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CHAPTER XIII
JUPITER THE PLANET OF BENEVOLENCE
From each of the divine Hierarchies which have ministered at birth and
evolution of humanity we have received certain qualities and faculties upon
which we are being nursed from nescience to omniscience and from impotence
to omnipotence in life's great school. From the Lords of Venus we received
the priceless gift of love which links humanity in the tenderest affection
of varying degrees and makes life beautiful. From the Lords of Mercury we
received the no less valuable gift of mind which enables us to conquer the
material world and provide ourselves with the comforts of life, but some-
thing more is needed. The divine spark within us is every seeking an outlet
and the greater the two qualities of love and intellect grow, the stronger
the upward urge, but this cannot be fully satisfied either if the Spirit
seeks to raise itself to its divine source only through the love nature ex-
pressed by Venus and culminating in its higher octave Uranus. The religious
fervor then expresses itself as devotion of the most sublime nature but
there is still a lack. Feeling without knowledge is incomplete. Nor can
the inner urge be satisfied if through the mercurial channel of intellect it
attempts to raise itself to the spiritual perception of Neptune, the higher
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octave of Mercury, for though the intellect be sharp as a razor it is of no
account when it is devoid of love. It therefore follows that ONLY BY THE
WEDDING OF LOVE AND INTELLECT CAN WISDOM BE BORN. The mercurial knowledge in
itself, through neither good nor evil, may be used for one purpose or the
other. Even genius shows only the bent of this knowledge. We speak of a
military genius, one who has a wonderful knowledge of the tactics of war,
but a man of war, whether he be a Napoleon or a common soldier, is not be be
classed as wise because he deliberately crushes the finer feelings of which
we take the heart as symbol. Only when the mercurial faculty of mind is
tempered, blended and balanced by the heart-born faculty of love generated
by the Venus ray, is wisdom born of the union. And this is the quality
which the planetary spirit of Jupiter is seeking to infuse into mankind to
aid them in their spiritual evolution that they may rise above the material
plane and soar to higher spheres. Therefore the Jupiterian ray makes people
human, honorable, courteous, refined and generous, law-abiding and reli-
gious, cheerful and optimistic. The true Jupiterian is aptly described as a
jovial fellow, and he is usually large but his heart is almost too big to
find room even within his capacious chest. The corners of his mouth are al-
ways turned upward with a broad smile that can only be described as radiant
and in his hearty good-feeling he is so demonstrative that when he shakes
your hand the ligaments of your arm are almost sprained. He is "hail
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fellow well met" with everybody, always ready to give anything or anybody a
boost. He seems actually grateful to you when you ask him to do you a favor
and is never so happy as when working hard to help others. He would not
harm a child and never gets angry on his own account but when moved to
righteous indignation on account of the wrongs of others then he may be ter-
rible in his wrath, yet he will never be cruel to the aggressor or the op-
pressor, but show mercy and kindness even to them as soon as they have been
vanquished. Such is the pure Jupiterian, but of course he is very seldom
found at the present time. Nevertheless, an increasing number of people are
beginning to walk the way of wisdom and show the Jupiterian traits.
It is said that "Opportunity knocks at every man's door," yet we often
hear people bewail their fate because they "never had a chance." Saturn is
blamed for our misfortunes when we have learned to study Astrology; we are
so intently on the lookout for evil that we usually forget to look for the
good, and thus miss our opportunity. It takes Saturn thirty years to go
around the horoscope, by transit, and form aspects to all planets, but Jupi-
ter, the most beneficent influence in the solar system, goes around once in
eleven years and thus the good fortunes which he may brings are at least
three times as numerous as the misfortunes brought by Saturn's evil aspects.
As a matter of fact, we get from others just what we give, each is
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surrounded by a subtle auric atmosphere which colors our views of others,
and the thoughts, ideas and actions of others towards us. If we harbor
meanness in our hearts, that colors this atmosphere so that we see meanness
in others and in their actions towards us, we awaken this trait in them, as
vibrations from a tuning-fork start another of the same pitch to sing. On
the other had, if we cultivate the Jupiterian qualities of benevolence, his
expansive smile, his cordial attitude of mind, etc., we shall soon feel the
response in our circle of acquaintances and the beneficent aspect of Jupiter
will them have greater effect in making our life and work pleasant.
