rbss R F\70i Book Vz GqpigM ^-'-f-/- DEPOSIT. / 2^ SATURN UNDER A LUCKY STAR BY Charlotte Abelu Walker Explaining characteristics, tendencies and possibilities, choice of partners and employees, suggestions on marriage and government of children. New York G. W. DILLINGHAM CO 1901 G t\ 3>\l& I ft THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Two Cowes Received MAY. 16 1901 ^COPYWMHT ENTRY CLASS XXa N+ COPY A. Copyright, 1901, by G. W. DILLINGHAM CO. Under a Lucky Star Contents Were You Born Under a Lucky Star ? Capricorn (December 21 to January 20) General Characteristics Affinities and Marriage . Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Women ..... Men Planetary Influence Mystical Gem .... Aquarius (January 20 to February 19) General Characteristics . Affinities and Marriage . Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Women Men . . . . . Planetary Influence Mystical Gem .... Pisces (February 19 to March 21) General Characteristics . Affinities and Marriage . Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Men Mystical Gem .... PAGE 9- 2 5 ■ 27-41 27 32 33 35 37 40 41 • 43-54 43 47 48 49 5i 53 54 . 55-66 55 59 60 61 63 65 66 4 Contents PAGE Aries (March 21 to April 19) . . • 67-79 General Characteristics . . . 67 Affinities and Marriage . . . 70 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 71 Women . . 73 Men .... 75 Planetary Influence . . 78 Mystical Gem • • 79 Taurus (April 19 to May 20) . . . - 81-93 General Characteristics . . . 81 Affinities and Marriage . . . 84 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 85 Women 87 Men .... 88 Planetary Influence . . 91 Mystical Gem • • 93 Gemini (May 20 to June 21) m . • 95-io7 General Characteristics . . . 95 Affinities and Marriage . . . 99 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 99 Women IOI Men .... 103 Planetary Influence . . 106 Mystical Gem • • 107 Cancer (June 21 to July 22) . . . 109-12 1 General Characteristics . . . 109 Affinities and Marriage . . . 114 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 114 Contents 5 Cancer — Continued. PAGK Women .... = . Il6 Men 117 Planetary Influence .... I20 Mystical Gem 121 Leo (July 22 to August 22) . • I23-I34 General Characteristics . 123 Affinities and Marriage .... 126 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 127 Women 128 Men 129 Planetary Influence .... 133 Mystical Gem ..... 134 Virgo (August 22 to September 23) . 135-146 General Characteristics .... 135 Affinities and Marriage .... 139 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 139 Women 141 Men 142 Planetary Influence .... 145 Mystical Gem I46 Libra (September 23 to October 23) . . 147-158 General Characteristics .... 147 Affinities and Marriage .... ISI 152 Women 153 155 Planetary Influence .... iS7 Mystical Gem 158 6 Contents Scorpio (October 23 to November 22) General Characteristics . Affinities and Marriage . Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Women ..... Men Planetary Influence Mystical Gem .... PAGE I59-I7I 159 I63 I63 165 166 I70 171 Sagittarius (November 72 to December 21) General Characteristics . Affinities and Marriage . Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Women Men Planetary Influence Mystical Gem .... 173-184 173 177 177 179 180 183 184 Final Consideration and Blending of the Twelve Types of Men . . . .185-189 Tables 191-202 List of Illustrations Diana, the Moon Frontispiece FACING PAGE Saturn 26 Neptune 54 Venus 80 Mercury 94 Apollo, the Sun 122 Mars 158 Jupiter 172 Under a Lucky Star Were You Born Under a Lucky Star? Those who have succeeded best in life have had the good fortune to adopt the calling for which they were best fitted. This is gener- ally the result of what is called chance, that convenient scapegoat on which we place our good or ill luck, and frequently hold responsi- ble for our incapacity. How few successes we meet, how many failures we pass on our journey through life ! To tell what occupation to adopt, and what line of life to follow, what associates and part- ners to choose, how to recognize the possi- bilities and limitations of our friends and our- selves, is the purpose of this book. It deals with the other important subjects — marriage and the education of children. What is said here is not new; it is the wis- dom of ages culled from the minds of ancient and modern philosophers. When we speak of the influence of the stars on the life of a man or woman, many, who 6ccu:pa* Hon (&BBOCV afee tyavfntv& (Star* tta0e io Were You Born Under a Lucky Star? gerebifg consider themselves wise and learned, smile with a look of pitying condescension and brush aside all belief in such u nonsense" with a sarcastic or angry denial. One of the easiest ways to obtain a transi- tory reputation for wisdom is to ridicule and deny what one does not understand. " Error runs down an inclined plane, while Truth has to laboriously climb its way up Hill." Another avowed object of this book is to plead for individual liberty. We hear so often and with so much impatience the expression, (( I would not do so and so, if I were you," that it seems high time to look for the real cause of why our way seems better to us than that of another, for, as Locke says, c ' We are seldom at ease from the solicitations of our natural or adopted desires." The problem of heredity, to which we have paid much attention of late, gives us only half an answer to our question, and close investi- gation reveals to us the fact that there are other forces back of heredity which cannot be ignored, but must be taken into consideration when we seek to find the true reason for the likeness and yet great unlikeness of children born of the same parents. The theory of heredity is only one side of the problem we Were You Born Under a Lucky Star? n are to solve, in the study of the individuality of every human being; if it comprised the whole, then clever parents would always pro- duce clever children, and stupid ones would bring forth dullards, but we know that often just the contrary conditions exist. The author has no intention of going deeply into an investigation of all the forces which go to make an individual just himself and no other, but only to present another phase of the subject to be studied, in connection with the problems of heredity — this is the effect of planetary influence on human life. If an in- vestigation of this subject will furnish us with a clew to unravel the mysteries of self, and help us to find our proper place in the world, help us to select the life-work we are best adapted to, then it is a proper and profitable study for all mankind. Success depends upon the work being suited to the worker, and the chief lesson for us to learn is to recognize our limitations and work within the scope of our ability. Our inclina- tions may be pleasanter to follow, but they are not so profitable, and a wise person will endeavor to distinguish between the two, and choose that which will be for his ultimate good. (gnotw 12 Vocation Vocation In that portion of this book devoted to vocation, the aptness of each type for the work they are best calculated to do is only sug- gested, but the suggestions offered may prove helpful to those who flounder in a sea of un- Qptitxibt certainty. Long before the necessity for real work arises, aptness for certain kinds of work manifests itself, not so plainly to the future worker as to the student of human nature. Children show the bent of their minds not at study, but when following their own inclina- tions and at play; it is then that they should be watched, and peculiar characteristics noted for future use. Our success in life, then, depends upon a thorough understanding of our capabilities. We have certain innate faculties, as our aspi- rations plainly demonstrate, and these should be developed, and carefully exercised. The 3nnctfe raw material lies in our hands to do with as facutfteB we w iU^ b ut we mus t will to do that which some indwelling, never-to-be-suppressed long- ing tells us that we possess, and which seeks to find outward expression in our life-work. But we are lazy thinkers, as a rule, and prefer to have our questions decided for us, and we meekly suppress our intuition and reason, in Vocation 13 deference to those who coolly assert the su- premacy of their minds over our own, and instead of developing our talents along lines laid down for us by the Creator, we become weak imitators. Then, when great moments arise, and we are called upon to produce our best, not the reflection of some one else's best, we suddenly discover that we have not lived our own lives, have not done our own work, and that failure is the only result. That which we can do best, no other can do for us. Another's talents may be greater, but they belong to him, and can never be 3nbttribu* ours; we must cultivate our own talents in a "*B our own way, for, as Spencer so aptly re- marks, ( ' A man may turn which way he will, he may undertake no matter what, but he will find himself at last compelled to move along the track nature has marked out for him." The hidden laws of nature are as an open book to the earnest searcher. u Seek and ye shall find," investigate before denying, are two injunctions which he never disregards. The truth of a statement may be denied by an ignoramus, but it takes a wise man, or one who has some knowledge of the subject, to contradict it. Persons who have formed the lazy habit of denying, instead of investigating, may regard, H Vocation 3r\Qt&ti* ^pfofemg testimony as foolish superstition, the ideas put forth in this book, and pronounce them unworthy of serious consideration. To such persons we can only say that, c< nothing makes a mind so imprudent and so bold as ignorance of past times and old books." Claudius Ptolemy, the earliest known writer on the subject of astrology, and from whom all later writers have drawn their information, says that he bases his deductions on, u the rules of the ancients whose observations were founded in nature." Another writer informs us that, u no attempt has ever been made by either ancient or modern writers to explain the figures of the signs of the Zodiac or assign an inventor to them." This alleged superstition has numbered among its believers, not only the learned men of all countries far back into the remote ages, but also our Jewish patriarchs down to, u the wise men," whose knowledge of the science of the stars foretold the exact time of the birth of the Christ. Astronomy and mathematics owe their origin to astrology, which is a vast storehouse of truths taught to men in the world's infancy by the " sons of God " when they came down to earth, and walked and talked with men. That this science has fallen into disrepute, Twelve Types of Men 15 owing to the fact that some of its secrets were laid hold of by unworthy hands, is not to be denied; but it must have had the strong foun- dation of truth to have withstood the assault of those who have either honestly, mali- ciously, or ignorantly assailed it. Twelve Types of Men The wise men of old tell us that there are twelve distinct types of people in the world who have their special place and work to do in the plan of the universe, and that they can be classified under their appropriate sign of the Zodiac. The writer of this book has been for years faithful and persistent in the study of this half- forgotten lore, has carefully investigated biog- raphies of well-known men and women, studied and compared the general characteristics of friends and relatives, and only asks that the reader will not condemn the assertions made herein until he has also, by personal observa- tion and comparison, given the subject thought- ful consideration. In studying the influence of the planets, we find that persons born at about the same time of a month are alike in their general charac- Sorsoften fore i6 Twelve Types of Men ence teristics, but we find also that education, cir- cumstances, and environment all have a modi- fying effect, and that other planets may work either for or against them. The belief that at times planets have a malefic effect on our lives finds confirmation in the Scriptures, when we examine critically the many allusions made to the influence of the heavenly orbs. When Deborah said, u The stars in their courses fought against Sisera," is it not reasonable to suppose that she referred to certain well-known astrological statements ? For instance, in casting a horo- scope, the easternmost star is the strongest, and as long as it is above the horizon the fortune of the person for whom the horoscope is cast is said to be in the ascendant. Now, while it is claimed that persons born at about the same time of a month are alike in character, it does not necessarily follow that they will seem alike to a superficial ob- server; but if one will test the correctness of this statement by classifying himself and friends under their appropriate signs, he will find that in fundamental characteristics they are essen- tially the same, although one may be con- quered by, and another have conquered, the faults of his or her sign. The Cusp 17 The Cusp The discriminating judgment of the reader must be exercised still further. The length of a sign is about thirty days. The sun passes successively through the twelve signs during a year, but it will be noticed that he enters a sign about the twentieth of the month ; tech- nically speaking, it requires six days in a sign to constitute a residence, therefore a person born between the first and seventh days of a sign, is said to be on the cusp, and partakes of some of the characteristics of the preceding sign. This fact, taken into consideration with the adverse influence of other planets, at the time of birth, accounts for the contradictory traits of character often found in a person who has not learned to harmonize the warring elements in his own nature, and also the difference be- tween persons born under the same sign. As an instance of this fact, Mr. Andrew Carnegie was born on the cusp of Sagittarius (Novem- ber 25th). The author, who has studied his character only through the means of news- papers and biographical sketches, would, from the knowledge thus gleaned, unhesitatingly classify him under Scorpio, and having very few if any of the traits of the Sagittarius character; while Mr. Henry C. Frick, born btrftOKB expfatneb i8 Shortcomings Cxiiica? of offers December 19th, is fully under the influence of the latter sign. Shortcomings In calling attention to the faults of a sign, it should be borne in mind that, c< we should not speak of our own or others' faults — at least not openly — unless to some useful pur- pose.' ' It has not been the author's intention to provide a scourge with which we may lash our friends, but to call attention to the faults and tendencies of one's own sign. Self-knowledge is man's greatest inherit- ance, and until he has the power to face his own soul, he will never be able to conquer