an introduction to astrology, rules for the practice of horary astrology
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An introduction to astrology, rules for the practice of horary astrology [an abstract of Christian astrology]: to which are added, numerous emendations, by ZadkielTHE PRACTICE OF
TO WHlCH ARB ADDED,
ADAPTED TO THE IMPROVED STATE OF THE SCIENCE JN THE
PRESENT DAY.
BY
Z AD K I B L, AUTHOR OF THB "GR.AMM.~R OF ASTROLOGY," &c.
LONDON:
1835.
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PREFACE.
AFTER a lapse of 188 years since the first pub lication, in 1647, of Lilly's Introduction to Astro logy, there would be no necessity for an apology for its re-appearance, were it.not for the prevailing fashion of the day, which is to rail at and vitupe rate that science, and all who dare to say a word, not in its favour, but in favour of examining into its merits, with a view to ascertain what were the grounds on which our honest ancestors believed, and strictly followed, that which we conceive only :fit for ridicule. As I have long outlived the days '!Vhen I, like many others, thought myself at liberty to laugh at, and condemn, what I did not under stand ; the world will forgive me if I be bold enough to advise· those who value truth, to spend a
· few days (and but a few days will be necessary) in examining the principles laid down in this work, and applying them to their own individual cases, before they join the herd of learned and unlearned in pledging their words to a false assertion, viz. that Astrology is an unfounded science. If any man will take the trouble to examine for himself, and should find that the prejudices of his education against the science of foreseeing the future, and
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many other matters which it teaches, are in reality well-founded, and that it has no claims to truth, then will he have the proud satisfaction of knowing, that his opinions on a matter of some consequence are based on experiment, and are the result of his own conviction, not of another person's assertion. On the other hand, if he find truth flash with light ning force upon his mind, and convince him that Astrology, notwithstanding prejudice and abuse, is founded in nature, and is indeed a noble science, given by a benevolent Creator to enlighten man in his wanderings, and enable him to shun the vice and folly which his passions throw in his path; then will he, if a spark of piety exist within his breast, offer thanks to that Creator for the blessing he has discovered. In either case, he must admit that I do him a service in putting forth' this plain and simple means of discovering the truth.
This is cc the age of enquiry ; " and yet pr~judice continues to press down her leaden foot upon the neck of examination in this matter. I can only attribute the pitiable fact to the circumstance of there being no recent publications on those parts of Astrology which are the most easily acquired. The art of Nativities requires many years of patient experimenting before it can be well under stood, and practised with certainty and satisfaction. The art of Atmospherical Astrology, and also that of Mundane Astrology, alike demand much time to penetrate their arcana, and a good education to
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follow lh~ir practice. Hence we may account for their comparatively confined study: few have either the abilities or the opportunity to wrestle with their diffic~lties.
But Hormy Astrology, the chief subject in this work, may be speedily learned by any person of even moderate abilities; and may, as far as regards its elementary difficulties, be mastered in a few days' study. It may be well understood, and re duced to constant practice in less than a quarter of a year, and no one will find himself at a loss for occasions to test its reality or its utility ; for his own avocations, and the affairs of his friends, will offer these almost daily. If a proposition of any nature be made to any individual, about the result of which he is anxious, and therefore uncertain whether to accede to it or not, let him but note the hour and minute when it was first made, and erect a figure of the heavens, as herein taught, and his doubts will be instantly resolved. He may thus, in five minutes, learn infallibly whether the affair \viii succeed or not; and, consequently, whe:.. ther it is prudent to adopt the offer made or not. If he examine the sign on the lst house of the figure, the planet therein, or the planet ruling the sign, will exactlydescribe the party making the o.D'er, both in person and character; and this may at once convince the inquirer for truth of the reality of the principles of the science.
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Moreover, the descending sign, &c., will describe kis own person and character; a farther proof of the truth of the science, if he require it, Here, then, is a ready test of the truth of Astrology. Will its adversaries dare to make its application ? It would, methinks, be betterthan relaxing the broad muscles, which ever denote ignorance and surprise, the feel~ ings which, combined~ are the undoubted source of laughter; the only argument of the idiot, the ready . resource of the ignorant.
In editing this work, my chief object has been to render it useful to the student in Astrology, and so, by forwarding the science, to promote the genet-al interests of humanity.
