卷二·第三十九至四十一章　双鱼的恒星、表的用法与十二宫之理

CHAP. XXXIX. Of the Fixed stars in Pisces, their nature, number, names, magnitude, latitude and longitude.

第三十九章　论双鱼中的恒星，其性质、数目、名称、星等、纬度与经度。

EVen as we have proceeded in the other signs, let us here conclude with Pisces which is the last: the number then of the stars therein are twenty nine, as followeth.

正如我们在其他各座所做的那样，这里就以最后一个星座双鱼作结：其中的星数是二十九颗，如下。

Their number. The names of the Stars. Their Nature. magnitude Their latitude Longit. In ♓. D M ♓ 1 The star in the right buttock of Aquarius. ♀ P ♄ 4 00 50 0 18 2 Arided, Deneb Adigege, the tail of the Swan or Hen. ♀ ☿ 2 60 B 00 0 48 3 The Northermost of the two in the head of Pegasus. ♂ ♃ v ☿ 3 16 50 0 58 4 The right arm of Aquarius. ♄ ☿ 3 8 48 1 5 The Northermost star in the right hand of Aquarius. ♄ ☿ 3 10 45 1 6 The first star of the stream next the Pitcher of Aquarius. ♄ P ♃ 4 2 00 1 7 The Northermost in the right leg. of Aquarius. ☿ P ♄ 4 5 M 00 2 8 The Southermost in the right leg. of Aquarius. 3 7 30 3 9 The Formost of the southermost of Aquarius. ♄ ☿ 3 9 M 00 3 10 The Hindermost stars in the right hand of Aquarius. 3 8 30 4 11 Of Aquarius the The next Southermost of the Pitcher of the stream. ♄ P ♃ 4 00 10 6 12 Of Aquarius the Star in the forepart of the bowing of the stream. 4 1 M 10 9 13 Of Aquarius the Northermost in the bowing of the stream. 4 3 20 10 14 Of Aquarius the Southermost in the bowing of the stream. 4 4 10 11 15 Of Aquarius the Next after the foremost in the bowing of the stream. 4 00 30 11 16 Of Aquarius the Southermost next after the bowing of the stream. 4 1 40 12 17 The Sothermost in the neck of the foremost of the 2.

表头：序号；恒星的名称；性质；星等；纬度（度、分）；经度（在双鱼的度数）。一、水瓶右臀上的星：性质同金星，略带土星，四等星，纬度零度五十分，在双鱼零度十八分。二、阿里德德，又名德内卜·阿迪杰杰，天鹅（即母鸡）之尾：性质同金星、水星，二等星，纬度北六十度，在双鱼零度四十八分。三、飞马头上两颗中偏北的一颗：性质同火星、木星或水星，三等星，纬度十六度五十分，在双鱼零度五十八分。四、水瓶的右臂：性质同土星、水星，三等星，纬度八度四十八分，在双鱼一度。五、水瓶右手最北的一颗：性质同土星、水星，三等星，纬度十度四十五分，在双鱼一度。六、水瓶水流中紧接水壶的第一颗：性质同土星，略带木星，四等星，纬度二度，在双鱼一度。七、水瓶右腿偏北的一颗：性质同水星，略带土星，四等星，纬度南五度，在双鱼二度。八、水瓶右腿偏南的一颗：性质同上，三等星，纬度七度三十分，在双鱼三度。九、水瓶最南几颗中前面的一颗：性质同土星、水星，三等星，纬度南九度，在双鱼三度。十、水瓶右手后面的几颗：性质同上，三等星，纬度八度三十分，在双鱼四度。十一、水瓶的星：水流之壶旁紧接着偏南的一颗：性质同土星，略带木星，四等星，纬度零度十分，在双鱼六度。十二、水瓶的星：水流弯处前段的星：性质同上，四等星，纬度南一度十分，在双鱼九度。十三、水瓶的星：水流弯处最北的一颗：性质同上，四等星，纬度三度二十分，在双鱼十度。十四、水瓶的星：水流弯处最南的一颗：性质同上，四等星，纬度四度十分，在双鱼十一度。十五、水瓶的星：水流弯处紧随最前一颗之后的：性质同上，四等星，纬度零度三十分，在双鱼十一度。十六、水瓶的星：水流弯处之后最南的一颗：性质同上，四等星，纬度一度四十分，在双鱼十二度。十七、两鱼中前面那条鱼颈上最南的一颗。

