Archive for the ‘Planetary Power’ Category
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
A certain class of entities known as the Olympic Planetary Spirits seem to capture the interest of many students of the occult. The Olympic Planetary Spirits were first introduced in the Arbatel de magic veterum. They are described in detail and are said to have some remarkable powers. ...
Posted in Planetary Power | No Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Planetary Symbolism And Visualization
One area where this planetary system really excels is in the area of symbolism and visualization. Each of the planets, and the corresponding Godforms have long traditions of being called on for people for centuries. Of course, all visualizations will be highly personalized, but it ...
Posted in Planetary Power | No Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Goetia - Alliance With Demonic Spirits
Of course, the Goetia has been largely lumped in with an amorphous "planetary system", despeite the clear distinctions laid out in Hermetic philosophy. Again, at the root of this is the syncretization done by the Golden Dawn system and it's main adherent/heretic Alistair Crowley. ...
Posted in Planetary Power | 2 Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
The Italian Renaissance and Planetary Magick - Part Two - Continued from Part One
The Church's profound effects were felt for anyone engaged in scholarly pursuits at that time. The field of philosophy had lied dormant as the Church reigned over the secular and theologic aspirations of millions. When ...
Posted in Planetary Power | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
The Italian Renaissance and Planetary Magick - Part One
As the Inquisition sought to ground out all opposing thought, a group of freethinkers began to appear on the scene. They had to be careful to disguise their contempt for doctrine, for fear of being burned at the stake. For ...
Posted in Planetary Power | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Working With The Entities
Now, it's time to take a look at what working with these entities. It might surprise you to hear how they actually work, and what types of changes you might expect to occur for you. These entities are extremely powerful, and communicating with them requires ...
Posted in Planetary Power | No Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Ritual and the modern magician - Part One
Let's take a look at magick ritual from the perspective of the modern magician. Much of the material written on the subject is extremely prosaic and written for a bygone era. We, as magicians do not need to pay inordinate homage ...
Posted in Planetary Power | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Ritual And The Modern Magician - Part Two - Continued from Part One
If I'm so quick to remove elements of tradition, it would be only fair for me to mention the required parts. These are the mechanical bases of success, and there is no taking them out if you ...
Posted in Planetary Power | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
The Planetary Hours
Let's take a look at the planetary hours. We can establish a ruleset quite easily based on what we know.
Posted in Planetary Power | No Comments »
Monday, May 12th, 2008
Descriptions of the Intelligence and Spirits are varied, but a common attitude prevails. The Intelligences are the Good Spirits, or Geniuses, and the Spirits are the Bad Spirits, or Demons. There's plenty of admonitions in the literature against invoking the Spirits directly. No less a fearless practioner ...
Posted in Planetary Power | No Comments »
