CHAPTER XII. Pisces--the House of the Fishes

PISCES--THE HOUSE OF THE FISHES

Period--Constellation--Precession of the Equinoxes--Icthyes, the Fishes--Mythology--Symbol--The Rulers of the House--Characteristics--Ailments of the Type--Professions--Friendship and Marriage--Harmonious and Inharmonious Types--The Gem of the House--The Amethyst--Virtues of the Stone--Talisman against Inebriety--Its Calming Influence--The Stone of St. Valentine--As a Lovers’ Talisman--The Effect of Purple Rays--The Amethyst Beneficent to all Types--Real and Artificial Gems and how to select them.

The Sun enters the Zodiacal House of Pisces, the Fishes, on February 19th, remaining in occupation until March 20th.

The constellation of Pisces is situated in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere between Aquarius and Aries, occupying a large space near the Equator which the Sun crosses at the Vernal Equinox when entering the Zodiacal House of Aries.

At one time the constellations marked the actual Zodiacal Houses of the same name, but owing to the precession of the Equinoxes the constellations have moved forward, and Pisces occupies the space originally allotted to Aries; and this forward movement applies to all the Zodiacal Houses previously dealt with. The constellation can be seen best during the latter part of October and through November between 8 and 10 p.m., but owing to the absence of any important stars it is not easily traced.

It was known to the Greeks as Ichthyes, the Fishes, and as illustrating the connection of the Zodiac with religious teachings, it is interesting to note that the early Christians chose the Fish as the symbol of their faith because the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ, Fish, formed the initials of five words meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour. In Ancient Grecian Mythology it is recorded that the two fishes were placed in the heavens by the goddess Minerva to commemorate the escape of Venus and her son Cupid who, whilst walking on the banks of the Euphrates, were attacked by the demon Typhon, described by Homer and Virgil as having a hundred dragon heads upon his shoulders, with devouring flames belching from the mouths and eyes, and with snakes issuing from his fingers. To escape this monster, Venus and Cupid transformed themselves into fishes and plunged into the river which afforded them safety.

This House is generally symbolised by two fishes connected with a band, as illustrated in No. 12 of the Frontispiece. Jupiter is usually considered to be the ruling planet of this House, or in the case of highly developed subjects the planet Neptune takes the rule.

The symbol of the two fishes attached yet turning in contrary directions seems an apt symbol of the characteristics of this type who are the most dual-natured of all signs, being liable to act on the impressions of their surroundings, showing at one moment extreme persistence and at another a want of determination. Like the two fishes represented back to back, their thoughts and actions are frequently at variance, and, although outwardly placid and docile, this sensitive, changeable disposition is soon ruffled by sudden impulse, resembling the shimmering water which is the native element of the fishes. Being receptive to the conditions around them Pisces subjects adapt themselves readily to any change of environment or circumstances fate may bring, but have a great dislike to anything that tends to ruffle their calm and placid temperaments. Hating suspense, uncertainty, or anxiety, and many-sided in their failings and weaknesses, they often appear to be a mass of contradictions.

The general characteristic of those born under the influence of Pisces is a strongly emotional, contemplative, facile nature with much artistic appreciation for beautiful scenery and surroundings. The pleasures of life have a great attraction for them, but from an inherent consideration of the possible demands of the future their expenditure in this direction is coupled with much prudence. Being susceptible to outside influences they are apt to rely too much on the advice and experiences of those with whom they come into contact, and are by turns too apprehensive and too venturesome. The mind is imaginative, philosophical, and acquisitive, and as a rule mechanical and accurate, although liable to become indolent and self-centred unless spurred on by those they are fond of, when they will persevere in their efforts towards a desired end with astonishing persistency. In spite of this spasmodic determination they are often lacking in self-confidence and fail to make the best of opportunities for their own interests and benefit. Very much appreciating any confidence in their ability to carry out work entrusted to them by others, which they perform with the utmost punctuality and precision; and having a liking for positions of responsibility and management, they frequently run two occupations at the same time. As children they are of a very observant and enquiring nature, continually asking questions, so that every advantage as regards education should be given them, a wrong start in life being more serious in its results to this type than to any other. They seldom change the profession or occupation on their own initiative, and although easily persuaded become obstinate when driven. Hating discord and strife, the temper is slow to anger but rebellious when roused, and although naturally of a peace-loving disposition they do not easily recover from its effects.

