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crimsoncurrentSYNTHESIS OF URANIAN HOUSES
Every planet represents a state of consciousness. The function
ing of a planet is revealed in its environment. The environment of
a planet is its own orbit: its cycle, or circle, of "experience." The
functioning of a planet is shown by its relationship with other
planets. These relationships are discovered by investigating the
geometrical orientations among planets, taking the ecliptic as com
mon reference frame. The twelvefold division of the ecliptic into
equal 30° segments provides the key to understanding the function
ing of a planet or personal point in relation to the totality of its
Horizontal and Vertical Polarization
environment.
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The environment of any planet is describable by the houses of
the planet. According to Witte, the houses of a planet (with the
single exception of the Moon) are established by the planet itself
defining the fourth house cusp. (Planetary houses will be discussed
further towards the end of this chapter.) With Sun houses, the Sun
defines the fourth house cusp, and succeeding houses are defined
by equal 30° measures. With Moon houses, the Moon defines the
tenth house cusp, succeeding houses being likewise defined on an
equal basis.
Since the Sun is the objective side of life, the Sun houses
describe the objective environment. By this is meant: physical
territory, physical proximity and objective manifestation. The
functioning of the various zones of the body is also described by
the various Sun houses. The zones of the body and the organs
contained therein are revealed by the signs of the zodiac, and the
signs therefore show organic conditions as opposed to functional
conditions revealed by the Sun houses. The Sun houses also show
the tangible world of things; the physical realities associated with
the situations and departments of life attributed to the various
houses; bodily sensations; functioning of the bodily vitality in
relation to the activities coming under the twelve houses; ego
patterns and ego expression; and objective goals manifesting in the
physical world.
Since the Sun represents males (while the Moon represents fe
males), the Sun houses also refer to the masculine world and to the
influence of the father, as well as that of other men generally. In a
female horoscope, the solar houses represent men in her life. The
Sun in transit also represents the day, and the transiting Sun
houses show therefore the daily cycle (see chapter eleven).
The Moon houses, on the other hand, reveal emotional function
ing in the various departments of life coming under the twelve
houses. Planets in a Moon house express feelings concerning the
affairs of that house. The Moon houses represent the feminine
world and the influence of women upon the various situations
described by the various houses. The Moon houses also reveal
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89
the past. Moon houses point to these emotional patterns for both
males and females alike. For a female person, however, the Moon
houses reveal in addition her functioning and self-expression as a
woman. For a male person, the Moon houses are descriptive of his
experience with (and attitudes towards) the opposite sex; what he
attracts to himself in a woman; and also the various women who
enter his life (various houses, various women.) In addition, the
Moon refers to the hour and therefore to hourly fluctuating exper
iences and rhythms. Experiences attributable to the Moon houses
are generally traceable to the influence of the emotions and sub
conscious; while experiences attributable to the Sun houses are
generally traceable to the influence of the conscious mind and
objective self, or ego. These statements hold true for both males
and females.
The individual is not, however, merely a series of ego drives or
emotional functionings. The author is of the opinion that anybody
who has achieved any degree at all of self-awareness realizes (per
haps intuitively) that there is a level of consciousness which goes
beyond or stands above (as it were) the body and the emotions.
Frequently we can observe silently the playing out of various
bodily sensations if we detach ourselves in meditation from our
ego roles through deep relaxation. And in a similar fashion, one
observes that although one experiences ("has") emotions, those
emotions cannot truly be equated with the true or inner self,
although the inner self can express itself emotionally through the
Moon. That inner self is the center or focal point of experience;
it is where experiences "wind up."
The Meridian- or M-Houses represent the environment of the
soul or self. This environment can be no other than the so-called
"inner planes." It is especially in the M-houses that the inhabitant
of the body which is the soul can initiate change; more accurately
stated, where an expansion of awareness can occur, upon which
the native's outer world must hinge. Mastery of so-called "fate"
means mastery of self. Mastery of self implies larger awareness.
