mediumaevum: Monstrance Clock or Mirror Clock, ca. 1570Made in Nuremberg, GermanyCase of gilt bronze; dial of gilt brass; movement of steel In addition to showing the hours, the astrolabe dial of this clock (parts of which are now missing) was made to indicate the apparent motions of twenty-three stars in the northern hemisphere, the position of the sun and the moon in the zodiac, the astrological houses of heaven, and the age and phase of the moon in its monthly cycle. The recessed ring encircling the chapter of hours gives the day of the year, saints’ days, and other calendrical information for the period beginning in 1570 and ending in 1610. The dial on top is for setting the alarm. The inclusion of a clock such as this one in a Kunstkammer would have demonstrated the owner’s familiarity with cosmology, astronomy, and astrology. i love all the information contained in this object
26th Jan 2012✧20:09318 notes
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loieloie: october, from les très riches heures du duc de berry the color of the sky is so rich. also the detail in the castle.
9th Oct 2011✧10:145 notes
ART HISTORY NERD AHOYIT'S OCTOBER!illuminated manuscriptis it weird my first thought was this illuminated manuscript page when i thought october?octoberfallautumnharvestles très riches heures du duc de berrybook of hourszodiacastrologytimecastlemonthsillustration
ghoulnextdoor: Occult Harem Of The Zodiac | Mystic Medusa(images by artist Yana Moskaluk) A few months ago I had sent a note to Mystic Medusa about the art of Yana Moskaluk, as I know she tends to pepper her astrological musings liberally with gorgeous imagery.  She posted it up today, asking readers if they like how their sun sign is depicted. At first I wasn’t sure, with the horned lady riding the pink mechanical bull, but with further examination and noticing the jeweled reigns, frilly knickers, blingy nose-ring, luxury eye-patch, etc., I think I concur.  Bedecked in fripperies and expensive whatsits, this is definitely a Taurus gal. i actually really like these. i think it’s the detailssss (as usual).
23rd Jul 2011✧12:1084 notes
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keyblackfox: Astronomical Clock (by Andrew Draskóy) more alethiometerness
27th Jan 2011✧07:1011 notes
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nends: Petrus Apianus - Astronomicum Caesareum - Ingolstadt, 1540 - volvelle looks like some inspiration for the alethiometer!!
22nd Jan 2011✧16:2720 notes
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leo virgo cusp: the cusp of exposure

— Possess the fiery, energetic and aggresive traits inherent in Leo —
— Possess the rational and meticulous traits inherent in Virgo —
— Tend to be highly secretive —
— Able to accurately determine the right time to do something —
— Experts at the art of effect —
— More discriminating than most individuals —
— Less overtly sensual than most individuals —
— Reluctant to allow others to share in personal feelings —

Notable Leo/Virgo Cuspians Include:
Bill Clinton; Coco Chanel; H.P. Lovecraft; Wilt Chamberlain; River Phoenix; and Princess Margaret Rose of England

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