Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: Empirical Tests of the

Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy:

Empirical Tests of the Leo Rising Decan

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April 16, 2010

August 20, 2011 minor updates.

Abstract. Astrological sign- and decan-based rules for determining the shape of the face

were applied to a sample of thirty-six horoscopes. Rules tested include aphorisms taken from

traditional authorities as well as composite drawings from a contemporary sign-based model by

John Willner. Horoscopes were selected with known Ascendants placed in the Leo rising decan

according to the Hindu system.

In a majority of cases, the Sun's influence as ruler of the rising decan was the dominant

predictor of facial appearance. The Sun’s sign placement most accurately predicted the type of

solar influence, not the Sun’s intrinsic nature. Placement of planets and/or Lunar Nodes in the

Ascendant sometimes interfered with the ability of the Sun as ruler of the rising decan to predict

the face. Sun’s placement in Cancer and Mercury-ruled signs produced the most consistent

exceptions to the rule which ties facial appearance to the rising decan and its ruler.

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Astrological Physiognomy: Empirical Tests of the Leo Rising Decan

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Objective

This study tests the ability of the rising decan to predict the shape of the face.

Establishing Study Parameters

Which features to test? Given the variability of models for astrological physiognomy, I have

made several assumptions in order to test a workable hypothesis which others can repeat using a

wider sample. A literature review of astrological physiognomy suggests there may be three

distinct features of human physiology predictable by astrology: (a) shape and features of the

face – frontal view, (b) shape of the face – side profile view, and (c) body type. With headshots

the easiest publicly available photographs to obtain, I have chosen to limit the study to first of the

three listed physical features: shape and features of the face – frontal view.

Which models to use? Authors including Sahl, Haly, and Ibn Ezra indicate the rising decan

is the best predictor of the face. As to choice of decan system, I select Hindu decans over

Chaldean decans.1 Two sets of sign-based models will be used to link the rising decan with the

appearance of the face: aphorisms from traditional authorities and John Willner’s 1991 model.

What model parameters should be examined?

Which factor contributes the greatest influence over facial appearance: the rising decan itself,

the decan ruler’s planetary nature, or the decan ruler’s sign placement?

What is the relative effect of the rising sign versus the rising decan on physiognomy? Haly

says the Ascendant signifies the body and the rising sign signifies the face. If so, then the

rising sign may not be important for determining the shape of the face.2

What is the effect of planets placed in the Ascendant on facial appearance? Most authors

consider planet(s) placed in the Ascendant sign to strongly influence physiognomy;

especially if the planet(s) have dignity and are positioned near the Ascendant degree.

How well does Willner’s sign-based model predict the shape of the face?

Finally, in order to further focus the study, I have chosen to limit the data sample to Leo

rising decans. This decision introduces an additional control which allows examination of

whether the Sun’s intrinsic nature, the Sun’s sign placement, or some other feature is responsible

for the Sun’s contribution to facial appearance.

1 The majority of traditional authors preferred the Chaldean decans. Ibn Ezra, if his delineations of the Hindu

decans are indicative, was the first traditional author to favor Hindu decans. Schoener was another. Among modern

authors, Anrias employed the Hindu decans. Finally my teacher Robert Zoller recommended the Hindu decans for

physiognomy in his Diploma Course in Medieval Predictive Astrology. My own research corroborates the

preference for Hindu decans made by Ibn Ezra, Anrias, Schoener, and Zoller; a choice I maintain for this study.

Note: For source details (Ibn Ezra, Schoener, and Anrias) see the companion article: Working Paper on Astrological

Physiognomy: History and Sources. 2 Unless of course the first decan rises. In the Hindu decan system the first decan is identical to the rising sign.


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Sign-based rules for Judging the Face

Sign General Features of the Head and Face3

Aries Long in the face, broad forehead.

Taurus Face is full, broad forehead; large nostrils, mouth, and eyes.

Gemini Elongated, handsome, agreeable/beautiful eyes.

Cancer Face is large, wide, and round; sunken eyes, lack of uniformity in teeth.

Leo Face is round, large forehead, sharp eyes, rugged/handsome.

Virgo Eyes, nostrils, lips, and chin features are small and drawn into the face.

Libra Finely-formed and well-proportioned. No dominant features.

Scorpio Face is large, narrow forehead, intense eyes, sharp nose, coarse hair.

Sagittarius Well-shaped, long beard, forehead proportional but emphasized.

Capricorn Face is small, bones are prominent, sharp chin.

Aquarius Face is large, handsome.

Pisces Face is small, abundant hair.

Planet-based rules for Judging the Face

Sun “His face is round and his mouth is wide, for so is the lion.” 4

3 Based primarily on Rhetorius-Teucer of Babylon, ps.- Pythagoras, Dorotheus, and Ibn Ezra. For source details, see

the companion article: Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources. 4 Ibn Ezra, Book of Reasons, trans. by Meira Epstein, privately published.



Sign-based rules for Judging the Face: John Willner (1991)5

There are some features of Willner’s model which are consistent with traditional authorities.

Example: Aphorisms state fixed signs are full (Taurus), round (Leo), large (Scorpio), and large

(Aquarius). Except for Leo described as round, the ‘full’ and ‘large’ descriptors are arguably

similar in spirit to Willner’s ‘rectangular’ and ‘square’ descriptors for fixed signs.

5 John Willner, The Rising Sign Problem: A Series of Essays on the Physical Characteristics and Personality Traits

of Individuals for the Twelve Astrological Signs on the Ascendant, American Federation of Astrologers, 1991.



Summary of Findings: Empirical Tests of the Leo Rising Decan

1. It is the Sun’s sign placement which predicts the shape of the face. In no cases did the Sun’s

intrinsic quality (a ‘round face’) contribute to the shape of the face itself. The Sun appears to

contribute its ‘roundness’ to curly hair or hairstyles with round silhouettes.

2. In 23 of 36 cases, the ruler of the rising decan (Sun) was the primary indicator of the face.

Placement of the Sun in signs which do not aspect the Ascendant did not preclude the Sun

from functioning as a physiognomy significator.

3. In 12 of 16 cases when the Ascendant contained no planets or Nodes, the rising decan was

the primary indicator of the face.

4. In only 9 of 20 cases when planets and/or Nodes were placed in the Ascendant did the rising

decan fail to predict the face.

5. In 7 of 13 cases when the ruler of the rising decan failed to predict the face, the Sun (rising

decan ruler) was placed in mutable signs. Mercury-ruled Sun signs produced the greatest

variability. The Sun’s placement in Cancer accounted for 2 of the other 6 cases.

6. Several examples favor the Ascendant as signifier for the physical body and the ruler of the

rising decan as significator for the face. They include John DeLorean (Capricorn face +

Aries body) and William Shirer (Pisces face + Sagittarius body).

7. Willner’s sign-based rules function well for cardinal and fixed signs, though I was unable to

distinguish the proposed ‘square’ descriptor for Aquarius from ‘rectangular’ for other fixed

signs. The rules performed poorly for mutable signs. An ‘elongated rectangle’ for Gemini

was not observed. For Sagittarius, triangular/diamond shapes were observed instead of an

‘elongated rectangle’. For Pisces, round shapes were observed instead of a ‘fluid rectangle.’

