Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources

<strong>Working</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
LEO – gives a large noble body, full tall majestic stature, broad shoulders, austere, oval, ruddy
fierce countenance, yellow bushy hair, large staring eyes, yet quick sighted, strong voice,
resolute, unbending, aspiring mind, bold and courageous.
First face, or from 1 to 5 degrees, portends a short, thick, well-set body, square ruddy visage,
brown hair, a little curling, all the feature in good proportion, well made nose, pleasant eye, red
lips, and nimble tongue, a strong, well-compact body. The 2 nd degree dark; 4 th degree dark,
pock-marked; 1 st degree, stiff and plump; the 5 th degree, light complexion, subject to dishonor if
a female.
Second face, or from 5 to 10 degrees, shows a middle stature, adorned with good features, clear
skin, roundish visage, flaxen hair, grey eyes, straight full body and breasts, in age grows fat. The
8 th degree largish; 9 th degree, stiff.
Third face, or from 10 to 15 degrees, produces a swarthy complexion, dark hair, large forehead,
hanging eye-brows, black eyes, prominent cheek bones, distorted teeth, a mark near the left side
of the chin, full stature, and consumptive appearance. The 14 th degree, tall; 10 th and 11 th degrees,
rather stout, dark hair. Of the nature of Luna and Venus, fond of the water, and given to
intemperance.
Fourth face, or from 15 to 20 degrees, signifies a native tall, slender, high forehead, chestnut
coloured hair, long face, pale complexion, slender legs, and a great eater, having gustativeness
large. The 17 th degree, stiff; 19 th degree tallish, brown complexion; 16 th degree, low and stiff;
the 15 th degree, exactly as the whole face. The nature of Uranus, and the native is often of a
fidgety disposition, and haughty temper of mind.
Fifth face, or from 20 to 25 degrees, signifies a comely, tall, lusty, full faced person, brown hair,
not curling, majestic carriage and deportment. The 21 st degree, stiff and lowish; 27 th degree,
middle stature, rather light - Moon here giddy – they are generally profound in disputation, and
philosophical in argumentation.
Sixth face, or from 25 to 30 degrees, denotes a tallish, thin person, pockmarked, swarthy face,
dark eyes and hair, broad shoulders, short arms and legs, and awry gait. The 30 th degree, dark
and low; the 26 th degree, tallish and light; 28 th degree rather low and moderate complexion;
Moon here, immodest; 27 th degree, rather stout and darkish, but good looking. In the 28 th degree
is Cor Leo, agrees with Mars and Jupiter, a prosperous face, and the natives are often aiming at
honorable undertakings, and frequently raise themselves to power.
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