerned doesn't
This very powerful influence will more be taken rashly (which may happen if think so, or doesn't care to admit it!
than likely mark an important period. the situation is very serious) and, if There could, for instance, be a sud-
As these planets are rather heaxy in possible, the cautious Saturn side of den and uncharacteristic interest in
their effect, may become both
life the transit should be encouraged. If in poetry or any Neptune -related inter-
evcntfiil and strenuous; new develop- doubt, advise waiting until the influ- ests. Watch for these apparent changes
ments and/or important changes are ence has passed (by at least two or in your down-to-earth business orien-
very likely. During the period as a three weeks) and the influence has tated friends and, of course, give all
whole, progress may be rather uneven. eased. However, while the individual encouragement to the development of
On a psychological level, the individ- may go through hell and high water, ideas by those w ho are more sensitive
ual may suffer a dilemma. On the one what is afoot should be to his or her and creative.
hand he or she will want to do the advantage in the long run and advance
"right" and conventional thing, him or her several rungs up the ladder, H Negative transits
responding to a natural sense of dutA' either with regard to the career or the These are nast\'. Sometimes the indi-
and loyalt\' - perhaps to the family personal prestige. vidual is done down in some way,
(Saturn), but on the other there will resulting in endless confusion and
be a powerfiil need to strike out inde- Note: With all the transits from Saturn delay. Rather differendy, he or she may
pendently and maybe to act somewhat to Uranus, even if the latter is person- pay a very high price for any misde-
unconventionally or even alized in the birth chart there will be a meanor, especiaUy if it was deception,
unpredictably (Uranus). tendenc)' for Saturn to dominate, since King, or attempting to take the easy
If either planet is personalized, it is it is this planet that is exerting its way out of a demanding or difficult sit-
that planet's dictates that will be fol- power over Uranus. In some cases, the uation. Lessons are often learned in a
lowed. Sometimes the subject will seek planets will be more or less evenly very hard way indeed.
a compromise, but will usually err matched in strength.
towards Saturn. In any case, if unex-
pected developments occur it is wise Saturn's Transits
to take full ad\ antage of them since Saturn's Transits TO Pluto
Saturn's influence will steady decision- TO Neptune
making and boost caution. Sometimes ^^ BI Conjunction
increased power and additional respon- H Conjunction This is a difficult and ven,' trying influ-
sibilities result from this potent transit. For someone who is sensitive, idealistic ence. While it is operative littie or no
In many respects there is a certain and perhaps creative, this influence will progress is likely to be made, and there
sympathy between these two planets, be a good one. It will help to consoliM IK a tendency to be confronted by brick
because Saturn is the traditional ruler date ideas and steady the emotions, 'walls. This trend may not affect every
of Aquarius, which is the sign now perhaps to the point that such state- sphere of life, and it is a good idea to
ruledbv Uranus. ments will be made as "I've not known discover in which areas there is
what to think about that, but now I'm progress and fiilfillment, for it is essen-
H Positive transits certain." The subject in question may tial to concentrate on those, rather
These are similar in effecFT^fhe con- be esoterically or religiously inclined. than attempting to push forward,
junction, but will be less powerful. If so, the influence will help to realize wasting time and emotional and physi-
Nevertheless, new and often unex- his or her creative P^yafi^ija^ cal energies on what is likely to be
pected developments are likely, and constructive way. itfl^^^^lHf essentially blocked.
because the influence is easier there is The influence good, too, for those
is During this period, and for a few
less possibilit)' of a build-up of tension, interested in any kind of abstract or weeks before and after it has passed,
perhaps because there will be less at occult work. With people
practical special careshould be taken of the
stake. Again, if either planet is person- w^ho might not usually have much time health. Saturn may cause some kind of
alized there will be a tendency to fol- for such vague ideas, Saturn may limiting pain or perhaps
low the direction it suggests - i.e. encourage them to think again and uncharacteristic constipation.
practical, cautious and conventional re\iew their opinions. With everyone, Psychologically, the outiook may be
(Saturn) or unexpected, possibly inspiration or unusual ideas should be negative, with feelings of frustration
unconventional and exciting (Uranus). considered seriously, with a view to creeping up from time to time. These
developing them in practical ways. conditions will clear within a couple of
H Negative transits weeks of the influence easing. If it
A great deal may be happening in the D Positive transits recurs due to retrograde motion, the
indi\idual's with resulting strain
life, These have much the same effect as interim periods are likely to provide
and tension. If tendencies to be a natu- the conjunction although the influence the subject with considerable and
ral worrier are shown elsewhere in the is more subde, and if it is only a sextile welcome respite.
1
The Aspects of Saturn • 31
B Positive transits - sometimes in parenthood or when a actions or motivation. Again, steady
Although some sound conclusions will love affair becomes more serious (per- progress is likely, and the oudook will
be reached during this time, and the haps Saturn in the fifth house), or be practical - especially if any decisions
individual will perhaps be released when making a safe investment (Saturn have to be made regarding loved ones
from a problem in his or her life, even in the second), and so on. You will as well as the subject concerned.
these positive transits can cause diffi- find that steady, slow progress but
culties. Nevertheless, once the influ- sound decisions and practical actions B Negative transits
ence is over it will be found that are usually the outcome. These bring frustration and delay and
progress has been made, whether in sometimes the loss of a job (perhaps
the reassessment of some area of life or B Negative transits due to redundancy). These are not
in the making of an important change. As with the positive transits, the house easy influences, and patience and cau-
Even so, these trends aren't much fijn. through which Saturn is transiting will tion are needed. The best outcome
Advise holding back if the subject be important. Look out for Saturn arises in situadons when issues have
seems to be swimming against the tide. opposing the Ascendant, when a not been forced.
permanent relationship will be under Other transits very often ease the sit-
B Negative transits discussion and changes may be made - uation, and help from Jupiter is partic-
These have similar effects to those of often to the eventual good of both ularly useful. The influence can also
the conjunction, with perhaps an even parties, who may put their life together mean that the subject is working par-
greater slowing down of progress. on a new footing, or at least come to ticularlyhard on extremely demanding
Follow the interpretation as given what was previously lacking.
realize yet prestigious work.
above, but in addition a philosophical Sometimes this is the time when a
attitude should be adopted, with a business partner taken on.
is
falling- back on and
restorative interests A square can mean problems
transit Saturn's Transits
hobbies - it will be a sheer waste of at work (Saturn in the tenth house) or TO ITS Own Position
time to attempt to force issues. difficulties in the domestic or family
life (Saturn in the fourth). This is not There will be times when Saturn makes
an easy time but, as ever, in the final positive and negative transits to its
Saturn's Transits analysis the hard taskmaster side of own position. When makes a positive
it
TO THE Ascendant Saturn can bring about the benefits of transit, gradual progress and additional
personal development and increased responsibility will usually result, with
B Conjunction stability' of the subject. the subject gaining prestige and often
This is an extremely important trend. accepting extra responsibility. Usually
For the last two and a half years or so in retrospect there is the inclination to
Saturn's transit through the twelfth Saturn's Transits say "I'm so glad I did that - things
house will have been experienced (read to the Midheaven have worked out so well, although at
the interpretation of Saturn in the the time it was a difficult decision to
twelfth house, p. 304). This influence D Conjunction make." The difficult}' of the decision
may have led to a reassessment of spiri- Study Saturn house (see
in the tenth was probably caused by the subject
tual,metaphysical and inspirational val- p. 304). This is an extremely important questioning his or her own confidence
ues and opinions but now, as Saturn influence that will have a powerful and ability to cope. Once having taken
enters the first house, a change of effect on the career or profession, with the step, Saturn would have ensured
direction may follow. Perhaps it will be the distinct possibilit)' of promotion or that progress was made.
a more serious attitude to life, or a maybe a striking change of job. If no When the transit is negative there
long-term commitment - often the career is followed, some ambition or will be frustration and delay, and it is
best outcome of this serious transit. objective will be achieved - not easily, all too easy to become disheartened
Note the health emphasis of the but in a manner which will make the and Sometimes, too, there
pessimistic.
Ascending sign since Saturn's influence eventual outcome seem well -deserved. are losses of one kind or another
may cause problems. It could certainly mark a turning point (Personal property should be guarded
Often this is a turning point during in the and events over which the
life, with especial care.)
which the life is reassessed in some way subject has no direct control, but Sometimes changes are made within
- sometimes with regard to relation- which came about as a result of his or relationships, or they are even ended,
ships. Lessons are learned, especially if her reputation, are most likely to but look to other progressions and
any mistakes are made, but these will occur. Sometimes there is promotion transits to counter this side of the
relate to the influence of other planets to a lonely top job. influence. All in all, when Saturn tran-
rather than to Saturn. sits its own position the planet's sign
B Positive transits and house position in the birth chart
B Positive transits Events concerning the house through will be affected, and the ways in which
The house through which Saturn is which Saturn is transitting will occur, Saturn is aspected there will have a
transiting will dictate the way in but, as above, these will not be as a powerful influence on the eventual
which this trend affects the individual direct result of the individual's own outcome of the influence.
312 • The Planets at Work
The Saturn such a commitment. On the other subject is one half of a partnership)
Returns hand, someone who has perhaps been should move
to a smaller house or to a
living with a partner will want to take district in which they have spent happy
In essence, these are the conjunction on the commitment of marriage. holidays, orwhere the climate is easier.
transits of Saturn to its own position. Others buy their first house or start a Here you should be extremely careftil.
Together, they form one of the most family. Here, Saturn encourages the If one partner is prominendy Taurean
fascinating and easily understood of all acceptance of extra responsibility but or Cancerian they will have many pos-
the planetary influences. They are, also,of course, gives the added pres- sessions that have been collected over
along with the Jupiter Returns (see tigeof a new home, new the years. Will they want to part with
p. 297) and the Uranus Half-return husband/wife, new baby and so on. them? If there are children and grand-
(see p. 326), influences about which The long-term future is set, and children will there be room for them
you can enthuse with friends who up there is greater stability and security. to come and stay? Both important
to now only know their Sun sign. And Anyone dissatisfied with his career is questions must be answered.
they certainly work! not too old to make quite a drastic Even more vital is the question of a
It is common knowledge that as we change (although there are one or two move to a strange town. You must
approach thirty, and later sixty, we exceptions these days). In any case, decide how self-contained the couple
think about our progress in life and drastic changes can be, and oft:en are, are, whether they are communicative
whether we should make any impor- made, which is exactly as it should be. and will make new friends easily or are
tant changes. At thirty we may become As Saturn is working fiill blast, how- lessadaptable, so that they will soon
rather gloomy and even begin to feel ever, a warning is needed that the sub- miss old friends and familiar surround-
old, despite realizing that we have ject may be suffering from slightly ings. A pleasant seaside resort can be
gained a certain amount of experience. lower vitality than usual - oft:en due to very bleak in the damp and cold of
Again at sixty most of us begin to additional physical and emotional winter, and in some areas locals resent
think about the stage, fast approach- demands. As is the case with most seri- the intrusion of so-called outsiders. On
ing, when we no longer be fiilly
will ous Saturn influences, carefiil thought the other hand, if the couple are excel-
involved with our careers, and will at should be given to each possibility, for lent organizers and find a lack of the
last have more time in which to do the then the right decision will usually be clubs and facilities they require, they
things we really want to do. Our reached; we seldom make serious mis- will put this sorry state of affairs to
families are grownup and we can takes during a Saturn Return. It usu- rights. All such questions will arise
enjoy ourselves. ally colors most of a year, even if when you work on the charts of sub-
Even people with no knowledge of Saturn only inhabits its natal degree jects who are coming up to their
astrology accept these well-known once, and only then for a week or so. second Saturn Return.
facts; astrologers assign these turning A Jupiter Return often coincides
points to Saturn's influence. Saturn The second Saturn Return with the second Saturn Return. This is
takes twenty-nine-and-a-half years to As this approaches, people make deci- extremely useftil, for it makes the sub-
complete a journey round the Sun and sions about life after retirement. They ject buoyant and optimistic. Plans for
through all the signs of the zodiac, so develop new interests, some of which the fijture are likely to progress well
that as we approach thirty and sixty it become professional, so that new under such a joint influence, and the
"returns" to its natal position. If we careers are started, often in areas which individual should be encouraged to
long enough, we get a third
live have only concerned spare-time make the most of both these powerfiil
Return as we reach ninety. occupations or hobbies before. Such planetary forces.
interests are usually very ftjlfilling and
The first Saturn Return rewarding, so should be encouraged. The third Saturn Return
Someone approaching this important However, before giving advice you For those who reach their third Saturn
period may feel apprehensive and per- should reach some very vital conclu- Return (an increasing number every
haps depressed at the prospect of mov- sions about your subjects. They may year) more research is needed if they
ing into the next decade of his or her say that all they want is a nice, lazy are to be given the necessary encour-
life. However, this is quite unnecessary. time with their feet up. Decide from agement. This is a step fijrther from
Often the individual will want to make their charts whether this is so, or the fiill Uranus Return that is dis-
some important changes, which are whether, after a week or two of doing cussed in detail (see p. 326) and
usually quite in order and very benefi- nothing much, they will be unbearable complements it.
cial.Sometimes a subject will say "I to live with! If they are given a retire- Generally, you can encourage your
simply cannot go on any longer as I ment present, encourage them to ninety-year-old subject to talk about
am." If this is so, ask him what he choose something that will fijrther a the past, and for your own researches
wants to do: in most cases he will have real interest - perhaps an expensive try to pinpoint dates in the long life,
a pretty clear idea and should follow it, camera, quality sewing machine or a and do some retrospective astrology to
whatever it is. telescope. Fixing on this may give see just what was happening in the
Sometimes there is a desire to end a them a considerable sense of direction. progressed chart at the time. You can
youthfiil relationship, even a marriage, Another question that often arises at find exciting, real evidence of the
which began before he was ready for this point is whether the couple (if the planetary influences.
Ur.\nls THROUGH THE Signs • 313
Uranus tnrougn tne Si^ns
Uranus spends about seven years in each sign The restless, nervous side of Gemini
as it moves around the zodiac, so is in that and the tension of Uranus can cause
sign for everyone born during that period. AJI problems. See if these are indicated
elsewhere in the chart, if Uranus
planets are important in the birth and progressed
receives squares or oppositions from
charts, but a sign influence which is identical for so the Sun, Mcx)n or Mercury, or if it is
many people does not indicate personal characteristics which will in negative aspect to the Ascendant. If
dominate an individual unless, of course, Uranus is a personal so, such an aspect, plus this sign plac-
planet. Instead, it is what is known as a "generation" influence. ing, will be a potential source often
sion and sometimes distress, since the
individual will become very worried
Uranus she should be encouraged to develop a when finding it difficult to relax, sleep
IN Aries more flexible oudook. However, if the properly or put problems to one side; a
chart tends towards indecision, with a relaxation technique or yoga may help.
This is a powerflil and positive placing, powerflil emphasis on Libra or perhaps If Mars is involved there may be
with the energ)' and assertiveness of Pisces, this is a good placing, since it migraines, or nast)' headaches at the
Aries complementing the forthright, gives a combination of stability' and very least. However, on the whole
nervous energy of Uranus. Unless neg- Uranian originalit)'. Uranus is in an excellent mood here.
atively aspected, Uranus should endow
plent)' of originality and the motiva- Opposing tendencies
tion to use it in positive ways. There Stubbornness is common
but again, if Uranus
will be erratic tendencies, however, it is really damaging appear
it will also IN Cancer
and patience is not enhanced; look in other areas of the chart, or be
elsewhere in the chart to see if this and emphasized by Uranus' house position The changeable moodiness of Cancer,
more cautionary qualities are present. and aspects. Sometimes there is a clash combined with the unpredictabilit\' of
In a chart showing creative potential, benveen taking conventional action Uranus, may at times cause problems.
the influence will strengthen original- (Taurus) and being unconventional or While, of course, planets in more
ity' and often gives a color
lively slightly out on a limb (Uranus). If a powerful positions will hold sway over
sense. The pioneering of Aries
spirit balance is achieved, we this generation sign influence, when
often find an
also complements the search for what original and practical individual, which Uranus is contacted by transit the
is new, out-of-the-ordinary and differ- is when Uranus in Taurus is at its best. influence of its natal position may
ent - all powerflil Uranian traits. The There may be an attraction to collect- emerge, and perhaps at times the sub-
placing also heightens self-confidence ing unusual possessions, and the atti- ject will be a little confijsed at some of
and reinforces the individual's pouers tude to money may also be slightly )^^^^^ or her quirky and even uncharacter-
of leadership. However, possible fool- eccentric. Perhaps he or she can be '^ ' istic behavior patterns. However, if
hardiness must be checked, since it can extravagant, spending much on glam- ^^anccr is a prominent sign or Uranus
.
surface in an extremely eccentric way orous evenings out but then pullin^|'-^'^(^ersonaI planet, these indications will
with the individual becoming involved back and living rather frugalljv^: finitely make their mark, and must
in silly and daredevil feats (if often JRjj controlled if the individual is not to
with good intentions, such as raising *^S heap problems on herself because
money for charity). As always with this loved ones and colleagues never know
placing, caution must be developed. If where they stand with her. At its best,
Uranus is negatively aspected, espe however, this placing enhances the
cially by Maris, these daring tendencies This is an excellent, very aynamic an imagination, w hich will have a won-
will be increased If Uranus is generally lively placing, endowing originality. j^^^ierfuUy original slant. In a creative
negatively aspected, its characteristic quick thinking and often brilliant idca^ •5»V^thart it is definitely an asset, while
nervous and emotional tension will be which the subject should be encour more generally thc ^ralt is useful.
particularly noticeable. aged to think through carefijUy and Uranus is a cold;^^^Slbtional
St eventually develop to the fiiU. Here is planet, always encouraging logical,
I'^S^gg^ilagtcellent potential. If the chart veers clear-cut action, while Cancer is all
Uranus "w^Ri!>>y^ro>* ards the intellectual, with Mercury intuition and very emotional. Unless
IN Taurus 'WWw^ and Jupiter well-placed by sign as weU Uranus is personalized or Cancer is the
as aspect, this influence will blend irii n. Moon or Ascending sign, this
Here the stubborn area of the Uranian adding spiciness, a sharp attitude am lemma is unlikely to surface. How-
influence makes its presence felt. It will quick responses, especially in argume ver, when Uranus Is a personal planet
definitely strengthen any lack of flexi- and debate. It is also good for the sub it can be quite a source of tension,
bilit}' of opinion, and if other fixed ,,^^^^ject who works in the media or follows with the induidual not know ing which
signs are prominent the subject may //fe^ajtiy sort of literary or academic career. area to developS^^r^'^''*^^^^ ^^^ ^he
proudly say "Once I've made up my The technical areas of communicati ould let one complement the other,
mind I don't change it." If so, he or will also be of interest t because they arc such opposing
^
314 'The Planets at Work
and there
factors this will be difficult, These energies can be put to good use or they are in aspect to each other,
if
may be persistent conflict. She should as they will inject the mind with the these very contrasting indications will
decide whether her emotions and intu- ability to analyze and research, and will have a considerable effect on the rela-
itions overrule logic or vice versa, and also encourage a certain originality of tionship as a whole. If Aquarius is the
allow the stronger to take precedent. approach to any problem or project Sun, Moon
or Ascendant sign the sub-
that is under consideration. Since have to admit that he or she
ject will
Virgo is an earth sign it tends to be may want a partnership but not a part-
Uranus conventional - the familiar and well- ner. It is obviously important to come
INLeo tried is preferred, yet Uranus' influ- to terms with this attitude if the
ence is quite the reverse, encouraging partner is not to be adversely affected.
