The Italian prophecier. That is, A prognostication made for the yeere of our Lord God 1622. Practised by Antonio Magino, Professour of the Mathematickes, in the towne of Bononia, written fiue yeeres past: declaring many wonders and fearefull proceedings, wherewith the world is threatned to happen therein by warre this present yeere. With notable complaints made by diuers nations, touching the present estate of their countrey. Faithfully translated out of Italian into Dutch, and now into English.

Here begins the Italian Prophesier or Prognosticator, practised by ANTONIO MAGINO, Professour in the Vniuersitie of the Citie Bononia in Lombardie.

IANVARIE.

THE tenth of December old stile, the Sunne en∣tred into Capricornus, and then the Winter began, which was the 2. of December new stile, of the yeare past, being anno 1621. so that vpon the fourth of Ianuarie we haue the last quarter, and considering all the course of these Winter moneths, we finde that we shall haue a long cold frosty Winter, with much Haile and Snow, and that very thick vnder 52. degrees, but much fauourable windes: In high Countries there shall ma∣ny people die with cold and pouerty, they that die in Warre shall be free thereof.

The 11. of Ianuarie, with the new Moone vnder the gouernment of Venus and Mercurie, there shall be many Rouers and murtherers seene, whereof men that trauell in France and Germanie, must beware: at that time also many wicked practises shall be inuented, and put in vre in Italy, to bring their neighbours on the hills vnto their ends.

The 19. of Ianuarie the first quarter, many men shall speake of peace, but Mars and Iupiter cannot agree toge∣ther, because the Sunne is entred into Aquarius, so that the matter is put to Neptune & Mars. It shall be trouble∣some

to be in high degree, there shall also many bad ty∣dings come abroad, whereby men shall be in great feare of their liues, specially vnder the height of 51. de∣grees 1/•• ouer Britaine there will be a good Starre seene, as also ouer Denmarke and Sweathland.

The 27. of Ianuarie, the full Moone being in Leo, and the Sunne still in Aquarius, signifies some strange things to happen in the great Water-streame, as also vpon the Rhine, Donaw, Elue in Stlesia, Liffeland, France and Grecia, in Sicilia in the Mediteranean Sea, there shall wonders be heard of, touching great burnings and blood-shed∣dings; which Mars vpon the 30. of this moneth sore threatneth.

FEBRVARIE 1622.

THE 2. of Februarie shall be the last quarter, the Sunne still in Aquarius, casting great damps and mists ouer Germanie, which will seeme as if they would darken the light of heauen, vnder the same to make some new aliances and contracts: many shall run away to shunne the wrath of God, but they shall be ouertaken by those whom they least suspect, their goods shall be carried into strange Countries.

The 10. of Februarie, being new Moone, Mars and Venus meete, to speake of peace, that hath beene moued in Germanie, which will make much more alteration then was before, small things shall be great.

The 18. of Februarie, the first quarter, Iupiter and Ve∣nus were in Taurus, the Sunne in the last of Aquarius, figh∣ting with their beames one against the other, which are certaine tokens of some strange matter, so that all vp∣right Christians ought to pray vnto God, to beseech

him to withdraw his threatnings from vs.

The 19. of Februarie, the Sunne in Pisces, with much vnwholsome cold South-west windes, contrary to na∣ture.

The 25. of Februarie, with the full Moone Saturne the child eater raigneth, with Venus a light woman, what good these two will procure, the next moneth ensuing will shew.

Vpon the 27. of Februarie, the last aspect of the Pla∣nets with Iupiter and Mars, are in Libra, and more shall follow.

MARCH.

THE fourth of March, the last quarter, Sol and Mer∣curie raigne, the next day in the fourth aspect Iupiter againe with Sol: This signifieth that many Kings and Princes shall meete together, to finde meanes to be quit of this Warre, because their money consumes, but Mars serues not to graunt thereunto, because that al∣ready he hath made a contract with Neptunes Fleet, to augment his Treasure.

The 12. of March, with the new Moone, many mens courages will faile, specially vnder the heighth of 40. 41. 42. degrees, Northward of the line, others to the contrary shall be encouraged, that is vnder 51. 52. and 53. degrees: To send a great power to the Seas, the like whereof hath not been seene: as long as the world hath continued, they shall make the new world quake, and seeke to bind the East and the West together; the Rose and the Lilly shall set a root, although it be not seene.

