Prae-nuncius sydereus an astrological treatise of the effects of the great conjunction of the two superiour planets, Saturn & Jupiter, October the Xth, 1663, and other configurations concomitant : wherein the fate of Europe for these next twenty years is (from the most rational grounds of art) more than probably conjectured, and the success of the present design of the Turk against Christendome occasionally hinted at / by Richard Edlin.

CHAP. VI.

The places where the Effects will most princi∣pally operate.

ALthough the conjunctions of the superiour Planets have the most general signification of Mundane affairs, and are most universal in their operations (as in the first part of this Treatise I proved) yet it must not be expected that the effects should ope∣rate in all places alike, but (as in the judgement of the Learned) those places subject to the Sign (especially) and its Triangle or Triplicity, and the Quadrangle, with consideration had to the situation of the Significators, whether to the North of the Equi∣noctial, or to the South, shall be most sensible of the Effects; for undoubtedly, according to those positions will those parts of the world be passive in the Effects, while those Conjunctions, Eclip∣ses, or other of the Celestial appearances that doe happen in or neer the Equinoxes, do operate more universally, and have their influence; more equally distributed throughout the World, as well on one side the Equinoctial, as on the other. Dasi∣podius 86.

This is also a certain rule, that those places of the world shall be subject most to the Celestial Influences, to which the Signi∣ficators do most directly project their beams, viz. to which they are neerest perpendicular, and especially those which are under the dominion of the Sign in which the Significators are in.

Hence it is, that according to the 72 of Lud. de Reg. Those Stars that have North latitude and declination, are more efficacious than those of the South; For by the 55 of Doctor Dec, Quo stellae ejusdem mo∣ra super horizontem major fuerit, eò ad suae virtutis, &c. they are not only the neerer the Vertex, but a so make a greater Arch above the Horizon, and by how much a Star doth make the longer stay above the Horizon, by so much more is he fitted by those his di∣rect beams to make a stronger impression of his vertue over or upon those parts, and so on the contrary the lesser Arch or Stay above the Horizon, the more weaker the effects in those places.

So then, seeing that not onely the places particularly subject to the dominion of the Sign wherein the Configuration happens, and the Triplicity and Quadrangle thereto belonging, according to Ptolomy; but also by the 86 of Anonim. Longitudo, Latitudo, & Declinatio Stellae locum suorum effectuum in orbe terrarum significare possunt; The Longitude, Latitude, and Declination of a Star, may signify the places of their effects; Let us consider where the most principal effects will manifest themselves.

Ptolomy attributeth Europe generally to the Fiery Trigon, Dafi∣pod. Aphor. 77. saith also that Trigonus Arietis, Leonis, Sagittarii est Christianorum, &c. The Trigon or Triplicity of Aries, Leo, Sa∣gittarius, is the significator of, or doth most operate upon the Christians; And by Cardane upon the Roman Empire; which if ••••re, then by the declination of the Planets, the Southern and South-east parts of Europe will be the most principal places de∣signed for the operation of the effects, according to that Maxime, Stellae quae septentrionalem habent latitudinem & declinationem in nos, quae verò meridionalem inhabitantes versus meridiem efficacius agunt. Those Stars which have Septentrional or North latitude, or declination, do operate most among us that live more Northerly, but having South declination and latitude to those that inhabit more to the South, the effects are more efficacious.

The declination of Saturn and Jupiter at this their conjunction, is very neer the greatest they can be, onely having North lati∣tude from the Ecliptick, doth diminish it somewhat, so that al∣though all places more or lesse, will be subject to the effects, though in a different manner, yet without doubt those places that lie South and South-east will be the places where the grand effects of the Conjunction will most evidently and powerfully shew themselves.

But which are they (you'l say) according to the Prescripts of the Ancient and best Modern Astronomers? I answer;

First, under Sagittary, the place of the Conjunction, is Spain, Portugal, Dalmacia, Sclavenia, Hungaria, Mo••••v••a, Misnea, Celtica, Tyrrhenia, Arabia the Happy.

Under Aries, the first of this Triplicity, is England, France, Ger∣man, Suevia, Silesia, the higher part of Polonia, Burgundy, part of Denmark, Basternia, Syria, Palestine.

