. In other words the ascendant is strengthened more than it is weakened, so the Virgo influence is beneficial although there are these emotional problems to be ironed out.LESSON XIX
Lesson XIX is a detailed continuation of the delineation of the sample chart which we erected in lessons XVI and XVII. (June 6, 1949) In Lesson XVIII we considered the fundamental elements of the delineation. In this Lesson we shall evaluate the particular areas of the horoscope. The most effective way of accomplishing this in an orderly, efficient manner is to conscientiously depict the influence which each house exerts on our Gemini client. (We are using the same nativity for clarity so you will have a complete guide and reference for further use.) We will consider each house in the following manner:
I recommend that before you read further you return to Lesson VII and review your fundamental knowledge of the twelve houses in detail. It is summarized below for you. As I have already instructed you, the same holds true for the Signs and Planets. If I seem redundant in continually reminding you of this, please understand that it is for your own benefit. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of a fingertip knowledge of the influence which the Signs, Planets and Houses exert in a horoscope. Many of those who profess teach astrology fail to recognize the importance of these fundamentals and expose you to the complexities of astrology before you even understand the basics thereby confusing the student.
From Lesson VII, we learned these fundamental precepts of each house.
(1) The First House basically governs the general disposition or temperament of the individual. Broadly speaking it shows how a person will feel, think, and act when entirely alone and free from contact or association with anyone else.
(2) The Second House of the horoscope signals the personal financial interests of the native. It defines the individual's attitudes towards money, and it typifies the sources from which money can be obtained by personal effort and the ways in which it can be lost.
(3) The Third House of the Zodiac rules over all forms of travel, studies, relatives, and correspondence. It exerts influence over all forms of communication except television, which is associated with the Ninth House. The Third House also indicates the synthesyzing powers of the mind and its ability to form sense impressions and mold destiny within one's own social environment.
(4) The Fourth House begins at the point of midnight. For this reason it is assigned to all endings, to old age, and to old people. It also influences the home life into which we are born, i.e., the home life created either by the parents or, in certain instances, the foster parents or communal life of an institution.
(5) The Fifth House of the horoscope governs the principle of creation - physical, artistic, and financial. It implies the physical capacity for procreation, whether one is likely to have a large or small family. The artistic expression of a person is also determined by the influence of the Fifth House.
(6) The Sixth House describes the general health of the native and the type of sickness to which he is prone. It also pinpoints the conditions surrounding the work or the duty involved and the reaction where co-workers, employers, or employees are concerned. Whereas the Tenth House describes the particular profession a person will follow, the Sixth describes the conditions which will surround the profession.
(7) The Seventh House begins at the point of sunset. This House affects not the native as does the First House, but the other people with whom the native associates. It rules all partners with whom the native has contact, including the business or marriage partner. The conditions of this House indicate how the native acts in public and the type of public he attracts. It demonstrates the public's reaction to the native.
(8) The Eighth House is the house of sickness and death, legacies, insurance policies, regeneration, inheritance, and the partner's money. It has rule over the condition of death, both an individual's own death and the deaths of his acquaintances.
(9) The Ninth House is basically the house of law, religion, long-distance travel, and philosophy. A long-distance journey in astrology means one of over 24 hours. It stipulates the religious and associated interests concerning the higher-minded rather than the ordinary studies of an educational and kindred nature as ruled by the Third House. The nature of the sign on the cusp of the Ninth House will indicate the prospects of long-distance travel.
(10) The Tenth House is basically the house of professions. The Tenth House begins at the point of noon and is assigned to all the ways through which the native's nature is revealed to the world. It signifies things such as parentage, social status, and, most essentially, the profession which the native follows. The majority of professions now deal with both the man and the woman, and, although there still exists a degree of discrimination against women, more often than not qualifications and talent transcend sex.
(11) The Eleventh House indicates the friends you have acquired and those whom you circulate among. It exerts influence over your hopes and wishes and determines your main objective or goal in life. The Eleventh House has rule over friendships and associations and shows the degree of benefit or loss sustained through the influence or actions of friends and the nature of the associations that are formed.
