The compleat book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the antients and shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, women and children; and the mighty influences they have upon those that are born under them. Compiled by the learned Albubetes, Benesaphan, Erra Pater, and other of the antients. To which is added, the country man's kalendar; with his daily practice, and perpetual prognostication for weather, according to Albumazar, Ptolomy, and others. Together with a catalogue of all the market-towns, fairs, and roads in England and Wales. All those who peruse this book, must own, that it the knowledge gives of things unknown.

V. Of Astrology, what it is.

AStrology is that Art which teacheth us the Influences and Effect of the Celesti∣al Planets upon the Bodies of Men, Women and Children, which by their Various As∣pects, Positions, and Configurations, do fore∣shew the Changes and Mutations both of Particular Bodies, and also of Kingdoms and States.

Some would confound Astrology and Astronomy together, which are in truth dif∣ferent things: And both have their peculi∣ar

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The sixth is ☿ Mercury, whose Nature is cold and dry, variable; he is situated very near the Sun, and is rarely seen: He makes his Revolution in the same time as the Sun and Venus.

The seventh is ☽ Luna, or the Moon, which is the last or lowest; and whose Na∣ture is cold and moist; every one knows she is of a pale Colour; and she maketh her Revolution in twenty seven Days and eight Hours.

Having thus giving you a brief Account of the Names and Natures of the seven Pla∣nets, I shall here add an Account of the five Aspects also, which are these: