Practical Planetary Magick by Sorita d'Este and David Rankine
Practical Planetary Magick
Working the Magick of the Classical Planets in the Western Esoteric Tradition
By Sorita d’Este and David Rankine
The influence of the seven Wandering Stars or Deathless Powers of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn has shaped the development of magick for many thousands of years.
Their influence can be seen permeating many of the modern Western Esoteric Traditions, who are the inheritors of the wisdom & knowledge passed down through the ages. From Ancient Sumeria to the Greeks, the Romans, the early Qabalists, the Medieval & Renaissance Grimoire Magickians through to the Victorian Occult Societies, the influence of the planets is clearly present in the symbolism of their ceremonies, practices & beliefs. In this practical sourcebook, the authors bring together old & new techniques which they hope will inspire others to explore the multi-faceted world of planetary magick.
Included are simple planetary contemplations, hymns & meditation journeys, ideal for the novice who wants to explore the symbolism of the planets & in doing so learn to focus the different planetary energies. Information is provided on the many spiritual beings associated with the planets – The Gods & Goddesses who gave their names to the planets, the Olympic Spirits, Archangels, Orders of Angels, Planetary Intelligences & Planetary Spirits. Essential techniques for creating planetary sigils using the magick number squares, calculating planetary hours, and making & consecrating amulets & talismans, are given with practical examples.
Drawing from their experience & knowledge gained working in a number of Western Esoteric traditions, the authors also present here original planetary techniques & ceremonies – including the Ritual of the Heptagram, Planetary Pyramids, Planetary Magick Circles & Angle Webs. The rich symbolism & influence of the magick of the Wandering Stars underlies the spiritual & magickal heritage of Western Esotericism. Through exploring & working with the Deathless Powers, the reader can come to a greater understanding of the transformative powers they offer every true seeker of the Mysteries.
2007, 220 pages. Paperback & Kindle editions available.
ISBN 978-1-905297-01-6
B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam
RRP £14.99
"Few subjects sit more centrally in the Western esoteric tradition than the seven classical planets, and few books cover them as comprehensively or as practically as this one. D'Este and Rankine trace the planetary powers from the temples of ancient Sumer through Greek and Roman magic, Hermeticism, Qabalah, the Renaissance grimoires and the Victorian occult societies, weaving millennia of wisdom into a working sourcebook that serves the curious beginner and the seasoned ceremonial magician alike. Rich in hymns, meditations, rituals and historical insight, Practical Planetary Magick is an indispensable companion for anyone working within the Western Mystery Tradition." -C.S.
Table of Contents
About the Authors THE SEVEN WANDERING STARS The Sun – Works of Wealth Mercury – Works of Mind Venus – Works of Beauty The Moon – Works of Mystery Mars – Works of Power Jupiter – Works of Expansion Saturn – Works of Form THE PLANETARY DEITIES The Solar God The Mercurial God The Venusian Goddess The Lunar Goddess The Martial God The Jupiterian God The Saturnian God MEDITATION JOURNEYS PLANETARY DAYS & HOURS Planetary Days and Hours Attributions for Planetary Hours INVOCATION & EVOCATION THE OLYMPIC SPIRITS Invoking the Olympic Spirits Qabalistic Spirits The Spiritual Creatures of the Sun The Spiritual Creatures of Mercury The Spiritual Creatures of Venus The Spiritual Creatures of the Moon The Spiritual Creatures of Mars The Spiritual Creatures of Jupiter The Spiritual Creatures of Saturn PLANETARY INTELLIGENCES Manifestation of Spiritual Creatures KAMEA SIGILISATION Names of Spiritual Creatures Sigils of Intent AMULETS & TALISMANS Consecration Ritual PREPARATION THE MAGICK CIRCLE THE RITUAL OF THE HEPTAGRAM PLANETARY PYRAMIDS The Solar Pyramid The Mercurial Pyramid The Venusian Pyramid The Lunar Pyramid The Martial Pyramid The Jupiterian Pyramid The Saturnian Pyramid THE TRANS-SATURNIAN PLANETS ANGLE WEBS APPENDICES: Inter-Planetary Relationships The Kameas Hebrew Names Planetary Fragrances The Planets and Minerals The Planets and Plants The Planets & Mankind The Planets and Animals Planetary Contemplations Invocation of Planetary intelligences THE HEPTAGRAM TERMS & DEFINITIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY Source Manuscripts
About the Authors
Sorita d’Este has been experimenting with ways of walking on the liminal since she was a child, exploring along the way many pathways of experiencing magic, mysticism and religion. Her own personal practice integrates aspects of Hellenic (Greek), Egyptian and Hermetic practices with a lived Orphic inspired philosophy, and experience gained in Initiatory Craft, traditions preserved in Italian, French and British grimoires and other contemporary esoteric teachings of the East and West.
David is an author, researcher and qabalist based in Glastonbury, UK. He is the author or co-author of numerous books published by Avalonia, including The Complete Grimoire of Pope Honorius, The Grimoire of Arthur Gauntlet, A Collection of Magical Secrets, The Book of Treasure Spirits, The Book of Gold, Climbing the Tree of Life, The Cosmic Shekinah, Practical Qabalah Magick, The Isles of the Many Gods, and The Guises of the Morrigan.
