Golden magic of Solomon. The Magic of Solomon and Solomon's Keys

Solomon (Heb. Shelomo, Arab. Suleiman) is the third and greatest king of the Israeli people. David's second son from Bathsheba, Solomon, during his father's lifetime, was appointed his successor and ascended the throne as a 16-year-old youth. A pupil of the prophet Nathan, Solomon was naturally gifted with a bright mind and insight. First of all, he took care to establish internal peace around the throne and surround himself with trusted persons, with the help of whom he could freely conduct both domestic and foreign policy. His reign became synonymous with peace and national prosperity. The Egyptian pharaoh gave him his daughter in marriage, for whom Solomon received as a dowry the important city of Gazer, which commanded the Philistine plain - this great road between Egypt and Mesopotamia. Trade quickly developed, greatly contributing to the enrichment of both the court and the entire people.

So many precious metals accumulated in Jerusalem that gold and silver, in the biblical expression, became equivalent to a simple stone. Having arranged the internal affairs of the state, the king began the construction of the temple, which later became the most famous of the temples, not only for its internal significance, but also for its external splendor and beauty. At the same time, Solomon enjoyed the good services of his neighbor, the king of Tyre, Hiram, who supplied him with both timber and other building materials, as well as first-class artists and architects.

The temple (begun in 480 after the exodus from Egypt, therefore around 1010 BC) was completed in seven years, after which its solemn consecration took place. Neighboring sovereigns undertook journeys from afar to see the Jewish king, the fame of whose wisdom and deeds had spread throughout the east. Such was the visit of the Queen of Sheba. Luxury required enormous funds, which were supplied by rapidly developing world trade. Particularly important in this regard was the alliance with Tire, the main city of Phenicia, the then mistress of the Mediterranean and other seas.

Trade from all Asian countries was drawn to him, but since all the main Asian trade markets were subordinate to Solomon, all trade necessarily passed through his possessions, and Tire itself was only, as it were, the richest port of Palestine, being completely dependent on it and in food terms, since it was the main and almost the only granary of the Phoenician cities. To become even more independent from the Phoenicians, Solomon started his own fleet, whose ships made long voyages and brought both gold and rare works of art. Solomon's ships reached the Pillars of Hercules.

Trade gave the treasury a large annual income of 666 talents of gold. At this best time of his reign, Solomon embodied in his person the ideal of that “king of peace”, about whom the peace-loving people dreamed and the memory of which was subsequently preserved in legend. But the eastern luxury that surrounded him was not slow to exert its corrupting influence on Solomon. Like other eastern despots, he indulged in immoderate voluptuousness and started a huge harem (“and he had 700 wives and 300 concubines”). Under the influence of foreign pagan wives, he weakened in his zeal for the faith of his fathers and in Jerusalem itself, to the horror of the people, he built temples for the cults of Moloch and Astarte.

Increased taxes began to burden the people, who grumbled and complained, and the brilliant reign ended with ominous signs of internal decay. History does not tell how all these trials and anxieties affected the king, but the books he left behind, and especially Ecclesiastes, complement the picture of his life. Here we see a man who has experienced all the pleasures of life and drank the cup of earthly joys to the dregs, and yet remains unsatisfied, and in the end exclaims with sadness: “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity and vexation of the spirit”! Solomon died in Jerusalem in the 40th year of his reign (1020-980 BC). The story of his life is told in 1 Kings and 2 Bk. Paralipomenon.

Solomon's Magic

According to surviving legends, Solomon was not only an outstanding ruler and sage, but also a powerful magician. He controlled clouds of invisible spirits for whom no task was impossible. The king had not only a key that helped deal with demons, but also a magic ring that allowed him to give orders to angels, demons and all the forces of nature. Since Solomon knew that the others could also cope with this magic, he, using spells and magical powers, gathered together seventy-two main demons and drove them into a copper vessel. Having firmly sealed this vessel, Solomon threw it into a deep lake, hoping that people would forget about the drowned demons.

But luck turned away from the king. The inhabitants of Babylon, as the legend goes, decided that the vessel contained treasure. They fished it out of the water and, of course, opened it. And just like in the legend of Pandora's Box, seventy-two demons and legions of their followers escaped from the vessel and, returning to their usual places, went about their duties. Only Belial, according to legend, climbed into the statue and gave advice to people from there, predicting the future in exchange for sacrifices and other honors.

Among the demons released were some of the greatest and most powerful - Baal and Agvares, Barbatos and Amon, as well as many others lesser known. Each of them had his own “talent” or had certain inclinations.