· With this view I have re~written those parts of the work which modem discoveries in Astronomy and Astrology have rendered obsolete. The tables have been omitted, as being no longer applicable to the present obliquity of t}le ecliptic. The student will be able to obtain those he may require at a low price, which I published last year, to be used with The Grammar of AstrologJJ*. That work will com plete whatever may be wanting in the present; and the student who possesses them both, will have no difficulty in going as far into the science as he may desire.
As regards the deviations I have made from the
• "Tables to be used in calculating Nativities." Loudon, Sher~ wood and Co. Price 2s. 6d.
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rules of the author, they are few, and founded on much experience. The chapters he has written on nativities I have been compelled to omit, as I wished to avoid making too large a book; and I believe, also, that in that part of the science he was less perfect than in any other; the reason being that he relied on essential dignities, which are, by my experience, of little, if any, avail in nativities. The rules for calculating arcs of direction will be fo_und in the Grammar; and it being unlikely that those who wish to practise that part of Astrology will be without it, I thought it better to omit them in this work.
In conclusion, I have no desire to offend any class of men by putting forth this work : I do not know whether I should not respect even prejudice, for the sake of peace, were it not that I cannot con scientiously consent to abandon truth in the effort. I am callous to the puny efforts of critics who may desire to pour on me the waters of vituperation or ridicule, having already passed through a Hood. After many years' experience, I ·have found the laws of Astrology unfailing; and as I can discover no prohibition of its practice in the Word of God, I am prepare.d to defend it against all the foolish attacks of those who falsely declare that it upholds fatality, or is opposed to the providence o~ the reve lation of the Deity. And I am contented, with God's blessing, to give up the ghost in the firm
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persuasion, that, in maintaining what I believe is the truth in this respect, I shall meet, hereafter, through the goodness of God and the merits of my Saviour, with a merciful judgment.
I am, reader, your devoted friend and well-wisher in all science which may honour God and benefit mankind,
ZADKIEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
LIPE of William Lilly • • • • • • . . • • . . . . • • • • . . . . • ••••••• Epistle to the Student in Astrology ................... . Introduction to Astrology . . • • . . . . . . • •••••..•••••••• . Of the Planets .•.......••...••...........•........ The Signa of the Zodiac • • . . • • • • • • . . • • • • . • . . • • • • . . • • -Northern Signs .. , ....... . .. . .............. . . --- Southern Signs .•...•••..•............ , .•.... Diagram of the Sun's Motion in the Zodiac ••..••••••••. . Tropical Signs . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ...... . Eq uinoetial Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. • • . . . . . Double-bodied Signs Moveable ditto Common Fixed Fiery Earthy Airy Watery
ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto
••••••••••• 0 •••••• • ••••••••••• .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ••••••• • ••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••
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10 13 ib. 14 ib. ib. 1& ib. ib. ib. 16 ib. ib· ib. ib. ib. ib.
Dragon's Head and Tail ••••••••••••• •.. ....•••• 16, 52, 53 to find the Place of . . . . • • . . • • . . • • • • • • . • 17
Figure of the Twelve Houses ••..••..••••....••••..•• Erecting Figure of ditto . . . . • ••••••••.•••••...••••••
20 21
Of the Aspects . . • . • • . • . • • . . . . . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . • ..•.. Zodiacal ditto ............................... Mundane ditto. . • •••....•.........••••........
Nature and Signification of the Twelve Houses Of the Firat House • • • • . . . ••••• , • •• , •••..
Second ditto 1'hird House Fourth ditto Fifth Sixth
ditto ditto
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ib . 30 31
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Of Saturn and his Significations ••••••••••• , . .• , •••••• -Jupiter and his Significations ••••••••••••..••..• , , • - Mars and his Significations ••••••••••..•••••••••• - the Son and his Significations • • . . • •••••••. . . . .••• - Venus and her Significations •••••••••••••• , ••••••• -· 1\lercury and his Significations •••••••••••••••••••• - the Moon and her Significations ••••••••••••••••.•• - Herschel .•••••••••. . ....•.•• . ...•••..•...•.... Colours of the Planets IUld Signs ..................... . Aries • •••••••..••..••••..••••.•..••..•..•••••. . .. ..........................................
•••• f •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • •• ••••••
........................... ~ ............. . Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo ............................................ Virgo ••.•••..••••.....•....••...•.•.•••..•.••....
