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XXVII.—Futility of This Theory of Stellar Influence.
Since, therefore, we have explained the astonishing
wisdom of these men, and have not concealed their overwrought art of
divination by means of contemplation, neither shall I be silent as
regards (undertakings) in the case of which those that are deceived act
foolishly. For, comparing the forms and dispositions of men with
names of stars, how impotent their system is! For we know that
those originally conversant with such investigations have called the
stars by names given in reference to propriety of signification and
facility for future recognition. For what similarity is there of
these (heavenly bodies) with the likeness of animals, or what community
of nature as regards conduct and energy (is there in the two cases),
that one should allege that a person born in Leo should be irascible,
and one born in Virgo moderate, or one born in Cancer wicked, but that
those born in…