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Through such a process as this is strengthened the Spirit of Reason, and it is joined to all the great virtues of the world, from which proceeds the spirit which has its agency in [such an] image...

Picatrix
Translated by Robert Thomas




If you are interested in doing Astrological Magic and Astrological Talismans using the Mansions of the Moon, you should take a look at my Mansions of the Moon Mini-Course. The mini-course allows students, even without previous knowledge of astrology or magic to immediately begin making lunar mansion talismans. Each mansion has a beautiful and magically efficacious image that students can download for making their own talismans. The mini-course is a complete astrological talisman tool kit with images for each of the 28 mansions as described below.



PICATRIX
Book IV, Chapter 9

Here begins the Picatrix on
the Talismans of the Mansions of the Moon



There are 28 Mansions of the Moon, according to the second Pliny. The first of these is for destruction and depopulation [of places], and is called Alnath. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, fashion an image of a black man with his hair wrapped and bound in black cloth , standing upright on his feet and holding in his right hand a lance in the fashion of a fighter. You should make this image in a ring of iron, and cense it with liquid storax. And [make] with this a seal in black wax, and say: "Thou, O Geriz, put to death NN, son of NN, swiftly and soon; and destroy him." And if you observe this [method], then it shall be as you wish. And know also that Geriz is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The second mansion is Albotayn, and it is for the removal of anger [from between two people]. When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, take white wax and mastic and melt them together over a fire. After [they are well mixed], remove them from the fire and form from it the image of a crowned king. Cense this [image] with lignum aloes, and say: "Thou, O Enedil, drive away this anger with NN from me, and let me be reconciled with him, and let my petition be agreeable to him." And you should carry this image close by you, and it shall be done as you wish. And know that Enedil is the name of the lord of this Mansion. And this is his figure.

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The third Mansion is Azoraye (which is to say, the Pleiades). It is for the acquisition of all good [things]. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, fashion the figure of a seated woman with her right hand raised over her head, and wrap [the image] in cloth, and cense it with musk, camphor, mastic and aromatic oils. And say: You, Annuncia, make such and such [to happen]; and speak your petition here to her for whatever good thing you wish. Fashion this image in a silver ring with a square table, and then place it upon your finger. When you have performed this as aforesaid, it will be as you wish and your request will be carried out with speed. And know that Annuncia is the name of the lord of this Mansion. And this is its figure.

Enmity
The fourth Mansion is Aldabaran, and it is for the creation of enmity . When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, take red wax and from it fashion the image of an armed man riding a cavalry horse holding a serpent in his right hand. Cense this image with red myrrh and storax, and say: You, Assarez, do such and such a thing and fulfill my request; and make your request from things appertaining to enmity, separation and the creation of evil desires. And it shall be completely as you have asked. And know that Assarez is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The fifth Mansion is Almizen, and it is for receiving good from kings and high officials. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, fashion a sign from silver in which should be sculpted the head of a man without a body, and above the head should be written the name of the lord of this Mansion; and when writing this seal, make your request for whatever you desire. Fumigate it with white sandalwood, and say: You, Cabil, fulfill my desire and grant my petition, namely, that I shall receive good things and the best from the king and his councillors. When this [image] has been made, carry this seal with you and your petition will be granted. [Also] when you wish to see anything in your dreams, place this image in your bed beneath your head at night, and think always of what you wish [to see] and what you asked of shall be made clear to you. And know that Cabil is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The sixth Mansion is Achaya, and it is for the creation of love between two people. When the Moon has come about to this Mansion, fashion two images from white wax, place them face to face, and wrap them in white silk. Cense them with amber and lignum aloes, and say: You, Nedeyrahe, bring together this one and this one, and place between them love and friendship. And from this it shall be done as you desire. And know that Nedeyrahe is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

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The seventh Mansion is Aldira, and it for the acquisition of all good [things]. When the Moon has come around to this Mansion, fashion a seal of silver, and sculpt the image of a man clothed in robes and with his hands extended to heaven after manner of a man who is praying and supplicating [the gods]; in the breast [of this image] write the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense it with all things which have sweet odors, and say: You, Siely, cause such and such to happen, and fulfill my petition. Ask [of it] whatever you wish from among all the good things. Carry this seal with you, and you will receive all you ask for. And know that Selehe is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

Victory at Sea
The eighth Mansion is Annathra, and it is for the acquisition of victory. When the Moon has traveled into this Mansion, fashion from tin the image of an eagle with the head of a man, and in its breast scribe the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense it with sulfur, and say: You, Annediex, do such and such for me, and bring what I have asked to me. When this image has been perfected in this fashion, take it with you into battle and you shall be victorious and shall prevail [over everyone]. And know that Annediex is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The ninth Mansion is Atarfa, and it is for [creating] weakness and infirmity . When the Moon has traveled into this Mansion, fashion the image of a man with no genitalia out of lead, and with his hands covering his eyes; and upon his neck write the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense this image with pine resin, and say: You, Raubel, make such and such a child fall ill or cause the blood to flow from the child of such and such. And ask whichever of these two [things] you desire, and it shall be done as you wish if you perform properly what is written above. And know that Raubel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

