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An astrolo-physical compendium, or a brief introduction to astrology in three parts complete. With the nature of the most physical English herbs, and what planet governs each of them
Ball, Richard, astro-mathematicus.
An astrolo-physical compendium, or a brief introduction to astrology in three parts complete. With the nature of the most physical English herbs, and what planet governs each of them
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This compendium combines astrology with herbal lore, mapping planetary rulership onto medicinal and culinary plants in a manner typical of Renaissance and early modern natural philosophy. Historically, it exemplifies the close relationship between celestial influence and materia medica; readers will find astrological basics alongside lists of English herbs and their governing planets.