Ptolemy

The four elements correspond to the four seasons.

Longitudes and latitudes define the world's places.

The Mediterranean is the center of the known world.

Music's ratios echo the proportions of the cosmos.

Light rays travel in straight lines until refraction.

The rainbow is a refraction in raindrops.

Planetary aspects influence earthly events.

The Moon governs tides and temperaments.

Celestial mechanics requires precise calculation.

The precession of equinoxes shifts eras.

Stars' positions are eternal, yet measured in time.

Astronomy elevates the mind above mortal concerns.

The habitable zone lies between tropics.

Winds and climates follow latitudinal bands.

The soul's harmony resonates with cosmic tones.

Mirrors reflect the heavens in miniature.

Eclipses foretell changes in kingdoms.

The calendar aligns with solar and lunar cycles.

Observation over centuries refines our models.

The universe is a perfect sphere of motion.