There is increased energ)^ here, and a original thoughts and actions Here is an excellent, caring and help-
dynamic driving force. Sometimes, often uno I
JJj^ ftil friend who will give much time and
too, some autocracy and a liking for ^^^ergy when called upon to do so and
power are present. If the latter can be The influence of Plut< o will be sympathetic and kind
positively expressed, the talent for People who have Uranus in Virgo w^^jSJPuts that should be developed by the
leadership will be such that others will also have Pluto in that sign, and many '^subject if she has the above -mentioned
gladly follow. Nonetheless, don't for- have the strikingly powerflil —^-x^^^ negative attitude to her intimate rela-
get thatLeo is a fixed sign, and since Uranus/Pluto conjunction (sdW^Sjj^^jonships. Even so, this placing will
Uranus increases stubbornness, the pp.3 19-20). Check this possibility, as^^^felp to stabilize and rationalize the
subject may well become an immov- could be very revealing and, because of emotions, and can tiiercfore be con-
able object. Leo is also a warm, enthu- these additional influences it is difficult structive and positive for someone
siastic fire sign while Uranus, albeit to divorce the effect from that of ^^i^^th a vtoiiJbiisikWiy^aes^ level.
friendly, likes to keep its distance and is Pluto. However, while Virgo is gcriC'^^B^Tv\SI
cool, calculating and unemotional. ally anything but power-loving, th e l^Atffl^'
However, conflict will only emerge if energy^ force of this placing, plus .|^5i
Uranus is a personal planet, or if it is Pluto's intervention, have endowed
negatively aspected by the Sun. this particular generation with some
Self-confidence is certainly boosted, dynamic, forcefiil qualities. They havi ranusperhaps at its most
is
especially in a chart in which this tends what it takes to make world -shatter! :ighty and complex. Remember that
to be lacking. It is a lively, colorful changes, but refer to the aspect inter^^ le planet's influence is increased since
placing, and will give a rather glitzy pretation for a fijller explanation of the' 7t is exalted in this sign; the dynamic
glamor Uranus is aspected by the
if conjunction. To put this on a personal force of Uranus, added to the emo-
Moon or Venus. There may also be a level, the individual may be a seeker tional intensity of Scorpio, gives con-
sense of the dramatic which is used to and questioner, unable to rest content, siderable extra power to the subject
excellent effect. This will be apparent and with the ability to scrutinize every 1^ brave and daring, but
if, Uranus is in the fifth
for instance, aspect of a situation. If these attributes tends to avoid showing the emotions
house, and it would be combined with can be positively used, and are sup- and may even try to reject them. As a
a need for power and a desire to influ- ported elsewhere in the chart, he or result, he will appear calm while much
ence the masses if Uranus were high in she may have a considerable talent for is boiling up on deeper levels of his
the sky in the tenth house. investigative or research work that is personalit}'. He must accept that the
Since Leo is a creative sign there is often medical. Scientific flair is possi- gradual release of emotional tension
often creative flair which may be devel- ble, but the subject must accept his and energy is good, and when chan-
oped through a hobby, thus encourag- originality since there may sometimes neled they can be used positively and
ing the personal potential. This would be an inclination to suppress it. rewardingly so that inner satisfaction
be an excellent form of original expres- accompanies achievement.
sion insomeone who is perhaps rather
shy and apprehensive, lacking in self- Uranus Potential for power
confidence. However, if we reverse the IN Libra A need for power is sometimes
coin, all the overwhelming, power-lov- present. People with this placing will
ing, showy tendencies of this planet Although Uranus shines in a glam- have been born between 1975 and
may have to be countered. orous way from this sign, and often 1981 and are still, at the time of writ-
gives increased powers of attraction ing, young; if older generations do not
and a sneakingly romantic streak, its give them careful, sound guidance they
f| Uranus independence can cause difficulties will waste some powerful potential and
IN Virgo when fighting Libra's compulsive need energy. The influence will be at its
to relate. In most cases a thread of most dynamic if the Sun, Moon or
This is a potential source of tension, independence, and perhaps occasional Ascendant sign is Scorpio, or if that
especially if the subject is rather ner- coolness, will emerge in the attitude sign and Uranus were on or near the
vous or apprehensive, or if tension is toward the partner; but if either Midheaven. These youngsters need to
evident in other areas of the chart. Venus or Uranus are personal planets. feel they are in a powerflil position -
Uranus THROUGH THE Signs 'SIS
often to help the world or to make it line of action, neither causing embar- suffering in a practical way. As Uranus
think in the same way that they do. If rassment nor cramping his or her st>'Ie. is in its own sign here its influence is
their parents realize they have potential This is a generation influence, so these enhanced, and will be even more
and give firm guidance they will do traits will not be strongly emphasized potent if it is also a personal planet.
well, but association with the seamier in everyone born over a seven-year
sides of life may drag them down. period. Nevertheless, if someone of
this generation consults you for astro- Uranus
logical advice in a few years' time, and IN Pisces
Uranus you mention something along these
IN Sagittarius lines, he or she will understand and The principles of Uranus and the char-
perhaps may be able to add some addi- acteristics of Pisces couldn't be more
Here Uranus is in lively, dynamic tional and incisive comments. different, yet this subject has inspired
mood, giving an original slant to the A certain hardness is present, but the idealism and can sometimes view prob-
intellect and opening up the mind. humanitarian side of Uranus will lems with objectivity and even vision,
The Sagittarian need for challenge is emerge in a very practical, down-to- but with real human kindness and
complemented by an attraction to all earth wa\', and this generation will sympathy. It is here that we see a rap-
things new and unusual. Uranus trav- continue to improve the environment port between the planet and the sign:
eled through Sagittarius between 1981 and cope with the problems of their Pisces sacrifices much for the good of
and 1988, and Jupiter, the ruler of time. Study the power of the Uranian others, and Uranus is the most human-
Sagittarius, made a transit of that sign influence in the child's chart to see if itarian of planets.
in 1983 - a delightfiil joint influence, she will be a leader of her generation.
adding liveliness, an attractive sense of You should also refer to both Saturn Creative potential
humor and very good brains. and Neptune in Capricorn (see Here is originality, imagination and
pp.300- 1 and p. 328 respectively), and inspiration - marvelous for someone
A green future to the Saturn/Uranus conjunction who is creative or inventive. Any
Generally speaking, the splendid influ- (see p. 305). All these planets' posi- emphasis on Pisces may cause evasive
ence of this placing alone will make tions, and possibly the above-men- or escapist action - a possibilit}' even
these children intellectually and physi- tioned conjunction, could be present with the increased logic of this placing,
cally adventurous. They will be in the chart on which you are working. especially if the subject is quite gullible
humanitarian and be able to contribute and likes to be considered fashionable.
fiiUy to the greening of the Earth, for There will then be an instinct to follow
they will be entirely aware of world Uranus the trend, which may be a negative
ecological problems yet have a very IN Aquarius drug- or drink-taking one. If so, the
different approach from those of the tense side of Uranus will emerge, caus-
previous generation who have Uranus Here Uranus is in the sign that it rules, ing emotional strain and tension.
in Scorpio. Parents of young children giving these people a certain Aquarian However, this is only likely for very
with this placing should try to always air. They and human-
are friendly, kind sensitive people with escapist or self-
increase their awareness of the beauty itarian, usually with an independent deceptive tendencies elsewhere in their
of the world. These traits will be par- streak, and may be rather private. As charts. At its best this is an interesting <9
pronounced if Sagittarius is
ticularly they get older they must be encour- placing, contributing some fascinating
prominent or Uranus is personalized. aged to keep their independence, and
will probably want to. However,
Uranian unpredictability and intracta-
and helpfijl characteristics, even to
those who do not have the planet very
powerfiilly placed in their charts.
m
Uranus bilit)' will surely emerge, so the rest of
-O-
IN Capricorn the chart should be examined to find
the best solution to such deadlocks. If Uranus Progressed
Here Uranus will give a rational, cool air signs areemphasized, this placing's TO A New Sign
outlook and the ability to put prob- influence will be somewhat increased.
lems into a coherent and logical per- There is considerable inventiveness This is most unlikely to happen unless
spective. However, Capricorn is the and originality, and a certain flair in your subject was born at the time,
sign most sympathetic to conventional whichever area of self-expression is once in seven years, when Uranus was
behavior and to doing "the right and most ftilfilling. Many will look glam- about to change signs. In the event of
proper thing" and Uranus is exactly orous well into the later years of their your coming across this progression,
the opposite, often encouraging shock lives, but poor circulation and stiffness reread the interpretation of the natal
tactics and perverse and unpredictable or arthritic conditions in the joints is (i.e. the original) Uranus sign, and
actions. Conflict will be the result. In likely - exercise should be encouraged. study also the characteristics of the AAJ
most cases, hopefiilly, there will be a Kindness and the Aquarian/Uranian new sign. If Uranus is personalized AAJ
weighing up of the contrasting possi- humanitarian traits are usually present. these traits may begin to have an effect
bilities when the occasion demands, Here someone who likes to raise on your subject. If not, this trend can
and the subject will take the sensible money
is
for charity, or at least ease be virtually ignored. K
316 • The Planets at Work
Uranus tnrou^n trie Houses
T he concerns of the house in which Uranus falls
can cause unexpected developments and sud-
den changes. The individual may force issues, espe-
Anyone conducting a discussion
argument with the subject should pre-
sent the opposite opinion in order to
or
achieve the desired action or response!
cially if the planet is personalized or aspected by
personal planets. As this is a potential stress factor,
try to find ways of turning tension into positive energ)-. Uranus
IN THE Fourth House
Uranus likely to be too clever b)' half, and as a "We must make allowances for her -
IN THE First House result financial problems w ill arise that she's different^.'" Such a statement is
will be his or her own fault! However, often made of a child with this placing.
The presence of Uranus here will if the chart veers powerfiiUy towards He or she may be brilliant and clever
po\\ erftilly affect the influence of the the material (and if, for instance, an but might also be rather perverse and
Ascending sign's traits. The incli\idual earth sign is prominently emphasized - if Uranus is negatively aspected (espe-
will be fiercely independent, original we include the Midheaven here), the cially by the Moon), also moody and
and with perhaps more than a dash of brilliance of Uranus could work very verv- unpredictable. The originalitv' and
brilliance shown through the potential well, with considerable and unexpect- brightness of intuitive ideas should be
of the Ascendant sign. A strong ele- edly sudden gains being made. In most noted and developed to the fiiU.
ment of perversity' and unpredictabilit)- cases the subject must realize, before it
is also possible, and if the planet is is too late, that he can make serious The importance of the home
negatively aspected the subject is likely financial mistakes, often because he is An inner conflict may exist between
to suffer from emotional tension. attracted to an investment that sounds the need for, and love of, a stable,
A golden rule is to study the charac- glamorous and unusual. comforting home life and an equal
teristicsof the Uranus sign, for unless Uranus will work badly if negatively desire to live freely, without domestic
that differs from the Ascendant sign, aspected, especially by the Sun, Moon responsibilities. If this causes prob-
the indications listed there will form a or Venus. This emotions may be lems, consider the most prominent
very \ital and vibrant part of your sub- expressed in a cool way, although the signs in the chart. If one is Sagittarius,
ject's personalitv'. If the signs differ, powers of attraction will be or perhaps Aries, the subject's
you must blend their characteristics undimmed. Uncharacteristic posses- freedom-loving side must be given
with care, concentrating w here possi- siveness may Uranian
clash with the greater expression. If Cancer, Pisces or
ble on those that complement each need for independence - something a similarly introverted sign is empha-
other. If Uranus is within ten degrees partners will find hard to sw allow. sized, the subject should concentrate
of the Ascendant, its influence con- onthe securitv' of the home life.
junct the Ascendant from the first Circumstances surrounding the
house will definitely apply. Uranus home background may also be
EM THE Third House revealed. Was it disruptive.* Were there
Note: With such a planet in the first drastic changes? Was the mother out of
house you will learn much about This adds brilliance and originality to the ordinary' in some way? Perhaps she
Ascendant progressions if you ask the mind. The individual will make was not a mother figure as such, but
w hether the subject had an accident somewhat erratic progress at school too glamorous or simply uncaring?
when the progressed Ascendant made and may not take ver)' easily or kindly Care is also needed that, because of
an exact conjunction to Uranus, or w as to discipline. Parents of children with such an influence, the individual does
directly affected by a drastic event in this placing should consider these not repeat this pattern in his domestic
the parents' such as divorce. The
lives, characteristics: too much restriction at life or attitude toward children.
age of your subject at that time will school will cramp what is probably a
have been appro.ximateh the number livel\\ free -ranging mind that needs
of degrees between the Ascendant and plenty of stimulation. Uranus
Uranus. If not, the birth time is inac- If Uranus is positively aspected, the IN THE Fifth House
curate or the Ascendant is progressing planet's cool logic and rational oudook
at less than one degree a year. will be present and the individual will Uranus is well -placed here, since the
definitely want logical answers to his or spheres of life connected with this
her questions. This trait will emerge house mosdy benefit from the planet's
Uranus from a very early age, and will persist influence (unless it is negatively
IN THE Second House throughout hfe. If Uranus is in a fixed aspected by personal planets, especially
sign and negatively aspected, the stub- the Sun). In someone who has and
The attitude towards money will be bornness and perversit\' so tvpical of its expresses creative potential, it encour-
more than a littie zany. The individual influence will certainly be apparent, ages originalitv' and adds brilliance to
may often make what are thought to and in many cases it is likely that some the end product, which will probably
be clever investments, but these are willfiil contrariness will be present. be coloriul in every way. There will
Uranus through the Houses • 317
m
be a positive and lively attitude your subject introduces plent)' of vari- Uranus
toward love affairs, with the subject ety, with a different pattern and rou- IN THE Eighth House
usually fairly fearless of emotional risks. tine for every day of the week.
Sometimes, especially if fire signs are Adopting such a constructive plan will From the financial/investment point
prominent in the chart, there is a ten- help her to gain inner fiilfillment and of view, there may be a simple,
denq*^ to take risks. Warn your subject complete whatever has to be done. couldn't-care-less attitude when
of this inclination; if Uranus is nega- Uranus is placed in the eighth house.
tively aspected the risks will not be cal- If the individual has money be
it will
culated, and the individual may at Uranus enjoyed, but if he or she hasn't - so
times be more than usually in danger. IN THE Seventh House what? If your subject is dominated by
Uranus' influence on the subject's this somewhat lackadaisical effect of
children infers that they will be clever This needs particularly close considera- Uranus, it may be that lessons will
and unusual, with excellent potential. tion and study. When in this house, have to be learned and a more conven-
However, they will not be easy to cope Uranus exerts a strong effect on the tional view adopted (although there is
with, since they will have many differ- individual's attitude toward relation- something to be said for such an
ent interests and therefore exert more ships, and a partner who is sympathetic unmaterialistic oudook). A classic
demands on their parents' time, energy' to his or her needs is essential. interpretation of someone with Uranus
and money (for special lessons and so in the eighth house would be the indi- W
forth). Such efforts will probably be Independence versus commitment vidual giving away an inheritance to a
very worthwhile in the long run. It is likely that the subject will be charity that works for the relief of suf- JU
reluctant to commit herself to a per- fering or starvation.
manent relationship; the sign in which This is a complex placing; as well as
Uranus |^ Uranus is placed will show whether having financial overtones, there are
IN THE Sixth House this is a source of conflict, or simply a deeper references to the sexual atti-
straightforward need to be indepen- tudes and appetites and the way in
When placed in the sixth house, the dent. The of the Ascendant
polaritv' which the subject reaches, psychologi-
brilliance of Uranus will have an excit- and the sign on the cusp of the seventh cally, for sexual fulfillment. He will
ing effecton the intellect, probably house will come into play, and you sometimes be very responsive and need
giving some flair for imiovation. may have to study the Relationships much satisfaction, while at other times
The health may not always be partic- section (see pp. 148-67) of this book to the cool, unemotional side of this
ularly strongand robust, and the sub- complex placing.
clarifv' this influence will predominate.
ject can frequendy be laid low by a If Uranus occupies a highly emo- The subject may analyze his sexually
111
minor infection or simply feel out of tional sign in the birth chart there may oriented problems to an almost obses-
sorts. The reason for this may eas-
real be mixed feelings about some aspects sive degree, yet he may never actually
ilybe strain and tension, but worry of partnerships, and as result mistakes resolvethem - perhaps he does not
and an inability' to relax are also dis- can be made, so that there is an above- want to. If you think that sometfiing
tinct possibilities. The diet should be average number of commitments fol- like this is happening to your subject,
very carefully watched: he or she may lowed by an equally high number of we strongly advise that he seeks help
eat erratically and not very sensibly. If breakdowns. The root of the conflict from a psychotherapist in order to
Uranus is negatively aspected, espe- hangups or any
cially by an opposition to the
Ascendant, or it receives a square or
opposition from Mercury, these nega
will stem from the subject being
uncertain whether her head rules her
heart or vice versa.
A rather romantic outlook may be
place his difficulties,
other complications in a more coher-
ent perspective. This may be most nec-
essary if Uranus is in Virgo and forms
m
tive influences will certainly make their encouraged by another area of this a conjunction with Pluto, or if other JTl
presence felt and worry may prove to Uranian influence, which also makes independent indications in the chart
be an especial problem, often leading the individual magnetically attractive. point in this direction.
to stomach upsets. If, as is the case when certain signs are
prominent, we add a desire for a com-
Constructing a pattern of work mitted relationship, then the individual Uranus
The attitude towards routine work will may realize too late that her freedom in the Ninth House
be complex. The Virgo/sixth house of expression and independence are
likes and needs a steady routine and more important than she originally Uranus is in a lively and slightly wicked
some securit)' at work, but the Uranian thought. She must sort out these mood here. At its best, it will add a
influence here is disruptive, often caus- problems herself; you can help her marvelously original and clever streak
ing the individual to become fed up clarif)' the situation by assessing which to the mind, with the subject making a
with routine tasks. Encourage the even group of characteristics will dominate. notable impact at university. There can
flow of both physical and ner\'ous Do this by considering the influences be scientific flair, or a unique literary
energ)', and the establishment of an of the Ascending, Sun and Moon talent. Challenges are seized with the
overall pattern to the life. In order that signs, as well as the influence of Venus greatest enthusiasm and the mind itself
fi
he or she avoids stress, suggest that and the personal planets. knows no restrictions. The placing will
318 • Thk Pi^wets at Work
considerably enhance the intellectual fired, for instance), there will be a ten- Uranus
potential, and there is usually be a con- dency to overreact and to throw away IN THE Twelfth House
stant need for excitement, and for new a great deal of hard-earned experience
and different experiences. There is also in order to start afresh on the new This is a very interesting placing for
an ability to resolve problems through professional path. Uranus. Although Uranus and the
lateral thinking. Reactions of this sort will be the twelfth/Pisces house are so different,
resultof the more perverse side of they also come together extremely well
Broadening the mind Uranus exerting itself, and if you find in many ways.
Both intellectual and physical travel ithappening to your subject, do all Uranus is kind and humanitarian,
will be of considerable importance to you can to encourage him or her to while the twelfth house represents our
the individual, and tradition suggests think again and in a much more need to be charitable and to make sac-
that the unexpected will occur when practical manner. rifices.Here the flow of feeling and an
he or she is abroad! Sometimes, too, An involvement in politics or the instinctive urge to be of help is
there is an inexplicable and dynamic trade unions sometimes occurs for the blended with the logical and un-
attraction either to a foreigner or to a individual with this placing. In this or emotional approach characteristic of
remote country w hose culture is very other contexts, a liking for power is the cool, detached, Uranian influence.
different from that of her own. also very common. Sometimes the subject with this plac-
Uranus in this house can make for ing will distance him- or herself from a
some lively and unusual experiences close permanent relationship in order
when traveling. However, when your Uranus to take up some caring vocation, or to
subject is planning to travel under neg- in the Eleventh House tend an elderly relative.
ative transits to Uranus, it may be as A deep-rooted psychological motiva-
well to advise postponing the trip until Uranus is very much at home in the tion may be present, for while the out-
such an influence has passed, since eleventh house, because it is also the ward expression will be marvelously
there can sometimes be complications, Aquarius house, so its influence will be positive for the person for whom sacri-
and the exciting and unexpected is not strong from here. fices are made, the individual himself
always pleasant! The individual can be extremely may well shy away from living a fijlfill-
Look to the influence of Jupiter and friendly, but at the same time he or she ing existence with a partner. Perhan ^ uyTlT!^ -
the Jupiter sign of Sagittarius in the will not want to become too close to the whole childhood background waiia^/^^
chart. If Uranus is in Sagittarius, the other people. There is a universality in influenced by a parent's demands.
subject (who be very young) is
will the outiook, and an abiding need to Such motivations are very complex*
very bright indeed, and further educa- develop a wide and varied social life and we must always be careful not to
tion should be strongly encouraged in which may well vie with the subject's stretch our astrological technique or
the future, in whichever field is found profession in importance - indeed, it overstep the confines of our discipli
to be most attractive. often takes precedence. en we feel that complicated and
^*iTOry deep-rooted psychological prob
Social influence
"^^^ lems are present. We must not step
" '
Uranus The Uranus sign will show just how into the unknown - it is far better t
IN THE Tenth House the influence of the eleventh house will Jcave that to psychotherapists and p ^
be best expressed. For instance, A'^'yhiatrists, so suggest that your subject
Because Uranus was high in the sky at Uranus in Leo may create a natural seeks such professional help if yo ~
the time of the subject's birth, its chairman ruling the life of a club or believe that it is necessary; i,5B|^k
influence is increased to a certain society. Rather differentiy, this same ^ =
i^M'^Bd^tKi^£^^S^KB^S^
extent by this placing, especially if the sign placing may create a sort of f ^ !^lwWJTOi(if?R^Wlr^RWK SIKE
planet makes a conjunction to the workhorse - for instance, a hard-work- ^H| Uranus Progressed p
Midheaven (see p. 320). ing secretary who takes on every task to a New Hous e
himself, working indomitably for his J^Vk Tt^/A 6ENHB
\3ZA WiffM ^^^
Career choices much-loved club and never receiving ^^Tt is unlikel\MHMBfSius will h!?^
The chosen profession is likely to be the reward he deserves. from one house to the next by pro-
influenced by Uranus, so the individ- The unpredictability of Uranus will gression. If this does happen, read _____
ual may well be attracted to airlines, emerge from time to time, however, -iv^iiterpretations both of the natal an<nH|
the space industry, science, astronomy, and there is a good chance that sudden ^he new, progressed house. Do not j8S|
or perhaps the humanitarian and car- breaks in ties of friendship or in the emphasize this progression too mud
ing professions. Alternatively, he or she allegiance to the club or society will in your interpretation unless Uranus is
may be drawn to work that has an occur as a result of the subject's rapid a personal planet or the chart rulej. _
exciting or glamorous aspect. change of heart. Sometimes, too, the This being so, the concerns of the pro
Sudden changes of career direction individual will be disruptive on pur- gressed house may be a focus of atten-
are possible. However, should the sub- pose, in order to stir the committee tion, with the subject regarding the _
ject be confronted by the prospect of and other members into action, due to sphere of life it represents in a^new jnd,i^ ^
such a change (because of having been a loathing of complacency. different light. ^jS^'^^'^^^ifK-PW^
The Aspects of Uranus •319
Tne Aspects or Uranus
m
The aspects that Uranus forms to Neptune and
Pluto stay within orb for long periods, not
or those involved in inventive scientific
work, since intuition and logical think-
only because Uranus moves slowly but also ing are enhanced by these aspects.
However, only stress these qualities in
because Neptune and Pluto are even further away
your interpretation if they are sug-
from the Sun than Uranus itself. Hence, many gested by other influences, or if you
aspects between these planets will be operative in the charts of all find that Uranus or Neptune are
people born over a very long time. While they must be thought of personalized planets.
as generation influences, it is unwise to ignore them.
Look at each planet to see if its strength is bolstered by its sign B Negative aspects
If tension is indicated in other areas of
or house position. If so, the aspect will be rather more personalized
the chart, and the subject tends also to
and felt in the overall make-up of the individual's personalit)'. In be rather forgetfiil or scatterbrained,
many cases the characteristics described under such an aspect will these aspects may increase such inclina-
also occur in other areas of the chart, and therefore be underlined. tions, sometimes (if either planet is
If this is not so, the aspect may simply make a general statement personalized) to the point at which he
or she may say "I'm so worried and
about the subject's attitude to the concerns of his or her genera-
anxious, I don't know which way to W
tion. If neither planet is personalized it is important not to single turn and I can't sleep." If so, studying
out the influence of the aspect when working through the chart. a relaxation technique will be most
beneficial. Yoga will be good for some, ^
provided they are not particularly
For Uranus' aspects to the Sun, see are not generally considered in inter- introspective by nature.
the Sun's aspects to Uranus, pretation, but you may still find them P
pp.217-18. of academic interest.