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The tenth Mansion is Algebha and it is for the healing of illness and ease of childbirth in women. When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion [an image] from gold or latone (?) [of] the head of a lion, and above it write the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense the image with amber, and say: You, Aredafir, lift up sadness, slowness and infirmity from my body and from the body of whomsoever consumes food or drink in which this seal has been placed. And whatever day you may have censed it, and it shall be carried to the sick [person] or the infirm [person] shall wash it with another substance to be consumed against illness or for women who have had a difficult birth . And know that the name of the lord of this Mansion is Aredafir.

Man Riding Lion
The eleventh Mansion is Azobra, and it is for retaining respect and good [things]. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, make in a table of gold the image of a man riding a lion, holding a lance in his right hand and holding the ear of the lion with his left [hand], and in front of this figure write the name of the lord of this Mansion. And say: You, Necol, bring glory to me that I shall be feared by men, and so that their fear shall cause them to tremble when they behold me; and quiet the heart of the king and of [his] lords and of [other] men of high estate that they may grant me honors and dignities. Carry this tablet with you, and it shall be as you have requested. And know that Necol is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The twelfth Mansion is Azarfa, and it is for the separation of two lovers as you may wish. When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion in black lead the image of a dragon fighting with a man, and in front of this figure write the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense the image with the hair of a lion mixed with asafoetida, and say: You, Abdizu, break apart and separate them, NN from NN. Bury this image in the place that you wish, and it shall be as you desire. And know that Abdizu is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The thirteenth Mansion is Alahue, and it is for the liberation of men who are not able to come to women and for the creation of love between men and women. When the Moon has come around to this Mansion, fashion from red wax the image of an erect man (that is, with an erect penis); and let it be in all ways the image of a man desiring to be in coitus with a woman. From white wax fashion the image of a woman. Bind the two images together face to face, and cense them with amber and lignum aloes, and wrap them in a piece of white silk which has been washed in rosewater; and in whichever image write the name of the one you desire. If a woman shall carry these images with her, she will be most strongly desired by the man whose name is upon the image - which is to say, when he sees her. And if another is tied or bound , who is not able to perform with women, if he shall carry the images with him [the binding] shall be dissolved and he will be able to perform with women. And know that the name of the lord of this Mansion is Azerut.

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Image of Separation of Men From Women
The fourteenth Mansion is Azimech, and it is for the separating of men from women. When the Moon has come around to this Mansion, fashion from red wax the image of a dog with his own tail held in his mouth. Cense it with the hair of a dog and the hair of a cat, and say: You, Erdegel, break apart and divide NN from NN, that they shall desire only enmity and evil [between them]. And name whatever person that you wish, and bury [the image] in the place where they are. And know that the name of the lord of this Mansion is Erdegel.

The fifteenth Mansion is Algafra, and it is for the acquisition of friendship and all good things that may be desired. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, fashion from ink [and parchment] the figure of a seated man, holding scrolls in his hand as if they had been collected together . Cense it with frankincense and nutmeg and say: You, Achalich, do such and such for me, and make things comply with my wishes. You may ask him for the joining together of friends and lovers, and any thing which pertains to them, and this image should then be carried with you. And know that Achalich is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The sixteenth Mansion is Azebene, and it is for the making of money (which is to say, in selling and earning). When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion in a plate of silver the figure of a man seated in a throne and carrying a scale in his hands. Cense [the image] with fine odors, and set it out under the stars for seven nights, saying each night: You, Azeruch, make such and such happen for me, and complete for me my request. Ask of it pertaining to selling and earning. And know that Azeruch is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The seventeenth Mansion is Alichil, and it is [for workings] that thieves may not enter into the house and to drive away similar types of people. When the Moon has entered this Mansion, fashion the figure of a monkey in an iron seal, holding his hands above his shoulders . Cense it with the hair of a monkey and the hair of a female mouse, and wrap it in a monkey skin. It should then be buried in your house, while saying: You, Adrieb, guard all my things and everything that exists within this house, nor let it be entered by thieves. When the aforesaid [procedure] has been done, thieves will flee from your house. And know that Adrieb is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The eighteenth Mansion is Alcab, and it is for the healing of fevers and infirmities of the belly. When the Moon has traveled into this Mansion, fashion from wax the image of an adder holding its tail above its head. Cense it with the horn of a stag and say: You, Egribel, guard this house of mine that no serpent may enter nor any other hurtful beast. Place the image in a vessel which should be buried beneath your house; when it has been done as I have said then no serpent will be able to enter nor any other hurtful creature. If [the image] is to relieve a fever or illness of the belly, carry this image with you and it will free you [from them]. And know that Egrebel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

