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but as a thorough explanation will be given under the heading "The Intrinsic
Nature of the Planets," the student is referred thereto. We may mention
it here, however, as a peculiarity that Aries people live through fevers
to which others succumb. We have known their hair to fall out, and the tem-
perature to remain four degrees above the usual maximum for many hours with-
out fatal result.
TAURUS, THE BULL
Taurus is represented by a Bull in the Zodiac, and the bodies generated
under this sign are usually short and stocky. They have a strong neck with
the bump of amativeness well developed, large lobe of the ear, heavy jaws,
full face; nose short and stubby. Dark eyes and wavy hair frequently give
them considerable beauty. The eye of the Taurian may never dart bolts of
fire such as those wherewith the Arian would annihilate his enemies; it is
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softer, but under provocation it becomes sullenly expressive of the passive
resistance wherewith these people win their battles. It then marks the
difference between the impulsive Aries and the stubborn Taurus. The inner
phalange of the thumb is large and heavy, the calves well developed and the
foot chubby. In walking the Taurian usually plants his heel first, and
heaviest.
Taurus people are pre-eminently "thorough and steadfast" in everything
they do: In love, in hate, in work or play, they persist in a given direc-
tion, and neither reason nor argument will turn them. They are verbose and
argumentative in defense of their actions or opinions; they grasp new ideas
slowly, with difficulty and conservatively, but once comprehended and es-
poused, they always remember what they have learned and defend their opin-
ions to the last ditch.
The Sun rising in Taurus gives an unusually firm physique, and accentu-
ates the Taurus pride in strength. THE MOON, being the planet of fecundity,
is exalted in this exceedingly fruitful sign; hence people with the Moon in
Taurus have large families, particularly if the configuration is in the
fifth house, for that designates children.
Venus, the ruler of Taurus, rising in that sign, makes the form beautiful
as well as strong, also giving artistic ability and musical inspiration.
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GEMINI, THE TWINS
When Gemini is rising the body generated is tall and slender, the arms
and limbs are particularly long, fingers slender, hair dark, eyes hazel.
Gemini people are quick, active and alert in all their movements, habitual
restlessness being noticeable in the expression of the eyes, which differs
in that respect from more fixed tendencies of the eyes of those born under
the two preceding signs, although of course we do not mean that the Arian
always looks angry and the Taurian stubborn, nevertheless, there is a
settled tendency in those directions noticeable when these people are not
occupied in a certain direction; but the Gemini people have an expression
which is much more vivid, changeable and past finding out. They have
acutely inquiring minds, and always want to know the reason why, but often
lack persistence to follow clews to the end, and thus they meet disappoint-
ment. Being tactful they avoid giving offense even under provocation, and
are therefore generally liked by all; though their own affections are not
deep. Two distinct classes are born under this sign; one, too fond of read-
ing, should cultivate independent thought, instead of repeating other
people's ideas, or aping their manners; the other is scientific, well bal-
anced and reserved; a model for any person.
The Sun rising in Gemini brings out all the noblest traits of the sign;
it makes the nature more settled and contented, gives more persistence and a
particularly healthy and active body.
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Mercury, the ruler, rising in Gemini, sharpens perception, gives ability
as a writer, or speaker, but makes the person born with that position ex-
tremely irritable, vacillating and fond of change of scene and employment.
Such people are best fitted for traveling salesmen.
CANCER, THE CRAB
The chief peculiarities of the crab are a clumsy body, slender limbs and
powerful claws.; people born with Cancer rising express them all. They have
a large upper body, augmented in later years by a prominence of the abdomen
acquired by over-eating. The mandible or lower jaw is powerfully hinged to
the cranium, the face is therefore widest between the ears, the mouth is
also large, and the whole construction similar to the crab's claw. The face
is full, the hair brown, the eyes blue, complexion pale and sickly, for the
Cancer person has the least vitality of any. The limbs are extremely slen-
der in proportion to the large upper body, so the structure appears "top
heavy," and he walks with a "rolling" gait.
Cancer people are very fond of the home and its comforts, they are quiet,
reserved and adapt themselves to conditions, hence they are easy to get
along with; their anger is shortlived, and they hold no spite. Though lack-
ing in physical prowess, they are no hypocrites, but always have the courage
of their convictions; they voice and defend them too.
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The Sun rising in Cancer brings out and accentuates all the good
qualities mentioned above, giving more ambition and pride; it also increases
the vitality, and is a particular boon in that respect to people with Cancer
rising on account of their very low life force. Cancer, with its rule; the
Moon, governs the stomach and hence alimentation; Leo and its ruler, the
Sun, have charge of the heart and circulation. If these signs and planets
are well placed in the horoscope, they counteract most other afflictions and
a long lease of life is assured, but if they are afflicted, much sickness
results unless intelligent care is applied to modify the omen.
The Moon, the ruler, rising in Cancer, will give much instability to the
natures, and Jupiter, being exalted there, will bring fortune and fame.
LEO, THE LION
The lion is the king of beasts and even in captivity is an embodiment of
stateliness and pride. The typical Leos of the Zodiac also express pride in
every movement and a stateliness which will not escape attention of the keen
observer; the expansive chest, the massive shoulders, the strong arm and the
large head contrast noticeably with the more slender but still muscular un-
der body; and as Aries has the sheep face, so the typical Leo has certain
feline features. The complexion is florid, eyes large and full, blue or
grayish in color, expressing laughter, cheerfulness and content. The whole
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frame is well knit and strong, having great endurance and recuperative
power.
It is really wonderful how the symbology of the signs is brought out in
the different kinds of people born under them. People who are born under
Leo always want to be noted; they are aggressive and want to attract atten-
tion everywhere they go. They aim to be leaders, not followers.
Leo rules the heart, and it is a marked characteristic that people with
Leo rising unafflicted, have hearts bigger than their pocketbooks, they give
generously of their time, money or knowledge without thought of self. If
the Sun rises in Leo, this trait becomes almost prodigality, but if Saturn
is there to afflict instead, he will counteract it sot that they will either
circumscribe their gifts with conditions to such an extent that they retain
practical control, or they will spend their means on themselves.
Leos are honest and faithful; being children of the day star, they love
light and truth, are above subterfuge and aim straight at their object.
Their will is firm to attain by honorable means, They make good orators and
hold their audiences by personal magnetism. They are very attractive to the
opposite sex, and the lower nature should be held firmly in check, otherwise
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