CAPRICORN
1°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET MARS. “A man, armed, rising out of the earth.”
Denotes one to whom power is given, especially connected with earthly science and knowledge. His passage through life will not be pleasured by calm and perfect peace. Rough seas and angry rocks will threaten him. As he grows older in years and experience he will know that combative science and theory but lead to unrest and fear. When this time comes he will truly arise out of the earth. It is a symbol of Disputing.
2°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET MARS. “A revolving disc of light, red centre surrounded by a black, rim. The colours are pure and distinct.”
Denotes a distinct personality of a martial, philosophic type, whose destiny it is to leave his mark on the world’s tablet. The influence favours elevation to a certain position of responsibility, but having reached this it is difficult for the native to retain it, and his restless spirit brings him into conflict with enemies of power who, if he be not cautious, will overthrow him. It is a symbol of Wrestling.
3°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET SATURN. “An old man seated on a throne in the clouds with his right foot on a sword. A large bright star is above his head and two pillars of light are on either side.”
Denotes one of genius whose gifts raise him far above the common things of earth, enabling him to comprehend sublimities. What he feels and knows he endeavours to clothe in a dress of vibrating colours to charm the children of earth and to raise them to dreams and contemplations of a glory beyond all material thought and understanding. It is a symbol of Immortality.
4°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET SATURN. “Persephone rising gracefully from the under to the upper world. The sun is shining, and the surrounding country is rich in fields of com, fruits, birds, and flowers, whilst butterflies are sporting round her head.”
Denotes one of great power of endurance who forces himself, ill or well, to brush away obstacles in the way of his desires. There is here a combination of mental, moral, and physical force, a trinity which carries the native through danger and conditions the most adverse. At birth the soul is rising from the shadows, and as life advances the temples of enchanting lights are reached, and constancy begets deathlessness. It is a symbol of Perseverance.
5°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET URANUS. “A winged um from which water is pouring on to the parched earth. Where the water falls vegetation springs forth luxuriantly.”
Denotes one of sympathetic and charitable nature, simple and charming, unorthodox, and free of religious and racial prejudice. The sordid fields of life have little hold on him, for his soul is expansive, eccentric even, and he hates pettiness. It is a symbol of Kindness.
6°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET URANUS. “A traveller walking up a long forest rise, the path surrounded by dense gnarled trees. It is approaching evening, and the way is long and gloomy, but at the top can be seen a star within a wreath of fine clouds illuminating a beautiful blue sky.”
Denotes one destined to lead in one of the great departments of life, but whose way will be threatened and whose heart will sometimes be faint. But even in the darkest times the lights of heaven will shine on him, stimulating him to action and accomplishment. His latter days may be days of faded flowers, but he will reach his star before his journey ends. It is a symbol of Manifestation.
7°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET URANUS. “A harp with broken strings, a scowling face above it.”
Denotes one of ability whose career will be full of difficulties, mistakes, and threatenings. He is somewhat eccentric in manner, and will be led into action and argument from which he will gain no credit. He is susceptible in heart affairs, is cultured, and loves the beautiful in its many forms. If he would produce music, let him first string his harp. It is a symbol of Jeopardy.
8°. UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PLANET NEPTUNE. “A woman looking on an empty cradle in an attitude of deep grief, the figure of a child near her, surrounded by a bright light, striving to pierce the gloom of her atmosphere.”
Denotes one whose life will be one of experience and who will suffer greatly through ignorance of certain knowledge which would free him if he knew it. He should try and comprehend that the deeper the expressed grief, the harder it is for the truth to be known; the blacker the darkness, the greater the danger into which he may walk. It is a symbol of Admonition.
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