Keys of Solomon

“The Keys of Solomon” is a famous grimoire containing information on demonology and secret sciences. This is a treatise on theurgy, or white magic, by an unknown author, first discovered in Europe in the Middle Ages. It is often found in manuscript volumes called the Keys of Solomon. The Key of Solomon was the best known work in the ancient world, the source of all the subsequent books of spells, etc.

The oldest and most popular of the books is The Key of Solomon. It is not surprising that, according to one of the legends, the book was written by the devil himself and given as a gift in the 10th century. BC e. Solomon, the king of Israel, who kept it under his throne. Solomon was a powerful magician and was considered the founder of the occult. They even said that he forced demons to help him build the Jerusalem temple. The book began to be called the “key” of the Bible (Gospel of Matthew, chapter 16, v. 19), where Jesus says to Peter: “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth, it will be resolved in heaven.”

The book was considered such a key - an instrument that opens the door to the mystery of wisdom. The first mention of the book dates back to the 1st century, but the oldest copy that has survived to this day and is in the British Museum is a Greek translation of the book, presumably from the 12th century. Many other publications, mostly in French and Latin, appeared only in the 18th century.

What does this book contain? In language reminiscent of the doctrines of astrology and Kabbalism, it describes in great detail all the steps by which a demon can be summoned and forced to do the will of the caster. This magical book prescribes purification rituals and fasting that the magician himself must follow before he begins to cast a spell. It gives advice on how to choose the right place and time, robes, weapons and magical figures that may be required for the ceremony. It is indicated what spells need to be cast and how to draw a magic circle (a magician must stand inside it to remain unharmed), etc.

Spirits could be summoned in any number to perform any task. However, mainly they resorted to their services in order to discover and extract treasures hidden in the ground. Another book, also attributed to Solomon or his devils, was considered by some to be even more useful. It was called “Lesser Key of Solomon” (“Lemegeton” or “Lesser Key of Solomon”) and was divided into 4 parts. The first part, “The Art of Magic,” described how to summon seventy-two major demons and their ministers.

The second gave their main characteristics. In the third part, the angels were numbered each with their own hour of the day and zodiac sign. The fourth described angels sitting on high, each above its own direction of the world - north, south, west and east. Like the Great Key, this book was supposedly kept under Solomon's throne, and was discovered only after his death, when the demons, probably knowing the harm their action would have, helped the courtiers dig it up.

Ring of Solomon

Throughout the East, the so-called Solomon's ring enjoys the greatest fame. The Testament of Solomon (circa 100-400 BC) tells how an angel gave Solomon a magic ring that gave him power over demons, forcing them to say their real names. Such names come from Hebrew, Greek, Egyptian, Syrian and Babylonian sources. The function of each demon is listed: to burn crops, strangle babies, sink ships, cause diseases, which themselves were represented as demons possessing the body.

Usually, in the popular imagination, the mysterious power of this ring is based on the fact that some special inscription is engraved on it. However, all eastern talismans are of this type, that is, they contain some sayings, which in Mohammedan countries are mostly borrowed from the Koran. Thus, these talismans cannot truly be considered as objects of evil witchcraft, that is, based on intercourse with evil spirits. As for Solomon's Ring in particular, according to a folk tale widespread in the East, it is kept in the tomb of this biblical king and is guarded by some fantastic dragons. In addition, where this tomb is located is also unknown to anyone, but everyone knows that the lucky person who managed to take possession of this ring would become nothing more or less than the owner and ruler of the entire world and the myriads of ethereal forces inhabiting the Universe.

Many people ask the question: “Do I have the ability to do magic? Will all my efforts be in vain? I would like to say right away that your efforts will not be in vain. Perhaps you will not command the world and control the elements with a wave of your hand, but you will definitely change your life for the better and change yourself. In general, talking about universal magical abilities is completely wrong. Someone has a keen sense of nature and can devote their life to working with plants and studying the magic of the Earth. Someone from birth is an excellent psychologist - in this case, it is necessary to pay special attention to magic that harmonizes family and personal relationships. Or maybe someone can relieve pain by laying on hands and has the gift of a healer?.. In short, there are many options. The main thing is not to be lazy to try, not to be afraid of mistakes and failures, and to persistently search for your niche.

Various books on practical magic offer their own ways of identifying magical abilities.

It's no secret that a person is just a part of the Universe in which everything is interconnected. Therefore, first of all, you should take a closer look at yourself - your appearance, your character - and pay attention to your inclinations.

