You know magic is real.
You’ve had experiences—
At your altar, with your materia and talismans, your cards and charts, while sky gazing, reading, dreaming—
You feel connected to forces vaster than yourself, their presence, their messages…sometimes.
You also have questions and concerns about those experiences.
You might wonder about safety, fear you might mess up, worry you don’t have the time, energy, or resources to do it right.
After all, astrological magic is complicated, and you’re not always sure which information to trust.
You have ideas of what you should do but lack the time, space, or expertise to bring your visions into reality.
You might struggle with your mental health, executive functioning, or difficult chart placements you feel get in the way of your magical potential.
So now what?
You need trust—in your senses, your intuition, and in the magic itself.
You need confidence—in your practices, discernment, and information.
You need community—to share connection, reassurance, and guidance to unlock the treasures you know exist in your relationships with the stars, the planets, and the Earth.
Enter the Inner Sanctum…
…an exclusive membership offering from Idola Stellarum, now open to new members only until Saturday, June 20th at 5pm EDT!
The Inner Sanctum offers a secure container and trustworthy astrological magic resources to help you cultivate your relationships—corporeal and otherwise—and refine your ritual practices to gain more confidence, connection, and capacity for real magic.
Inner Sanctum members have already received all the details on our upcoming Strength collection, including first and early access to the talisman descriptions and full writeups and details on the elections.
Inner Sanctum Members also receive exclusive early access to the summer solstice Strength collection of astromagical talismanic jewelry (on June 21st) and discounted member prices.
What else does the Inner Sanctum hold?
The Inner Sanctum is designed to provide relational, spiritual, and psychological support for your stellar devotional practices and astromagical journeys with talismans and beyond.
The Inner Sanctum is a space of learning and scholarship on astrological magic where you can experience real practitioners coming together converse, expand upon our approaches to astrological magic and stellar devotion, and above all else, normalize talking about spirits and spirit work from a thoughtful, critical, empathic, supportive perspective.
At the end of last quarter, we finished up the last session of Wondrously Embroidered: The Worldview of Astrological Magic, a longform course exploring the historical and cultural tributaries to the tradition of astrological magic. We are also in the middle of Clearing the Starry Path, a gentle course aimed at helping beginners get more comfortable and open with exploring the world of astrological magic. Three more modules and two more live integration calls are coming up!
This quarter, we are beginning a collective deep dive journey into the primary text of astrological magic in English translation with an immersive biweekly Picatrix reading group held live with Rain & Pallas. Rather than a course seminar where people read a text ahead of time and discuss, we will read the text out loud together, stopping as we go to puzzle through it, make sense of the context, and understand it on a line by line, chapter by chapter basis. No previous experience or expertise required: we will all bring our knowledge and experience to the text and make sense of it together.
Inner Sanctum membership also includes:
Inner Sanctum members currently have exclusive access to over 100 hours of video content and dozens of members-only blog posts from the Idola Stellarum mages. Here’s what’s in the membership:
- Exclusive early access to our quarterly collections of astromagical talismanic jewelry. Membership in the Inner Sanctum is the only avenue for obtaining first access to limited edition talismans before they get sent to the mailing list (usually a day or so after members get access). Members also receive full collection details before anyone else.
- Member pricing on astromagical talisman collections. In addition to early access, Inner Sanctum members also enjoy an automatic 20% off the retail price of any and every talisman released by Idola Stellarum (as of the Luminous collection; for previous collections, the discount had been 15%).
- Special access to exclusive member resources on astromagic and stellar devotion. Joining now will give you access to dozens of members-only blog posts and pages in our growing library of Inner Sanctum resources, including members-only additions to our post series on Prayer in Astrological Magic and Attuning to Astrological Talismans, series on devotional astromagical devotional epithets and Evaluating Astromagical Elections, pages of planetary correspondences, and more personal reports about our workings and experiences with talismans. A full list of the resources available to Inner Sanctum members can be found in our guide to Idola Stellarum resources.
