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The English Merlin & The Seer: The Synastry of William Lilly & Nostradamus
Few names dominate the history of Western prognostication like Nostradamus and William Lilly. They were the masters of their era, one operating in the cryptic quatrains of Renaissance France, the other in the politically volatile arena of 17th-century England. Nostradamus remains the most cited astrologer in history—feared, mistranslated, never ignored. His birth chart is the origin of a global myth. Lilly, known as 'the English Merlin,' brought astrology to the masses, his fame fueled by the printing press and his infamous prediction of the Great Fire of London. Their synastry chart bridges two ages of divination, revealing the profound celestial mechanics linking the seer and the consultant.
SYNASTRY CHART ASPECTS
Neptune(1)quincunxVenus(2)(0.18°)
Uranus(1)trineMercury(2)(0.37°)
Sun(1)trineMercury(2)(0.56°)
Sun(1)sextileJupiter(2)(1.08°)
Jupiter(1)squareSaturn(2)(1.46°)
Mercury(1)trineMercury(2)(1.49°)
Saturn(1)trineMars(2)(2.13°)
*Note: The AI interpretation below was generated from the complete synastry chart data. For clarity and focus on this page, the list above is truncated from the full chart of 7 aspects.
ASTROLOGUS Synastry Interpretation
Neptune(1) quincunx Venus(2) (0.18°):
This subtle yet significant aspect points to a fundamental mismatch between idealism and affection. The first person’s dreams and intuitions (Neptune) do not fully align with the second’s expressions of love and value (Venus), leading to moments of enchantment followed by disillusionment. Adjustment, rather than harmony, defines this geometry.
Uranus(1) trine Mercury(2) (0.37°):
A dynamic aspect linking originality to intellect. The first person’s inventive mind stimulates the second’s communication style, producing sudden insights and unconventional exchanges. This is an aspect of intellectual liberation, fostering progress and spontaneity.
Sun(1) trine Mercury(2) (0.56°):
A fluent connection between vitality and reason. The first person’s identity supports and strengthens the second’s thought process, producing clear understanding and steady communication. This fosters confidence in mutual perception and purpose.
Sun(1) sextile Jupiter(2) (1.08°):
A benefic aspect suggesting ease in cooperation and generosity. Optimism and goodwill flow readily, reinforcing moral and intellectual growth. It promotes shared ambition grounded in respect.
Jupiter(1) square Saturn(2) (1.46°):
Here the expansive tendencies of the first meet the restraining caution of the second. Tension arises between faith and control, optimism and discipline. Properly managed, this contrast can yield practical wisdom; mishandled, it leads to stagnation.
Mercury(1) trine Mercury(2) (1.49°):
A precise link of minds. Communication is direct, intelligent, and efficient. This configuration enhances comprehension and encourages synthesis of ideas, a strong indicator of conceptual cooperation.
Saturn(1) trine Mars(2) (2.13°):
A productive interplay of discipline and energy. The first person’s restraint stabilizes the second’s assertive impulses, creating constructive endurance. A sign of perseverance and practical accomplishment.

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William Lilly

William Lilly, English astrologer, 1647.
William Lilly, English astrologer, 1647 (late 19th century).

Known as 'the English Merlin,' William Lilly (1602-1681) was the most revered political astrologer of 17th-century England. His fame was amplified by the advent of the printing press and the abolition of censorship during the English Civil War, allowing his almanacs to reach a massive audience. An egalitarian who supported the Parliamentarian cause, his predictions were so influential that he was tried (and acquitted) for allegedly starting the Great Fire of London, which he had infamously predicted 14 years prior. His 1647 work, *Christian Astrology*, remains a foundational text of horary astrology.

Nostradamus

A copperplate engraving of Nostradamus.
Nostradamus (1503 - 1566), copperplate engraving.

Michel de Notredame (1503-1566), or Nostradamus, is the most widely read seer of the Renaissance. A French physician who developed innovative treatments for the plague, he began publishing his prophecies in 1555 in the book *Centuries*. Written in cryptic, rhymed quatrains, his predictions earned him an invitation to the court of Catherine de Médicis. Because of their ambiguous style, his prophecies have been controversially interpreted for centuries, with believers claiming they foretold major historical events. Nostradamus remains the most cited astrologer in history—feared, mistranslated, never ignored. His birth chart is the origin of a global myth.

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About the Author: Cesare di Monte Calvi is the esoteric historian behind The Raven’s Enigma and lead mythographer of the ASTROLOGUS project. His work bridges Renaissance gnosis with digital cartography, reviving the lost grammar of the stars for a post-algorithmic age.