A bit of magical working I have been exploring into is the use of Planetary magic squares. Specifically, with the intent of focusing my attention and aligning my Will to my desire.
I have been experimenting with a few different methods of doing so. More recently, I’ve incorporating using the SATOR square with the Planetary magic square of Mars.
Mars is associated with desire, action, and energy. The passion we need to get up and about throughout the day to get things done. It also so happens to be the associated planet for my zodiac sign.
I have plans on creating a physical double sided square. One side with the SATOR and the other with Mars.
With the wand (preferably of Oak or Black Thorn) or magical knife, point to each number and speak aloud: SATOR, then AREPO, then TENET, then OPERA, then ROTAS.
“[High Magic] Is that which occurs when there is no impediment to the direct magical effect of will, no barrier to direct clairvoyance and prescience, and no separation between the magician and any form of rapport or consciousness he chooses to enter into. For most people the portals of High Magic are open at a few peak moments in a lifetime. As the magician progresses through his training the momentum he acquires will force open the gates to the miraculous more often. No procedures are given here for the five conjurations of High Magic. High Magic represents the point where technique gives way to intuitive genius and each must intuit the key to unleashing such powers for himself.”
— Peter J. Carroll, Liber Kaos (York Beach: Weiser Books, 1992), 160-161.
This idea is more from Al G. Manning’s “Magic of New Ishtar Power” where one has a pantacle of sorts that helps one connect to the various forces of magic. I based it closely of of KTK’s cover mandala with some of the Golden Dawn’s flashing colors for later scrying work. I would just take a photo of mine but it has personal symbols on it which I don’t care to reveal. Sorry, a magician always has his or her secrets! I also made it purposefully kind of crap so you would not get the bad idea of just printing this bad boy out and using it as is. We will go into why in just a second.
First, you must procure either a round canvas or wooden disk to paint on. Make sure it is a fairly decent size to use, a foot or so in diameter at least. First lay down all the flat colors before painting in the symbols. A little secret of mine is leaving a bit of the brush work in and not making it completely smooth. Why? Well, pareidolia of course! For those unfamiliar with the word it is a trick the brain pulls when you see faces in wood grain or animals in clouds. It makes patterns. By leaving a bit of the brushwork to be seen by candlelight it will kickstart your brain into scrying mode. Also, with the flashing colors it will also help create vivd afterimages that once the eyes are closed can be used like a candle flame Kasina or concentration meditation kickstarting…you guessed it! Pareidolia for visions!
Once the base colors are down take some white paint and paint the symbols and sigils. Once dry go back over the symbol with the corresponding flashing color. This will ensure your colors are not muddy.
The outer ring is of course the 7 planetary forces that will be worked with eventually on their corresponding day or when needed for a spell. The second ring is the four elements which can be used as needed. The Red and Blue square is there to represent Bardon’s Electric and Magnetic polarity or if you rather the God and Goddess respectively. The circle inside the square is a near black-purple hue to represent the Akasha. The center is left white with three black symbols within. X1 is any symbol you may have for your personal deity or HGA. X2 Is the symbol of Arzel, the angel that you call for the NAP ritual and X3 is your personal symbol, sigil or signature. Place a small black dot in the center to help the eye focus there during meditation or concentration work.
As you work on the mandala stay focused on the particular force being painted. Chant the appropriate divine and angelic names. This will build the thought forms up and begin to charge the mandala for use.
Once completed place your mandala upright on your altar so you may see it while being seated during meditation. As you become more confident during the NAP ritual focus on the Arzel sigil while reciting the call to that angel. Allow any images or impressions to arise. Before closing your eyes to let the Avatar power flow keep gentle concentration on the center dot, as you would the candle flame for Kasina work. Allow time for the after image to build, then close your eyes and gently stay focused on the after image. This can transform into visions or symbols that can guide or inspire. If you have watched the Balthazar conjure video in the last link you can now begin using the tarot if need be to have questions answered.
If you don’t yet have the skills and know how for astral projection or evocation this is a good way to build rapport with Arzel and ask for a vision or inspiration for a sigil in order to connect to that angel. You may want to extend the 5 minute meditation and go into a hypnagogic trance with the intention of meeting Arzel for a blessing and/or direction.
Once you have gotten this far and you have begun to have a stronger build of of “Avatar Power” we push the development even further with the 5 Gates ritual. If you know me, I have a little spin on this rite that I think makes it even better! Until then!
“The Self is an archetype that represents the Unification of the Unconsciousness and Consciousness of an individual. The Creation of the Self occurs through a process known as Individuation, in which the various aspects of personality are integrated. Jung often represented the Self as a Circle, Square or Mandala.” – Kendra Cherry
Siddhachakra is a popular yantra or mandala (mystical diagram) used for worship in Jainism. It is also known as Navapada in the Svetambara tradition and Navadevta in the Digambara tradition. It is related to the legend of King Shripala and his wife Mayanasundari. It is depicted as a Kalasha with the core of a blossomed lotus representing Navapada in the centre surrounded by guarding deities on petals, and it is used in some rituals.
Siddha refers to a liberated soul, while chakra means wheel. It is believed that worshiping Siddhachakra results in freedom from the cycles of life within a universal ‘wheel’ known as nirvana. It also means a ‘circle of perfection’. Navapada means ‘nine petals’ in reference to the centre of the yantra, while Navadevta means ‘nine deities’. It is also described as a ‘saint wheel’.
It is depicted as a Kalasha with an eye on both sides and a core made of a fully blossomed lotus. It has many circles of petals marking different concepts in Jainism.
Kalasha A Kalasha is depicted as a pot with a large base and a mouth generally covered with a lid or topped with a coronet of mango leaves and a coconut. It is decorated with clothes and ornaments in images. Two eyes are depicted around the Kalasha, symbolising right faith and right knowledge. At the neck of the Kalasha are nine small pots known as Nav Nidhi which describe nine kinds of wealth or treasures. Nine shrines dedicated to Navagraha are at the base of Kalasha which indicate nine ‘cosmic influencers’.
Lotus At the core is a fully blossomed lotus with many circles of petals marking different concepts in Jainism. Navpada (Nine elements) is at the core surrounded by circles of petals called valaya. There is variation in the number of circles made by the petals in different images but generally there are ten circles.
Navapada Navapada is the core of the lotus. Navapada includes five supreme beings having virtues, Guni or Panch Parmeshthi, and four right virtues, Gunas according to Svetambara tradition. Their attributes are described in 108 scriptures.
Occult Aspects 