Jupiter is essentially dignified when found in Pisces, or in Sagittarius,
the sign of aspiration. He is exalted in Cancer, the house of the Moon, for
the seed-atom which furnishes the body of the incoming Ego is protected by
the Moon into the sphere of Cancer but in Jupiter represents the spiritual
part and therefore he presides at the ingress of the Ego itself into the
body. He also rules the blood in which the indwelling spirit finds expres-
sion, though his activities are confined principally to the arterial circu-
lation. He furthers assimilation and growth, and therefore he also rules
the liver. (Saturn rules the gall bladder.) Jupiterians are very fond of
show and display. In their religious observances they love ceremonial and
they are rather partial to the established church but often dislike any
"ism" not sanctioned by society or correct form.
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When Jupiter is afflicted his influence makes the person lawless, sensu-
ous, self-indulgent, gluttonous, extravagant and careless in the payment of
his obligations, hence liable to loss of health, trouble with the law and
consequent social disgrace. An afflicted Jupiter makes people sporty, fond
of horse-racing and gambling.
JUPITER IN THE TWELVE HOUSES
JUPITER IN THE FIRST HOUSE when well-aspected is a good sign of health
and general fortune in life. It gives a good-natured, kindly disposition, a
nature which breathes cordiality, honor and uprightness. These people love
pleasure, particularly out-of-doors, and are fond of traveling. They have
considerable executive ability and are therefore sought for positions of im-
portance and responsibility. There is an inclination to stoutness in later
years.
Jupiter afflicted on the Ascendant gives a tendency to self-indulgence,
according to the sign wherein he is placed. If in Cancer the person becomes
an inveterate glutton and literally makes a god of his stomach with the in-
evitable result that in the course of years he becomes excessively stout,
the liver being particularly enlarged and as a consequence he is subjected
to sickness of a serious nature. In Sagittarius it makes him an inveterate
gambler who would stake his soul on the toss of a coin. In Pisces he
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becomes an incurable drunkard, in Scorpio a sensualist of the worst nature
and so on with the other signs. It may also be said that whenever Jupiter
is afflicted on the Ascendant the health suffers through some corruption of
the blood.
JUPITER IN THE SECOND HOUSE when well-aspected, particularly by the Sun
or Moon, gives great financial prosperity in life and this is a fortunate
position in that respect even when Jupiter is afflicted, but then the person
is liable to loss under bad directions. When Jupiter is unaspected he gives
no help; the person may then be poor and starve.
JUPITER IN THE THIRD HOUSE when well-aspected gives a mind of a highly
optimistic nature so that no matter what other obstacles there may be in
life the person who has this position will always look at the silver lining
of the cloud and in so doing forget the cloud itself. He will have excep-
tional educational advantages and what is more the education which he re-
ceives will be of great benefit to him. He will be popular among his broth-
ers, sisters and neighbors and they will help to benefit him. Success is
indicated by traveling, writing and publications. When Jupiter is afflicted
in the Third House the person is liable to be in wrecks and accidents while
traveling, but he will not be injured though he escape only by a hair-
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breadth. If Saturn afflicts he will become careless and indolent, thus for-
feiting the respect and esteem of his immediate family, but if Mars is ad-
verse they will mistrust him because of rash and imprudent acts.
JUPITER IN THE FOURTH HOUSE when well-aspected is most fortunate for the
home conditions, especially in the latter part of life. People with Jupiter
in this position will do better in their place of birth than anywhere else.
They will receive considerable help from the parents and probably an inher-
itance from them. Their business affairs will be on a solid basis and run
smoothly so that at the close of life there will be a considerable accumula-
tion according to their station and the opportunities of their environment.
