CHAPTER XVI.

URANUS, THE PLANET OF ALTRUISM

THE love ray of Venus goes out to the mate and
blood relations but by a good aspect of Uranus it
is raised beyond the realm of sex love to cosmic pro-
portions, a love such as that which Christ must have
felt when he wept over Jerusalem and said that, as
a hen gathers its brood under its wing, so would he
have loved to gather them to his bosom. The people
who have this Uranian love therefore become build-
ers of society associated with every good and up-
lifting movement. An adverse aspect of Uranus to
Venus on the other hand, has the most degrading
effect on the Venus function, for it leads to disre-
gard of the laws and conventions of society and to
perversion of the most sacred creative function.
Love, is a much abused word, and the emotion thus
miscalled is usually so tainted with desire that it is
Martian passion rather than Venusian love. Coali-
tion, the keyword of Venus, suggests a most intimate
union, a blending of the very souls of two or more
people who compose a family. But Altruism, the
keyword of Uranus, hints at such an all-embracing
love as our Saviour felt. Thus Uranus is the octave
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of Venus and anyone ready to enter the path of prep-
aration which leads to initiation must gradually learn
to outgrow the Venus love which makes the imme-
diate family all in all and begin to cutilvate the all-
embracing Uranian altruism.

This goal is high and those who aim so high
often fall very low. When we essay to transcend the
Venus love and cultivate the Uranian altruism we
are thus in great danger, and the most promising
lives are sometimes wrecked by the pernicious theory
of soul-mates, which leads to clandestine love affairs
and perversion of the creative function. But remem-
ber this — altruism does not require return of the
love bestowed upon others, it has absolutely no con-
cern with sex ; it will not lessen the love for our fam-
ily, but they being nearest to us will feel the increase
of our love to a greater degree than those further
away, and unless our love brings forth such fruit it
is not Uranian and will not further us upon the path
of attainment.

Seeing that that is so, we may readily understand
the great majority of humanity cannot yet respond
to the higher side of Uranus, and its effect upon the
morals is therefore principally perversion of sex,
clandestine love affairs, free love, and disregard ot
conventionality. That is, of course, when aspected
by squares and oppositions. Under such conditions
it makes the person unconventional and erratic, re-
bellious at the least restraint, very independent and
brusque in manner, fond of pioneer work, and inves-

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tigation of unusual things. They take to the higher
mechanics, electricity, aviation, and the like, as a
duck to water, and are rather proud of their attain-
ments. They find prominence in literature, science,
philosophy, and especially in the occult arts. It
also gives a high grade of musical genius when con-
figurated with Venus, and if Uranus is well fortified
by position and aspects it qualifies the person for
leadership in an unusual way. It may also be said
that the effects of the Uranian ray are very sudden
and unexpected, whether for good or ill ; it comes
like a bolt out of the blue, and as we respond most
easily to its evil side, these effects are generally dis-
astrous in nature. When Uranus is on the Acsendant
it adds length to the body, so that the true Uranians
are usually very tall.

URANUS IN THE TWELVE HOUSES

J# 1 Uranus in the First House, even when well-
aspected, makes the person very odd and eccen-
tric in his habits, so that he seems to delight
in doing exactly the things that are against the
conventions and customs, just so that he may
appear odd. He always finds an original way
of doing things, different from that of all other
people, and is very self-satisfied in his opinion
that his methods and ideas are better than any
one else's. If opposed he will defend his ideas
to the last ditch, if Uranus is in any way afflicted.
But when Uranus is well-aspected in the First

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House there is usually a tolerance for the opin-
ions of others, a spirit of give-and-take which
avoids the hard feelings generated by an afflicted
Uranus. Uranus on the Ascendant also makes
the person very restless; there are many sudden
changes in the life and it will, of course, depend
upon the aspects prevailing at the time whether
the changes are for good or ill, but at any rate,
the call of the far fields that look so green, are
constantly before the mind's eye, so that the
Uranians are always ready to be the pioneers
in new undertakings or a new cause, just so that
it is something that has not been tried before,
and so offers a chance of risk and adventure.

¥2 Uranus in the Second House, which governs
finance, naturally indicates a restless and unset-
tled state of the finances of the person. There
will be many ups and downs, and even though
such a person may have other good aspects that
qualify him to reason accurately concerning
other matters, it will be found that in the finan-
cial department he is unable to protect himself
against these sudden and unforeseen losses, or
gains. For him there is no such thing as a staid
and solid investment, for the most unlooked-for
conditions are likely to turn up and either net
him an altogether unlooked-for increase or else
bring about an equally unaccountable loss, all
with such suddenness that there is no way of

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changing the matter. Therefore it is absolutely
impossible to give financial advice to such people,
for even if they invested in a proposition as solid
as the proverbial rock of Gibraltar, it is doubt-
ful if an earthquake would not unsettle it.