Suggested Issues for Further Research

1. There is a need to create a group of individuals who demonstrate close similarity to each sign

which can be used as a teaching reference. Elsie Inglis (Leo) qualifies.

2. Planets placed in the sign which corresponds to the rising decan appear to play a role in

physical appearance. (for an example see Matt Cvetic). What role these additional

planet/sign placement play in physiognomy deserves additional attention.

3. Malefics placed in the Ascendant appear to inhibit the ability of the Ascendant or its ruler

from manifesting physical characteristics. These cases appear to shift the primary

determining factor of physical appearance to the rising decan.

4. If one accepts the same set of significators for physiognomy are valid for temperament

assessment, then the ability of the Sun’s sign placement to predict the shape of the face casts

doubt on the Sun’s season to influence temperament as proposed by Ptolemy.



Summary of Findings: Empirical Tests of the Leo Rising Decan Decan ruler Example Ascendant Planets in

ASC

Indicator

Of Face

Sun/Aries Frieda Hughes Aries Sun/AR Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Aries Jerry Brown Leo n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Aries Harold Washington Sagittarius MO/MA-SA Mixed

Sun/Taurus Sandra Dee Aries n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Taurus Eddie Albert Leo NN/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Taurus Emperor Hirohito Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Gemini Ernst Staudle Aries Mars/AR Planet in ASC

Sun/Gemini John Dillinger Leo Venus/LE Planet opposed ASC

Sun/Gemini Felix Weingartner Sagittarius NN/SA ASC sign ruler

Sun/Cancer Pearl S. Buck Aries Jupiter/AR Mixed

Sun/Cancer George Antheil Leo Merc/LE Mixed

Sun/Cancer George Lemaitre Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Leo Amy Fisher Aries n.a. Mixed

Sun/Leo Elsie Inglis Leo Sun/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Leo Rosanna Arquette Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Virgo James Coburn Aries n.a. Mixed

Sun/Virgo Hans Adolf Krebs Leo Merc/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Virgo James Hunt Sagittarius n.a. Mixed

Sun/Libra Jacques Thibaud Aries JU/SA-AR Mixed

Sun/Libra Jaya Prakash Narayan Leo Mars/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Libra Charles Dutoit Sagittarius JU/NN-SA ASC sign ruler

Sun/Scorpio Salvatore Giuliano Aries n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Scorpio Picasso Leo n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Scorpio Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Sagittarius Tom Daschle Aries n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Sagittarius Christine Pascal Leo n.a. Mixed

Sun/Sagittarius Laurent Jalabert Sagittarius SU/ME-SA Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Capricorn John DeLorean Aries Mars/AR Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Capricorn Edgar Winter Leo Saturn/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Capricorn Victor Lutze Sagittarius VE/SN-SA Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Aquarius Queen Beatrix Aries MA/SA-AR Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Aquarius Giuseppe Adami Leo SN/LE Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Aquarius Kevin McCarthy Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Pisces Matt Cvetic Aries SA/AR Mixed

Sun/Pisces David Baltimore Leo n.a. Decan ruler – sign

Sun/Pisces William Shirer Sagittarius n.a. Decan ruler – sign



ARIES

Ascendant Sign Ascendant Decan Decan Ruler Example

Aries Leo Sun in Aries Frieda Hughes

Leo Leo Sun in Aries Jerry Brown

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Aries Harold Washington

i Aries ~ Cardinal – Masculine – Fire – Choleric

The glyph for Aries mimics the face of the ram whose image forms the constellation Aries.

The vertical line corresponds to the straight and elongated face; the two curves, the ram’s horn.

As a body type, Aries is straight ‘as an arrow’ and produces the most erect posture of any sign.

As a cardinal sign, the force of Aries is centrifugal, a word whose Latin roots can be translated as

‘fleeing from the center.’ As a fire sign, Aries is assigned the choleric temperament; for this

reason the Aries body type is thin because its active motion implies many calories burned.

Traditional sources describe Aries as long in the face with a broad forehead; analogous to

the shape of the ram’s head. But the Aries chin does not form the end of a pointed triangle as do

some mutable signs like Virgo. Willner gets it right with his description of the Aries facial type

as bony ovate. Willner modifies an initial oval shape by lopping off both sides from the upper

cheek to the chin. The effect is one of an inverted blunted arrowhead. The cheeks appear hollow

-- not from emaciation associated with wasting diseases -- but from a ‘lean and mean’ choleric

temperament whose metabolism leaves no room for rounded cheeks.



Frieda Hughes

Ascendant sign: Aries

Ascendant decan: Leo

Ascendant decan ruler: Sun/Aries

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Frieda Hughes

1 Apr 1960

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British-Australian poet; painter, author and illustrator of children’s books.

Decan ruler Sun is conjunct Ascendant. Facial type matches Willner’s bony ovate model for

Aries which is the Sun’s sign placement.

Sun separates from Jupiter and applies to Saturn, both in Capricorn. Influence of Capricorn

makes the chin more prominent which would otherwise recede if Aries was the sole influence

on the facial type.

Ascendant sign ruler Mars/Aquarius in a wide sextile to the Sun/Aries should produce a

prominent forehead because this is the nature of Aquarius. It is difficult to distinguish the

relative contribution to the broad forehead by either Aries or Mars/Aquarius, but given the

closer aspect of the Sun to the Ascendant (over Mars), it seems that Aries is the primary

cause of the broad forehead.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hughes%2C_Frieda

Source: quoted BC/BR (Rodden Rating: AA)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hughes%2C_Frieda



Jerry Brown

Ascendant sign: Leo




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Jerry Brown

7 Apr 1938

12:34:00 PM

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San Francisco CA

USA

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American politician, California state politics (Governor, 1975-1983).

Painting is Jerry Brown’s official portrait as California Governor. Facial type matches

Willner’s bony ovate model for Aries which is the Sun’s sign placement. Photo is more

recent; Brown is currently bald (Leo trait).

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Brown%2C_Jerry


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Brown%2C_Jerry



Harold Washington

Ascendant sign: Sagittarius




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Harold Washington

15 Apr 1922

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Chicago IL

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African American politician; served in Congress and as Mayor of Chicago from 1983 until

his death from heart failure on November 25, 1987.

Facial type corresponds to Willner’s bony ovate model for Aries (Sun’s sign).

Willner assigns an elongated rectangular shape to Sagittarius (Ascendant). This is not

entirely obvious. More evident is a triangular-shaped chin common to two of the other

mutable signs in Willner’s typology. Washington’s face is Aries-Sagittarius mixture.

This photograph was taken in 1981 when Washington served in Congress. In later years his

weight ballooned and his facial profile became more round in appearance. This is consistent

with Venus/Taurus placed in the 6th

of illness (weight gain from consumption of food).

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Washington%2C_Harold

Source: BC/BR in hand (Rodden Rating: AA)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Washington%2C_Harold



TAURUS


Aries Leo Sun in Taurus Sandra Dee

Leo Leo Sun in Taurus Eddie Albert

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Taurus Emperor Hirohito

j Taurus ~ Fixed – Feminine – Earth – Melancholic

The glyph for Taurus mimics the face and horns of the bull whose image forms the

constellation Taurus. Descriptors such as broad, full, large, and heavy are commonly found in

traditional sources. But unlike a heaviness which falls to the ground, Taurus descriptors connote

stability and strength.

