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In "An Introduction to Astrology," William Lilly presents a comprehensive exploration of astrological principles, techniques, and their applications. Written in the 17th century, this seminal work reflects the rich astrological discourse of its time, characterized by a didactic and accessible style that seeks to demystify the complexities of celestial influences. Lilly adeptly navigates topics such as natal charts, transits, and the significances of planetary alignments, underlining the interconnections between the cosmos and individual fate while integrating both practical guidance and theoretical insights into the practice of astrology. William Lilly, an esteemed English astrologer and practitioner, emerged as a prominent figure during a transformative period in astrology's history. His deep engagement with the metaphysical and the scholarly disciplines of his era, enhanced by his experiences during turbulent political and societal shifts, likely informed his commitment to elucidating astrology's relevance and applicability. Lilly's blend of personal conviction and empirical observation underscores the authenticity and authority of his insights, positioning him as a bridge between medieval astrological traditions and the early modern world. Readers interested in both astrology and historical literary scholarship will find "An Introduction to Astrology" to be an invaluable resource. As a foundational text, it serves not only as an entry point into astrological practice but also as a window into the intellectual landscape of 17th-century England. Lilly's eloquent prose and comprehensive approach invite both novices and seasoned practitioners to deepen their understanding of this timeless craft.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length10 hrs 14 mins
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Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface.
91If one shall have Children, yea or nay?
2Life of William Lilly.
92If a Woman ask, whether she may have a Child?
3An Epistle to the Student in Astrology
93Whether a Man shall have Children by his Wife, or his intended Wife?
4Of the Planets.
94Whether a Woman may be with her Child?
5• Northern Signs.
95Is the Child Male or Female?
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6• Southern Signs.
96Whether the Child shall live or die?
7Northern Signs
97Of the Time when the Birth shall take place?
8Southern Signs
98Of Ambassadors or Messengers.
9Tropical Signs
99Of a Message sent for Money.
10Equinoctial Signs
100What Part of the Body as afflicted?
11• Moveable
101The Cause and Nature of the Sickness.
12• Fixed
102Diseases signified by the Houses.
13• Fiery
103Signs of a short Disease.
14• Earthy
104Signs of a long Disease.
15• Airy
105Testimonies of Recovery.
16• Watery
106Arguments of Death.
17THE DRAGON'S HEAD AND TAIL
107To know whether the Querent be really ill or not.
18FIGURE OF TWELVE HOUSES.
108Of the Crises, or of Critical Days.
19OF ERECTING A FIGURE OF THE HEAVENS.
109How long it may be before Recovery?
20Of Zodiacal Aspects.
110Judgment of the Disease from the Affliction of the Moon at the First Illness etc.
21Orbs of the Planets.
111A Table Showing What Parts of Man's Body Every Planet Signifies in the Twelve Signs
22Of Mundane Aspects.
112DISEASES OF SATURN.
23Of Parallels.
113DISEASES OF JUPITER.
24Of the FIRST House, and its Signification.
114DISEASES OF MARS.
25Questions concerning the SECOND House.
115DISEASES OF THE SUN.
26THIRD
116DISEASES OF VENUS.
27FOURTH
117DISEASES OF MERCURY.
28FIFTH
118DISEASES OF THE MOON.
29SIXTH
119Aphorisms and Considerations, for better judging any horary question
30SEVENTH
120Whether a Man shall Marry?
31EIGHTH
121Whether a Woman shall Marry?
32NINTH
122The Time of Marriage.
33TENTH
123Of Marriage with any particular Person
34ELEVENTH
124Testimonies that the Marriage shall be hindered.
35TWELFTH
125What shall be the cause of the Marriage being prevented?
36CHAPTER V. OF SATURN, AND HIS SIGNIFICATION.
126To describe the person and Qualities of the future Wife, etc.
37CHAPTER VI. JUPITER AND HIS SIGNIFICATION.
127Whether the future Wife or Husband shall be rich or not?
38CHAPTER VII. MARS AND HIS SEVERAL SIGNIFICATIONS.
128How the Parties shall agree?
39CHAPTER VIII. THE SUN AND HIS SIGNIFICATIONS.
129From what Part a Person shall Marry?
40CHAPTER IX. VENUS AND HER SIGNIFICATIONS.
130Whether a Lady have a Lover? Etc.
41CHAPTER X. MERCURY AND HIS SIGNIFICATIONS.
131Whether a Gentleman have a Lover? Etc.
42CHAPTER XI. THE MOON AND HER SIGNIFICATIONS.
132Whether a Damsel be virtuous? Etc.
43CHAPTER XII. THE HEAD OF THE DRAGON. THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON.
133Whether the Child conceived is the Child of him who is the reputed Father?
