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CHAPTER XVII.
NEPTUNE, THE PLANET OF DIVINITY
As URANUS is the octave of Venus and acts principally upon the love na-
ture, aiming to elevate mankind in matters personal and social, so Neptune
is the octave of Mercury, and altogether spiritual in its aims. As Mercury
is Lightbearer of the physical Sun, so Neptune is Lightbearer for the
spiritual Sun, (called Vulcan by the Western Mystics). Intellectuality,
ruled by Mercury lifted us above the animal and made man, man; the Spiritu-
ality ruled by Neptune will in time raise us beyond the state of the human
and make us divine.
Neptune really signifies what we may call "the gods" commencing with the
supernormal beings we know as Elder Brothers, and compassing the innumerable
hosts of spiritual entities, good, bad, and indifferent, which influence our
evolution. Its position and aspects denote our relation to them; malefic
aspects attract agencies of a nature inimical to our welfare, benefic con-
figurations draw upon the good forces. Thus, if Neptune is placed in the
Tenth House, trine to the ascendant, the person involved will have the op-
portunity to become a leader or prominent in a movement along mystical lines
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as denoted by the exalted position of Neptune. His body will be capable of
receiving the finer vibrations, and of coming in touch with the spiritual
world, as denoted by the trine of the ascendant. On the other hand, when
Neptune is placed in the Twelfth House, whose nature is passive and produc-
tive of suffering, that position indicates that at some time, perhaps under
a square form the midheaven, the evil forces, among whom are
spirit-controls, will be drawn to that person and endeavor to obtain posses-
sion of the body. the conjunction of Neptune with the ascendant will make
the body sensitive and usable for spiritual purposes, as well as the trine.
Given the opportunity afforded by the first aspect mentioned, the man may
become a pupil of a mystery school and a factor for great good in the uplift
of mankind; placed under the affliction of the second aspect, he may become
a helpless tool of spirit-controls: an irresponsible medium.
But there is one factor which is never shown in the horoscope, and that
is the will of man. He is bound at some time in life to meet with the expe-
riences denoted by his horoscope, and the opportunities there indicated will
be placed before him one by one in orderly succession, as the clock of des-
tiny marks the appropriate time; but how he, the free and independent
spirit, meets that fated experience, no one can determine beforehand, and
the man in whose horoscope the first mentioned benefic configuration occurs
may not be sufficiently awake to the great opportunity before him to catch
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it on the wing, it may have flown before he realizes it was there. Yes, he
may never become aware of the fact. On the other hand, the person in whose
life the square indicates the assault by spiritual forces mentioned, may
develop his spiritual muscle by resisting the onslaught and become a victor
instead of being vanquished. Forewarned is forearmed.
Neptune was not discovered until 1846, but we should err greatly if we
supposed the influence ascribed to it fictitious on that account, for as the
person born blind lacks the organs to see the sunlight and colors, so most
of humanity is still lacking the sensibility which makes them amenable to
the vibrations of Neptune. (See Chapter on that subject, also on Planetary
Octaves). But we are gradually developing finer feelings and becoming more
able to respond to his influence. At first this influence is mostly felt by
sensitives who become occultists when of a positive nature and mediums when
negative, others gain from it the cunning common alike to the criminal and
the detective, or it impels the weakling to take drugs which in another man-
ner produce dreams and visions similar to those obtained by the mediumistic
process.
Neptune strong in the figure gives a very vivid imagination and an artis-
tic nature, poetic, musical or literary, a fondness of ease, comfort and
beautiful surroundings. The person is easily swayed by the emotions, and
when Neptune is afflicted may become subject to trances, fainting, hysteria,
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or psychic storms. There is a love of travel, preferably by water.
When Neptune is weak by sign or afflicted it also inclines to drink or
drugs, it robs the person of ambition and makes him an indolent loafer or
cheat, thoroughly dishonest, or if the horoscope is otherwise good he may
become the prey of other people who will rob or defraud him. People with an
afflicted Neptune should particularly avoid dealings with large corporations
or they may be subjected to swindles of the most fantastic nature.
