現在,在黃道中所承認的四個三角組合之中,正如我們先前所說,由牡羊座、獅子座與射手座所構成的三角屬於西北方;由於北風的緣故,它主要由木星主宰,但因西南風的緣故,火星也共同參與其統治。
由金牛座、處女座與摩羯座構成的三角屬於東南方;由於南風的緣故,它主要由金星主宰,但因東風的緣故,土星也共同參與統治。
由雙子座、天秤座與水瓶座構成的三角屬於東北方;由於東風的緣故,它主要由土星主宰,並因北風的緣故,由木星共同參與統治。
由巨蟹座、天蠍座與雙魚座構成的三角則屬於西南方;由於西風的緣故,它主要由火星主宰,而因南風的緣故,金星則作為共同主宰者與其一同統治。
既然如此,而且我們所居住的世界也被劃分為四個區域,其數目恰好與這四個三角相同;在緯度方向上,我們的海從赫拉克勒斯海峽一直延伸至伊蘇斯灣以及東側與之相鄰的山脈,由此將世界的南部與北部分隔開來;而在經度方向上,則由阿拉伯灣、愛琴海、本都以及邁奧提斯湖將東部與西部分隔開來。如此便形成了四個區域,而它們在方位上分別與四個三角相互對應。
第一個區域位於整個有人居住世界的西北方;它包含凱爾特高盧,我們將這整個區域統稱為「歐洲」。與它相對的是東南方的區域;其中包含東衣索比亞,而這一區域可以稱為「大亞細亞」的南部。
同樣地,整個有人居住世界的東北區域包含斯基泰,而這也就是大亞細亞的北部;與它相對、朝向西南風方向的區域,即西衣索比亞所在的區域,則是我們統稱為「利比亞」的地方。
此外,在上述每一個區域之中,那些較接近有人居住世界中心的部分,相對於其所屬區域的整體方位而言,具有相反的配置;正如這些區域本身相對於整個世界的位置一樣。由於歐洲區域位於整個世界的西北方,因此其中靠近世界中心、與相對角具有親和關係的部分,顯然位於該區域的東南部。
其他各區域也是如此。因此,每一個區域都同時與兩個方位相反的三角發生關聯:其中其他部分與該區域整體的方位傾向相互協調,而位於世界中心附近的部分則與相反的方位傾向具有親和關係。
同樣地,在那些主宰各自三角的星體之中,於各區域其他地方,只有原本主宰該三角的那一組星體進行統治;然而在靠近世界中心的部分,另一組星體也同樣參與統治,此外還包括水星,因為水星居於兩者之間,並且為兩個宗派所共有。
Now of the four triangular formations recognized in the zodiac, as we have shown above, the one which consists of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius is northwestern, and is chiefly dominated by Jupiter on account of the north wind, but Mars joins in its government because of the south-west wind. That which is made up of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn is south-eastern, and again is governed primarily by Venus on account of the south wind, but conjointly by Saturn because of the east wind. The one consisting of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius is north-eastern and is governed primarily by Saturn because of the east wind, and conjointly by Jupiter because of the north wind. The triangle of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces is south-western and is governed primarily, because of the west wind, by Mars, who is joined by Venus as co‑ruler on account of the south wind.
As this is so, and since our inhabited world is divided into four quarters, equal in number to the triangles, and is divided latitudinally by our sea from the Straits of Hercules to the Gulf of Issus and the mountainous ridge adjacent on the east, and by these its southern and northern portions are separated, and in longitude by the Arabian Gulf, the Aegean Sea, the Pontus, and the Lake Maeotis, whereby the eastern and western portions are separated, there arise four quarters, and these agree in position with the triangles. The first quarter lies in the north-west of the whole inhabited world; it embraces Celtic Gaul and we give it the general name Europe. Opposite this is the south-eastern quarter; this includes eastern Ethiopia, which would be called the southern part of Greater Asia. Again, the north-eastern quarter of the whole inhabited world is that which contains Scythia, which likewise is the northern part of Greater Asia; and the quarter opposite this and toward the south-west wind, the quarter of western Ethiopia, is that which we call by the general term Libya.
Again, of each of the aforesaid quarters the parts which are placed closer to the centre of the inhabited world are placed in a contrary fashion with respect to the surrounding quarters, just as are the latter in comparison with the whole world; and since the European quarter lies in the north-west of the whole world, the parts about the centre, which are allied to the opposite angle, obviously are situated in the south-east part of the quarter. The same holds of the other quarters, so that each of them is related to two oppositely situated triangles; for while the other parts are in harmony with the general inclination of the quarter, the portions at the centre (of the world) share in familiarity with the opposite inclination, and, again, of the stars that govern in their own triangles, in all the other domiciles they alone govern, but in the parts about the centre of the world likewise the other group, and Mercury besides, because he is mid-way between and common to the two sects.
