CHAPTER XXV.

PROGRESSED LUNAR DIRECTIONS

THE Moon travels through the Zodiac at an aver-
age rate of between twelve and thirteen degrees a
day, and as the day in the art of progression is taken
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 un-
less 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 bar-
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ren in effect when not 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 progressed
planets produce little or no effect and the influences
;eet down below are with respect to the radical planets.

D P 6 * A O The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, sextile or trine to radical Sun.

This aspect marks 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.

".D D 8 O The Moon progressed square or opposition
to radical Sun.

This aspect indicates a time of trouble and
loss. There is a tendency to difficulty with em-
ployers or customers which will bring loss of

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employment or business; the mind is vacillating
so that the person cannot make up his 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 matrimony. The health will
suffer and there is a change for the worse in all
the affairs of life.

D P 6 * A 9 The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, 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 him-
self both socially and financially. These aspects
also frequently indicate the commencement of
courtship or the culmination, of courtship in
marriage, in a man's horoscope. It brings 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
happiness.

3) D <? 9 The Moon progressed square or opposition
to radical Venus.

If Venus was afflicted at birth this marks
a period of considerable trouble and disappoint-
ment. A courtship may be broken off or a mar-

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riage dissolved by separation. The financial for-
tunes are likely to suffer and the health is apt
to be poor. Snubs and ostracism may be ex-
pected in the social relation 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 dura-
tion 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.

3) P 6 * A £ The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, 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 contempla-
tion this is the time to make the move, for under
these directions success is sure to attend in a
much larger measure than under less favorable
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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3) n 8 V 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 lia-
ble to 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 detriment and he
will later regret it. He should also be very care-
ful of his expressions 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 himself 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.

3) P 6 T? The Moon progressed parallel or conjunc-
tion 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 trou-
ble. 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 disappoint-
ment in all the affairs of life and a tendency to
worry over things and become morbid and mel-
ancholy.

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]) G 8 T? The Moon progressed square or opposition
to radical Saturn.

If Saturn is afflicted at birth, these aspects
mark a very evil time, particularly with respect
to health and the conditions in the home. They
produce a disturbed frame of mind with irrita-
bility and a tendency to worry, a pessimistic
outlook on life, gloom and despondency seems
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 philosophical an attitude as pos-
sible, looking for the silver lining of the cloud
and endeavoring to learn the le.ssons that are to
be taught during this period.

D * A ^ The Moon progressed sextile or trine to
radical Saturn.

If Saturn was well aspected in the natal
chart these aspects mark a successful and pros-
perous period when he 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 con-
templated this will be a very favorable period to
undertake 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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D P 6 * A U Moon progressed parallel, conjunction,
sextile or trine to radical Jupiter.

If Jupiter was well aspected at birth, these
aspects mark a period of success 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 particularly good time to travel for he
will meet a friendly and cordial reception every-
where. The financial fortunes will be benefited
if investments are made under these directions,
or the business may be pushed to the best of his
ability. This is an epoch when things take a
decided turn for the better, and if the person
takes proper advantage of the opportunities then
presented to him this time will be long felt in
the life.

D D 8 U 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 tend-
ency to excesses which will cause disease by mak-
ing 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

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as cool as possible and avoid eating stimulating
food and liquors. Do not under any circum-
stances undertake to speculate while these direc-
tions last for loss is certain and there is a lia-
bility 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.

D P 6 n # $ The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, square or opposition radical Mars.

If the radical Mars was afflicted these as-
pects 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 dis-
credit are sure to result. These directions also
make the person very reckless and extravagant
in financial matters, liable to form hasty and
erroneous judgment, therefore if papers are

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signed at this time disaster is very likely to fol-
low. These directions are among the most re-
liable in operation and the person rarely escapes
without suffering loss or injury in some manner,
therefore the greatest care should be taken dur-
ing this period.

D * A $ The Moon progressed sextile or trine rad-
ical Mars.

If Mars was well aspected at birth these as-
pects mark a period of considerable activity in
the life which will be to the benefit of the person
involved. A great deal of vital energy is accu-
mulated and this dynamic force naturally must
have an outlet in some way, hence this is a good
time for the expansion of business or undertak-
ing new enterprises; they are sure to succeed 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 particu-
larly active among those who work with or deal
in the martial elements of iron and fire, such
as soldiers, surgeons and engineers; to them it
brings honor and promotion.

5 P 6 D <? * The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, 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

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which will have a disadvantageous effect upon
the life, therefore he should guard carefully
against such a contingency. There is also a lia-
bility to the formation of a clandestine relation-
ship 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
behavior, for under these directions people are
very likely to judge him severely for the slight-
est semblance of wrong-doing. There is a tend-
ency to irritability 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.

D * A W The Moon progressed sextile or trine to
radical Uranus.

This is an excellent aspect for those who are
sufficiently advanced to respond to it. If Uranus
was well aspected at birth, the original, intuitive
and inventive faculties will find an outlet at this
time which may be very advantageous to the
person. If he is interested in the study of ad-
vanced thought or occultism this is a particularly
good time to pursue such subjects, for an ex-
pansion of consciousness may most easily result
under these directions, friendships are formed

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with advanced people who will be of benefit to
the person, and advantageous changes or re-
movals may be made, hence it marks an epoch
in the life which is likely to leave a permanent
mark for good.

P 6 G <? W The Moon progressed parallel, con-
junction, square or opposition to radical Nep-
tune.

If Neptune was afflicted in the natal chart
these directions mark a period of weird and un-
canny experiences, when the person is likely to
come under the spell of hypnotism or medium-
ship or have visions or begin to hear voices, but
all these experiences are of an undesirable char-
acter 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 watery 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 foot-
hold. There is also a danger from plots by
.secret enemies which tend to bring the person

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into discredit and trouble. He may even suffer
imprisonment 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.

D # A ^ The Moon progressed sextile or trine to
radical Neptune.

If Neptune was well aspected at birth these
directions may bring a slight extension of con-
sciousness 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 sufficiently
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.

D P 6 Asc. M. C. The Moon progressed parallel or
conjunction radical Ascendant or Midheaven.

This aspect brings changes in the life, but
whether these are good or bad depends upon the
other influences operating in the horoscope at the
time.

D *AM. C. 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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D n 8 M. C. The Moon progressed square or oppo-
sition to radical Midheaven.

These aspects indicate loss of prestige, trou-
ble and anxiety, financial loss, especially if deal-
ing with women. It is a bad time to travel or
make changes.

D * A Asc. Tine Moon progressed sextfte or trine to
radical Ascendant.

These aspects bring beneficial changes, finan-
cial prosperity, and general good fortune.

D D (9 Asc. TJie Moon progressed square or oppo-
sition 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
disadvantage.