his limitations. We are all too ready to call attention to the work others should do, and neglect our own, and in choosing words to express our thoughts we give little heed to the sorrow they may un- necessarily cause sensitive hearts. Words are things, and these living messengers, " speed o'er the track to bring you back, whatever went out from your mind." It would be well for highly-strung, passion- ate natures to note the effect on themselves of their frequent outbursts of temper. They Affinities and Marriage x 9 would soon discover that they had thrown out an evil force which reacted on themselves in the form of headache, disordered nerves, and inability to proceed with their own work, until their passion had subsided. To do each day our own work well is all our duty; to give way to anger, jealousy, or grumbling, because another's lot is cast in pleasanter places than our own, is only a form of self-indulgence almost as bad in its effect on ourselves as the greater vice of intemperance. But the faults and vices of human nature become steps in the ladder of character building one by one, as they are surmounted. Affinities and Marriage What is said on the subject of partners ap- plies in a measure to marriage and choice of associates. If we find that our life is linked, either by birth or from choice, with those who are not harmonious to us, would it not be wiser to seek the cause of the discord, and if not pos- sible to remove it, to avoid at least playing on the discordant string ? However, an understanding of self and the desire as well as the ability to blend our differ- (Keactfon niouB 20 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers £ompcm* tonfifftp (Sapiizm tyutpoBt ing characteristics with others, is the only safe guide to follow in the search for true compan- ionship. We should like our friends for what they are, not for what we would make them. The world would be a very stupid place to live in if we were all modelled on the same pattern. Let us strive to respect individuality in others as we would have our own respected, and, u agree to differ but never to disagree.' ' If our friends have faults, so have we, and it can be called little else than egotism to point out weaknesses in others, until we have con- quered our own. Suggestions to Parents Teachers and In offering suggestions to parents and teach- ers, the purpose is to indicate, not in detail, but in general, that which concerns the real development and education of a child for its permanent good. Unfortunately, no preparation whatever is considered necessary for the important position of parenthood, and the chief qualification of a teacher is to be able to pass certain intellectual examinations; questions as to real fitness for this work are seldom asked. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 21 While a blooded animal's characteristics are carefully considered and trained in the right direction, children of a large family are in most instances brought up by one method. Many children suffer great nervous irritation from the habit of considering them collectively, instead of individually; from the terrible lack of sympathy existing between them and those who have undertaken their moral and intel- lectual guidance. It is impossible to give any real, permanent, or intelligent help to children so long as those in authority over them persist in thinking that, u all the virtues are with the rulers and the vices with the ruled." Self-mastery is the most important lesson for a true educator to learn. He must recog- nize his own faults and conquer them before he is prepared to fill this high office, for when one does not know his own imperfections and limitations, he unconsciously places many ob- stacles in his own pathway. The method of discipline pursued by parents and teachers who have not learned self-con- trol, is to vent their displeasure on these small offenders in sharp words or rough shakings. Such correction is harmful to the child, and diminishes his respect for the person who makes such an exhibition of ill-temper; nor master^ (JtU^OOB of btsci* 22 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Hon is such a one careful to distinguish between a trait of character which is really a fault and a mannerism that does not meet with his or her approval. Demanding instant and unquestioning obe- dience is also harmful, as coercive restraint tends to weaken character. Children who are brought up in this manner are apt to re- gard their parents as sort of friend-enemies, who are constantly thwarting their desires and cravings for experience, without inquiring as to whether their motives are good or bad. This method weakens and finally breaks that bond of sympathy between them which is so essential to all wise control. A child shows the desire to exercise its own reasoning faculties by constantly asking, u Why ? " in its attempt to find the balance between the true and the false. The answer, u Because I told you so," may silence, but never satisfies. It is a deplorable fact that this manner of education is the chief cause of so many bright children developing into weak, imitative, conventional, unprogressive men and women. The right to think for themselves is denied them, because they are considered incompetent to exercise any judgment, and no effort is made to help them become self-governing in- Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 23 dividuals. On the contrary, the supreme pur- pose of parental control seems to be the sub- jugation of the child's will and the restriction of its supposed depravity. If our children were to have no more inde- pendence when they reach adulthood than was accorded them under the old Roman law, when the power of the patria potestas was ab- solute even over the life of his son, whom he might alienate or destroy without accounting to any earthly tribunal, there might be some wis- dom in not permitting them to exercise their own will power, and accustoming them to submit without a murmur to the control of another. But as they are some day to be- come self-directing men and women, it would seem better judgment to aid them to gain self- reliance while still under the parental roof and watchful eyes of those who should have their real interest at heart. Responding to the motives of others does not cultivate a spirit of self-reliance ; allowing the thoughts of others to dominate us, lessens our power for original thinking. The chief elements in a child's life are love of liberty and productive activity. In order to give them real help we must aid them to harmonize submis- sion and liberty, to substitute cooperation for obstinacy, and independence for subserviency. Qpafrta 24 Suggestions to Parents and Teachers ©uties of yanntz Teachers should not try to dominate the interest of children, but should endeavor to arouse their self-active interest, which is the only persistent, propelling motive to any effort ; then there will no longer be any complaint that children are not interested in their work. So long as the present system of discipline is pursued, it would be more accurate to say that the children are not interested in the teacher's work. The obstacles children have to overcome are stupendous. In every-day business mat- ters we seek to find the lines of least resist- ance, and when discovered try to work with and not against them. Short-sighted parents make no such effort, and are apt to presume that their children's needs are similar to their own, instead of realizing that each child has its own individuality to develop, and that it is the duty of parents to help it unlock its own powers. So long as they continue to force the proverbial square child into the round hole, they will continue to spoil a good farmer, mechanic, or artist, and produce, possibly, a poor lawyer, physician, or business man. This forcing process, seen in every-day life, shows how the real ability of children is mis- apprehended and disregarded. All this consideration of individual traits Suggestions to Parents and Teachers 25 means increased responsibility, and may neces- sitate many changes in our conduct generally towards the young. It will force us to make our motives higher, our lives purer and broader, and give us a better conception of our duties ; then we will become able to develop the higher, finer faculties in children with an ease which will startle us. The various works consulted in the prep- aration of this book are: Ptolemy's u Tetra- biblos, or Quadripartite"; u The Primum Mobile/' byPlacidus; Lilly's " Astrology," Sibley's " Astrology," " Mysteries of Astrol- ogy," Wilson's u Dictionary of Astrology," u Theoretical Basis of Astrology," u Kabalis- tic Astrology," " Mazzaroth," " The Secret Doctrine," and many others on the subjects of astrology, psychology, and education. (Herons APOLLO, THE SUN-GOD 1 December 21 to January 20 CAPRICORN THE GOAT Planet Saturn General Characteristics The most noticeable feature of persons born under this sign is their desire for intellectual attainments. They are proud, self-reliant, and very practical ; but they are also great idealists and place their standard of excellence unrea- sonably high — in fact, they are so fastidious that they are seldom satisfied with anything short of perfection. They adore the beautiful in art and nature. Even though they are excellent finan- cial managers and seldom fail to make both ends meet, it is very difficult for them to econ- omize in small matters, their personal tastes are so luxurious. In manner Capricorn people are cool, calm, and collected ; they are not fond of demonstra- tion except from those they really love, but they lose heart when well-merited praise is withheld or their efforts are not appreciated. In matters of love or friendship they seem to be fickle, but they are really very faithful and sincere ; they care for but few, and are prone to endow the objects of their affection with every 3nfeffec* tuaf ou&ta&ttB 28 Capricorn cms good and noble attribute 5 this habit causes them much unhappiness, for their ideals are seldom realized. Although Capricorn people are naturally in- dustrious, they are not willing servers of others. In carrying out their own plans they will work with unflagging zeal and determina- tion to surmount every obstacle which stands between them and success. They seldom seek advice or protection from others, and while fate seems against them, as a rule, they bear their burdens with much fortitude; their great patience, perseverance, and industry en- able them to endure many hardships, and they frequently conquer adverse circumstances and environment by sheer force of mental grip. When these people are thoroughly interested in an undertaking, in espousing an unpopular cause, or in pushing to victory a forlorn hope, all the combativeness in their nature is aroused ; it is always a battle of brains for Capricorn peo- ple. They are better organizers than fighters, they conquer because of their quickness to take advantage of the weak points in the opposing forces, and their refusal to contemplate even the possibility of defeat. They hold very stubbornly to their ideas of right and wrong, resent any interference in affairs of their own, and never pry into the Capricorn 29 affairs of others. They have a high moral nature and great regard for duty; are inclined to stick rather closely to public opinion, ex- cept in matters of religious belief; on this subject they reserve the right to do their own thinking, and seldom accept any statement that cannot be logically demonstrated. In lit- erature they prefer the philosophic and scien- tific; they are public spirited, and have a nat- ural taste for politics ; their commercial instinct is large, and they are the natural organizers of great enterprises. In general conversation they are bright, subtle, and witty, but when opposed in an argument they become unyielding, and assert their views in a very harsh and positive man- ner. When Capricorn people succeed in over- coming the self-consciousness which often makes them appear awkward and constrained, they have an ease and freedom of manner which establishes at once a feeling of friend- ship and wins for them many friends. They are endowed with excellent memories, are good story-tellers and deep thinkers ; they love solitude, and often have spells of great de- spondency which seem utterly without reason until one understands the influence of Saturn in this sign. moraf nature jktftfe ©eep finger* 30 Capricorn SHORTCOMINGS Capricorn people are abnormally sensitive and self-conscious; this causes them to be ever on the lookout for slights. They seldom retaliate even when they have been deeply MmBttiiK wronged, but grow cold and hard, because while they forgive, they never forget, and when deceived in a friend they sometimes lose health and all interest in life, become indifferent to the society of others, and give themselves up to a life of gloomy meditation and solitude. They are usually victims of overwork, and become so selfishly absorbed in their own du- ties that they ignore the claims of others until they have completed their self-appointed task. When their attention is called to this trait in Jfcffts0 their character, which should be called selfish- ness, though sometimes termed intensity, they keenly feel the rebuke, become very despond- ent, and plead their inability to work in any other way. When Capricorn people are reck- less in their expenditures or are overtaken by misfortune, like the goat, the emblem of their sign, they will make the most of their sur- roundings, and subsist on next to nothing, with an air of sturdy self-reliance which admits of no patronizing. Capricorn 31 SUGGESTIONS Capricorn people should restrain their ten- dency to go to extremes. As they ruin their best powers by too close adherence to duty, they should be less prodigal of their strength, and work with more discrimination, if they would avoid the usual physical and nervous prostration which follows their efforts. Per- sistency and steadiness are fine attributes, but as evil is only good inverted, these two quali- ties may degenerate into obstinacy and un- changeableness. "The sin of finishing' ' is sometimes as much to be deplored as neglect of duty. These people should seek to culti- vate a good ( c forgettery ' ' as being, in their case, much more desirable than a good mem- ory. Give up the habit of introspection and care less for the opinion and approbation of others. When placed in positions of authority, they should strive to subdue any tendency towards haughtiness or arrogance in dealing with others, and bear in mind the fact that a fine organizer and manager is not a despot who rules by force, but one who directs and governs because his methods bring about the best results. The mission of Capricorn people is to over- come obstacles; to conquer, and not to be nounce intto* specfion 32 Capricorn conquered by, their limitations; to do this they must look up and away from self, take account of their weaknesses, not to deplore, as is their habit, but to overcome them. Affinities and Marriage (&tttac< Hon* Those who look for a soft, yielding dispo- sition will not find it in the Capricorn nature. The women of this sign, while they make lov- ing and devoted wives, are firm and positive in their opinions, and find the domestic life, as a rule, too narrow for their ability; they are seldom happy in the married life, unless united with those who respect individuality of character -in others. They demand justice and appreciation rather than outward demonstra- tions of affection. These people care for but few, and of them they are very jealous, and will brook no rivals even in ordinary friend- ships. They are naturally attracted to those born under Taurus and Virgo, but their most con- genial matrimonial alliances are made with those born under Cancer, Sagittarius, or Aquarius. Capricorn and Aries seldom agree long at a time, and a union with one born under Scor- pio is not advisable, because the tendency of Capricorn 33 persons born under the latter sign is to arbi- trarily rule others, and it is almost impossible for a true Capricorn nature to submit to dictation. