卷四·第四节第十章　彗星出现在十二星座的征象

CHAP. X. Shewing the Significations of Comets, when they appear in any of the twelve Signs of Heaven.

第十章　说明彗星出现在天上十二星座中任何一个时的征象。

ALbumaser and Junctinus with many others say, that if any of the aforesaid Comets or Blazing-Stars appear in Aries, it signifies evill and detriment to Noble men, and the Grandees of the Earth in the Eastern parts, and abundance of sadness to the commoner sort, (and truly I conceive all Nations, Kingdoms and People, Cities, Towns, Villages and Families under the sign Aries will suffer the same) also a noise of the clashing of Arms, blood-shed, and the death of some eminent Prince, or slaughter of some great Lady, (you must remember to confine your judgment herein to the places wherein the Blazing-Star or Comet hath power, so also in the subsequent rules in the like case) with fear and trouble of slaughter amongst men; also great drought, common diseases in the Head, Eyes and Brain, a rot amongst small Cattel, especially Sheep, and a dejection of Great and Noble men, or an un-throning of some King, and a rise or promotion of vile and ignoble mean people.

阿布马撒尔与琼克提努斯以及许多别人说，若前述的任何彗星或扫帚星出现在白羊，表示东方各地的贵族与地上权贵有祸害损失，较平常的人有许多悲伤，（我确实认为白羊这个星座之下的一切民族、王国、人民、城市、城镇、乡村与家族都会遭受同样的事）还有兵器交击之声、流血，某个显赫君主的死亡，或某位大贵妇的被杀，（你要记住，把你在这里的判断限定在扫帚星或彗星有力量的那些地方，在后面同类情形的规则里也是如此）人间对杀戮的恐惧与麻烦；还有大旱，头、眼与脑的常见疾病，小牲畜，尤其是羊，生腐病，大贵人失意，或某国王被逐下王位，卑贱下等之人兴起或被提拔。

If its apparition be in the Eastern part of Heaven, it will operate sooner, and there shall be enmity amongst men; but if in the Western, more slow, and much evill and detriment from Kings or Superiours, and many showers, inundations and frequent snows in Winter.

若它出现在天的东方，作用会更快，人与人之间会有敌意；但若在西方，就较慢，会有来自国王或上级的许多祸害与损失，冬天多阵雨、洪水与频繁的雪。

If any Blazing-Star or Comet appear in Taurus, it signifieth mischief to men, and diminution of their goods, also injuries and wrongs put upon them; it uses also to signifie (as say the Antients) the death of some Great man, Captivities, injuries, and a toleration of evils; detriment to the greater sort of Cattel, especially Buls, Cows and Oxen, great winds, a corruption of Fruit, and destruction of Corn, and in Winter much cold, also grievous Earth-quakes, vehement sicknesses, and dry scurfie diseases, proceeding of putrefication, as scabs, &c.

若任何扫帚星或彗星出现在金牛，表示人受祸害，财物减少，也有人对他们施加伤害与冤屈；它也惯常表示（如古人所说）某大人物的死亡、俘虏、伤害以及对恶的容忍；大牲畜受损，尤其是公牛、母牛与阉牛，大风，果实败坏，谷物毁坏，冬天多寒冷，还有严重的地震、猛烈的疾病，以及由腐败而来的干燥的癣疥之病，如疥疮等。

If it appear toward the East, it will sooner operate, and the King shall fear his Enemies, and men shall be molested with boils and swellings about the Groins, and these shall continue for some years; also sicknesses in the Summer-quarter; and if it appear in the Western part, it will work more slowly, and signifies much rain.

若它出现在东方，会更快起作用，国王会惧怕他的敌人，人会受腹股沟一带的疖子与肿块之扰，这些会持续数年；夏季也有疾病；若它出现在西方，会作用得更慢，表示多雨。

In Gemini, if any Comet appear, it signifies men shall be lascivious and incestuous, loose livers and neglecters of goodness; also it denotes quarrels, wars, and dissentions amongst men, sicknesses and the death of children, and yong men especially; also Abortive births, the slaughter of Birds, Famine, Thunder and Lightning, with very high winds to the eradication and subversion of trees and houses.