NEPTUNE IN THE TWELVE HOUSES
NEPTUNE IN THE ASCENDANT, OR FIRST HOUSE. Neptune is by nature occult,
prophetic and spiritual. The Ascendant signifies the body wherein we func-
tion and thus by combination of these ideas we find that Neptune on the As-
cendant will give a particularly sensitive body capable of feeling the finer
vibrations in nature, and according to the aspects which the planet re-
ceives, these will be either good, bad or indifferent. If Neptune is strong
and well aspected to the Sun, Jupiter or Uranus, we may judge that there is
an intensely mystical nature latent in the person. Whether or not it will
be developed is, of course, another question depending upon opportunity and
environment. On the other hand, if Neptune is afflicted, it indicates a
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very low mentality, perhaps even insanity. In any case the nature is vi-
sionary, romantic and generally unpractical, at least from the worldly stan-
dard. The prophetic, inspirational and visionary faculties are usually
highly developed when Neptune is unafflicted in the First House. There is a
love of art and music, a desire for luxury and whatever gives power and tone
to life. But when Neptune is afflicted in the First House the nature is in-
dolent, procrastinating and changeable; perverted tastes and desires come to
the front and impel to acts of indiscretion which may bring grave conse-
quences. There is indication of prostitution of the spiritual faculties; a
deceptive, dishonest disposition, also a tendency to mediumship and spirit
obsession.
NEPTUNE IN THE SECOND HOUSE and well aspected brings gain through all
things in which water plays a prominent part; also through mystic and occult
matters and societies. But if Neptune is afflicted the financial affairs of
the person will always be in an uncertain, chaotic state.
NEPTUNE IN THE THIRD HOUSE, when well aspected enhances the mental facul-
ties to a considerable degree. It gives ability in the direction of inspi-
rational writing and speaking, high ideals, a devotional mind. But when
Neptune is afflicted in the Third House the mind is of a low order, cunning,
sometimes imbecile and idiotic, with weird and uncanny feelings and per-
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verted appetites. Neptune in the Third House also gives a tendency to many
journeys, frequently by water, but whether or not they are successful de-
pends upon the aspects.
NEPTUNE IN THE FOURTH HOUSE, when well aspected, gives a spiritual atmo-
sphere to the home with unusual conditions for soul-growth through the rela-
tionships there formed, but when afflicted it brings fraud and deception,
unhappiness and distrust, peculiar problems and many changes of residence.
There is also a liability to extreme poverty at the close of life, even con-
finement in a public institution of charity.
NEPTUNE IN THE FIFTH HOUSE, strong and well aspected, indicates a suc-
cessful courtship of one of a highly advanced spiritual nature, success as a
teacher of mystic matters, and gain by investment in things ruled by
Neptune, aquatic sports and any other business in which the watery element
is strong.
NEPTUNE IN THE SIXTH HOUSE, well aspected, is a favorable indication of
latent psychic faculties which may be developed with profit from the
spiritual point of view. But when afflicted it predisposes to the prostitu-
tion of spiritual faculties by mediumship, etc. Thus the person may become
subject to spirit control and run grave danger of obsession. It also
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indicates trouble and loss through employees and a liability to chronic
wasting diseases and deformity. Usually these tendencies are then accentu-
ated by a sensuous nature and a self-indulgent manner of living.
NEPTUNE IN THE SEVENTH HOUSE and well aspected indicates a marriage to
tone of an occult, inspirational nature, generally a platonic union of the
most soul-satisfying nature, a true companionship of two who are really
mates. It also shows success as a public speaker on occult or mystical sub-
jects. But when afflicted, Neptune in the Seventh House shows an emotional
mediumistic, unreliable marriage partner, or there may be fraud or deception
in connection with the marriage, perhaps one of the partners committing
bigamy. this position also indicates one of the parasites that prey upon
the public in general, or of those who become victims of public disfavor,
all according to the nature of the aspects. They show whether or not this
is merited.