Under Leo (the other Sign of this Trigon) is Phaenicia, Chaldea, Orchinia, Gallia Togata, Italy, Sicilia, Apulia, Bohemia, part of Turkey, Aemilia, Sabina.

These are the places generally attributed to this Triplicity, wherein there is some decrepancy among Authors, which I shall not trouble my self or my reader with in this place; therefore, be∣fore I proceed further, let us examine what may more particu∣larly happen in those places; seeing by the aforesaid Aphorism of Dasipod. the operations of the Celestial Bodies are of divers natures, and those as diversly operating in different places of the world.

But is Spain (especially) and those other Countries before mentioned, subject to Sagittary, wherein so many Conjunctions of the Planets, but especially this of the Superiours happen? I believe it is, then that and those Countries will be most highly concerned in the effects thereof, great consultations there will be about reformation of Religion, great debates between the Spiritual and Temporal Prerogatives; and nothing but the pow∣er of the Sword of Martial policy can make peace, the Religious much dejected and depressed, not onely by the temporal Powers and Authority, but even by those more private and hypocritical Functions, who are of religious Orders and pro∣fession.

Jupiter is Lord of the Sign, he doth not onely signify the King, but the Nobility also; Saturn afflicts both Sign and its Lord, both King and Kingdome, with Sorrow, Fear, Lamentation, Famine, or great Scarcity; the death of many Nobles; others dejected are cast out of their Dignities and Prerogatives, and others more base and fordid, by craft and subtilty, exalted there∣in, and pretending thereto by right from Antiquity.

The King of Spain hath Sagittary ascending at his Nativity, this Conjunction and those of Saturn and Mars happening there∣in, will undoubtedly produce very cross transactions in his con∣sultations, produce death or detriment to his health ere the year 1666. be expired; which if he should die, there would be vari∣ous contentions and differences about the propriety to the Crown beyond expectation; certainly as great are the consul∣tations, so will great be the afflictions and sorrows of that King∣dome,

and those other Kingdomes subject thereto, during the effects of the Conjunction, but more especially in the years 1644. 65, and part of 66. For besides the malevolent Conjunction of Saturn and Mars, that happens the latter end of the year 64. it is not to be neglected, that the Planet Mars comes by direction from his place at the great Conjunction 1603. to the degree of the said Conjunction, about those years, which undoubtedly will produce very notable events in the world, but especially in those places subject to the dominion of the Sign.

And seeing the accidents hereby signified (that is of the whole configuration of Heaven) must especially be of the nature of this Sign, because it is the place of the several conjunctions of the Planets, we are therefore to note, that as it is of the regal and most noble Triplicity, so are the most eminent persons of those places concerned therein, especially with whose Nativities the Conjunction or Conjunctions of the superiour Planets are concomitant.

Therefore not onely in those places (forenamed) under the rule and dominion of the Sign (of which Spain is chief, so also Hungaria) but also in other places, according to the quality of the effects, there to be manifested, this generally is to be under∣stood, viz.

That those eminent persons who have the Sign Sagittary as∣cending at their Nativity, or of that Trigon, and neer the degree of the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, or of the New Star, those persons will be the most active in carrying on the affairs of those places; to the great good and satisfaction of the people thereof, and also greatly to their own advantage; but if the de∣gree of their Ascendent be neerer to the conjunctions of Saturn and Mars, or in Square or Opposition thereto, it portends great detriment to them, both as to the health of their bodies, great contentions, and other crosse transactions in their affairs; so likewise if it have the same respect to the place of the Moon at the time of their birth, and withall to those it portends much damage in publick matters, that is, to those that are in such em∣ployments or offices in those Kingdomes or places signified by this Sign.