(12) The Twelfth House defines your foundations, together with the subconscious and all that hampers and restricts your power of expression. It denotes the basic strength or weakness of your body and soul. It is one of the unfortunate Houses of the Horoscope and indicates some of the difficulties which one can expect to encounter, particularly as a result of the unfriendliness, enmity, and unfair competition of other people.
Now that we have reviewed the basic precepts of the 12 Houses, let's get back to the delineation of our sample chart as erected in Lessons XVI and XVII and delineated in XVIII. This chart is reproduced here again as Diagram I for your convenience. The basic chart indicating the aspects and elemental nature of that same sample chart is also reprinted here as Diagram II. We are now ready to consider each house separately and individually and procure a deeper insight into the nature of our Gemini client. We are commencing a detailed analysis of our sample Gemini client.
First House. When we considered the Ascendant sign back in Lesson XVIII, we simultaneously constructed an analysis of the First House. Our work here is shortened because we can refer back to Lesson XVIII.
In Diagram 1, we find that Leo is only slightly on the cusp of the ascendant, but Virgo has 23o the 1st House. Thus our Gemini client lacks determination and the drive to accept pressure. Yet he is persevering and ingenious and operates best when not subject to relentless pressure. There is an aura of selfishness about him, yet he is sensitive to the traumas which befall his friends. He is very sympathetic and understanding and wishes the best for everyone. He is orderly and critical, often self-centered, and is rarely understood upon first acquaintance.
In our fundamental summary of the ascendant, we find that Virgo is fortified not only by the position of the chart ruler (Mercury dignified in Gemini) but also by the elemental agreement of the square between Saturn and Mars. Conversely this fortification is contested by the elemental discord present in the Saturn-Moon . In other words the ascendant is strengthened more than it is weakened, so the Virgo influence is beneficial although there are these emotional problems to be ironed out.
Note: It would behoove you to review in Lesson XVIII p. 19 the complete influence of the Ascendant Sign in the First House before continuing. It can do nothing but enhance your comprehension of the influence of the First House, and the extra time will be well-spent. You must learn to follow through on all the cross references in the lessons. In this way when you are doing a new horoscope you will know where to look.
Second House. In the Second House we have two Signs exerting their influence. The presence of 7o of Virgo and 21o of Libra are simultaneously being felt in the Second House. Since there are more degrees of Libra contained within the house, we can assume Libra to be the dominating sign in the Second House. However we must also consider the influence of Virgo. On page 26 of Lesson XIII we can find the necessary information to delineate the impact of both Virgo and Libra in the Second House, with our emphasis on Libra. Virgo in the Second House simply means that our client is frugal, and although he does not shy away from spending money, he will always make sure that he is getting his money's worth. However because the strength of Virgo in the Second House is slight, we can assume that our Gemini is not like this consistently. Libra, which we are more concerned with, provides a natural attraction for the native to the financial interests of life. Our Gemini client loves to be involved in monetary transactions. The luxurious side of life is intensely appealing and our client will sacrifice almost anything to obtain it. Yet he has this conflicting lack of sustained effort and wants his money to come easily without too much effort. The desire to make easy money must be very carefully watched, because Gemini may easily become involved in transactions of a fraudulent nature. This can lead to endless trouble and may even cause our Gemini some scuffles with the law.
The only planet which we must consider is Neptune in 13° Libra in Second House. By referring back to Diagram II, we discover that Neptune is unaspected and therefore our work is shortened. To evaluate the influence of Neptune in 13° of Libra and in the Second House is a matter of reference. Lesson X reveals the influence of Neptune when posited in Libra. Our Gemini client has an abundance of charm and a flirtatious nature which renders him prone to innumerable infatuations with the opposite sex. If passing fancies are not evaluated for their actual worth, they can cause an immeasurable amount of agony for our Gemini's existing relationships. Gemini has the power of persuasion and uses it solely for his benefit. The influence of Neptune in the Second House can be depicted by referring to Lesson XI, page 12. Once again we find that the prospects of easy money will always attract our client, and he must be very careful because it can ruin his life. He can easily be drawn into a life of crime.
