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CHAPTER XXIV.
PROGRESSED SOLAR DIRECTIONS
When the Sun forms a conjunction, sextile, square, trine or opposition to
one of the planets by progression the influence begins to manifest when the
Sun is 1 1/2 degrees from the exact aspect, and it is felt until the Sun is
1 1/2 degrees past the point of culmination. And as the Sun moves about one
degree a day, and the time measure of directions is that one day equals a
year, we may say that the influence of the solar aspects is felt for a pe-
riod of three years. Their effects are particularly strong at times during
this period when aspects of the progressed Moon or lunations vivify them.
The parallel is different from the other aspects. In the case of the
slow-moving planets it lasts for a considerable number of years so that a
parallel of the Sun and Saturn may operate for ten or more years, and a par-
allel of the Sun and Jupiter nearly as long.
It may also be noted that the conjunction ad parallel act principally
upon the health, while the other aspects also affect the business, social
standing, etc. Thus under the parallel of the Sun and Saturn there would be
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a very protracted state of ill-health, while the parallel of the Sun and Ju-
piter would strengthen the constitution materially.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL VE-
NUS.
If the radical Venus was well aspected these directions will bring
a three-year period of unusual pleasure and enjoyment into the
life. If the person is not already married an attachment will be
formed and ripen into marriage of an ideal nature. If the horoscope shows
artistic ability, this will receive a great impetus during the activity of
this direction, and it will bring honor and social preferment.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL VENUS.
If the radical Venus was afflicted, these directions will bring a
period of petty annoyances, social disgrace, trouble and sorrow,
with a tendency to be slovenly and to look upon the dark side of
life, but it can be overcome if the person will strive to be careful of his
morals and personal appearance. "Where there's a will there's a way."
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION OR SEXTILE RADICAL MERCURY.
If Mercury was well aspected at birth this will mark a period of
unusual mental activity, so that the person will be able to further his
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his ambitions and succeed in business by new ventures. If the natal figure
shows literary ability this is the time to make all efforts to produce some-
thing worth while. It is a good and profitable time to travel either for
pleasure, in search of inspiration, or for the good of whatever business he
may follow. Advertising will be found a most effective way of promotion
business success under this direction.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE TO RADICAL MERCURY.
The Sun cannot reach the square of Mercury until late in life, and
in comparatively few lives at that, therefore its effects can only
be conjectured and it has no importance.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE, OR TRINE TO RADICAL
MOON.
If the Moon was well aspected at birth these directions bring a period of
success and popularity. It increases the honor and esteem which the person
enjoys in his environment, it brings favors from influential persons, em-
ployers, or the authorities, and if marriage has not already been con-
tracted, this direction will most likely bring about a successful union. It
is also an excellent time to form partnerships.
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THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL MOON.
If the Moon was afflicted at birth this marks a very evil period,
replete with domestic unhappiness if the person is married; discredit among
the people with whom he is associated in business or socially, perhaps im-
prisonment; loss by dishonesty of the partner, financial stricture or even
bankruptcy. He is also likely to suffer severely from ill health, and if
either the Sun or Moon are in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces he may become a
chronic drunkard.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL SATURN.
If Saturn is well aspected in the nativity these directions will
bring a steadying and consolidating influence into the life so that
the person will be able to discharge his duties in a most effective, sys-
tematic and tactful manner. He will have greater opportunities for advance-
ment than before, and will be able to assume the added responsibilities with
credit. Much benefit may be expected from older people who will be drawn to
him will full confidence. Investments in land, mines, houses, and similar
things will prove profitable when made under this direction, and in
general it gives a very deep insight into all problems of life.
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THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL
SATURN.
If Saturn was afflicted in the natal chart these directions mark a
period of very evil influence. This is especially true of the
parallel, which lasts about ten years; the other aspects are only
active during the usual three years. Under these directions the
person suffers disappointments and delays in everything he undertakes. No
matter how carefully he may plan, something is sure to crop up to thwart
him, and this is apt to breed a spirit of worry and pessimism which makes
life seem a hopeless battle, with everyone conspiring to checkmate him. Fi-
nancial difficulties make matters harder, and he is liable to incur the op-
position of employers or the authorities. To crown it all, the health suf-
fers, especially under the parallel; his vitality will be very low, and
the recuperative power almost NIL. All will depend on whether he
can look for the silver lining to the cloud, and strive to learn
the intended lessons, or whether he simply sinks down under the
load and gives up. Forewarned is forearmed and students of Astrology have
at least the knowledge that these trials are only passing. They know when
brighter days will come.
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THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE JUPITER.
If Jupiter is well aspected at birth these aspects are among the
most fortunate in the whole gamut of directions, for they indicate
a period of financial prosperity, where every undertaking succeeds,
hence speculation, investments, and new ventures in business will
bring success and gain, the person will rise in popularity and esteem in the
community or his immediate sphere of associations, he may gain much credit
in connection with philanthropic or charitable undertakings, and he will en-
joy much social success and domestic happiness. There is a tendency to
travel or changes which will bring both pleasure and profit, and ambitions
that for years seemed impossible of realization are likely to be gratified.