When adversely aspected they become selfish, secretive, discontented, and extravagant, and in business tricky and dishonest, and with a general want of balance and a tendency to intemperance.

This House ruling the feet, those born during the Pisces period are subject to ailments and injuries affecting these members, and are also liable to contract colds and serious illnesses from damp feet; they are also inclined to weakness of the back, abscesses and disorders of the blood, and irregularities of the general system, torpidity of the liver, and nervous breakdown, but they should never be encouraged to make much of any illness; being so susceptible, that suggestion alone will frequently cause its development.

In professions and occupations they are successful as actors, novelists, artists, teachers, travellers, musicians, examiners, and make good disciplinarians, also, being very resourceful in emergencies, they are extremely successful in the care and management of young people, interesting them and gaining their confidence and enthusiasm by original methods, yet exacting obedience without harshness or fault-finding. Illustrating the possibilities of this type when well developed, we may cite General Baden-Powell.

Being naturally fond of the water, they are successful as Captains, Sailors, and Fishermen; also in all businesses connected with liquids, such as hotel-keepers and caterers.

In friendship and marriage they are over-cautious in some respects whilst imprudent in others, and being apprehensive of consequences they frequently weigh and consider before making any voluntary change in their lives and habits; so that although impressionable and affectionate, they are apt to drift aimlessly into circumstances, and, in many instances, marry late, although naturally inclined and fitted for home and family life. They will be found most in harmony with those born during the Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, and Capricorn periods, and least in sympathy with those of the Gemini and Sagittarius periods.

The gem of this House is the Amethyst, a semi-precious stone in varying shades of purple which belongs to the quartz family and owes its colour to oxide of manganese and iron which forms part of its composition. The best variety comes from Siberia, Ceylon, Brazil, and Persia, and the Amethyst was originally regarded as a very precious stone, until the immense quantities received from Brazil reduced its value generally.

From the earliest dawn of history the occult properties of this stone as an antidote to inebriety have been recognised, by all writers, the name originating from a Greek word meaning “without intoxication,” and according to Aristotle it was also the name of a beautiful nymph who invoked the aid of Diana to protect her from the attentions of Bacchus, which the goddess did by converting her into a precious gem, upon which Bacchus, in remembrance of his love, gave the stone its colour and the quality of preserving its wearers from the noxious influence of wine.

The Egyptians used these stones freely for Talismans, their soldiers wearing them as Amulets for success in their exploits and calmness in danger. Pliny says the Magi believed that if the symbols of the Sun and Moon were engraved upon the Amethyst it made a powerful charm against witchcraft, and procured for its wearers success to their petitions, good luck, and the favour of those in authority. Camillus Leonardus, confirming its efficacy in restraining intoxication, says:

“It also represses evil thoughts and all excesses, prevents contagion, and gives good understanding of hidden things, making a man vigilant and expert in business.”

The Amethyst has always been associated with ecclesiastical decorations, its frequent use in episcopal rings giving rise to its description as “the Bishop’s Stone,” and rosaries of Amethyst beads were much in request in olden times to attract soothing influences in times of stress and to confer a pious calm on their wearers.

In religious art it was regarded as emblematic of resignation under earthly sufferings, patience in sorrow, and trust unto death, which Marbodus (translated by the Rev. C. W. King) expresses in verse:

“On high the Amethyst is set In colour like the violet, With flames as if of gold it glows And far its purple radiance throws; The humble heart it signifies Of him who in the Saviour dies.”

During the Middle Ages the qualities attributed to it were many: it indicated the presence of poison by becoming dim, also personal danger and ill-health by changing colour; it was, moreover, considered to give vigilance to business men, and to sportsmen and soldiers calmness in danger.

The Amethyst is the stone of St. Valentine, who is said to have always worn it; and in the days of romance and chivalry, if presented by a lady to her knight, or a bride to her husband in the shape of a heart set in silver, it was said to confer the greatest possible earthly happiness on the pair who would be blessed with good fortune for the remainder of their lives.

