☙ THE EIGHT BOOKS ON ASTRONOMY

BY JULIUS FIRMICUS MATERNUS THE JUNIOR, A SICILIAN OF SENATORIAL RANK, DEDICATED TO MAVORTIUS

Lollianus; recently reclaimed from countless errors by the astrologer NICOLAUS PRUCKNER.

original: "V. C." (Vir Clarissimus), a formal title for a person of senatorial rank in the Roman Empire. The title of the work is "Mathesis," though here titled "Astronomicon."

TO THESE HAVE BEEN ADDED:

CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY of Pelusium and Alexandria, four books on astrological effects original: ἀποτελεσμάτων (apotelesmatōn), which they call the QuadripartitumLiterally "The Four-Part Book," Ptolemy's foundational work on astrology, also known as the Tetrabiblos.

One book on the significations of the fixed stars.

The CentiloquiumA collection of 100 astrological aphorisms traditionally attributed to Ptolemy. by the same author.

One book of one hundred Aphorisms by HERMES, the most ancient astrologer.

The CentiloquiumA similar collection of 100 aphorisms attributed to a figure named Bethem. of BETHEM.

Another book by the same author on the Planetary Hours.

The propositions of ALMANSOR the Astrologer to the King of the Saracens.

One book on ElectionsThe branch of astrology used to determine the most auspicious time to start an activity, such as a journey or a war. by ZAHEL the Arab.

One book by MESSAHALAH on the nature of the Sphere and the Stars, and how they operate in this world.

Three books by OMAR on Nativities. A work regarding birth charts and the destiny of individuals.

Five books on Astronomy by MARCUS MANILIUS, a most eloquent poet.

Lastly, an introductory booklet by OTTO BRUNFELS on the definitions and terms of Astrology.