The Message of the Stars[25]
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CHAPTER XXV
PROGRESSED LUNAR DIRECTIONS
The Moon travels through the Zodiac at an average rate of between twelve
and thirteen degrees a day, and as the day in the art of progression is
9aken as a time measure equivalent to a year, we may say that the Moon by
progression from birth to death travels at the rate of between twelve and
thirteen degrees a year, or about one degree per month. Thus in the course
of about twenty-eight years she circles the whole horoscope and forms all
the aspects that can be formed to all the planets in the radical figure, and
she may thus travel two or three times around the horoscope in the life of
the average man or woman. It is her passage around the horoscope that makes
the life fruitful of events for the aspects of the planets themselves which
indicate the year when a certain influence is ready to be reaped as ripe
destiny and produce events in the life, do not of themselves cause either
good or ill effects unless an aspect of the progressed Moon or a lunation
brings the matter to a focus and marks the month when the occurrence will
take place. Therefore sometimes even strong aspects between the Sun and
planets, or between the planets themselves, are barren in effect when not
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fortified by a progressed lunar aspect or a lunation of the same nature.
Neither do the lunar aspects have an influence of their own, or at least
if they have, it is not very marked unless the lunar aspect agrees in nature
with the primary direction then in force.
These are important points which the student should always bear in mind.
It should also be noted that the aspects of the progressed Moon to pro-
gressed planets produce little or no effect and the influences set down be-
low are with respect to the radical planets.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL
SUN.
These aspects mark a rather prosperous period in life, bringing important
changes for the better. Not infrequently marriage results which is both
successful and happy. An increase of business if the person is an employer,
or a raise in salary if he is an employee, may be looked for at this time,
for superiors and those in a position to bestow favors are in a generous
mood and ready to give the person credit for all that is good in him.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL SUN.
These aspects indicate a time of trouble and loss. There is a tendency to
difficulty with employers or customers which will bring loss of employment
or business; the mind is vacillating so that the person cannot make up his
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mind what to do, and thus he is apt to lose opportunities which might bring
gain and instead they bring loss. He will experience trouble with the oppo-
site sex, particularly the marriage partner if he is in the state of matri-
mony. The health will suffer and there is a change for the worse in all the
affairs of life.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE, OR TRINE TO RADICAL
VENUS.
If Venus is strong and well aspected in the natal chart this period will be
one of pleasure and profit both, for the person will make new friends and
have opportunities to advance himself both socially and financially. These
aspects also frequently indicate the commencement of courtship or the culmi-
nation of courtship in marriage, in a man's horoscope. They bring good
health and a happy, cheerful frame of mind, so that the whole world seems
bathed in sunshine. This is, in short, a period of general success and hap-
piness.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL VENUS.
If Venus was afflicted at birth this marks a period of considerable trouble
and disappointment. A courtship may be broken off or a marriage dissolved
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by separation. The financial fortunes are likely to suffer and the health
is apt to be poor. Snubs and ostracism may be expected in the social rela-
tion and the person should be particularly careful with the opposite sex,
for while this direction is operative there is considerable liability to
trouble from that source. Knowing what is doing and the nature and duration
of the influence, he should try to rule his stars by keeping as cheerful a
frame of mind as possible, schooling himself to act wisely in the matters
which are particularly shown as danger points.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL
MERCURY.
If Mercury was well aspected at birth, these directions will bring out the
mental powers and it is therefore a favorable time to take up any study
which the person may feel attracted to. If any important changes have been
in contemplation this is the time to make the move, for under these direc-
tions success is sure to attend in a much larger measure than under less fa-
vorable influences, and if he has any important matters to settle with
brothers, sisters or neighbors, he will reach a favorable conclusion with
them much more quickly than at any other time.
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THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL MERCURY.
