Astrologia restaurata, or, Astrologie restored being an introduction to the general and chief part of the language of the stars : in four books ... / by VVilliam Ramesey, Gent. ...

CHAP. V. Of the Sun and Moon Eclipsed in any Decanate or Face of the twelve Celestial Signs.

DIvers rules have I before delivered unto thee which I collectedout of Juncti∣nus; wherefore now for conclusion of this point; I thought good to give thee this Chapter out of him also, the which he gathered from the writings of Proclus.

When there happens any Eclipse either of the Sun or Moon in Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, it denotes a scarcity of the fruits of the Earth and Corn; in Gemini, Libra or Aquaries, a Famin and outragious diseases, Pestilencies and Mortalities; in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces, the death and slaughter of obscure, common Plebean kinde of people, continual quarrels and seditions, and great damage to Navigators and such as converse in the Sea, or Sea-affairs; in Aries, Leo or Sagittary, I need say no more then this, thas it is sufficiently declared in the handling the several De∣canates of these Signs; wherefore it will not be amiss if we also go through every sign of the whole Zodiack, beginning at Aries, that so thou mayest not be to seek upon any Eclipse of the Luminaries, and first then of the Sun.

[unspec ♈ 10.] When the Sun is Eclipsed in any of the first ten degrees of Aries (which you have heard is the first Decanate or Face thereof) it portends the sudden and fre∣quent motion of Armies, continual expeditions, assaults and batteries with many tumults, seditions and controversies, and an inclination of the ayr to intempe∣rate heat and drought.

[unspec ♈ 20.] In the following Decanat or Face, (viz. from the tenth to the twentieth de∣gree of Aries) it denotes the Imprisonment, trouble and sadness of some King, and danger of death unto him, a corruption of trees that are fruitful or of such fruits as are produced of Trees, as also of the Earth.

[unspec ♈ 30.] In the last Decanate or Face, (viz. from the twentieth to the thirtieth, or last degree of Aries) he bringeth grief and sadness to mortals, and the death of great women, and a scarcity or diminution of Cattel (viz. those of the lesser sort, because it is signified by Aries.)

[unspec ♉ 10.] An Eclipse of the Sun happening in the first Face of Taurus, afflicteth Negotia∣tors, Agents and Solicitors, destroyeth businesses, and the Corn upon the Earth.

[unspec ♉ 20.] In the second Decanate or Face of Taurus, incommodities to such as bear chil∣dren, and also to Travellers.

[unspec ♉ 30.] In the third, Pestilence and Famine, from whence we may collect the destruction of greater Cattel, viz. Buls, Oxen and Cows.

[unspec ♊ 10.] An Eclipse in the first Face of Gemini (of the Sun) causeth dissention amongst Priests, of what Order soever they are, inveterate hatred and seditions, and a con∣tempt of both the Law of God and Man is to be feared.

[unspec ♊ 20.] In the second, thefts and robberies, piracies and slaughters.

[unspec ♊ 30.] In the third, the death of some King, and various mischeifs to such Common∣wealths as are under Gemini, and the frustration of such Cities affairs and Negoti∣ations.

[unspec ♋ 10.] Again, an Eclipse of the Sun in the first Face of Cancer, troubleth the ayr, and causeth var••ous winds and alterations of weather.

[unspec ♋ 20.] In the second, dryeth up Rivers and Fountains, and causeth petulent and greivous mortalities.

[unspec ♋ 30.] In the third, through Armenia and Africa, and the rest of the Regions and Places subject to Cancer, Hidropical diseases, seditions, and the disease of France, Naples, Spain, England, and indeed of all the World; yet commonly called the French and Neopolitan disease, or more plainly the French Pox.

[unspec ♌ 10.] Also an Eclipse of the Sun in the first Decanate of Leo denotes the death of some eminent Prince, and the scarcity of Bread-corn.

[unspec ♌ 20.] In the second, troubles and anxieties to Kings, Princes and Great men or Magi∣strates.

[unspec ♌ 30.] In the third, captivities, slaughters, rapines and profanation of holy and sacred Houses (I conceive he hereby meant Churches, Monasteries, and such like.)

[unspec ♍ 10.] Moreover an Eclipse of the Sun in Virgo, argues the grievous calamity and death of some certain King in the confines of Virgo.

[unspec ♍ 20.] In the second, Famine, Pestilence and deadly Seditions.

[unspec ♍ 30.] In the third, to Pictures, Poets and Merchants, and such as live by their Ingenuity and wit slaughters, destruction, banishment, and the like.

[unspec ♎ 10] If an Eclipse of the Sun be in the first Face of Libra; it corrupteth the Ayr, causeth the Pestilence: and a scarcity and dearness of Corn

[unspec ♎ 20.] In the second, portendeth the death of some Great King; under the Dominion of Libra, Seditions and Famine.

[unspec ♎ 30.] In the third, discords amongst Great ones, and detriment in their estates.

[unspec ♏ 10.] Also if an Eclipse be in the first Face of Scorpio, it moveth and stirreth up Wars and tumults, slaughter, hatred, captivities, plots and treacheries.

[unspec ♏ 20.] In the second, mischief to some King whose minde is averse to war.

[unspec ♏ 30.] In the third, the rise of some tyrant, the slothfulness and idleness of the former King hateful to every one.

[unspec ♐ 10.] In the first Face or Decanate of Sagittary, if an Eclipse of the Sun be, it shews grievous dissentions and deadly fewds amongst men.

[unspec ♐ 20.] In the second, the death of Camels and such Cattel as chew the cud (especially the greater sort) and such like.