As a fixed sign, the nature of Taurus is to hoard. With its ruler Venus assigned to pleasure,

Taurus enjoys eating and sex. This is the reason why the sign is described as broad, full, large,

and heavy: Taurus eats a lot and hoards its pleasure through additional folds of flesh.

With respect to the face, traditional authors assign the ‘large’ descriptor to specific features

including the nostrils, mouth, and eyes. This reflects the Taurean bull’s flaring nostrils and other

facial features which appear somewhat gross, base, and out-of-proportion to overall facial

metrics. For Willner, all fixed signs are square/rectangular shaped; for Taurus; soft rectangular.

It seems that ruler Venus softens the edges around an otherwise purely rectangular shape.



Sandra Dee



Ascendant decan ruler: Sun/Taurus


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Sandra Dee

23 Apr 1942

5:35:00 AM

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Bay onne NJ

USA

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American actress and teenage film idol of the late 50s and early 60s.

Decan ruler Sun falls in Taurus.

Surely a textbook case of Willner’s ‘soft rectangular’ Taurus facial model.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dee%2C_Sandra


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dee%2C_Sandra



Eddie Albert

Ascendant sign: Leo




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Eddie Albert

22 Apr 1906

11:30:00 AM

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Rock Island IL

USA

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American actor best known for his role in the 1960s series “Green Acres.”

Rising decan ruler Sun falls in the bound of Taurus with ruler Venus in the same sign. Face

is full, square shaped, with a broad forehead – a match to Willner’s Taurus model.

Albert does not have the large nostrils – a typical Taurus characteristic. I attribute this to

Mercury’s placement in the long and lean sign of Aries. Mercury is assigned to the nose.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Albert%2C_Eddie

Source: from memory (Rodden Rating: A)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Albert%2C_Eddie



Emperor Hirohito





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Emperor Hirohito of Japan

29 Apr 1901

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Longest serving Japanese Emperor, 1926-1989.

Face is a match to the soft rectangular shape of Taurus. Sun/Taurus rules the rising decan; in

addition Venus is cazimi if one takes the measurement by right ascension.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hirohito%2C_Emperor_of_Japan

Source: news report (Rodden Rating: A)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hirohito%2C_Emperor_of_Japan



GEMINI


Aries Leo Sun in Gemini Ernst Staudle

Leo Leo Sun in Gemini John Dillinger

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Gemini Felix Weingartner

k Gemini ~ Mutable – Masculine – Air – Sanguine

What is notable about these three examples is that they share no apparent common features.

Staudle’s face conforms to the bony ovate (Aries), Dillinger’s face is dominated by a large

forehead (Aquarius), and Weingartner’s face is oval shaped (Libra). A horoscope review reveals

Mars/Aries placed in the Ascendant for Staudle, Dillinger’s Saturn/Aquarius opposing the

Ascendant, and Jupiter/Libra ruling Weingartner’s Ascendant. In theory these findings should

not be a surprise because (1) a mutable sign rises, (2) the mutable sign is ruled by Mercury, and

(3) Mercury moreso than any other planet mixes his significations with planets he aspects and

signs where he is placed. This means as a first order condition, Mercury-ruled rising decans

should show the greatest variability and be the most difficult to explain in empirical studies.

Here is what theory offers for Gemini: Like Sagittarius, Gemini is one of the tallest signs;

unlike Sagittarius which is more robust in constitution (think soccer players), Gemini is leaner.

A human sign, Gemini is considered handsome and is noted for beauty of the eyes. Willner

describes the Gemini facial type as 'elongated,' the same descriptor used for Sagittarius. My

findings are different. So far, what I have seen with Gemini is the two frontal lobes of the brain

emphasized by a receding hairline. This corresponds to the double-bodied nature of the mutable

air sign. In addition, the Gemini’s intellectual curiosity often results in myopia because of much

reading. Corrective eyewear is commonly worn and becomes an important facial feature.



Ernst Staudle



Ascendant decan ruler: Sun/Gemini


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Ernst Staudle

6 Jun 1913

2:00:00 AM

CET -01:00:00

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Germany

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First Lieutenant in Nazi Waffen SS organization (World War II).

The elongated face is common to both Aries and Gemini; it is difficult to ascertain which

sign is responsible for the length in the face.

Face appears as a bony ovate consistent with Willner’s Aries model. This finding suggests

that the effect of Mars/Aries in the sign of his rulership conjunct the Ascendant takes

precedence over the Gemini Sun as rising decan ruler.

Are there any Gemini features here? Decan ruler Sun received by Mercury in his own sign

appears strong enough to influence the face. My take: Staudle appears to have a receding

hairline on both sides of his head which emphasizes the two upper lobes of the cranium, a

common Gemini feature. But the effect of Mars/Aries on physiognomy is stronger.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/St%C3%A4udle%2C_Ernst


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/St%C3%A4udle%2C_Ernst



John Dillinger

Ascendant sign: Leo




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John Dillinger

22 Jun 1903

7:05:00 AM

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Indianapolis IN

USA

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American gangster notorious for robberies and escapes during the 1930s.

Dillinger appears more of a Gemini-Aquarius composite. Decan ruler Sun falls in Gemini

with ruler Mercury also in Gemini. This grants Dillinger an elongated face. The receding

hairline on both sides also leaves the impression of a two lobes on either side of the upper

cranium. This is an effect of Gemini’s double-bodied nature.

Aquarius yields a prominent forehead which is hard to miss in Dillinger’s face.

Saturn/Aquarius influences physiognomy for three reasons: (1) Saturn opposes the

Ascendant degree, (2) Sun falls in bound of Saturn, and (3) Mercury separates from a trine

with Saturn.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dillinger%2C_John


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dillinger%2C_John



Felix Weingartner





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Felix Paul v on Weingartner

14 Jun 1863

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Austrian-Hungarian conductor and composer in Berlin (1891-1907).

Hair is thick and long consistent with Sagittarius rising; accentuated by placement of North

Node in the Ascendant.

Decan ruler Sun is placed in Gemini along with the Sun’s ruler Mercury and the Moon. The

three planet stellium in Gemini should yield readily identifiable Gemini features. However

instead of being elongated, the face appears a compressed ovate consistent with Willner’s

Libra model. This appears to be a case when the South Node placed in Gemini diminishes

the effect of Gemini on physiognomy to the extent that appearance is better judged by other

significators; for Weingartner, Ascendant sign ruler Jupiter falls in Libra.

Note that Venus is placed in Leo which is the rising decan. Appearance of a prominent upper

lip is one match to Leo’s influence.

More generally, consider the overall handsome appearance given by benefics Jupiter and Leo

as physiognomy significators.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Weingartner%2C_Felix


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Weingartner%2C_Felix



CANCER


Aries Leo Sun in Cancer Pearl S. Buck

Leo Leo Sun in Cancer George Antheil

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Cancer George Lemaitre

l Cancer ~ Cardinal – Feminine – Water – Phlegmatic

Along with Aquarius and Pisces, Cancer is considered one of the short signs for estimating

height. Limbs are indicated to be thick supported by large joints and bones especially in the

lower body; the torso emphasizes the breasts in women and is indicated to be 'chesty' for males.

