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William Lilly
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Lilly, William, 1602-1681, ed.: Anima Astrologiae, or, A Guide For Astrologers: Being the Considerations of the Famous Guido Bonatus, Faithfully Rendred Into English; As Also, The Choicest Aphorisms of Cardans Seaven Segments, Translated and Methodically Digested Under Their Proper Heads; With a New Table of the Fixed Stars, Rectified for Several Years to Come, and Divers Other Necessary Illustrations (London: Printed for B. Harris, 1676), contrib. by Guido Bonatti and Girolamo Cardano (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Christian Astrology, Modestly Treated of in Three Books (London: printed by T. Brudenell for J. Partridge and H. Blunden, 1647) (multiple formats at Google)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Christian Astrology, Modestly Treated of in Three Books (second edition; London: J. Macock, 1659)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681, contrib.: Esoptron Astrologikon / Astrological Opticks (London: J. Allen and R. Moon, ca. 1655), by Johannes Angelus and Joannes Regiomontanus, trans. by Robert Turner, also contrib. by John Gadbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: An Introduction to Astrology: With Numerous Emendations, Adapted to the Improved State of the Science (London: G. Bell, 1852), ed. by Zadkiel (HTML with commentary at sacred-texts.com)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: An Introduction to Astrology: With Numerous Emendations, Adapted to the Improved State of the Science in the Present Day; A Grammar of Astrology, and Tables for Calculating Nativities (London: G. Bell and Sons, 1875), ed. by Zadkiel (multiple formats at Google)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Supernaturall Sights and Apparitions Seen in London, June 30, 1644, Interpreted; With a Mathematicall Discourse of the Now Imminent Conjunction of Jupiter and Mars, 26 July, 1944, the Effects Which Either Here or in Some Neere Countries From Thence May be Expected (London: Printed for T. V. and to be sold by I. S, 1644)
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Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Annus tenebrosus, or The dark year Or astrologicall iudgements upon two lunar eclipses, and one admirable eclips of the sun, all visible in England, 1652. Together with a short method how to judge the effects of eclipses. / By William Lilly, student in astrologie. (London : Printed for the Company of Stationers, and H. Blunden at the Castle in Corn-hill, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The astrologer's guide, Anima astrologiæ; or, A guide for astrologers. Being the one hundred and forty-six considerations of the famous astrologer, Guido Bonatus, tr. from the Latin by Henry Coley, together with the choicest aphorisms of the seven segments of Jerom Cardan of Milan (G. Redway, 1886), also by William Charles Eldon Serjeant, Henry Coley, Girolamo Cardano, and Guido Bonatti (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: An astrologicall prediction of the occurrances in England, part of the yeers 1648. 1649. 1650. concerning these particulars, viz. 1. The effects depending upon the late conjunction of the two malevolent planets Saturn and Mars. 2. What successe may be expected from the present intended treaty between his Majesty and the Parliament. 3. The standing or falling of this Parliament, and the army under the command of his Excellency the Lord Fairfax. 4. Our imminent disturbances generally handled, together with many contingencies to the whole kingdom, London especially. 5. The product of the Scots army: with some observations upon Duke Hamiltons nativity. 6. What may succeed the apparition of three suns in Lancashire, seen of many, the 28. Febr. last. By William Lilly, student in Astrologie. (London : Printed by T.B. for John Partridge and Humfrey Blunden, and are to be sold in Blackfriers going into Carterlane, and at the Castle in Cornhill, 1648) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681, trans.: The book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the ancients. : In four parts. I. Shewing the various and wonderful operation of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmistry, together with the signification of moles and the interpretation of dreams, &c. IV. The farmer's calendar, containing, 1st. Perpetual prognostications for weather. 2d. The whole mystery of husbandry. 