Fishes ☿ P ♄ 4g 7 30 15 18 The Foremost of the belly of the foremost of the 2. Fishes ♃ ☿ 4 4 B 30 17 19 Markab. Alpharacz. The pinion of Pegasus his wing. ♂ ♃ v ☿ 2 l 1 40 18 20 The latter in the belly of the foremost of the 2. Fishes. ♃ ☿ 4 2 30 21 21 The latter on the back of the foremost of the 2.

此星：性质同水星，略带土星，四等偏亮，纬度七度三十分，在双鱼十五度。十八、两鱼中前面那条鱼腹部前面的一颗：性质同木星、水星，四等星，纬度北四度三十分，在双鱼十七度。十九、马尔卡布，又名阿尔法拉兹，飞马翅膀的翼尖：性质同火星、木星或水星，二等偏暗，纬度一度四十分，在双鱼十八度。二十、两鱼中前面那条鱼腹部后面的一颗：性质同木星、水星，四等星，纬度二度三十分，在双鱼二十一度。二十一、两鱼中前面那条鱼背上后面的一颗。

Fishes. 4 7 30 22 22 Foremost on the South side of the square without form. ♃ P ♀ 4 5 50 22 23 Foremost on the North side of the square without form. 4 2 40 22 24 Scheat. Alparaiz.

此星：性质同上，四等星，纬度七度三十分，在双鱼二十二度。二十二、星形之外那个方形南边前面的一颗：性质同木星，略带金星，四等星，纬度五度五十分，在双鱼二十二度。二十三、星形之外那个方形北边前面的一颗：性质同上，四等星，纬度二度四十分，在双鱼二十二度。二十四、谢阿特，又名阿尔帕赖兹。

The right shoulder of Pegasus. ♂ ♃ v ☿ 2 l 31 00 23 25 The hindermost on South side of the Square besides or under the form of the Fishes. ♃ P ♀ 4 5 M 20 23 26 The hindermost on North side of the Square besides or under the form of the Fishes. 4 2 30 24 27 Of the VVhale, the star at the North end of the tail. ♄ 3 9 30 25 28 Of the VVhale, the star at the South end of the tail. 3 20 20 27 29 The tail of the foremost of the two Fishes. ♄ P ☿ 4 6 B 20 27

飞马的右肩：性质同火星、木星或水星，二等偏暗，纬度三十一度，在双鱼二十三度。二十五、双鱼星形旁边或下方那个方形南边后面的一颗：性质同木星，略带金星，四等星，纬度南五度二十分，在双鱼二十三度。二十六、双鱼星形旁边或下方那个方形北边后面的一颗：性质同上，四等星，纬度二度三十分，在双鱼二十四度。二十七、鲸鱼：尾巴北端的星：性质同土星，三等星，纬度九度三十分，在双鱼二十五度。二十八、鲸鱼：尾巴南端的星：性质同上，三等星，纬度二十度二十分，在双鱼二十七度。二十九、两鱼中前面那条鱼的尾巴：性质同土星，略带水星，四等星，纬度北六度二十分，在双鱼二十七度。

CHAP. XL. Shewing the use of all the former Tables.

第四十章　说明前面所有各表的用法。

YOU see in the foregoing page, in the 1. column 1, 2, 3. and so forward, intimating the number of the stars in the sign Pisces, as you have specified by the word number, on the head of the column.

