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THE THIRD BOOK OF THE HOLY MAGIC,
WHICH GOD GAVE UNTO MOSES, AARON, DAVID, SOLOMON, AND OTHER
SAINTS, PATRIARCHS AND PROPHETS ; WHICH TEACHETH
THE TRUE DIVINE WISDOM.
BEQUEATHED BY ABRAHAM U NTO LAMECH HIS SON.
TRANSLATED FROM THE HEBREW.
????.
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THE THIRD BOOK OF THE sACRED MAGIC.
(The Prologue.)
E who shall have fait hfully observed that which hath been taught unto
him, and shall have with a good will obeyed the Commandments of
God, let him, I say, be ce rtain that this Veritable and Loyal Wisdom
shall be accorded unto him; and also that the Perfidious BELIAL can do no
otherwise than become his slave, together with all his Pestiferous Generation.
However I pray the True God who governeth, ruleth over, and main-
taineth all that He hath created; that thou, O Lamech, my son, or whomsoever
he may be unto whom thou shalt have granted this Sacred Operation, mayest
work it out, having always before thee the Fear of God, and in no way use it for
Evil, because God the Eternal hath wished herein to leave us our f ree will, but
woe unto him who shall abuse His Divine Grace. Yet I say not but that if an
enemy should attempt thy life, that it is permissible unto thee if necessary to
destroy him; but in any other case lay not thine hand unto the sword, but use
gentler methods. Be kind and affable unto every one. One may also serve a
friend without harm unto oneself.
David and King Solomon could have destroyed their enemies in an
instant, but they did not so; in imitation of God Himself who chastiseth not
unless He is outraged.
If thou shalt perfectly observe these rules, all the following Symbols and an
infinitude of o thers w ill b e g ranted unto t hee b y t hy Holy G uardian A ngel;
thou thus living for the Honour and Glory of the True and only God, for thine
own good, and that of thy neighbour.
Let the Fear of God be ever before the eyes and the heart of him who shall
possess this Divine Wisdom and Sacred Magic.
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THE FIRST CHAPTER.
O k now a ll m anner o f t hings P ast a nd F uture, w hich b e n ot h owever
directly opposed to God, and to His Most Holy Will.
(?) To know all things Pas t and Future in general.
(? ) To know things appertaining unto the Future.
(? ) To know thing s appertaining unto the Future.
(? ) Things to happen in War.
(? ) Things past and forgotten.
(? ) Tribulations to come.
(? ) Things propitious to come.
(? ) Things past reg arding Enemies.
(? ) To know the Signs of Temp ests.
(?? ) To know the Secrets of War.
(??) To know true and false Friends.
(1) (2)
MI L O N TH I R AM A
IR A GO HI G A N AM
I GO G A N A
LA M A L
OG AR I R A G I G A R
N O L IM A N A GO G I
MA N A G IH
AM A R IH T
(3)
(4)
D O R EH N ABH I
O R I R E A D AI H
R I N I R BA K AB
E R I R O HI A D A
HE R O D IH B A N
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(5) (6)
N V D ET O N S A R AP I
V S I L A R O A R AI R P
D I R EM A T R A KK IA
E L EM E L E AI KK A R
TA M RR I D P R IA R A
O R A L I S V IP A R A S
N O TE D V N
(7) (9)
(8)
MA L A C H K O S EM R O TH E R
AM A N E C O B O D E O R O R IE
L A N A N A S O F O S T O A R AH
A N A N A L E D O B O HA R A O T
C E N AM A ME S O K EI R O R O
H C A L AM R EH T O R
(10) (11)
ME L AB B E D
ME B H A E R
E L I N A L S E
E L IA I L E
L I N A K I L B
BI K O S IA
A N A K A K AB HA O R O AH
BA K A KA N A
AI S O K IB
B L IK A N I L E L IA I L E
E S L A N I L E
R EA H B E M
D EB B A L EM
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Notes To The Chapters Of Magical Symbols,
By
S. L. Macgregor-mathers.
The following Notes to these Chapters I have classed under various heads for
greater convenience of reference, thinking that besides th e explanations of most
of the Magical Names employed in the Sy mbols, it would also be of assistance
to the Occult student to be able to see at a glance briefly stated at the end of
each Chapter, the substance of the information especially referring thereto,
given by Abraham the Je w in other parts of the work, notably towards the end
of the Second Book:
Under (a) therefore I have stated by what Powers the Symbols of each par-
ticular Chapter are manifested.
Under (b )the Names of the Sub- Princes of the Evil Spirits who are the
especial ove rseers of the execution of the effect desire d.
Under (c) whether the Operations of the Chapter in question can be to an
exte nt performed by the “Familiar Spirits,” or not.
Under (d) an abridgment of any especial instructions given by Abraham in
other parts of the work.
Under (e )I have given the meanings of most of the Names employed in
the Squares, as far as possible, and also any additional remarks which seemed
necessary.
These Magical Symbols of this Third Book consist solely of Squares of Let-
ters, which may be roughly divided into four distinct classes.
(?) Those in which the whole of the Square is occupied by Letters. In this
form the double Acrostic arrangement is especially marked; though in some few
cases it is slightly varied by the introduction of a different name.
(? ) Those in which part of the Square is left vacant, the Letters being
arranged in the form of what is called in Geometry, a Gnomon.
(? ) Those in which the central part of the Square is left vacant, the Le tters
forming a border round the void part.
(? ) Those of more irregular disposition, and in which in some instances
single Letters are placed separately in the vacant part of the Square .
It will be remarked that in nearly all cases these Names arranged in the
Squares represent generally the effect to be produced, or in other words are sim-
ply the Hebrew o r other appellations of the result t o which t he Square is to be
applied. At the beginning of each Chapter is placed a numbered list of the
effects to be obtained by the use of each Symbol there given. Then follow the
Squares themselves.
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In the Original MS. these Squares have been also numbered to correspond
with the list at the beginning of each Chapter, but from the evident difference
in the ink this has been done later, though the handwriting is the same. I think
also that in several cases the numbers to the Squares have been misplaced; and
though usually the natural Sequence?, o?, f ?, ?, ?, ? is adhered to, yet occa-
sionally they are in a more irregular order, as in?th the Chap ter, for example,
where they run thu?,s ?: , ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ??, ??, ??.
The Squares in the Original MS. are all of the same size, subdivided
according to the exigences of the case, though convenience of printing has pre-
vented this equality o f size being adhered to in the present work. In most
instances the Gnomons and Borders are ruled off from the vacant part, but this
rule is not adhered to in all cases in the Original MS. The Letters in the Squares
are Roman Capitals. In some few instances two letters are placed in the same
small Square, or subdivision, of the larger Square.
Notes To Chapter I.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ORIENS, PAYMON, ARITON, and AMAYMON execute the Opera-
tions hereof by means of their Common Ministers.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) Take the Symbol in your hand, place it under your hat or cap, upon the
top of y our head, and you w ill be s ecretly answered by the Spirit who will exe-
cute th at which you wi sh. (This mode of operation will evidently be applicable
to many of the Chapters.)
(e) No. ? is a Square o??f Squares, and is a complete specimen of double
Acrostic arrangeme nt. MILON, though Greek-sounding, has here hardly a
meaning if derived from either MILOS, a fruit or other tree; or from
MEILON, a precious thing, or article of value. It seems rather derived from the
Hebrew MLVN = a diversity of things, or matters. IRAGO is perhaps from
Greek EIRA a question, or inquiry, and AGO to conduct or decide. Hebrew
RGO = to disrupt or analyse. LAMAL, probably from Chaldaic MLA = full-
ness, entirety. OGARI from Hebrew OGR = a swallow or swiftly-flying thing.
NOLIM from Hebrew, NOLIM = hidden or covered things. Whence we may
extract the following as the formula of this Squ“Vaarer:i ous questions fully
examined and analysed, and that quickly, and even things carefully hidden and
conceale”d. This rule we can apply to discover the formulas of other Square s.
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No. ? is a Square o??f Squares, and is also a complete Specimen of double
Acrostic. THIRAMA from Chaldee TIRM = strongly defended places, or Cita-
dels. HIGANAM from Hebrew or Chaldee GNN or GNM = to defend.
IGOGANA, perhaps from Hebrew GG = a roof or covering or protection from
above. RAGIGAR, perhaps from Ch aldaic ROO (it must be remembered that,
though I here transliterate the letter Ayin by O, it has really the power of a GH
as well; it is a sound difficult of comprehension by a non-Orientalist) = to bre ak
up, or breach. ANAGOGI probably from Greek ANAGOGE the act of raising
or elevating. MANAGIH from Hebrew MNO to restrain; stop, put a barrier
to, or contain by a barrier. AMARIHT from Hebrew AMRTH = Word or
Speech. The whole idea of this Formula seems to be the making forcible way
into a defended place or matter.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares, and again a perfect form of double Acros-
tic. DORE H, from DVR Hebrew = a habitation. ORIRE perhaps from Latin
ORIOR = to rise r or be born. RINIR perhaps from Hebre w NIR = to renew.
ERIRO perhaps from ARR to curse. HEROD from Hebrew ChRD = shaking,
trembling.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares, and again a perfect double Acrostic.
NABHI from Hebrew NBA = to prophesy. ADAIH perhaps from Heb. DIH =
a bird of omen. BAKAB from Heb. KAB = in trouble. HIADA from Hebrew
IDH = sent forward, or thrown. IHBAN from IHB Hebrew = to give or bring.
Hence the formula would be somewh“Toat prophesy by omens the troubles to
come”; t he w hich i s m uch m ore a pplicable t o N? , o“.Th e Tribulations to
come”; than to No. ? , which is fo“rT he Things to happen in W”a. r
No. ? is a double Acrostic of?? S quares. NVDETON from Hebrew ND =
to remove, and ATHN = strongly. VSILARO from Hebrew BSHL = to ripen,
and Chaldaic ARO = the Earth. DIREMAT from Hebre w DR = to encompass
or include, and MT = things forgotten or slipped aside. ELEMELE from
Hebrew ALIM and ALH = God of the Mighty One s. TAMERID from Hebrew
THMR = straight like a palm-tree, and ID = put forward. ORALISV = from
Hebrew = ORL = superfluous, and ISh = the substance. NOTEDVN, from
NTH = to stretch out and DN = to contend or rule.
No. ? is a double Acrostic ??of Sq uares. SARAPI from Hebrew ShRP = to
burn. ARAIRP from Hebrew AR = a river, and RPH = to abate or slacken.
RAKKIA from Hebrew RKK = to become faint, to become softened. AIKKAR
from Hebrew OKR = to trouble or disturb. PRIARA from PRR = to shatter or
break up. IPARAS from Hebrew PRS = to break in pieces, to divide, or part in
sunder. This will g ive a formula of trouble.
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No. ? is a double Acrostic o??f S quares. MALACH from Hebrew MLCh
= Salt; also that which is easily dissolved; to dissolve. AMANEC from MNK = a
chain, or from AMN - stability. LANANA from LNN = to lodge, or take up
one’s a bode. A NANAL f rom A N = l abour, and N LH, t o complete o r f inish.
CENAMA perhaps from QNM = odoriferous. HCALAMpe rhapfrs om HCL =
spacious (as a palace).
No. ? is a d ouble Acrostic ??of Squares. KOSEM, f rom Hebrew Q SM =
to divine or prognosticate. OBODE, from Hebrew OBD = a servant. SOFOS
from Greek SOPHOS = wise, learned, skilful. EDOBO, perhaps from DB = to
murmur. MESOK from Hebrew MSK = to mingle or intermix.
No. ? is a double Acrostic o?? f S quares. ROTHER is perhaps from RTT,
Trembling, Dread; and HRR to conceive or bring forth. ORORIE from
Hebrew OROR = laying bare, disclosing. TOARAH from Hebrew THVRH =
Law, Reason, o r O rder. HARAOTfrom Hebrew HRH to b ring forth, o r from
CHRTH = To inscribe or mark down. REHTOR from RTT and ThVR = rea-
son f or dread.The wh ole formula will represent the disclosing of the reasons for
dreading any terrible effect.
No. ?? is another double Acrostic ??of Sq uares, and No??. one of??
Squares. I have here given a sufficiently careful analysis of the meanings of the
combinations formed by the letters in the preceding Squares to give the Reader
a general idea of the formulas involved. To avoid an undue extension of these
notes, I shall not usually analyse every name contained in each Square, but shall
confine myself in most cases to giving sufficient indications of the meanings of
the principal words or words only, which are therein employed. Th e Reader
must remember also that in such an Acrostic arrangement of the letters of
words, half of those therein contained will simply be inversions of the principal
word or words therein contained. For example, in?? , NRo.E AHBEM is of
course MEBHAER written backwards. ELIAILE reads the same way backwards
or forwards, and so does HAOROAH; and BIKOSIA written backwards gives
AISOKIB. Yet undoubtedly some of these words are to an extent translatable
also, and in this case will be found to have a bearing on the subject-matter of
the Square. Hebrew especially is a language in which this method will be found
to work with a readiness unattainable in ordinary European languages, from the
fact that its Alphabet may be said to be entirely Consonantal in character, even
such letters as Aleph, Vau, and Yod, being rather respectively, a drawing in of
the breath than the letter A; V rather than U. and Y rather than I. Also in com-
mon with all really ancient languages the system of Verbal Roots from which all
the words of the language are derived, has this effect, viz., that the majority of
combinations of two or three letters will be found to be a Verbal Root, bearing
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a definite meaning. Besides all this, in the Qabalah each letter of the Hebrew
Alphabet is treated as having a complete sphere of hieroglyphic meanings of its
own; whence the most important ancient Hebrew Names and Words can be
treated by the Qabalistic Initiate as in fact so many formulas of Spiritua?l force.
have been thus lengthy in explanation in order that the Reader may have some
idea of the reason of the construction and use of these Magic Squares.
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THE SECOND CHAPTER.
O obtain information concerning, and to be enlightened upon all sorts
of propositions and all doubtful Sciences.
(?)
(? ) All three generally for the above effect.
(? )
(2)
(1)
A LL U P M E L A MM ED
L E IR U E RI F O I S E
L I G I L L I S I LL I M
U RI E L AF I R E L O M
P U LL A M O L E RI F A
M I LL I S I L
E S I O FI R E
DE MM A L E M
(3)
E K D I L U N
K L I S AT U
D I N A N A L
I S A G A S I
L A N A N I D
U TA S I L K
N U L I D K E
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Notes To Chapter II.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested partly by the Angels, and
partly by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ORIENS, PAYMON, ARITON, and AMAYMON execute the Opera-
tions hereof by the means of their common Ministers.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent execute the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) T ake t he S ymbol i n y our h and, a nd n ame w hat i nformation you
require. (In the Second Book, the remarks given concerning this Chapter are
evidently far more applicable to the Third Chapter, and I have therefore given
them there instead of he re.)
