At which time every Man and Woman begins to do somewhat in their employment they intend to follow the ensuing year.

They have also another season directed them by their Astronomers: that is, when to begin to wash their heads, which is assigned to every one according to the time of their Nativities, which Ceremony they observe very religiously.
[They pretend to know future things by the Stars.] These Astronomers, or rather Astrologers, are skilful in the Knowledge of the Stars, and Planets, of which they reckon nine: 'tis supposed they may add the Dragon's Head and Tail.

By which they pretend to foretel all things concerning the health and recovery of Sick Persons; also concerning the fate of Children born, about which the Parents do presently consult them, and save their Children or kill them according to the fortunate or unfortunate hour they tell the Parents they were born in.
When a Person is Sick, he carries to the men his Nativity, which they call Hanna hom pot, upon the perusal of which they tell his destiny.

These also direct fit times for beginning Journeys, or other undertakings.

They are likewise consulted concerning Marriages by looking upon the Man and Womans Nativity.
[Their AEra, Their Years, Months, Weeks, Days, Hours.] They reckon their Time from one Saccawarsi an ancient King.