This curse causes people who cause drama and mayhem in your life to have a horrible burning sensation in their skin every time they try to hurt someone.
You Will Need:
Ashes Rust Salt Rubbing Alcohol A metal bowl A candle/flame
How To Do the Curse:
1. Add the ashes, rust, and salt to the bowl. Mix it all together. 2. Add a few drops of the rubbing alcohol and mix until the whole mixture is wet. 3. Start chanting the name of the person you are cursing, and light the candle. 4. Hold the bowl over the flame and continue chanting. When the mixture is completely dry the curse has been placed.
Curse Breaking:
This is a simple and non-bound curse - can be broken using any curse breaking technique.
From time to time, those within the magickal community, upon hearing people speak of LHP magick and demonolatry, and also Satanism and even Luciferianism, say things such as, “why would anyone purposely choose a negative entity to work with, when there are many positive ones?” Such a question is fueled by the same type of indoctrination that spurs a similar query–“why would you do black/baneful magick, when you know it will come back to you as karma, or at least return to you 3x the crap that you sent out?”
My response to the first question (“why would anyone purposely choose a negative entity to work with…?”) is as follows:
There is no such thing as a negative entity. We work with deities, angels and demons. Imagine them to be somewhat like electricity–positive current and negative. An effective electrician works with both; one that would choose to work with either positive or negative currents alone, would be considered useless and unwise–a putz, as it were.
More people need to understand that angels work alongside demons, they are comrades. As well, not all deities are fluffy; some are extremely dark–think Angra Mainyu, Sekhmet, Pan in some contexts, and so on. This is by design; entities reflect the mechanisms of our universe, and there is no good and bad, there are only mechanisms that fulfill necessary functions.
In society, we have long been groomed and managed like sheep. This began long ago, and mainstream faiths were carefully prepared to make sure we held certain beliefs, which many adopted. This made it easier to keep us toeing the line. When people adopt new beliefs, many do not let go of all of the ones that provide the basis for unfounded and irrational beliefs–beliefs that make us fear to act in our own best interests. When we work with deities and demons (daemons) both light and dark, we empower ourselves to grow, to access wisdom, to reach out and discover other planes of existence through their guidance, and to have them advise and empower us in life and in magick.
We were taught that we have to be good, kind, compassionate, and even ‘all love and light.’ However, the groups that teach us this do not demonstrate that, and this paradox alone should tell us we’ve been misled. All love and light is a lie. One cannot be all love and light and be authentic within themselves. Just as you cannot have dark without light, you cannot have light without dark. When one shines a flashlight into a lighten room, nothing at all happens. Light and dark are simply manifestations of differing degrees of light. No-thing in this universe, is without relativity to dichotomy; ergo there is no such thing as a negative entity–they are the other half of an energy-type dichotomy, plain and simple. Hence one ideally needs to work with both light and dark energy beings to keep balance (as above, so below; as within, so without, etc).
I don’t believe in the same type of God that some others believe in. Oh, sure there is a higher consciousness, but I’d be reluctant to define the ineffable. Infinite wisdom, infinite intelligence, infinite creation, for starters… beyond that, there is no saying. But for the believers in God as an entity: Does anyone believe that there is such a thing as an all-good God? really? if so, go read the bible again. I am sooo not into the bible, but it does illustrate the arguments that those who believe in it, toss my way; strangely enough it also offers good counter in as many instances. Many demons were first mentioned in the bible. Imagine that–the bible bore us sh*tloads of demons; then those who profess from it, tell us not to commune with them. Hmmmph… Why? because demons provide us with EMPOWERMENT, that’s why.
The biblical God has a harsh, judgmental side, and that’s the office of Satan (for those who do not know, ‘office’ is the term used to refer to the job description of a demon or deity); hence Satan is half of the biblical God, even though the bible does not make this claim (it should be clear to anyone with a brain though). Speaking of ‘devils,’ those who have worked with Satan and Lucifer, know that they are not limited by common perceptions of them. They are each beautiful beings, when accepted as they truly are; however, now is not the time to delve far into discussing them.
It should be said though, that you could meet a guy whose job it is to electrocute prisoners. Meeting them in the local laundromat you’d probably never know they had it in them, because their executioner persona is not the entirety of who they are. I say this to assist those attempting to understand how this works, in opening their mind. I have never experienced the harsh side of either Satan or Lucifer directed towards me. However, I do not deny that those aspects of them are solid tools in magick, just as their benefic qualities are.
I get it–there is a point that makes the truth in this, hard to see. The idea of ascension… some will think–“are we not working to ascend, and to ascend, do we not need to become more loving, more peaceful, and so on? how does accepting darkness as a means of balance, fit in? how does working with dark entities fit in?" Well, from my own understanding, what we need to do above all, is be authentic; yet unfortunately we seem to have forgotten what authenticity is. There is a measure by which we can feel our way though…
Ascension is an art; on one hand service to others is a part of that, on the other, service to self is also. The ratio of energies expended between the two via one’s actions, determines whether or not we ascend, the ratio must fall somewhat in favour of service to others. Service to others is not the only way to ascend though. One can also ascend in service to self, but it is a path of precision and one that is usually taught by a master, as otherwise it is difficult to ascend by.
My response to the second query (“why would you do black magick, when you know it will come back to you as karma…?”):
I have a very short and sweet answer: If you intend to engage in magick with such self limiting beliefs as that, then go back to from whence you came. You cannot learn to do magick without limitations, if your thoughts get the better of you right at the get-go. Then, once you have established some proficiency in magick, ensure that if you catch yourself engaging in a self limiting belief pattern or adopting one that someone tries to pass off on you, that you nip it in the bud, period.
First off, no I do not claim to be a reincarnation of Aleister Crowley, despite the picture. As a matter of fact I’m female. This, the first post on my blog, perhaps should convey a little about me. I consider myself LHP (left hand path), but will qualify that. There are four paths–left, right, middle, and our own choice of path, also known as no path. There is only one logical choice, which is the one that you or I respectively make. We all know, however, that the simplest and most harmonious spiritual path one could traverse, would blend both left and right concepts.
“To me, saying I am LHP, above all means that I am not RHP.”
Back to where this was going though… I am not LHP because I always operate left of center, but rather, because I desire to create balance to address that in society we are forced to think and act right of center. Hence, in even saying LHP, I am creating balance in this world.
This is not the time to dissect LHP in and of itself, but it will soon be discussed. It’s best to take a linear approach in moving forward; we’ll begin by discussing issues in magick, occultism, and demonolatry, that if spoken of from too high of a level, may leave new magicians with questions. In between we will make some posts that appeal to more seasoned occultists.
By the way, a more favourite pastime for me, is to commune with deities and demons. When near water I am (usually) able to fall into a trance, enabling me to have such experiences. Infinite wisdom and the ability to harness the knowledge and mechanics of the universe, in that sense are mine.
That’s enough about me though; you see, this blog is about you. I am always going to be a student; no one could ever learn all there is to know about occultism, nor am I close. What I can do is teach others what’s been learnt to date. Ergo this blog is my vehicle to sharing gnosis.
Also, I am a huge Crowley fan… not because he was any great example of nobility, which he certainly was not; but because of all the magicians of all time, he was the most prolific. He left us with so very much to ponder, and so much light to beacon us on. My heart gets a bit heavy when I think of him though, because with the illness he had and needing to take heroin to take care of the pain, well, it led him to be the man that so many have no taste for. I tell you this because it’s a thing in the occult community to Crowley bash; but I don’t tolerate that… though not in reality blood, let’s just say, he’s my uncle Al.
I’ve been wanting to add a 5th deck choice to my shop and I am torn between these two.
I think the Silver Witchcraft is beautiful, but it’s imagery is based on the RWS, and so is the Universal deck, so I worry that they are too similar to each other, that it would not make sense to offer both as choices.
I know the Deviant Moon can be a little off-putting but I love the designs, I love looking at it, I really love this deck, and I want to work with it more, I think it has a lot to offer people, but I worry that the “darker” designs may be off-putting to clients.
This will be the tenth post in our series on astrological magic. Here I will briefly discuss some of the things you should know about the Lunar Nodes (Caput Draconis and Cauda Draconis). I also intend to introduce the concept of planetary days and hours, and the spirits which rule over them. We will also talk about some of the various other things you’ll need to know about if you want to build an effective magical circle to work from based on the astrological conditions you’re working with (mostly from Pietro D'Abano’s methods, but discussing some other relevant things, as well). This way, you’ll be prepared for a later post I’ll make about the ritual theory of astrological magic, and then this series can conclude, and serve as a foundation for some of the ideas in our upcoming series devoted to making talismans. Please be careful, and feel free to ask us if you have any questions.
The Lunar Nodes are a fairly important concept to know about in astrological magic. They influence the Moon in particular, and in fact, they are sometimes collectively called “the Dragon of the Moon.” Its image is that of a serpent with a hawk’s head. Caput Draconis (the “head of the Dragon,” or North Lunar Node) has different effects on the celestial bodies in different positions, but is considered the more positive influence of the Lunar Nodes. Here are a few of the specific effects Caput Draconis has on a chart:
-In the 1stHouse, it improves the quality of life and success.
-In the 2ndHouse, it helps one make more money, and it can help protect and hide thieves. It can also help you to effectively hide valuable things.
-In the 3rdHouse, it can help you make good friends, and gain the trust of others. It can also help you embark on a journey.
-In the 4thHouse, Caput Draconis can help you inherit large sums of money, and it encourages longevity of paternal figures.
-In the 5thHouse, it aids fertility, and especially helps people conceive daughters or twins. It also aids good reputation, and signifies a time when rumors can be trusted.
-In the 6thHouse, diseases are more severe. It can also aid in selecting a good doctor, though. It is a time to hire servants and help.
-In the 7thHouse, Caput Draconis can be used to cause people to go through many marriages in their lives. It can also bring forth numerous enemies.
-In the 8thHouse, it represents certain impending death. It does augment inheritances, though, and leaves widows or widowers well provided-for.
-In the 9thHouse, it helps travelers return safely, and it is good for the pursuit of science and religion.
-In the 10thHouse, it emphasizes the workings of people in powerful positions.
-In the 11thHouse, it can aid in gaining friends and good will.
-In the 12thHouse, it will help you cause people to have many enemies, and many lovers. It can also be used to cause incarcerated people to stay firmly held, and often to be mistreated.
Consider that Cauda Draconis (“the Dragon’s tail,” or South Lunar Node) doesn’t function much differently than the head. The only distinction is that rather than augment the things each house represents, it reduces them and weakens them. It’s also useful to know the two properties of the Lunar Nodes listed here:
-When Jupiter and Caput Draconis are together in the midheaven, this is a particularly good time to work.
-When the Moon is with Cauda Draconis, and is eclipsed or in an unfavorable aspect of Saturn or Mars, this is a good time to cause pain, illness, or upset.
Planetary days and hours are another concept you need to understand if you want to effectively cast astrological magic. Since there are seven days of the week and seven classical planets, it follows that each planet rules over one day of the week. There is a way to map out the days of the week and their ruling planets by placing the glyphs of the planets around a circle in Chaldean order (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and the Moon), and drawing a unicursal septagram starting at Saturn (which rules Saturday). As your line proceeds to each planet, that is the order of the planetary days. I’m not going to illustrate that here, since it isn’t horribly important for this purpose, but if requested, I might do a series on the foundations of Hermetic symbolism which will detail that sort of thing. Instead of detailing it here, I’ll just list the days and their rulers (which can be found in a different format here, along with a lot of other information about the planets):
Saturday – Saturn
Sunday – The Sun
Monday – The Moon
Tuesday – Mars
Wednesday – Mercury
Thursday – Jupiter
Friday – Venus
Each day is also ruled by an angel (nearly every pantheon contains equivalent deities to each of these angels, so it is possible to work with different imagery if you wish). The days each have an archangel and a sub-ruling angel, according to the Clavicula Solomonis. I will briefly go over these here.
Saturday’s archangel is Tzaphquiel. Its sub-ruling angel is Cassiel.
Sunday’s archangel is Raphael. Its sub-ruling angel is Michael.
Monday’s archangel is Gabriel. Its sub-ruling angel is the same.
Tuesday’s archangel is Khaniael. Its sub-ruling angel is Samael (also spelled Sammael or Zamael)
Wednesday’s archangel is Michael. Its sub-ruling angel is Raphael.
Thursday’s archangel is Tzadquiel. Its sub-ruling angel is Sachiel.
Friday’s archangel is Haniel. Its sub-ruling angel is Anael.
Pietro D'Abano identifies a (mostly) different set of spirits as the rulers of the days. I will give you those as well, in case you find them necessary. Be aware that he refers to some spirits as angels which almost certainly are not. I’ll be sure to differentiate between those as clearly as I can.
