PLATE IX.

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Figure 38.--The Seventh and last Pentacle of the Sun.--If any be by chance imprisoned or detained in fetters of iron, at the presence of this Pentacle, which should be engraved in Gold on the day and hour of the Sun, he will be immediately delivered and set at liberty.

Editor's Note.--On the Arms of the Cross are written the Names of Chasan, Angel of Air; Arel, Angel of Fire; Phorlakh, Angel of Earth; and Taliahad, Angel of Water. Between the four Arms of the Cross are written the names of the four Rulers of the Elements: Ariel, Seraph, Tharshis, and Cherub. The versicle is from Psalm cxvi. 16, 17:--'Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder. I will offer unto thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the Name of IHVH.'

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VENUS.

Figure 39.--The First Pentacle of Venus.--This and those following serve to control the Spirits of Venus, and especially those herein written.

Editor's Note.--Mystical Characters of Venus, and the Names of the Angels: Nogahiel, Acheliah, Socodiah (or Socohiah) and Nangariel.

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Figure 40.--The Second Pentacle of Venus.--These Pentacles are also proper for obtaining grace and honour, and for all things which belong unto Venus, and for accomplishing all thy desires herein.

Editor's Note.--The letters round and within the Pentagram form the Names of Spirits of Venus. The versicle is from Canticles viii. 6:--'Place me as a signet upon thine heart, as a signet upon thine arm, for love is strong as death.'