The Cancer face is large, wide, and round, features sunken eyes, and is noted for a lack of

uniformity in the teeth. Willner's facial model for Cancer is 'small ovate.'

From my own observations, it is the Moon’s sign placement and configuration with other

planets, not the Moon herself per se, which determines the physical appearance of Cancer

decans. In this way, Cancer decans exhibit as much variability in appearance and are as difficult

to recognize as Mercury-ruled decans. I came to this conclusion by studying horoscopes for

individuals identified as ‘Lunar types’ by Friedlander who largely relied on William Benham’s

planet-based rules.6 While the current paper is not a study of ‘planetary body types,’ recourse to

lunar body types can help shed light on this physiognomy study when the ruler of the rising

decan falls in Cancer. Friedlander’s examples of lunar types include Meg Tilly, Woody Allen,

6 Joel Friedlander, Body Types: The Enneagram of Essence Types, San Rafael, Ca.: Marin Bookworks, 2009, p. 73.



Emily Dickinson, and Truman Capote, and Harry Truman.7 Study of the Moon’s configuration

for each of these horoscopes reveals an interesting feature: the Moon is afflicted in every case.

In his examples of the Lunar type, Friedlander observes eccentric, unemotional, and fearful

behavior patterns. These observations are the opposite of the Moon’s ideal nature of caring and

nurture when she functions well. On a physiological note, the propensity of Friedlander’s Lunar

examples to have fleshy, flabby skin; white/pasty skin color; and puffy cheeks (which form the

classic ‘round’ Lunar facial shape given by traditional authorities) is a symptom of an afflicted

Moon’s inability to process fluids in the lymphatic system. Accordingly accumulated fluids

signify a Lunar imbalance, suggest the phlegmatic temperament, and explain the crankiness of

these individuals whose fluid excess makes them more responsive to changes in environmental

conditions including the Moon’s monthly cycle.

On the other hand, when the Moon’s zodiacal state is improved, fluid imbalances disappear

making physiques appear streamlined. In these cases, it is difficult to classify these individuals

as lunar types using planet-based rules because the classic ‘round’ lunar facial shape does not

appear. Within the present study, Pearl Buck is an example of a relatively unafflicted Moon: her

Moon is placed in the sign of Cancer where she rules, separates from Venus, and is void of

course. The Moon is not placed in nor does it rule any bad houses (other than the 2nd

by

exaltation). True the Moon’s placement in the bound of Saturn is an affliction; but it does not

appear to inhibit her ability to process fluids as evidenced by the streamlined facial appearance

given in the 2nd

photo example.

In addition to Harry Truman whose Ascendant and sign ruler Venus is placed in Cancer,

there are four other examples within the Presidential database with Cancer decans rising. James

Madison, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Johnson, and Benjamin Harrison demonstrate the variability

in physical appearance the Moon affords. First is James Madison whose Scorpio Moon separates

from Jupiter/Taurus and applies to Mars/Capricorn. Though the Moon is received, the Moon is

placed in the sign of her detriment and by quadrant houses is placed in the 12th

and rules the 6th

and 8th

(all bad houses). Madison’s Presidential portrait demonstrates puffy cheeks, consistent

with an afflicted Moon and a physical constitution which was deemed chronically weak. Second

is Pierce whose Leo Moon matches his square shaped jaw and rugged masculine appearance,

both of which are consistent with physical attractiveness and his reputation as a ladies man.

Third is Johnson whose Moon/Taurus applies in a close opposition to Saturn/Scorpio; both

planets are placed on the angles with Saturn on the Ascendant. Moon is afflicted in this case,

consistent with a slight tendency towards fleshiness of the face during his Presidential term;

however puffiness of the face is absent in early and late photographs. With Saturn conjunct the

Ascendant, Johnson is more Saturnian in appearance. Fourth is Benjamin Harrison whose

Moon/Scorpio separates from Jupiter/Taurus and applies to Venus/Cancer (amplified by

conjunction to the North Node). Harrison is a mixed case: the Moon is in detriment, ruled by

Mars/Virgo which opposes the Ascendant, yet the Moon aspects both benefics. Early

photographs dating from Civil War service show a lean face; puffiness is evident in photos late

in life following his Presidency.

7 I am suspicious of birth data presented for Andy Warhol and Tom Wolfe by Astrodatabank and omit these two

examples listed by Friedlander.



Examples of Lunar Types (Friedlander)

Meg Tilly Moon/Virgo separates from Saturn/Capricorn and applies to Venus/Capricorn.

Moon’s ruler Mercury/Pisces in detriment.

Moon rules the 8th

(sign) and the 6th

(exaltation); both bad houses.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Tilly%2C_Meg

Source: BC/BR in hand (Rodden Rating AA).

Woody Allen Moon/Aquarius separates from Venus/Libra and applies to Saturn/Pisces.

Moon’s ruler Saturn/Pisces peregrine; an angular out-of-sect malefic.

South Node placed in Cancer, sign Moon rules.

Moon rules 11th

(sign) and 9th

(exaltation); both good houses.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Allen%2C_Woody

Source: BC/BR in hand (Rodden Rating AA).

Emily Dickinson Moon/Libra separates from Mercury/Sagittarius and applies to Saturn/Virgo.

Moon’s ruler Venus/Sagittarius is combust.

Moon is placed in the 12th

house; bad house.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dickinson%2C_Emily

Source: Bio/autobiography (Rodden Rating B).

Comment: a time after 5:04 AM LMT would make the 3rd

decan of Scorpio rise (Cancer).

Truman Capote Moon/Scorpio separates from Saturn/Scorpio and applies to Mercury/Virgo.

Moon’s application to Mercury is wide at 16 degrees; some would consider the Moon void.

Moon rules the 6th

(sign) and the 4th

(exaltation); 6th

is a bad house.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Capote%2C_Truman

Source: Bio/autobiography (Rodden Rating B).

Harry Truman Note: 1

st decan of Libra rises; ruler Venus placed in Cancer.

Moon/Scorpio separates from Venus/Cancer and applies to Mars/Leo.

Moon is placed in the 2nd

and rules the 10th

(sign) and the 8th

(exaltation); 2nd

and 8th

are bad houses.

Birth Data: 6 May 1884, 3:53:12 PM CST, Lamar, MO.

Source: A Rectification Manual: The American Presidency, Regulus Astrology LLC, 3rd

ed. 2009, pp. 606-611.

Additional Examples of Cancer Rising Decans from the Presidential Database Source: A Rectification Manual: The American Presidency, Regulus Astrology LLC, 3

rd ed. 2009.

James Madison - 3rd

decan of Scorpio rises.

Moon/Scorpio separates from Jupiter/Taurus and applies to Mars/Capricorn.

Franklin Pierce – 1st decan of Cancer rises.

Moon/Leo separates from Jupiter/Scorpio and applies to Mercury/Scorpio.

Andrew Johnson – 3rd

decan of Scorpio rises.

