tures so closely connected, so inseparable, and often so "Virtuous and vicious every one must be ; POPE. Herbs and Plants under Venus.-Roses, musk, am- In gathering any of the above, it is proper that Venus Animals under Venus.-The dog, rabbits, sheep, the bull, the hart, the goat, the panther, and all such as participate of an amorous and lascivious temperament to a more than ordinary degree. The fishes under her government are whitings, crabs, dolphins, pilchards, the tithymallus, the gilthead. The birds over which she presides are nightingales, the thrush, blackbird, wrens, the pye, swallows, the swan, pelicans, pigeons, turtle-doves, stock-doves, sparrows, water-wagtails, the eagle, partridges, crows, (they forsooth are highly favoured) the burgander. Stones and Metals under Venus.-The marble, coral, emerald, sapphire, cornelian, chrysolite, cetites or eaglestone, the beryl, green jasper, the alabaster and lazuli; also silver and copper, and the composition of copper with lapis calaminaris, called brass. She claims dominion of the colours, light blue and white. Weather and Winds under Venus. She influences gentle showers in the season of winter, and temperate heat in the summer period; and the south wind. Signs and Triplicities in which Venus possesses prerogatives of power-Taurus and Libra are assigned her houses. She governs the earthy trigon by day, viz. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. She is considered to be in friendship with Jupiter, the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, and Mars; but is at enmity with Saturn. She rules Monday night and Friday, Of Years. Her greatest year is one hundred and fifty-one; her great year is eighty-two, her mean year is forty-five, and her least year is fifteen. Persons described by Venus in each of the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac. Venus in Aries represents persons of a middle stature, more slender than fat; the complexion good, the hair light, the face generally remarkable for some scar or blemish; of pensive dispositions, and subject to misfortunes in their own undertakings, and likewise in those in which they may be concerned for others; and this because in this sign Venus is extremely debilitated and unfortunate, being in her detriment; notwithstanding this unpropitious position, we are not to rashly adjudge persons, signified by Venus in this sign, as destined to so harsh and cruel a fortune as to be neither beneficial to themselves nor to others; by no means: such a precipitate judgement would be highly ungenerous. We must take a proper survey of the whole, and perhaps we shall observe some auspicious configurations, some favouring ray of Jupiter, some happy familiarity with Sol, Luna, and Mercury, potent, angular, and dignified. Above all, the Moon and Mercury must be regarded; if free from affliction, and in some familiarity with each other and Venus, unvitiated by Saturn and Mars, you, who are under Venus in Aries, may indulge a rational hope of success in your undertakings. You would have more reasons to be alarmed, if the chief angles or the Sun and Moon were afflicted by Saturn and Mars, or when you are under the operation of their directions to the angles and the lights. Venus in Taurus forms persons comely, somewhat fat; of a decent make, but mean stature; ruddy or sanguine complexion, and brown hair; of a mild temper and very winning and fascinating disposition; in general fortunate, desirous of obliging all, and averse to do an injury to any one, consequently entitled to universal respect, favour, and affection. This description is as much heightened by the attractive hues of amiableness and prosperity, as the preceding one was darkened by the dismal shades of misfortune. Hence therefore arises the propriety for neither rashly judging too flatteringly nor too unfavourably from general positions. With respect to Venus in Taurus, this pleasing description will only hold good if no malefic configurations, at birth, affect it; and even though Venus may not be aspected by the malefics, nor a parellel with them, and even though she may receive the genial rays of Jupiter, yet if the angles be afflicted by Saturn and Mars, particularly the midheaven, the persons born under Venus in this sign must not expect to escape the evils inseparable from the commixture of starry influences. Venus in Gemini generally forms persons of a middle stature, rather tall, and slender, but well proportioned and straight bodies; the hair brown, the complexion tolerably good and clear; in disposition good-natured and affectionate; benevolent and charitable, quickly moved by objects of sorrow and distress, and readily induced to do acts of kindnesses; endowed with the love of justice, and rarely guilty of a dishonorable action. The radical position of the Moon and Mercury must be here duly observed, for they are principally to be 'contemplated in judging of the mental properties, together with the planets by which they are disposed, and their respect to the Sun and the angles. Venus in Cancer usually designates persons of a short stature, rather corpulent; the face round, the complexion sickly and pallid, the hair of a light hue; the disposition prone to inactivity and idleness; too much addicted to jovial participations of Bacchus and pleasures, not always creditable and becoming genteel and respectable habits, yet ingeniously capable of assuming the most plausible appearances of character and conduct, and of earnestly seeming to be really what they are not in reality; full of mutability and unsteadiness. What we have remarked upon Venus in the preceding sign must here be equally observed, without which we shall not only greatly err, but perhaps pass a very unkind opinion on persons, signified by Venus in Cancer, without justice and candor. Venus in Leo forms persons rather tall, of well compacted bodies, round face, full eye, and clear complexion, though sometimes freckled; the hair light brown or flaxen, and often sandy red; of dispositions by no means exceptionable, moderately passionate, very susceptible of anger, but easily reconciled; very generous and free, somewhat tinctured with pride; upon the whole sociably and good-naturedly inclined; and subject to frequent indispositions of body, but not seriously or with much detriment. It must be observed that these bodily affections depend on the concurrence of other influences with Venus in this sign. Such general descriptions are un conclusive. Venus in Virgo designates tall well proportioned persons; of sad-brown or black hair; of oval faces, and dark complexions; but ingenious and happily endowed with oratorical powers; of very aspiring minds, subtle and active, yet subject, in general, to misfortunes; rarely accomplishing the object of their desires and expectations. Look here again, at the position of Mercury and the Moon, and their respect to the angles, &c. &c. Venus in Libra forms tall upright persons, of a graceful symmetry and proportion, of brown hair, sanguine or ruddy complexion, the face sometimes freckled, with dimples in the cheeks; of an obliging and courteous disposition, generally beloved, respected in their dealings, and endearing in their conversation. This will prove true if Venus be not marred by Saturn or Mars, and Mercury and Luna do not counteract her influence. |