It has been reported of several famous for their Astrologic skill, that they have suffered a voluntary death merely to verify their own predictions; this has been reported of Cardan, and Burton, the author of the Anatomy of Melancholy.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
He believed in the influence of the stars upon men, but he enlarged upon the old Astrologic faiths.
"Modern Religious Cults and Movements"
Gaius Glenn Atkins
There is no power that he fears save that of the stars; and even that he imagines he can bend to his will by studious attention to Astrologic portents.
"The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller"
Calvin Thomas