Table Of ContentCONTENTS Foreword i Introduction vii PART ONE ESSENTIALS OF PLANETARY MAGICK Planetary Focal Points 3 The Planets and Qabalah The Four Worlds Archetypes and the Psyche The Planetary Counterparts Powers of the Deep Mind Vital Reciprocity with Cosmic Forces Planetary Characters 11 A LEGACY OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 11 Origins of the Correspondences THE MEDIEVAL PICATRIX 11 Planetary Character and the Magician A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE 12 Social Psychology Investigates THE MAGICAL PROCESS 12 Stimulating the Deep Mind HOLOGRAPHING THE POWERS 13 Building up the Planetary Matrix The Correspondences and Creativity Correspondences of Saturn 15 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Third Sephirah Correspondences of Jupiter 33 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Fourth Sephirah Correspondences of Mars 51 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Fifth Sephirah Correspondences of Sol 65 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Sixth Sephirah Correspondences of Venus 81 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Seventh Sephirah Correspondences of Mercury 95 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Eigth Sephirah Correspondences of Luna 109 Table of Attributions expressing the Character of the Ninth Sephirah Times of Power 125 Times and Seasons of Planetary Magick Seasonal Tides and the Phases of the Moon The Temporal Modes PLANETARY DAYS AND HOURS 126 Relationship of the Hours to the Days KEY TO PLANETARY HOURS 128 Compact Chart of the Hours Examples of the Use of the Key MAGICAL HOURS AND PLANETARY HOURS 129 Finding the Length of a Magical Hour FINDING THE PLANETARY HOURS-- AN EXAMPLE 130 SPECIMEN CHART OF MAGICAL HOURS 130-131 Day Hours and Night Hours with their Planetary Attributions Making your own Chart Summary: The Time of Power for your working PART TWO YOUR PLACE OF WORKING AND EQUIPMENT The Place of Working 135 Necessary and Desirable Factors THE BOMOS 136 The meaning of the Altar Choosing your Personal Altar THE SYMBOL OF THE SPIRITUAL IDEAL 138 Importance of the Spiritual Ideal Choosing a Symbol Significance of some Frequently Encountered Symbols 2. The Lamen A distinctive Lamen for Planetary Magick Directions for Painting the Aurum Solis Planetary Lamen 3. Magical Apparel & Color Charge THE ROBES OF ART The "Neutral Basis" The Color Charge Use of the Complementary Color "Character" Attire for Each Planet? APPAREL FOR GROUP WORKINGS Points For and Against Uniformity ALTAR COVERS PLANETARY LIGHTS Number and Color, Lamps or Candles The "Star of Lights" The Electrical Possibilities 141 147 147 150 150 Incense 153 Traditional Use and Materials AN INCENSE FOR EACH PLANET 153-154 Seven Aurum Solis Blends Arrangements for Burning Incense The Battery 157 Rhythms, Instruments and Purposes PART THREE PLANETARY MAGICK IN ACTION AND RESULT Preliminary Notes 163 Preparing the Place of Light 167 This simple but potent Ritual Opening is specially suited to Planetary Magick, and intended to precede every operation of Planetary Magick given in this book. It consists of a Purification (including an ancient formula banishing impure forces) and an Affirmation harmonizing all the planetary powers. RITE OF PREPARATION 167 Approaching the Archetypes 171 For individual working, the Rites of Approach are an essential foundation for works of Planetary Magick, to assist towards a permanent invigorating of the psyche''s natural rapport with the planetary powers. They are not however for beginners only; in the ongoing program they should be "a reservoir of magical vitality and a fountainhead of joyful refreshment." RITE OF APPROACH IN LUNA 171 RITE OF APPROACH IN MERCURY 173 RITE OF APPROACH IN VENUS 174 RITE OF APPROACH IN SOL 176 RITE OF APPROACH IN MARS 177 RITE OF
SynopsisLlewellyn is pleased to bring back into print Planetary Magick, one of the most respected and sought-after magick books ever written on the topic of planetary spellwork, and now the fourth book in Denning and Phillips's renowned Magical Philosophy series. Planetary magick lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Qabalistic lore. Although the planetary powers of the cosmos are far beyond our intervention, their correspondences in the depths of the psyche are within our reach through certain special meditative and ritual methods. The complete system of planetary magick is set forth here, and is designed for both the beginner and the established mage. This book includes 65 classic magical rites in full detail and provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the foundation of Western Magick., Llewellyn is pleased to bring back into print Planetary Magick , one of the most respected and sought-after magick books ever written on the topic of planetary spellwork, and now the fourth book in Denning and Phillips's renowned Magical Philosophy series. Planetary magick lies at the root of all astrological, alchemical, and Qabalistic lore. Although the planetary powers of the cosmos are far beyond our intervention, their correspondences in the depths of the psyche are within our reach through certain special meditative and ritual methods. The complete system of planetary magick is set forth here, and is designed for both the beginner and the established mage. This book includes 65 classic magical rites in full detail and provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the foundation of Western Magick.