Pentacles

The pentacle is a magic figure designed to use invisible forces – waves, fluids, vibrations – to achieve a very precise aim. Unlike a talisman or lucky charm, a pentacle is not an object but merely an image or representation, a geometric figure to which names, letters and numbers are added. It is drawn on a flat surface, usually parchment (a natural material) or, failing that, on natural (not synthetic) paper or fabric: for example, cotton, linen, wool, or paper made from wood pulp.

Pentacles and planets


A pentacle should:


• bring together specific forces that are directly related to the user, i.e. their astrological sign, their secret numbers, their planetary ruler;
• invoke the forces best able to achieve the required aim or wish. Thus for a health problem, Mars and the Sun would be invoked, while affairs of the heart fall within the province of Venus.

Each planet is represented by a symbol rather than its name.
The following information will help you to choose the right planet.


The Sun, represented by a circle with a central dot, is the symbol of authority, success, wealth, the male genitalia and the heart. By extension, the Sun is invoked in order to obtain power, honour, wealth, vitality and especially for a heart or circulatory problem.
The Sun is also the planetary ruler of Leo people.


The Moon, represented by a crescent (section of a circle), is the
symbol femininity (mother, birth, family), the emotions, intuition,
water and dreams. The Moon is invoked when you want to have
a child or a successful birth, promote happiness within the family,
be cured of a mental illness and especially to become famous.
The Moon is also the planetary ruler of Cancer people.


Mercury is represented by a circle with a cross at the lowest
point on its circumference and a small arc (open at the top) at the
highest point on its circumference. Mercury symbolises writing,
communication, intelligence, practical sense, ingenuity, cunning,
theft and travel, and is invoked for success in business, the
successful conclusion of a contract, obtaining employment,
passing an exam, making a long-distance journey, obtaining news
of someone, selling or buying something. Mercury is also the
planetary ruler of Gemini and Virgo people.


Venus, represented by a circle with a cross at the lowest point on
its circumference, symbolises the emotions in general and love
in particular, beauty, the arts, union, sensuality and happiness in
general. Venus is invoked when you want to attract the love of a
particular person, for a marriage or an engagement, when you
need money to improve your lifestyle or when you need to invoke
luck. Venus is also the planetary ruler of Taurus and Libra
people.


Mars, represented by a circle with an arrow on the right-hand
upper section of its circumference, symbolises courage, energy,
health, action, violence, war, weapons, conflict, violent desire,
virility and fire. Mars is invoked when you want to win a
competition, triumph over an enemy, recover your health,
overcome a fear or win a war. Mars is also the planetary ruler
of Aries people.


Jupiter, represented by a cross with an arc (open to the left) at
the left-hand end of the crosspiece, symbolises luck, sociability,
honours, generosity, charisma, authority, the law, religion, faith,
foreign lands, journeys and adventure. Jupiter is invoked when
you want to obtain honours, win an election, obtain an important
post or prominent position, achieve a comfortable lifestyle or gain
support. Jupiter is also the planetary ruler of Sagittarius people.


Saturn, represented by a cross with an arc (open at the lower
end) on the lower right-hand side of the upright, symbolises
fatality, time, concentration, cold, illness, enemies, misfortune,
death, old age, solitude, meditation, the father, ambition, duty and
constraints. Saturn is invoked when you want to succeed in an
undertaking, obtain a post or position of authority, succeed in your
studies or research, find a lost object, retire, achieve inner peace
or put your life in order. Saturn is also the planetary ruler of
Capricorn people.


Uranus, represented by a circle surmounted by a cross with an
arc at either end of the crosspiece, symbolises innovation, scientific
discovery, thunder, electricity, independence, liberty, air, aircraft,
rebellion, friendship, nervousness and passing fancies. Uranus is
invoked when you want to bring change into your life (moving
house, departure, arrival, changing your job), make new discoveries, travel (by air), gain someone’s friendship, form an association or break free. Uranus is also the planetary ruler of Aquarius people.


Neptune, represented by the trident of Poseidon (the Greek god
of the sea) with a cross on the lower part of the upright, symbolises
water, fish, the psyche, intuitive dreams, passivity, illness, the
past, the subconscious, sensitivity, naiveté, mystery, music and
poetry. Neptune is invoked when you need inspiration or intuition,
when you want to travel (by sea) or invoke occult powers. Neptune
is also the planetary ruler of Pisces people.


Pluto is represented either by a P with a horizontal foot on the
right-hand side of the upright, or by a circle doubled by a semicircle
in its lower half with a downward-pointing cross at the
lowest point of the semi-circle. Pluto symbolises the powers of
the nether world, evil, the devil, epidemics, mines, sexuality and
destruction, and is invoked when you want to summon occult
powers, recover your sexual energy or triumph over your enemies.
Pluto is also the planetary ruler of Scorpio people.