"William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681" by William Lilly is an autobiographical journey through the life of the author, offering readers a personal view into his world, especially his involvement with astrology during a historically unstable time in England. The story starts by looking back at Lilly's modest roots in Diseworth, as he shares details about his family, schooling, and the events that sparked his fascination with astrology; his honest storytelling reveals his character and establishes the historical setting for his future rise in astrological influence and engagement with important events of the 1600s.
William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681
By William Lilly
Embark on a captivating journey through the life of a 17th-century astrologer as he navigates personal challenges and historical events, revealing the secrets of his practice along the way.
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About the AuthorWilliam Lilly was a seventeenth century English astrologer. He is described as having been a genius at something "that modern mainstream opinion has since decided cannot be done at all" having developed his stature as the most important astrologer in England through his social and political connections as well as going on to have an indelible impact on the future course of Western astrological tradition.
William Lilly was a seventeenth century English astrologer. He is described as having been a genius at something "that modern mainstream opinion has since decided cannot be done at all" having developed his stature as the most important astrologer in England through his social and political connections as well as going on to have an indelible impact on the future course of Western astrological tradition.
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