The Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets

by Soror Velchanes

Overview

This pragmatic workbook offers a complete course in planetary magic and provides a solid foundation for future independent work.

Throughout history, individuals from diverse backgrounds and preparations have harnessed the planetary forces for spiritual enrichment, life balance, practical magic, and more. Though many paradigms developed valuable models, this book will focus primarily on understanding and working with the classical planets from Greco-Roman and Hermetic perspectives, but with a chaos magic twist.

During your studies, you will:

• Become well-versed in key planetary magic concepts and principles
• Explore the nature of each planet and how it impacts your life
• Use journal prompts, guided meditations, attunements, and evocations to harness planetary power
• Discover the underlying rationale of traditional correspondences
• Generate your own correspondences for personal use
• Perform planetary rites inspired by various magical traditions
• Develop and perform your own rites

Previous magical experience is helpful but not required. Everyone is welcome to work with the planets!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738779751
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	04/08/2025
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Soror Velchanes is a practicing chaos magician and avid paradigm surfer living in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has been a member of the Illuminates of Thanateros since 2003, and occasionally teaches classes on chaos magic, pop culture magic, and more in the Greater Phoenix Area. Learn more about her published works at Velchanes.com.

Table of Contents

Contents

Exercises xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Getting Started 5

Chapter 2: The Moon Reflects 17

Chapter 3: Mercury Inspects 41

Chapter 4: Venus Connects 65

Chapter 5: The Sun Projects 85

Chapter 6: Mars Objects 107

Chapter 7: The Personal Planets in Astrology 129

Chapter 8: Planetary Invoking, Banishing, and Balancing 143

Chapter 9: Jupiter Protects 155

Chapter 10: Saturn Corrects 175

Chapter 11: The Classical Planets Together 201

Chapter 12: Trans-Saturnian Planets 229

Chapter 13: Creating Your Own Planetary Rites 255

Conclusion 269

Additional Resources 275

Appendix A: The Hebrew Alefbet, Pronunciation, and Ceremonial Hierarchies 279

Appendix B: Western Astrology 293

Bibliography 297

Editorial Reviews

"Velchanes takes on each of the aetheric spheres in their ascending Chaldean order, offering penetrating insights from a variety of perspectives. Whereas modern astrology tends to regard the zodiacal signs as personality types and the primary loci of astrological meaning, Soror Velchanes resituates the planets into their rightful roles as distinct concentrations of meaning. She deftly handles the history, theory and practice of planetary magic, giving transformational exercises resulting in a complete integration of planetary consciousness. This amazing resource should be in the personal library of every astrologer, alchemist and magician."
—Jaime Paul Lamb, author of The Astrological Goetia

"Hands down the definitive guide to Planetary Magick! Thoroughly researched, easy to read and follow. This workbook also challenges the practitioner to 'do the work,' as it were. Soror Velchanes presents us with exercises and rituals that provide the magician with tools and techniques to aid them on their life journey while enriching their practice and deepening their expertise."
—Joshua Wetzel, author of The Paradigmal Pirate

"Few, if any, practical workbooks on astrological magick have succeeded the way The Planetary Magick Workbook does...While focusing mainly on the classical planets, this workbook is overflowing with astrological theory and techniques, as well as important historical details which help to expand and deepen our understanding of the practices themselves. There is likely no better reference for the modern astrological magick practitioner in a single volume, and I'm happy to say that I have incorporated more than a few of the given exercises into my personal practice with great success."
—Ike Baker, author of A Formless Fire, Ætheric Magic, and host of the ARCANVM podcast and YouTube channel

"This book will equip you with the tools to create profound, authentic inner initiations. The Planetary Magic Workbook uses Peter Caroll's system of chaos monasticisms to guide you through a series of exercises that initiate you into the mysteries of each planet. These small steps, a blend of ancient planetary and chaos magic, foster a profoundly personal and intuitive understanding of planetary mysteries...The book is designed to be usable by both the experienced and beginning magician, ensuring that all readers can connect with its teachings...It is a beautiful planetary journey that will transform you and give you tools to measure progress in the real world."
—Andrieh Vitimus, author of Hands On Chaos Magic

"This book offers comprehensive, immersive information for literally everyone. Newcomers to the occult will find practical steps to understanding the classical planets and the roles they play in magic, while seasoned practitioners will discover enlightening methods of integrating planetary energies into their daily lives. In a voice that is firm, experienced, and encouraging, Soror Velchanes combines her extensive knowledge of chaos magic and Western esotericism to guide readers down a truly unique path towards adepthood."
—Thumper Forge, Chaos Witch and blogger at Five Fold Law

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