They pass their days in peace and end them amid friends, wealth and
prosperity. But when Jupiter is afflicted in the Fourth House the person
should leave his native town early in life for the conditions there will be
detrimental to this success. Lavish and extravagant expenditure, love of
display and kindred costly tendencies will sap his resources and bring him
into bankruptcy; besides a false pride will keep him from undertaking a
radical reform even when he has awakened to the fact that he ought to do so
if he would save himself and the only way out of it to make a new start will
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be removal to another city.
JUPITER IN THE FIFTH HOUSE and well-aspected increases the number of
children and they will bring much profit and pleasure to the parents; it
gives popularity and good friends who will be a help to the person, also a
sociable and pleasure loving disposition. Gain by speculation is foreshown,
high intelligence and success in educational work or the publishing or news-
paper business. These people make fine teachers and have a very convincing
way of putting things. If Jupiter is afflicted in the Fifth House, espe-
cially in Sagittarius, it gives a tendency towards gambling and loss
thereby, a love of sports, disinclination for work, and trouble with chil-
dren.
JUPITER IN THE SIXTH HOUSE gives good health and success in the care and
cure of the sick, faithful servants, and the respect and esteem of all with
whom the person comes in contact in the course of his occupation. But when
Jupiter is afflicted in the Sixth House it gives a tendency toward liver
troubles, enlargement of the liver, obesity and general disorders produced
by over-indulgence of the appetite.
JUPITER IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE gives a noble, great-hearted and sympathetic
marriage partner who will bring the person favor, fortune and social
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prestige. It is an ideal indication for marriage, also for a person seeking
to take a partner or enter into partnership. He may also be assured that
the partner will be noble, sincere, honest and trust-worthy, and that suc-
cess will come by co-operation. It is an ideal position for a lawyer for it
indicates success in law and the ability to reconcile opponents. But if Ju-
piter is weak of afflicted the person will lose his lawsuits or suffer by
misplaced confidence in his partner; marriage will be delayed or denied and
when consummated trouble will arise through the indolence and self-indulgent
habits of the marriage partner. Therefore wisdom would dictate that the
person avoid such relationships.
JUPITER IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE when well-aspected indicates financial gain
by marriage, partnerships or legacy, but when weak or afflicted it indicates
lawsuits and losses in connection with these matters. A well-aspected Jupi-
ter in the Eighth House is also a sign of an easy and peaceful termination
of the life when the full course has been run.
JUPITER IN THE NINTH HOUSE gives a peaceful, noble, optimistic and
kind-hearted disposition, with religious tendencies, broad-minded and
tolerant of the opinions of others, but favoring the more orthodox and es-
tablished lines of thought. The person is much esteemed in society and apt
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to occupy prominent positions in church, state or in institutions of learn-
ing or philanthropic associations. This position also gives a love of
travel with pleasure and gain thereby. But when weak or afflicted by sign
or aspect it gives arrogance and love of display which is our of proportion
with the person's pocketbook, consequently there are lawsuits and liability
to social discredit. It also shows danger when traveling.
JUPITER IN THE TENTH HOUSE when well-aspected is one of the best indica-
tion of an eminently successful and virtuous life, especially if he is sup-
ported by Saturn, Sun and Moon, for then the person will rise to a high po-
sition in the church, state or law and gain great wealth, honor and social
esteem. Furthermore he will deserve all he gets for the character will be
of superlative nobility. But if Jupiter be weak or afflicted in the Tenth
House, particularly by Saturn or the luminaries, it shows that the character
is not reliable. The person may rise but his evil deeds will find him out
and therefore he will experience reversals of fortune and loss of prestige.
JUPITER IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE and well-aspected gives wealthy and influ-
ential friends who may be relied upon to help the person to realize his
hopes, wishes and ambitions. It also gives a sociable disposition and fond-
ness for pleasure. In a man's horoscope it signifies that the marriage will
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be fruitful and that his children will be a credit and a help to him, but
before judgment is rendered in this respect the wife's horoscope should also
be examined to see whether it concurs, for if not then the judgment must be
modified. When Jupiter is afflicted in the Eleventh House either the person
meets friends who are good and sincere in their desire to help him but lack
the ability or less the friends whom he attracts come to him to be ben-
efited. In either case he will not be helped much by friends but must de-
pend upon his own resources to attain his desires.
