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April 20th and May 20th, and in a minor way until May 27th, the chief
characteristics of this period being as follows:

These persons have a curious dominating power over others, and are found
rather inclined to be too dogmatic in their opinions, and also often too
unyielding and tyrannical. They are considered stiff-necked and
obstinate, but the strange thing is that when they love they become the
most abject slaves of all to the object of their devotion, and they will
consider no sacrifice too great for that one being who holds or attracts
their affection.

They are hospitable and generous, and especially love to entertain their
friends. They make wonderfully good hosts, have great taste about food,
and love to give excellent dinners.

They dress with great taste, and are generally considered richer than
they really are, and they can make a good show on very little.

They are impulsive in their likes and dislikes, rather too frank and
outspoken, quick in temper, and when their blood is up they have no
restraint on what they say.

Their passion or temper is, however, quickly over, and when the storm is
passed they are most regretful for the wounds their temper may have
caused.

These types are most easily influenced by their surroundings, and become
morbid and depressed when they are forced to live in gloomy and
uncongenial conditions.

Neither the man nor woman born in this period should marry early, for
their first attempt is usually a mistake. They are so independent in
character that, especially if they marry early and find their mistake,
they lead unconventional lives and get severely criticised in
consequence.

They are inclined to be very jealous when their affections are roused,
especially if the peace of the home is in any way disturbed.

HEALTH

People born in this period have usually short or round-shaped nails which
indicate a tendency to suffer with complaints of the throat and nose.[8]
They also suffer, as a rule, with pains in the head and ears, swellings
in the neck, and have a tendency towards tumours, appendicitis, and other
internal troubles, chiefly relating to the intestines.

[8] _See_ Chapter on Nails, page 136.

THE MOUNT OF VENUS (NEGATIVE)

This Mount may be considered Negative when the subject is born between
the dates of September 21st and October 20th, and in a minor way until
October 27th, and with people born in this period it is seldom found so
prominent. The fac