In connection with the soothing influence of this gem, it is interesting to note that according to modern research purple light rays have been found to exercise a calming effect upon nervous and hysterical patients and a consequent improvement in the vitality. Cases of neuralgia and sleeplessness have been relieved by an Amethyst rubbed gently over the temples. It is one of the very few gems that may universally be worn without adverse results.

REAL AND ARTIFICIAL GEMS AND HOW TO TEST AND SELECT THEM

The following notes are written in the hope that they may put readers upon their guard against some common deceptions and prevent disappointment which with a little knowledge can be avoided.

The qualities which make gems valuable are beauty of colour, brilliancy or fire, and hardness, in which they excel all other substances known.

A large variety of coloured stones come from Ceylon, and many tourists and travellers buy stones there in the hope of securing bargains, a hope that in the majority of cases does not materialise. Dealers in gems are amongst the shrewdest of mankind, and from continually handling and examining stones become wonderfully keen in judging them from their appearance and feel, and are very seldom mistaken in distinguishing the real from the imitation, and no novice will get the better of them in a deal, so that intending purchasers who have no practical experience of gems are advised to buy from established firms with a reputation to lose, or on the advice of an expert, rather than rely upon their own judgment.

Before the full beauty of a stone can be appreciated it has to be cut and polished, either with facets, or in the form known as cabochon. Practically all transparent stones are cut with facets, the best and most popular form being the “brilliant” cut (as shown in Illustration No. 1 of the Frontispiece) which has been found so effective with diamonds that the term “brilliant” has become the recognised name for a diamond cut in this manner.

With oblong stones “trap” cutting is followed, Emeralds being the principal stones cut in this fashion (as shown in No. 4 of Frontispiece). “Rose” cutting is the form generally adopted with very small diamonds nowadays, although it is a much older form than the brilliant, and large antique stones are to be found cut in this fashion, culminating in a point formed by six triangular facets in place of the table of the brilliant. Semi-transparent and opaque stones, such as Moonstones, Opals, Agates, Turquoises, and Cornelians are usually cut en cabochon (as shown in the stones illustrated in Nos. 3, 6, and 7 of the Frontispiece), and Amethysts, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires are also frequently cut in this fashion.

For years past scientists have been experimenting in the manufacture of precious stones, and with so much success that reconstructed stones have been put on the market and are now fairly universally used. These stones are made up from fragments of small genuine stones which are fused together by a continuous and very powerful flame directed on the mass whilst it is kept in motion, resulting in a solid lump that can be cut and polished in the same way as the natural mineral. This has been very successfully done with Rubies, some having been produced which passed every test save that of the microscope, which revealed numerous minute bubbles of a rounded shape invisible to the naked eye, and in greater quantities than would be found in the natural stones wherein the bubbles are more rectangular in shape. These Rubies, and also reconstructed Sapphires and Emeralds, are on sale everywhere at the present time, so that intending buyers of precious stones should ask their jewellers to guarantee that they are buying natural and not reconstructed stones.

All transparent gems may be roughly divided into two classes, singly and doubly refracting, a ray of light passing through being refracted or thrown back according to the nature of the stone. If, therefore, a lighted candle is placed in a darkened corner of a room and is looked at through a stone focussed between the eye and the candle, if the stone is a doubly refracting one two images of the flame will appear, and if it is singly refracting, one only will be seen. Stones that are doubly refractive are Ruby, Beryl, Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Tourmaline, Peridot, Chrysolite, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Jargoon, Zircon, and Crystal. Singly refracting stones are Diamonds, Spinels, and Garnets; glass also is singly refracting.

One of the simplest and most effective methods of testing the genuineness of a gem is to try if it is affected by filing with a small jeweller’s file; care must be taken, however, in its use, as the facets of even some of the hardest stones are easily chipped. If the file scratches the stone it may be taken to be glass, or composition.

Combination stones, known as “Doublets,” are frequently sold as genuine stones; in these the top part is made of the real stone and the lower part of crystal, glass, or composition, so that for their detection the bottom part as well as the top must be tried with the file. “Triplets” are another form of deception. In this case the tops and bottoms of the stones are genuine and the centre part is imitation. To detect this the gem should be held in a small pair of forceps, or corn tongs, in a cup of clear water, when the different parts of the stone will be plainly seen.

