Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources

The Solar Type
<strong>Working</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
The Solar is a handsome and a manly type. He is of medium height, between the Jovial and
Saturn, is not fleshy like the Jovial nor lean and lanky like the Saturn, but is shapely, muscular,
and athletic. The lines of the body run in graceful curves, and he is light and supple. His
complexion is clear, his skin white, fine and firm in texture, and cheeks rosy. This pinkness of
color gives the clue to a healthy condition and consequent attractiveness. The hair is thick,
wavy, and black or auburn in color, fine and silky in quality, and when he has a bear it partakes
of the same fineness and abundance, growing over the chin, lip, and high on the cheeks. His
forehead is broad and full, but not high, the eyes are large, almond-shaped, brown or blue in a
frank, honest expression, which changes to sweetness and sympathy when the emotions are in
play, and they sparkle with the brilliancy and life of the brain behind them. His cheeks are firm
and rounded, showing no hollows. The nose is straight and finely shaped, the nostrils beautifully
proportioned, and dilating sensitively under the play of emotions; as is the case with all highly
strung organizations. The mouth is graceful in outline, the lips curved and set evenly, neither
thin nor large and thick. The teeth are finely shaped, strong, even, and white, firmly set in
healthy red gums. The chin is shapely and rounded, neither retreating nor protruding, showing
evenly balanced firmness. The ears are of medium size, well formed, and pink, setting close to
the head. The neck is long, muscular, and well shaped, but showing neither cord-like muscles,
nor a prominent ‘Adam’s apple.’ This shapely neck connects the well shaped head with strong
shoulders, which are muscular and graceful. The chest is full and capacious, expands well under
the inspiration, which fact undoubtedly contributes much to purifying the blood, pink color with
healthy conditions following. The voice is musical, but not full or resonant. The lower limbs are
graceful, muscular, finely proportioned, and are never fat. The feet are of medium size, the
insteps arching and high, which gives spring and elasticity to the walk. This is a particularly
distinguishing feature of the Solar. In this type is a picture of healthy conditions, beautiful
proportions, grace and symmetry of body, and to these must be linked a mind full of similar
charms and attributes. From every point of view the Solar is brilliant, full of the love of beauty,
art, color, and form.
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