Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources

<strong>Working</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
CANCER – gives a small stature, strong and well set, fair and pale, round face, small features
and voice, brown hair, grey eyes, bad teeth, the upper part of the body larger than the lower.
Slender arms, weak constitution, prolific.
First face, or from 1 to 5 degrees, portends a middle stature, large, full, fleshy body, face
between long and round, a little swarthy, brown hair, and indifferently handsome. Governed by
Mercury and Venus, temperate, danger of imprisonment; 4 th degree, rather light and lower
middle stature.
Second face, or from 5 to 10 degrees, shows one of little stature, square visage, reddish swarthy
complexion, dark brown hair and a little curling, strong voice, broad forehead, and a dimple in
the chin. Of the nature of Mercury and Venus.
Third face, or from 10 to 15 degrees, portends one of middle stature, swarthy complexion, black
hair, and if Mars be there curling, long thin face and nose, slender body, looking as if a
consumption, shrill voice, and high cheek bones. Ruled by stars of the influence of Jupiter,
Saturn, and Mars, containing the “Dog Star.”
Fourth face, or from 15 to 20 degrees, gives a lean, thin, black swarthy visage, black hair,
drawling speech, much affected thought he speaks nonsense; crook legged, splay footed, heavy
eyebrows and down looking. This face is evil for female lovers, bringing dishonor upon them;
18 th degree, lowish and dark.
Fifth face, or from 20 to 25 degrees, signifies a lean visage, and boldness; great lips, high
forehead, long hooked nose and chin, little beard, hair either dark brown or sandy, slender legs,
and incomposed body. Influenced by Pollux and procyon, of the nature of Mercury and Mars.
Sixth face, or from 25 to 30 degrees, portends a long freckled face, full forehead, large nose, full
eyes, narrow chin, wide mouth, thin stooping body, low middle stature, broad shoulders, dark
curling hair, if Sun or Mars be here, the hair is red or yellow. It is dry, of the nature of Saturn,
Mars, and Mercury, fond of dress and the water.
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