Is there any great person who hath his Medium Coeli, or place

of the Sun, in or neer the place of the great Conjunction or new Star, or our present Conjunction? those persons (without the ma∣lignity of the Infortunes) shall receive great Honour and Digni∣ty, be very famous for heroick actions, and attain to most emi∣nent repute and estimation in the world, by reason of their great Prudence, grave and wise Counsels, great Learning and Judge∣ment; but on the contrary, if it happen in Square or Oppositi∣on thereto, the contrary happens—Deposition, Infamy and Disgrace (though their actions be never so wise and prudent) various contentions with Noble men, much detriment and ob∣struction in Affairs, and if it happen to be neer the place of the conjunctions of Saturn and Mars, it portends great danger of a violent death, or the more hurtful accidents to those persons, ei∣ther in Life or Fortune.

But if it happen neer the part of Fortune, or second House, or place of Jupiter, or other significators of the substance or Fortune of any person (especially I say of such persons as are of eminen∣cy, and concerned in the affaires of those Kingdomes and pla∣ces where they inhabit, to them it prenotes an addition of rich∣es and fortune, &c. Et sic è contra.)

These are the persons particularly concerned in the effects of these eminent Configurations; those that are studious in this Science, do know this to be a general truth, being sufficiently warranted by the authority of the Learned herein. Thus Junctine de Eclipsibus, pag. 307. which we may also apply to greater or lesser conjunctions of the Planets; his words are, That those Eclipses (or malevolent Conjunctions of the Planets) that do happen in or neer the Horoscope, or other principal places of the Nativity, do portend some eminent evil, either to the body or vital substance, or plunged into many misfortunes, which cannot be avoided without great difficulty; and if other malevolent Configurations at the Birth do also concur, or some bad direction at that time, many times Death or violent Casualties do happen. But as to the Conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter, we must observe this distinction, that when they happen in those eminent places of the Radical Figure, they portend good (ex∣cept prevented or diminished by some malevolent rayes therein) or some contrary direction or revolution; but if in Square or Opposition thereto, evil is signified, but in a different manner to

different persons, and the variety of the significations at the birth.

And this also is worth our notice, that those persons who are thus concerned in the effects, if Saturn shall be Lord of any of their Genitures, or have most dominion therein, those persons will be very active to put forward the influence of Saturn in the Con∣junction, viz. will act very politickly, privately, cunningly, &c. and so on the other side those who are signified by Jupiter, will suffer and be suppressed, however will act very wisely, prudently, faithfully, and zealously, both in matter politick and Ecclesiastick.

These things I say are generally known to the more judicious, though not sufficiently considered by all; and those that either have (or may have) their Nativities carefully rectified, and that without wresting, (of which too many professors are guilty) may hereby see how much they are concerned in this or any other Configuration of Heaven; For my own part I shall not presume to meddle or take any publick notice of any Nativity whatsoever of our English Worthies; what I am otherwise or more privately employed to do, I shall be faithful therein; some there are, I am very sure, that are highly concerned in the effects hereof. But enough of this.

There are yet other places subject to the Influence hereof, besides what are under the dominion of this Sign, as you may perceive by what is mentioned before: For under Aries all Authors say is England, France, Germany, &c. if so, Mars is the most potent Planet in the Figure in Trine to his own House, the Sign of the Conjunction is also of the Trigon Arguments of the pow∣er and fortitude of these places against all Forein or Domestick Adversaries or Disturbances; this shews in what an excellent Mi∣litary posture we shall generally be in for the preservation of our selves and our friends, from or against all Insurrections and Re∣bellions, sudden Commotions, Tumults, or other seditious Con∣spiracies, that may casually happen. And indeed if Gemini be the Ascendent of LONDON, which is the Metropolis of England, and also part of the Nation according to some, the unhappy posItion of the Moon therein, and of Mercury her dispositor, doth evidently denote that there will happen such Enormities therein,

greatly to the prejudice of the Contrivers and the Fomenters thereof.

And indeed, were it not for these or-such like mischiefs, that ever and anon will break forth, from the exasperated spirits of a seditious multitude; this Conjunction of it self portends in ge∣neral great Tranquillity to the Kingdome of England; for see∣ing that preposterous Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, Anno 1642/3. did in a large manner excite, put forward & augment these Commotions, Rebellions, and by all manner of violence and illegal practises, suppresse and subvert all former Laws and Cu∣stomes, Governments, Rights and Privileges, &c. so now from this restitution of the Superiours into this Trigon again, and more especially as it is the same Sign, in which the great Con∣junction and the New star the following year happened, may ra∣tionally be conjectured, not onely the abolishing of all those exorbitant abuses both in Church and State, and all former Rights, Customes and Privileges restored and firmly established, yea even many of those who have been stiff opposers thereof, shall be reconciled and become conformable thereto, and the ra∣ther, because there will be much endeavour used for the corre∣ction of the abuses of Laws and Religion; these were general∣ly mentioned before, but now particularly applied to this our Kingdome and Nation of England.