Third House. The influence of the Third House has already been considered in the previous Lesson when we evaluated the influence of the Moon. So we need merely refer back in Lesson XVIII p. 12 to the delineation of the Moon Sign and rehash the influence of the Third House. (For a new horoscope you would refer to Lesson Nine p. 3 Moon in the Signs.) There we find that there is a basic elemental discord within the House, and this is responsible for numerous emotional and personality difficulties. Our Gemini has a very bad habit of expecting too much out of relationships and then crying inwardly when reality sets in. As a result of this his nervous system suffers along with his emotions. One is responsible for the other, and both must be understood. Once again, it is critical that we note that the potential to overcome such difficulties is provided.
Fourth House. We must consider the influence of 1o of Scorpio and all 28o of Sagittarius as it is intercepted in the Second House. (See Diagram I) This means that Sagittarius has 28o contained within that House and the influence is therefore very strong. Consequently we will give minor consideration to the influence of Scorpio and concentrate our delineation on the impact of Sagittarius. Lesson XIII, page 39, tells us that Scorpio in the Fourth House indicates several residential changes and a somewhat turbulent and eventful home life. Lesson XIII, page 40, provides us with the Sagittarius influence here. Sagittarius in the Fourth House implies that numerous residential changes will occur both early in life and continue into the later years. Life will be eventful domestically, mainly because the other members of the family will express a degree of independence compelling various changes. During the latter years of life, interest concerning religion, writing, or the publishing field can become prominent. In general these later years will tend to be very active.
Fifth House. In the Fifth House 30° influence of intercepted Capricorn and 1° of Aquarius are being felt. Obviously the dominating sign is Capricorn, so we will concentrate more on it. In Lesson XIV on page 8 we find that Aquarius in the Fifth House indicates that love affairs will often develop through social contacts. Sometimes a long-standing friendship will suddenly burst into a love affair, and lead on to marriage. In the same Lesson XIV on pages 7 and 8 we discover that the native of this position constantly searches for a smooth-running love affair and, once he finds it, will do almost anything to maintain it. The Capricorn native (remember this is the strongest influence) shuns uncertainty and searches for the permanent love affair. He longs for this permanency, so he doesn't have to spend much time with his love life and can devote more of his energies and ambitions to other areas of life, namely his business. It implies a rather large family and indicates some rebellious spirits in the family due to the conservative, staid aura of training surrounding the raising of the children.
The only planet in the Fifth House is Jupiter (We consider Jupiter in the 5th House because Aquarius is moving into the 5th House and that influence is stronger. See Diagram II), and it is unaspected. So, once again, our work is shortened. Lesson X, page 8, reveals the impact of Jupiter in Aquarius. We find that the position of Jupiter indicates the formulation of sincere and lasting friendships with much pleasure and benefit obtained through them. It strengthens the intuition and refines and spiritualizes the mind. The native has original and independent ideas. He favors the manifestation of almost any of the higher qualities of the mind, and he may have uncommon psychic or spiritual experiences.
Sixth House. In the Sixth House we have 29o 40' Aquarius being felt (see Diagram 1). Lesson XIV, page 15, instructs us that Aquarius in the Sixth House indicates a physical robustness and implies a normal, healthy body. With the position of Aquarius, however, our Gemini client should be extremely careful of his blood and always attempt to maintain its purity. A poisoning of the blood stream can occur as a result of sluggish circulation and this can lead to morbid changes which are unfavorable for the health of the native.
Our Gemini desires work conditions to correspond with his personal hopes and desires. If this can be arranged, his efficiency at a job will be intensified, but if it cannot be arranged, the competency will be stymied.
Seventh House. In the Seventh House we have 23o of Pisces present. Lesson XIV, page 23, signals the impact of Pisces in the Seventh House. Here we find that the influence of Pisces in the Seventh House suggests our Gemini has. an idealistic approach to his emotional and marital affairs. Although this is an effective approach, the native must also cultivate a sense of practicality it lie is to avoid the shock of reality. If he cannot acquire this sense of practicality, he can become very disillusioned with life and never find happiness. Partnerships may be very successful, but once again the native must not allow his idealistic tendencies to cloud the real issues.
