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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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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Middleton, John, Philomath.
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1679.
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Of Jupiter in the Twelve Signes.

Jupiter in Aries, denotes one of a middle Stature, of a ruddy Complexion, an oval Visage, the Hair of a light brown or flax∣en colour, a quick piercing Eye, a very obliging person, of a free and noble dis∣position, a lover of friendship, peace and tranquillity.

In Taurus, he represents one of a mean Stature, not very decent, his Complexion swarthy, the Hair of a sad brown; his conditions are indifferent good; a lover of Women, yet of a good carriage, and a wise discreet person.

In Gemini, he denotes a large tall per∣son, something above the middle stature, brown Hair, and a well-composed Body; courteous in his behaviour, and obliging to all persons; he delights in womens company, and is a lover of Arts and Sci∣ences.

In Cancer, he signifieth a person of a

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middle Stature, a pale sickly Complexion, an oval Visage; he hath dark brown or black Hair, no very pleasant person; he hath aspiring thoughts, and aiming at great things; a busie-body, that loves to concern himself with other mens affairs, and a great lover of women.

In Leo, he represents one of a tall sta∣ture, and of a well-composed Body, light coloured Hair, or sometimes yellow, something curling; comely Eyes, of a rud∣dy Complexion, and of a very good Disposition, bold and stout-hearted, de∣lighting in manly valiant actions, and much desirous of honour.

In Virgo, he signifies a well-composed person, of a sad brown or black Hair; he is much given to study several Arts and Sciences; of a cholerick disposition, and covetous; ambitious of honour, and a lover of money.

In Libra, he represents a person of a neat well-composed Body, of a pleasant Countenance, an oval Visage, light brown or flaxen Hair, of a very good disposi∣tion, delighting in all pleasant exercises and recreations; and by his good behaviour he is beloved of all men.

In Scorpio, he denotes one of a middle

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stature, something inclined to fatness, of a duskie Complexion, the Hair of a sad brown colour; he is highly conceited of his own actions, and of an ill nature, co∣vetous of worldly goods, and thinks him∣self above his betters.

In Sagittary, he represents one of a tall stature, a ruddy Complexion, an oval Visage, the Hair of a chesnut-colour; a very well-composed person, of a very good behaviour, just in his actions; he is a lover of Horses, and naturally a good Horseman.

In Capricorn, he signifies one of a very little stature, of a thin Face, and pale Complexion, sad Hair, a very weakly person, yet peevish and fickle, and not very well natured.

In Aquarius, he signifies a person of a middle stature, and of a good Comple∣xion, brown Hair, and a well-set person, of a pleasant merry disposition, delight∣ing in good company, and very just in his actions.

In Pisces, he represents one of a mean stature, but inclined to fatness, the Hair of a light brown; he is a lover of mirth, and musical Instruments; he is studious in several Arts and Sciences, and very

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ingenious, delighting in good company and pleasant recreations.

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