Part 2

Astrological Schemes, &c. 29

Table of the Twelve Houses 30

Signs to the Houses of the Planets 32

Angles or Aspects of the Planets 33

The Application of Planets 34

Prohibition 35

Separation 35

Translation of Light and Virtue 35

Refrenation 35

Combustion 35

Reception 36

Retrogradation 36

Frustration 36

The Dragon’s Head and Tail 36

Climacteric 37

Lucky and Unlucky Days 39

Genethliaci 41

Genethliacum 42

Barclay’s Refutation of Astrology 43

On the Origin and Imaginary Efficacy of Amulets and Charms, in the Cure of Diseases, Protection from Evil Spirits, &c. 51

Definition of Amulets, &c. 56

Effect of the Imagination on the Mind, &c. 59

History of Popular Medicines, &c.—How influenced by Superstition 67

Alchemy 73

Origin, Objects, and Practice of Alchemy, &c. 81

Alkahest, or Alcahest 85

Magician 91

Magi, or Mageans 96