Saturday’s ruling angels are Cassiel and Uriel. D'Abano identifies a third angel who rules over Saturday, called Machatan. I don’t think this third spirit is really an angel.
The aerial spirit ruling over Saturday is Maymon, and the spirits who minister to him are identified as Abumalith, Assaibi, and Balidet. These spirits are subject to the Southwest Wind.
Sunday is ruled by the angels Michael and Dardiel. A spirit probably mistaken for an angel is Huratapal, who also rules over Sunday.
The aerial spirit who rules over Sunday is King Varcan. His subservient spirits are Tus, Andas, and Cynabal. These aerial spirits are subject to the North Wind.
Monday’s ruling angels are Gabriel, Michael, and Samael (sometimes spelled Sammael).
The aerial spirit ruling on Monday is King Arcan. He commands the spirits Bilet, Missabu, and Abuzaha. These aerial spirits are all subject to the West Wind.
Tuesday’s ruling angels are Samael (or Sammael), Satael, and Amabiel.
The aerial spirit ruling over Tuesday is King Samax. He commands Carmax, Ismoli, and Paffran. These aerial spirits are subject to the East Wind.
Wednesday’s ruling angels are Raphael, Miel, and Seraphiel.
The aerial spirit ruling over Wednesday is King Mediat (also spelled Modiat). He commands Suquinos and Sallales. These aerial spirits are subject to the Southwest Wind.
Thursday’s ruling Angels are Sachiel, Castiel, and Asasiel.
The aerial lord of Thursday is King Suth. He commands Maguth and Gutrix. These aerial spirits are subject to the South Wind.
Friday’s ruling angels are Anael, Rachiel, and Sachiel.
The aerial spirit ruling Friday is King Sarabotes. He commands Amabiel (who is probably a fallen angel), Aba, Abalidoth, and Flaef. These aerial spirits are all subject to the West Wind.
We already know that a day has 24 hours in it, and the same remains true when we’re talking about the planetary hours, though the way they’re divided up is different from the normal system of hours. To determine the length of a planetary hour, you should take the amount of time from sunrise to sunset on the day in question, and divide it by twelve, and the quotient will be the length of a planetary hour during the day. Do the same from sunset to sunrise, and that is the length of the nocturnal planetary hours. If you want to double-check your calculations, you can always add a diurnal hour to a nocturnal hour of the same day, and see if it adds up to a perfect 120 minutes. Now, to determine which planet rules the current hour, you should just remember that the first hour of each day is ruled by the same planet which rules over the day. Then, the planets ruling the hours proceed in Chaldean order for the next 24 hours. If you look closely at this, you’ll notice that the next planet in sequence after 24 hours is naturally the planet which rules over the next day. So, we can conclude that following the planetary hours in the Chaldean order is equally viable for determining the rulers of the days of the week.
The hours of the day also have names. These names are the same every day of the week, and they are divided up the same way as the planetary hours. I will list the names of the hours of the day here.
Day:
1st Hour – Yayn
2nd Hour – Yanor or Janor
3rd Hour – Nasnia or Nasmia
4th Hour – Salla
5th Hour – Sadedali or Sadedalia
6th Hour – Thamur
7th Hour – Ourer
8th Hour – Thainé or Thamic
9th Hour – Neron
10th Hour – Yayon or Jayon
11th Hour – Abai
12th Hour – Natalon or Nathalon
Night:
1st Hour – Beron
2nd Hour – Barol
3rd Hour – Thanu or Thami
4th Hour – Athor or Athar
5th Hour – Mathon or Methon
6th Hour – Rana
7th Hour – Netos
8th Hour – Tafrac or Infrac
9th Hour – Sassur
10th Hour – Agla or Aglo
11th Hour – Calerva or Cäerra
12th Hour – Salam
It’s not only important to know which planetary hour you’re working in, but also which spirits rule over it. The angels ruling over the hours correspond to the planets, so I will just give you a list showing which angel rules over the hour of each planet.
Saturn’s hours are ruled by Cassiel.
Jupiter’s hours are ruled by Sachiel.
Mars’s hours are ruled by Samael.
The Sun’s hours are ruled by Michael.
Venus’s hours are ruled by Anael.
Mercury’s hours are ruled by Raphael.
The Moon’s hours are ruled by Gabriel.
Be aware that there are many other spirits who are of certain times which I have not included here, including spirits of the air (spirits who are not angels or demons, but who wander), and demons. If I write at all about magic and information regarding demons and aerial spirits in the future, I might include this kind of information in those posts.
ThePicatrix identifies specific names of the planets which should be used for magical purposes, as well, and they are very similar to the Arabic names of the planets (they are quite possibly just regional variants of the Arabic names of the planets, pronounced slightly differently than in standard Arabic, and therefore also spelled differently in old European translations). I will list these below.
Saturn – Zohal
Jupiter – Musteri
Mars – Marrech
The Sun – Xemz
Venus – Zohara
Mercury – Hotarid
The Moon – Alchamar
The names of the seasons (that is, the names used for them in some magical traditions) are also important to know for some methods. Pietro D'Abano identifies them as follows.
Spring – Talvi
Summer – Casmaran
Autumn – Ardarael
Winter – Farlas
He says the Earth, Sun, and Moon should be referred to by different names depending on the season. Here are the names for the Earth.
Spring – Amadai
Summer – Festativi
Autumn – Rabianara
Winter – Geremiah
Now the names for the Sun.
Spring – Abraym
Summer – Athemay
Autumn – Abragini
Winter – Commutaff
And the names for the Moon.
Spring – Agusita
Summer – Armatus
Autumn – Matasignais
Winter – Affaterim
There are also particular spirits D'Abano identifies who rule during each season, and he calls them angels, but I disagree with him about most of these, because their names are not angelic. It is possible that he mistranslated or misspelled their names, but their complete obscurity from the basic characteristics of angelic names makes me doubt it. This doesn’t mean his methods shouldn’t be used, or that they are invalid, but just that I think he miscategorized the majority of the spirits he was dealing with. Still, I will list them, because they’re important if you want to make a circle in his method. I’ll be sure to note when I think these spirits are angels.
The spirits who rule in the spring are Caratasa, Core, Amatiel (who is an angel), and Commisoros. Spugliguel is the (correctly identified) angel who rules over the sign of spring.
The spirits who rule in the summer are Gargatel, Tariel, and Gaviel (who are all angels). Tubiel rules over the sign of summer (and is also an angel).
The spirits who rule over autumn are Tarquam, and Guabarel (who is an angel). The spirit ruling the sign of autumn is Tarquaret.
The spirits who rule over winter are Amabael (who is an angel), and Ctarari. The spirit ruling the sign of winter is Altarib.
This will be the ninth post in our series on astrological magic. Now I’m going to expand on the planets, signs, and fixed stars, and give you some information about the particular perfumes, plants, and materials which are influenced by specific celestial bodies. This will be a fairly extensive post, detailing many things which are under the influence of the various celestial powers, or which otherwise correspond to them. I will start with the planets, going in Chaldean order, which means I’ll be starting with Saturn. This post intends to be very useful, but in order to successfully draw power from the heavenly bodies and have their energy directed effectively to carry out your will, you should not use this post as the only reference for your methods. Be safe, and feel free to ask us if you have any questions.
Saturn is sometimes called the Greater Infortune. It is usually associated with the more weighty matters in life, including responsibility and morbidity. Most of the things associated with Saturn are fairly intuitive, since like Saturn, they are often associated with morbidity, death, and the grotesque.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under Saturn’s influence.
Name of the Intelligence of Saturn:
Agiel
Name of the Spirit of Saturn:
Zazel
Familiar Form of the Spirit of Saturn:
An angry-looking tall, slender man with four faces on his head (so that there is one each on the front, back, left, and right side of his head). Each of his knees has an additional face, as well.
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of Saturn:
A bearded King on the back of a dragon
A bearded old man
An old woman leaning on a walking staff
A hog or boar
A dragon
An owl
A black robe
A sickle
A juniper tree
Elements:
Earth and Water
Humor:
Melancholy
Numbers:
3 and 9
Flavors:
Sour or tart
Bitterness
Elemental Quality:
Cold-Dry
Day of the Week:
Saturday
Language:
Hebrew
Religion:
Judaism
Clothing:
Simple black clothing, especially black robes
Occupations:
Mining
Construction
Architecture
Places:
Rivers with dark waters
Dark mountains
Deep wells
The edges of deserts or desolate lands
Anatomy:
The right ear
The spleen
Incense:
Saturn’s incense is made of opium poppy seeds, stinking nightshade, mandrake root, lodestone, and myrrh. Mix them with bat’s blood, or with a cat’s brain. Alternately, Saturn’s incense can be made from pepperwort or frankincense.
Zodiac Rulership:
Saturn rules over the signs of Capricorn and Aquarius, and is exalted in Libra. Its detriments are Cancer and Leo, and it it in its fall while in Aries.
Drugs:
All of the opiates (drugs like morphine, heroin, codeine, and many others)
All of the hypnotics (also known as soporifics)
Saturn is associated with many noteworthy spirits. I’ll identify some of them below, organizing them by the types of spirits in question.
Angels:
Cassiel is the angel who is most strongly associated with Saturn. This association is definitely appropriate, since Cassiel is the angel of tears and solitude.
The archangel Tzaphquiel rules over Saturday (which is Saturn’s day), and is also considered one of the highest ranking angels in Heaven. His name means “God’s Knowledge.”
A King of the Djinn:
Maymon is the proper name of the King of the Djinn associated with Saturn, and it seems to mean “Prosperous.”
Abba Nuch is his informal name, and it appears to roughly mean “Father of Rest.”
Demons:
Furcas, the 50th demon in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Leo is the only Goetic demon associated with Saturn. He looks like an evil old man with a long beard and a pale gray head riding on a pale horse, and armed with a very sharp weapon of some sort. Of the demons in the Goetia, Furcas is the only Knight in all of their ranks. He commands 20 legions of infernal spirits. He can teach applied philosophy, astrology, rhetoric, palmistry, and pyromancy.
And finally, we can go over the things in nature which are under the influence of Saturn.
Plants:
White Daffodils
Dragonwort (probably Dracunculus Vulgaris)
Rue (Ruta Graveolens)
Cumin
Black False Hellebore
Styrax Benzoin
Mandrake
Opium Poppies (and Opium itself)
Black Fig Trees
Pines
Cypress Trees and Shrubs
Hemlock
Yew
Aloe
Creatures:
Moles
Donkeys
Mules
Wolves
Rabbits
Goats
Cats
Camels
Bears
Hogs
Apes
Dragons
Mice
Rats
Cranes
Herons
Ostriches
Peacocks
Screech Owls
Horned Owls
Bats
Lapwings
Crows
Quails
Basilisks
Toads
Serpents
Insects
Scorpions
Ants
Maggots and Grubs
Bugs found in Corpses
Termites
Tortoises
Oysters
Cockles
Sea Sponges
Eels
Lampreys
Materials:
Iron
Gold
Diamond
Onyx
Cameo
Iron Ore
Periclase
Yellow Marcasite
Hematite
Rubies
Jupiter is often called the Greater Fortune. It is a planet associated primarily with financial and career success, as well as high social status and favorable treatment from the divine. It rules over vitality, or the life energy of a person, as well as abundance in the form of food, luxuries, and necessities.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under the influence of Jupiter.
Name of the Intelligence of Jupiter:
Yophiel
Name of the Spirit of Jupiter:
Chismael
Familiar Form of the Spirit of Jupiter:
It usually manifests as man of medium stature with a healthy and energetic glow, but who moves nervously, seems moderately timid, and speaks very gently.
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of Jupiter:
A King riding on the back of a stag with his sword in hand
A man wearing a bishop’s hat and long robe
A maid wearing a crown of laurels with flowers on it
A bull
A stag
A peacock
A brilliant blue robe
A sword
A boxwood tree
Element:
Air
Humor:
Blood
Numbers:
4 and 16
Flavors:
Sweet
Elemental Quality:
Warm-Moist
Day of the Week:
Thursday
Language:
Part of the Latin language (which is co-ruled by Mars)
Part of the Greek language (which is co-ruled by three planets, the other two of which are the Sun and Mercury)
Religion:
Zoroastrianism
Any religions which have strong universalistic undertones
Clothing:
Expensive and finely made clothing, especially if it is bright white
Occupations:
Lawyers
Business owners
Debt collectors
Places:
Meeting places of noble or privileged people
Schools (particularly if they are pretty and well-maintained)
High-quality gymnasiums (especially if they’re aesthetically pleasing)
Any aesthetically appealing place which is always kept clean and pleasant
Anatomy:
The left ear
The liver
Incense:
Jupiter’s incense can be made from ash seeds, agar, styrax balsam, benzoin resin, lapis lazuli, the tops of peacock feathers, and a stork or swallow’s blood, or a male deer’s brain. Alternately, you can use nutmeg or clove.