If you can be called a beautiful person, you are proportionally built and do not complain about your health, then your choice is the magic of the Earth. The Earthbender can be called a reliable and practical person. He is in harmony with the world around him and loves nature. It is best for him to turn to the spirits of the Earth for help. Naturally, such people need to choose the appropriate sections of magic: working with animals, herbs, plants, all types of folk magic, envolting.

If you have thin features and a thin physique, then your magic is Air magic. Can you be called a changeable and inquisitive person? So, Air magic is also your choice. Another distinctive feature of an Airbender is a love of open spaces. He does not tolerate any restrictions, it is almost pointless to put pressure on him - this person is light and elusive, just like his patrons, the powerful spirits of Air. Such a person will certainly be interested in the magic of Chaos, Crowley’s description of magical practice, all kinds of fortune telling and techniques for predicting the future. He can also be recommended to engage in magical practices that help attract good luck or, conversely, failure.

There is a hidden power in the appearance of the Fire Mage. It looks like a tightly twisted spring that is about to straighten out. This person loves adventure and risk, rarely thinks about his actions, preferring to do first, and then reflect on his actions. Such qualities might seem harmful to life, but it is with their help that the Fire Magician achieves success in his chosen field - he knows how to quickly react to events happening around him and often intuitively makes the right decision.

The best choice for such a person is all types of combat magic.

The Water Magician is a flexible, agile person. His main quality is the ability to adapt to any situations and gradually change them at will. He can find an approach to everyone, and behaves differently with different people.

This behavior has nothing to do with deceit and sycophancy. The Water Magician involuntarily tunes into the wavelength of the interlocutor and begins to communicate with him in a language he understands. The Water Mage is an unsurpassed dreamer. However, he is endowed with an amazing gift - to realize most of his, sometimes even the most incredible, fantasies. Creating illusions, changing consciousness, working with astral projections, subordinating other people to one’s will - all this is included in the interests of the Water magician.

Here is such a simple classification. Of course, at first you can use it, but remember that everything written above should be perceived as a framework, a foundation, and not a final verdict.

As a rule, in life there are very few people with pronounced abilities in only one of the areas of magic. Very often a person combines the abilities of two, or even three elements. The strengthening or weakening of these abilities can depend on your age, the position of the planets and even your mood.

So, we’ve sorted out the abilities, and many of you are probably already impatient to quickly move on to practice. But wait... Let's first talk about why you need all this. One book says that any strong magician dreams of taking over the world. What a strange desire. Why does a person need the whole world? What will he do with it?

Most of us have quite prosaic desires: we want love, health, peace, we want to be lucky and prosperous. And when a bad streak comes and there is no longer any strength left to fight, we remember magic as a last resort. Well, each of us, perhaps even the most notorious skeptic, has a deeply rooted belief in the supernatural. We carried this faith through the centuries, it was inherited from our distant ancestors... Nothing: neither the fires of the Inquisition, nor technical discoveries, nor scientific atheism could shake people’s faith in magic, in magic. Perhaps because all this really exists. After all, no matter how much we are told that there is no sun, that it is all a hoax, we will look at the sky every day and be convinced of the opposite. It’s the same with magic: from time to time something inexplicable happens in our lives, and we, willy-nilly, think about the reasons for what happened and begin... to believe.

Magic is strong. With its help, you can overcome space, open boundaries between worlds, and change human destinies. Magical abilities can be your greatest gift and your greatest curse. After all, the temptation is so great to start solving ALL your problems with the help of magic. The boss shouted - he must be punished. Relatives received an inheritance under the will - we will take it away. Your loved one has left for someone else - we'll bring you back. The main thing is to come up with an excuse for yourself, but always a “good” one - one that you can convince yourself of the right to decide other people’s destinies. And this, believe me, is very simple, if you wish.

And now we come to the first rule of magic - do no harm. Let's immediately say here about the second one - always think about the consequences, do not take thoughtless actions and, if you make a mistake, do not look for excuses for yourself.

If you decide to ignore these basic rules, then nothing bad will happen at first. On the contrary, you will understand that problems are being solved in the way you need, “enemies” are retreating one after another and you are confidently moving towards your goal. However, this happiness is deceptive and dangerous, like a mirage in the desert. By deciding to harm another by performing the appropriate ritual and casting a spell, you release powerful destructive forces and allow the dark side of your personality to take over.

