Detailed insight into the character of one of the richest, most powerful, and most influential kings in European history: Philip II of Spain
Horoscope of Philip II

Horoscope of Philip II
Astrology was very popular during the Renaissance, even appealing to a devout man like King Philip II of Spain (1527–98)
Matías Haco, Philip’s court astrologist made him personal horoscope and published it in 1549
These predictions are astonishingly confirmed by details of the King’s biography, defying our modern sensibilities
Horoscope of Philip II
- El horóscopo de Felipe II
Short Description
Astrology was all the rage during the Renaissance, the calendar pages of books of hours from this period typically contained some mix of zodiac signs, constellations, and other mythical symbols. Elaborate manuscripts were created to aid in fortune telling, some of the most popular parlor games were based on astrology, and princes consulted with court astrologers. Even a devout ruler like King Philip II of Spain did not feel that his piety precluded having a horoscope made for himself.
Horoscope of Philip II
A rare incunabulum, an early printed book originating from before 1501, gives detailed insight into the personal character of one of the richest, most powerful, most influential kings in European history: Philip II of Spain (1527–98). Created by Matías Haco, Philip’s court astrologist, and published in 1549, the work fills in the spaces left blank by official records. The King’s horoscope made a deep impression on Haco, in it he saw singularity and importance portending a great destiny. These predictions are astonishingly confirmed by details of the King’s biography, which flies in the face of our modern prejudice against the pseudo-science. Regardless of the actual prophetic accuracy of the text, it nonetheless gives an accurate and intimate glimpse into the personality of the future monarch.
Codicology
- Alternative Titles
- El horóscopo de Felipe II
- Style
- Genre
1 available facsimile edition(s) of „Horoscope of Philip II“
El horóscopo de Felipe II
- Publisher
- Ediciones Grial – Valencia, 1995
- More Information
- Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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