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IN this Figure the strength or weakness of each Planet is as followeth, viz. Saturn is here found strong by eight Testi∣monies; Jupiter is weak by five Testimonies; Mars is weak by three Testimonies; the Sun is weak by nine Testimonies; Venus
is equal in Fortitude, and Debilities; Mercury is strong by six∣teen Testimonies; and the Moon is strong by eighteen Testi∣monies; and thus they stand according to their Position, omitting the Aspects either good or evil, which shall be considered in the Sequel.
By the Strength of the envious Planet Saturn in the Seventh, the House representing our Enemy, and the Square of Venus, Lady of the Seventh, unto the part of Fortune, and her Opposition to Jupiter Lord of the Ninth, in the Twelfth Retrograde, with the Opposi∣tion of Saturn to Mars Lord of the Ascendant, may we plainly see the Miseries, Calamities, Afflictions and Sorrows that have been inflicted upon the poor Protestants in the Kingdom of Ire∣land by their implacable Enemies; and what unusual and unnatu∣ral Barbarity would be further committed on all that either op∣pose them, or dissent from them in either Principles or Practice, should but their Antichristian Arms prevail against them.
By the Weakness of Jupiter in the Twelfth, we may behold what would be the Fate of Religion, or at least the true Profes∣sors thereof, should our Enemies prevail over us, viz. The True Religion it self would be contemned, cast by, and trampled on by those Romish Idolators, and the true Professors and Propaga∣tors of true Piety cast into Prison, harrassed and condemned to Death; and others to perpetual Slavery.
By the Weakness of Mars, Lord of the Ascendant, and his Affliction by Saturn Lord of the Tenth in the Seventh, may we be informed what Kindness the People of England may expect from a Popish King and Governor, should they again have such an Aegyptian Plague or Task-Master.
But now let us see whether such a thing shall be yea or no, or whether the Protestant or Popish Army shall become Lord and Master of Ireland?
Never could there have been a Figure erected (had the time been elected) more pertinent to the matter in hand, or intent of the Querent, than this very Face of Heaven is, wherein we have the Sign Aries Ascending, which Sign is truly accounted the Ho∣roscope of England, and Mars Lord thereof not long entered Taurus, the Sign owning Ireland, thereby signifying the English Army now Invading that Kingdom.
Saturn and Mars are mutually applying to an Opposition from the First and Seventh House, which imports a Resolution in both Parties to meet, and that an obstinate and Dreadful Fight may be expect∣ed between them. Saturn is (indeed at present) much stronger than Mars, and there are more Planets relating to the Seventh House, than there are to the First, which signifies the Enemy to be more numerous than we; and the Lady of the Seventh House being with Cor Leonis, puffs them up with Pride and Haughtiness, and with an expectation of Success: But Oh! the miserable disappoint∣ment that they will certainly meet with, for these Reasons in Art.
First, The Lady of the Seventh, is in the Sixth, in Opposition unto Jupiter Lord of the Eighth, in the Twelfth, which import∣eth the miserable Havock that will be made of them by Wounds, Sickness, Imprisonment, and Death.
Secondly, The Sun is in the Sixth with the Dragon's Tayl, which signifies Infamy and Disgrace, if not Imprisonment and Destructi∣on to a Great Don amongst them.
Thirdly, The Moon, Lady of the Fourth in the First in her Ex∣altation, is a sure Argument that the Country of Ireland will surely fall into our Hands, and wholly at the Protestant Disposal and Use.
Fourthly, That because Mars disposeth of Saturn, and Luna strong in the Ascendant, and applying to the Square of Venus, as she is Lady of the Seventh, there's no doubt but the Enemy will be routed, stand they never so obstinate.
Fifthly, The Trine of Jupitur and Mercury signifies a Beneficial, Wise, and Successful Conclusion of this great Affair unto Eng∣land, and the Protestant Army; for Mercury is very potent in the Figure, and is Lord of the Second House, and Jupiter is exalted in the Fourth.
Sixthly, Mars is exalted in the Tenth, but Saturn hath his Fall in the Ascendant; Mars is Rising, but Saturn is Setting; Mars by his Retrograde Motion returns in Aries his own House, and there becomes Direct; Venus, Lady of the Seventh, is trooping into Virgo her Fall; and Saturn continueth under the Dispose of Mars Lord of the Ascendant; and the Head of the Dragon is in Eng∣land's
Horoscope; from all which may thus much be said truly, That the Vanity of the Papists, Jacobites, or Grumbletonians is far beyond Laughter, for to think, or rather dream of a Victory, or that ever the Late King James should regain his Abdicated Crown and Dignity, notwithstanding the Assistance of his most Christian Majesty. No, the British Imperial Crowns are seated on the Sa∣cred Heads of such as know well how to keep them, to the Ter∣ror and Perplexity of their Enemies, but the due Praise and Glory of God.