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.

Of the condition and present estate of an absent Brother.

In the resolution of this Question, you must give the Ascendant, his Lord, and

the Moon, to signifie the Querent; the third House, his Lord, and the Planets posited therein, for the Significator of the absent Brother.

If you finde the Lord of the third in the third, in Sextile or Trine to the for∣tunate Planets, you may judge that he is then in health, and in a good condi∣tion. If the Lord of the third be in the third, in Quadrate or Opposition to the In∣fortunes, and they Lords of good Hou∣ses, the Querents Brother is alive, and in health, but in sorrow and discontent in his minde: But if the Quadrate or Oppo∣sition be with Reception, he is then in a good condition both in body and minde.

The Lord of the third in the fourth, which is the second from the third, free from Combustion and the malevolent Aspects of the Infortunes, and he in any of his Essential dignities, you may pre∣dict that the absent Brother hath an in∣tention to enrich himself in the place where he is, &c.

The Lord of the third in the fifth, in good Aspect with the Lord of the fifth, and not afflicted by the Infortunes, he is in a splendid condition, and obtains

love and favour from his Neighbours in that Country he lives in.

The Lord of the third in the sixth House, eighth, or twelfth from the Ascen∣dant, (which are naturally evil) except he be fortunated by the benevolent rays of the Fortunes, or fortunate Planets in the third, then the absent Brother is dis∣contented, &c.

The Lord of the third Peregrine in the seventh, the Quesited continues a Stran∣ger in the same Country he went in∣to.

The Lord of the third in the tenth, which is the eighth from his Ascendant, if he be Peregrine and Combust, or in Conjunction, Quadrate, or Opposition to the Lord of the eighth, without Rece∣ption, and void of all helps from the For∣tunes, the absent Brother is then dead.

If the Lord of the third shall be found in the tenth in Reception with the Lord of the tenth, and joyned by Conjunction, or in good Aspect with the Fortunes, especially with Reception, he hath then attained to some Office or Employment, and lives in Fame and Reputation, &c.

If he be found in the eleventh, in good Aspect with the Lord of the eleventh,

and joyned by Body or good Aspect with the Fortunes, he is then in a splendid and good condition.

If he be posited in the twelfth in his Essential dignities, and in good Aspect with the Fortunes, then the Quesited gains, or is conversant with great Cattle: But if he be afflicted in the twelfth by the malevolent rays of the Infortunes, or be Combust of the Sun, and the Sun hap∣pen to be Lord of the eighth, he is in a bad Condition, if not dead.

The Lord of the third in the first House, the absent Brother obtains many Friends in that Country if he be well aspected.

If you finde him in the second, which is the twelfth from the third, and the malevolent Planets afflict him by Qua∣drate or Opposition without Reception, it's very probable he is kept in Prison, or otherwise, that he cannot come away: If at the same time the Lord of the eighth afflict him, he will be in danger to die there; if he be found Retrograde, he will venture his skin to make an escape.

If a Question be asked concerning a Father that is absent, then you must take the fourth House and his Lord to be his

Significator; the fifth shall shew his E∣state; the sixth, his Brethren or short Journeys; and so of the rest of the Hou∣ses in order. If it be demanded concer∣ning a Son or Daughter that is absent, then take the fifth House to be the Signi∣ficator, and judge of their estate or con∣dition as you did of an absent Brother, remembring always to vary your Rules according to the Question.

Notes

• He is dead