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Back in the 20th century, British astrologer C.E.0. Carter wrote the "Encyclopaedia of Psychological Astrology". It was reprinted many times between 1924 and 1976. The author lists, in alphabetical order, many and varied psychological traits, spanning "Ability" to "Youthfulness". Mr. Carter describes astrological configurations which he found often present in people who exhibited certain traits.
Under the heading "Temper", Mr Carter has this to say:
"Temper must be judged from the rising sign, Mercury, and the general appearance of the horoscope. The usual characteristics of the signs when rising are:
Aries (rising) ....... Easily angered and then often go to great lengths.
Taurus (rising).......Not readily moved, but may when aroused become furious.
Gemini (rising)...Not bad tempered, but can be "waspish" and malicious.
Cancer (rising)...Not easily angered, though soon hurt. Timid.
Leo (rising)......Often hot tempered, though affectionate.
Virgo (rising)....Temper is usually controlled and seldom violent. Often uses "the retort courteous". Tends to shun conditions that are liable to upset it.
Libra (rising)....Seldom the first to quarrel. Easily appeased.
Scorpio (rising)....Hot-tempered, especially when its affections are touched. Implacable and rarely forgets.
Sagittarius (rising)...Good tempered.
Capricorn (rising)....The temper is generally cold, and the tongue controlled.
Aquarius (rising)...Courteous.
Pisces(rising)...Good tempered.
In cardinal signs the temper is usually sharp; in mutable nagging, and in fixed, sudden and violent. The above remarks apply, of course, to ordinary everyday persons. Mercury and to a somewhat less extent the Lights or ascendant afflicted by malefics usually corrupts the temper. Fiery signs are usually the most explosive. Mars afflicted by Uranus in Fire generally causes bad temper, and Mars and Saturn are also often evil. On the other hand, Venus conjunct Mercury, the Lights or ascendant will usually cause the moods to be harmonious and equable. Jupiter in similar circumstances, inclines to good spirits and bodily health.
It must not be forgotten how often a bad temper is really the direct result of some functional disorder, such as liver trouble or nervous derangement.
Often the signs of good and bad temper are contradictory and in such cases a person's disposition will vary."
I have Cancer rising, natally. That description is accurate for me, though I'm no longer timid, I probably was though, back in the mists of time. Obtuse is a better description these days!
HWK (the husband) has Leo rising. He has been known to flare up, but temper comes and goes very quickly. He also has Mercury conjunct Saturn, and a tendency to use sarcasm as a defence, rather than frequent hot temper.
Under the heading "Temper", Mr Carter has this to say:
"Temper must be judged from the rising sign, Mercury, and the general appearance of the horoscope. The usual characteristics of the signs when rising are:
Aries (rising) ....... Easily angered and then often go to great lengths.
Taurus (rising).......Not readily moved, but may when aroused become furious.
Gemini (rising)...Not bad tempered, but can be "waspish" and malicious.
Cancer (rising)...Not easily angered, though soon hurt. Timid.
Leo (rising)......Often hot tempered, though affectionate.
Virgo (rising)....Temper is usually controlled and seldom violent. Often uses "the retort courteous". Tends to shun conditions that are liable to upset it.
Libra (rising)....Seldom the first to quarrel. Easily appeased.
Scorpio (rising)....Hot-tempered, especially when its affections are touched. Implacable and rarely forgets.
Sagittarius (rising)...Good tempered.
Capricorn (rising)....The temper is generally cold, and the tongue controlled.
Aquarius (rising)...Courteous.
Pisces(rising)...Good tempered.
In cardinal signs the temper is usually sharp; in mutable nagging, and in fixed, sudden and violent. The above remarks apply, of course, to ordinary everyday persons. Mercury and to a somewhat less extent the Lights or ascendant afflicted by malefics usually corrupts the temper. Fiery signs are usually the most explosive. Mars afflicted by Uranus in Fire generally causes bad temper, and Mars and Saturn are also often evil. On the other hand, Venus conjunct Mercury, the Lights or ascendant will usually cause the moods to be harmonious and equable. Jupiter in similar circumstances, inclines to good spirits and bodily health.
It must not be forgotten how often a bad temper is really the direct result of some functional disorder, such as liver trouble or nervous derangement.
Often the signs of good and bad temper are contradictory and in such cases a person's disposition will vary."
I have Cancer rising, natally. That description is accurate for me, though I'm no longer timid, I probably was though, back in the mists of time. Obtuse is a better description these days!
HWK (the husband) has Leo rising. He has been known to flare up, but temper comes and goes very quickly. He also has Mercury conjunct Saturn, and a tendency to use sarcasm as a defence, rather than frequent hot temper.
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