Moon/Taurus separates from Jupiter/Pisces and applies to Saturn/Scorpio.

Benjamin Harrison – 2nd

decan of Pisces rises. Lunar type assessment: mixed.

Moon/Scorpio separates from Jupiter/Taurus and applies to Venus/Cancer.

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Tilly%2C_Meg

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Allen%2C_Woody

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dickinson%2C_Emily

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Capote%2C_Truman



American Presidents with Cancer Decans rising

James Madison, Franklin Pierce.

Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison.



Pearl S. Buck



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Pearl Buck

26 Jun 1892

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American writer and noted advocate for the adoption of Chinese orphans.

Buck’s face appears to fall somewhere between the bony ovate of Aries and the small ovate

of Cancer. Jupiter/Aries placed in the Ascendant accentuates the Aries bony ovate.

Decan ruler Sun placed in Cancer contributes a large forehead, sunken eyes, and smooth skin

(demonstrates Cancer’s watery nature which counteracts wrinkles). Round eyebrows and a

round hairstyle are the finishing touches to the ideal Cancer profile.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Buck%2C_Pearl


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Buck%2C_Pearl



George Antheil

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George Antheil

8 Jul 1900

6:25:00 AM

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The self-described ‘bad boy’ of the 1920s American classical avant-garde musical scene.

Square-shaped jaws are consistent with Leo rising.

Decan ruler Sun/Cancer contributes sunken eyes and skin which is pasty in appearance.

Moon/Scorpio (Sun’s ruler) contributes coarse hair (see also Picasso).

Note the rare cazimi Venus-retrograde. A 12th house placement (as well as the Sun). With a

Taurus 10th house (whole sign houses), Antheil has a reputation for scandalous music – a

reputation he encouraged by his autobiography entitled “Bad Boy of Music.” With the lips

assigned to Venus and the Venus-cazimi condition, Venus must also play a strong role in

facial physiognomy – here with lips which are larger/fuller than found on average males.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Antheil%2C_George


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Antheil%2C_George



George LeMaitre





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George Lemaitre

17 Jul 1894

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Belgian Catholic priest, mathematician, and astrophysicist who formulated the ‘Big Bang’

theory of the creation of the universe.

Face is large, wide, and round. Round eyeglasses and round eyebrows complement the

curves of Cancer.

Chin is bony and protrudes. An effect of Moon/Capricorn (Sun’s ruler).

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Lemaitre%2C_Georges


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Lemaitre%2C_Georges



LEO


Aries Leo Sun in Leo Amy Fisher

Leo Leo Sun in Leo Elsie Inglis

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Leo Rosanna Arquette

m Leo ~ Fixed – Masculine – Fire – Choleric

Traditional sources describe the Leo face as round, rugged, and handsome. Eyes are sharp

and the forehead is large. There is a demonstrable difference in the size ratio between upper and

lower body parts. This ratio rule applies in two ways. The upper torso is wider at the chest level

relative to the hips; this yields the classic ‘V-shaped’ torso often sought after by body builders.

The ratio rule can also be applied by comparing the upper torso (defined from the hips up) to the

lower torso (defined by the legs); Leo legs tend to be skinny relative to the upper body as a

whole.

Despite the Leo face described as round, in my observations I have found the prominent

lower jaw common to all fixed signs predominates and agree with Willner’s ‘rectangular’

descriptor for the Leo facial type. ‘Round’ often manifests in other features such as the striking

hairstyle of Elsie Inglis (pictured center) which appears so radiant as to be literally on fire. At

the lesser extreme is hair which manifests its ‘roundness’ as curls.



Amy Fisher



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Amy Fisher

21 Aug 1974

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Known as the ‘Long Island Lolita,’ Fisher was convicted in 1992 on the attempted murder of

her lover’s wife. Released in 1999, Fisher has been a writer and since 2007 a porn star.

Face is a composite of square and triangular shapes. The fullness of the lower jaw makes the

upper face rectangular, consistent with Willner’s facial model for Leo. Ascendant ruler

Mars/Virgo received by Mercury/Virgo is consistent with the triangular chin.

Decan ruler Sun also falls in the bound of Mars which is another testimony for the

Virgo/triangular shape.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Fisher%2C_Amy

Source: news report (Rodden Rating: A)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Fisher%2C_Amy



Elsie Inglis

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Elsie Inglis

16 Aug 1864

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India

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Indian born physician-surgeon who served in Edinburgh from 1892 to her death in 1917.

Inglis is a textbook case of a Leo facial appearance.

Large forehead, sharp eyes, rugged appearance all match the traditional delineation for Leo.

Prominence of the lower jaw adds a square shape which is more consistent with Willner’s

rectangular shape for Leo, not the round shape given by traditional sources.

The hairstyle is perhaps the most striking feature of this photograph. The hair flares outward

but is maintained within a round perimeter. It resembles fiery flares from the Sun.

Moon in Aquarius accentuates the prominent forehead.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Inglis%2C_Elsie

Source: bio/autobiography (Rodden Rating: B)

For a similar Leo face and hairstyle in a masculine nativity, see Enrique Granados:

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Granados%2C_Enrique


Photo: http://www.gaudiallgaudi.com/1684-01%20Granados.jpg

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Inglis%2C_Elsie

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Granados%2C_Enrique

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Rosanna Arquette





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Rosanna Arquette

10 Aug 1959

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American actress, director, and producer.

Sagittarius rising is consistent with an elongated face and lengthy hair. Ruler Jupiter in

Scorpio yields frontal locks of hair which curve inwards in the imitation of the scorpion’s

pincers.

Decan ruler Sun/Leo yields a prominent lower jaw and rectangular face. Leo is also

consistent with the leopard-patterned neck scarf.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Arquette%2C_Rosanna


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Arquette%2C_Rosanna



VIRGO


Aries Leo Sun in Virgo James Coburn

Leo Leo Sun in Virgo Hans Adolf Krebs

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Virgo James Hunt

o Virgo ~ Mutable – Feminine – Earth – Melancholic

One of the human signs, Virgo bodies and faces are considered proportionate and well-

formed. Erect posture is another common feature. In contract to Taurus whose eyes, nose, and

mouth are often large and protrude from the face; in a Virgo face these features recede.

Ruled by Mercury, universal significator of youth, the Virgo face often appears younger

than the true age of the native. Men appear ‘boyish.’ Women appear ‘maiden-like.’

Willner assigns ‘triangular’ to the Virgo facial type. The triangular shape appears sharp and

is consistent with the high level of precision required for secretarial, accounting, and other

business professions frequently held by Virgo individuals.



James Coburn



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James Coburn

31 Aug 1928

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American actor remembered for cowboy and espionage roles.

Coburn’s appearance matches that of the stereotypical western outlaw given by

Mars/Gemini, a planet/sign combination replicated in the Regulus USA National Horoscope.

Coburn’s overall body type is long and lanky consistent with Aries rising. Ruler

Mars/Gemini signifies gunfire and was an important part of Coburn’s image as a gunslinger

in the Western film genre. As to effects on physiognomy, Mars/Gemini gives Coburn ‘beady

eyes’ and his elongated face and limbs accentuate the length given by Aries.

