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 through the list. In this manner they placed poppy under Saturn, and aconite under Mars.

Common sense contradicts the greater part of this theory. Should we follow this rule we must place man under the rule of the Sun. Why? Because he assumes dominion over objects which he comes into contact with. But broach such a theory to some of our Astrologers and they will make sport of you, and explain that man is ruled by different planets, according to the hour of birth, and should he have his choice of the hour in which to be born, he would be born under either of the nine planets. Now let us apply the same rule to the horse, lion, and other animals; man is no more than the most intelligent of beasts, therefore has no more right to claim he may be ruled by any and all of the planets than the animal has; the same rule applies to plant life.

Does not Astrology teach us that seed sown when the Moon is in certain signs, and when some signs are rising are more fruitful and do better than those planted at other times? If such is the case, poppy would not grow if not planted under