Line of Life, and
the other opposite to it in the space lying between the Line of Heart and
the Line of Head. The first relates to the physical characteristics and
the second to the mental.

The first if large is Positive, and it has more importance when the
person is born between the dates of March 21st and April 21st, and in a
minor way until April 28th, which portion of the year in the Zodiac is
called the House of Mars (Positive).

The second is considered Negative, and it has more importance when the
person is born between October 21st and November 21st, and in a minor way
until November 28th, because in the Zodiac this portion of the year is
denoted as the House of Mars (Negative).

We will now consider the difference of these two positions, how
distinctly they affect the mind and temperament, and also their relation
as to health and tendency towards disease.

THE FIRST MOUNT OF MARS

In the first Mount of Mars, at the commencement of the Line of Life, and
especially when the subject is born in the House of Mars (March 21st to
April 21st, and in a minor way until the 28th), he possesses a strong
martial nature which will make its tendencies manifest in all actions of
the life, whether the man be a business man, a soldier, or a leader of
men in any line whatever.

These subjects are born fighters in every sense of the word. They brook
little or no control in all their affairs; they aspire to be leaders in
whatever career they undertake, and with even average intelligence they
generally become heads of business houses or organisations and take on
large responsibilities.

They have great obstinacy of purpose and determination, they resent all
criticism, they are decided and dogmatic in all their views, and seldom
ask the advice of others, until it is too late to alter their purpose for
good or evil.

They must do everything their own way, and as they always believe their
way is the only right one they resent the slightest interference from
others, and will even turn on their best friend who may attempt to
dissuade them from their plans or purpose.

They can only be handled or managed by kindness, patience, tact, or by
their affections.

The slightest attempt to fight or coerce them will bring them up "in
arms" in a moment. The temper is hasty and explosive, but at the same
time quickly over, and when the storm subsides they bitterly regret the
outburst of passion and the cruel things they may have said