(e) No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Square s. ALLUP from He bre w ALUP = a
Doctor, Teacher, Leader, ie., a person who at the same time leads and instructs
his following. Hence also this word means a Bull as the Leader of the herd.
URIEL, Hebrew AURIEL = Light of God, is the well-known name of one of
the ArchangelsP. ulla in Latin means both a fowl, and also light friable e arth;
but is probably here derivable rather from the Hebrew PLH, meaning to clas-
sify or arrange.
No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. MELAMMED is evidently from
Hebrew MLMD = a stimulus or spur to exertion.
No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. EKDILUN may be from the Greek
Ekdeilon, which means,“no t afraid o”f; from ek- in composition, anded ilon,
frightened, cowardly.
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THE THIRD CHAPTER.
O cause any Spirit to appear, and take any form, such as of Man, Ani-
mal, Bird, etc.
(?) It will appear in the form of a Serpent.
(? ) To make them appear in the shape of any Animal.
(? ) In Human f orm.
(? ) In the form of a Bird.
(1) (2)
U RI E L
L UC IF E R
RA M I E
U N A N I M E
I M I M I
C AT O N IF
E I M AR
I N O N O N I
L E IR U
FI N O TA C
E M I N A N U
R E FI CU L
(3) (4)
L E V IA T A N S AT A N
E R M OG A S A A D A M A
T ABAT
V M IR T E AT
I O RA N T G A A M A D A
A G T N A R O I N AT A S
TA E TR I M V
A S A GO M R E
N AT A I V E L
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Notes To Chapter III.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the ,Angel or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ORIENS, PAYMON, ARITON, and AMAYMON execute the ,opera-
tions hereof by means of their common Ministers.
(c) The Familiar Spirits do not execute the Operations of this C.hapter
(d) Take the Symbol in the hand, and name the Spirit desired, who will
appear in the form commanded.
(e) It will be noticed at once that o f the four Symbols of this Chapter, the
first has the name of the Archangel Uriel, and the three others those of three of
the Chief Princes of the Demons, viz. Lucifer, Leviathan, and Satan.
No ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. URIEL from Hebrew AURIEL = Light
of God. RAMIE from Hebrew RMIH = Deceit. IMIMI is either from IMM =
the Sea, or great waters, or from IMIM = Mules. EIMAR is probably from
AMR or IMR = To speak. LEIRU is the reverse of URIEL, ie., Uriel written
backwards. This formula seems to show that the Symbol should be nu?mbered
instead of? .
No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. LUCIFER from Lucifer (Latin) = Light
bearer. This Square should probably be numb?e. red
No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. LEVIATAN from Hebrew = the pierc-
ing or twisting Serpent. This Square should probably be num?.bered
No. ? is an Acrostic o??f Squares. SATAN from Hebrew ShTN = an Ad-
versary. ADAMA from Hebrew ADMH = reddish earth.
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THE FOURTH CHAPTER.
OR divers Visions.
(I) For Mirrors of Glass and Crystal.
(? ) In Caverns and Subterranean Places.
(? ) In the Air.
(? ) In Rings and Circ lets.
(? ) In Wax.
(? ) In Fire.
(? ) In the Moon.
(? ) In the Water.
(? ) In the Hand.
(1) (2)
G I L I O N I N E TH A N I M
I T
L H
I A
O N
N I
I M
N
(3) (4)
APP A R E T
B ED S E R
P E L I E L E
P D IA P I S
A S E PP ED
R E L I E L E
E R E S DE B
T
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(5) (6)
N E GO T N A S I
E RA SO AP I S
G AR A G S IP A
O M AR E I S A N
T OG E N
(7) (8)
GO H E N A D M O N
O RA R E D
HA S AH M
O
E RA R O
N E H OG N
(9)
L E L E H
E
L
E
H
Notes To Chapter IV.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ORIENS, PAIMON ’ARITON, AMAYMON e xecute the Operations
hereof by means of their Common Ministers.
(c) The Operations of this Chapter can also be to an extent performed by
the Familiar Spirits.
(d) No especial instructions are given regarding this Chapter in the Second
Book.
(e) No. ? is a Gnomonic Square ??of Sq uares taken from a Square?? of
Squares. GILIONIN = Chaldaic GLIVNIM = Mirrors.
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No. ? is a Gnomonic Square o??f Sq uares out of a Square ??of Sq uares.
ETHANIM = ATHVNIM, Heb. = Vaults, Ovens.
No. ? is a Gnomonic Square o??f S quares out of a Square ??of Sq uares.
APPARET, Latin = Let it appear.
No. ? is a Square o??f S quares. B EDSER H ebrew B TzR a G old O rna-
ment. ELIELE = ALI ALI Hebrew, Towards me. SEPPED Hebrew SPD = He
struck. RES DEB = perhaps Hebrew, RSh DB head or chief point of a dis-
course.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. NEGOT = perhaps He b. NHG, He leads.
ERASO = probably Greek, sec. pers. sing. frEroomm aifo r Eiromai,to demand
or interrogate. GARAG = perhaps from Heb. GRO, to diminish. OMARE,
perhaps Greek, an Assembly or Synthesis. TOGEN = perhaps fromTo Ggreee, k
Why or Wherefore when used in an adverbial sense.
No. ? i s a S quare o??f Squares. NASI = Hebrew NSI = My Banner or
Symbol. APIS = the Egyptian sacred bull. SIPA perhaps from SPH = Hebrew to
consume. ISAN = perhaps from Heb. IShN = To sleep.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. GOHEN should perhaps be COHEN = a
Jewish priest. ORARE, Latin = to pray. HAS AH, Heb. HSH = to keep silence.
ERARO perhaps from Heb. ARR to curse. NEHOG = perhaps Heb. NHG =
to lead.
No. ? is a Gnomonic Square ?of S quares Out o??f Squares. ADMON -
perhaps from Heb. DMO = Tears but also Liquids or fluids.
No. ? is a Gnomonic Square of? Sq uares out o??f Squares. LELEH =
Hebrew LI LH = Night, Darkness.
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THE FIFTH CHA PTER.
OW we may retain the Familiar Spirits bond or free in whatsoever
form.
(?) In the form of a Lion.
(? ) In the form of a Page.
(? ) In the form of a Flower.
(? ) In the form of a Horseman.
(? ) In the form of a n Eagle.
(? ) In the form of a Dog.
(? ) In the form of a Bear.
(? ) In the form of a Soldier.
(? ) In the form of an Old Man.
(?? ) In the form of a Moor.
(if) In the form of a Serpent.
(?? ) In the form of an Ape,
(1) (2)
A N AK I M C E PH I R
N E
A P
K H
I I
M R
(3) (4)
O IK E TI S PA R A S
I A
K R
E A
T S
I
S
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(5) (6)
RA C AH CU S I S
A U
C S
A I
H S
(7)
P E RA C HI (8)
RI S IR
E H I S E RI
R C S E K E S
A A IR E PI
C R RI S IR
H E
IP H C A R E
(10)
(9)(9) P E TH E N
N NE ES SE ER R E
E EL L E EH HE E T
S SE EP PE ES S H
E EH HE EL L E E E
R RE ES SE EN N N
(11) (12)
KA L E F K O BH A
AR AR E O
L A M A L B
E RA R A H
F E L AK A
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Notes To Chapter V.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ORIENS, PAIMON, ARITON, and AMAYMON execute the Opera-
tions hereof by means of their Common Ministers.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can hardly be said so much of themselves to be
able to execute the Operations of this Chapter, as under the rule of the afore-
mentioned Spirits.
(d) Each person can have four Familiar Spirits and no more: the first work-
ing from Sunrise to Midday; the second from Midday till Sunset; the third
from Sunset to Midnight; and the fourth from Midnight till Sunrise. Such Spir-
its may also be loane d to friends, in which case you can avail yourself of an other
ordinary Spirit in place.
(e) The Square numbered? is not howe ver placed first in Order in the
MS., but fifth. It is a Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares.
ANAKIM = Hebrew ONQIM = Giants; the root ONQ also = a necklace or
torque. This word“An akim” hardly appears to have any reference to the form
of a lion.
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares again, taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares,
and is in the MS. placed sixth in order. CEPHIR in Hebrew means KPIR a
young Lion; and this Square should probably therefore be numb?. ered
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square?? o fSq uares; and in
the MS. occupies the first place in ordeOirk. eti,s Greek, means a maid-servant
or feminine page. This Square therefore should probably be num? . bered
No. ? is a Gnomon o?f Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
PARAS = Hebrew PRSh, a horse, or horseman, while PRS = an ossifrage, a bird
of the hawk or eagle kind. This Square is apparently correctly numbered,
though in the MS. it is in the second place. ?N ios. a Gnomon of? Sq uares
taken from a Square of?? Squares. RACAH is apparently from the Hebrew
RQH meaning vain, empty; and does not seem to have any p articular reference
to any of the forms mentioned for the Symbols.
No. ? is again a Gnomon o? Sqf uares, taken from a Square?? of Sq uares.
It is placed fourth in order in the MS. CUSIS may be from the dative plural of
the Gree k word KUON = a dog, but in Hebrew it would mean numbering,
computing.
No. ? is a border of?? Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. PERA-
CHI, perhaps from PRK, Savagery. DB is a Bear in Hebrew.
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No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. RISIR, perhaps from Lati“n RISOR, ” a
mocker or jester. ISERI, perhaps from Hebrew or Ch aldaic Root, ISR, to pun-
ish or whip. SEKES, perhaps from SCHSH = reborn by hope .
No. ? is again a Square ??of S quares. NESER = Hebrew, NShR, an Eagle;
which seems to shew that this Square should be numb? . ELeredEH E is proba-
bly ALHI, Hebrew = My God. SEPES ? ShPS = t he hair on the lip, t he mous-
tache. RESEN = RSN Heb., = a bridle or bit.
No. ?? is a Gnomon o??f Squares taken from a Square o?? Sqf uares.
PETHEN = Hebrew, PThN, an Asp or venomous Serpent, whence this Square
should probably be number??ed.
No. ?? i s a S quare o ??f Squares. KALEF = KLP, Hebrew, a hammer.
ARARE from He brew ARR t o curse , cursed. LAMAL p erhaps me“anins
speaking” from MLL, Hebrew, to speak.
No. ?? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
KOBHA = perhaps Hebrew KBH = to extinguish.
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THE SIX TH CHAPTER.
O cause Mines to be pointed out, and to help forward all kinds of work
connected therewith.
(?) To prevent Caves from fall ing in.
(? ) To shew a Gold Mine.
(? ) To c ause work to be done in M ines.
(? ) To make work done in inaccessible places.
(? ) To make them tunnel Mountains.
(? ) To cause all water to be withdrawn from the Mines .
(? ) To make the Spirits bring Timber.
(? ) To make them found and purge Metals and separate Gold and
Silver.
(1) (2)
T E L AA H A L C AB R US I
E A L S
L L C U
A A A R
A A B B
HA A L E T R A
U C
S L
IA S U R B A C L
(3) (4)
C A D S AR P E L A G I M
A A E R E N OS I
L E R E M OG
D S
S D A N E M A L A
A A GO M AR E L
I SO L E I E
RA S D A C
M I G A L E P
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(5) (6)
KI L O I N N AK A B
I S E RP I A
L E N IR O K
O RI N E L A
IP R E S I B
N I O L IK
(7) (8)
KI T T I K M AR A K
I S IA D I A
TI NN AT R
TA NN IT A
I D AI S I K
KI T T I K
Notes To Chapter VI.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ASTAROTH and ASMODEUS execute together the Operations of
this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) No especial instructions are given regarding this Chapter in the Second
Book.
(e) No. ? i s a b orde r o??f Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
TELAAH = perhaps from THVLOH, = a Worm which pierces holes in the
ground.
No. ? is a border o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares.- ALCA-
BRUSI may mean“ supported by planks or props, or be”. Iamf sso, probably
this Square should be number?ed.
No. ? is a border o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. CAD-
SAR perhaps from QTzR = to shorten or abbreviate a matter or work.
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No. ? i s a S quare o??f Squares. PELAGIM, Hebrew PLGIM Divisions,
strata, etc.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. KILOIN = Hebrew QLOIM, Excavations.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square o?? Sqf uares.
NAKAB - H ebrew, NQ B = Piercing. Perforation.
No. ? i s a S quare o??f Squares. KITTIK may mean =“T o arrange in a
store-plac”e. T INNAT r ecalls a n ame u sed o n s ome of t he Gnostic M agical
Gems. TANNIT is the name of a Tyrian goddess.
No. ? is a Gnomon o?f Squares out of a Square of?? Sq uares. MARAK,
from Hebrew MRQ = To cleanse, purge, or refine.
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THE SEVENTH CHAPTER.
O caus e the Spirits to pe rform with facility and promptitude all neces-
sary Chemical labours and Operations, as regardeth Metals especially.
(?) To make all Metals.
(? ) To make th em perform the Operations.
(? ) To make them teach Chemistry.
(1) (2)
M E TA L O TA B B A T
E AR UU C A
T B U IR U B
A B U RI U B
L A CUU RA
O TA B B A T
(3)
IP O M A N O
PA M E RA M
O M A L O M I
M E L A C AH
AR OC U M I
N A M A M O N
O M IH I N I
Notes To Chapter VII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels, or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ASHTAROTH and ASMODEUS together execute the Operations of
this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) No especial instructions are given regarding this Chapter in the Second
Book.
(e) No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares.
METALO from Greek metallon = in metal, mineral, or mining work.
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No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. TABBAT, Chaldaic THIBVTH = Heads
or Sections of classification of operations. ARUUCA perhaps from ARUQ,
adhering to.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. IPOMANO, probably from Greehik p-
pomane as n ingredient used in philtres, etc., perhaps put here for chemical
drugs in general.
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THE E IGHTH C HAPTER.
O excite Tempests.
(I) To cause Hail.
(? ) To cause Snow.
(? ) To c ause Rain.
(? ) To cause Thunder.
(1) (2)
C A NAM A L TA K A T
AMA D A M A A A
NA D A D A M K K
AD A N A D A A A
MA D A D A N T AK A T
AMA D A M A
LA M A N A C
(3) (4)
SA G R I R HA M A G
A AB A L A
G MA H A M
R AL A B A
I GA M A H
R
Notes To Chapter VIII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested partly by the Angels and
partly by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ASHTAROTH executes the Operations of this Chapte r.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot execute the Operations of this Chapter.
(d) To excite a Tempest, give the Signal above you, and touch the Symbol
on the top. To make it cease, touch it underneath.
(e) No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. CANAMAL = Hebrew CiINML, ie.,
Hailstones of great size.
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No. ? is a borde r of?? taken f rom a Square ??of S quares. TAKAT, TKO,
Hebrew, has the sense of“im mersed in, overflowed” b. y
No. ? . A Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
SAGRIR, He bre w SGRIR, “a most veheme nt rain and temp”.est
No. ? . A Square o??f Squares. HAMAG, perhaps from Hebrew, MOK,
“to compress. or crush, or p”re. ss
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THE NINTH CHAPTER.
O transform Animals into Men, and Men into Animals; etc.
(?) To transform Men into Asses.
(? ) Into Stags or Deer.
(? ) Into Elephants.
(? ) Into Wild Boars.
(? ) Into Dogs.
(? ) Into Wolves.
(? ) Animals into Stones.
(1) (2)
IE M I M E I A
AI CI LA
ER I O N T E
IS I O R E L
MI R T I N M
AI E R I R A
IO T I T O I
CO R I L O N
MN I T R I M
IR I L E I A
ET N O I R E
LR R O I S I
IE M I M E I
AL A N A I A
(3) (4)
CH A D S I R BE D A S E K
H I E E
A S D S
D D A RA M A SI A
S A S D
I H E E
RC I S D A H KB
(5)
KA L T E P H
AP I E R I P
LI L M O R E
TE M U M E T
ER O M L I L
PI E R I P A
HP E T L A K
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(6) (7)
D I S E EBE H ISI C H A D A M I O N
IS A R T R I E SE R R A R E P I N T O
SA R G E I R B IR A A S I M E L E I S
ER B O N E T E CR A T I B A R I N S I
ET O N O G R E
HA S I N A S U O T I R
BAR O B R A S AR I B A T I N T I R A
ER A T R A S I DE M A S I C O A N O C
HE B E E S I D AP E R U N O I B E M I
MI L I O T A B U L E L
IN E N T I N E L E L A
OT I S I R O M E L I R
NO S I R A C I L A R I
Notes To Chapter IX.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are only manifested by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ASHTAROTH and Asmomus toge ther execute the Signs and Opera-
tions of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot execute the Operations of this Chapter.
(d) Let the being, whether ma n or animal, see the Symbol, and then touch
them suddenly with it; when they will appear transformed; but this is only a
kind of fascination. When you wish to make it cease, place the Sy mbol upon
the head and strike it sharply with the Wand, and the Spirit will make things
resume their ordinary condition.
(e) No. ? i s a S quare o??f Squares. IEMIMEI is evidently from Hebrew
IMIM = Mules. A very perfect Acrostic.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares also. AIACILA, Hebrew AILH = a deer.
No. ? is a border of?? taken from a Square of?? Squares. CHADSIR;
Hebrew KZR = Fierce, Savage. ChTzR - Perhap“ths,e tusk of an Elepha”n. t
But CHZIZ = a wild boar, whence this Square should perhaps be numb? . ered
No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of S quares; two letters,
SI, are allotted to one Square. BEDASEK is perhaps from BD, a limb, and SK,
covered or protected, as with a strong skin. It may thus stand for the Elephant
as h aving p owerful and thickskinned l imbs. I f so, t his Square s hould b e num-
bered? .
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No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. KALTEPH. The Hebrew word for Dog is
KLB. This Square it will be noted is not a perfect Acrostic.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. DISEEBEH is probably from Z ABH - a
wolf. This Square also is not at all perfe ct as an Acrostic.
No. ? i s a S quare o ??f ? Squares. ISICHADAMION, probably from
DMIVN = Similitude of; and SIG, Scoria or Lava, or SQ, stone; root of SQL,
to stone.
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THE TENTH CHAPTER.
O hinder any Necromantic or Magical Operations from taking effect,
except those of the Qabalab and of this Sacred Magic.
(?) To und o any Magic soever.
(? ) To heal the bewitched.
(? ) To make Magical Storms c ease.
(? ) To disc over any Mag ic .
(? ) To hinder Sorc erers from Operating.
(1) (2)
CO D S E LI M LA C H A T
O A A
H C H
A H C
B A A
I O TL A H C A
MO C
(4)
HO R A H
OS O M A
(3)
RO T O R
PA R A D I L O N AM O S O
AR I N O M I S O HA R O H
RI L O R A E I K
AN O T A L A M I (5)
MA C A N E H
DO R A F A C O L
IM A L A T O N A AR O L U S E
LI E A C O R I T DI R U C U N
OS IM O N I R A AL U H U L A
NO K I L A T A N SE R U R O C
UN E L I R A
LU S A D A M
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Notes To Chapter X.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels, or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) MAGOTH executes the Operations of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the operations of this Chapter.
(d) No especial instructions are given concerning this Chapter.
(e) No. ? consists of?? Squares containing?? letters (LI of“ Codselim”
occupying? Square) taken from a Square ??of S quares. C ODSELIM a nd
COHABIM may be from KSILIM, the foolish ones, and KABIM, the mourn-
ing ones (Hebrew).
No. ? . A border of?? Squares taken from a Square ??of Sq uares.
LACHAT, perhaps from Hebrew LCHSH = to enchant.
No. ? . A Square of?? Squares. PARADILON, probably from Greepark a,
against, anddei lon, perverse, or mi serable, or unfortunate.
No. ? . A Square of?? Squares. HORAH, from Hebrew ChRH, To be
enraged; Or HRH, to conceive, or bring forth.
No. ?. A Square o??f Squares. MACANEH from Hebrew MCHNH, a
fortification, castle, or defence. MADASUL, from MATzL, about me, before
me, at my side.
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THE ELEVENTH CHAPTER.
O cause all kinds of Books to be brought to one, and whether lost or
stolen.
(?) For Books of Astrology.
(? ) For Books of Magic.
(? ) For Books of Chemistry.
(1) (2)
CO L I SE A R A H
OD A C EL L O P A
LA C A AL A T I M
IC A R RO T A R A
AP I R A C
HA M A C S
(3)
KE H A H E K
E
H
A
H
E
K
Notes To Chapter XI.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels, or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) MAGOTH alone executes the Operations of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot execute the Operations of this Chapter.
(d) Many ancient Books of Magic, etc., have been lost or destroyed, in
some case s by the wish of the Good Spirits, in others by the machin ations of
the Evil Spirits. By these Symbols you can have many supposed extinct works
brought to you, Abraham states; but adds that he could never copy them,
because the writing disappe ared as fast as he wrote it; notwithstanding this he
was permitted to read some of them.
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(e) No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. COLI, probably from Hebrew KLI,
meaning the wh ole, in the se nse of the whole Universe.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. SEARAH , perhaps from Hebrew SORH, a
whirlwind; or perhaps from SHORH = terrible, and is also used to express a
Kid, o r a s pecies o f s haggy S atyr-like D emon, f rom t he word b eing u se d t o
signify hair.
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square o?? f Sq uares.
KEHAHEK is probably from Hebrew KHCh, meaning to conceal, obscure, or
shut up.
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THE TWELFTH CHAPTER.
O know the Secrets of any person.
(I) To know the Secret of Letters.
(? ) To know the Secret of Words.
(? ) To know Secret Operations.
(? ) For the Military C ounsels of a Captain.
(? ) To know the Secrets of Love.
(? ) To know what riches a person possesseth.
(? ) To know the Secret of all Arts.
(1) (2)
ME G I L L A SI M B A S I
I
E
G M AR C A R A
I B
L A
L S
AM I
(3) (4)
MA A B H A D MI L C H A M A H
A I
A L
B C
H H
A A DI R A C H I
D M
A I
H EL I M
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(5) (6)
CED I D A H AS A M I M
E S
D A
I M AP I D E
D ER A R I D I
A M
H A DID E C
(7)
M E LA BA H
E
L
A
B
A
H
Notes To Chapter XII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ASMODEUS alone executes the Operations of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent execute the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) Touch the Symbol and name aloud the person whose Secret you desire
to know’ and the Spirit will whisper the answer into your ear.
(e) No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of Sq uares. MEGILLA,
from Hebrew MGLH = to re veal or disclose.
No. ? consists of?? Squares taken from a Square ??o Sqf uares. MAR-
CARA, perhaps from KRH to appear; Hebrew SIMBASI, perhaps from BASH,
evil, and ZMH, thought.
No. ? consists of a Gnomon o??f fr om a Square o??f Squares. MAAB-
HAD, from Hebrew MOBD = a deed or act.
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No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. MILCHAMAH,
from H ebrew M LCHMH = War. A DIRACHI f rom D RK ( Hebrew) = Way,
Plan, Idea. ELIM (Heb.) = Mighty Ones.
No. ? consists of?? taken from a Square of?? Squares. CEDIDAH is
either f rom K DID = a S park, o r f rom D ID, t he r oot o f t he w ords; l ove,
delights, breasts. DERARID from Hebrew DRR = liberty. HADIDEC from
DDIK = thy loves or delights.
No. ? consists o??f from a Square o??f Squares. ASAMIN from Hebrew
ASMIM = treasure houses, garners.- MAPIDE perhaps from PID = oppression,
misfortune.
No. ? . A Gnomon of?? from a Square of?? Squares. MELABAH from
MLABH = Art or Science.
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THE THIRTEENTH CHAPTER.
O cause a Dead Body to revive, and perform all the functions which a
living person would do, and this durin g a space of Seven Years, by
means of the Spirits.
(?) From the Rising of the Sun until Mid-Day.
(? ) From Mid-Day until the Setting of the Sun.
(? ) From the Setting of the Sun until Mi d-Night.
(? ) From Mid-Night until the Ris ing of the Sun.
(1) (2)
EZE C H I E L AM I G D E Lo
ZE O F R A S E MO R B R I Eo
EO R I AL A I IR I D E R Do
CF I R T A R H GB D O D B Go
HR A T R I F C DR E D I R Io
IA L A I R O E EI R B R O Mo
ES A R F O EZ LE D G I M Ao
LE I H C E Z E
(3) (4)
IO S U A PE G E R
OR I L U ET I A E
SISI S GI S I G
UL I R O EA I T E
AU S O I RE G E P
Notes To Chapter XIII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels and
in part by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ORIENS, PAYMON, ARITON, and AMAYMON, execute by means
of their Servitors the Operations of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot execute the Operations of this Chapter.
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(d) In several places Abraham warns the reader that this is the most diffi-
cult Operation of any, because for it to be brought abo ut, the concurrence of all
the Chief Spirits must be obtained. Watch for the moment when the person
dies, and then at once place upon his body toward? cs theard inal points the
Symbol r equired. Similar Symbols are t o b e s ewn i nto t he g arments h e w ears.
Abraham moreover adds that by this means, one can however only prolong the
life for? years, and no more.
(e) No. ? i s a Square o f?? Squares. EZECHIEL is from Hebrew
ICHZQAL, the well-known name of the Prophet, derived from ChZQ, to
bind.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares, it will be noticed that a sm“oa”l isl placed
at the end of each word in the last square towards the right hand. AMIGDEL is
from MGDL, a strong tower.
No. ? is a Square o??f S quares. I OSUA, t he w ell-known Hebrew n ame,
signifies "he shall save".
No. ? is also a Square ??of Squares. PEGER is from PGR = a dead inactive
carcase whether of man or of beast.
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THE FOURTEENTH CHAPTER.
HE Twelve Symbols for the Twelve Hours of the Day and of the Night,
to rende r oneself Invisible unto every person.
(1) (2)
ALA M A L A TS A P H A H
L S
A A
M ATA T A N P
A H IT N E R A
L A NA O R I S
A H
(3) (4)
CA S A H ALA T A H
AD O D A L
SO M O S A RO G A T
AD O P A T
H ASA C A
H
(6)
(5) SI M L A H
COD E R I
O M
D L
E A SI I R I
R H S
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(7) (8)
CE H A H AN A N A
E N
H A
A N
H A
(9) (10)
TA M A N BE R O M I N
A PA T E E
M D R
A E O
N ED A C M
I
N
(11) (12)
T ALA C ALA M P I S
L
A A
L L A
A A M
CT A L A P
I SI L
S
Notes To Chapter XIV.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter be manifested in part by the Evil Spirits,
and in part by the Good Ange ls.
(b) MAGOT is said to rule the Operations of this Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits do not execute the Operations of this Chapter.
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(d) To render oneself invisible is said by Abraham to be a ve ry easy matter.
This Chapter contains Twelve Symbols for Twelve different Spirits submitted
unto the Prince MAGOT, who are all of the same force. Place the Symbol upon
the top of your head (under your head coverin g) and then you will become
invisible, while on taking it away you will appear visible again.
(e) No.? is a Square o??f Squares, whenc??e Squares are taken which are
arranged somewhat in the form of a capital F. AL AMALA i s probably from the
Greek, ALE wandering, and MELAS = black, darkness; i.e., wandering dark-
ness.
No. ? consists o??f Squares arranged somewhat in an F form, and taken
from the Square of?? Square s. TSAPHAH is from TzPH = a covering or
shroud.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. CASAH implie“s formed by coagulatio”.n
No. ? consists of?? Squares in an F form, taken from a Square?? of
Squares. ALATAH signifie“s adhering close”ly.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square ??of Sq uares.
CODER = Darkness and Obscurity.
No. ? consists o??f Squares, somewhat irregularly disposed, taken from a
Square of?? Squares. SIMLAH =“ involved, to clothe or surround on all si”. des
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
CEHAH = Restriction, and compression.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square o?? Sqf uares.
ANANA is a word expressing earnest desire for some then defect to be supplied.
No. ? consists o??f taken from a Square of?? Sq uares. TAMAN “to hide
or concea”l, and recalls the Biblical name of Teman. NEDAC me“accuans mu-
lated darkne”ss.
No. ?? is a Gnomon o??f Squares from a Square o??f Squares. BER-
OMIN signifies“ coverings or shrouds of co ncealm”.ent
No. ?? is a border of?? Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. TALAC signi-
fies “thy mists”.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. ALAMPIS
is the Greek adjectivaleam pe, mes aning“ without the light of the Su”.n ISIL is
Hebrew and mean“she will dissolv”.e
It will be remarked that all these names distinctly express some idea relat-
ing to Invisibility.
