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The Starry Messenger by William Lilly (1645)

The Starry Messenger, or An Interpretation of the strange Apparition of three Suns seene in London, 19 November. 1644. being the Birth Day of King Charles. The effects of the Eclips of the Sun, which will be visible in England, 11 August 1645. whose influence continues in force, from January, 1646. to Decemb. 1647. almost two whole yeares, and cannot but be the fore-runner of some extraordinary mutation in most Common-wealths of Europe, but principally in England. With answer to an Astrologicall Judgement. Printed at Oxford, upon his Majesties present March.

Transcribed, appended and annotated by Sue Ward (see below for Contents)

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Contents

Preface by Sue Ward

The Starry Messenger

Dedication to John Thompson
To the Reader
An Interpretation, or Declaration, what manner of accidents may ensue upon the Three Suns appearance in England.
A Figure erected for the middle time of the three Suns appearance
An Astrologicall Judgment concerning the Effects probably likely to suceed the Eclipse

An Astrological Judgement upon His Majesties Present Martch by George Wharton

Postcript by William Lilly

Glossary
Index
Charts on Modern Wheels