JUPITER IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE when well-aspected brings gain and success
through occupations carried on in comparative seclusion such as laboratory
work, work in hospitals or asylums in an executive capacity; or in a posi-
tion in one of the fraternal orders which have to do with sick benefits or
in the study and practice of the mystical or occult arts. If people with
Jupiter in this position are personally indigent they receive much bounty
from people or institutions of a fraternal or charitable nature, but if they
are well-to-do they give lavishly to these purposes. If they have enemies
they also have a way of turning them to friends. If Jupiter is afflicted it
makes the person indolent and improvident so that in time he usually becomes
the ward of one of the charitable institutions where he lives till the end
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of life without either trouble or worry.
JUPITER IN THE TWELVE SIGNS
JUPITER IN ARIES gives a high-spirited, energetic and ambitious mind, al-
ways on the lookout and alert for new and progressive methods usable for ad-
vancement in the world's work, it makes a true pioneer, neither too conser-
vative not too impulsive, a thoughtful, but sympathetic disposition,
sincere, honest and trustworthy, somewhat religiously inclined. It gives
some legal of literary ability and a love of out-door games with popularity
in social and business circles. But if Jupiter is afflicted the mind is not
so conservative and well-balanced. There is a tendency to rash and impul-
sive acts; impatience and temper are shown under adverse circumstances with
a consequent loss of esteem and popularity.
JUPITER IN TAURUS when well-aspected gives an eminently kind and sympa-
thetic nature to all people but a deep-seated, tender and warm love for
those towards whom the relationship warrants such expression. This position
also attracts wealth and gives a generous disposition to aid in philan-
thropic enterprises; yet Jupiter in the Second House or second sign is never
lavish or extravagantly generous but rather conservative and inclined to in-
vestigate the merits of any proposition before he extends a helping hand. On
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the other hand he is absolutely open-handed to those who are near and dear
to him. His home and his family are all in all. When Jupiter is afflicted
in Taurus it inclines to extravagant expenditures for show, display and
gratification of the lower nature. Such people are great gourmandizers,
fond of rich and savory foods that tickle the palate. They often experience
financial difficulties and trouble with creditors, also such sickness as may
result from the over-indulgence of their appetites according to other indi-
cations of the stars.
JUPITER IN GEMINI when well-aspected gives literary ability of a high
class and if that is backed by the necessary education success in this line
in certain. This position also gives an inventive turn to the mind, a love
of mathematics and an attraction towards the occult. Jupiter in Gemini
shows that travel will bring both pleasure and profit and it gives an honor-
able, courteous and friendly disposition. But if Jupiter is afflicted the
person is liable to meet with losses and trouble when traveling. He will
have a number of hair-breadth escapes from accidents, legal and religious
trouble, also difficulties with brothers, sisters and close relatives.
JUPITER IN CANCER. The full effect of Jupiter for good or ill is never
felt until the middle life and this is especially the case when he is placed
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in the Fourth House or fourth sign, Cancer. When well-placed there he gives
an exceedingly kindly and courteous disposition, that is at peace with all
the world; he is endowed with a most vivid and fruitful imagination, a
dreamer of Utopian dreams and a lover of the occult and mystical. There is
also however, a practical side to the nature which makes him ambitious to
attain worldly success and fortunate in his investment in houses, lands or
mines, so that he will accumulate property and be well-to-do especially af-
ter middle life. this position also indicates that the person may receive
much help from his parents during life and an inheritance after their death.
Jupiter in Cancer makes the person very fond of the pleasures of the table
but if well-aspected he will probably keep himself within such bounds that
his health does not suffer. If however, Jupiter is afflicted it inclines to
inordinate gluttony which will eventually corrupt the blood and cause such
disease and noxious growths as result from that condition.
JUPITER IN LEO gives a truly noble nature, blending kindness and courage,
self-reliance and loyalty, self-restraint and compassion, mercy and justice.
