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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 7 mins
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Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
91Question of Purchasing Houses
2Preface.
92If one shall have Children, yea or nay?
3Life of William Lilly.
93If a Woman ask, whether she may have a Child?
4An Epistle to the Student in Astrology
94Whether a Man shall have Children by his Wife, or his intended Wife?
5Of the Planets.
95Whether a Woman may be with her Child?
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6• Northern Signs.
96Is the Child Male or Female?
7• Southern Signs.
97Whether the Child shall live or die?
8Northern Signs
98Of the Time when the Birth shall take place?
9Southern Signs
99Of Ambassadors or Messengers.
10Tropical Signs
100Of a Message sent for Money.
11Equinoctial Signs
101What Part of the Body as afflicted?
12• Moveable
102The Cause and Nature of the Sickness.
13• Fixed
103Diseases signified by the Houses.
14• Fiery
104Signs of a short Disease.
15• Earthy
105Signs of a long Disease.
16• Airy
106Testimonies of Recovery.
17• Watery
107Arguments of Death.
18THE DRAGON'S HEAD AND TAIL
108To know whether the Querent be really ill or not.
19FIGURE OF TWELVE HOUSES.
109Of the Crises, or of Critical Days.
20OF ERECTING A FIGURE OF THE HEAVENS.
110How long it may be before Recovery?
21Of Zodiacal Aspects.
111Judgment of the Disease from the Affliction of the Moon at the First Illness etc.
22Orbs of the Planets.
112A Table Showing What Parts of Man's Body Every Planet Signifies in the Twelve Signs
23Of Mundane Aspects.
113DISEASES OF SATURN.
24Of Parallels.
114DISEASES OF JUPITER.
25Of the FIRST House, and its Signification.
115DISEASES OF MARS.
26Questions concerning the SECOND House.
116DISEASES OF THE SUN.
27THIRD
117DISEASES OF VENUS.
28FOURTH
118DISEASES OF MERCURY.
29FIFTH
119DISEASES OF THE MOON.
30SIXTH
120Aphorisms and Considerations, for better judging any horary question
31SEVENTH
121Whether a Man shall Marry?
32EIGHTH
122Whether a Woman shall Marry?
33NINTH
123The Time of Marriage.
34TENTH
124Of Marriage with any particular Person
35ELEVENTH
125Testimonies that the Marriage shall be hindered.
36TWELFTH
126What shall be the cause of the Marriage being prevented?
37CHAPTER V. OF SATURN, AND HIS SIGNIFICATION.
127To describe the person and Qualities of the future Wife, etc.
38CHAPTER VI. JUPITER AND HIS SIGNIFICATION.
128Whether the future Wife or Husband shall be rich or not?
39CHAPTER VII. MARS AND HIS SEVERAL SIGNIFICATIONS.
129How the Parties shall agree?
40CHAPTER VIII. THE SUN AND HIS SIGNIFICATIONS.
130From what Part a Person shall Marry?
41CHAPTER IX. VENUS AND HER SIGNIFICATIONS.
131Whether a Lady have a Lover? Etc.
42CHAPTER X. MERCURY AND HIS SIGNIFICATIONS.
132Whether a Gentleman have a Lover? Etc.
43CHAPTER XI. THE MOON AND HER SIGNIFICATIONS.
133Whether a Damsel be virtuous? Etc.
44CHAPTER XII. THE HEAD OF THE DRAGON. THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON.
134Whether the Child conceived is the Child of him who is the reputed Father?
45CHAPTER XIII. ANOTHER BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SHAPES AND FORMS OF THE PLANETS.
135Whether a Woman living from her Husband shall ever return to him?
46CHAPTER XIV. COLORS OF THE PLANETS AND SIGNS.
136Of Runaways, Things lost, etc.
47ARIES
137The Place where the Thing lost is.
48TAURUS.
138How the Thing was lost.
49GEMINI.
139Whether the Thing missing be stolen?
50CANCER.
140Whether a Thing lost shall be found?
51LEO.
141The Kind of Place a Thing lost is in?
52VIRGO.
142Of a Fugitive, and whether he shall be found or return?