你在前一页看到，第一栏里写着一、二、三，依次往下，表示双鱼中各星的号数，正如这一栏顶上的「数目」一词所标明的。

In the second column you have their several names, signified by this inscription on the head thereof, The names of the fixed stars in Pisces.

第二栏里是它们各自的名称，由栏头的标题「双鱼中恒星的名称」标明。

Upon the head of the third column you have their Natures, intimating that underneath it, and over against every star is set the Character of the Planet of whose nature it participates; as for example, over against the right shoulder of Pegasus, we finde ♂, ♃, v. ☿, intimating that the star on the right shoulder of Pegasus is of the nature of ♂, ♃, or ☿, v. signifying vel, in English or: again we see over against the two subsequent stars ♃ P ♀, signifying they are of the nature of Iupiter, and partly of Venus P. standing for partly, &c.

第三栏的栏头是它们的「性质」，表示在这一栏下面、与每颗星相对之处，写着它所分有其性质的那颗行星的符号；例如与飞马右肩相对，我们看到火星、木星，一个缩写字母，再一个水星，表示飞马右肩那颗星具有火星、木星或水星的性质，那个缩写字母代表拉丁文的「或」，英文也就是「或」；又如与随后两颗星相对，我们看到木星、一个字母、金星，表示它们具有木星的性质，并略带金星的性质，那个字母代表「略带」，等等。

On the head of the fourth column you finde magnitude, intimating that by the Figures underneath, and over against each star is shewn the magnitude of each star; as over against the right shoulder of Pegasus, you finde 2 l. intimating it to be of the second magnitude signified by 2. and somewhat less, signified by l. and note that in the same column where you finde g. it signifieth greater in any of the Tables.

第四栏顶上你看到「星等」，表示由下面与每颗星相对的数字显示各星的星等；例如与飞马右肩相对，你看到「二」和一个字母，意思是它是二等星，由「二」表示，而略小一些，由那个字母表示；又要注意，在任何一张表的同一栏里，凡见到另一个代表「大」的字母，就表示「偏大」。

In the fifth column you see their latitude, shewing that by the figures underneath, over against each star is declared their latitude, and that either North or South, signified by M and B. M shewing South latitude, B North, &c.

第五栏里你看到它们的纬度，表示由下面与每颗星相对的数字说明它们的纬度，或北或南，用两个字母表示，一个表示南纬，一个表示北纬，等等。

In the sixth and last column you finde the inscription Longitude, and this is in like manner demonstrated by the figures underneath, as, the shoulder of Pegasus (as abovesaid) hath 31. d. 00. m. or 31. degrees, 00. minutes Latitude, and 23. d. or 23. degrees longtitude; or in 23. degrees of Pisces: and so observe and understand of all the foregoing and subsequent star, &c. D. standing for degrees, and M. for minutes.

第六栏也是最后一栏，你看到栏头写着「经度」，同样由下面的数字说明；例如飞马之肩（如上所说）纬度是三十一度零分，即三十一度、零分，经度是二十三度，也就是在双鱼二十三度；前后各表的星都要照此观察理解，等等；度与分也各用一个字母表示。

The total sum of these stars here expressed is 366. being the most material.

这里列出的恒星共计三百六十六颗，都是最要紧的。

CHAP. XLI. Of the significations of the 12 Houses of Heaven, and wherefore they have such signification.

第四十一章　论天上十二宫的所主，以及它们为何有这样的所主。

ENdeavor to be perfect in this chapter, which is to demonstrate the reasons of some things which have not as yet been divulged in our vulgar tongue to the Students of this noble Art, and thou wilt much advantage thy self, it being my desire not to let ought slip for which thou mayst not (if need require) give sufficient ground and reasons, &c.