按照這種安排,第一區域的其餘部分——我指的是位於有人居住世界西北方的歐洲區域——與西北方的三角,即牡羊座、獅子座與射手座具有親和關係,並且正如可以預期的,由這個三角的主宰星——位於西方位置的木星與火星——所統治。
若以整個民族來看,這些地區包括不列顛、山外高盧、日耳曼、巴斯塔尼亞、義大利、山內高盧、阿普利亞、西西里、提雷尼亞、凱爾特地區以及西班牙。正如可以預期的,由於這個三角以及共同參與其統治的星體占有優勢,這些民族普遍具有以下特徵:獨立、熱愛自由、喜愛武器、勤勉、非常好戰,具有領導能力,愛好潔淨,並且寬宏大量。
然而,由於木星與火星的西方位置,再加上前述三角的前面部分屬於陽性、後面部分屬於陰性,因此他們對女性缺乏情慾,並輕視性愛的享樂,反而更滿足於、也更渴望與男性交往。他們並不認為這種行為會使其中作為情人的一方蒙受羞恥;事實上,他們也不會因此變得女性化或柔弱,因為他們的性情並未受到扭曲,而是在心靈上仍然保持著男子氣概、樂於助人、忠實守信、愛護親族以及仁慈友善等特質。
在這些地區之中,不列顛、山外高盧、日耳曼與巴斯塔尼亞和牡羊座及火星具有更密切的親和關係。因此,這些地方的居民大多較為凶猛、剛愎而粗野。義大利、阿普利亞、山內高盧與西西里則與獅子座及太陽具有親和關係;因此,這些民族較具有支配性,也較仁慈並善於合作。提雷尼亞、凱爾特地區與西班牙則受射手座與木星支配,由此產生其獨立、純樸以及愛好潔淨的特質。
這一區域中位於有人居住世界中心附近的部分——色雷斯、馬其頓、伊利里亞、希臘、亞該亞、克里特,以及基克拉澤斯群島、小亞細亞沿岸地區與賽普勒斯——位於整個區域的東南部分,因此另外還與東南方的三角,即金牛座、處女座與摩羯座,以及共同主宰這個三角的金星、土星與水星具有親和關係。
因此,這些地區的居民受到這些行星的影響,無論在身體或心靈方面,都具有較為混合的性質。由於火星,他們同樣具有領導能力、高貴而獨立;由於木星,他們熱愛自由、實行自治、崇尚民主並制定法律;由於金星,他們熱愛音樂與學問、喜愛競賽,並且生活潔淨;由於水星,他們善於社交、友善接待外來者、熱愛正義、喜愛文學,並且非常擅長雄辯。又由於金星位於西方的位置,他們尤其熱衷於舉行神秘宗教儀式。
再逐一來看,這一群體之中居住於基克拉澤斯群島、小亞細亞沿岸以及賽普勒斯的人,與金牛座及金星具有更密切的親和關係。因此,整體而言,他們喜愛奢華、愛好潔淨,並十分注重自己的身體。
然而,希臘、亞該亞與克里特的居民則與處女座及水星具有親和關係,因此更擅長推理、喜愛學習,而且比起鍛鍊身體,他們更重視心靈的鍛鍊。
馬其頓人、色雷斯人與伊利里亞人則與摩羯座及土星具有親和關係,因此,雖然他們具有強烈的求取財物之心,但在性情上並不那麼溫和,其社會制度也較不具有群體交往的性質。
Under this arrangement, the remainder of the first quarter, by which I mean the European quarter, situated in the north-west of the inhabited world, is in familiarity with the north-western triangle, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, and is governed, as one would expect, by the lords of the triangle, Jupiter and Mars, occidental. In terms of whole nations these parts consist of Britain, (Transalpine) Gaul, Germany, Bastarnia, Italy, (Cisalpine) Gaul, Apulia, Sicily, Tyrrhenia, Celtica, and Spain. As one might expect, it is the general characteristic of these nations, by reason of the predominance of the triangle and the stars which join in its government, to be independent, liberty-loving, fond of arms, industrious, very warlike, with qualities of leadership, cleanly, and magnanimous. However, because of the occidental aspect of Jupiter and Mars, and furthermore because the first parts of the aforesaid triangle are masculine and the latter parts feminine, they are without passion for women and look down upon the pleasures of love, but are better satisfied with and more desirous of association with men. And they do not regard the act as a disgrace to the paramour, nor indeed do they actually become effeminate and soft thereby, because their disposition is not perverted, but they retain in their souls manliness, helpfulness, good faith, love of kinsmen, and benevolence. Of these same countries Britain, (Transalpine) Gaul, Germany, and Bastarnia are in closer familiarity with Aries and Mars. Therefore for the most part their inhabitants are fiercer, more headstrong, and bestial. But Italy, Apulia, (Cisalpine) Gaul, and Sicily have their familiarity with Leo and the sun; wherefore these peoples are more masterful, benevolent, and co‑operative. Tyrrhenia, Celtica, and Spain are subject to Sagittarius and Jupiter, whence their independence, simplicity, and love of cleanliness. The parts of this quarter which are situated about the centre of the inhabited world, Thrace, Macedonia, Illyria, Hellas, Achaia, Crete, and