(12-05-2020, 08:42 PM)Anton wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.The VMS has a look of a book of practice, not a treatise of abstract science for the sake of science, so I would expect it to be imbued with astrological notions and concepts. All this is definitely waiting some historian of astrology to look into.I agree with you, Anton, in general, tides are not that subject that kept interest of many astrologers /astronomers in that time. It was rather an exception than a rule.
As for the practical use, I mentioned a possible one (blood-letting). I can imagine a healer with his own approach and healing system, no problem. While at the first glance it seems unbelievable to see such things as tides in the VMs, but I think - not impossible.
I would be glad to know opinions of astronomers and historians of astrology.