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the situation with 5 and % is different from that with 5 and the
D although they may be similar to a great extent. Thus, if 5 is
high and so is Z, Z's effect will be stronger. Nonetheless, if Z is
high and 5 is in its first path and in a graceful and straight
position, then the dominance of Z is not certain. However, if the
arrangement is different, 5 will dominate and Vs effect will
completely diminish. The same situation applies to 5 and cf.
When they are together, d"s effect will be stronger except if any
of the above conditions take place. As for 9 and 5, each one has
its own arrangement and similarity to other planets. However,
the D is different because it does not have either the
arrangement or the similarity to the high planets. This is the
basis to be relied on in dealing with these accidental occasions
and the need for it is very essential in the science of talismans.
You should also know that the action of planets is a function
of their being and since their being is simple, it is immune to
corruption. Corruption only occurs in compounds made of
different components. The action of the orbits of the whole
eastern sphere is the absolute general action because it moves
all orbits and planets. The reason for this is that the sphere
orbits are the cause of the planet orbits and motion. In fact, it is
absolutely still because it is the moving force of all orbits and
planets. It has been said that it moves the whole, but it, itself, is
not moving because that is impossible. Although the fixedplanet
orbits are common, they are relative to the movement of
the orbit of the whole and this is the case with the rest of the
orbits. It should be understood that the motion of each sphere is
common to all orbits and planets in it as well as to their own
motion. Another cause for the action of the planets is their
orbits, since planets by themselves do not move; they only move
by accident. Accordingly, planet orbits have two actions: by
being and by accidental heat, because, as we said before, heat
follows the movement of planets only if it develops immediately
after the movement. As we mentioned above, the entire effect
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