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1Upon the Physical Plane, Cancer gives a medium stature, the upper part larger than the lower, a small, round face, pale or delicate complexion, brown hair and small, pensive grey eyes; disposition ef¬ feminate, timid and thoughtful; temper mild; conversation agreeable and pleasant. Of plants, this sign rules cucumbers, squashes, melons, and all water vegetation such as rushes, water lilies, etc. Of stones, Cancer governs chalk, selenite, and all soft, white stones. LEO ( ) THE LION The sign Leo symbolizes strength, courage and fire. The hottest portion of the year, in the northern hemisphere, is when the sun is passing through this sign. It is the solar Lion of the mysteries that ripens, with its own internal heat, the fruits brought forth from the earth by the moisture of Isis. Kabbalistically, the sign Leo signifies the heart of the grand man, and represents the life center of the fluidic circulatory system of humanity. It is also the fire vortex of physical life. Hence, those bom under this influx are noted for the superior strength of their physical constitution; and also for their wonderful recuperative powers after being exhausted by sickness. The sign Leo upon the esoteric plani¬ sphere, is occupied by Judah, of whom his dying parent says, “Judah is a lion’s whelp, from the prey my son thou art gone up. He stooped down, he couched as a lion.” This sign reveals to us the mysteries 244 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
2of the ancient sacrifice, and the laws of compensation. The mystical gem of Leo is the ruby, and it forms a most potent disease-resisting talisman for all governed by the Leonine influx. Leo is the second emanation of the fiery triplicity, and is the constellation of the sun. Upon the Intellectual Plane, Leo signifies the sympathies of the heart. Those dominated by its influx are generous even to excess with their friends. By nature they are deeply sympathetic, and possess that peculiar grade of magnetic force which enables them to arouse into action the latent sympathies in others. As orators their earnest, im¬ pulsive, pathetic style makes them an irresistible success. An ex¬ ceedingly fine specimen of Leonine oratory is given in Genesis, 44th. ch. This simple, eloquent appeal of Judah to Joseph, probably, stands unequaled, for its sublime tenderness. The natives of Leo are im¬ pulsive and passionate, honest and faithful. Their mental forces are ever striving to attain unto some higher state; hence, their ideas are always in excess of their means to accomplish their large, majestic and grand plans.
3Upon the Physical Plane, Leo gives a large, fair, stature, broad shoulders, large, prominent eyes, oval face, ruddy complexion and light hair, generally golden. This is for the first twenty degrees of the sign. The last ten degrees give the same but a much smaller person. Disposition high spirited, resolute, haughty, and ambitious. Of plants, this sign rules anise, camomile, cowslip, daffodil, dill, eglantine, eyebright, fennel, St. John’s wort, lavender, yellow lily, poppy, marigold, garden mint, mistletoe, parsley and pimpernel. Of stones, Leo gov¬ erns the hyacinth and chrysolite, and all soft yellow minerals such as ochre. VIRGO ( TTg ) THE VIRGIN The sign Virgo symbolizes chastity, and forms the central idea of a great number of myths. The Sun-God is always bom at midnight, on the 25th. of December, at which time the constellation of Virgo is seen shining above the horizon in the east. Hence, originated the primitive idea of the Son of God, being bom of a Virgin. When the sun passes through this sign the harvest is ready for the reaper; hence, Virgo is symbolized as the gleaning maid with two ears of wheat in her hand. Kabbalistically, the sign Virgo signifies the solar plexus of the grand archetypal man, and therefore, represents the assimilating and zed jy Google THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 245
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1Upon the Physical Plane, Cancer gives a medium stature, the upper part larger than the lower, a small, round face, pale or delicate complexion, brown hair and small, pensive grey eyes; disposition ef¬ feminate, timid and thoughtful; temper mild; conversation agreeable and pleasant. Of plants, this sign rules cucumbers, squashes, melons, and all water vegetation such as rushes, water lilies, etc. Of stones, Cancer governs chalk, selenite, and all soft, white stones. LEO ( ) THE LION The sign Leo symbolizes strength, courage and fire. The hottest portion of the year, in the northern hemisphere, is when the sun is passing through this sign. It is the solar Lion of the mysteries that ripens, with its own internal heat, the fruits brought forth from the earth by the moisture of Isis. Kabbalistically, the sign Leo signifies the heart of the grand man, and represents the life center of the fluidic circulatory system of humanity. It is also the fire vortex of physical life. Hence, those bom under this influx are noted for the superior strength of their physical constitution; and also for their wonderful recuperative powers after being exhausted by sickness. The sign Leo upon the esoteric plani¬ sphere, is occupied by Judah, of whom his dying parent says, “Judah is a lion’s whelp, from the prey my son thou art gone up. He stooped down, he couched as a lion.” This sign reveals to us the mysteries 244 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
2of the ancient sacrifice, and the laws of compensation. The mystical gem of Leo is the ruby, and it forms a most potent disease-resisting talisman for all governed by the Leonine influx. Leo is the second emanation of the fiery triplicity, and is the constellation of the sun. Upon the Intellectual Plane, Leo signifies the sympathies of the heart. Those dominated by its influx are generous even to excess with their friends. By nature they are deeply sympathetic, and possess that peculiar grade of magnetic force which enables them to arouse into action the latent sympathies in others. As orators their earnest, im¬ pulsive, pathetic style makes them an irresistible success. An ex¬ ceedingly fine specimen of Leonine oratory is given in Genesis, 44th. ch. This simple, eloquent appeal of Judah to Joseph, probably, stands unequaled, for its sublime tenderness. The natives of Leo are im¬ pulsive and passionate, honest and faithful. Their mental forces are ever striving to attain unto some higher state; hence, their ideas are always in excess of their means to accomplish their large, majestic and grand plans.
3Upon the Physical Plane, Leo gives a large, fair, stature, broad shoulders, large, prominent eyes, oval face, ruddy complexion and light hair, generally golden. This is for the first twenty degrees of the sign. The last ten degrees give the same but a much smaller person. Disposition high spirited, resolute, haughty, and ambitious. Of plants, this sign rules anise, camomile, cowslip, daffodil, dill, eglantine, eyebright, fennel, St. John’s wort, lavender, yellow lily, poppy, marigold, garden mint, mistletoe, parsley and pimpernel. Of stones, Leo gov¬ erns the hyacinth and chrysolite, and all soft yellow minerals such as ochre. VIRGO ( TTg ) THE VIRGIN The sign Virgo symbolizes chastity, and forms the central idea of a great number of myths. The Sun-God is always bom at midnight, on the 25th. of December, at which time the constellation of Virgo is seen shining above the horizon in the east. Hence, originated the primitive idea of the Son of God, being bom of a Virgin. When the sun passes through this sign the harvest is ready for the reaper; hence, Virgo is symbolized as the gleaning maid with two ears of wheat in her hand. Kabbalistically, the sign Virgo signifies the solar plexus of the grand archetypal man, and therefore, represents the assimilating and zed jy Google THE NATURE AND INFLUENCE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS 245
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