"Fate" consists of subconscious events which catch one unaware,
with waking consciousness off guard. The dividing line between
moods, habits, attitudes and emotional patterns stemming from
the conscious and the unconscious is not absolute and is subject to
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constant change. The proper conditions can be established on the
inner planes by means of meditation, so that the self can manifest
organically in harmonious ways.
An emotional condition, for example, which may bring about
distress, may often be represented astrologically by a planet under
affliction in the eighth house of the Moon. This same planet will
be found in some house of M, and the distress may be resolved by
examining the ultimate cause within oneself. It usually suffices to
become fully aware, while relaxed and receptive, of the affliction
on the inner or soul level. The higher consciousness within is then
able to exercise its primeval wisdom to correct the condition once
the mental channels of self-awareness are opened up (air element)
through which it can reach and heal the psychic (watery) and
material (earthy) vehicles. The faith that is required to initiate this
healing process need be only a suspension of disbelief regarding
preconceived notions of one's being alive in the first place.
The M-, Sun- and Moon-houses represent a trio of time concepts:
M, the minute; Sun, the day; Moon, the hour. Time is an internal
state of being: organisms move through time. These three house
systems reveal the inner on three basic levels: spiritual, objective,
and emotional. M-, Sun- and Moon-houses show, therefore, internal
experiences on various planes of being.
Because each planet also shows a person in the life, the Sun- and
Moon-houses also reveal "influences" of male and female persons
respectively. The Sun- and Moon-houses may therefore be viewed
in two ways: subjectively (own body and feelings) or objectively
(males and females). The interesting thing is that the Sun- and
Moon-houses show less the relationship to males and females (res
pectively) than they show the internal states of men and women,
boys and girls, in one's own life. That is to say, the people them
selves as independent beings are more clearly shown than is any
form of relationship with them; for relationships come under A,
Node and Aries.
M-houses may also be viewed in two ways: in relation to oneself
personally (subjective analysis), and in relation to career (objective
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91
that each and every house of the Meridian has an influence upon
the career, in spite of the fact that the tenth house is typically
regarded as the primary significator thereof. Career functioning is
therefore probably associated on a one-to-one basis with what one
brings to it due to inherent qualities of self and selfhood. Practical
common sense would tend to substantiate this conclusion.
The remaining trio of Uranian houses consists of Ascendant-,
Node- and Earth-houses. The A-houses reveal external appearances
and conditions; awareness of surroundings; outside influences;
other people; environmental factors; space; and face-to-face relationships.
The Ascendant houses are descriptive of situations in
which the native finds himself, especially due to the influence of
or interaction with others. The deeper influence of those situations
upon the native personally is shown by planets falling in M-houses.
Conversely, those personal qualities shown by the M-houses will
externalize themselves in relationship through the A-houses.
M and A are the most "personal" of all the personal points:
they change most quickly with variations in birth time, four min
utes correlating to one degree on MC. A book (1973), entitled
Contact: The First Four Minutes, establishes a case for human
relationships being strongly related to or conditioned by those
first four minutes of time when one human being initially en
counters another. This thesis would lead us to the conclusion that
we should all, as whiz kid astrologers, carry stopwatches about
with us at every moment, to time exactly when we meet new
people. If the reader is a committed devotee of astrology (or if he
is about to be committed), he will certainly not hesitate to take
the necessary pains to become properly equipped with the apparatus that will be required in order to fully implement this
fascinating hypothesis.
Distinguishing between the environment shown by ASC and that
shown by the Node (space and time both imply the existence of
an environment of some sort) requires some thought. First of all,
the environment shown by A is immediate and specific. The native
is immersed in it and functions within its borders (even if he or she
analysis). In this connection the author would like to point out
moves a great distance away from the birth place: see chapter
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twelve). The "influence" of ASC< is direct. The environment shown
by the Node is less tangible in a direct sense. Through the Moon's
Node, one experiences connections and associations with people
and affairs shown by the various houses. One may, for example,
have a connection with a university without functioning directly
at a university. Node houses show channels of relationship (and
the quality of those channels), whereas Ascendant houses show
the relationships themselves.
