Red forms accompany a passage from the Song of Songs. Julio reads it through the turmoil of love, jealousy, and bonds put to the test.
Read the symbolism
The formula evokes the seal placed on the heart and arm, the power of love, and its flames. Julio uses this poetic image to explain the sign. The heart, the bond, and the fire form the themes of his reading.
The attributed effects
The entry attributes to the pentacle an aid in troubled or lost love, or in finding love again, as well as in jealousy and rivalry. Julio specifies that he is referring to what he considers true love. These attributions belong to his moral and spiritual framework.
Use in Julio’s work
The sign accompanies a request concerning an emotional bond, in Julio’s prayer and blessing practices. Its entry does not indicate a method intended to physically impose a choice on another person.
A personal reading
A personal reading may focus on easing jealousy, listening, and what each person freely desires in a relationship. Formulate an intention that respects the other person’s words and choices, then reflect on the possible dialogue.
The source and variants
The reproduction is plate no. 14 of the third volume. Pure Love has another formula and another entry; the two signs are not interchangeable.
Abbé Julio, The Secret Book of Great Exorcisms and Blessings, Vincennes, published by the author, 1908. Explanation and application no. 62, pp. 448–449. Practical advice on blessed and consecrated supports: pp. 462–463.
Classical directory numbering: 29 of 44. This numbering differs from the inventory of engravings in the old volumes.
Read the entry in the 1908 edition
Engraving taken from the copy digitized by the Divinity School Library, Duke University / Internet Archive, at 360 dpi. Composition, typefaces, and colors preserved.
