De Quindecim Stellis: The Comprehensive Translations of Hermes on the Fifteen Fixed Stars by Regulus Hess & Christopher Warnock

Author:Regulus Hess & Christopher Warnock [Hess, Regulus & Warnock , Christopher]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Renaissance Astrology
Published: 2022-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

Speculum lapidum

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Camillo Leonardi

(1502)

Lib. III, Cap. XVIII The Seals or Images of Hermes

Hermes tells of fifteen images in the little book Quadripertitus: because it is possible to obtain knowledge of these, I will make mention of the same.

1. [Algol] The head of a man with a long beard and a bit of blood about the neck. If this image be found graven upon Diamond, know that it contributes to victory and boldness, and preserves the body from injuries. It avails in obtaining favor from kings and princes.[289]

2. [Pleiades] A virgin or maiden, or a torch. If this be found graven upon Crystal, know that it has the virtue of guarding the eyesight.

3. [Aldebaran] A man quarreling, or the form of God. If thou findest this graven upon Ruby, it contributes to honors and riches.

4. [Capella] The likeness of a man who would make merry with instruments. If this should be graven upon Sapphire, it exalts a man and causes him to be favored by all.

5. [Sirius] The form of a harehound. This being graven upon Beryl, know that it avails in acquiring the greatest of honors, and fame and good-will.

6. [Procyon] The image of a cock, or of three girls. If this be found upon Agate, it causes a man to be favored before God and men; it gives power over aerial spirits; and it avails in the art of magic.

7. [Regulus] The form of a lion or a cat. If this shall be graven upon Garnet, it imparts riches and honors: it cheers the heart and expels sadness.

8. [Wing of the Crow] The image of a stag or a serpent. If it be graven upon Onyx, know that it grants mettle to him that bears it; it puts daemons to flight, and binds and assembles them; and it abates noxious winds.

9. [Spica] The form of a man in the likeness of a merchant bearing goods to be sold, or of a man seated under a centurion.[290] If this be found upon Emerald, it bestows riches; it grants victory, and raises one up from difficulty and distress.

10. [Alkaid] The image of a bull or a bull-calf. If this be found upon Magnet, he who bears it will be able to pass through all places unmolested; it avails, too, against all enchantments and sorcery, and for being taken from one place to another.

11. [Arcturus] The form of a horse or a wolf. If this be found upon Jasper, it banishes agues and stanches bleeding.

12. [Alphecca] The form of a man elevated or crowned. If this be fashioned in Topaz, it causes the bearer to be upright, of good character, and acceptable before God and men: it affords honors and dignities.

13. [Antares] A man armed, with a sword in his hand. If this image be found graven upon Sard or Amethyst, it causes the bearer to obtain a good and perfect memory, and it makes him wise.

14. [Deneb Algedi] The form of a stag or a he-goat. If this be found graven upon Chalcedony, it will by its virtue produce an increase of wealth if it be kept in the money-box.

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