Decan ruler Sun falls in the bound of Venus, with Venus/Virgo conjunct Mercury/Virgo.

The effects of Sun/Virgo are more subtle but still present. This combination emphasizes the

triangular contribution of Virgo depicted here as the diamond shaped lines which outline

Coburn’s lips and chin. Photos of Coburn smiling strongly bring out the triangular/diamond

shape of his lower face.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Coburn%2C_James


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Coburn%2C_James



Hans Adolf Krebs

Ascendant sign: Leo




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Hans Adolf Krebs

25 Aug 1900

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German scientist and biochemist.

Born just prior to a New Moon in Virgo, Krebs’ face typifies boyish features common to

Virgo, one of two signs ruled by Mercury who is in turn associated with youth. What is

boyish? The lack of angularity or chiseled features associated with physical maturity is one

characteristic; instead, the presence of softer shapes dominates. Presence of a triangular chin

(not obvious here) also tends to make lips smile instead of sneer. In general smiling

(opposed to sneering) is consistent with the innocence of youth (opposed to the criticality of

adulthood).

Note Mercury placed in the rising sign is in generosity with the Sun. This relationship

emphasizes the role of the Sun on appearance despite the Sun’s position in the 2nd

which is in

aversion to the Ascendant.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Krebs%2C_Hans_Adolf


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Krebs%2C_Hans_Adolf



James Hunt





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James Hunt

29 Aug 1947

4:30:00 PM

BST -01:00:00

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England

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British World Motor Racing Champion

Decan ruler Sun falls in Virgo as does Venus and Mercury which is the bound ruler of the

Sun. This Sun-Mercury configuration (just shy of cazimi) emphasizes Virgo strongly,

appearing here primarily as facial features which appear small and drawn into the face.

There is no obvious triangular appearance to Hunt’s face below the lips.

Note that Saturn is placed in Leo, the sign of the rising decan. This may interfere with the

Sun’s ability to generate an otherwise more obvious Virgo appearance.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hunt%2C_James


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Hunt%2C_James



LIBRA


Aries Leo Sun in Libra Jacques Thibaud

Leo Leo Sun in Libra Jaya Prakash Narayan

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Libra Charles Dutoit

p Libra ~ Cardinal – Masculine – Air – Sanguine

The sign of balance, Libra bodies and faces are generally described as symmetrical, finely-

formed, and pleasant. So much so that the absence of any obvious facial feature is often one clue

which favors a Libran influence on the Ascendant.

Willner departs from the ‘ovate’ descriptor of cardinal signs by assigning ‘compressed

ovate’ to Libra. Thibaud may be one example of this, but so far I have yet to see sufficient

evidence to assign Libra anything but ‘ovate.’

As an example of where the influence of the rising sign dominates the effect of the rising

decan, Charles Dutoit is a better example of the Sagittarius face. With Sagittarius rising,

presence of Jupiter in the sign he rules (together with the North Node/Sagittarius) overwhelms

the effect of the Libra Sun as rising decan ruler.



Jacques Thibaud



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Jacques Thibaud

27 Sep 1880

6:00:00 PM

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French violinist.

Face is ovate in shape, consistent with placement of all planets and Nodes in cardinal signs

on the angles, an unusual chart configuration.

With the concentration of planets in the Aries-Libra axis, it is difficult to determine whether

or not Thibaud’s face is a better match to the bony ovate of Aries or the compressed ovate of

Libra.

As a tentative finding, I have seen evidence that retrograde planets manifest their physical

appearance in the opposing sign through a ricochet effect. If correct, that would shift the

effects of Jupiter and Saturn (retrograde in Aries) to Libra. This would confirm the

compressed ovate shape of Libra dominates the bony ovate shape of Aries.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Thibaud%2C_Jacques


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Thibaud%2C_Jacques



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Jay a Prakash Naray an

11 Oct 1902

12:42:00 AM

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India

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Opposition Leader of Socialist Party against Indira Gandhi in the 1970s.

Conforms to ovate or compressed ovate for Libra in Willner’s model

Prominent chin most likely from Saturn/Capricorn to which the Sun applies with reception

(Saturn receives Sun by exaltation).

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Narayan%2C_Jaya_Prakash


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Narayan%2C_Jaya_Prakash



Charles Dutoit





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Charles Dutoit

7 Oct 1936

1:00:00 PM

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Swiss musician and conductor.

Face matches shape of elongated rectangle for Sagittarius in Willner’s model. Note the

rounded triangular shape surrounding the chin and mouth.

Presence of Jupiter and North Node (both in Sagittarius which is the sign Jupiter rules) in the

Ascendant shifts the facial type to Sagittarius away from Libra, the sign where the decan

ruler is placed (Sun/Libra).

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dutoit%2C_Charles


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Dutoit%2C_Charles



SCORPIO


Aries Leo Sun in Scorpio Salvatore Giuliano

Leo Leo Sun in Scorpio Picasso

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Scorpio Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

q Scorpio ~ Fixed – Feminine – Water – Phlegmatic

Traditional sources consistently describe the Scorpio face and eyes as dark/intense, with

abundant and coarse hair, and possessing an aquiline or eagle-like nose. What creates the

Scorpio intensity? In my own observations, eyebrows are dark and large which contrast in

appearance to the rest of the forehead. They help accentuate the eyes which are usually dark in

color, another natural contrast to the whiteness of the eyeballs. I conclude contrasting

colors/shades are one source of Scorpio’s intensity. Contrasting shades of hair also occur;

virtually every black haired person with streaks of white I have studied has a Scorpio influence

on the Ascendant.

Willner assigns ‘rectangular’ to the Scorpio face due to the dominance of the lower jaw

common to all fixed signs. Giuliano is a good example.



Salvatore Giuliano



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Salv atore Giuliano

16 Nov 1922

3:10:00 PM

MET -01:00:00

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Sicily

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Italian bandit chief

Intensity of the eyes is augmented by prominent dark eyebrows. Lower jaw is evident giving

the face a rectangular shape; both this condition and the eyes are consistent with Willner’s

rectangular shape for Scorpio faces.

The present of rounded soft facial features suggests a secondary contribution from

Moon/Libra and Saturn/Libra closely aspecting the Ascendant by opposition. Giuliano’s

primarily rectangular face is softened by the contribution of Libra’s compressed ovate shape

from Willner’s model.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Giuliano%2C_Salvatore


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Giuliano%2C_Salvatore



Picasso

Ascendant sign: Leo




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Pablo Picasso

25 Oct 1881

11:15:00 PM

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Spain

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Spanish artist and a principal creator of the Cubist movement.

An excellent example of ‘coarse hair’ which is a Scorpio feature given by traditional authors.

Eyes are intense and nose is emphasized/large but not sharp. Intensity of eyes is exaggerated

by small vertical creases in the forehead between the eyebrows.

Lower jaw is evident, but like Giuliano in the prior example, Picasso has a Libra influence on

his face because Venus/Libra closely aspects the Ascendant degree. This means the overall

shape of Picasso’s face is less rectangular (Scorpio) and more ovate (Libra) because of

Venus.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Picasso%2C_Pablo


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Picasso%2C_Pablo



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Pierre-Gilles de Gennes

24 Oct 1932

11:20:00 AM

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Paris

France

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French physicist and 1991 Nobel Prize winner.