Uranus' Aspects
For Uranus' aspects to the Moon, TO Pluto
see the Moon's aspects to Uranus, Uranus' Aspects
p.235. TO Neptune H Conjunction
>'iL'.^
This extremely potent generation
}fff^ For Uranus' aspects to Mercury, see D Conjunction influence only occurs once every 115
§I^!!4^ Mercury's aspects to Uranus, This recurs roughly every 171 years. It years. It was last within orb between
III
pp.250-1. was last in orb, in Sagittarius, around 1963 and 1969, in Virgo. It is a
1818. It first became within orb again vibrant planetary energy source and
aspects to Venus, see in January 1989, is exact in April 1992 those who have Virgo personalized, or
Venus' ^gspects to Uranus, pp.264- 5. and several times during 1993. It will that sign on the Midheaven, will tend
not pass out of orb until 1998. For to be leaders of their generation; it
For Uranus' aspects to Mars, see those born between January 1989 and encourages change and drastic action.
Mars' aspects to Uranus, pp. 278-9. February 1990, there is an additional During the working lives of this gener-
influence from Saturn (see Saturn's ation we should see a great deal of
For Uranus' aspects to Jupiter, see aspects to Uranus and Neptune, injustice swept away - again, often
, Jupiter's aspects to Uranus, pp. 305-6). These are potent influences drastically. However, because this
PP290-l|||Kft for this generation, and if we consider influence is so strong and the two
the originality, independence and planets involved are concerned with
^fflUKB//zz>Z
¥3?^A'?t6S'^$j^rots to Saturn, see humanitarian qualities of Uranus, power, it also has a destructive and
urn.VLaSP e£^4%]LJranus, p. 305. combined with the more spiritual, eso- negative side - hence the increase in
teric and sensitive qualities of drug problems and violence.
\ In the most unlikely event of Uranus Neptune, plus the fact that the sign If the conjunction is personalized
forming, by progression, any aspect to influence Capricorn, this gen-
is and is also negatively aspected, the
a natal or progressed planet from the eration's concerns with the environ- subject may have had to sort out deep-
Sun to Mars, refer to the above list and ment will be considerable. They will rooted, psychological problems, and
study the progressed aspect positions. probably approach such problems very perhaps even fight an addiction. If he
If Uranus, by progression, forms an differently from the sixties generation, or she is still in difficulty, you will be
aspect to the natal position of Jupiter most of whom have the Uranus/Pluto able to help a great deal, but in partic-
or Saturn, or (even less likely) a conjunction in Virgo (see right). ularly problematic cases extra treat-
progressed aspect to the natal or ment from more qualified specialists f\r\j
H rxAJ
m progressed Neptune or Pluto, refer to
the Uranus transit interpretations (see
pp. 320-5). Such progressed aspects
Positive aspects
A pleasant blending of originality and
imagination is usual. This is an
may be necessary.
This is a generation influence, how-
ever. Therefore, in many charts it will
would stay within orb for decades, and excellent influence for creative people not be a dominating feature, although
320 • THH PiJVNEiS AT Wok
IfTomotvuraal may experience friisira technicians or those who work in the A tendency to be rebellious and a need
lion and diCficiilry in the sphere of life technical areas of television or the to work independently are both pre-
indicated by the house placing of these is also propitious for adven-
theater. It sent, with the individual only
two planets. turous photography or computer functioning at his or her best when
graphics, since it increases creative unhampered by interfering superiors.
B Positive aspects
iSKi^ inventiveness. However, there may als(i Brilliance and great originality are usu-
I here be a strong tendency tcP^
will be an inclination towards mysticism ally shown in the work, and Uranian
make drastic changes. These are most and cults. Sadly, this is often dangerous professions are likely to be attractive.
likely to occur when cither the natal and you should therefore .sound the
Uranus or Pluto receive transits from appropriate warnings. H Positive aspects
Saturn, or from Uranus or Pluto as These operate in much the same way
they move round the sky and contact H Positive aspects as the conjunction, adding originality
their own or each other's pcxsitions. If Here Uranus works well, adding a to the way in which the career is
these transits arc negative there may be lively brilliance to the personality. It approached. The individual's natural
an inner compulsion for change, but increases originality in creative and dynamism will be noticed at work, but
plans will probably only be carried out inventive people and can add dynamic care is needed that a tendency to make
with difficulty. Sometimes there is a powers of attraction, much as the con sudden changes does not impede the
power complex. Do not overinterprel junction does. If Uranus is in the fifth long term progress. The subject will
these aspects unless the planets arc house there may be a lively and rather be eager to break fresh ground, espe-
personalized in the birth chart. spicy love life, with a need for some cially in the development of new ideas,
independence, even when in a com and to outwit rivals by taking
H Negative aspects mitted relationship. The affairs of the unexpected action.
These are a potential source of conflict Uranian house should move forward
and tension but usually only when well - often with unexpected and B Negative aspects
cither planet is activated by transits, exciting developments. Here the individual will probably suf-
especially from Saturn. The individual fer from an above-average build-up of
may lend to be disruptive and make H Negative aspects tension in his or her working life. This
changes simply for the sake of doing These are usually a potential source of may eventually result in a tendency to
so, sometimes regretting them later. tension and can make the individual become overapprehensive over the
This will be most likely if Scorpio is a extremely perverse and often unpre- slightest problem. Unfortunately, ten-
prominent sign in the chart. dictable.The square tends to have a sion and strain will always occur when
more disruptive and negative affect the subject put upon by colleagues
is
than the opposition, although with the or an unsympathetic superior.
Uranus' Aspects latter it is important to decide whether Incompetence is not usually the cause
TO 'IHF AsCIiNDANT Uranus will have a strenuous effect on of such reactions, although the atti-
the individual's health (sixth house), or tude towards such problems can
El Conjunction influence his or her attitude towards become slighdy exaggerated, and per-
Here the sign and hou.se placing of relationships (.seventh house). St]uares verse or unpredictable reactions may
Uranus have a vitally important bear from the fourth or tenth houses may produce further setbacks.
ing on your interpretation of this cause tensions within the home or
aspect. The subject will be fiercely career respectively. The subject may be Note: Remembering the powerfijl
independent, with considerable origi- somewhat highly-strung, and magnify connection between Uranus and inde-
nality and often personal magnetism. out of all proportion problems that pendence, when that planet makes any
However, if Uranus is negatively arise in these .ire.is of life. .sort of aspect to the Midheaven it fre-
aspected, especially by the Sun, Moon quently produces people who want to
or ruling planet, perversity, eccentricity make their own way in the world.
and intractability are likely. Sometimes Uranus' Aspects Often they will work in a freelance
there is considerable nervous strain TO THE MiDHEAVEN capacity and, if a business sense is indi-
and tension, but all is usually well if cated elsewhere in their birth charts,
they can be burned off through a com- Q Conjunction may build up their own businesses.
pelling interest, profession or some Drastic changes of direction within the Originality can also go hand in hand
physical activity. A certain crankiness career or professional life are likely with good entrepreneurial skills.
should be coimtered. with this aspect. Trom a psychological
If Uranus is in the twelfth house its point ot view there may be an identifi-
influence more subtle and the indi
is cation with power, so that the subject The Transits
vidual may make sacrifices and shun wants to be in a strong or powerfiil OF Uranus
the limelight, perhaps by following a position - perhaps taking up the cause
humanitarian vocation. of colleagues through trade union The overall effect of Uranian transits is
Rather differently, this placing some work. Sometimes, too, there is an to make life unexpectedly eventfiil, so
times occurs in the charts of film attraction to politics. a useful key phrase is "Klxpect the
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The Aspects of Uranus • 32
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unexpected". At best, the planet's
influence brings excitement and has
Uranus does not fall into this category
and, as with Mars and Pluto, its influ-
feels unable to continue in her present
pattern (this is very common), and
^H
the effect of jolting us out of com- ence seems to "click" on and off. indeed the time may be right to make
placency; at worst it is a potential Having said that, what will actually an important change. It will be espe-
source of tension and shock. happen is very unpredictable - hence cially so if, in her progressed chart, you
The way ahead during these transits the "general rule, always to "Expect also see important indications of
should be clear-cut, and we look to the the unexpected". change, such as the Sun or Ascendant
fijture with renewed hope and the In the interpretation of these influ- progressing from one sign to the next
expectation that the changes made ences in this section you will find some (affecting her personal life), the
will, because of the action we have good guidelines as to what is likely. In Midheaven changing signs (career), or
taken, develop as yet untapped poten- fact, "likely", "possibly" and "per- the progressed Moon crossing her
tial and the ability to cope with a haps" are all words you will use more natal Ascendant or Midheaven. It is
totally different set of circumstances. and more as you begin to understand good if this transit is backed up by
Ob\iously, not every influence that we the influences of the progressed chart some sort of progression. If not, then
receive from Uranus is going to have a and transits. Never be dogmatic when the change, although very important,
drastic effect on our lixes and lifest\ies you are interpreting these influences, may not be quite so radical. New
but it can and does happen from time especially when interpreting the unexpected developments might
to time - especially when we experi- actions of Uranus. Remember that it is occur, but since this is such a personal w
ence the very important Uranus the planet of surprises - often nice, transit it is possible that the changes
Half-return (see p. 326). but sometimes nast>'. may be self-motivated. ari
When Uranus moving at its quick-
is
est pace as seen from Earth, a Uranian Note: When a subject under the
is D Positive transits
transit lasts roughly two and a half influence of a Uranian transit he or she These have much the same influence as
weeks. However, very often the planet may act somewhat uncharacteristically the conjunction but are far less power-
seems to slow down, turning to retro- by being erratic, unpredictable or even fiil.However, they usually have an
grade motion and then reverting to perverse.Sometimes there is excellent effect, with the subject mak-
direct motion again (see p. 23). It is stubbornness too. While these rather ing a break or a fresh start in some
thus common to see it contacting the extreme tendencies are only likely to way. Here are interesting, positive
precise natal position of a planet three emerge under powerfijlly negative transits, which will encourage individu-
times within a period of perhaps six transits from Uranus to the Sun, als to take up new interests, perhaps
months. If this happens youprob- will Moon or personal planets, nevertheless change their image, and make life a lit-
ably find that the planet doesn't con- it is possible that they can surface with tie more exciting and stimulating.
ill
tact the natal planet all the time, but any Uranian contact. Mental cobwebs will be brushed away
there will be three distinct periods If you think your subject is over- and subjects should experiment in any
when it does. reacting negatively, do all you can to way that promises to be both beneficial
When Uranus isn't in direct contact, encourage him or her to shehe making and enjoyable.
very often the individual concerned any vital decisions until the influence
will be able to enjoy a certain respite has completely passed. If this is not H Negative transits
from the new developments or prob- possible because the transit is going to These are difficult trends, during
lems that are being influenced by the colour a long period, reassess the birth which strain and nervous tension are
planet, although it is unlikely that chart to see which stable, cautious all too likely to accumulate. The sub-
these problems will be finally resolved characteristics are present in your sub- ject may be working under undue
until the last of the three contacts has ject, and encourage him or her to draw- pressure and might not have the time
been experienced. on these in order to avoid taking or inclination to relax. He or she will
This usually marks the key period premature or drastic action. prefer to continue working at fiiU tilt
of the trend, when resolution comes and make as much progress as possible.
and decisions, changes or moves are There may also be strain in the per-
made. On the other hand, if Uranus Uranus' Transits sonal life or in a relationship, probably
has been working negative!)', the pres- TO THE Sun as a result of the subject's previous
sure is lifted and the subject will find actions or lack of them.
that it is possible to return to his or Q Conjunction Perversity and uncharacteristic
her more usual lifest^ie and routine. This is a very powerfijl influence, dur- behavior are possible at this time and
The accurate timing of some planets' ing which the subject may want to should be watched for. The subject
influences extremely difficult to
is make important changes which could may enjoy a great deal of what is hap-
gauge astrologically (although it is easy affect either the personal life or the pening, but her actions can cause con-
astronomically, once one has learned career. He or she is likely to be at a siderable disruption. Advise your AAJ
to use the ephemeris correctly). What crossroads in life and, while any alter- subject that some delay should be
ismore, their astrological influence ations should be made for the better, it allowed before any important decisions
spreads over far longer periods than is is essential to warn against impulsive- are taken, and also reread the Note
indicated astronomically. However, ness and premature action. Maybe she about Uranian transits (see left).
322 • The Pi.anets at Work
Uranus' Transits her" is a frequently heard phrase from long on a mentally demanding project
TO THE Moon loved ones, while the subject may be can lead to problems, so try to encour-
tense, upset and uncertain, or arro- age your subject to pace him- or her-
B Conjunction gandy perverse, taking a couldn't-care- self, although this won't be easy.
Here the instincts and intuitions will less attitude by brushing aside Eccentric behavior is sometimes pre-
be influenced by Uranus, so the sub- responsibilities and commitments. It is sent; this might be ftin or may prove
ject may say "I feel the time is right for essential that every encouragement is embarrassing.
a change." This is usually true, and given to cool down and postpone any
such feelings should be followed up by drastic decisions or actions. In some Note: Uranus is much connected with
well thought-out action and carefully cases, however, a great deal of very astrology, and people often start to
laid plans. Sudden changes of mind for original and brilliant work can be study it under this planet's influence,
no practical reason must be viewed done, but the individual will pay the whether by transit or progression -
with suspicion, however, so warn the price through mental or nervous especially to Mercury.
subject against acting on impulse when exhaustion when the transit has passed
motivated in this way. and the work is completed.
Much depend on the Moon sign
will Uranus' Transits
and its natal aspects. If, on the whole, TO Venus
it is free of negative aspects from Uranus' Transits
Saturn, Uranus itself, Neptune or TO Mercury H Conjunction
Pluto, then all should be well, but if Under this powerftil influence the
such afflictions are present in the birth H Conjunction individual often not only holds an
chart, the characteristics described Encouragement should be given to increased attraction for the opposite
under the respective influence are follow up any bright ideas. They are sex but also often falls in love very sud-
likely to emerge with additional ten- likely to be original and worthwhile. denly. The experience may well be
sion. If so, great care is needed. For but it is not easy to work out the fine enjoyable, but this is not a good time
instance, someone having these transits details of a plan during this transit. under which to make a long-term, seri-
to his or her Moon, which in the birth Nevertheless, the brilliance of Uranus ous commitment to m.arriage or to set-
chart receives a square from Neptune, activating the mind often produces ting up home with the loved one, for
may, in a tense moment, try to deceive some interesting, lively and original all too often such an affair turns out to
others or take a deceptively easy way work, be it literary, creative (remember be "just one of those things".
out of a tricky situation, perhaps due Mercury rules the hands) or perhaps, If this romantic interpretation does
to an imagination working overtime. for those in business, a new money- not apply, here an ideal influence
is
making scheme (Mercury also has under which the individual should
II Positive transits powerfiil trading connections). There revise his or her wardrobe by investing
There is a need to do something new may be a considerable change of opin- in new outfits which are rather differ-
and different; to make changes in the ion during the life of this transit, but if ent and perhaps more adventurous
domestic en\ironment perhaps, or to Mercury is in a fixed sign the subject than usual, thereby creating a change
move house. Again, the subject will - /y^^n become totally intractable of image. A new hair style or color
1^
^ feel instinctively which developments ^^'^lii. will also boost the ego. However,
be most worthwhile. The intu-
•will B Positive transits this is yet another Uranian influence
f itions should be followed, but even so, These are almost identical to the con- under which over-drastic reactions to
J^ careful thought is needed before any
junction in effect, but there is less situations or behavior should be con-
drastic action is taken, since mistakes impulsiveness so any original ideas may trolled, especially in the love life.
can still be made under these positive not need quite as much fine-tuning Unexpected developments
financial
K( influences. For instance, if in the mood before becoming practical proposi- may also arise. Advise careful, but not
*"jS6^.decorate, the subject may begin"^^!^^ tions. Combining the communication impulsive, investment.
'work with some expensive wallpaper, influence of Mercury with the humani-
only to find that it looks avvfijl when tarian and social conscience side of B Positive transits
on the walls! All being well, however, Uranus, this would be an excellent These have very similar effects to those
the planetary traffic lights are usually time in which to voice feelings about of the conjunction, especially as far as
^set at green when the Moon and injustice through the media or by writ- reviving the image is concerned. If
us arc on friendly terms! ing to people who arc in a position to Venus is a personal planet, the individ-
take steps to right the v\Tong. ual will also respond particularly well
y ^\B Negative transitW^''^ to a course of beauty treatments, a diet
^ '
These often bring tricky and tense B Negative transits or perhaps a spell at a health farm,
[Conditions. The individual is usually These usually cause a fair amount of since Venus will then exert a psycho-
working or living under great pressure, nervous strain and tension, and often logical and physical effect on the indi-
wliich can cause uncharacteristic the individual will become anxious vidual. This will be an enjoyable time
moodiness and unpredictable actions. about other people's reactions, or an in the love life, but it is not one in
, "I don't know what's come over hira. external situation. Working for far too which to make commitments.
The Aspects of Uranus -SIS
Other immediately
transits operative Care is needed that the oudook Uranus' Transits
after this one may provide a revealing doesn't become blindly optimistic, as TO Jupiter
clue as to the eventual outcome or there will be a strong tendency to
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progress of any such love affair. You overlook possible pitfalls, especially D Conjunction
should also look carefully for any indi- when acting in haste. Jumping in at This should herald an exciting, event-
cation of long-term change in the pro- the deep end usually occurs in one way and progressive period, and a dme
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gressed aspects operative at this time. or another during this transit. This is when a great deal of pleasure (some of
This influence can also have positive simply marvelous provided the subject which may well be unexpected) will be
financial repercussions. can swim and make progress even experienced. The individual can and
against the tide! should show off a litde, making certain
H Negative transits A series of tense,
nervous headaches that others know how clever and
%
These usually cause a certain amount are sometimes the result of such a original he or she is.
of upheaval or tension within an emo- large outpouring of nervous and Encourage the dispersion of doubt
tional relationship. Sometimes this is physical energy. It is usually difficult to and anything that is negative in the
due to the subject's suddenly unchar- relax, and the subject probably won't oudook, for apart from the obvious
acteristic behavior - perhaps he or she want to do so. good help to
results, this transit will
has had a fling or flirtation, or is upset Excellent results are likely provided develop the self-confidence and the
over the partner's conduct. If so, the that some element of caution and realization that a certain amount has W
incident may simply reflect the sub- common sense prevails to counteract been achieved in the past, and certainly
ject's lack of sexual cooperation (the haste or overenthusiasm. Keep saying at present.
underlying reason for which could be "Be carefijl" to the subject. Your voice Some special success can occur -
fatigue, the strain of children, a boring might just be heard! a prize perhaps, as a result of the
lifestyle or a general feeling of being subject's originality and efforts. The
fed up). D Positive transits influence is excellent for all Jupiter
Better communication should be These are an excellent energy source if concerns, but especially study or writ-
encouraged between the partners, and challenging or difficult work has to be ing papers which contribute an original
you may have to study both charts in tackled. There is the abilit)' to grasp slant to the individual's favorite
order to be really helpful (see the situations very quickly, and to take specialist subjects or interests.
Relationships section, pp. 148-67). sudden and drastic action if necessary.
Venus' connections with money mean Sometimes these transits are present B Positive transits
this is not a good time to make invest- when the individualbeing very is These have much the same effects as
ments, and sometimes unexpected brave, whether physically or mentally. the conjunction, with life becoming
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losses are incurred. Daring in the career and business life is eventfiil, progressive and usually
also common; these transits are very worthwhile, and giving the individual
similar in effect to the conjunction, the opportunity to expand his or her
Uranus' Transits but and impetuous.
less drastic fields of interest or take steps which
TO Mars Brilliant performances in sport could will lead to even further advancement
also occur. Give extra encouragement in the future. The acceptance of new
Q Conjunction if the subject is in training, although projects and challenges is to be highly
All the characteristics of the Mars sign the chances are you will find that this recommended.
and its general influence in the birth won't be necessary.
chart will be powerftilly highlighted, H Negative transits
so the subject will become brave and H Negative transits It is easy, under these negative influ-
daring. Under these conditions the The individual may experience a very ences, to become too
enthusiastic and
physical and nervous energies will tense and stressfiil period, perhaps feel- to makesudden decision or take
a
flow and be spiced with adrenalin ing angry or aggressive as a result of impulsive action. As a result, because
when required. his or her current situation. It is good of blind optimism and perhaps too
A great deal can be achieved under to "let fly" at such times, but here much faith in a project (or sometimes
this powerful influence, but all too again the impulsiveness, perversity and another person), serious mistakes are
often the individual becomes very the unpredictability of Uranus can sur- made. The and tension so com-
stress
impulsive and erratic, making uncon- face, often to the long-term detriment mon to the negative transits of Uranus
sidered and overhasty decisions. As a of the individual. will then make their presence felt, and
result of his or her own actions life is Nervous strain can cause physical the individual will suffer considerable
likely tobecome very eventful indeed. effects, especially serious headaches. In regret as a result.
It mayreach such a point that loved addition, the Martian tendency to be While these transits are operative it is
ones and colleagues will be quite careless may make
the subject slighdy all too easy to throw caution to the
exhausted by all the rather frenetic accident-prone while this transit is uinds, and the tendency to behave
action, since the subject will want to operative. Advise extra care when driv- unpredictably will have a negative
involve others and such enthusiasm ing, working with machines or effect on the subject's judgment and
will be infectious. handling hot dishes. common sense.
324 • The P1j\nets at Work
Uranus' Transits might apply, for instance, to a young be searching for a psychological prop.