44CHAPTER XIII. ANOTHER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SHAPES AND FORMS OF THE PLANETS.
134Whether a Woman living from her Husband shall ever return to him?
45CHAPTER XIV. COLORS OF THE PLANETS AND SIGNS.
135Of Runaways, Things lost, etc.
46ARIES
136The Place where the Thing lost is.
47TAURUS.
137How the Thing was lost.
48GEMINI.
138Whether the Thing missing be stolen?
49CANCER.
139Whether a Thing lost shall be found?
50LEO.
140The Kind of Place a Thing lost is in?
51VIRGO.
141Of a Fugitive, and whether he shall be found or return?
52LIBRA.
142Of Thefts
53SCORPIO.
143Of the Age of the Thief
54SAGITTARY.
144Whether the Thief be Male or Female?
55CAPRICORN.
145Whether one Thief or more?
56AQUARIUS.
146In what Part of a House Things lost, stolen, or concealed may be.
57PISCES.
147Whether the Goods shall be recovered or not.
58CHAPTER XVI. USE TO BE MADE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS.
148Of the Thief's Person.
59CHAPTER XVII. ESSENTIAL DIGNITIES OF THE PLANETS.
149Of Battle, War, Duels, Prize Fights, Or Other Contentions.
60CHAPTER XVIII. TABLE OF THE ESSENTIAL DIGNITIES OF THE PLANETS.
150Of Partnership.
61CHAPTER XIX. CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE JUDGMENT.
151Of removing from Place to Place.
62CHAPTER XX. INTRODUCTION TO THE JUDGMENT OF A QUESTION.
152Of Lawsuits, and their Success.
63Of the true Time of erecting a Figure.
153Of making Purchases or Sales.
64Of the Planet or Planets which hinders or impedites the Thing demanded in any Question.
154Whether the Querent have any Adversaries or open Enemies.
65To what Part is it best the Querent should direct his Affairs or where may he live most happily??
155Whether an absent Person be dead or alive?
66What Part of LIFE is like to be best?
156Of the Death of the Querent?
67A things suddenly happening, whether it signifies good or evil?
157Whether the Wife's Fortune will be great, or easily obtained, or whether the Person inquired of be rich or not?
68What Mark, Mole or Scar, the Querent has on any part of his Body?
158Of a Voyage, and its Issue.
69Parts of Man’s Body ruled by the Twelve Signs
159Of a long Journey, and its Issue.
70Whether one absent be dead or alive?
160Of the Return, etc, of a Person who is gone a long Journey
71Measure of Time
161Of Profit by, or Proficiency in, Any Science, etc.
72Parts of a Ship ruled by the Signs
162Whether a Person shall remain in the Office he holds?
73Example.– A Ship at Sea. If lost?
163Whether a King expelled his Kingdom, or an Officer having lost his Place, shall be restored?
74A Ship at Sea. In what condition?
164Of the Employment of which any one is capable.
75Whether the Querent shall be rich? By what means attain it?
165Whether any one shall have the Thing hoped for?
76Signs of Poverty, and its Cause.
166Of the Sincerity of Friends. 122
77If the Querent shall obtain the substance be hath lent, or which he demands?
167To know who a private Enemy is.
78If one shall acquire gain or profit from the Government, or any Nobleman or Person of high rank?
168Whether a Person committed to Prison shall be discharged?
79Example.– If the Querent should be rich, or subsist himself without Marriage?
169Whether a Prisoner of War shall escape, etc.
80An absent Brother?
170Fac-simile of the Hieroglyphic of the Great Plague
81Reports, News, Rumors, etc, whether true or false? Etc.
171Fac-simile of the Astrological Hieroglyphic of the Great Fire in London
82Counsel or Advice given by a Neighbor, etc?
172APHORISMS, BY ZADKIEL.
83Short Journeys, whether good to go or not?
173APPENDIX. EXPLANATION OF THE HIEROGLYPHICS.
84To find a Thing hidden or mislaid
174DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS ACCORDING AS THE SIGNIFICATOR MAY BE FOUND IN EACH OF THE TWELVE SIGNS.
85Of Buying and Selling Lands, Houses, etc
175EFFECTS OF THE ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
86If it be good to take the House, Farm, etc
176OF THE ✶ AND △ ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
87Shall the Querent enjoy the Estate of his Father?
177THE EFFECTS OF THE ☐ OR ☍ ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
88Of removing from one House or Place to another.
178LIST OF FIXED STARS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN HORARY QUESTIONS; WITH THEIR APPROXIMATE LONGITUDE, JAN. 1, 1835. 124
89Of Treasure, Mines, &c. concealed in the Ground.
179EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THIS WORK.
90Question of Purchasing Houses
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