Astrological Talisman and Planetary Magic Resources

Below we collect some of the best freely available written sources, essays, and ideas we have found on astrological talismans, planetary magic, and associated practices and experiences. This will be an evolving resource, and we encourage you to get in touch with us if you have suggested additions.

Resources from Idola Stellarum

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to a number of common questions about astrological magic, our practice, and our astromagical shop

Orphic Hymns & Other Devotional Materials

• Prayers to Saturn: The Orphic Hymn to Saturn and Other Saturnine Devotional Materials
• Prayers to Jupiter: The Orphic Hymn to Jupiter and Other Jovial Devotional Materials
• Prayers to Mars: The Orphic Hymn to Mars and Other Martial Devotional Materials
• Prayers to Sol: The Orphic Hymn to the Sun and Other Solar Devotional Materials
• Prayers to Venus: The Orphic Hymn to Venus and Other Venusian Devotional Materials
• Prayers to Mercury: The Orphic Hymn to Mercury and Other Mercurial Devotional Materials
• Prayers to the Moon: The Orphic Hymn to the Moon and Other Lunar Devotional Materials

Writing from Idola Stellarum on Astrological Talismans & Astrological Magic
Our blog archive, containing a wealth of material exploring our approach to and philosophy of astrological magic

Books and Authors

Peruse our list of recommended books here!

Foundations of Astrological Magic

Renaissance Astrology
The premiere resource on astrological magic by the preeminent practitioner, Christopher Warnock

Astrological Magic: A Beginner’s Guide
By Kaitlin Coppock

Defining Talismans + Authentic Talismanic Materia
By Kaitlin Coppock

SIM is Counterintuitive!
By Clifford Hartleigh Low

Stellar Sorcery
A Facebook group run by Clifford Hartleigh Low for practitioners and students of astrological magic

The Moon & Lunar Mansions in Astrological Magic

The Moon in Traditional Magic
By Ryhan Butler

The Mansions of the Moon
An excellent collection of the traditional descriptions and talismanic purposes of the Lunar Mansions by Ryhan Butler

Lunar Mansions: Where Did They Come From And Where Did They Go?
By Chris Reppucci

An Annotated Bibliography of Source Texts on the Lunar Stations [Mansions]
By Shuly Rose

The Fixed Stars in Astrological Magic

Genii of the Sky: The Fixed Stars in Astrology
By Ryhan Butler

The Orphic Hymns + Fixed Star Hack
By Kaitlin Coppock

Prayer, Devotion, & Theurgy

Approaching the Gods
By Althaea Sebastiani

Offerings: The Cornerstone of Devotion to the Gods
By Althaea Sebastiani

A Primer on Planetary Prayers, or, How to Start Praying to the Planets
By Diana Rose Harper

Five practices for More Potent Prayer
By Daniel Foor

Venus Altar, Ritual, and Offering Suggestions
By Kaitlin Coppock 

Materials & Correspondences in Astrological Magic

Gemstones and Metals in Picatrix and SIM
By Clifford Hartleigh Low

How Associations Are Made — the Beverages, Colors, Numbers, and Metal of Venus
By Kaitlin Coppock 

Spirit Contact & Intuitive Skills

Approaching the Gods
By Althaea Sebastiani

Cleansing & Energetic Hygiene

On Energetic Hygiene: An Introduction
By Diana Rose Harper

A Step by Step Guide to Ritual Bathing + Personal Energetic Cleansing (w/ Astrology)
By Kaitlin Coppock 

Astrology for a Magical Practice

Lunation Reports & Transit Forecasts
By Gray Crawford

Monthly Forecasts
By Chris Reppucci

Astrology Beyond Fate vs. Free Will
By Michael J. Morris

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