Bronze Second Pentacle of Venus Talisman for Honor

Description

This is a reproduction of a talisman design found in the "Key of Solomon", a grimoire of ceremonial magic attributed to King Solomon. Containing influences of Hermetic alchemy, Roman Astrology and Kabbalah, Solomon's magic is a cornerstone of the Western Esoteric occult tradition. The grimoire explains: "These Pentacles are also proper for obtaining grace and honour, and for all things which belong unto Venus, and for accomplishing all thy desires herein." Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, a ceremonial magician and editor of the most common edition of the book, further describes: "The letters round and within the Pentagram form the Names of Spirits of Venus. The versicle is from Canticles viii. 6:--'Place me as a signet upon thine heart, as a signet upon thine arm, for love is strong as death.'"