[Opinion] Solomonic planetary pentacles

[azazel6672]

What are your opinions on the Solomonic planetary pentacles outlined and discussed in the book The Sorcery of Solomon by Sara Mastros? I have recently come across it and it looks extremely insightful as a true example of a Solomonic grimoire. I am yet to complete the book though, or perform the practices mentioned there.

 

[r4zorenigma]

I'm a big fan of the solomonic planetary pentacles.. I believe theres alot of power in them and use them in my practices. But like most things, I would caution others from using them lest you know what you are doing.. Maybe I'm just scaring others but.. to each their own.

With pentacles, its important to note Intention, Consecration, Activation and Charging of the pentacles.. Without this, a pentacle is a mere drawing. Now, how to get the right energies within them, that's for the initiate to figure out!

 

[azazel6672]

I'm a big fan of the solomonic planetary pentacles.. I believe theres alot of power in them and use them in my practices. But like most things, I would caution others from using them lest you know what you are doing.. Maybe I'm just scaring others but.. to each their own.

that stands to reason, we should properly study before approaching it as a practice otherwise there might be chances of harm or unintended consequences

 

[r4zorenigma]

that stands to reason, we should properly study before approaching it as a practice otherwise there might be chances of harm or unintended consequences

Yes, exactly.

 

[azazel6672]

Yes, exactly.

do you have pointers on prerequisites one should have prior to engaging with them?

 

[andeffywaslike]

I just remembered I made an account here awhile back and came looking for a refresher on exactly this! Okay universe, point taken. It is rather like riding a bicycle, I'm just a perfectionist. That said, if you can follow directions, take your time, plan ahead, don't do anything unless or until you understand why it is necessary (that might be something that isn't required of all - but that's how my brain works and it's never steered me wrong.) Take copious amounts of detailed notes for even the most mundane of occult housekeeping and you should be alright. Plus having an obscenely large collection of one's own handwriting is oh so convenient. If, in the future, you find yourself tracking down a forum such as this on a Saturday night, it gives them have something to shove off the bookshelf behind you, which is definitely preferred to some other methods of getting my attention. TLDR Do your due diligence and enjoy!

 

[azazel6672]

I just remembered I made an account here awhile back and came looking for a refresher on exactly this! Okay universe, point taken. It is rather like riding a bicycle, I'm just a perfectionist. That said, if you can follow directions, take your time, plan ahead, don't do anything unless or until you understand why it is necessary (that might be something that isn't required of all - but that's how my brain works and it's never steered me wrong.) Take copious amounts of detailed notes for even the most mundane of occult housekeeping and you should be alright. Plus having an obscenely large collection of one's own handwriting is oh so convenient. If, in the future, you find yourself tracking down a forum such as this on a Saturday night, it gives them have something to shove off the bookshelf behind you, which is definitely preferred to some other methods of getting my attention. TLDR Do your due diligence and enjoy!

this is really quite insightful, thank you!