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Renaissance magicians used astrological talismans trapped with stellar energy to cure stomach aches

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Long before you bought essential oils, Renaissance occultists were engraving tin amulets under specific planetary hours to cure indigestion. Marsilio Ficino popularized the idea of capturing down-flowing planetary radiation into physical objects. It was basically a magical placebo effect designed by dudes in heavy robes.

Renaissance magicians used astrological talismans trapped with stellar energy to cure stomach aches
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