CHAP. VIII. Of giving of Vomits.
* 1.1DO thou be sure in giving of such medicines as provoke Vomits, that thy Ascendent, its Lord, and the Moon be in signs that chew the cud, as are Aries, Taurus and Capricorn, of the which Taurus is the best, for that the Moon is exalted therein; wherefore it will be the better if she be in the first three de∣grees thereof, the third degree being the point of her exaltation.
Let the Lord of the Ascendent also be in his exaltation, or in Sextile or Trine of the degree thereof.
And look that the Moon be by no means in any configuration with any Planet be∣neath the earth; for that causeth the Physick to work downward, especially if the Planet so in aspect with her be strong; wherefore let her be joyned or in aspect with a Planet above the earth, which is well dignified, if you can possibly however let her be strong. For according to Ptolomy, Centilo. 21. Cum Luna copulata fuerit stellis supra terram constitutis, evomere fecit potionem.
If the Vomit be for the help of an Infirmity in any member or part of the body, (say some Authors) let the Moon be in the sign signifying the member or part of the body, well dignified and strong; and let the sign also if possible be fortunate; In my practice I have followed the former rules with much success; however thou mayst take thy choyce and please thy self; but let me give you one Caution more, Let not the Moon or the Lord of the Ascendent be in watry signs, [Nota.] especially Scorpio and Cancer, nor the Ascendent; for they are apt to make the Physick laxative, and work downwards. And so much for administring of Vomits; it resteth now we descend to Purges, &c.