要力求精通这一章，它要说明的一些事理，至今还没有用我们的通俗语言向这门高贵学问的学生公布过；你会因此大大受益，因为我的愿望是不放过任何一件事，免得你（需要时）对它说不出充分的根据与理由，等等。

You are sufficiently instructed by other Authors of the Nature and signification of the houses; their several divisions you heard already in the 25. chapter of this second Book; it resteth therefore we now proceed to shew the reasons why the houses are so ordained, as the angle of the East to be the first house, and succedent to it the second, &c. and so of the rest; as also why the Ancients assigned them those several significations which we commonly attribute unto them; for such hath been their curiosity therein, that there is no one thing appertaining to the life of man or affairs or accidents therein, which hath not signification from one house or other, &c.

关于各宫的本性与所主，别的作者已经给了你足够的教导；它们的种种划分，你已在本卷第二十五章听过了；所以我们现在接着说明各宫为何这样安排，例如为何东方之角是第一宫，紧接其后的是第二宫，等等，其余也一样；又为何古人给它们指定了我们通常所归的那些所主；因为古人在这上面考究得如此细致，以致人一生中的事情、事务或遭遇，没有一样不由这一宫或那一宫来代表，等等。

The first house then is that house which is the East Angle or corner of the Heavens, or the Ascendent; It is called an Angle for that it represents one of the Cardinal points, as the seventh may the other: and the tenth and fourth the Tropicks, &c. It is called the Ascendent because the Sun doth there ascend in our Horizon;

那么第一宫就是天上的东方之角或东方之隅，即上升；它称为角，是因为它代表一个基本方位点，第七宫则代表另一个；第十宫与第四宫代表两个回归点，等等。它称为上升，是因为太阳在我们的地平线上从那里升起；

Also in what ever Climate it be that house where the Sun ascendeth or riseth is the Ascendent of that place; and it is called the first house for that it is the first that doth represent itself unto us upon the birth of any Infant, Revolution, or any work; so that what Sign at that time is ascending or on the point or cusp of this house, is Significator (together with the Planet that is Lord thereof, the Planet locally therein present, or in aspect thereof, or the Lord thereof) of the Native (as say the Antients) For the Sign shall shew the complexion, form and shape of the body of the Native having relation to the Planets in aspect therewith or neer in presence;

而且不论在哪个气候带，太阳升起之处所在的那一宫，就是那个地方的上升；它称为第一宫，是因为在任何婴儿出生、任何回归或任何事情开始时，它是最先向我们呈现的；所以当时正在上升、或在这一宫宫头上的星座，就是本命者的征象星（连同它的主星、实际位于其中的行星、与它成相位的行星，或它的主星）（古人如此说）；因为这个星座会显示本命者的气色、体形与身材，并与和它成相位或靠近的行星相关；

And the Lord thereof shall declare his disposition, quality and inclination, having also respect to those Planets in conjunction or configuration with him, &c. It hath signification of the life of the Native, for that it is the first house, as life is the first and chief beginning of any one, and first esteemed or preferred before any other enjoyment under the Sun; for what pleasure can there be in any thing when in the enjoying thereof the life is taken away? Certainly, though it be never so much to be desired upon this consideration, it will be altogether left unattempted.

而它的主星会显示他的性情、品质与倾向，也要兼看与他会合或成格局的行星，等等。它主本命者的生命，因为它是第一宫，正如生命是任何人首要、最主要的开端，被看得比太阳底下任何其他享受都重、都优先；因为在享受一样东西时若生命被夺去，那东西还有什么乐趣可言？诚然，不论那东西多么可欲，一想到这一层，人也会全然不去尝试它。

It hath signification of the life of the Native also, and the beginning of any work, for that the Infant is unrevealed or known till it is borne: so is this first house or Ascendent unseen, and is in obscurity (as unto us) till it doth arise in our Horizon, &c. In Revolutions, Eclipses, and great Conjunctions and the like it hath signification of the common People of any place where these happen.