TO Saturn person who wants to leave home but Point out to her in a careful, down-to-
cannot do so because of high rents and earth way, the positive areas of her per-
Q Conjunction house prices, and therefore has to live sonalitywhich will help counter any
Very drastic and long-term changes are far less independently and in a claus- current negativity; astrology always
often considered under this influence. trophobic way with restrictive parents. shows strengths to counter weaknesses
While Saturn will stabilize the deci- Patience and a reassessment of the in individuals.She must face reality
sion-making process, it is important problem ft-om a totally different view- and rely on herself and not you - or
that the subject allows practical com- point will certainly help, but it may be any other discipline.
mon sense and a sensible outlook to that no real developments will occur
overcome any tendency to take pre- until this frustrating influence is well
mature or drastic action. This is not an out of the way. Uranus' Transits
easy influence. To assess times when the subject is TO Pluto
Sometimes there is conflict between most likely to move forward, look to
the need todo what is expected and the influences of Jupiter's position B Conjunction
doing what is really desired. Unless the once Uranus has stopped attacking Between the 1880s and the early
choice is obvious, it is important to Saturn. Positive transits from Jupiter to twenty-first century Pluto will have
decide whether Saturn or Uranus is Mars are especially good, since under traveled from Gemini through to
the stronger planet in the individual's these influences we are usually in an Sagittarius. Towards the end of the
birth chart; the best results will be excellent position to take the initiative, 1980s Uranus entered Capricorn and
achieved by following the dictates of which is just what is needed afi:er a by roughly 2012 will be completing a
that planet. However, because Uranus planetary squabble such as this one. journey through Pisces. Therefore as
is making the contact, the chances are there is no one alive with Pluto in
that there will be a certain amount of Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces (or
stress. This may be a time when the Uranus' Transits indeed, in several other signs through
subject will feel like revolting against TO Neptune which Uranus will be traveling in the
superiors (for instance, because of bad twenty-first century), this transit will
working conditions). There is usually Q Conjunction be inoperative.
just cause for complaint at such times, Between the early 1990s and the
with the outcome being a considerable beginning of the twenty-first century, B Positive transits
improvement. Lx)ok to Saturn's house Neptune is traveling between Capri- There will be a strong tendency to
position to see which sphere of life will corn and Aquarius. Since Uranus throw off existing circumstances and
probably be the most influential source entered Capricorn at the end of the make a ft"esh start. Such changes
of difficulty while the transit fi-om 1980s and will be completing its jour- should work out well, with the subject
Uranus is operative. ney through Pisces by about 2012, no coping enthusiastically with new con-
adults will experience this transit ditions. Sometimes a reassessment of
B Positive transits (unless they are84 or more). Young psychological problems leads to a
These will encourage the taking of children born after 1988 will have the change of attitude and outlook.
actions and decisions that are cautious conjunction in their birth charts, but
and practical, along with the enlight- the transit of Uranus to Neptune as B Negative transits
ened acceptance of change. Here, such is inoperative. Frustration and a blocking of progress
common sense and logic go hand in can cause some distress, especially if
hand. Constructive progress will be D Positive transits either Uranus or Pluto are personal
made - if not at once, then later on Increased sensitivity and awareness to planets. If this is not the case then a
when those in authority have had the suffering may develop, but sometimes particular project or area of life may
chance to assess the subject's efforts. there is an attraction to the more cause concern and considerable frus-
Sometimes promotion can be offered glamorous aspects of life, and the indi- tration, such as the very late or non-
or, if losses have been incurred, new vidual is likely to benefit from a little arrival of a check or goods. Perhaps
developments as a result of them will light relief and some positive romantic someone in the subject's circle of
be beneficial, increasing the subject's escapism. ftiends or a family member is being
prestige and standing. extremely difficult. If Uranus turns to
B Negative transits retrograde motion (see p. 23) and the
H Negative transits Here the individual may encounter influence is exact three times, the
Considerable frustration is likely, with some strain and tension which may be chances are that there will be a respite
the individual held back by circum- linked to his or her spiritual or reli- during the period when it is is not
stances and a feeling that he or she has gious beliefs. Again there could be a exact. Advise your subject to concen-
no room to breathe. There may be a change of feeling, but watch out for trate on areas in his or her life that are
conflict between the need for greater any tendencies toward negative going well, since it is usually fi-uidess
self-expression and the necessity to escapism since sometimes there is an to waste time and energy' on problems
cling on to a worn-out lifestyle. This attraction to cults; the subject may well that arise under this transit.
The Aspects of Uranus • 325
la
Uranus' Transits^ arked by the house that Uranus is lot!" The chances are that difficulties
TO THE Ascendant tering, yet this is a time in which to and strains will have positive results
lace those areas on a new footing. once the trend has eased, and from
El Conjunction -^^ then on the subject may take off along
This powerful transrf^i
exciting and dynamic effects. Often Uranus' Transit^^
Pew lines, not only having learned
om experience but being all the
there is tension but changes are madlpf TO THE MIDHEAVEN f'i^tronger for it. One demanding project
and new lines of action taken. Care is Py|\ willprobably predominate for roughly
needed that impulsiveness, perhaps as a H Conjunction i^^r^
'^'
of the transit. Advise
c overall length
result of other people's actions, does This is the most powerfiil fir ot v^dditional relaxation and suggest your
not lead to hast)' decisions which are Uranian influences, during which wgj ^ubject "gets away from it all" when-
detrimental in the long run. Certainly must expect the unexpected. Such ittver possible, since the influence is a
r.?^
the need for change will be in evi \ ^ evelopments can be absolutely m: demanding one.
dence. Encourage the development of* "velous or very stressful, but almost
as yet untapped potential, especially i%ar,^ways cause temporary shock or vx-
_
interests where the individual's origi-^Cai^xcitement. For instance, the subjecS^^ The Uranus
nality and powers of d\'namism can be may be offered a totally new exciting Returns
given positive expression. However, as and different job, or equally suddenly
j^^esult of this powerful trend the sub- might be made redundant. These influences, which are in essence
*Tect may have to cope with strain and Remember that the Midheaven rep- the transits of Uranus to its own posi-
tension, and might have to work under resents events over which we have no tion, are extremely important and
considerable pressure. Nevertheless direct control, but which happen to us mark distinctive phases in our lives.
this is an exciting, if demanding and ps a result of reputation and experience Uranus takes some 84 years to com-
strenuous, influence. - we have done what is necessary to-^^A^iplete a journey round the Sun and
arrive at our present position, but QB^^^ih rough all 12 signs of the zodiac,
il Positive transits =^aifc^^^^^>rT other people motivate the action, arKT^iiS^rherefore, should we live to be 84
There will be a need to do something action is what usually happens when years of age we will be fortunate
new and to make changes, but thigj^^^^S^j^ranus is on the Midheaven! enough to experience a fiill Uranus
compulsive drive for such changes" win ^ Prepare the subject for new and Return. When we are in our early
not be present. These are excellent »;jjBL«nexpected developments. Look again twenties the planet completes a quarter
times during which to start studying,-^.^5^t the sign, house placing and the of its journey, so we receive the influ-
or working on, new creative hobbies, aspects Uranus receives in the birth ence of its square transit to its own
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or those which have a scientific slant. chart, and also remember that, if position. Then as we turn fort)' we are
Sometimes an attraction to the deep Aquarius is a prominent sign, this tran- influenced by Uranus' opposition tran-
past or the distant fijture will emerge, sit willbe even more dynamic. This is sit to its own position - in other
Uranus is entering the fifth
especially if an eventfiil period (to put it mildly!), words, the Uranus Half-return.
house and making a trine transit to the one to look forward to rather than be
Ascendant. A new and exciting, but apprehensive about. Even if your The Uranus Quarter-return
probably not long- lasting, love affair is subject should lose his or her job or This is the square transit of Uranus to
also a possibility'. In any case the affairs undergo a difficult experience, other its own position. The very early twen-
and concerns of the house in which events could follow which will counter ties are often rather a tense time, when
Uranus is entering will be abruptly any negativity. a great deal is at stake - especially if we
emphasized. have been at college or through a long
D Positive transits period of training - and are now in
H Negative transits These have much the same effect as search of recognition. Those who have
During the opposition, the subject the conjunction; the period will be been working for several years will feel
may well think about, or make changes eventful but in less important ways. that with a certain amount of experi-
to, his or her personal relationships. Life should become exciting and lively, ence under their belts they are ready to
The influence can be good in clearing with new developments taking place move on and make certain changes.
up any relationships or situations that that either concern the career or The tension so characteristic of
have dragged on for too long, so that the house Uranus is transiting or Uranus' influence often makes its pres-
the partners can make a fresh start. entering. Again, the subject should ence felt through our concern about
Discourage any hast)' decisions, espe- expect the unexpected. our progress. This is also a time when
cially if the partners are thinking of we are working out our precise feelings
parting - there could well be room for B Negative transits about our sexual and emotional rela-
compromise, although your subject A certain amount of stress and tension tionships. Hearts may be more
may be adamant while the transit is is likely at this time, especially concern- painfully broken than before, or per-
exact,due to the intractabilit)' of ing the career. Some subjects may haps we fall in love in a far more
Uranus. In most cases there will be remark "So what's new?" If so, you mature way - although no less dynami-
tension and stress in the sphere of life could with justification reply "Quite a cally - than during our teenage years.
326 • The Pij\nets at Work
This influence is by no means the most is also excellent (but always with medi- action, starting some new interest,
powerfiil of those felt when Uranus cal approval, since your subjects could revitalizing an old one, or simply long-
contacts its own position, but never- very easily be out of condition). ing to do something totally different.
theless you should consider it very Remember that much can be done to Between 1982 and 1988 (very
carefully if you are working on the liven up the life by using the energy roughly) the planet traveled through
chart of someone of this age when the from Uranus. Sagittarius, and those octogenarians
influence is either about to become This is also a very tricky period, and who experienced their Uranus Return
operative or has just passed. it can be extremely difficult for the had the planet in that sign in their
Interestingly, the tradition of inde- people concerned to cope with the birth charts. This, basically, added a
pendence which is associated with the tension and negativity of Uranus. lively liking for challenge to their per-
twenty-first birthday - the "I've got Many at this point in their lives will sonalities, and we have plotted some
the key of the door" syndrome - is overreact to the planet's influence, very interesting examples. The most
very sympathetic to Uranus, especially going to great lengths to convince amusing is perhaps that of George
since the planet will be making its themselves that they are not growing Burns, who celebrated his 84th birth-
presence felt within a year of this mile- old. The men will often continue play- day by making his first Country and
stone birthday. ing heavy team games long aft:er they Western record (though we have no
should have stopped and revised their reason to believe that he had had
The Uranus Half-return fitness schedule, \vith the result that astrological advice to do so! ) Many
This is the most powerfiil of the they strain themselves physically - other people have also had their
Uranian transits to its own position. especially if they are overweight. creativity revitalized at this time: Verdi
Most people approach the age of forty Many people will become involved wrote Falstaff] his most musically
with considerable apprehension. We in what they think is a lighthearted advanced opera; Picasso was still vigor-
feel old, not simply because we are love affair (oft:en with someone much ously painting; in the world of the
changing decades, but because we real- younger than themselves) really in dance Martha Graham, Marie Rambert
ize that there arc now many successful order to convince themselves and their and Ninette de Valois were all very
people younger than ourselves - the friends tliat they are still attractive to active in their middle and late eighties,
competition is becoming stronger. the opposite sex. All too often, how- as was the lovely movie actress Lillian
And not only do we feel old, we begin ever, this gets out of hand and can be Gish, not only still making films but
to think we look old. For many, their very hurtfijl to the permanent partner. also carrying out extensive lecture
children are now young men and You will see, then, that this extremel; ^urs. These are just a few names and
women, fast becoming independent, dynamic influence is to be used but you may be able to add to the list.
so some parents, women especially, must be controlled, since the perver- If you have an elderly grandparent or
begin to feel that life is over for them. sity and eccentricity of Uranus can play relative, the least you can do is present
They are also within sight of meno- havoc at this time. At its best it is them with a stimulating gift: on this
pause. It is perhaps at this time that we dynamic and invigorating, but at its special birthday - perhaps a specialist
as astrologers should be at our most worst it can be disruptive and a possi- magazine subscription (providing their
hclpfiil and positive. ble source of strain and trouble not sight is reasonable). Take them off on
Remember one area of influence
that only for the individual but also forJiiSiQ^ some special visit - one case known to
ascribed to Uranus is change and new or her loved ones. ¥J^^ us was of a lady who took her first
beginnings - and that there is a great flight in a hot air balloon; another
deal of truth in the old saying that Note: Lx)ok out for the sextile and went down in a submarine with
"Life begins at forty"! So your subjects trine transits of Uranus to its own Jacques Cousteau to view the hulk of a
should be encouraged to think again, position. When these are operative the ship whose wreck she had survived
perhaps about becoming involved in individual ofiien has the desire and when in her teens! If nothing really
new hobbies and interests. They might enthusiasm to start new interests and dynamic is possible, at least go along
also look to their images. Perhaps they to use the planet positively. The first with your tape recorder and get your
haven't previously been very interested sextile occurs during the teens, and can subject to talk about times long past;
in fashion and may have neglected to be used to shake tbc MOUflg teenager when she was a flapper and he wore a
move with the times, so the women, ^^^M^^iggt si raccoon coat, or they drank in speak-
especially, may be looking and f<^(^ling .^glJ^BI^HI^ easies. Both you and they will have a
dowdy. A change of hair style or color The Uranus Return marvelous time!
and experimentation with some new, This is one of the most amusing and
more fashionable outfits or styles invigorating of transits and occurs at
they've not worn before will do a great about 84 years of age. It is fascinating
deal to revitalize them. This might also to look at what has happened to many
be a good time to reassess their sex elderly people who have experienced
lives and to ask themselves how worth- this dynamic influence, and if you
while their relationships are, for those know someone who is approaching
too could be tending to stagnate. their 84th birthday it will be great fijn
Starting diets or new exercise regimes to see if they are suddenly spurred into
Neptune through the Signs • 327
une tnrougn tne Signs
m
Neptune, the second of the "modern" planets, Neptune in Virgo
takes 146 years to complete its journey round (1928/29-1942/43)
the Sun and through all 12 signs of the zodiac,
Generation influence
staying in each for about 14 years. Neptune works
Here is the first modern generation
on two levels. Its influence as it travels through the seriously to criticize accepted religious
sky is on everyday life, butemerges as a mass influence on
it also beliefs. Neptune, ruler of Pisces - a
the lifestyles of people born into each of its generations. sign closely linked with Christianity -
You will see that we have only included detailed interpretations was at this time traveling through
Virgo, which is Pisces' polar sign.
for Neptune through seven signs - those in which that planet is
Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is analytical
placed for living people. It will not be until the end of 1998 that
and critical. In addition, one of the
Neptune moves from Capricorn (the sign it entered in the mid- most interesting generation influences
1980s) into Aquarius. There it will stay for 14 years, moving of this planet is that at precisely the
steadilybut very slowly towards Pisces. There are a very few elderly time Neptune first entered Virgo, the
people alive with Neptune in Gemini, but no one living can have cinema, which had until then been
silent, discovered sound. (Remember
Neptune in Pisces, Aries or Taurus.
that Mercury is the planet that rules ^
communications.) In general, people
enjoyed greater and easier communica-
Neptune in Cancer Neptune in Leo tion and the medium of radio also V
(1901/2-1915) (1915-1928/9) increased this.
Generation influence Generation influence Personal influence
In this placing the overall influence While Neptune was traveling through If Neptune is personalized or Virgo is
was centred on the home. There was Leo the accent was on the develop- a prominent sign in the birth chart,
confusion and unhappiness due to so ment and power of the movies. The the imagination is stimulated and can
many men being killed during the First great silent films were being made and, be expressed well (perhaps through lit-
World War, and the overall grief is especially as times were hard (this erary work). Since Virgo is an earth
shown by the emphasis on Cancer - period includes the misery of the First sign, the subject may also have a
the most family-oriented sign in the World War and its economic after- flair for horticulture.
zodiac. It then further occurred that math, plus the financial depressions of At worst, Neptune in Virgo tends to
when the people who were born dur- the twenties), the masses sought and lower the self-confidence, since the
ing those years with Neptune in enjoyed escape into this wonderful subject's critical facult)' can undermine
Cancer were adults and bringing up
their own families, they had to cope
with the difficulties and unhappiness of
make-believe world, which lifted them
straight out of the grim realit}' they
were experiencing in their daily lives.
his or her belief in what is achieved,
and this can result in a lack of inner
fiilfilment. Discontent and resdessness
S
the Second World War. may also be present, especially if these
Between 1905 and 1911, Uranus Personal influence tendencies are indicated in other areas
made an opposition to Neptune from This placing of Neptune confers of the chart.
Capricorn. This generation aspect
(which appears in the charts of all the
people born during that period) added
glamor and a sense of drama, and also
enhances creative work. The emotional
flow is both positive and spiced with a Neptune in Libra
m
to the stresses and strains of the time, livelyenthusiasm. (1942/3-1956/7)
and was another negative factor in the Because Neptune occupies a fire sign
lives of this generation. and, we think, the sign of its exaltation Generation influence
(although some astrologers do not While these children were being born
Personal influence agree), if you are working on a chart of much of the civilized world was at war,
If Neptune is a personal planet in the someone belonging to this generation, and everyone was longing for peace.
birth chart it will very powerfully you should bear in mind that (Think of the popular songs of the
heighten the subject's sensitivity, emo- Neptune's influence is slighdy stronger period.) When these children grew up
tion and intuition. If it receives nega- than usual in this placing. they became the "flower power" gen-
tive aspects, he or she may well show a If the planet is personalized and pos- eration of the late sixties and early sev-
tendency to take the easy way out of itively aspected, your subject is well enties. "All you need is love" speaks
difficult situations. The imagination blessed, and will probably have imagi- volumes about the prevailing attitude
can also work overtime. This placing native and creative potential. An inter- at this time. Many people were opting
will increase any inclination to worry, est in art is quite a common attribute, out of societ)' and experimenting with
but will sensitize and refine any cre- and the individual may also have an drugs and a totally relaxed lifest>'le -
ative work that is carried out by the above -average talent and particular unrealistic, easy, all very beautiful, all
individual. flair for photography. very harmonious and peaceful, but also
328 • iHE Planets at Work
all entirely impractical! One docs not w ho are another manifestation of of battery farming, which may spring
have to be a very advanced astrologer Neptune in Scorpio. Remember that from the gentler qualities of Neptune
to couple the influence of peace-loving Scorpio is also the sign of big business, present in this sign.
Libra with the self- deception and illu so read Pluto in Scorpio, p. 339.
sory influences of Neptune. We think
this is one of the most striking of the Personal influence Neptune in Capricorn
Neptune generation influences. There is increased emotional intensity (1984/5 - 1998)
when Neptune is personalized. If the
Personal influence planet is well aspected the emotions Generation influence
This is a very critical placing and influ- will be positively expressed by inspiring Here Neptune is in an earth sign, and
ence. Those with Libra rising are most the individual's talents and ambitions. so the vital issue of the Earth's
vulnerable to Neptune. If you find Do not single out these trends in resources, of the harm been
that has
yourself working on a chart with this interpretation, however, unless similar done by their exploitation, power-
is
configuration, consider closely whether complementary ones are also present fully focused. We hope we can save the
Neptune is in the first or twelft:h or Scorpio is personalized in the chart. planet, but it will be up to the children
house. Reread Neptune through the of the 1970s and early 1980s to do so
Houses (see pp. 329-31), and if - to right the wrong of many earlier,
Neptune conjuncts the Ascendant Neptune in Sagittarius less caring generations.
make carefi.il note of that influence (1970/71 - 1984/85)
also (see p. 332). Personal influence
If Libra is not a prominent sign, Generation influence We can only assume what the personal
however, and Neptune isn't personal- Although at the time of writing we are implications will be, but it would seem
ized, its influence will not be very rather too close to this generation to that for someone with Capricorn
strong in the chart but it does give be able fairlv to assess the mass influ- prominent in their chart, the sign's
additional sympathy and kindness. In a ence of Neptune, the children who are rather strident, severe qualities will be
chart that indicates the individual is known to us do seem to have some softened, and its rather low emotional
radier laidback and perhaps slightly very pleasant qualities. level will be heightened.
lazy or lacking in self-confidence, the Due to the powerfijl relationship There ma\' be flair for the creative
influence will strengthen these atti- between Neptune and Jupiter use of natural materials. Here arc
tudes - sometimes causing the subject (through Neptune's rulership of people who will be determined but
to slip into a sybaritic lifest)'le. Pisces, over which Jupiter traditionally cautious, able to control the negative
ruled), and because this is heightened elements of Neptune so that they will
by Nepmne's journey through the be less \'ulnerable to escapism, self-
Neptune in Scorpio Jupiter sign of Sagittarius, we can deception and taking the easy way out
(1956/57-1970/71) expect much that is idealistic, hopefiil of difficult situations.
and positive from this generation.
Generation influence Neptune works well here, and there is
Think how different the young people a natural ability^ to distinguish right Neptune Aquarius
en
born with Neptune in Scorpio are to from wTong. (C.1998-C.2010)
those with Neptune in Libra! Here are While these children will have to be
the hard-rock t\'pes who are much tough to cope with the demands of life The gentle characteristics of Neptune
tougher - or so they would have you in the early part of the twenty -first should marry w ell with the humanitar-
think. They often have a very aggres- century, they have a kind, sympathetic, ian elements of Aquarius, but the
sive and formidable image, but have idealistic, hopeftil side which is both detached, independent, loving
had to fight much harder for what they optimistic and enthusiastic. In the Aquarian traits are poles apart from the
want out of life. young people known to us, we find sensitive, intuitive emotion of
It is not surprising that in coping there is also a fine Sagittarian sense of Neptune. Those with the planet well-
with unemployment, many succumbed humor. See if these qualities are placed should be able to get the best
to the negative, escapist, drug addic- present in your subjects. of both entirelv different worlds.
tivetendencies of Neptune. This drug
scene is not the peacefiji, loving, easy Personal Influence
one often associated with the flower If Sagittarius is prominent you will Neptune Progressed
power people; here it is much more probably have a generation leader on to a New Sign
intensive, even more poisonous, weird your hands. One emerging indication
and spooky (adjectives which are very which could relate to this placing is a This is most rare. If it does occur you
Scorpionic in essence). growing inclination to vegetarianism. will have the opportunity' to do some
On the other hand there arc many of We equate this with a general love of original research into how your subject
this generation w ho li\e to make and sympathy for animals (a common reacted to the change of sign; but on
money and enjoy a glamorous life in Sagittarian characteristic) and more the whole not a problem you are
it is
the fast lane - the Yuppie generation. particularly an awareness of the cruelty likelv to encounter.
,
Nkptune through the Houses • 329
Neptune tnrougn tne Houses
The subject's attitude towards the spheres of
and concerns of the house
life which in
Loving expression
The effect of Neptune in the second
Neptune is placed can be rather woolly, indecisive house on the way in which the individ-
ual expresses love and emotion is beau-
and almost always uncertain. All too often events
tifiil, and provided the level of
source of confusion; the subject
in these areas are a
emotional intensity' is kept under con-
will tend to take the easy way out of situations, even if the chart trol, there will be no lack of imagina-
shows fortitude and common sense. Neptune can be engrossing on tion in this area. Sometimes too, there
a spiritual, idealistic or creative level and if you can encourage this is a delighthal sentimentality, especially
you will help your subject to make Neptune work for, not against, if Neptune is placed in Libra.
him or her. Mars and Jupiter will show initiative and energy.
