A Manual Of Astrology, Or The Book Of The Stars | by Raphael

Which contains every requisite illustration of the celestial science; or the art of foretelling future events, by the influences of the heavenly bodies.

A Manual Of Astrology, Or The Book Of The Stars

Comprising

1. An historical narration of the antiquity and verity of Astrology.

2. Elementary Principles or the Sci-ence ; comprising a complete system of the Universe according to modern Astronomers.

3. The Natures of the Twelve Signs, the Houses of Heaven, the Planetary Orbs, the Fixed Stars, etc. etc.

4. The art of casting a Figure or Theme of Heaven, or Scheme of Nativity, for any time whatever, by Perpetual Tables.

5. Requisite descriptions of the Zodiacal and Mundane Aspects.

6. The Doctrine of Nativities ; with select experimental Rules, for foreseeing each particular event, from the cradle of infancy to the tomb of age.

7. The method of working Celestial Directions, both in the zodiac and in mundo.

8. The art of foreknowing the chief events of life by Celestial Periods ; a new and important discovery. Also the theory of Progressive Directions.

9. A number of remarkable Horoscopes, evincing the power of the Stars in Life and Death.

10. The art of resolving every important question in the affairs of human life, by the science of Horary Astrology; with the Horoscope of London Bridge, etc. etc.

11. The theory of State Astrology ; or the method used by Astrologers in foretelling the fates of Kingdoms, Thrones, and Empires, exemplified by a prophetic glance at the late Lunar Eclipse.

12. An highly curious extract from an Original Manuscript; communicated by a valuable correspondent, relative to the mystic signatures of the Seven Planets.

The whole illustrated and exemplified by various important and appropriate, Diagrams, and THREE ELEGANT ENGRAVINGS.

By Raphael, Author Of "The Astrologer Of The Nineteenth Century", "The Prophetic Messenger", &C. &C.

" The book of past times shall be unsealed-a star shall arise in the north, whose beams shall enlighten the world". Ancient Prophecy.

To Sir Walter Scott. This Manual Of Astrology, Which Contains The Select Principles Of Starry Science, To Which Himself, As The Celebrated Author Of Waverley, Etc. Has so often referred in his matchless writings; And which the author of this book feels a peculiar pleasure in presenting thus publicly to his notice; in consequence of its being free from the errors, superstitions, and absurdities of the dark ages; Is respectfully Dedicated ,

With the most exalted opinion of his unrivalled talents; and with the heartfelt wish, that beneficent stars may henceforth shower down upon him their "selectest influence;" in order that mankind, in general, may long continue to enjoy that feast of intellectual pleasure, which the author of this work, in common with thousands, has ever derived from the perusal of his inimitable labors in the field of literature.

London, January 1st, 1828.

All Letters or Communications to Raphael, The Author of this Work,; Are requested to be addressed, under cover, to the Publisher, MR. C. S. ARNOLD, 21, Tavistock Street, Covent Garden. Postage Free.