3d. The complete and experienced farrier and cowleech., &c. / Written by Erra Pater, a Jew doctor in astronomy and physic, born in Bethany, near Mount Olivet in Judea. ; Made English by W. Lilly, student in physic and astrology. ; To which is added, the true form of all sorts of bills, bonds, counter-bonds, indentures, letters of attorney and licence, deeds of gift, bills of exchange, &c. (Worcester [Mass.], : Printed by Isaiah Thomas, Jun. Sold wholesale and retail at his bookstore., [1796]), by Erra Pater, illust. by Isaiah Thomas (HTML at Evans TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Catastrophe mundi, or, Merlin reviv'd in a discourse of prophecies and predictions and their remarkable accomplishment : with Mr. Lilly's hieroglyphicks exactly cut, and notes and observations thereon as also a collection of all the antient (reputed) prophecies that are extant touching the grand revolutiuons like to happen in these latter ages / by a learned pen. (London : Printed and are to be sold by John How ... and Thomas Malthus ..., 1683), also by Learned pen (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The dangerous condition of the United provinces prognosticated and plainly demonstrated, by Mr. William Lilly, in his observations of that comet which appeared in the year of our Lord, 1652. And published in his annual predictions in the year 1654, &c. Together with some hints, and touches, of the most inhumane and unparaleld crueltyes committed by the Dutch upon our English-men at Amboyna, Polaroone, and Lantore in the East-Indies. With several proofs of their insolencies, ambition, and avarice. Written for the satisfaction and incouragement of all such as have not already been convinst of their perfidious dealings. With allowance, (London : printed for W. Whitwood at the signe of the Golden Bell in Duck-Lane near Smithfield, 1672) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: A Declaration of the several treasons, blasphemies and misdemeanors acted, spoken and published against God, the late King, his present Majesty, the nobility, clergy, city, commonalty, &c. by that grand wizard and impostor William Lilly of St. Clements Danes, other wise called Merlinus Anglicus presented to the right honourable the members of the House of Parliament : in order to secure him from acting any further villanies against His Majesty. (London : Printed for Dan. White ..., 1660), also by John Gadbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: An easie and familiar method whereby to iudge the effects depending on eclipses, either of the sun or moon. By William Lilly student in astrologie (London : printed for the Company of Stationers, and H. Blunden, at the Castle in Corn-Hill, 1652) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Englands monethly observations and predictions, for the yeare of our blessed Saviour, 1653. Fore-told by those two famous astrologers of our age, Mr. William Lilly, and Mr. Culpeper. The tune is. Faire angel of England. ([London] : Printed for W. Gilbertson., [1653]), also by Nathanael Culpepper (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Fore-warn'd, fore-arm'd, or, England's timely warning in general and London's in particular by a collection of five prophetical predictions published by Mr. William Lilly forty years ago, two of Mr. John Gadbury's, anno 1678, and one of Mother Shipton's long since, all at large published in the said Mr. Lilly and Gadbury's own words, purporting I, London's danger anno 1683 and its catastrophe soon thereafter, II, The danger that the Protestant religion will be brought unto all over Europe, and by whom effected and where contrived, III, That England in general will be brought into great calamities and by what means, IV, The extinguishment of a very great family in some part of Europe, V, That the breach of some nations priviledges, ancient customs and long enjoyed rights may produce dangerous effects : all of which are published by the author, not to affright the people with, but to warn them of, knowing that evil before-hand warned of commonly hurts less then that which comes at unawares. (London : Printed for John Powel, 1682), also by John Gadbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Grammar of astrology, and tables for calculating nativities (H.G. Bohn, 1852), also by Zadkiel (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The great and wonderful predictions of that late famous astrologer Mr. Lilly; and Mr. Partridg and Mr. Coley, concerning this present year 1683 To which is added a true and faithful account of the famous prophecies of the three German prophets; predicting and foretelling, some years since, this present invasion of the Turks into the empire of Germany and Hungary, with the events of the same, to the admiration of all that shall hear or read the same. Also their strange and wonderful predictions concerning the Pope, and the King of France: with the total and sudden destruction of the papal power; and the miraculous conversion of the Turks and Jews to the Christian faith. As also presaging the uniting of all religions into one visible church. Which prophecies have been had in esteem by many famous and illustrious persons of these times. (London : printed for Josh. Conyers at the black Raven in Duck-Lane, M DC LXXX III. [1683]), also by John Partridge and Henry Coley (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: A groats worth of wit for a penny, or, The interpretation of dreams ... by Mr. Lilly. ([London] : Printed for W.T. and sold by Ionah Deacon ..., [1670?