W 3 Uranus in the Third House. The Third House
governs brothers and sisters, neighbors, educa-
tion, and the mental or intellectual faculties.
Therefore this position strengthens the intui-
tional abilities of the person, and gives a certain
predisposition towards what is commonly called
psychic faculties. Uranus rules the ether, hence
the Third House position should make it easy for
the person to cultivate spiritual sight, especially
if Uranus is well-aspected with the Sun, Moon,
Venus or Mercury. If Uranus is afflicted in the
Third House it indicates quarrels with neighbors,
brothers and sisters, probably a breaking up of
the family ties, also that the education will be
interfered with through the erratic, self-willed
conduct of the person, and the mind will be
more or less unsettled, and changeable as a
weather-vane. An afflicted Uranus in the Third
House also predisposes to accidents according to
the nature of the afflicting planet, and particu-
larly when on short journeys. These people, it
may also be said, are subject to adventures and
strange happenings on their journeys such as do
not usually befall other people.

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J#4 Uranus in the Fourth House. People who
have Uranus in the Fourth House ought to leave
their place of birth as soon as possible for they
cannot succeed there. Both the parents and
their whole neighborhood and environment will
be antagonistic to them. If it so happens that
the parents are wealthy they will try to disin-
herit a child with Uranus in the Fourth House.
Even if his Seventh and Eighth Houses be well
fortified, it is very doubtful if he would win in
a contest for his share of the patrimony,
as the public sentiment in his birthplace, where
such a suit would probably be tried, would be
so much against him that he would lose in the
end. It would also be disastrous for such a per-
son to marry and establish a home of his own,
for peace, harmony and contentment cannot
exist where the spasmodic and erratic Uranus
is ; that is to say, if it is afflicted. If it is well-
aspected it is also doubtful if such a person
would ever attempt to establish a home, for his
sympathies would be too large and he would
probably be identified with wider activities — a
home or homes on a larger and more universal
scale. This position also gives a very strong at-
traction towards the occult science.

V 5 Uranus in the Fifth House. The Fifth House
rules educational activities, publications, pleas-
ures, courtship, and childbirth. The erratic

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Uranus in this House will in the first place give
some very unconventional ideas concerning the
intercourse and relation of the sexes and usually
leads to a clandestine relationship contrary to
the laws of the land. A woman with this con-
figuration in her horoscope is particularly prone
to be taken advantage of even though she may
not consciously be guilty of inviting undue ad-
vances. It also makes parturition very difficult
and if a child is brought to birth there is danger
of loss by some sudden accident or unusual dis-
ease. If other configurations in the horoscope
give a leaning toward literature, a person who
has Uranus in the Fifth House will be found
to espouse some unconventional cause, like so-
cialism, anarchism, or kindred movements, and
if Uranus be afflicted by Saturn, Mars, or Nep-
tune, the articles written by him, or the paper
published by him or with which he is connected,
will probably incite to bloodshed, conspiracy,
and treachery, which will bring the person into
trouble with the authorities. If on the other
hand, Uranus be well-aspected from the Fifth
House in a horoscope indicating literary ten-
dencies, the ideas advocated on account of this
Uranian influence will probably be so Utopian,
idealistic, and altruistic that they are beyond
the contemporaries of the person. The love na-
ture will also be of such a high idealistic strain
that few if any will be able to respond, and this

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may also mitigate in a large measure the physical
trouble indicated in parturition. A person with
a well-aspected Uranus in the Fifth House would
not gamble, and if one who has an afflicted
Uranus there attempted it, he would naturally
meet with loss, no matter how careful he might
seem to be. With respect to the pursuit of
pleasure indulged in by these people, we shall
find them attracted to all new and strange things.
At the present time the most of them are prob-
ably longing for the day when it will be possible
for them to race in the clouds and drive aero-
planes more recklessly than they are now driving
automobiles.

¥ 6 Uranus in the Sixth House. The Sixth House
governs the employment and service, also health
and disease, therefore the erratic, spasmodic
Uranus in the Sixth House predisposes to oc-
cupational diseases of a strange nature, asphyx-
iation, mental and nervous disorders, such as
epilepsy, and St. Vitus dance. Even if Uranus
is well-aspected, these tendencies are not en-,
tirely abrogated, at least, a person with Uranus
in this position will be very nervous and high-
strung under all conditions. With respect to
employers and fellow-employees this position
makes the person very irritable; he is brusque
and abrupt to all connected with his work and
therefore liable to trouble in employment or with

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employees. This position gives a tendency to-
wards mediumship and undesirable phases of
psychic experiences. If Uranus is much afflicted
there is also danger of obsession and insanity.

