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21 every one with whom it shall converse; and yet if a male, shall never rise to any great height in the world; but if a maiden, the sweetness of her disposition may advance her, for such a temper is to be esteemed above riches.

On the twenty-eighth day the child that is born shall be the delight of his parents, but yet subject to much sickness and many distempers, which shall take it away before it is at perfect age.

On the twenty-ninth day the child that shall be born shall be fortunate and happy, blessed with long life, and attain to an eminent degree of holiness, wisdom, and virtue. To marry a good wife is a good fortune, and such shall be his that shall marry on this day.

On the thirtieth day the child that shall be born will be fortunate and happy, and well skilled in arts and sciences.

These, and divers other like things, happen to mankind according to the different ages and courses of the Moon, which has a great influence upon all human bodies.

I will, therefore, for the advantage and benefit of my readers, treat a little more distinctly of the power and influences of the heavenly bodies, as they are laid down by ancient and modern astrologers, who have written upon that subject more largely.

A brief Prognostication concerning Children born on any day of the week.

The child born on Sunday shall be of a long life and obtain riches.

On Monday—Weak and of an effeminate