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Capricorn children from their inherent man- aging ability are apt to assume a haughty, arrogant manner when giving directions to playmates and servants. This habit should be checked at once, and their attention called, not only to the poor service rendered under coercion, but also to their own resentfulness when spoken to in a peremptory tone. These children, while naturally industrious, are not willing servers of others, and require to be taught that service does not necessarily mean servitude, and that voluntary service implies perfect freedom. When they fully compre- hend this lesson, they become very helpful and efficient, but they should be allowed to do their own planning, as much as possible, and when their work is well done, praise should be given unstintedly. They need a great deal of encouragement to arouse their dormant am- bition, for the tendency of persons born under £0ec8 arrogance 3ncufcafe uoftmfarg Bertjtce 34 Capricorn (Bfcucafe caffs JSeuere ctitidzm frrnnfiif 3mpoce reBponet* Btftfs this sign is to make the most of their present situation. When Capricorn people have not received a good education they are usually content all through life to do manual work for a moderate remuneration. As they belong mainly to the commercial world, every Capri- corn child should receive a practical business education, and have some real experience in self-maintenance, even if there is no other ob- ject in view than the development of character. No greater mistake can be made in the man- agement of Capricorn children than to ridicule or speak sarcastically of their apparent lack of ambition, for they are very sensitive, and really are deficient in self-esteem, despite their habit of self-assertion, and to call them slow or stupid is to make them so. Sarcasm is a luxury to indulge in with equals, but never with children or inferiors, for in the latter case it has only the effect of drawing out an impertinent retort, and causes a sensitive child to lose heart and discourages him in the effort to please. When Capricorn children lack continuity, it is because their interest, through faulty man- agement, has not been fully awakened; they love to work, and when given a task, with a certain amount of responsibility attached, they will work untiringly to overcome difficulties, if Capricorn 35 only to prove themselves worthy of the trust reposed in them. These children are natural students; patient and persevering, as can be easily discerned by watching them when fol- lowing their own inclinations at work or play. Fortunately for our future men and women, the age has passed when parents and teachers fancied a child's mind could be made to order. We are beginning to realize the importance of developing and aiding the growth of indi- viduality, and are becoming wise enough to make our methods of training subservient to the spontaneous unfolding of these young minds in their progress towards maturity. Women VOCATION The women born under this sign are excel- lent housekeepers and discreet financial man- agers. They are faithful and devoted in their domestic relations, not demonstrative, but very sincere and loyal to those they love. They are usually considered cold and unfeeling, but they are not really so. They are abnormally sensi- tive and self-conscious, but lack self-esteem; this causes them to conceal their intense and ardent nature, under a crust of icy reserve ho&* 36 Capricorn tyatimt which is very hard to break through, but when they feel that they are really liked, and their motives understood, they become genial and affectionate. When they are not afflicted with disordered nerves, caused by overwork and worrying over trifles, they are very kind-hearted and patient, even under the most trying circumstances. They are very self-reliant, and do not like to be interfered with in their methods of man- aging their household or their work; they will listen to suggestions from others, but will not adopt them until carefully considered and com- pared with their own ideas. They are natural planners, very neat and orderly, have fine taste in dress and in the ar- rangement of their homes. They are hospitably inclined and are excellent entertainers, but they are subject to spells of depression from which it is difficult to arouse them, and at such times seem to lose all interest in life. These gloomy spells are caused by the influence of the planet Saturn; indeed, it is a rare thing to find a person born under this sign who is not subject to fits of despondency without any apparent cause. As teachers Capricorn women have marked ability and a genuine love for the work; they seek to arouse the child's self-active interest, (Jtctfutaf pfannetB Capricorn 37 and their method of discipline is an appeal to its sense of honor. Many fine writers, ac- tresses, and dramatic readers are born under this sign. The real genius and indomitable perseverance of a Capricorn woman is rarely ever developed until she is thrown on her own resources or occupies a position of re- sponsibility. Some of the well-known women born under this sign are: Lucretia Mott, Olga Nether- sole, Maria Edgeworth, Myra Clark Gaines, Mrs. John Drew (the elder), Mrs. Chapman Catt, and Laura Bridgman. Men VOCATION Capricorn men belong mainly to the com- mercial world. They are quick as lightning to grasp an opportunity, and never fail to see the money-making side of a scheme. They have great foresight, and are excellent judges of character. They are singularly capable as managers of large enterprises, for they have the unusual ability to both plan and execute. It is a mistake, however, for a Capricorn man, when he occupies a position of authority, to give too much attention to detail work, and Mtttatv cmb "brat mafic aBtftfg ©tfiftn* twomen fitje cmb aBtftfB 38 Capricorn gofef QJKfttars arib natxrt com* members thus limit the scope of his executive force and power to wield a controlling influence over others. For this detail work he should select employees born under Pisces and Taurus, for these people are natural servers of others and are very faithful in carrying out instructions. Should he have one of his own type in his employ, he should simply indicate the work to be done, and leave the method of execution to such employee, who will never manifest his real ability until definite responsibility rests upon him, and who, if he is constantly inter- fered with and directed as to methods, will not render his best service, and will likely become discouraged and resentful when thus ignorantly oppressed. Capricorn men are also very efficient in tak- ing charge of large institutions or hotels; they show great tact and patience in their manage- ment of servants, and while they prefer to direct others, they are not above doing the manual work, when such necessity arises, and are seldom thrown into confusion at the loss of a trusted employee. In politics and public life they are positive, even dogmatic in their opinions, and stand out strongly for party interests. Some Capricorn men are found among the successful military and naval commanders, but their success is Capricorn 39 due to their managing ability, rather than to any fighting element in their nature. Many fine writers, novelists, and statesmen are born under this sign. In the legal pro- fession they are fine reasoners, and spend much time on the elaboration of their briefs, no detail being too trifling to escape their attention. As actors and orators they have considerable personal magnetism; this is espe- cially true of those who are born on the Cusp. Some musicians and artists come under this sign, but, as a rule, the practical side of the Capricorn nature is stronger than the artistic, and they naturally turn their attention to such lines of work as require sound judgment and painstaking, systematic management. They are good financiers and can usually devise a way to make both ends meet. PARTNERSHIPS A partnership formed between Capricorn and Sagittarius, if both were fitted by educa- tion to fill high positions in the business world, should enable them to become a great com- mercial and money-making firm; their com- bined sagacity would bring about splendid re- sults. Capricorn should leave the detail work to Sagittarius, and attend principally to the plans for their commercial interests. feegaf (Boob ft* ncmcters 4Q Capricorn Capricorn and Aquarius would work har- moniously together, but they would not soar quite so high in their financial schemes be- cause of the lack of positiveness in the char- acter of the Aquarius man. Taurus and Virgo would cooperate successfully with the Capricorn nature. While the pleasantest busi- ness relations would exist between Capricorn and Cancer, the conservatism of the latter would have a tendency to thwart the best efforts of the former. The distinguished men born under this sign are: Daniel Webster, Charles Sumner, Wil- liam E. Gladstone, Disraeli, Edmund Burke, Alma Tadema, Rudyard Kipling, Admiral George Dewey, General Joubert, Irving M. Scott, and Thomas Alexander Scott. Planetary Influence MENTAL Saturn's influence in this sign is very hard to overcome. Persons born under his rays usu- ally meet with much opposition, and climb the ladder of success with difficulty. He governs the reflective faculties and produces studious, scientific, and close reasoners; he steadies and strengthens the mentality, makes the manner Capricorn 4i harsh and severe, gives intense love of justice, business sagacity, economy, and persistence. MORAL The malign influences of this planet can be overcome by Capricorn people conquering their suspicious, discontented natures. They must realize that materialism and love of ex- ternal things is their ruin and look beyond the limitations of self. Planetary influence on human life is downward, and if it seeks to find expression through the animal senses, such influence must be overcome to insure true progress in any direction. PHYSICAL On the physical plane Saturn gives a me- dium stature, dark eyes, brownish hair, and sal- low complexion. Persons who are well under his influence have large foreheads, with reason and ideality well developed. The action of Saturn on the health is always slow and insidi- ous ; he undermines the vitality, governs chronic disorders, and causes melancholia, indigestion, nervous prostration, and rheumatism. His most potent influence is felt every seventh year. The white onyx, sometimes called chalce- dony, is supposed to possess mystical power when worn by a native of Capricorn. January 20 to February 19 AQUARIUS THE WATERMAN Planets n> y Saturn Uranus General Characteristics Persons born under this sign are naturally endowed with great possibilities, but they usually require a strong incentive to force them into action. When great occasions arise and they become thoroughly aroused, they show wonderful strength of purpose, and when they feel convinced that the stand they have taken or the methods they have adopted are correct, no amount of reasoning or persuasion will induce them to change. They are earnest students of human nature, and are not easily deceived by outside appearances; while they have a genuinely fraternal feeling for all man- kind and the desire to lighten the load oppress- ing humanity, their sympathies must be engaged through an exposition of actual necessity. They are very radical in their opinions, al- ways questioning and departing from accepted standards of belief; sceptical in all matters which cannot be logically demonstrated; rea- son from a purely intellectual and material point of view; suppress imagination and intui- Jncenfiue neceBflscurg %\xmtmv tartans (Jttaferis aftstfc 44 Aquarius tion, and always endeavor to explain the super- natural in the most commonplace, matter-of- fact sort of way. In disposition Aquarius people are gentle and even-tempered, free and affable in man- ner, and have great regard for the good opin- ion of others. They are fond of dress and bright colors^ always desire to follow the latest fashion and to associate with those high up in the social scale. They have excellent mem- (Boob ories, are fine entertainers, and because of memory their great tact, can adapt themselves readily to any circumstance or environment. They are inclined to worry over the simplest mat- ters, but meet great difficulties with fortitude. They are generally fortunate in dealing with others, are very inquisitive, and as they are fond of study, they make the most of their ability to pick up information from every available source. As all Aquarius people are of a busy turn of mind, they are apt to be QReeifeBB restless, and scatter their forces by trying to do too many things at a time. Until they have learned to hold themselves well in check, they are weak and vacillating, controlled by their appetites and desires, and swayed by the advice of their companions. The men born under this sign are known as, ' c jolly good fel- lows"; they seldom antagonize personal feel- Aquarius 45 ing, but agree with others for the sake of good fellowship, although they will hold out stub- bornly enough in all important matters. They spend money freely for personal gratification, but in all outlays they generally look for a fair equivalent. They make faithful friends but bitter enemies, and will meet treachery with treachery; they hold their own well in an argument, but when opposed become taunting and sarcastic. They have an extremely nervous tempera- ment, and most of their ills arise from dis- orders of the nervous system. They are active when thoroughly aroused, but ordinarily their methods are slow even to procrastination. They favor literary and scientific pursuits, for while