Zodiac Rulership:
Jupiter rules over the signs of Sagittarius and Pisces, and is exalted in Cancer. Its detriments are Gemini and Virgo, and it falls when it is in Capricorn.
Drugs:
Cocaine
Jupiter is associated with many spirits of different types. I will list some of them below, subcategorizing them based on what type of spirits they are.
Angels:
Sachiel is the angel who watches over Jupiter. He is a Cherub, and his name means “Cover of God” or something to that effect.
Tzadquiel is the archangel who rules over Thursday, which means he is definitely associated with Jupiter.
A King of the Djinn:
Shem Huresh is this King’s name. It seems to mean “the name of Huresh.”
Abbu Al-Waleed is this King’s informal name, and it means something like “The Newborn’s Father.”
Demons:
All 6 of the demon Princes in the Goetia are associated with Jupiter, so I will list them below, only specifying their rank if you shouldn’t assume that the demon in question is simply a Prince.
Vassago is the 3rd demon in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Aries. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and looks like a well-to-do young man. He can accurately tell you about the past and future, and he can uncover lost or hidden things.
Sitri is the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Cancer, and the 12th demon described in the Goetia. He commands 60 legions of infernal spirits. When he first manifests, he has the face of a leopard and the wings of a gryphon, but then he assumes the form of a very beautiful young man. This demon ignites men and women in love, and can make women go naked.
Ipos is a Prince just like the two aforementioned demons, but he is also an Earl. He is the 22nd demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Scorpio. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like an angel with the head of a lion, the feet of a goose, and the tail of a rabbit. Ipos knows of all things past and future, and he can make people verbally witty and embolden them in a social context.
Gaap is a Prince, but he is also a President. He is the 33rd demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Aquarius. He commands 66 legions of infernal spirits, and he sometimes appears as a man leading four powerful Kings, while at other times he might take the form of a doctor. Gaap can give people an extensive knowledge of philosophy, social sciences, and the liberal arts. He can easily manipulate the human emotions of love and hate, and he likes to steal familiars from occultists. He can accurately tell you about anything past, present, or future, and he has been known to mischievously transport people from one country to another while they are intoxicated or otherwise unaware.
Stolus is the 36th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Pisces. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a raven at first, but then takes the form of a man. He can teach us about astrology, and the magical properties of the herbs and stones.
Orobas is the 55th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Libra. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a horse at first, but soon takes the form of a man. He can reveal things past, present, and future, and he can also help a person become honored. He is especially fond of helping people become well-respected and high-ranking clergy members. He can generate good will between friends or enemies, and he will give honest answers to questions about the nature of divinity. He is generally very pleasant to work with.
Now we can proceed to a list of things in nature which are under Jupiter’s influence.
Plants:
Sengreen (Sempervivum Tectorum)
Basil
Viper’s Bugloss (Echium Vulgare)
Mint of any kind
Nutmeg Husk
French Lavender
Mastic Tree
Horseheal
Violets
Darnel (Lolium Temulentum)
Black Henbane
Poplar Trees
Oaks
Chestnut Oaks
Holly Trees
Holm Oaks
Beech Trees
Hazel Trees
Service Trees
White Fig Trees
Pear Trees
Apple Trees
Plum Trees
Ash Trees
Dogwood Trees
Olive Trees (and Olive Oil)
Corn
Barley
Wheat
Raisins
Licorice
Sugar and Sugar Cane
Nuts
Almonds
Pineapples
Rhubarb
Manna Ash Resin
Storax
Creatures:
Hens
Chicken Egg-Yolks
Partridges
Pheasants
Swallows
Pelicans
Cuckoos
Storks
Eagles
Dolphins
Anthiinae
Wels Catfish
Materials:
Lead
Gold
White Precious Stones
Golden Precious Stones
Tin
Silver
Sapphire
Beryl
Emerald
Green Jasper
Quartz
Carnelian
Mars is sometimes called the Lesser Infortune. It is commonly associated with war, sexual aggression, anger, general conflict, and physical energy. Mars also presides over surgery, animal taming, bloodletting, and circumcision.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under the influence of Mars.
Name of the Intelligence of Mars:
Graphiel
Name of the Spirit of Mars:
Bartzabel
Familiar Form of the Spirit of Mars:
He will appear in a tall, mostly-humanoid body, but with bright red skin (resembling many depictions of the devil in pop culture), the horns of a deer, and the claws of a gryphon. He will carry himself with compelling confidence, but a revoltingly aggressive disposition. He might also make loud, angry noises which sound like the bellow of an angry bull.
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of Mars:
An armed king riding on a wolf
An armed man
A woman holding a wooden shield on her thigh
A male goat
A horse
A stag
A red robe
A pile of wool
A hog-louse
Element:
Fire
Humor:
Choler
Numbers:
5 and 25
Flavors:
Spicy
Bitter
Elemental Quality:
Hot-Dry
Day of the Week:
Tuesday
Language:
Part of the Latin language (which is co-ruled by Jupiter)
Persian
Religion:
The faith of those who constantly change their religious beliefs
Clothing:
Military uniforms, especially armor, weapons, and combat gear
Occupations:
Soldiers
Surgeons
Animal trainers
Lawyers
Places:
Slaughterhouses
Furnaces
Armories
Pawn shops
Anatomy:
The right nostril
The gall bladder
Incense:
Mars’s incense can be made by mixing euphorbia resin, doom palm resin, ammoniacum, black and common hellebore, lodestone, sulfur, and human blood, cat blood, and a male deer’s blood. Alternately, you can use sandalwood, cypress, balsamic resin, or agar.
Zodiac Rulership:
Mars rules over the signs of Aries and Scorpio, and it is exalted in Capricorn. Its detriments are Taurus and Libra, and it falls when it is in Cancer.
Drugs:
Absinthe (note: If you’re purchasing absinthe anywhere in the United States, take extra care in choosing it, because there are some U.S. brands of green liquor which are deceptively labeled “absinthe” despite having absolutely no wormwood in them.)
Wormwood
Fly Amanita
PCP
Mars is associated with a variety of noteworthy spirits, some of which I will list below, organizing them based on what kind of spirits they are.
Angels:
Samael is the angel who is most closely affiliated with Mars. According to many legends, Samael is the angel who was cast out of Heaven and given the title of “Satan.” There are many legends and mythological stories about the fall of Samael, including stories about his romantic involvement with Adam’s first wife Lilith (God removed her from Eden, and cursed her, turning her into the demon of dead babies), whom he impregnated. According to some versions of the story, this human-angel hybrid baby was the first member of the race known as the Nephilim (a word which is often translated to “giants” in English versions of Biblical texts), and when many other angels fell from their heavenly places to take human wives, many more of these Nephilim were born. God considered these children to be abominations, and some texts cite this as the reason why He caused the Great Deluge (the flood in the story of Noah’s Ark in Genesis).
Khaniael is the archangel who rules over Tuesday, and because of this, he is also closely associated with Mars.
A King of the Djinn:
Al-Ahmar is the King of the Djinn who is associated with Mars. His name seems to roughly mean “the One who is Red.”
Abbu Mohrez is this King’s informal name. It seems to roughly translate to “the Father of the Achiever,” or something along similar rhetorical lines.
Demons:
Mars is associated with the 7 infernal Earls in the Goetic hierarchy. I will discuss these below, only specifying their ranks in cases where the demon in question is not simply an Earl.
Marax is the 21st demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Libra. In addition to an Earl, he is also a President among the demons. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits (which are separated into 3 divisions of 10 legions), and he looks like a bull with a human face. He can effectively teach you all about astrology and the liberal arts, as well as the magical properties of every kind of herb and stone. He can also provide the occultist with a wise and reliable familiar.
Ipos is an Earl, but he is also a Prince. He is the 22nd demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Scorpio. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like an angel with the head of a lion, the feet of a goose, and the tail of a rabbit. Ipos knows of all things past and future, and he can make people verbally witty and embolden them in social situations.
Furfur is the 34th demon described in the Goetia, and also the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Pisces. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and he usually looks like a deer with a tail of fire. He will never tell the truth unless you have him within a Goetic triangle (which I will discuss whenever I get around to discussing demonology and its related arts), in which case he will look like a beautiful angel rather than a deer. If you use a Goetic triangle to compel him, he will honestly answer any questions you ask him about secrets and the divine.
Malthas is the 38th demon described in the Goetia, and he is also the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Aries. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, looks like a stork dove, and speaks in a hoarse voice. He can build very well fortified watchtowers and defensive structures, and is a very skilled military strategist who can help someone command and coordinate the forces of a military.
Raum is the 40th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Taurus. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a crow at first, but takes the form of a man soon after. Raum’s pastimes are particularly interesting. He steals treasures from kings, destroys cities, and shatters the honor of the men who rule over the aforesaid cities. He can accurately tell you about any events past, present, of future, and he creates love between friends and enemies.
Vinea is the 45th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Gemini. In addition to his position as an Earl, he is also an infernal King. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a man with a lion’s head riding on a black horse, and carrying a venomous snake in one hand. Vinea can discover any manner of hidden thing, and has a reputation for revealing witches (which usually results in their downfall). He can help to build towers, but is especially helpful in offensive military operations, especially when your soldiers are trying to overtake some kind of wall or other barrier. He can also give you accurate information about any events past, present, or future.
Bifrons is the 46th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Cancer. He commands up to 60 legions of infernal spirits, and he first appears in the form of a monster, but he assumes the form of a man soon after. Bifrons can give you a complete familiarity with astrology, as well as all the other sciences of the Quadrivium. He can also teach you about the magical properties of the different types of wood and stone. Sometimes, he changes the bodies of the dead, or perhaps takes them to a different place, and then he lights magical candles on their graves.
Murmur is the 54th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Virgo. In addition to his position as an Earl, he is also an infernal Duke. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the form of a soldier in a duke’s crown riding on the back of a gryphon, with a host of trumpeters preceding him. Murmur can give you an extensive knowledge of rhetoric and philosophy. He can also compel spirits of the dead to come forth and appear before the occultist, allowing us to ask them whatever questions we like. Some of my books also say that Murmur was originally a member of the Order of Thrones before he took his current place.
Andromalius is the 72nd and final demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Pisces. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he manifests in the form of a man holding a serpent. Andromalius has the power to compel thieves to come return with the spoils of their plunder in hand. He can also discover hidden treasures, underhanded dealings, and covertly wicked intentions. Punishing thieves and wicked people is the main activity he participates in when he is not working to carry out a specific task.
Now that we’ve discussed some of the more complex things which Mars rules over, we can continue on to our more straightforward listing of things in nature which are under the influence of Mars.
Plants:
Hellebores
Garlic
Euphorbia Resin
Ammoniacum
Radish
Laurels
Wolfsbane
Scammony
Thistles
Nettles
Buttercups
Onions
Scallions
Leeks
Mustard Seeds
Dogwoods
Peppers (especially those which are extremely hot)
Creatures:
Horses
Mules
Goats
Wolves
Leopards
Wild Donkeys
Snakes
Dragons
Flies
Gnats
Baboons
Eagles
Vultures
Hawks
Falcons
Horned Owls
Screech Owls
Kestrels
Kites
Crows
Daws
Magpies
Pike Fish
Barbel Fish
Orca Whales
Sturgeons
Materials:
Copper
Red Brass
Diamonds
Lodestones
Agate
Opals
Heliotropes
Carnelian
Glass
Premonada
The Sun is the brightest luminary in the heavens. It represents rulership, nobility, power, and light. It rules the wealthy, and those with high social status. In addition (and contrast) to its associations with power and privilege, the Sun represents generosity, forgiveness, mercy, and salvation.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under the influence of the Sun.
Name of the Intelligence of the Sun:
Nakhiel
Name of the Spirit of the Sun:
Sorath
Familiar Form of the Spirit of the Sun:
A large, full-bodied man who radiates a kind of intense power and warmth which can accurately be described as “cardiovascular.” He will probably be accompanied by a golden or yellow light, and his arrival usually causes the person who called upon him to sweat.
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of the Sun:
A king riding on a lion’s back with a scepter in his hand.