It indicates, in short, a paragon of virtues nowhere excelled. It gives an
abundance of vitality and a strong constitution so that it marks a leader
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physically, morally and spiritually, nor will such a person ever be content
to follow. He craves positions of trust and responsibility, the greater the
better. He will always be equal to the occasion and never abuse the confi-
dence of those who have placed him there. Such people have an innate cul-
ture and refinement. They are fond of everything that tends to the uplift
of humanity, religious, sincere; sure to win recognition and success dealing
in speculative investments. When Jupiter is afflicted in Leo the person be-
comes cruel and sensuous, abnormally fond of pleasure and subject to loss by
investments, speculation and gambling.
JUPITER IN VIRGO gives a cautious, analytical and practical nature with
an almost unerring faculty for discriminating between the seeming and the
real, for sifting truth from error and arriving at facts. They cannot fer-
ret out secrets by underhanded methods as Saturn in Capricorn which makes an
ideal detective, but if Jupiter in Virgo is the judge no one is clever
enough to hide the truth from him. A well-aspected Jupiter in Virgo indi-
cates success with servants who will be found faithful and loyal, ready to
do their master's bidding. It also indicates prosperity through business or
professional vocations; but if Jupiter is afflicted in Virgo it gives a
cynical carping and critical disposition, mistrustful of others and there-
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fore liable to loss through servants or employees. Such people cannot suc-
ceed in business and they will find it extremely difficult to obtain or keep
a position. At any rate they will serve in a very inferior capacity.
JUPITER IN LIBRA when well-aspected gives a kind, sympathetic and loving
disposition, a conscientious, sociable and benevolent nature and an interest
in all that makes for the uplift of humanity--music, art, literature, social
intercourse, et cetera. On that account the person is popular, particularly
with the opposite sex from whence gain and benefit may be expected. Success
in the business and public life are shown. But if Jupiter is afflicted in
Libra undue indulgence of the lower nature will bring trouble and public
scandal with a consequent loss of popularity and prestige.
JUPITER IN SCORPIO gives an ardent, aggressive and self-reliant nature,
an enthusiastic, constructive and resourceful mind with the ability to meet
all the exigencies of life in an efficient manner and it ensures success in
practical everyday occupations, gives a large family and plenty of means to
provide for them. This position also shows a tendency towards occult inves-
tigations. But if Jupiter is afflicted in Scorpio it will bring loss and
trouble through the indulgence of the lower nature in an inordinate measure,
love of rich an expensive good and sickness on that account.
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JUPITER IN SAGITTARIUS when well-aspected gives good fortune and general
success in life, a humane, broad and philosophical mind, a reverent and re-
ligious disposition. Hence people with this position rise to the top and
become leaders in their various spheres of life, finding places of
prominence in church or state, scientific or philosophic enterprises or in-
stitutions. If Jupiter is afflicted in Sagittarius it makes the person
sporty, fond of cheap and gaudy display, extravagant and ready to take a
chance on any gamble, causes loss of social standing if born in a better en-
vironment, trouble through law, financial difficulties, narrow-minded sec-
tarian views if incline to be religious.
JUPITER IN CAPRICORN gives an ambitious nature, self-reliant and
self-controlled with a desire to rise to a position of authority over others
also the ability to dictate wisely and well. It gives a careful, economical
disposition, and an abhorrence of waste; ingenuity, resourcefulness and some
mechanical ability. These people are trust-worthy to a degree, sincere and
honest in all their undertakings and hold every promise inviolate, therefore
they usually rise to honor, esteem and general popularity. As already said
their aim is to attain independence at the head of some business, but if
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they do not succeed in that and have to work for others they are best suited
to be in the employ of the government, either municipal or national. On ac-
count of the implicit trust generated by their sterling characteristics of
honesty, sincerity and faithfulness these people are often made the re-
cipients of confidence from friends who feel the need of sharing their
troubles with someone who can be depended upon either to give honest, disin-
terested advice or else to keep the secrets told then inviolate. If Jupiter
is afflicted in Capricorn it makes a miser who will hoard all he can scrape
together and deny himself all except the barest necessities and is conse-
quently despised by all who know him.
