CHAPTER XVI

THE STAR, THE CROSS, THE SQUARE

The Star (11, Plate XXII.) is with only one exception a most fortunate

mark to possess. On the Mount of Jupiter, the Star promises added honour,

power, and position.

On the Mount of Sun, it gives riches and glory, but generally associated

with a public life.

On the Mount of Mercury, unusual success in commerce, business, science,

or great eloquence, according to other indications of the hand. (11,

Plate XXII.)

On the Mount of Mars under Jupiter, great distinction and celebrity in

martial life or in some one decisive battle, which gives renown to the

rest of the career, like a Wellington at Waterloo.

On the Mount of Mars under Mercury, it gives honour won by the mentality

fighting the battle of life (_see_ Mounts, page 144).

On the Mount of the Moon it is a sign of great celebrity arising from the

qualities of this Mount, viz., through the imagination or inventive

faculties.

On the Mount of Venus the Star on the centre of this Mount is also a sign

of success, but in relation to animal magnetism and sensuality it gives

extraordinary success with the opposite sex.

On the Mount of Saturn it is the one unfavourable sign of this

particular mark, and on this Mount it gives distinction, but one to be

dreaded. Such a person will be the plaything of destiny, a man cast for

some terrible part in the tragedy of life. Such a man's life will end in

some terrible disaster, but one which will cause his name to be on

everyone's lips. A king perhaps, but one crowned by doom.

[Illustration: PLATE XXIII.

MINOR MARKS AND SIGNS.]

THE CROSS

This sign is the direct opposite to the preceding sign, and has only one

favourable position, viz., on the Mount of Jupiter where it indicates

some extraordinary fortunate affection which will come into the life. On

all the other Mounts it is evil.

On the Mount of Saturn, violent death. (12, Plate XXII.)

On the Mount of Sun, disappointment in riches.

On the Mount of Mercury, dishonesty.

On the Mount of Mars (under Mercury) great opposition.

On the Mount of Mars (under Jupiter) violence and even death from

quarrels.

On the Mount of the Moon it denotes a fatal influence to the imagination.

Such a man will deceive himself. When low down on this Mount it

foreshadows death by drowning.

On the Mount of Venus it indicates some fatal influence of the

affections.

Above the Line of Head it foretells an accident or injury to the head.

Above the Line of Heart, the sudden death of some loved one.

THE SQUARE

The Square (13, Plate XXII.) is usually called the Mark of Preservation.

It shows escape from dangers at that particular moment where it appears.

When on the Line of Life it means preservation from death. (13, Plate

XXII.)

On the Line of Fate, preservation from loss, and so on with each quality

represented by the different lines.

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