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1will give an unwearying fancy and strongly incline the mind towards the curious and Occult side of Nature. Should Mercury be ill dignified and void of the good aspects of other orbs, and at the same time be afflicted by Mars; he will produce a liar and an unprincipled, shuffling nature, incapable of attaining or appreciating the higher mental and moral standards. If strong or well aspected, and below the horizon, he inclines the native to mystical and Occult studies; but if above the horizon and dignified, he confers a more external influence and pro¬ duces orators, statesmen and teachers. One of the chief attributes of this planet, when well placed above the horizon, is that of literary ability. All such natives possess genuine talent in this direction. It may, therefore, be safely said that Mercury confers the ideal when below, and the practical when above, the ascendant at birth. Physically, Mercury gives a medium stature, strong but slender frame, exceed¬ ingly active, sharp piercing eyes, thin lips, well cut features and confi¬ dent look. The complexion depends upon the Race. THE PLANET VENUS 9
2In her mythological and symbolical aspect, the planet Venus has been venerated, the wide world over, in her dual character of Love and Wisdom. The bright star of the morning, proud Lucifer, was the harbinger and genius of wisdom; and truly, none of the stars of heaven can compare with the brilliance and glory of Venus when she shines as the herald of day. As the goddess of Love she is equally prominent. The ancient Greeks also represented her as Aphrodite, wearing the horns of her sacred Bull, Taurus. Kabbalistically, the planet Venus signifies the Love element within the soul, of the grand archetypal man; and therefore, represents the sense of feeling within embodied humanity. It consequently expresses the clinging, yielding, feminine portion of the human constitution. Upon the esoteric planisphere, Venus becomes the celestial Anael, prince of the astral light. In this character we behold her powers of transformation, and the “conservation of forces.” As Isis represents the astral fluid in a state of rest, pregnant (by the Holy Ghost) with the things TO BE, Anael represents the same fluid in action. Therefore, the Moon and Venus form the kabbalistic symbols for the two modes of motion within the soul of the universe. Astrologically considered, the planet Venus may be said to reprezed jy Google 264 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
3sent mirth, joy, and conviviality, as the influx inclines those under her rule to pleasure-seeking, and grand display. The pleasures of society are especially governed by Venus. Balls, parties, concerts, and recep¬ tions, possess almost irresistible attraction to those bom under her influence. If afflicted in a feminine horoscope, without strong counter¬ acting rays, the native becomes “unfortunate” and suffers from the loss of virtue, hence the position of Venus is very important. Upon the Intellectual Plane, Venus controls the higher group of the domestic qualities, and also the ideal, artistic, and musical, senti¬ ments. Those dominated by her influx excel in music, art, and poetry, and become noted for their refined accomplishments. But, at the same time, they lack true moral power. They are guided impulsively by their sentiments, passions, and desires. Reason is conspicuous by its absence when their desires are aroused. Hence, the danger of being misled by flattery and sentimental nonsense is very great, when Venus is not protected by harmonious rays.
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1will give an unwearying fancy and strongly incline the mind towards the curious and Occult side of Nature. Should Mercury be ill dignified and void of the good aspects of other orbs, and at the same time be afflicted by Mars; he will produce a liar and an unprincipled, shuffling nature, incapable of attaining or appreciating the higher mental and moral standards. If strong or well aspected, and below the horizon, he inclines the native to mystical and Occult studies; but if above the horizon and dignified, he confers a more external influence and pro¬ duces orators, statesmen and teachers. One of the chief attributes of this planet, when well placed above the horizon, is that of literary ability. All such natives possess genuine talent in this direction. It may, therefore, be safely said that Mercury confers the ideal when below, and the practical when above, the ascendant at birth. Physically, Mercury gives a medium stature, strong but slender frame, exceed¬ ingly active, sharp piercing eyes, thin lips, well cut features and confi¬ dent look. The complexion depends upon the Race. THE PLANET VENUS 9
2In her mythological and symbolical aspect, the planet Venus has been venerated, the wide world over, in her dual character of Love and Wisdom. The bright star of the morning, proud Lucifer, was the harbinger and genius of wisdom; and truly, none of the stars of heaven can compare with the brilliance and glory of Venus when she shines as the herald of day. As the goddess of Love she is equally prominent. The ancient Greeks also represented her as Aphrodite, wearing the horns of her sacred Bull, Taurus. Kabbalistically, the planet Venus signifies the Love element within the soul, of the grand archetypal man; and therefore, represents the sense of feeling within embodied humanity. It consequently expresses the clinging, yielding, feminine portion of the human constitution. Upon the esoteric planisphere, Venus becomes the celestial Anael, prince of the astral light. In this character we behold her powers of transformation, and the “conservation of forces.” As Isis represents the astral fluid in a state of rest, pregnant (by the Holy Ghost) with the things TO BE, Anael represents the same fluid in action. Therefore, the Moon and Venus form the kabbalistic symbols for the two modes of motion within the soul of the universe. Astrologically considered, the planet Venus may be said to reprezed jy Google 264 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
3sent mirth, joy, and conviviality, as the influx inclines those under her rule to pleasure-seeking, and grand display. The pleasures of society are especially governed by Venus. Balls, parties, concerts, and recep¬ tions, possess almost irresistible attraction to those bom under her influence. If afflicted in a feminine horoscope, without strong counter¬ acting rays, the native becomes “unfortunate” and suffers from the loss of virtue, hence the position of Venus is very important. Upon the Intellectual Plane, Venus controls the higher group of the domestic qualities, and also the ideal, artistic, and musical, senti¬ ments. Those dominated by her influx excel in music, art, and poetry, and become noted for their refined accomplishments. But, at the same time, they lack true moral power. They are guided impulsively by their sentiments, passions, and desires. Reason is conspicuous by its absence when their desires are aroused. Hence, the danger of being misled by flattery and sentimental nonsense is very great, when Venus is not protected by harmonious rays.
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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