JUPITER IN AQUARIUS when well-aspected gives a humane, optimistic,
original and philosophic mind, fond of friends and the society of others
particularly those who are interested in science or mysticism, literature
and music, consequently he attracts people of that nature and they will be a
benefit to him in helping him to realize his hopes, wishes and ambitions.
He may possibly obtain a position of importance in some official capacity
with secret or occult societies. This is a good indication of general suc-
cess in life, but if Jupiter is afflicted it makes the nature restless, ner-
vous and erratic with revolutionary or anarchistic ideas with disinclination
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for serious work and such people are generally disliked and distrusted.
JUPITER IN PISCES gives a charitable, sympathetic and hospitable nature
which loves to minister to the outcasts of society. These people are
veritable angels of mercy to all who suffer in body, soul or spirit. They
are well known to those who are "sick of in prison." Being of a sensitive
nature and subject to the influences from the invisible world they not in-
frequently have psychic experiences and become students of the occult. They
love music, art and literature and if well-aspected by Venus, Jupiter in Pi-
sces will give considerable ability as a performer; but if Jupiter is af-
flicted in Pisces it gives a vacillating mind, a nerveless, cowardly nature
indulging in all vices in the calendar and a generally despicable
dispositon--a social parasite.
THE ASPECTS OF JUPITER
THE SUN CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER. The conjunction gives
a tendency to apoplexy, especially if it occurs in Aries, but with that ex-
ception we may say that these configurations are sure indications of health,
wealth and happiness; they give the person an abundance of vitality which is
proof even against very severe onslaughts of disease, and should a
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particularly unfavorable planetary influence succeed in breaking down the
constitutional resistance recovery will be so rapid as to seem miraculous.
This nearly impregnable condition of health is all the more unassailable be-
cause it is backed by a disposition at once "sunny" and "jovial" and that
latter characteristic also makes the fortunate possessors of these aspects
beloved by all with whom they come in contact; everybody is glad to see the
person with the perpetual smile, but they do more than "smile"--they EARN
the friendship universally bestowed upon them by deeds of kindness, by words
of sympathy, cheer or hope as the occasion may demand. They are trusted by
everybody for they never betray a trust; they have good clear heads, good
judgment and executive ability so that they are well fitted to help others.
These characteristics also favor their own financial fortunes so that they
accumulate wealth, but theirs is never "tainted money," they never benefit
by the loss of others. They are conservatively religious and may be aptly
described as "pillars of society." They shine particularly in governmental
offices.
THE SUN SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER gives a tendency to indulge in
habits which are bad for the health; the person is far too fond of the "good
things in life" and very selfish in supplying his own comforts; he exercises
little and never denies himself, with the result that the circulation
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becomes sluggish and as these people have a superabundance of blood their
lassitude and indulgence is productive of various noxious growths and kin-
dred disorders; sometimes a fit of anger raises the blood pressure to such a
point that a vessel burst and ends the life or leaves the person thenceforth
a useless wreck. These aspects give a bombastic, haughty disposition with
an inordinate love of display and thus induce to extravagance both in social
and business affairs with the result that the person sometimes finds himself
involved in debt which he cannot pay and then there is but a step to the
bankruptcy court. A false pride often prevents these people from working
honestly for others so they would rather prey upon the public as gamblers
where there is an opportunity to swindle other people and get what they call
an "easy" living until then land in the meshes of the law. Children with
these aspects should be given special training in self-restraint, thrift and
honesty, above all, religion, for they have a tendency to scorn and scoff at
religion, but perhaps a memory of a devout mother may help to keep them
straight.
VENUS CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER is one of the
best signs of success and general good fortune in life. It favors the
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accumulation of wealth and the enjoyment of all the luxuries of life. It is
a good indication of a successful and happy marriage, social prestige and
the respect of all with whom the person comes in contact. It endows him
with a jovial, optimistic, generous and large-hearted disposition, makes him
honorable to a degree, interested and active in philanthropic measures, lib-
eral in mind, tolerant of the views of others even where he differs
radically, fond of pleasure, traveling, parties, and capable of enjoying
life to the fullest extend; he loves expensive and ultra-comfortable things,
a fine house, valuable books, pictures and other rich appointments.
