Prognostication for Leipzig 1485

The first word regarding the ruler of this year: The planet Mars, who is the lord of strife, and the Moon, who is the decorator of the night and a strong co-worker. I say that one is the ruler of this year. Although some say the Moon seeks rule, and whatever the saying may be, the planet Mars surpasses the Moon by many degrees. Therefore, according to his disposition, this year will be quite unsettled.

The second word to the common people regarding the four qualities of this year: In its general disposition, it will thrive toward heat and dryness. From this, the cold after midnight will be moderated, and from this, animals and fruit will be strengthened there. However, in hot lands, they will diminish. According to Abu Ma'shar al-Balkhi, a famous Persian astrologer known in the West as Albumazar Albumazar, the planet Mars in a lustigen zeiche a joyful/fiery sign signifies little rain, heaviness of heat, lightning, and harmful heat. And emerging in the beginning of summer in a fiery sign, it promises great heat and produces thunder, winds, and rain, which will be harmful. Also, the Moon with the planet Venus in a watery place will make many clouds and rain, though in the beginning of the spring, with moderate rain.

The third word regarding the great history of the stars and their meaning: The great conjunction The alignment of two or more planets of the stars and their movement will bring great and strange things this year. And some will appear on the days of St. Peter's Chains, others near St. Gregory, and others will have two configurations Aspects or relative positions of planets on the days of July, and the last near the day of the Conception of Mary. On these times, remarkable blessings will be revealed. And therefore, the rulers of this year, Mars together with the Moon, promise judges and rulers a good and blessed year, for they will be loved and honored, and they will overcome their enemies and rejoice in it. Moderate rains and benefits will occur this year. There will be little sickness for the people, mild living, much food, and in speech, truth; and much good will arise for the people from the kings, if the sun were not hindered by the bleaching eclipsing or