CHAPTER XX.

YOUR LUCK IN LIFE

HEALTH, wealth and happiness are to most peo-
ple the prime objects of life, and whoever has
them is rightly considered lucky, though, as we have
endeavored to show, luck is very closely linked to
merit, and we have earned what we have either in
this or former lives and what we lack in fortune or
ability we may acquire in this or later lives by good
use of our opportunities.

Thus health and disease, vocational ability, so-
cial and financial fortunes, marriage, etc., are shown
in the horoscope as outlined in the following pages.

HEALTH AND DISEASE

The subject of health and disease is thoroughly
elucidated in that part of the book which deals
with medical astrology, but those who do not care to
go into the depths of the subject will find the follow-
ing general hints helpful in determining the matter
for ordinary purposes:

The main indicators of health and disease are
the Sun, Moon and Ascendant, together with the
planets in the First House or just above the Ascend-
ant. The twelve signs of the Zodiac confer a vitality
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of differing degrees and when there are no planets
near the rising sign it is of much greater importance
than otherwise. The signs may be classed as follows:

Aries, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Sagittarius are
strongly vital signs.

Gemini, Virgo, Libra and Aquarius are moder-
ately vital.

Cancer, Capricorn and Pisces are signs of weak
vitality.

Both the Sun and the Moon affect health in all
horoscopes, but the Sun is the particular significator
of health for men and the Moon has the same func-
tion in a woman's horoscope. Thus, if a boy is born
at a New Moon which is a total eclipse, he will have
very poor chances of surviving. The same may be
said of a girl born at the Full Moon when that is
eclipsed.

If the Sun is strong by sign, well aspected by
Mars or by the benefics, if he is in essential dignity,
exaltation or elevation in a male horoscope, it indi-
cates the possession of a strong vitality and presages
a life blessed by good health. If the Moon is simi-
larly placed in a woman's horoscope the same effect
follows.

On the other hand if the luminaries are in weak
signs in the Sixth or Twelfth Houses or afflicted by
Saturn, Mars, Uranus or Neptune, the vitality is
weak and much sickness will result unless, from child-
hood, care is taken to follow the laws of health and
hygiene. It must be borne in mind that tike lioro-

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scope shows only tendencies which work out infallibly
if we drift with the tide of life. But on the other
hand, it does not show the factor of the human will,
which being divine may enter in and by proper ef-
forts in the right direction correct, at least in a large
measure, the limitations.

It is a good indication of health when a strong
sign rises with Jupiter or Venus close to the Ascend-
ant and well aspected. But if a weak sign is on the
Eastern horizon, and the life forces are further
sapped by Saturn, Uranus or Neptune in the rising
sign, a life of suffering is foreshown.

With respect to Mars it has been found that his
presence on the Ascendant strengthens the constitu-
tion when he is well aspected but predisposes to
feverish or inflammatory complaints when he is af-
flicted.

It should be understood that the Sun, Venus,
Mercury, the Moon and Jupiter do not afflict save by
square or opposition, whereas the conjunction and
parallel of Saturn, Mars, Uranus and Neptune are
considered inimical as well as the square and oppo-
sition.

The afflictions from Cardinal Signs: Aries, Can-
cer, Libra and Capricorn, indicate acute ailments
which usually run their course and leave no particu-
lar trace.

The afflictions from Fixed signs: Taurus, Leo,
Scorpio and Aquarius, indicate organic or hereditary

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tendencies which are difficult to conquer and usually
become chronic.

The diseases indicated by Common Signs: Gem-
ini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, are convertible.
They may be entirely overcome or run their course
until they become chronic, according to the mental
temperament of the person in whose figure these are
found.

The places of the malefics: Saturn, Mars,
Uranus and Neptune always indicate weak points in
the anatomy and the place of Saturn is particularly
sensitive, no matter whether he is afflicted or not
it is always a danger point. By knowing the parts
of the body which are ruled by the different signs
it is easy to see where the weak links in the chain of
human health are located :

Aries rules the head and face.

Taurus rules the neck and throat.

Gemini rules the lungs, arms and shoulders.

Cancer rules the breast and stomach.

Leo rules the heart and dorsal region of the back.

Virgo rules the abdominal parts.

Libra rules the kidneys and loins.

Scorpio rules the genitals and rectum.

Sagittarius rules the hips and thighs.

Capricorn rules the knees.

Aquarius rules the ankles.

Pisce^ rules the feet.

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Thus if Saturn is placed in Leo it will indicate
that the person is subject to heart trouble. If it is
in Pisces it will indicate cold feet. The hot and in-
flammatory Mars afflicted in Aries, the sign which
rules the head, would indicate a tendency to fevers,
and so on with the other planets.

There are three nebular spots located in the zo-
diac, namely: the Pleiades in 29 degrees of Tau-
rus; the Ascelli in 6 degrees of Leo, and Antares
in 8 degrees of Sagittarius. If the Sun or Moon
are found in these places and afflicted by a malefic,
be careful of the eyes, or if one of the malefics are
in one of these places afflicting the Sun and Moon
the same judgment holds good.

With these general indications the ordinary stu-
dent should be able to judge a horoscope with respect
to health and disease and should a more thorough ex-
amination be desired, a study of the matter in the