NEPTUNE IN THE EIGHTH HOUSE, when well aspected, gives gain through the
marriage partner, but not through the ordinary channels of business; it
comes in a peculiar manner. This position is also favorable for occult in-
vestigation and often enables the person who has it to obtain information at
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at first hand. But when Neptune is afflicted in the Eighth house it brings
a loss by fraud or deception of the marriage partner, financial troubles
with estates or corporations and a strange, unusual ending to the life.
NEPTUNE IN THE NINTH HOUSE is very favorable for the cultivation of
spiritual faculties; when well aspected, it brings strange visions and un-
usual intuitional forebodings and presentiments, also profit and pleasure in
connection with long journeys or voyages.
When Neptune is afflicted in the Ninth House it makes the mind fearful
and anxious, always on the QUI VIVE with vague forebodings; it inclines to
travel but brings trouble in that connection, also danger of legal complica-
tion and loss on that account.
NEPTUNE IN THE TENTH HOUSE, when well aspected indicates one of high as-
pirations and inspirations, spiritually inclined, who has the ability to
rise to leadership, fame and honor, in connection with some mystical society
or in scientific research. This position of Neptune also indicates an ac-
cident to one of the parents, probably by water, while the person is still a
child, but when the planet is well aspected a legacy often accrues.
Neptune in the Tenth house and trine to the Sun or Moon are sure signs of
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the ability to cultivate the spiritual sight in this life. A number of
well-known seers have this aspect.
When Neptune is afflicted in the Tenth House it indicates fraud, decep-
tion and dishonesty which in time will bring their reward of sorrow, trouble
and scandal.
NEPTUNE IN THE ELEVENTH HOUSE and well aspected shows a person of high
spiritual aspirations and the ability to attract others of a similar nature
who will be of help to him in realizing his desires, hopes and wishes. When
Neptune is afflicted in the Eleventh House it indicates deception and
treachery on the part of people who pose as friends; this will bring loss
and trouble. Therefore people with this position should be particularly
careful whom they cultivate and admit their friendship.
NEPTUNE IN THE TWELFTH HOUSE, well aspected, brings success in research
work of a scientific or occult nature which is carried on in secret or far
from the haunts of men. It also indicates a secret soul-satisfying or clan-
destine but honorable relationship with someone which will bring benefit to
both and it not infrequently happens that this friend is in the spirit
world, but the relations is much more close in such cases than it can ever
be between friends who are both in the physical body. When Neptune is af-
flicted in the Twelfth House it gives a liability to confinement and
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restraint in a public institution such as a hospital, asylum, or prison, on
account of secret but powerful enemies, a chronic and noisome disease or in-
sanity due to perverted practices.
NEPTUNE IN THE TWELVE SIGNS
NEPTUNE IN ARIES, when well aspected fills a person with religious enthu-
siasm, though not always of the orthodox kind, and gives him the energy and
ambition to push forward to the front rank in whatever line of thought and
belief he espouses. There is a desire to elevate humanity to a higher and
more noble plane of life and on that account this configuration or position
usually brings the person forward as a public character or more or less im-
portance, according to the general aspects and tenor of the horoscope.
But when afflicted, Neptune in Aries brings out the destructive tenden-
cies. There is a similar desire to raise humanity to realms of happiness,
but the methods are anarchistic and it incites to murder of those whom the
person conceives to be the enemies of society, by bomb plot or assassina-
tion, and lays the person liable to imprisonment on account of conspiracy
against the government or others in authority.
NEPTUNE IN TAURUS gives a kindly, companionable disposition and an incli-
nation towards the beautiful and artistic in nature. He is fond of music
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and the pleasures of life. This is also a good omen for the acquisition of
land or property. But when Neptune is afflicted in Taurus it gives a sensu-
ous and passionate nature and a strong tendency to gourmandize which in time
is bound to bring trouble and sorrow in its wake.