We are now at the time of this Conjunction, through the pro∣vidence of God, at peace with all Nations, I think, in the world, and indeed, generally are like so to be, nor can any forein Adver∣sary attain any victory or advantage over us, should they attempt it; No, the Kingdome of England for this next twenty years espe∣cially, will continue in great honour and glory, great Peace and Tranquillity (except some home-bred differences and disturban∣ces, which (I hope) will not continue long:) Nay, it seems pro∣bable to me, that England and those other places under the domi∣nion of the Sign Aries shall be very instrumental, either by Mar∣tial power or policy, to put a period to the Enormities and Dif∣ferences that either are or shall be among other Nations; in which some by very eminent heroick attempts attain to very great ho∣nour and dignity, or do in a large measure excel others, both in action and renown.

Thus much as to the National affairs in general, from the ef∣fects of the Conjunction it self, or from its proper Significators; but as to matters Physical, or from the natural Effects, give me leave to add what (indeed) is already mentioned, viz. that seeing af∣ter those preceding Conjunctions of Saturn & Jupiter in the Fiery Trigon there hath happened great Plagues in England, as in the year 1605. and 1625. so may we fear the like to happen amongst us, either in the year 1664. or rather, and more especially in the year 1665. by reason of the malevolent Conjunction of Saturn and Mars in the latter end of the year 1664. which will operate most forcibly in the following year; and some there are who have with good reason conjectured, that seeing after the Con∣junction of the Planets in this Trigon, usually some Comet or New Star hath consequently happened, as the more notable Prodromus of those eminent accidents to succeed, so is it concei∣ved that some such may ere long be expected to be visible to the inhabitants of some parts of the Earth, whereby those accidents signified by this and the other conjunctions of the Planets, may be more evidently presignified and foreseen, and that thereby the future purpose and will of the Almighty may take more impressi∣on upon the hearts of the sons of men.

France, which now is not generally at variance, or in any actual hostility with none, (except the present Pope) is also promised well from this Conjunction, viz. that they will alwayes be in an ex∣cellent posture of defence, and sufficiently capable of maintain∣ing their dignity and prerogative against all opposers; but gene∣rally Peace and Tranquillity is promised that Nation for these next twenty years; nor will that difference that now is between the King and Pope, long continue, without reconciliation, yet with some restrictions and amendments, greatly to the honour and benefit of the Kingdome, and satisfaction of the French Na∣tion.

Germany, and the whole Empire, now much threatned, and in great danger of the Turk, ere long will be delivered from that Egyptian or Babylonish Cruelty, hower they may suffer and be in great fear of desolation and destruction at present, and may be so for a time; the power of Mars is such, and so friendly in gene∣ral to those people and Countreys, that either by the power, po∣licy,

or treaties of some Christian Princes, it may be hoped that ere the year 1664. be expited, all or the greatest part of that fear will be diminished, if not wholly extirpated, though some Coun∣treys that are under the dominion of the other Signs more unfor∣tunate, will suffer more than ordinary.

For Hungaria is under the dominion of Sagittary, where hath already been a malevolent Conjunction of Saturn and Mars, and another to succeed in the same Sign, before the Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter will forcibly manifest themselves; Zealand, Prussia, &c. are under Cancer, and the Moon is afflicted.

Bohemia is under Leo, which Sign is sorely afflicted by Mars, viz. Wars, Fires, Plague, and such like evils of the nature of Mars.

Austria is under Libra, and Venus is going retrograde before she comes to the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, or the Trine of Mars, and so other Countries and places of the Emperours Dominions, lying under the Jurisdiction or Dominion of other Signs, must accordingly expect to be sensible of the effects signi∣fied by the disposition of their proper significators.