White Sapphires, Jargoons, and Aquamarines are sometimes mistaken for diamonds; but the White Sapphire will frequently have a suggestion of cloudiness, and the Jargoon or Zircon, though very hard, is brittle and chips easily, soon showing signs of wear. White Aquamarines usually have a slight bluish or greenish tint. White Topazes and Rock Crystal are not so brilliant and full of life as the other white stones, and all these are doubly refracting, whilst the Diamond is single.

Imitation Sapphires are as a rule harsher in colour than the real stone, which is soft and rich in the quality of its colour.

Pearls are imitated with great skill, and are difficult to detect. They are usually lighter than the real Pearls, and if drilled the holes are seldom as small, and show marks of chipping and breaking round the edges. Pearls lose their lustre and deteriorate with age and the effect of gas and acids, and should be carefully wiped with a clean cloth after being worn, and in order to retain their brilliancy should be kept in dry magnesia.

Amber is imitated with glass and various compositions, glass being colder and harder to the touch and heavier than real Amber; whilst celluloid, which is frequently used, if rubbed briskly on apiece of cloth, will give off a noticeable odour of camphor which is largely used in its composition.

Opals and Turquoises, being porous, are affected by potash which is commonly used in the manufacture of soap, and also by oily or greasy substances; they should also be kept from contact with scent, as the spirit used in its manufacture will very soon spoil the colour of Turquoises.

In conclusion, to ascertain if a transparent stone has any flaws it should be breathed upon until its lustre is temporarily dimmed, when any flaws or imperfections that exist can readily be seen.

