William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681

The author records his life and career as a practicing astrologer, combining personal memoir with observations of political upheaval, public opinion, and his work producing predictive almanacs. He recounts consultations by clients from various social ranks, interactions with fellow occult practitioners, and anecdotes about purported spirit communications, magical experiments, and prominent public figures. The narrative alternates practical explanations of astrological methods with candid reports of intrigues, commissions, and the social reception of prophetic claims, offering both devotional credulity and practical self-promotion while illustrating how superstition, ambition, and partisan conflict shaped personal fortunes and public events.