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TH E FIFTEENTH CHAPTER .
OR the Spirits to bring us anything we may wish to eat or to drink, and
even all (kinds of food) that we can imagin e.
(?) For them to bring us Bread.
(? ) Meat.
(? ) Wine of all kinds.
(? ) Fish.
(? ) C heese.
(1) (2)
IA I I N BA S A R
A A
I S
I A
N RB
(3) (4)
LE C H E M DA C A D
E AR A F A
C NOHAH CA M A C
H AF A R A
E DA C A D
M EC H E L
(5)
LE B H I N A H
A
N
I
H
B
A E
HA L
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Notes To Chapter XV.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in Part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ASMODEE and MAGOT together execute the Operations of this
Chapter.
(C) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) As for these Symbols and all like ones appertaining unto this Chapter,
when you shall wish to make use of them, you shall put them between two
plates, dishes, or jugs, closed together on the outside of a window; and before a
quarter of an hour shall have passed you will find and will have that which you
have demanded; but you must clearly understand that with such kinds of
viands you cannot nourish men for more than two days. For this food although
it be appreciable by the eyes, and by the mouth, doth not long nourish the
body, w hich hath s oon hunger again, seeing t hat this food gives n o strength t o
the stomach. Know also that none of these viands can remain visible for more
than ?? hours, the which period being passed, fresh ones will be requisite.
(e) This Chapter naturally brings to one’s mind the descriptions of the
Magic fe asts in the“Ar abian Nights” and elsewhere.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? S quares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. IAIIN
means“ Let there be wine”. Evidently therefore this Square should be numbered
? , instead o?f.
No. ? consists of?? Square s take n from a Square ?? o Sqf uares. BASAR
means“ flesh”.
No. ? consists of?? Squares in the form of the Roman Capital Letter E,
taken from a Square of?? S quares. L ECHEM m eans“ bread”, CNOHAH
implies“ corn”, and MECHEL means“ a cake”. Therefore this should evidently
he numbered?, i nstead of? . MECHEL also means “a window”.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. DACAD should be spelt with a G instead
of a C; the meaning i“sb ring forth fis”h. CAMAC means “meal, or flou”r.
AFARA may be from the Greek adveaphrb ar = “straightway or forthwit” buh t
if taken as a Hebrew root may m“ebrinan g forth frui”t.
No. ? is a Gnomon o??f Squares and ? other supplementary ones taken
from a Square of?? Squares. LEBHINAH is from LBA =“mi lk,” and I NH “to
squeez”e.
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THE SIXTEENTH CHAPTER.
O find and take possession of all kinds of Treasures, provided that they
be not at all (Magically) guarded.
(?) For Treasure of Silver (or Silver Money).
(? ) For Gold Money.
(? ) For a great Treasure.
(? ) For a small Treasure.
(? ) For a n unguarded Treasure.
(? ) For Copper Money.
(? ) For Gold in Ingots.
(? ) For Silver in Ing ots.
(? ) For jewels.
(?? ) For Ancient Medals (and Coins).
(??) For a Treasure hidden by a particular Person.
(?? ) For Pearls.
(?? ) For Diamonds.
(?? ) For Rubie s.
(?? ) For Balassius Rubies.
(?? ) For Emeralds.
(?? ) For worked Gold.
(?? ) For Silver Plate.
(?? ) For Statues.
(?? ) For Specimens of Ancient Art.
(1) (2)
TI P H A R A H C ESE P
I E
P S
H E
A P
R
A I
HT I
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SE G I L A H NE C O T
ER A L I P A E
G C
I LE N L I O
L TN
A
H
(5) (6)
MA G O T AG I L
AR A T O NI L I
G ALA G A
OT ARA K
TO G A M
(7) (8)
CO S E N OT S A R
O T
S S
E A
N R
(9) (10)
BEL I A L OR I O N
EB O R U A RA V R O
LO V A R I IV A V I
IR A V O L OR V A R
AV R O B E NO I R O
LA I L E B
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(11) (12)
KER M A IA N A
E AM E N
R NE M A
M ANA I
AK
(13) (14)
BI C E L O N SE G O R
IR O L A T O E
CO R A M A L G
EL A M A L E O E
LA M A RO C RB S
OTALO R I
NO L E C I B
(15) (16)
HE T I S E R AS T A R O T
E SA L I S T O
T TL A N B S R
I AI N O N I A
S RS B N A L T
E GI N E S E OT S I L A S
R TO R A T S A
(17) (18)
KO N E H CA H I L
O A
N H
E I
HK L
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AR I T O N OR I M E L
RO C A R O RE M O RE
IC L O A T IM O N O N
TA O L OR NO NO M I
ORA C O R ER O M E R
NO T I R A LE I N R O
Notes To Chapter XVI.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ASTAROT and ARITON both execute the Operations hereof by their
Ministers, yet n ot together, but each separately.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) Select the Symbol of the Treasure desired, and the Spirit will then shew
it to you. Then place the Symbol at once upon the Treasure, and it will no
longer be possible for it to disappear into the ground, nor for it to be carried
away. Furthermore any Spirits which may be guarding it will thus be put to
flight, and you can then dispose of the Treasure as you wish.
(e) No. ? is a species of border?? o Sqf uares of whic??h are occupied by
letters, taken from a Square o?? f S quares. TIPHARAH mean“sGlor y, beauty,
a shining thin”g. ITI is the Chaldaic fo“ris , are”.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square o?? Sqf uares.
CESEP means “Silver”. This Square should therefore probably be numb?,ered
or ? , or ?? .
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f Squares. SEGILAH
means“ Treasure”.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f. NE COT means probably
stamped money.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. MAGOT is the name of one of the Sub-
Princes.
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? from a Square of?? Squares. AGIL may mea“na
heap”, but also“ a globular drop of de”.w
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
COSEN perhaps mean“sa go lden cup”.
No. ? is a Gnomon also o? Sqf uares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares.
OTSAR means“ restraint”.
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No. ? i s a S quare o??f Squares. B ELIAL i s t he n ame o f o ne o f t he four
great chiefs of the Evil Spirits.
No. ?? i s a S quare o??f Squares. ORION, the celebrated mythological
name of the Greek h unter, and of t he constellation, is perhaps used h ere as the
name of a Spirit.
No. ?? is a border o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. KERM
A means either“a cutting of”f or else“ a superinducin”g.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares.
No. ?? is a Square of?? Squares. BICELON is pe rhaps from IHLM = Dia-
monds. The root IChL mean“s abiding strength and hardn”e.ss
No. ?? i s a b order o??f Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. SEGOR
means respectively“to break fort”h and “to shut in”, according as the root
begins with S or Sh.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. ASTAROT is one of th?e Sub-Princes of
the Ev il Spirits.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? S quares. KONEH means
“possession”s.
No. ?? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square of?? Sq uares.
CAHIL means “gathered togeth”e.r
No. ?? i s a Square o??f Squares. ARITON is one o f th?e Su b-Princes of
the Ev il Spirits.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. O RIMEL is evidently h ere u sed a s t he
name of a Spirit. OIRIN is a Chaldaic word meaning Angelic Watchers over
the Kingdoms of the Earth. ORION may also come from this word.
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THE SEVENTEENTH CHAPTER.
O fly in the Air and travel any whither.
(?) In a black Cloud.
(? ) in a white Cloud.
(? ) In the form of an Eagl e.
(? )*In the form of a Crow (or Raven).
(? ) In the form of a Vulture.
(? ) In the form of a Crane.
c
(1) (2)
TA S M A AN A N
AG E I M N
SE V E S A
MI E G A NA
AM S A T
(3) (4)
HO L O P OD A C
OP O L O DA R A
LO B O L AR A D
OL O P O CA D O
PO L O H
(5) (6)
ROL O R NA T S A
OB U F O AR O I S
LU A U L TO L O T
OF U B O SI O R A
ROL O R AS T A N
Notes To Chapter XVI I.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ORIENS, PAIMON, ARITON, and AMAIMON execute the Opera-
tions hereof by means of their common Ministers.
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(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) Name the place aloud to which you wish to travel, and place the Sym-
bol upon your head under the bonnet or the hat; but take well heed that it does
not f all from y ou, w hich w ould be v ery d angerous. D o n ot a s a r ule t ravel b y
night; and select a calm and serene day for the Operation.
(e) No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. TASMA implies protection. TRMS is
the Hebrew word used in the ve“rTse,ho u shalt go upon the Lion and the
Adder”.
No. ? consists o?f Squares take n from a Square?? o. ANf AN means “great
labour”.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. HOLOP mean“s to trave”l .
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. ODAC mean“s to pass on from one place
to anothe”r.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. ROLOR is perhaps from RO“L to move
hurriedly”.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. NATSA mean“s to flee or fly quick”l.y
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THE EIGHTEENTH CHAPTER.
O heal divers Maladies.
(?) To heal Leprosy.
(? ) For chapped hands , etc.
(? ) For ol d Ulc ers.
(? ) For pesti lenti al diseases.
(? ) For inveterate Paralysis.
(? ) For Malignant Fevers.
(? ) For bodily pains.
(? ) For Sea Sickness.
(? ) For Vertigo (and Giddine ss).
(?? )For the“ Miserere” (a most violent and dangerous kind of col ic ),
accompanied by dreadful vomi ting.
(?? )For Dropsy.
(?? )For all kinds o f Wounds.
(1) (2)
TS A R A A T BU A H
S IR A P L A
A
R
A
A
T G
(3) (4)
ME T S O R A H RE C H E M
EL M I N I M A ER H A S E
TM A R O M I R CH A I A H
SI R G I O N O HA I A H C
ON O I G R I S ES A H R E
RI M O R A N T ME H C E R
AM I N I M L E
HA R O S T E M
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RO K E A BE TE M
OG I R E EME R E
KI L I K TE N E T
ER I G O ER E M E
AEK O R ME T E B
(7) (8)
BE B H E R EL E O S
ER A O S E LA B I O
BA R I O H E BIB E
HO I R A B OI B A L
ES O A R E S O ELE
RE H B E D
(9) (10)
KA D A K A T RO G A M O S
AR A K A D A OR I K A M O
DA R E M A K GI R O R A M
AK E S E K A AK O R O K A
KA M E R A D MA R O R I K
AD A K A R A OMA K I R O
T A K ADA K SO M A G O R
(11) (12)
SI T U R HA P P I R
IR A P E AM A O S I
TA R A G PA R A O P
UP A L A PO A R A P
RE G A N IS O A M A
RIP P A H
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Notes To Chapter XVIII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) AMAIMON performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) The b andages of the sick person having been un done and cleaned, and
the unguent, the compresses, and the bandages having been replaced, put the
Symbol upon them and leave it for abo ut a quarter of an hour, then take it
away, and keep it for use upon another occasion. But if it be an internal malady,
you must place the Symbol (the written part downwards) upon the bare head of
the patient.
These Symbols may be seen and examined without any danger, yet it is
always better that t hey should neither be seen nor handled by any other person
than yourself.
(e) No. ? consists of?? Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. TSA
RAAT = “a stroke or plague; the lepr”o. sy
No. ? consists o?f Squares from a Square of?? . BUAH signifies“ to clear
away”.
No. ? , a Square o??f Squares. METSORAH signifies“ flowing sores or
ulcers”.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. RECHEM means “closely seizin”g.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. ROKEA si gnifies general evil.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. BETEM = "the internal pa”r.ts
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares- BEBHER =“ in purifying or cleansin”.g
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares,- ELEOS, the Greek woHard ls = “the Sea
from its saltness”. Elos means “calm still wate”r.
No. ? i s a Square o??f Squares. KADAICAT mean“s vertigo, turning of
the head”.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. ROGAMOS from Latin Rogamu“s,we
pray”.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. SITUR mean“s secret”.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. HAPPIR mean“st o shatter or brea”k.
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OR eve ry description of Affection and Love.
(?) To be beloved by o’sn Wie fe (or Husband).
(? ) For some especial Love.
(? ) To he beloved by a Relation.
(? ) For a Maiden in particular.
(? ) To acquire the affection of a judg e.
(? ) To make oneself beloved by a Married person.
(? ) To m ake oneself beloved by a Widow.
(? ) By a girl already pro mised in Marriage.
(? ) By a Maiden in general.
(?? ) By some especial Prince.
(?? ) By so me especial King.
(?? ) To obtain the friendship of some particular person.
(?? ) To have that of a Great Man.
(?? ) To be beloved by a Woman.
(?? ) To make oneself bel oved by Ecclesiastics.
(?? ) To make oneself beloved by a Master.
(?? ) To m ake oneself beloved by a Mistress.
(?? ) To make onesel f beloved by Infidel s.
(?? ) By the Pope, by an Emperor, or by Kings.
(?? ) For Adulteries in general.
(1) (2)
DO D I M RA I A H
O A
D I GO G I
I A
M H AI A H
(4)
(3) SI C O F E T
MO D A H I
C EN A L I F
O KO R A
D O RA M A R O
A F
E
H
T
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AL M A N A H CA L L A H
L A
M AR E L ORA I L
A AL B E H A L
A GO U P A
N
A RE H A I L H AL L A C
H A
(7) (8) (9)
EL E M NA Q I D SA L O M
L AQO R I AR E P O
E QO R O Q LE M E L
M IR O Q A OP E R A
DI Q A N MO L A S
(10) (11) (12)
DE BA M AH H B IA L D A H
ER E R A E AQ OR I A
BE R E B A LO Q I R E
AR E R E B R DR I I DE
MA B E D AI R D R O
HA F E ON
(13) (14)
BE T U L A H I E DID A H
E E
T D IL O Q A H
U I
L OSA N I T D OQA R C A
A A
H H
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SA Q A L QE B H I R
A ER A I S A
Q Q BA Q O L I
A HI O L I A
LQ S IS L I A C
RA I A C A
(17) (18)
EF E H A TA A F A H
F A
E G A
H F
AL Q A S A
H
(19)
(20)
SA R A H CA T A N
A A
R T
A
A
H N
Notes To Chapter XIX.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) Probably BELZEBUD performs this Operation; as those of t he Twen-
tieth Chapter are submitted to him; and these two Chapte rs are classe d togethe r
by Abraham the Jew in his special in structions, the one being the exac t reverse
of the other.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) Name aloud the person or persons by whom you wish to be loved, and
move the Symbol under whose class they come. But if it be not for yourself that
you are operating, but for two or more othe r persons, whether for love o r for
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hatred, you sh ould still name such pe rsons aloud, a nd move the Symbols of the
class or classes under which they come. Also, if possible, it is a good thing to
touch them with the Symbol, on the bare skin, if you can. Under this heading
are included all classes of good-will and affection, among the which Abraham
says that the most difficult thing is to make oneself or others beloved by reli-
gious persons.