Neptune
IN THE Third House
Neptune toward harmfijl escapism. This is a
IN THE First House common negative influence for those Parents of children with this placing
born with Neptune in Libra. should be on their guard if they wish
If Neptune lies within eight, or at the Neptune certainly gives potential to have any more children; the influ-
most ten, degrees of the Ascendant, from the house when it is placed
first ence of Neptune may confuse the elder
this planet will have a strong effect on in Scorpio, but unfortunately it also sibling's attitude towards the younger.
the personality (see Neptune conjunct weakens, or even destroys, the ability For example, there may be an above-
the Ascendant, p. 332). In most cases and drive to exploit it fijlly. average show of jealousy, simply
there is likely to be a weakening of the The influence of Neptune from this because the child finds the situation
Ascendant sign's characteristics, with house will have a profound effect on bewildering. Other areas of the child's
the individual finding it rather difficult the individual, and the nearer it lies to chart will show the way through this
to organize him- or herself the Ascending degree, the more possible difficult}' - and we wish to
Excuses may be made for not fijlly powerful that influence will be. stress that it is only a possibilit)'.
exploiting or developing the potential,
and the Neptunian tendency to take Strength of imagination
the easy way out of troubled and chal- Neptune Early education is often unsettled, and
lenging situations is very common in in the Second House there may have been tendencies to
the individual with this placing. This spend time in daydreaming at school,
may be because Neptune undermines When Neptune is in the second house, so that concentrationon the matter in
the self-confidence, but the dreami- the subject's attitude to money will v and was very poor. As a result, the
ness, escapistand idealistic implications not be very sound. There is usually i5(F. Subject may have gained rather
of the planet's influence will also be generosity, to the point that far too '
Imsatisfactory grades,
powerfi.ll forces in the personality. many people with this placing are such This is a house related to the mind,
touches that their financial situ- |^'///\^onetheless, so there is a good chance
soft
Neptune through the signs flRiipions can be considerable sources of that the imagination will be height-
The sign occupied by Neptune will confiision and difficulqg^jit^v -j^-^ ened by this placing, especially if the
,
dictate the complexity, or otherwise, of A great deal of time atf^^^ip^hy^ chart as a whole shows imaginative
this house placing. For example, when will be given to those who are short q, air. Some astrologers believe that this
placed in Virgo (see p. 327), Neptune money, and the individual will be 3^3r placing enhances the voice; the subject
«ft'
tends to soften the rather harsh critical extremely voilnerable to bouts of over- certainly may have the potential for JTl
edge of this sign. Neptune also works generosity. There may also be a certain singing, and there is often a subtle del-
quite well for many people who have gullibilit}' over financial matters, so icacv in the tone of th« voice, and also
the planet in Leo (see p. 327). that the tendency to fall for confidence
Sometimes, however, these people can tricks or make very poor investments
»'"
suffer from escapist problems, as in the must be guarded against with care. .v5 •^t'
case of Marilyn Monroe who had.j|i^^ ^Professional financial advice should JEPTUNE -^'aJSF.r I-
Neptune in Leo in the first houserSt1fe7 dways be taken by the subject when^^ IN THE Fourth Hou
of course, chose the ultimate escape -j;.!,,,, -important decisions are to be made
that of suicide. m
\yp|^lDpncerning money. Sometimes thos eptune's influence in this house may
Life can be extremely tricky if ^^^^^jiyith this placing will take great plea well give a clue to the subject's early
Neptune is rising in Libra, partly sure in investing in art, and they ma; hildhood. It might have been color-
because of an additional interplay from even enjoy an element of financial 1, or at least have specially stimulated
Pluto (which in such cases is often very stabilit^' as a result. In this wav thev is or her imagination. Perhaps, too,
near the Leo Midheaven). There is can make a collection of items they A^^^tWiere was a tendency to look upon the
then an element of compulsion present find pleasing, and know that its value is mother as a sort of fairy godmother -
which can make the individual lean steadilv increasing. j ^g^^Ssi^^Bt magical person
/^^
330 • The Planets at Work
Hopefully, there will not have been hypochondria is very common. To be sharing of such tasks, otherwise there
some disastrous disillusion since then, fair, however, the subject may not can be an upsetting lack of balance and
but there is a chance that home condi- react well even to medically adminis- harmony in the relationship.
tions were fairly chaotic and undisci- tered drugs, and may make much bet-
plined. Maybe there were no regular ter progress relying on homeopathy or,
meals and no really helpful guidance when possible, a cure that positively' Neptune
from the parents, so that since the stimulates the psyche. Encoiu-age ^t^ IN the Eighth House
individual has left home he has had to subject to be his or her own heal
learn the hard way about what is right and to take a positive attitude toward This will be a more than usually
and what is wrong. any ailments - the benefits they may powerful placing for those uith
This is a tricky placing for Neptune: reap could bcjjaRsi4gj^y^^^ag^- Neptune in Scorpio, adding intensity
be careful not to overinterpret it. f^id deep, meaningful passion to tlie
However, the clues it can offer about A need for practicalitj^^^^f,)^ xual nature. This sphere of life will
the individual's background may Where work is concerned, it may wc rich, providing it is able to be
enable you to help him resolve any be difficult for someone with this pi pressed in a fiiU and positively
ongoing problems. ing to discipline herself into a steady warding way. ^^'^
routine. She will get througli the ne If the subjectwKraSl confused about
essary day-to-day tasks in her owt) w; icform of sexual expression to whiSl^
Neptune l^t this personal approach might ca or she is most attracted, it might be
IN THE Fifth House problems with colleagues. Keepi advisable for him or her to go into
deadlines may also be considered therapy to remove any feelings of guilt, :^
This placing usually adds imagination bore, \\ath the result i^^iU^y HUiK^iA^^ ^5? ^^'^ ^^"^^^^ negative or inhibitive
and flair to the type of creativity sug- sometimes be missed. %^/uftR^^I^'^M*^odons. These tendencies are some
gested by the sign in which Neptune is Look to other more practical areas gfg^^yhat less likely should Neptune be
placed, if not a direct element of the birth chart to see if there is a \^^^^fe" other than Scorpio, although the
creative potential. counter to these tendencies, althoilgT^MHpssibility is still present.
As far as the love life is concerned, there may not he, iOvg^nix^ jj^m
^^i^^S'^^'^ powers of seductio
the individual may tend to fall in love personal pl anet. ^^g^iJ^^^^jy^^^^^fclginlv endowed bv this placing, and the
all too and to be inordinately
easily li\iduai will attract members of the
starry-eyed over the adored one. This opposite (or same) sex like a magnet.
can be so pronounced that his or her As a result, the sexual sphere of his life
overromantic and unrealistic attitude
can lead to disaster and heartbreak.
IN the Sew'
^ may well assume an above -average
importance; nevertheless, it does need
The love and sex lives will definitely The subject may find it difficult to set- really positi\'e expression.
be colorfiil, nonetheless, and tinged de into a permanent relationship. |^^^^^^
with an above-average element of fan- There will be high expectations of careful approach to fin!
tasy. Here too, the heart very definitely partners, and perhaps a tendenq' ta^.^,^ Generosity will be present, as it is
rules the head; encourage your subject live on cloud nine. Difficulties caroRH! when Neptune is in the other money
to use all her caution (the position of arise,however, when the time comes house, the second, but the individual
Saturn?) and practical qualities (any for emotional commitment, as the may take a rather gullible financial atti-
planets in earth signs?) to help counter individual may be unwilling to take tude toward the partner. Care will be
the likely gullibility in her attitude such a step. Conversely, those with this needed here, and professional financial
towards the opposite sex. Both men placing will sometimes rush into rela- advice is usually to be recommended
and women can suffer from the tionships prematurely. Do bear this unless the chart shows considerable
romantic ideals of this placing. tendency mind, especially if your
in business or moneymaking potential, in
Foolish risks are sometimes taken by subject has a relationship problem at which case this placing could add
people with Neptune in the fifth the time of the consultation. imaginative flair. Nevertheless, a strong
house. Warn your subject against gam- There is a great love of pure level of caution should be present in
bling, since the financial risks often romance, and all being well, the sub- the chart if this talent is to work well.
work in tandem with emotional ones. ject will create an especially romantic
or particularly imaginative atmosphere
for the partner. However, attention Neptune
Neptune must also be paid to the practical areas IN THE Ninth House
IN THE Sixth House of life and, whether your subject is a
man or woman, his or her partner may When placed in the ninth house,
As far as the healthconcerned, there
is have to take care of such responsibili- Neptune will have a considerable effect
can be foods
allergies to particular and the general
ties as bill-paying, on the intellect, giving inspiration and
when Neptune is placed here. organization of the practical side of the an element of idealism that are proba-
The imagination works overtime all relationship. The subject's partner bly combined with a marvelously
too often with this placing, and should, in fact, encourage the equal philosophical oudook on life.
Neptune through the Houses -SSI
The natural relationship benveen of Neptune's placing - his or her Neptune usually works well from this
Jupiter and Neptune (they are the tra- inspiration, too, which will color this house, though often it will add secre-
ditional and modern rulers of Pisces additional ambition to achieve. tive and reclusive tendencies to the
respectively) will work well and power- Here is who can
a true romantic personality of the individual.
fully when the latter planet is in this, sometimes allow his imagination
really
the Jupiter/Sagittarius house, and the to take flight. If, for instance, he A need for personal privacy
placing will add a ^\^se, inspired ele- signed on as a junior in a department Probably it will be very necessary for
ment. The subject may, perhaps, have a store, he would immediately see the individual to withdraw and get
religious, or at any rate a studious, himself as president! If the chart is away from the pressures of life from
sense of purpose or vocation. This may basically practical and shows ambition time to time. At the very least, it is
emerge as an interest in mysticism or in other ways, the subject will no room of her
advisable for her to have a
other esoteric subjects. doubt make the grade - provided that own where peace and quiet can be
he can truly keep his feet firmly on the enjoyed. Remember, however, that
Mental capacities ground while still letting his imagina- "peace and quiet" will mean different
The mind may have few limitations, tion roam free! things to different people; to some it
but to harness its and keep
qualities At worst, your subject may lack a can mean the cloistered weekend reli-
them in balance it might be necessary sense of direction. If this is the case, gious retreat and to others it can be
for the indi\idual to develop a logical consider carefully the potential that is the donning of earphones and immer-
and practical attitude, and also a shown by the Sun, Moon and sion in the confined world of the
healthy measure of scepticism. Ascending signs. personal stereo!
Astrological tradition decrees that Creative work executed well away H^
those with this placing will enjoy from other people is also encouraged
unusual and perhaps rather weird Neptune by this placing, and the subject may
experiences while traveling abroad. IN THE Eleventh House even shun the limelight, allowing her
A particularly vivid dream recall is talents to speak for her. There can be
very possible in the individual with this Although the individual may enjoy a creative flair, especially if it is shown in
placing: this is something to discuss very lively social life and have a wide other areas of the chart.
with your subject. It is certainly likely circle of friends and acquaintances, it is This is also an excellent placing for
if he or she is imaginative and creative, often the case that he or she is taken in those who wish to follow the caring
but less so if there are very materialistic by them and can sometimes be used. professions, or who find it rewarding
tendencies indicated elsewhere in the Gullibility may well make its presence to work in institutions. There is usually
birth chart. felt in this sphere of life. considerable sympathy, empathy,
Much enjoyable time will be spent understanding and an identification
helping to raise money for charity, and with suffering.
Neptune the subject will also show
such skill in If Neptune is negatively aspected in
IN THE Tenth House altruistic activities. Other leisure hours the birth chart the difficult escapist
may be spent at group poetry readings elements of the planet will be present
In most of the cases we have come or photography clubs. in the personality, so deception is sadly
across, the placing of Neptune in this alltoo probable. This is usually
house, high in the sky and often Coping with responsibility directed towards the self, but some-
assuming an above -average importance Some reluctance to hold office may be times it can be channeled towards
as a resultof its position, usually means likely, since there might be a dislike of other people as well. If Neptune is
that not only will the career be color- having to cope with the responsibilities within eight or ten degrees at most
ful but also that there will be many involved but at the same time the sub- from the Ascendant, see Neptune
changes of direction in life. ject may be too easily persuaded to do conjunct the Ascendant, p. 332.
When such changes are analyzed in so. If this happens, the result could be
retrospect, it may well seem that they a source of worrv or concern, so deci-
were brought about because of the sivenessand a really practical attitude Neptune Progressed
subject's inner feelings, or even that must be developed if he or she is not TO A New House
the individual was in some way des- to be put upon or suffer tension, con-
tined to make those moves as and fusion, or what should,
worry in after This is most unlikely, since Neptune
when he or she did. all, be an enjoyable side of life. progresses very slowly through the
chart, moving only a very few degrees
Ambition and achievement - if that - during Should
a lifetime. it
If Neptune conjuncts the Midheaven Neptune occur in a chart on which you are
(see p. 333), the sign in which Neptune IN the Twelfth House working, you may find that its influ-
is placed must of course be very care- ence will be so subtle as to be hardly AAJ
fully considered. That is because it will Neptune is at home in this placing, noticeable. Even so, by all means study
not only show the individual's aspira- since it is the house of Pisces, the sign your subject with this change of
tions and objectives but also - because that is ruled by this planet. In fact. influence in mind.
332 • The Planeis
Tfie Aspects or Neptune
Apart from the aspects Neptune makes to usually such a formidable driving force,
Pluto, the Ascendant and the Midheaven, it is can be defijsed so that the individual's
necessary to lay great emphasis on the inner planet potential is not fully expressed and
- the planet making the contact to Neptune. In there is less inner fulfillment and satis-
faction on all levels of the personality
mostwhere Neptune is involved in aspect
cases
than there should be. Negative
you will be looking back through this section of the book. But the escapism may be a problem.
aspects to the Ascendant and Midheaven, which can have a subtle
but devastating effect, must be carefully interpreted. From the twelfth house: Since this is
Neptune's natural home, the planet
will work more and the
positively here,
For Neptune's aspects to the Sun, stay roughly two signs apart for many individual may well benefit from its
see the Sun's aspects to Neptune, years to come and well into the influence. Sympathy and kindness are
pp.218-9. twent)'-first century, by which time usually present and often sacrifices will
Neptune will be in Aquarius and Pluto be made, but for a variety of rather
For Neptune's aspects to the Moon, in Sagittarius. complicated reasons. From a practical
see the Moon's aspects to Neptune, point-of-view these will be most altru-
p.236. B The sextile istic, but the psychological reason for
This is the only aspect Neptune and them may be rooted apprehension -
in
For Neptune's aspects to Mercury Pluto will make to each other, and it is perhaps fear of the "great world out-
sec Mercury's aspects to Neptune, very common, cropping up in a great side" or sheer lack of self-confidence.
p.251. many charts. It is not very important At its best, Neptune will encourage
in the chart unless either planet is good work carried out well away from
For Neptune's aspects to Venus, see powerfully placed or personalized. If the public eye, with individuals prefer-
Venus' aspects to Neptune, pp. 265-6. the latter applies, that planet's positive ring to allow the results of their labor
influence will enhance intuition and to speak for them. The tendency to
For Neptune's aspects to Mars, see increase the emotional level, both of "escape" is usually controlled,
Mars' aspects to Neptune, p. 2 79. which should flow positively. If either although the need for peace and quiet
planet isconjunct the Ascendant from is very strong. Remember that the
For Neptune's aspects to Jupiter, see the first house, these resources will be aspects Neptune receives from the
Jupiter's aspects to Neptune, p. 291. considerably increased, and there may Sun, Moon, or personal planets must
well be a tendency for the subject to be carefully considered. Reread
For Neptune's aspects to Saturn, see have an overabundance of both quali- Neptune in the first and twelfth houses
Saturn's aspects to Neptune, ties, so that conscious control and pos- (see pp.3 29-31) and compare the
pp.305-6. itive expression of them will be subtie but nevertheless striking differ-
necessary. Remember, however, that ences of influence between these
For Neptune's aspects to Uranus, the sextile is the weakest of the positive two placings.
sec Uranus' aspects to Neptune, aspects; don't be tempted to over-
p.319. interpret it, no matter how powerfully H Positive aspects
either planet is placed. These are not very powerful, but will
Because of its very slow motion, soften the rising sign characteristics
Neptune will not form an aspect in the and give imagination and intuition,
progressed chart. Neptune's Aspects plus a sneaking tendency to adopt an
TO THE Ascendant air of mystery. All this will add a seduc-
tive quality to the subject, especially if
Neptune's Aspects Q Conjunction Neptune is in Scorpio! The creative
TO Pluto From the house: This will
first imagination is enhanced and can be
weaken the characteristics of the rising used in all manner of ways - not only
During the 1880s and 1890s Neptune sign, making the individual veer from an artistic point-of-view.
and Pluto were in the same sign, toward its gender but rather negative
Gemini, and from time to time formed determination and,
qualities. It wdll sap H Negative aspects
a conjunction. Since then Neptune has while making for a kind and often Here the influence of Neptune,
overtaken Pluto in their long, slow sympathetic person, the ability to although subtie, will add some self-
journey round the Sun, and gradually express the characteristic form of psy- deception and a tendency to tell
moved ahead by two signs. The planets chological motivation common to the untruths. It is too easy for the
often all
have been roughly this distance apart Ascendant be lacking. In Scorpio,
will individual to lose touch with reality.
since Neptune entered Virgo in 1928 for instance, all the emotional forces of An opposition from the sixth or sev-
while Pluto was still traveling through the sign will be present and often enth house will powerfully strengthen
Cancer. Playing a sort of cat-and- increased by Neptune's powerful Neptune's house position. Reread
mouse game out in space, they will influence. However, Scorpio's energy, these two house placings (see p. 330)
The Aspects oe Neptune • 333
o
and compare them, then concentrate complications do not end there, since CxHild this be astrology'? (Neptune is,
on the relevant one when you build very often when a powerflil Neptune along with Uranus, often emphasized
your fiill interpretation. Apply the transit is operative the individual can when we first become interested that
same technique if the aspect is a square react in one of several different ways. subject, especially if that planet is at all
from either the fourth or tenth house. At one end of the scale we have the prominent in the birth chart.)
If the aspect is minor do not over- subject who every sugges-
will reject The timing of Neptunian transits is
interpret it, although a tendency tion we make in interpretation, while difficult. Astrologically, their influence
towards deception or a slight element at the other is another type who will tends to fade in and out because the
of confijsion can be present in the per- suddenly opt out by going on a drink- effects of Neptune are so subtle. When
sonalities of those with the semi-square ing or eating binge, or becoming interpreting such a trend it is wise to
or quincunx. totally undisciplined.Some even see stress this fact, and in order not to
visions!Beware! - they need help from confiise your subject (who may already
a psychotherapist; don't get deeply be in a confused state due to
Neptune's Aspects involved. A common phrase is "I don't Neptune's influence!) it is advisable to
TO THE MiDHEAVEN know what's come over me, I can't interpret the trend as simply as possi-
seem to settle down to \\'ork; my pow- ble. While mentioning the astronomi-
H Conjunction ers of concentration have gone." cal timing, point out that the planet is
As described for Neptune in the tenth There is a parallel in dream recall: difficult to "time" astrologically, so its
house (see p. 331), there is a likelihood some people say they never dream, but influence may last rather longer than
of changes of direction in the career - of course they do - they simply don't the dates \'ou give - maybe beginning
even if Neptune conjuncts the remember their dreams. Others earlier and encling later.
Midheaven from another house. The remember every detail. Those uith
individual will probably identify with poor dream recall are usually very
Neptunian concepts and may be suc- materialistic, concerned only with Neptune's Transits
cessful in them, provided the rest of money and attaining a place in society'. TO THE Sun
the chart shows stability' and the ability' Those who have excellent recall are
to use Neptune's influence positively sensitive, intuitive, more emotional Q Conjunction
rather than allowing the planet to sap and often creative in some way. The A great deal will depend on how
inner strength and determination. surface effects of Neptune are not dis- Neptune is aspected in the birth chart,
similar, with the materialists swearing but it is always reasonable to warn
D Positive aspects that Neptune has had no impact and your subject that he or she may slightly
These influences are not strong but has struck a dead note; the intuitive lose touch with reality. Experiences
willbe helpful if the individual hap- t>'pes will feel every tiny nuance. under this influence are often quite
pens to follow a career sympathetic to We have to take these reactions even marvellous, and usually enjoyable but
Neptune - i.e. photography, the caring further, however, and for a moment - and it's a big "but" - there is usually
professions, dance, or any work where look more carefijlly at those who claim a tendency to drift up to cloud nine,
inspiration and imagination can be put that Neptune has had no effect. This and sometimes to do things one
to good use. may well not be true. The materialist, wouldn't normally do, thinking that all
as a result of a negative Neptune tran- will be well. We are not going to say
H Negative aspects
i
sit, may for instance have done a dirty they won't be - but they can go decid-
There may be a tendency to fall back deal on Wall Street or had a secret edly wTong, especially when the influ-
on rather devious tactics when affair. More psychologically, there may ence has eased away, and the individual
attempting to gain promotion, or to be a very subtle change of feeling if the may return to earth with a bump.
try to curry favor with those in transit was a positive one - maybe an A spate of creative work is often one
authority - Uriah Heep, in David increased sensitivity to some finer ele- resultof this transit, giving a full
Copperfield, must surely have had this ment of life which up to now has gone expression of the imagination. Above
aspect (plus, perhaps, another square "? "iinnoticed. Perhaps the prosperous all, it is essential for the subject to
from Saturn)! An underhanded streak business-lunching type of executive steady the emotions consciously, and
is common, and the subject may pull cried at a film for the first time ever - to practice caution and common sense,
the wool over other people's eyes - or suffered a nasty bout of gout or although often this isn't easy.
and that's putting it mildly! food poisoning.^ As far as the sensitive
t>'pe is concerned, the negative influ- Note: This transit will only be opera-
ence could result in the telling of white tive for Sun sign Capricorns until
The Transits lies inorder not to hurt a loved one - 1998, and for Aquarians and Pisceans
OF Neptune and in doing so, the creation of con- during the following 28 years.
siderable confiision. At best, with a
Of all the transits, these are the most positive influence, the end product H Positive transits
difficult to interpret,because some could be some especially impressive In essence these are similar to the
people feel their effects very powerfiilly and inspired creative work, or perhaps conjunction, although not as potent.
while others do not. The various the taking up of some esoteric subject. More people will tend to feel there has
334 • The Planets at Work
been no effect from them. Generally In such circumstances, warn your sub- in reading or writing poetry - here the
the emphasis is on the easier side of ject that he or she could be overreact- poets' planet is in harmony with the
Neptune's influence, with positive ing emotionally and perhaps becoming planet of communication. The influ-
results occurring, and less of a ten- a little bit starry-eyed - especially if in ence will also help to view such topics
dency to get carried away emotionally love. Alternatively, he or she may be more objectively.
or to allow life to become confusing. overreacting to current problems and
getting them out of perspective. H Negative transits
B Negative transits These influences are very subde, and
The more negative possibilities dis- Negative transits tend to make us extremely absent-
cussed under the conjunction will be These are difficult to interpret, since to minded because the powers of concen-
likely to occur, but there is often far some extent they are unpredictable. tration suffer. Warn your subject to
greater confusion, and care is necessary Basically, there is usually some kind of make very careful checks on what he
that the escapist tendencies do not emotional stress or self-deception, and or she has to do, to keep appointment
encourage drug-taking. This applies as perhaps overreaction to another per- diaries to hand, to have the right keys
much to medically administered drugs son's actions. The subject could be before going out and not to lock them
such as tranquilizers as to the more more easily led by unscrupulous inside the car! Forgetfiilness causes
dangerous, addictive drugs. Obviously, people, and get into all kinds of dif- problems under these influences, as
the intake of alcohol must also be ficulties. On the other hand, if decep- does the tendency to get carried away
watched. Self-deception is also possible tion is indicated in the birth chart it by what may seem a brilliant idea, but
and you should be on the alert for may well be the individual who in reality turns out to be totally
such behavior. As always, the effect of behaves in this way, and deceives loved impractical. Don't be discouraging,
these transits will vary considerably ones, friends or business associates. but do advise your subject to postpone
according to your subject's personality. Warn against participation in anything taking any important decisions or irre-
thatseems remotely shady; suggest a vocable actions until the influence has
carefuland simple diet too, for some- passed by a good three weeks.