在双子，若有彗星出现，表示人会淫荡乱伦，生活放纵，不肯行善；也表示人间的争吵、战争与不和，疾病以及儿童、尤其是青年的死亡；还有流产，鸟类被杀，饥荒，雷电，以及很高的风，以致树木房屋被连根拔起、被掀翻。

And if it appear towards the East part of Heaven, the Effects thereof will soon be seen, and many Grandees of the World shall be abased, and brought down from their High Places and Honours; and if it appear in the West, not so soon, and it signifies much captivity, and abundance of rain and inundations.

若它出现在天的东方，其效应很快就会显现，世上许多权贵会被贬低，从高位与荣誉上被拉下来；若出现在西方，就没有那么快，它表示许多俘虏，大量的雨与洪水。

Also if a Comet appear in Cancer, it signifies abundance of Locusts (in the parts where they are naturally produced, in our Climate it produces Caterpillars, and such like pernitious worms) which shall eat up and destroy the Fruits of the Earth, also small worms in Corn and Trees, a scarcity of Fruit and plenty of Worms; it denotes also wars, discords and much evill, the death of some Great Person, submersions, Rapes and Robberies, Famine and Pestilence.

还有，若彗星出现在巨蟹，表示蝗虫很多（在它们天然产生的地方；在我们的气候带，它产生毛虫以及诸如此类的害虫），它们会吃光毁尽地上的果实，谷物与树木中也有小虫，果实匮乏而虫多；它也表示战争、不和与许多祸害，某个大人物的死亡，溺水，强暴与抢劫，饥荒与瘟疫。

And if it appear in the Eastern part of Heaven, its Effects will be quickly manifest, and there shall be scarcity of Provisions for the use of man towards the latter end of the year; if in the Western, not so soon; it denotes the kindness of Kings and Great men to the Commons.

若它出现在天的东方，其效应会很快显现，到年末时供人用的粮食会匮乏；若在西方，没有那么快；它表示国王与大人物对平民的仁慈。

Again, if any appear in Leo, men shall be damnified by wild Beasts, Lyons and Woolfs, (this is to be understood in those Regions where such feral creatures are) Worms and Vermin shall be destructive to the Corn, an men shall be damnified in their estates; the Gentry and Nobility shall suffer detriment, and many of them death, and War amongst Kings towards the end of the year, and much effusion of bloud in the Eastern parts [note the Parenthesis in Aries] and pains in the Eyes.

再者，若有彗星出现在狮子，人会受野兽、狮子与狼的伤害，（这要理解为在有这类野兽的那些地区）虫与害虫会毁坏谷物，人会在产业上受损；士绅与贵族会受损，其中许多人会死，年末时诸王之间有战争，东方各地多有流血〔注意白羊那里的括号〕还有眼痛。

And if it appear in the Eastern part, the Effects are soon manifested, and it signifies great Winds, Lightning, and a scarcity of Waters; in the Western, not so soon, and it signifies many sicknesses, and that Wolves and mad Dogs will rage.

若它出现在东方，效应很快显现，表示大风、闪电与缺水；在西方，没那么快，表示许多疾病，狼与疯狗会肆虐。

And if in Virgo, it denotes the extirpation of Domesticks belonging to some King or Prince, or their removall out of one place into another, or out of one Kingdom into another, or their banishment, or their being carried away captive, and their goods and offices shall be taken away without any hope of restauration, neither shall they ever recover them; it denotes also damage to Merchants and mutual injuries and injustice amongst men; also vexations and captivities, and much labour, pain, trouble, tribulations and sadness, Feavers, Abortions in women, a noise of Arms, &c.

若在处女，它表示某国王或君主的家臣被铲除，或从一处被迁到另一处，或从一个王国迁到另一个王国，或被放逐，或被掳走，他们的财物与官职被夺去，没有恢复的希望，他们也永远不能收回；它也表示商人受损，人与人之间互相伤害、不义；还有烦扰与俘虏，许多劳苦、痛苦、麻烦、苦难与悲伤，热病，妇女流产，兵器之声，等等。

If it appear Eastward, the sooner are its Effects manifest, and portends war; if Westward, the later, and denotes quarrels and a rankeness of Corn.