(e) No. ? is a Gnomon of? Squares taken from a Square?? of. DODIM
means " love’ ps leasures".
No. ? consists of?? Squares arranged like a capital letter E taken from a
Square of?? Squares. RAIAH mean“s a female companio”.n
No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. MODAH =
“Adorned as for a brid”.al
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? .
No. ? consists of?? Squares taken from?? . ALMANAH = “A virgin”;
hence evidently this should be number? aned d not ? , while probably No?.
should be here placed.
No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. CALLAH
means“ a marrie d woman, but especially a brid”. e
No. ? . A Gnomon of? from a Square of?? . ELEM means“ a widow”.
No. ? . A Square o??f Squares. NAQID = “Remote offsprin”g.
No. ? . This has a strong likeness to the well-known SATOR, AREPO,
TENET, OPERA, ROTAS. I t i s a Square o f?? Squares. SALOM =“ Peace”.
AREPO = “he distil”s. LEMEL = “unto fulnes”s. OPERA, “upon the dry
ground”. MOLAS = “in quick motion”, or perhaps bette“rs tirring it up into
quickness, i.e., li”f. eThe former sentence is capable of a rather free Latin trans-
lation, thus:
SATOR = The Creator.
AREPO = Slow-moving.
TENET = Maintains.
OPERA = his creations.
ROTAS = As vortices.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. DEBAM signifie“sin flue ntial person”.s
No. ?? . A Square of? Squares from a Square o??f. AHHB signifies“ to
love”. BEAR signifies in Hebre“wto waste or consum”.e
No. ?? . A Square o??f Squares. IALDAH signifie“sa g ir”l .
No. ?? consists of?? Squares arranged like the capital letter F, and taken
from a Square of?? Squares. BETULAH = a virgin.
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No. ?? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f . IEDIDAH is from a
Hebrew Root, signifying objects of Love. DILOQAH me“aton es agerly pur-
sue, or to burn as with a fe”ve. DrOQARCA = “pierced”.
No. ?? . ?? Squares from a Square of?? . SA QAL means“ a wise perso”n.
No. ?? . A Square o??f Squares. QEBHIR = “a protecto”r.
No. ?? . ?? Squares from a Square ??of. EF EHA means“ passionate”.
No. ?? . A Gnomon o??f from a Square of?? . TAAFAH = “to join together,
to connec”t.
No. ?? is a Gnomon of? Sq uares from one of?? Squares. SARAH means
“powerful, high in author”it.y
No. ?? is also a Gnomon o?f Sq uares from a Square o??f Sq uares.
CATAN = “to adhere close”l.y
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THE TWE NTIETH CHAPTER.
O excite every Description of Hatred and Enmity, Discords, Quarrels,
Contentions, Combats, Battles, Loss, and Damage.
(?) To excite Quarrels and Fights.
(? ) For Enmity in general.
(? ) For Enmities of Kings and of the Great.
(? ) For particular Enmities.
(? ) For Enmities among Women.
(? ) To cause a General War.
(? ) To render any one unfortuna te in Combat.
(? ) To put Discord in an Army.
(? ) For a particular Dis cord.
(?? ) To sow Discord among Ecclesiastics.
(?? ) For every description o f Vengeance.
(?? ) To caus e Battles, Losses, etc.
(1) (2) (3)
KA N N A SE L A K RO Q E N
AQA I E O O
NA T A L Q OI O R
NIA Q A A IA R E E
A K N EQ O R
(4) (5)
AT L I T I S OT S A M A H
T T
L OQ O S A T S
I A
T A S OQO L M AK A R O S
I A
S H
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(6) (7) (9)
SI N A H SA T A N GI B O R
IR A T A A I
N T B IL E T
AX I R O A O
HA R O Q N R
(8) (10)
LO F I TO S NO K A M
O ORO T A
F KOB A K
I KO N O K I AT A M O
T MA K A M
O
S
(11) (12)
KE L I M KE R A B A H
EQ I S A E MI R U T A
LI V O K R
IS O G A A R OQO R A
MA K A M B
A
H
Notes To Chapter XX.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) BELZEBUD performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this chapter.
(d) See instructions for Chapter XIX., which serve equally for that, and the
present Operation.
(e) No. ? consists of?? Squares irregularly arranged, and taken from a
Square of?? Squares. KANNA mean“s jealou”s.
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No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f Squares. SELAK =“ to cast
down or prostra”te.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . ROQEN implies“ persons
in powe”r.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f. ATLITIS is a corruption
of the Greek adjectivate leto, s“insufferable, not to be born”. e
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . O TSAMAH = “bodily
strength”.
No. ? consists o??f from a Square of?? . SINAH = “Hatred”.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? S quares from a Square o?? .f S ATAN is the Name
of one of the Chief Evil Spirits and has been elsewhere explained.
No. ? consists o??f Squares in the form of a capital F, taken from a Square
of ?? Squares. LOFITOS is evidently from the Greelokp hes, mis eaning“ rest,
cessation from action (ie. in this case military ac”t.ion)
No. ? consists o??f Squares arranged in the form of an F, and taken from a
Square of?? Squares. GIBOR =“ strength, might, severi”ty.
No. ?? is a Square o??f Squares. NOKAM,“ ve ngeanc”e.
No. ?? is also a Square ??of Sq uares. KELIM =“ for all kinds of thin”g.s
No. ?? consists of?? Squares from a Square of?? . K ERABAH, “assault,
attack”.
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THE T WENTY-FIRST CHAPTER.
O transform oneself, and take different Faces and Forms.
(?) To appear old.
(? ) To take on the appearance of an Old Woman.
(? ) To appear young.
(? ) To tr ansform oneself into a Girl.
(? ) To appear like a young Child.
(1) (2)
ZA K E N DI S K E N A H
A QI I
K OL A N S
E Q E
K Q
N
E
N
A
H
(3) (4)
DI S A K A N IO N E K
IR O Q O
S Q N
AQ E Q
KUQ K
A
N (5)
BA C U R
AQ
CO R E C
QA
AB
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Notes To Chapter XXI.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Evil Spirits.
(b) MAGOT performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) This is rather a fascination than anything else. Take the Symbol desired
in your left hand and stroke the face therewith. Abraham further observes that
such an Operation performed by an ordinary Magician would be easily seen
through by the possessor of the Sacred Magic; while on the contrary this latter
would be safe from detection by ordinary Sorcerers.
(e ) The Student will note in these Squares the marked posi tion of the Let-
ter Q, as in many other cases where the effect aimed at seems to be rather a
dece ption of the senses of others.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f. Z AKEN means “old”.
No. ? is a Gnomon o??f Squares with the Letter Q added, from a Square
of ?? Squares. DISK ENAH =“ in the likeness of an old wom”. Iant is to be
remarked that this Square is rather oblo?n Sgq, uares long by? de ep.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of. D ISAKAN means“ to
cover up or hid”,e but were it DISAKAR it would me“aasn if one youn”g.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of ?? Squares. IONEK means
“thy dove”.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of. B ACUR = “firstborn”.
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THE TWE NTY-SECOND CHAPTER.
HIS Chapter is only for Ev il, for with the Symbols herein we can cast
Spells, and work every kind of Evil; we should not avail ourselves hereof.
(?) To cast Spel ls upon Men.
(? ) To bewitch Beasts.
(? ) To cast a Spell upon the Liver.
(? ) This Symbol should never be made use of.
(? ) To cast a Spell upon the Heart.
(? ) Upon the Head and other parts of the Body.
(1) (2)
QE L A DIM BE H E M O T
E Q E
L A H QO E N
A E Q
D M
I Q O
M T
(3) (4)
ME B A S I M CA S E D
E Q AZO T E
B BORO S
A QQ ET O S A
S DE BA C
I
M Q
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(5) (6)
LE B H A H Q ARA Q A K
E M A USA A
B R Q
H A
A Q
H A
K QQ
Notes To Chapter XXII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Evil Spirits.
(b) BELZEBUD performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) Abraham warns strongly against use being made of this Operation. The
Symbols should be either buried or concealed in places where the persons we
wish to harm are likely to pass by; or, if possible, we can touch them with the
Symbol.
(e) No. ? consists of?? from a Square of?? Squares. QELADIM means
“those who creep in insidiou”.sly
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. BEHEMOT =
“Beasts”.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . ME BASIM = “those that
stamp down violentl”.y
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. CASED, Hebrew ( if used in a bad sense)
“overflowing of unrestrained lu”. st
AZOTE, Hebrew“ enduring”.
BOROS, = Greek“ Devouring, gluttonou”.s
ETOSA, = Greek“ idle, useles”s.
DEBAC, = Hebrew = “to overtake and stick cl”o.se
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f. LEBHAH im plies,
“Agony at the hea”r.t
No. ? consists o??f Squares. QARAQAK,“ thy baldnes”s, also“ thy rending
asunde”r.
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THE TWE NTY-THIRD C HAPTER.
O demolish Buildings and Strongholds.
(?) To make a House fall to the ground.
(? ) To destroy a Town.
(? ) To demolish Strongholds.
(? ) To ruin p ossessions (and Estates).
(2)
(1)
NA V E H QAQ A H
A Q A
V Q Q Q
A
E
H D H QQ
(4)
(3)
CO M A H O N BIN I A M
O I NU U S I
M Q N
I
A Q
H A
O M
N
Notes To Chapter XXIII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested by the Evil Spirits only.
(b) ASTAROT performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) No especial instructions are given regarding this Chapter by Abraham
the Jew.
(e) No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. NAVEH
means“ a house or habitatio”.n
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No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . Q AQAH “to make void
or empty”.
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square o?? f Sq uares. COMAHON
means“ a stronghol”d.
No. ? consists of a Gnomon of?? Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares,
BINIAM means “in affliction”.
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THE TWENTY-FOURTH CHAPTER.
O discover any Thefts that hath occurred.
(?) jewel s stolen.
(? ) Mone y.
(? ) Worked Gold.
(? ) Silver Workmanship.
(? ) Effects, such as Furniture.
(? ) Horses, and ot her An imals.
(1) (2)
KI X A L I S QE N E BA H
IR I N E Q I E Q
X N Q
A
L M B
I Q A
S K H Q
(3) (4)
QE D E S E LA N TAL A H
E
AN I M A
D L
E MA Q A Q A L A A
S
H
E NA Q I R I Q A
L
A Q
N N
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(5) (6)
CA R A C MO R E H
AR I O A O
RI R I R R OS O R
AO I R A E I
CA R A C H
Notes To Chapter XXIV.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ARITON performs the Operations hereof; and MAGOT also; but sep-
arately.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) No espe cial instructions are given by Abraham regarding this Chapter.
(e) No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. The
meaning of KIXALIS is not apparent.
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square of?? . Q ENEBAH probably
conveys th e idea of gain or possession.
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f Sq uares. QEDESELAN
may signify things of value set apart.
No. ? (the succession of numbers here is irregular) cons??is Sqts ouf ares
from a Square of?? Squares. MOREH means“t o rebel against, to disobe”. y
No. ? c onsists o f a Square o??f Sq uares. CARAC means “to involve or
wrap up”, also“ garments, etc.”.
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares taken from a Square o?? Sqf uares.
TALAH means “a young lamb” or, “kid,” according to whether its root termi-
nates with Aleph or He.
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THE TWE NTY-FIFTH C HAPTER.
O walk upon, and operate under, Water.
(?) To swim fo??r hours without becoming wearied.
(? ) To remain under Water fo? hor urs.
(? ) To rest upon the Water f??or hours.
(1) (2)
NA H A R I A M A BU R N A H E U
A Q ULO R I P T E
H E RO M I L A P H
A Q NR I T I L I A
R AI L I T I R N
I HP AL I M O R
A Q ET P I R O L U
M Q A UE H A N R U B
A
(3)
MA I A M
A
I
A
M
Notes To Chapter XXV.
(a) The Symbols o f t his C hapter a re manifested only b y t he A ngel, o r by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) Abraham does not state to what Prince this Operation is submitted.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) No espe cial instructions are given by Abraham regarding this Chapter.
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(e) No.? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. NAHA-
RIAMA means “a river of wate”rs.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? S quares from a Square ??of S quares. MAIAM =
“Abundant waters such as the” s. ea
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THE TWENTY-SIXTH CHAPTER.
O open every Kind of Lock, without a Key, and without making any
noise.
(?) To open Doors.
(? ) To open Padlocks.
(? ) To open Larders (or Charne l-Houses).
(? ) To o pen Strong-boxes (or Caskets).
(? ) To open Prisons.
(1) (2)
SA G U B RA T O K
A A K
G OR T
U DO O QU
B S K R
(3) (4)
BA R I A C A SE Q O R
A Q E
R Q SQ
I O
A Q R QS
C
A (5)
LO H A R A H O S
O
H Q
A Q Q
R
A
H AQ
O LO
S S
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Notes To Chapter XXVI.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) AMAIMON and ARITON togethe r perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) Touch the lock you wish to open with the side o f the Symbol which is
written upon, and it will immediately open without noise or injury. When you
wish to reclose it touch it with the side of the Symbol not written upon, and it
will refasten and shew no trace of having been opened.
(e) No.? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. SAGUB
signifies“ exalted” or “lifted up” (as an ancient portcullis might be).
No. ? consists of?? Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. RATOK
means“ a confining chain wreathed or fastened round anyt”.hing
No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? of Sq uares. BARIACA
= “a place for food to be ”p.ut
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f. SE QOR may mean either
“to satisfy” or “to deal falsel”y ac, cording as it is spelt with Q or K.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? .
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THE TWENTY-SEVENTH CHAPTER.
O cause V isions to appear.
(?) To make trellis-work to be seen.
(? ) A Superb Palace.
(? ) Flowering Meadows.
(? ) Lakes and Rivers.
(? ) Vines with their Grapes.
(? ) Great Fi res.
(? ) Divers Mountains.
(? ) Bridges and Rivers.
(? ) Woods and various K inds of Trees .
(?? ) Cranes.
(?? ) Giants.
(?? ) Peacocks .
(?? ) Gardens.
(?? ) Wild Boars.
(?? ) Unicorns.
(?? ) Beautiful Country.
