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Astrological talisman bearing an image and magical symbols associated with Mars.
This talismanic image of Mars is derived from the Picatrix, a Renaissance-era grimoire translated from its original Arabic, first to Spanish, then to Latin, and now to English: “The image of Mars, according to the opinion of the wise Apollonius, is the shape of a crowned man holding an inscribed sword in his right hand.” Picatrix Book II, Chapter 10, Paragraph 19 (Attrell and Porecca, 2019)
The back of the talisman bears the Grand Planetary Seal of Mars and the Characters of Mars according to Agrippa.
Modern magicians use Mars for a variety of things, including bolstering courage and blessing crops, recalling the nature of the Roman god Mars. I have used this image of Mars, myself, to great effect as a protection talisman.
Picatrix says: “Seek from Mars those things that rest upon his nature, such as requests against soldiers, officials, fighters, and those getting themselves involved in armed conflict; also on account of kings’ alliances, those destroying homes and cities, those doing evil to men, murderers, executioners, those who work with fire or in stables, litigators, shepherds, thieves, guardians of roads, the deceitful, traitors, and brothers.” Book 3 Chapter 7 Paragraph 4 (Attrell & Porecca, 2019)
- Made of solid .925 sterling silver or shibuichi (an art metal alloy made of 3:1 copper:silver), yellow brass, or red bronze.
- Available as a coin, with an upeye for use as a pendant, or with three jump rings for use in a rosary-style necklace.
Each piece is hand-made to order in my home studio, with unique variations and defects as a result of the fabrication and casting process.
These talismans are NOT consecrated. That is your responsibility.
Astrological timing and consecration is available with a minimum of 30 days advance notice at an additional charge depending on the difficulty of the election.
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