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Health and happiness are to most people the prime objects of life, and whoever has them is rightly considered lucky, though, as we have endeavored to show in the Rosicrucian Philosophy, luck is very closely linked to merit. We have earned what we have, either in this life or in a former one, and what we lack in good health or physical well-being we may acquire in this or later lives by good use of our opportunities.
Disease is a manifestation of ignorance--the only sin; healing is a demonstration of applied knowledge--the only salvation. Christ is an embodiment of the Wisdom Principle, and in proportion as the Christ is formed in us, we attain health.
To the best of our ability, we should live spiritual lives, and endeavor to adhere to a system of high ideals so that we shall eventually learn to conform to God's laws and thus attain permanent health in the future as well as now.
Some people demand perfect health and claim that they have a right to it. They forget that either now or in a former life expression they forfeited their God-given right to health through acts of disobedience to the laws of nature--which are the Laws of God. Through
suffering they needs must learn obedience. For it is a positive fact that when fundamental principles of clean living are disregarded, on which the health of the body depends, people become ill, mentally and physically.
Consequently, if they wish to regain their health they must learn to understand these principles, and regulate their daily habits in conformity with them. This is what the Master Healer, Christ Jesus, meant when He said to the man who was a cripple: "Thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." (John 5:14).
Even the Master Christ could not give lasting health unless the recipient of the healing force refrained from indulging wrong habits which cause disease.
Therefore, as before stated, to regain or retain health one must adopt the gospel of Right Living. One must observe a meatless diet, if possible, live in well ventilated quarters, occupy the mind with pure thoughts, and employ the daily life with pure actions.
The following are some of the omissions and
transgressions responsible for disease and sickness:
Since all of the organs and functions of the body are interdependent, the abuse and consequent affliction of one part hurts all the others, furthers the accumulation of disease poison throughout the system, and lowers the vitality of the whole. Local symptoms are only evidences of the whole body being at fault. Therefore, corrective measures should not be directed to the suppression of symptoms, but to the removal of causes
which make the symptoms appear.
Astrologers have a sacred duty and may lay up much treasure in heaven by judicious advice as regards health indicated in any chart that they are delineating. A horoscope shows incipient disease from the cradle to the grave, and thus it quite often gives ample time to apply the ounce of prevention and escape an illness (if Karma permits), or at least to ameliorate its severity when disease overtakes us. It indicates the days when crises are due, and thus forewarned we may take extra
precautionary measures to tide us over the critical point. It indicates when inimical influences will wane, and fortifies us to bear suffering with strength born of the knowledge that recovery at a specific time is probable.
Thus Astrology offers help and hope in a manner obtainable by no other method. Its scope is infinite.
Astrology is too sacred a science to be used in any other manner except that of service. So let the student forget about his own horoscope and devote his knowledge to helping others.
Unnatural food.
Too much food.
Ill-proportioned food.
Lack of fresh air and sunshine.
Lack of cleanliness.
Lack of exercise.
Lack of rest and sleep.
Lack of self-control.
Yielding to temper.
Gratifying low desires.
Harming fellow creatures (animal or human).
Abusing the sacred generative function.
Harboring thoughts of anger, hatred, and resentment.
And remember the four Nevers:
Never tell a patient a discouraging fact.
Never tell him when impending crises are due.
Never predict sickness at a certain time.
Never, Never predict death.
The main indicators of health and sickness are the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant, together with the planets in the 1st house. Also, the 6th house and its ruler are vitally important.
The 6th house is the house of health and sickness, and very often gives the key to a patient's condition. We therefore look first to the ruler of this house to see what it indicates, in what sign and house it is placed, and what the nature of the sign is and what part of the body is ruled by it. Next, we must see what planets are aspecting the ruler of the 6th house.
The places of Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune always indicate weak points in the anatomy. The place of Saturn is particularly sensitive.
(Ref., pages 438, 439, 440, and 441,Message of the Stars, and page 43, Astro-Diagnosis.)
Both the Sun and Moon affect health in all horoscopes, but the Sun is the particular significator of health for men, and the Moon has the same function in a woman's horoscope.
Cancer is a sign of weak vitality. It rules the stomach, oesophagus, diaphragm, pancreas, the mammae, lacteals, upper lobes of the liver, and the thoracic duct.
The Sun rules the vital fluid, spleen, distribution of heat, oxygen, and the heart.
The Moon rules the oesophagus, stomach, the uterus and ovaries, the lymphatics, the sympathetic nervous system, and the synovial fluid.
The Sun in conjunction with the Moon in Cancer indicates tendencies to one or more of the following: anemia, dropsy, dyspepsia, gastric fever, stomach troubles, indigestion, epilepsy.
The Moon square Uranus signifies some trouble with the stomach; cramps, flatulence, possible trouble with the eyes and spasmodic weaknesses of the Etheric Body.
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1] [a] What parts of the body are ruled by Gemini?
[b] What does Gemini on the boy's Ascendant indicate?
[c] What diseases are shown by questions a and b?
2] Give in a concise manner the general tendencies denoted by the following configurations:
[a] Mars in Gemini in conjunction with the Ascendant, co-ruler of the 6th house.
[b] Mars trine Saturn.
