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~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 307. Scorpius in Lunar Halo (RMA 108) [planetary]

(1) If the moon is surrounded by a halo, and Scorpius stands in it: entu-priestesses will be made pregnant; men, variant: lions will rage and cut off traffic. (6) The sign does not affect (us). Because of the king's watch I wrote to the king my lord. (r 3) From Zakir.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 334. Meteor (RMA 201) [occasional]

(1) 1 "double-hour" of night had passed; a meteor flashed from the north to the south. (5) Its signs are favorable for the intentions of the king. The king of Akkad will reach his goal. (r 3) From Ašaredu the older, servant of the king.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 338. Morning Last of Venus in Kislev (RMA 210) [planetary]

(1) If in Kislev (IX) from the 1st day to the 30th day Venus disappears in the east: there will be a famine of barley and straw in the land. (4) The lord of kings will say: "The month is not (yet) finished, why did you write me good or bad (omens)?" The scribal art is not heard about in the market place. Let the lord of kings summon me on a day which is convenient to him, and I will investigate and speak to the king my lord. (r 5) From Ašaredu.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 372. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 017) [lunar]

(1) If the moon at its appearance wears a crown: the king will reach the highest rank. — It becomes visible on the 1st day. (4) If the day reaches its normal length: a reign of long days. — The 30th day will complete the measure of the month. (r 1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: good for Akkad, bad for Elam and the Westland. (r 4) Ab (V) means Akkad. It is good for the king my lord. (r 6) From Nabû-šuma-iškun.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 381. Mercury in Sagittarius (RMA 227) [planetary]

(1) [If] the stars of [Ant]asurra [...] ...: [...] will come to the land. Antasurra is the mišhu of Sagittarius. — M[erc]ury stands inside Sagittarius. (8) [...] a reign of long days and well-being of the king of the world. (r 1) Mercury [became visible] in the east; its period will not pass; its [...] is made manifest. (r 4) Let [the king] my lord be happy. (It means) [well-being] for the king, the son of the king, [and] his wives. (r 7) [From Raš]il the older, servant of the king.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 387. Mars Stationary in Scorpius (RMA 033) [weather]

(1) If the moon becomes visible on the 1st day: reliable speech; the land will become happy. (3) Mars, which stan[ds] inside Scorpius, is about to move out; until the 25th of [Tammuz (IV)] it will move out of Scorpius; and its radiance is fallen. Let the king my lord be happy; the king should be very glad, (but) until (Mars) goes out, let the king guard himself. (r 7) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 388. Predicting an Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 273) [eclipses]

(1) On the 14th day the moon will make an eclipse. It (predicts) evil for Elam and the Westland, good for the king my lord. Let the king my lord be happy. (7) (Already) when Venus became visible, I said to the king my lord: "An eclipse will take place." (r 4) From Rašil the older, servant of [the king].

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 399. Occultation of Virgo(?) (RMA 245) [planetary]

(1) If the Destruction star stands inside the moon: there will be an eclipse of Subartu. (3) If the Bow star comes close to the top of the moon and enters the moon: the days of the ruler will end. (5) The moon will ... for one year. (6) The king should know (this) and be circumspect; let him guard himself. On an unfavorable day the king must not go out into the street, until the term of the (ominous) sign has expired. (r 6) A sign from a star (is valid) for one month of days. (r 7) From Rašil the older, servant of the king.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 447. The Moon Will not Make an Eclipse (RMA 052) [eclipses]

(1) [In Iy]yar (II) (the moon) will complete the day; [on the 14th] day the moon and sun will be seen together. The 13th [day], the night of the 14th day, is the [da]y of the watch (to be held), and there will be no eclipse. (r 1) I guarantee it seven times, an eclipse will not take place. I have written a definitive word to the king. (r 5) From Ṭab-ṣilli-Marduk, nephew of Bel-naṣir.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 454. Mercury Sighted in Pleiades (RMA 218) [planetary]

(1) If a planet becomes visible in Iyyar (II): the flood will come and irrigate the fields. (3) If the star of Marduk reaches the Pleiades: Adad will devastate. (r 1) On the 14th day the moon and sun will not be seen together, on the 15th day one god will be seen with the other: the king of Subartu will have no rival. I have heard (that) [from the mou]th of my father. (r 7) [From] Bel-ahhe-eriba.