Uranus in the Seventh House, indicates a.
romantic, sudden, or ill-considered marriage.
Sometimes a common-law or other irregular form
of union is consummated under this configura-
tion. Often the marriage partner is a person
never thought of as a mate until the Uranian
ray impels to marriage on the spur of the mo-
ment.

People with Uranus in the Seventh House
are usually unfortunate in their marriage rela-
tions, because the marriage partner has the spas-
modic, inconstant, independent Uranian nature,,
chafes under the limitation and cannot remain
true to any one person, but becomes inveigled
into clandestine relations with the result that
the marriage is often dissolved in the divorce
court and separation and estrangement follows;
there is quite often a public scandal in connec-
tion with these affairs, or it may indicate the
death of the marriage partner, all according to
aspects.

People with Uranus in the Seventh House
should never go to law, for no matter how just
their cause may be they are most likely to be
thwarted or checkmated by some strange, un-

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foreseen or sudden circumstances whereby they
are apt to lose their case. They should also
avoid public office or position, for no matter how
honest they may be themselves they are likely
to become involved in scandal and trouble on
that account. In short, this Seventh House po-
sition of Uranus is bad for dealings of any kind
with the public or with law or partners.

J#8 Uranus in the Eighth House is a good omen,
for it indicates that when life has been lived to
its fullness the end will come suddenly and thus
the person will be spared the long and pitiful
suffering so often incident to the transition from
the physical to the spiritual worlds. But know-
ing this it also behooves such people to have their
house in readiness and order, so that when the
end comes at 30 or 90 they have their affairs in
shape.

This position often brings an unexpected
legacy through the marriage partner when well-
aspected ; but if Uranus is afflicted the person
may become involved in litigation on account of
or in connection with the estate of someone de-
ceased.

People with Uranus in the Eighth House
often show great interest in occult subjects and
become well versed in mystic lore. It also gives
a predisposition to dreams and p.sychic experi-
ence.

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J# 9 Uranus in tlie Ninth House gives a progressive
and independent mind, of an original and in-
ventive turn, sometimes amounting to genius;
the intuition is highly developed and these peo-
ple indulge in constructive dreams of such a
nature as transform the world in the course of
time — that is, provided Uranus is well-aspected.
Nevertheless they are generally looked upon as
cranks because their ideas are so Utopian and
far in advance of our present stage that the or-
dinary human beings cannot grasp them. On the
other hand, if Uranus is afflicted in the Ninth
House, particularly if by Mars, these people be-
come red anarchists and are not even averse to
shedding blood in order to attain what they be-
lieve is the ideal; they become fanatical in what-
ever cause they espouse.

This position of Uranus also indicates trouble
in travel, particularly on voyages, and danger of
accidents. It is one of the signs which make the
explorer and pioneer in the discovery and devel-
opment of new countries.

Uranus in the Tenth House indicates an orig-
inal, eccentric character, with a contempt for
conventions, who follows his own ideas regard-
less of what other people say or think, hence
these people are often looked upon as black sheep
and estranged from their kindred, but this they
do not seem to regard as a misfortune; they are

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ready to offer up all, even life itself, for absolute
freedom. These characteristics also bring them
into public discredit and disfavor. The life is
full of sudden changes for better or worse ac-
cording to the other planetary aspects prevail-
ing. If Uranus is much afflicted these people
never, make a success in life, but meet with con-
tinual sorrow, trouble, disappointment and re-
verses. When Uranus is well-aspected genius
will come to the fore and is likely to find recogni-
tion in some measure at least, probably by pio-
neer work of some kind.

Wll Uranus in the Eleventh House. Uranus being
lord of the Eleventh Sign, Aquarius, is more
at home in the Eleventh House than in any of
the others, therefore he exerts a strong influence
in bringing about strange and eccentric friend-
ships with people of an original, creative, or in-
ventive turn of mind who will be a benefit to
the person if Uranus is well-aspected. This also
indicates that through such friendships the
wishes, hopes and aspirations will be promoted
and reach a succesful culmination. If on the
other hand, Uranus is afflicted in this house,
friends are apt to turn traitors or at least use
the person for their own selfish ends as far as
possible.

*$ 12 Uranus in the Twelfth House indicates loss of
reputation, exile, and estrangement from one's

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kin and country, much sickness at various times
of life and confinement in hospitals, if Uranus is
well-aspected or without configuration with any
other planet. But if serious afflictions are found
it indicates confinement in prison at some period
of the life, or restraint in a sanitarium on ac-
count of mental trouble, also much annoyance
by the underhanded action of others. When
well-aspected it brings success in connection with
the occult arts or occult institutions, also by the
invention of chemical processes which remain
secret with their discoverer instead of being pro-
tected by patent. These people are haunted all
through life by a vague fear of impending dis-
aster.

