CHAPTER FIVE

1.Having outlined the various ritual techniques necessary for the successful practise of Stellar magic, we will now examine the individual attributes and correspondences for each planet in turn.

2.The use of the three outer planets is limited in Stellar magic and their invocation can be difficult, and therefore these planets are felt to be beyond the scope of the current work. In general however when a benefic configuration to be invoked is aspected by Saturn, Uranus, Neptune or Pluto the effect is not so much malefic as cohesive i.e. the influence of the outer planets in Stellar magic is one of strengthening and activating the other planes. A bad aspect to one or more of them may serve to initiate events which may otherwise be balanced out of the equation by the general harmony sweetness and light of the benefics.

3.The experienced astrologer will note that many of the attributes discussed below are somewhat different to those normally applied with regard to natal and progressed astrology. These differences are easily explained by the change of standpoint from the more subjective fields of natal/progressed/horary/mundane astrology to this highly objective field, which has more in common with electional astrology.

THE SUN

Hebrew: JHVH ALOAH VE DAATH. Archangel: RAPHAEL.

Greek: DIONYSOS, APOLLO. Egyptian: OSIRIS, RA.

Roman: APOLLO. Nordic: Balder.

Colour: CLEAR ROSE PINK. Attribute: SOLAR PLEXUS.

Metal: GOLD. Gemstones: DIAMOND.

Incense: OLIBANUM. Plants: VINE.

Titles: BEAUTY.

Symbols: LAMEN, ROSE CROSS.

(1)The Solar God is the Divine Priest-King of Heaven who rules but does not govern, the God who brings light and life and confers the supreme authority upon the planets He aspects. His cycle through the Zodiac gives us the seasons and times of the year; although He appears to die and be reborn we know that His light is constant and undying: His power is of eternal life. He is the centre around which our universe exists.

(2)The Solar God was known to the Greeks by many names - Apollo, the God of healing, Helios who drove the chariot of the Sun, and Dionysos who endured madness and suffering, and brought the gift of the vine to mankind. The Romans also named Him Apollo; the Egyptians named the Solar God according to His position in the sky, and worshipped Him as Ra, the Solar disk, and Osiris whose death and everlasting life was the inheritance they sought.

(3)In our natal charts the Sun indicates the characteristics around which our personalities revolve. In ourselves He is represented by the solar plexus which is the centre of the body and the seat of intuition and love; His symbols are the lamen which is worn upon the breast, and the Rose Cross which symbolises the spirit manifested upon the cross of the four elements. The colours of the Sun are rose-pink and yellow; the Solar metal is gold, and the diamond is His particular gemstone. Olibanum is the Solar incense, and the vine is the plant ruled by the Sun.

(4)The Solar Archangel is Raphael and the Angels of this sphere are named the Malachim, Kings. The God Name of the Solar sphere is YHVH aloah ve Daath. The Qaballistic title is Beauty, and the magical images are of a Child, a majestic King, and a sacrificed God.

THE MOON

Hebrew: SHADDAI EL CHAI. Archangel: GABRIEL.

Greek: PERSEPHONE. Egyptian: SHU.

Roman: DIANA. Nordic: Frigga.

Colour: INDIGO. Attribute: GENITALS.

Metal: SILVER. Gemstones: MOONSTONE, PEARL.

Incense: JASMINE. Plants: DAMIANA.

Titles: THE FOUNDATION.

Symbols: THE PERFUMES AND SANDALS

(1)The principle function of the Moon in Stellar Magick is to bring about a concrete manifestation of the effects of any given configuration. Thus, for feminine favours, one would celebrate a conjunction of the Moon and Venus. For wealth, the Moon and Jupiter.

(2)The Moon is the Goddess of fertility and growth who reflects and embodies the cycles of the Zodiac. Her 28-day cycle from new, waxing to full and waning to new - from the birth of growth in Aries to death and transformation in Scorpio and rebirth in Aries - this is the key to all Nature’s cycles; Her power is the flux and reflux of life, the Stellar Law of constant change. Hers is the nearest power to us in time and space - She is continually meeting and reflecting the influences of the Stars into every hour and day of our lives. Her power lies in the Astral plane, in whose light we see the hallucinatory images of the Gods. She is invoked in conjunction with the planetary deity (or deities) whose power we wish to be reflected into our lives to work therein the changes of our desire.

(3)She has been called Persephone, whose sojourn in the Underworld gives fruitfulness to the Earth; the Egyptians named the lunar deity Shu, who exists between the earth and sky and supports the Heavens. The Romans worshipped the lunar Goddess in Her name of Diana.