Have you installed good protection? Well done. Tell me, will you keep it like this for the rest of your life? Aren’t you afraid one day of committing so much evil that no defense will help you? Aren't you afraid? In vain. Let's remember folk tales in which the evil witch is always severely punished in the end. “It’s the same as fairy tales,” you say. – It’s not real there. All these beautiful fairies, fairy-tale palaces and dense forests have nothing in common with real life.” In this case, read a collection of folk tales that have not been adapted for the modern reader, for example, by the Brothers Grimm. (Just don’t read them at night - you’ll have nightmares!) In them you will find a naturalism that many modern writers have never even dreamed of.

So, evil witches in all fairy tales always end badly. And it was not the main characters who destroyed them, but their own evil. The handsome princes on white horses were only an instrument in the hands of Providence. Folk tales, as you know, were actually not so much tales told for fun, but rather stories based on real life events. After all, it was through fairy tales that in former times parents taught their children about life. Children who, unlike modern children, grew up very quickly. Consequently, the fairy tales they were told were far from children’s.

What conclusion can be drawn from all of the above? Yes, very simple. Which path to take is up to you, and only you. However, as you set out on the path of evil, remember that at the end there is an abyss waiting for you. And no matter how hard you try, you cannot avoid this abyss.

Now is the time to talk about the third law of magic, namely: help only those who sincerely want your help. Even if you love a person very much and with all your heart want to change his life for the better, first ask him: does he want these changes? After all, it often happens that happiness for some is misfortune for others. Always remember that happiness is incompatible with violence of any kind. And even in small things, try not to impose your will on others.

Rule four - strictly follow the description of the ritual, but do not forget about personal experience. Interesting rule, isn't it? At first glance it may seem that it contradicts itself. However, this is not quite true. In the early stages, when you are just beginning to comprehend the science of magic, it is really better for you to give up amateur activities. Try to follow all instructions exactly, but not thoughtlessly, but after thoroughly studying and understanding each step. You must understand why you do it this way and not otherwise. When you become an experienced magician and learn to independently establish connections between spirits and magical actions and objects, you will be able to rely primarily on your own experience, and not on the advice of other magicians. However, take your time - haste in this case is not only inappropriate, it is dangerous!

Rule five - always concentrate on what you are doing, do not get distracted, put your whole soul into the ritual. Well, everything is very simple here, and this rule does not require additional explanation. Let's just say that even the best ritual, carried out exactly, the most powerful plants, crystals and pentacles will not help a person who does not believe in success, who does not think every second about what he is doing, and does not invest in his every move, in every the word is a piece of the soul. You are preparing incense - imagine how the plants that you are now crushing and mixing grew, beautiful and strong, absorbing the energy of the four elements, how their powerful roots penetrated deep into the ground, how raindrops were slowly absorbed into the leaves, how the sun's rays caressed the flowers, penetrating into the very core of the plant, giving rise to the movement of life-giving juices... Then imagine how the plant in your hands gives you all its power, how a stream of positive energy passes through your fingers, penetrating the body, spreading throughout the room, expelling everything evil, bad, dirty, black... This may seem difficult to you, especially at first. This means you need to train. Do not start the ritual right away, first learn to use your imagination to its full potential, relax and fantasize.

So let's summarize all of the above. Here are the basic rules for working as a magician.

1. Do no harm.

2. Always think about the consequences, do not take thoughtless actions and, if you make a mistake, do not look for excuses.

3. Help only those who sincerely want your help.

4. Strictly follow the description of the ritual, but do not forget about your personal experience.

5. Always concentrate on what you are doing, do not get distracted, put your whole soul into the ritual.

Ritual times

Know also that there are spirits of different orders, some of them rule the heavens, others are subordinate to the planets, others reside in the elements of Fire, Air, Water and Earth. There is a certain time for calling these spirits, days and hours when they have the greatest strength and special power.

Small Key of King Solomon

It is equally important to take into account the time at which a particular ritual is performed. Daytime is the time between sunrise and sunset (typically twelve hours). Night time is between sunset and sunrise (typically twelve hours). It's that simple.

It is worth paying attention to the clock. P. Piobb advises making requests during the hours of Saturn, Mars, Mercury and the Moon, performing love rituals during the hours of Saturn and Mars, performing significant magical actions during the hours of Jupiter and Venus, and making pentacles during the hours of Mercury.

What kind of watch is this? I think it’s no secret to any of you that everything in this world has its own energy, and this energy, whether we like it or not, affects the world around us. Planets are also no exception. Only their influence changes depending on the position: at some hour the influence of Mercury is stronger, and at another - Jupiter.

