Planetary magick lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Qabalistic lore. Although the planetary powers of the cosmos are far beyond our intervention, their correspondences in the depths of the psyche are within our reach through certain special meditative and ritual methods.
The complete system of planetary magick is set forth here, and is designed for both the beginner and the established mage. This book includes 65 classic magical rites in full detail and provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the foundation of Western Magick.
Planetary magick lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Qabalistic lore. Although the planetary powers of the cosmos are far beyond our intervention, their correspondences in the depths of the psyche are within our reach through certain special meditative and ritual methods.
The complete system of planetary magick is set forth here, and is designed for both the beginner and the established mage. This book includes 65 classic magical rites in full detail and provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the foundation of Western Magick.
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Overview
Planetary magick lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Qabalistic lore. Although the planetary powers of the cosmos are far beyond our intervention, their correspondences in the depths of the psyche are within our reach through certain special meditative and ritual methods.
The complete system of planetary magick is set forth here, and is designed for both the beginner and the established mage. This book includes 65 classic magical rites in full detail and provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the foundation of Western Magick.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780738727349 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD. |
| Publication date: | 07/08/2011 |
| Series: | The Magical Philosophy , #4 |
| Pages: | 480 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 3.90(d) |
About the Author
Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips are internationally-recognized authorities on the mainstream Western Mysteries and are two of the foremost exponents of the Ogdoadic Tradition, that premier hermetic school whose keywords are knowledge and regeneration, and whose influence and works are historically traceable for the past one thousand years.
The authors received their major esoteric training in the magical order Aurum Solis, a society which was founded in 1897 and which has continued in active existence to the present day. On July 8, 1987, the authors, then heads of Aurum Solis, retired from the Order; but on June 23, 1988, at the unanimous request of the members, they resumed office.
In 1997, Melita Denning passed from this earth.
Table of Contents
CONTENTSForeword i
Introduction vii
PART ONE ESSENTIALS OF PLANETARY MAGICK
- Planetary Focal Points 3 The Planets and Qabalah
The Four Worlds
Archetypes and the Psyche
The Planetary Counterparts
Powers of the Deep Mind
Vital Reciprocity with Cosmic Forces
- Planetary Characters 11
A LEGACY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 11
Origins of the Correspondences
THE MEDIEVAL PICATRIX 11
Planetary Character and the Magician
A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE 12
Social Psychology Investigates
THE MAGICAL PROCESS 12
Stimulating the Deep Mind
HOLOGRAPHING THE POWERS 13
Building up the Planetary Matrix
The Correspondences and Creativity
- Correspondences of Saturn 15 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Third Sephirah
- Correspondences of Jupiter 33 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Fourth Sephirah
- Correspondences of Mars 51 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Fifth Sephirah
- Correspondences of Sol 65 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Sixth Sephirah
- Correspondences of Venus 81 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Seventh Sephirah
- Correspondences of Mercury 95 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Eigth Sephirah
- Correspondences of Luna 109 Table of Attributions expressing the
Character of the Ninth Sephirah
- Times of Power 125 Times and Seasons of Planetary Magick
Seasonal Tides and the Phases of the Moon
The Temporal Modes
PLANETARY DAYS AND HOURS 126
Relationship of the Hours to the Days
KEY TO PLANETARY HOURS 128
Compact Chart of the Hours
Examples of the Use of the Key
MAGICAL HOURS AND PLANETARY HOURS 129 Finding the Length of a Magical Hour
FINDING THE PLANETARY HOURS—
AN EXAMPLE 130
SPECIMEN CHART OF MAGICAL HOURS 130-131 Day Hours and Night Hours with their
Planetary Attributions
Making your own Chart
Summary: The Time of Power for your working
PART TWO YOUR PLACE OF WORKING AND EQUIPMENT
- The Place of Working 135
Necessary and Desirable Factors
THE BOMOS 136
The meaning of the Altar
Choosing your Personal Altar
THE SYMBOL OF THE SPIRITUAL IDEAL 138
Importance of the Spiritual Ideal
Choosing a Symbol
Significance of some Frequently
Encountered Symbols
2. The Lamen
A distinctive Lamen for Planetary Magick Directions for Painting the Aurum Solis Planetary Lamen
3. Magical Apparel & Color Charge
THE ROBES OF ART
The "Neutral Basis"
The Color Charge
Use of the Complementary Color "Character" Attire for Each Planet?