若它出现在东边，其效应显现得更快，预示战争；若在西边，较迟，表示争吵与谷物长得过旺。

In Libra it denotes theft and robberies, also cutters on the High-way, and men shall fear poverty and want, and shall suffer through cold; it denotes also the death of some eminent man, slaughters, and secret plots and treacheries, a scarcity of Rain, impetuous Winds, a drought of Fountains and other waters, a want of the Fruits of the Earth, and Provisions for the use of man, Earth quakes, &c.

在天秤，它表示偷盗与抢劫，还有拦路的劫匪，人会害怕贫穷匮乏，并因寒冷受苦；它也表示某个显赫之人的死亡、杀戮、暗中的阴谋与背叛，少雨，狂风，泉水与其他水源干涸，地上的果实与供人用的粮食缺乏，地震，等等。

And if it be Eastern, these Effects will the sooner appear, and the Kings of Babylon (and such as are under the sign Libra) shall be unfortunate; and Horses and Mules shall be dear, and Wars amongst the Romans; but if Western, the contrary, and servants shall contemn and reject their Masters, and the fruits of the Earth shall not be altogether so scarce.

若它在东方，这些效应会更快出现，巴比伦的诸王（以及在天秤星座之下的那些）会不幸；马与骡会昂贵，罗马人之间有战争；但若在西方，就相反，仆人会藐视、背弃他们的主人，地上的果实不会那么匮乏。

In Scorpio any Comet signifieth abundance of war and rebellion to Kings, changes and alterations, detriment and damage to souldiers, labour and travel to all kings of men, contentions amongst Great men, great perils and dangers, the death of some eminent man, and a scarcity of waters at some certain times, mischief to such as are with child, a scarcity of Corn and the fruits of the Earth, and pains in the Testicles and Bladder.

在天蝎，任何彗星都对诸王表示大量的战争与叛乱，变化与改变，士兵受损害，各种人都劳苦奔波，大人物之间争执，大危险，某个显赫之人的死亡，某些时候缺水，怀孕的人受害，谷物与地上果实匮乏，以及睾丸与膀胱的疼痛。

And if it be seen in the East or Eastward, these do soon appear, and it denotes a scarcity of rain, and that Wolves sand Dogs will ravin; but if it be Westward, not so soon, and there shall be Locusts and such like creatures.

若它在东方或偏东被看见，这些很快显现，表示少雨，狼与狗会掠食；但若偏西，没那么快，会有蝗虫之类的生物。

Also a Comet in Sagittary denotes a decay of Nobility, and a suppression of Great and Noble men, wise, prudent and learned, and much evill and tribulation will fall upon them, and especially to Scribes or Lawyers, moreover captivity of Princes, war and such like.

还有，彗星在射手表示贵族的衰落，大人物与贵人、智慧、审慎、博学之人受压制，许多祸害与苦难会落在他们身上，尤其是书记或律师，此外还有君主被掳、战争之类。

But if it be seen towards the East, sooner will these be effected, and it signifieth the death of Kings, fightings robberies and a scarcity of Provisions for the life of man; if towards the West, later, and it denotes many fantastical dreams, and that women shall have many Abortions.

但若它在东边被看见，这些会更快应验，表示国王之死、争斗、抢劫与维持人生的粮食匮乏；若在西边，较迟，表示许多荒诞的梦，妇女会多流产。

Again, in Capricorn any Comet signifies fornications amongst men, war amongst King and Nobles, many calamities and misfortunes, quarrels, poisoning of Kings, the death of Princes cutting by the High-way, contempt of Religion, men and things; and it also shews persecution of or to Religion, hail, snow, and a sharp winter to the great anoyance of the seeds of the Earth; also it threatneth Famine, Pestilence, and the like.