(?? ) A fruit Garden (or Orchard).
(?? ) A Garden with all kinds of Flowers.
(?? ) To cause Snow to appear.
(?? ) Different kinds of Wild Animals.
(?? ) Towns and Castles.
(?? ) Various flowers.
(?? ) Fountains and clear Springs (of Water).
(?? ) Lions.
(?? ) Singing Birds.
(?? ) Horses.
(?? ) Eagles.
(?? ) Buffaloes.
(?? ) Dragons.
(?? ) Hawks and Falcons.
(?? ) Foxes.
(?? ) Hares.
(?? ) Dogs.
(?? ) Gryphons.
(?? ) Stags.
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(1) (2) (3)
SE L A C H ESE B AOD O N I A
E EQ A L O Q
L S D
A RI N E E G O QL Q O
C B N
I Q
A
(4) (5)
AT S A R A H AG A M AGA
TO A L I S A G
SA D O R I R A A
AL OT O L A M
RI R O D A S A
AS I L A O T G A
HA R A S T A A
(6)
SE L E G
EQ (8)
L AK R O P O L I S
EQ A Q E K
GE L E S
R
O Q
(7) P
SO R E K O Q
O L
R I
E Q S
K
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(9) (10) (11)
CA I O T IA Q E B ME L U N A C
A A E Q
I Q Q Q L
O E UQ
T BQ N
A GE
C
(12) (13) (14)
PE R A C KI K A I O N O LEL A H
E Q I O L
R K E
A Q A L
C I A
O H
N
(15) (16) (17)
DO B E R A H MA K O R MI G I R A S
ORA A I
B K G
E O I
R R R Q
A C A MI L E S I
H S Q
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(18) (19) (20)
E SA H E L AR I E H LI M I K O S
S R I
A I M
H E I QC
E H K
L B O
SOK I M
(21) (22) (23)
SA SAS KIKI M I S NE S I K E R
AR I I Q E Q
SI Q K S
A I Q I Q
S M K
I TQ E
S Q R
(24) (25) (26)
DO B I H FU F A L O S PA R A H
O U A
B F R
I A A
H L H
O Q
S
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(27) (28) (29)
GA D E S I R FA N I N RE E M
A A E
D N Q E Z
E Q I M
S N
I Q
R
(30) (31) (32)
AI IA H SU H A L GIR I P E S
IU S E A U I Q
I H R
A A Q I Q Q
H L P Q
E
SG
(33) (34) (35)
AR N E P A II A L KE L E F
R I E Q
N Q I L Q
E A E Q
P L F
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Notes To Chapter XXVII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are only manifested by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ORIENS, PAIMON, ARITON, and AMAIMON, execute the Ope ra-
tions hereof by the means of their common Ministers.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) No especial instructions are given by Abraharn regarding this Chapter.
(e) No.? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. SELAC
means“ to cast down” ,“to cut down or fe” ll(as trees). Perhaps thus signifying
the cut wood with which a trellis is made.
No. ? consists of?? S quares f rom a S quare o??f Sq uares. HESEB may
mean the environs of a place.
No. ? consists o f?? Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. AODONIA,
from Hebrew root ODN “Eden, a delightful place, e”t.c.
No. ? is a Square o??f Squares. ATSARAH = either“a store-house or trea-
sury” or “to flow”, according to its derivation.
No. ? (the order of the numbering of the Squares is here changed) consists
of ?? Squares taken from a Square ??o Sf quares. SOREK means “to wind
about”.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??o Sqf uares. AKROPOLIS is a
Greek word signifyin“gci tade”l .
No. ? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o fSq uares. SELEG =
“Snow,” whence pe rhaps this should be numb??er ineds tead o?f .
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . AG AMAGA = “pools of
water” whence this should probably be numb?e inredst ead o?f.
No. ? consists o??f Square s from a Square o?? f Sq uares. CAIOT is proba-
bly from CHAIOTH = “Living creature”s. It may also mean a covert, where liv-
ing creatures abide. Perhaps it should be numb??er. ed
No. ?? consists of?? Squares taken from a Square?? of S quares. IAQEB
probably means a bird of the crane species.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. MELU-
NAC = “Thy dwelling-place” an, d perhaps this should be numbe??r.ed
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. PERAC
may mean“ flowering g arde”n. sPerhaps this should be numbe??red.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares.
No. ?? is a Gnomon o??f Squares from a Square o?? f Sq uares. OLELAH
may mean“ horned animal”s or “tusked animal”s.
No. ?? consists of?? Squares taken from a Square ??of Sq uares.
KIKAION = “a place where gourds gro”. w
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No. ?? is a Gnomon o?f Squares taken from a Square ??o Sqf uares.
MAKOR = “places digge”d.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. MIGIRAS
= “a place where productive plants g”.row
No. ?? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f Sq uares. ESAHEL =
“rich”.
No. ?? should probably be number??ed. I t is a Gnomon o?f from a
Square of?? Squares. ARIEH =“ a lion”.
No. ?? consists of?? from a Square of?? Squares. LIMIKOS =“ savage
(animals”).
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of Sq uares. SASAS probably
means“ Horses”, a nd t his S quare s hould probably b e n umb??er ined stead of
?? .
No. ?? consists o??f Squares taken from a Square?? o Sqf uares. KIKIMIS
= “thistles” and also“ some kinds of flowe”.rs
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??of Sq uares. NESIKER signi-
fies fluids of various kinds.
No. ?? consists o?f Squares from a Square o?? f. D OBIH = “a bear”, and
should evidently be otherwise numbered.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f Sq uares.
No. ?? is a Gnomon of? Sq uares from a Square ??of S quares. PARA H =
“a heife”r, but also“ fruit, produce”.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . F ANIN is probably from
BN, and meaning “Towns and Village”s w, hence this should probably be num-
bered?? .
No. ?? consists o?f Squares from a Square of?? . R EEM “Unicorns”, and
also beasts of the beeve kind, Buffaloes, etc. Perhaps this Square an??swers for
as well.
No. ?? consists of a Gnomon of?? Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares.
AIIAH = rapacious birds.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . SUH AL means“ a black-
ish lion”, whence this Square should be numb??ered pr obably.
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . GIRIPES may mean
“small beasts that run swift”.ly
No. ?? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? . Af RNEP should probably
be A RNEB. I t m eans“ a Hare”, w hence t his S quare s hould p e rhaps b e n um-
bered?? .
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No. ?? is a Gnomon of? Sq uares from a Square of? ? . AIIAL probably
means“ wild goat”s.
No. ?? consists of?? Squares from?? . KELEF = “a Dog,” whence this
Square should probably be number??ed.
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THE TWENTY-EIGHTH CHAPTER.
O have as much Gold and Silver as one may wish, both to provide for
one’s necessities, and to live in opulence.
(?) To have coined Gold.
(? ) To have coined Silver.
(? ) To have Silver in small c oins.
(? ) To have small chang e in Copper (or Bronze).
(1) (2)
SE Q O R KE S E R
EQ A M O E
QS Q S
O Q E
R Q RK
(3) (4)
PE S E P MA T B A
EQ A
SOR O S T
EM O Q B
PE S A
Notes To Chapter XXVIII.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Angels or by
the Guardian Angel.
(b) ORIENS alone performs this Operation.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
(d) Place the Symbol of the Money you require in your purse, let it remain
there for a short time, then put your right hand into your purse, and you will
there find seven pieces of the class of money you have wished for. This Opera-
tion should not be pe rformed more than thre e time s in the day. The pieces of
money you do n ot use will disappear, which is why you should n ot ask for sev -
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eral kinds of money at the same time. And if you spend it, both you and those
into whose hands it passes will find it genuine.
In another place Abraham says, that once only in your life you may ask
your Guardian Angel for a large sum of money sufficient to represent a fortune;
and that he himself had done so and obtained his request.
(e) No.? consists o??f from a Square of?? Squares. SEQOR perhaps here
means money.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . KESER ma y mean“ a col-
lection or hea”p.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square o?? f. PESEP should be proba-
bly BESPR = “much, many”.
No. ? is a Gnomon of? Sq uares from?? . MATBA probably mean“slet it
be forthcoming, bring fort”.h
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THE T WENTY-NINTH CHAPTER.
O cause Armed Men to appear.
(?) To cause an Army to appear.
(? ) Armed Men for on’s de efence,
(? ) To c ause a Siege to appear.
(1) (2)
MA C A N E H MA H A R A C A H
A A
C H
A A
N R
E A Q
H C Q
A
H
(3)
ME T I S U R A H
E Q
T
I Q
S
U Q
R
A Q
H
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Notes To Chapter XXIX.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested in part by the Angels, and
in part also by the Evil Spirits.
(b) ORIENS, PAIMON, ARITON, and AMAIMON, execute the Ope ra-
tions hereof by the means of their common Ministers. PAIMON also performs
this Operation alone.
(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chap-
ter.
(d) No especial instructions are given by Abraham regarding this Chapter,
by which Abraham says (in the First Book) that he himself had caused armed
men to appear.
(e) No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares from a Square o??f Squares.
MACANEH = “an encampmen”.t
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? . M AHARACAH perhaps
means“ an am buscad”e.
No. ? consists o??f Squares from a Square ??o Sqf uares.
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THE THIRTIETH CHAPTER.
O cause Comedies, Operas, and every kind of Music and Dances to
appear.
(?) To cause all kinds of Music to be heard.
(? ) Music and extravagant Balls.
(? ) For all kinds of Instruments to be played.
(? ) For Comedies, Farces and Operas.
(1) (2)
NA G I NA H ME K O L A H
A M E
G G K
I O
N QG L
A A
H Q H
(3) (4)
NI GI GI N MA C A S E F
I EF A R U S E
G CA L
I A
G End of the S Symbols*
I E
N F
* In the Original MS. these word“Fis n des Signe”s are written i n thi s man-
ner across and within the two last Squares.
Notes To Chapter XXX.
(a) The Symbols of this Chapter are manifested only by the Evil Spirits.
(b) MAGOT performs the Operations hereof.
(c) The Familiar Spirits can to an extent perform the Operations of this
Chapter.
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(d) No espe cial instructions are given by Abraham regarding this Chapter.
(e) No.? consists o??f Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. NAGINAH =
a stringed instrum e”n.t
No. ? consists of a Gnomon o??f Squares from a Square ??of Sq uares.
MEKOLAH = “Singing”.
No. ? is a Gnomon of?? Squares from a Square of?? Sq uares. NIGIGIN =
“musical instrument”s, probably.
No. ? consists of?? Squares from a Square o??f Squares. MECASEF
means“ enchantmen”t.
This finishes the list of Symbols set down by Abraharn the Jew, the which I
have given in their entirety; but I must of my own initiative warn any who may
endeavour to use these Signs, that unless animated by the purest and best
motives they will find them react terribly against them; and that, if the prelimi-
nary period of Six Mont’h ps reparation advocated by Abra-Melin be not
observed, the Symbols will be practically worthle ss in their hands; for, as will be
observed, the Names in the Squares for the most part are simply the state ment
of the ends desired to be accomplished thereby.
Finally, I will quote the following passage from“Ke thy oe f Solomon the
King” –
“ACCURSED BE H E W HO T AKETH T HE N AME O F G OD I N
VAIN! ACCU RSED BE HE WHO USETH THIS KNOWLEDGE UNTO
AN E VIL E ND. B E H E A CCURSED I N THIS WORLD A ND IN T HE
WORLD TO COME. AMEN. BE HE ACCURSED IN THE NAME
WHICH HE HATH BLASPHEMED! ”
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ESSENTIAL REMARKS UP ON THE FOREGOING SYMBOLS.
It is certain that among all the Symbols which I have hereinbefore written
down there be many which one can employ for evil (purposes); and I avow that
(at first) I intended not to give them here at all; but thereafter I did make reflec-
tion in myself that I was working no evil; for often the secret judgments of God
pe rmit disgrace, hindrances, infirmities, and other vexing accidents to happen
unto Mortals, either to awake them from the lethargy wherein they be sunk so
that the y recognise not their Creator, or else to give them an opportunity by
their afflictions of increasi ng their me rit. And although God can in no way do
evil, but always good, nevertheless we cannot deny that occasionally He permit-
teth the Secondary Causes to act. Now the Executioners and Executors of the
Divine justice be the Evil Spirits. Whence I conclude that although it may be in
no sense advisable to work Operations for Evil, yet that there may arise, how-
ever, certain cases which do admit of and permit the same; as (for example)
when i t i s n ecessary t o save a nd defen’ds o o nwen life, or to avert some great
scandal or evil, or to prevent offensive acts which might be done against one-
self, or to displease God and hurt’ ons neeighbour, as well as in just Wars, and
other like cases. Yet it is always best in such instances to govern yourself accord-
ing to the counsel of your Holy Guardian Angel. I have also written these for
the reason that God hath given unto Man free Will both in merit and demerit;
for, further, having finished the Operation, if thou shouldest wish (which I pray
1
God not to permit) to operate for Evil and to abuse the Grace which God hath
granted thee, the Spirits would be only too ready to give and manifest unto thee
the Symbols, and will grant willingly unto thee all that thou shalt demand of
them. Concerning this matter I repeat unto thee, Fear the Lord, love Him, and
respect His Commandments with a good heart, and thou shalt live happy and
contented upon Earth.
If thou considerest maturely what be the essential points of this Operation,
thou shalt find that the first point is to make a firm, veritable, and real resolu-
tion to live in a truly edifying condition of modesty, and in retirement, as far as
it s hall be possible for thee so to d o. For Solitude is t he s ource o f m any b less-
ings, such as, to give oneself up to prayer, and unto the contemplation of things
Divine; to flee evil conversations and occasions of sin; to live in oneself; and to
accustom oneself to continuing a life of such regularity. For if one were to go to
present oneself before a King, what would one not do to appear before him
with splendour and magnificence; and what diligence and care would not one
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put in practice to prepare oneself hereunto. Now we must understand that the
enjoyment and vision of the Angels of the Lord be infinitely above the Princes
of Earth, who in fact are but a vanity, a shadow, and v ile dust of Earth. Now if
to please these Mortal Princes one would almost commit id olatries; what ought
one not to do to appear before the Holy Angels of God who represent the
Grandeur of the Majesty of God. Let each one hold for a thing, sure and certain
that the
Grace which th e Lord grante th unto us in giving us this Sacred Scie nce by
the means and intermediation of His Holy Angels is so great that none can fitly
express it.