(4)In our natal charts She reveals the nature and force of our instinctive behaviour; in ourselves she is represented by the reproductive organs. Her symbols are the Perfumes and Sandals, which consecrate the Air which nourishes the magician and the Earth which supports him in his work. Indigo and violet are the lunar colours; Her metal is silver, and the pearl and moonstone are Her gems. Jasmine is the incense of the Moon, and damiana is the plant ruled by the lunar deity.

(5)The Archangel of the Moon is Gabriel, and the Angels are named the Kerubim, the strong. The Hebrew God Name of the lunar sphere is Shaddai el Chai; the magical image is that of a beautiful naked man, very strong; and the title of Yesod is the Foundation, a symbol which reveals the principle importance of the Moon in Stellar Magic - the timing of the major rituals is decided by the position and aspects of the Moon. Rituals should not be performed with the Moon in Scorpio, and are best avoided if She is in 15’ Libra, or in Capricorn the sign of Her detriment.

MERCURY

Hebrew: ELOHIM TZABAOTH. Archangel: MICHAEL.

Greek: HERMES. Egyptian: THOTH.

Roman: MERCURY. Nordic: LOKI.

Colour: VIOLET PURPLE. Attribute: LOINS & LEGS.

Metal: BRASS. Gemstones: OPAL.

Incense: STORAX. Plants: MOLY.

Titles: GLORY.

Symbols: NAMES & VERSICLES.

(1)Mercury is the God of swiftness, acuteness and agility on all planes. His planet has the quickest orbit of the Sun, and He is always known as the Messenger of the Gods, whose inventiveness and magic is ever at the aid of mankind. His powers lie in the realms of thought and reason, and in the forms which embody the powers transcending them. The God Mercury is invoked conjunct the Moon when we desire swift articulate inspiration and mental agility to aid and control all Mercurial projects, and in conjunction with another planet He enhances the fulfilment of our wishes with acute clarity and rapidity.

(2)By His Greek name of Hermes He is known as the God of trickery who invented the lyre and assisted Prometheus in obtaining for mankind a spark of the sacred fire of the Sun; He also helped the Heroes in their quests and ordeals. An aspect of Him was known to the Nordic races who called Him Loki. The Egyptians named Him the Lord of Wisdom and Magic, Thoth, who won five days of light from the Moon for the Birth of Osiris, Horus, Set, Isis, and Nepthys; the power of Mercury is always associated with invention and the Art and Science of Magic, and is always to the advantage of mankind.

(3)In our natal charts Mercury influences our intellectual and reasoning intelligence, our ability to communicate, and reveals the nature of our mental interests and studies. In ourselves He is represented by the loins and legs, the part of the body whose muscular swiftness and strength supports and projects the magician in time and space. His symbols are the Names and Versicles - the words and Names of power. The colours of Mercury are violet-purple and orange; His metal is brass, and the opal is His gemstone. The incense is storax, and moly is the plant attributed to Mercury.

(5)Michael is the Archangel of Mercury, and His Angels are named the Beni Elohim, the Sons of God. The Hebrew God Name of Mercury is Elohim Tzabaoth, and Glory is the title given to the Mercurial sphere; the magical image of Hod is the hermaphrodite, the child of Hermes and Aphrodite whose power is self-reproducing.

VENUS

Hebrew: JHVH TZABAOTH. Archangel: HANIEL.

Greek: APHRODITE. Egyptian: HATHOOR.

Roman: VENUS. Nordic: FREYA.

Colour: AMBER. Attribute: LOINS, HIPS & LEGS.

Metal: COPPER. Gemstones: EMERALD.

Incense: BENZOIN. Plants: ROSE.

Titles: VICTORY.

Symbols: LAMP & GIRDLE.

(1)Venus is the Goddess of Love. As we have noted, Her planet’s conjunctions with the Sun form the heavenly pentagram which is the catalyst in the Stellar initiation of the magician; She is the Empress of the Stars, and Her Beauty is the beauty of the Stars. Her power lies in the mysteries of polarity and Love; She is the ever-virgin Goddess of space and nature. Her power is in all things of beauty and love and inspiration, in the Arts and all acts of creativity. She is invoked conjunct the Moon when we desire these blessings and the favours of Love, and when in conjunction with another planet She bestows Her gifts in union with the gifts of the deity invoked.

