Notes to Chapter XXVI

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 together perform the Operations of this Chapter.

(c) The Familiar Spirits cannot well execute the Operations of this Chapter.

(d) Touch the lock you wish to open with the side of the Symbol which is written upon, and it will immediately open without

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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. 1 consists of 14 Squares taken from a Square of 25 Squares. SAGUB signifies "exalted" or "lifted up" (as an ancient portcullis might be).

No. 2 consists of 13 Squares taken from a Square of 25 Squares. RATOK means "a confining chain wreathed or fastened round anything".

No. 3 consists of 15 Squares taken from a Square of 49 Squares. BARIACA = "a place for food to be put".

No. 4 consists of 13 Squares from a Square of 25. SEQOR may mean either "to satisfy" or "to deal falsely," according as it is spelt with Q or K.

No. 5 consists of 25 Squares from a Square of 81.