| Pisces Hone’s Everyday Book (1826)
The zodiacal sign of pisces, two fish, here with a ribbon or rope bound from the tail of one to that of the other. “This zodiacal sign is said to symbolize the fishery of the Nile, which usually comme [...] Keywords: fish, pisces, zodiac, astrology, february, march, wallpaper, backgrounds Places shown: none Added: 2006-06-03 + S K L R N |
Image status: public domain, hence royalty-free stock image; usage credit requested | | Aquarius, or, the Water Bearer. Hone’s Everyday Book (1826)
“The sun enters Aquarius on this day [21st January], though he does not enter it in the visible zodiac until the 18th of February. Ganymede, who succeeded Hebe as cup-bearer to Jove, is fabled to have [...] Keywords: bare feet, people, beards, water, zodiac, astrology, january, february, wallpaper, backgrounds Places shown: none Added: 2006-02-14 + S K L R N |
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| February Hone’s Everyday Book (1826)
“— — Then came cold February, sitting In an old waggon, for he could not ride, Drawne of two fishes, for the season fitting, Which through the flood before did softly slyde And swim away; yet had he b [...] Keywords: months, calendars, february, fish, people, carts, february, zodiac, pisces Places shown: none Added: 2006-02-14 + S K L R N |
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