You were probably surprised to read about twelve hours above. "How so? - you ask. “After all, the sun sets and rises at different times!” Everything is correct, which is why these watches are considered conditional. It's very easy to calculate them. For example, between sunset and sunrise there are 8 hours, or 480 minutes. So, we divide 480 by 12 and get 40 minutes. This means that on this day one hour of the night lasts 40 minutes. Of course, we simplified the calculation in this case. To be accurate, you need to buy a desk calendar or use an astrological calendar on the Internet, which must indicate the exact time of sunset and sunrise.

Below is a table of correspondence between the days of the week and the planets influencing them.

Now let's talk about how planetary hours are calculated. Look at the table above. You see, each day has its own planet. So, the first hour of sunrise will be the hour of the planet - the patroness of this day. For example, on Monday the first hour after sunrise will be under the influence of the Moon.

Now you need to remember the order of the planets: Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. Do you remember? Wonderful. Let's start another countdown. On Monday, immediately after the hour of the Moon comes the hour of Saturn, then Jupiter and finally Mars. That's it, the planets are over, and sunset is not coming soon. It's OK. You just need to start counting over again, only this time not from the Moon, but from the very first planet on the list - the Sun. So, we get the following chain; Moon - Saturn - Jupiter - Mars - Sun - Venus - Mercury - Moon - Saturn, etc. This is how we calculate all twenty-four hours.

Now that you have finally understood the influence of the planets on Earth's hours and days, let's talk about their influence on each other. The energy of each planet carries a fairly strong positive charge, but some charges upon collision form not a plus, but a minus, i.e. at such a time, instead of a positive result, you risk getting the exact opposite. The following combinations are considered unsuccessful:

Sun with Saturn - failure in all matters;

Moon with Saturn - laziness, which can destroy the most promising undertaking;

Moon with Mars - dangerous quirks and caprices;

Mercury and Jupiter make a person frivolous and do not allow him to notice important things, which inevitably leads to mistakes;

Venus with Mars - voluptuousness, when a person loses his head due to sudden passion;

Mars with Saturn - all-consuming anger and hatred.

However, not everything is so scary. There are also favorable combinations of planets. Here they are:

The Sun and Mars help to defeat enemies and overcome difficulties;

The Sun with Jupiter gives good luck;

The Moon with Jupiter gives wealth;

Mercury and Mars help to establish trade;

Venus and the Moon contribute to a speedy marriage with a loved one;

Venus and Jupiter give parents a long-awaited child;

Saturn and Jupiter make a person wiser and calmer.

In the famous “Key of Solomon,” which formed the basis of this book, the following system of work is proposed.

To further enhance the effect of spells, it is necessary to take into account the position of a particular planet in relation to the various signs of the Zodiac.

If, for whatever reason, you cannot trace the movements of the Moon, then try to perform the rituals given in the table when the Moon is visible in the sky (during the day!). Particular caution should be exercised when the Moon is not visible in the sky (it seems to merge with the Sun).

Any rituals aimed at destroying something should be performed on the waning Moon. The time when the Moon is almost invisible in the sky is the most dangerous: at this time the most severe damage can be caused.

Rituals for the fulfillment of desires, happiness, health, good luck are carried out exclusively on the waxing Moon.

Planetary Hours Table

Table of magical names of watches and the angels who control them

Archangels and angels of the days of the week, metals and colors corresponding to each planet

See how simple it is. Now you are not afraid of the combination of astrology and magic.

Another important aspect is the time of year. Spring is the best time for the magic of luck and money, the fulfillment of desires. During this period, the energy of growth and renewal is especially strong.

Look around how the ice-bound earth awakens, how the first shoots break through the snow, at first glance so fragile, but in fact possessing gigantic vitality.

All this: the fragile sprout, the blossoming buds, and the water awakening from its winter sleep - releases amazingly powerful positive energy into our world.

Summer is the time of solar energy, a great time for healing and all kinds of magical practices aimed at improving health and increasing attractiveness.

Also during this period, attention should be paid to love magic and the magic of personal relationships.

Autumn is the time of ripening of fruits, which also send impulses of positive energy, the energy of life itself, into the world.

During this period, it is very good to carry out all the rituals associated with the magic of money and luck, as well as strengthening personal and family relationships.

