Mercury is the first dominant in William Franklyn-Miller’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

Mercury is the planet of communication and thought, and as the first dominant in William Franklyn-Miller’s chart, it indicates that these qualities are very important to him. He is an intelligent and quick-thinking individual who is very articulate and expressive. He has a sharp mind and is able to quickly process information and come up with clever solutions. He is also a gifted wordsmith, and has a way with words that can charm and persuade others. He is a natural leader and motivator, and is able to get others to buy into his vision and follow his lead. He is a gifted thinker and strategist, and is always one step ahead of the competition.

According to Greek myth, Mercury (or Hermes, whose name derives etymologically from the piles of rocks which marked trails and guided travelers) was the messenger of the gods. He carried orders from Olympus to the mortals on Earth. The child of the illegitimate union of Zeus with Maia, Mercury was born “unknown to the immortal gods” and had to win his place among them by trickery, cleverness, and cunning. This is why he became the vagabond deity of travelers and wanderers.

He is the instinctive foe of the settled who see him as an outcast roaming on the outskirts of society: a pariah, a thief, and a swindler. As ruler of the sign of Gemini, the Twins, he symbolizes the brother—the alter-ego who teaches us as much as we teach him and is associated with adolescence, a period of intense intellectual discovery.

Mercury thus symbolizes lively, sparkling wit, mobility in any form, mental exchange, and interaction. As a result, a person strongly ruled by Mercury is quite likely to be clever and skillful.

If Mercury is “afflicted” in one’s chart, their intellectual velocity may sometimes become mere mental hyperactivity.

In any case, these skills are a great resource in the social realm. William communicates easily and effectively, orally or in writing. His ability to unite and transmit would be a good resource in diplomatic or commercial endeavors.

Neptune is the second dominant in William Franklyn-Miller’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:
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Neptune is the planet of dreams, intuition, and spirituality. It is associated with the ocean, and with mystical and otherworldly experiences. In astrology, Neptune is considered a ‘higher octave’ of Venus, and is said to represent our ideals, our search for meaning and truth, and our connection to the divine.

For William Franklyn-Miller, Neptune’s prominence in his chart indicates that he is a highly sensitive and compassionate individual, with a strong connection to the spiritual realm. He is likely to be very creative and imaginative, and to have a deep understanding of the human psyche. He may also be prone to escapism, and to experiencing illusions and deception.

This planet is the quintessential symbol of individual receptivity and the fundamental reactions of the unconscious, including the collective unconscious. Opposed to Saturn, which is the principle of form, structure, and limitation, Neptune is a principle of dissolution. It concerns any effort to encompass the greatest variety of factors, any tendency to surround and blend all the narrow, individual points of view into a single, universal sea.

Psychologically, the Neptunian effect is expressed as an exceptional psychic flexibility and extreme pliancy. William Franklyn-Miller thus displays considerable receptivity and availability. He feels a need for unity, a need to be related. He is also deeply aware of the importance of dreaming, and, negatively, may be prone to delusions.

At certain times, William Franklyn-Miller is overwhelmed by a feeling of subtle confusion related to a need for “something else.” When his well-being is disturbed this way, he either yields to a sort of passive, apathetic dissatisfaction, or loses himself in the search for an imaginary world, perhaps to escape or plunge into bliss.

He is sometimes captivated by a need for illusion; he would like to experience change through the intermediary of events which are vaster than consciousness and would take him far from routine and daily banality. Nevertheless, usually these fantastic dreams only make him all the more painfully aware of the realities of everyday life. His spirit and emotions emerge confused, and his will is sometimes weakened.

Venus is the third dominant in William Franklyn-Miller’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

Venus is known as the planet of love, beauty, and money. So, having Venus as a dominant planet in your chart means that these things will be important to you. You’ll be attracted to beautiful things and you’ll want to surround yourself with them. You’ll also be interested in financial matters and you’ll likely be good with money.

In traditional astrology, Venus (or Aphrodite, her Greek name) is the planet of love. A source of universal attraction, this planet corresponds to the original urge which bonds two human beings together in love. Venus is thus both the magnetism which brings human beings together (not lust, which is symbolized by Mars, but the object which attracts lust) and the gift of love. This ambiguity is interpreted astrologically by the fact that Venus rules two houses of the zodiac. In Taurus, Venus symbolizes the awakening to bodily lust, and in Libra, the bond of marriage. As a result, Venus may take on very different aspects depending on the individual’s degree of awareness.

Likewise, this ambiguity explains Aphrodite’s equivocal conduct in Greek myth and her innumerable couplings and motherhood. Depending on the legend, she may embody brutal, passionate love (with Anteros), the wisdom of the heart which rescues from passion (Harmonia); she also becomes tenderness and purity (with Adonis), pure sexuality (with Eros), a transforming energy (with Vulcan), etc. Mistress of the Arts, she represents beauty, understanding, and peace.

Psychologically, individuals under the influence of Venus are struggling with their love instincts. This is why William cannot conceive of living without a personal emotional relationship to someone else and sometimes fears solitude and the encounter with himself. William is extremely attractive to others and is a creator and artistic genius who seems to imbue all he touch with beauty and harmony. His artistic skills are obvious to the people around him and may be applied to career endeavors.

Pleasure, outings, seduction, love, and a thriving but sometimes superficial social life are the hallmarks of William’s life.

The eighth house is an area of the sky which is especially important in William’s theme, because it contains several planets, including the one which rules his rising sign. In the following paragraph, we shall explain the general meaning of this fact.