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: An introduction to astrology. (G. Bell and sons, 1891), also by Zadkiel and Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Lillys strange and wonderful prognostication being a relation of many universal accidents that will come to pass in this year, 1681, according to the significations of the celestial bodies, as well in this our English nation, as in parts beyond the seas : with a sober caution to all by speedy repentance to avert the judgments that are impendent. (Dublin : Reprinted for George Foster and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1681) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Lilly's strange and wonderful prophecy being a relation of many universal accidents that will come to pass in the year 1681. According to the prognostications of the celestial bodies, as well in this our English nation, as in parts beyond the seas : with a sober caution to all by speedy repentance to avert the judgments that are impendent. As likewise a strange and wonderful discovery at a place called Leek, in Stafford-shire : by men digging in the earth for stones to pave two streets, where they found a pavement of smooth stone, several pots of ashes and mens bones ... as also an account of the great stream of light, by some termed a blazing-star, which was seen in the south-west on Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th of this instant December, between six and seven in the evening, with sever judicial opinions and conjectures upon the same. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, in VVest-smithfield, 1680) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The lives of those eminent antiquaries Elias Ashmole, esquire, and Mr. William Lilly (Printed for T. Davies, 1774), also by Elias Ashmole, Charles Burman, Thomas Davies, and Holland House (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The lives of those eminent antiquaries Elias Ashmole, esquire, and Mr. William Lilly, written by themselves; containing, first, William Lilly's history of his life and times, with notes, by Mr. Ashmole: Secondly, Lilly's life and death of Charles the First: and lastly, the life of Elias Ashmole, esquire, by way of diary. With several occasional letters, by Charles Burman, esquire. (T. Davies, 1774), also by Thomas Davies, Charles Burman, and Elias Ashmole (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Merlinus Anglicus: or, England's Merlin. Prophetically fore-telling, the admirable events, and wonderful effects, that shall befall the king of Scots, the states of Holland, and the Parliament of England, in all their consultations, warlike actions, and naval designes, both by sea and land, for the year of our Lord, 1653. With the most exact predictions, and monthly observations, touching the great rising of the European nations against England; and the success that will attend them in all their motions, enterprises, and attempts; as also, the causes of these strange revolutions, mutations, inclinations, and eversions of empires, kingdoms, and common-wealths. Likewise the astronomical calculations of the eclipses, lunations, and conjunctions; portending a great change of government, religion, and law, in England, Scotland, and Ireland; together with the taking off all taxes, assesments, burdens, and oppressions; and calling to a severe account all committees and treasurers; with the executing of many great ones. / Collected out of the most elaborate works of Captain George Wharton, Esquire, Mr. William Lillie, Mr. John Booker, Mr. Vincent Wing, and Mr. Nicholas Culpeper ... (London, : Printed by R. Wood, 1653), also by George Wharton, John Booker, Vincent Wing, Nicholas Culpeper, and G. H. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Monarchy or no monarchy in England : Grebner his prophecy concerning Charles, son of Charles, his greatnesse, victories, conquests : the Northern Lyon, or Lyon of the North, and Chicken of the Eagle discovered who they are, of what nation : English, Latin, Saxon, Scotish and Welch prophecies concerning England in particular, and all Europe in generall : passages upon the life and death of the late King Charles : aenigmaticall types of the future state and condition of England for many years to come (Printed for Humfrey Blunden, dwelling at the sign of the Castle in Corn-hill, 1651), also by Paul Grebner (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillies astrologcal [sic] predictions for the year, 1677 Wherein is plainly expressed, and by the rules of astrology proved; the happy condition of this our nation for the year ensuing. As first, the peace of our nation. Secondly, the happy return of our merchants. Thirdly, the great blessing of God upon our harvest. And fourthly, the safe delivery of women with childe, who will this year be very fruitful. With several other questions for young-men and maids. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for T. Passinger next door to the sign of the Meir-maid in the New-buildings on London-bridge, [1677?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillies late prophecy come to pass. Concerning the present vvar, and the late unseasonableness of the weather. Wherein it is made manifest, whatsoever he has prognosticated of the present year, 1673. Is in great probability of proving true, from the events that have already been observed. Licensed, according to order, Iuly 10. 