likewise the Cyclades, and the coastal regions of Asia Minor and Cyprus, which are in the south-east portion of the whole quarter, have in addition familiarity with the south-east triangle, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, and its co‑rulers Venus, Saturn, and Mercury. As a result the inhabitants of those countries are brought into conformity with these planets and both in body and soul are of a more mingled constitution. They too have qualities of leadership and are noble and independent, because of Mars; they are liberty-loving and self-governing, democratic and framers of law, through Jupiter; lovers of music and of learning, fond of contests and clean livers, through Venus; social, friendly to strangers, justice-loving, fond of letters, and very effective in eloquence, through Mercury; and they are particularly addicted to the performance of mysteries, because of Venus’s occidental aspect. And again, part by part, those of this group who live in the Cyclades and on the shores of Asia Minor and Cyprus are more closely familiar to Taurus and Venus. For this reason they are, on the whole, luxurious, clean, and attentive to their bodies. The inhabitants of Hellas, Achaia, and Crete, however, have a familiarity with Virgo and Mercury, and are therefore better at reasoning, and fond of learning, and they exercise the soul in preference to the body. The Macedonians, Thracians, and Illyrians have familiarity with Capricorn and Saturn, so that, though they are acquisitive, they are not so mild of nature, nor social in their institutions.
第二區域涵蓋大亞細亞的南部。其中其餘的地區,包括印度、阿里亞納、格德羅西亞、帕提亞、米底亞、波斯、巴比倫尼亞、美索不達米亞與亞述,皆位於整個有人居住世界的東南方,因此,正如我們可以推想的,它們與東南方的三角——金牛座、處女座與摩羯座——具有親和關係,並由位於東方位置的金星與土星所統治。
因此,我們可以發現,這些地方居民的性情與這些主宰星所支配的性質相符;因為他們以伊西斯(Isis)之名崇敬金星,以密特拉斯・赫利俄斯(Mithras Helios)之名崇敬土星。他們之中大多數人也會占卜未來的事件;而且,由於前述星體之間的相位在本性上具有生殖性,他們之中還存在著將生殖器官奉獻為神聖之物的習俗。
此外,他們性情熱烈、情慾旺盛,並傾向於性愛的享樂;受到金星的影響,他們喜愛舞蹈、跳躍與裝飾;受到土星的影響,他們則過著奢華的生活。由於這些行星位於東方的位置,他們公開而非秘密地與女性發生性關係,卻厭惡男性之間的這類關係。基於這些原因,他們之中許多人與自己的母親生育子女;又由於這些行星晨間升起,以及心臟居於首要地位,而心臟又與太陽的力量具有親緣關係,因此他們對乳房表示敬拜。
至於其他方面,由於金星的作用,他們通常在衣著、裝飾以及一切與身體有關的生活習慣上,都顯得奢華而柔弱。在心靈與性情傾向方面,則由於與位於東方的土星具有親和關係,而表現得寬宏、高貴且好戰。
若再分地區來看,帕提亞、米底亞與波斯和金牛座及金星具有更密切的親和關係;因此,這些地方的居民穿著刺繡的服裝,除了胸部之外覆蓋全身,而且整體而言生活奢華並愛好潔淨。
巴比倫尼亞、美索不達米亞與亞述則與處女座及水星具有親和關係,因此,數學的研究以及對五顆行星的觀察,是這些民族特別具有的特徵。
印度、阿里亞納與格德羅西亞和摩羯座及土星具有親和關係;因此,這些地方的居民相貌醜陋、不潔而粗野。
這一區域剩餘的部分位於有人居住世界的中心附近,包括以東買、柯勒敘利亞、猶太、腓尼基、迦勒底、奧基尼亞以及阿拉伯福地。這些地方位於整個區域的西北方向,因此另外還與西北方的三角——牡羊座、獅子座與射手座——具有親和關係,並且同時由木星、火星與水星共同主宰。
因此,與其他民族相比,這些民族更具有貿易與交換方面的才能;另一方面,由於上述星體的配置,他們也更加肆無忌憚、卑劣而怯懦、背信、奴性,而且整體而言反覆無常。
其中,柯勒敘利亞、以東買與猶太的居民和牡羊座及火星具有更密切的親和關係,因此這些民族整體而言大膽、無神且富於謀略。
腓尼基人、迦勒底人與奧基尼亞人則與獅子座及太陽具有親和關係,因此他們較為純樸、仁慈,熱衷於占星術,而且比其他所有民族都更加崇拜太陽。
阿拉伯福地的居民則與射手座及木星具有親和關係;這也解釋了這片土地何以如其名稱所示如此富饒、盛產大量香料,以及當地居民何以氣質優雅,並在日常生活、交換與商業活動中具有自由自主的精神。
