Who Took William Lilly’s Fish?
Summary
Hosts Ben Bolin and Noel Brown introduce research associate Ames Doyle to discuss 17th-century astrologer William Lilly. The episode details Lilly’s rise to fame through horary astrology, a method used to answer specific questions. They recount a famous case where Lilly used celestial charts to profile and catch a thief who stole his fish and onions, blending historical biography with humorous commentary on early modern divination.
Topics discussed
Intro: TikTok astrology and William Lilly
William Lilly's early life and education
Lilly's inheritance and entry into astrology
Lilly's rise as England's leading astrologer
Lilly's diverse clientele and anti-monarchist views
Understanding Horary Astrology techniques
The mystery of the stolen fish and onions
Lilly casts a chart to profile the thief
Decoding the astrological clues
The investigation and capture of the thief
Conclusion and final thoughts on the case
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