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER gives the same luxurious likings as
the good aspects but limits the ability to satisfy them; although such
people make the most frantic efforts to present a fine front to the world
they are generally found out to he shams. Their lack of business ability so
often responsible for failure and bankruptcy and they are very liable to
suffer losses through treachery of others. Love and marriage also are
sources of sorrow for those whom Venus and Jupiter are afflicting. They are
apt to be jilted before marriage or the marriage partner will prove faith-
less and may desert them. These aspects also produce an amorous nature
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likely to take liberties regardless of the laws of decency and make the per-
son faithless to marriage vows.
MERCURY CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER is one of the
finest assets in life for it gives a cheerful, optimistic disposition with
the ability to always look upon the bright side of things and keep up the
spirits in the hours of adversity; the mind is broad, versatile and able to
reason correctly and to form a reliable judgment be careful deliberation;
these people never decide hastily; they require time to think over what is
presented to them, but once they have reached a conclusion, it will be found
incontrovertible. They are successful in law or literature and much re-
spected for their honesty and sincerity. These aspects are particularly
fortunate for people who travel for business or pleasure, for they will reap
both benefit and enjoyment from a migratory mode of life. It will make them
"healthy, wealthy and wise" beyond the average, loved by everybody for the
vital vibration they radiate upon whomever they meet.
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER gives a vacillating and wavering
disposition so that the person cannot make up his mind when more than one
course of action is open, hence people with these aspects often lose their
opportunities through procrastination and lack of judgment; they must
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therefore often be classed as failures. They are liable to scandal and
slander because of treacherous associates, and should not ravel for it will
bring them loss and trouble; they should also be extremely careful in making
contracts or agreements to do or deliver certain things at a specified time
for they will probably be unable to fulfill the requirements and thus
trouble and loss will result.
THE MOON PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER gives an op-
timistic, noble and generous disposition. The open-hearted honesty, fair-
ness and friendliness of people with these aspects make them universally
popular. These aspects strengthen both the reasoning faculties and consti-
tution, so that such people usually have a strong mind in a strong body and
hence a powerful personal magnetism which may be used to great advantage in
healing the sick. They have lofty ideals and a fruitful imagination with
the power of acquiring wealth which will grow greater if used in philan-
thropic enterprises of which these people are prone to dream. This is one
of the best aspects in the gamut and makes for general success in life both
physically and spiritually.
THE MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER impairs the reasoning faculties
and brings the person trouble through litigation, lack of fore-thought and
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indecision or dishonesty. People with these aspects are too fond of osten-
tation aid display, extravagant beyond their means, lavish in their expendi-
tures, prone to take desperate chances in gambling or speculation to reha-
bilitate their fortunes and doomed to loss, slander and sometimes bankruptcy
on that account. These aspects are also bad for health in a woman's horo-
scope especially; they indicate digestive and liver troubles.
SATURN SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER gives a strong character with a deep
and profoundly philosophical mind, a benevolent disposition with a strong
sense of justice and fair play. All the virtues of Saturn and Jupiter are
combined by these aspects and people in whose horoscope they are found will
consequently gain the honor and esteem of the community where they are.
Thus they will be looked upon as pillars of society and gain prosperity com-
mensurate with the environment in which they are placed, for these aspects
give sound financial judgment and the ability to grasp the opportunity when
it is met.
SATURN CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO JUPITER has the same beneficent influ-
ence as the sextile or trine through not in as great a measure and if Jupi-
ter is weak by sign of otherwise afflicted the aspects will probably count
for very little, bit in that case its effect upon the arterial circulation
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will be obstructive, giving a tendency to sclerosis of the arteries the same
as the opposition or square.