Libra . •••...•.•. ..... . .... · · . · · · • · • • • • • • · • · · • • · • • • Scorpio ••..•••• ~ •..•••••••..•..••..•••••.••.•..•• Sagittary • . • • • • • • . . • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • • Capricorn_ • ~ • • • • • • • • . . • • ~ • • • . . • • • • . . • •••••....... . Aquarius •••••••••••...•.••••..••••••••..••••••.. Pisces .....••••••......•..•.....•...........•.•• Use to be made of the Twelve Signs ••....••. • •• • . , ••. Essenti~ Dignities of the Planets ••••••••••••...••••••• Table of ditto ..................................... Considerations before Judgment ••••..••••••••••..•••• latroduction to the Judgment of a Question •••• •• .•••••• To know whether a Thing will be brought to perfection, yea
or nay . . . . • ·• •••••••••.•••••••••••••••••....•. Of the true Time of erecting a Figure • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••••• Of the Planet which hinders or impcdites the thing demanded
Pa.•e 31 32 ib. 33 ib . 3t&
36 38 40 42 45 48 50 53 57 ib. 68 59 ib. 60 61 62 63 64 ib. 66 66 67 69 72 74 75
77 80 81
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QUESTIONS COMCBRNING TUB FIRST HoUSE. If the Qllerent be likely to live long ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 83
To what part it is best the Querent should direct his aifairs. 80 What Part of Life is likely to be best ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 86 If one shall find the Party at Home he would speak with?. • 96 A thing suddenly happening, whether it signifies good or
evil? . . • . • . . • • • • • • . . • • . • . • • . . . • • • • . . • • • • . • • • . . 96 What Mark, Mole, or Scar, the Querent has on any !!art of
his Body?...... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • 97 Parts of Man's Body ruled by the Twelve Signs.. • • • • • • • • i'b. Whether one abaent he dead or alive? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 99 Measure of Time . .. . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • . . . • • • • •• . . . . . . . . 100 Of a Ship, and her safety or deatruction •••••••••••••••• 106 Parts of a Ship ruled by the Signs • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • .. .. • 107 &k.-A Ship at Sea. If lost? • • • • .. • • • • • • • • .. • • 1 08 A Ship at Sea. Ia what condition? • • . . • • .. • • • .. • . . .. 111 JuDGKENTI CONCERNING TBE SE"eND HousE...... • • • • . . 11~
Whether the Querent shall be rich? By wliat meiUI.s attain it? &c. &c. • • • • • • • . . • • . • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • . • . • . . . . . ib.
Sigas of Poverty, and its cause • • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • . . 115 If the Qaerent shall obtain the s11bstanne he hath lent, or ·
which he demands ? . . • • • • • • . . • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • . . . . 116 Jf one shall acquire gain or profit from the Government, or
any NoblemaD or Penon of high rank, &c.?.. • • • • • • • • 117 &/e.-If the Querent ahouJd he rioh, or subsist himaelf ·
without Marriag-e?. • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • . . .••• • • • • • • • 119 OP TNK Tara» HousE, viz., of Brethren, Kindred, New•,
Short Joumeys, &c. • • • • • . . . • • • . . . • • • • . . . . • • • • • • 122 - an Absent Brother ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • 123 -Reports, News, Rumours, &c., whether true or false, &c. 125 - Counael or Advice given by a Neighbour, &c... • • • . . . 127 - Short Journeys, whether good to go or not?. • . . • • • • . • ib. 0• THE FouRTH HousE, viz., of Parents, Lands, Tenements,
Cities, Towns, Farms, &.c. . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13:1 'fo find a Thing bidden or miaL•id.... • . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • ib. Of Buying and Selling Laads, Houses, &c .. .• •••.••.•• , 136 If it be good to take the House, Farm, &c ••• ,......... 138
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P"'f• Shall the Querent enjoy the estaie of his Father?...... • • 139 Of removing from one HQuse or Place to another •••• 141, 220 - Treasure, Mines, &c. concealed in the Ground • • • • • • . . 142 Question of purchasing Houses... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 143 OP TBB FJP'rH HousE.. • • • • . • • • • • • • . • . . . . • • • • • . • •. · 146 If one shall have Children, yea or nay ? • • • • • • • • • ib. If a Woman ask whether she may have a Child ? • • • • • • • • ib. Whether a Man shall have Children by his Wife, or his
intended. Wife ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J 47 Whether a Woman be with Child ? • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • 148 Is the Child male or female ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 149 Shall the Child live or die 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . ib. Of the Time of the Birth ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • 150 - Messeng'f'rs or Ambassadors.. • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 151 - a Message sent for Money. • • •…
TO WHlCH ARB ADDED,
ADAPTED TO THE IMPROVED STATE OF THE SCIENCE JN THE
PRESENT DAY.
