Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke

JANUARY

Reading edition

Acquarius

Illustration from Cupid's Fair-Weather Booke Including an Almanack for Any Two Years (True Love Ought to Last That Long)

The Water-bearer

THE WATER-MAN

When I consider how I spent my days, And mind me of the reckless race I ran, I am resolved that I will mend my ways, And swear henceforth to be a Water-man.

Bust of a lady in a sailor-suit-style collar, above water

CUPID’S FORECAST JANUARY

General depression, caused by Brain-storms of December. This is succeeded by a wave of Good Resolutions, accompanied by a general downpour of Ice Water. The cold wave may be counted upon to pass quickly, being followed by brighter days and a Rising Glass.