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER gives a different, vacillating
mind unable to form decisions, always distrustful of others, indolent and
inclined to drift with the tide; often a ward of society either in the
poor-house or the prison, for the character is basically dishonest. These
aspects also give a tendency to arterio-sclerosis.
MARS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER. It is the nature of Jupiter to be
somewhat conservative and dignified, but when blended with the fire of Mars
it gives enthusiasm and an ability to influence of others and imbue them
with the same feelings. It makes the nature noble, sincere, honest and
straightforwarded. This aspect is also good for the financial prosperity of
the person, for both Mars and Jupiter when well-aspected give good earning
ability and favor accumulation. Jupiter is somewhat conservative in respect
to expenditures, Mars is too free, but where the Martian and Jupiterian ten-
dencies are blended by a good aspect the result is an ideal, generous na-
ture, neither too lavish not too conservative, able to strike a happy me-
dium. These people have much ingenuity and constructive ability and
whatever they do they put their whole heart in it. Hence they are success-
ful in business, popular in society, fond of out-of-door sports and games.
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They love to travel and gain much pleasure by so doing. Mars rules the
haemoglobin in the blood which is so important a factor in health and vital-
ity, therefore the good aspects of Jupiter and Mars increase the red blood
corpuscles with the result that people with these aspects have an abundance
of health, vitality, power and endurance.
MARS PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION JUPITER strengthens the constitution and in-
creases the vitality the same as the good aspects. It also indicates that
the person is able to earn much money and uses it freely and generously, but
the mental qualities are similar to those conferred by the bad aspects:
sporty, swaggering, tricky, deceitful and untruthful, impulsive in judgment,
but to be depended upon, and if the conjunction occurs in one of the watery
signs, especially in Pisces, the person will probably be a drunkard, through
this is not as certain as with the square or opposition.
MARS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER is the signature of the gambler and
if one of the planets is in a watery sign, especially in Pisces, he will be
a drunkard also, a tricky, dishonest and disreputable character who always
acts through impulse. With respect to health we find that these people suf-
fer principally from blood and liver complaints, the circulation is poor
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and the blood is so rich that there is danger of apoplexy.
URANUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER gives a broad, humane disposition and
a tendency to delve into the occult arts and sciences. It favors an asso-
ciation with secret orders and gives promise of prosperity in life. Such a
person is honest and sincere, sociable, hospitable and likely to benefit a
great deal from influential friends in official positions. This positions
also gives executive ability and success in connection with institutions of
learning.
URANUS PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION JUPITER gives similar indications to the
good aspects but the influence is not quite so decided, particularly if ei-
ther of the planets is weak by sign or otherwise afflicted. In that case it
will be found that the tendencies conferred are more like those of the bad
aspects.
URANUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER gives am impulsive nature liable
to act in a sudden or unexpected manner to one's own undoing; loss by
speculation, lawsuits and impulsive extravagance are also indicated, many
changes both of occupations and residence, loss of friends and reputation.
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NEPTUNE SEXTILE OR TRINE TO JUPITER gives an inspirational, mystical na-
ture and success in an occupation connect with occult orders, that is to say
where the character is sufficiently developed is that Neptune can makes his
influence felt, for then this position brings out all the noblest and most
spiritual strength of both planets, and occult experiences are not infre-
quently the result. During the sleeping hours these people are quite con-
scious in the invisible worlds.
NEPTUNE PARALLEL OR CONJUNCTION JUPITER gives an influence similar to
that of the good aspects when Neptune and Jupiter are not afflicted, but if
they are in a weak sign and aspecting the other planets by square or opposi-
tion then the influence is similar to that one of the bad aspects of Jupiter
and Neptune.
NEPTUNE SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO JUPITER indicates lack of control of the
emotions. The person is sensitive to the low psychic influences of the bor-
derland between the seen and the unseen worlds but they are of an
awe-inspiring and disgusting type, hence apt to cause hysterical conditions,
such as involuntary trance and kindred disorders attendant upon negative
psychism. From a material standpoint it gives danger of fraud through
speculation or large companies and dealing with predatory interests should
therefore be avoided.