they are natural traders and buyers, they lack the determination and shrewdness neces- sary for great financial schemes. SHORTCOMINGS Prompted by their great desire for popu- larity, Aquarius people fall into the habit of making impossible promises and engagements ; in such matters more careful consideration will save much unnecessary worry and loss of vital- ity. Unless thoroughly aroused by the exi- gency of the case, they are wavering and uncertain, u unstable as water," now swayed (popufar (JteifUouB temptw mtnt (Unsfafife 46 Aquarius to eyas* 0erafe reftcmce by the advice and opinions of others, now by the caprice of the moment, in spite of all coun- sel and opposition. They think too much of personal appear- ance, and will go to great lengths to gratify their desire for fine apparel. They are so much controlled by the desire to appear well in the eyes of others that they are frequently untruthful, exaggerating their own importance and that of their friends in their effort to cre- ate a favorable impression. They ruin their best efforts by vacillation, and stifle their higher nature by dogmatic materialism, and are, for this reason, seldom able to advance one step in any line of thought where facts are not demonstrable to the senses. SUGGESTIONS Aquarius people should strive to strengthen their character by cultivating firmness and consistency in all things, and to remember that nothing is well done without earnestness of purpose. Self-confidence is a necessity to the Aquarius man or woman who wishes to succeed in life; while naturally endowed with fine minds and magnificent will power, they are often too indolent and listless to put forth their best efforts, preferring to rely on others even in the simplest matters, and the greater their in- Aquarius 47 tellectual culture the more difficult it becomes to awaken their sense of moral responsibility, for they persistently shut their eyes and minds to the ideal and spiritual side of life, and blindly follow the limitations of human intel- lect. They should cultivate their own strength and gifts instead of aping those of others. We all have our own appointed work to do, and it will avail us but little if we let that work be done by another, even though it were better done. We are here to build up char- acter, and we have no moral right to shift to the shoulders of another, responsibilities sent to us for our instruction and discipline. The world is full of judgment days, and cc he who spares himself cannot fail to become con- temptible in his own eyes as well as in the eyes of others." Affinities and Marriage Aquarius people will find their most con- genial friends and associates among those born under Leo. The blending of these natures would be most harmonious, and the strength of one would offset the weakness of the other. A union of Aquarius with either Capricorn or Pisces would insure much happiness and fur- J*0Ottft> not B0tr8 ttBpomv 4 8 Aquarius ther his or her interests in either the social or business world. There is also a strong and lasting attraction among Aquarius, Gemini, and Libra people. Srxcoutf a0e Beff t ence Suggestions to Parents and Teachers The children born under this sign are very restless, nervous, and sensitive. They have too great regard for the approbation of others ; their overweening desire to please often causes them to misstate facts and gets them into serious trouble. They are easily swayed by those with whom they associate, and are often persuaded to act against their own convictions of right and wrong. A spirit of self-reliance should be cultivated, and they should be en- couraged to decide their own questions at a very early age. Especially in the training of Aquarius children, self-control should be sub- stituted for parental control. These little ones are very loyal to their friends and intend to be faithful to every duty, but their habits of procrastination and breaking promises are very hard to overcome, though as they are easily influenced they can be taught, without much trouble, punctuality and the Aquarius 49 importance of keeping a promise. Constant scolding and fault finding is very harmful to these nervous children. They should be gov- erned with the utmost firmness and patience, for while restraint is most irksome to them, it is necessary to their health that they should lead quiet, simple lives, and associate with those who have a calm and restful manner. A high, sharp tone of voice, sudden noises, or any disturbing influence affects them almost as keenly as physical pain. They have a modest, retiring manner, good memory, and being fond of asking questions, they succeed in collecting much information. Women VOCATION Aquarius women are very faithful and de- voted in the home life and to their friends, but when their confidence is abused they are apt to become treacherous and cruel. They are extremely fond of society, public cere- monies and entertainments, and desire always to appear to the best advantage and to dress in the most approved fashion. They are kind- hearted and affable to all, but they prefer to make friends of those who have rank and (BoDetn But fittw h Sonb of society 5o Aquarius (Bracefuf (HefiaBfe Qvti&tk anb iw uenftoe twomen social prominence. They are fond of all the good things of life, like to entertain, and ex- pect to be entertained. They are bright and witty conversational- ists, easy and graceful in manner, sympathetic listeners, and usually win the respect and admiration of others for their common-sense views and quick understanding. They are very industrious, but seldom waste their time on persons or things that may not in some way be useful to them. They have fine, robust figures, great physical endurance, and are thoroughly capable and reliable in what- ever they seriously undertake. They fre- quently take much interest in the leading questions of the day, and when they enlarge their field of usefulness, by trying to better the existing conditions of society, they show great power and ability to mould the opinions of others. They seem impelled by nature to teach in either public or private life. They make excellent public speakers, writers, mu- sicians, actresses, and social leaders. They have considerable inventive ability, are good buyers, saleswomen, and accountants. Some of the well-known women born under this sign are: Susan B. Anthony, Adelina Patti, Hannah More, Mary Mapes Dodge, Annie Jenness Miller, and Anna M. Shaw. Aquarius 5i Men VOCATION The mental quickness of Aquarius men makes them very apt in any trade or profes- sion. They are well adapted to and are very fond of literary and scientific pursuits. As writers or lawyers they prepare their essays and briefs with much precision, and they have fine taste in the choice of language. In the realm of science and invention, when once an idea has taken firm root, they work with great persistency and concentration of purpose, but ordinarily they prefer pushing the inventions of others to working out their own. They are natural traders and buyers, always inquiring the price and value of things ; for- tunate in lending and borrowing, and in real estate speculations. They watch their own interests very closely in all business trans- actions, instinctively study the character and tastes of others, and usually get their own way, though apparently yielding to the judg- ment and desires of those with whom they have business dealings. They are inclined to worry over small matters, and unless they are associated with venturesome spirits, are apt to stick to minor trades and pursuits. As statesmen and politicians they keep fairly 0enBtt>e QReetfeBB Pisces the bull-dog tenacity in their nature is aroused, and they seldom loosen their grip until they have demonstrated the soundness of their po- sition. This stubbornness in the Pisces char- acter is manifested in the thrusting out of the lower jaw and the look of grim determination in the otherwise placid and sleepy expression of the countenance. These people are fond of the beautiful, have artistic tastes, are chaste in thought, and though not ardent lovers, are very faithful and sincere. They frequently sacrifice their comfort to further the interests of others, and throw themselves with so much earnestness into what they conceive to be their duty that they ofttimes exhaust their not over- abundant vitality. They are impulsive in forming likes and dislikes, and are careless in concealing their aversions. They are exacting, much given to the habit of self-censure, worrying about their health and money matters, and even when in affluent cir- cumstances are continually apprehensive that calamities may overtake them, and that they will become dependent upon others. They are restless and fond of travel. Change of scene, air, and much physical exertion they deem absolutely essential to their well-being. What they really require is change of thought and to guard against gloomy forebodings. Pisces ' c The thing I feared has come upon me ! ' ' exclaimed much-enduring Job, and Pisces people would do well to take this saying to heart, and profit by it. While there is con- siderable inventive ability to be found among those born under this sign, these people pay so much attention to detail that they are sel- dom originators, but seem better pleased to put the finishing touch on the work of others than to carry out their own ideas. They are particularly apt in completing any work which requires great nicety of finish. Pisces people are good moralists, but they lack intuition, de- mand reasons for everything, and are unable to form accurate conceptions of religious or spiritual subjects. Faith must be built on the firm and enduring foundation of Reason to be- come an edifice sufficiently large for them to even enter. They consider old foundations worthy of respect, but they always reserve their right to build elsewhere and to reject all material which does not satisfy them as worthy to be used in the building of their own Tem- ple of Knowledge. SHORTCOMINGS Pisces people are affable and kind-hearted, but when opposed they become obstinate and disagreeable. They demand reasons for 57 &ac£ im tuition aftsfe (bB&tv mte 58 miatic 3nbofertf ©on* twotrg Pisces everything; are very inquisitive and exacting; and spend much time in bemoaning their lack of vitality. Their needless anxiety about the future makes them pessimistic and penurious. They find it very difficult to change their habits, customs, or beliefs, and this lack of adaptability makes them stick tenaciously to whatever line of life they have mapped out for themselves. As this sign governs the feet, Pisces people are great pedestrians and natural ( ' globe trot- ters." When they are not able to gratify their desire for locomotion they become very fussy and fretful and fearful of losing their health. If they lack intellectual aspirations, are apt to become very gross in their thoughts and habits — dull and indolent, caring only for their own ease and comfort. SUGGESTIONS c< Don't worry" should be the watchword of this sign, for the mind has a great sustaining effect on the body. Anxiety and dismal fore- bodings destroy the health and vitality sooner than the most severe toil or mental labor. The constant change of scene which Pisces people fancy so necessary for their health, is absolutely useless, without change of thought ; instead of limiting their thoughts to the realm Pisces of reason, they should cultivate a higher phi- losophy than materialism, for intuition often tells us u that all our learning is but a finger- post to that supreme knowledge of truth which is only found and closely guarded within the human heart." Pisces people, if they do not wish to become physical and mental wrecks, must cultivate a more hope- ful spirit, and spend less time in thinking of their mental and physical temperature. Affinities and Marriage Pisces men and women have a restless, roving disposition, and demand too much, to be quite satisfactory in the domestic relations. The men become selfishly absorbed in business or intellectual pursuits, and, whatever they may be elsewhere, are not companionable at home; the women indulge in spells of melan- choly and fits of weeping, which cast a gloom over the entire household. Persons born under Virgo would satisfy the intellectual re- quirements of the Pisces nature — a union with either Aquarius or Aries would help Pisces to be more hopeful and cheerful. Much self- discipline is always necessary when Pisces chooses companions among those born under 59 Date* 6o aQtto confess faufte gofb Bttictfy to buf% £0ecg pat* Btmong Pisces either Libra or Sagittarius. There is also a natural affinity between Pisces people and those born under Cancer or Scorpio. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Children born under this sign are abnor- mally sensitive, and much of their peculiar ob- stinacy, when corrected for a fault, comes from a feeling of shame at being detected in a wrong act. They should be taught that quick confession of an error is prompted by the desire to retain one's own self-respect, and is not something to be ashamed of. They are usually good students, but because of their restless, roaming disposition, require to be held strictly to lessons and tasks. They are fond of asking questions, but are heedless of the answers ; quick in their likes and dislikes, and so loyal to their friends that they will de- fend them, whether right or wrong. They are economical, and like to hoard up their pennies; this trait must be very carefully watched, because love of money, coupled with the fear of being dependent on others, may lead to dishonesty and miserliness. Pisces children take great pains to persuade Pisces themselves that their ways are right and best, but they are very gentle and loving, and can be easily guided by one who will conscientiously study their natural disposition and help them to develop their highest characteristics. They require much encouragement, to en- able them to do that particular work in life which they are best calculated to perform. 