On Superstition and the Bonds of Demons

From the works of Jupiter, they used to engrave an image for longevity during the hour of Jupiter, while the planet itself was happily ascending in its exaltation Exaltation: A specific sign of the zodiac where a planet is thought to have its most harmonious and potent influence; for Jupiter, this is Cancer.. This was carved into a clear, white stone, and its figure was a crowned man dressed in saffron-colored garments, riding upon an eagle or a dragon, holding an arrow in his right hand as if he were about to shoot it into the head of that same eagle or dragon. They also formed another image under the same favorable timing in a white and clear stone, especially in crystal; it depicted a naked, crowned man with his hands raised and joined as if in prayer, sitting on a four-legged throne carried by four winged boys. They claim this image increases happiness, riches, and honor, grants benevolence and prosperity, and frees one from enemies. They created yet another for a religious and glorious life and for the favor of fortune; its figure was a man with the head of a lion or a ram and the feet of an eagle, dressed in saffron garments. He was called the "Son of Jupiter."

From the works of Mars, they constructed an image in the hour of Mars, while the planet was ascending in the second face Face: Also known as a decan, a ten-degree segment of a zodiac sign. Each sign has three faces. of Aries. It was carved into a "Martial" stone—especially a diamond—and its form was an armed man riding a lion, holding a naked, upright sword in his right hand and carrying a man’s head in his left. They say such an image makes a man powerful in both good and evil, so much so that he will be feared by all. To those who wear it, they attribute a power of fascination original: "fascinandi"; in this context, a hypnotic or bewitching gaze that can paralyze or terrify others. such that he terrifies men with his look when he is angry and provokes a state of shock. They likewise held this image to grant boldness, courage, and luck in wars and quarrels; its form was an armed and crowned soldier, girded with a sword, carrying a long spear in his right hand. This was constructed in the hour of Mars during the first face of Scorpio while the planet was ascending.

From the works of the Sun, they would impress an image in the hour of the Sun, during the first face of Leo while the Sun was ascending. Its form was a crowned king sitting on a throne, with a raven in his lap and a globe beneath his feet, dressed in a saffron garment. They say this makes a man invincible and honored, brings undertakings to a successful conclusion, and drives away "vain dreams." It is also said to be effective against fever and plague. They would engrave this on a balas stone original: "lapide balayo"; likely a balas ruby, which is actually a pink spinel historically prized in talismanic magic. or a ruby during the hour of the Sun, while it was ascending in its exaltation. They made another image of the Sun in the sign of Aries featuring a crowned woman, dancing and laughing, carved into a diamond. She was in a chariot drawn by four horses, holding a mirror or a shield in her right hand and a staff leaned against her chest in her left, bearing a flame of fire on her head (14). They say this image makes a man fortunate, wealthy, and beloved by all. They made the same on a sard stone A reddish-brown variety of chalcedony. in the hour of the Sun, while it was ascending in the first face of Leo, to protect against "lunatic passions" Mental or physical afflictions believed to be triggered by the phases of the moon. which arise during the combustion of the Moon Combustion: An astrological condition where a planet is so close to the Sun that its own power is said to be overwhelmed or "burnt up.".

(14) Deceivers of the faith attribute to Solomon (14) Deceivers of the faith attribute to Solomon a writing found in the desert among the children of Israel regarding the seals of stones. a writing found in the desert among the children of Israel regarding the seals of stones Seals of stones: Specifically engraved gemstones used as amulets or talismans, often linked to the "Key of Solomon" traditions..