Of the second quarter, which embraces the southern part of greater Asia, the other parts, including India, Ariana, Gedrosia, Parthia, Media, Persia, Babylonia, Mesopotamia, and Assyria, which are situated in the south-east of the whole inhabited world, are, as we might presume, familiar to the south-eastern triangle, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, and are governed by Venus and Saturn in oriental aspects. Therefore one would find that the natures of their inhabitants conform with the temperaments governed by such rulers; for they revere the star of Venus under the name of Isis, and that of Saturn as Mithras Helios. Most of them, too, divine future events; and among them there exists the practice of consecrating the genital organs because of the aspect of the aforesaid stars, which is by nature generative. Further, they are ardent, concupiscent, and inclined to the pleasures of love; though the influence of Venus they are dancers and leapers and fond of adornment, and through that of Saturn luxurious livers. They carry out their relations with women openly and not in secret, because of the planets’ oriental aspect, but hold in detestation such relations with males. For these reasons most of them beget children by their own mothers, and they do obeisance to the breast, by reason of the morning rising of the planets and on account of the primacy of the heart, which is akin to the sun’s power. As for the rest, they are generally luxurious and effeminate in dress, in adornment, and in all habits relating to the body, because of Venus. In their souls and by their predilection they are magnanimous, noble, and warlike, because of the familiarity of Saturn oriental. Part by part, again, Parthia, Media, and Persia are more closely familiar to Taurus and Venus; hence their inhabitants use embroidered clothing, which covers their entire body except the breast, and they are as a general thing luxurious and clean. Babylonia, Mesopotamia, and Assyria are familiar to Virgo and Mercury, and so the study of mathematics and the observation of the five planets are special traits of these peoples. India, Ariana, and Gedrosia have familiarity with Capricorn and Saturn; therefore the inhabitants of these countries are ugly, unclean, and bestial. The remaining parts of the quarter, situated about the centre of the inhabited world, Idumaea, Coelê Syria, Judaea, Phoenicia, Chaldaea, Orchinia, and Arabia Felix, which are situated toward the north-west of the whole quarter, have additional familiarity with the north-western triangle, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, and furthermore, have as co‑rulers Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. Therefore these peoples are, in comparison with the others, more gifted in trade and exchange; they are more unscrupulous, despicable cowards, treacherous, servile, and in general fickle, on account of the aspect of the stars mentioned. Of these, again, the inhabitants of Coelê Syria, Idumaea, and Judaea are more closely familiar to Aries and Mars, and therefore these peoples are in general bold, godless, and scheming. The Phoenicians, Chaldaeans, and Orchinians have familiarity with Leo and the sun, so that they are simpler, kindly, addicted to astrology, and beyond all men worshippers of the sun. The inhabitants of Arabia Felix are familiar to Sagittarius and Jupiter; this accounts for the fertility of the country, in accordance with its name, and its multitudes of spices, and the grace of its inhabitants and their free spirit in daily life, in exchange, and in business.
