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.

1. Of SATƲRN.

SAturn is by nature cold and dry, the au∣thor of Melancholy;* 1.1 Masculine, Diur∣nal; the greater Infortune; and appears to our sight of a leaden pale colour: he is the highest of the seven, and therefore slow in motion, near 30 years in finish∣ing his circular Revolution through the twelve Signes.

He is called Chronos, Phaenon, and Fal∣sifer.* 1.2

He naturally represents one of a middle Stature,* 1.3 black swarthy Complexion, lit∣tle Eyes, lowring Eye-brows, flat Nose, thick Lips, goes forward with his Head, stooping, great Ears, black or very dark Hair, thin Beard, and sometimes none at all.

When he is well dignified, the persons

signified thereby are grave and sober, that perform all their actions with Judge∣ment and Discretion: they have a search∣ing fancy, being much given to study. But when he is ill dignified, then the Native or Querent signified thereby is malicious, envious, covetous, jealous, lying, dissem∣bling, thievish person, not regarding his Word or Reputation.

* 1.4He signifies Old men, as Grandfathers, and Fathers; also all persons that dig the Earth, Husbandmen, Day-labourers, Clowns, and Beggars, Brick-makers, Col∣liers, Gardiners, Sextons, Miners, Tan∣ners, and Curriers of Leather, Sectarists, Monks and Jesuites.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Nature.
• * 1.2

  Poetical Names.
• * 1.3

  Descript.
• * 1.4

  Quality & Profession.