URANUS IN THE TWELVE SIGNS

T Uranus in Aries gives an original, independ-
ent nature, full of energy and ambition, ingen-
ious, resourceful and capable of coping with dif-
ficulties, especially those of a mechanical or elec-
trical nature. These people have a very im-
pulsive, abrupt and brusque manner which often
arouses resentment and opposition in others eveii
though no offense may have been intended. They
are seldom satisfied to remain in one place, but
are fond of changes and rove about a great deal.
Changes of place and position are often forced
upon them because of the before-mentioned blunt
way of speaking.

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J# b Uranus in Taurus gives a very intuitive na-
ture but stuborn and self-willed, so that when
these people have made up their minds notnmg
in the world will turn them, but they cling to
their purpose or idea with the quiet determina-
tion and persistence which neither persuasion
nor threats can alter. If Uranus is afflicted they
are suspicious and jealous, also subject to very
sudden and unexpected reverses in financial af-
fairs. But if Uranus is well-aspected the oppo-
site may be judged, and comfortable financial
circumstances may be looked for.

¥ IE Uranus in Gemini gives a highly original, in-
tuitive and versatile nature, fond of scientific pur-
suits in general, but particularly those studies
which have to do with electricity, aviation, or
other similar out-of-the-way subjects. These
people are broad-minded and thoroughly pro-
gressive, pioneers in all things new and modern.
Among other things they generally have an in-
clination for the study of occultism and astrol-
ogy. They are well liked among brothers, sisters,
and neighbors. All this providing Uranus is
well-aspected ; but if Uranus is afflicted the mind
becomes eccentric and full of vagaries which
make the person a nuisance and a crank, disliked
by everybody, particularly brothers, sisters and
neighbors. This also brings trouble and liability
to accident in the course of short journeys.

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HE Uranus in Cancer. Cancer is a psychic sign
and when Uranus is there it indicates that the
person is a sensitive,, attuned to the psychic vi-
brations and capable of cultivating these pow-
ers, but whether for good or ill depends upon the
aspects. If Uranus is afflicted there is a tend-
ency to nervous indigestion for Cancer rules the
stomach, and if this is not attended to serious
stomach trouble may be expected. These people
are liable to separation from their families,
though usually much against their will, but as
they are generally of a very uncertain temper,
irritable and impatient, they are usually to
blame for this condition and are only getting
their just deserts.

Uranus in Leo gives a very determined nature,
rebellious and impatient of restraint or contra-
diction, with strong likes and dislikes, and an
utter disregard of the conventions where the
passional nature is involved. The personality
is strong, forceful and self-assertive, therefore
these people often incur the displeasure of others
and create much opposition. They are very in-
constant in affairs of the heart — ''on with the
new love" before it is "off with the old." In
a woman's horoscope an afflicted Uranus shows
difficulty in childbirth, perhaps the death of a
child by accident or in a sudden, unexpected
manner, also a strong tendency towards palpi-

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tation of the heart. When Uranus is well-
aspected in Leo both courtship and domestic af-
fairs run much more smoothly and it indicates
original and inventive genius, particularly along
educational or journalistic lines, also for enter-
tainment and amusement of the public and gain
thereby.

Uranus in Virgo, when well-aspected gives &
keen, original, scientific and mechanical mind,
a strong and well developed intuitional faculty
and a keen business bent which will make for
success in life, financial gain by the employ-
ment of others.

But if Uranus is afflicted in Virgo, the per-
son is apt to become subject to strange ailments,
a hypochondriac of a fractious and irritable turn
of mind, a burden to himself and those who have
to be around him. This position is also full of
disappointment in the aims and ambitions of
life, especially because of limitations in the em-
ployment or in dealing with employees, which
the person seems unable to overcome.

= Uranus in Libra, when well-aspected gives lit-
erary and artistic ability of an unusual and orig-
inal nature where the person follows independ-
ent lines of endeavor and expression, often in
connection with occultism. This position also
gives a keen intuition and an attractive person-
ality, a vivid imagination. It signifies partner-

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ship, union, or marriage to someone who will
be of a Uranian character and of much benefit
to the person.

But when ill-placed or afflicted, Uranus in
Libra brings sorrow, trouble, domestic difficulty
and death of the marriage partner by a sudden
or strange ailment or accident. Or perhaps the
union may be dissolved in the divorce court, for
people with the temperament described by an
afflicted Uranus in Libra simply cannot remain
true to one person. This position al,so indicates
trouble with the public or the authorities on
account of eccentric, anarchistic, or socialistic
activity.