Eight House. In the Eighth House we have the presence of 7o of Pisces and 21° of Aries. Obviously the dominating Sign here is Aries, and consequently our delineation will concentrate on the influence of Aries. The influence of Pisces in the Eighth House can be found in Lesson XIV on page 30. The native of this position of Pisces must be extremely cautious where drugs and alcohol are concerned, because he has a tendency to over-indulge, and this can prove fatal. It seems that our Gemini client is highly susceptible to drugs and alcohol. The influence of Aries in the Eighth House which is dominating can be studied in Lesson XIV on page 24. We discover that the influence of Aries in the Eighth House suggests cerebral disturbances are a primary cause of death. The native of this position should always be careful with his head and brain and anything connected therewith, because these are very sensitive areas. The native must be cautious when driving or riding in a car, for danger is imminent. The possibilities for inheritance are few, and even if one should occur, the amount of benefit obtained is minimal.
Ninth House. In the Ninth House we find 9o of Aries and 23o of Taurus. The impact of Aries in the Ninth House can be evaluated by referring in Lesson XIV to pages 30 and 31. Aries in the Ninth House implies that philosophically the native is somewhat of a rebel. He does not agree with most of the accepted tenets of philosophy and prefers to formulate his own. Page 31 of that same Lesson XIV shows us the impact of Taurus in the Ninth House. Philosophically the Taurus native will tend to accept the orthodox forms of religion. He will not contribute much more than his adherance to the philsophical development of his society. Whatever training and convictions his guardians developed in him will remain with him for the rest of his life. He is afraid of what he does not know, and this is a tremendous hindrance to his development.
Taurus in the Ninth House restricts the native's possibilities for overseas travel. The native more often than not is well-equipped financially to travel, but lie lacks the initiative.
Can you see that our Gemini is somewhat confused philosophically? He has strong rebel tendencies in his character, but these are surrounded by an intense conviction to the ideals and precepts which his guardians engendered. He is torn between the two directions and is not sure of himself philosophically. His philosophical happiness and contentment lies somewhere in the middle, and he must strive for it, or he will spend his lifetime confused about what he really believes in.
The Moon's North Node is present in the Ninth House; however it is merely a point of reference, and we need not consider it in our delineation.
Tenth House. In the Tenth House we have 7o of Taurus and 8o Gemini making their presence felt. Please make note that Gemini is very strong in the Tenth House. The major part of this influence in our delineation was considered when we evaluated the Sun Sign influence in Lesson XVIII page 10, Part (5). We need merely refer back to that Lesson to delineate the effect of the Tenth House. We will concentrate on Part (5) of the delineation of overall Sun Sign influence from the proceeding Lesson; however it is strongly recommended that you re-read the entire section dealing with the Sun Sign influence.
It is obvious from the strength of the position of the Sun and the Sun Sign that our client is of a very strong and evolved character. He has tremendous powers of intellect and is very personable, finding it easy to communicate with almost anyone. The Gemini Sun provides our client with versatility, indicating that he can appreciate many of the various areas of life.
Initially the position of the Sun, in the Tenth House, is strengthened by the harmonious conjunction formed with Mercury, and then it is doubly augmented by Mercury's position of dignification in Gemini. The influence of Taurus is very minor because of the power of the Sun Sign and the strength of the 28o Gemini sign. All of this is occurring in the Tenth House, which, as we have noted, is the House of Profession. An additional contribution of strength is provided by the fact that the Tenth House is an Angular House, thus affording the planets therein more avenues to exert their power. Our Gemini client should find a great deal of success in the professional world if he can learn to capitalize on his opportunities. We should advise him that the professional areas with the most demand for a sharp intellect will be the most rewarding for him. He possesses a natural charm, wit, and conversational ability which should ensure professional and social success.
The only influence in the Tenth House which was not considered when we evaluated the Sun Sign was that of Mars. However the complete effect of Mars was estimated while we delineated the influence of the Ascendant. Once again our work is shortened, and by a simple reference back to Lesson XVIII and the sector concerning the Ascendant we can review the influence of Mars here.
Mars, in the Tenth House, forms a harmonious square with Saturn in the First House, thus strengthening the Ascendant. Even though Mars is detrimental in Taurus, thus losing some of its power, the elemental agreement within the aspect is responsible for the harmonious nature of the aspect. So Mars is basically well-aspected and, even though it is in its position of detriment in Taurus, its overall impact is beneficial.