Winter is a very special time. It may seem to you that winter is associated with withering, death, darkness, but this is not entirely true. Winter is a period of rest, without which further movement forward is impossible. At this time, you should engage in meditative practices and practices aimed at self-improvement.

Summarize, think carefully about what you need to pay attention to in the future, and what should be left in the past. Winter peace is deceptive. In fact, this is a very important period in your life. Perhaps it is even more important than the busy three periods that preceded it.

Ten holy names to help you in your work

Any practicing magician needs to know the ten names of God.

1. Ehieh, or Yod, where Ehieh means “I am he who is.”

2. Iah, meaning "Endless."

3. Jehovah, Joha or Adonai.

4. El, meaning "Spirit".

5. Elohim Gibor, meaning “God is the Judge.”

7. Elohim Zebaoth.

8. Ieve Zebaoth, or Tetragrammaton, where Ieve Zebaot means “Eternal of the Heavenly Powers.”

9. Shadai, or Elhal, where Shadai means "Almighty."

10. Adonai Melesh.

Some may find these names difficult. However, do not be lazy and learn them, because as it is said in the Old Testament: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it and is safe.” This, in our opinion, is a very good quote that answers several questions at once. Firstly, a practicing magician can always find himself in a dangerous situation when he needs protection stronger than the protection of amulets and pentacles. Secondly, only a person with a pure soul and honest thoughts, calling on God, can count on His protection. After all, only such a person will have enough strength and energy to convey his prayer to the Lord.

You will also need to know the Hebrew alphabet and the numerical and symbolic meanings of its letters.

Hebrew alphabet

The symbolic meaning of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet

If you read various books on practical magic, sooner or later you will definitely come across the Hebrew alphabet. However, you will see more than just the letters listed in order. Next to them you will see certain symbols and numbers that seem to have nothing to do with the letters. In fact, of course, they are connected, but few people think about what these connections are.

Ancient languages ​​did not know numbers, and all numerical values ​​in writing were expressed in letters. The fact that this is a number in front of us could only be understood from the context. As you can see, everything is simple with numbers. Now let's move on to symbolic meanings.

Aleph- the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, with which the text of the Ten Commandments begins.

Beth– the first word of the Torah begins with this letter (“Bereshit bara Elohim”, which translated means “In the beginning the Lord created Heaven and Earth”).

Gimel- the third letter, a symbol of the three great forefathers: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Dalet- the fourth letter, a symbol of the four great foremothers: Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah.

Hey- the fifth letter, symbol of the Pentateuch of the Torah.

Wow– the sixth letter, a symbol of six days for which

The Lord created the world.

Zain- the seventh letter, symbol of the seventh day of the week (Saturday - a sacred day for all Jews).

Het– the word “chaim” begins with this letter, which means “life”. Tet– the Hebrew word “tov” begins with this letter, which means “good”.

Iodine- the tenth letter, a symbol of the ten great sayings of God, thanks to which our world was created.

Kaf– the word “koah” begins with this letter, which means “strength”.

“The Keys of Solomon” are one of the ancient magical books that can reveal the secrets of existence. The publications are devoted to a description of the creatures inhabiting Heaven, Hell, the earthly world, and ways to control creatures to achieve certain goals. According to legend, the compiler of the books was the biblical King Solomon himself.

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Key of Solomon - what opens

“The Key of Solomon” is not just a book, but a mysterious collection of knowledge that King Solomon possessed. This view, most popular among modern religious leaders of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, has been considered since the Middle Ages by famous experts in the magical arts and alchemists. The books are called "The Lesser" and "The Greater Key of Solomon" - grimoires that appeared during a global surge of interest in the magical arts in the 15th century, when the dominant influence of the church began to wane, opening the way for researchers of the Renaissance.

Famous magicians, alchemists and soothsayers constantly referred to the “Keys of Solomon” in their works: Papus, Nostradamus, and others. Books are truly the keys to discovering the hidden knowledge of the earthly world and other worlds. Detailed descriptions of demons, angels, spirits and rituals for summoning them cannot be falsification, given that the meaning is consistent in publications of different authors.

If a person can comprehend the meaning, the knowledge gained will give everything that the reader desires. Many aspects of practical work with the Keys of Solomon are devoted not only to summoning otherworldly forces to fulfill desires and satisfy material needs, but also to solving much more profound and sublime issues (assistance in creativity, science, the search for knowledge). This inextricably links the books with the king himself, who is revered as one of the wisest and most far-sighted people on Earth.