再者，在摩羯，任何彗星都表示人间的淫乱，国王与贵族之间的战争，许多灾祸与不幸，争吵，国王被毒害，君主之死，拦路抢劫，藐视宗教、人与事物；它也显示对宗教的或宗教方面的迫害，冰雹、雪，以及严冬，大大损害地上的种子；它也威胁饥荒、瘟疫之类。

If it be first seen in the Eastern part of Heaven, its Effects will suddenly appear, and it denotes that Kings shall be damnified by their enemies, and they shall be the occasion of their death and alterations in Government, snow also and abundance of rain, to the destruction of Vines and other the fruits of the Earth; but if in the Western, not so soon, and it denotes a Year of abundance of grass and water.

若它最先出现在天的东方，其效应会突然显现，表示国王会受敌人所害，敌人会成为他们死亡与政体变更的原因，还有雪与大量的雨，毁坏葡萄与其他地上的果实；但若在西方，没那么快，表示水草丰足的一年。

Moreover if in Aquaries, it denotes many wars and slaughters, and the death of some honorable and eminent Prince or Lady in the Eastern parts, say some of the Antients; (but I should have judged it in the Western parts, Aquaries being a Western sign, &c.) war for a long time, Epidemical diseases, an obscuration of the Ayr, with thundring and lightning, Pestilence also, and the death of both Illustrious men, and also the common sort of people.

此外，若在水瓶，有些古人说它表示许多战争与杀戮，以及东方某位尊贵显赫的君主或贵妇的死亡；（但我会判在西方，因为水瓶是西方的星座，等等）长时期的战争，流行病，空气昏暗，伴有雷电，也有瘟疫，显贵之人与平常百姓都有死亡。

If it appear in the Eastern parts, their Portences will sooner operate, and it denotes abundance of grass; if in the Western, later, and it signifies various rumors, and chiefly of war, and that many men shall be imprisoned and captivated.

若它出现在东方，其征兆会更快起作用，表示水草丰足；若在西方，较迟，表示各种谣言，主要是关于战争的，许多人会被囚禁、被掳。

Lastly, a Comet in Pisces signifies war amongst kindred and to another, and there shall be much slaughter, contentions also touching matters of Faith, and priviledges and customs in Religion and antient Traditions; there shall be also many apparitions in the Ayr, fishes shall many of them suffer destruction, and it shall be dangerous Navigating; Kings shall War one against another the father against the son, and the son against the father, and brother against brother, &c.

最后，彗星在双鱼表示亲族之间、彼此之间的战争，会有许多杀戮，也有关于信仰之事、宗教的特权与习俗以及古老传统的争执；空中也会有许多异象，鱼会有许多毁灭，航海会有危险；国王会彼此交战，父亲对儿子，儿子对父亲，兄弟对兄弟，等等。

And if it appear in the East part of Heaven, the sooner will these be manifested, and it signifies enmities between Kings, Nobles, and Plebeans, tumults, bickerings, &c. if in the West part, the later, and there shall be many anxieties and deaths amongst men in the Western parts (I should judge it in the North-west parts,) and this shall continue three years, and and there shall be many birds, fishes, and inundations and overflowings of Rivers.

若它出现在天的东方，这些会更快显现，表示国王、贵族与平民之间的敌意、骚乱、口角，等等；若在西方，较迟，西方各地的人会有许多焦虑与死亡（我会判在西北各地，）这会持续三年，还会有许多鸟、鱼，以及洪水与河流泛滥。

You have heard that they chiefly shew their Effects to those parts to which they emitt their beams or rayes, to the which I may adde the Regions where they are seen, and the Kingdoms, Countreys, Provinces and Cities subject to the sign wherein they appear; but the time when it shall be chiefly most manifest is when the Sun comes to the place of their first appearance, or to that Planet of whose nature and complexion it is, &c.

你已经听过，它们主要把效应显示在它们放出光芒所指向的那些地方，此外我还可以加上它们被看见的那些地区，以及它们出现所在星座所辖的王国、国家、省份与城市；但它最显著的时候，是太阳来到它们初次出现之处时，或来到与它同本性、同气色的那颗行星时，等等。

And thus much of Comets and Blazing-Stars; come we now to great Conjunctions, and so conclude these our labours.

关于彗星与扫帚星就说这么多；现在我们来讲大会合，以此结束我们的这些工作。