Omens in a Babylonian horoscope (1)

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Year 77 [of the Seleucid Era, month] Siman, [from] the 4th [day until … ] in the last part of the night of the fifth [day], Aristocrates was born. That day, Moon in Leo. Sun in 12;30⁰ in Gemini. The Moon set its face from the middle towards the top; [the relevant omen reads:] ‘If, from the middle towards the top, it (= the Moon) sets its face, [there will ensue] destruction.’ Jupiter … in 18 degrees Sagittarius. The place of Jupiter [means: his life will be] regular, well; he will become rich, he will grow old, [his] days will be numerous. Venus in 4 degrees Taurus. The place of Venus [means]: Wherever he may go, it will be favourable [for him]; he will have sons and daughters. Mercury in Gemini with the Sun. The place of Mercury [means]: the brave one will be first in rank, he will be more important than his brothers, … Saturn; 6 degrees Cancer. Mars: 24 degrees Cancer … the 22nd and 23rd of each month …

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