The 20. of March, the first quarter, the Sunne goeth out of Pisces, and leaues the land man in danger.

The 21. of March, the Sunne entreth into Aries or

the Ram, & passeth the Equinoctiall line: then day and night throughout all the world shall be of one length: and this Mathematician saith, that at that time all the Planets goe out of their houses, onely Venus is in her house in Taurus, and Luna in her house in Cancer, so that they two are the Lords of this yeare, Mercurie and Sa∣turnus their coadiutors; this matter being lookt into it, shall be found to be so.

The 27. on Easter day, with the full Moone, there shall many variable windes blow, and it will be cold nights, in that time many shall lustily make preparation for the Warres, not for the Hugonite nor the Papist, but for the Idoll money in the Chest.

APRILL.

THE second of Aprill the last quarter, there shall ma∣ny hard cloudes with Hayle fall vpon the North Countries, and hee that hath good store of Oates and Horses before hand, shall make good profit of them: there will be bad payment, yet all kinde of Wares shall be well sold, Saturnus and Mars shall consume many, so that Husbandmen shall be forced to runne away with their Cattle and fowles.

The 10. of Aprill a new Moone, the great King of Fowles shall beare fire in his brest, therewith to hurt the Inhabitants in the Alpes, or in the heighth vnder the which the Switzers dwell: but in that time he must be warie, when he flies from his owne nest, that his owne young ones be not hurt, and made slaues. The 6. aspect with Iupiter and Sol are vpon the 11. day, yet in Aries vnder a sheepes clothing, to discouer some secret thing.

The 18. of Aprill the first quarter, the Moone was in

Leo, that signifies some strange thing out of Turkie, and the adherents thereof against the Romane Empire, and the next day vpon the 19. the Sunne enters into Taurus: therefore all Countries vnder Taurus are to beware of themselues, for they shall endure a great blow, such as they shall hardly beare, they are sore threatned by the aspects of the Planets, specially in the West, therefore looke to the winde, it will blow.

The 25. with the full Moone, Sol and Venus were in Libra, then a certaine number of Neptunes Wagons shall goe out of the Thames in England, to seek for the people vnder Taurus, with a great power, so that it seemes that all the Gods in the ayre gather together, onely to see the Sea Nimphes, but their weapons were fearefull: shortly after that, men shall heare a most pittifull com∣plaint, like a womans vice, in the West.

MAY.

THE 2. being in the last quarter, is the holy crosse day, whose vertues are wonderfull, and many times haue done miracles: the other two dayes after Ascen∣tion day, Saturne, Sol, Iupiter, Mercurie, and Venus, shall be found in Aries, with diuers aspects; whereby it ap∣peareth, that some great Prince shall vndergoe great danger.

The 10. with a new Moone, Luna will be in the Dra∣gons taile, which signifieth, that many turbulent spirits shall scatter abroad diuers slanderous Libels, in manner of merry songs, but Iustice will finde them out. In our Countries of Europe, there shall be no Ecclipse seene, but vpon the 10. day of May. In Africa, in the 20. degree of Taurus, there shall be a great Ecclipse of the Sunne seene

there: These signes auncient Astronomers haue estee∣med to be notable fore-shewings of some alreration.

The 18. the first quarter, in the last Whitson holy∣dayes, there shall strong windes blow in the North quarters; therefore Sea-faring men shall be fortunate that sayle into South and West.

The 20. the Sunne shall enter into Geminie, so that those that are wise, vnder that climate to begin any en∣terprise, shall be fortunate therein, for their Enemies shall like children runne away in great feare, and giue them gold and siluer, which they shall carrie away for their wiues and children.

The 24. the full Moone, preparation shall be made to enter into the field, that is in the North land, on the other side of the Alpes.

IVNE.

THE 2. of Iune the last quarter, it shall be faire plea∣sant weather, and men shall seeke to lay swords and nets, to catch others in. There shall be blood-shedding in diuers places. The Turke shall fall vpon the Christi∣ans, and driue them to an Vnity, as the Wolfe doth the Oxen: but some will not hearken thereunto, so that great trouble is to be expected, and if hee hath the cou∣rage, he shall enter farre into Europa.

