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Telesmata and Gamahe (BOC)

 Talismans and Gamahe
 
A Talisman is an image created to represent and contain a spiritual force. To create a Talisman, you first craft the image that represents the force-you will find the Images in the correspondence list at the end of this chapter. Create the image in the planet's corresponding color. After creating the image-which must be done during the Planetary hour of the force, preferably on the Day of the Planet as well-the desired result is written on the belly of the figure. The name of the persons to be affected are written on the Head of the Figure. The symbol of the Planet or Element should be written upon the chest of the figure. On the back, write the time within which you need the work accomplished. It is recommended that you give at least a lunar month for full completion. If this amount of time is too long, it is wise to evoke the Planetary Spirit and request it's assistance in completing the task.
 
A Gamahe is a talisman created using abstract representations (such as symbols and sigils) instead of a direct representation. The standard RR et AC-style talisman is actually a Gamahe, by the standards of our forebears.
 
***A quick note of thanks to John Michael Greer, who teaches about Gamahe's in his book "The Art and Practice of Geomancy"
 
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  1. Lol, I am reading Greer's work and have found myself here looking for a gamahe definition. Small earth.

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