Under Leo (as was noted before) it seems are Italy in general, Rome in particular, Sicilia, Bohemia, part of Turky, the city of Prague, Syracuse; Mars I say afflicts that Sign, and the Sun, who is ruler thereof is in his Fall; therefore to those places are great calamities threatned by Fire, the Sword, Uproars, Tumults, Murthers, grievous Contentions and Quarrellings, deposition of many Nobles, Princes and Rulers, from their Honours and Dignities, without hope of restitution, Death and Destruction to others; ROME, many or most of these Enormities are threat∣ned thee; if peace be not speedily concluded with the French King, great detriment is thereby threatened.

But besides the Triplicity we are to observe those places also subject to the Quadrangle, for to determine the places of the E∣vents, viz. of Gemini, Virgo and Pisces, Gemini is the the Sign op∣posite to the Conjunction, in which the Moon is, and very weak; and under this Sign is part of Flanders, Brabant, the Dukedome of Wittenburg, the Cities of Noremberg, Corduba in Spain, Turin, Bru∣ges in Flanders, Mentz, Kitzing, Hasford, Bamberg, and divers others; Mercury you have heard is very much depressed and affli∣cted by the Square of Mars; so must all those places be, some with

Tumults and Insurrections; notorious Robberies and Cheats; the common people in many places are dissatisfied, the Merchants and Tradesmen suffer great losse by Piracies and Thieves.

Under Virgo is Achaia, Greece, Athens, Mesopotania, Baby∣lon, Assyria, part of Rhyne, Silesia the lower: of Cities, Jerusalem, Rhodes, Novarr in Italy, Paris, Lyons, Basil, Heydleberg, Erphord: these are also under the dominion of the unfortunate Mercury, and must therefore expect to meet with such like misfortunes as are of his nature, which was mentioned before; among which Paris is like to suffer much by most notorious Fraud, Cheats, Mutinies, Tumults, and most horrid Villanies, secret Conspira∣cies, &c.

Under Pisces are Portugal, Normandy, Cilicia, Galitia, Lydia, Pamphilia, Egypt the higher, Alexandria, Compostella, Rhemes, Wormes, Ratisbone; Jupiter is Lord of this Sign, and Venus hath also exaltation therein, this promiseth well generally to those places, viz. a general peace, yet some new Monarchy or Go∣vernment, or alteration of Laws and Customes, is also signified, and these more just and profitable to the people of those Nati∣ons than those they enjoyed before, or are more to their satisfa∣ction; Christian Religion in those places where it is professed, is more zealously practised, there will be many corrections and amendments therein, many superstitions Ceremonies abolished, and a propagation or an increase of the knowledge of the Christian Religion in those places where it is yet scarcely be∣gun.

But we are yet further to consider the Signs that are either af∣flicted by the Infortunes, and wherein the Planets are, or that are subject to the rule or dominion of the Planets; for accord∣ing as those are well or ill dignified, so will the Event be in those places subject to the Signs; And this is the Doctrine ge∣nerally and more plainly laid down in the Proph. Merl. pag. 90. than elsewhere I can find.

I conceive it most rational (saith the Author) First, to consi∣der the Sign of the Conjunction; 2. The Angles of the Figure (if it can be obtained;) 3. The Signs afflicted by the presence of any of the Infortunes; 4. Those places of Heaven the Conjuncti∣on casteth its Trine, Square, and opposite Aspects to; 5. The

Lords of those Signs and Quarters of Heaven they are in; And 6. Whether they are strong or weak?

According to which rule I judge, that as Cancer is the Ascen∣dent of Scotland, so also of Holland, and that the Moon is weak, but in opposition to the Conjunction; there will much discontent and sorrow happen to many of the common people there, various murmurings and repinings, a giddy multitude unsatisfied, and endeavouring to oppose the consultations of their Superiours; But let me tell you, be not tumultuous, or endeavour to raise Se∣dition, nor strive to oppose the Resolves of your Superiours, lest you bring great Damage, if not Destruction upon your selves; verily it may justly be expected that some secret Conspiracies will be contriving and agitating in the Northern and north W. parts from England.

