Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources

<strong>Working</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
VIRGO – gives a middle stature, inclined to be tall, slender, brown, ruddy complexion, dark
brown hair, round face, small shrill voice, round head, in short, a well composed body;
sentimental organs well developed.
This first face is ruled generally by Sun and Saturn, consequently of a drying nature.
First face, or from 1 to 5 degrees, shows a person rather tall, brown complexion, thin beard,
brownish hair, broad forehead, the intellects good, Roman nose, narrow chin, long slender legs
and feet. The 4 th degree, good stature; 1 st and 2 nd degrees, low and stiff; often tall. This face
appears to bring out egotists and great pretenders to science. There is nothing else very
remarkable.
Second face, or from 5 to 10 degrees, signifies a tall stature, oval face, brown complexion,
sometimes pale, pleasant countenance, in short, a good looking person. The bright start
Vindemiatrix is in the 8 th degree, nature of Saturn and Venus, rather unfortunate, but of an
excellent disposition – often becomes widows, etc.,
Third face, or from 10 to 15 degrees, produces a comely person, full middle stature, roundish
face, clear complexion, flaxen hair.
Fourth face, or from 15 to 20 degrees, shows one rather tall, oval visage, broad forehead, large
nose, wide mouth, full lips, swarthy complexion, slender waist, long legs, and sometimes a full
dark eye. This face is of the nature of Uranus. In the 20 th degree, is deneb, gives disgrace and
ignominy, very busy in other men’s matters.
Fifth face, or from 20 to 25 degrees, shows one included to be tall, long thin visage, freckled
face, narrow chin, high cheek bones, in a mean between fat and lean, black eyes, large nose and
nostrils, thin lips.
Sixth face, or from 25 to 30 degrees, shows a short person, full oval face, brown complexion,
chestnut coloured hair, high forehead, and sometimes a Roman nose.
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