- Access to members-only mini-courses, video interviews, and ebooks as they are developed. Currently in progress is a beginner-friendly course on relational astrology for magical living. The archive contains 36 recorded 90-minute Inspirit Salons that delve into particular topics, a 6-lesson mini-course on prayer in astrological magic spanning 2+ hours of video content, a growing course (13 lessons and counting) on evaluating astromagical elections, an extensive 14-lesson deep dive course on the worldview of astrological magic, and more always in the works.
- Exclusive access to Idola Stellarum’s Practitioner Series, featuring interviews with notable magically operant practitioners, including Dira Osland, Ariana Felix, Hawk Grubb, and Drew Levanti.
- Early access to astrologer Pallas K. Augustine’s 1:1 consultation calendar. Get first choice of appointment times for personal support on your astromagical journey.
- BONUS: Join now and learn from the 2 hour recording of Idola Stellarum’s talk on Relational Astromagic, a resource initially offered as part of Drew Levanti’s Initiate course that we have made available to all Inner Sanctum members, as well as a 2 hour talk from Rain entitled Decolonizing Cognition: Magical Thinking, Psychoanalysis, & the Spectrum of Rationality.
Enter the Inner Sanctum
The Inner Sanctum offers a secure container and trustworthy astrological magic resources to help you cultivate your relationships—corporeal and otherwise—and refine your ritual practices to gain more confidence, connection, and capacity for real magic.
Want a sense of what the membership is like? Hear from one of our founding members:
“Rain and Pallas have created such a beautiful space at Idola Stellarum.
Beyond the gorgeous and powerful talismans, the collection of resources inside the Inner Sanctum are rich and generative, and incredibly accessible for all levels.
It is a wellspring of deep magical research and experience, literally at your fingertips.
Rain and Pallas are engaging and responsive, and frankly, just delightful to interact with.
Their relational approach meets you where you are – without judgment, and with compassionate understanding, even as you are gently but firmly guided to expand your own capacity for generosity and right relation to the human and more-than-human beings around you.”
—Katelyn, Inner Sanctum Founding Member
Who is Idola Stellarum?
Rain Mason Olbert, PhD & Pallas K. Augustine, MA (the first photo we ever took together)
Think of us as your talismanic guides, offering assistance and perspective as you access this ancient and powerful form of magic.
Through normalizing spirit relationships and providing experiential containers for moving beyond intellectualization, alienation, and fear, we provide guidance within the Inner Sanctum toward enhancing your capacity for relationship and for finding your place within an ecology of spirits so you can feel more connected, resourced, and centered in daily life.
Fun fact: when we first moved in together, Pallas’ book collection had been pared down to the bare essentials. Nevertheless, we discovered we each had four of the same books: the Greer & Warnock translation of Picatrix, Richard Tarnas’ Cosmos & Psyche, Daniel Foor’s Ancestral Healing, and James Hillman’s Re-Visioning Psychology.
Together, we bring a unique blend of relational, ecological, psychological, and ancestral perspectives to an astromagical practice firmly rooted in traditional sources and thoughtful, critical, empathic thinking.
Who is the Inner Sanctum for?
Who is it not for?
Inner Sanctum is for you if…
…you want a more guided introduction to traditional astrological magic and stellar devotion through a relational-ecological lens.
…you are seeking a space for conversation and learning where it’s okay and normal to talk about spirits and spirit-work.
…you want resources from thoughtful, relational professionals who are interested in reducing barriers to access to traditional astrological magic.
…you want to support the ongoing creation of Idola Stellarum talismans and gain exclusive early access to our quarterly releases of astromagical talismanic jewelry.
…you want access to trusted resources firmly rooted in traditional sources, and a voice in how those resources develop and evolve in the future.
…you are willing to foster connections, learn, and share in a space carefully guided by a pair of white settlers committed to their own learning and unlearning.
Inner Sanctum is not for you if…
…you only want to on technical electional astrology. If that’s you, we recommend Drew Levanti’s Initiate course for a relational lens on electional astrology, and Christopher Warnock’s astrological magic course for making talismans.
