Advice to Students.T o one who is beginning the study of Astrology and is so situated that they cannot receive oral instructions, I will offer the-fd: . !ow lilg suggestions : Begin at the beginning and go slowly, have paticncc and lean1 thoroughly as you progress; do not omit any of the simple and what seems to be quite unimportant reading matter. 'i'his book has been arranged for the beginner, and you nlust not forget that you are learning to read from SIGNS only, ant1 often some slight indication may lead to a vast amount of information. I advise each one to take the lessons in the order that I give them here, commit to memory each one before yon pass 011 to the next, by missing even a small part of each lesson you lnay overlook the most important indications of the horoscope.LESSON ONE.

Commit to memory the signs of the Zodiac, their nature, what planet ruled by, notice the date on which the sun enters each sign of the Zodiac. Study page I carefully, and read carefully the first thirteen pages. You should become very familiar with the signs, and sun's influence in each sign, and should know how t o make the symbols of the signs and lanets before going to lesson P two.LESSON TWO.

Read carefully and become familiar with pages 14, 15, 16 and 17.LESSON THREE.

Learn the motion of the planets, their houses and aspects, on page 18. Refer to page I when learning aspects.LESSON FOUR.

Learn the exaltation and fall of the planets, or, page 19.LESSON FIVE.

Learn to exect a horoscope as given on page 20, and commit to memory the signification of each house of the horoscope as given on pages 21-22, and place the planets as given on pages 23-24.LESSON SIX.

Study carefully pages 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.LESSON SEVEN.

Read the influence of each planet in each sign as given on pages 31 to 40.LESSON EIGHT.

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Before you a t t e m p t t o form a n y opinion whatever from a horoscope, you bhould commit to memory the nature of c aah sign of the Zodiac, what planet it is ruled by, what month the S u n 1s in each sign. Learn how to make the symbols of the planets and signs. T h e following chart shows all of these. Thus:Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac. I t is a cardinal, masculine, equinoctial, fiery sign and is ruled by Mars. T h e E a ~ t henters Aries on Srpternbor %2nd, each year, and passes into Taurus, tile second sign of the Zodiac, on October 22nd. T h e S u n is in t h e center of our solar system, b u t as we look at t h e Sun, it appears t o b e in exactly the same d e g r e e of the sign opposite the sign t h e E a r t h is in, therefore, we say the S u n is in such a sign simllly for convenience. Thus: W h e n t h e E a r t h enters Aries, t h e S u n appears to enter Libra, or, as t h e Earth enters Taurus. thc: S u n pnters Scorpio. T h e dates given in t h e outer circle show approximately, o r within a few hours when t h e Earth will enter each s i g n o r t h e S u n enters t h e opposite s i g n of the Zodiac.

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Aries i s a Fiery, Masculine, Movable, Equinoctial sign, is ruled b y Mars, t h e ' ( G o d of War." T h e S u n enters A r ~ e on March 21st s a n d passes into T a u r u s on April 22nd. Those born whi!e i h e S u n is in Aries a r e of a persistent, determined nature, somewhat inclined t o be fiery or quick in temper, very independent and more inclined t o lead rather than t o follov. T h e y have a natural dislike for a master, and always wish t o govern themselves; they admire scientific thought o r philosophy, and desire to excel in whatever e n g a g e s their attention; they are generally qyjte fearless a n d ambitious, and d o not become discouraged easily. Although quick in temper and quick t o resent abuse o r imposition, they are very forgiving, a n d d o not hold a g r u d g e against one f o r a n y length of time. Aries people have excellent vitality, and generally a very s t r o n g constitution; d o not give u p t o sickness easily and recover quickly from disease. T h e y have a very sharp and penetrating will-power, which, when properly used will influence others very quickly. Aries people harmonize best with those who a r e born with t h e S u n in L e o o r Sagittarius, and fairly well with Gemini or Aquarius. T h e ruling g e m s for Aries are t h e R u b y a n d Sardonyx. F o r Employment o r Profession. Those born under t h e influence of this sign succeed best in vocations requiring a quick, active temperament, with power of execution a n d skillful touch. P e n sketching, engraving. model making. all mechanical work. Much depends upon the hour of birth, often a good configuration of t h e planets will entirely change t h e generalities a s indicated b y the position of the Sun, although there is no question b u t t h a t the Sun's influence is g r e a t e r than t h e combined influence of all t h e o t h e r F o r a location. Aries people succeed best and enjoy life more when located in prominent cities, o r w l ~ e r ethere is much excitement. Capitol or RZetropolitan cities, and i n t h e cities they a r e more prosporous, if located in corner houses. T h e Aries characteristics a r e expressed very forcibly in t1:e following people. who were born while the Srin was in their sigr : H e n r y Clay, Gcorqe Francis Train, Thomas Jefferson, Rob(.rt Bruce, Mohamed, Prince Bismarck. T h e typical Aries person is tall, slender, l o n g neck and sharp chin, b u t must have this sign ascending t o have t h e description.-2-

