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.

XIV. Of the Sun's Revolution through the Twelve Signs of the Zodiack, with an Astro∣logical Judgment of those that shall be born when the Sun is in any of those Signs.

THo' there be seven Planets (as we have before shewed) yet the Sun and Moon being the two great Luminaries of the World, have greater Influence upon our Bodies than all the rest; and the Sun shi∣ning by his own Light, and being the Foun∣tain both of Light and Life, has greater Power than the Moon, and his Influence is more in any of the twelve Houses; I shall therefore here, because I affect Brevity, give the Reader an Astrological Judgment of the Sun's Power and Influence, being in any of the twelve Houses: After I have first ac∣quainted my Reader what a House is, and signifies in Astrology:

A House is a certain Space in the Firma∣ment, which is parted or separated by seve∣ral Degrees, by which the Planets have their Motion, Metaphorically called Hou∣ses; for as in a House there be many Man∣sions; so every Planet has a peculiar or pro∣per place in the Firmament, by which it moves, and in which it is resident, contain∣ing

thirty Degrees, by which one House is differenced from another; and these are pla∣ced by Astrologers in the following order,

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The Sun being in Aries,

Makes the Person born under it of a fro∣ward and peevish Disposition, quickly angry, but as soon pleas'd; given to study, and very Eloquent, but proud, lying and luxu∣rious; promising all things, but perform∣ing nothing; not beloved among his Kin∣dred, and obnoxious to danger from his Enemies: he shall be in danger of receiving harm from four-footed Beasts, as being

thrown from a Horse, and the like; so that he ought to avoid all Hawking, Hunting and other Exercises to be performed on Horse∣back, which are like to be fatal to him: But in other things he may be more fortu∣nate. If the Person born be a Female, tho' she may be fair, and fruitful in Children, yet she will be given to lying, and of so bad a Temper and Disposition, that her Husband will live but uneasily with her. Note this also, That those born in the Day-time, the Sun being in Aries, will be fortunate and happy; but those that are born in the Night, will be unfortunate and come to disgrace.

The Sun being in Taurus,

Makes the Native bold and fortunate in attempting hard and difficult Affairs; it shews him also victorious over his Enemies, and a great Traveller, but banish'd from his native Country. It also shews one ser∣vile, familiar and angry; but in his old Age only; for in his Youth he shall obtain Rich∣es by Marriage, which shall make him bet∣ter humour'd. But when Age comes, it brings Sickness with it, and that makes Men peevish. It makes Females wanton, yet painful and obedient; but full of tittle∣tattel,

it also shews 'em inclin'd to Whore∣dom; which will wear off by degrees. She shall have many Husbands and divers Chil∣dren.

The Sun being in Gemini,

Denotes a fair Child, also one that is wise, liberal, merciful; also a Boaster, and and one that runs up and down without a∣ny regard to his Business, whereby he shall obtain but little Riches of his own; but shall be of that Fidelity and Truth, that he shall have the command of the Publick Trea∣sure: It also denotes one to be of a com∣plaisant Behaviour, a good Understanding, and acceptable to those with whom he shall have to do It shews him also to be well vers'd in the Mathematical Sciences, and Arithmetick; and that he shall be in great danger about twenty three Years of Age, either to be hurt by Fire, or bitten by a mad Dog.

The Sun being in Cancer,

Shews a Person to be of a good wit, hu∣mility, and wisdom; but one inclin'd to Pleasure, and the love of Women. It also shews one attempting many things, and es∣pecially on the Seas, and thereby often in

danger, and vexed with many Incommodi∣ties, and with much Poverty and Misery; and that tho' he may get much, yet he shall be never the richer; he shall dig for Trea∣sure, and find that which he looked not for. But if it be a Maid, she shall be witty, shame∣fac'd, civil, wise, diligent, nimble and beautiful; soon pleased, yet deceitful and crafty, saying one thing, and doing ano∣ther; subject to many Dangers, by Water, by falling, by Child-bearing, and the Chol∣lick. And after the Age of twenty six, whe∣ther the Native be Male or Female, it pro∣miseth good success. It denotes also a Per∣son to be painful, faithful, acquainted with great Men, and fortunate in Husbandry.

The Sun being in Leo,

Denotes a Man proud and arrogant, bold and stout; a Mocker, a Scorner, unmerci∣ful, cruel, and hard to be entreated, beset with many Enemies, and subject to many miseries; also a Captain or other Comman∣der, looking for Promotion from Great Men; unfortunate in Children, and meet∣ing with many Afflictions by their means, putting himself into many Dangers; he shall be also in danger of Fire, Sword, and violence of Beasts, by whom he shall be in

danger of Death; but with prudence he may escape all threatned Danger. But if the Native be of the Female Sex, she shall be bold, have great and large Breasts, and slen∣per Legs, which are Tokens of stoutness and boldness, anger, slanders, and babling; tho' the softness natural to Women do alle∣viate the excess thereof. she ought howe∣ver to be especially careful of hot waters and fire, by which she will be in great dan∣ger: She shall also be much inclin'd to the Sickness, or gnawing of the Stomack. But after the Age of one and twenty Years she shall be fortunate in Riches, which she shall obtain by the help of great Men, and the use of other Mens Goods; also by House∣keeping, Beauty, and Love.

The Sun being in Virgo,

Makes Men fortunate and successful in Houshold-affairs, wise and faithful, stout and ambitious; his Wife shall die suddenly in his absence; he shall have many things stolen from him, but shall be revenged on his Enemies. He shall be so much given to talk, that he cann't keep his own secrets: It also shews one fair of Face, of genteel Be∣haviour, a Lover of Women, and delight∣ing to be in the Courts of Princes and No∣blemen.