NEPTUNE IN GEMINI, well aspected, is one of the best indications of un-
usual mental faculties, for Neptune is the octave of Mercury the planet of
mind, logic and reason. Hence this position develops the occult, prophetic
and inspirational faculties. It makes the person sensitive to the finer in-
tuitional and inspirational vibrations in nature. It is the signature of
genius in one direction or another according to the conditions in the horo-
scope. It gives the gift of oratory and unusual literary ability, and makes
the person a fine mechanician or mathematician; in short, there is no field
of endeavor where mental ingenuity is required, that the person with Neptune
in Gemini, well aspected, does not excel.
But when Neptune is afflicted in Gemini it indicates inability to concen-
trate to any good purpose. The mind is restless, chaotic and wavering, in-
clined to cunning, fraud and deception, or at best it makes the person a
visionary and a dreamer who is apt to become the dupe of others. There is
generally trouble with brothers, sisters and neighbors who cordially dislike
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the person in whose horoscope this aspect is found.
NEPTUNE IN CANCER, when well aspected, gives an intuitive, sympathetic
and lovable nature quick to understand the sorrows and joys of others and
ready to feel for them or with them. Hence these people are generally very
much liked, both in the home and in their immediate circle of acquaintances.
This position also brings them in touch with the finer forces of nature and
enables them to cultivate such spiritual faculties as psychometry and a spe-
cies of intuition whereby they can get in touch with whomsoever or whatso-
ever they wish for the help and benefit of others. They are very versatile
in the spiritual direction and may reach great heights by devotion, which is
strongly expressed in them. But when Neptune is afflicted in Cancer it
gives a very self-indulgent disposition which generally exerts a baneful in-
fluence in the home, perhaps more by inuendo than by direct malicious ex-
pression. This position also gives peculiar tastes and appetites which are
apt to cause great trouble to the alimentative system and there is a strong
inclination for drugs or drink.
NEPTUNE IN LEO, when well aspected, gives a generous, sympathetic and
warm-hearted disposition, a sociable nature, fond of pleasures and artistic
pursuits. These people have considerable ability and success in educational
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pursuits because of an intimate understanding of the nature of others and
the faculty of imparting to them whatever knowledge they possess themselves.
They are very conscientious in their dealings with others and successful in
affairs of the heart.
But when Neptune is afflicted in Leo it makes the nature super-sensual
and therefore liable to disappointments in love. These people are governed
by impulse rather than by reason; they lack the stamina to face an issue,
are cowardly, fickle and not to be depended upon; they incur a general dis-
like among their acquaintances.
NEPTUNE IN VIRGO. Mercury, the planet of mind, reason and logic is ex-
alted in Virgo, and the occult, prophetic, inspirational, spiritual, devo-
tional and musical Neptune is the octave of Mercury, hence the blending of
the Mercurial and Neptunian qualities produced by Neptune in Virgo gives ex-
ceptionally fine mental faculties with the addition of inspiration, pro-
phetic ability, devotion to high ideals when Neptune is well aspected, for
Neptune adds gentleness and sympathy to the cold Mercury; though such people
are rather odd in their ideas and inclinations, especially with respect to
marriage, which they usually regard from the platonic standpoint.
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If Neptune is afflicted in virgo it gives hypochondriac tendencies and an
imagination of having all the ills and ailments in the universe which makes
the person's life miserable. There is also a tendency to become the play-
thing of spirit controls, not only with respect to mediumship but such
people are liable to direct obsession and when this calamity has once oc-
curred it is very difficult to free the body from the obsessing entity.