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 469. Eclipse of the Moon, Occultation of Jupiter (RMA 235A) [eclipses]

(1) Mars [stood] 7 months in Gemini (2) [...] went [......] (Break) (8) [......] will pass it [...]; let the king [do] as he deems best. (10) [Already] three times I have writ[ten] to the king: "[It is ...] to say these words [...]." [I am] your servant who keeps in mind your good deeds and loves [you]. My heart burns [me] because of you. (r 1) [The sign is ...] and [has no] cancella[tion]; its evil will [no]t be cut off. (When) formerly the earth quak[ed], the enemy did not come and the land did not [...] (because) the sign [was nullified] by cancellation. (r 6) The eclipse of the moon which…

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 502. Planetary Omens, Prediction of Eclipses (RMA 272) [eclipses]

(1) If in Marchesvan (VIII) Adad thunders, the day [becomes cloudy, it rains], a rainbow stretches, lightning [flashes: a famous important person will fall]. (3) The lord of kings must not say as follows: "[When a sign] came, [why] did you not write?" — (5) [I wrote a report], but when I gave it to the eunuchs, they did not [...] me. (6) "A famous important person," as it says, [does] not [apply to them; it] ... against someone else. (7) If (the stars) Šarur and Šargaz of the sting of Scorpius gain radiance: the weapons of Akkad will attack. The sting of Scorpius is the great lord Pabilsag.…

Astronomy & Mathematics·Daily Life

~670 BCE·Neo-AssyrianSAA 8

SAA 08 536. Last Visibility of Venus in Pleiades (RMA 205A) [planetary]

(1) [If Venus] se[ts] in Nisan (I): the harvest of the land will happen, variant: will pr[osper]. (3) If the Frond star reaches the Pleiades: [Adad will devastate. —] Venus [stands] in the Pleiades. (5) If Venus [is risen] in winter in the [East], at harvest time [in the We]st: (Break) (r 1) [...] ... [......] ... of the king my lord [......] before me, [......] when I swore an oath [......] is good so I did not write to the king my lord. (r 6) [From ...]a, son of Bel-ušallim.

SAA 08 307. Scorpius in Lunar Halo (RMA 108) [planetary]

SAA 08 334. Meteor (RMA 201) [occasional]

SAA 08 338. Morning Last of Venus in Kislev (RMA 210) [planetary]

SAA 08 372. New Moon on 1st Day (RMA 017) [lunar]

SAA 08 381. Mercury in Sagittarius (RMA 227) [planetary]

SAA 08 387. Mars Stationary in Scorpius (RMA 033) [weather]

SAA 08 388. Predicting an Eclipse of the Moon (RMA 273) [eclipses]

SAA 08 399. Occultation of Virgo(?) (RMA 245) [planetary]

SAA 08 447. The Moon Will not Make an Eclipse (RMA 052) [eclipses]

SAA 08 454. Mercury Sighted in Pleiades (RMA 218) [planetary]

SAA 08 469. Eclipse of the Moon, Occultation of Jupiter (RMA 235A) [eclipses]

SAA 08 502. Planetary Omens, Prediction of Eclipses (RMA 272) [eclipses]

SAA 08 536. Last Visibility of Venus in Pleiades (RMA 205A) [planetary]

SAA 10 001. Enthroning a Substitute King (ABL 0332) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 002. The Substitute King Reveals a Conspiracy (ABL 0223) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 004. Substitute King Ascends Throne in Akkad (CT 53 206) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 005. Auspicious Days for Treaty Ceremonies (ABL 0384) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 006. Convening Scribes for Treaty Ceremonies (ABL 0386) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 007. Scholars to Enter the Treaty (ABL 0033) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 008. Omens from Retrograding Planets (ABL 0519) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 009. A Royal Funeral (ABL 0670) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 010. Earthquake in Nineveh (ABL 0034) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 011. Transferring Evil Omens to a Substitute (CT 53 593) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 012. Enthroning a Substitute King (ABL 0676) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 013. Royal Statues for Harran (ABL 0036) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 014. The Cella of Nusku (ABL 0673) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 015. Any Curses Written There? (ABL 0031) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 016. Blessings to the Queen Mother (ABL 0677) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 017. The Queen Mother’s Curse (CT 53 084) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 018. Display Ceremonies in Arbela (ABL 0035) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 019. Dates of the Festival of Tammuz (ABL 1097) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 022. (no title) (ABL 0675) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 023. Refuting a Sighting of Mercury (ABL 0037) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 024. An Incident During Bel’s Return to Babylon (ABL 0032) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 025. Taking Countermeasures after a Solar Eclipse (ABL 0674) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 026. If the Eclipse Takes Place, What Does it Mean? (ABL 0038) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 028. (no title) (ABL 0041) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 029. Absolving the King (CT 53 155) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 030. Praising the King’s Rhetoric (ABL 1277) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 031. Worshipping Venus (ABL 1145) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 032. (no title) (ABL 0672) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 033. A Mongoose Under the King’s Chariot (ABL 0385) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 034. (no title) (ABL 0039) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 035. (no title) (ABL 0040) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 036. (no title) (CT 53 477) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 037. (no title) (CT 53 177) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 038. Do Not Go Out Tomorrow (CT 53 943) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 039. Welcoming the King Back (ABL 0604+) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 040. Precious Stones (ABL 0689) [from astrologers]

SAA 10 041. Fashioning the Crown of Nabu (ABL 0404) [from astrologers]