Those other places subject to this Sign must also be passive in the Effects hereof, though in a different manner in several places; and they are, Holland (who I doubt will produce their own ruine by their obstinacy, breach of Peace and Articles) Zea∣land, Prusia, part of Burgundy, Constantinople, Tunis, Venice, Genoa, Lucas, Millan, York in England, S. Andrews in Scotland, Lubeck, Wittenburgh, Corlitz, &c.

Next let us consider Saturn; under Aquarius is the South part of Swethland, part of Denmark, Westphalia; of Cities Ham∣borough, Breme, Satzburgh, Ingoldslade, &c. Mars afflicts this Sign by opposition, causing some Domestick broyls among them, various Strifes and Contentions, whence proceed Duels, Murthers, &c.

But neverthelesse, Saturn being so assisted by the benevo∣lent beams of the Fortunes, and the Conjunction being in Sextile thereto, promiseth well generally as to the affairs of those places, some matters of very high and superlative concernment is signifyed to be acted therein, the Merchants and Tra∣ders thereof finde good trading and returnes of their Com∣modities; Tartaria the great, Wallachia, Muscovia also are sub∣ject to the dominion of this Sign, and accordingly will share in the like effects.

Norway is under Scorpio the other house of Mars, where Mer∣cury is unhappily posited, and Mars himself casting his Square

thereto, the New Moon following being also in that very Sign, the Moon next applying to the Quartile of Mars, shewing the great misfortunes these people are likely to endure by War, Up∣roars, Rumours, Tumults, Shipwrack, and the like; yet Den∣mark generally will be free from molestations, and matters there very highly carried on.

Taurus the opposite Sign is the Ascendent of Ireland, Poland, the North part of Swethland; Mars is in square to this, and Mer∣cury in opposition; nor can Venus help much, onely being so neer the place of the Conjunction of the year 1603. the first en∣trance of the superiours into the Fiery Trigon, may prenote the restoring of former Rights and Inheritances to the people; but withall there is portended some notable disturbences and Commotions, Plots and Conspiracies to break forth from thence, to great mischief, if not prevented.

Let it not be objected, that because I said the Conjunction doth chiefly extend its influence to the more Southern and South∣east part of the world from England; why I mention some places more North; for seeing the influence of the conjunctions (both greater and lesser) of the Planets, especially of Saturn and Jupi∣ter, do more or lesse operate upon all places (though differently, according to the nature of the object or matter they are to work upon) but more especially upon those subject to the dominion of the Sign, whilst Eclipses, Comets, and such like prodigious appearances, do chiefly manifest themselves in those places to which they are visible: Therefore we may with good reason judge those places to have share in the effects; and besides the reasons in Art therefore given, this is further and more especi∣ally to be added, viz. that the effects are varied (both in Quality, Place, and Time) according to the difference of Meridians, and the elevation of the Pole; according to that of Cardan••, Segm. 5. Aphor. 98. Climatum differentia facit, ut celerius aut tardius eventus proveniant; the difference of climates maketh that the event may happen more swift or slow, sooner or later, which although it be chiefly applicable to the times of events, yet it is also to be con∣sidered as well to the quality what, and the places where such events will be manifested.

For example, the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter we now

treat of, happened with us in England and some other adjacent places, not onely under the Earth, which signifies an obscurity of the effects, or that they may be retarded for a time, but being in and neer the Fifth House of the Revolution, and the New Moon following the Conjunction it self, may signify to us and those places many abortive Births, and some more than ordinary monstrous Productions, and that there should be many Treaties, Embassies and Messages of Peace; all which are signified by the Fifth House; but to those places that lie more Westerly, the Conjunction may fall in the Sixth, which signifyes many Infir∣mities and Diseases, to others in the Seventh, betokening Wars, &c. And so on the other side to those places of the world that ly far Eastward, whether to the elevation or depression of the Pole, those places may have it in their third, second, or in the Ascendent it self, Et sic de caeteris; by which it appears how in all respects the effects are or may be varied; but to enlarge upon this is too great a task; let what hath been said in this Chapter suf∣fice for the Places, and also in general the Persons concerned in the Effects.

Notes

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• England.