…you want to primarily focus on relational animist witchcraft rather than astrological magic. If that’s you, we recommend the work of Althaea Sebastiani. (Note: they are one of the featured guests in the Inspirit Salon archive.)
…you want to focus exclusively on ancestral healing, in which case we recommend Daniel Foor’s Ancestral Medicine offerings.
…you are not willing to abide by principles of care and generosity in a learning space toward other members and ourselves.
…you harbour anti-trans, anti-queer, misogynist, racist, white supremacist sentiments or sympathies.
relationships matter
Idola Stellarum offers traditional astrological magic informed by a unique blend of ancestral veneration, visionary witchcraft, and ceremonial theurgy. Join us in an ongoing exploration of astromagic and stellar devotion through our empathic relational-ecological lens.
Journey inside the Inner Sanctum…
Early Access to Talisman Collections
The Inner Sanctum grants members exclusive early access to Idola Stellarum’s quarterly releases of astromagical talismanic jewelry. Shop pages will be open first to Inner Sanctum members only before being released to the Idola Stellarum mailing list or publicly launched on social media.
This quarter, members will gain early access to our June 2026 summer solstice Strength collection, which features talismans of the nature of the fixed star Aldebaran and the fixed star Deneb Algedi.
Inner Sanctum members also enjoy a 20% discount on any talisman purchase. In our previous collection releases, about 60% oftalismans have typically gone to Inner Sanctum members. Becoming a member is your best chance to obtain one of Idola Stellarum’s limited edition astrological talismans hand-crafted according to traditional medieval grimoiric recipes and worldviews, and infused with animist-devotional values and relationships.
Talismanic & Devotional Resources
Astromagical and devotional resources crafted exclusively for members will build upon the blog offerings and topic explorations that Idola Stellarum already provides. The growing garden of writings and materials will provide Inner Sanctum members with trusted, curated resources rooted firmly in the astromagical tradition and developed by experienced, practicing astromages.
Extensive resources on planetary correspondences, planetary epithets for enhancing prayers and petitions, as well as hands-on, detailed information on planetary prayers, including close guidance on how to craft your own prayers, are already available. We have also produced some more personal hands-on essays about our own talismanic practices and the lessons we derive from them.
We have recently developed a growing series on Evaluating Astromagical Elections is expanding our resources into the more technical realm, providing enrichment for folks wanting to learn more about assessing talismanic election charts or honing their magical-electional skills.
Talks & Courses
Ongoing courses offer opportunities to spend time live with Rain & Pallas and participate in member discussions. Recorded talks, presentations, and self-guided mini-courses provide a growing library of resources available to members of the Inner Sanctum. At present, members have access to:
- Suitably and Seasonably Composed: A Guide to Astromagical Prayer A 6-part mini-course on astromagical prayer spanning almost 3 hours of video content with members-only blog posts as resources supportive of learning on this topic.
- Evaluating Astromagical Elections: At present, 14 videos of a somewhat more open-ended course on Evaluating Astromagical Elections are available. This offering for folks interested in honing their technical astromagical electional skills and/or those looking to develop discernment around evaluating charts of talismans out there on the market currently spans an introductory video and a 13-part “mini”-course on understanding and evaluating Moon aspects in astrological magical elections.
- Wondrously Embroidered: The Worldview of Astrological Magic: Drawing upon their years of college and postgraduate teaching experience, Rain created a full-fledged syllabus with recommended readings and everything for a course on the worldview of astrological magic. The course starts by explaining why studying worldview is so important and why shifting from our modern worldview(s) into more ancient and enchanted worldviews is actually quite difficult. After this, we go on a broad and deep survey of the worldview(s) of astrological magic, examining the conceptual, cultural, and historical background of the astromagical tradition from its roots in pre-classical antiquity through its culmination in the Islamicate occult sciences. The course concluded in May of 2026 and includes 14 primary lessons plus 2 bonus lessons spanning over 28 hours of video on the history and cultural-intellectual background of astrological magic!