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INDEX

Abracadabra, 111

Abraxas, 77, 120

Adamas, 141

Æneas, 170

Æsculapius, 85, 92

Agates, 98, 167, 168, 277

-- Eye, 169

-- Moss, or Tree, 168

-- Onyx, 169

-- Rainbow or Iris, 169

-- Ribbon, 168

-- White, 168

Agla, 117

Agnus Dei, 107

Alabanda, 263

Albertus Magnus, 172, 244

Alexander the Great, 172

Ali, 99

Almandine, 263

Amalthæa’s Horn of Plenty, 83

Amber, 194, 197

-- Black, 256, 280

Amen Ra, 57

Amethyst, 272-275, 277, 279

Amuletum, 196

Ananizapta, 108

Ananta, 20

Anchor, 52

Andromeda, 85

Angles, 63

Ankh, 60-61, 74

Anne of Geierstein, 219

Anubis, 84

Aper, 64

Aphrodite, 42, 88, 150

Apis, Bull, 83

Apollo, 264

Argonauts, 162

Aquamarine, 230-232, 279, 280

Aquarius, 257-262

Aries, 73, 133-137

Aristotle, 273

Arrow-head, 14

Artemisia (or Sweet Flag), 45

Asp, 94, 170

Ass’s Skull, 88

Astrological Talisman, 110

Axe, 13, 14, 210

Bacchus, 273

Baden-Powell, 272

Badger’s Tooth, 130

Barrett, Francis, 115, 119

Basilides, 77

Bat Talisman, 37

Beads of Kerbela, 98

-- Blue, 98

Beetle, 67, 68, 175

Bellerophon, 84, 85

Bells, 42, 121

Benton, 49

Benzaiben, 49

Beryl, 230-232, 279

Bes, 63

Betrothal rings, 125

Billiken, 63

Bishamon, 49

Bishop’s Ring, 154, 155

-- Stone, 274

Black Cat, 43

Blavatsky, Madame, 209

Bloodstone, 137-140

Boaz, 162

Bœtius de Boot, 159, 256

Book of the Dead, 58, 59

Bothwell, 163

Brahma, 21, 29, 34

Brahmins, 30

Buckle of the Girdle of Isis, 66, 207

Buddha’s birth-marks, 31

-- Emblems, 31

-- Footprints, 34

-- Wheel, 17, 31

Buddhism, 29, 30, 47

Buddhist Law, 33

Bulla, 86, 87

Bull’s-head, 84

Burmah, 35

Byzantine Ring, 110

Cabochon stones, 277

Caduceus, 91, 92, 94

Callistratus, 196

Camillus Leonardus, 159, 170, 182, 193, 208, 222, 231, 232, 244, 253, 265

Cancer, 174-178

Capricorn, 245-251

Carbuncle, 232, 233

Card-players’ Talismans, 130

Carnelian, 103

Carp, 50

Cartouche, 62

Castor, 161, 162

Catherine of Aragon, 252

Cat’s-eye, 185

Ceres, 19, 199, 200

Chalcedony, 138, 206

Charlemagne, 156-157

Charmed rings, 93

Charms for eloquence, 194

-- -- General good luck, 130

-- -- Increase of money, 128

-- -- Luck in gambling, 185

-- -- Luck in games of chance, 185

Charms against Ague, 112, 140, 196

-- -- All diseases, 121

-- -- Apoplexy, 223

-- -- Asthma, 185

-- -- Bites of venomous creatures, 193

-- -- Childish complaints, 221

-- -- Cholera, 221

-- -- Convulsions, 196

-- -- Croup, 185

-- -- Diseases amongst horned cattle, 127

-- -- Diseases of the kidneys, 127, 193, 210

-- -- Diseases of the spleen, 222

-- -- Disorders of stomach and liver, 231

-- -- Dropsy, 140

-- -- Epidemics, 127

-- -- Epilepsy, 25, 108, 122, 209

-- -- Erysipelas, 25, 196

-- -- Fever and skin diseases, 156

-- -- Goitre, 196

-- -- Gout, 234

-- -- Hydrophobia, 127

-- -- Hysteria and palpitation, 128

-- -- Idleness, 231

-- -- Infection, 193, 196, 232