The third element of the spatial trio (A-Node-Aries) is the Earth
system of houses: the signs of the zodiac. The Earth houses speak
to the world environment in a general sense. Thus Gemini repre
sents (among other things) publishing houses, roads, vehicles,
libraries and the like; while Leo represents places of amusement,
palaces, showplaces and the lion house at the zoo. Here in Chicago,
where the author resides at the time of writing this book, a sign
at the Lincoln Park Zoo informs its patrons that "Lost Children
May Be Picked Up at the East End of the Lion House"; presum
ably, because there is no longer life enough remaining in their
bodies to enable them to proceed further upon their own initiative.
Astrology is truer than we know.
Midheaven houses are defined by the MC at the 10th house
cusp; Sun houses, by the Sun at the 4th house cusp; Moon houses,
by the Moon at the 10th cusp; A-houses, by the Ascendant at the
first house cusp; Node houses, by the Node at the first house cusp;
and Earth houses, by 0° Aries at the 7th house cusp. All houses in
each system are defined by equal segments of thirty degrees.
Through using these six Uranian house systems, drawing on
skills that come only with practice and abundant cursing, one can
delineate a chart with accuracy and break down a horoscope into
"influences" or conditions operative on various fairly well defined
levels of experience both internal and external. Practice with
actual charts will prove this out to the satisfaction of anybody
willing to experiment with the Uranian system. Beginners may
wish to start for the sake of simplicity with M and A houses alone
and eventually work up to the use of all six house division systems
Astrological Houses and the 360°-Dial
EARTH HOUSES AND THE PUBLIC SPHERE
93
The signs of the zodiac, as mentioned earlier, operate as gen
eral influences which qualify the manifestation of planets found
in each house of the Earth. Each Earth house is, however, also
indicative of broad general categories of mundane activity and
public life.
The following listing of various public spheres of activity makes
no attempt to be complete or even accurate in any absolute scien
tific sense. Rather, what follows is meant to serve as a key to
suggest how the Earth houses may be understood, in a general
sense, as applying to various forms of human endeavor. These
activities often correlate in interesting ways to the general patterns
of life for individuals who were born with planets residing in cor
responding signs; i.e., in corresponding Earth houses. Each listing
may be preceded by the phrase "The world of . .", for purposes
of delineation. (See Aids to Interpretation towards the end of this
chapter.)
I Libra
The fine arts, music, painting, design, interior decorating, the
beauty industry, modeling, law, diplomacy.
II Scorpio
Chemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacy, homoeopathy, phy-
sical therapy, research and development, the laboratory,
psychology, metallurgy, quality control.
III Sagittarius
Engineering, electronics, technology, computers, mathemat-
ics, invention, navigation, instrumentation, meteorology,
astrology.
IV Capricorn
Real estate, mining, architecture, building trades, surveying,
physics, conservation.
V Aquarius
Humanitarianism, public relations, children, toys and games,
gimmicks and gadgets, appliances, aeronautics, fashion, mer
based on all six personal points.
chandising, education (of children).
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VI Pisces
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Photography, film, advertising, religion, mysticism, poetry,
seamanship, oceanography, the garment industry, wine mak
ing, nursing, the health food trade.
VII Aries
Athletics, the military, exploration, tools, machinery, hard-
ware, metalworking.
VIII Taurus
Craftsmanship, applied arts, sculpture, textiles, forestry, agri-
culture, horticulture, geology, home furnishings, banking, fi
nance.
IX Gemini
Books, publishing, academia, science, travel, business, sales,
radio and television, light industry, transportation, foreign
trade, calligraphy, cartography, highways.
X Cancer
Politics, government, civil service, management, law, hotels
and restaurants, food preparation and distribution, home
economics and domestic arts.
XI Leo
Theatre, showmanship, entertainment, resorts, high society,
royalty, executive offices, jewelry, luxury goods, musical
instruments, recreational industry.
XII Virgo
Archaeology, antiques, museums, archives, public service,
health care, social welfare, accounting, clerical vocations,
repair work, animal husbandry, heavy industry, labor, ser
vants, sanitation.