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ublin, Leipsic, Parma, Franconia and Palemo. Gemini rules Tripoli, Armenia, Lower E g y p t , Flanders, L o m bardy, S a r d ~ n i a Brabant, Belgium, and t h e United States. Of , cities Gemini rules London, Versailles, hientz, Loraine, B r u g e s Cordover, Nuremburg, Minneapolis and S t Paul. Cancer rules Africa, Scotland, Holland, Zealand a n d Mengrelia. Of cities Cancer rules Amsterdam, Cadiz, Constantinople, Venice, Genoa, Tunis, S t . Andrews, N e w York, Berne, Milan, L u b e c and ICIanchester. L e o rules Italy, Sicily, the Alps, Chaldea, t h e coaet of Sidon a n d Lancnshire. Of cities a n d towns L e o rules Rome, Bath, Bristol, Taunton, Damascus, Portsmouth and Philadelphia. V i r g o rules Turkey, Babylon, the country between t h e Tiber a n d t h e Euphrates, Greece, Thessnly, Corinth, Morea, Candia, Switzerland, and t h e Lower Silesia. Of cities Virgo rules J e r u salem, Navarre, Paris, Padua, Lyons, Toulouse, Heidelberg, R e a d i n g and Cheltenham. Libra rules China, J a p a n , a n d t h e parts near China, t h e vicinity of t h e Caspian, p a r t of Thibet, Livonia, Austria, U p p e r E g y p t and the Oasia. Of cities Libra rules Antwerp, Lisbon, Frankfort, Spiries, Vienna, a n d Charlestown. Scorpio rules Algiers. Bavaria, Barbary, Catalonia, J u d e a , M o r -

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T h e 6 t h house refers t o sickness, servants, and is also said t o rulesirall animals, p e t s and poultry. T h o ruler of tho 1 s t herein and weak sllo\vs t h e inquirer t o b e sickly, ancl if badly aMieted with the aspects approaching t h e ill l ~ e a l t h will ncvcr leave its victim alive, b u t if past s o t h e evil is a b a t i n g a n d will soon dis::ppoar. Good planets here a n d strong shows good success in hiring labor -1

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This house refers t o secret enemies, secret opposition, sorrow-$, imprisonnient, and is siad by some t o rule l a r g e animals, etc. If p o d planets a r e well placecl it shows good succes i n stock raising. and fcw if a n y secret enemies. T h e S u n afliicted herein indicates d a n g e r of imprisonment, particularly if the aspect is approaci~ing,. Mars afflicted shows quite t h e same. Jupiter, Uranus o r Mercury afAictz.l hercin sl:ows trouble in religiolis matters. Jupiter, Venur, Noon or S u n strongly placed in this hucse shows ~ o s e c r e enemi-:,, t a n d no indications of imprisonment. $Tars o r Satnrn afflicting tho S u n o r Moon i n this house often shnws hurts by large animals, suoll a s horses, cattle, wild beasts, etc., y:i~ticularly if t h e aspects are approaching, b u t if past t h e event should have taken place. G o c d

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In the 1st-12iches and good fortune. 111 the 2nd- Wealth and prosperity. I n the 3rd-Gain by traveling or neighbors. In the 4th-- Legbcies and riches by the father. In the 5th-Naturally denotes riches by gaming, and youthful pelsons. In the 6th-&Iches by illferior persons or small beasts. Ln the '7th-Riches by marriage, or public business. I n the 8th-ltichrs by legacies, or by the dead. In the 9th-- Wealth by religion or long journeys, and science. In the 10th-Wealth by trade or merchandise, or the government. i n the 11th--Money by friends. I n the 12th-Gain by great cattle or secret arts.BLLXl< O F THE TIIIRi) IIOUSE.

journeys and removals. I n the 2nd-Riches by the same. I n the 3rd-Gain by the brethren and peregrinations. 'Pn the 4th-Traveling for possessions or estate. In the 5th-Pleasn ant journeys. L the Citkl-Sickness through journeys. I n the '7th --Denotes marriage by traveling. I n the 8th-Death while traveling. In the 9tt1-- Extensive journeys. In the 10th-Mercantile or professional journeys. In the 11th-Good friends while absent. I n the 12th-Danger of enemies, and imprisonment while traveling; and denotes his brethren or kindred to be deceitful.ilCLElZ O F T H E FOCRTII HOUSE.