"Small Key of Solomon"

"Small Key of Solomon" or Lemegeton- the most famous grimoire dedicated to the mysterious magical knowledge possessed by the Israeli king Solomon. Grimoires are ancient, sacred books that contain witchcraft knowledge and attract the attention of many magicians due to the power hidden on the pages.

The original sources of the book have not been found in a single form, and the main information is contained only in four manuscripts, on the basis of which, since the end of the 19th century, the book has been recreated by researchers in almost its original form. Contributions to the revival of medieval magical rituals were made by magicians of the early 20th century, Arthur Waite and MacGregor Mathers.

The Lesser Key of Solomon consists of five parts, each describing different beings of higher and lower levels, and how to use the powers of creatures for the personal interests of man.

"Goetia"

72 demons of Solomon.

The first chapter of the grimoire is devoted to the study of demonic creatures: you can get acquainted with significant figures in Hell, who have their own titles, names and areas of activity. The Goetia describes in detail the complex rituals of summoning demons, methods of protection and containment (the seal of Solomon). The book examines 72 demons: princes, governors, counts, marquises, kings and knights - only significant figures among the host of spirits and servants of evil.

Based on this part of the “Key”, classical demonology and an entire one dedicated to the calling of demonic entities and methods of controlling demons arose. Occultists consider the given descriptions and rituals to be working magical techniques, which, if fully observed, pose no danger when working with demons. The described seals of Solomon weaken the capabilities of summoned creatures. Some rituals are difficult to perform - they require a lot of preparation and the use of specific tools.

The origins of goetia were the Great Seal of Solomon, with the help of which the king caught the demons of hell in a vessel and hid the container at the bottom of a deep lake. Afterwards, the vessel was caught and broken by the Babylonian priests, who, having released the servants of evil, collected seventy-two small ones from the remains of the Great Seal.

"Theurgy Goetia"

The second part of the book “The Lesser Key of Solomon” is dedicated to spirits with good, evil or mixed nature. Unlike the demons listed in the previous chapter, these creatures are not personified and have lesser powers. Working with small specimens does not require careful preparation, and the kind nature of many demons eliminates the need for safety precautions.

The second part provides practical ways to summon entities and rituals, following which you can achieve what you want. “Theurgy Goetia” is less popular among occultists: the powers of the spirits described in the second part of the grimoire are significantly inferior to the abilities of the great demons of Hell.

The manuscripts of the second part of the “Key” were among the most popular in the Middle Ages due to the greater simplicity of the rituals described and less danger from the Church: “Theurgy Goetia” appeared in the early Middle Ages, when even hints of witchcraft and communication with demons were punishable by death.

One should not underestimate the powers of the four princes of spirits described in the second chapter of the “Small Key”, who command different parts of the world. Researchers find in this part of the grimoire a correspondence with the magical tradition of Ancient Greece, where close attention was paid to the spirits of the air and the patrons of different directions of the world.

"Ars Paulina"

Based on the mystical revelations of the Apostle Paul regarding the third heavenly sphere and its inhabitants. The knowledge was available to Solomon, but was lost in the past, returning to the earthly world from the disciple Jesus.

The magical techniques from the third part of the grimoire were based on, because the manuscript attaches great importance to working with zodiac signs and personifying entities.

"Ars Paulina" describes two types of spirits: angels responsible for the passage of time, the change of day and night, and angels in charge of the zodiac signs and the change of seasons. The descriptions are accompanied by rituals for work and seals necessary for the safe conduct of rituals.

Attention is paid to the study of “geniuses” - spirits and angels who patronize the revelation of human talents. The doctrine of geniuses as patrons of high human achievements and aspirations is found in various religious movements, which proves the veracity of the texts of the “Lesser Key of Solomon” and the depth of knowledge hidden in the grimoire.

"Ars Almadel"

Name Ars Almadel, according to legend, was given by an Arab magician who lived during the reign of Solomon. The wizard had enormous power and gifted the king of Israel with a magical instrument. Most of the original manuscript is devoted to working with the magic square, which is called “Almadel”.

According to ancient knowledge, a square plate with the inscribed names of God and the patron angels of the four zodiac worlds allows one to influence the fabric of reality, influencing the life of the magician. In this part of the book, minimal attention is paid to descriptions of creatures and spirits, and almost all practical techniques are devoted to direct work with Almadel.

Modern occultists consider the square the best tool for achieving specific goals, since Almadel's capabilities are much more flexible than the limited sphere of influence of one demon, spirit or angel. A properly created Almadel will require long hours of preparation and study of operating techniques.