(2)The Greeks knew Her by Her name Aphrodite, the Immortal who was born on the sea-foam and carried to shore in a mussel shell. Freya, the wife of Odin, She is named by the Norsemen. In Egypt She is named Hathoor, the patron Goddess of beautiful women and all artistic works. She is always associated with all that is best in women, and all artistic inspiration.

(3)In our natal charts Venus reveals the nature and force of our closest relationships and love affairs, and influences our artistic and creative abilities. In ourselves She is represented by the loins, hips and legs, the part of the body which bears the reproductive organs but is not actually involved with the reproductive process - fertility is lunar, not Venusian. The symbols of Venus are the Lamp and the Girdle, and the Rose. Her colours are amber and emerald; Her metal is copper, and Her gemstone is the emerald. Her incense is benzoin, and the plant ruled by Her is the rose.

(4)The Archangel of Venus is Haniel, and Her Angels are named the Elohim, gods. The God Name of the sphere of Venus is YHVH Tzabaoth; the magical image is a beautiful naked woman, and Victory is the title given to this sphere by the Qaballists.

MARS

Hebrew: ELOHIM GIBOR. Archangel: KHAMAEL.

Greek: ARES. Egyptian: HORUS.

Roman: MARS. Nordic: THOR.

Colour: ORANGE. Attribute: LEFT SHOULDER.

Metal: IRON. Gemstones: RUBY.

Incense: GALANGAL. Plants: NETTLE.

Titles: JUSTICE.

Symbols: SWORD.

(1)Mars is the God of War and battles. His power when it is undirected is usually destructive, but when it is directed by the creative will it is the energy of labour.

Courage and justice are also Martial. He is the wielder of the Sword of Justice and he brings vengeance, dividing right from wrong. He is the Warrior of the Stars who gives force and energy - which used properly is constructive, though this may mean destroying what is old and worn to make way for the new. His power is invoked with care to bring energy and forcefulness; when in conjunction with another planet He unites His force with the blessings of the deity involved and thus energises and exaggerates its power.

(2)The Greeks named Him Ares; to the Norsemen He was the mighty Thor. His Egyptian name is Horus, the Avenger. The Martial deity is always associated with war and vengeance, with courage and forcefulness.

(3)In our natal charts Mars indicates our strength and force of character, and the way in which our energy is expressed and used. In ourselves He is represented by the left shoulder; His symbols are the sword, chain and scourge. The colours of Mars are orange and scarlet; His metal is iron, and the ruby is His particular gemstone. The incense is galangal and the plant ruled by Mars is the nettle.

(4)The Archangel of Mars is named Khamael, and the Seraphim, the fiery serpents are His Angels. The God Name of the sphere of Mars is Elohim Gibor. Justice is the Qaballistic title of this sphere, and the magical image is of a mighty warrior in his chariot.

JUPITER

Hebrew: EL. Archangel: TZADKIEL.

Greek: JOVE. Egyptian: AMOUN.

Roman: JUPITER. Nordic: WOTAN.

Colour: DEEP VIOLET. Attribute: RIGHT SHOULDER.

Metal: TIN. Gemstones: AMETHYST, LAPIS LAZULI.

Incense: CEDAR. Plants: OLIVE.

Titles: MERCY.

Symbols: WAND, SCEPTRE.

(1)Jupiter is the God of Wealth and prosperity. His power is the constructive force of the perfection of the Supreme Will in action. He bears the Orb and Sceptre of a benign and merciful King and He brings riches spiritual and material to His worshippers. He is invoked conjunct the Moon when we desire an abundance of success and fulfilment of our plans, and in conjunction with another planet He equilibrates the power of the deity concerned into ordered harmonious joviality.

(2)The Egyptians knew Him as Amoun the protector and preserver. To the Norsemen He was Wotan the All-Father; the Greeks named Him Jove. Jupiter is always associated with the royal splendour of peaceful constructive government, with the stability and order of the Law-giver.

(3)In our natal charts Jupiter reveals the nature and force of our religious and spiritual aspirations and influences our material wealth. In ourselves He is represented by the right shoulder. His symbols are the Orb and Sceptre, the Wand and the Crook; His colours are deep violet and blue, His gemstones are amethyst and lapis lazuli and tin is the metal sacred to Him. Cedar is the incense sacrificed to Jupiter and the olive is His particular plant.

(4)Tzadkiel is the Archangel of Jupiter and His Angels are named the Chasmalim, the brilliant ones. The Hebrew God Name is El, and Mercy is the title of the sphere of Jupiter; His magical image is that of a mighty crowned and throned King.