CHAPTER XXYI.

MUTUAL PLANETARY DIRECTIONS

ASPECTS between two progressed planets have
little or no potency, but when a planet by pro-
gression comes into aspect with a radical planet it op.
erates for good or ill, according to its nature and the
power of the radical planet in the horoscope.

In the following paragraphs we have set down
these tendencies, and it matters not whether Venus
progresses to a good aspect with radical Saturn, or
Saturn progresses to a good aspect with radical Ve-
nus, the effects are as noted in the first paragraph,
and similarly with the other aspects following.

9 ^ * A Venus and Saturn in good aspect by pro-
gression indicates a period of financial success,
gain in social prestige and emotional exaltation.
The religious and devotional nature is likely to
receive an awakening.

9 T? P 6 D 8 Venus and Saturn in evil aspect by
progression indicates a period of sorrow and trou-
ble. Both the health and reputation suffer; de-
lays, disappointment and losses are frequent and
annoying. Others will seek to impose upon the
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person; death or separation from loved ones,
and other disagreeable experiences are met. The
mind is gloomy and inclined to worry.

* A Mercury and Saturn in good aspect by
progression marks a good time to undertake new
responsibilities, make investments in houses,
mines, lands, or similar property, undertake
study or research work of a deeper nature, and
make important contracts which will prove of
lasting benefit to the person. It is a good time
to deal with agents and elderly persons, or to
undertake journeys for a serious purpose.

P 6 D 8 Mercury and Saturn afflicted by pro-
gression indicates a time of delays and disap-
pointments with a tendency to look upon the dark
side of things. It is a bad time to undertake
new responsibilities, deal with elderly people or
sign legal papers. The person is liable to slander
and loss of reputation.

* A Mars and Saturn in good aspect by pro-
gression marks a period when the person will be
very enterprising yet tactful and diplomatic,
courageous but not foolhardy, strong and digni-
fied, better able to shoulder the responsibilities
of life than at any other time. If he makes
proper use of these qualities he will gain finan-
cially, also in honor and respect among his asso-
ciates.

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$ ^ P 6 D 8 Mars and Saturn in bad aspect by
progression makes the person very foolhardy and
impulsive, hence there is a liability to accident
under these directions. Occasionally when the
horoscope shows violence there is a tendency to
crime and bloodshed which may result in impris-
onment. All the vices of the character seem to
come to the fore at this time, and loss of temper
is the least among them. The greatest care
should be taken to keep the animal nature down
and hold a firm check upon all the undesirable
traits in the character.

The progressed aspects between Saturn, Ju-
piter, Uranus and Neptune are not made because
of their slow motion.

$ U P d * A Venus and Jupiter in good aspect by
progression bring financial benefits, rise in the
social position and esteem. They make the per-
son more kindly, sympathetic and considerate,
hence increase his popularity. It is a good time
to travel and enjoy life. Investments made un-
der this influence are generally successful, and
the health is excellent, or if the person has been
ill this marks the period of convalescence and
recuperation, when life takes on a rosier hue.

$ U Q 8 Venus and Jupiter afflicting each other
by progression indicates a period of mild domes-
tic trouble, small financial losses and a tendency
to extravagance and wastefulness, pecuniary dif-

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faculties on that account, and possibly lawsuits.
There is also some loss of prestige in the social
circle or the person's environment.

H P 6 * A Mercury and Jupiter in good aspect
by progression indicates a very successful period
in the life. The person will probably travel with.
both pleasure and profit to himself. He will
have good health and be in the best of spirits,
so that life in general will take on a very rosy
hue. There are indications of gain by invest-
ments and in the general course of his business,
and it is a good time to enter into contracts and
agreements, but especially for literary work.

H Q] <9 Mercury and Jupiter afflicted by progres-
sion marks a troublesome time, when the person
is liable to become involved in lawsuits and lose,
thereby. He should be very careful not to sign
papers or enter into agreements, for there will
be trouble and misunderstanding, involving
financial loss; also if he lends money to other
people they will endeavor to impose upon him
and defraud him, and dealings with agents and
commission men should be particularly avoided.

U * A Mars and Jupiter in good aspect by pro-
gression marks a period in life when the usual
conservatism of Jupiter is blended with the mar-
tian enthusiasm, hence the person will become
more enthusiastic and enterprising so that he is

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likely to extend his business and be successful in
gaining an added income thereby. He should be
careful, however, not to overreach himself at
this time. These aspects also work upon the
devotional nature and may sometimes express
themeslves as religious enthusiasm when the per-
son turns over a new leaf and becomes a better
man or woman than before.

