An Introduction to Astrology by William Lilly

An Introduction to Astrology by William LillyWith 36 illustrations. First published in 1647, as Christian Astrology, this is one of the best known post-classical works on Astrology. The present edition, heavily edited, was released under the current title in 1852. Horary Astrology, the subject of this book, interprets planetary positions to answer a wide range of questions, from lost dogs and stolen fish, to the death of kings.An Introduction to Astrology by William LillyWhile there is a basic repertoire of interpretations, the horoscope is used as a jumping off point for the astrologers intuition. And Lilly apparently had spectacularly good intuition. His famous prediction of the London fire of 1666 was so accurate that he was suspected of starting it, a charge he was later acquitted of.An Introduction to Astrology by William LillyLilly also used Astrology in medical practice and this book discusses the use of horoscopes in diagnosing diseases, determining whether a patient will die or get better, and so on.