BY
Z AD K I B L, AUTHOR OF THB "GR.AMM.~R OF ASTROLOGY," &c.
LONDON:
1835.
/;t'//1 ///// ~f;t'·~l/1/. /;yf/.lt'/;1 // /,(jtm /.'I . ,.
/
l'UBLlSlll':ll UY SUERWtlOT1. !"".1 J,JH'.HT,.\· 1'1 1'1- I· l'r\1 I i ·l' I, I' I • \~
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PREFACE.
AFTER a lapse of 188 years since the first pub lication, in 1647, of Lilly's Introduction to Astro logy, there would be no necessity for an apology for its re-appearance, were it.not for the prevailing fashion of the day, which is to rail at and vitupe rate that science, and all who dare to say a word, not in its favour, but in favour of examining into its merits, with a view to ascertain what were the grounds on which our honest ancestors believed, and strictly followed, that which we conceive only :fit for ridicule. As I have long outlived the days '!Vhen I, like many others, thought myself at liberty to laugh at, and condemn, what I did not under stand ; the world will forgive me if I be bold enough to advise· those who value truth, to spend a
· few days (and but a few days will be necessary) in examining the principles laid down in this work, and applying them to their own individual cases, before they join the herd of learned and unlearned in pledging their words to a false assertion, viz. that Astrology is an unfounded science. If any man will take the trouble to examine for himself, and should find that the prejudices of his education against the science of foreseeing the future, and
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many other matters which it teaches, are in reality well-founded, and that it has no claims to truth, then will he have the proud satisfaction of knowing, that his opinions on a matter of some consequence are based on experiment, and are the result of his own conviction, not of another person's assertion. On the other hand, if he find truth flash with light ning force upon his mind, and convince him that Astrology, notwithstanding prejudice and abuse, is founded in nature, and is indeed a noble science, given by a benevolent Creator to enlighten man in his wanderings, and enable him to shun the vice and folly which his passions throw in his path; then will he, if a spark of piety exist within his breast, offer thanks to that Creator for the blessing he has discovered. In either case, he must admit that I do him a service in putting forth' this plain and simple means of discovering the truth.
This is cc the age of enquiry ; " and yet pr~judice continues to press down her leaden foot upon the neck of examination in this matter. I can only attribute the pitiable fact to the circumstance of there being no recent publications on those parts of Astrology which are the most easily acquired. The art of Nativities requires many years of patient experimenting before it can be well under stood, and practised with certainty and satisfaction. The art of Atmospherical Astrology, and also that of Mundane Astrology, alike demand much time to penetrate their arcana, and a good education to
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follow lh~ir practice. Hence we may account for their comparatively confined study: few have either the abilities or the opportunity to wrestle with their diffic~lties.
But Hormy Astrology, the chief subject in this work, may be speedily learned by any person of even moderate abilities; and may, as far as regards its elementary difficulties, be mastered in a few days' study. It may be well understood, and re duced to constant practice in less than a quarter of a year, and no one will find himself at a loss for occasions to test its reality or its utility ; for his own avocations, and the affairs of his friends, will offer these almost daily. If a proposition of any nature be made to any individual, about the result of which he is anxious, and therefore uncertain whether to accede to it or not, let him but note the hour and minute when it was first made, and erect a figure of the heavens, as herein taught, and his doubts will be instantly resolved. He may thus, in five minutes, learn infallibly whether the affair \viii succeed or not; and, consequently, whe:.. ther it is prudent to adopt the offer made or not. If he examine the sign on the lst house of the figure, the planet therein, or the planet ruling the sign, will exactlydescribe the party making the o.D'er, both in person and character; and this may at once convince the inquirer for truth of the reality of the principles of the science.
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Moreover, the descending sign, &c., will describe kis own person and character; a farther proof of the truth of the science, if he require it, Here, then, is a ready test of the truth of Astrology. Will its adversaries dare to make its application ? It would, methinks, be betterthan relaxing the broad muscles, which ever denote ignorance and surprise, the feel~ ings which, combined~ are the undoubted source of laughter; the only argument of the idiot, the ready . resource of the ignorant.
In editing this work, my chief object has been to render it useful to the student in Astrology, and so, by forwarding the science, to promote the genet-al interests of humanity.
· With this view I have re~written those parts of the work which modem discoveries in Astronomy and Astrology have rendered obsolete. The tables have been omitted, as being no longer applicable to the present obliquity of t}le ecliptic. The student will be able to obtain those he may require at a low price, which I published last year, to be used with The Grammar of AstrologJJ*. That work will com plete whatever may be wanting in the present; and the student who possesses them both, will have no difficulty in going as far into the science as he may desire.