APPAREL FOR GROUP WORKINGS Points For and Against Uniformity
ALTAR COVERS
PLANETARY LIGHTS
Number and Color, Lamps or Candles The "Star of Lights"
The Electrical Possibilities
141
147 147
150 150
- Incense 153 Traditional Use and Materials
AN INCENSE FOR EACH PLANET 153-154
Seven Aurum Solis Blends
Arrangements for Burning Incense
- The Battery 157 Rhythms, Instruments and Purposes
PART THREE
PLANETARY MAGICK IN ACTION AND RESULT Preliminary Notes 163
- Preparing the Place of Light 167
This simple but potent Ritual Opening is specially suited to Planetary Magick, and intended to precede every operation of Planetary Magick given in this book. It consists of a Purification (including an ancient formula banishing impure forces) and an Affirmation harmonizing all the planetary powers.
RITE OF PREPARATION 167
- Approaching the Archetypes 171
For individual working, the Rites of Approach are an essential foundation for works of Planetary Magick, to assist towards a permanent invigorating of the psyche's natural rapport with the planetary powers. They are not however for beginners only; in the ongoing program they should be "a reservoir of magical vitality and a fountainhead of joyful refreshment."
RITE OF APPROACH IN LUNA 171
RITE OF APPROACH IN MERCURY 173
RITE OF APPROACH IN VENUS 174
RITE OF APPROACH IN SOL 176
RITE OF APPROACH IN MARS 177
RITE OF APPROACH IN JUPITER 179
RITE OF APPROACH IN SATURN 180
- Contacting the Power-Deeps 183
The psyche has its own deep focal points which correspond to the cosmic planetary forces. In these Rites of Contact, which agaimare for individual working the power of the cosmic archetypes, which have already in the Rites of Approach irradiated the higher levels of the psyche, are here evoked into
the operator's consciousness through their corresponding focal points in the Deep Mind. Their magical dynamism fills the consciousness.
RITE OF CONTACT IN LUNA 184
RITE OF CONTACT IN MERCURY 186
RITE OF CONTACT IN VENUS 187
RITE OF CONTACT IN SOL 189
RITE OF CONTACT IN MARS 191
RITE OF CONTACT IN JUPITER 192
RITE OF CONTACT IN SATURN 194
- Creating the Elixir of Virtue 197
These rites are intended for group use, and, besides fulfilling their true magical intent, they also promote that psychic bonding of the group which makes for progressively more efective working together. As the main intent of each of these rites, the group prepares a magical fluid, vibrant with the potency of the planet of the working: in drinking of this, each person is inwardly infused with the creative energies of the Sphere. A special feature of the introductory paragraphs to these rites is the list of wines suggested as magically appropriate for use as the materium for the elixir of each Sphere.
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN LUNA 198
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN MERCURY 201
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN VENUS 204
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN SOL 208
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN MARS 211
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN JUPITER 214
CREATING THE ELIXIR IN SATURN 217
- Daily Planetary Attunement 221
These rites, for individual use, are positive personal attunements with the age-old dedication of the seven days of the week to the Planetary Powers. No matter what your day's program, the governing force of the planet of the day's dedication is a constant influence. To place yourself within its tutelary power is to gain a great strength for inward and outward harmony and success.
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR SUNDAY 222
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR MONDAY 223
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR TUESDAY 225
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR WEDNESDAY 226
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR THURSDAY 228
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR FRIDAY 229
RITE OF ATTUNEMENT FOR SATURDAY 231
OTHER RITES OF ATTUNEMENT
The above Rites of Attunement are intended for general Qabalistic use. However, some students with a love for the deities of a specific Pantheon may desire to make their daily attunement accordingly. We give here a series of Rites of Attunement dedicated to the Gods of Egypt; and, following this, an outline formula which can be used in conjunction with the Tables of Correspondences to construct further Rites of Attunement.
