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(1) [If the moon] at its appearance wears a crown: [the kin]g will reach the highest rank; [the land] will dwell as if in pastures near the city. (4) — [The moon] will wear a crown when it is seen. (5) If the moon's right horn at its appearance pierces the sky: there will be stable prices in the land; a revolt will be staged in the Westland. (r 1) "Its right horn pierces the sky," as it says, means it will slip into the sky and will not be seen; dir is "to slip," said of a horn. (r 5) At the appearance of the moon its right horn (signifies) the Westland. (r 6) If the moon becomes visible on th…
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