\. Uranus in Scorpio, when well-aspected gives
the person a forceful and determined will, bound
to overcome all obstacles and achieve that which
he sets out to accomplish by persistence, persever-
ance and dogged determination; the mind is
sharp, shrewd and secretive, capable of grasp-
ing details and concentrating deeply upon what-
ever problem may be in hand. There is an orig-
inality and mechanical ability amounting to
genius and a love for science, both occult and
physical.

But when ill-aspected, Uranus in Scorpio
lays the person liable to accidents and even as-
sassination or sudden death by explosions, elec-
tricity, aeroplanes and kindred unusual methods.

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It also gives a tendency to trouble with the gen-
itals on account of unbridled abuse of the sacred
creative function, self-abuse or perversion.

*? } Uranus in Sagittarius gives a very strong in-
tuitive faculty with a tendency to dreams, vis-
ions, and a very vivid imagination. This posi-
tion also gives a strong inclination towards an
out-of-the-ordinary belief, including the theory
and practice of the occult arts. When weii-as-
pected this position gives a strong grasp of the
religious and educational problems of the day,
with a philanthropic desire to work for the up-
liftment of humanity, a desire to travel for the
educational advantages thereby to be obtained,
and success in gaining these points under favor-
able aspects.

When afflicted, Uranus in Sagittarius gives
a very eccentric and erratic mentality, particu-
larly with respect to law and religion. There
is a rebellion against the social condition which
often brings trouble with the authorities, also a
de.sire to force one-sided views upon the world
despite all protests and at all risk, characteristics
which eventually bring discredit and disfavor.

J£ V3 Uranus in Capricorn, when well-aspected gives
an ambitious and enterprising disposition, a se-
rious, persevering nature, and an acute sense of
responsibility ,with original ideas of business
that bring success, especially if some line is se-

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lected that is connected with the electrical or
aerial arts.

If Uranus is afflicted it gives an erratic and
eccentric mind, self-willed and stubborn, bound
to either rule or ruin, quarrelsome and at odds
with society in general and relatives in particu-
lar. Hence this position gives a great deal of
sorrow and trouble in life, frequently involving
sudden changes of employment and environ-
ment.

" Uranus in Aquarius, when well-aspected is at
its very best, for he is ruler of this sign and
therefore in harmony with its vibrations. Hence
this position strengthens the intuition and orig-
inality, and directs the energies into humani-
tarian lines of endeavor, unselfish devotion to
the cause of friendship, and a sincere desire to
help all who are in trouble. These people make
many friends and generally realize their hopes,
wishes, and ambitions because they are of such
an unselfish nature that they desire what is good
for humanity at large rather than that which
is for personal gain. This position also gives
considerable mechanical ability, originality and
inventive genius.

But if Uranus is afflicted in the sign Aqua-
rius, though the ambitions may be as strong and
sometimes as good, and as pure as with a well-
aspected Uranus, they will be of such an erratic

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nature that it is impossible to realize the desire,
and it will bring trouble with friends, or pre-
tended friends, who will seek to use the person
for their own selfish ends, causing much sorrow
and disappointment.

Jtf X: Uranus in Pisces, when well-aspected indi-
dicates a love of the occult arts and ability of
development along these lines. It brings friends
and associations which favor these studies. But
when illaspected it leads to mediumship, obses-
sion, and even insanity, if this tendency to in-
tercourse with spirits is followed to its conclu-
sion. This position makes the mind nighty, er-
ratic, and the person will be subject to unex-
pected misfortune, scandal, or suicide. All
through life, even when fortune smiles and the
skies are clear to all outward appearance these
people are haunted by a vague fear of impending
disaster.

ASPECTS OF URANUS TO THE OTHER PLANETS

O * A *& The Sun sextile or trine to Uranus makes
the person original, inventive and independent
in his manner of conduct and personal appear-
ance. With respect to food and certain man-
nerisms, he is what people call eccentric and con-
spicuous, yet not offensively so, given to pur-
suits and studies which people consider ''queer"
such as occultism and astrology. But he also

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loves delving into the unknown realms after
nature's secrets concerning electricity and often
becomes a successful inventor if other aspects
give the mechanical ability to work his schemes
out. Uranus rules the ether and now that we
are nearing the Aquarian Age his vibrations
will be felt in increasing measure to bring to
our ken methods of using nature's finer forces
and the people with Sun sextile or trine Uranus
will be the media who attract and interpret them
for us as the aerials and receivers in a wireless
station collect and transcribe the messages car-
ried by the ether waves to which they are at-
tuned. These people often rise in life through
the friendship of someone above them in the
social scale. They are of a very high-strung
temperament but have themselves well under
control, and rarely show temper or anger. They
are also out-and-out idealists.

