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Tag: Offerings
On Offerings in Astrological Magic – Part III
In this third part of our series on offerings in astrological magic, we apply some of the principles explored in Part II to address two common questions about offerings that arise in actual practice. Specifically, we consider what to do with food offerings after ritual, and concerns about whether consumable offerings are wasteful. Considering these…
On Offerings in Astrological Magic – Part II
In Part I of this series on offerings, we examined historical sources to make two points about the use of offerings in astrological magic. From the example of Albertus Magnus, we saw that making astrological talismans definitely does not require offerings. From other sources more aligned with the devotional, theurgical side of things (Iamblichus, Proclus,…
Announcement: Idola Stellarum presents ‘Relational Astromagic’ for Initiate
We have the pleasure of presenting for our colleague and friend Drew Levanti’s groundbreaking electional astrology course Initiate, and it’s open to the public! Live & recorded for registrants. Our presentation, ‘Relational Astromagic: An Ecological Spirit Model‘ is a first gesture toward offering insight into how we work and play at Idola Stellarum. As ‘medicine…
On Offerings in Astrological Magic – Part I
The historical tradition of astrological magic is not complete. We have a technical knowledge base in the form of rules for astrological elections. We have a rough philosophical framework with many variations from individual authors in their historical context. We have a patchwork of guidance on what materials to use and how. And we have…