Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources

<strong>Working</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
PISCES – this sign produces a short person, thick set, pale delicate complexion, flabby face and
rather large, thick shoulders, stooping gait, clumsy step, dark hair, ill-shaped head, not very well
made, sleepy eyes and large eyebrows, short arms and legs; the native holds the head down while
walking.
First face, from 1 to 5 degrees, produces one rather tall, middle proportion, broad shoulders, not
fat, a longish face, dark brown hair, eyes sunken, high nose, large mouth, and narrow chin.
Second face, from 5 to 10 degrees, denotes one of a greater stature than the former, fuller visage
and clear skin, a more pleasant look, lighter hair, large eyebrows, long legs, arms, fingers, and
feet, and a wide mouth.
Third face, from 10 to 15 degrees, gives one more pleasant and neat, full oval face, clear skin,
large and fair eyebrows, large forehead, brown hair, short stature, straight, but not very thick.
Fourth face, from 15 to 20 degrees, produces a strong middle stature, long visage, swarthy
complexion, freckled, broad forehead, large eyebrows, little black eyes, narrow chin, black hair,
seldom curling, short arms, legs, fingers, and feet.
Fifth face, from 20 to 24 degrees, gives an incomparable and delectable person, an excellent and
proportionate stature, roundish visage, grey eyes, a neat well-formed nose, dimpled chin, smiling
countenance, and chestnut hair.
The 25 th degree very good looking, pale, of the nature of Mars and Venus.
Sixth face, from 25 to 30 degrees, gives a little thin consumptive, freckled or pimpled faced
person, tawny coloured skin, black hair; if ever they grow fat, they become excessively so.
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