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Book IV – Astrologia Munda
Section II – Chapter XX
infirmities in the head and belly. 1
But if the Sun does then behold Saturn, the
malice and mischief of Saturn is taken away.
[Mercury Lord of the Year in Scorpio]
Also if he is Lord of the Year and in Scorpio, there shall be much snow and
cold weather in those parts wherein such are natural or usual; also wars and
quarrels in the northern and western parts; and if he is beheld of Mars, they will
be rather northern than western; and there will also be much thieving, pillaging
and robbing, both by sea and land; the sea shall be very turbulent, and there will
be many shipwrecks and mischief therein, also pestilences and contagious
fevers in the northern parts 2
and all manner of infirmities and diseases of the
eyes.
[Mercury Lord of the Year in Sagittarius]
Much snow during that Revolution shall fall in winter when you find Mercury
Lord of the Year and in Sagittarius, especially in those parts of the world where
such accidents are most usual, as also in the place under which your Revolution
is; an inconstant turbulent air, a scarcity and diminution of the fruits of the
earth, and provisions for the use of man; and wars and dissentions in the
western parts, say the ancients; but if it should prove in the eastern parts, I
know no reason why we should so much confide in everything they write.
[Mercury Lord of the Year in Capricorn]
Again, in Capricorn Mercury signifies, if he is Lord of the Year in your annual
Revolution; wars, tribulations and sorrows to the southern parts and places
subject to the sign; this is if he is afflicted; but if assisted by the benevolent
aspects of the fortunes, and free from all other impediments, the year will be
pretty fruitful and healthy. But if he is afflicted by the malevolents, judge the
contrary.
[Mercury Lord of the Year in Aquarius]
Also, if he be is Aquarius and Lord of the Year or Quarter, he signifies many
caterpillars and locusts in such places where they are naturally, and diminution
1
NOTE BY RAMESEY: I know no reason why they might not also have said in the neck, throat, back
and reins.
2
NOTE BY RAMESEY: why not in those regions and places subject to Scorpio?
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