61 Women VOCATION Pisces women are very precise and orderly; when they set out to accomplish anything, they work untiringly, until their efforts are re- warded. They have a gloomy, foreboding nature, worry over money matters, and are always expecting misfortune to overtake their loved ones or themselves. While they are much given to the habit of self-censure, they lack self-reliance, and are forever questioning their own acts; when opposed, they become sullen and obstinate, and are utterly unmoved by argument or persuasion. They make ex- cellent housekeepers, with an eye to the orna- mental as well as the useful, and insist that every detail of work shall be systematically and carefully done. They are prone to see ^precise orberfg arte 62 Pisces enf Qtti&tk 3nt>enftt>e t»omen blemishes before beauty, and a fine picture badly framed would not satisfy, nor even appeal, to their sense of the beautiful. As parents or teachers, they are quick to condemn petty faults, and become very fussy and impatient when their rules are not obeyed to the letter. They are kind-hearted and loving, but so sensitive and exacting, that they look for slights where none are intended, and when on a low plane, intellectually, they are apt to be fitful and hysterical, rendering their own and the lives of others miserable by their foolish imaginings and constant anticipations of coming evil. In the business world, Pisces women are not usu- ally fortunate in their own undertakings, as they lack push and energy, but in the employ of others, they are persistent and conscientious workers. They make fine actresses and elo- cutionists; they have much taste and origin- ality in illustrating stories, and furnishing designs for book-covers and magazines. In writing, their taste inclines to the scientific rather than the imaginative; they have also much mechanical and mathematical ability. Among the well-known women born under this sign are: Ellen Terry, Rosa Bonheur, Mrs. Thomas C. Piatt, Emma Willard, Isa- bel Irving, Mrs. Margaret Kendal, and Emily Sartain. Pisces 63 Men VOCATION In choosing a trade or profession, persons born under this sign should take great care that the chances for promotion are certain, Pisces people being apt to stick for life in their first venture, because of their inability to adapt themselves readily to changes. They are admirably suited to government employ- ment, as may be instanced by the great num- ber of our presidents born under this sign who have held their positions with dignity and au- thority. These people have a natural ability for the arts and sciences, great aptness in most of the mechanical trades, and a special knack of put- ting an excellent finish on the work of others, who, having conceived the original idea, can- not bring it to completion. Their perceptions are wide awake where their interests are con- cerned, and their memory very retentive as to forms and methods. When the young men of this sign take an interest in higher mathematics and mechanics, they should fit themselves for architecture, building, and construction work. Pisces men make excellent engineers, draughtsmen, analytical chemists, cabinet-makers, account- £{$cmces for pro* motion (Botjern* mmi empfog (Qxts ant sciences JSpeciaf apttfube fesstons 6 4 Pisces £rabes ants, cashiers, and bookkeepers. Many art critics, artists, and writers are born under Pisces. In art, they prefer the placidly beau- tiful — their writings are characterized by a clear, descriptive style, artistic elegance, and historical accuracy. When there is no oppor- tunity for prolonged educational study, Pisces people succeed well at manual labor in the lighter forms of trade. Should they desire much outdoor exertion, they would find con- genial occupation in agriculture, floriculture, and stockraising. Their choice of occupation is wide, and generally leads to moderate suc- cess in any trade or profession which requires fine finish and attention to detail. PARTNERSHIPS Pisces men are usually more successful financially in a partnership than in individual undertakings, because they are rather timorous of launching out in new and untried ventures. An employer of a Pisces man would find it to his advantage to encourage the inventive abil- ity of such employee. When commerce is the chosen field, a part- nership with Capricorn would be very desir- able. Pisces is quick in accounting, and his love of detail, retentiveness of form and method, would leave Capricorn free to direct and Pisces manage. Association with Aries would in- tensify the mechanical, literary, and artistic ability of Pisces, and lead to practical results. Aquarius would encourage and push the inven- tions of Pisces, and show great skill in con- vincing the public of the great usefulness of their joint work. Among the many notable men born under this sign are : George Washington, Grover Cleveland, " Buffalo Bill," Voltaire, Scho- penhauer, Louis Prang, Albert J. Seligman, George M. Pullman, William Jennings Bryan, William Henry Maxwell, William Steinway, Carl Schurz, and H. O. Armour. Planetary Influence MENTAL Jupiter in Pisces gives great endurance, persistence, and efficiency. He gives the de- sire for accuracy, ambition to excel, elegance of verbal expression, and an attractive person- ality. When the Pisces nature is not so highly endowed intellectually, he gives practical utility and manual dexterity. Neptune in Pisces gives literary taste and love of detail; he also gives love of science, increases the inventive ability, and adds force and activity to the char- acter of those born under this sign. He also 65 men 66 Pisces gives them love of ocean travel, marine views, and prospers their adventures on water. MORAL Persons born under this dual influence have naturally a mild, genial manner, but when opposed become very obstinate. They are chaste in thought, and are platonic in their affections. Jupiter makes the nature noble and magnanimous. Neptune gives a dreamy, listless manner, and a restless, roving dis- position. PHYSICAL Persons born under this planet usually have large, fleshy faces, are short and thick-set, have brown hair, pale complexion, and light watery eyes. Although persons born under this sign have not strong constitutions, when they take the proper amount of recreation and keep their minds free from foolish imaginings, they usually live to great age. Biliousness, weakness of the digestive organs, pains in the head, feet, and back, are their principal ail- ments. Plain food and cheerful, healthful thoughts are the remedies for most of their troubles. The mystical gem of Pisces is the white and glittering chrysolite. March 21 to April 19 ARIES Planets THE RAM Mars Neptune General Characteristics Aries people are the natural head-workers of humanity. They dislike manual labor, and are much better calculated by temperament and choice to lead and direct others than to carry out their own projects. To the practical, plodding workers, born under less progressive signs, they are looked upon and condemned as visionary idealists, be- cause, while they can devise new methods for others, they find it very difficult to work by plan or system. It should be remembered that these people are originators, not organizers, and render untold service to those less venturesome than themselves by suggesting the way and devising new schemes for the benefit of man- kind. In disposition, Aries people are ambitious, impulsive, irritable, and quick tempered — though easily pacified. In social life they are genial and witty, never at a loss to provide entertainment for others. They are fond of music and dancing, and always full of life and geab twor&ers of §u* feeabers tox& tlOUB 68 Aries J&cmgume Btue activity. They love order, elegance, and beauty. They are warm-hearted, sympathetic, and hospitable. Their intuition is so keen that it is almost impossible to conceal any- thing from them; when their sympathy is aroused, they have the rare faculty of speaking the right word at the right time and place. They are very earnest and sincere in their de- sire to help others, and are so sanguine by temperament that they do not carefully con- sider ways and means in their proposed re- forms and innovations. They are always generous, but yet selfish enough to study their own interests first, and so aggressive that they never quite submit to be governed by others. They have remarkably active brains, retentive memory, fine literary ability, and a very marked faculty of imparting to others knowl- edge of a general and useful kind. They have their own ideas of right and wrong, and usually prefer them to accepted standards of belief. ©eBtre to bitrect tfyt tworft of offers SHORTCOMINGS The most pronounced failing of the undis- ciplined Aries man or woman is, the inordinate desire to direct the work of others, instead of attending to his or her own. These people are selfish, whimsical, capricious, and quarrel- Aries some, cannot bear to be contradicted or told of their faults j but while they expect others to bridle their tongues, they pride themselves on being outspoken, and the person who has in- curred their displeasure seldom escapes a severe tongue lashing. Their passions, how- ever, if hot while they last, are soon over, and then they expect everything to go on just as serenely as before the storm, without any ad- mission from them that they were too hasty or wrong in their judgment ; but if they are severe, they are rarely ever unjust. They will die fighting for a friend or a principle, and while they do not easily forgive an enemy, they are not malicious or revengeful. The women born under this sign destroy their best talents by hasty judgment, quick temper, and jealousy. The men are very im- petuous, hate to yield a point in an argument, and frequently lose their finest opportunities by not carefully considering the obstacles they must surmount before engaging in an enter- prise. SUGGESTIONS The lesson to be learned by these theorists and idealists, these pioneers of thought, many of whom died martyrs to the cause they es- poused, is that of patience and self-control. 69 temper Seafous gcusfs jub%mmt confro? 7o gout ot»n affairs ttmptt* afefy Aries In their desire to direct and point out the way for others, they should bear in mind the fact that it is better to do one's own duty well than suggest methods for others to follow. Each of us has predilections and ability to do certain kinds of work, and our chief duty lies in at- tending to that, not in running abroad to look after others nor in trying to reform the world. In looking back at periods of agitation and discontent, we find that harsh endeavors to force results had only the effect of raising a barrier to progress. Reforms come only when we are ready to accept the new for the old. Aries people should restrain their desire to think and act for everybody, learn to respect the individuality of others, to speak temper- ately, and to maintain silence when they find themselves becoming excited. This method will prevent the loss of much energy, which impairs their health and usefulness. Affinities and Marriage As Aries people have governing natures, they would be very unwise to choose in mar- riage those who have also a tendency to rule. A union with either Pisces or Taurus is likely to be harmonious. Libra would be the best Aries mate for Aries, supplying the self-control so lacking in the latter' s nature. While there is always a strong bond of sympathy between those born under Aries with Leo or Sagittarius, the nature of all three is so impetuous that there would not be much domestic tranquillity. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Aries children cause a great deal of discom- fort and anxiety to those parents and teachers who believe in instant and unquestioning obe- dience. The individuality of these children should be studied carefully, and they should be dealt with tactfully. They should never be driven nor teased, as they are very excitable and quick-tempered, and so headstrong that force only infuriates them ; neither should they be argued with when in a temper, for they are very fond of wordy battles and never admit defeat. The most effectual discipline is to leave them entirely alone, until their excite- ment subsides ; then reason with them kindly. They are restless, inquisitive, always prying into things, seldom content to let well enough alone, and are destructive, mainly because of the strong constructive element in their nature. 71 ©onof av$ut (glo&i effecfuaf btBCtpftne J 2 Aries (Jteeb They need praise and appreciation ; but as they are apt to think too much of themselves and develop into egotists, they should never be encouraged to talk of themselves. Aries children are naturally studious, and ambitious to stand at the head of their class ; they think quickly — in fact, do everything hur- riedly ; their minds seem ever watchful to detect and point out shortcomings and weak- nesses in those whose mental activity is not so great as their own. They have very little patience and not an overabundance of physical endurance. They use up so much nervous energy by trying to do too many things at once, that they require a great deal of sleep, which should be taken at regular hours and in large and well-ventilated rooms. They should be allowed to work out their allotted tasks in their own way, thus cultivating their individ- ual originality. A thoughtless parent or teacher usually seeks to repress this singularly high-strung temperament, which is always ©onof striving for expression, and an Aries child is uyttBB frequently made to suffer keenly in body as well as mind by inharmonious surroundings, and by those who govern dogmatically and strive to force the proverbial square child into the round hole. QRequtre muc0 fifeep Aries 73 Women VOCATION The women born under this sign are capa- ble of holding positions of authority and responsibility, but, as they are very impatient and irritable under restraint, they should be given a thorough understanding of the work to be done, and then left to their own methods. They make excellent designers, either as milliners or dressmakers; in fact, all artistic occupations seem favorable to the Aries type. They dislike detail work, and when compelled to follow certain routine duties, they always try to vary them as much as possible. They suc- ceed well as matrons of institutions, keepers of restaurants and boarding-houses, but as their manner is aggressive and arbitrary, in dealing with inferiors, they usually have much diffi- culty in retaining servants. It is difficult at times to reconcile the con- tradictory traits of the Aries character; while irritable and impatient by nature, they show the greatest self-sacrificing spirit with those they love, and will efface themselves to further the interests of a friend. They are always keenly alive to lost opportunities, and inwardly bemoan their fate. Mentally, Aries women are very wide awake, always longing for new 3rrtta6fe unber re* stxaini ©ifiMe beiaif toorfc $S0ree* 6tt?e (Drtginaf 74 3nfutfiue ©tBfin* 3utB0eb twomen Aries fields of activity, and are also fond of prosecut- ing scientific research. Their intellecutal de- velopment is sometimes phenomenally great, and as they have the gift of imparting knowl- edge, they make progressive teachers, but are better fitted to be heads of departments than class instructors. They are fond of the home life, but prefer outside duties, which give them a wider range of activity ; they also prefer the useful to the ornamental, and when leaders in society, they seek to originate new styles, plan novel amusements, and devise new pastimes. The martial quality in the Aries woman's nature is often exhibited in her fondness for chess, whist, and other games, and she is always a formidable and aggressive opponent. In speculations and