Life, 1896-03-12 · page 6 of 20
Life — March 12, 1896 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Life Magazine Page 194: Horoscope Satire This page satirizes personality types through astrological signs. "Daisy" (Aries) is mocked as an uncultured, emotionally volatile woman unsuited for business—a sexist caricature typical of early 20th-century humor. "Teddy" (Aquarius) appears to be a generic everyman character described as moderately successful but pedestrian. The page's main satire targets astrology itself, presenting absurdly detailed personality predictions based on birth signs—a common target of skeptical humor. The ostrich illustration labeled "Takes After an African Table d'Hôte" makes a crude joke, though its exact satirical point remains unclear without additional context. The decorative header with "Sanctus Patricius" references St. Patrick, suggesting this may be from St. Patrick's Day-themed content.
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By DAISY. — Daisy will publish horoscopes this de- Wa Sevtlceal daly te the Cane rotons. em member the Conditions. Cut out all the pictures from sco copies of Live and forward them to Daisy, to- gether with a photograph of your brain by Roentgen. Twinkle, twinkle, little star: Daisy tells us what we are. ADA (R-H-N). HIS lady was born under Aries, with Jupiter despondent, Venus veiled, the other stars not at home, and all space stirred to its depths. She has a dark, swarthy complexion, morbid temper- ament, uncultivated voice, and should take lessons in elocution. Looks well on stilts. Evil times in 18:8, 1830, and 1854, but things are better now. May succeed in employ of others, but should not go into business for herself. Should never go out after dark. Has ability, but never been properly trained. Fond of horses, dogs, men, and other animals. Craves solitude, and should have it. Succeed asa trapeze performer or a typewriter. . - 6 TEDDY (R-S-V-L-T). ~ Ths youth was born under Aquarius with blood on the face of the moon, Mercury bursting the bulb and the dipper full. He is very precocious, talking through his hat readily without effort, and knows how to use the sign language when thirsty. He is below the medium height for boys of his age, and should wear long trousers to make him look taller. Will do well in employ, but should not attempt to control others. Loves his fellow-man almost as muchas himself, Will do his best work with thieves and burglars. Evil times in '96 and ‘97, Look out for writer's, cramp. Willsucceed as a wheelwright, an editorial writer on the Evening Post or at any other occupation requiring light mental effort. JOSEPH (P-L-T-Z-R). Ts gentleman was born under Taurus, with Libra in convul- sions, Mars despondent, the man in the moon with a frozen face and the rest of the planets in deep mourn- ing. He has asnub nose,high,noble forehead, a commanding presence, and the fatal gift of beauty. He is noted for his extreme modesty, fine, discriminating taste, his love of the beautiful, and the wonderful purity of his mind. He hates the very thought of money, and the accumulation of a vast fortune is so distasteful to him that he is con- tinually beating his breast and asking the God of his fathers why he has been chosen to become wealthy. Will do his worst work on Sunday. Should never associate with anyone but himself; would do well as a clam digger on an uninhabited island. Ought to wear a coat of tar and feathers at least every other week. TAKEN AFTER AN AFRICAN TABLE D'HOTE. comicbooks.com