THE HOUSES OF THE MERIDIAN
To find the MC-houses, place the pointer (0° Cancer) of the
360°-dial on M. The houses of M are then indicated by the Roman
numerals I-XII on the disk. (Remember to ignore the sign mark-
Astrological Houses and the 360°-Dial
95
on Aries" position: the position used for initial zodiacal entry of
the 22 factors.)
The M-houses are the most personal houses of the six systems
of equal houses. Emphasis is upon inner experience.
First house:
Second house:
Self-image, development of character.
Money, possessions and one's personal attitude
towards them. Self-preservation.
Third house:
Personal thoughts, on practical or concrete
levels. One's inner attitude towards brothers, sisters and relatives.
Fourth house:
Personal relationship to the home. Conditions
in the home which exert an influence on the self psychologically.
Personal heritage and traditions. Psychological basis of life. Self
understanding. Self-control.
Fifth house:
Love, and the ability of the self to give and
accept love. How the self views its own behavior. One's own
undertakings. Pursuit of pleasure and diversion. Hobbies. Rela
tionship with children, as seen by oneself.
Sixth house:
Work, obligation, duties. Accomplishment,
output. One's own attitude towards these matters. The effect
one has on the inner being of others generally. The native himself
at work.
Seventh house: Personal attitudes towards others. The sense
of personal satisfaction and completion experienced in relation to
another. Those qualities that one is looking for or expects to find
in another for the completion of the inner self.
Eighth house:
Attitudes towards one's own mortality and
eventual death. Conscience. Morals. Personal response to life's
trials and difficulties. Self-sacrifice. Psychological blind spots.
Neurosis. Self-acceptance. Inner torment or distress. Superstitious
attitudes that one may hold to.
Ninth house:
The development from within the individual
of the powers of higher reasoning, especially in connection with
the patterns established in the parental home and the modifications
ings on the wheel once the
Every planet represents a state of consciousness. The function
ing of a planet is revealed in its environment. The environment of
a planet is its own orbit: its cycle, or circle, of "experience." The
functioning of a planet is shown by its relationship with other
planets. These relationships are discovered by investigating the
geometrical orientations among planets, taking the ecliptic as com
mon reference frame. The twelvefold division of the ecliptic into
equal 30° segments provides the key to understanding the function
ing of a planet or personal point in relation to the totality of its
Horizontal and Vertical Polarization
environment.
88
The Language of Uranian Astrology
The environment of any planet is describable by the houses of
the planet. According to Witte, the houses of a planet (with the
single exception of the Moon) are established by the planet itself
defining the fourth house cusp. (Planetary houses will be discussed
further towards the end of this chapter.) With Sun houses, the Sun
defines the fourth house cusp, and succeeding houses are defined
by equal 30° measures. With Moon houses, the Moon defines the
tenth house cusp, succeeding houses being likewise defined on an
equal basis.
Since the Sun is the objective side of life, the Sun houses
describe the objective environment. By this is meant: physical
territory, physical proximity and objective manifestation. The
functioning of the various zones of the body is also described by
the various Sun houses. The zones of the body and the organs
contained therein are revealed by the signs of the zodiac, and the
signs therefore show organic conditions as opposed to functional
conditions revealed by the Sun houses. The Sun houses also show
the tangible world of things; the physical realities associated with
the situations and departments of life attributed to the various
houses; bodily sensations; functioning of the bodily vitality in
relation to the activities coming under the twelve houses; ego
patterns and ego expression; and objective goals manifesting in the
physical world.
Since the Sun represents males (while the Moon represents fe
males), the Sun houses also refer to the masculine world and to the
influence of the father, as well as that of other men generally. In a
female horoscope, the solar houses represent men in her life. The
Sun in transit also represents the day, and the transiting Sun
houses show therefore the daily cycle (see chapter eleven).