Eleventh House. In the Eleventh House there are 30° of Cancer and 2° of Leo making their presence felt. Obviously more consideration in our delineation will be given to Cancer since it is the dominating Sign. Nonetheless the influence of Leo, even the slight 2°, will be considered for there are no other major considerations as we had in the Tenth House. In Lesson XIV on page 46 we can estimate the slight impact of Leo. Basically the native has an easy-going disposition and has the good sense and control to maintain a cheerful outlook, even during the hardest of times. The more intense influence of Cancer, in the Eleventh House, can be studied by referring to that same page 46 of Lesson XIV. Cancer in the Eleventh House implies that family and domestic interests and activities will be the main source through which friendships and associations will be developed. The native will often make some strong and lasting friendships at family gatherings, where the domestic ease and comfort are conducive to pleasant conversation. Our Gemini's hopes and wishes will center around the progressive development of the domestic situation. He wants nothing but the best for his family, and the majority of his hopes are for the improvement of his family's lot.
There are two planets within the same degree of Cancer in the Eleventh House. Hence they form a major conjunction which must be evaluated according to our Aspect Interpretation Chart.
I Nature of Aspecting Planets
Referring to Lesson VI, page 15 and page 26 for Uranus, we can gain the necessary insight into the nature of the aspecting planets. Venus embraces the principle of love on earth, of attraction, joy, gifts, and benefits. It encourages man to make his surroundings beautiful and so it governs the arts. Uranus is the planet of insight and inquiry into the astounding laws governing nature. The insight appears in flashes and defines the times when material things can be beneficial and when to avoid them. It is the planet of the inventor and is original and scientific, almost never prone to emotion. It governs astrology and is sometimes referred to as the planet of revolutionaries, for it is never content to allow old institutions to continue without change.
II Element and Sign Positions
Both aspecting planets Venus and Uranus are posited in Cancer, which is of the water element. Cosmically signs posited in signs of the same element produce harmony; hence the aspect is harmonious under the element of water in the Sign Cancer.
III Nature of the Aspect
The aspect is in agreement, as we have just noted, under the water element.
IV House Influence
The two aspecting planets are posited in the Eleventh House, and by referring to Lesson VII, page 31, we can recall the principles of this House. The Eleventh House rules the friends you have acquired and among whom you circulate, also the groups you belong to. It exerts influence on your hopes and wishes, and it will determine your main objective or goal in life. The Eleventh House has rule over friendships and associations and shows the degree of benefit or loss sustained through the influence or actions of friends and the nature of the associations that are formed.
V Consideration of Other Aspects
Both Uranus and Venus form sextile aspects with Saturn in the First House. We have already considered the influence of these two aspects when we evaluated the influence of the Ascendant in Lesson XVIII. We find that both of these aspects are in elemental agreement and hence they strengthen the basic conjunction aspect of Venus and Uranus. Venus and Uranus also form two minor semi-square aspects with Pluto in the Twelfth House. These two aspects produce elemental disharmony, for Pluto is in Leo (Fire) and Venus and Uranus are in Cancer (Water). So there is a slight difficulty emanating from Pluto, but the overall strength of the basic Venus-Uranus conjunction is more than enough to compensate for this.
VI Delineation of Aspect
Fundamentally, then, the aspect is in agreement, and hence it strengthens the overall influence of the Eleventh House. Our Gemini client should have no trouble at all in making lasting and enduring friendships and associations. His natural charm and wit is intensified and it is through this that the majority of his friendships will be formed.
Twelfth House. In the Twelfth House we consider the presence of 29o 40' Leo. By referring to Lesson XIV, page 53, we can decipher the influence of Leo in this House. Leo in the Twelfth House implies that the majority of enmity in the native's life will come from people in authoritative or influential positions. The way in which the native reacts to this problem is indicative of the intensity of the problem. If he can handle it with maturity, he can overcome the problems, and they will not cause him too much trouble. If he approaches these problems on an immature level, the troubles will be of major consequence.
The only planet in the Twelfth House is Pluto, and, aside from the two semisquare aspects with Venus and Uranus which we have already discussed, it is unaspected. Since the two semisquare aspects with Venus and Uranus produce elemental discord, some of Pluto's power is inhibited. This must be kept in mind; however it is slight and does not exert much effect in our delineation. Lesson XII, page 37, provides us with the information to delineate the influence of Pluto in the Twelfth House. Pluto in this House is another unsettling position, bringing danger of intrigue and subtle enmity. The native will find people doing things in the background causing mischief, and it is difficult for one to pinpoint the individual who is causing the trouble. It is also a position creating trouble for the native through anonymous letters. Obviously this is compounded by the negative aspects of Pluto.
