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1Sagittarius is the last and lowest, that is to say, the most external emanation of the fiery triplicity, and illustrates the law of contradic¬ tions to perfection. For this reason, those born under this sign live and move, when mentally and spiritually considered, upon the lowest plane of the fiery emanation. Whereas externally and in the eyes of the world, they seem to move in the very highest. Their natures are warm, sympathetic and active, consequently they are generous and benevolent, ambitious and truly jovial. They do as the world does; they progress not of their own internal volition, but by the gentle at¬ traction of the social tide of their surroundings. In everything they are external. They are great admirers of all out-door sports, recreations and pastimes, and as such, they are totally incapable of grasping any form of the higher mental and metaphysical studies. They are, there¬ fore, considered by the masses and the world sound, logical, reasoners, and possessed of sound common sense, and externally they do indeed possess all these desirable qualities.
2When viewed from their line of descent, the student will per¬ ceive, that in Aries we have the fiery imperial brain, which moulds, guides and acts for itself, independent of the opinions of others. Such extreme natures, when unmodified by other influences, are either despots, cranks or fanatics, according to their bent and station in life. In Leo, we see the emotions and sensitive feelings of the heart, which follow, impulsively, the lead of some mental genius, and form the enthusiastic followers and admirers of those who depart from the beaten path of custom, or proclaim some new truth or system of philosophy, which finds a responsive throb within them. But, they ized b/CiOCV^Ic INTER-ACTION OF THE STARS 227 require the thinking brain to direct them; they cannot strike out upon a new path for themselves; they must have some giant mind to sup¬ port them. In Sagittarius, we see the genial, sympathetic, courteous, neutrality which represents the externally true gentleman. Those who are simply waiting to be led in any direction that the strongest mental force desires to carry them. They love the world and its varied de¬ lights, and are, consequently, contented and willing to let others do the thinking for them.
3The whole of these remarks are to be considered in a general sense only, and in speaking of any given sign it is, of course, presup¬ posed that the position and aspect of the sun, moon, and planets do not contradict the general tendencies of the sign upon the ascendant. Further, what we have thus far stated in reference to the fiery trigon will also apply to the other triplicities. It is, therefore, quite unneces¬ sary to go over the same ground with each trigon, as the above il¬ lustration will suffice to explain the varying powers of each sign, ac¬ cording to the peculiar plane of its manifestation, as Earthy, Airy and Watery. The student has only to bear in mind, when forming his opinion, that his premises and his conclusions must occupy the same plane. Thus, the fiery trigon manifests itself in the combative, ag¬ gressive, imperious, commanding and courageous planes of action. The earthy trigon manifests itself in the patient, laborious, plod¬ ding, obedient and inert planes of action. The airy trigon manifests itself in the aspiring, philosophical, musical, artistic and volatile planes of action. The watery trigon manifests itself in the dreamy, romantic, changeable, timid and submissive planes of action.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
1Sagittarius is the last and lowest, that is to say, the most external emanation of the fiery triplicity, and illustrates the law of contradic¬ tions to perfection. For this reason, those born under this sign live and move, when mentally and spiritually considered, upon the lowest plane of the fiery emanation. Whereas externally and in the eyes of the world, they seem to move in the very highest. Their natures are warm, sympathetic and active, consequently they are generous and benevolent, ambitious and truly jovial. They do as the world does; they progress not of their own internal volition, but by the gentle at¬ traction of the social tide of their surroundings. In everything they are external. They are great admirers of all out-door sports, recreations and pastimes, and as such, they are totally incapable of grasping any form of the higher mental and metaphysical studies. They are, there¬ fore, considered by the masses and the world sound, logical, reasoners, and possessed of sound common sense, and externally they do indeed possess all these desirable qualities.
2When viewed from their line of descent, the student will per¬ ceive, that in Aries we have the fiery imperial brain, which moulds, guides and acts for itself, independent of the opinions of others. Such extreme natures, when unmodified by other influences, are either despots, cranks or fanatics, according to their bent and station in life. In Leo, we see the emotions and sensitive feelings of the heart, which follow, impulsively, the lead of some mental genius, and form the enthusiastic followers and admirers of those who depart from the beaten path of custom, or proclaim some new truth or system of philosophy, which finds a responsive throb within them. But, they ized b/CiOCV^Ic INTER-ACTION OF THE STARS 227 require the thinking brain to direct them; they cannot strike out upon a new path for themselves; they must have some giant mind to sup¬ port them. In Sagittarius, we see the genial, sympathetic, courteous, neutrality which represents the externally true gentleman. Those who are simply waiting to be led in any direction that the strongest mental force desires to carry them. They love the world and its varied de¬ lights, and are, consequently, contented and willing to let others do the thinking for them.
3The whole of these remarks are to be considered in a general sense only, and in speaking of any given sign it is, of course, presup¬ posed that the position and aspect of the sun, moon, and planets do not contradict the general tendencies of the sign upon the ascendant. Further, what we have thus far stated in reference to the fiery trigon will also apply to the other triplicities. It is, therefore, quite unneces¬ sary to go over the same ground with each trigon, as the above il¬ lustration will suffice to explain the varying powers of each sign, ac¬ cording to the peculiar plane of its manifestation, as Earthy, Airy and Watery. The student has only to bear in mind, when forming his opinion, that his premises and his conclusions must occupy the same plane. Thus, the fiery trigon manifests itself in the combative, ag¬ gressive, imperious, commanding and courageous planes of action. The earthy trigon manifests itself in the patient, laborious, plod¬ ding, obedient and inert planes of action. The airy trigon manifests itself in the aspiring, philosophical, musical, artistic and volatile planes of action. The watery trigon manifests itself in the dreamy, romantic, changeable, timid and submissive planes of action.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
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