As regards the deviations I have made from the
• "Tables to be used in calculating Nativities." Loudon, Sher~ wood and Co. Price 2s. 6d.
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rules of the author, they are few, and founded on much experience. The chapters he has written on nativities I have been compelled to omit, as I wished to avoid making too large a book; and I believe, also, that in that part of the science he was less perfect than in any other; the reason being that he relied on essential dignities, which are, by my experience, of little, if any, avail in nativities. The rules for calculating arcs of direction will be fo_und in the Grammar; and it being unlikely that those who wish to practise that part of Astrology will be without it, I thought it better to omit them in this work.
In conclusion, I have no desire to offend any class of men by putting forth this work : I do not know whether I should not respect even prejudice, for the sake of peace, were it not that I cannot con scientiously consent to abandon truth in the effort. I am callous to the puny efforts of critics who may desire to pour on me the waters of vituperation or ridicule, having already passed through a Hood. After many years' experience, I ·have found the laws of Astrology unfailing; and as I can discover no prohibition of its practice in the Word of God, I am prepare.d to defend it against all the foolish attacks of those who falsely declare that it upholds fatality, or is opposed to the providence o~ the reve lation of the Deity. And I am contented, with God's blessing, to give up the ghost in the firm
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persuasion, that, in maintaining what I believe is the truth in this respect, I shall meet, hereafter, through the goodness of God and the merits of my Saviour, with a merciful judgment.
I am, reader, your devoted friend and well-wisher in all science which may honour God and benefit mankind,
ZADKIEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
LIPE of William Lilly • • • • • • . . • • . . . . • • • • . . . . • ••••••• Epistle to the Student in Astrology ................... . Introduction to Astrology . . • • . . . . . . • •••••..•••••••• . Of the Planets .•.......••...••...........•........ The Signa of the Zodiac • • . . • • • • • • . . • • • • . • . . • • • • . . • • -Northern Signs .. , ....... . .. . .............. . . --- Southern Signs .•...•••..•............ , .•.... Diagram of the Sun's Motion in the Zodiac ••..••••••••. . Tropical Signs . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ...... . Eq uinoetial Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. • • . . . . . Double-bodied Signs Moveable ditto Common Fixed Fiery Earthy Airy Watery
ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto
••••••••••• 0 •••••• • ••••••••••• .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. ••••••• • ••••• 0 ••••••••••••••••
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10 13 ib. 14 ib. ib. 1& ib. ib. ib. 16 ib. ib· ib. ib. ib. ib.
Dragon's Head and Tail ••••••••••••• •.. ....•••• 16, 52, 53 to find the Place of . . . . • • . . • • . . • • • • • • . • 17
Figure of the Twelve Houses ••..••..••••....••••..•• Erecting Figure of ditto . . . . • ••••••••.•••••...••••••
20 21
Of the Aspects . . • . • • . • . • • . . . . . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . • ..•.. Zodiacal ditto ............................... Mundane ditto. . • •••....•.........••••........
Nature and Signification of the Twelve Houses Of the Firat House • • • • . . . ••••• , • •• , •••..
Second ditto 1'hird House Fourth ditto Fifth Sixth
ditto ditto
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ib . 30 31
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Of Saturn and his Significations ••••••••••• , . .• , •••••• -Jupiter and his Significations ••••••••••••..••..• , , • - Mars and his Significations ••••••••••..•••••••••• - the Son and his Significations • • . . • •••••••. . . . .••• - Venus and her Significations •••••••••••••• , ••••••• -· 1\lercury and his Significations •••••••••••••••••••• - the Moon and her Significations ••••••••••••••••.•• - Herschel .•••••••••. . ....•.•• . ...•••..•...•.... Colours of the Planets IUld Signs ..................... . Aries • •••••••..••..••••..••••.•..••..•..•••••. . .. ..........................................
•••• f •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • •• ••••••
........................... ~ ............. . Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo ............................................ Virgo ••.•••..••••.....•....••...•.•.•••..•.••....