A king wearing his crown
A queen holding her scepter
A bird
A lion
A rooster
A yellow or golden robe
A scepter
Caudatus (the kinds of young leaves or grains used to make cereal)
Name of the Sun in Spring:
Abraym
Name of the Sun in Summer:
Athemay
Name of the Sun in Autumn:
Abragini
Name of the Sun in Winter:
Commutaff
Element:
Fire
Humor:
Pure blood
Numbers:
6 and 36
Flavors:
Savory
Sweet
Elemental Quality:
Hot-Dry
Day of the Week:
Sunday
Language:
French
Part of the Greek Language (rulership of which is also shared with Jupiter and Mercury)
Religion:
The religion of the ancient Sabians (who many people say worshiped the celestial bodies)
Christianity
Clothing:
Noble and fine clothing, especially when it’s golden or yellow in color, and made of very fine fabric, such as silk
Occupations:
The Pope, and Christian clergy in general
Chief executive officers of large corporations
The President of the United States
Community organizers (because Jesus Christ was a major community organizer and activist)
Carpenters (because Jesus Christ was a carpenter)
Places:
Places which are naturally serene and well-lit
The palaces of kings (a category which figuratively includes places such as the White House in the United States)
The offices of less-powerful politicians such as legislators
Pulpits
Theaters
Any man-made structure which can be described as magnificent
Anatomy:
The eyes
The heart
Incense:
To make the Sun’s incense, you should mix saffron, ambergris, musk, agar, balsamic resin, laurel berries, cloves, myrrh, frankincense, and the brain of an eagle or the blood of a white rooster with a mortar and pestle. Alternately, you can use mastic, gum benzoin, or gum laudanum.
Zodiac Rulership:
The Sun rules over the sign of Leo, and its exaltation is Aries. It’s detriment is Aquarius, and it falls when it is in Libra.
Drugs:
Beer
White wine
The Sun is associated with numerous spirits of various types which might be useful to understand or be aware of in certain situations. I will list some of them them below, organized according to the respective type of each spirit.
Angels:
The Archangel Michael is the angel who is by far the most strongly associated with the Sun. He is the highest-ranked and most powerful angel, effectively serving as Heaven’s second-in-command. He was also directly involved in the events of many important Biblical stories. In the Old Testament, Michael is mentioned on numerous occasions. Perhaps the most important of these in in Daniel 10, where Daniel learns that Michael is the protector of Israel. In Christian scripture, he is identified as the archangel who will lead God’s army into the final battle against the forces of Hell. His name seems to mean something along the lines of “He Who is Like God.”
The Archangel Raphael rules over Sunday, and is associated with the Sun as a result of this. Although Michael is definitely the most powerful archangel, it is very important to note that Raphael is one of the only two other angels who even come close to Michael in their importance and capabilities (Gabriel being the other one of these angels). His name seems to mean something along the lines of “God is the Source of Healing.”
A King of the Djinn:
Al-Mazhab is name of the King of the Djinn who is associated with the Sun. His name roughly means “Golden One.”
Abba Deebaj is this King’s informal name. This name means something like “The Silk Brocade’s Father.”
Demons:
The Sun is associated with 12 of the demons described in the Goetia (and I consider Astaroth a King as well, making a total of 13). These demons are the Infernal Kings, and when I describe them below, I will be sure to point out when any of these Kings has another rank in addition to their kingship.
Bael is the 1st demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Aries. He commands 66 legions of infernal spirits, and he either appears as a beast with three heads, one of a toad, one of a man, and one of a cat, or as those three animals as separate bodies, but all going forth together. Bael can grant you invisibility.
Paimon is the 9th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Gemini. He commands 200 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a crowned man riding on a dromedary camel, with a host of musicians going ahead of him. When he first speaks, he is usually difficult to understand. He can give you a complete understanding of all of the arts and sciences, as well as secret divine or occult knowledge. He can also present you with honors, blessing you with a good reputation in society. He can provide familiars of a good quality. Last, but definitely not least, Paimon can easily magically bind other people so that they will have to do your bidding.
Beleth is the 13th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Leo. He commands 85 legions of infernal spirits, and he arrives on a pale horse, attended by brass players and other musicians. He is usually fairly hostile when he first arrives. If you manage to calm his irritation, though, he can create love between a man and woman. Some of my sources say he was originally an angel in the Order of Powers, and that he hopes to ascend back to his throne before the end of days.
Purson is the 20th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Libra. He commands 22 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the form of a man with the face of a lion, holding a venomous snake in one hand, while approaching on the back of a bear whose path is preceded by a host of ministering trumpeters. Purson can accurately tell you about any events in the past, present, or future, in addition to being able to discover any manner of hidden things. He is also able to provide the occultist with a good familiar spirit.
Astaroth is the 29th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Capricorn. The Goetia doesn’t specify that he is a King, designating only his position as Duke, but I thought it necessary to classify him as such, considering that in sources besides the Goetia, he is fairly uniformly referred to as a King. He commands 40 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a beautiful angel with terrible and dangerous breath riding on the back of an infernal dragon, and carrying a viper. He can give you a thorough understanding of all the liberal arts, and will always answer your questions truthfully. He is also able to give you accurate understanding of all the events of the past, present, and future, and of all secrets. In particular, Astaroth will tell you the stories of how the various angels fell.
Asmodai is the 32nd demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Aquarius. Asmodai is one of the highest-ranked demons (sometimes referred to as a chief lord of Hell), though he only directly commands 72 legions of infernal spirits. When he appears, he looks like a man with three heads (one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram). He has the tail of a serpent and the feet of a goose, and he rides in on a dragon, carrying a flag and lance. He is capable of giving us a complete understanding of the magical uses of all the different herbs and stones. He can also give us a complete knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, and astrology. He is good at finding treasures which have been lost or hidden, and he can make us invisible, or help us to be verbally witty and eloquent. He is also capable of giving us a longer life-span.
Vinea is the 45th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Gemini. In addition to his position as a mighty King, he is also an Earl. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a man with a lion’s head riding on a black horse, and carrying a venomous snake in one hand. Vinea can discover any manner of hidden thing, and has a reputation for uncovering witches (which usually results in their downfall). He can help to build defensive towers, but is particularly helpful in offensive military operations, especially when your soldiers are trying to overtake a wall or some other kind of barrier. He can also give you accurate information about any events past, present, or future.
Balam is the 51st demon to be described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Leo. He commands 40 legions of infernal spirits. When he manifests, he looks like a man with three heads (one of a bull, one of a man, and one of a ram) and the tail of a serpent. His eyes will be flaming, and he will ride forth on a bear, bringing a goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) with him. He has a hoarse voice, and will truthfully tell you about anything past, present, or future. He can also make us invisible and increase our wit.
Zagan is the 61st demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Capricorn. In addition to his position as a mighty King, he also holds the title of President. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he initially looks like a bull with the wings of a gryphon, but then assumes the form of a man. Zagan is capable of making us more witty and clever, turning wine into water, and water back into wine. He can easily change any metal into the currency of whichever nation he is working in. He also turns fools wise.
Belial is the 68th demon to be described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Aquarius. He is easily one of the most powerful demons in Hell, and he also commands 80 legions of infernal spirits. As he approaches, you will notice that his appearance is that of a beautiful angel, and he will ride in on a chariot of fire. Belial is a particularly powerful spirit, and he regularly interferes with the people of much of the world by using some of his powers to magically appoint a lot of extremely underqualified or overall unfavorable people to legislative positions in as many governments as possible. He finds this amusing, and wants to cause as much human pain and frustration as he possibly can by doing this sort of thing. When dealing with Belial, it’s important to know that he can help us in several ways. In addition to his ability to appoint whoever he chooses to a legislative office, we should remember that he can also cause favor between friends and enemies, and that he can provide us with extremely high quality familiar spirits. However, unlike most other spirits (demonic or otherwise), Belial will not help us if we don’t make a good offering to him.
Now, we can proceed to a list of things the Sunrules over in nature.
Plants:
Marigolds
Lotus Trees
Peonies
Celandine
Balm
Ginger
Great Felwort
Stonemint
Vervain
Bay Trees
Cedars
Palms
Ash Trees
Ivy
Mint
Mastic
White Turmeric
Saffron
Balsam
Amber
Yellow Honey
Agar
Clove
Cinnamon
Pepper
Frankincense
Marjoram
Rosemary
Creatures:
Lions
Crocodiles
Lynxes
Rams
Boars
Oxen
Phoenixes
Eagles
Vultures
Swans
Roosters
Crows
Hawks
Glow Worms
Scarabs
Seals
Shellfish
Jellyfish
Starfish
Mollusks with spiral shells
Oysters
Materials:
Gold
Egyptian Glass
Cupric Oxide
Diamonds
Red Pearls
Hematite
Rubies
Gold Marcasite
Heliotropes
Blue Sapphires
Topaz
Chrysoprase
Venus is a planet which is most readily associated with ideas of love, friendship, and positive emotions between people. It is often known as the Lesser Fortune. Venus rules over beautiful singing, and all manner of pleasant sounds. It also represents an emotionally intimate kind of sexuality and pleasure.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under the influence of Venus.
Name of the Intelligence of Venus:
Hagiel
Name of the Spirit of Venus:
Qedemel
Familiar Form of the Spirit of Venus:
It will usually manifest in the form of a fair-bodied woman of about average height, with a pleasant disposition, dressed in white or green, with some golden accents near the topmost parts of the outfit. If Venus is in one of her greater dignities, the forms of two young maids might accompany her (these servant forms are not actually separate entities from spirit of Venus), and the three might interact with each other playfully with the intent of drawing a lustful gaze or two.
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of Venus:
A King riding on a camel with a scepter in his hand
A young woman dressed in very beautiful clothing
A naked young woman
A female goat
A camel
A dove
A green or white garment or outfit
A bouquet of flowers
Juniper savin
Elements:
Air and Water
Humors:
Phlegm and Blood
Numbers:
7 and 49
Flavors:
Sweetness
Decadent flavors
Delicate tastes
Elemental Quality:
Warm-Moist
Day of the Week:
Friday
Language:
Arabic
Religion:
Islam
Clothing:
Garments decorated with bright colors and geometric shapes
Traditional Arabic apparel, especially when all white in color (in a desert, white clothing will be more comfortable to wear, because it does not absorb as much heat as other colors)
Extravagant accessories and jewelry
Clothing which was designed with a lot of unnecessary ornamentation
For a man, managing to tastefully dress in women’s clothing and make-up
For a woman, dressing in her most attractive clothing (according to her own opinion, of course) which is also unnecessarily extravagant
Occupations:
Visual artists
Musicians
Bakers
Classical singers
Dancers
Places:
Cheerful places
Bars
Beaches
Music and performance art venues
Green meadows in the spring
Fountains
Anatomy:
The right nostril
The stomach
The genitalia
Incense:
The incense of Venus can be made by mixing musk, ambergris, agar, red roses, red coral, sparrow’s brain, and pigeon’s blood. Alternately, you can use violets or saffron.
Zodiac Rulership:
Venus rules over the signs of Taurus and Libra, and is exalted in Pisces. Its detriments are Aries and Scorpio, and it falls when it is in Virgo.
Drugs:
Every variety of aphrodisiac
Cannabis Sativa
MDMA
Venus is associated with a number of spirits of different types. Below, I will describe some of these spirits, organizing them based on what kind of spirit they are.
Angels:
Anael is the angel who is most strongly associated with Venus. It is possible that his name means roughly “the Pleasure of God.”
Haniel is the archangel who rules over Friday, and that means this spirit is associated with Venus as well. Some of my books suggest that Anael and Haniel are just alternate spellings of the same name.
A King of the Djinn:
Zawba'ah is the name of this King of the Djinn, who is associated with Venus. His name appears to mean something along the lines of “Storm.”
Abba Al-Hassan is the informal name of the same King who was just introduced. It appears to mean something like “the Father of the Handsome.”
Demons:
Venus is the planet which is associated with the 20 Goetic Dukes. I will list these Dukes below, and if any of them has another noble title in addition to their dukedom, I will make sure to point that out.
Agares is the 2nd demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Aries. He commands 31 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like an old man carrying a goshawk on his fist while riding a crocodile. He is capable of making people who always stand still run, while causing people who have fled to return. He can teach you any language you wish, and he takes pleasure in shattering personal dignities and causing earthquakes.
Valefar is the 6th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Taurus. He commands 10 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a lion with the head of a human thief. He is generally a good familiar, but he will try to tempt the occultist to steal, with the occultist’s death as a result of their their crimes as his goal in this act.
Barbatos is the 8th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Gemini. He commands 300 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the company of four kings and their armies when the Sun is in Sagittarius. He can teach you how to verbally communicate with a variety of creatures, unlock hidden treasures that have been magically sealed, accurately describe any event past, present, or future, and reconcile friends with people in positions of power.
Gusoin is the 11th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Cancer. He commands 40 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the form of Xenophilus (a famous Pythagorean scholar). He is able to accurately tell you of the past, present, and future, answer every question you can ask him, reconcile friends, and give people honor and recognition by their peers and society.
Eligos is the 15th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Leo. He commands 60 legions of infernal spirits, and he looks like a knight carrying a lance, his ensign, and a serpent. He knows the future, and in particular, he is very accurate in predicting the outcome of battles. He can discover hidden things, and he brings forth love from lords and other powerful people.
Zepar is the 16th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Virgo. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and he takes the form of an armed soldier dressed in red. He is able to make women love men, and to cause infertility in women.