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The nineteenth Mansion is Axaula, and it is for hurrying the menses of women . When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion from brass (which is drawn forth in a certain manner) a seal, in which sculpt the image of a woman holding her hands before her face. Cense it with liquid storax and say: You, Annucel, cause the blood to flow from such and such a woman - name her here. And it shall be as you asked. If a woman keeps this image tied about her waist, it will keep her happily and without danger [of pregnancy]. And know that Annucel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

Image of the Hunt
The twentieth Mansion is Alnaym, and it is for hunting in the fields. When the Moon has come around to this Mansion, fashion in a plate of tin a figure having the head and arms of a man, the body of a horse with four feet and having a tail, holding a bow in its hands . Cense it with the hair of a wolf, and say: You, Queyhuc, make me to take all I hunt in the world, and let them come to me swiftly. Carry the image with you happily and you shall take anything in the world that you hunt. And know that Queyhuc is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The twenty-first Mansion is Albelda, and it is for destruction . When the Moon has passed around to this Mansion, fashion the image of a man having two faces, with one facing forward and one facing behind. Cense it with sulfur and carabe , and say: You, Bectue, leave the place where you are and destroy them. Then place the image in a small bag and place sulfur and carabe with it along with some hair , and bury it in the place that you wish, and it shall be as you have requested. And know that Bectue is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The twenty-second Mansion is… [lacuna]

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The twenty-third Mansion is Zaadebola, and it is for destruction and devastation. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, fashion a seal of iron in which you should sculpt the image of a cat having a dog's head. Cense it with the hair of a dog, and say: You, Zequebin, drive out everyone from such and such a place, and destroy and devastate it. When this Mansion has come to the Ascendant, set this seal out under the stars, and the following night bury the aforesaid seal in the place which you wish to destroy. And it shall be as you desire. And know that the name of the lord of this Mansion is Zequebin.

The twenty-fourth Mansion is Caadezod, and it is for the increase of herds. When the Moon has passed into this Mansion, take the horn of a castrated ram which is best and most apt, and in it fashion the figure of a woman with her son in her arms, in the likeness of one who is breastfeeding. Cense it with mundatura(?) which can be made from the aforesaid horn, and say: You, Abrine, improve and guard this herd. After this, hang the image about the neck of one of the rams of this herd; if you wish to work for [the increase of] herds of cows, fashion this image in the horn of a bull, and hang it around the neck of a bull, and the herd will be augmented as has been said and death shall not overtake it. Know that Abrine is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The twenty-fifth Mansion is Zaadalahbia, and it is for the protection of orchards and crops from evil happenings. When the Moon has come to it, fashion a seal in fig wood, and sculpt in it the figure of a man in the likeness of one who is planting trees. Cense it with the flowers of these trees , and say: You, Aziel, guard my crops and my orchards that any destruction or ill fortune may not befall them. Place the aforesaid image in one of the trees in the place which you wish to guard. While the image which was made continues there, destruction shall not befall the crops. And know that Aziel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

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The twenty-sixth Mansion is Alfarg Primus, and it is for the creation of love. When the Moon has passed into it, take white wax and mastic and melt them together; from these fashion the image of a woman with her hair unbound and before her a vessel placed as if to receive her hair. Cense it will sweet-smelling odors, and say: You, Tagriel, bring me to the love and friendship of such and such a woman. Place the image in a small bag, and place with it also some of the most sweet-smelling of substances; carry it with you, and it shall be completed as you have requested. And know that Tagriel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

Winged Man
The twenty-seventh Mansion is Alfarg Posterior, and it is for the destruction of springs and wells . When the Moon has come into it, take red earth, and in it fashion the image of a winged man, holding in his hands a dish with a hole in it, and raising a bone to it(?) . Afterward put all of it into the kiln in which it is to be fired. After this place in the vessel asafoetida and liquid storax, and say: You, Abliemel, destroy such and such a spring of such and such a man, and name him here as you wish. Throw the image into his spring, and it shall be destroyed and the spring shall no more come forth. And know that Abliemel is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

The twenty-eighth Mansion is Arrexe, and it is for bringing fish together in one place. When the Moon has come to this Mansion, fashion of brass (which is in one manner) a seal, in which fashion the image of a fish having a colored spine on which you should write the name of the lord of this Mansion. Cense it with the skin of a sea fish; after this, tie a string around it and throw it in the water in the place where you wish the fish to come together. All of the fish in the area around it will immediately gather together about it, and allow you to harvest them. And know that Anuxi is the name of the lord of this Mansion.

Know that in all of these images you ought to write the name of the lord of the Mansion and your petition with it. But in all of them which are designed to do good, gather things together, join [others] together, or cause favor and love, you ought to write [the name] in the breast of the image. Works which cause arguments, separation and which cause enmity and malice, [write the name] behind the shoulders (which is to say, in the spine of the image). All works which are for glory, honor and the gaining of high office ought to have the name written on the top of the head of the image. And thus it is done.




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