Neptune's Transits times food poisoning is likely. Professional advice should certainly
>a
TO THE Moon be sought if Neptune or Mercury arc
personal planets or emphasized in i iHuiiu::^^
^
fiiConjunction Neptune's Transits some way in the birth chart. Even so^
There will be a tendency to respond TO Mercury your subject may still continue along^
very quickly to the influence of this "world-of-make believe" path.
Neptune; the individual will be very mm Conjunction
easily moved - by suffering, for This should work well for the subject, ^^^^
instance - andwant to respond to it in who as a result of it is likely to have a Bm
Neptune's Transits
whichever way is considered most bright and inspired idea, or find a 4^^P§^ TO Venu
helpful. Something quite inconsequen- source of inspiration in as yet uncon-
tial may
impress the subject, acting as a sidered subjects. Very often the more D Conjunction^^^
potent source of inspiration and critical side of Mercury's influence will Neptune works well here and enhances
prompting dramatic developments; be heightened by Neptune, and pro- much that is positive about Venus. The^
because the subject has reacted to the vided these elements are not expressed way Venus works in the birth chart,
occurrence so strikingly, he or she will in a rather vague and negative wa)f =/«5i| and of course its sign and house pos
ition, must be considered when asse
'
make important changes. This is par- toward loved ones, all should be weiL
of change
ticularly likely if indications Sometimes the escapist side of ing how trend will work, and o
this
show up in the progressed chart or Neptune surfaces, with the individual which sphere of life. The chances arej '^r/A
other transits. People sometimes "see wanting to "get away from it all". |(5b that the individual will be \ ery happ
the light" under this influence, so, suggest a long weekend break to a and experience several romantic ^^^ti
although it may just be appearing at peaceful, beautifiil place that is easy to and/or idealistic events. Perhaps TO^liF^
the end of an unhappy tunnel. get to and near home. The tran-
fairly she will have a very special memorabi
sit is usefijl who wish to com-
to those experience - the romantic night of a.
D Positive transits municate their ideas to other people, lifetime, or perhaps one of those spei
os»
The emotions are in focus, and but if they have to give a talk while it is cial occasions that stay in the memor
reaction to them is enhanced; this operative they should make very care- for ever. The influence will certainly
trend could easily put your subject in a fill notes and stick to them, since the add a lot of color to a few weeks, anc
very romantic mood. In theory all temptation to digress and to go on for life should be enjoyable at the very
should go well, especially if there are too long will be very strong! least. This would be a delightfial trend
some positive progressions involving at the time of a wedding, but the indi-
Venus. However, if there are heavy H Positive transits cations of marriage or the deepening
negative transits involving Saturn or These are good influences, especially of a permanent relationship must to __
Uranus, the Moon
and Neptune will helpful to those studying esoteric sub- far stronger than just this aspect (sce|^H#J^y^
take on the color of these influences. jects or who are particularly interested the Relationships section, pp. 148 -67^5^^ i\w^
The Aspects of Neptune • 335
o
H Positive transits and creative potential can also spring Here is under which to study,
a trend
These are similar to the conjunction into action. All kinds of water- related provided the powers of concentration
but easier; the subject may be in a sporting interests mayalso develop at are good. (The subject may be so over-
romantic and sybaritic mood. Ideally, this time. Everything that is invigorat- whelmed by what he or she is studying
the duration of these transits should be ing and exciting will be particularly at this time that you may find he or
spent on a warm, tropical beach with a attractive to the individual, and the she will become starry-eyed or dreamy. 9
lover! They are to be used and influence could more generally act as a As a result it will be difficult to assimi-
enjoyed, so you could suggest the sub- spark to a firework, with a lot of latewhat is being learned, as it can all
ject plans a special occasion with his or gloriously attractive results. seem rather amorphous.)
her partner; it will almost certainly be You will not go far wrong if you
delightful and memorable. These influ- D Positive transits think of this influence in terms of the
%
ences are particularly good if they These have much the same effect as basic keword for Jupiter, which is
occur just after a stressful period the conjunction. Encourage your sub- "expansion". And, yes, it can mean
within a relationship, since they will ject to use these positive transits to weight gain too - especially if an
help the couple get back on to an even begin work on any Neptunian interest expensive cruise or holiday is taken at
keel, and romance will be born anew. that has always been attractive to him this time! In spite of the pleasant and,
People often fall in love while Neptune or her. A great deal of potential may indeed, interesting possibilities of this
and Venus are in positive contact. emerge as a result of action taken while influence, do gendy hint to your sub-
any of these influences are operative. jects that at some time she will have to
B Negative transits return to reality!
W
These are decidedly difficult. The sub- H Negative transits
ject may not be viewing emotional These are and, as is the case
difficult D Positive transits
problems in their true light, and per- when experiencing the very minor The effects of these are almost identi-
haps will react illogically to events. The opposition transit fi-om Mars to cal to those of the conjunction.
escapist tendency may also make its Neptune, all too often one has to cope Remember the sympathy between
presence felt, so try to encourage your with a disappointment. Obviously we Jupiter and Neptune due to their rela-
subject not to do anything too drastic. are not going to say that your subject tionship with Pisces (Jupiter was once
Sometimes a short break away fi-om will definitely suffer a disappointment, that sign's ruler). Here the two planets
m the partner (or other source of the dif-
ficulty) is a good thing, but running
away from reality isn't.
253Look to other indications to see if
but nevertheless at this time it is most
advisable to suggest that his or her
hopes must not be pinned too high,
for there may well be a letdown of
are working well: there will be no lack
of inspiration, and the imagination will
also be enhanced.
All Jupiter concerns benefit from
permanent change is likely, and some kind in the offing. these transits: inspired intellectual con-
encourage the individual to con- Like all Neptune transits, these will clusions may emerge,
or the subject
sciouslydraw on his or her common last severalweeks, and if the individual will have developed intellectually, often
sense and logic. This won't be easy, experiences them three times (due to along some new and perhaps unusual
since the emotions will probably be in retrograde motion), the overall period path. These transits can also help
some turmoil. However, do reread our may be rather disappointing in some people who are inspired to take up a
IV. comments in the introduction to The way; assess all other trends to see if new study or subject - maybe a foreign
Transits of Neptime (see p. 3 33), and there are mitigating influences. language to which they are attracted
remember that some people react (Positive Jupiter transits and/or good simply because they like its sound!
more to Neptune than others. The lunar progressions will help, as will
subject may also be succumbing to steadying, positive transits from Saturn H Negative transits
deceitfulness. The chances of "being to the Sun or Moon.) The individual may not want to con-
found out" are considerable since care- form to any restrictions at this time.
lessness due to forgetfiilness (often a For instance, if a college student, he or
problem when Neptune is active) may Neptune's Transits she may break away from the study
lead to the making of a silly mistake. TO Jupiter course and tread his or her own some-
Too many people may suffer as a result what undisciplined path instead. The
of what may seem, and indeed could Q Conjunction results are unlikely to be good, and
well be,^|vJulyllic influence. This is a very subtle but often reward- perhaps chances will be missed along
ing influence, under which the subject the way. Generally the judgement is
may reach some sound conclusions weak while these negative transits are
Neptune's Transits over religion or some philosophical operative, so important decisions
TO Mars questions. Sometimes the subject will should not be made under them. They
go traveling, often more extensively can also have an adverse effect on the
I Conjunction than previously, and this will be mar- liver, because the individual may tend
'The emotions will be activated in velous if it happens, for the impact of to eat comfort food, or perhaps drink
\
and passionate way.
a very colorful foreign countries on him or her will be too much, as a means of escaping from
Here the accent is on romanticism, most impressive and long-lasting. current problems.
336 • 1 Uli I'LANETS AT WORK
Nfi'Tune's Transits (for the reasons already stated). The tend to dominate his or her life. If nei-
TO Saturn subject will one moment
be strong, ther planet is personalized or power-
the next weak and confused. fully placed in the birth chart, the
D Conjunction Overall, the outlook tends to be individual may be faced by one on-
At its best this transit may mark quite rather gloomy and "I don't know what going, difficult and annoying problem
an important point in the subject's life; to think, I'm in a bit of a mess" is a which, although draining, will not be
reaiit)' and idealism come together characteristic statement. It is up to you totally dominating. Instead, he or she
here. What is more, ambition, die will to supply a good strong supportive should be able to put it aside and get
to succeed and determination arc all shoulder (perhaps for your subject to on with more important things. Even
balanced by the individual's more ide- cry on) and to advise postponing any with these negative transits there can
alistic attributes, and sound, com- direct action, unless there are a lot of be a flurry of bright and original ideas,
passionate and considerate decisions positive progressions and transits to but it may be hard for the individual to
and conclusions will be reached. The show whether practical or more ideal- bring them into reality' and they may
process may not be an easy one, since istic lines of action should be taken. not be completely practical.
what is known to be right and one's Whichever planet is stronger in the
sense of dut}' do not always go hand in birth chart will be the one that has the
hand with what is considered ideal. greatest influence over these transits. Neptune's Transits
This is because the foibles of the indi- TO Pluto
vidual's personality will intervene, and
as a result such negative traits as self- Neptune's Transits B Conjunction
ishness, possessiveness and meanness TO Uranus Since Neptune takes 14 years to travel
will emerge and must be countered. through a sign and remains in
Idealism at its highest level may H Conjunction Capricorn until 1998, while Pluto will
emerge and, due to much soul-search- Until well into the twenty-first century be in Scorpio until 1995, and takes
ing, the subject will become more Neptune is traveling through between 13 and 32 years to travel
rounded, sympathetic and understand- Capricorn and Aquarius, so will only through a sign, this transit will not be
ing, often concluding that materialism form conjunctions for elderly people operative during at least the next 100
and worldly ambition are less impor- who have Uranus in one of these signs. years, if not more.
tant than he or she previously believed. This should be an interesting and
This is particularly interesting while maybe rewarding period for the indi- B Positive transits
Neptune is transiting Capricorn; the vidual, who will be thinking in an These can have a positive and rather
conjunction will be especially powerfiil inspired and original way. Progress will exciting effect on the sex life, bringing
because those born with Saturn in this be made if ideas can be given concrete together emotion and sexual fulfill-
sign have the planet strongly placed, shape and practical application, since ment. If there have been problems in
since Saturn rules Capricorn. the eventual outcome may be dynamic the past, these can ease away as a result
and could put the subject way ahead of of the contact, especially if either
B Positive transits competitors. Sometimes there is a planet is personalized.
These help to steady the emotions and change of opinion and oudook on
intuition. Often inspiration is positively spiritual matters. This transit will work B Negative transits
channeled so that the resulting ideas best if there are positive Saturn transits Confusion and a blockage of a positive
and conclusions are practical and at roughly the same time; if not, the flow of emotion related to sex will
workable. These transits are excellent individual may become rather imprac- cause a certain amount of stress. There
for anyone inspired to create some- tical, carried away by the sudden real- may be physical problems which will
thing new. Encourage your subject to ization that he or she has chanced inhibit sexual enjoyment, especially if
use ftiUy these controlling and practi- upon something special. If either Pluto is in Cancer or Libra. Because of
cal, but inspired, trends. planet is negatively aspected in the Pluto's connection with big business it
birth chart stress is likely at this time. is not particularly advisable to make
B Negative transits important investments while these
These are difficult. Very often the sub- B Positive transits influences are operative. There could
ject is pulled in two directions, with These are less powerfiil than the con- be difficulties - mild confiision at best,
the emotions encouraging one line of junction but equally rewarding. The a fraudulent use of fijnds at worst.
action and a sense of duty suggesting subject is likely to produce some origi-
another. The result can often cause a nal work or ideas. Encourage the
lot of soul-searching and conftision, development of interests. Neptune's Transits
sometimes to the point that neither TO the Ascendant
one path nor the other is taken, but a B Negative transits
sort of limbo-like compromise is toler- The chances are that the individual will B Conjunction
ated. This, then, can be a period of experience a confijsing and rather This is a subtle but nevertheless pow-
indecision and usually it is better not stressfiil period. If Neptune or Uranus erfijl influence. As stated in the intro-
to make a decision under this trend is a personal planet, such troubles will duction to the Transits of Neptune
The Aspects of Neptune • 337
(see p.333), different types of people or top of the chart), or on home
at the both cases the individual should put
feel Neptune's influence in different and family life (Neptune in or entering up a fight, but may not see any definite
ways. This must be considered first the fourth house). Conflision, losing results until the trend has eased.
when interpreting the trend, which touch with reality, deception or being
willonly apply to those with deceived (opposition) are very likely.
Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces as Neptune's Transits
Ascendant signs until well into the TO ITS Own Position
twenty-first century. Neptune's Transits
Until Neptune makes the precise TO THE MiDHEAVEN There are no Neptune Returns as we
conjunction, the planet will have been would have to be 1 68 years old in
travelingthough your subject's twelfth Q Conjunction order to experience one! As Neptune's
house. Has this influence had any The individual often has some unusual influence is so subtle when it transits
noticeable effects? To find out, reread experiences. Sometimes there are inter- its own position (notably the square
Neptune in the twelfth house (see esting career developments or changes, and not as striking as
p. 331), remembering, of course, that the results of which will allow a fi-eer
trine transits)
that of Saturn at
it is
the time of the Saturn h
Neptune has been slowly transitting it expression of intuition, imagination Return, or Uranus at its Half-return.
(and any planets it contains) for over a and/or inspiration. Occasionally some- The sextile transit of Neptune occurs
decade, so the effects will have been one who is fed up with the rat race will when we are about 28, and may per- W
very long-term. When it hits the opt out for a more rewarding and flil- haps spark off thoughts which eventu-
Ascendant, the indi\idual may become filling career and lifestyle. If Neptune ally emerge as changes made at the
less disciplined and ver}' dreamy. If is negatively aspected in the birth time of the first Saturn Return. The V
Neptune is negatively aspected in the chart, some of the planet's less desir- square transit occurs quite near the
birth chart there may be deceptive ten- able influences may make their pres- tense Uranus Half-return, and may
dencies and uncharacteristic beha\dor. ence felt, such as colleagues going add confusion at that tricky time.
P
Sometimes the subject's creative behind the subject's back and "doing The trine is subdy operative when
potential gains a new and inspired the dirty". Perhaps unfairness or some we are about 56, perhaps encouraging
form of expression, which is mar- sort of underhanded action will occur a more philosophical attitude and
velous. Much good can come of the if promotion is in the air. It is vital that planting the seeds of some pleasant
transit and it will sensitize the individ- the subject does not become involved daydreams about what we shall do half
ual, but it can also have a negative in office politics, or succumb to any a decade later, when making plans for
effect. It is difficult to interpret, since kind of dishonesty or milder forms of retirement and the next phase of life.
there are so many possibilities. insidious blackmail at such times. There's no harm in drifting a litde at
this time - after all, most of us are still
D Positive transits D Positive transits working hard and striding purposefully
Here the best side of Neptune's influ- Subtie changes of some kind may be up the ladder to our eventual goal,
ence usually emerges, and while the made. These will either effect the with the self-confidence that a great
individual may become rather dizzy career or lifestyle, andmay bring about deal of experience brings.
and forgetful, there will be no lack of easier and more rewarding conditions. Parents of young teenagers may like
inspiration and it should find some to glance at the ephemeris when their
positive outlet. B Negative transits children are about 14, for it is roughly
The of these are similar to the
effects at that age that Neptune will make a
H Negative transits negative indications described under very weak semi-sextile transit to its
These are very trick)'. The opposition the conjunction, but the individual own position. You may have a starry-
may have an adverse effect on a perma- may become more confused and eyed teenager on your hands - deeply
nent relationship or, if the subject is unhappy about the situation. The in love for the first time, unable to
just forming a new partnership, he or house that Neptune is transiting may concentrate on important studies, or
she may not be assessing the lover cor- show which sphere of life is involved. fiill of passionate feelings for some
recdy - being swept away by the whole If the transit is a square, for instance, remote rock star or sports personality.
glorious romance and seeing only what and Neptune is transiting the seventh These are all generalizations, of
he or she wants to see. Advise delaying house, a typical result would be for course, but they are worth considering
a commitment to marriage or to set- one partner to be offered an exciting and assessing to discover more about
ting up a home together - especially if and perhaps glamorous opportunity the way the extremely subde transits of
there are no progressions showing a but for the other partner not to want Neptune to its own position affect
really strong positive emphasis on this to cooperate (for instance, refusing to your subjects.
sphere of life. Even if there are some move so that a new job can be taken
good supportive progressions, your up). If the transit an opposition, and
is
subject may still be ascending too fast Neptune is in the fourth house, AAJ
and furiously up to cloud nine. The parental disapproval or plain and
squares will have a similar effect, either simple emotional blackmail may be
on work (Neptune in the tenth house directed against the opportunity. In
338 • The Planets at Work
Pluto tnrou^n trie Signs
Pluto, the slowest-moving of all the planets, Personal influence
takes 246 years to complete its journey around The powers of leadership common to
the Sun and through12 signs. Its orbit is eccen-
all Leo will be somewhat heightened, but
only minutely if neither Pluto nor Leo
tric, for it will take only 13 years to travel through
are personal or prominent. If the Sun,
some signs and up to 32 years to transit others. It Moon or Ascendant are in Leo there
is therefore a generation influence. We do not think it quite so can be a power complex. Carefiilly
potent in this respect as Neptune, but nevertheless there are some consider the house position of Pluto,
striking examples, as you will see from these interpretations. and be especially wary if the planet is
at the top of the chart, for here we
There is no one alive with Pluto in Aries or Taurus, and at the
sometimes have a littie - or big! -
other end of the list of signs, the first children to be born uith
empire builder. How is the subject
Pluto in Sagittarius will arrive during 1995, when the planet starts achieving his or her objectives? Is he or
its slow journey through that sign. We can only conjecture how its she becoming power-mad, or able to
influence vv^ill work from Sagittarius; time will tell. work extremely well for the gocxl of
others as well as him- or herself^
Sometimes (again if Leo is prominent)
Pluto in Gemini Personal influence the positive, fier\' enthusiasm of Leo is
(UNTIL 1912/13) If Pluto is personalized or Cancer a darkened - and the "inner psychologi-
prominent sign, this placing will have a cal Sun", which is such a feature of this
Generation influence powerfiil effect on the individual's sign, does not shine as strongly. The
Developments and changes were afoot intuition and emotional level. Both placing adds business sense, though in
at this time, and many old concepts should flow well, and positive use will a rather different way from Cancer,
and doctrines were swept away. A great be made of these heightened levels. If since there is a greater adventurousness
deal that had gone unchallenged was Pluto is negatively aspected by the and less intuitive shrewdness.
now seen in a new hght and, due to Sun, Moon, ruling planet or the
the development of the automobile Ascendant, there can be ps\'chological
and ever-impro%ing communications, blockage. If none of these apply, bear Pluto in Virgo
the world began to get smaller. in mind that the individual's emotional (1957-1971)
level is somewhat increased by this
Personal influence placing. If his or her chart shows busi- Generation influence
There are still elderly people alive with ness acumen, this placing will certainly It is almost impossible to detach this
Pluto in this sign. It has given them increase it. Characteristic Cancerian influence from that of Uranus in
inquisitiveness and curiosity - espe- be enhanced. If worry
tenacit)' will also Virgo, because that planet was in
cially about much younger people, is shown in other areas, look to Pluto Virgo with Pluto between late 1961
since they themseh es have Ii\ ed to see whether or not the individual is and late 1968, and together they
through so many remarkable changes able to come to terms with it, or is formed the extremely potent Uranus/
'^ and de\ elopments. Those with good inclined to bottle up problems, Pluto conjunction. There was much
^ intellects and comprehension are uise, thereby allowing Pluto to "constipate" student unrest and criticism of the val-
drawing on their long experiences to the attitude and oudook. ues and standards of the older genera-
enrich their owti lives and s^TTipathize tion, so that Pluto's upheaval and
^5r>5r or argue with the younger generation Uranus' desire for sudden change
Wf£f' Those less gifted are totally contused. emerged ver>' strongly indeed. This
V
Pb jATJCUK
Generation uifluence
^ 1957)
Once again a world war broke out as
generation has a very special power -
to blast the world to bits or to rid it of
much that is and unjust.
selfish
Thinking of the Virgoan obsession
(1912/13-1937/38) Pluto settled dow n to a journey with detail and analytical inclinations,
through a new sign. Domination and it is also interesting to discover that it
Generation influence ^j^^^^ power were highlighted in the worst was during the sixties that the first
As Pkito entered Cancer the First possible way but as a result of such pocket calculator was created.
