A manual of astrology, or, The book of the stars : which contains every requisite illustration of the celestial science, or the art of foretelling future events, by the influences of the heavenly bodies, the whole illustrated and exemplified by various important and appropriate diagrams, and three e

This manual is a practical introduction to traditional astrology, designed to teach readers how to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies and forecast events. As a representative handbook of popular astrological instruction, it includes explanatory diagrams, worked examples, and step-by-step guidance for chart judgment.

Raphael is likely the pseudonym of an author writing in the occult or astrological tradition, but the name is too ambiguous to identify confidently without additional context. If this refers to one of the many nineteenth-century writers who used the name Raphael, the contribution is generally associated with popular esoteric, astrological, or occult instruction rather than a securely documented personal biography.