What is Solomonic magic?

A form of occult knowledge and magical practices.

What are the key texts in Solomonic magic?

The Testament of Solomon and the Goetia by Aleister Crowley.

It involves exorcism, demonic binding, and occult knowledge.

It involves astrological planetary magic and occult virtues.

It forms the foundation through macro and micro forms.

Solomon's magical practices, rooted in ancient texts like the Testament of Solomon and the Goetia, have endured persecution and influenced Western ceremonial magic, emphasizing the control of demons and the invocation of angels through astrological planetary magic.
The Hygromanteia of Solomon, a foundational text in Solomonic magic, delves into a complex system of planetary conjurations, occult virtues of plants and planets, and the practical aspects of magical rituals, showcasing a rich tradition that evolved through diverse layers of accretionary material based on experimentation and innovation.

What is Solomonic magic?
A form of occult knowledge and magical practices.
What are the key texts in Solomonic magic?
The Testament of Solomon and the Goetia by Aleister Crowley.
How does Solomonic magic relate to exorcism?
It involves exorcism, demonic binding, and occult knowledge.
What is the significance of the Hygromanteia of Solomon?
It involves astrological planetary magic and occult virtues.
How does Solomonic magic influence Western ceremonial magic?
It forms the foundation through macro and micro forms.

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King Solomon is known for his wisdom and occult knowledge, particularly in controlling demonic forces to build the Temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon's magical practices, notably in the Key of Solomon literature, have survived through history despite persecution by the Inquisition.
The Testament of Solomon and the Goetia by Aleister Crowley are key texts in the tradition of Solomonic magic.
The episode explores Greek magical texts that influenced late antique Pagan and Jewish magic, setting the stage for Western solomonic magic.
The Hygromanteia of Solomon involves astrological planetary magic, invoking Angels and Demons, and utilizing the occult virtues of plants, words, and stones.
The text includes a wide range of magical rituals, techniques, regalia, divinatory methods, necromancy, spells for invisibility, and treasure hunting.
Solomon's magical practices are linked to exorcism, demonic binding, and occult knowledge of nature, with references in various ancient texts.
The Greek magical papyri hint at Solomon's magical practices, including spells for inducing trance and exorcism.
The Hygromanteia of Solomon is a complex text, with various titles and layers, composed in coin a Greek, possibly in the 5th or 6th century CE.
The text consists of a macro form detailing planetary Angelic demonic conjurations and an array of magical accretionary material, influencing the development of solomonic magic.

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The text discusses the occult virtues of plants and planets, highlighting the magical words associated with them.
It compares the system to Greek magical pottery, noting its systematic and compact nature but lacks a discussion on the occult virtues of stones.
The macro form of the Hygromancy of Solomon is considered the earliest known text of Solomonic magic, forming the foundation for Western ceremonial magic.
The development of microform accretions around the core macro form is explained, detailing the logical result of experiments and innovations based on previous magical practices.
The text emphasizes the practical aspects of magical rituals, including preparing parchment, sanctifying elements, making incense, and creating protective circles.
Various layers of accretionary material are added to the text, incorporating spells, necromancy, and astrological magic, reflecting the evolving nature of magical practices.
The distribution of the text's microform and macroform layers is diverse, influenced by individual practitioners' interests and religious beliefs, leading to variations in content and manuscript retention.