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Planetary Talismans

  1. Mercury Talismans
    • Topic: The diverse associations of Mercury talismans, including communication, intellect, travel, commerce, divination, magic, health, healing, writing, and scholarship.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • A comprehensive guide on planetary talismans available on the website.
      • Books and articles on medieval and Renaissance astrology focusing on Mercury.
  2. Venus Talismans
    • Topic: The attributes of Venus talismans, including love, romance, beauty, aesthetics, wealth, prosperity, harmony, peace, fertility, and childbirth.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” for insights on Venus talismans.
      • The Picatrix, a renowned grimoire of astrological magic.
  3. Mars Talismans
    • Topic: The key attributes of Mars talismans, including courage, strength, protection, defense, sexual potency, fertility, ambition, success, aggression, and conflict.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • Articles exploring the historical significance and uses of Mars talismans.
      • Agrippa’s insights on Mars in his “Three Books of Occult Philosophy.”
  4. Jupiter Talismans
    • Topic: The attributes of Jupiter talismans, including wealth, abundance, protection, good health, leadership, influence, education, wisdom, spirituality, and growth.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • The Picatrix for insights into the powers of Jupiter.
      • Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” for a deeper understanding of Jupiter’s attributes.
  5. Saturn Talismans
    • Topic: The attributes of Saturn talismans, including protection, banishing negative influences, wealth, prosperity, wisdom, knowledge, health, longevity, and protection against melancholy.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • Agrippa’s insights on Saturn in his renowned work.
      • The Picatrix for additional insights into Saturn’s attributes and powers.
  6. Moon Talismans
    • Topic: The Moon’s talismanic attributes, including emotional stability, protection, fertility, childbirth, wealth, prosperity, intuition, psychic abilities, love, and romance.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” for insights into the Moon’s attributes.
      • The Picatrix for a deeper exploration of the Moon’s influence in astrological magic.
  7. Sun Talismans
    • Topic: The attributes of Sun talismans, including success, glory, protection, health, leadership, authority, creativity, inspiration, wealth, and prosperity.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • Agrippa’s insights on the Sun in his “Three Books of Occult Philosophy.”
      • The Picatrix for additional insights into the Sun’s powers and attributes.
  8. Planetary Talismans Overview
    • Topic: An introduction to the realm of planetary talismans, their uses, effects, and the traditional source materials guiding their creation.
    • Recommended Reading:
      • The Picatrix and Agrippa’s “Three Books of Occult Philosophy” for a comprehensive understanding.
      • Articles and books on traditional astrology and celestial magic.

 

Books

  1. Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques, Volume I & II
    • Author: Demetra George
    • Description: A training manual for the study and practice of Hellenistic astrology.
    • Find it on Amazon
  2. Ancient Astrology
    • Author: Tamysn Barton
    • Description: An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world.
    • Find it on Routledge
  3. Ancient Secrets of Natural Magic, Metaphysics, Mathematics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Music, and Astrology
    • Description: A comprehensive exploration of natural magic and metaphysics, connecting various ancient disciplines.
    • Find it on Better World Books
  4. Ancient Astrology Theory and Practice: Matheseos Libri VIII
    • Author: Julius Firmicus Maternus
    • Description: The Mathesis is the lengthiest astrological treatise that has come down to us from the classical period, offering insights into ancient astrology theory and practice.
    • Find it on Barnes & Noble 
  5. Picatrix
    • Author: Christopher Warnock and John Michael Greer
    • Description: The most important text of astrological magic ever written, translated from Latin.
    • Find it at Renaissance Astrology and Magic Books

 

Articles and Collections

Renaissance Astrology by Christopher Warnock: Renaissance Astrology and Magic Books

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