NEPTUNE IN LIBRA, when well aspected, gives a musical, poetic and artis-
tic temperament and indicates a union of a highly spiritual nature which
will be of great comfort and satisfaction to the person. When Neptune is
afflicted in Libra, there is a tendency to clandestine, unconventional and
illegitimate relations, either of the person himself or of the marriage
partner, according to the nature of the aspects to Neptune. It indicates a
weak and over-emotional nature which incurs and merits the dislike for those
in its immediate environment.
NEPTUNE IN SCORPIO, well aspected, gives a desire to delve into the se-
crets of nature and thus it is a good position for those who work in scien-
tific or occult research. It gives energy, enthusiasm and inspirational
perception beyond the realm of reason and augurs successful accomplishment
of whatever is undertaken. But when afflicted it gives a terrible temper, a
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sensuous and passionate nature, an inordinate desire for drink or drugs and
a tendency to drowning either by accident or design.
NEPTUNE IN SAGITTARIUS, when well aspected increases the inspirational,
devotional and religious tendencies in the horoscope. It brings dreams, vi-
sions, and occult experiences. There is love of travel and a great enjoy-
ment of the pleasures thus obtained. When Neptune is afflicted in Sagit-
tarius the subjects become liable to fears and forebodings; dreams of danger
and visions of distress prey upon the mind, making life miserable. Some-
times they have great desires to travel but are unable to gratify them, or
if they do they have trouble or accidents to contend with.
NEPTUNE IN CAPRICORN, when well aspected gives a serious and contempla-
tive nature, able to concentrate upon whatever matters come before it, hence
such people are successful, keen and far-sighted business men, usually work-
ing on a large scale, or if the nature of the other aspects of the horoscope
draws them toward secret work they make excellent detectives capable of
solving the most intricate problems, or researchers along psychic lines; in
fact they excel in any occupation where deep thought and concentration are
the keys to success.
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But when Neptune is afflicted in Capricorn it makes the nature melan-
choly, secretive and very often deceitful. These people re generally re-
cluses and shun the society of their fellow-men.
NEPTUNE IN AQUARIUS, when well aspected, gives an altruistic or utopian
disposition with a desire to emancipate the whole world from whatever so-
cial, mental, moral or physical ills the person may be able to perceive.
Hence these people are usually too far in advance of their time and age to
be understood. They are regarded as dreamers and visionaries, idealists
and, as in a sense, dangerous to society because of their originality and
independence of conventions. At the same time they are very popular with
the most progressive people in society. They easily apprehend Nature's
finer forces and are therefore the pioneers in exploration of hitherto
undreamed-of fields.
When Neptune is afflicted in Aquarius it gives similar ideas and ideals
in regard to conventions. But it is only too liable to bring such people
and their lives into discredit and disgrace.
NEPTUNE IN PISCES, when well aspected gives a love of mysticism and a
tendency to investigate the occult. Sometimes these people develop their
spiritual faculties and obtain first-hand knowledge. They are compassionate
towards others, unobtrusive, retiring in their manner, well like also often
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the recipients of aid from others, cheerfully and willingly given.
When Neptune is afflicted in Pisces the person is liable to suffer
through mediumship, obsession and deception of secret enemies. There is
danger of imprisonment and a tendency to indulge in drink or drugs which
will end in sorrow and self-undoing.
NEPTUNE IN ASPECT WITH OTHER PLANETS
THE SUN SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE favors the possibility of developing
spiritual faculties, for Neptune intensifies the higher vibrations in the
aura and as some express themselves best through music these aspects make
them unusually sensitive to echoes from the heavenworld, which is the realm
of tone. Many people with these configurations hear the harmony of the
spheres and if Mercury, the lower octave of Neptune, gives the requisite
dexterity they become musicians of a high inspirational nature. In others
it breeds a love of the occult which leads them into the higher life, but
they usually approach it from the intellectual standpoint as psychic inves-
tigators. A few live the life and obtain first-hand knowledge.
THE SUN PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE also
brings the person in touch with the denizens of the invisible world by
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raising the vibrations in his aura, but these configurations attract the un-
desirable element such as are seen at the ordinary spiritualistic seance.
