⚠The manuscript page shows significant foxing and moisture staining, particularly in the lower half. A ruler and color calibration strip are present at the left and bottom edges of the frame.

Figure of the Heavens for the General Mastery of Astrology

original: "Figura celi generalis magisterij astrologie"

This diagram is a square horoscope chart, a standard representation in medieval and Renaissance astrology. It divides the sky into twelve "houses," which are specific sectors of the heavens that govern different areas of human life.

Text within the Houses

The houses are categorized by their strength: "Angles" are the most powerful points, "Succeedent" houses follow them, and "Cadent" houses are considered the weakest.

First House: The Eastern Angle original: "Prima dom⁹ Angul⁹ orien." This represents the Ascendant or the self.
Second House: Succeedent
Third House: Cadent
Fourth House: The Angle of the Earth original: "Quarta dom⁹ Angul⁹ terre." This represents the lowest point of the chart, often associated with home and roots.
Fifth House: Succeedent
Sixth House: Cadent
Seventh House: The Western Angle original: "Septa dom⁹ Angul⁹ occid." This represents the Descendant or partnerships.
Octave House: Succeedent
Ninth House: Cadent
Tenth House: The Angle of the Midheaven original: "Decima dom⁹ Ang. med. celi." This is the highest point of the chart, representing career and public life.
Eleventh House: Succeedent
Twelfth House: Cadent

Marginal Zodiac Symbols

These symbols represent the twelve signs of the zodiac, which rotate through the houses depending on the time and location of the chart's casting.

Top: ♒ (Aquarius), ♑ (Capricorn), ♐ (Sagittarius)
Right: ♏ (Scorpio), ♎ (Libra), ♍ (Virgo)
Bottom: ♌ (Leo), ♋ (Cancer), ♊ (Gemini)
Left: ♉ (Taurus), ♈ (Aries), ♓ (Pisces)