Prognostication for Leipzig 1485

The eighth word regarding the fertility of fruits in general and also in health: The eclipse of the sun, as Ptolemy speaks, signifies in some signs a decrease of fruits. But such will be moderated, so that this year more fertility and abundance of fruits will thrive. But the planet Mars threatens a reduction of grain, which will happen from lightning, thunder, and other storms. Also, such a storm will appear in many places in July or August. From this, the fertility will somewhat decrease. Regarding the fruits of the wheat, this year it will be fertile and its price will rise. Barley will grow well and its price will be moderate. The corn referring to rye or common grain will be moderate and its price will rise somewhat. The oats likewise. Honey will increase. But in many places, it will perish due to the bees. The wines will grow well. Milk products will be vngesüt? possibly unchurned or spoiled and bring much sickness. The waters likewise. Peas and beans will be moderate. Nuts will grow well and not be valued highly in price. Fruits of cold nature, such as lentils, pumpkins, chestnuts, apples, pears, and the like, will thrive well. Gold and silver are moderate. Lead and copper will be valued lowly. Iron will rise in its price. The second chapter will treat the change of the air in general and also in particular with two words.

The first word regarding the four seasons of this year, namely: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The spring will incline toward moderation of warmth and humidity, and in its beginning, it will be windy in many places. But at its end, strong winds with thunder will appear in many places. The summer will incline toward winds from the sunrise, sunset, and midnight in its beginning, and in many places, thunder and lightning with harmful rain will occur in its beginning and middle. Item: The autumn will keep its nature this year and will incline somewhat toward cold; the change in the air with winds, humidity, and snow will appear especially at its end. Regarding the winter: