Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Solomon's Seals` Fifth and Last Pentacle of Mercury-


The seals were developed as symbol of unity and family at the suggestion from one of Solomon's wives. Each symbol within the seal holds a special meaning. From research, I have learned this is the general meaning of each object. Some see these seals as one of the first magikal sigils in recorded history. I'm not so sure of that claim, but ok. Here's one to ponder...


The Fifth and Last Pentacle of Mercury. –
 This commandeth the
Spirits of Mercury, and serveth to open doors in whatever way they may be closed,
and nothing it may encounter can resist it.
Editor’s Note.– Within the Pentacle are the Names El Ab, and IHVH. The versicle
is from Psalm xxiv. 7:– "Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up ye everlasting
doors, and the King of Glory shall come in."



Works of this seal is to provides with knowledge and understanding of everything. It also helps to penetrates into others hidden thoughts.

Editor's Note.-- In the center is the name of God, El. The Hebrew letters inscribed about the dodecagram make the sentence, 'IHVH, fix thou the Volatile, and let there be unto the void restriction.' The versicle is:— 'Wisdom and virtue are in his house, and the Knowledge of all things remaineth with him for ever.' -SLM

In W, this is pentacle number 21, where the verse reads "Sapientia et virtus in domo eius, et scientia omnia rerum apud eum in saeculorum saeculi. In Aub24 this is the sixteenth pentacle, but the verse reads, "Et tunc cognovi esse in me scientia cunctarum creaturas, tam quae in coelo, quam quae sub coelo sunt." -JHP (link- http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/ksol.htm)

Solomon's Greater Seals/ Pentacles

Seal of Solomon



PRAYER.
When we enter herein with all humility, let God the Almighty One enter into this circle, by the entrance of an eternal happiness, of a divine prosperity, of a perfect joy, of an abundant charity, and of an eternal salutation. Let all the demons fly from this place, especially those who are opposed unto this work, and let the angels of peace assist and protect this circle, from which let discord and strife fly and depart. Magnify and extend upon us, O Lord, thy most holy name, and bless our conversation and our assembly. Sanctify, O Lord our God, our humble entry herein, thou the blessed and holy one of the eternal ages! Amen.