Category Archives: PLANETS
1.47 MERCURY
MERCURY Ruler of the signs Gemini and Virgo
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Here is a planetary influence so marked in contrasts that it is often unpredictable, though its attributes and faults can always be noted. It shows skill, quick observation, and ability to talk convincingly. Often, the Mercurian influence produces a clever nature and commercial ability. It stands for swift action and indicates a convincing speaker. Mercurians think fasts act fast, and talk fast. Given a dash of superficial knowledge, they can make it look like intellectual attainment. They are adaptable to almost any circumstances or conditions.
Such are the positive aspects of this planetary influence, positive aspects from the standpoint of the Mercurian himself, since he stands to profit thereby. It is how these natural abilities are applied that marks the good or bad in the Mercurian. When engaged in cooperative, worthwhile efforts, these traits are strongly positive. But if the “go ahead” is put into “reverse,” negative aspects appear.
1.46 SATURN
Ruler of the signs Capricorn and Aquarius
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Gloom and Saturn are synonymous, but do not let that deceive or discourage you! Far from being baleful, the Saturn influence is scholarly and scientific, made to order for the Atomic Age into which the modern world has been precipitated.
With its urge for knowledge, the Saturnian nature cultivates other desirable qualities. Such people are patient, serious, and reserved in manner. They often remain calm under stress, depending upon their training and intelligence to carry them through. They are sticklers for punctuality and accuracy; and they are usually quite thrifty. These are the positive aspects, but they are innate, rather than active.