它主本命者的生命，也主任何事情的开端，因为婴儿未出生之前是不显露、不为人知的；这第一宫即上升也是这样，在它于我们的地平线上升起之前，（对我们来说）是看不见、隐在暗处的，等等。在回归、交食、大会合之类的盘里，它主这些事发生之地的平民百姓。

The Second house which is the succedent to the Ascendent, is so called for that it succeedeth the Ascendent, and ascends after it, and is therefore also called the second house; it hath signification of the Riches and Substance of the Native or Querent, as also their assistance; for that next unto a mans life, is his wealth or livelihood to be regarded, and as wealth is an assistance and aid in all matters or businesses of or in the affairs ordinary of mans life, hath it also signification of assistance, &c.

第二宫是上升的续宫，之所以这样称呼，是因为它接续上升，在上升之后升起，所以也叫第二宫；它主本命者或问卜者的财富与资产，也主他们得到的帮助；因为紧次于人的生命，要看重的就是他的财富或生计；又因为财富在人生日常的一切事务里都是帮助与支援，所以它也主帮助，等等。

The Third house is so called for that it in order followeth the succedent of the Ascendent; it hath signification of Brethren, Kindred, Neighbors and Alliance, for that it is in * of the Ascendent, subterranean: it hath also signification of short jornyes, being the house opposite to the Ninth, signifying long journeys, the reason of which you shall have hereafter in its place.

第三宫之所以这样称呼，是因为它按次序跟在上升的续宫之后；它主兄弟、亲戚、邻居与姻亲，因为它与上升成六分，又在地下；它也主短途旅行，因为它是第九宫的对宫，第九宫主长途旅行，其理由你以后会在适当的地方读到。

The Fourth house or Angle of the Earth, or Northern, is so called for that it in order followeth the third; it hath signification of immoveable goods for that it is an Angle, and that of the Earth which is fixed; also heritages, lands and houses, for that it is a terranean and earthy Angle; also it hath signification of hidden treasures and the like, for that it is subterranean and not visible in our Horizon; it signifieth also the father of the Native or Querent, for that he is the first cause of generation, as the earthy Chaos was the first original of Adam, &c.

第四宫，即地之角，又称北方之角，之所以这样称呼，是因为它按次序跟在第三宫之后；它主不动产，因为它是角宫，而且是固定不动的地之角；又主遗产、田地与房屋，因为它是属地的、土质的角；它也主埋藏的财宝之类，因为它在地下，在我们的地平线上看不见；它还主本命者或问卜者的父亲，因为父亲是生育的首因，正如土质的混沌是亚当的最初来源，等等。

The Fifth house is the succedent of the Angle of the Earth, and therefore is so called. It hath signification of mirth and jollity, it being in △ to the Ascendent; also private pleasure and delight, it being subterranean and in △ with the Ascendent, and for the same reason hath signification of all manner of pastime and recreation, as drinking, revelling, sporting, gaming and all kind of recreation pleasing the fancies and tempers of men.

第五宫是地之角的续宫，因此得名。它主欢乐与嬉戏，因为它与上升成三分；也主私下的快乐与喜悦，因为它在地下又与上升成三分；由于同样的理由，它主一切消遣娱乐，如饮酒、狂欢、游戏、赌博，以及一切合人心意与性情的娱乐。

The Sixth house is the Cadent from the North Angle, and is in order the sixth house from the Ascendent: it beholdeth not the Ascendent; it hath therefore signification of sicknesses, of what kind soever it be; it hath also signification of Servants, Bond-men and women and Slaves; and of Cattle of the smaller sort for the same reason, as having no loving familiarity or correspondency with the Ascendent in friendship, &c.

第六宫是北方之角的果宫，按次序是从上升数起的第六宫：它不照看上升；所以它主各种疾病，不论哪一类；它也主仆人、奴仆婢女与奴隶；由于同样的理由也主小牲畜，因为它与上升在友谊上没有亲爱的往来与呼应，等等。

The seventh house is the angle of the West, and by reason it in order followeth the sixth, is the seventh from the Ascendent; it hath signification of open enemies, for that it is the opposite house to the Ascendent; and for the same reason hath signification of theft, or the thing lost; adversaries in Law-suits, and the like; it hath in like manner signification of women in general, of marriages.

