Christian astrology ... in three books. The first containing the use of an ephemeris ... The second ... how to judge or resolve all manner of questions ... The third ... to judge upon nativities / [William Lilly].

  • Lilly, William, 1602-1681
Date:
1647
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Credit: Christian astrology ... in three books. The first containing the use of an ephemeris ... The second ... how to judge or resolve all manner of questions ... The third ... to judge upon nativities / [William Lilly]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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