-- -- Insanity, 141, 184, 196

-- -- Intestinal trouble, 222

-- -- Intoxication, 109

-- -- Neuralgia, 208

-- -- Robbers, 108

-- -- Sea-sickness, 231

-- -- Small-pox, 156

-- -- Sore eyes, 221

-- -- Sterility, 231

-- -- Stomachic complaints, 184

-- -- Stone in the bladder, 140

-- -- Syncope, 184

-- -- Toothache, 112

-- -- Ulcers, 221

-- -- Warts, 128

Chimeræ, 89-90

Chinese Talismans, 36-47

Chryselutum, 196

Chrysoberyl, 185

Chrysolite, 193-194, 241, 243, 279

Cinnamon stone, 263

Clairvoyance, 231

Clement of Alexandria, 102

Club, 30

Collar Amulet, 71

Colourings of stones, 5

Conch Shell, 26, 31-32

Confucianism, 38

Constantine the Great, 104

Coral, 220-222

Cornelian, 208, 277

Cornucopia, 83, 246

Cramp rings, 121

Crane, 51

Crescent symbol, 80

Cross, 104, 105, 106

-- Greek, 105

-- Irish, 106

-- St. Benedict, 109

-- Tau, 23, 25, 104

-- Wheel, 105

Crux Ansata, 60, 61, 74

Crystal balls, 52

-- Gazing, 127, 185, 186, 279, 280

Cupid, 268

Cybele, 87, 256

D’Acosta, 179

Daikoku, 49

-- Hammer of, 52

Darwin, 261

Dee, Dr., 117

De la Viga, 180

Deluge, 162

Diamond, 140-148, 279

-- Cutting, 277

-- Hope, 146-148

-- Koh-i-Noor, 144-145

-- Pitt, 143-144

-- Regent, 143-144

-- Rose, 277

-- Slave’s, 242

Diana, 273

Dickens, 261

Discus, or wheel, 30

Diver’s Talisman, 184

Dorje, 35

Doublets, 279

Dragon, 39-40

Dropsy Talisman, 183

Dumpling, 50

Eagle, 49-50, 95

Early Christian and Mediæval Talismans, 102-109

Ebisu, 49

Echo, 48

Edison, 261

Egyptian Talismans, 55-75

-- Beliefs, 55-60

Emeralds, 95, 101, 178-182, 277, 279

Emperor Hadrian’s ring, 243

Esmeralda, 180

Etruscan, Greek, and Roman Talismans, 79-96

Evil Eye, 33, 94, 97, 99, 110, 208, 221

Eye Amulet, 68

-- of a Cock, 120

-- of Osiris, 69

Eyes, two, 70

Fan of power, 49-52

Father Time, 246

Fatima’s Hand, 99

Fire, 48, 129-130

Fish, 32, 74, 96, 102

Five Bats, 38

-- as Talisman, 164

-- Pointed Star, 112-114

-- Wounds, 108

Flood, 32

Four-leaved clover, 130

Fox, 48

Frog, 33, 87, 88, 94 -- Talisman, 73

Fu-ku-roku-jiu, 48

Gabelschoverus, 243, 252

Gadiri the Powerful, 100

Gambler’s Talisman, 130

Ganesa, 30

Gargoyles, 121

Garnet, Bohemian, 263

Garnets, 262, 263, 264

Gavel, 23

Gemmel rings, 124

Gemini, 161-168

Gems, real and artificial, 276-281

General Talismans, 126

Gladstone, 250

Glass, 279

Gnostic, magic symbols, 78

Gnosticism, 76-79

Goad, 30

Gold Nuggets, 130

Golden Fish, 31

Gotama Buddha, 29

Greek Cross, 105

Grylli, 89-90

Hadrian’s ring, 243

Hallowed rings, 122

Hammer of Daikoku, 52

-- -- Thor, 17

Hand, 94, 95, 99, 100

Hand Cross, 105

Hanuman, 30-31

Harpokrates, 84

Hassan and Hussein, 98, 99

Hathor, 61, 74

Hawk, 71

Headache Talisman, 159

Heart Talisman, 65

Heart-Soul, 58

Heliotrope, 137

Hercules, 35, 176, 178

Herodotus, 35, 55

Hindu Triad, 26

Horn of Plenty, 246

Horn or Tusk, 81-82

Horse-hoof, 40

Horseman’s Talisman, 159