第三區域包括大亞細亞的北部。其中其餘的地區,包括希爾卡尼亞、亞美尼亞、馬提亞納、巴克特里亞納、卡斯佩里亞、賽里卡、薩爾馬提卡、奧克西亞納、粟特,以及有人居住世界東北方的各地區,皆與東北方的三角——雙子座、天秤座與水瓶座——具有親和關係,而且正如可以預期的,由位於東方位置的土星與木星所統治。
因此,這些地方的居民崇拜木星與土星,擁有大量財富與黃金;他們生活潔淨而端正,博學並精通宗教事務;在行為上公正而慷慨,心靈崇高而高貴,憎惡邪惡,富有情感,而且願意為朋友、為正當而神聖的理由犧牲生命。他們在性關係方面莊重而純潔,衣著華麗,待人親切而寬宏。整體而言,這些特質都是由位於東方位置的土星與木星所造成的。
在這些民族之中,希爾卡尼亞、亞美尼亞與馬提亞納和雙子座及水星具有更密切的親和關係;因此,他們較容易受到激動,也較傾向於奸詐的行為。
巴克特里亞納、卡斯佩里亞與賽里卡則與天秤座及金星具有親和關係,因此這些民族富裕、追隨繆思,並且生活較為奢華。
薩爾馬提卡、奧克西亞納與粟特等地區則與水瓶座及土星具有親和關係;因此,這些民族較不溫和,性情嚴厲而粗野。
這一區域剩餘的部分位於有人居住世界的中心附近,包括比提尼亞、弗里吉亞、科爾基斯、敘利亞、科馬基尼、卡帕多奇亞、呂底亞、呂基亞、奇里乞亞與潘菲利亞。由於它們位於這一區域的西南方,因此另外還與西南方的三角——巨蟹座、天蠍座與雙魚座——具有親和關係,而共同主宰它們的星體則為火星、金星與水星。
因此,居住在這些地區的人通常將金星視為眾神之母而加以崇拜,並依各地習俗以不同的名稱稱呼她;他們也將火星作為阿多尼斯(Adonis)加以崇拜,同樣賦予他不同的名稱,並為他們舉行某些伴隨哀悼的神秘宗教儀式。
他們極為墮落、奴性、勞苦而奸詐;經常參與傭兵遠征,從事劫掠與擄掠人口,奴役自己的同族,並投入具有毀滅性的戰爭。
又由於火星與金星在東方位置相互結合,而火星又在摩羯座——一個屬於金星三角的星座——擢升,因此他們的女性對丈夫表現出完全的善意;她們充滿感情、安守家庭、勤勉、樂於協助,而且在各方面都勤勞而順從。
在這些民族之中,居住於比提尼亞、弗里吉亞與科爾基斯的人和巨蟹座及月亮具有更密切的親和關係。因此,男性一般較為謹慎而服從;而大多數女性則由於月亮處於東方且陽性位置的影響,具有男性般的氣質、支配性強且好戰,如同亞馬遜女戰士一般。她們避免與男性往來,喜愛武器,並從幼年起便使自身所有女性特徵男性化:為了軍事上的需要而割除右乳,並在戰陣中裸露這些部位,以此顯示她們的天性中不存在女性氣質。
敘利亞、科馬基尼與卡帕多奇亞的居民則與天蠍座及火星具有親和關係;因此,在他們之中可以見到許多大膽、奸詐、背信與勤勞的特質。
呂底亞、奇里乞亞與潘菲利亞的居民則與雙魚座及木星具有親和關係;因此,他們較為富裕,善於商業,喜愛交際,崇尚自由,並且在契約關係中值得信賴。
Of the third quarter, which includes the northern part of Greater Asia, the other parts, embracing Hyrcania, Armenia, Matiana, Bactriana, Casperia, Serica, Sauromatica, Oxiana, Sogdiana, and the regions in the north-east of the inhabited world, are in familiarity with the north-eastern triangle, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, and are, as might be expected, governed by Saturn and Jupiter in oriental aspect. Therefore the inhabitants of these lands worship Jupiter and Saturn, have much riches and gold, and are cleanly and seemly in their living, learned and adepts in matters of religion, just and liberal in manners, lofty and noble in soul, haters of evil, and affectionate, and ready to die for their friends in a fair and holy cause. They are dignified and pure in their sexual relations, lavish in dress, gracious and magnanimous; these things in general are brought about by Saturn and Jupiter in eastern aspects. Of these nations, again, Hyrcania, Armenia, and Matiana are more closely familiar to Gemini and Mercury; they are accordingly more easily stirred and inclined to rascality. Bactriana, Casperia, and Serica are akin to Libra and Venus, so that their peoples are rich and followers of the Muses, and more luxurious. The regions of Sauromatica, Oxiana, and Sogdiana are in familiarity with Aquarius and Saturn; 68these nations therefore are more ungentle, stern, and bestial. The remaining parts of this quarter, which lie close to the centre of the inhabited world, Bithynia, Phrygia, Colchica, Syria, Commagenê, Cappadocia, Lydia, Lycia, Cilicia, and Pamphylia, since they are situated in the south-west of the quarter, have in addition familiarity with the south-western quarter, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, and their co‑rulers are Mars, Venus, and Mercury; therefore those who live in these countries generally worship Venus as the mother of the gods, calling her by various local names, and Mars as Adonis, to whom again they give other names, and they celebrate in their honour certain mysteries accompanied by lamentations. They are exceedingly depraved, servile, laborious, rascally, are to be found