World War got under^\ay. Disruption conflicts some good emerged: while
to family life was notable, and man)- Pluto was still traveling through Leo Personal influence
i V*/\ children, especially those born in thp,^^ The United Nations was formed. Decide w hether the influence of Pluto
^
W5^«' early years of this placing, became \
V. Another generation influence of this
WJ is a source of obsessional tendencies in
|2J^ fatherless, cither temporarily or perma placing has been the development of your subject. It may not be, but if such
nently. This theme was, of course, to technolog)', and many who work in traits are suggested in other areas of
continue to influence the children that area have Pluto strongly placed in the chart, this placing will increase
born in the thirties - many of whonj. ,^ Ixo. This is especially true of such an indication. Again, as with the
'had to suffer as a result of the wai^.:^^ mputcr specialists. generation influence, you must reassess
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PLLTTO THROITGH THE SlGNS • 339
the influence of the Uranus/Pluto and rewarding sex life, and the pure increased emotion and intuition. There
conjunction in this sign, and carefully romanticism of Libra will be less evi- will be a much stronger source of
consider its house placing. If the two dent. If Pluto is negatively aspected - emotional and physical energ)' if
planets are in conjunction or in the with the Sun and/or Moon in particu- Scorpio is the Sun, Moon or rising
same sign, there will definitely be a lar - there can be sexual problems. sign, and this must be channeled posi-
sign influence. If they are negatively Your subject may be able to talk them tively. Make sure your subject's parents
aspected the ability to talk freely about through, but if not you must recom- are aware of this, since using it
problems - generally to unburden - mend therapy. Jealousy and possessive through competitive sport and in reac-
will be very limited, and the subject ness will also be a problem if Libra is tion to very demanding challenges is
will tend to worry. Look to other areas prominent or Pluto personalized. essential. The earlier parents start to
of the chart to see how this can be encourage it in their offspring the bet-
tempered. The desire to see problems ter, otherwise they could possibly have
in a coherent perspective and to Pluto in Scorpio a difficult, resdess and unfulfilled child
resolve them will be present when (1983/84- 1995) on their hands. If Pluto is conjunct the
Pluto is activated by important transits, Midheaven and/or placed in the tenth
or indeed when it makes a transit to Generation influence house (see p. 343 and p. 342 respec-
the Sun, Moon or Ascendant. (See Those with Neptune in Scorpio (1956 tively), the expression of power and
The Transits of Pluto, pp. 343-7.) -1970/1 are making their presence
) identification with ever>T:hing that is
Incidentally, if Pluto is personalized or felt in increasingly powerful positions. strong and powerfiil will be present.
aspected by the Sun, Moon or ruling Why is black so popular in fashion
planet, there may be a tendency to Whence came the heavy punk-
design.'
constipation, since Virgo rules the rock movement in the early eighties.' Pluto in Sagittarius
bowels. If your subject tends to be Pluto's entry into Scorpio has had its (from 1995 until well into the
overcritical in a harsh incisive way, it effect on those with Neptune in twenty-first century)
may be due to the influence of Pluto. Scorpio. This a powerful trend, but
is
Look to other areas to find a counter perhaps the most Scorpionic of all We can only speculate on the personal
to this undesirable tendenq'. effects is in the appearance of AIDS - a and generation influences of Pluto
sexually- transmitted disease; and from this sign. In essence, the sign and
Pluto's influence is very much part of planet are opposites; Sagittarius is
Pluto in Libra our sexualit}'. Remember that Pluto is open, freedom -loving, independent,
(1971 - 1983/4) at home in Scorpio, so its strength is and couldn't be less secretive while
increased. HopefijUy, the situation will Pluto is very secretive, finding it diffi-
Generation influence be controlled and Pluto's influence, cult to unburden, intense and posses-
During the seventies there was a great having brought the scourge to the sur- sively jealous. However, when Pluto's
deal of sexual permissiveness.
had brought freedom from unwanted
pregnancy and given women the right
The Pill face, will be curative. Here, lessons are
learned the hard way. The light on the
horizon is from the influence of the
influence causes purges, a great deal
brought into the open. Is it in this way
that Pluto will act from Sagittarius.'
is
s
to decide when to have children. other generation planet, Neptune, HopefiiUy so, provided of course that
Neptune in
Interestingly, those with working from Capricorn. Uranus is there are not such powerful reactions
Libra, the "flower power" generation, also in that sign, and Saturn transitting to situations that the disturbance and
were "doing their own thing". The
emergence of drugs and "opting out",
the rock festivals and escapism in gen-
Capricorn between 1988 and the end
of 1990 is also curative. The develop-
ments of the first half of the nineties
disruption they cause is a problem in
itself It seems hard to think of any
Sagittarian influence causing revolu-
m
eralwere attractive to their generation. will be most interesting and probably tionary tendencies, so the chances are
The burning of draft cards was synony- dramatic. We must not forget the that reactions will be tinged with wis-
mous with the War-Peace axis; as was financial implications of Pluto from its dom and the sage-like traits of
the "balance" of Libra, with love and own sign. The desire to make more Sagittarius/Jupiter. It is these qualities
harmony on one scale and the horrors money and the ever-increasing implica- which we hope will add an interesting
of Vietnam (Pluto) on the other. tions of the expansion of world mar- dimension to the children born while
kets are very much part of this Pluto in this sign.
Personal influence physically tiny but important planet.
is
/
In some ways Pluto puts some spice
into Libra, but it docs increase the
Libran tendency to rock the boat, and
especially to instigate quarrels in order
to prove the partner's affection or lack
Personal influence
This adds an intensity' and sense of
purpose, but if Pluto receives negative
aspects from the Sun, Moon or ruling It
Pluto Progressed
TO A New Sign
would be extraordinary to find this
m
of it. This trait emerges powerfully planet there may be psychological progression, since it is most unlikely.
when Libra is prominent or Pluto per- problems. These must be resolved if The influence of the new sign would
sonalized. If there is a Libra Sun or the individual is fully to develop only be noticeable if Pluto or Scorpio
Moon there will be a particularly active potential and make positive use of were personalized or prominent.
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340 • The Puvnets at Work
Pluto tnrougn tne Houses
The house
source of
in which Pluto
difficulty. When
falls is likely
the planet
to be a
is acti-
attitude towards his or her loved
who may well be thought of simply as
one -
vated by progression or transit the subject can yet another possession.
expect progress to be at best uneven, at worst The emotional life will be intense
and passionate. Indeed, Pluto's influ-
totally blocked, until the trends causing the prob-
ence from this house often enhances
lem are over. Sometimes the individual will overreact and the Pluto the sensual expression, thereby making
influence will act as a purge, clearing the decks. If Pluto is nega- the individual a good lover.
tively aspected there is a possibility of the subject becoming obses-
sional about the affairs of the Pluto house.
Pluto
INthe Third House
Pluto for these qualities to be given a
it is
INTHE First House rewarding outlet. It may be that your The need to communicate (third
subject was born when both Saturn house) and the tendency to be secre-
The nearer Pluto lies to the Ascending and Pluto were in Leo - if so, study tive and silent (Pluto), is a contradic-
degree, the stronger its influence will the influence of the Saturn/Pluto con- tion in terms, yet the two qualities are
be. If it is within eight to ten degrees, junction (see p. 306). Parents whose combined in this placing.
it be very powerful indeed, and
will if young children have this placing must A powerful element of curiosity and
the distance is eight degrees or less, control and discipline them with great a searching kind of mind are denoted
Pluto will form a conjunction, the care and make sure that they are kept by Pluto's tenancy of the third house.
effectsof which should be considered very busy in areas where they can Very little will be missed by the indi-
very carefully. express their powerful traits. Strenuous vidual, despite the characteristic ten-
Whichever sign Pluto occupies, and team games or water sports are excel- dency to wear a blank facial expression,
in most cases this will also be the lent. Watch out for any inclinations especially when boring company,
in
Ascendant sign, the planet's influence towards cruelty. thereby giving the impression that he
will darken the personality, adding an or she is totally cut off from the sur-
incisive and deep, emotionally intense roundings. In fact, everything that is
quality. The individual will want to Pluto happening and being said will be
explore in depth anything he or she IN THE Second House noted - almost nothing will have
finds fascinating, and so there can be escaped the subject's attention!
considerable potential for research. This placing usually denotes excellent
On a more psychological level, there business potential. If the chart as a A need for information
can be obsessional tendencies and whole veers in this direction, the IfGemini is prominent in the chart, or
sometimes (especially if Pluto and the chances are that your subject will be Pluto is in Virgo, this placing may be a
Ascendant are in Leo), a need to dom- keen to work in business, perhaps splendid supporting factor for some-
inate others. The emotional level will starting from scratch and building up one who has inclinations towards
be increased, even if Pluto is in the an individual "empire", or will simply investigative journalism or detective
emotionally restrained sign of Virgo. make a lot of money. Sometimes, how- work. Parents ^^^th children who have
A zest and inner strength will be added ever, this tendency can get out of con- Pluto in Scorpio in this house must
when Pluto is in Libra. The emotional trol, with the individual becoming always make a point of answering their
energy will be passionate and often obsessed with making money. every question very thoroughly
expressed sexually, although it can be The powers of concentration are indeed, since superficiality or a gloss-
positively directed towards achieving good when Pluto is in the sec-
usually ing over of the facts will not be
ambitious objectives. A marvelous ond house, and may help to stabilize tolerated at any price!
sense of purpose is generally present, any individual who tends to have his or
and must be expressed and fulfilled, her head in the clouds.
otherwise an inner seething sense of Pluto
dissatisfaction may afflict the subject. An acquisitive attitude IN THE Fourth House
These energies will be blocked if Determination and the will to succeed
Pluto is negatively aspected in the are usually present, especially ifother If your subject has this placing, he or
birth chart, causing deep-rooted psy- areas of the chart also indicate these she is likely to have suffered from an
chological problems that can emerge qualities. A great deal of psychological above-average amount of frustration
as physical ailments. satisfaction will be gained from collect- during childhood and adolescence.
ing and owning possessions. This Perhaps he was not allowed to follow
Channelling the energy theme will emerge very strongly up interests which he found fascinat-
Considerable potential is given in this indeed if Cancer is a prominent sign in ing, he was blocked in some way, or
placing, since it is so full of intense the birth chart, or if the Moon is maybe he was unable - either through
emotional energy. However, we cannot placed in Taurus. Unfortunately this his parents' stubbornness or a lack of
stress too strongly just how important tendency can extend to the subject's funds - to attend whichever school
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Pluto THROUGH THE HousFS • 341
that would have been most suitable. In reasons already stated, it may no ^^ljic— It is p(xssiblc that the subject with this
fact, he may well ha\ e suffered consid- easy for the individual to be coiTt^T^I^ placing needs to be the dominant part-
erably from the force of sheer power pletely iogiCvil in her altitude
tow ards ner in an emotional relationship. As tar
exerted b}' his parents. ^jiuch
J^i3^|ilS!^jt![|l
emotional rclaticmships.|(!P^> s business partnerships are concerned,
^/r A compulsive tendency to rat^r^
The intuition is increased' Dyrnnr^^^^/j here we have someone who will prob- i^Oi
''
placing, however, so it may be that tnt Tnay also be present. These will oft ably be excellent at dealing with the
subject found his own way round any be emotional, but can sometimes b^rr'Jjbiisiness/money side of the company.
such problems, employing consider- physically daring or concerned witl^ |<l\In fact, this placing works well for such
able tenacity and determination. If that financial affairs ""^usiness relationships, but complicates
is the case, he will have used his Pluto ibr emotional partnerships.
influence to its best advantage, perhaps
learning difficult lessons the hard wa y. ,
D|lBmotional extremes
IN THE Sixth House R50n a personal level, a great deal of
^^^Long-term problems ^|fo^^ ^wjnotion will certainly be expressed
fhis is a difficult placing for Pluto through the subject's relatit)nships. As
|f^««j[uu will learn a great deal if you can Si reat stickler for routine and discipline, a result, while there will be some mar-
''fl[*ncourage your subject to unburden^ specially if Pluto is in V^irgo. There velous moments, there is an equal like-
his feelings, especially about his child- tendency to be rather hard on
will be a hhood of some pretty severe storms
hood (was he ever in contact with an however, and as a result
the self, from time to time. The individual
institution, perhaps due to the mis- whichever tasks have to be tackled can must be very careful indeed to pre- mtl
demeanors of one of his parents?) If become an obsession. j_ serve a balance within his or her part-
^
the childhood background was dis- If these tendencies arc controlled,*^* 'flfierships and not dominate them. In
turbed and is still a distressing topic nonetheless, and Pluto can be made to extreme cases, it is possible that she
for your subject, you should advise work in a positive way fi-om this house, will, probably unconsciously, seek a
that he seeks help through psychother- this placing will enhance the individtJK'^-tfi'caker personality as a partner for that
apy. However, you will find that very powers of concentration. The ^»Vcrv
ual's powe :ry reason.
often when Pluto is involved the indi result may be that he or she w ill direct On the whole, if the birth chart
vidual concerned is quite capable of a great deal of energ)' toward concen shows compassion, real sympathy and
practicing self- analysis - cspeciall^jl||^'|^iyprated work, which will prove to be of a good understanding of others, then
when the planet is in Virgo. ,_a!i^**'*fc?rconsiderable benei( the emotional forces within the indi-
vidual with this placing will be enough
Health problems for both her and her partner, and
Pluto A negative effect on the health may be things will work out very well.
IN THE Fifth House felt by those with this placing. If Pluto Nevertheless, the highs and lows of
is negatively aspected there can be relationships can make for an uneasy
If creativit)' is indicated in other areas bowel problems (here we get Pluto's path in this sphere of life.
of the chart, the individual will strive characteristic constipating action in the
with considerable determination to literal sense!), and if tlie individual suf-
exploit his or her potential in this field. fers from a lack of emotional fiilfill- Pluto
IN THE Eighth House
Even if the odds are stacked against
this, the subject's strength of will and
expenditure of emotional energy' can
ment, he or she may tend to overeat
for the sake of the comfort that the
food gives, thereby putting on too Pluto is at home here, since this is the
Scorpio/Pluto house. The intuition is
m
often win through in the end. As a much weight.
result, there is considerable inner psy- As the children with Pluto in Scorpio increased by this placing, and the indi- JTL
chological fiilfillment, even if, techni- placed in the sixth house reach their vidual will be able to combine it with
cally speaking, what is produced is of a teenage years, their parents should logic. There is often sympathy for mys-
rather low standard. The areas on look out for these tendencies. Any tical topics and, sometimes, psychic
which the individual will concentrate extreme is bad for all of us, but is even ability may be present. If your subject
will be determined by the influence of more so for those with Pluto tenanting senses that he or she has such gifts, do
the prominent signs and the personal the sixth house. encourage the seeking out of sound
planets in her chart. instruction so that they are developed
The love life is also affected by this in the right way - so much can go
placing. It will probably be both Pluto wrong when these areas are inexpertly
intense and very rich, but sometimes INTHE Seventh House tampered with
the subject may expect too much of A shrewd busuicb^ ^lusl is another
lovers, so that real satisfaction is not Since this house emphasizes the polar- possibility of this placing, especially if
always achieved and the individual is ity of the Ascendant, a great deal of its Pluto is in Cancer or Virgo. This
forever seeking perfection. There will effectdepends on the Pluto sign, the should also prove to be the case with
almost inevitably be an above -average influence of which should be reread those youngsters who have the planet
number of love affairs but, for the with considerable care (see pp. 338-9). in Scorpio. (When it is in Scorpio, and
342 • The Pianets at Work
also in this house, it will certainly be a followed, important that he or she
it is is up to the individual concerned to
powerful feature of the chart as a has a particular goal or compelling keep such feelings in perspective, and
whole and must be treated as such.) objective for which to aim. not allow them to take over her life or
The emotional level is increased A power complex is all too often behavior in any way.
here, but the feelings and sexual indicated by this placing, unfortu-
expression may not flow as easily or as nately, especially if Pluto Leo. If it
is in
positively as the subject would wish. falls in Virgo, it may well be in con- Pluto
Sexual problems can therefore occur as junction with Uranus - if so, study the IN THE Twelfth House
a result of this placing, and the individ- interpretation of that aspect with care
ual may need to seek help through (see pp.3 19-20). Nevertheless, the will When Pluto placed in the tvvelfth
is
professional counseling. to succeed is very strong, but some- house it have a powerfiil effect on
will
times it can be expressed ruthlessly (for the unconscious. There will be a con-
instance, if Pluto is negatively aspected siderable tendency to be secretive and
Pluto by personal planets). Perhaps your sub- sometimes even reclusive. It can also
IN THE Ninth House ject is an empire builder, or simply has be very difficult for the individual to
a great deal of emotional energy to talk freely about his or her problems,
This placing may give a compulsive^ exploit. which may be rooted in an inability to
desire to study and to accept men express the characteristically powerfijl
challenge - sometimes beyond the A need for constructive action emotions easily and positively. An air
individual's scope. As a result, consid- Every encouragement to expend such of mystery will surround your subject,
erable strain and tension can build up. energy positively should be given, and if she is at all canny she will use it
It is fair to warn your subject of this since there considerable potential to
is to great advantage!
may be that
particular vulnerability. It be used here, and it must be expressed Nevertheless, this placing is a
he or she has a need for perfection in to the Otherwise, as is so com-
fiiU. difficult one, especially Pluto receives
if
every area that makes intellectual mon with a Pluto/Scorpio influence, it negative aspects from the Sun or
demands. For example, letters and can easily turn sour, and that will be Moon, or is in conjunction with the
articles will be written and rewritten when life becomes complicated and Ascendant from house (see
this
many times and he may find it difficult troubled for the individual and his p.343). To delve and analyze will be
to rest content with the results of her immediate circle. second nature to the subject, so that
labors of this kind. her investigatory powers will be
Such a striving for perfection can OfT^^r heightened in much the same way as
sometimes mean that the subject Pluto they are when Pluto occupies the
becomes discontented and fi-ustrated IN the Elexhenth House eighth house. Unfortunately, this plac-
by his or her chosen course of study ing will give a more powerful tendency
while taking fiarther education. As a Pluto is not very powerfully placed in to turn these inclinations on the self.
result, that course can be terminated - the eleventh house, but it does tend to Sometimes, if there is a problem, it can
often with disgust. If your subject has encourage the individual to become be all too easy for the subject to mull it
reached this critical point, you should too concerned, and perhaps somewhat over so often that it becomes a kind of
do everything you can to dissuade him obsessional, over the attitude of fii ends mazelike vicious circle in her mind,
against such drastic action, since he and acquaintances. If some small /M^ from which it is hard to escape. She
may be demonstrating the Pluto ten- action displeases the subject, he or sne must also be warned against falling
denq' of throwing the baby out with is likely to overreact, thus provoking into the habit of taking any sort of
the bathwater. Making a clean sweep is quarrels and upsets. drugs when under stress, since tran-
no bad thing, but it can be taken to quilizers may be deemed attractive.
extremes! You may receive some inter- Outside influences i^|^^29(_
esting replies should you question your Other people's attitudes to the indivu
subject about events he experienced ual's actions will also be important. Pluto Progressed
while traveling abroad. There may well "What wll they think if I do that?" TO A New House
be a fiind of unusual, or perh, may be a frequentiy uttered phrase -
slighdy weird, stories to tell especially in the not-so-young, who This is a most unlikely progression
might chide their children with similar because of Pluto's very slow motion.
statements calculated to stop them However, if by chance you should dis-
Pluto doing anything that may upset others. cover that the planet is moving fi-om
IN THE Tenth House Sometimes the objectives of a group or one house to the next, the house it is
society to which the subject belongs entering may well assume considerably
Pluto will assume considerable impor- will assume too great an importance - increased importance in your subject's
tance in this house, especially if it con- to the detriment of partner and family. life. He or she must not become too
juncts the Midheavcn. The individual If these powerfijl traits can be overwhelmed by what happening,
is
will need to be very much emotionally directed towards philanthropic ends and should try to maintain a logical
involved in the career or, if no career is much good can be done. However, it sense of perspective.
The Aspects of Pluto • 343
Tne Aspects oi Pluto
Because Pluto (at the time of writing - see Midheaven sign. He or she has poten-
p.21) is the most distant planet in the Solar tial and may be successtully attracted
System, here we deal only with its aspects to the to any Plutonian career. In fact, cmo
tional involvement with the career or
Ascendant and Midheaven where, as will be seen,
objectives in life is essential. Drastic
its influence is very powerful indeed. But be careful
changes may be made during the
- an error of a very few minutes in the birth time will either working life - throwing avNay lots of
weaken or strengthen the influence of this planet. experience in one field so as to turn to
something different and begin again.
For Pluto's aspects to the Sun, see smoldering intensit)^ so that his or her
the Sun's aspects to Pluto, p.219. energies may stagnate. This is most B Positive aspects
Pluto is negatively aspected by
likely if Just like the positive aspects to the
For Pluto's aspects to the Moon, see the Sun, Moon or ruling planet. Ascendant (see left), these help when
the Moon's aspects to Pluto, Sometimes much satisfaction can be the subject faces enforced changes.
pp. 236-7. derived ft-om research and working Wlien Pluto aspects the Ascendant, the
alone - in libraries or with complicated need for change will be psychologically
For Pluto's aspects to Mercury, see computer programs, for instance. motivated, but when Pluto aspects the
Mercury's aspects to Pluto, pp.25 1-2 . Midheaven, the changes are likely to
Note: In either case encourage your occur through circumstance. Even so,
For Pluto's aspects to Venus, see subject to use up energy' in sport or the subject uill be able to cope.
Venus' aspects to Pluto, p. 266. another demanding physical activity.
B Negative aspects
For Pluto's aspects to Mars, see H Positive aspects Circumstances may provoke difficulties
Mars' aspects to Pluto, pp.279 80. These will help the individual to come and upheavals from time to time. How
to terms with important changes. well the subject copes will depend on
For Pluto's aspects to Jupiter, see Sometimes there is a tendency to be the chart as a whole. A practical, ten-
Jupiter's aspects to Pluto, p.291. overenthusiastic about what he or she acious person will manage, while one
may call "moving on", caused by a who is less energetic or confident may
For Pluto's aspects to Saturn, see deep-rooted, psychological urge for crumble. It is up to you to discover
Saturn's aspects to Pluto, p. 306. making a clean sweep. Even so, you where positive inner strength lies (the
may have to warn against throwing out Moon's and help your sub-
position?)
