Often will one apply to an Astrologer with no radical question to ask, yet is very sincere and earnestly desires to know the general conditions which surround him or her, and if changes are liable to occur soon, under these conditions, the artist may execute a figure and judge it in a general way; but must be careful not to predict radically good or evil conditions in the future, unless the querent seems real anxious in regard to matters the artist may speak of.
Generally, when one visits an Astrologer of his own accord, the same sign will ascend as was ascending at the time of birth. (I have tested in hundreds of cases.–Ed.)
Uranus in the ascendant, well aspected, signifies a sudden change, something the querent is not expecting, but of a beneficial nature; but if Uranus be afflicted, the querent is liable to some disappointment, loss or injury; and should be guarded in his transactions. If the ascendant be a moveable or common sign, changes come very quickly; but very slowly if a fixed sign.
Saturn in the ascendant, shows the querent is down-hearted, gloomy, fearful about what he inquires, and if Saturn be afflicted, it is a testimony that the querent is not as honest or straightforward in his dealings as he might be.
Jupiter in ascendant, unless afflicted, is a generally fortunate testimony, and it will offset or modify many evils indicated by other aspects.
Mars in the ascendant, well aspectecl, shows ambition and ability, and is not a particularly evil indication; but if in his detriment or fall and afflicted by evil aspects, then the querent is liable to quarrels and disputes, accidents or ill-health.
Venus in the ascendant, well aspected, is a testimony of good health, success and good fortune, friends, pleasant social affairs, and if the querent ask concerning marriage, it is favorable.
Mercury in the ascendant, shows the querent is curious, scientific, desires knowledge; but if Mercury be afflicted, he is sharp, tricky and may be thievish.
The Moon, well aspected, in the ascendant, is a testimony favorable in any question, if in a moveable or common sign, it favors travel, changes, etc.
After judging the ascendant, the planets therein, and their aspects, then consider the 10th house, its ruler, planets therein and their aspects.
Uranus in the 10th is evil and threatens the querent with discredit, abuse, loss or some unusual misfortune, although if well aspected, the evil will pass and leave no lasting result; but if ruler of the ascendant, it is then a very favorable testimony. (In any question if the ruler of the ascendant in the 10th, either Mars, Saturn or Uranus, is a very favorable testimony unless the planet is retrograde.)
Saturn in the 10th is a very evil testimony, showing the querent to be surrounded by adverse conditions of all kinds, unless Saturn rules the 1st.
Jupiter in the 10th shows the querent fortunate and successful; it foretells of some very good success in the near future.
Mars in the 10th is very evil unless ruler of the 1st, threatening reverses, disputes, law suits, etc.
Venus in the 10th is a very good testimony, showing friendships, benefit from females, small honors, etc.
Mercury in the 10th may be good or evil; much depends upon the aspects formed and the house it rules.
The Moon in the 10th, is very fortunate, showing success, popularity, friendships, a good testimony for all general affairs, unless afflicted.
From Guide to Astrology by Fredrick White
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