in mercenary expeditions, looting and taking captives, enslaving their own peoples, and engaging in destructive wars. And because of the junction of Mars and Venus in the Orient, since Mars is exalted in Capricorn, a sign of Venus’s triangle, it comes about that their women display entire goodwill to their husbands; they are affectionate, home-keepers, diligent, helpful, 69and in every respect laborious and obedient. Of these peoples, again, those who live in Bithynia, Phrygia, and Colchica are more closely familiar to Cancer and the moon; therefore the men are in general cautious and obedient, and most of the women, through the influence of the moon’s oriental and masculine aspect, are virile, commanding, and warlike, like the Amazons, who shun commerce with men, love arms, and from infancy make masculine all their female characteristics, by cutting off their right breasts for the sake of military needs and baring these parts in the line of battle, in order to display the absence of femininity in their natures. The people of Syria, Commagenê, and Cappadocia are familiar to Scorpio and Mars; therefore much boldness, knavery, treacherous, and laboriousness are found among them. The people of Lydia, Cilicia, and Pamphylia have familiarity with Pisces and Jupiter; these accordingly are more wealthy, commercial, social, free, and trustworthy in their compacts.
至於剩下的第四區域,也就是通常統稱為「利比亞」的地區,其中其餘的部分,包括努米底亞、迦太基、阿非利加、法扎尼亞、納薩莫尼提斯、加拉曼提卡、茅利塔尼亞、蓋圖利亞、梅塔戈尼提斯,以及位於有人居住世界西南方的各地區,都與西南方的三角——巨蟹座、天蠍座與雙魚座——具有親和關係,因此由位於西方位置的火星與金星所統治。
由於前述兩顆行星的結合,這些地方大多數居民的統治者是一對本身為兄妹的夫妻,其中男子統治男性,女子統治女性,而且這種形式的繼承會持續下去。他們情慾極為旺盛,傾向於與女性發生性關係,以至於甚至婚姻也是透過暴力劫奪而締結;他們的國王還經常對新娘行使所謂的「初夜權」(jus primae noctis),而在其中某些民族裡,女性則為所有男性所共有。
受到金星的影響,他們喜愛裝飾自己,並以女性化的飾物裝扮自身;然而受到火星的影響,他們在精神上具有男子氣概,同時又奸詐,是巫師、冒充者、欺騙者,而且行事魯莽。
在這些民族之中,努米底亞、迦太基與阿非利加的居民和巨蟹座及月亮具有更密切的親和關係。因此,他們善於社交與商業活動,而且生活富足。
居住於梅塔戈尼提斯、茅利塔尼亞與蓋圖利亞的人,則與天蠍座及火星具有親和關係;因此,他們更加凶猛而且非常好戰,食肉、極其魯莽,並且輕視生命到了甚至彼此也毫不留情的程度。
居住於法扎尼亞、納薩莫尼提斯與加拉曼提卡的人,則與雙魚座及木星具有親和關係;因此,一般而言,他們性情自由而純樸,勤於勞作、聰慧、愛好潔淨而獨立,並且以「阿蒙」(Ammon)之名崇拜木星。
這一區域剩餘的部分位於有人居住世界的中心附近,包括昔蘭尼加、馬爾馬里卡、埃及、底比斯地區、綠洲地區、穴居人地區、阿拉伯、阿扎尼亞與中衣索比亞。由於這些地區面向整個區域的東北方,因此另外還與東北方的三角——雙子座、天秤座與水瓶座——具有親和關係,因而同時由土星、木星以及水星共同主宰。
因此,居住在這些地方的人,彷彿共同受到五顆行星西方位置的支配一般,崇拜諸神、迷信、熱衷於宗教儀式,並喜愛哀悼。他們將死者埋入地下,使其從視線中消失,這是由於行星位於西方的位置;而且他們為了侍奉各種不同的神祇,實行各式各樣的習俗、慣例與儀式。
當他們處於他人的統治之下時,表現得謙卑、膽怯、吝嗇而忍耐;當他們居於領導地位時,則勇敢而寬宏。然而,他們實行一夫多妻與一妻多夫,情慾旺盛,甚至會與自己的姊妹結婚;男子具有旺盛的生殖能力,女子則具有旺盛的受孕能力,正如他們的土地十分肥沃一樣。
此外,許多男性在心靈上軟弱而女性化,有些人甚至鄙視自己的生殖器官;這是由於凶星的相位與位於西方的金星共同作用所造成的。
在這些民族之中,昔蘭尼加與馬爾馬里卡的居民,尤其是下埃及的居民,和雙子座及水星具有更密切的親和關係。因此,他們善於思考、聰慧,而且在各種事情上都十分靈巧,尤其擅長探求智慧與宗教;他們是巫師,也是秘密神秘儀式的執行者,並且整體而言精通數學。
居住於底比斯地區、綠洲地區與穴居人地區的人,則與天秤座及金星具有親和關係;因此,他們的性情較為熱烈而活潑,生活也十分富足。
阿拉伯、阿扎尼亞與中衣索比亞的居民則與水瓶座及土星具有親和關係;因此,他們以肉類和魚類為食,過著游牧生活,其生活方式粗獷而如同野獸一般。
Of the remaining quarter, which includes what is called by the common name Libya, the other parts, including Numidia, Carthage, Africa, Phazania, Nasamonitis, Garamantica, Mauritania, Gaetulia, Metagonitis, and the regions situated in the south-west of the inhabited world, are related by familiarity to the south-western triangle, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, and are accordingly ruled by Mars and Venus in occidental aspect. For this reason it befalls most of the inhabitants, because of the aforesaid junction of these planets, to be governed by a man and wife who are own brother and sister, the man ruling the men and