Bathin is the 18th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 3rd Decan of Virgo. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and looks like a muscular man with the tail of a serpent sitting on his pale horse. He can teach you about the properties of the herbs and precious stones, and he has been known to suddenly transport people very long distances.
Sallos is the 19th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Libra. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a soldier wearing a Duke’s crown and riding on the back of a crocodile. He is able to make men and women love each other.
Aim is the 23rd demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Scorpio. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a three-headed man (with the head of a serpent, the head of a man with two stars on its forehead, and the head of a cat) riding on a fiery viper. He has been known to set great cities, castles, palaces, and other monumental places on fire. He can make people witty and clever, and he will truthfully answer any questions regarding a personal or private concern.
Bime is the 26th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Sagittarius. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a dragon with three heads (the head of a dog, of a gryphon, and of a man) who speaks in a high-pitched voice. He has been known to move the remains of the deceased around, and to assemble his spirits on top of graves and sepulchers. He can provide people with material wealth, wisdom, and the ability to speak eloquently. He will also answer your questions truthfully.
Berith is the 28th demon described in the Goetia, and the Day Demon of the 1st Decan of Capricorn. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a soldier wearing red clothing and a golden crown, and riding on a red horse. He can accurately reveal the past, present, or future. He is able to bring honor and recognition to a person, and to transmute any kind of metal to gold. He is known to lie often, and should never be considered trustworthy.
Astaroth is the 29th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Capricorn. In addition to his Dukedom, it seems necessary to think of him as a King, as well (the Goetia itself does not call him such, but other sources of information about him seem to fairly uniformly acknowledge him as a King). He commands 40 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a beautiful angel with terrible and dangerous breath riding on the back of an infernal dragon, and carrying a viper. He can give you a thorough understanding of all the liberal arts, and will always answer your questions truthfully. He is also able to give you accurate understanding of all the events of the past, present, and future, and of all secrets. In particular, Astaroth will tell you the stories of how the various angels fell.
Forcalor is the 41st demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Taurus. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a man with the wings of a gryphon. He is known to take pleasure in killing people, especially by drowning. He loves to capsize war ships, and has considerable power over the oceans and their winds.
Vepar is the 42nd demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Taurus. He commands 29 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a mermaid. He governs the seas in general, he specifically guides ships which transport weapons and munitions. He is responsible for most ocean storms and other unfavorable conditions for maritime travel. In addition, Vepar is known to enjoy killing people by giving them severe infestations of parasitic worms.
Vuall is the 47th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Cancer. He commands 37 legions of infernal spirits, and he initially appears in the form of a dromedary, but then takes the form of a man who is unconvincingly trying to seem as if he’s from Egypt. He is able to accurately tell you about things in the past, present, and future. He can make enemies into friends, and very effectively cause women to especially love someone.
Crocell is the 49th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Leo. He commands 48 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the form of an angel. He tends to speak occultly about cryptic or hidden things, though he is also a very good teacher of geometry and the liberal arts. He makes the sounds of flowing water, and can give warmth to baths and other waters.
Alloces is the 52nd demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Virgo. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a soldier wearing a Duke’s crown, riding on the back of a gryphon, and preceded by a host of trumpeters. He can give you an extensive understanding of philosophy and rhetoric, and he can bring souls of the dead before the occultist, where we can ask them whatever questions we see fit.
Murmur is the 54th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Virgo. In addition to his position as a Duke, he is also an infernal Earl. He commands 30 legions of infernal spirits, and he appears in the form of a soldier in a Duke’s crown riding on the back of a gryphon, with a host of trumpeters preceding him. Murmur can give you an extensive knowledge of rhetoric and philosophy. He can also compel spirits of the dead to come forth and appear before the occultist, allowing us to ask them whatever questions we like. Some of my books also say that Murmur was originally a member of the Order of Thrones before he took his current place.
Gemory is the 56th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Libra. She commands 26 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a beautiful woman riding a camel, and wearing the crown of a Duchess around her waist. She is able to reveal all things past, present, and future, and to discover hidden treasures. She can also procure the love of women.
Napula is the 60th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 3rd Decan of Scorpio. In addition to his position as a Duke, he is also a President among the demons. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a lion with gryphon’s wings. He can teach you the skills and crafts of a handyman, and provide extremely specialized knowledge on many professions. He is a good teacher of philosophy in particular.
Haures is the 64th demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Capricorn. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and he initially appears in the form of a leopard, then taking the form of a man with fire in his eyes and an extremely unpleasant face. He should not be trusted if he is not within a Goetic triangle, since he has been known to lie. When he is within the Goetic triangle, he can reveal all things past, present, and future. He can also provide the occultist with a thorough understanding of divinity, with the added bonus of telling us the stories about the falls of the spirits. He takes pleasure in destroying his enemies, and especially in burning them.
Amducias is the 67th demon described in the Goetia, as well as the Night Demon of the 1st Decan of Aquarius. He commands 29 legions of infernal spirits, and initially appears in the form of a unicorn, but then assumes the form of a man. He is able to make musical instruments heard, and to make trees bend. The familiar spirits he can provide for the occultist are of a very good quality.
Dantaylion is the 71st demon described in the Goetia, and the Night Demon of the 2nd Decan of Pisces. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a man with many faces (which can be of any gender) with a book in his right hand. He is able to teach absolutely any art or science to absolutely any person. He usually generates love, and can help people relate to each other and find things in common, no matter how foreign or hostile they initially appeared. Dantaylion is also known to call secret meetings, and to make people suddenly change their minds about any given issue.
Now that we’ve gone over some of the more complex correspondences of Venus, we can list some of the things in nature which are under Venus’s rulership.
Plants:
Verbena
Violets
Maidenhair Ferns
Valerian
Thyme
Gum Laudanum
Ambergris
Sandalwood
Coriander
Sweet Pears
Figs
Pomegranates
Hesperus
Creatures:
Dogs
Rabbits
Sheep
Goats
Bulls
Calves
Swans
Wagtails
Swallows
Pelicans
Burrow Ducks
Crows
Pigeons
Turtledoves
Sparrows
Dolphins
Merlangius
Sea Spurge
Sardines
Materials:
Silver
Glass
Ruby
Lodestone
Blue Stones
Coral
Malachite
Quartz
Brass
Carnelian
Lapis Lazuli
Beryl
Emeralds
Sapphires
Green Jasper
Mercury is commonly associated with intelligence, speed, wit, and communication. It is also associated with commonness and poverty.
Below is an extensive and organized list of things which are under the influence of Mercury.
Name of the Intelligence of Mercury:
Tiriel
Name of the Spirit of Mercury:
Taphthartharath
Familiar Form of the Spirit of Mercury:
Usually, it manifests as a transparent, slender humanoid form of about average height. Its movements will appear more fluid than those of a human, and this spirit will be cold to the touch. It will be very well-spoken and articulate with words. Usually, the first thing this form will do when you conjure it is try to thoroughly horrify you (if it is successful, you can take comfort in knowing that you’re dealing with a real form of Mercury).
Common Visible Forms of the Spirit of Mercury:
A King riding on the back of a bear
A fair young person
A woman with a distaff
A dog
A female bear
A magpie
An article of clothing that can vary in color
A shepherd’s rod
A small walking staff
Element:
Water
*It should be noted that Mercury can affect all elements nearly equally
Humors:
Any or all of the humors mixed together
Numbers:
8 and 64
Flavors:
Unusual flavors
Tastes which are completely alien to the tongue
Tastes which are familiar, but not at all distinctive
Plain or bland flavors in general (as in food which generally lacks flavor)
Elemental Quality:
Dry-Moist (both simultaneously)
Day of the Week:
Wednesday
Languages:
Turkish
Part of Greek (which is co-ruled by three planets, the other two of which are Jupiter and the Sun)
Religion:
Forbidden or secret practices (Freemasonry, for example)
Hermeticism
Theosophy
Comparative religion
Clothing:
Linens
Casual dress
Styles commonly associated with scholars
Occupations:
Poets
Novelists
Journalists
Teachers
Mathematicians
Couriers
Places:
Markets
Warehouses
Schools
Laboratories
Libraries
Anatomy:
The tongue
The brain
Mercury influences the heart, but does not rule over it
Incense:
To make Mercury’s incense, mix mastic, frankincense, cloves, potentilla, agate, magpie’s blood, and a fox or weasel’s brain. Alternately, you can use any tree barks or fruit skins, cinnamon, cassia bark, citron peels, or bayberries.
Zodiac Rulership:
Mercury rules over the signs of Gemini and Virgo, and it is also exalted in Virgo. Mercury’s detriment is Sagittarius, and it is in its fall when in Pisces.
Drugs:
Psychostimulants(which include the amphetamines, cathinones, and methylphenidate, in addition to many other drugs)
Coffee (espresso in particular, due to its increased stimulant effects)
Mercury is associated with numerous spirits of various kinds, which I will describe below, organized by the types of spirits I’ll be discussing.
Angels:
The Archangel Raphael is the angel who is most strongly associated with Mercury. Raphael is one of the most powerful and important archangels, outranked only by Gabriel and Michael. His name seems to mean something along the lines of “God is the Source of Healing.”
The Archangel Michael rules over Wednesday, which means he is also associated with Mercury to a lesser extent. Michael is the highest-ranked and most powerful of all the angels, effectively serving as Heaven’s second-in-command. In the Old Testament, Michael is mentioned on numerous occasions. Perhaps the most important of these in in Daniel 10, where Daniel learns that Michael is the protector of Israel. In Christian scripture, he is identified as the archangel who will lead God’s army into the final battle against the forces of Hell. His name seems to mean something along the lines of “He Who is Like God.”
A King of the Djinn:
Burqan is name of the King of the Djinn who is associated with Mercury. His name appears to mean “Two Thunders.”
Abbu Al-A'aja'eb is the informal name given to this King of the Djinn. This name seems to mean something along the lines of “Father of the Nomads.”
Demons:
Mercury is associated with the 12 Presidents of the Goetic demons. I will describe these Presidents below, making sure to point out those which hold other seats in addition to their presidency.
Marbas is the 5th demon desribed in the Goetia, as well as the Day Demon of the 2nd Decan of Taurus. He commands 36 legions of infernal spirits, and appears in the form of a powerful and majestic anthropomorphic lion. He can uncover hidden things, and make us wise. He can also teach us handicrafts an
This will be the eighth installment in our series on astrological magic. In this post, I’d like to delve a little deeper into image theory, so you can have a better idea of the power and function of zodiacal images in particular. This will further serve to help you learn about the usefulness of this practice, as well as provide some insight into some ways you can create them. Please keep in mind that this post is not a complete method in itself, and that it might not give you satisfactory results if it is your only source of information for a method. Please be safe, and always feel free to ask us if you have any questions.
Images of the zodiac signs and their faces (which are not usually visually represented the same way in different cultures around the world) are some of the most powerful images you can use. It’s possible to make extremely powerful images of other kinds, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with the way these images work in order to be able to create your own. These examples can give you a really useful look at the fundamental nature of images, and it should also give you a fairly broad understanding of the way the symbolism you use affects the energy you draw from the celestial bodies. Keep in mind that countless other images can be effectively made to draw power from celestial bodies and zodiac signs, and that if you come to understand the things which any given body is associated with, you’ll be able to devise your own unique magical images without issue. Now I will briefly explain the uses of some of the images from the zodiac. Here, it’s important to know that although the decans and faces are divided up the same way (ten degrees each), they are not always ruled by the same planets. This means that while the third decan of Aries might be ruled by Jupiter, the third face of Aries is actually ruled by Venus, although both are in the same place in the zodiac. These are both important to know in a given situation, because both ruling planets can have a measurable effect on the properties of the decan or face in question.
The Fire signs (which also represent the East) are good for helping fight against illnesses with symptoms similar to the flu or common cold. They are also good for fighting edema and gout. They can also held you speak concisely and gain respect and recognition from others. More specific uses of these images depend on which sign and decanisrising.
Leo’s image during the first degree ascending of the face and decan ruled by Jupiter (the 2nd Decan of Leo) is useful for fighting melancholia or morbid obsessions. It’s particularly helpful for resisting epidemics, healing most kinds of sicknesses, and preventing swelling, or inflammation. It’s also helpful for treating or preventing kidney stones, and for treating the injuries of animals. When Leo is in the midheaven, and the Sun is in its second decan, this is comparably effective for the same purposes.
The Air signs (which also represent the West) are good for sending diseases away. They can help foster friendship, treat melancholic illnesses, and generally promote good health. The image of Aquarius is particularly helpful against malaria.
Water signs (which also represent the North) are useful against tuberculosis, and other dry fevers. It is also good for reducing digestive problems like diarrhea (which makes sense, considering that darrhea causes dehydration, and vice-versa).
