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 a Messenger sent upon an Errand.

Let the Ascendant and his Lord signi∣fie the person that sent the Messenger; the seventh House and Lord thereof shall signifie the person to whom the Messen∣ger was sent; the Moon shall signifie the Message, and the Lord of the 5th the Messenger, and how he will order his business.

If you finde the Lord of the 5th se∣parating from the Lord of the seventh, and applying to the Lord of the Ascen∣dant by any good aspect, you may judge the Messenger hath been honest in your business, and is returning home with good tidings.

If the Messenger was sent upon an er∣rand

for Money, observe in your Figure what Configuration or Aspect there is between the Lord of the 5th and the Lord of the eighth: if therefore you finde the Lord of th•• 5th separating from the Lord of the eighth, and applying to the Lord of the Ascendant, you may judge the Messenger brings money with him.

But herein you are to consider what person your Messenger was sent to; if to your Brother, then you are to take the Lord of the 5th as his Significator; if to your Father, the 4th House and Lord thereof; if it be to a Friend that you have converse or trade withal, or one that is not related to you, then you are to take the Lord of the seventh for his Significator: And if it be a Petition to a King or Prince, you are to take the Lord of the tenth for his Significator, and accordingly order your Judgement.

If you finde the Lord of the fifth in good aspect to the Lord of the seventh, or either the Lord of the 5th or Luna in Reception with the Lord of the se∣venth, you may judge the Messenger is kindly received, and his Message well ac∣cepted.

But if you finde the Lord of the 5th in Quadrate or Opposition to the Lord of the seventh without Recep••ion, you may judge your Messenger is not well acce∣pted, especially if Luna also be afflicted by the Lord of the seventh.

If you finde the Lord of the 5th affli∣cted by the Lord of the third or ninth Houses, or by an Infortune posited there∣in, you may judge the Messenger will have some trouble in his Journey, or re∣ceive some prejudice by Thieves.

But if on the contrary you finde the Lord of the 5th and the Moon free from the malevolent Aspects of the Infortunes, and in good aspect to the Lord of the As∣cendant, and no ways afflicted, you may conclude your Messenger will make a safe return with good tidings.