Planetary Magic

Description

At the core of modern pagan witchcraft is a knowledge system concerning traditions of nature, connection, and embodiment to the astrological planets. Throughout magical history, practitioners of magic have looked to the planets for inspiration and magical help. From the earliest beginnings of written magical texts – the Grimoires – magical systems were based on the seven planetary powers that were visible in the night sky. The Grimoires were then studied by practitioners of folk-magic – the Cunning Folk – and by influential groups from the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to practitioners of Modern witchcraft.