O P 6 D 8 W The Sun parallel, conjunction, square
or opposition to Uranus makes the person very
high-strung, nervous, of uncontrolled emotions
and ready to fly into hysteria on any or no provo-
cation. It predisposes to nervous disorders such
as St. Vitus dance, epilep.sy and lack of co-
ordination. It makes people impulsive, unrelia-
ble, and lacking in regard for the convention-
alities, highly impatient of any restraint upon
their liberty and committed to the theory of

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affinities, soul-mates and free love, hence these
people are undesirable marriage partners and
likely to figure in divorce proceedings or scan-
dals of an even worse nature. There is also
danger of trouble on account of connection with
anarchistic plots where the inventive faculty
may find scope in the construction of explosives
and infernal machines. Unless these aspects are
modified by other configurations such people are
among the most dangerous to society. They are
liable to accidents from lightning, electricity and
all through life they meet disappointment from
the most unexpected quarters.

$ * A ¥ Venus sextile or trine to Uranus makes
the person mentally alert, of quick intuitive per-
ception and exceedingly magnetic, especially to
the opposite sex ; but it also attracts hosts of
friends who will be of benefit and assistance to
him. These aspects give love of art, music and
poetry and are a favorable indication of a happy
marriage, often at a very early age or suddenly
consummated. The good aspects between Venus
and Uranus also sometimes bring to the subject
love of a platonic nature which then acts as an
inspiration in the life.

$ 6 P1? Venus .conjunction or parallel to Uranus.
As in the case of Mars conjunction to Venus, so
also in the case of Uranus conjunction to Venus,
there is a doubt as to whether this aspect should

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be classed as good or evil. This must be settled
in the individual horoscope where it occurs, for
it may work either way, depending upon the
other planetary configurations and the student
will therefore have to use his judgment as to
how he classes them. If Venus is otherwise af-
flicted in the horoscope, for instance, the con-
junction or parallel will further accentuate her
evil qualities and act like the square and oppo-
sition, but if she is well placed or aspected
Uranus will bring out the nobler side, like the
sextile or trine.

9 D 8 W Venus square or opposition . to Uranus.
The square or opposition always brings trouble
through the sex relation — quarrels, divorces,
public scandals through clandestine intercourse
and kindred irregularities, with loss of friends,
prestige and popularity, exile from home and
family and sudden financial losses through unex-
pected or unforeseen happenings. There is a
general lack of balance, an erratic personality.

Mercury sextile or trine to Uranus gives
an original, independent and eccentric mind im-
patient of the fetters of fashion, tradition ana
convention. Such a person is strenuous in his
efforts to hew a path for himself in complete lib-
erty. Therefore this is the hall-mark of the pio-
neer in thought and invention, the sign of genius.
Their ideas and ideals are exceedingly lofty,

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progressive and inspiring, in fact too much so
in the opinion of the average man or woman who
look upon their actions and vagaries as the out-
come of a diseased mind. Nevertheless they have
plenty of friends on account of their kindly and
sympathetic nature and these aspects are good
for a literary or scientific pursuit, also for in-
vention, particularly those which have to do
with air or electricity.

$ P 6 W Mercury parallel or conjunction to
Uranus. If Mercury is otherwise afflicted the
conjunction and parallel are to be judged as bad
aspects and read accordingly, but if Mercury is
otherwise well placed and aspected the delinea-
tion given for the sextile and trine will apply.

V D 8 # Mercury square or opposition to Uranus.
Mercury in square or opposition to Uranus is the
hall-mark of the true crank or anarchist with ex-
treme ideas to tear down the social structure and
undertake a radical reform without the ability
to build up something better. People with these
configurations are given to ranting and raving
in public and their language is usually as cruel
as the measures they advocate. Whatever ability
they possess is usually turned to an erratic pur-
pose and therefore they are ostracised and dis-
liked wherever they go. They are often forced
to make sudden changes to escape the conse-
quences of their erratic conduct.

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* A ¥ The Moon sextile or trine to Uranus gives
great originality and independence to the mind
which is quick, intuitive and very vivid in its
imagination, hence the person has inventive
ability; he is attracted to the occult art and
is endowed with hypnotic or magnetic powers,
also the intuitional ability to study and practice
astrology. If electricity is adopted as a vocation
the person will make a success of it. These as-
pects also give the person a peculiar fascination
for the opposite sex and are likely to 'lead to a
clandestine love affair or an unconventional
union.