Intense eyes set off by dark eyebrows, a large face, and coarse hair are textbook Scorpio

features and confirm the role of Sun (Scorpio) ruling the rising decan. Lower jaw is not as

prominent as would expect with Willner’s Scorpio facial type. This is most likely due to

Ascendant ruler Jupiter’s placement in Virgo which yields a triangular chin shape in

Willner’s model. The Virgo triangular influence softens what would otherwise be a

prominent lower jaw.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Gennes%2C_Pierre-Gilles_de


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Gennes%2C_Pierre-Gilles_de



SAGITTARIUS


Aries Leo Sun in Sagittarius Tom Daschle

Leo Leo Sun in Sagittarius Christine Pascal

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Sagittarius Laurent Jalabert

r Sagittarius ~ Mutable – Masculine – Fire – Choleric

The first fifteen degrees of Sagittarius are considered human in appearance given the half

human – half horse centaur figure of the constellation. Overall body size and face is considered

tall, large, and strong. Hips are often large and legs long.

Willner defines the Sagittarius head as ‘elongated’; the same descriptor he uses for Gemini.

Though I have seen some example of elongated Sagittarius faces, triangular shapes in the lower

face appear more often. If there is a difference from the Virgo triangular shape, it seems for

Sagittarius that the Virgo triangle is mirrored by an inverted triangle formed by the mouth and

lines which move upwards from the sides of the mouth to the nose. The combined shape of two

triangles forms a diamond shape and is easily seen when the individual smiles, grins, or laughs.

Daschle is one example (but Mars/Virgo could account for it); Jalabert is another; perhaps

Charles Dutoit (see Libra section) qualifies as the archetypal Sagittarius facial type. Dutoit’s

face is also elongated as Willner suggests.

From my own observations, I add that Sagittarian hairstyles for females are often very long

and resemble the flowing mane of a horse. Sagittarius women also often wear cowboy boots as a

fashion statement (at least in the United States with a Sagittarius rising National Horoscope).



Tom Daschle



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Tom Daschle

9 Dec 1947

1:55:00 PM

CST +06:00:00

Aberdeen SD

USA

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Democratic Senator from South Dakota; Senate Majority Leader during a portion of George

W. Bush’s Presidential term.

With decan ruler Sun conjunct its sign ruler Jupiter, Sagittarius should strongly manifest in

Daschle’s face. Face is elongated which fits Willner’s Sagittarius model.

Chin is noticeably pointed; mouth is enclosed by a diamond shaped crease created by the

lower chin triangle which combines with lines from the nose to the mouth creases.

Ascendant sign ruler Mars placed in Virgo can account for the triangular chin; it’s possible

that the Sagittarius influence also has a role in the triangular shape.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Daschle%2C_Tom


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Daschle%2C_Tom



Christine Pascal





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Christine Pascal

29 Nov 1953

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France

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French actress, screen writer, and director.

Flowing hair (likened to the mane of a horse) and a triangular chin confirm the Sun’s

contribution to facial type by placement in Sagittarius. Sun’s ruler Jupiter is retrograde and

in the sign of his detriment (Gemini). Weakness of the Sun’s ruler may account for no

elongation of the face which appears more rectangular, consistent with the influence of Leo.

Intense eyes, emphasized by dark eyebrows (photo at right) demonstrate the influence of

Scorpio. Saturn/Scorpio is the planet which most closely aspects the Ascendant.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Pascal%2C_Christine


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Pascal%2C_Christine



Laurent Jalabert





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Laurent Jalabert

30 Nov 1968

9:30:00 AM

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France

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French cyclist.

This side profile photo exemplifies the triangular shape of the lower face, perfectly outlined

by the photo’s shadow. Rising from the sides of the mouth to the nose is another set of lines

which if viewed frontally would form a diamond shape (see Daschle).

Face does not appear overly long, this may be due to the Ascendant/Sun’s ruler Jupiter’s

conjunction to the South Node which minimizes Jupiter’s influence.

These observations provide evidence against Willner’s ‘elongated’ model for the Sagittarius

head. Though a preliminary finding, triangular/diamond shapes appear the better descriptors.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Jalabert%2C_Laurent


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Jalabert%2C_Laurent



CAPRICORN


Aries Leo Sun in Capricorn John DeLorean

Leo Leo Sun in Capricorn Edgar Winter

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Capricorn Victor Lutze

u Capricorn ~ Cardinal – Feminine – Earth – Melancholic

Saturn ruled, Capricorn is noted for the prominence of bones in the face and body. As a

result, leanness predominates in the overall body type which is described as medium in height.

Similar to the hind quarters of goats, Capricorn glutes are often high and prominent relative to

the overall shape of the lower body. Knees are often ‘knobby’ in appearance. Head is described

as small with a prominent or sharp chin.

As with all cardinal signs, Willner’s model assigns the ovate shape to Capricorn. This is

confirmed with the three examples here. I would add that because of the prominent chin which

protrudes (relative to chins for other cardinal signs), the ovate head shape appears like a football

when viewed from the side. Lutze is a good example of the football shape.

From my own observations, I add that Capricorn skin is often wrinkled in appearance. This

mimics the craggy nature of mountain rocks which is one logical significator for the Saturn-ruled

earth sign (hard earth = rocks) as well as the habitat of mountain goats (glyph of Capricorn).

DeLorean is one example of this. Ronald Reagan is another classic example and is one reason

why I selected Capricorn as Reagan’s rising sign (see A Rectification Manual: The American

Presidency, Regulus Astrology LLC, 3rd

ed., 2009, pp. 646-651).



John DeLorean



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John Z. DeLorean

6 Jan 1925

12:00:00 PM

EST +05:00:00

Detroit MI

USA

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Engineer and auto executive, first at General Motors, later as designer of the Delorean car

produced by his own company (car pictured at right).

Tall, lean body type is consistent with Aries Ascendant accentuated by Mars rising. Ovate

facial type as well as wrinkles on the face are consistent with Capricorn in Willner’s model.

Though Sun separates from Mars, note their mutual reception by exaltation.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/DeLorean%2C_John_Z.


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/DeLorean%2C_John_Z



Edgar Winter





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Edgar Winter

28 Dec 1946

7:35:00 PM

CST +06:00:00

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USA

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American jazz and rock musician.

Winter’s face is ovate-shaped consistent with Willner’s Capricorn model.

For additional photos, some of which detail a (beardless) prominent bony chin, see:

http://www.edgarwinter.com/gallery/ew.php

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Winter%2C_Edgar


http://www.edgarwinter.com/gallery/ew.php

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Winter%2C_Edgar



Victor Lutze





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Victor Lutze

28 Dec 1890

7:30:00 AM

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Germany

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Nazi SS Chief of Staff.

The side profile photo of Victor Lutze demonstrates both the sharp chin (traditional) and

ovate facial shape (Willner). If one visually extends the oval line from the chin and jaw past

the ear to culminate at the back of the head, one can envision a football-shaped profile. This

is something I have seen with many Capricorn examples; the prominent chin is what creates

the football shape.

