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...are passed from one thing to another, and are mutually communicated to each other. 37

17How the virtuesIn this context, "virtues" refer to the inherent powers, properties, or "talents" of a thing, such as the healing power of a herb or the magnetic pull of a lodestone. of things are to be investigated and tested through strife and friendshiporiginal: "litem & amicitiam." These refer to the ancient philosophical concepts of Antipathy and Sympathy—the natural attraction or repulsion between certain substances or entities.. 38

18Concerning the inclinations of enmities. 41

19How the virtues of things are to be investigated and tested, whether they are in them from their whole species, or whether they are innate to a thing by the particular gift of the individual itself. 44

20That natural virtues are present in some things through their whole substance, but in others only in certain of their parts or members. 45

21Concerning the virtues of things which are in them only during life, and those which remain in them even after death. 46

22How lower things are subject to celestial bodies, and how the human body—and even the occupations and customs of men—are distributed among the stars and signs. 49

23How it is to be known which stars natural things are subject to, and which things are solarPertaining to the Sun.. 52

24Which things are subject to the Moon. 55

25Which things are subject to Saturn. 57

26Which are Jovialoriginal: "Iouialia." These are things corresponding to the planet Jupiter (Jove).. 58

27Which relate to Mars. 59

28Which are Venerealoriginal: "Venerea." These are things corresponding to the planet Venus.. 60

29Which follow Mercury. 61

30That the whole sublunary worldThe physical realm of Earth, located beneath the sphere of the Moon, which was believed to be subject to constant change and the influence of the planets., and the things within it, are distributed among the planets. 62

31How provinces and kingdoms are distributed among the planets. 63

32Which things are subject to the signsThe signs of the Zodiac. and the fixed stars, and their images. 64

33Concerning the sealsoriginal: "signaculis." Magical symbols or marks believed to represent or contain the power of a specific spirit or planet. and charactersoriginal: "characteribus." Geometric or occult symbols used in magical practice to represent planetary influences or names. of natural things. 67

34How through natural things and their virtues, we are able to entice and attract the influencesoriginal: "influxus." Literally a "flowing in" of celestial power or energy into the material world. and virtues of celestial bodies. 70

35Concerning the mixtures of natural things with one another and their utility. 71

36Concerning the union of mixed things, and the introduction of a nobler form and sensible life. 73

37How by certain natural and artificial preparations, we draw down certain celestial and vital gifts from above... This entry is continued on the following page.