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[A circular seal containing various astrological symbols including Sagittarius, Cancer, Taurus, Leo, Aries, and Gemini, surrounding a central tiered geometric figure.]
These astrological symbols represent the celestial forces that govern the timing and efficacy of the magic described in this grimoire.
[A circular seal similar to 160, containing astrological symbols including Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Cancer, and Libra.]
[A circular seal with a central interlocking sigil and four crosses.]
Carnesiel is the Emperor of the East, presiding over many spirits. The variation in spelling is common in handwritten manuscripts.
[A sigil composed of two stylized, symmetrical figures with upraised arms and horizontal base lines.]
[A circular seal with a central cross-sigil and letters around the border:]
[A circular seal with a central sigil and letters around the border:]
[A circular seal with a central sigil.]
[A long, vertical sigil resembling a stylized torch or ritual scepter with a lunar crescent at the top.]
[A square seal containing an internal sigil.]
[A square seal containing an internal sigil.]
[A circular seal identical to Figure 176 above.]
[A large circular diagram representing the hierarchy of spirits associated with the compass points, seasons, and elements.]
This "Wheel of the Winds" is a central concept in Renaissance magic, linking the spiritual world to the physical environment through the 32 points of the compass.
The Central Core
The center of the wheel defines the primary qualities of the world according to ancient physics.
| Season | Element | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMER | FIRE | DRY |
| AUTUMN | EARTH | COLD |
| WINTER | WATER | MOIST |
| SPRING | AIR | HOT |
The Eight Principal Spirits and their Attendants
Each cardinal and sub-cardinal direction is ruled by a King or Chief Prince, who oversees subordinate spirits.
Compass Divisions:
The wheel is divided into 32 points, each corresponding to a specific wind and spiritual influence.
North, North by East, North-North-East, North-East by North, North-East, North-East by East, East-North-East, East by North, East, East by South, East-South-East, South-East by South, South-East, South-East by East, South-South-East, South by East, South, South by West, South-South-West, South-West by South, South-West, South-West by West, West-South-West, West by South, West, West by North, West-North-West, North-West by West, North-West, North-West by North, North-North-West, North by West.