[unspec ♐ 30.] In the third, prejudice to Horses and Armies.

[unspec ♑ 10.] Again, an Eclipse of the Sun in the first Decanate of Capricorn, it denotes un∣happiness and chances to Great men, the transmigration of some King, and the Rebellion of the Nobles and rusticks.

[unspec ♑ 20.] In the second, hired souldiers are excited and animated against their Commanders and Superiours, and frustrateth all their devices.

[unspec ♑ 30.] In the third, it induceth the tumultuary motion of the King, and causeth Famine.

[unspec ♒ 10.] Moreover an Eclipse of the Sun in the first Face of Aquaries, causeth publique sorrow and sadness.

[unspec ♒ 20.] In the second, publique thefts, rapines and roberies, Earth-quakes and Famine.

[unspec ♒ 30.] In the third, the death and slaughter of sheep and beasts of the field.

[unspec ♓ 10.] Lastly, an Eclipse of the Sun in the first Face of Pisces, drieth up Rivers, and un∣fortunateth the Sea and the affairs thereof.

[unspec ♓ 20.] In the second, the death of famous and excellent men, destruction of Fish, Earth-quakes, &c.

[unspec ♓ 30.] In the third, sedition, cruelty, furiousness and inhumanity of souldiers.

An Eclipse of the Moon now in every Decanate is to be considered, since we have done with the Sun, wherefore when the Moon is Eclipsed in the first Decanate of Aries, she denotes Feavers, destruction of Woods by fire, and a siccity and dry∣ness of the ayr.

[unspec ♈ 20.] In the second, Pestilence.

[unspec ♈ 30.] In the third, Abortive births, incommodities and such like dangers to women.

[unspec ♉ 10.] An Eclipse of the Moon in the first decanate of Taurus, denotes destruction and death to great Cattel.

[unspec ♉ 20.] In the second, the death of the Queen of some Region under Taurus; and a scarcity of seeds and barrenness of the Earth.

[unspec ♉ 30.] In the third, she shews cruelty on Serpents and such like.

[unspec ♊ 10.] Also an Eclipse of the Moon in the first Face of Gemini, threatneth incursions and rapins of enemies.

[unspec ♊ 20.] In the second, the frequent motion of Armies, and the solicitations of private and publique things.

[unspec ♊ 30.] In the third, the death of some illustrious and famous man.

[unspec ♋ 10.] Again, an Eclipse of the Moon in the first Face of Cancer, excites and stirs up Wars.

[unspec ♋ 20.] In the second, grievous exactions, intolerable Tributes, Taxations and such like burthens.

[unspec ♋ 30.] In the third, death to the Female sex, and sudden destruction and miseries.

[unspec ♌ 10.] Also an Eclipse of the Moon in the first Face of Leo, denotes the death of either some Illustrious King or famous Man.

[unspec ♌ 20.] In the second, the journey of the King and mutation of things.

[unspec ♌ 30.] In the third, she excites the People and Armies to new actions and attempts.

[unspec ♍ 10.] An Eclipse of the Moon in the first Face of Virgo, causeth diseases and Infirmities to the King, and various seditions and discords amongst men.

[unspec ♍ 20.] In the second, causeth mischief to Councellors, Scribes, or such like men.

[unspec ♍ 30.] In the third, brings deadly diseases.

[unspec ♎ 10] A Lunary Eclipse in the first Face of Libra, provoketh furious and tempestuous hail storms.

[unspec ♎ 20.] In the second, mischief and trouble to every one.

[unspec ♎ 30.] In the third, death to some famous and illustrious men.

[unspec ♏ 10.] If an Eclipse of the Moon be in the first Face of Scorpio, it causeth horrible Thun∣der and Lightning, and sometimes Earth-quakes.

[unspec ♏ 20.] In the second, dryeth Olives; and causeth a dry ayr, and Burning Feavers.

[unspec ♏ 30.] In the third, the same is threatned, and death; many seditions, quarrels, and troubles over and above.

[unspec ♐ 10.] Also an Eclipse of the Moon in the first Face of Sagittary, sendeth thefts and ra∣pines.

[unspec ♐ 20.] In the second, destruction to Horses and Mules.

[unspec ♐ 30.] In the third, the Pestilence and many evils.

[unspec ♑ 10.] Again, the Moon eclipsed in the first face of Capricorn, shews suggestions amongst men, and untimely death: or mischief to some illustrious and Noble man.

[unspec ♑ 20.] In the second, frequent incursions and assaults of souldiers, thefts, roberies and Captivities.

[unspec ♑ 30.] In the third, the death of some King under the Dominion of Capricorn, also se∣dition.

[unspec ♒ 10.] Moreover the Moon eclipsed in the first face of Aquaries, denotes the misfortune of some King under Aquaries.

[unspec ♒ 20.] In the second, universally hurteth the seed of the Earth.

[unspec ♒ 30.] In the third, a change in all things.

[unspec ♓ 10.] Lastly, the Moon eclipsed in the first face of Pisces, bringeth sadness and anxiety to those we call Priests, and Religious Houses.

[unspec ♓ 20.] In the second, the death of some great and Illustrious Person.

[unspec ♓ 30.] In the third thefts, rapines, robberies by Land, and piracies and troubles by Sea.

And thus much shall suffice to be said of Eclipses at this time; hereafter God sparing me life and leisure from my other studies, perhaps I may make some addi∣tion thereunto if I finde the present age worthy thereof; Let us now proceed.

Notes

• The Moon eclipsed in the first Face of Aries.