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.

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Title: 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.
Author: Middleton, John, Philomath.
Publication: London :: Printed by J.C. for Richard Preston ...,; 1679.
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4. Of SOL.

The Sun is a Planet Masculine and Di∣urnal, of nature hot and dry,* 1.1 but tempe∣rate; he finisheth his circuit through the Twelve Signes of the Zodiack in 365 days and some hours.

He is called Sol, Titan, Ilios, Phoebus, Apollo,* 1.2 Osyris, Diespiter.

He represents a person of a large cor∣pulent Body;* 1.3 of a large Face, and a broad high Forehead, a yellow saffron Complexion, large goggle Eyes, sharp and piercing; the Hair yellow, or light flaxen, much hair on the Beard; they are generally of a great Spirit, honest, humane, and courteous, and of a healthful constitution.

When Sol is well dignified, and Signi∣ficator either in a Question or Nativity, he represents one of an incomparable judgement, very prudent, and desirous of Rule and Soveraignty; of a very noble and majestical spirit, yet using much gra∣vity in his speeches: he is very faithful

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to his friends, and courteous to all men, keeping his promises with much fidelity; a lover of honourable actions, and an ab∣solute hater of all sordid things.

But when he is ill dignified, the persons signified by him are arrogant and proud, restless and troublesome, using neither gravity in their words, or sobriety in their actions; spendthrifts, careless of their Families or Estates, and often weak-sighted, or purblinde, cracking of their Pedigree, and foolish in all their actions.

* 1.4He represents Kings, Princes, Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, Barons, Courtiers, and Gentlemen of all sorts; Justices of the Peace, Mayors, &c. the principal Officers of a City or Town. In Professions, he signifies Goldsmiths, Brasiers, Pewterers, Minters of money, Copper-smiths, &c.

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* 1.1

Nature.

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* 1.2

Names.

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* 1.3

Descript.

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* 1.4

Quality and Pro∣fessions.

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