The 9. a new Moone, a good courage shall bring ma∣ny things to light, and if they hap well, it will be much furtherance for his adherents: and in this moneth, as long as the Sunne is in Geminie, the Subiects must be obedient to their Lords, or they will fall into great dan∣ger, we shall heare strange things out of Italy.

The 16. the first quarter, you shall haue some speciall

matter out of France and England, in some things good for the East Countrie, and notable things out of India.

The 19. the Sunne is in Cancer, the first aspect in Iupi∣ter and Mars, with many beames, so that it seemes, things will be turned topsie turuie, many men shall be beaten by Mars.

The 23. the full Moone, the Sunne enters into Can∣cer, which signifieth a great inuasion in the Countries lying vnder Cancer, because that two dayes before, some beames of the Planets shot that way, and also all the Planets at that time haue gathered together in the Sun, vnder the Twins, Leon and the Crab, Venus and Lucifer goe before, in that time, aboue our Netherlands Ho∣rison, that is, in the morning before fiue of the clocke, vntill Iuly there shall a wonder be seene, which is not much seene, and shall without doubt produce a new fearefull commet, ere it be long: therefore turne vnto God, and pray that he will diuert his wrath from you.

The 30. in the euening at 6. of the clock the last quar∣ter of the Moone.

IVLY.

THE 8. of Iuly the new Moone, you shall see all the 7. Planets aboue the Horrison, as I said before, you shall also heare of a new manner of Warre, which shall be raised by Mars and Saturnus, which shall send many home without armes and legs, but he that stayes there shall not be hang'd.

The 14. the first quarter, you shall heare many strange things out of Turkie and Poland, and also out of the Gre∣cian Islands, in the way to Constantinople.

Out of France, you shall haue vnexpected things, for ••he furtherance of the North lands, people of meane

quality shall waxe great, and spread their wings like a Pellican ouer her young ones, but before that happe∣neth you shall heare wonders.

The 20. the Sunne goes out of Cancer, and leaues her subiects in necessity, and that day enters into Leo, vnder whose gouernment all the Countries that beare the Ly∣on in their shield, shall be victorious. About Bohemia and Silesia, or in the Countries bordering about them, you shall heare of great battailes, that is vnder 46. or 47. degrees, looke in the Card, you shall easily see the places; about that time you shall also haue a great in∣uasion vnder 50. degrees, which shall make many men flie out of the field from their bad enemies.

The 22. with the full Moone, you shall also haue ma∣ny fires, and diuers hot diseases, which shall kill and spoile many men.

The 29. the first quarter, the Sunne in Leo, a great man shall be put to shame: and the common saying shall be true, that is, he that seekes to haue all, shall get nothing.

AVGVST.

THE 7 being Sunday with the new Moone, you shal see the Sunne still to be in Leo, and then shall be ma∣ny Armies in the field, yea, as many as euer were seene in mans remembrance, much fruit shall be spoiled, the small shall beat the great, and make his Subiects rich: therefore looke that you defend an vpright cause, and then you shall be participant therewith.

The 13. the first quarter, many Forts and strong holds assailed and vndermined, pestilence and strange sicknes shall raigne; it shall be hot and dry weather, by reason that the said Planets are very neere to the Sunne, and

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haue procured a great operation; also you shall haue great store of Thunder with Earthquakes.

The 19. the Sunne enters into Virgo, or the Mayde, there shall be faire and good fruit in some places, but not so much as the last yeare, but it shall be ripe in good time, that is, where it is not spoiled by the Enemy: vn∣der Virgo a motion shal againe be made touching peace, and it may possible be effected hereafter, by good rea∣sons alledged.

The 21. with the full Moone, he that protected and vpheld an vniust cause, shall be mock'd by all the world, and his adherents shall be sorrowfull.

The 29. the last quarter, you shall heare strange things out of Barbarie, which before were little thought on, and the like out of Battauia.

SEPTEMBER.

THE 5. of September, with the new Moone, you shall see he that climes high shall be brought low, a strange Cock shall crowe there: there shall be great mi∣serie and pouerty in the hilly Countries, there shall be great pestilence and dearth: therefore watch and pray, for who knowes whom GOD will punish with these plagues.

The 12. the first quarter, you shall see great smokes in the ayre with the burning of some stuffe, as in times past men vse to make Boon-fires for ioyes of victorie, and there shall many be crowned with Lawrell, for the former victories; to the contrary others shall be clad in mourning weedes, to weepe for, and to bury their dead.