Libra . •••...•.•. ..... . .... · · . · · · • · • • • • • • · • · · • • · • • • Scorpio ••..•••• ~ •..•••••••..•..••..•••••.••.•..•• Sagittary • . • • • • • • . . • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • • Capricorn_ • ~ • • • • • • • • . . • • ~ • • • . . • • • • . . • •••••....... . Aquarius •••••••••••...•.••••..••••••••..••••••.. Pisces .....••••••......•..•.....•...........•.•• Use to be made of the Twelve Signs ••....••. • •• • . , ••. Essenti~ Dignities of the Planets ••••••••••••...••••••• Table of ditto ..................................... Considerations before Judgment ••••..••••••••••..•••• latroduction to the Judgment of a Question •••• •• .•••••• To know whether a Thing will be brought to perfection, yea
or nay . . . . • ·• •••••••••.•••••••••••••••••....•. Of the true Time of erecting a Figure • • • • • • • • • • • • • ••••• Of the Planet which hinders or impcdites the thing demanded
Pa.•e 31 32 ib. 33 ib . 3t&
36 38 40 42 45 48 50 53 57 ib. 68 59 ib. 60 61 62 63 64 ib. 66 66 67 69 72 74 75
77 80 81
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QUESTIONS COMCBRNING TUB FIRST HoUSE. If the Qllerent be likely to live long ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 83
To what part it is best the Querent should direct his aifairs. 80 What Part of Life is likely to be best ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 86 If one shall find the Party at Home he would speak with?. • 96 A thing suddenly happening, whether it signifies good or
evil? . . • . • . . • • • • • • . . • • . • . • • . . . • • • • . . • • • • . • • • . . 96 What Mark, Mole, or Scar, the Querent has on any !!art of
his Body?...... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • 97 Parts of Man's Body ruled by the Twelve Signs.. • • • • • • • • i'b. Whether one abaent he dead or alive? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 99 Measure of Time . .. . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • . . . • • • • •• . . . . . . . . 100 Of a Ship, and her safety or deatruction •••••••••••••••• 106 Parts of a Ship ruled by the Signs • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • .. .. • 107 &k.-A Ship at Sea. If lost? • • • • .. • • • • • • • • .. • • 1 08 A Ship at Sea. Ia what condition? • • . . • • .. • • • .. • . . .. 111 JuDGKENTI CONCERNING TBE SE"eND HousE...... • • • • . . 11~
Whether the Querent shall be rich? By wliat meiUI.s attain it? &c. &c. • • • • • • • . . • • . • • • . . • • • • • • • • • • . • . • . . . . . ib.
Sigas of Poverty, and its cause • • • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • • . . 115 If the Qaerent shall obtain the s11bstanne he hath lent, or ·
which he demands ? . . • • • • • • . . • • • • • • . . • • • • • • • • . . . . 116 Jf one shall acquire gain or profit from the Government, or
any NoblemaD or Penon of high rank, &c.?.. • • • • • • • • 117 &/e.-If the Querent ahouJd he rioh, or subsist himaelf ·
without Marriag-e?. • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • . . .••• • • • • • • • 119 OP TNK Tara» HousE, viz., of Brethren, Kindred, New•,
Short Joumeys, &c. • • • • • . . . • • • . . . • • • • . . . . • • • • • • 122 - an Absent Brother ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • 123 -Reports, News, Rumours, &c., whether true or false, &c. 125 - Counael or Advice given by a Neighbour, &c... • • • . . . 127 - Short Journeys, whether good to go or not?. • . . • • • • . • ib. 0• THE FouRTH HousE, viz., of Parents, Lands, Tenements,
Cities, Towns, Farms, &.c. . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13:1 'fo find a Thing bidden or miaL•id.... • . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • ib. Of Buying and Selling Laads, Houses, &c .. .• •••.••.•• , 136 If it be good to take the House, Farm, &c ••• ,......... 138
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P"'f• Shall the Querent enjoy the estaie of his Father?...... • • 139 Of removing from one HQuse or Place to another •••• 141, 220 - Treasure, Mines, &c. concealed in the Ground • • • • • • . . 142 Question of purchasing Houses... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 143 OP TBB FJP'rH HousE.. • • • • . • • • • • • • . • . . . . • • • • • . • •. · 146 If one shall have Children, yea or nay ? • • • • • • • • • ib. If a Woman ask whether she may have a Child ? • • • • • • • • ib. Whether a Man shall have Children by his Wife, or his
intended. Wife ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J 47 Whether a Woman be with Child ? • • • • • • • .. • • • • • • • • • • 148 Is the Child male or female ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 149 Shall the Child live or die 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . ib. Of the Time of the Birth ? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • • 150 - Messeng'f'rs or Ambassadors.. • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 151 - a Message sent for Money. • • •…