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This is the most qualified statement about the talisman, the
straight line is the object upon which the carried thing makes
one pass beginning from the initial point until it reaches the end
point, which is tangential to what the thing ends up to. In this
regard, we say so-and-so is facing so-and-so and in his view.
Similar descriptions can be made as long as there is no
obstruction of what takes place on the straight line. Another
example of this is the beams of planets shining on a body placed
at the point on which the beams are shining. Be aware and
cognizant of this. Another reason for considering this as the
most qualified statement in making a talisman is that for the
contribution of planets to produce the required action of a
talisman, the same action of that stone or thing must be at a
spotlight suitable for producing a similar effect. It is a must that
the line between the planet and the talisman must be straight in
order for the contribution to be complete. If it is not, the
contribution will not be complete.
The plane is essentially the form of contribution since it is the
diffusion of the effect of a talisman in that place. If the effect
spreads, then it is by necessity a plane. For the same reason, air
is transformed by this action as it is transformed by heat and so
are cold temperature, smell, light, colors and so forth. Similarly, 1
the thing upon which the line passes from the planets to the
talisman and from the talisman to the place passes is a plane.
These secrets and the causes for these phenomena were not
disclosed.
Time is associated with the motion of a body which explains ]
the essence of the talisman itself. Regarding the function of
talismans, time is divided into several parts . One of these is the
time of observing planets as to when their contribution is
complete and when it is not. This is a function of the inclination
of planets. Another part is the duration of time needed to
observe the degree which, in reality, is more effective than
planets. One of these is the time of observing planets when there I
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