It is certain that having obtained this Sacred Wisdom thou mayest dispose
of it and communicate it unto three friends; b ut thou must not exceed this
Sacred N umber o f t he Ternary, f or i n s uch c ase t hou w ouldest b e a ltogether
deprived of it. One of the most meritorious deeds in the sight of the Lord, is to
share with on’s e neighbour the goods whi ch God hath given unto us; yet must
we t ake n ote o f t hat w hich God c ommanded uMontseo s, when He ordered
him to give the Operation unAarto on his brother, namely that he should
receive as the Symbol of an Offering Ten Golden Florins, t he which h e should
distribute unto Seventy-Two poor persons with his own hands, obliging them
to repeat the Psalms which I have already mentioned in the Second Book, and
which should be of the number of SeventyTwo. For if he who rece iveth this
Operation should not perform this Alms, the Operation would be void of value
for him. Thou, not yet having the Authority to give it, without having received
the Ten Golden Florins, thou must act liMkeo ses, unto whom the Lord
granted it on this condition, for him to give it unto his broAatheronr .
I have also described the precautions which we must take before granting
this Sacred Science unto an y; and I repeat here that at least Six Months should
transpire during which we should frequently test, and seek by conversations to
sound, the inclinations of him unto whom we may be willing to give it; so as to
know whether he be a reliable person, and also the object for wh ich he deman-
deth and is anxious to obtain this Science. Now shouldest thou perceive that
such an one is light and inconstant, and that he hath only vague ideas, and hab-
its and manners which be not good, then shalt thou temporise with him for a
time, s o as t o b ring u p causes, o ccasions, or pretexts, s o a s n ot t o g ive i t u nto
him, even shouldest thou already have promised it to him. For it is better to
undergo the displeas ure of a Mortal Man than that of an Eternal God, from
Whom t hou hast r eceived so g reat a Grace. I h ave, h owever, m yself made t rial
hereof, for to my great wonderment (once upon a time) when I was thinking
that I was putting it to good use in giving it unto a certain person for whom I
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had great respect; God Himself intervened and did not permit my intention to
be carried out, for that person began of his own accord to wonder whether the
matter were true or no, and he doubted it much, believing that it was a fable,
and did not have an en tire faith therein; and he made me comprehend by his
discourse that he was not such an one as I had thought. Furtherm ore it hap-
pened th at he fell dangerously ill, and I in my tu rn was reprimanded by my
Angel who blamed me for the choice I had made. The whole machinery of the
Universe is maintained by Faith; and he who believeth not, suffereth the chas-
tisement of his perfidy both in this World and in the next. I could here say
much more relating to our own selves, but as thou wilt have to pass under the
2
influence of thy Holy Guardian Angel, thou wilt be sufficiently instructed in
his own good time, and by himself, concerning these matters which be both
3
delicate and to be jealously guarded.
The Evil Spirit is so subtle, so keen, and so cunning, that that which he
cannot o btain a t t he t ime o f t he C onjuration, h e w ill s eek t o h ave o n o ther
occasions in offering thee his services. This is why the very first action to take
especially with thy Familiar Spirits, should be to command them, never to say
anything unto thee of themselves, but only to speak when thou shalt interro-
gate them, unless it were to warn thee of matters which concern either thine
advantag e or thine hurt. For if thou dost not limit their liberty of speech they
will tell thee so many and so important things, that they will completely over-
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cloud thine understanding, and thou wilt not know what to believe, so that in
the confusion of ideas they could make thee prevaricate, and perhaps fall into
irretrievable error. Never make thyself to be greatly entreated in any matter
wherein thou canst aid and succour thy neighbour, and do not wait until he
demandeth assistance from thee, but seek to know to the full his need even
though it be concealed, and give him prompt aid. Also trouble not thyself as to
whether he be Turk, Pagan, or Idolater, but do good unto all those who believe
in a God. Be especially charitable towards those who are in extreme want, pris-
oners, or sick, and let thine heart be touched, and succour them generously; for
God tak eth pleasure in beholding the poor succoured.
In the Twenty-Eighth Chapter where it is treated of the way to have Silver
and Gold sufficient to supply on’s nee eds on occasion; thou must know that
2. In the Origina“l Passerpar les mains d”; =e “pass through the hands” bofut this
translation would sound somewhat undignified.
3. In the Origina“l Qui sont jalouses et deli”cates
4. In the Origina“l Quils tofusqueront Lentend em,” lientterally,“ they will obfuscate
thine und erstandin”g.
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the quantity of Gold or of Silver of which thou hast then actually need, will be
at once brought unto thee, and thou canst use it for this occasion only. And if
thou usest it not within the twenty-four hours, this sum will disappear and
thou wilt no longer be able to avail thyself of it, Think not, however, that this
Gold is but a phantasy, for if thou effectually expendest it, and dost not endeav-
our to hoard the same, he who shall receive it from thine hands can enjoy the
same and expend it according unto his d esire, and t he money will b e real both
for him and for others.
For once only mayest thou demand of thine Holy Angel the amount of
Gold and of Silver which thou shalt judge suitable unto thine estate and condi-
tions. My possessions were few, and I demanded of mine Angel Three Thou-
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sand Thousand Golden Florin s, and they were granted unto me. Later I made
such good use of the Sacred Science, and I understood so well how to augment
my goods, that at the present time, after hav ing married three Daughters unto
each of whom I gave a hundred thousand (golden florins), as thou wilt see by
the testament which I have made, I am leaving in current money more than a
Million Golden Florins, besides a large quantity of very valuable furniture. Had
I be en of noble birth I might have demanded much more and have profited
less. When any one demanded of me“Eh : ! How have you managed to gain so
much?” I would re ply thereto that it is a fine thing to know by certain Knowl-
edge how much such or such a thing is worth here, and how much it is worth
elsewhere, that this year, wheat, barley, and other crops, will be cheap in Italy,
and dear in France, etc., etc.; and that commerce well managed, enricheth any
one.
As for wh at concerneth the manner of treating and commanding the Spir-
its, it is an easy thing unto whomsoever walketh by the proper paths; and it is a
very difficult thing for whomsoever through ignorance submitteth himself unto
them. I have heard say that there be some men who pass for being famous
herein, such as a certain blind mD’an acali, a certain Bearli , a Peter
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D’Abano, and many others. Ah! how many of them do but deceive them-
selves! I do not say th at these men did not perform extraordinary things; but it
is necessary to note their manner of working, for their Science is impe rfect, and
their Authority proceedeth not from God by the intermediation of His Holy
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Angels, but proceedeth directly from express Pacts made with the an Dedvil,
(acteth) by means of Consecrated Books full of thousands of Diabolical Conju-
5. In the Original“: ???? mil florins d”o.r
6. Yet Peter of Abano or Apona is always considered to have been a great and power-
ful Magician.
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rations and impious Exorcisms; in one word things which be contrary unto the
Commandments of God a nd the peace of men. And wi th all this their Opera-
tions be destined for certain times and hours, and finally the Demon carrieth
away with him their miserable Souls, which thing arriveth only too often. And
yet it is the Science of these persons which causeth them to pass for famous
Wise Men.
In the First Book I have made mention of those whom I had encountered
in my journeyings in Europe. The true Commandment is that which depen-
deth f rom G od, a nd i n w hich t here i s n o d ependence p laced o n a ny S pirit
imagin able, for in employin g them, if you make unto them the least submis -
sion, the slightest prayer, or honour, you are rendering yo urselves their slaves,
and they are in no way submitted unto you. The Spirits have so great knowl-
edge th at they comprehend very well by our actions what dispositions we have,
and understand our inclinations, so that from the very beginning they prepare
the way to make us to fail. If they know that a man is inclined unto Vanity and
Pride , they will humiliate themselves before him, and push that humility unto
excess, and even unto idolatry, and this man will glory herein and become
intoxicated with conceit, and the matter will not end without his commanding
them some pernicious thing of such a nature that ultimately thence from will
be derived that sin which will make the Man the Slave of the Demon. Another
man will be easily accessible to Avarice, and then if he take not heed the Malig-
nant Spirits will propose unto him thousands of ways of accumulating wealth,
and of rendering himself rich by indirect and unjust ways and means, whence
total restitution is afterwards d ifficult and eve n impossible, so that he who is in
such case findeth himself ever the Slave of the Spirits. Another will be a man of
Letters; the Spirits will inspire him with presumption, and he will then believe
himself to be wiser even than the Prophets, furthe rmore they will endeavour to
lead him astray in subtle points in matters appertaining unto God, and will
make (that man) fall into a thousand errors, the which afterwards when he
wisheth to support he will very frequently deny God, and His high Mysteries.
The causes and matters whereof (the Spirits) will make use to cause a man to
waver are infinite, especially when the man attempteth to make them submit to
his commands, and this is why it is most necessary to b e up’son guar onde and
to d istrust o neself, The t rue C ommandment w ill b e t hat which w ill b e g iven
when he who commandeth shall have maturely reflected and considered who
he is in himself, and who he is who should serve and obe y him. And if a Mortal
7. I cannot possibly see that the well-kno“Hwn eptameron” or “Magic al Elem ents” of
Peter o f Abano in any way counsels Pacts, or d eserves the above seve re speeches of
Abraham the Jew.
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Man not having on his side the support of the Power and Will of the Lord shall
have sufficient force to command the Spirits and to constrain them to o bey
him; (they, namely) who have the same virtue and power, which God hath
granted unto the m, they having lost nothing hereof; and they also being Spirits
from God and herein differing from thee who art drawn from the mire, as Gold
is from Lead; and that their sin is notorious, for the which they were chased
from Heaven; figure also u nto t hyself, that a Spirit w hich o f h is own n ature is
all vanity, would not be likely to submit himself unto thee without a superior
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force (compelling him), neither would he wish to obey thee nor to serve thee.
He who shall reflect and reason upon these particulars will know that all things
come unto us from God, and th at it is He Who wisheth and commande th that
the Evil Spirits should be submitted unto us. If then all things depend from the
Lord, upon whom wilt thou? Ma, n, base thyself so as to be capable of thyself
(alone) to dominate the Spirits ? It is certain that such an enterprise cannot suc-
ceed without the loss of thine own soul. Then it is by the virtue of that God
Who hath submitted them under thy feet, that thou shalt command them, as
will be precisely o rdained unto thee by t hy Holy A“Dngoenl.e c ponam inimi-
cos tuos sc abellum Pedum tuorum.” “Until I shall make thy foes thy footst”ool.
Also do not familiarise thyself with them; for they b e not little pet dogs. Adopt
a serious tone and an air of authority, make them obey thee, and be well ware of
accepting the least offer which they shall make unto thee of themselves; and
treat them as their Master, also without occasion thou shalt never molest them,
and order them to execute thy commands from point to point without adding
or diminishing in any way imaginable. And when t hou canst employ Inferior
Spirits (in a matter), thou shalt in no way make thy requests unto the Superiors.
Also seeing that all have not the same powers, thou shalt take heed not to com-
mand unto one (Spirit) a thing appertaining unto (the office of) another; and
because it would be impossible for me to here write down in full the quality,
virtue, and office of each Spirit, thou shouldest search this out for thyself and
sharpen thy faculties; and in the first demand which thou shalt make unto the
Four Spirits (who are) the Supreme Princes, and unto the Eight Sub-Princes;
thou shalt demand the most skilful of the Spirits, of whom thou shalt make a
register fo r convenience of the practice which I describe unto thee in this Third
Book where also thou wilt find the Symbols of many Spirits. But seeing that the
subjects of various erring humours (of mind) and other occasions which arise
daily be diverse, each man will procure for himself those (Spirits) which be of
8. This whole sentence is most con fusedly worded in the Original, and I have endeav-
oured to render it as literally as circumstances would allow.
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his nature and genius and fit for that wherein thou wouldest employ them. And
when thou shalt find an extreme resistance unto operating, on the part of any
Spirit, after that thou shalt have given him the necessary instructions, and that
he c annot e xecute that w hich t hou h ast c ommanded h im; i n s uch c ase thou
shalt convoke the Superio r Spirits and demand of them others which may be
better capable of serving thee in thy need. And in all cases thou shalt avail thy-
self of the power and command of thy Holy Angel. Keep ever continually
before thine eyes the Fear of God; and seek to obey His Commandments, and
those of thy Holy Angel, ever retain in thine heart his holy instructions; never
submit thyself unto the Evil Spirits in the slightest degree even should it se em
to be to thine own advantage and unto that of thy neighbour (so to do). For the
rest, be certain that they will obey thee so perfectly and really, that there will be
no operation however great or difficult it may be, that thou shalt not bring
unto a glorious termination, the which I myself also have done. As regardeth
the servic e which thou shouldest render unto thy neighbour in his necessities,
thou shouldest perform it with zeal, and in no sense wait for him to ask it of
thee, and seek also to comprehend his needs unto the uttermost, so as to be able
to take sound action (therein). Thou shalt take heed to succour the infirm and
the sick and to work for their healing; and see that thou dost not g ood works to
attract praises and to make thyse lf talked of in the world. Also thou mayest
make semblance of performing (thy cures) by prayers, or by ordinary remedies,
or by (the recital of) some psalm, or by other like means.
Thou shouldest be especially circumspect not to discover the like matters
unto re igning Princes; and in this particular thou shalt do nothing without con-
sulting thy Good Angel; for there is a certain generation which is never con-
tented, and besides that which ariseth from simple curiosity, these Princes
regard such (action) as a duty and obligation. Also it is a certain fact that he
who possesseth this Sacred Magic, hath no need whatever of them. Further they
are naturally inclined to ask of thee always things prejudic ial, the whic h if
granted by thee would o ffend the Lord, and if not they be come your de clared
enemies. Now my opinion (is that it) would be always (preferable) to render
them what services you can from a distance.
There is nothing which is so pleasing unto the Angels as to demand knowl-
edge from them, and for my part I think there is no greater pleasure than that
of becoming wise when one learneth from such masters.
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I both have exhorted, and do exhort unto a solitary wh lifeic, h is the
source o f all g ood; i t i s t rue t hat it i s d ifficult t o a ccustom o neself t hereunto;
but once thou shal t have obtained the Sacred Science and Magic the love for
retirement will come unto thee of thine own accord, and thou wilt voluntarily
shun the commerce with and conversation of men; for the pleasure and con-
tentment t hou w ilt e njoy w hen t hou shalt be t he possessor of t his S cience will
be so great that thou wilt despise all amusements, excursions, riches, and every
other thing however attractive such may be.
