Three Books on Life

...to be observed in medicines. chapter 9.
How we ought to use the planets in medicines. chapter 10.
In what ways our spirit Ficino defines "spirit" as a subtle, vaporous substance in the blood that acts as a bridge, connecting the physical body to the immaterial soul. can draw most from the spirit and life of the world: And which planet creates and restores that spirit: and what things pertain to each planet. chapter 11.
Natural and even artificial things possess hidden powers from the stars: through which they expose our spirit to those same stars. chapter 12.
Concerning the power of images original: "imaginum." In this context, these are astrological talismans or symbols used to capture stellar influence. according to the ancients / and of medicines acquired from the heavens. chapter 13.
The orders of things depending on the stars, such as Solar things and the like: and how the spirit becomes Solar. chapter 14.
Concerning the power of images according to the ancients and of medicines: and how medicines are far more powerful than images. chapter 15.
Concerning the power of the heaven. Concerning the forces of rays / from which images are thought to obtain their power. chapter 16.
What power figures have in the heaven / and under the heaven. chapter 17.
What kind of celestial figures the ancients used to impress upon images / and concerning the use of images. chapter 18.
Concerning the construction of a figure of the universe. Ficino describes building a mechanical model of the heavens—an orrery—to help the mind harmonize with the cosmos. chapter 19.
How much power images are thought to have over the spirit / and the spirit over them: and concerning the disposition of the one who desires and the practitioner.

chapter 20.
Concerning the power of words / and of song for capturing celestial benefit. And concerning the seven steps leading to celestial things. chapter 21.
How we can adapt ourselves to celestial things in seven ways: and to whom Saturn is harmful: to whom he is favorable: whom Jupiter defends from Saturn: how the heaven acts upon the spirit / and body / and soul. chapter 22.
That you may live and act prosperously: first, know your nature original: "ingenium." One’s innate character or natural talent, determined by their birth star.: your star: your guardian spirit: and a place suitable for them. Dwell here. Follow your natural profession. chapter 23.
By what reasoning the learned may know their own nature: and follow a diet agreeable to the spirit. chapter 24.
Astronomical diligence in procreating children. In preparing feasts. In buildings / and habitation / and clothing. And how much it is permitted to care for such things. chapter 25.
How through lower things exposed to higher things, the higher influences are drawn down. And through worldly materials, especially worldly gifts. chapter 26.