1673. ([London] : Printed by A. Purslow, 1673) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillies nevv prophesie of a general peace Together with the uniting of all different persuasions of religion, in principles of love and mutual condiscention. To which is added a strange and wonderful prophesie lately discovered in Holland, relating to the grand affairs of our present age. Faithfully translated & communicated from the original by a person of quality. ([London?] : Printed for M.B., in the year, 1674) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillies new prophecy, of the white-Easter, and its effects. With an account of the new blazing-star : being a full account of a strange comet lately seen in the heavens, its shape, place in the zodiack, motion, their time of continuance, and probable portents or matters thereby signified to happen in the world. (London : Printed for Phillip Brooksby ..., 1673) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillies new prophecy, or, Sober predictions of a peace between the French and Dutch, and their allies, speedily to be concluded drawn from some astrological considerations of the general assembly of the planets happening in Sagitary, in the month of December, this present year 1675, etc. : together with some probable conjectures of the success of the King of Poland, against the Turks and Tartars : from the several configurations of the heavens in the approaching year, 1676. ([London] : Printed for John Clarke ..., [1675]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lillie's predictions concerning the many lamentable fires which have lately happened. With a full account, not onely of all the great fires in England this present year, 1676. As at Cottenham near Cambridge, Southward, Blanford in Dorsetshire, Witiham by Oxford, Abington in Bark-shire, Nightingale Lane, &c. But also beyond the sea: as at Mosco, where ... dwelling houses were burned down April 22. The cities of Starguard, and ... Brandenburgh in Germany, May 21. And several towns in Burgundy, the French countee, and Picardy, belonging to the French King, consumed in May last. Published for the general satisfaction. With allowance, June 23. 1676. Ro. L'Estrange. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, in West-Smithfield, 1676) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lilly's new prophecy, or, Certain notable passages in his writings observed to which is added, an astrological account of the future plenty or scarcity, dearth or cheapness of most sorts of fruits of the earth, merchandize, and commodities : as also, of the great floods, extraordinary snows, and other remarkable alterations of weather, and the diseases like to be predominant in peoples bodies this winter and the spring following. (London : Printed for L.C., 1678) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lilly's new prophecy, or, Several strange and wonderful predictions of such things that have and are yet to happen, as well in England, Scotland, and France as in remote countrys being left as his last legacy to the world, the like not having been published before. (London : Printed for J. Heathcoat, 1681) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Mr. Lilly's new prophecy touching the notable actions of this instant September and the ensuing three months of the year (viz.) October, November, and December with an astrological account of the future plenty or scarcity, dearth or cheapness of most sorts of fruits of the earth, merchandize, or commodities : as also of the remarkable alterations of weather during all the remaining part of this year, 1679. (London : [s.n.], 1679) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: News from the heavens, or, New prophecies and astrological predictions relating to the present state of Europe, and other most important affairs of our age. / By Mr. Lilly, and other able artists. ; Together with the said Mr. Lillies prophesie or prediction of a general peace, and most glorious time of prosperity, that shall shortly be establisht throughout the world. ([London] : Printed by A. Purslow, 1673) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Observations for this present year, 1667: By William Lilly student in astrology. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year, 1667) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: A peculiar prognostication astrologically predicted according to art: VVhether, or no, His Majestie shall suffer death this present yeere 1649. / The possibility thereof discussed and divulged, by William Lilly, student in astrologie. ([London] : Published for generall satisfaction, 1649) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Poor Robins collection of antient prophecyes. Being twelve in number, some whereof were delivered long since by our famous English prophet Ambrosius Merlin and found in old manuscripts, now printed for the readers satisfaction, others were found ingraven on a marble stone, in the year 1520. being ingraved in Latine characters, some whereof were Englished by Mr. William Lilly with alowance. (London : printed for Phillip Brooksby, and are to be sold at the next door to the Golden Ball near the Hospital gate in West-smithfield, 1672), also by Poor Robin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Prophecy concerning these times (London, : Printed for Humfrey Blunden, dwelling at the sign of the Castle in Corn-hill, 1651) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: A prophecy of the white king, and dreadfull dead-man explaned to which is added the prophecie of Sibylla Tibvrtina and prediction of Iohn Kepler, all of especiall concernment for these times / by William Lilly ... (London : Printed by G. M. and are to be sold by John Sherley and Thomas Vnderhill ..., 1644), also by Johannes Kepler (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Pseudo-astrologos, or, The spurious prognosticator unmasked being a short examen of the the manifold errors and fallacies, falshoods, and flatteries published by Mr. W. Lilly in his Merlin 1659 : wherein his ignorance in astrology is explained ... / by G.J. (London : [s.n.], 1660), also by John Gadbury (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Some further remarks upon Mr. Gadbury's defence of Scorpio by way of addition, to a just reward for unreasonable service. Wherein not only Mr. Gadbury's pretentions to astrology are dissipated; but even his title to learning and right reason (which by virtue of his horoscope he challenges) is shaken. By the Man in the Moon. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year MDCLXXVI. [1676]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The starry messenger; or an interpretation of that strange apparition of three suns seene in London, 19. Novemb. 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 an answer to An astrologicall judgement. Printed at Oxford, upon his Majesties present martch. / By William Lilly student in astrologie. (London, : Printed for John Partridge and Humphry Blunden, and are to be sold at the signe of the Cocke in Ludgate Streete, and the Castle in Cornhill, 1645), also by George Wharton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Strange news from the east, or, A sober account of the comet or blazing-star that has been seen several mornings of late giving a relation of its time of rising, colour, magnitude and other circumstances : with an historical discourse of the most eminent comets that have been seen for some hundreds of years, and the effects that followed / by W.L. (London : Printed for B.H., 1677) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: Two famous prophesies and predictions of Mr. William Lilly, the most judicious and learned astrologer of the age taken from his secret writings, penned by him in 1644 : the former of which, exactly pointing at the times, by foretelling the mischief, danger and misery these, and other Protestant kingdoms, should be exposed to, by the crafty counsels and treacheries of the Romish priests, and by what means their deliverance should be wrought. ([S.l. : s.n., 1688?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: A very strange prediction of liberty of conscience, foretold (in the year 1652.) and published by our late famous English astrologer VVilliam Lilly, tho then not vulgerly understood, and was therefore the less taken notice of, tho presaging things of great weight and worth, such as the things following may be. First, a church way, laws and orders decreed of God for this kingdom of England in time to come, and by what kind of people to be carried on, and how they shall be qualified for their said work, and how the people in this kingdom may be fitted to receive the same. Secondly, that in favour thereof the then present chief or head magistrate in the kingdom shall respit the execution of the penal laws, by the name of his sharp laws. Thirdly, that about that time the terestial Jerusalem shall be recovered out of the hands of the Turks, the Jews converted, and the fullness of the gentiles brought in, as the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments do declare. With allowance (London : printed and sold by Andrew Sowle, at the Three Keys, in Nags-Head-Court, in Grace-Church-Street, over-against the Conduit, 1688) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: The vvorld's catastrophe, or Europes many mutations untill, 1666.: The fate of Englands monarchy untill its subversion. Government of the vvorld under God by the seven planetary angels; their names, times of government. An exact type of the three suns seen in Cheshire and Shropshire, 3 April 1647. Their signification and portent, astrologically handled. / By VVilliam Lilly student in Astrologie: who is, amicus patria, & veritas amator. To which is added, A whip for Wharton. (London : Printed for John Partridge and Humphrey Blunden, and are to be sold at the Cock in Ludgate-streete, and at the Castle in Cornhill, 1647), also by Merlin Ambrosius and Johannes Trithemius (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: William Lilly student in astrologie, his past and present opinion touching monarchy in these nations: and his decision of the controversie between the Normans and the Long-Parliament. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year 1660) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: William Lilly's history of his life and times from the year 1602 to 1681. (Re-printed for C. Baldwin, 1822), also by Elias Ashmole and Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: William Lilly's history of his life and times : from the year 1602 to 1681 (Re-printed for Charles Baldwin, 1822), also by Elias Ashmole and Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (page images at HathiTrust)
Lilly, William, 1602-1681: William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681, ed. by Elias Ashmole (Gutenberg ebook)
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