Practical astrology in two parts : the first part containeth an easie introduction to the whole art of astrologie ... : the second part sheweth the resolution of all manner of horary questions which concern the life of man, his estate, brethren, or short journeys ... / by John Middleton, Philomath.

CHAP. XI.

Of the Astrological signification of the Twelve Houses of Heaven.

Of the First House.

THe first House is call'd the East-angle or Ascendant; and in a Question or Nativity, it hath signification of the life of Man, his Disposition, Complexion, and Understanding; and of the parts of mans Body it represents the head and face. The Consignificators of this House are Aries and Saturn; for as this is the first House, so is Aries the first of the Signes, and Sa∣turn the first of the Planets. In Ecli∣pses and great Conjunctions, and upon Sol his ingress into Aries, it signifieth the common people, and general State of the Kingdom where the Figure was erected. This House is Masculine, and of colours it hath the white; so that if a Planet be posited herein, that hath signification of white, the complexion of the party is more white and pale.

Of the Second House.

This House hath signification of the Querents Estate, Goods, Money, Riches, and Profit, Gain or Loss by commodi∣ties; and also of Money lent, and of Wages due; in suits of Law, it signi∣fies a mans Friends or Assistants. Upon Sol his ingress into Aries, or in Eclipses and great Conjunctions, it signifieth the wealth or poverty, Allies, and support of the Commonwealth. The Consig∣nificators of this House are Jupiter and Taurus. In Mans body, it rules the Neck and Throat: It is a Feminine and suc∣cedent House; of colours, it signifieth green.

Of the Third House.

From the Third House, is judgement given of the Querents Brethren, Sisters, Kindred, and Neighbours; of short or inland Journeys; of removing from one place to another. It also signifies Mes∣sengers, Epistles, Letters, &c. In the parts of Mans body it governs the Arms and shoulders. The Consignificators of

this House are Gemini and Mars: It is a Masculine House; and of colours it sig∣nifieth red and yellow, or sorrel colour.

Of the Fourth House.

The Fourth House hath signification of the Querents Father; it also signifieth Lands, Houses, Orchards, Inheritances, Tillage of the earth, and the quality and nature of the ground enquired after: It hath signification of Minerals, hidden Treasures, &c. also of Towns, Cities, or Castles besieged, and all antient Hou∣ses, Gardens, &c. and the end of all things: Also from this House is judge∣ment given of Reports or common Ru∣mours, whether they be true or false. The Consignificators of this House are Can∣cer and Sol. It is the North Angle, and a House Feminine. Of colours it signi∣fieth red: Of Mans body it governeth the Breast and Lungs.

Of the Fifth House.

This House hath signification of Chil∣dren, Embassadors, and Messengers, Ta∣verns, Alehouses, Plays, Pleasures, Joys,

Banquets, Gifts, Bravery, and all manner of Delights; also the estate or riches of the Native or Querents Father, the Am∣munition of a Castle or Town besieged. The Consignificators hereof are Leo and Venus. It is Masculine, and of the Body of man it rules the Heart and Back. It is a succedent House; of colours it sig∣nifieth black and white, or honey-co∣lour.

Of the Sixth House.

The Sixth House hath signification of Servants, Day-labourers, and of the les∣ser sort of Cattle, as Sheep, Hogs, Goats, Hares, Coneys, &c. It signifieth the Na∣ture and Qualities of Sicknesses, Shep∣herds, Warreners, and such as look after small Cattle: It signifieth Uncles, or the Brethren and Sisters of the Querents Fa∣ther. It rules the Belly and the inferiour parts, &c. The Consignificators of this House are Virgo and Mercury. It is a House Feminine and cadent; of colour it signifieth black.

Of the Seventh House.

This House hath signification of Mar∣riages, Wives, Sweet-hearts, &c. of pub∣lick Enemies, Law-suits, quarrels and contentions; all men we have common dealing with. In questions of Astrolo∣gie, the Artist himself; in Physick, the Physician. It hath signification of Thieves and Thefts. In Eclipses and great Con∣junctions, and at the Sun's ingress into Aries, it signifieth the publick Enemies of the Kingdom or place which the Figure was erected for. It is called the West Angle, and is by nature Mas∣culine. Its Consignificators are Libra and Luna: of Mans Body it governs the Haunches and Navil to the Buttocks. Of colours it signifieth sad brown or black.

Of the Eighth House.

The Eighth House signifies the death of the Native or Querent, its nature and quality; the Estates of men deceased, their Wills, Legacies, and Testaments, the Portion or Dowry of the Wife: in

suits of Law, the Defendants Friends: in Duels, the Adversaries second. The Con∣significators of this House are Scorpio and Saturn. In Mans body, it governs the Privy parts. It is a Feminine and succe∣dent House, and of colours it signifieth green and black.

Of the Ninth House.

From this House we give judgement of long Voyages, Dreams, Pilgrimages, and Religion, and all sorts of Ecclesiasti∣cal persons and Ministers, Books, Lear∣ning, Church-livings or Benefices, and the Brethren and Kindred of the Que∣rents Wife. Of mans body, it gover∣neth the Hips and Thighs. The Consig∣nificators of this House are Sagittary and Jupiter. Of colours it hath the green and white; it is a Masculine and cadent House.

Of the Tenth House.

The Tenth House signifies Honour, Dignities, Offices, Magistracy, Kings, Prin∣ces, Dukes, Earls, Judges, and all Com∣manders in general, and all persons in

Rule and Authority. It signifies the Querents Mother, and hath signification of preferment, whether it be attainable or not; also what Profession it is best for any one to follow. It is a Feminine House, and is called the Medium Coeli, or Mid-Heaven. The Consignificators of this House are Capricorn and Mars. Of the Body of man, it rules the Knees and Hams; of colours red and white.

Of the Eleventh House.

This House hath signification of Friends and Acquaintance, the thing hoped for or desired, the Fidelity or Falseness of Friends. As to Kings, it represents their Houses, Allies, Counsellors; their Associates, Treasure, Ammunition and Souldiery. The Consignificators of this House are Aquarius and Sol. Of mans Body, it rules the Legs. It is a Mascu∣line House; and of colours it signifies yel∣low or Saffron-colour, and is a succedent House.

Of the Twelfth House.

This House hath signification of secret

Enemies, great Cattle, as Horses, Oxen, &c. also of Prisons, Captivity, Witches, and evil Spirits, malicious persons, &c. The Consignificators of this House are Pisces and Venus. Of the parts of man, it rules the Feet. It is a Feminine and cadent House; of colours it signifies green.

Of the quarters of Heaven signified by the Twelve Houses.

• The First House is East.
• The Second House is N.E. by E.
• The Third House is N. N. E.
• The Fourth House is North.
• The Fifth House is N. W. N.
• The Sixth House is W. N. W.
• The Seventh House is West.
• The Eighth House is SW by S.
• The Ninth House is S. S. W.
• The Tenth House is South.
• The Eleventh House is S.E. by S.
• The Twelfth House is S. S. E.