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64 If this card is in the past, it shows that the indications around it for a distance of 2 cards, point to something recent. If in the future part of the spread, it shows something to come soon. But the indications so shown near the birth card apply personally, while the general indications point to the usual events and to other person's lives connected with C's, just the same as if C's birth card was not in that quarter. So emblems frequently indicate doubly, showing events long past and those near at hand simultaneously, as well as those far in the future, co-ordinating with the present.

When the birth card comes in the exact center of the lay-out, where the "sun line" crosses the line of Jupiter, it is an excellent indication and shows that the planetary influences are well in balance and predicts good fortune. But the nature of this good fortune depends upon the nature of the birth card. If this is a "power card" it indicates well-balanced strength and power. If it is a nine, it shows that C will overcome his disappointment.

Approximate positions to center of lay-out are proportionately fortunate.

THE MYSTIC CROSS.

This is considered an important factor, and indicates some hidden thing in C's life. But the nature depends upon the direction of the cross and whether the greater portion comes under Saturn or the minor planets, Mars, Mercury and Venus.

THE HORIZONTAL CROSS OF MARS.

This cross is shown in face cards in order to make