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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Contents

• frontispiece
• title page
• TO THE READER.
• In Laudem Operis.
• To the Ingenious Author of that useful Treatise, ENTITULED, PRACTICAL ASTROLOGIE.
• TO HIS Ingenious Frend the Author, Mr. MIDDLETON.
• table of contents
  • A Table of the CONTENTS of the Book.
  • The Second PART, shewing the Resolution of all manner of Horary Questions.
• Practical ASTROLOGIE.
  • CHAP. 1.
  • CHAP. II.
  • CHAP. III
    • 1. Of ARIES.
    • 2. Of TAƲRƲS.
    • 3. Of GEMINI.
    • 4. Of CANCER.
    • 5. Of LEO.
    • 6. Of VIRGO.
    • 7. Of LIBRA.
    • 8. Of SCORPIO.
    • 9. Of SAGITTARIƲS.
    • 10. Of CAPRICORN.
    • 11. Of AQƲARY.
    • 12. Of PISCES.
  • CHAP. IV.
    • 1. Of SATƲRN.
    • 2. Of JƲPITER.
    • 3. Of MARS.
    • 4. Of SOL.
    • 5. Of VENƲS.
    • 6. Of MERCƲRY.
    • 7. Of LƲNA.
  • CHAP. V.
    • Of Saturn in the Twelve Signes.
    • Of Jupiter in the Twelve Signes.
    • Of Mars in the Twelve Signes.
    • Of the Sun in the Twelve Signes.
    • Of Venus in the Twelve Signes.
    • Of Mercury in the Twelve Signes.
  • CHAP. VI.
    • Of the Antiscions and Contrantiscions of the Planets.
    • Of the Planets Orbs.
    • Of the mean Motion of the Planets.
  • CHAP. VII.
    • Of the Kingdomes and Cities under the Twelve Signes and Seven Planets.
  • CHAP. VIII.
  • CHAP. IX.
  • CHAP. X.
  • CHAP. XI.
    • Of the First House.
    • Of the Second House.
    • Of the Third House.
    • Of the Fourth House.
    • Of the Fifth House.
    • Of the Sixth House.
    • Of the Seventh House.
    • Of the Eighth House.
    • Of the Ninth House.
    • Of the Tenth House.
    • Of the Eleventh House.
    • Of the Twelfth House.
  • CHAP. XII.
  • CHAP. XIII.
    • A general Rule to know whether a Question be radical, or fit to be judged.
    • What Marks, Moles, or Scars the Querent hath.
    • To know if the thing demanded will be brought to perfection or not.
    • Who shall be the furtherance or hindrance of the thing enquired after.
    • Of varying the Houses in your Judgement, according to any Question propounded.
    • Of the time of receiving a Horary Que∣stion.
  • CHAP. XIII.
• The Second PART: Shewing THE RESOLUTION Of all manner of HORARY QUESTIONS.
  • CHAP. I.
    • Shall the Querents life be long or short?
    • To what part of the world may the Que∣rent direct his course to prosper?
    • Shall the Querent finde the party at home he would speak withal?
    • If an absent party be dead or alive?
    • Of a thing suddenly happening, whether good or evil is signified thereby?
    • Of a Ship at Sea, her safety or destruction?
  • CHAP. II.
    • Shall the Querent be Rich or Poor?
    • By what means shall the Querent attain Riches?
    • Shall the Querent obtain his Wages or Stipend that is due from the King, or any Nobleman? &c.
    • Shall the Querent obtain the Money which he lent, or the Goods pawned?
  • CHAP. III.
    • Of the condition and present estate of an absent Brother.
    • Shall the Querent and his Brethren, Si∣sters, or Neighbours accord?
    • If Reports or Rumors be true or false?
    • Of Counsel or Advice given, whether good or evil is intended thereby?
    • Shall the Querent have good success in a short (or Inland) Journey?
    • If the Querent have or shall have Brethren or Sisters?
    • An absent Brother, if dead or alive?
    • A Report or common Rumour, whether is it true or false?
    • Shall the Querent have a good Journey?
  • CHAP. IV.
    • Shall the Querent buy or purchase the House or Land enquired after?
    • Of the quality or goodness of the House or Land enquired after.
    • Whether is it good for the Querent to hire or take the House or Farm desired, or not?
    • To finde a thing that is hid, lost, or mis∣laid?
    • Shall the Querent enjoy his Fathers estate?
