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.

What Profession is best for the Querent to follow?

When this Question is thus propoun∣ded, you are to give the Ascendant, his Lord, and Luna, to signifie the Querent; and take the Lord of the 10th, together with Mars and Venus, to signifie the Trade or Profession the Querent is capa∣ble to undertake.

Then consider what Signes you finde the Significators posited in, or the greater part of them: If they be posited in fiery Signes, it is an argument the Querent may do well in any profession relating to the Fire, according to the capacity of Birth and quality. If he be able, he may un∣dertake the profession of a Chymist, Phy∣sician, Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller, or Apothecary; but if he be of mean parentage, he may make a good Armou∣rer, Smith, Cutler, &c.

If the Significators be posited in aereal Signes, the Querent will make a good

Lawyer, Geometrician, Arithmetician, Surveyor, Scrivener, Clerk, or Astrono∣mer, &c. but if he be of a mean condi∣tion, he will be fit for a Millener, a Painter, Draper, or the like.

If you finde the aforesaid Significators posited in earthly Signes, it is an argu∣ment the Querent may make a good Country-Farmer, Husbandman, Grasier, Gardiner, Carpenter, Collier, Carter, Brick-maker, Butcher, Shoomaker, Shep∣herd, Day-labourer, &c.

When you finde the Significators in watry Signes, it is most proper for the Querent to trade in things belonging to the Water, or to be a Beer-brewer, Vint∣ner, Fishmonger, or Sailor, Water-man, &c.

If you finde the Lord of the Ascen∣dant in good aspect with the Lord of the 10th, or the Moon or Lord of the As∣cendant in Sextile or Trine to Mars or Venus, it is an argument the Querent shall profit and do well in the Trade or Pro∣fession he shall follow.

The Lord of the Ascendant, or Luna, in the 10th, in Reception with the Lord of the 10th; or if you finde fortunate Planets in the 10th, in good aspect to

the Lord of the Ascendant, or Luna, it denotes the same.

But if on the contrary you finde the aforesaid Significators in Quadrate or Op∣position with the Lord of the Ascendant or Luna, or either of them Combust, or otherwise afflicted, it signifies the Querent shall not gain by the Profession inten∣ded.