^Chapter Fourj§**
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HEN WHEN THE PEOPLE needed to make talismans, they found that they must know the planets' direct ratios, affecting their spreading functions, which are the essence of making talismans. I am presenting to you some of these ratios to be used as foundations upon which further steps can be built. This, therefore, becomes the astrological subject for making talismans. The maker of a talisman must be knowledgeable of the astrological ratios and formulas, confident of what he is doing and clear of any doubt or uncertainty in what he is doing in order to enforce the function of the speaking soul whereby the will, from the same causes reaches its (the talisman's) maker to obtain the sought result. I would like to introduce you to a certain state in the space close to our world, that is, do not start any work until the D is in the position of the degree that produces this function. There are certain functions for the D that are apparent. I will present a group of these functions later. At this time, I would like to talk about the functions of the D in relationship to its particular position, in accordance with the consensus of the Indians, especially when it is in the 28th position. •*§{ 1. THE HOUSE OF AL-SHARATAINp''
It starts from the beginning of the I position to 12 °, 5 1 ' , 26 " from it. The Indians indicate that when the D is at this
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