- Isaiah 13:10 "For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine."
- Amos 5:8 "Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The Lord is his name:"
1. Virgo. (The Virgin. A woman bearing a branch in her right hand and an ear of corn in her left). The promised seed of the woman.
-Coma. (The Desired. The woman and child). The desired of all nations.
-Centaurus. (The Centaur with two natures, holding a spear piercing a victim). The despised sin offering.
-Bootes. (A man walking bearing a branch called ARCTURUS, meaning the same). He cometh.
2. Libra. (The Scales). The price deficient balanced by the price which covers.
-Crux. The cross endured.
-Lupus. or Victima. The victim slain.
-Corona. The crown bestowed.
3. Scorpio. (The Scorpion). Seeking to wound, but itself trodden under foot.
- Serpens. (The Serpent), struggling with the man.
- O-Phi-U-Chus (The Man), grasping the serpent. The struggle with the enemy.
- Hercules. (The Might Man). A man kneeling on one knee, humbled in the conflict, but holding aloft the tokens of victory, with his foot on the head of the Dragon). The mighty vanquisher seeming to sink in the conflict.
4. Sagittarius. (The Archer). The two-natured Conqueror going forth "Conquering and to conquer."
- Lyra. (The Harp). Praise prepared for the Conqueror.
- Ara. (The Altar). Consuming fire prepared for His enemies.
- Draco. (The Dragon). The Old Serpent, the devil, cast down from heaven.
5. Capricornus. (The Goat). The goat of Atonement slain for the Redeemed.
- Sagitta. (The Arrow). The arrow of God sent forth.
- Aquila. (The Eagle). The smitten One falling.
- Delphinus. (The Dolphin). The dead One rising again.
6. Aquarius. (Thw Water-Bearer). The living waters of blessing poured forth for the Redeemed.
- Piscis Australis. (The Southern Fish). The blessings bestowed.
- Pegasus. (The Winged Horse). The blessings quickly coming.
- Cygnus. (The Swan). The Blesser surely returning.
7. Pisces. (The Fishes). The Redeemed blessed though bound.
- The Band—, but binding their great enemy Cetus, the sea monster.
- Andrommeda. (The Chained Woman). The Redeemed in their bondage and affliction.
- Cepheus. (The King). Their Redeemer coming to rule
8. Aries. (The Ram or Lamb). The Lamb that was slain, prepared for the victory.
- Cassiopeia.(The Enthroned Woman). The captive delivered, and preparing for her husband, the Redeemer.
- Cetus. (The Sea Monster). The great enemy bound.
- Perseus. (The Breaker). Delivering His redeemed.
9. Taurus. (The Bull). Messiah coming to rule.
- Orion. (Light breaking forth), in the person of the Redeemer.
- Eridanus. (The River of the Judge). Wrath breaking forth for His enemies.
- Auriga. (The Shepherd). Safety for the Redeemed in the day of that wrath.
10. Gemini. (The Twins). The twofold nature of the King.
- Lepus. (The Hare), or THE ENEMY trodden under foot.
- Canis Major. (The Dog), or SIRIUS, the coming glorious Prince of Princes.
- Canis Minor. (The Second Dog), or PROCYON, the exalted Redeemer.
11. Cancer. (The Crab). The possession held fast.
- Ursa Minor. (The Lesser Bear). The lesser sheepfold.
- Ursa Major. (The Great Bear). The fold and the flock.
- Argo. (The Ship). The redeemed pilgrims safe at home.
12. Leo. (The Lion). The Lion of the Tribe of Judah aroused for the rending of the Enemy.-
Hydra. (The Serpent). That Old Serpent— devil, destroyed.
- Crater
. (The Cup). The cup of Divine wrath poured out upon him.
- Corvus. (The Crow, or Raven). Birds of prey devouring him.
Bullinger, E. W., The Witness of the Stars, Kregal Publications, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1967.
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