THE INHARMONIOUS ASPECTS

In some respects these seem to lead to more definite results than the Trine and Sextile, for
they bestow a divine discontent, and a constant restless seeking for an ideal which is not easily
realisable on earth. This is particularly so in matters of the affections. The ideals are indeed very
high, and there may be a persistent dissatisfaction both with things and persons, varying from a
petulant or peevish attitude, to a noble aspiration and persistent endeavor to seek for a fuller
realisation of inner visions. There may be a difficulty in adapting oneself to surroundings or to
people with whom contact is made; almost always the affections are extremely sensitive and
responsive.
The devotion to art may be as great as the good aspects, but there will be difficulty in
following this path, or there may be eccentricities of expression nevertheless, the Inharmonious
combinations are frequently found in the nativities of great artists.
Although the good aspects of these two planets are naturally more favourable for happiness
and easy conditions, it seems that, so far as achievement, moral character and artistic ability go, the
Inharmonious aspects are in no way inferior to them; in fact, they may be better inasmuch as they
may produce more energy.
A tendency to sit on the fence and to avoid definiteness in judgment and action seems
sometimes to occur. As a result of the fact that the emotional nature is abnormally sensitive and
unstable, happiness in all relationships with others, and particularly in marriage, is frequently
endangered, a slight difference often assuming imaginary importance, whilst the native may easily
form clandestine connections with others owing to his or her extreme susceptibility to affectional
influences coupled with a dislike of open rupture or violent scenes.
This tendency externalizes in the shape of confused and deceptive conditions, uncertainty,
treachery and instability.
The imagination is very active and this may also lead to moral lapses.
Much the same circumstances generally arise in matters of the 2nd house. The native may
himself be victimised, or, in a generally weak natus, there may be attempts to defraud others.
Sometimes it is to be observed that the native himself seems to have some kind of mental warp
which makes him unable to see clearly in these matters, so that he appears hardly to realise what he
is doing and his very victims cannot believe that his intentions have been evil. In money matters
persons with this contact should be careful to avoid any sort of entanglements and would do well

carefully to avoid anything that has the Neptunian characteristics; they may otherwise easily be
involved in some kind of South Sea Bubble collapse.
Females ought to be particularly careful in their male associates, for the contact threatens
deception, and the men that are met are likely sometimes to prove by no means what they seem.
Any trace of addiction to drink or drugs may lead to something very serious. Sometimes ultimate
ruin is hidden by an illusive preliminary happiness.
In a word, the native should practise utter directness and straightforwardness in all his
dealings, and should rigidly require the same behaviour from others, in so far as it is in his power to
do so.
Often the reputation suffers through questionable relationships, and sex or finance are
usually the grounds of attack. One may mention Nicholas II of Russia, who suffered destruction in
large part through Rasputin, the monk.
Needless to say, any psychic, or other mediumistic practices are particularly dangerous to
those with these positions.
Since Venus has a general reference to objects of affection, these contacts may indicate
anxiety with regard to the mother, sisters, children and even pets.
The health is usually to some extent affected; and if either planet has special reference to
physical well-being, then sensitiveness, especially to drugs, may be expected. The vicinity of the
sea is harmful, and dry bracing air is beneficial.
There is often a tendency to experiment with diet and to practice vegetarianism, owing to the
sensitive character of the contact. But this course is likely, in the case of the bad aspects, to prove
difficult or unsatisfactory.