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I n t h e 1st-Sickness through himself. I n t h e 2nd--Loss of money b y servants or sickness. I n the 3rd--Sickness in his short journeys. I n the 4th-Loss of inheritance, ancl wastefa1 do~nestics. I n t h e 5th--Sickness b y inte~nperance,a n d sicltly children, I n t h e 6th-Good servants o r domestics. I n t h e 7th-Public lawsuits with servants, and sickness. I n the 8th-Dangerous illness; death of servants, o r small beasts. I n the 9th-Sickness while traveling. I n t h e 10th-Sickness through some disgrace. I n the 11th-Sickness among- friends, o r in his family. I n the 12th-lmprisonment o r private enemies, b y servants.lLULElt 01.' TIIE S3:VEN'I'IIILOUSE.

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I n t h e 1st-Danger of death b y suicide. o r b y t h e querents own irregularities. I n t h e 2nd-Riches by the dead. I n the 3rd-Short journeys a r e dangerous. I n t h e 4th--Danger of d e a t l ~b y ruinous buildings o r falls. I n t h e 5th-Unfortunate children a n d d a n g e r of death b y intemperance. I n t h e 6th--In a question of t h e wife, o r of a of sickness i t is incarable. I n t h e 7th-Death public enemy. I n the 8th-A natural death; p i n b y the dead. In t h e 9th-Death in a distant land. I n the 10th-In a question d e notes death among relatives. I n t h e 11th--Legacies a m o n g friends, b u t also mortality. I n t h e 12th-A private enetny will die, a n d himself b e in some excessive fear o r anxiety concerning a death. --I08-

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I n t h e 1st-He is likely t o travel. I n t h e 2nd--Riches by eea, o r some particular science, o r t h e church. I n the 3rd-The q u e r e n t ecclesiastical i n will soon travel o r remove. I n t h e 4th-Denotes heritance. I n t h e 5th-Denotes a person given t o free living. I n t h e 6th--Sickness through traveling. I n t h e 7th--Public enelllies a m o n g religious o r sea-faring persons. In t h e 8th-Persecution concerning religion. Death of the wife's lrindred. I n the 9tl1--T h e querent will b e a traveler. I n t h e 10th-Distant preferment b y means of his merit. I n t h e 11th-Hc will b e fortunate in voya g e s a n d journeys. I n t h e 12th-Infinite vexation while traveling.

zumn OF TIIE TENTII IIOUSE. I n t h e 1st-Denotes honor or preferment a t hand. I n t h e 2ndRich b y industry o r trade. I n t h e 3rd-Respect a m o n g lrindred a n d neighbors. I n t h e 4th-Denotes honor and good estate. I n the 5th-Honor through speculatiou, a u d children born t o g r e a t respectability in life. I n t h e 6th-Loss of credit a n d sickness. '. I n the 7th-Honorable connection b y marriage. I n t h e 8th-Gain by legacies o r lawsuits. I n t h e 9th-Honorable voyages. . I n t h e 10th- Eminent glory a n d renown. I n t h e 11th-Noble o r eminent friends. I n t h e 12th-Secret vexation loss of honor.RULER O F T H E ELEVE&-TI1IIOUSE.

I n t h e 1st-Friends and supporters a r e t o b e expected. I n the 2nd-By friends h e will increaee his estate. I n t h e 3rd-In short journeys h e will meet friends. I n t h e 4th-Inheritance through friends. I n t h e 5th-Dutiful children, and gain by speculations. I n t h e 6th-Servants are faithful. I n t h e 7th-A wife wllose friendships and, connections a r e desirable. I n the 8th-Denotes d e a t h of friends is near a t hand. I n the 9th-Friends b y learning, science o r traveling. I n t h e 10th--Honorable friends a m o n g the great. I n the 11th-Valuable disinterested friends. I n the 12thPretended friends who a r e i n reality enemies.B U L E R O F T l I X T\VEI.FTII IIOUSE.

I n t h e 1st-Danger of arrest, or imprisonment is near at hand. I n the 2nd-Enemies will cause the loss of money. I n t h e 3rd-Deceitful kinc'red, vexatious letters a n d epistles I n t h e 4 t i i 1,oss of estate through enemies. I n the 5th--Vexatious children and loss b y gaming. I n the 6th-Dishonest servants. I n t h e 7th-1,awsuits and family discord. I n 3t h e 8th-Death of enemies. 111 t h e 9th-Vexation concerning voyages o r religious persons. I n t h e 10th-Enemies affecting the credit. I n t h e 11th- Deceitful o r pretended friends. I n t h e 12th--The querent will overconlc his NOTE.--These indications a r e modified b y good o r evil aspects t o

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