Medieval Science
You're Dead to Me
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Are You Wen to Star Signs?
In the mediaeval period, astrology is like the practical implementation of astronomy. It's not just scorpio, vergo libra stuff. Is your sun signright? That's where the sun was among the stars on the day you were born. Planets each have links with elements. The earth is made of elements. And so it's bound to affect the weather. Humans are made of matter. So if it can affect the weather, it can also affect your health. People's actions can be foretold in the stars. Have you read the miller's tale in the canterbury tales? Yes, but maybe towanty were heis. But actually geffrey chau
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