Vox stellarum: or, the voyce of the stars being a brief and easie introduction to the knowledge of the number, names and characters of the planets and signs, aspects and anticions: the division of heaven, and how to erect a figure thereof, either by a table of houses or by a table of right and oblique ascentions: an exact and true description of the planets and signs, with the countries, cities or towns under them. Likewise, how to judge of the affairs of the world, by revolutions, eclipses, great conjunctions and blazing stars. Also, something touching the Popish Plot, and other remarkable affairs of the year, 1678. By William Knight, student in astrology and physick.

The use of the foregoing Table is thus under∣stood.

In the first Column you have the Twelve Signs, beginning at ♈, then ♉, ♊, ♋, &c. down to ♓.

In the next Column to Signs, is written Houses of the Planets, under it ♂. d. ♀. n. &c. over against ♂ to the left hand is ♈, again ♀ ♉; which tells you that ♈ is the day house of ♂, and ♉ the night house of ♂, understand the like of all the rest, and then you will see and know that every Planet (except ☉ and ☽) have two of those Signs for their Houses: as ♄, ♑ and ♒; ♃, ♐ and ♓; ♂, ♈ and ♏; ☉, ♌; ♀, ♉ and ♎; ☿, ♊ and ♍; ☽, ♋.

In the third Column you have the Ex∣altations of the Planets, in it and over a∣gainst ♈, is ☉ 19. under him, over against ♉, you may see ☽ 3. So the 19 Degree of ♈ is the very Point of the ☉ s Exaltati∣on, the 3 Degree of ♉ is the ☽ s. &c. yet you must understand that the Exalta∣tion of a Planet reaches the whole Sign.

In the fourth Column is Triplicities written over head, under which against ♈ ♌ ♐, is ☉ ♃; ☉ under d. and ♃ un∣der

n. which shews that they rule the fiery Triplicity, the ☉ by day, and ♃ by night: So against ♉ ♍ ♑, you find ♀ ☽; a∣gainst ♊, ♎ ♒, ♄ ☿; and over right ♋ ♏ ♓, ♂ ♂; which signifies that ♂ rules the watery Triplicity both day and night.

In the next five Columns is contained the terms of the Planets, the first 6 De∣grees of ♈ is the terms of ♃, from 6 to 14 the terms of ♀, from 14 to 21 the terms of ☿, from 21 to 26 the terms of ♂, and from 26 to 30 are the terms of ♄. So of the rest in order.

Every Sign is again divided into three equal Parts, called Faces or Decanates, so the first 10 Degrees of ♈ is the face of ♂, from 10 to 20 the face of ☉, and from 20 to 30 the face of ♀: observe the same in the rest.

Next is the Detriments, as you will find ♀ in ♈ is in her Detriment, ♂ in ♉ in his Detriment, &c.

The last Column tells you the falls of the Planets, so ♄ in ♈ is in his fall, ♂ in ♋ in his fall, &c.

Thus much for the description of the Table, I will now shew you the signification of a Planet in any of his or her Essential Dignities, that I may make good the

word use, to the full: Observe then, that

A Planet in his own house direct, signi∣fies a Person of a strong and healthful con∣stitution, he is one that will be known in his Family, and rule over them with good Judgment; likewise he lives in a very plentiful way, or at least in a thriving condition.

A Planet in his Exaltation, denotes a Person of a high majestical carriage, a proud lofty disposition, high minded; assuming more than his due, scorns to ••••oop or buckle to any: in matters of war, a Planet in his Exaltation is stronger than one in his own house.

A Planet in his Triplicity, sheweth a Person at the present time to be in a pret∣ty good condition, and modestly well in∣dued with the Goods and Fortunes of this World; not meanly nor very well des∣cended, yet his present state is commenda∣ble.

A Planet in his term, declares one rather participating of the temper and shape of the said Planet, than of the Wealth, Pow∣er or Dignity by him denoted.

A Planet in his face, and no otherwise dignified, the Person by him denoted is as it were at the last shift, or as some say at the last gasp, not knowing what to do, or

how to bestow himself: You may judge likewise the deplorable condition of things, as well as what we have said of a Person.