translation of page 99 pronicorum proprietatibus on the properties of pronic numbers the passage begins by explaining the complexity of constructing a specific sigil or magical symbol associated with pronic numbers. it emphasizes that although this construction is intricate, difficult, and labor-intensive, the work can be mitigated with careful attention to the instructions provided by experienced practitioners. translation of the main text "following these instructions, you can construct the seal [sigil] with due diligence. although it may seem more complex, difficult, and laborious than other constructions, this process can be easily simplified with care and a clear understanding of our teachings. thus, proceed as a diligent craftsman. first, draw the rhomboid shape, as shown above, and inscribe the numbers inside in the following manner." (text near the square) "sigillum mercurij ex quadrato 64" the seal of mercury from a square of 64 the diagram shows a 64-cell square grid with numbers arranged in a specific sequence, forming a magic square of mercury. this type of square is believed to possess properties of harmony and balance associated with mercury in alchemical and mystical traditions. explanation of the diagram the grid contains numbers arranged to create a magic square where the sums of each row, column, and sometimes diagonals add up to the same total. this particular square, known as the magic square of mercury, is constructed from 64 cells (8x8), a size that aligns with mercury's properties in hermetic and mystical numerology. further notes the text beneath the square references the progression of quadratic numbers from 1 to 64 and mentions the eight classes or orders into which these numbers are arranged. this likely refers to the way numbers are grouped to ensure the magic square retains its mathematical balance.
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