- Clearing the Starry Path: Beginning spring 2026, we started a gentle beginner-friendly course on relational astrology for magical living. This is not a technical astrology class, but an exploration of the ways-of-relating and ways-of-thinking that can both help and harm our practices. Especially helpful for folks engaging in astrological talismans and/or materia as hobbyists and those who want to engage more but are nervous because of conditioned fears of magic or perfectionism around doing it “right.” Currently, members have access to audio for the first 4 of 7 planned modules, and this coming quarter we will finish up the rest!
Membership resources grow over time, shaped by our ongoing and evolving conversations with you.
Inspirit Salons
For three years, we held presentations and live member discussions with Rain & Pallas that provided a carefully facilitated container to dig into specific topics on astromagical devotion and talismanic relationships, normalize talking about spirit work, and address Inner Sanctum member questions and concerns.
Inspirit Salons were recorded and made available to members in our resource library. By joining the Inner Sanctum you gain access to all 36 past Salon recordings! Salon topics in the archive include: planetary hours, worldview, planetary correspondences, the metaphysics of help, planetary relationship, timing and astromagical relationships, divination and spirit, perfectionism, discernment, trauma and astrological magic, each of the seven of the planets in astrological magic, and a Salon aimed at beginners called Starting Down the Starry Path.
Joining now gives you immediate access to three years of Inspirit Salon content!
The Practitioner Series
In the course of developing the Inner Sanctum we launched our Practitioner Series. This resource features video interviews with accomplished astromages in our community about living a magical life with practical tools to support your own.
The Practitioner Series is a new and developing resource that includes video chats with Dira Osland on Kalas (a Jyotish planetary hours technique), Ariana Felix on Protection, Hawk Grubb on Neurodivergence & Magic, and Drew Levanti about the poetics and challenges of electional astrology.
Member Feedback Shapes the Inner Sanctum!
Member questions and feedback helps shape what resources we develop. Joining and participating ensures that your voice helps shape the Inner Sanctum to your needs!
As members, you will also have direct access to a members-only priority contact form so that we make sure to focus on your needs as well as a members-only discussion forum.
Here’s what one of our founding members has to say about their experience in the Inner Sanctum:
“The Inner Sanctum of Idola Stellarum is the community I have been seeking for a long time. I have explored different magical traditions but nothing felt quite right.
To be honest, the biggest absence in these traditions were practices that reflected the relationships I have with more-than-human beings.
After watching Rain and Pallas’ video on their Ecological Spirit Model, I knew I had finally found a place where I fit in. I especially enjoy the monthly Salons focusing on relational magic. They are so comforting and, well, relatable!
The resources in the Inner Sanctum have demystified planetary altars, prayer, and talismans and made them more approachable in my practice. Thank Pallas and Rain for creating this magical container!”
—Ann, Inner Sanctum Founding Member
Everything in the Inner Sanctum membership is available for a single price of $69 per quarter or $249 per year, granting you access to an ongoing, evolving, growing catalogue of resources created and curated by Rain & Pallas of Idola Stellarum.
Notably, only Inner Sanctum members will have live discussion access to Rain & Pallas through our reading groups, course meetings, and priority contact for questions and feedback.
Enter the Inner Sanctum
If you already have an Idola Stellarum account, please first log in before you register and it will redirect you back here.
“Gifts from the celestial bodies come into our bodies through our rightly prepared spirit.”
—Marsilio Ficino, Three Books on Life, Book III, Chapter XXII
Questions & Answers about Inner Sanctum
Q: Do I already have to have a devotional / astromagical practice? Is Inner Sanctum appropriate for beginners?