6 P1? The Moon conjunction or parallel to^
Uranus gives similar mental and psychic tend-
encies as the good aspects and also the liability
to irregular love-affairs as the good aspects, but
these tendencies are not so pronounced and a
clandestine love-affair generated under the con-
junction of Uranus and the Moon may have dis-
tinctly disastrous results similar to those men-
tioned under the bad aspects. If the conjunc-
tion occurs in Cancer it favors nervous indiges-
tion; in Leo it inclines to palpitation of the
heart, interferes with the rhythm of the heart-
beat and gives a spasmodic action which will
probably prove fatal when it has run its course;
in Scorpio it inclines to perverse practices; in
Sagittarius th» reflex action would be felt in
the lungs and similarly with the other signs.

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D D 8 ^ The Moon square or opposition to Uranus
makes the person erratic and touchy to a de-
gree, a walking powder magazine ready to explode
at any moment, overbearing, conceited and in-
tolerant, shunned by all who can possibly
get out of his way. If such people are employers
nobody can work for them and if they are em-
ployees nobody will have them. They never re-
main very long in any place, but are either dis-
charged or give up their position on the slightest
provocation. People with these aspects are also
attracted to the occult art but they never make
a success at it because of their erratic mentality.
Like the other aspects of Uranus and the Moon
the square and opposition also indicate a clan-
destine attachment either on the part of the
person or the marriage partner. If it occurs in
the Seventh House of a man 's horoscope it proves
the wife untrue and a public scandal and divorce
will eventually ensue. The bad aspects of the
Sun and Uranus give similar indications in the
horoscope of a woman.

T? * A W Saturn sextile or trine Uranus is for-
tunate for a public career in an official ca-
pacity for it gives ambition and determination
with ability to concentrate upon the work in
hand and to exercise authority, plan and sys-
tematize. It strengthens the intuition so that
such people are guided by keen interior insight

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when new and important steps have to be taken,
therefore such people are in demand and find
positions with large corporations where they win
their way through sheer ability. The mind is
both mechanical and ingenious, hence this posi-
tion often denotes the successful inventor, par-
ticularly along the lines of electricity, aerial
navigation and kindred pioneer lines.

T? 6 PV Saturn conjunction or parallel to Uranus
has an influence like the good aspects if the
planets are unafflicted, elevated, in angles, essen-
tially dignified or exalted, as Saturn in Libra
and Capricorn or Uranus in Aquarius or Scor-
pio, but if the conjunction occurs in signs where
either of the planets are weak or afflicted, like
Saturn in Aries, Cancer or Leo, then the influ-
ence will be detrimental and should be judged
the same as the square or opposition.

!? D «? * Saturn square or opposition to Uranus
gives an unscrupulous nature with an extremely
violent temper. The outbursts are as sudden as
a bolt from the blue and exhaust the. person
completely. These people are very eccentric
and look at everything from a peculiar angle —
treacherous, idle and indolent, malicious and al-
together dangerous to the community. These
aspects also indicate chronic or incurable diseases
according to the signs wherein they are placed,
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horoscope are good the influence of a single as-
pect will not bring out such evil characteristics
and therefore the whole horoscope is to be care-
fully considered before judging the influences
enumerated, for they may be materially minim-
ized by other favorable indications in the horo-
scope.

"U * A V Jupiter sextile or trine to Uranus gives <»
strong, independent and positive personality
with an ingenious, inventive and original turn
of mind. Whatever he undertakes he will carry
to a conclusion or die in the attempt. This posi-
tion also gives a broad, humane and benevolent
disposition and a tendency to delve into the oc-
cult arts and sciences. It favors association with
secret orders and gives promise of prosperity in
life. Such a person is honest and sincere, so-
ciable, hospitable and friendly to all, hence likely
to benefit a great deal from influential friends
in an official position. This position also gives
executive ability and success in connection with
institutions of learning.

1i 6 P1? Jupiter conjunction or parallel to Uranus
gives similar indications to the good aspects but
the influence is not quite so decided, particu-
larly if either of the planets is weak by sign or
otherwise afflicted. In that case it will be found
that the tendencies conferred are more like those
of the bad aspects.

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U D 8 # Jupiter square or opposition to Uranus
gives an impulsive nature liable to act in a sud-
den impulsive, erratic or unexpected manner to
his own undoing. Loss by speculation, lawsuits
and impulsive extravagance are also indicated,
many changes both of occupation and residence,
• loss of friends and reputation. It signifies one
of an ostentatious nature given to sham and cam-
ouflage and subterfuge, generally disliked for his
insincerity and double dealings; a confidence
man, bunko man or cheap gambler.

