Abstract
We have good reasons to believe that Culpeper met the most notorious astrologer of his time, William Lilly (1602–1681). Lilly was Culpeper’s senior and had already established a reputation when he came to London for his apprenticeship. During his formative years Culpeper was most certainly influenced by him and since Lilly shared the same puritan political view during this period, it is very likely that he was his tutor in matters concerning astrology. In 1651 Culpeper wrote: ‘you are all bound to bless God for raising up that famous man, Mr. William Lilly who has through God’s assistance made the art astrology so plain to you, that you may not only see your former ignorance, but be in a capacity to do yourselves good.’1
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Heavenly Body Julian Calendar Emmanuel College Rich Merchant Luminous BodyPreview
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