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188 Here the seven of hearts is neutralized in its effect by ruling under Venus, and so also is the nine of clubs. The four of hearts is augmented by its position, while the ten of diamonds is slightly lowered in its power, because Venus is antagonistic to Jupiter, the principal ruler in diamonds.

In short, the student should constantly bear in mind the suits ruling naturally under each planet and give due force to the changes produced by emblems appearing under different aspects.

These various changes in indications are provided for as far as possible in the tables of indications preceding, but the almost infinite combinations and meanings cannot all be provided for.

POSITION OF THE PLANETS AT THE TIME.

The professional expert, who wishes naturally to give as perfect a delineation as possible, will need a "trestle-board" upon the wall, exhibiting the planets in their proper positions for the time.