Presence of South Node in the Ascendant appears to diminish the effect of Venus (in the

Ascendant) and Jupiter (as ruler of the Ascendant) on physiognomy.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Lutze%2C_Victor


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Lutze%2C_Victor



AQUARIUS


Aries Leo Sun in Aquarius Queen Beatrix

Leo Leo Sun in Aquarius Giuseppe Adami

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Aquarius Kevin McCarthy

v Aquarius ~ Fixed – Masculine – Air – Sanguine

One of the human signs, Aquarius is said to grant a pleasing physical appearance.

Traditional sources describe the Aquarius body as short, the head large, and one leg

asymmetrical in length/size relative to the other leg.

As with all fixed signs, the lower jaw is prominent. Willner departs from ‘rectangular’ and

assigns ‘square’ to Aquarius. Another source I have seen refers to Aquarius as ‘squashed’ in

appearance. I have trouble with seeing the ‘square’ in Aquarius but record the following

observation which is what the ‘square’ adjective might be trying to describe. As an air sign,

Aquarius yields prominent development in the upper forehead which gives the impression of

intelligence. Viewed from a frontal position, the forehead appears similar to the rectangular

blade of a bulldozer. This appearance is actually quite consistent with Aquarius, the fixed air

sign, who likes to hoard information => more information hoarded = bigger brain! Another

personal observation I have made regarding Aquarius concerns hairstyle. Mimicking the wavy

appearance of its own glyph, the Aquarius hairstyle is often wavy. A classic example is the

hairstyle of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower whose frontal locks bear a strong resemblance to the

Aquarius glyph. (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mamie_Eisenhower.jpg). In many other

cases, the Aquarian waves are smaller, finer, and repeat in rows.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mamie_Eisenhower.jpg



Queen Beatrix



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Queen Beatrix of Netherlands

31 Jan 1938

9:27:00 AM

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Dutch royalty.

With Sun ruler of the rising decan in Aquarius joined by the Moon and two other planets,

Queen Beatrix exemplifies many Aquarian features. Face is large and handsome (described

as ‘husky’ by one biographer); face is square shaped; upper forehead is prominent.

Though Mars/Aries is placed in the Ascending sign; presence of Saturn/Aries appears to

interfere with Mars’ ability to grant long and lean features of Aries.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Beatrix%2C_Queen_of_Netherlands


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Beatrix%2C_Queen_of_Netherlands



Giuseppe Adami

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Giuseppe Adami

4 Feb 1878

4:15:00 PM

-00:50:00

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Italy

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Italian writer, playwright and librettist.

Prominent forehead in the shape of a rectangle confirms role of Aquarius in defining the

shape of the face.

North Node/Aquarius conjunct the Sun/Aquarius amplifies the role of the Sun. Note that

Aquarius is a Saturn-ruled sign, consistent with Saturn’s color black on the hair and

moustache color.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Adami%2C_Giuseppe


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Adami%2C_Giuseppe



Kevin McCarthy





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Kev in McCarthy

15 Feb 1914

4:00:00 AM

PST +08:00:00

Seattle WA

USA

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> 15 w 59

$ 11 w 33

Y 19 i 19

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# 01 q 14

American stage, film, and television actor.

Large face, chunky/rectangular appearance confirm the role of decan ruler Sun’s placement

in Aquarius. Together with Ascendant sign ruler Jupiter in Aquarius and Venus/Aquarius

closely aspecting the Ascendant degree, McCarthy’s face is strongly Aquarian in features.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/McCarthy%2C_Kevin


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/McCarthy%2C_Kevin



PISCES


Aries Leo Sun in Pisces Matt Cvetic

Leo Leo Sun in Pisces David Baltimore

Sagittarius Leo Sun in Pisces William Shirer

w Pisces ~ Mutable – Feminine – Water – Phlegmatic

Traditional sources indicate Piscean bodies are small, fleshy, and broad-chested. Heads are

indicated as pale in complexion and plentiful in hair. The fleshiness tends towards a double chin.

My own observations add curved shapes to all facial features, including facial hair, the

shape of the forehead, eyebrows, and the shape of the upper cheeks which often appear puffed-

up Santa Claus style. Willner’s ‘fluid triangular’ Pisces model I find the least successful of his

sign models. This may be because mutable signs are subject to modification more so than

cardinal or fixed signs; as a result, the ability to develop a purely Piscean facial model is

difficult.



Matt Cvetic



Ascendant decan ruler: Sun/Pisces


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Matt Cv etic

4 Mar 1909

8:09:00 AM

EST +05:00:00

Pittsburgh PA

USA

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$ 16 v 35

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! 13 w 20

FBI informant who infiltrated Communist Party during the 1940s

Roundness of face and cheeks confirm influence of the Pisces Sun as the rising decan ruler.

One can make the case the Moon/Leo closely trine the Ascending degree and falling in the

sign of the rising decan contributes Leo’s rectangular shape to the face. The combination of

the Leo Moon and the Pisces Sun produces a ‘soft rectangular’ shape similar to the pure

Taurus model. How to tell which ‘soft rectangular’ shape does Cvetic belong? Pale skin and

a blotchy complexion are consistent with a Piscean influence. This is inconsistent with

Taurus which yields a more robust skin type on account of the heaviness of earth in Taurus.

Placement of Saturn/Aries in the Ascendant appears to interfere with the ability of Aries to

generate a long and lean body type.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Cvetic%2C_Matt

Source: original source (from AFA bulletin) not known (Rodden Rating: C)

Note: though a C-rated birth time, the following Mars-Sun direction falling near Cvetic’s

death from heart failure on July 26, 1962 is one piece of evidence which favors the birth data.

REG D Mercury/Capricorn P Mars (l=0) c. → Sun 10-Aug-1962

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Cvetic%2C_Matt



David Baltimore





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Dav id Baltimore

7 Mar 1938

2:18:00 PM

EST +05:00:00

Manhattan NY

USA

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American molecular biologist awarded 1975 Nobel Prize for RNA research.

Baltimore’s face recapitulates the Piscean round/circular shape in many ways: top of head,

eyebrows, glasses, beard, overall outline of face.

Note the lack of influence of Moon/Taurus (conjunct Ascendant by antiscia) and

Saturn/Aries (trine Ascendant). Perhaps a full body photo might demonstrate these planetary

influences which are absent in the face.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Baltimore%2C_David


http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Baltimore%2C_David



William Shirer





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William Shirer

23 Feb 1904

2:55:00 AM

CST +06:00:00

Chicago IL

USA

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$ 10 v 18

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American writer, journalist, and historian.

Face is round which matches the phlegmatic character of Pisces.

Ascendant ruler Jupiter is besieged by South Node and Mars. Note in the later photograph

his face appears slightly leaner, suggesting the ability of South Node and Mars to minimize

what would otherwise be a tendency to weight gain from the influence of Jupiter.

Birth Data Link: http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Shirer%2C_William_L.

Source: bio/autobiography (Rodden Rating: B)

http://www.astro.com/astro-databank/Shirer%2C_William_L

Documents

Working Paper on Astrological Physiognomy: Empirical Tests of the