The Moon houses, on the other hand, reveal emotional function
ing in the various departments of life coming under the twelve
houses. Planets in a Moon house express feelings concerning the
affairs of that house. The Moon houses represent the feminine
world and the influence of women upon the various situations
described by the various houses. The Moon houses also reveal
Astrological Houses and the 360°-Dial
89
the past. Moon houses point to these emotional patterns for both
males and females alike. For a female person, however, the Moon
houses reveal in addition her functioning and self-expression as a
woman. For a male person, the Moon houses are descriptive of his
experience with (and attitudes towards) the opposite sex; what he
attracts to himself in a woman; and also the various women who
enter his life (various houses, various women.) In addition, the
Moon refers to the hour and therefore to hourly fluctuating exper
iences and rhythms. Experiences attributable to the Moon houses
are generally traceable to the influence of the emotions and sub
conscious; while experiences attributable to the Sun houses are
generally traceable to the influence of the conscious mind and
objective self, or ego. These statements hold true for both males
and females.
The individual is not, however, merely a series of ego drives or
emotional functionings. The author is of the opinion that anybody
who has achieved any degree at all of self-awareness realizes (per
haps intuitively) that there is a level of consciousness which goes
beyond or stands above (as it were) the body and the emotions.
Frequently we can observe silently the playing out of various
bodily sensations if we detach ourselves in meditation from our
ego roles through deep relaxation. And in a similar fashion, one
observes that although one experiences ("has") emotions, those
emotions cannot truly be equated with the true or inner self,
although the inner self can express itself emotionally through the
Moon. That inner self is the center or focal point of experience;
it is where experiences "wind up."
The Meridian- or M-Houses represent the environment of the
soul or self. This environment can be no other than the so-called
"inner planes." It is especially in the M-houses that the inhabitant
of the body which is the soul can initiate change; more accurately
stated, where an expansion of awareness can occur, upon which
the native's outer world must hinge. Mastery of so-called "fate"
means mastery of self. Mastery of self implies larger awareness.
"Fate" consists of subconscious events which catch one unaware,
with waking consciousness off guard. The dividing line between
moods, habits, attitudes and emotional patterns stemming from
the conscious and the unconscious is not absolute and is subject to
90
The Language of Uranian Astrology
constant change. The proper conditions can be established on the
inner planes by means of meditation, so that the self can manifest
organically in harmonious ways.
An emotional condition, for example, which may bring about
distress, may often be represented astrologically by a planet under
affliction in the eighth house of the Moon. This same planet will
be found in some house of M, and the distress may be resolved by
examining the ultimate cause within oneself. It usually suffices to
become fully aware, while relaxed and receptive, of the affliction
on the inner or soul level. The higher consciousness within is then
able to exercise its primeval wisdom to correct the condition once
the mental channels of self-awareness are opened up (air element)
through which it can reach and heal the psychic (watery) and
material (earthy) vehicles. The faith that is required to initiate this
healing process need be only a suspension of disbelief regarding
preconceived notions of one's being alive in the first place.
The M-, Sun- and Moon-houses represent a trio of time concepts:
M, the minute; Sun, the day; Moon, the hour. Time is an internal
state of being: organisms move through time. These three house
systems reveal the inner on three basic levels: spiritual, objective,
and emotional. M-, Sun- and Moon-houses show, therefore, internal
experiences on various planes of being.
Because each planet also shows a person in the life, the Sun- and
Moon-houses also reveal "influences" of male and female persons
respectively. The Sun- and Moon-houses may therefore be viewed
in two ways: subjectively (own body and feelings) or objectively
(males and females). The interesting thing is that the Sun- and
Moon-houses show less the relationship to males and females (res
pectively) than they show the internal states of men and women,
boys and girls, in one's own life. That is to say, the people them
selves as independent beings are more clearly shown than is any
form of relationship with them; for relationships come under A,
Node and Aries.
M-houses may also be viewed in two ways: in relation to oneself
personally (subjective analysis), and in relation to career (objective
Astrological Houses and the 360° Dial
91
that each and every house of the Meridian has an influence upon
the career, in spite of the fact that the tenth house is typically
regarded as the primary significator thereof. Career functioning is
therefore probably associated on a one-to-one basis with what one
brings to it due to inherent qualities of self and selfhood. Practical
common sense would tend to substantiate this conclusion.
