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1distributing functions of the human organism. Consequently, we find that those bom under this influence possess fine discriminating powers as to the choice of food best adapted to their particular organic re¬ quirements. This constellation, as governing the bowels of humanity, is highly important, since the intestines comprise a very vital section of the digestive organism and vital fluids. Upon the esoteric plani¬ sphere, Virgo is occupied by Asher. “Out of Asher, his bread shall be fat,” says Jacob, “and he shall yield royal dainties.” Thus typifying the riches of the harvest. This sign expresses the fulfillment of the creative design, hence, the mysteries of maternity are concealed under this symbol. It also reveals to us the significance of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The mystical gem of Virgo is the jasper, a stone possessing very important virtues. It should be worn by all natives bom under this sign. Virgo is the second emanation of the earthly trigon, and is the constellation of Mercury.
2Upon the Intellectual Plane, the sign Virgo signifies the realiza¬ tion of hopes. Those dominated by this influx are calm, confident and contented; they are reflective and studious, and extremely fond of reading. Consequently, they become the mental repositories of much external wisdom and learning. Their chief attributes are hope and contentment. These desirable qualities, combined with the mental penetration of Mercury, which this sign contains, all conduce to make the native of Virgo pre-eminently fitted for the close application of scientific study. They possess large, well balanced brains and very superior intellectual abilities and make clever statesmen, when thrown into the vortex of political life. Upon the Physical Plane, Virgo gives a medium stature, very neat and compact, dark sanguine complexion, and dark hair; disposi¬ tion is ingenious, studious and inclined to be witty; rather even tem¬ per, but more excitable than Taurine persons. As orators, Virgo persons are fluent, plain, practical and very interesting. Of plants, this sign rules endive, millet, privet, succory, wood-bine, skullcap, valerain, wheat, barley, oats and rye. Of stones, the various kinds of flint. LIBRA ( ) THE BALANCE
3This constellation, in its Symbolical aspect, typifies justice. Most of our readers doubtless have seen the goddess of justice represented as a female, blind-folded, holding in her hand a pair of scales. This conception is purely astrological, and refers to the celestial Libra of zed jy Google 246 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT the heavens. The sun enters this sign about the 21st. of September, when, as the poet Manilius says: Day and night are weighed in Libra’s scales, Equal awhile, at last the night prevails.”
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.
1distributing functions of the human organism. Consequently, we find that those bom under this influence possess fine discriminating powers as to the choice of food best adapted to their particular organic re¬ quirements. This constellation, as governing the bowels of humanity, is highly important, since the intestines comprise a very vital section of the digestive organism and vital fluids. Upon the esoteric plani¬ sphere, Virgo is occupied by Asher. “Out of Asher, his bread shall be fat,” says Jacob, “and he shall yield royal dainties.” Thus typifying the riches of the harvest. This sign expresses the fulfillment of the creative design, hence, the mysteries of maternity are concealed under this symbol. It also reveals to us the significance of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The mystical gem of Virgo is the jasper, a stone possessing very important virtues. It should be worn by all natives bom under this sign. Virgo is the second emanation of the earthly trigon, and is the constellation of Mercury.
2Upon the Intellectual Plane, the sign Virgo signifies the realiza¬ tion of hopes. Those dominated by this influx are calm, confident and contented; they are reflective and studious, and extremely fond of reading. Consequently, they become the mental repositories of much external wisdom and learning. Their chief attributes are hope and contentment. These desirable qualities, combined with the mental penetration of Mercury, which this sign contains, all conduce to make the native of Virgo pre-eminently fitted for the close application of scientific study. They possess large, well balanced brains and very superior intellectual abilities and make clever statesmen, when thrown into the vortex of political life. Upon the Physical Plane, Virgo gives a medium stature, very neat and compact, dark sanguine complexion, and dark hair; disposi¬ tion is ingenious, studious and inclined to be witty; rather even tem¬ per, but more excitable than Taurine persons. As orators, Virgo persons are fluent, plain, practical and very interesting. Of plants, this sign rules endive, millet, privet, succory, wood-bine, skullcap, valerain, wheat, barley, oats and rye. Of stones, the various kinds of flint. LIBRA ( ) THE BALANCE
3This constellation, in its Symbolical aspect, typifies justice. Most of our readers doubtless have seen the goddess of justice represented as a female, blind-folded, holding in her hand a pair of scales. This conception is purely astrological, and refers to the celestial Libra of zed jy Google 246 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT the heavens. The sun enters this sign about the 21st. of September, when, as the poet Manilius says: Day and night are weighed in Libra’s scales, Equal awhile, at last the night prevails.”
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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