第七宫是西方之角，因为它按次序跟在第六宫之后，所以是从上升数起的第七宫；它主公开的敌人，因为它是上升的对宫；由于同样的理由，它主偷窃或失物、诉讼中的对手之类；同样它主一般的女人，主婚姻。

I could never finde the reason why the ancients have ordained the seventh or opposite house to the Ascendent, to signifie the wife of the Native, and women in general, except for that they are so contrary to the disposition of men, the one being for the most part solid and resolved, the other sickle and unstable as their mother the Moon; as also that they often prove the destruction of men rather then assistants and comforters, (for which they are made) as Eve was the destruction of Adam, Dalilah of Samson; and many the like examples I could here relate both out of the Holy Writ, and other writings; but since the subject is so vile and mean it is not worthy the pains, wherefore that very example of Solomon, the wisest of Mortals, may suffice, who notwithstanding he had so large a portion of the spirit of God, was by this Sex, drawn to Idolatry and many other sins against the living God; insomuch that it hath staggered the learnedst Writers in Divinity, and put them to a non plus to imagine (by any conclusion) whether he was saved or no: but lets return to our business, since I may thus conclude of them that they prove either the greatest comforts or the worst of afflictions to men.

我始终找不到古人为什么规定第七宫即上升的对宫代表本命者的妻子与一般的女人，除非是因为她们与男人的性情如此相反：男人多半坚定果决，女人则像她们的母亲月亮一样善变不定；也因为她们常常成为男人的毁灭，而不是（她们被造出来所应当是的）帮手与安慰者，正如夏娃毁了亚当、大利拉毁了参孙；这类例子我在这里本可以从圣经和其他著作中举出许多，但这个话题如此卑下，不值得费力，所以单举所罗门的例子就够了：他是凡人中最有智慧的，虽然得了神的灵那么大的一份，却被这一性别引向偶像崇拜，犯了许多得罪永生神的罪；以致最有学问的神学作者也为之踌躇，无从（凭任何推论）断定他究竟得救与否：不过还是回到我们的正题吧，因为关于她们，我可以这样作结：她们对男人来说，若不是最大的安慰，就是最坏的苦难。

The eighth house, being the succedent of the angle of the West, is so called; it is a house which beholdeth not the Ascendent, and is above the earth, and is the ayd and assistance of the open enemy, as the second is of the Native, it being in opposition thereunto; wherefore it hath signification of mortality, death, poyson, destruction and mischief which is to happen the Native in his life.

第八宫是西方之角的续宫，因此得名；这一宫不照看上升，在地上，是公开敌人的帮助与支援，正如第二宫是本命者的帮助，因为它与第二宫相对；所以它主死亡与丧命、毒药、毁坏，以及本命者一生中将遭遇的祸害。

The ninth house is so called for that it followeth next after the succedent of the angle of the West, and is called Cadent; it is in a Trine of the Ascendent, and above the earth; wherefore it hath signification of all goodness, as Religion, learning, revelation by Dreams; as also of all religious men and orders, as Divines, Hermites, Monks, Fryers, &c. Also all manner of Students, as Astrologers, Physitians, Lawyers, and all Students of other good learning whatsoever.

第九宫之所以这样称呼，是因为它紧跟在西方之角的续宫之后，称为果宫；它与上升成三分，又在地上；所以它主一切善事，如宗教、学问、梦中的启示；也主一切宗教人士与修会，如神学家、隐士、修士、托钵修士等等；还主各种学者，如占星家、医生、律师，以及其他一切研究良好学问的人。

The tenth house or the south angle in order followeth next after, and therefore is the tenth house; this hath signification of the mother of the Native, for that it is the opposite house to the fourth signifying the father; it signifyeth also dignity, preferment and honour of the Native, for that it is the vertical point of the Heavens, or the highest pitch thereof, and also for the same reason, signifieth Emperours, Kings, Princes, Noblemen and great men, or the Grandees of the earth, and such as are in authority must be understood if there be no King, &c.