Horseshoe, 80-81

Horus, 21, 63, 66, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 79

Hotei, 49

Ho-Wo bird, 39

Hyacinth, 264

Hyacinthus, 264

Iaw, 78

Ichthyes, 268

Impression of child’s hand, 51

Incas, 180

Indian Talismans, 29-35

Indra, 35

Indra’s Thunderbolt, 35

Irving, Sir Henry, 261-262

Ise, temple of, 53-54

Isis, 21, 55, 57, 66, 74, 75, 79, 80, 94, 184

Jachin, 162

Jacinth, 264-265

Jade, 45, 46, 209-211

Jana (or Diana), 88, 89

Janus (or Apollo), 88, 89

Jargoon, 264, 265, 279, 280

Jasper, 103, 137, 138

Jasper ring, 138

Jet, 255

Jochebed (Mother of Moses), 98

Juno, 129, 176

Jurojin, 51, 88, 89

Ka, 58

Kabala, 76, 77, 114

Kami, 48

Key Talisman, 88

Keys, 52

Khepera, 67

King, Rev. C. W., 111, 125, 140, 196, 207, 244, 274

Knots, 36

Koran, 97

Krishna, 32

Kwan Chung, 46

Ladder, 60, 70, 71, 72

Lakshmi, 32

Lamaist Sceptre, 35

Lapis lazuli, 155, 222, 223

Leap-year pennies, 130

Lee Penny, 126

Leo, 187-192

Leonardus (Camillus), 159, 170, 182, 193, 208, 222, 231, 232, 244, 253, 265

Libra, 212-217

Lizard, 94-95

Lodestone, 233-234

Logos, 95

Longevity Talisman, 139, 209

-- Robe, 46-47

Lotus, 26, 30, 31, 32, 74

Love charms, 156

Lucky diagram, 31-32

Ludi Appollinares, 188

Lychnis, 194, 252

Lyncurion, 265

Maia, 163

Malachite, 253

Malaku, 253

Mallet, 23

Manentius, 104

Mano Pantea, 94

Marbodus, 170, 194, 208, 244, 254, 255, 274

Marshallah, 98

Martian Talisman, 193

Mary Queen of Scots, 163

-- -- and marriage, 163

Maternity Talisman, 181

Menat, 61

Mercury, 92, 93, 202

Merzoum, 100

Minerva, 95, 268

Miner’s Talisman, 130

Mitsu-Domoe, 51

Mitsumine, sacred dog of, 51

Mocha Stone, 169

Mohammed, 35, 98, 100

Molochites, 254

Money Sword, 41

Moon, Blue, 183

-- Talismans, 127-128

Moonstone, 182, 183, 277

Moonstone, Blue, 183

Moses, 23-24

Moss Agate, 168

Musseltaub, 123

Mussulman Talisman, 100

Name Amulet, 62

Names of power, 117

Nan-Ratan, 242

Napoleon, 143, 207

Narita, 51

Nasiree, the preserver, 100

Nechepsos, 139

Nefer, 62

Nero, 181, 196

Nicias, 195

Noah’s lamp, 232

Notre-dame, 201

Occuli Cancrorum, 179

Olivine, 194

Onyx, Black, 254-255

-- Lynx-eye, 255

Opals, 218-220, 277-281

Ophthalmius, 218

Origin of Amulets, 10

-- -- Gems, 4-6

-- -- Talismans, 10

Orient, 97

Orion, 225

Orpheus, 168, 220

Osiris, 21, 56, 57, 64, 69

-- -Apis, 83

Ota-fu-ku, 53

Ovid, 163

Pa-kwa, 37

Palm branch, 103

Pan, 246

Paris, 201

Peach, 38

Peacock, the, 128

-- Feathers, 129

Pear Charm, 44-45

Pearce, Dr. Alfred J., 254

Pearl, 183-185, 280

Pearl of Cleopatra, 184

Pegasus, 85

Pentalpha, Pentagram, or Pentacle, 112-114

Peridot, 193, 194, 279

Perseus, 85

Phœnix, 38-39

Phylactery, 118

Pigs, 43

Pillow, 74

Pine Cone, 87, 94

Pine Tree, 38

Pisces, 267-272

Pizarro, 179-210

Planetary Angels, 117

Pleurisy Talisman, 208

Pliny, 83, 173, 181, 183, 186, 194, 195, 197, 206, 219, 233, 244, 252, 254, 263, 273

