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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London :: Printed by J.C. for Richard Preston ...,
1679.
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Astrology -- Early works to 1800.
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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." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A50786.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 28, 2024.

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The particular Parts of the Body governed by the Twelve signes of the Zodiack.

Aries governs the Head and Face, the Bones in the head, the Brain, Hair, Beard, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue, and Teeth, and every part belonging to the Head.

Taurus rules the Neck and bones there∣of, the Channel-bone, the Shoulder-blade, the Throat, and the Voice.

Gemini rules the Shoulder-bones, the Arms, Hands and Fingers; and in one word, every part from the shoulder to the finger-ends.

Cancer rules the Breast, Ribs, Lungs, Pleura, the Ventricle of the Stomach, the Liver, and womens Breasts.

Leo governs the Heart, the Back, the Vertebre of the breast, the Appetite, the Pericardium.

Virgo governs the Belly and Bowels, the Navil and Spleen, the Omentum.

Libra rules the Reins, Loyns, and Kid∣neys.

Scorpio hath dominion over the secret parts of men and women, and all vessels dedicated to the act of generation; also the Bladder and Fundament.

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Sagittary governs the Thighs, Os sa∣crum, the Thigh-bone, the Rump-bone, &c.

Capricorn governs the Knees and Hams.

Aquarius rules the Legs and all parts of them from the Knees to the Ancles.

Pisces rules the Ancles, the Feet, and all the bones thereunto belonging.

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