Any time the Sun is in Cancer, you may use the image of the crab to cause great distress to snakes and other serpentine reptiles or amphibians.
Earth signs (which are also associated with the South) are good for treating fevers which are long-lasting, and which are accompanied by inflammation. They are useful for helping people seem elegant and spiritual.
Capricorn in particular is a useful image for keeping people and places safe from harm, since Mars is exalted in this sign.
Consider that all these images act differently depending on the ruler of the decan and face they are in, but that they still have effects along the lines of their most straightforward symbolism. Since there are 36 decans in the zodiac, I’m probably not going to go over all of the images of the faces or what they do in this post (though I’ve already spoken briefly about the decans, and if necessary or requested, I might be able to make a post about them in the future). You can probably find a legitimate use for any sign’s image in nearly any part of the zodiac, if you consider the rulers and positioning of the celestial bodies carefully enough. Just remember to be careful, and thoroughly consider the potential downsides of any operation you formulate which you haven’t read about before. Always make sure to take every necessary precaution.
I hope this post has given you a little more insight into the basic properties of images, and how they interact with environmental and heavenly factors. The next post in this series will be a master post with a long list of things ruled by each planet, sign, and fixed star. If successful, it will be a very useful resource for many more purposes than just astrological magic, but it is definitely a very necessary resource for this art, as well. Thank you very much for reading.
This will be the sixth installment in our series on astrological magic. Before I get too far in explaining other workings of astrological magic, it’s really important for you to know a little about the Arabic Parts (or Lots) that I’ve mentioned in passing a few times in earlier posts. Here, I will provide a brief explanation of the symbolism and meaning of the Parts, a little about their history, how to calculate them, and how to apply them to your astrological magic. The information in this post is mostly derived from one source (and verified as much as possible by many others). This source is The Arabic Parts in Astrology by Robert Zoller. There are not many sources of extensive information on the Parts, but Zoller’s book is particularly useful if you want a thorough source on the matter. Remember that no single post in this series will give you everything you need in order to effectively carry out astrological magic. Please be safe. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask us.
The best known Part in astrology is the Part of Fortune. In a natal chart, it represents your future financial and career success in a much more precise manner than does the planet Jupiter. In a chart for astrological magic, however, it can have a powerful effect on the overall outcome of your magic. Most modern astrologers only use the Part of Fortune, and rarely calculate or consider the other Parts. While many people consider this sufficient in any normal astrological practice, this is far from enough knowledge to properly apply the Parts to magic. Some Arabic and Hindu astrologers have traditionally used 97 different Parts in their astrological practices, and Hermetics usually use at least 7 of them (each pertaining to one of the planets, and which are demonstrative enough of the nature of Parts in general that I will include those here). European astrologers over time have also used a fairly wide variety of unique Parts which aren’t included in the aforementioned collections. Although I’m certainly not going to explain each individual Part here, I think it’s important for you to have a basic familiarity with the concept, and to know how to decide whether or not a specific Part is appropriate to designate as the one which represents your goals in a magical work.
Basic Concept:
The first, and perhaps most important thing to understand about Parts is their root in the triangular model of existence popular in most Theosophical traditions, and many religions. Personally, I prefer to use the Theosophical model of this triangle, which puts God (as in the absolute or Tetragrammaton, rather than any other form of god or divinity) at the top of the triangle, humanity on the lower left corner, and nature on the lower right. This is representative of the fact that these three concepts are actually unified, and can’t be fully understood if they are thought of as separate. I may make an in depth post about this at some other time, but it would be tangential to explain it in full here (it would qualify more as introductory Hermetic philosophy and symbolism than as theory of astrological magic). To frame it as simply as possible, the concept is a threefold representation of the fractal nature of existence, and is one of many expressions of the Hermetic principle which states “as above, so below.” Consider this as you choose a Part to represent your work. Does its symbolism reflect your intentions? If it does, then your “above” will be much more favorable to the “below” you wish to affect. The fact that a Part consists of two tangible points and one intangible is still more indicative of this threefold property they carry, though (since God is intangible, and humans and nature are both tangible).
Symbolism:
Every Part in an astrological chart has its own symbolic meaning, and pertains to specific things in both the personal life and the world as a whole. In astrological magic, this means that each spell you are casting should be assigned to a specific Part which best exemplifies your goals. There are many, many Parts, and if you become familiar with the symbolism of the various tangible points (things like planets, houses, angles, the ascendant, descendant, midheaven, cusps, nodes, etc.) which make up an astrological chart, you’ll be able to discern the meaning of any Part you can calculate. I’ll provide a basic explanation of the seven Parts commonly used in Hermeticism to help give you an introductory understanding. The method of calculating these seven Parts will be discussed later in this post.
The Part of the Moon is also known as the Part of Fortune. It represents prosperity and material success, and therefore is always important to know about in the context of astrological magic. It affects diurnal charts more than nocturnal ones, but it is of extreme importance to both. The location of the Part of Fortune is so important that ancient sources on astrological magic usually specifically account for how it should be positioned when you are carrying out a ritual. I will discuss where it should be positioned later in this post.
The Part of the Sun is also called the Part of Future. It represents intent, and also faith. It is also linked to religion, and especially the secret practices therein. If your work involves praise or good reputations, courtesy, or things which are hidden or not present, this Part may be a good representative for your petition. It is more powerful in nocturnal charts than in those which are diurnal.
The Part of Saturn is also called the Heavy Part. It is aptly named, because it deals with any matter which carries a lot of figurative weight. This includes memories, deep thought and introspect, old age, karma, incarceration, consistent fulfillment of responsibilities, and the passage of time. It can also represent the conditions of a person’s death. It can be tied to things which are lost in bodies of water. Finally, it can represent anything which has been lost or stolen. If your petition concerns any of these things, you might designate this as the Part to represent it.
The Part of Jupiter is also called the Part of Happiness, or the Jovial Part. It is tied to honor and material success. It is especially concerned with monetary success. It can be used to help a person become zealous or faithful, and it is connected to fairness. You may consider assigning your petition to this Part if these are some of the concerns of your magic.
The Part of Mars is also called the Part of Daring. This Part is tied to all things pertaining to military or war. It also represents the overall worth of one’s soul. This is also a useful Part to represent your petition if you intend to use seduction to commit an act of incest. If you actually work to perform the latter of these purposes, you’re disgusting and you shouldn’t be practicing these arts. Finally, this Part can represent final outcomes and anything you wish to carry out in a rush.
The Part of Venus is also known as the Part of Love. As the name implies, it is associated with all things which are considered sensual or sexual “both licit and illicit” as Zoller says. You may also find this Part useful for gaining any pleasurable experiences which you deeply desire.
The Part of Mercury is also called the Part of Poverty. Again, its name is very indicative of its meaning. In addition to poverty, it can represent the sharpness of your mind. It can also represent war and conflict, especially pertaining to fear and hate. In addition to this, it can be beneficial to any commerce or mercantile activity. Finally, it represents study and knowledge of arts and sciences, and intelligence pertaining to them.
Calculation and Placement:
To calculate the Parts usually involves a formula which requires you to find the distance between two tangible points on the chart (sometimes other Parts are used as these tangible points), and then adding that distance to the ascendant or some other tangible point. To further complicate this process, you usually go in the opposite direction from the ascendant if your chart is nocturnal. It’s extremely important to be careful and make sure you’re calculating your parts in the right direction from the tangible point they relate to if you want to be accurate in your work.
For the Part of Fortune, the first thing you need to know is if you’re using a chart which is nocturnal or diurnal. That is, whether it is day or night at the time the chart represents. If the chart is diurnal, you will calculate this Part by adding the degrees and minutes of the ascendant to those of the Moon, and then subtracting the degrees and minutes of the Sun from that. If it is a nocturnal chart, you should add the ascendant to the Sun, and subtract the Moon.
There are several things you should consider when you are deciding if the Part of Fortune is in a good place for you to work. These are not specific to any purpose, but should be considered in general.
-The Part of Fortune should not be cadent from the Moon or from any aspects of the Moon.
-It’s a good thing if the Part of Fortune is conjunct to the planet ruling the ascendant.
-The Moon should not be in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, or 12th House from the Part of Fortune.
For the Part of the Sun, take whichever method of calculating the Part of Fortune is not applicable to the time of day, and this is how you will find the Part of the Sun.
For the Part of Saturn, you should calculate the distance from Saturn forward to the Part of Fortune in a diurnal chart. In a nocturnal chart, take the distance from the Part of Fortune forward to Saturn. Add this distance to the ascendant, and the sum is the location of this Part.
For the Part of Jupiter, you should take the distance from the Part of Fortune forward to Jupiter in a diurnal chart. In a nocturnal chart, take the distance from Jupiter forward to the Part of Fortune. This distance should be added to the ascendant, and the sum is the location of this Part.
For the Part of Mars, calculate the distance from Mars forward to the Part of Fortune in a diurnal chart. In a nocturnal chart, you should calculate the distance from the Part of Fortune forward to Mars. Then, you should add this distance to the ascendant to locate this Part.
For the Part of Venus, you should calculate the distance from the Part of Fortune forward to the Part of the Sun in a diurnal chart, and in a nocturnal chart you will calculate from the Part of the Sun forward to the Part of fortune. Add this distance to the ascendant and you will be able to locate this Part.
For the Part of Mercury, you will use the method of calculation which is not applicable to the Part of Venus.
Hopefully this gives you a basic understanding of how Parts work, as well as how they are calculated. The Part which represents your work (or the conditions which necessitated your work) is called the Part of the Petition in astrological magic. The house where it sits represents the beginning of your work. The planet which rules over that house represents the ending of your work, or how it will be resolved. The ruler of house where that planet sits represents the total completion of the matter the work is pertaining to. Now for the last bit of this post, I’ll talk a little about how the Part of the Petition should be placed.
-Try to give the Part of the Petition good aspects with Jupiter or Venus, with Mars and Saturn cadent from the houses they rule.
-Never let the planet ruling over the Petition be in retrograde.
-The ruler of the Petition should be in conjunction or opposition with a luminary. If you can’t account for this, the ruler of the house where that planet sits can be in that position. One or both of these planets should also be in the same house as the ascendant, or the Part of the Petition.
I hope this post has been useful and informative, and gave you a basic understanding of the Parts and how they work. I will continue this series soon. Thank you for reading.
This will be the fifth post in our series on astrological magic. Now that we’ve gone over the placement of the planets, we can start to get into the theory behind magic which draws on the powers of the heavens (the ritual methodsandrelated theorywillfollow in a later post). Although this post will take us closer to a complete method of astrological magic, you should keep in mind that even with all the information in the series so far, you will probably get very limited results if these posts are all you’re deriving your methods from. Regarding the familiarity you need with the symbols involved in this process, this post really only scratches the surface. I will continue to compile information in this subject, and this series will continue to grow and serve as a reference you can access any time. Please be safe. Feel free to send us an ask if you have any questions.
There is a classical Hermetic method to creating talismans or images concerning any and every body part. I doubt that I will speak of these in detail, because it is such a lengthy subject (I may make a post about it in the future if some necessity arises), but there is some freely accessible information about it available from various online sources. There are also Arabic and Hindu beliefs about the use of different decans for creating talismans or images for countless other purposes, some personal, and others impersonal. I will discuss some of these here. Remember though, to properly use any of the correspondences I’m describing, you will need to have some understanding of the ritualtheory involved, and to properly use the ritual theory, you will need some understandingof thesymbolisminvolved. Given that both are equally necessary, I decided to start here.
Every sign in the Zodiac has three decans (they are also sometimes referred to as faces, though decans and faces are often given different ruling planets), which you should familiarize yourself with. Each decan has a subruler (which is usually a different planet than the primary ruler of the sign), and specific properties and symbolic associations, as well as a different visual representation than the sign itself. To find which planet rules each decan, you can think of it this way: Place the sign in question on the ascendant of a hypothetical chart. The first decan is ruled by the planet which rules over the ascendant. The second decan is ruled by the planet which rules over the 5th House. The third decan is ruled by the planet which rules over the 9th House. This is useful to know, especially if you can remember the rulers of each sign and which order they proceed in. To learn how each decan is visually depicted, you should do your own research, because that information is very easy to come by.
Now consider that each decan of the Zodiac can lend you specific beneficial energies for making talismans or other powerful objects, as well as other types of magical work. There are 36 decans total in the Zodiac, and I will briefly describe some of their properties here.
Aries (which is primarily ruled by Mars):
The 1st Decan of Aries is ruled by Mars, and generally lends you a great advantage in any type of battle, literal or figurative. Basically, this face is useful for becoming victorious in a conflict against an enemy.
The 2nd Decan of Aries is ruled by the Sun, and can greatly assist you in gaining the favor of people on powerful positions, or gaining their graces, if they are already short-tempered with you.
