The Pleasures of Ignorance by Robert Lynd
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page 44 of 154 (28%)
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The reader is now in a position to estimate for himself the extent to
which he can rely on Raphael's judgment, and to decide how far he will accept the horoscope Raphael has cast for Mr Lloyd George. On this he writes: "This gentleman has figured so prominently in our national affairs for the last few years, that it may not be out of place if I give a few remarks on his horoscope. The time of his birth is stated to have been January 17th, 1863, 8h. 55m. A.M., but neither myself, nor other Astrologers, are satisfied with this hour. I think he was born some minutes sooner. At his birth the Sun was in exact Square to Jupiter, and also in Square to Mars, and Mars was in Opposition to Jupiter. These are very ominous and important aspects. The former denotes great extravagance, and waste of money, and the latter gives impetuosity, and danger to the person." He then proceeds to give a "brief analysis" of Mr Lloyd George's horoscope: "The Sun near Ascendant--self-praise, egotism, self-satisfaction, fondness for publicity and notoriety. "Venus and Mercury on Ascendant--fluency in speech, agreeableness, desire to please, fondness for Music, Arts, and Sciences. "Mars in 2nd, in Opposition to Jupiter, unfavourable for financial undertakings, extravagance, carelessness, and losses in speculation. |
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