When Pluto is in the Twelfth House, there is a tendency for the native to do things which have a boomerang effect.. This will many times lead to sorrow, and therefore the native should carefully plan ahead so as to avoid this. Usually this will be a direct result of his having to give way to the demands of others who are using him for their own interests.
Our considerations of the three main centers, Sun, Moon, and Ascendant, the houses and planetary aspects, is complete, and we must now consider our Gemini client's elemental chart to complete his nativity delineation.
Before we delineate the influence of the elemental chart it is essential that we review below the precepts behind each element which were covered in Lesson VIII.
Fire
It is significant that this triplicity has its beginning in the Cardinal Sign Aries, ruling the Eastern Hemisphere or sunrise, the beginning of self. Hence the keyword of the Fire Sign is self. Although the word self may denote a vain egotistical person, it can also refer to one who is very refined and knows his place. It sometimes indicates a person who has matured his intrinsic powers to such an advanced state that he is obviously a highly individualized person. He is not outrightly conceited nor is he ostentatious with his talents yet he knows within himself that he has certain powers under his control. All the plus and minus that concern the basic self of the native are postulated by this element of Fire.
Earth
This triplicity has its beginnings in the sign Taurus and it depicts life as seen by others and the knowledge that the public has concerning social activity. The keynotes of this triplicity are those of possessions, materials, property, goods, information, tools and servants. It is by such standards that the average person forms opinions concerning a person's basic substance. The Earth Signs determine the source of supply available to the native. Just as the Earth cannot produce vegetation or animal life, nor maintain life without water, so too Earth Signs demand the presence of Water Signs in order to insure proper functioning. By the same token that too much water on the earth causes floods and destruction, so too in the Zodiac too many Water Signs will tend to limit or nulify the positive qualities of the Earth Signs.
Air
This triplicity has its beginnings in Gemini and it characterizes the influence of other people on the native. The keyword of the Air triplicity is others. The Air native will feel comfortably at home when in the company of other people where he is afforded the vital opportunity to execute his innate powers of communication. Included in those "other people"' are partners, friends, relatives and nearby acquaintances. The Air native will undoubtedly possess a precise talent for adaptability and will be able to modify himself to accommodate any changes on the social level. He is easily the most versatile person in the Zodiac and his true substance will emanate only as he performs in the company of others.
Water
The Water triplicity commences with the Cardinal Sign Cancer, hence, emotion is the keyword. The Water Signs possess the distinct trend of returning back to the level from where they started. Just as flood waters will always return to a normal tide level, so too the Water native who gives up in an emotional outburst will always come back down again to the level of quiescence. They are generally digging themselves into ruts from which they need some Fire and Earth assistance to extricate themselves. However, if these practical Earth types prove to be too dominant insisting upon their own solution, water signs grow very moody and they might even resort to violence.
When delineating any horoscope it is essential that we study the planets in the various elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Referring to Diagram II, we can study and evaluate the elemental chart of our Gemini client. The diagram is of extreme value in recognizing the behavioral pattern of the native in respect to his outer man (the man he projects to the world) vs. his inner man (the man he feels within himself). Any Fire-Air combination describes the outer man whereas Earth and Water designate the constitution of the inner man. If the two complementing elements such as Fire-Air and Earth-Water are not in balance with each other, the atmosphere of the native and his behavior pattern will look unbalanced as well. It is relatively easy to discover a lack of one or another element. It is pure logic that under normal conditions you cannot mix Fire and Water, or Fire and Earth, or Earth and Air, or Air and Water and still maintain normal or natural conditions. The same holds true in astrology for cosmically you cannot mix contrasting elements either.
