Im dritten Teil dieses Klassikers erläutert der Altmeister die klassische Deutung des Geburtshoroskops. Er behandelt Prognosen durch Profektionen, Transite, Revolutionen und Progressionen und veranschaulicht seine Methode mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus seiner Praxis.
William Lilly, a prominent astrologer during the English Civil War, transitioned from humble origins to become a key figure in London’s political landscape. His annual almanacs gained widespread popularity, establishing him as England's beloved astrologer. Lilly's seminal work, Christian Astrology, remains a foundational text in traditional horary and natal astrology, showcasing his lasting influence on the field.
If you would know to what part he is fled after he is gone out of Towne, behold the Planet that fignifies his going out of Towne, and in what Sign he is... -from "Toward what part the Thief is gone." William Lilly was the most prominent English astrologer of the 17th century-he supposedly predicted the Great Fire of London of 1666 fourteen years earlier-and in 1647, he published this guide to horary astrology, in which astrological charts are created to answer specific questions. It is still considered an authority on the subject. Book Two of this extraordinary work explains how to interpret questions regarding longevity, wealth, family, civic matters, children, health, marriage, legal contracts, friends, and even witchery. Readers interested in the history of the paranormal, as well as contemporary fans of astrology, will find this a fascinating book. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Christian Astrology: Book One and Christian Astrology: Book Three. English astrologer WILLIAM LILLY (1602-1681) was a trusted advisor of numerous politicians and soldiers, and an influential player in the English Civil War on the anti-royal Roundhead factions.
A naturalist account of the causes, effects, and historical development of religious belief. The development of religion is argued to be rooted in emotion, particularly fear and the need for a sense of control over our lives and of the future. Intolerance, dishonesty, and bizarre moral doctrines are the outcome.
The book features a collection of autobiographical accounts, beginning with William Lilly's detailed history of his life and times, enhanced by notes from Mr. Ashmole. It also includes Lilly's reflections on the life and death of Charles I, providing historical context and personal insights. Additionally, the work presents Elias Ashmole's diary-style narrative, offering a unique glimpse into his life. Together, these narratives explore themes of astrology, history, and personal experience during a transformative period in English history.