53LIBRA.
143Of Thefts
54SCORPIO.
144Of the Age of the Thief
55SAGITTARY.
145Whether the Thief be Male or Female?
56CAPRICORN.
146Whether one Thief or more?
57AQUARIUS.
147In what Part of a House Things lost, stolen, or concealed may be.
58PISCES.
148Whether the Goods shall be recovered or not.
59CHAPTER XVI. USE TO BE MADE OF THE TWELVE SIGNS.
149Of the Thief's Person.
60CHAPTER XVII. ESSENTIAL DIGNITIES OF THE PLANETS.
150Of Battle, War, Duels, Prize Fights, Or Other Contentions.
61CHAPTER XVIII. TABLE OF THE ESSENTIAL DIGNITIES OF THE PLANETS.
151Of Partnership.
62CHAPTER XIX. CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE JUDGMENT.
152Of removing from Place to Place.
63CHAPTER XX. INTRODUCTION TO THE JUDGMENT OF A QUESTION.
153Of Lawsuits, and their Success.
64Of the true Time of erecting a Figure.
154Of making Purchases or Sales.
65Of the Planet or Planets which hinders or impedites the Thing demanded in any Question.
155Whether the Querent have any Adversaries or open Enemies.
66To what Part is it best the Querent should direct his Affairs or where may he live most happily??
156Whether an absent Person be dead or alive?
67What Part of LIFE is like to be best?
157Of the Death of the Querent?
68A things suddenly happening, whether it signifies good or evil?
158Whether the Wife's Fortune will be great, or easily obtained, or whether the Person inquired of be rich or not?
69What Mark, Mole or Scar, the Querent has on any part of his Body?
159Of a Voyage, and its Issue.
70Parts of Man’s Body ruled by the Twelve Signs
160Of a long Journey, and its Issue.
71Whether one absent be dead or alive?
161Of the Return, etc, of a Person who is gone a long Journey
72Measure of Time
162Of Profit by, or Proficiency in, Any Science, etc.
73Parts of a Ship ruled by the Signs
163Whether a Person shall remain in the Office he holds?
74Example.– A Ship at Sea. If lost?
164Whether a King expelled his Kingdom, or an Officer having lost his Place, shall be restored?
75A Ship at Sea. In what condition?
165Of the Employment of which any one is capable.
76Whether the Querent shall be rich? By what means attain it?
166Whether any one shall have the Thing hoped for?
77Signs of Poverty, and its Cause.
167Of the Sincerity of Friends. 122
78If the Querent shall obtain the substance be hath lent, or which he demands?
168To know who a private Enemy is.
79If one shall acquire gain or profit from the Government, or any Nobleman or Person of high rank?
169Whether a Person committed to Prison shall be discharged?
80Example.– If the Querent should be rich, or subsist himself without Marriage?
170Whether a Prisoner of War shall escape, etc.
81An absent Brother?
171Fac-simile of the Hieroglyphic of the Great Plague
82Reports, News, Rumors, etc, whether true or false? Etc.
172Fac-simile of the Astrological Hieroglyphic of the Great Fire in London
83Counsel or Advice given by a Neighbor, etc?
173APHORISMS, BY ZADKIEL.
84Short Journeys, whether good to go or not?
174APPENDIX. EXPLANATION OF THE HIEROGLYPHICS.
85To find a Thing hidden or mislaid
175DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS ACCORDING AS THE SIGNIFICATOR MAY BE FOUND IN EACH OF THE TWELVE SIGNS.
86Of Buying and Selling Lands, Houses, etc
176EFFECTS OF THE ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
87If it be good to take the House, Farm, etc
177OF THE ✶ AND △ ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
88Shall the Querent enjoy the Estate of his Father?
178THE EFFECTS OF THE ☐ OR ☍ ASPECTS BETWEEN THE SIGNIFICATORS.
89Of removing from one House or Place to another.
179LIST OF FIXED STARS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN HORARY QUESTIONS; WITH THEIR APPROXIMATE LONGITUDE, JAN. 1, 1835. 124
90Of Treasure, Mines, &c. concealed in the Ground.
180EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THIS WORK.
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