English horary and judicial astrology
Christian Astrology modestly treated of in three Books
William Lilly1647
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The first major comprehensive textbook on astrology written in English. Lilly, the most famous astrologer of the 17th century, provides an exhaustive guide to the 'art of the stars'. The work covers the foundations of the craft, Horary Astrology (the art of answering specific questions), and Natal Astrology (the study of birth charts). It remains the 'bible' of traditional astrology for practitioners today.
Also known asWilliam Lilly - Christian Astrology · The Christian Astrology
This edition1647
EditionPrinted by Tho. Brudenell, London
astrologyAstrology and Horoscope CastingPredictive techniquesNatal Astrology (Nativities)Renaissance OccultismMedical Astrology (Decumbitures)Western Astrology / Traditional AstrologyCasting a horary chartplanetary correspondencesHermeticismastrological calculationTraditional AstrologyCalculation of electional windows
Contents16 chapters
- 01To the Reader
- 02Book I: Introduction to Astrology
- 03The Twelve Houses of Heaven
- 04Of the Planets
- 05Of the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac
- 06Of Aspects
- 07Book II: Resolution of All Manner of Questions
- 08Questions Concerning the First House
- 09Questions Concerning the Second House
- 10Questions of the Third House
- 11Questions of the Fourth House
- 12Questions Concerning Sixth House
- 13Questions Concerning Seventh House (Marriage)
- 14Questions of the Eighth House
- 15Questions Concerning the Tenth House
- 16Book III: Of Nativities
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