"Ars Notoria"

This part was not included in all manuscripts, and many modern authors and researchers prefer to separate the chapter as a separate book. Ars Notoria considered the most ancient part of the grimoire, it contains a description exclusively of appeals to God, direct work with the Creator and advice on how to correctly ask Him for help.

"Ars Notoria" was not considered a heretical book, since the benefits given to the magician as a result of the use of the described knowledge were from an appeal to God, and not from third-party entities. It is believed that medieval kings and popes, who became famous for their good lifestyle, owe their power to this book.

Many modern occultists and supporters of demon worship and Satanism consider the Ars Notoria to be the most useless and devoid of practical application part of the grimoire.

"Great Key of Solomon"

The existence of the “Great Key of Solomon” as a complete grimoire has been questioned by modern research. As one book, The Great Key appeared in the last years of the 19th century, when MacGregor Mathers, a famous Rosicrucian and occultist from Great Britain, collected the available manuscripts whose authorship was attributed to the king or the era of Solomon.

Many magicians and literary scholars believe that all the books used by Mathers, and several manuscripts missed by the English magician, actually have a common origin. Grimoires are connected by a common idea, and the information presented is so consistent and consistent that they can be considered part of a single whole.

“The Great Key of Solomon” contains information about the structure of the earthly world, touching on almost any area of ​​esotericism, which allows us to consider the book the best manual on magic, because the grimoire provides more opportunities even in comparison with the popular “Practical.

Many people find the “Big Key” too inconvenient to work with: the information presented is often difficult to understand, allegorical, and useful practical techniques are not structured, which makes it much more difficult to quickly find the necessary rituals in the sections.

Book of Solomon - exorcism and the history of the origin of grimoires

It is believed that Solomon created a book dedicated directly to exorcism, but this is not so. There are rituals aimed at protection from the devil and any evil in the “Small” and “Great Key of Solomon,” but more attention is paid to the use of otherworldly forces for personal purposes.

Modern followers of Christianity, Islam and Judaism do not understand how the wise Israeli king, loved by God, could practice magic. The Keys and other historical evidence regarding King Solomon provide comprehensive answers to the question.

Solomon was such a wise and righteous man that for his good deeds, God rewarded the king with exceptional knowledge about the world around him. This allowed the ruler to fearlessly subdue even powerful demons by force and call upon the aid of powerful angels from the heavenly spheres to ensure prosperity for the people of Israel.

The Keys are based on Christian and Jewish religious traditions. Most of the rituals demonstrated are not blasphemous or sinful: spells are accompanied by prayers, and demons are restrained by the direct pronunciation of the names of God accepted in the Jewish tradition.

Now the interpretation of grimoires can be different; most modern priests do not approve of the use of the contents of the books. The knowledge on the pages of the “Key” belonged to the Old Testament times, when there was no strictness regarding witchcraft, and the use of evil spirits for good purposes was considered a correct and natural act.

According to legend, the power of Solomon, hidden in the text, was so great that the king could single-handedly exorcise the Devil. Thus, according to the Goetia, the ruler was able to imprison all significant demons in one vessel along with their countless legions of minions, which was clearly a godly act.

Criticism of the Keys of Solomon

Another confirmation of the importance and practical applicability of the king’s grimoires is the almost complete absence of criticism from the scientific community.

The fact of the existence of manuscripts with almost identical content in different states of Medieval Europe is documented, as is the correspondence of the information in the books with historical facts from the history of Ancient Israel and secondary Arab, Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman sources.

The only aspect of the Keys of Solomon that has been criticized is the challenge to the authorship of the grimoires. Some literary scholars believe that although the books tell the story of King Solomon, the volumes were written by medieval alchemists and magicians based on oral legends or their own research.

This point of view has the right to life, since archaeologists could not find manuscripts that arose before the 12th century, as well as any mention of grimoires in the occult literature of those times. Even if we accept this point of view as a basis, the Keys of Solomon remain one of the oldest occult legends that have survived to the present day. Many magicians confirm the effectiveness of the rituals described in the books. A huge amount of modern literature devoted to magic is created on the basis of the Keys.

The reader will have to decide for himself which theory is true. If you want to delve into the secrets of the earthly world, subjugate the greatest forces, or become better acquainted with the history of the occult from one of the most reliable sources, you should definitely read “The Lesser Key of Solomon.” From the point of view of practical magic, the book is considered one of the safest, since the rituals are described carefully and provide for a huge number of protective measures.