By referring to Diagram II, we note that our client has a balance between his Earth and Water planets and an imbalance between his Fire and Air planets. We can further note that he has a heavy concentration of Air planets (5) and this is of considerable significance. This cluster of Air planets provides our client with amazing powers of versatility and adaptability. He loves to communicate with people and can invariably be found where a lot of people are around conversing and expressing his intellectual capacity. It is very important that he keeps himself in close contact with friends because they can afford him very valuable outlets for expression. Changes and reversals are inconsequential to him as he can easily adapt to any new situation. Let us look a little deeper however and study the balance and imbalance within his nativity.
The imbalance between Fire and Air planets implies that he lacks the zeal or drive to utilize his intellectual capacities. Although his mind is sharp and his wits are quick sometimes he is just too lazy to capitalize on them. If not closely watched, this lack of drive can cause our Gemini client to miss numerous golden opportunities in life. If he is to be successful, he must cultivate a sense of drive and zeal which can incite him on the road towards accomplishment. Fundamentally his intense intellectual powers need to have outlets created for its expression.
Consequently, there is a balance between Earth and Water and this strengthens our client in numerous ways. This balance implies a basic emotional stability which must be maintained if Gemini is to be content. He is very realistic and can see things for what they are. He has an orderly logical, practical mind which can sustain him through the many downfalls of life.
Some Astrologers prefer to construct this diagram and study it prior to the actual delineation of the chart because they claim it is more enlightening. As far as we are concerned, the elemental diagram is just as enlightening whether it is considered before or after the heart of the delineation. This simple diagram, as we have already pointed out, can be incredibly accurate when determining compatibility between two people. You have to merely compare the balances and imbalances and you can discover where difficulties will arise in relationships. For instance, our Gemini native has a lack of Fire planets in his chart. If he can find a partner in business or marriage who possesses the Fire planets he lacks, then both stand a better chance for success. Correspondingly, if he should attempt to mate with someone with the same overabundance of Air planets, confusion only will follow. The exact same relationship holds true for Earth and Water. If one person has an abundance or a lack of planets in Earth or Water he must find someone who can balance this if he is to find contentment. Compatibility analysis can be extremely interesting and rewarding. The help and advice that you can afford people in this vital area of their lives is astounding. For instance if you find that two people have an imbalance between fire and air or earth and water you do not have to tell them that they can't make it. Rather you can make them aware that they have their problem and it is neither one's fault. You have to make them realize that their problem is simply a result of their Astrology. Something over which they had no control. If they can come to realize and accept this their relationship can grow and flourish so much better. Astrology as you see, can do so much to make people's lives happier and so much more rewarding.
Note: It is advisable that you reread the complete 8th Lesson to strengthen your command of the knowledge of the elements.
CONCLUSION
In the last two lessons we have constructed a nativity delineation for our client born on the 6th day of June, 1949 at 11:20 A.M. in the Bronx, New York. I am sure that by now you are beginning to realize the significance of this course. With the booklets and the books we have recommended to you, you can construct and delineate a horoscope for anyone who wishes this done. You just have to follow the 30 steps indicated and refer to the proper course material in the Lesson Books. In the following Lesson, you will learn how to progress these nativities to any date you wish. The course is drawing to a close now but this in no way means that your studying should subside. Practice makes perfect and the more you practice what you have been taught, the better you will become at it. There is one more book which you will need and use always. It is called The Rulership Book. The keystone of astrological interpretation is through a knowledge of rulerships or correspondences. In the symbolic language of Astrology, the planets, signs, and houses are said to "rule" over everything on Earth and every facet of our lives. This book presents a practical list of these correspondences, conveniently arranged alphabetically as well as by signs, houses, and planets. Rulerships are included for all branches of Astrology including natal, mundane, and horary. The inclusion of anatomical items and diseases will be particularly helpful for medical interpretations. Space has been left throughout the book for additional entries by the reader.
Anyone who works with this book will find that it will become one of his most valuable reference books. A careful study of its pages will give a deeper insight into the nature of each sign, planet, and house than can be gained by general descriptions normally given in Astrology books. As one becomes more and more efficient at horoscope delineation, he turns away from other astrologer's descriptions of planets in signs and planets in houses and begins to blend the factors himself. The rulerships and keywords contained in this book are excellent guidelines for intuition. By blending the rulerships listed under a planet with a house, an extensive delineation can be given. By the blending this with the harmony or disharmony of an aspect and another planet, sign, and house, the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall in place and the student is on his way toward being a competent independant Astrologer.
