The arrangement of the planets in a person's natal horoscope constitutes a pattern of activities and events for his ensuing life, a day in the great school of God. Its general nature is the result of previous lives on earth. Since the stars impel, but do not compel, the exactness with which this pattern is followed depends largely upon the will the person exercises in ruling his stars.
  — Rays from the Rose Cross Magazine, November/December, 1995