It also denotes one wise, just, and honourable, a Patron and Defender of his Friends, also Religious and temperate, of a comely Personage, and well-featured. If the Native be a Maiden, she shall be witty, honest and modest; of a willing mind, di∣ligent and circumspect; and shall be marri∣ed about the Age of fifteen Years. But whether Male or Female, they shall be lia∣ble to meet with many Afflctions.

The Sun being in Libra,

Denotes the Person to be fortunate in all Maritine-affairs, and that he shall gain by trading in Spices and precious Stones: It also shews a comely Body, and a voluble pleasant Tongue, a good Name, and one curious of understanding Secrets; but not very careful to perform what he promises; how much soever he may pretend to it: It shews also that he shall have several Wives, and that he shall quickly bury his first: He shall also be a Gainer by dead Men, who will leave him large Legacies: He shall be a great Lover of Women, and entertain unlawful Familiarities with them. He shall be also a good Interpreter of Dreams whether he be born by Day or Night. If the Native be of the Female Sex she shall be free and de∣bonair

and of a jocund Humour, taking much delight in Herbs, loving the Fields, and wandering into strange Places: About twenty three years of Age, she shall have a Husband, and be happily married, for her Beauty, pleasantness of Conversation, and good Behaviour, shall much promote her. Likewise the Children of Libra are such as are Studious, and Lovers of Learning; but without special care be taken, they may receive prejudice by Fire, or Scalding-wa∣ter.

The Sun being in Scorpio,

Encreases the Natives Inheritance, and gives them boldness and stoutness, inclining them likewise to flattery; by which means those they deal withal are often deceiv'd; and when they expect Bread, may meet with nothing but a Scopion. It likewise denotes a Person full of Mirth, given to jesting, and easie of belief, and at the same time a Conque∣ror of his Enemies. It makes a Woman to be full of ••raft and Wit; and yet her first Hus∣band shall deceive her. She shall likewise be subject to the pain of the Spleen, and have some extraordinary Mark, either in the Head, Shoulder, or brawn of the Arm. It makes both Sexes bold ••••d rash, given to

thieving and to search out hidden things; al∣so it makes them wanton Fornicators, and full of evil Thoughts, and given to too much Talking.

The Sun being in Sagittary,

Gives fortune, and boldness to take in hand any Enterprize; inclining a Person ••o travel, and take voyages by Sea, and jour∣••ies by Land, and not without considerable advantage: It also gives access into the Courts of Princes, where the Native shall ••e advan••'d to some honourable Post. It also shews a Person given to riding, hawk∣••ng, hunting, leaping, fighting, and such manly Exercises; at which he always comes off with Honour, by which means he is en∣••ied and has many Enemies, whom yet he ••hall vanquish and overcome. It also shews ••e shall possess the Inheritance of his Father, and that he shall be just, ingenious, faithful, ••earty, a sure Friend, and a generous Ene∣••y. If the Native be a Woman, it like∣wise betokens the same; she shall be in∣••ustrious and of an excellent temper; she ••hall be envied of her Enemies, but shall o∣••ercome them: She shall be married about ••eventeen, and have many Children.

The Sun being in Capricorn,

Shews the Native shall meet with many Afflictions and Adversities, which he shall sustain with much Resolution: Yet it also shews him a••gry and fretful, and one that keeps naughty Company. It also makes him merry and chearful; yet he may fall in love to that degree, that he may be ready to die for his Mistress; but if the Nativity be by Night; he shall be Unconstant: It also shews that in Age he shall grow covetous: He shall thrive by Navigation, especially if he Trade toward the East; for from thence his Fortune shall arise. If the Native be a Women, she shall be modest and bashful, of a fearful disposition, and very much addict∣ed to travel.

The Sun being in Aquarius,

Maketh the Native of a friendly Dis∣position, fearful of Waters, and in dan∣ger of receiving prejudice thereby: He shall be subject to Sickness and Quotidian A∣gues, until about the fifteenth Year of his Age; after whihc he shall be more fortu∣nate, for by travelling through divers Countries, he shall gather Riches, which with a liberal hand he shall distribute; he

shall meet with sundry Losses and Afflictions, especially by means of his Wife and other Women; and shall live for a long time without any enjoyment of her: But she be∣ing dead, his Affairs will be more fortunate. If the Native be a Woman, she shall be comely of Body, and of a faithful and con∣stant Mind; she shall be enriched with other Mens Goods, but her Children shall be a great Affliction to her, and she shall receive much damage by them. She shall not attain to any great fortune till the two and twen∣tieth Year of her Age, and then she shall ar∣rive to a competent Estate.

The Sun being in Pisces,

Denotes a Man to be quick, of a voluble and ready Tongue, bold and conceited; but fortunate in finding out hidden Trea∣sures; for this is peculiar to those who are born when the Sun is in Pisces, that they shall find something unlooked for, and shall be also enriched with other Mens Goods: It also shews them to be merry and jocose, of a good disposition, and loving the com∣pany of good Men: They seldom live long; but if they reach to thirty five Years, they may live to old Age. They shall never be very Rich, except in their own Opinions;

always full of troublesome thoughts; and are in danger of being brought into Cap∣tivity, by means of Women. They have commonly some mark either in the Elbow or Foot, and their fortune will come from the South. If the Native be a Woman, she will be hot, bold, of an insolent Tongue, contumelious, a notorious Scold; and some∣thing worse; for she will forsake her own Husband, and cleave to an Adulterer.

Thus I have given you an Account of the Influences of the Sun, being in any of the Coelestial Signs; by which any Person may know in what Sign the Sun was, at the time of his Birth.