The remaining trio of Uranian houses consists of Ascendant-,
Node- and Earth-houses. The A-houses reveal external appearances
and conditions; awareness of surroundings; outside influences;
other people; environmental factors; space; and face-to-face relationships.
The Ascendant houses are descriptive of situations in
which the native finds himself, especially due to the influence of
or interaction with others. The deeper influence of those situations
upon the native personally is shown by planets falling in M-houses.
Conversely, those personal qualities shown by the M-houses will
externalize themselves in relationship through the A-houses.
M and A are the most "personal" of all the personal points:
they change most quickly with variations in birth time, four min
utes correlating to one degree on MC. A book (1973), entitled
Contact: The First Four Minutes, establishes a case for human
relationships being strongly related to or conditioned by those
first four minutes of time when one human being initially en
counters another. This thesis would lead us to the conclusion that
we should all, as whiz kid astrologers, carry stopwatches about
with us at every moment, to time exactly when we meet new
people. If the reader is a committed devotee of astrology (or if he
is about to be committed), he will certainly not hesitate to take
the necessary pains to become properly equipped with the apparatus that will be required in order to fully implement this
fascinating hypothesis.
Distinguishing between the environment shown by ASC and that
shown by the Node (space and time both imply the existence of
an environment of some sort) requires some thought. First of all,
the environment shown by A is immediate and specific. The native
is immersed in it and functions within its borders (even if he or she
analysis). In this connection the author would like to point out
moves a great distance away from the birth place: see chapter
92
The Language of Uranian Astrology
twelve). The "influence" of ASC< is direct. The environment shown
by the Node is less tangible in a direct sense. Through the Moon's
Node, one experiences connections and associations with people
and affairs shown by the various houses. One may, for example,
have a connection with a university without functioning directly
at a university. Node houses show channels of relationship (and
the quality of those channels), whereas Ascendant houses show
the relationships themselves.
The third element of the spatial trio (A-Node-Aries) is the Earth
system of houses: the signs of the zodiac. The Earth houses speak
to the world environment in a general sense. Thus Gemini repre
sents (among other things) publishing houses, roads, vehicles,
libraries and the like; while Leo represents places of amusement,
palaces, showplaces and the lion house at the zoo. Here in Chicago,
where the author resides at the time of writing this book, a sign
at the Lincoln Park Zoo informs its patrons that "Lost Children
May Be Picked Up at the East End of the Lion House"; presum
ably, because there is no longer life enough remaining in their
bodies to enable them to proceed further upon their own initiative.
Astrology is truer than we know.
Midheaven houses are defined by the MC at the 10th house
cusp; Sun houses, by the Sun at the 4th house cusp; Moon houses,
by the Moon at the 10th cusp; A-houses, by the Ascendant at the
first house cusp; Node houses, by the Node at the first house cusp;
and Earth houses, by 0° Aries at the 7th house cusp. All houses in
each system are defined by equal segments of thirty degrees.
Through using these six Uranian house systems, drawing on
skills that come only with practice and abundant cursing, one can
delineate a chart with accuracy and break down a horoscope into
"influences" or conditions operative on various fairly well defined
levels of experience both internal and external. Practice with
actual charts will prove this out to the satisfaction of anybody
willing to experiment with the Uranian system. Beginners may
wish to start for the sake of simplicity with M and A houses alone
and eventually work up to the use of all six house division systems
Astrological Houses and the 360°-Dial
EARTH HOUSES AND THE PUBLIC SPHERE
93
The signs of the zodiac, as mentioned earlier, operate as gen
eral influences which qualify the manifestation of planets found
in each house of the Earth. Each Earth house is, however, also
indicative of broad general categories of mundane activity and
public life.