Ploughman’s Talisman, 168

Plummet, 63

Poesie Rings, 123-124

Pole Star, 68

Prayer Wheel, 27

Priapus, 88

Primitive Talismans, 13

Psychometry of Gems, 7-8

Ptah, 69-70

Queen Donna Isabel II of Spain, 142

-- Elizabeth’s Agate Talisman, 171

-- -- Diamond, 142

Ra, 57, 74

Rama, 31

Ravana, 31

Reconstructed stones, 278

Red in Talismans, 41

Refraction, 278-279

Regulus, 187

Rerek, or Apep, 72

Rogatus Ring, 103

Rose-cutting, 277

Ruby, 101, 251-253, 277, 279

-- Balas, 253

-- Cape, 263

-- Spinel, 253

-- Star, 252

Ruskin, 261

Sa, 66

Sacred Crutch, 100

-- Monogram, 104

Sagittarius, 235-241

Sailor’s Talisman, 181

Saint Anthony’s Cross, 25

-- -- Fire, 25

Saint Valentine, 274

Salus, 85

-- Ring, 85

Sapphire, 154, 157, 277, 279

-- Star, 156

-- White, 279

Sardius, 192

Sardonyx, 103, 104, 192

Scales, 94

Scarab, 67, 68, 79, 175

Scorpio, 224-230

Scorpion, 170

-- Charming, 101

Scotch Talisman, 126, 127

Scottish Cross, 105

Selenite, 182

Serapis, 83, 94

Serpent, 18-20, 34, 92, 94, 179

Set, 56-57

Seven gifts of the Spirit, 110

-- Greek vowels, 78

Shah of Persia’s Talismans, 100

Shakespeare, 232

Shell, 30

Shen, 104

Shinenaka, 53

Shintoism, 47-48

Ship, 103, 104

Show Fu, 45

Signs of the Zodiac in rhyme, 126

Silver lock, 41-42

Simsum Ring, 110

Single Plume, 62

Siva, 21, 29, 30, 34, 92, 94

Slave’s Diamond, 242

Sma, 71

Snails, 96

Snake’s head, 72

Solomon’s Seal, 20-22

Speculator’s Talisman, 130

Spider (money talisman), 95

Star Rubies, 252

-- Sapphire, 156

Steps, 72

Stone of strength, 244

Stork, 38, 51

Streeter, 169

Sun’s disc, 73

Sun-worship, 188

Swastika, 15-18, 130

Table of Jupiter, 115

Talismans against Accidents, 110, 142

-- -- Blight, 221

-- -- Devil, 121

-- -- Dropsy, 183

-- -- Fire, 129, 130

-- -- Headache, 159

-- -- Hemorrhage, 138

-- -- Perils by Flood, 120

-- -- Pleurisy, 208

-- -- The Spirits of Darkness, 113

-- -- Witchcraft, 120

-- -- Wounds in Battle, 233

Talisman Combination, 90

-- Egyptian, 55-75

-- Etruscan, Greek, and Roman, 79-96

-- Fish, 32, 74, 96, 102

-- Frog, 73

-- Indian, 29-35

-- Key, 88

-- Martian, 193

-- Moon, 127-128

-- Ploughman’s, 168

-- Primitive, 13

-- Shah’s, 100

-- Siva’s, 40, 41

-- Spider, 95

-- Venus, 119

-- for Athletes, 159

-- -- Children, 121

-- -- Clairvoyance, 231

-- -- Concentration, 156

-- -- Consumptives, 183

-- -- Divers, 184

-- -- Eloquence, 125

-- -- Fidelity in Friendship, 223

-- -- -- Marriage, 233

-- -- Friendship, 219

-- -- Gamblers, 130

-- -- Good Fortune and Love, 119

-- -- Health and Safety, 113

-- -- Horsemen, 159

-- -- Hospitality, 120

-- -- Longevity, 139, 209

-- -- Mariners, 31, 234

-- -- Married Love, 231

-- -- Maternity, 181

-- -- Memory, 218

-- -- Miners, 130

-- -- Mussulmen, 100

-- -- New Enterprises, 110

-- -- Oratory, 208

-- -- Popularity, 232

-- -- Purity, 230

-- -- Racing, 211

-- -- Reconciliation, 142

-- -- Riches, Favours, and Peace, 115

-- -- Sailors, 181

-- -- Speculation, 130

-- -- The Favours of the Great, 139

-- -- Travellers, 183

-- -- Victory, 141

-- -- Vigilance, 121

-- -- Vitality, 234

-- -- Windfalls, 130

-- -- Wisdom, 34

Talisman to Restrain Elementals, 113

Talismanic Ring, 123

Tau Cross, 23-25, 104

Taurus, 149-153

Tat, 64, 66

Teg-a-shiwa, 52

Tem, 73

Temple, 162

Temple pillars, 162

Ten principal names of God, 114-116

Theophrastus, 265

Thibetan Talismans, 29-36

Tho, 37

Thor, Hammer of, 17

Thoth, 59, 63, 75, 104

Three Gems, 33

-- Ravens, 93

Tie, 66

Tiger, 42, 48

Tiger’s claws and whiskers, 43

-- Tooth, 42, 82

Tiki, 210

Titanic, 148

Topaz, 198, 241-244

Torii, 39

Tortoise, 42, 51, 95

Totaphoth, 119-120

Totem, 12

Tourmaline, 194, 195, 279

Trigram, 37-38

Triplets, 279

Trumpet of Victory, 31

Turquoise, 157-160, 281

Two Bats, 38

-- Fingers, 70

-- Plumes, 62

Typhon, 56-57, 246, 268

Umbrella, 31

Uræus, 19

Urim and Thummim, 9

Utchats, 70

Vase, 31

Venus, 42, 268

Virgin Mary’s stone, 223

Virgo, 199-205

Vishnu, 21, 29, 31, 32, 34

Vulture, 74

Wealth Talisman, 185

Wedding Ring, 125

Weefuh, 38

Wheel Cross, 105-106

-- of the Law, 31

Whitby Jet, 255

Wolf, 48

Wolf’s tooth, 83

Yang Yin, 37

Zircon, 264-266, 280

Zodiacal King, 125

Printed in Great Britain at The Mayflower Press, Plymouth. William Brendon & Son, Ltd.

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