In a watery sign Neptune induces the person to drink to excess and then the
resulting acceleration of the vibratory rate frequently causes such a person
to perceive the ugly and gruesome forms abounding in the lower realms of the
invisible world, which are real elemental entities and not figments of his
fancy as believed by people who hear him tell what he sees during delirium
tremens.
VENUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE makes an inspirational musician. It
gives a fertile imagination and deep emotions, a nature that is pure and
chaste, hence occasionally it leads to platonic unions and companionship of
the most ecstatic nature.
VENUS CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO NEPTUNE is to be judged on the same line
as indicated in the cases of Mars and Uranus.
VENUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE makes the person liable to sorrow,
loss and trouble, especially through the marriage partner or anyone else in
whom he trusts. People with these aspects should be particularly careful to
avoid anything which has in it an element of chance or speculation for they
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are sure to lose, especially in dealing with large companies or corpora-
tions.
MERCURY IN CONJUNCTION, PARALLEL, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE makes a
man peculiarly adapted to the occult art, particularly if the conjunction
occurs in the Third or Ninth House or the trines are from watery
signs--Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Such people usually succeed in occult
science and often develop a supernormal faculty. They are particularly good
as magnetic healers.
MERCURY SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE gives a chaotic mind, liability
to lack of memory, indolence and a disposition to dream the time away.
There is a restless desire for fame frustrated by inability to fit in any-
where. Such people are liable to fraud, deception and slander, also to
temptation to suicide.
THE MOON SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE increases the faculty of imagination
to a superlative degree, especially if either of the planets is in the Ninth
House. Then it favors prophetic dreams and visions which bring the person
into contact with the invisible worlds. It indicates ability in the occult
arts and success in their practice. It makes the nature exceedingly inspi-
rational and it also gives a kind and sympathetic disposition. The
spiritual qualities mentioned may not be apparent even to the person
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himself, but them they re latent and capable of development. It is also
safe to say that at some time or other during the life persons with these
aspects will come in contact with the occult and be very much attracted,
whether the qualities of the soul are developed or not.
THE MOON CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO NEPTUNE indicates the same strong
psychic faculties as the good aspects, particularly if Neptune is placed in
the psychic sign Cancer. Those who have been norm with the good configura-
tions of Neptune during the fourteen years when it was in the airy scienti-
fic sign Gemini are now conquering the air and perfecting scientific inven-
tions which will make us marvel, but the children who have been born under
favorable configurations during the fourteen years Neptune has been going
through the psychic sign Cancer are growing up around us as a band of mys-
tics and when they have reached mature years they will astonish us with
their spiritual insight and power. Among other things they will develop the
soul of music in a hitherto unprecedented manner.
THE MOON SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE is also an indication of the
soul qualities similar to those given by the good aspects, but under the
former aspects the person will be of a negative nature and is apt to become
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the prey of spirit-controls and subjected to mediumship, therefore people
with those aspects should be very careful not to attend spiritualistic se-
ances, "sit in silence" or use other methods of occult development.
SATURN SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE is good for success in worldly affairs
for it brings out the saturnine virtues, forethought, honor, self-reliance,
determinations, system et cetera, by which the person gains the confidence
and esteem of others, but the principal effect is spiritual and therefore
only felt by those who are able to respond because of other aspects in the
horoscope. To them it gives the ability to delve deeply into occult and
mystical subjects, also to become proficient in the art and practice
thereof.
SATURN CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO NEPTUNE has the same effect as the good
aspects when it occurs in a sign where either of the planets are strong as
Neptune is in Cancer and Pisces and Saturn in Libra and Capricorn.
SATURN SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE lays the person liable to loss by
deception, treachery or fraud in worldly matters and if he should undertake
to investigate or practise the occult art he is liable to become the prey of
spirit-controls and be led into mediumship with consequent danger to the
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health, and liability to attempt suicide.