For Pluto's aspects to Uranus, see die baby with the bathwater. If there ject build up confidence at this time.
III
Uranus' aspects to Pluto, pp.3 19-20. are psychological problems, the subject
should not be reluctant to solve them.
For Pluto's aspects to Neptune, see The Transits
Neptune's aspects to Pluto, p. 332. H Negative aspects OF Pluto
Pluto's house position will show where
the individual may experience frustra- Because Pluto has such an eccentric
Pluto's Aspects tion and the inability to move forward. orbit, its transits to the natal positions
TO THE Ascendant This is most likely during transits to of planets are often experienced three
Pluto or other heavy influences. If the times. Generally speaking, Pluto v\ill
El Conjunction opposition falls from the sixth house, one degree for about a month
stay in
there could be bowel complaints or when moving forward, but when its
From the first house: Reread Pluto in problems with the genitals. Likewise, motion becomes hesitant, it can sit in
the first house (see p. 340). Pluto may there can be problems with partner- one degree for fourteen weeks or more
have a striking effect on the appear- ships for Pluto in the seventh, and so at a time. Pluto's astrological infiuence
ance; the looks will be darkened and on. The urge to make drastic changes is fairly easy to time when working
given an intense expression. The eyes can also get out of perspective, with from its precise astronomical position.
may also have a piercing, powerful the subject going overboard. In gen- The trends do not seem to fade in and
gaze; the subject will need to get at eral, these aspects will block progress out over any longer a period than is
the root of every problem. The emo- whenever they are activated. suggested from its astronomical posi-
tional force is strong and needs posi- tion, as is the case with Saturn or
tive expression, and there must always Neptune. In fact, Pluto's influence
be totalinvolvement in projects. The Pluto's Aspects seems to "click" on and off clearly; life
emotional and physical energ}' must to the Midheaven is eventful or grinds to a halt. In most
not be burned, but actually consumed. cases it is usually only one sphere of AAJ
H Conjunction lifeor a specific project that is affected
From the twelfth house: Pluto may A power complex is likely, and the when Pluto is working negatively, so
also darken the looks here. The indi- individual will almost certainly identify you can advise your subject to devote
vidual may be very secretive with with the stronger characteristics of the extra time and energv' to other areas -
344 • The Planets at Work
working hard against Pluto is almost the transit is operative. Those prone to subject's childhood and perhaps nega-
always fruitless. But often it urges us to worry (Sun signs Cancer, V^irgo or tively affect his or her sex life.
make a clean sweep in one area or have Pisces) may feel conftised or apprehen- Sometimes jealousy will gain the upper
a purge in another. This can work very sive, butthe emotional encrg>' flows
if hand. If so, decide whether the reac-
well, but as Pluto heightens emotional well and the urge is to move forward tion is justified or due to an overactive
energ)', we can easily view problems psychologically, or to develop poten- imagination. Action may be neither
out of perspective, making overdrastic tial,then much good will result. There desired nor possible. If anger is justi-
decisions which we may live to regret. may be powerful financial overtones, fied, its release is no bad thing - but it
If there is a run of Pluto transits especially for Sun sign Capricorns. is more likely to be botded up, which
(especially three identical ones to the may do psychological harm. The natal
same planet), there may be consider- H Negative transits Moon's aspects should show how easy
able respite whenever they are not The "constipating" of Pluto is
effect it is to release the true feelings, which
operative. So, the impact of the prob- probably strongest here. These transits is what is most needed at this time.
lem or project will be felt during the will cause frustration and block plans,
first period, emphasized during the so that progress may be halted. The
second, and greatly heightened during personal life may be inxolved in some Pluto's Transits
the third. Only when the influence has way and sometimes the individual is TO Mercury
passed can we reach a resolution, and unable to express his or her true feel-
it is then, if possible, that final deci- ings. If your subject has a psychologi B Conjunction
sions should be made. During the lulls cal problem it could be pronounced Here, the deep-thinking and detective-
we may be held up by a third party - at this time. Resistance to therapy is like mind of a Scorpio Mercury will be
or perhaps our concern evaporates. If common, but this attitude may change even more pronounced. Ensure that
the influence is very strong or the once the transit is over. your subject uses this trend positively,
problem dominates our lives, we may through involvement in a research pro-
find ourselves in some sort of limbo. ject that calls upon such skills. If not,
Pluto's Transits the more psychological implications
Note: Until 1995 all the conjunction TO THE Moon may inhibit good communication, and
transits of Pluto will be operative only as a result there may be breakdowns in
on planets in Scorpio in the birth B Conjunction intellectual rapport between partners,
chart, or on a Scorpio Ascendant or A Scorpio Moon always increases emo- for instance.
Midheaven. After 1995 the planet will tional intensity' and energy', and espe- When Pluto conjuncts a Sagittarian
ease into Sagittarius. For many years cially when conjuncted by Pluto, so Mercury the individual may become
afterward the conjunction transit will the subject will be spurred into making unusually secretive, or perhaps
only be operative for natal planets, the sweeping changes and fresh starts. involved in work about which it will be
Ascendant or Midheaven in this sign. These will be worthwhile, but out- inappropriate to speak freely.
bursts of temper or overreactions to
trivial situations must be avoided. It fl Positive transits
Pluto's Transits may always be hard for those with this The individual is likely to air problems
TO THE Sun placing to keep cool and control jeal- - sometimes rather overdramatically.
ousy, but it will be worse at this time. The urge to speak out and to do so
Conjunction freely will be underlined, and should
This is very important for Sun sign D Positive transits be encouraged no matter what sphere
Scorpios, probably indicating a key There be the same desire for new-
will of life or views are involved. As a result
period of change and when psycholog- beginnings following changes as there of such openness the world may learn
ical problems will be exposed and is for the conjunction, and this basic that your subject has changed his or
resolved. If the indi\idual is facing dif- need will again be emotionally moti- her opinions or at least thinks differ-
ficulties that cramp his or her lifestyle vated. The intuition is heightened, so endy now about some topics.
or impede fiilfillment, psychotherapy the individual should not make any
may help considerably. A clean sweep mistakes, but you may have to encour- B Negative transits
isoften made, so the subject can move age him or her not to overreact to Circumstances may provoke frustrating
forward in a new and more rewarding situations which occur as a result of his over which the individual is
difficulties
way, perhaps becoming immersed in a or her own actions. The changes will powerless. It may seem to you easy for
long-standing interest; this will be be refreshing and worthwhile; indeed, the subject to solve them, but for
most fiilfiUing. New developments may these transits can be used to clear away many reasons he or she will be unable
also begin under this transit. clutter, physically or emotionally. to do so. Is this basically due to fear or
lack of self-confidence, or would the
H Positive transits B Negative transits consequences of action, real or imag-
These are similar to the conjunction, Emotional stress is likely, sometimes as ined, be so dire that it would be best
but there will be less blockage and the the result of long-term psychological for him or her to keep quiet? Appeal to
way ahead should be clear even while problems, which may relate to the your subject's logic in such cases. It
The Aspects of Pluto • 345
O
D
may be that these problems are less Pluto's Transits in a considerable change of opinion on
traumatic than they seem because TO Mars intellectual and even philosophical
Pluto is causing obsessive tendencies. matters. Whether Scorpio
Jupiter is in
Q Conjunction or Sagittarius, an element of daring
Mars in Scorpio a strong feature of may be present, resulting in some kind
Pluto's Transits
is
any chart, and when transiting Pluto of risk-taking. This will be emotionally 9
TO Venus conjuncts it the individual will have a oriented if Jupiter is in Scorpio, and
strong desire to take some important
Q Conjunction and compulsive action, so that sweep-
more intellectually or sportively dare-
devil if in Sagittarius. Jupiter's gam- 6
The jealousy of a Scorpio Venus may ing changes are made. These usually bling spirit could also be emphasized,
your subject work out well, but Martian premature
surface, so suggest that
may be overreacting to a partner's action must be avoided. As Pluto and
plus a tendency to overinvest emotion-
ally or, more importantly, financially. If %
trivial action or misconduct. The emo- Scorpio are involved the hasty side of your subject shrewd and has a good
is
tional intensity (a powerful force in Mars is usually repressed, and the sub- business sense he or she may be on to
this placing) must be positively ject may have carried out much serious a winner, but if Jupiter is negatively
expressed; at its best this transit can thought and behind-the-scenes aspected, especially by the Sun or
enhance the sex Sometimes it can
life. research before announcing plans, but Moon, there may be blind optimism.
cause unrequited love - but those with warnings must still be given. The rest
Venus in Scorpio will no doubt cope! of the chart should show whether the D Positive transits
Those with Venus in Sagittarius can subject is impulsive, thoughtful or log- These should changes and
result in
resolve any Pluto heaviness by seeking ical; study the Sun, Moon and general progress. Many of the positive
pastures new. There can be tricky Ascendant signs. The emotional elements of the conjunction are possi-
financial overtones. If Venus is well intensity of this transit is considerable. ble, but the effects will be less potent
aspected, an investment made at this and life is less likely to become very
time should be profitable, but those D Positive transits eventftil. Any tendency to take over-
with a Sagittarian Venus must avoid Increased determination and the will drastic action or to overrespond to
taking gambles. to succeed are likely. The emotional situations must be curbed. Often there
and physical energies are probably is financial gain. A change of attitude
D Positive transits enhanced, so the subject must be and perhaps a clearing away of restrict-
The emotions are heightened and deeply involved in a project or interest, ing opinions or beliefs can also occur.
should flow positively, provided the otherwise this marvelous reservoir of
feelings are reasonably controlled and energy will stagnate. Considerable B Negative transits
any tendency to swamp the partner or achievements should be the outcome The individual may feel physically or
be too sexually demanding is checked. of these influences, but the subject emotionally claustrophobic, due to an
The transit may be less easy for those must be warned against acting hastily. unrewarding lifestyle or because he or
with Venus in Virgo, since the subject
may be confiised by a surge of emo-
tion toward a current or prospective
Negative ^ :m :' >qghe hasn't enough intellectual freedom
transits'*)? ;'((^^^^\^'--,'0bf expression. Boredom may result
The desire for achievement and to J^'wWfrom coping with partners or others
partner. However, it should prove make changes may be present, but ^^i fLlJpho are less intelligent or who don't
rewarding in the long run. ijjprogress is likely to be blocked, and-^^^^ishare the subject's interests. The
any action taken may be detrimental^^-^inabilit)' to escape ft^om restrictions
H Negative transits Pluto's compulsion and Mars' energy except through drastic action can be
These are and may lead to the
difficult mayget the better of the subject, pro- troubling. Advise carefiil thought and
enforced repression of feelings - or voking overdrastic reactions. He or she perhaps the delaying of important
individuals may find they can do noth- must be encouraged to calm down yj^^K^hanges until this transit has passed. By
ing to improve a stagnating relation- little, but frustration and impatience^^that time feelings will have stabilized
ship. There can be an overemotional may make this difficult, for it is all too and lessons_haye bee n le acncd
reaction, but deep-rooted psychologi- easy to continue knocking one's head
cal problems may mar a relationship. against a brick wall at such times, j^l
If these are worked through in ^i^HV^S
discussion, though, the subjectciMRr;)^
usually make a fresh start. '™v» Pluto's TransitSt.:
Any important
postponed
decisions should bQ\
while these transits are
^^^^^^«
'm TO Jupiter
aturn is strongly and heavily placed in
unction I^F*^ _,
If they recur and hnal
operative. It final con-
con-^^ " Con H corpio, so any transit it receives will
elusions must be reached, advise using The mind will be able to cope with tend to make the individual introspec-
the periods of respite for action or depth and detail, but will also possess tive, moody and brooding. This incli-
decision- taking. Jealousy or possessivlvp^readth of vision. When Jupiter Ij^itfJ^S^ation will be very much strengthened
ness may affect those whose natal ' transited by Pluto an intellectually ^^jjj^^nder Pluto's influence, with periods
" may begin, resulting'^^^^f depression and perhaps a lack of
Venus is in Taurus. j^\^earching process
i
346 • Thh I'lANEi s at XVork
selt-contidcnce. You must emphasize energy resources posinvely and gain Neptune, for here the searching, inci-
that, while your subject may not be much from them, but drasdc, compul- of Pluto relate to the spir-
sive qualities
exactly buoyant at this time, careh.il sive and unconventional action, trying itual, dreamy inspiration of Neptune.
long-term planning can be done, even to overpower other people emotion- In people who are sensitive, creative
if action should not be taken until the ally, will not pay off. A lot of guidance and very aware of their surroundings,
influence has passed (otherwise there is necessary at this time. there can be interesting inspirational
may be frustrating delays); plan in the ^velopments which may contribute
abstract, wait until later for action. If D Positive transits ch towards psychological progress
Saturn is in Sagittarius a resdess The urge to break free and start fresh, and enlightenment. As a result, poten-
tendencv' must be controlled. For at least in one area of life, is likely. A tial for creative or imaginative work
either sign the vitalit)' may be lowered change of job or spare-time interests, will blossom. In weaker people there
OT there may be a physical blockage. or taking on a new and compellingly ma) be a tendency to ncgati\'e
demanding project, should work out escapism - opting our, all too often
D Positive transits well in the long run. However, ovja^^ tiating drug-taking. This is perhaps
While these may bring about long- enthusiasm and eccentricity shouloDc' ifiore likely for those with a Scorpio
term changes, they arc hard to cope monitored! Sometimes the influence ^^^s,- ^cptune thai! for those with the planet
with because the planets are individu- puts the individual in a position of S
f^^ Sagittarius. They should develop
ally restricdve and difficult. Common power, but such an event or develop- under this influence, even if there will
sense will probably prevail and all will ment should not go to his or her head. be some tension and perhaps a sense of;
be well in the long run, but the subject being conftised or pulled in two direc-
may have to act in a way that seems fl Negative transi?l^^^'*\\|jj tions at the same time. Sometimes
less desirable than an apparently easy This may be a frustrating and diffii there is an awareness of psychic power,
way out of a situation. time, although just how annoying or but you should encourage your subject
upsetting it is very much depends on b$ be cautious and sceptical, since such
Bi Negative transits other transits and lunar directions. If gifts need carefiil control and tutelage.
The best thing to do at this time is these are pleasant and easy probably
nothing. Do
not advise your subject to only one project or problem will cause D Positive transits ^^m/,'
^
take action or to fight. Speaking one's difficultv'. If there are heaw transits The trine will only be operative for fi
mind, especially to officials or those in from Saturn or Uranus to the Sun^s,<s^ ry elderly people with Neptune in
power, is fine, but the subject should Moon, Ascendant or ruling planet, lu^^ ncer, and (towards the end of the
wait until the influence is over before will not be a bed of roses. Patience, ^ ntury) for those with Neptune in
making any important moves. Here we calm and controlled emotions are Leo. The effects are much as for the
have the "constipation" of Pluto ham- essential, but complacency is not called conjunction, but there may be some
mering away with the frustration and for. It is a time for showing one's inner confiising disruption. Otherwise the
limitation of Saturn - neither pleasant strength, while not fighting back so influence may encourage a reexamina-
nor helpful. Your subject should keep hard that nervous exhaustion, tensions tion of beliefs and perhaps a changing
moving and exercising, since he or she and adverse effects on the health viewpoint on such matters. The sextile
may suffer arthritic aches and pains. (severe headaches.^) are the result. may occur for those with Neptune in
Sometimes relaxation techniques will Virgo and later Libra, or for children
help. Life will move forward again Nvith Neptune in Capricorn. There is
Pluto's Transits when the transit is over, but the situa- usually a critical element in those with
TO Uranus tion may not be totally finalized until Neptune in Virgo - it will be to the
other influences have also passed. fore when Pluto makes this transit;
Q Conjunction again there may be a rethinking of
Uranus was in Scorpio between 1975 spiritual or perhaps esoteric subjects,
and 1981, and in Sagittarius from Pluto's Transits or conftision over such matters. Unless
1981 to 1988, so this transit will affect TO Neptune Pluto or Neptune are personalized the
young people. It may be difficult, and influence does not seem to be very
normal youthfiji rebelliousness may D Conjunction powerfijl. As for the children (born
emerge very strongly. Parents should Since the turn of the century, Neptune after 1984/5) here is an area for
sympathize if their children start acting has moved from Gemini to Capricorn, research; look for any underhanded-
in a difficult and uncharacterisdc man- where it remain until 1998. Pluto
will ness, which may be motivated for the
ner; they may be feeling extremely fed- is in Scorpio until 1995, when it most altruistic reasons, but will need
up and claustrophobic. They will want moves into Sagittarius, so it will only firm correction. There could be mood-
to make drastic and important changes make the conjunction transit to iness or a lack of attention at school
which they may not have thought Neptune for those who have Neptune because the child has become too fas-
through; quite a few will learn the in Scorpio (until 1995) and for those cinated by monsters - whether in pre-
hard way. If the young person has had who have Neptune in Sagittarius (after history or science fiction! Certainly the
a fairly stable and disciplined child- 1995). There is often some kind of imagination will be stirred - make sure
hood, he or she will use these powerful awakening when Pluto contacts it is expressed positively.
The Asi'bi..i.s ur liLio • ,^47
B Negative transits D Positive transits the progressed chart or through the
The square will affect those witli The individual will have some kind of intervention of other transits. Storms
Neptune in Leo and, later, Virgo. clearing-out, making changes and fresh will have to be weathered, but they
Sometimes one sphere of life is thrown starts. These might be quite simple - a will stop quite suddenly as Pluto
into disarray, with the individual expe- redecorating plan, perhaps. The begin- moves out of the waN'.
riencing a difficult and very confiising nings of new interests, changes in
may be a desire to make
period. There
changes, but of which sort? That could
be quite a problem. The influence is
tricky to interpret, and it is possible
financial arrangements, can also occur.
If there are psychological problems,
this is a good time for starting therapy.
Pluto's Transits
TO ITS Own Position m
aS^|B
that it may be strengthened by others B Negative transits We do not experience a Pluto Return
operative at the time. These oft:en cause strain and block (we would have to be 246 years old to
Sometimes there are additional bur- progress. The subject may feel that do so) but there are times when Pluto
dens and frustrations, with a great deal every avenue is obstructed. Patience is makes a transit to its own position.
of time and energy sacrificed in help- needed, for as the transit eases the
ing others. This influence can have a chances are that the way ahead will be B The sextile
negative effect on the system, with the cleared- perhaps very suddenly. This occurs when Pluto has moved on
individual becoming particularly sus- two signs from its natal position. It is
ceptible to food poisoning, so hard to say how
old we will be when
encourage keeping the diet simple. Pluto's Transits we experience because of Pluto's
it
TO THE Midheaven erratic orbit. Those with Pluto in
Virgo and Libra will be having, or have
Pluto's Transits Q Conjunction had, this transit. Think of it as sup-
TO THE Ascendant An upheaval in the career or objectives porting other trends operative at the
is almost certain. Sometimes the sub- time. If these indicative changes and
Note: Because Pluto moves so slowly, ject has the chance of a lifetime which new developments, Pluto will encour-
you may find the timing of the transits can't be missed but causes heart- age and support them. If they do not
to the Ascendant or Midheaven inac- searching before being accepted. If show up, then the more psychological
curate. This will not be due to your firing seems likely, the subject's com- influence of Pluto may be working,
inexperience, but because the birth pany is to be taken over, or you can see with the individual undergoing some
time is inaccurate; four minutes' inac- a similar danger, you should warn that form of self- analysis and making
curacy will mean a difference of one this transit can often bring about such important conclusions about his or her
degree in the position of the a drastic situation, and encourage your objectives and long-term plans. Those
Ascendant or Midheaven. This will subject to start looking for a new job. with Pluto in Cancer will be having, or
throw out the timing of Pluto's influ- Life is likely to become eventfijl, and have had, the trine transit. The above
ence by several weeks. Needless to say, there may be a considerable shakeup, interpretation applies, perhaps with
the less accurate the birth time, the although not u.sually as a result of a more rewarding results.
greater the margin of error. personal relationship. Sometimes the
outcome can be staggeringly reward- The square
D Conjunction ing, with considerable financial gain, Wliile Pluto Scorpio it uill make a
is in
Here is a crucial transit for diose with but a high price may have to be paid, square transit to those with the planet
Scorpio rising. The individual may perhaps due to temporary parting in Leo in their birth charts, and when
implement important changes, oft:en from a loved one. it moves into Sagittarius it will make a
to the lifestyle and sometimes in a per- square transit to those who have it in
sonal relationship. Sornetimes the B Positive transits Virgo. There is oft;cn stress and some-
influence will bring about important New developments are likely to occur, times a blockage of progress. Much
psychological developments which will and as a result changes may be made rethinking and inner .searching may go
have a purging effect and clear much and new beginnings instigated. These on but, as with the positive transits,
negativity, so the subject can lead a will be due to external forces. Such the way ahead is usually clear once the
more fulfilling and rewarding life. The developments should work out well, What appear to
indication has eased.
transit is especially strong because but will not be without an clement of be enforced changes may occur, but
Pluto is the ruling planet of Scorpio. It strain, disruption or upheaval. probably any enforcing is really being
seems very likely tbit, is l result of the motivated by the individual, who may
individual's own actions, life will B Negative transits be using circumstance as protection
become eventful. The trertd will also There may be quite a lot of stress and from having to take bold action: "1
be powefful for tfioSi yvith Sagittarius tension as a result of upheaval in the must stay here because..." But that
rising, but study PIijlt<5i's strength in career but it may pass without the won't be the case! Sometimes realiza
your subject's bt?m chart to assess the individual having to make any impor- tion dawns aft:er the Pluto influence -
potency. It nill blf'ititjnf jjowerfijl if tant changes - especially if indications but it depends on the inner strength
Pluto is personaliifed^ti^ course. of change do not show up elsewhere in and determination of the subject.
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rounded up or down (i.e. 12.84 is rounded down to 12.8, and 12.89 up to
12.9), in theor\' a planet could appear at 0.00 of a sign when it is still in the
previous one. In such cases, the planet is always shown as at 30.00 of the sign it
actually occupies (i.e. a planet on 29.96 of Taurus will be shown as at 30.00
Taurus rather than at 0.00 Gemini).
The date on which a planet changes degrees is always shown, but because of
the rounding up or down of the demimal points, the figure given for that date
may not indicate the change. Remember that it is always to be assumed that a
change of degree has taken place if a date is given for such a change.
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