investments, she is very shrewd and far-sighted, and in such matters should trust to her own intuition. In any work, even in domestic life, Aries women are always devising new schemes and suggesting methods to simplify the labor; and, unhappily, they ofttimes neglect the present duty in their desire to lighten the remote. The well-known women born under this sign are : Margaret Oliphant, Laura A. Lin- ton, Laura Bannister Chandler, Harriet Pres- cott Spoffbrd, Louise Chandler Moulton, Fanny Davenport, and Lorenza Haines. Aries Men VOCATION Persons born under Aries are most success- ful, in business, when they are placed at the head of an undertaking. Their nature is too enterprising for farming, mechanical pursuits, or to fill, satisfactorily, positions where they must submit to the direction of others. They are very ambitious, and when occupying minor positions they soon demonstrate their ability to do better work, and meet with rapid promotion. As clerks they are active and smart, good talkers and sellers, in fact, they are so persistent that a customer rarely escapes them until he has made a purchase. In whatever line of work they are engaged, these people are determined to succeed ; in military or naval warfare they are natural leaders and never refuse a fight ; they are very aggressive, often foolishly so, but they go into a fight to win, and are brave and indifferent to danger. In an executive position or as directors, they rule with much determin- ation and over-ride all opposition \ as bankers, brokers, and speculators, they are successful because of their superior foresight, and their judgment in such matters is safe to follow. When interested in reforms, they are very aggressive and bitter in their attacks upon their 75 &xtax'< tite men QtSanfters Brokers 7 6 TReform* ere cm& ptomoU ere mm Aries opponents, and relentlessly pursue the offenders or systems until they have achieved the desireo result. Their minds are very active in the direction of the public good and they are pai ticularly well adapted to build up new educa- tional systems, to explore new fields of action, to exploit new theories, and to brush away the cobwebs of antiquated error from the minds of those who are content to ( ' let well enough alone.' ' Aries men make good judges, their sense of justice and equity keeps them free from per- sonal prejudice, and as presiding officers, speakers or chairmen, their rulings, while arbitrary, are always sound and to the point. Their writings are characterized by great orig inality, clearness, and force ; as statesmen the are always the enterprising leaders who make a strong fight for party or principle. PARTNERSHIPS In the commercial world they have much push and energy. They are always looking forward, are ambitious and venturesome, and should be associated with those who, while appreciating these qualities, will restrain the Aries tendency to leap before looking. Such a union of force would be found in a partnership between Aries and Taurus. The mission of Aries Aries is to seek opportunities, that of Taurus to seize them ; the rashness and impetuosity of Aries would be held in check by the slow and sure Taurus, whose keen intuition in practi- cal business methods would prove invaluable in pushing inventions, directing the finances, and attending the detail work of their joint interest. Pisces with his dogged and patient deter- mination to overcome obstacles would be a good partner for the carrying out of the schemes of ambitious Aries. Should Aries and Scorpio or Aries and Capricorn decide to form a partnership — Aries would find himself thwarted at every turn. The tendency of Scorpio to superintend the work of others, and hold them rigidly to duty, would throw Aries into confusion and nullify his best efforts ; while Capricorn, who has the ability to both plan and execute, would insist on having their work done by system — a thing which an Aries person finds impossible to do. Indeed, all Aries people are more successful when they are left to follow their own methods in doing any work. Among the many distinguished men born under this sign are : Bismarck, Thomas Jef- ferson, Henry Clay, J. Pierpont Morgan, Rev. Charles Parkhurst, Washington Irving, Thomas B. Reed, and Joseph Pulitzer. 77 SutB0eb mtrx yS Aries Planetary Influence MENTAL Mars gives the Aries nature an aggressive spirit which is quick in action, prompt in deci- sion, full of energy, courage, and enterprise manifested chiefly in originality of thought, and a desire to engage in pioneer work of all kinds. Persons who come strongly under the influence of Mars are despotic in rule and seek to bend others to their will, but reserve the right to think and act for themselves inde- pendently of the opinions of others. MORAL Neptune, in Aries, modifies the influence of Mars, and gives the aggressive nature the de- sire to use its force and energy in the correc- tion of social and political evils, and induces the warlike element to seek conquests in the world of commerce. Neptune always gives the Aries nature a strong impulse to seek fame and distinction in a political or national career. PHYSICAL There are two types of persons born under Aries — those who are tall and broad-shoul- dered, and those who are short ; the first type will have ruddy complexion and sandy hair ; Aries the second, dark hair and swarthy complexion. The eyes of all the Aries people are sharp and piercing, with overhanging brows, exhibiting the presence of the keen perceptive ability of those born under this sign. As Aries people are the head- workers of humanity, nearly every disease which attacks them goes to the head. They are subject to sick-headaches, mental derangement, fevers, giddiness, stom- ach and digestive troubles. They should guard against excitement, the use of stimulants, seek rest, enforce calmness, and adopt regular hours for eating and sleeping. The Amethyst, when worn by Aries people, is supposed to possess great magnetic power. 79 VENUS TAURUS April ig lo May 20 Planet 9 Venus General Characteristics Persons born under Taurus are natural con- querors, strong, capable, unyielding, and exec- utive. They have splendid memories, and when studiously inclined are noted for their exactness and persistency in mental efforts. They are affable when not irritated, and gener- ous to a fault, but they prefer to give money rather than to make any sacrifice of time or personal comfort. They are controlled by their emotions, in- fluenced by their appetites and passions, and apt to be intemperate, in both eating and drinking. When they permit themselves to be dominated by their strong animal nature they lack firmness and self-control ; they are slow to anger, but like the symbol of their sign, are violent and furious when aroused. When living on. a more intellectual plane Taurus people show great ability to command others and will face difficulties and perils un- flinchingly. They are usually considered very fickle and (UngtetV ejrecuttue (Jfftffc anger 82 Taurus unreliable because in their treatment of a friend their manner depends more upon their feeling at the moment than upon their real sentiments, and when angry or excited they will say the first thing that comes into their minds with utter disregard of consequences or former statements ; however, when their 3mpuf* Bttje feoBCif (practical (Bentaf personal* «8 friendship is put to the test and real necessity arises, they are found to be steadfast, loyal, magnanimous, and so abundant is their supply of health and strength that they are able to give practical help without depleting them- selves. They are sanguine over every cause they espouse, but being thoroughly practical, they carefully consider u ways and means,'' reduce theories to practice, and, when they have de- cided on a plan of action, can be safely relied upon to carry an enterprise through to a suc- cessful finish. Taurus people have a genial personality, are bright and witty, fond of music, dancing, poetry, and art, all out-door sports, and games of every kind. They have a sympathetic manner, and can readily adapt themselves to any circumstance or society ; this ability makes them very popular in either social or public life. While these people require assistance from those of more projective minds, and prefer Taurus 83 to execute rather than to plan, there is nothing servile in their nature and they never allow themselves to be trampled on by those in power. SHORTCOMINGS Weak, amiable natures under this sign, instead of holding out to gain a point, with the stubbornness characteristic of the Taurus type, will resort to subterfuge rather than be defeated, and when they are convicted of this folly they are so abjectly miserable and sorry for their fault that they are usually forgiven and restored to favor. They have a passionate nature and are easily misled through sympathy and flattery. Ordi- narily they are good-natured, generous to a fault, and have a very winning manner, but when excited or angry they lose all self-con- trol and become very violent in their outbursts of temper. They are extremely self-willed, jealous, exacting, and lovers of their own ease and comfort. SUGGESTIONS The influence of Venus in this sign must be overcome by cultivating the reasoning fac- ulties and suppressing the inclination to follow the promptings of impulse, passions, and desires. ®rffuf twtffeb uafe xtat son 8 4 Taurus (Kesfratn tmpuf* sitje nature Excess in eating and drinking must be guarded against and every effort made to learn patience and self-control. The head-workers of humanity could ac- complish but little without assistance from the practical, executive Taurus ; it is he who re- duces their fine theories to practice, he who is never satisfied with hearing that such and such a thing might be done, but insists that it shall be put to the test to prove its worth ; it is Taurus who fights and wins almost every battle except that against self. Should he not, then, strive to uproot the weeds of desire and impulse which choke the growth of reason, and, by expanding his thoughts beyond the gratifica- tion of the personal self into something higher and better, become a true conqueror of his own destiny ? Affinities and Marriage Taurus people will find their most congenial mates under the sign of Scorpio. Scorpio likes flattery, and Taurus people gain much of their popularity by their simple, unaffected way of making pretty speeches to and about others. Scorpio would meet all the demands of the wayward, passionate nature of Taurus, but steady and strengthen it as well. The Taurus Taurus 85 nature blends well with Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, and Gemini. Aries and Taurus would not be likely to lead dull, placid lives, on account of the quick temper of one, and the stubbornness of the other, but if both had learned the lesson of self-control, and had agreed to * ( differ but not to disagree," their union would develop the highest possibilities in the natures of both. Taurus and Gemini would get along very well together, but Gemini would always have a feeling of intellectual superiority which might be irritating to Taurus and lead to discord. Taurus men and women are seldom satisfactory in the domestic relations until they have learned self-control. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers As Taurus people are natural servers of others, their position in life depends mainly on education ; they memorize with the greatest ease, and care should be taken to cultivate the reflec- tive faculties, or their minds are apt to become simply " wheels of memory." The children born under this sign are gen- erally amiable and kind-hearted, but their Sncouv age re* ffetfton 86 Taurus (Buarb f torn eirif aBBOCt 85 stems ©isftn* Sutsfleb twomen (tttcmu* facfurers n8 Cancer tactfut frabers Qtti&te ?tDxiivc& §kt are always in motion, wide awake and eager; they have a strong love nature, but great power of self-control. They are fond of home and devoted to family interests, and are very earnest in their desire to contribute to the comfort of their loved ones. They are generously disposed, and take a lively interest in the affairs of their friends. They are lovers of nature, and are natural students of the laws Virgo of health; are very discriminating in their choice of food, and put much faith in the effi- cacy of dieting to ward off illness. Though not robust-looking, Virgo people are strong and wiry, and usually live to great age. Their best remedy for physical ills lies in open-air exercise, of which they are very fond. They worship intellect, and are fine reasoners, but very dogmatic in their opinions ; they are also great sticklers for grammatical accuracy and purity of diction, and are difficult to overcome in an argument, because they never forget what they were going to say, lose their self-possession, or feel themselves really defeated. SHORTCOMINGS When Virgo, people are not intellectually developed, they are very egotistical, and con- sider their way of thinking and doing, superior to that of every one else. Instead of reasoning clearly and concisely, they are often very * ' wordy, ' ' and talk in a desultory, rambling sort of way, and are not as original as they might be if they paid more attention to ideas and gave less thought to the manner of clothing them. They are fond of show and ceremony, and to gain a footing in either public or social mfg from otseaBe ©00* mafic &Q0t\Bti tcaf &Biti\ta'< tlOUB 138 Virgo (}tert>ouB cmb fMBBg Jnqutet 9 tiue £onfrof pfcmefarB influence life these people are sometimes very servile in manner to those whose wealth and station are above theirs. They are extremely ner- vous and fussy, continually rushing hither and thither in search of excitement, and unless they strive to control this tendency, they are apt to grow shiftless and neglect their most important duties. When they are brought face to face with poverty or disaster, they have so much self-confidence that they are able to pull themselves together without much difficulty, and they make a fresh start with scarcely a feeling of chagrin over their lost opportunities. They are inquisitive, inclined to pry into other people's affairs, and while utterly blind to their own shortcomings, make sharp and ill-natured comments on everything and everybody. SUGGESTIONS When persons born under this sign succeed in controlling their ruling planet, which causes them to be restless, changeable, inquis- itive, cunning, and deceitful, their mercurial, chameleon-like nature is capable of reaching almost any height ; then they become alert, energetic, intellectual, vivacious, and seem to possess all the qualities which go to make up a singularly bright and ingenious mentality. Virgo 139 To reach this lofty plane, they must make a thorough study of self, analyze their own faults as critically as they do those of others, be as ready to accept suggestions as to give them, care less for money and position, and strive to subdue the feeling of pride which makes them envious and disagreeable. Beff yrtbe Affinities and Marriage The closest sympathy exists between Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn people. A marriage with one born under Pisces would satisfy the intellectual nature of Virgo, for to be happy in this relation, conjugal bliss must be founded on something more enduring than sentiment. Leo and Libra people harmonize well with those born under Virgo ; their interests would be varied, but mutually helpful. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers Virgo children are very affectionate and im- pulsive, and begin early in life to be u little mothers' ' to dollies and playmates. They are restless, active, little busy-bodies, and are forever getting into mischief, unless they are given regular tasks and lessons. resufar 140 £0ec8 tm&mb ctifictBm Virgo They are disposed to be very self-willed and domineering in manner, and apt to feel that they know it all. They are very critical, and it is unwise to call their attention to the evils in the world or the faults of their friends. They should be taught that an unkind criti- cism is often more painful and lasting in its effects than physical injury. Unless this habit of unkind judgment is checked in youth, Virgo people become very disagreeable and sharp-tongued in later years. These little ones are very precise in their speech and the dis- position to make fine distinctions in the use of words results in a prim, drawn expression about the mouth, which is particularly notice- able in the women of this sign. Virgo children are very quick in forming likes or dislikes ; they are notional in their eating, and as they are natural students of the laws of health, they should be given much latitude in their choice of food, and regulated only as to quantity. They require but little, if any, urging to keep them to lessons or tasks ; they are seldom happy unless they are busy. Their artistic taste and love of music should be carefully cultivated ; in literature, they naturally choose the best. Virgo children should not be allowed to acquire the visiting habit, because of their Virgo inquisitive, meddlesome, and gossipy tenden- cies ; their power of observation and analysis should be turned into its proper channel. Chemistry and botany would be useful studies to gratify their inborn desire to u pick things to pieces.' ' Music nearly always proves an unfailing source of delight to them. Women VOCATION The women born under this sign have the maternal instinct strongly developed and make the most devoted mothers ; in their love affairs they are fickle and capricious. They have strong wills and seek to control, but if their personal freedom is not interfered with, they are very kind and obliging. They are fine housekeepers, like to have their homes and personal belongings tasty and elegant, and they usually prefer to entertain their friends rather than to be entertained. They are very sensitive, and when things go wrong with a Virgo woman, she either gives vent to her ill-humor in bitter, sarcastic, but well-rounded speeches, or lapses into moody silence ; she is usually good-humored, and her fault-finding is of the critical, correc- tive kind, without a trace of ill-feeling. 141 QReBfram ma " (Ufiefuf sfubieB femaf itxBiind goapts fafife 142 (KestfeBB menfafifg QptofeB* BtortB cmb occttpa* lions ©tBftn* 0utB0eb t»omen itfe or yrofes? Btonaf Virgo All Virgo women are excitable, and need responsibility of one kind or another to satisfy their restless mental and bodily activity. They have keen intellects, are usually termed " smart," but their qualifications are of a much higher order, and they are really very capable and efficient. They should have, even be they prospective heiresses, a good business education, and practical training in some branch of work or study, as an outlet for their unusual mental activity. They make fine writers, musicians, artists, teachers, book reviewers, art and dramatic critics, dress- makers, and milliners. They can excel in almost anything they undertake because they have great perseverance and physical endur- ance. Among the well-known women born under this sign are : Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, Julia Magruder, and Mary E. Lease. Men VOCATION Men born under this sign are well adapted to either a mercantile or professional life. They are capable of carrying on great enter- prises, where they have practical experience to Virgo copy from. They have well-balanced brains, keen, observant, and analytical minds, and as teachers, lecturers, lawyers, and statesmen they have few equals. Their taste for analyzing, combined with their love of detail, form, and color, makes them very able as art, musical, and dramatic critics. Virgo men have very quick sight and equally quick understanding; they are rapid proof-readers, and as newspaper editors they are very successful in pleasing the public ; their mental grasp is tenacious and com- prehensive, their reasoning direct and logical. As statesmen and politicians they are force- ful, audacious, aggressive, and are full of expe- dients and sophistry to justify their course of action. They never submit to defeat, but they yield to force of circumstances until they have had time to prepare for a renewal of the as- sault. As writers, Virgo men are unrivalled for the purity of their style, insight into life, manners, and character ; their writings are crammed with wisdom and knowledge of nature's laws, showing well-stored and well- trained minds. They are efficient as clerks, accountants, secretaries, engravers, printers, travelling salesmen, and commission mer- chants ; in any line of work where quick sight and accuracy of touch are required, they are very valuable. All Virgo people have H3 &tiiic& §tattB'< mm &ifctat% dctttpou ftone 144 ©tBttn* 0uts0efc men Virgo the musical temperament and poetical taste. Many artists and sculptors are found under Virgo. PARTNERSHIPS In the mercantile life a partnership formed between Virgo and Leo would bring about splendid results ; Virgo analyzes, Leo syn- thesizes. Leo is usually satisfied with a general view of things, but Virgo would investigate every detail, know the ' ( whys ' ' and ' ( where- fores, " before undertaking a new venture. Leo's imperious will would bend to the intel- lectual power of Virgo, and they would work together with just the needful friction to keep them from falling into ruts. In a partnership with Virgo and Libra, the great foresight and intuition of Libra would upset the fine calcula- tions of Virgo, and he would be compelled to admit that the off-hand judgment of his partner usually turned out better than his own elabo- rately constructed theories. Virgo and Pisces would naturally turn their attention to those lines of trade and industry which would call out the practical and mechanical ability of both. Among the distinguished men born under this sign are : King Edward VII., Murat Halstead, David B. Hill, Admiral Schley, Virgo 145 Charles Dudley Warner, Ira D. Sankey, Goethe, James J. Hill, William Ziegler, Ed. B. Harper, Dr. Ed. G. Janeway, and Eli Perkins. Planetary Influence MENTAL Mercury, in this sign, gives a witty and ingenious mind, studious and quick to learn, a liking for poetry, music, and mathematics, love of scientific subjects, and good business ability. He also gives great efficiency in any line of work which requires perseverance and a pene- trative mind. MORAL In the sign of Virgo, Mercury causes much restless activity, an inquisitive turn of mind, love for the opposite sex and for home and family. PHYSICAL He produces a tall, compact, well-formed body, fine features, rather thin nose and lips, expressive but cold eyes, black or gray in color, low eyebrows, perceptive faculties well developed, a graceful presence, and pleasing manners. Virgo people have a nervous tern- 146 Virgo perament, and unless they take the proper amount of sleep and rest, are liable to brain disorders, madness, vertigo, and a variety of nervous complaints. They usually talk very rapidly and often stammer in speech. The sign of Virgo rules the bowels and their dis- eases. The jasper should be worn by all persons born under this sign. LIBRA September 23 to October 23 THE BALANCE Planet 9 Venus General Characteristics Persons born under Libra are gifted with great foresight and intuition. They are very susceptible to the influence of others, and will even feel and act like those with whom they are strongly impressed. As actors and actresses they seem to live the parts they portray. They fall easily under the psychic control of others, and they should guard against this weakness by coming to all important decisions when alone ; their first impressions are nearly always correct, and should, at least, be acted upon in the management of their own affairs. They have a modest and unassuming manner and are generally amiable and well disposed, but they are keenly alive to the thoughts and feelings of others, and if they fancy these are unfavor- able to them, they become sullen and disagree- able in a moment. In matters of friendship, they prefer the mental and persojial qualities, and if these are pleasant to them, they care but little whether they have money or social position. They are so devoted in their friend- $orest00f (globes* cmb una&f BuminQ 148 0enBtt>e mtarib tent Libra ships that a disparaging comment or an indig- nity offered those they love is regarded almost in the light of a personal insult. They are very hospitable, warm-hearted, and benevolently inclined, but as they are foolishly apprehensive about the future, they generally feel that it is necessary for them to curb their inclinations, and are often considered extremely parsimo- nious by those who do not understand this peculiarity in an otherwise generous nature. Libra people are fine reasoners, and have the happy faculty of seeing both sides of a subject ; they are naturally given to balancing and com- paring, so their judgment is usually equitable, but they reach their conclusions oftener from the standpoint of observation and intuition than from a logical reasoning process. They can plan and devise for their friends, and their advice is safe to follow. While all Libra people are great imitators, in mechanical matters they are inventors and originators. They are. enthusiastic lovers of scientific knowledge, and are always ready to investigate new things. They love excite- ment, and are apt to act on the spur of the moment, but they are both persistent and com- petent in the performance of their duties. They are fond of order and harmony, and be- come very melancholy under other conditions. Libra They are quick-tempered, and, when angry, their remarks are cutting and right to the point, leaving little doubt as to the real state of their feelings. Libra people find it very difficult to give reasons; they know they are right but cannot explain why ; there is always sure to be inhar- mony when they are associated with those who demand reasons and explanations for every- thing. They are unhappy when made to fol- low beaten tracks or when their intuitional nature is repressed. SHORTCOMINGS The greatest fault of Libra people is their tendency to be swayed by others ; they are always seeking advice, wavering and uncer- tain in their own opinions and actions. They become confused in an argument with one who is calm and confident in manner, and instead of adhering to their first impressions and views of a matter, grow illogical. From their love of a life of sensuous ease and pleas- ure, they frequently fall into careless and un- tidy habits, mislay their belongings, and give themselves much unnecessary trouble. They are foolishly wounded by trifles, and are always looking for something to worry about, and make themselves miserable by fancying that 149 reasons HlBauer* ittg anb uncertain QXnttfy i5o Libra fytuBi to intuition JSgBfem* atic avtanQV mmt of outks neither they nor their efforts are fully appre- ciated or meet with the proper recognition. From their love of investigating new things they sometimes neglect their best interests and special talents ; they rush hither and thither in search of excitement or new fields to explore, and are frequently likened to the rolling stone which gathers no moss. SUGGESTIONS These people must find their own balance before they can attain any permanent happi- ness or satisfactory progress. They should stick to their first impressions in all important matters, as they are generally correct, but they should not neglect to give due respect to the opinions of others nor take a disagreement too closely to heart. That which may be right for them might be wrong for another ; all depends on the point of view, and as the mission of Libra people is to balance and compare, to be merciful as well as just, they must learn to look on both sides of a question. In their desire for excitement and love of investigation, they neglect, too often, present duties and obligations. If they find this desire uncontrollable, they should endeavor to system- atically arrange such duties, cultivate habits of Libra order and neatness, and so gain the time in which they may legitimately gratify their love of a variety of pursuits. Affinities and Marriage The sense of personal freedom is so strong in these people that they should never marry unless they are willing to sacrifice some por- tion of it. A union between Libra and Scorpio would prove harmonious; each would from his great sense of justice respect the rights and individuality of the other. Libra and Virgo are natural home-lovers, and would be very happy together if they had a thorough under- standing of their own besetting sins and tried to conquer them. A marriage between Libra and Pisces is not likely to prove a happy one, for the reason that Pisces always demands rea- sons and Libra cannot cr will not give them. Libra people need to exercise the greatest care in their choice of companions; they are quite capable of carrying on their life-work alone, and usually find more happiness in single blessedness than in wedded life. 151 152 Qgeaf metfjobof ©onof rtbicufe Libra Suggestions to Parents and Teachers The children born under Libra are warm- hearted, impulsive, demonstrative, and amiable, but they are also self-willed and obstinate, and cannot be forced into submission. An appeal to their understanding succeeds far better, for when they are reasoned with kindly they will quickly confess a fault and try to make amends; but their strong sense of justice also demands a like admission from parent or teacher who has spoken with more severity than the occasion warranted. They are so susceptible to the influence of others that they are easily led or misled, and so intuitive that they will even act and feel like those they are with; consequently, if they are corrected for a fault in a sharp, impatient tone, their reply is usually made in the same key. The surest way to make these children deceitful is to ridicule their fancies and insist on explanations for everything which seems inconsistent in their behavior. It causes more trouble and thought for the parent or teacher, but is much more helpful to Libra chil- dren, if matters are looked at sometimes from their point of view, for these little ones often know that their conclusions are right, but cannot Libra tell why they think so. In the moral training of children results are what we are working for, and if our method is faulty, it should be changed unhesitatingly for one which fits the individual case. Libra children are very talkative and inclined to exaggerate, but this tendency comes from an enthusiastic nature and should be mildly checked. They are natural students, and have great mechanical ability, which should be cultivated, as well as their taste for music and art. They are very dependent upon affection, and require much praise and encouragement. 