The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Planetary Pentacles of the Magician King [Paperback]

An excellent body of practice for those wishing to explore the vast depths of the magic of the Solomonic pentacles.David Rankine, author ofThe Grimoire Encyclopaedia

The Key of Solomonis a family of closely related historic grimoires legendarily attributed to Solomon, the biblical Magician King. Most famously, Samuel Liddell MacGregor Matherss 1889 English edition presented forty-four Hebrew seals, commonly called the planetary pentacles. However, it offered very little guidance for how to work with them. Sara L. Mastros, a leading teacher and practitioner of magic, translates and interprets each of these pentacles and presents practical methods for working with their magical powers, creating a clear, accessible users guide.

Sara Mastros has provided a deep dive into the forty-four pentacles as codified by Mathers. Drawing on a wide variety of sources and her own experiences, she includes many easy-to-follow exercises for exploring them.Joseph Peterson, author ofThe Secrets of Solomon

InThe Sorcery of Solomon, Mastros placesThe Key of Solomonin a historical and folkloric context,presenting a complete, fresh translation of the forty-four pentacles, all of which have been newly illustrated.She guides the reader through the process of working with Solomonic pentacles and more. Primarily intended for intermediate-level magicians who already have a basic knowledge of spellcraft,The Sorcery of Solomonis also appropriate for beginners who are willing to do a bit of extra homework.

Sara Mastros manages to illuminate the past history of the pentacles while shining a light forward into the future with clear and thoughtful instruction. Not only does she fully explain the design of each pentacle, correcting many errors along the way, but she shares advice and insight gained from her own work.The Sorcery of Solomondelivers what it promises: a fully workal³(