A: Much of the Inner Sanctum is appropriate for beginners, and we mark Salon topics as more or less beginner friendly when we announce them. To help give true beginners a gentle on-ramp for opening up to the world of astrological magic, we developed a mini-course entitled Clearing the Starry Path that is dedicated to helping beginners feel more comfortable dipping their toes into astrological magic, and in particular for addressing psychological barriers and initiating relationships with celestial spirits. We also have a recorded Inspirit Salon called “Starting Down the Starry Path” that may help provide some signposts for beginners. We welcome beginner questions and feedback to help us shape these resources to your needs.
Q: Will I learn how to make astrological talismans in Inner Sanctum?
A: No, we do not plan on teaching the rigorous medieval and Renaissance astrology necessary to elect astrological talismans, although we are developing written and video recorded course materials on Evaluating Astromagical Elections to help people navigate and deepen their understanding of the technical aspects of talisman electional charts. We recommend people seek out Christopher Warnock’s astrological magic course for this purpose. If enough people have a background in the art, we are open to creating more resources for fellow mages who join the Inner Sanctum.
Q: What if I’m not interested in the Salons/resources? Is there any other way to get early access to Idola Stellarum talismans?
A: No. Inner Sanctum members will have first access, followed by our mailing list, and only then will they be released to the general public, if any are still available and appropriate for public release. However, we would note that for those primarily interested in our talismans, the member discount on many of our talismans would come close to recuperating the costs of a quarterly membership.
Q: What if I’m not interested in buying a talisman? Are there other benefits to membership?
A: Yes! Early access to talismans and member pricing for our astromagical jewelry are only part of many Inner Sanctum offerings. The main resource is the monthly conversations with Rain & Pallas and quarterly guest teachers. Members will also have access to exclusive writing and a wealth of other resources as described above, as well as early access to Idola Stellarum writing. Inner Sanctum membership can also provide a container for learning about the talismanic tradition or getting some sense of what would be a good talisman for you before deciding to make the dive.
Q: What are your credentials in astrological magic, and who are your teachers?
A: Lineage and transparency are two values we hold near. We go into our direct teachers and influences extensively on our about page, and we encourage you to look at our talisman testimonials to get a sense of what others think of our work.
Q: Can I enroll in Inner Sanctum membership month-by-month, or do I have to sign up on a quarterly basis?
A: Because we plan our offerings (e.g., talisman collections and guest lectures) on a quarterly basis and align our perspective to the seasonal turns signified by equinoxes and solstices, Inner Sanctum membership is offered solely on a quarterly or yearly basis.
Q: You talk about being white and about colonialism and white supremacy. Isn’t this about magic?
A: Magic and astrology are and always have been political, and the tradition of astrological magic as we currently hold it in our hands comes to us through multiple empires and violences of colonialism and white supremacy. We are committed to fostering a space within the tradition for devotees often excluded from more mainstream magic, and that means being willing to speak openly and candidly about our positions, values, and practices.
Bios
Rain is a licensed clinical psychologist who wrote their dissertation on Tarot divination and graduated in 2022 from a four-year postdoctoral fellowship in adult psychoanalysis. Their work at Idola Stellarum is informed by 10 years of ancestral veneration and healing work, 11 years of experience as a diviner, 13 years of relational patient care as a psychotherapist, 16 years of Zen meditation practice, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, and an academic background in the hard sciences, philosophy, and psychology. Although it was sadly postponed, Rain was invited to speak at the Astrological Magic Conference in 2023.
Pallas writes and teaches about the Earth, the Sky, and humans’ place of connection between the worlds. Their grounded, relational approach to astrology, ancestral healing, and the astromagical arts offers curiosity, connection, and courage to a wary, disconnected, and fearful time. With degrees in environment, literature, culture, and history, they bring decades of lived experience in astrology, divination, ancestral healing, and visionary witchcraft to Idola Stellarum. Pallas has given three talks at NORWAC and has spoken at the International Society for Astrological Research, the Portland School of Astrology, and Ancestral Medicine, and is a first time speaker at the United Astrology Conference in 2026. The Second Edition of their successfully crowdfunded first full-length book, The IC: An Astrology of Coming Home is available through Idola Stellarum.