The following listing of various public spheres of activity makes
no attempt to be complete or even accurate in any absolute scien
tific sense. Rather, what follows is meant to serve as a key to
suggest how the Earth houses may be understood, in a general
sense, as applying to various forms of human endeavor. These
activities often correlate in interesting ways to the general patterns
of life for individuals who were born with planets residing in cor
responding signs; i.e., in corresponding Earth houses. Each listing
may be preceded by the phrase "The world of . .", for purposes
of delineation. (See Aids to Interpretation towards the end of this
chapter.)
I Libra
The fine arts, music, painting, design, interior decorating, the
beauty industry, modeling, law, diplomacy.
II Scorpio
Chemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacy, homoeopathy, phy-
sical therapy, research and development, the laboratory,
psychology, metallurgy, quality control.
III Sagittarius
Engineering, electronics, technology, computers, mathemat-
ics, invention, navigation, instrumentation, meteorology,
astrology.
IV Capricorn
Real estate, mining, architecture, building trades, surveying,
physics, conservation.
V Aquarius
Humanitarianism, public relations, children, toys and games,
gimmicks and gadgets, appliances, aeronautics, fashion, mer
based on all six personal points.
chandising, education (of children).
94
VI Pisces
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Photography, film, advertising, religion, mysticism, poetry,
seamanship, oceanography, the garment industry, wine mak
ing, nursing, the health food trade.
VII Aries
Athletics, the military, exploration, tools, machinery, hard-
ware, metalworking.
VIII Taurus
Craftsmanship, applied arts, sculpture, textiles, forestry, agri-
culture, horticulture, geology, home furnishings, banking, fi
nance.
IX Gemini
Books, publishing, academia, science, travel, business, sales,
radio and television, light industry, transportation, foreign
trade, calligraphy, cartography, highways.
X Cancer
Politics, government, civil service, management, law, hotels
and restaurants, food preparation and distribution, home
economics and domestic arts.
XI Leo
Theatre, showmanship, entertainment, resorts, high society,
royalty, executive offices, jewelry, luxury goods, musical
instruments, recreational industry.
XII Virgo
Archaeology, antiques, museums, archives, public service,
health care, social welfare, accounting, clerical vocations,
repair work, animal husbandry, heavy industry, labor, ser
vants, sanitation.
THE HOUSES OF THE MERIDIAN
To find the MC-houses, place the pointer (0° Cancer) of the
360°-dial on M. The houses of M are then indicated by the Roman
numerals I-XII on the disk. (Remember to ignore the sign mark-
Astrological Houses and the 360°-Dial
95
on Aries" position: the position used for initial zodiacal entry of
the 22 factors.)
The M-houses are the most personal houses of the six systems
of equal houses. Emphasis is upon inner experience.
First house:
Second house:
Self-image, development of character.
Money, possessions and one's personal attitude
towards them. Self-preservation.
Third house:
Personal thoughts, on practical or concrete
levels. One's inner attitude towards brothers, sisters and relatives.
Fourth house:
Personal relationship to the home. Conditions
in the home which exert an influence on the self psychologically.
Personal heritage and traditions. Psychological basis of life. Self
understanding. Self-control.
Fifth house:
Love, and the ability of the self to give and
accept love. How the self views its own behavior. One's own
undertakings. Pursuit of pleasure and diversion. Hobbies. Rela
tionship with children, as seen by oneself.
Sixth house:
Work, obligation, duties. Accomplishment,
output. One's own attitude towards these matters. The effect
one has on the inner being of others generally. The native himself
at work.
Seventh house: Personal attitudes towards others. The sense
of personal satisfaction and completion experienced in relation to
another. Those qualities that one is looking for or expects to find
in another for the completion of the inner self.
Eighth house:
Attitudes towards one's own mortality and
eventual death. Conscience. Morals. Personal response to life's
trials and difficulties. Self-sacrifice. Psychological blind spots.
Neurosis. Self-acceptance. Inner torment or distress. Superstitious
attitudes that one may hold to.
Ninth house:
The development from within the individual
of the powers of higher reasoning, especially in connection with
the patterns established in the parental home and the modifications
ings on the wheel once the