$ * A # Mars sextile or trine to Uranus gives an
energetic and ambitious disposition, an original,
ingenious, alert, intuitive mind which is resource-
ful in the highest degree and able to cope with
great difficulties under trying circumstances.
Therefore people with this configuration are nat-
urally of an inventive turn of mind and success-
ful in bringing their ideas to realization. Their
inventive genius usually expresses itself along
electrical lines, aviation, or in other unusual di-
rections, for this aspect is one of the marks of
the pioneer of the Aquarian Age, where science
and inventions will reach out in directions that
are now entirely undreamed of even as possibili-
ties. But while these people are dreamers of
dreams they are also practical, energetic and en-
terprising in a sufficient degree to make their
dreams come true in the world. They have a

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wide vision and a noble nature which rises over
all petty distinctions of race, creed or color and
recognizes in all human beings the divine spark
which is the basis of universal brotherhood. They
may not be exactly religious in the orthodox
sense of the word but their ideas are truly cos-
mic, hence they are often mistaken for vision-
aries by those who do not understand them.

$ 6 PD 8 V Mars conjunction, parallel, square or
opposition to Uranus gives an erratic and eccen-
tric disposition, a violent temper of the worst
nature, an unusual resentment of even the slight-
est restraint and gives the person a stubborn,
headstrong and dogged determination to go ahead
in any line of action upon which he has decided
no matter what the outcome. He will listen to
neither reason nor entreaty but follows his own
course in defiance of all. People with this con-
figuration very often become anarchists of the
reddest type for they do not even stop at the
shedding of blood, if other testimonies in the
figure concur. They are cruel, hard and cold,
without a spark of true love though they may
be inflamed with passion of the most burning in-
tensity. This is particularly the case when Mars
is square Uranus and either planet is placed in
Taurus or Scorpio. In a woman's horoscope
Uranus square Mars usually leads to seduction
no matter where they are placed, but if in Tau-

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rus or Scorpio escape is almost impossible. The
other characteristics of these planets in either
configuration work themselves out according to
the signs wherein they are placed so that their
placement in Taurus or Scorpio work upon the
sex which is governed by these signs. When
one of these planets is in Scorpio, if the person
takes up the profession of surgery he will become
very cruel and unfeeling, ready to operate for
the mere pleasure of causing pain and in conse-
quence or in pursuit of this passion he will prob-
ably take up vivisection and develop an unusual
ingenuity in torturing his victims. With Uranus
or Mars in Scorpio or Pisces he will be under-
handed or tricky though he may show a very
different front to the public. In Aries it will
make a rattlebrain, in Gemini and Virgo an
unusually quick mentality but quick in seeing
only how to trick others. In Sagittarius it will
make the person very materialistic, atheistic, or
fanatical against the established religion or so-
ciety. Thus the planets blend their individ-
ual natures with the sign.

* A J? Neptune sextile or trine to Uranus gives
inclination towards the occult or mystical side
of life, and if either is placed in the Tenth
House the person usually becomes a leader or
authority in these lines, he wins at least local
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fame will be national or international. This
position will bring direct touch with the spirit-
ual world and success in dealing with inhab-
itants of that place. It i,s also productive 01
dreams and visions of a prophetic and inspira-
tional nature. It strengthens the healing powers
and will consequently enable the person to do
a great deal of good for his suffering fellow-men.
These aspects give a highly developed intuition
which amounts almost to mind-reading. There
is a love of travel and exploration of the phy-
sical world as well as of nature's finer realms.
Nor are such people altogether dreamers, they
have a strong will with excellent executive and
organizing powers which will aid them in real-
izing their hopes, wishes and ambitions to rise
in life and be at the forefront of whatever pro-
fession they select.

ty 6 P1? Neptune conjunction or parallel to Uranus
are convertible aspects, if the planets are well
placed by sign and otherwise well-aspected,
their effect will be similar to the sextile or trine,
though not so pronounced, but if they are cadent,
weak by sign, and afflicted they are only a little
less evil than when aspected by square or oppo-
sition.

W D & *& Neptune square or opposition to Uranus
brings underhanded, deceptive influences into
the life which aim to undermine the reputation

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and make the person suffer scandal and public
disfavor, sudden and unaccountable reverses in
business are met with, or trouble in social affairs.
There is the same love of travel and exploration
as given by the good aspects but the person can-
not accomplish his aims with the same facility, or
if he does it is to his disadvantage and brings
added trouble. He is also drawn towards the
occult or mystic side of life, but his path is beset
by dangers of mediumship and obsession and all
through life he is filled with premonitions of
danger and a vague dread of impending disaster
which he can neither account for nor dispel by
will or reason, hence uncertainty overshadows
the life as a cloud and robs him of peace and
contentment.