    • If good to remove from one house or place, or to abide where he is?
    • Of Treasure hid in the Earth, is there any in the place supposed?
    • Shall the Querent obtain the hidden Trea∣sure?
    • Whether is it best for the Querent to remove, or abide in the House where he is?
  • CHAP. V.
    • Shall the Querent have Children?
    • If a Woman enquiring be with Childe or not?
    • Whether a Woman enquiring be with Childe of a Boy or a Girl?
    • If she shall have Twins, or more than one Childe?
    • In what time will the Birth be?
    • Of a Messenger sent upon an Errand.
    • Whether a Petition to a Prince, Admiral, or Commander, &c. may be granted, or not?
    • Shall the Querent gain or lose by play at Cards or Dice? &c.
    • Is the Querent with Childe of a Boy or a Girl?
    • In what time the Birth would be?
    • Shall the Querent ever have Children?
  • CHAP. VI.
    • Of Sicknesses.
    • The particular Parts and Members of the Body which the Planets generally rule.
    • The particular Parts of the Body governed by the Twelve signes of the Zodiack.
    • Of the Diseases the Planets signifie.
    • The Diseases signified by the Twelve Signes.
    • To know what part of the Body is afflicted.
    • Is the Disease in the Body, or Minde? or in both?
    • To know the Nature and Quality of the Disease.
    • Whether the Disease be Chronick or Acute?
    • Signes of life, or that the Sick party will recover of the infirmity afflicting.
    • Signes of Death, or that the Party will die of the infirmity afflicting.
    • Whether a Servant shall prove just or knavish to his Master.
    • If a Servant shall get free from his Ma∣ster?
    • Of small Cattle: Shall the Querent gain by them, or not?
  • CHAP. VII.
    • Shall the Querent marry?
    • In what time shall the Querent marry?
    • Shall the Querent marry more than once?
    • Whether the Marriage intended shall be effected or not?
    • What shall be the hindrance?
    • What manner of Person shall the Querent marry?
    • Who is the more Noble, and which will be Master?
    • Shall they agree after Marriage?
    • From what part one shall Marry?
    • Is she a Maid that asks the Question?
    • Shall the Querent ever marry? in what time?
    • If marry the Woman desired?
    • Shall the Querent or his Adversary over∣come in a Law-suit?
    • Shall two Partners agree in their Partner∣ship?
    • Hath the Querent any publick Ene∣mies?
    • Shall a person return safe from the Wars?
    • Shall the Town or Castle besieged be taken?
    • Of Fugitives, Strays, Theft, &c.
    • Whether the Beasts lost be dead or alive?
    • Shall Cattle strayed be had again?
    • Whether Cattle be in Pound or not?
    • Which way are they gone? what distance?
    • If a Fugitive shall be found, or come a∣gain?
    • Of a Thief, and his Significator.
    • Of the age of the Thief.
    • Whether the Thief be Man or Woman?
    • Is the Thief a Stranger or Familiar?
    • Is the Goods far from the Owner?
    • Which way the Thief is gone, what di∣stance?
    • Doth the Owner suspect the Thief?
    • If the Goods stolen be recoverable or not?
    • In what time shall the Goods be recovered?
    • If an absent Husband were dead or a∣live?
  • CHAP. VIII.
    • What death the Querent may die? whe∣ther natural or violent?
    • In what time the Querent shall die?
    • Shall the Querent obtain his wives Por∣tion?
  • CHAP. IX.
    • Of a long Journey, or Sea-Voyage, and the success thereof.
    • Shall the Voyage be long or short?
    • Toward what part of the World is it best for the Querent to go?
    • Shall the Querent profit by the Science intended?
    • Shall a Parson obtain the Benefice enqui∣red after?
  • CHAP. X.
    • Shall the Querent obtain the place of pre∣ferment desired?
    • Shall the Querent continue in the Office or Employment he possesses?
    • What Profession is best for the Querent to follow?
    • Shall the Querent obtain the place of pre∣ferment desired?
  • CHAP. XI.
    • Shall the Querents Friend prove faith∣ful?
    • Shall the Querent obtain what he hopes for?
  • CHAP. XII.
    • Hath the Querent private Enemies?
    • Who are the Querents secret Enemies?
    • Of a Captive or Prisoner, when he shall be at liberty?
    • A Horse lost, if he were strayed or stolen? if recoverable?
  • CHAP. XIII.