If Mercury was afflicted at birth the person will need to exercise a great
deal of care during the operation of these planetary influences, for there
will be a tendency to rash and indiscreet speech; thereby the person may lay
himself liable for libel or slander. It is also likely that if any deeds or
legal papers are signed during this time it will be to the person's detri-
ment and will later regret it. He should also be very careful of his ex-
pressions in correspondence and if he is a literary man he should be doubly
careful or his writings will be more than likely to cause trouble for him-
self or others. The mind will be much disturbed and he should neither
travel nor make changes but endeavor to keep himself as quiet as possible
during this time.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION RADICAL SATURN.
If Saturn was afflicted in the natal chart this is a very critical period.
In a woman's horoscope it indicates ill-health, worry and trouble. In the
horoscope of a man, if he is married, it indicates domestic difficulties or
ill-health of the wife. There is trouble, delay and disappointment in all
the affairs of life and a tendency to worry over things and become morbid
and melancholy.
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THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL SATURN.
If Saturn is afflicted at birth, these aspects mark a very evil time, par-
ticularly with respect to health and the conditions in the home. They pro-
duce a disturbed frame of mind with irritability and a tendency to worry, a
pessimistic outlook on life; gloom and despondency seem to be the rule, the
financial affairs also suffer and care should be taken to make no changes or
investments at this time. The only remedy is to try to keep as philo-
sophical an attitude as possible, looking for the silver lining of the cloud
and endeavoring to learn the lessons that are to be taught during this pe-
riod.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL SATURN.
If Saturn was well aspected in the natal chart these aspects mark a success-
ful and prosperous period when one will gain recognition of a lasting nature
in his sphere of life. He will be able to take on added responsibilities
and acquit himself of the trust with credit. If any investments in houses,
lands or mines are contemplated this will be a very favorable period to un-
dertake such matters. This time will be epoch-making in the life when a
new, solid and stable foundation for success will be laid, upon which the
edifice of a successful life may be reared.
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THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL
JUPITER.
If Jupiter was well aspected at birth, these aspects mark a period of suc-
cess and general good fortune. The health is excellent, or if the person
has been sick improvement may be looked for at this time. The frame of mind
will be happy and he will enjoy all the pleasures of life. It is a par-
ticularly good time to travel for he will meet a friendly and cordial recep-
tion everywhere. The financial fortunes will be benefited if investments
are made under these directions, or if the business is pushed to the best of
his ability. This is an epoch when things take a decided turn for the bet-
ter, and if the person takes proper advantage of the opportunities then pre-
sented to him this time will be long felt in the life.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL JUPITER.
If Jupiter was afflicted at birth the person should be very careful of his
diet during the time when these aspects last, for there is a tendency to ex-
cesses which will cause disease by making the blood impure. He should also
be very careful not to lose his temper because if there is any danger of
apoplexy shown in the natal figure it is more likely to manifest under these
stellar influences than at any other time. Keep as cool as possible and
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avoid all stimulating food and liquors. Do not under any circumstances un-
dertake to speculate while these directions last for loss is certain and
there is a liability to be deceived or defrauded by others. There is also a
danger of domestic troubles and loss by lawsuits or similar matters. The
social prestige is likely to suffer on account of haughty, bombastic and
overbearing manners, therefore the person should be careful and moderate in
everything and also hold himself well in check.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION RADICAL
MARS.
If the radical Mars was afflicted these aspects mark a very evil period. In
a woman's horoscope they indicate, for one thing, bad health, and in a
man's, violent quarrels in the home. There is a tendency to be quarrelsome,
foolhardy and reckless, with the result that the person may sustain bodily
injuries or accidents, also a tendency to the over-indulgence of the lower
passional nature which may bring trouble in its train, therefore he should
be very careful in his dealings with those of the opposite sex. Unless
great care is taken slander and social discredit are sure to result. These
directions also make the person very reckless and extravagant in financial
matters, liable to form hasty and erroneous judgments, therefore if papers
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are signed at this time disaster is very to follow. These directions are
among the most reliable in operation and the person rarely escapes without
suffering loss or injury in some manner, therefore the greatest care should
be taken during this period.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE RADICAL MARS.
