Picatrix · Ghāyat al-Ḥakīm SATURN
Talisman for Invisibility and Concealment
Saturn, third decan of Aquarius
Planet / Decan Saturn, third decan of Aquarius
Materials Lead or obsidian, wrapped in dark cloth and carried hidden on the person
Timing When Saturn is in Aquarius in the third decan, on a Saturday in the hour of Saturn, during the dark of the Moon when the luminaries are weakest
Image to Engrave
A cloaked figure whose face is shadow, standing in a doorway between light and darkness. One foot is in each realm. In his hand he holds a key of black iron.
Claimed Effect
Causes the bearer to be overlooked, ignored, and passed by without notice. Not true invisibility but a powerful aversion of attention. Said to be favored by spies, thieves, and those who need to move unseen.
Picatrix · c. 10th–11th century Arabic astrological magic