The Picatrix
- Date of account
- Arabic composition probably 10th–11th century; Latin translation 13th century
- Location
- Al-Andalus and medieval Latin Europe
- Source
- model_recalled_reference
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
The Picatrix, originally known as Ghāyat al-Ḥakīm, is a major astrological-magic compendium combining astral correspondences, talismanic image-making, occult philosophy, and materials drawn from Arabic and earlier traditions. Its Arabic composition and later Latin transmission make it especially useful for studying cross-cultural movement of esoteric knowledge. The work is a technical and philosophical text, not evidence that its procedures produced supernatural effects. Manuscript variation, translation choices, uncertain authorship, and modern edition practices complicate direct comparison between Arabic and Latin passages.
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