William Lilly Knihy

Významné astrologické dílo, sepsané proslulým anglickým astrologem Williamem Lillym (1602–1681), který se nejvíce proslavil předpověďmi požárů Londýna a osudy anglických králů i šlechticů, vychází v českých zemích poprvé, přičemž text je překladem původního renesančního díla, z nějž současní astrologové stále čerpají. Tato úchvatná práce seznamuje čtenáře s horární astrologií. První část nás uvádí do umění astrologie a za použití efemerid pojednává o charakteru dvanácti znamení zvířetníku i jednotlivých planet. Druhá část podrobně seznamuje s jednotlivými domy a podává metodický návod, jak pracovat s dotazy klientů; Lilly na jednotlivých příkladech detailně rozebírá otázky týkající se manželství, majetku, zdraví a nemoci, délky života, úmrtí a mnoho dalších. Část třetí je zasvěcena práci s nativním horoskopem a představuje několik různých způsobů posuzování hvězdného vlivu na osud zrozence, rozebírá význam tranzitů a progresí planet.

William Lilly, a prominent astrologer during the English Civil War, transitioned from humble origins to become a key figure in London’s political landscape. His annual almanacs gained widespread popularity, establishing him as England's beloved astrologer. Lilly's seminal work, Christian Astrology, remains a foundational text in traditional horary and natal astrology, showcasing his lasting influence on the field.

If you would know to what part he is fled after he is gone out of Towne, behold the Planet that fignifies his going out of Towne, and in what Sign he is... -from "Toward what part the Thief is gone." William Lilly was the most prominent English astrologer of the 17th century-he supposedly predicted the Great Fire of London of 1666 fourteen years earlier-and in 1647, he published this guide to horary astrology, in which astrological charts are created to answer specific questions. It is still considered an authority on the subject. Book Two of this extraordinary work explains how to interpret questions regarding longevity, wealth, family, civic matters, children, health, marriage, legal contracts, friends, and even witchery. Readers interested in the history of the paranormal, as well as contemporary fans of astrology, will find this a fascinating book. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Christian Astrology: Book One and Christian Astrology: Book Three. English astrologer WILLIAM LILLY (1602-1681) was a trusted advisor of numerous politicians and soldiers, and an influential player in the English Civil War on the anti-royal Roundhead factions.

A naturalist account of the causes, effects, and historical development of religious belief. The development of religion is argued to be rooted in emotion, particularly fear and the need for a sense of control over our lives and of the future. Intolerance, dishonesty, and bizarre moral doctrines are the outcome.

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Focusing on astrology, this comprehensive guide offers a detailed introduction to the art, including the use of an ephemeris and the characteristics of zodiac signs and planets. It provides systematic instructions for interpreting various life questions—covering health, wealth, marriage, and travel. Additionally, the text outlines methods for analyzing nativities, rectifying charts, and understanding personal fate through the twelve houses of heaven, emphasizing the influence of celestial bodies on individual lives and events.