the woman the women; and a succession of this sort is maintained. They are extremely ardent and disposed to commerce with women, so that even their marriages are brought about by violent abduction, and frequently their kings enjoy the jus primae noctis with the brides, and among some of them the women are common to all the men. They are fond of beautifying themselves and gird themselves with feminine adornments, through the influence of Venus; through that of Mars, however, they are virile of spirit, rascally, magicians, impostors, deceivers, and reckless. Of these people, again, the inhabitants of Numidia, Carthage, and Africa are more closely familiar to Cancer and the moon. They therefore are social, commercial, and live in great abundance. Those who inhabit Metagonitis, Mauritania, and Gaetulia are familiar to Scorpio and Mars; they are accordingly fiercer and very warlike, meat-eaters, very reckless, and contemptuous of life to such an extent as not even to spare one another. Those who live in Phazania, Nasamonitis, and Garamantica are familiar to Pisces and Jupiter; hence they are free and simple in their characters, willing to work, intelligent, cleanly, and independent, as a general rule, and they are worshippers of Jupiter as Ammon. The remaining parts of the quarter, which are situated near the centre of the inhabited world, Cyrenaica, Marmarica, Egypt, Thebais, the Oasis, Troglodytica, Arabia, Azania, and Middle Ethiopia, which face the north-east of the whole quarter, have an additional familiarity with the north-eastern triangle Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, and therefore have as co‑rulers Saturn and Jupiter and, furthermore, Mercury. Accordingly those who live in these countries, because they all in common, as it were, are subject to the occidental rulership of the five planets, are worshippers of the gods, superstitious, given to religious ceremony and fond of lamentation; they bury their dead in the earth, putting them out of sight, on account of the occidental aspect of the planets; and they practice all kinds of usages, customs, and rites in the service of all manner of gods. Under command they are humble, timid, penurious, and long-suffering, 72in leadership courageous and magnanimous; but they are polygamous and polyandrous and lecherous, marrying even their own sisters, and the men are potent in begetting, the women in conceiving, even as their land is fertile. Furthermore, many of the males are unsound and effeminate of soul, and some even hold in contempt the organs of generation, through the influence of the aspect of the maleficent planets in combination with Venus occidental. Of these peoples the inhabitants of Cyrenaica and Marmarica, and particularly of Lower Egypt, are more closely familiar to Gemini and Mercury; on this account they are thoughtful and intelligent and facile in all things, especially in the search for wisdom and religion; they are magicians and performers of secret mysteries and in general skilled in mathematics. Those who live in Thebais, the Oasis, and Troglodytica are familiar to Libra and Venus; hence they are more ardent and lively of nature and live in plenty. The people of Arabia, Azania, and Middle Ethiopia are familiar to Aquarius and Saturn, for which reason they are flesh-eaters, fish-eaters, and nomads, living a rough, bestial life.
