19-02-2026, 10:09 AM
I will give some examples from the first treatise of the lapidary of Alfonso X according to the degrees of the signs of the zodiac. Many of the stones have not been identified, so I will show three that are easy to identify.
The 14th degree of Aries is associated with zinc. Worn around the neck, it cures abscesses. It derives its power from one of the stars in the belt of the woman seated on the chair (the constellation Cassiopeia). It is most potent when this star is in the ascendant.
Iron belongs to the 24th degree of Taurus. Iron filings taken in syrup cure intestinal sores. It receives its power from the star on the hilt of Orion's sword, especially in the ascendant.
Black amber belongs to the 4th degree of Capricorn; it is taken ground and enhances eyesight. It derives its power from the front star of the two on the Eagle's shoulder. Its power increases when the star is in the midheaven.
The illustrations of the zodiac wheels in the lapidary are divided into 30 sectors corresponding to each degree. In the center is the figure of the sign in question, at the bottom of each sector the figure of an angel, and before it a drawing of the constellation where the star that gives virtue to that degree of the sign is located.
The 14th degree of Aries is associated with zinc. Worn around the neck, it cures abscesses. It derives its power from one of the stars in the belt of the woman seated on the chair (the constellation Cassiopeia). It is most potent when this star is in the ascendant.
Iron belongs to the 24th degree of Taurus. Iron filings taken in syrup cure intestinal sores. It receives its power from the star on the hilt of Orion's sword, especially in the ascendant.
Black amber belongs to the 4th degree of Capricorn; it is taken ground and enhances eyesight. It derives its power from the front star of the two on the Eagle's shoulder. Its power increases when the star is in the midheaven.
The illustrations of the zodiac wheels in the lapidary are divided into 30 sectors corresponding to each degree. In the center is the figure of the sign in question, at the bottom of each sector the figure of an angel, and before it a drawing of the constellation where the star that gives virtue to that degree of the sign is located.