The 19. the full Moone, before the Sunne goes out of Virgo, we shall heare of the assembling of many Prin•…•…

to treate of waighty matters, as the Planets sufficiently giue vs to vnderstand.

The 20. the Sunne in Libra, signifieth high water, and low Countries shall suffer great danger, much no∣table alteration shall be in diuers places, all good for Sea-faring men, that trauaile in strange Countries.

The 23. Haruest shall begin, and it shall be warme and dry, in respect of the reasons afore-said, the Sum∣mer fruit shall be good.

The 27. the last quarter, they that haue vsed false waight, shall vndergoe great danger, whereby there will be ill earnings, and bad payments, and may bankerupts.

OCTOBER.

THE 4. of October, the new Moone, you shall see many Ships vpon the water, seruing for the War, there shall be no want of booty nor blowes: The inno∣cent shall endure much wrong, by burnings and other barbarian tyrannies, neuer heard of, extortions, and abusing of women and children.

The 11. the first quarter, there shall be much good Wine found in many places, much better then the last yeare, but the owners thereof shall not enioy them all.

The 19. the full Moone, the Sunne goes out of Libra, some Princes shall seeke so to mittigate matters, that they may be quit of the afore-said Warres, and thereby liue peaceably againe.

The 20. the Sunne in Scorpio, a very bad signe for wounded men, specially for the Spaniards and Italians, for that cold will strike into their wounds, and vnder Scorpio make them die: therefore in that time be gone, as fast as you can.

The 27. the last quarter, there shall come many bad tydings, but it will soone be cold, therefore you Bata∣uians be watchfull, strike with an Angels minde there∣vpon, for then it begins to be slaughter time.

NOVEMBER.

THE 3. of Nouember, the full Moone, Luna will be in the Dragons head, so that some vnder the height of 50. degrees, that haue Miters on their heads, shall fall into great necessity, after that their Countrey is spoyled and burnt, and their Subiects destroyed, who then shall call for peace, but shall not be heard: these men afore∣said Magino, thinkes that they are Ments, Tryer, and Col∣len, or some Countries bordering vpon them.

The 3. of Nouember, you shall haue an Ecclipse of the Sunne, which shall not be seene in Europa, but ouer the Indian lands: yet they of Europa must not therefore thinke, that they shall not be participant with his Ec∣clipse, but must know that the force thereof extendeth ouer the whole world.

The 10. the first quarter, vnder 50 ½. degrees, ouer England or Zealand, you shall heare good newes out of strange Countries, and many strange things, but they must be very wary, there will variable windes blow, and high floods rise.

The 18. the full Moone, the Sunne will still be in Scorpio, and in that time much misfortune shall happen, in those Countries where Scorpions are to be found, that is, in Italy, Spaine, Barbarie, and in India, and also hurtfull for the same Nations, in what Countrey soeuer they shall be, by reason of the aspects afore-said.

The 21. the Sunne enters into Sagitarius, vnder his gouernment there shall be great preparation of Warre,

by Neptunes Fleet out of the North, to be made in the South, more then in long time hath been seene, and ga∣thering together vnder 36. and 37. degrees, in the Me∣diteranean Sea.

The 26. the last quarter, Mars and Neptune, bids many to gest with Powder and Match, there shall be a great battaile by water.

DECEMBER.

THE 2. of December, the new Moone, Warre in the North lands shall lessen, and encrease South∣ward: there shall also great store of Ordnance be made ready, and preparation of great Ships made, to assaile strange Countries.

The 9. the first quarter, many cold windes shall blow, high floods, signifying a colde Winter, with many stormes of Hayle.

The 17. a full Moone, there shall many things bee practised, and there shal be many Ambassadors sent, to treate of peace: some Princes will sit downe, when they see that Sagitarius hath his bowe still bent, to threaten them with great losse of their riches and blood.

The 21. on Wednesday, the Sunne entreth into the hard headed Capricornus, much addicted to butting, but it shall happen vnder his climate: There shall be won∣derfull tydings heard of, and much complaint, out of Germany, Italy, Poland, and other farre Countries.

The 25. the last quarter, being Christmas day, many shall die with cold, because that in the Summers past they could get nothing, by reason of the former Wars. Therefore pray vnto God, that hee by his great power, will make the yeare ensuing better, whereby his name shall be praised, now and for euer Amen.