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^Ghayat Al-Hakim^miraculous
matters in this chapter about the relationships of
planets and stars. Think seriously about them, and you may
refer to them for analogy when making any talisman that has
already been or is being made in this world.
The essence of talismans, which we have mentioned above,
is similar to the intended performed action whether good or
evil. After this, I will explain to you what share of the three
originating sources, metals, animals and plants, as well as their
incense and sacrifices. All of these will help you in the same
way food and medicine, if accepted by the patient, will help the
physician succeed and accomplish what he hopes to achieve.
The focal point is the observation of stars. The Greek
philosophers used to watch a certain planet when it is with its
Dragon and when it approaches within a degree from the
middle of the sky, they perfume with its incense and appeal to it
to achieve their objectives. They offer sacrifices to it on behalf of
their sought objective. Consequently, they get what they hoped
to achieve. They also claim that one should do the same thing if
the planet is in the Tail of its Dragon, and subsequently, it will
not be obstructed especially if the planet makes a good
recommendation concerning the birth of the person in question.
This will have a stronger effect and better acceptance.
Obtaining this knowledge, my brother, is a great honor
although those who are seeking it in our time are only few, and
those few have missed the approach for seeking it and learning
it. We have mentioned, may Allah bless you, in our book which
we entitled The Rank of the Wise that having good knowledge of
the produced result of a well-made (talisman) is greater and
more honorable than it's result. I would like you to know that
what we have pointed out is the behavioral art and learning it
according to the inherent characteristics of the art of nature
without delaying what should be advanced or advancing what
should have been delayed. To explain the reality of this subject
and its philosophy, we bring two persons: one is knowledgeable
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