JUPITER SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE gives an inspirational mystical na-
ture and ability to fill a position connected with occult orders, that is to
say, where the character is sufficiently developed so that Neptune can make
the influence felt for then this position brings out all the noblest and
most spiritual strength of both planets, and occult experiences are not in-
frequently the result. At any rate, during the sleeping hours these people
are quite active and conscious in the invisible worlds and often bring expe-
riences back with them as dreams or visions.
JUPITER CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO NEPTUNE gives an influence similar to
that of the good aspects when Neptune and Jupiter are not afflicted, but if
they are in a weak sign and aspecting the other planets by square or opposi-
tion them the influence is similar to that of the bad aspects of Jupiter and
Neptune.
JUPITER SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE indicates lack of control of the
emotions. The person is sensitive to the influences of the borderland
between the seen and the unseen worlds but they are often of an
awe-inspiring and disgusting type, hence apt to cause hysterical conditions,
involuntary trance and kindred disorders attendant upon negative psychism,
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but from a material standpoint it gives danger of fraud through speculation
or large companies and dealing with predatory interests should therefore be
avoided.
MARS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE intensifies the emotional nature and
gives a leaning toward the study and practice of occultism and mysticism.
When other testimonies in the horoscope concur, the martial energy directed
toward the psychic subjects denoted by Neptune often helps the person very
materially in his aim to penetrate into the invisible worlds in a conscious
manner.
MARS CONJUNCTION, SQUARE, PARALLEL, OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE makes the
nature coarse and sensual, impulsive and irascible, militant and extravagant
in speech and action, self-indulgent to a degree in whatever direction his
passions may lead him and unable to exercise restraint over himself in any
direction. It gives a fanatical spirit which may express itself in either
religion or atheism and under favorable conditions such people are liable
to become victims of discarnate spirits who may either use them as a medium
or by obsessing them. It gives a tendency to lawlessness and participation
in anarchistic schemes or plots.
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URANUS SEXTILE OR TRINE TO NEPTUNE gives inclination towards the occult
or mystical side of life, and if either is placed in the Tenth House the
person usually becomes a leader or authority in these lines, he wins at
least local recognition and if other testimonies concur his fame will be na-
tional or international. Such an aspect will bring direct tough with the
spiritual world and success in dealing with inhabitants of that plane. It
produces dreams and visions of a prophetic and inspirational nature,
strengthens the healing powers and will consequently enable the person to do
a great deal of good for his suffering fellow-men. These aspects give a
highly developed intuition which amounts almost to mind-reading. There is a
love of travel and exploration of the physical world as well as of nature's
finer realms. Nor are such people altogether dreamers, they have a strong
will with excellent executive and organizing powers which will aid them in
realizing their hopes, wishes and ambitions to rise in life and be at the
forefront of whatever profession they select.
URANUS CONJUNCTION OR PARALLEL TO NEPTUNE are convertible aspects; if the
planets are well placed by sign and otherwise well afflicted, their effect
will be similar to the sextile or trine, though not so pronounced, but if
they are cadent, weak by sign, and afflicted they are only a little less
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evil than when aspected by square or opposition.
URANUS SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO NEPTUNE brings underhanded, deceptive in-
fluences into the life which aim to undermine the reputation and make the
person suffer scandal and public disfavor, sudden and unaccountable reverses
in business are met with, or trouble in social affairs. There is the same
love of travel and exploration as given by the good aspects but the person
cannot accomplish his aims with the same facility, or if he does it is to
his disadvantage and brings added trouble He is also drawn towards the oc-
cult or mystic side of life, but his path is beset by dangers of mediumship
and obsession and all through life he is filled with a vague dread of im-
pending disaster which he can neither account for nor dispel by will or rea-
son, hence uncertainty overshadows the life as a cloud and robs him of peace
and contentment.
For influence of Pluto see pages 728-734.
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