Solar Biology

THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. 67
order of things, and are conservators and executors of
the popular idea and public opinion of their times ;
but
set too much value on external appearances, and are
rather inclined to be extravagant and self -gratifying.
In everything, they are inclined to think of self first.
but when it
They are good friends so long as it pays, costs anything to be a friend they can just as easily be
an enemy. They love, and even venerate, great book
knowledge, and look up to, and have great respect for,
those in high positions of life.
It is the general aspiration on the part of men of
this sign to seek government positions, also to be superintendents
and overseers, for which they are well
adapted.
They are frequently found in the government
employ, for which function they have great holding
power, and are persistent and determined in carrying
out the measures they are entrusted to execute. Their
habit is usually silent and dignified, weighing well their
words to be sure they are right before speaking ; they
thus impress others as being superior to what they
really are, and this is Scorpio's strongest point of influence
and success ;
but when simply relying on themselves,
they are easily turned about by strong reasonings.
Their nature may be said to be one of law, as they
are remarkably inclined, when in positions so to do, to
make laws, and insist that others shall live by them.
As a rule, this nature is cold, unfeeling, and exacting,
and especially so in seeing that their own laws are
carried out.
As husbands and wives they expect to rule, and
naturally demand obedience. They
are influenced