If Mars was well aspected at birth thee aspects mark a period of consider-
able activity in the life which will be to the benefit of the person in-
volved. A great deal of vital energy is accumulated and this dynamic force
naturally must have an outlet in some way, hence this is a good time for the
expansion of business or undertaking new enterprises; they are sure to suc-
ceed if the person is not too precipitate in his efforts but uses a grain of
caution in the expenditure of this great energy. These aspects are par-
ticularly active among those who work with or deal in the partial elements
of iron and fire, such as soldiers, surgeons and engineers; to them they
bring honor and promotion.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION RADICAL
URANUS.
If Uranus was afflicted at birth these aspects mark a very critical period,
when the person is apt to make a sudden and unexpected change which will
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have a disadvantageous effect upon the life, therefore he should guard care-
fully against such a contingency. There is also a liability to the forma-
tion of a clandestine relationship which will bring sorrow and trouble to
the person, hence he should avoid association with the opposite sex and when
this is unavoidable he should be very circumspect in his manner and behav-
ior, for under these directions people are very likely to judge him severely
for the slightest semblance of wrong-doing. There is a tendency to irrita-
bility and cruelty of speech which is likely to cause domestic unhappiness
and the loss of friends that will later be regretted very much, therefore
the person should endeavor to curb himself; in fact it would be better to
avoid his friends as much as possible during this time.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL URANUS.
These are excellent aspects for those who are sufficiently advanced to re-
spond. If Uranus was well aspected at birth, the original, intuitive and
inventive faculties will find an outlet at this time which may be very ad-
vantageous to the person. If he is interested in the study of advanced
thought or occultism this is a particularly good time to pursue such sub-
jects, for an expansion of consciousness may most easily result under these
directions, friendships are formed with advanced people who will be of
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benefit to the person, and advantageous changes or removals may be made,
hence it marks an epoch in the life which is likely to leave a permanent
mark for good.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO
RADICAL NEPTUNE.
If Neptune was afflicted in the natal chart these directions mark a period
of weird and uncanny experiences, when the person is likely to come under
the spell of hypnotism or mediumship or have visions or begin to hear
voices, but all these experiences are of an undesirable character and should
therefore be guarded against as much as possible. It would be very unwise
under these directions to enter the seance room of a spiritualistic meeting
where the conditions favor such manifestations, and if the aspects occur
from water signs--Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces--there is a strong tendency to
form a drink or drug habit which may operate to the sorrow and trouble of
the person for all the rest of his life. As these aspects produce a mental
and physical lassitude, when the vital forces are low and the person
negative, such undesirable influences are particularly apt to gain a
foothold. There is also a danger from plots by secret enemies which tend to
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bring the person into discredit and trouble. He may even suffer imprison-
ment or be confined in a hospital through ill-health, for Neptune rules
prisons, hospitals, insane asylums, and similar places. Great care should
be taken in all dealings with others.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL NEPTUNE.
If Neptune was well aspected at birth these directions may bring a slight
extension of consciousness and if the solar aspects to Neptune are also in
force at the same time an initiation may be looked for by those who are suf-
ficiently advanced to respond to this influence. But to the majority of
people it will probably mean only a pleasant time, a feast of music or some
similar experience.
THE MOON PROGRESSED PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION RADICAL ASCENDANT OR
MIDHEAVEN.
These aspects bring changes in the life, but whether these are good or bad
depends upon the other influences operating in the horoscope at the time.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL MIDHEAVEN.
If other influences agree this is a time of beneficial changes, preferment
and honor, and general success in the various departments of life.
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THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL MIDHEAVEN.
These aspects indicate loss of prestige, trouble and anxiety, financial
loss, especially if dealing with women. It is a bad time to travel or make
changes.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL ASCENDANT.
These aspects bring beneficial changes, financial prosperity, and general
good fortune.
THE MOON PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL ASCENDANT.
These aspects mark a period of trouble. Ill-health may be looked for, and
if any changes or removals are made they will be to the person's disadvan-
tage.