“The Sun travels in a year around
Through the entire Zodiac,
And renews with its light
All herbs, trees, and flowers.
Therefore, one must learn the four degrees
Of our work.
Which will then be a guideline for you
In our accepted work.
It is Aries, Cancer, and Libra
And then Capricorn, as I say:
Choose freely among these
Who is the first or second."
— Daniel Stoltzius von Stoltzenbergs Stammbuch, c. 1622-1628
