Practical Planetary Magick
Working the Magick of the Classical
Planets in the Western Mystery Tradition
By David Rankine & Sorita
d'Este
The influence
of the seven Wandering Stars or Deathless Powers of
the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter &
Saturn has shaped the development of magick for many
thousands of years. Their influence can be seen permeating
many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who
are the inheritors of the wisdom & knowledge passed
down through the ages. From Ancient Sumeria, to the
Greeks, the Romans, the early Qabalists, the Medieval
& Renaissance Grimoire Magickians through to the
Victorian Occult Societies, the influence of the planets
is clearly present in the symbolism of their ceremonies,
practices & beliefs.
In this practical sourcebook, the authors
bring together old & new techniques which they hope
will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world
of planetary magick. There are simple planetary contemplations,
hymns & meditation journeys, ideal for the novice
who wants to explore the symbolism of the planets &
in doing so learn to focus the different planetary energies.
Information is provided on the many spiritual beings
associated with the planets - The Gods & Goddesses
who give their names to the planets, the Olympic Spirits,
Archangels, Orders of Angels, Planetary Intelligences
& Planetary Spirits. Essential techniques for creating
planetary sigils using the magick number squares, calculating
planetary hours, making & consecrating amulets &
talismans are given with practical examples.
Drawing from their experience &
knowledge gained working in a number of Western Esoteric
Traditions, the authors also present here original planetary
techniques & ceremonies - including the Ritual of
the Heptagram, Planetary Pyramids, Planetary Magick
Circles & Angle Webs. The rich symbolism & influence
of the magick of the Wandering Stars underlies the spiritual
& magickal heritage of Western Esotericism. Through
exploring & working with the Deathless Powers, the
reader can come to a greater understanding of the transformative
powers they offer every true seeker of the Mysteries.
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PB, £14.99, 288pp, ISBN
978-1905297016
First published by Avalonia in January 2007
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