The 3rd Decan of Aries is ruled by Jupiter, and can help you bring peaceful resolutions to official conflict, conflict between politicians, and problems among high clergy (as if you’d really want to deal with clergy at all).
Taurus (which is primarily ruled by Venus):
The 1st Decan of Taurus is ruled by Venus, and you can use it to improve the relationship between spouses.
The 2nd Decan of Taurus is ruled by Mercury. This decan is useful if you want to cause conflict between women.
The 3rd Decan of Taurus is ruled by Saturn. This one is good for causing hatred. It’s also a useful sign if you wish to make a man impotent, or to make a woman become disgusted with physical intimacy. You can also use this sign to help destroy romantic relationships.
Gemini (which is primarily ruled by Mercury):
The 1st Decan of Gemini is ruled by Mercury. You can use it to damage the intelligence and cognition of a person.
The 2nd Decan of Gemini is ruled by Venus, which can help you cause missing people to return, or to bring fugitives back to a certain place.
The 3rd Decan of Gemini is ruled by Saturn. It allows you to cause a person’s reputation to be destroyed. People will say hateful things about the person of your choice, and they will likely become subject to some kind of ridicule.
Cancer (which is primarily ruled by the Moon):
The 1st Decan of Cancer is ruled by the Moon. This is a time to call for rain. It can also serve to bring back people who are missing, no matter how they are traveling.
The 2nd Decan of Cancer is ruled by Mars. In this decan, you can try to ward off snow or rain. It also helps you banish snakes and other wild animals, whether you are at sea or on land.
The 3rd Decan of Cancer is ruled by Jupiter. It appears to be best for helping seafaring travelers survive dangerous situations.
Leo (which is ruled by the Sun):
The 1st Decan of Leo is ruled by the Sun. It’s a good time to cast talismans to help you get in the good graces of a politician or another fairly powerful figure. It’s also effective for causing wild predators like bears to gather in the place of your choice (within reason).
The 2nd Decan of Leo is ruled by Jupiter, and it serves to ward off wild predators, which is particularly useful for protecting livestock, or domestic animals.
The 3rd Decan of Leo is ruled by Mars. This decan is used to bring wild predators to places populated by humans.
Virgo (which is Mercurial):
The 1st Decan of Virgo is ruled by Mercury, and you can use this decan to make talismans for assisting you in writing and business.
The 2nd Decan of Virgo is ruled by Saturn, and it’s useful if you’re trying to bring destruction to someone’s tools or writing utensils.
The 3rd Decan of Virgo is ruled by Venus. You can use this decan to make images which keep spouses on good terms with each other.
Libra (which is ruled by Venus):
The 1st Decan of Libra is ruled by Venus. You can use it to make talismans which can strengthen or weaken a woman’s love.
The 2nd Decan of Libra is ruled by Saturn, and can be used to weaken the love of people of any gender.
The 3rd Decan of Libra is ruled by Mercury. This one is useful for talismans which help fugitives return safely.
Scorpio (which is ruled by Mars):
The 1st Decan of Scorpio is ruled by Mars. It’s useful for attracting spiders, snakes, and other venomous creatures to the place of your choice.
The 2nd Decan of Scorpio is ruled by Jupiter, and is useful if you want to make a talisman to repel the aforementioned venomous creatures.
The 3rd Decan of Scorpio is ruled by the Moon. This decan is good for talismans reducing the severity of rainstorms, or redirecting them altogether. In general, this decan is useful for preventing water damage of all kinds.
Sagittarius (which is ruled by Jupiter):
The 1st Decan of Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, and here you can make talismans which assist love, friendship, and good will.
The 2nd Decan of Sagittarius is ruled by Mars. This is a good time to make talismans for causing health problems and illness in any person you choose.
The 3rd Decan of Sagittarius is ruled by the Sun, and talismans made in this decan can help you get into the good graces of bosses, and of people in positions of great power.
Capricorn (which is ruled by Saturn):
The 1st Decan of Capricorn is Saturn’s. Talismans from this decan can aid people who hunt for food, and can also help increase the yield and quality of milk from farm animals who lactate.
The 2nd Decan is ruled by Venus. This decan supports talismans which help goats yield more milk (which will be of great interest to one of our mods), and to aid the health and population of bees in the area of your choice. You can also use this decan to make talismans which draw birds to the place of your choice.
The 3rd Decan of Capricorn is ruled by Mercury. This decan is basically only useful for making talismans which intend to destroy the things which are aided by the first two decans of Capricorn. I really hope you don’t ever see fit to use this.
Aquarius (which is ruled by Saturn):
The 1st Decan of Aquarius is ruled by Saturn. It’s useful for creating talismans to aid friendship with elderly people regardless of whether they are powerful or in a lower social class. This is also a good time to make talismans which can help you find hidden treasures of any kind.
The 2nd Decan of Aquarius is ruled by Mercury. This decan is good for making talismans which help you make friends with young or youthful people.
The 3rd Decan of Aquarius is ruled by Venus. This decan is particularly useful if you want a talisman to help you make friends with women, or to gain the love of women.
Pisces (which is ruled by Jupiter):
The 1st Decan of Pisces is ruled by Jupiter. This decan is good for making talismans which aid one in fishing, and in safe seafaring.
The 2nd Decan of Pisces is ruled by the Moon. At this time you can make effective talismans for helping plants (especially plants which bear fruit). You can also make talismans to call the rain or cause fish to gather at the location of your choice (only in bodies of water, of course).
The 3rd Decan of Pisces is ruled by Mars. Talismans made at this time can be made for successful military ventures, as well as successful hunts.
It might also also important for you to learn the 7 groups of constituents of nature, each group consisting of 4 basic constituents. There are 28 such constituents of nature in all (according to this particular system of symbolism, of course). You can find information on these in almost any introductory volume on the occult, but in particular, I find Henry Cornelius Agrippa to be a good source for information of this kind. These 28 constituents correspond to the 28 Mansions of the Moon, and Pythagorean numerology also finds 28 to be a very important number, so it appears that this system has been thoroughly developed over a very long period of time, and you might benefit from doing some independent research on the numerological importance of the number 28 in various occult and philosophical traditions.
I will conclude this post here. I hope to further expand on this information and more of the necessary symbolism for astrological magic very soon. I hope this post has been helpful to you. Thank you very much for reading.
This is the fourth installment in my series on astrological magic. This post is meant to give you a basic understanding of the ascendant, as well as some amount of familiarity with the other houses. Keep in mind that no single post on this blog will give you a complete method for casting astrological magic. This is a series which provides several small pieces to the larger system of this art, and it’s probably a good idea to look over the series in its entirety before trying to do anything based on the methods I’m describing. Make sure to be safe, and please feel welcome to ask us if you have any questions.
In astrological magic, the ascendant is fundamental to the nature of your work. If your ascendant is not in the right sign for your work, this is probably one of the most irresponsible mistakes you could make. It is really important for you to choose an ascendant which is concordant with your intentions, and which is ruled by a planet which is favorable to your goals as well (especially since this planet is also considered the ruler of the entire chart). When you decide on an ascendant, this will determine where the other signs will be in the chart you calculate for your petition (you should probably use the whole sign system for your houses, in this context). This should give you a basic introduction to the concept of the ascendant as it applies to astrological magic.
Things you should consider when choosing an ascendant:
-Make sure the ascendant and midheaven are ruled by planets which are favorable to your petition. They should be free from the negative influence of Saturn and Mars.
-The ascendant can share a house with the planet ruling the house where the Moon sits, so long as the Moon is occidental (meaning it rises first, or appears to the west in the sky relative to the planet in question) to the ruler if the house where it sits.
-If Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, or Mars rule the ascendant, and are in one of the four angles (the 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th House), and are otherwise favorable (the posts aboutthe planets can give you more information about this), this is a very good situation.
-If the ascendant is at a good aspect with Jupiter or Venus, or one of them is rising in the ascendant, this is an extremely good situation to get efficient and timely results.
-The ascendant should not be in the same house as the Moon unless your petition involves masters and servants, workers and employers, or similar concepts.
-Saturn and Mars should not rule the ascendant if they also rule the 2nd, 6th, 8th, or 12thHouse.
-The Part of Fortune and its ruler should not be cadent from the ascendant. Especially if they are at an unfavorable aspect with the ascendant or the Moon.
-If the ascendant’s ruler is in conjunction with the Part of Fortune’s ruler, this is a good time to work.
-The ascendant (as well as the Moon) should ideally be in a sign of direct ascension (the first six signs of the Zodiac are the signs of direct ascension).
-The properties of the ascendant and the 4th House of your chart will tell you how your work is predisposed.
Regarding the signs:
-In the daytime, the ascendant will be optimally effective if it is in Capricorn, Aquarius, or Pisces.
-At night, Aries, Taurus, and Gemini are the most effective ascendant signs.
-For a work to take effect quickly, affect people in positions of power, or set something in motion, the ascendant should be in a fire sign.
-If your petition is related to war or conflict, you should probably choose a sign ruled by Mars (Like Aries or Scorpio).
-Cardinal ascendants are good for helping you obtain things or overcome obstacles.
-Mutable ascendants are particularly useful for carrying out tasks like sorcery and miracle working, among numerous other mystical pursuits.
-Fixed ascendants are good for magical work which intends to endure over a long period of time.
I hope this post has given you an understanding of how to choose the right ascendant to work under when you are using astrological magic, as well as how it should be placed in relation to the rest of the chart. I also hope it gave you a very general idea of which houses are favorable and unfavorable, and how that relates to the ascendant. As always, thank you very much for reading.
This is the third installment in our series on astrological magic. This post will cover the three planets we haven’t dealt with yet. These are Fortunes (Jupiter and Venus) and Mercury. Remember, any single post in this series won’t be enough information for you to carry out a successful ritual. It’s probably a good idea to look over this entire series fairly thoroughly before you try and apply any of the methods I’m describing. Please be safe. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an ask.
The Fortunes are very important planets to understand in any astrological work, but especially in astrological magic. Jupiter is often called the Greater Fortune, while Venus is the Lesser Fortune. Jupiter’s purposes are usually related to money, material success, or people in positions of power, while Venus is more associated with love, friendship, and similarly intangible (yet still very desirable) things. The following information should help you decide if the Fortunes are in good positions to support your magical work.
Things to look for when deciding if the Fortunes are in good positions:
Regarding the houses and planets:
-It is usually a very good idea to have Jupiter or Venus ruling the ascendant house. Especially if the aforesaid ruler is in the ascendant house or another one of the angles.
-If Saturn or Mars rule the ascendant, it’s good to have Jupiter, Venus, or both rising or at a good aspect with the ascendant.
-If Jupiter or Venus are direct (as opposed to being stationary or in retrograde) and luminous (not moving toward the sun and losing light, similar to a waxing lunar phase), it greatly strengthens a work if either of the Fortunes is conjunct with the Moon, unless you’re trying to free captives or catch fugitives (this is discussed more in the post about the Moon).
-It’s good to have Jupiter or Venus in the 1st or 2nd Houses. If both houses contain a Fortune, this is ideal.
-It’s usually agreeable to have Jupiter or Venus applying to a good aspect with the Moon.
-If Jupiter or Venus is rising while the Moon is waxing, this should get you the fastest results.
For specific purposes:
-In any work concerning faithfulness, one of the Fortunes should be in the same house as the Part of the Petition (the Parts in general will be discussed in a later post). It’s even better to have Jupiter or Venus in the same house as the Part of Fortune. It’s also good to have the Part of Fortune’s ruling planet received by Jupiter or Venus.
-If you’re trying to appeal to people with great power, Jupiter should be received by the Moon.
-For miscellaneous purposes, Jupiter should be received by the planet which rules over the ascendant, or by the Moon. It is also agreeable if Jupiter is with the Part of Fortune, in the ascendant house, or with the Part of the Petition.
-In any work concerning high clergy, judges, or the generosity of wealthy or powerful people, you should let Jupiter be the planet which rules over the ascendant (and therefore, the planet which rules over the entire chart).
-In any work concerning women, joyful people, designers and decorators, visual artists, ornamentation, acting, or embroidery, you should choose a time when Venus rules over the ascendant (and therefore the whole chart).
-If the previous condition can’t be met, you can have one of the five lords of the Petition (the ruler of the sign, the ruler of its exaltation, the ruler of the Petition’s triplicity, the ruler of the Petition’s term, and the ruler of the face or decan the Petition is in).
-In any work concerning money, Jupiter should strengthen the Sun at a good aspect, with an otherwise favorable chart.
Mercury is a unique planet in any astrological context. It represents the swiftness of intelligence, communication, commerce, everyday thought processes, some properties of war, sciences, fear, hatred, injuries, and negotiations. In magic, it is normally used for work concerning the intellectual abilities, or safety and swiftness of travel. There does not appear to be a lot of information available about the ideal placement of Mercury, but if I find more information, I will certainly make another post to expand on this.