S U P 6 D # Mars and Jupiter in evil aspect by
progression marks a danger point in the life when
the person is liable to wreck his whole career by
acts which are definitely criminal, or by losses
due to ostentatious display and extravagance, or
lie may become interested in some wildcat min-
ing scheme or speculate upon the stock exchange
in such a reckless manner that he loses all he has
and becomes a pauper. The health is also likely
to suffer under this direction; impurities of the
blood may cause growths, tumors, boils, and kin-
dred afflictions. Altogether it is a very evil time
and the person should guard himself very care-
fully against yielding to any of these influences.
Mutual aspects between Saturn, Jupiter,
TJranus and Neptune are seldom formed because
of their slow motion.

9 3 * A Venus and Mars in good aspect by pro-
gression marks a period of pleasure and enjoy-
ment when an attachment of a lasting nature
may be formed with someone through an en-

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thusiastic courtship. There are also indications
of financial gain and an increase of popularity.

$ P 6 D # Venus and Mars in evil aspect by
progression marks a period of impulse and reck-
lessness when the person is likely to act in a
most indiscreet manner that may cause great
trouble in life. If married there will be some
domestic unhappiness. Financial losses and dis-
credit are also shown, therefore the person should
endeavor to hold himself in check and avoid any
temptations that may come in his path.

$ * A Mercury and Mars in good aspect by pro-
gression marks a time when the person is gener-
ally successful in all affairs of life, especially
where the mental qualities are called into action,
for this will make him keen, shrewd and sharp,
quick to see a point and grasp an advantage,
hence financial gain is also indicated. This is a
good time for advertising and extending the per-
son's business, entering contracts and agree-
ments, and dealing with agents and middlemen.
It is good for literary work of a lighter nature,
and an excellent time to travel. The health is
good and there is a feeling of cheerfulness, joy
and optimism.

$ P 6 D 8 Mercury and Mars in evil aspect by
progression. This is a critical time when the
person is liable to act on impulse, to speak and

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act impulsively without due deliberation and
forethought, hence he is likely to get into trou-
ble or suffer loss through the sharp practices of
other people. He should therefore be very care-
ful not to sign papers or enter into agreements,
and there is danger of accident and trouble if
the person travels. It is a bad time for changes
or extensions of business.

' £ W * A Mars and Uranus in good aspect by pro-
gression indicates a good period lor perfecting
inventions or starting new and original enter-
prises. Friendships of a beneficial nature are
often made under these directions, and not in-
frequently a psychic awakening takes place
through associations with people, or groups of
people, of a Uranian nature.

'c? J? P 6 D 8 Mars and Uranus in evil aspect by
progression marks a very dangerous time in the
person's life. There is a liability to accidents
of an unusual nature, a breaking up of condi-
tions, estrangement from friends, and the person
is liable to find himself suddenly alone in the
world. Sometimes there is a psychic awakening
but always of an undesirable nature.

"# ^ * A Mars and Neptune in good aspect by pro-
gression marks a time of good health and high
spirits for advanced people, but the majority
do not feel its influence.

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P 6 n <9 Mars and Neptune in evil aspect by
progression produces a neurotic condition in
those who can respond to its influence. There is
also a tendency to be defrauded or victimized in
some unaccountable manner.

* A Venus and Uranus in good aspect by pro-
gression gives a tendency to some financial gain
and it is likely that the person will have what he
considers a good time, involving probably a ro-
mantic love affair, but it is likely to leave a
sting behind. It insures the aid of friends and
increases the popularity of the person for the
time being.

P 6 D 8 Venus and Uranus in evil aspect by
progression is a fruitful cause of domestic un-
happiness and divorce. It is likely to bring
about a scandal on account of immoral conduct.
Lawsuits and financial loss are also threatened,
and the person is likely to act in a most erratic
manner.

* A Venus and Neptune in good aspect by pro-
gression indicates a period of success in social
matters, happiness and enjoyment of life for
those who can respond to it. The person is par-
ticularly apt to indulge in the building of air
castles and the concoction of roseate day-dreams
which are of no particular avail but serve to
make the period thoroughly enjoyable.

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$ tj? P 6 n <9 Venus and Neptune in evil aspect by
progression is likely to bring some psychic ex-
perience of a disagreeable nature connected with
mediumship or hypnotism. There is a tendency
to sensuality and immorality, occasionally the
indulgence in drinks or drugs which will cause
sorrow and trouble to come to the person.