第十宫即南方之角，按次序紧跟其后，所以是第十宫；它主本命者的母亲，因为它是第四宫的对宫，第四宫主父亲；它也主本命者的尊位、升迁与荣誉，因为它是天的垂直点，即天的最高处；由于同样的理由，它主皇帝、国王、君主、贵族与大人物，即世上的显要；若没有国王，就要理解为掌权的人，等等。

The eleventh House being the succedent of the angle of the south is so called; and for that it is in Sextitle of the Ascendent, and above the earth it hath signification of friendship and amity, hope, faith, &c.

第十一宫是南方之角的续宫，因此得名；因为它与上升成六分，又在地上，所以主友谊与亲善、希望、信赖，等等。

The twelfth house, being the Cadent of the angle of the South following in order the succedent thereof, is therefore the 12. house; it is above the earth not beholding the Ascendent, and therefore hath signification of private and occult enemies, imprisonment, poverty, misery, and disgrace, Witchcraft and Sorceries; it hath also signification of great cattel, as the 6. the opposite house had of small. And so much concerning the reasons of the significations of the twelve houses or mansions of Heaven.

第十二宫是南方之角的果宫，按次序跟在它的续宫之后，所以是第十二宫；它在地上而不照看上升，所以主暗中隐藏的敌人、监禁、贫穷、困苦与耻辱、巫术与妖术；它也主大牲畜，正如它的对宫第六宫主小牲畜。关于天上十二宫或十二宅所主的理由，就讲到这里。

Yet note here, as the second house from the Ascendent, signifieth the ayd, assistance and wealth or substance of the Native: the third, his kindred, brethren, neighbours, &c. the fourth, his father, lands, houses, and the like: the fifth, his children, &c. so you must know that the substance of the brother, neighbour, kinsman, and the like, is signified by the fourth, being the second from the third, the fifth doth signifie his brethren, the sixth his father, the seventh his children, and so round the whole Heaven, according to the signification aforesaid: still remembring that the house signifying any party of whom the question is, is his Ascendent;

不过这里要注意，正如从上升数起的第二宫代表本命者的帮助、支援与财富资产，第三宫代表他的亲戚、兄弟、邻居等，第四宫代表他的父亲、田地、房屋之类，第五宫代表他的子女等等；同样你必须知道，兄弟、邻居、亲戚之类的资产由第四宫代表，因为它是从第三宫数起的第二宫；第五宫代表他的兄弟，第六宫代表他的父亲，第七宫代表他的子女，如此绕遍全天，照前面所说的所主；始终记住：代表所问之人的那一宫，就是他的上升；

The second from it is substance; the third his kindred; as the fifth house in the Natives figure hath signification of the wealth or substance of the father: the sixth, his kindred and brethren, also the Uncle or Ant of the Querent by the fathers side: the seventh his Father and the Querents Grandfather or Natives; and so you must understand of the rest of the Houses, still varying your rules according to discretion; for much doth the thorow-knowledge of the signification of every house conduce to the perfection of the Student in this Art.

从它数起的第二宫是他的资产，第三宫是他的亲戚；例如在本命者的盘里，第五宫主父亲的财富资产；第六宫主父亲的亲戚兄弟，也主问卜者父系的叔伯或姑母；第七宫主父亲的父亲，即问卜者或本命者的祖父；其余各宫你都要这样理解，规则要凭分寸灵活变通；因为透彻认识每一宫的所主，对学生在这门学问上的精进大有帮助。

I think good here (notwithstanding in the 21. chapter of this first Treatise you have heard already somewhat as touching the divisions of the Heavens) to give you the division thereof more plainly in this following chapter.

我想在这里（尽管在这第一部论著的第二十一章里，你已经听过一些关于天的划分）在下一章里把天的划分讲得更清楚些。