153 Women VOCATION The women born under this sign love good- natured gossip, but are very kind-hearted, and while they may talk about, they seldom talk against, their friends. They have a gentle, refined manner, and are very amiable and con- tented when they are permitted to live their own lives and are not dominated by those who demand reasons for everything. They are extremely sensitive to inharmonious surround- ings, and their intuition is so strong that they seem to divine at a glance the thoughts and feelings of others; and if these feelings are dotted (Benffe cmb refineb 154 sacriftc* dccupou tiotxB twomen Libra unfriendly, their manner changes at once and they become cold and disagreeable. They are fond of amusements and social gayety, and are very popular with the opposite sex. They make devoted wives and mothers, willingly sacrifice their own health and com- fort and cheerfully endure hardships to further the interests of their loved ones. They are always worrying and fretting about the future and anticipating that evil fortune will overtake them; this habit is most unfortunate, for if indulged in frequently, Libra women become peevish and melancholy and exhaust their vi- tality to such an extent as to bring on nervous troubles, which affect their back and kidneys. Many inspirational actresses, dramatic crit- ics, musicians, and vocalists are born under Libra. As a rule, Libra women prefer domes- tic to public life ; they make excellent teachers of music or mathematics ; they are inventive and original, but stick closely to practical things. They have artistic tastes, and fre- quently show decided talent for sculpture and painting. Some of the well-known women of this sign are : Sarah Bernhardt, Helena Modjeska, Felicia Hemans, Vinnie Ream Hoxie, Emily Huntington Miller, Harriet G. Hosmer, Agnes Booth, and Frances Willard. Libra Men VOCATION Libra men are gifted with unusual foresight and economic caution. There are three dis- tinct types born under this sign : speculators, merchants, and professional men. The first type may be recognized by their large percep- tive faculties and sloping foreheads. When these men are, early in life, thrown on their own resources, they soon learn to turn their intuition and quick judgment to practical account; they become daring speculators and stock-brokers, and sometimes, from their in- tense love of excitement, degenerate into gam- blers. The second type, the merchants, are shrewd buyers and sellers and capable of man- aging large enterprises; they are very success- ful when dealing in commodities that must be bought and sold quickly; their manner is sharp and decisive, and they spend little time haggling about prices. Experience soon teaches these men that, when they trust to their first decisions or off-hand judgment, they seldom make mistakes or are over-reached in a trade. The third type of Libra men are natural students and often devote their lives to scien- tific research. They excel in mathematics and have a strong leaning towards the occult 155 tfctQvu tox& emb (growers (mer- ctkmfe gkckw 156 tyvoftz* BtCUB Libra in literature ; in mechanics they are originators and inventors. Libra men do not often attain to prominent political positions except as organizers; their judgment is too impartial for them to strongly advocate the cause of any one party, they can see the good and the evil in both. Many inspirational speakers, actors, and musicians are born under this sign. In the legal profession they make able lawyers, but better judges, and, as such, always aim to make their decisions accord with the spirit rather than with the letter of the law. PARTNERSHIPS Of all the twelve signs, Libra people are the best fitted to carry on their life-work alone. , In forming a partnership great care should be taken. Virgo, unless too intellec- tual, would yield to Libra's power of foresight and have faith in his judgment. Libra and Scorpio would harmonize fairly well ; the hopefulness and enthusiasm of the Libra na- ture would counteract Scorpio's habit of pro- crastination and spur him on to activity. Should Libra be associated in business with an over-cautious individual — Pisces, for in- stance — who never believes in taking chances, trouble is sure to result, and if Libra is wise he Libra will trust to his own foresight and quick judg- ment and let Pisces seek a partner elsewhere. Some of the distinguished men born under this sign are : Collis P. Huntington, George Westinghouse, Henry O. Havemeyer, Charles Scribner, Bronson Howard, Theodore Thomas, Dr. William H. Draper, E. H. Gary, and Mark Hanna. Planetary Influence MENTAL In this sign Venus gives foresight, intuition, and quick judgment, love of music, poetry, and art, mechanical ability, and love of scientific studies. She gives great fondness for amuse- ments and society and love of the opposite sex. MORAL She also gives the desire to balance and compare, to be merciful as well as just ; but persons born under her influence often lack true moral courage, and do not live up to the best that is in them. PHYSICAL This planet usually gives a tall, well-formed body, fine, clear complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes. 157 3UtB0eb men i58 Libra The diseases from which Libra people are liable to suffer are kidney, bladder, and dys- peptic troubles. Overwork and anxiety are apt to induce a weak heart action and nervous prostration. Libra people should wear diamonds to ward off evil influences. MARS SCORPIO October 23 to November 22 THE SCORPION Planet cS Mars General Characteristics Persons born under this sign have progres- sive minds which are ever busy with new ideas and inventive thoughts. They are always ready with suggestions for improving social conditions, educational interests, and reforms of all kinds, and seem to feel that their special mission in life is to bring mankind to judg- ment. In questions of right and wrong they are too apt to consider the act and not the motive, and while their decisions may be just, they are not merciful. They have a positive will, and are rigid to the point of inflexibility ; they have fine intuitional powers, possess keen perception, and have much mechanical ability. Scorpio people are difficult to understand, even by their most intimate companions. They are not demonstrative, and seldom show half the affection they feel. In conversation they are kindly, and agreeable enough, but it is not easy to form more than a mere acquaintance with them. They evade direct questions, and their answers, though honest in intent, are gresBtue mtnfcs (poBxiiu ^uasitje ttMttz 1 60 Scorpio often equivocal. They express their ideas so guardedly that their statements are not clear and lack force. In the club or social life the Scorpio man is usually a brilliant talker on trifles, going from one extreme to another, in the most erratic and fanciful manner; he de- lights in drawing out the views of others, forc- ing them into ridiculous and illogical state- ments, and the more he succeeds in stinging them into wild fury the livelier he becomes. Self-satisfaction is a marked characteristic of Scorpio people. They are not tender in their feelings, nor considerate of the feelings of others, and they seem to regret less than most people the loss of a friend. They have great respect for persons in high places, and for law and authority, but for them- selves they claim absolute personal freedom. They have a fondness for bohemian sur- (Uncon* roundings, and are unconventional in dress Uettftonaf an( j manners. Unless they have certain and definite re- sponsibilities, they are apt to lead a life of self- gratification with the take-no-thought-of-the- morrow creed. They are fond of out-door (3£$fetic sports, ocean travel, and marine views, and what little ideality they possess usually finds expression in architecture of the magnificent and imposing type, and in music and art. Scorpio As husbands and wives Scorpio people expect to rule; they are severe and resentful when their temper is aroused, and do not at such times hesitate to show out all the jeal- ousy and anger they have hitherto concealed. Ordinarily they have a silent, dignified man- ner, are aggressive and executive; possessing unusual will power and self-control, they often gain a wonderful influence over others. SHORTCOMINGS Scorpio people usually prevent comments on their personal failings by their reserved and dignified manner, which effectually checks any undue familiarity. They arrogate to themselves the right to pry into the secret motives and affairs of others, and when they have elicited the information desired they do not hesitate to use it for their own benefit. They often condemn a fault frankly admitted, in a cruel and vindictive manner. The women of this sign are frequently ver- itable scorpions, and pride themselves on their sarcastic wit. They are extremely critical and suspicious; every shortcoming, every habit to which man is addicted is denounced as severely as though it were unpardonable sin ; their chil- dren are found fault with continually, servants 161 Btt>e 0cmf tic omb critical l62 Starting £emyetr jUBtitt twtfa metcg Scorpio are watched and suspected, and the household held rigidly to all duties. The men of this sign are not so exacting in small things, but they have a harsh, unfeeling manner when dealing with children and sub- ordinates. As long as their personal freedom or liberty of speech and manner is not inter- fered with, they are agreeable companions, and whatever may be their real feeling, they laugh and joke at the misfortunes of others, and seem joyful that judgment should have over- taken them. SUGGESTIONS When Scorpio people fully realize that their mission in life is that of the judge who calls sinners to the bar of justice, they will know that before they are fitted for this high calling they must cast the beam from their own eye, pluck the sting from their tongues when call- ing attention to a fault, and avoid making the world a harder place for sensitive natures to live in by being more tender, loving, and merciful in their judgments. When the higher nature of Scorpio people is aroused, and they rid themselves of the desire to mer- cilessly criticise everything and everybody, they become a wonderful help to weaker natures ; their strong sense of integrity checks Scorpio injustice, they dare to do right even with pub- lic opinion against them, they champion the cause of the oppressed, and speak out boldly and fearlessly whenever their stern sense of justice prompts such utterance. Affinities and Marriage Persons born under this sign are influenced largely by their passions in love matters, and usually find greater happiness when united to those born under Taurus, as the temperament of the latter responds to their own, and Taurus people are very submissive when led by the hand of love. Scorpio people are instinctively attracted by those born under Capricorn, but as there is nothing submissive in the Capricorn nature, there is not likely to be much happi- ness unless both agree to bear and forbear. Scorpio, Cancer, and Pisces are mutually at- tracted, and some happy alliances are made with those born under Libra and Sagittarius. Suggestions to Parents and Teachers The children born under this sign have great tenacity, and are wilful, almost to obstinacy, and hard to manage. They are persevering 163 164 (Bouem ftrmfg £ur8 fenbencg fo cvitU ctee of^ere OU00 education Scorpio rather than stubborn, and have a resistless de- sire to accomplish what they have undertaken, in spite of all opposition. They are made stubborn when they are harshly repressed, but they should be governed with firmness, for, even when very young, they evince a tendency to dominate every one around them. They see the faults much quicker than the virtues of their playmates, and seem to think it praise- worthy in themselves to call attention to the shortcomings of others. They become sullen and resentful when corrected, and will seldom admit themselves to be in the wrong. This trait should be dealt with by an appeal to their sense of justice, and they should be made to see how unfair it is to criticise, and carelessly wound the feelings of others by unkind re- marks. The habit of self-examination should be encouraged in all Scorpio children, for they are prone to deceive themselves as to their own faults. There can be no real moral and spiritual growth until they are able to recog- nize their own imperfections. These children are wiry, restless, energetic, and fond of all out-door sports and games; they have fine memories, are bright and quick students, and should be given a good education to enable them to take their positions among the world's great brain- workers. Scorpio Women VOCATION Scorpio women are excellent entertainers, and have an unusual fund of humor, but their wit is generally tinged with sarcasm, and while brilliant, they are not always the most agree- able companions. They are difficult to under- stand, because their flippant manner, or cold, dignified reserve, conceals their real feelings. They have great taste and tact in the choice of language, and are very courteous and affable. They are good housekeepers, but dislike menial work ; they are saving in the family, but spend money freely entertaining their friends. They are capable and efficient when they have clearly defined duties. They require a strong incentive to overcome their naturally indolent disposition, but when they do take up any line of work, they are wonderfully tenacious and persistent. These women make excellent physicians, dentists, and trained nurses, and have also considerable inventive ability. As teachers they are fine disciplina- rians, but are not much in sympathy with their pupils. They rule through fear, and their reprovals are made in a cold, contemptuous manner, which, though effectual at the time, is not lasting, and the pupils of such a teacher, I6 5