THE EGYPTIAN RITES OF ATTUNEMENT:
SUNDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH RA 233
MONDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH KHONSU
NEFER-HOTEP 234
TUESDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH HORUS 236
WEDNESDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH
THOTH 237
THURSDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH
AMUN-RA 239
FRIDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH
HAT'HOR 241
SATURDAY: ATTUNEMENT WITH
NEITH 242
FORMULA FOR RITES OF ATTUNEMENT 244
- Ascent and Vision in the Spheres 245
These rites are for group use Combining ceremonial and meditative techniques, they provide a method of visionary exploration of the seven planetary modalities: a method capable of yielding an unlimited richness and variety of experience.
One of the distinctive features of these rituals is the scope they offer for the development of spontaneous gesture.
ASCENT AND VISION IN LUNA 246
ASCENT AND VISION IN MERCURY 253
ASCENT AND VISION IN VENUS 260
ASCENT AND VISION IN SOL 267
ASCENT AND VISION IN MARS 274
ASCENT AND VISION IN JUPITER 281
ASCENT AND VISION IN SATURN 289
- Planetary Tarot Divination 297
Most matters of decision-making or forecast on which people seek counsel with the Cards would fall within the scope of one of the Seven planets: a number of such subject areas, with their planetary rulership, are listed in the paragraphs introducing these rites. To make the reading within the positive magical ambience of this ruling planet will intensify the focus of the reading, and will enhance the questioner's rapport with the archetypal power of the planet. For individual use.
TAROT DIVINATION IN LUNA 298
TAROT DIVINATION IN MERCURY 300
TAROT DIVINATION IN VENUS 302
TAROT DIVINATION IN SOL 305
TAROT DIVINATION IN MARS 307
TAROT DIVINATION IN JUPITER 310
TAROT DIVINATION IN SATURN 312
- Sevenfold Rite of the Heart's Desire 315
This rite for individual use combines several of the most potent methods of traditional and ancient Magick: cord and knot Magick, Creative Visualization, positive affirmation and reiterated speech, and the making of a talisman. It is "sevenfold" because the object of the "Heart's Desire" is ritually brought down through the creative powers of the Seven Spheres in succession, from the first Saturnian formulation through its bringing to Earth by Luna.
SEVENFOLD RITE OF THE HEART'S DESIRE 316
- Beneficent Sendings 323
These group workings give a method by which a beneficent charge of planetary power can be imparted to someone at a distance. The sending is of a simple planetary force: the adaptation to individual circumstances will be made partly by the circumstances themselves, but chiefly by the psyche of the recipient. The benefits derived from a simple charge of planetary power will often, therefore, go far beyond what the senders expected.
RITE OF SENDING IN LUNA 324
RITE OF SENDING IN MERCURY 327
RITE OF SENDING IN VENUS 330
RITE OF SENDING IN SOL 333
RITE OF SENDING IN MARS 337
RITE OF SENDING IN JUPITER 340
RITE OF SENDING IN SATURN 343
- Olympic Evocation of Dreams 347
These rituals, examples of one form of traditional Mirror Magick, are necessarily designed for individual use. Here the glass becomes a medium for the evocation of the Olympic Planetary Spirit of the sphere of the working. The magician is thereby enabled to explore the Sphere while in a dream state, and to obtain personal answers to questions.
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN LUNA 348
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN MERCURY 352
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN VENUS 357
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN SOL 361
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN MARS 365
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN JUPITER 370
EVOCATION OF DREAMS IN SATURN 374
APPENDICES
Appendix A. The Planetary Sephiroth in "The 32 Paths
of Wisdom" by J.S. Rittangelius 379
Of considerable interest to students of Qabalah and to all who use traditional Hebrew texts for meditative or ceremonial purposes, whether in the original or in translation, these notes reveal something of the depth and richness of meaning to be found in a famous and controversial 17th-century text by the application of a simple key.
Appendix B. Additional Notes on the Planetary Gestures 389
The seven Planetary Gestures given in the Table of Correspondences carry certain meanings from the Mithraic Degrees of Initiation, for which they are named. Since each of these Gestures is in its own right a mode of evocation of the planetary power to which it is dedicated, these additional notes are appended to aid in their meaningful performance.
Glossary 393
Select Bibliography 399