Things you should consider when placing Mercury:
-In any work dealing with numbers, writing, or study, Mercury should receive Mars.
-Mercury should be ruling the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart) in any work involving geometry, merchants, education, writing, or anything similar.
I hope this post has been useful and informative, and that it will be a good resource to help you to decide whether Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury are in favorable positions for you to work. All in all, the Fortunes and Mercury are probably the least difficult planets to deal with, so although you should take care to pick the best time you can, keep in mind that these are the planets which will almost never try to do you any harm, even if they might fail to help you if they’re unfavorably placed. Thank you for reading this. I hope you continue to find my posts useful and interesting.
This post will be the second installment in my series on astrological magic. The intent of this post is to provide a study on the planets Saturn and Mars, their uses and effects, and their ideal placement in the heavens. Remember, even if your magic draws primarily on Saturn or Mars’s influences, you probably won’t be successful if this post is all you use as a source of information. This is just one part of a series which gives you pieces of a fairly complex system. It would probably be a good idea to thoroughly read this entire series before you try to use any of the methods which are detailed here. As always, be safe. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask us.
Saturn is considered the most hostile planet in classical astrological magic. Sometimes it has been referred to as the Greater Infortune for that reason. Following that trend, Mars is called the Lesser Infortune. Most older sources seem to recommend avoiding their influences as much as possible, though they universally acknowledge that this can’t always be done. There also appear to be a few types of situation where they are of use, despite their generally unfavorable reputations. Below, I will detail specific considerations you should observe when deciding whether Saturn and Mars are in acceptable places for you to carry out a ritual.
Useful things to consider when dealing with Saturn and Mars:
Concerning houses and planets:
-You will not usually have good results when Saturn or Mars is in the same house as the Moon.
-You always want to avoid having Saturn or Mars at a square or opposition (especially if they are applying to it) with the Moon. A trine or sextile aspect is okay, but not always ideal (except in some specific cases which will be mentioned below).
-It’s ideal to avoid having Saturn or Mars in the same house or at a bad aspect with a planet which rules either of the houses where the Sun or Moon sit.
-Neither Saturn nor Mars should be in the same house as the ascendant or the midheaven, nor should they be at any aspect with either.
-Saturn or Mars can be used as the ruler of the ascendant (and therefore the ruler of the entire chart) sometimes, but you must make sure it is otherwise well-placed.
-You should absolutely never work with Saturn at an aspect to the waxing Moon. This is the worst possible condition for work.
-If Mars is at an aspect with the waxing Moon, this is also very bad. Try to avoid working in these conditions, too.
-If the ascendant and the house where the Moon sits are both ruled by Infortunes, this is not favorable.
-If Saturn is in the 1st House, in Capricorn, or Aquarius, it should not be applying to an aspect with the Moon.
-If Mars is in the 1st House, in Aries, or Scorpio, it should not be applying to aspect with the Moon.
-It’s usually considered ideal to have Saturn and Mars be cadent from the houses where they rule.
-Saturn and Mars should not be in the ascendant house, or any of the other angles. Especially avoid this if they rule over the 2nd, 6th, 8th, or 12thHouses.
-For work involving soldiers, fire, iron or metalwork, or people at arms, you should use a chart where Mars rules over the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart).
-For any work you do which concerns elderly people, or land workers (such as agricultural workers), Saturn should be the planet ruling over the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart).
-In situations where you intend to have your magical works help you collect debts or anything else which you are owed, you should have Saturn receive Mars.
-If you’re casting magic dealing with numbers, writing, or any kind of research and study, Mars should be received by Mercury.
-In magic regarding lawsuits, as I mentioned in my post about the Moon, Mars should be received by the Moon, and also at a favorable aspect with it.
-Mars is a good ruler for the ascendant if you are dealing with military forces, or war in any literal or figurative sense.
I hope this post has helped to familiarize you with the basic concept of judging the positions of Saturn and Mars. If you’re unclear about anything, or you have any questions at all, remember that you’re always welcome to ask us. As always, thank you for reading.
This is the first installment in a series I’ll be doing on astrological magic. I’m starting with studies of the planets, and their ideal positions. The first planet I’ll be studying, and arguably the most important in astrological magic is the Moon. Studying the Moon in astrological magic naturally gives you all the information you need in order to decide where the Sun should be as well, so this post will effectively cover both luminaries. Please keep in mind that this singular study is far from all you will need to know when casting astrological magic. The Moon is one of many factors which must be considered when you’re preparing for a work. As I write other posts in this series, the information will become much more complete. If you try to derive an entire method based on only one post in my series, you will probably be disappointed by the results you get. Please be safe. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask us.
When deciding where the Moon should be to best ensure your ritual’s success, you should usually start by making sure it’s in the right quarter to assist you. The quarters of the Moon are as follows:
The first two quarters are ideal for casting spells to make commerce, advice, loans, and financial disputes more fortunate.
First Quarter (Elongation) – Corresponds to Spring and the East. This quarter of the Moon augments moisture most, but also heat. It positively affects vegetation, especially smaller plants and herbs.
Second Quarter – Corresponds to Summer and the West. This quarter augments heat and moisture in the same amount. Its effects are seen in vegetation and minerals.
The last two quarters are ideal for bringing good luck to the payment of debts, returning borrowed things, and seeking truths.
Third Quarter – Corresponds to Autumn and the South. This quarter primarily augments heat, and mildly increases moisture. Its effects are seen in the growth of animals and vegetables, as well as that of those varieties of mineral which grow.
Last Quarter – Corresponds to Winter and the North. It becomes fairly dry, and is also the coldest quarter.
Conjunction with the Sun within 1 minute – Represents completion or manifestation. It reduces excesses, and corrects deficiencies. When this conjunction is in effect, all other astrological bodies have the exact powers they are associated with. It may be difficult to effectively work at this time, but that can depend on many factors.
You should be aware that it’s best to work at a time when the Moon is in a mansion which is concordant with your intentions. If you’re not familiar with the 28 mansions of the Moon, you’ll benefit from doing some research on it. I’m not going to detail all of them and their properties here, but there is a fair amount of information available about them online, and in many books (Henry Cornelius Agrippa has included information about them in his Books on Occult Philosophy, for example).
Other Factors Which Can Help You Use the Moon Effectively:
-Find the planet ruling over the house where the Moon is. Usually, it is good to have the Moon at a favorable aspect with the planet ruling its house.
-If the planet ruling the Moon’s house is on the ascendant or midheaven, or in the 5th or 11th Houses, and is oriental to the Moon (rises after the Moon, and is east of the Moon in the sky), this is ideal.
-Make sure the ruler of the Moon’s exaltation is in a favorable place (the Moon is exalted in Taurus, and the ruler of Taurus is Venus).
-If the Moon is in a good place, and the planet ruling the Moon’s house is not in a cadent house or otherwise unfavorable position, this is ideal.
-It is good if the Moon is conjunct with Venus or Jupiter, so long as the Fortune in question isn’t in retrograde, or moving toward the Sun and becoming less bright (unless your work intends to set prisoners free, or capture fugitives).
-If a planet is conjunct with the Moon, and at a favorable aspect with the Sun, the Moon will amplify the effects of that planet.
-If the Moon is waxing and either Jupiter or Venus is rising, this will make your work take effect as fast as possible (other factors play into this, but not factors directly concerning the Moon).
-If the ascendant is mutable, the Moon should be at a good aspect with the ascendant, and should also be in a cardinal sign.
-If the ascendant is fixed or mutable, the Moon should be in a fixed sign, and at a good aspect with the planet ruling its house. That planet should also not be in combustion, retrograde, or at a hostile aspectwithSaturn or Mars.
-If your work is too urgent to account for the last two factors, you should at least make sure the Moon is applying to a good aspect with Jupiter or Venus.
-If the Moon and ascendant are both in signs of direct ascension, and the ascendant is fixed or mutable, this is probably the best time to work.
-If you must work quickly, the Moon can be cadent from the ascendant, as long as either Jupiter or Venus is ruling the ascendant, and at least one of them is also in the ascendant.
-The Moon and the planet ruling the ascendant should always be in favorable positions, if possible at all.
-If you can’t wait until the above is true, the Moon can be at a trine aspect with Venus, and Jupiter can be receiving the Moon. If not Jupiter, than the planet ruling the house where Jupiter sits can be receiving the Moon and should also be at a good aspect with the Moon.
-If neither of the above can be done, the Moon can be in a term of Venus, and at a favorable aspect with Jupiter, as long as the Moon is not negatively affectedbySaturn or Mars. For an inheritance, this term of Venus should be on a cusp in the 4th House. If it is for faith, and you will be planning and working toward your goal, the term of Venus can be in the 11th House. If it is for getting help from the law, put the term of Venus in the 9thHouse.
-If you want to succeed in lawsuits or battles of any kind, let the Moon receive Mars, and let them be at a favorable aspect.
-If you’re trying to please someone who has a lot of power, the Moon should be receiving Jupiter. This position is also good for miscellaneous fortunate purposes.
-If you’re asking people for things, the planet ruling over the chart can be received by the Moon, or by the planet ruling over the ascendant.
-If the Moon rules over the ascendant (and therefore the entire chart), it is a favorable chart for messengers, for any cases brought before a powerful person, and for fishermen.
Things to be Cautious About:
-Make sure the Moon is not involved in an eclipse (eclipses can also be called impediments). This includes both solar and lunar eclipses.
-Generally, it isn’t good to have the Moon in combustion.
-Make sure the Moon is moving at its normal speed. If it is moving faster or slower than normal, this could negatively affect your outcome (once you are experienced in these arts, you can usually deal with this problem fairly easily, though).
-Find the planet ruling over the house where the Moon sits. Make sure the Moon isn’t cadent from that planet. It also should not be separating from that planet (or applying to it, if the Moon is at one of the angles).
-The Moon should not be in a succedent or cadent house (the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 11th, or 12thHouse).
-The Moon should not be descending. If the Moon is in the descendant house, you should not go forward with your work at this time.
-If the Moon is in the 9th House, and the planet ruling that house is in the 3rd House, this is an example of a situation you should avoid (also if the Moon is in the 12th, and its ruler is in the 6th, or both are in any combination of opposing houses which are cadent from the angles).
-If the Moon is in a good place, make sure the ruler of the house where it sits is not in a cadent house. This will cause your work to end unfavorably.
-If the Moon is waxing and aspected to Mars in any way at all, it is unfavorable.
-If the Moon is waxing and aspected to Saturn in any way, it is as unfavorable as possible.
-Make sure the neither the ruler of the Moon’s house, nor the ruler of the ascendant are Saturn or Mars, unless it is a very special occasion (some situations where Saturn or Mars may effectively rule the ascendant are discussed in the post about those two planets).
-Make sure the Moon isn’t in the 3rd, 6th, 8th, or 12th House from the Part of Fortune.
-Generally, the Moon should not be the the ascendant house (but the Sun can). An important exception to this rule is work concerning masters and servants.
-Ideally, no planet contrary to your success (usually Saturn and Mars) should be at an aspect with the Moon, or with any other planet which is at a favorable aspect to the Moon (when this happens, it’s called prohibition).
-The planet ruling the house where the Moon sits should not be in a house with Saturn or Mars.
I hope this post has helped you gain a better understanding of how the Moon can influence your work, and of how to decide when it is favorably placed to support your goals. The next post in this series is a similar study of planets, and contains information about Saturn and Mars (the two most hostile planets, which are sometimes known as the Infortunes). Thank you for reading. I hope you continue to find our work helpful and interesting.
It’s Zatanna Zatara! Gosh I’m so happy with how she turned out. She’s just so cute. I gave her Constantine’s Jacket. I didn’t really know what to do with her outfit and it’s probably subject to change but currently I think it’s alright. I think she could be more important to batman when it comes to more magic weirdness in Gotham. Such as Clayface or maybe Ivy.
This Zatanna can be a little scatterbrained when it comes to the “normal” world since she usually eats, breathes, and lives magic nearly 24/7 in her studio that’s full of crazy stuff. So this woman is what you can say “quirky” she’s scared/cautious around books, rugs, and mirrors, occasionally drops stuff just expecting them to levitate, tries to talk to all animals, and accidentally curses things when she swears. She sticks to very specific routines when she does her shows because if she were to go off script she would end up scaring her audience with magic that’s “too real” and possibly dangerous like summoning an interdimentional being.
![Spring is near [2020] linktr.ee/aarensara](https://64.media.tumblr.com/b682358d6dc9abd8857b433ec6f912af/ac2b807f6cd64eaf-ed/s640x960/49c71169150ac1a0f1a1655cef1399b2bbb5f982.jpg "Spring is near [2020] linktr.ee/aarensara")