[c] Mars square Neptune.
3] State the physiological and anatomical rulerships of Mars.
4] State briefly the conditions signified by:
[a] Venus in Cancer, co-ruler of the 6th house.
[b] Venus parallel Saturn.
5] Name the weak points in the anatomy caused by:
[a] Saturn in Aquarius.
[b] Uranus in Aries.
[c] Neptune in Virgo.
6] Write a brief paragraph giving the main indications of health in the boy's chart.
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1] Friends.
[a] Pisces on 11th: Many friends, some undoubtedly bringing much sorrow.
[b] Neptune in 4th: Soul growth through friends toward the close of life.
[c] Neptune sextile Venus: Platonic and pleasing companions.
[d] Neptune sextile Sun: Friends who are advanced along spiritual lines.
[e] Neptune square Mars: Contacts with fanatical, sensual and dishonest people. Some friends attracted would be of low character.
[f] Mars conjunct Asc.: Ambitious, persuasive and overbearing friends.
[g] Mars sextile Mercury: Concrete minded friends of an enthusiastic order aid him with their remarkable dexterity. A keen, quick mind, wit: sometimes bluntness and sarcasm.
[h] Mars trine Saturn: Friends who persist through life with their determined energetic forcefulness aid him to achieve unusual success. Brings esteem and overcomes a rather cruel, hard vein in his nature.
[i] The boy will have many friends, (Pisces on the cusp of the 11th house), particularly platonic relationships (Neptune sextile Venus) among those who are spiritually advanced, (Neptune sextile the Sun), and much soul growth will accrue especially toward the end of life, (Neptune in the 4th house). He will have much sorrow also, (Pisces on the cusp of the 11th house), brought on by the machinations' of ambitious friends, (Mars in the Ascendant), and in his desire for money and success he will contact numerous fanatical, irascible people who will make his life miserable, (Neptune square Mars). Mars in conjunction with the Ascendant, in Gemini, indicates bluntness, however. If he controls this bluntness and overcomes a slight tendency to be somewhat cruel, he will warrant the esteem and help of people of position and authority, (Mars trine Saturn).
2]Open Enemies.
[a]Sagittarius on 7th: Sagittarius is a dual sign. Therefore, open enemies of two distinct types; those of a gambling and intemperate disposition or those of a just, religious, and philosophical nature.
[b] Jupiter ruling 7th: Law-abiding, charitable and benevolent open enemies.
[c] Jupiter trine Uranus: Sudden animosities will be overcome by the native's honest and sincere nature. His sociable, hospitable and friendly manner will turn many open enemies into influential friends.
[d] Jupiter in 4th: Very few if any, enemies in laterlife. As a master of fact, his open enemies could turn out to be far better friends than his "friends."
3] Secret Enemies.
[a] Aries on 12th cusp: Many impulsive, energetic, and audacious secret enemies.
[b] Taurus in 12th: Underhanded enemies who may try to steal his possessions and emotional attachments with the opposite sex may bring him trouble through obstinate, revengeful personal attacks. Petty differences in personal matters may bring sorrow through possessions.
[c] Uranus in Aries: Resentment and much opposition.
[d] Uranus in 12th: Many underhanded enemies and unexpected trouble therefrom.
[e] Uranus square Moon: Sudden and unexpected disaster results through enemies created by clandestine attachments and unconventional action.
[f] Uranus trine Jupiter: This aspect will help him immeasurably to offset and withstand the tribulations inflicted upon him by many secret antagonists. Application of philosophical ideals to his daily living overcomes unconscious reactions of a detrimental nature.
4] Synthesize questions 2 and 3 in one short paragraph.
There will be few open enemies during his life. Those who do turn against him will deal with him charitably and benevolently, (Jupiter ruler of the 7th house), such enemies probably being of an easy-going, sporting disposition, or of a philosophical, religious nature, (Sagittarius on the cusp of the 7th house). Many secret and underhanded foes, however, and trouble therefrom, (Aries on the cusp of the 12th house, Mars ruler thereof. Uranus in the 12th house). Selfish indulgence may cause loss of possessions and emotional attachments may bring sorrow through the opposite sex (Taurus coruler of the 12th house, Venus ruler thereof) and disasters will result (Uranus square Moon), but natural sincerity and honesty (Uranus trine Jupiter) will offset the evil in all departments of his life to a marvelous degree.
5] Brothers and Sisters.
[a] Cancer on 3rd: Imaginative, sensitive, tenacious and opinionated brothers and sisters. Worrying and bothersome details result from close association with relatives.
[b] Mercury in the 3rd house denotes some harmony with brothers and sisters, but Mercury in opposition to Saturn will make them bitter, sarcastic, cunning, untruthful. They will obstruct and hinder him to a great extent in his mental pursuits.
6] Journeys.
[a] Cancer indicates many journeys but Mercury in opposition to Saturn will cause delays, troubles, and obstacles.
[b] Unfavorable. Saturn in the 9th house in opposition to Mercury in the 3rd and Capricorn on the cusp of the 9th obstruct, hinder, and delay long journeys. Saturn trine Mare in Gemini in 1st house shows greater tendencies towards long journeys in early part of life.