以上便是我們對行星與黃道星座和各民族之間的親和關係,以及這些民族一般特徵的簡要說明。為了便於使用,我們也將按照剛才所述的內容,把與各個星座具有親和關係的不同民族逐一列出如下:
牡羊座:不列顛、高盧、日耳曼、巴斯塔尼亞;中心地區:柯勒敘利亞、巴勒斯坦、以東買、猶太。
金牛座:帕提亞、米底亞、波斯;中心地區:基克拉澤斯群島、賽普勒斯、小亞細亞沿岸地區。
雙子座:希爾卡尼亞、亞美尼亞、馬提亞納;中心地區:昔蘭尼加、馬爾馬里卡、下埃及。
巨蟹座:努米底亞、迦太基、阿非利加;中心地區:比提尼亞、弗里吉亞、科爾基斯。
獅子座:義大利、山內高盧、西西里、阿普利亞;中心地區:腓尼基、迦勒底、奧基尼亞。
處女座:美索不達米亞、巴比倫尼亞、亞述;中心地區:希臘、亞該亞、克里特。
天秤座:巴克特里亞納、卡斯佩里亞、賽里卡;中心地區:底比斯地區、綠洲地區、穴居人地區。
天蠍座:梅塔戈尼提斯、茅利塔尼亞、蓋圖利亞;中心地區:敘利亞、科馬基尼、卡帕多奇亞。
射手座:提雷尼亞、凱爾特地區、西班牙;中心地區:阿拉伯福地。
摩羯座:印度、阿里亞納、格德羅西亞;中心地區:色雷斯、馬其頓、伊利里亞。
水瓶座:薩爾馬提卡、奧克西亞納、粟特;中心地區:阿拉伯、阿扎尼亞、中衣索比亞。
雙魚座:法扎尼亞、納薩莫尼提斯、加拉曼提卡;中心地區:呂底亞、奇里乞亞、潘菲利亞。
現在,既然眼前的主題已經說明完畢,我們可以合理地在這一節補充以下考量:每一顆恆星都與某些地區具有親和關係;這些地區所對應的黃道部分,是那些在以該恆星之極為極點所畫出的圓上,與該恆星具有相同傾斜度,因而顯示出彼此感應關係的黃道區段。
此外,就主要城市而言,與它們具有最強感應關係的,是城市最初建立之時,太陽與月亮所在的黃道區域;而在各個重要點之中,尤其是當時時辰點所在的區域,其情形如同判斷一個人的出生圖一樣。
但是,如果無法查明城市建立的確切時間,那麼便以當時擔任官職者或君王的出生圖為依據,取其出生圖中天所在的黃道區域,視為與該城市具有感應關係的區域。
Let this be our brief exposition of the familiarities of the planets and the signs of the zodiac with the various nations, and of the general characteristics of the latter. We shall also set forth, for ready use, a list of the several nations which are in familiarity, merely noted against each of the signs, in accordance with what has just been said about them, thus:—
Aries: Britain, Gaul, Germania, Bastarnia; in the centre, Coelê Syria, Palestine, Idumaea, Judaea.
Taurus: Parthia, Media, Persia; in the centre, the Cyclades, Cyprus, the coastal region of Asia Minor.
Gemini: Hyrcania, Armenia, Matiana; in the centre, Cyrenaica, Marmarica, Lower Egypt.
Cancer: Numidia, Carthage, Africa; in the centre, Bithynia, Phrygia, Colchica.
Leo: Italy, Cisalpine Gaul, Sicily, Apulia; in the centre, Phoenicia, Chaldaea, Orchenia.
Virgo: Mesopotamia, Babylonia, Assyria; in the centre, Hellas, Achaia, Crete.
Libra: Bactriana, Casperia, Serica; in the centre, Thebais, Oasis, Troglodytica.
Scorpio: Metagonitis, Mauritania, Gaetulia; in the centre, Syria, Commagenê, Cappadocia.
Sagittarius: Tyrrhenia, Celtica, Spain; in the centre, Arabia Felix.
Capricorn: India, Ariana, Gedrosia; in the centre, Thrace, Macedonia, Illyria.
Aquarius: Sauromatica, Oxiana, Sogdiana; in the centre, Arabia, Azania, Middle Ethiopia.
Pisces: Phazania, Nasamonitis, Garamantica; in the centre, Lydia, Cilicia, Pamphylia.
Now that the subject at hand has been set forth, it is reasonable to attach to this section this further consideration — that each of the fixed stars has familiarity with the countries with which the parts of the zodiac, which have the same inclinations as the fixed stars upon the circle drawn through its poles, appear to exert sympathy; furthermore, that, in the case of metropolitan cities, those regions of the zodiac are most sympathetic through which the sun and moon, and of the centres especially the horoscope, were passing at the first founding of the city, as in a nativity. But in cases in which the exact times of the foundations are not discovered, the regions are sympathetic in which falls the mid‑heaven of the nativities of those who held office or were kings at the time.