For once only will it be permissible to obtain property and goods propor-
tionate unto thy degree and estate; the which afterwards are to be used by
spending them liberally for thine own needs and those of thy neighbour, shar-
ing with him in his necessity the good things which God shall have given (unto
thee); for he who should employ these for evil ends shall render himself incapa-
ble of obtaining from God any other grace and benefit.
The Child which one should choose for greater surety and success in (the
acquisition of) this Sacred Science should be born of a legitimate marriage, and
its father and mother should be also legitimate. It should be from six to seven
years of age, vivaci ous, and witty; it should have a clear speech and pronounce
well. Thou shalt prepare it some time before commencing the Operation and
have it ready when the time requireth. I myself am of opinion that there should
be two (children) in case of any accident which might happen, through sick-
ness, or death, or other like (hindrance). Thou shalt gain it over to thee by giv-
ing it puerile things to amuse it, and have it ready when nece ssary, but in no
way t ell i t anything o f w hat i t is t o s erve for, s o t hat i f i t b e q uestioned b y i ts
parents it can tell them nothing. An d if it be a well-behaved Child, it is all the
better. We m ay be certain that by this m eans we can arrive at the possession of
the Sacred Science; for where he who operateth faileth, the innocence of the
Child supplieth (that which is wanting); and the Holy Angels are much pleased
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with its purity. We should not admit women into this Operation.
All the clothes and other things which have been used during the p eriod of
the Six Moons, you should preserve, if you intend to continue in the same
house wherein thou hast performed the Operation, because they be always
good. But if tho u dost not intend to use them more, nor yet the Oratory, thou
shalt burn them all, and bury the ashes in a secret place.
9. Yet apparently Abraham himself led anything but a retired li fe, being mi xed up in
most of the leading political events of his time.
10. Abraham here means apparently, not to use a woman in place of the child.
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It is now necessary to give unto thee a little light, and declare unto thee the
quality and value of the Spirits, and in what thou canst exactly employ them
with surety of success. Thou must however take note that each Spirit hath a
great quantity of Inferior Spirits which be submitted unto him. Also I wish to
say that as regardeth things base, vile, and of little importance the Supe rior
Spirit will not execute them, but will cause them to be execute d by his Inferiors
with all punctuality. And this mattereth not unto him who operateth provided
that his commands be fulfilled, and that he be punctually obeyed.
THE O RDER OF THE FIRST HIERARCHY.
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(Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones. )
The Spirits of the Seraphim s erve t o m ake t hee r e specte d a nd l oved f or
works of Charity, for that which regardeth honours and other similar things. In
matters of great importance they themselves act; but fo r matters base and car -
nal, it is their subjects who do serve and operate.
THE ORDER OF THE SECOND HIERARCHY.
Dominions, Virtues, And Powers.
The property of thDoe minions is to dominate; to procure liberty; to vanquish
enemies; to give authority over Princes, and over all kinds of persons, even
Ecclesiastics.
The Virtues are proper to give strength and force in all matters whether
of War or Peace; and in all Operations concerning the health of men, and in all
maladies for which the fatal hour hath not yet been written.
The Powers have the dominion over all the Inferior Spirits; and this is
why they can serve in all things in general, good or evil, and they are devoted
unto all things in general, good or evil; and they be straight and right in execu-
tion, very punctual, very prompt, a nd exact in their Operations.
TH E ORDER OF THE THIRD HIERARCHY.
Princes, Archangels, And Angels .
The Princes comprise Spirits capable of giving Treasures and Riches, and they
or their dependants serve in all the Operations, being a mass composed of dif-
ferent Orders, and they are sufficiently truthful.
11. These and the following Titles of the Hierarchi es are usually ascribed to the Good
Angels; but sometimes are also emp loyed to designate g rades of the Evil and Fallen
Angels as well.
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The Archangels be proper to reveal all Occult matters, and all kinds of
secret things, such as obscure points in Theology and t he Law. They serve with
great diligence.
The Angels in general do operate each one according unto his quality.
There be an infinite number of them. They command the Four Princes and the
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Eight Sub-Princes in all kinds of Operations. These la havtter ing taken their
oath, observe that which they have promised, provided that the Operation one
demandeth of them be in their power.
To cause the Spirit to re-enter a dead body is a very great and difficult
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Operation, because in order to accomplish it the Four Sovereign P harincvees
to operate. Also it is necessary to take great care, and to pay heed unto this
warning, namely that we should not commence this Operation until the sick
person is really at the point of death, so that his life is absolutely despaired of. It
should be so ti med as to take place a little whi le before the sick person giveth up
the ghost; and thou shalt carry out all that we have said hereon in the Second
Book. But on no account should we perform this Operation to divert ourselves,
nor for every class of person; but only on occasions of the very utmost and most
absolute necessity. This Operation I myself have performed but twice in my
life, namely once for the Duke of Saxonia, and o n another occa sion in the case
of a lady whom the Emperor Sigismond loved passionately.
The Familiar Spirits are very prompt, and they are able to execute in
most minute de tail all matters of a mechanical nature,, with the which therefore
it is well to occupy them; as in historical painting; in making statues; clocks;
weapons; and other like matters; also in chemistry; and in causing them to
carry out commercial and business transactions under the form of other per-
sons; in making them transport merchandise and other goods from one place to
another; also to employ them in causing quarrels, fights, homicides, and all
kinds of evils, and malefic acts; also to convey letters and messages of all k inds
from one country to another; to deliver prisoners; and in a thousand other ways
which I have frequently experimented.
The se Spirits should be treated according t o their quality, and a d istinction
should be made between a great Spirit and one of a vile or insignificant nature,
but thou shouldest nevertheless alway conserve over them that domination
which i s p roper u nto h im w ho o perateth. I n s peaking u nto t hem t hou s halt
give them no title; but shalt address them sometim“eyos as u,” sometimes as
12. Meaning apparently the Four Princes and Eight Sub-Princes of the Demons,
before so often a lluded to.
13. Viz.: LUCIF ER, LEVIATHAN, SATAN, and BELIAL.
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“thou”; and thou shalt never seek out expressions to please them, and thou shalt
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always have with them a proud and imperious air.
There be certain little terrestrial Spirits that are simply detestable; Sorcerers
and Necromantic Magicians generally avail themselves of their services, for they
operate only for evil, and in wicked and pernicious things, and they be of no
use soever. He who operateth could, should he so wish, have a million such, but
the Sacred Science which worketh otherwise than Necromancy in no way per-
mitteth you to employ such as be not constrained by an Oath to obey you.
All that hath hitherto been said and laid down should suffic e, and it is
in no wise to be doubted that he who executeth all these matters from point to
point, and who shall have the right intention to use this Sacred Science unto
the honour and glory of God Almighty for his own good, and for that of his
neighbour, shall arrive with ease at the possession th ereof; and even matters the
most difficult shall appear easy unto him. But Human Nature is so depraved
and corrupted, and so different from that which the Lord hath created, that few
persons, if any, do walk in the right way; and it is so easy to prevaricate, and so
difficult not t o fail in an Operation whic h demandeth t he whole (soul of a)
man i n (its) entirety. And in order not to intimidate in any way him who shall
resolve to undertake this Operation, I am about here to set down in writing the
difficulties, temptations, and hindrances which will be caused him by his own
relatives; and all this will be occasioned by the Evil Spirits so as to avoid having
to submit themselves, and humiliate themselves, and subject themselves unto
Man, their greatest enemy, seeing that the y behold him in powerful condition
arriving at the enjoyment of that Eternal Glory which they themselves have
foolishly lost; and their rage is so great and their grief so poignant, that -there is
in the world no evil which they be not ready to work, if God were to permit
them, they being always attracted by the idea of the destruction of the Human
Race. Therefore is it necessary to take courage and make a constant resolution
to resist in all things with intrepidity, and to earnestly desire to obtain from
God so great a Grace in despite of men and of the Demon. Also beforehand
thou shouldest arrange thine affairs in such wise that they can in no way hinder
thee, nor bring thee any disquietude in the period of the Six Moons, during
which time there will occur the greatest possible attempts at assault and damage
unto thee which the keen and subtle Enemy will bring to bear upon thee. He
will cause thee to come in contact with evil books, and wicked persons, who by
Diabolic methods and tricks will seek to turn thee aside from this enterprise,
14. In spite of what Abraham here says, I must reiterate, that the greatest courtesy
should always be used towards Sp’ irothitserwise the Operator will s peedily be l ed
into error.
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even though it be already commenced, by bringing before thee matters which
in appearance will seem of the greatest importance, but which really be only
built up on false (and evil) foundations. To such annoying accidents thou
shouldest steadily oppose thyself, by following out carefully the ample instruc-
tions which I have given thee, thus banishing them from thee with calmness
and tranquillity so as to give no chance to the Enemy of exerci sing his fraudu-
lent tricks to interrupt thee.
Thy relations also, astonished at thy manner of life and thy retirement, will
make every effort to attempt to find out the reasons thereof. It will be necessary
to satisfy them by words full of affection, and to make them think that time
which engendereth change, also causeth men who are not altogether ignorant
persons t o resolve at times to live b y themselves. This b ath been the cause why
so great a number of good and learned men have retired into desert places, so
that be ing separated from their own relatives and from the world they might
live tranquilly in prayer and orisons to render themselves more worthy to
obtain through the Grace of the Lord a Gift so great and so perfect.
I Further approve of thy possessing a Bible in the vulgar language, and also
the Psalms of David, for thine own use. Some person may her“eI u renpldye:r -
stand the Latin, and I have no need of the common lang”. uI aagneswer him
that when we pray we ought not in any way to embarrass the Mind b y having
to interpret the Psalms; for at such a moment we should be as much united as
possible to God; and even the Psalms being in the vulgar tongue when one
readeth them they imprint themselves better on the memory; and this is the
true manner of particular prayer, if the person praying be illiterate, for in saying
the Psalms in Latin he would not know what he was asking of God.
In these Three Books we shall not find the slightest thing which hath not a
true and necessary foundation. And we should take the greatest care, and keep
ourselves as we would from a deadly poison, from commencing this Operation
at all, i f we have not made a firm r esolution t o carry i t through u nto the e nd.
Because (in the contrary case) some notable evil would befall him who had
(carelessly) commenced the Operation, and who would then only too well
comprehend that we may not make a mock of the Lord. Should it happen that
God by His Will and Commandment should visit thee and affl ict thee with
some malady which should render thee incapable of finishing the Operation
according un to thy wish, thou having already commenced it; then shouldest
thou l ik e a n o bedient s ervant s ubmit t hyself h umbly u nto His Holy Will and
Commandment, re serving His Grace unto the time pleasing unto His Divine
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Majesty to grant it thee. And thou shalt cease from thine Operation, so as to
finish it on another more favourable occasion, and m eanwhile thou shalt devote
thyself u nto t he cure o f t hy body. A nd s uch a case o ught in n o w ay t o afflict
thee, for the Secrets of God are impenetrable, and He performeth, permitteth,
and operateth all things for the best and for our good, al though it may be not
understanded of us.
Hereinafter Will I set down the Key of this Operation, which is the only
thing which facilitateth this Operation to enjoy the Vision of the Holy Angels,
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by placing the Symbol gs iven here after upon the brow of the Child and of
him who performeth the Operation, as I have said in the First Book, to which
one can easily refer.
I will say even as much as this, that out of an hundred scarce ly five or six
persons can attain unto the possession of this Sacred Magic without this Key;
for reasons which one can in no way disclose .
Also we should repeat the Psalm V“DomI. ine, ne in furore tuo arguas” me,
etc. (“O Lord, afflict me not in Thine Ange”).r
There is n othing in the World w hich we s hould so much desire a s a true Sci-
ence , neither is there any more difficult to obtain than this one, because often
one dieth before attaining unto it in its entirety.
This is the true and only Way of this Sacred Science and Magic which the
Lord hath granted unto us by His pure mercy; and is that which in Six Months
maketh us attain unto the most high and Occult gifts of the Lord which we can
think of.
This is the True Science which comprehendeth all other Sciences once one
is in possession thereof
Oh! how many books be read among us which seem wonderful!
It is not fitting for me even to reve al a part of this Science and its proper-
ties; and to appropriate unto myself that which appertaine th unto a pe rson of a
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great mind and so far above m eIn. teaching it even, I have far exceeded that
which I should have done, in having given unto thee the two last Symbols, b ut
what will not paternal love and affection do? Endeavour only to obey me and to
follow out my precepts from point to point, according to the manner in which
I have given them unto thee in writing; keeping alway the Fear of God before
15. See the Squares with the Names of Adam and URIEL given at the end of the
work.
16. This whole passage is awkwardly and obsc urely worded in the French. By the
“person of great min”d I, suppose th at Abraham intends to des ignate A bra-Melin.
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thine eyes. Also forget not the slightest thing which I have said unto thee in
these Three Books, for with the help of God Who ruleth and governeth all
things, and reigneth gloriously in Heaven an d upon Earth, and Whose Divine
justice shineth in Hell; if thou hast recourse unto Him and puttest all thy con-
fidence in His Divine Mercy, thou shalt obtain this Holy Science and Magic
whose power is inexpressible. Th?en my, Son! and Whosoever may attain
thereunto; remember to praise and glorify the Lord, and to pray unto Him that
He may be willing to deign and accord unto me His Holy Glory, the place of
veritable rest, whereof to me while yet in this Valley of Misery He hath granted
a large share through His Goodness and Mercy; and I pray the Lord also that
He m ay b e w illing t o g rant it u nto thee also w ith His Holy B enediction, a nd
unto all those who by thy means will arrive at the possession of this Sacred
Magic, and who will use it according unto His Holy Will.
May God deign, say I, to grant unto such all temporal goods, and a good
Death in His Holy Kingdom!
SO MAY IT BE!
12 13 4 6 148 20 1 24 3
13 9 148 12 6 12 0 13 24
4 148 8 148 33 37 15 20 1
16 23 148 9 15 26 40 63 48
148 27 4 21 31
UR I E L ADA M
RI L U E DA R A
I L ILI ARA D
EU L I R MA D A
LE I R U HO M O
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Note. The above set of four Squares evidently represent the Symbols already referred
to in the Second Book (Chap. xx.), and in the concluding pages of this Third Book; as
being those to be placed on the hea d of the Operator and of the Child during the
Angelic Invocation. The Name URIEL for the former, the Name ADAM for the lat-
ter. But evidently, also, the Squares of numbers above are intended as the reverse sides
of the two lower ones. The La tin word HOMO is the translation of ADAM in the
sense of Man. The Squares of numbers are not of the ordinary magica l class.
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