An astrological speculation of the late prodigy. Or A clear discovery of the approaching miseries signified by that comet, or blazing star which hath so long been visible, to several countries and nations in November, December and January; in the year 1680. Being a full account of the manner or nature of its effects, and in what countries they'l be exhibited. Also the true way of judging the effects, of all other comets, and such apparitions, carefully collected from the best experimental judgments of the choicest aphorisms, and according to their fundamental, and methodical rules; now in a seasonable time manifested in a plain and homely stile; fit for the understanding of mean capacities. By Thomas Jones a lover of learning, and student in astrology; & autodidactus.

To know the signification or Effects of this Comet by its moving in Signs.

This Comet whilst it appeared to us had its transitory motion through these Signs, ♏. ♐. ▪. ♒. ♓. ♈.

A Comet or a Blazing Star in ♏ threatens many wicked actions among men, as Wars, Contentions, Controversies, Alterations and Changes in the World, and chiefly among men of Martial discipline, also scarcity of Waters, and scarcity of the Fruits of the earth, and famine.

In ♐ it denotes evil to great men, Controversies about Religion and Laws, also feavers and other dangerous diseases.

In ▪ they foreshew many inhuman actions as Murders, Massacres, Wars, Death to great men by poyson or other Violent means, per∣secution of many for Religion, and contempt of Religion it self, plague and famine in many places. Great Frosts, Snow, Hail, trou∣bles and calamities to most sort of people.

In ♒ a Comet or Blazing Star signifies long lasting Wars, Ter∣rible Slaughters of men; also a great mortality by a Sweeping pestilence, dark obscure Air, great Winds; Much Thunder and Lightning.

In ♓ they signifie much Strife and contention about Religion, division among Relations, and former friends, great troubles amongst great and potent persons.

In ♈, a Comet or Blazing Star is the forerunner of much mischief, as Wars, dreadful fires; The ruining of Cities and Towns by Treachery; The death of many eminent Commanders: Sharp diseases in the heads of People.