Under these directions lasting friendships of benefit to the person are of-
ten formed. They also strengthen the constitution and bring radiant
health, but the exuberance of animal spirits may later, under evil
directions, bring disease. If this is guarded against the increased flow of
vital fluid given by these directions will have a lasting beneficial effect
on the health.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL JUPITER.
If Jupiter is afflicted at birth these directions denote a period
of trouble and trials. Someone near and dear will pass out of the person's
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person's life, either by estrangement or death; lawsuits, financial
losses and social disaster are threatened, with much opposition
from other people. If he invests money or speculates each venture
will prove a failure because of deception and misrepresentation of
those with whom he deals. If he makes a change of business or
travels to another city he will meet with worse conditions, the
health will suffer and domestic infelicity will result.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL
MARS.
If Mars is afflicted at birth these aspects mark an extended period
of a very evil nature. There is a state of rash and reckless excitement
which is apt to lead the person to do the most foolhardy things, hence a li-
ability to squander his money, wreck his prospects in life, become crippled
by an accident, or indulge in excesses which bring on fevers, boils, or in-
flammatory complaints. He should be particularly careful not to handle
fire, hot water, explosives or firearms, and be guarded by insurance
against loss by fire, sickness or accident. The reputation is also
likely to suffer by scandal, therefore he should exert all his energy and
will power to act with all the discretion possible to him and so endeavor to
rule his stars.
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THE SUN PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL MARS.
If Mars is well aspected at birth these directions indicate a period of ad-
venture when the person will be imbued with a powerful spirit of activity,
enterprise and industry; he will become acquainted with people of a pioneer-
ing instinct or in some way receive an impulse that will start him upon a
new venture in life which will bring him success, friends, and prosperity.
He is likely to travel in search of new fields and to be very restless in
seeking an outlet for the energy which threatens to burst him, but
he is also too prone to squander the money which seems to come so
easily. If he were wise he would be a little less generous, for
when this aspect passes off, it is likely that the golden days are
over.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL
URANUS.
If Uranus is afflicted at birth these aspects mark a very critical
period in the life. The person becomes very irritable and short-
tempered. He is liable to tax the patience of friends and
relatives to the breaking point so that a separation or estrangement occurs.
He will be repellent to others, rash, erratic, liable to do the most strange
and unexpected things. He may rush into litigation when he has not the
shadow of a case or cause, just for the mere insane love of quarreling.
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Thus he is likely to disgrace himself permanently in the eyes of all who
know him, or, depending upon what other aspects are in force at the
time, it may be someone close to him who causes the disgrace which
then reflects upon him on account of the friendship or relationship.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL URANUS.
If Uranus is well aspected at birth and the person is of a sufficiently ad-
vanced type to respond to this influence, these aspects mark a period of
great spiritual and mental acceleration; the originating, organizing, and
inventive faculties become greatly enhanced, so that he is able to formulate
ideas, perfect inventions, and organize enterprises in a most surprisingly
efficient manner, with little or no effort. There may be sudden
and unexpected gains through inventions, investment or speculation,
and if he is not already interested in advanced thought or occultism he will
most likely be attracted during this period and obtain a good start before
the aspect wears off.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL
NEPTUNE.
If Neptune is afflicted at birth these aspects mark a critical time for
those who can respond to the spiritual influence. They are then hypersensi-
tive and likely to develop an undesirable phase of involuntary spiritual
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sight or apt to become entranced or obsessed by spirits from the invisible
world who seek a medium to gratify their desires, which are usually bad.
The person may also most easily become the victim of a hypnotist and get
into trouble through fraud, deception and disadvantageous changes, or loss
by speculation in large companies where the stock is watered.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL NEPTUNE.
If Neptune is well aspected at birth these aspects mark a period of
spiritual awakening, when the person may receive an initiation which will
develop his spiritual powers and open the invisible worlds to him, if he is
sufficiently developed. For others it may develop the faculty of inspira-
tional music, and yet other people may experience a period of unexampled
love and bliss, but the majority cannot respond to this influence.
THE SUN PROGRESSED PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE TO RADICAL
MIDHEAVEN.
These aspects bring a period of profit, preferment, honor and recognition,
favors from the authorities or employers, added social prestige, and a gen-
eral advancement of the worldly affairs.
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This is a good time to make special effort for obtaining an increase of in-
come for all endeavors in that direction will have a favorable stellar in-
fluence behind them and are therefore more likely to succeed than at other
times.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE OR OPPOSITION TO RADICAL MIDHEAVEN.
These aspects mark a period of discredit when slander and enmity threaten
the honor and social standing. It is therefore best for the person to be
very circumspect in all he does or says, for trouble with the authorities
may result in imprisonment, or if with employers it may bring loss of
position. Financial fortunes are also threatened.
THE SUN PROGRESSED, PARALLEL, CONJUNCTION, SEXTILE OR TRINE RADICAL
ASCENDANT.
These aspects mark a period of general good fortune, radiant health and hap-
piness. Whatever the person undertakes seems to prosper.
THE SUN PROGRESSED SQUARE OF OPPOSITION TO RADICAL ASCENDANT.
These aspects mark a period of ill-health, especially in a woman's horo-
scope. There is also a great deal of trouble and general so-called "bad
luck."
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