Planetary Talismans: When the Gods Give You More Than You Asked For

Let me begin by saying this section is not for the faint of heart. It’s intensive work and it may be something you want to return to overtime. Take your time to understand the basics, and then this section may be more useful and instructive.

There is something rather appealing about the idea that you can engrave the image of Venus onto a piece of copper, prepare it under favorable astrological conditions, and carry the goddess of love around in your pocket. Given the spectacularly poor romantic judgment displayed by some of her most devoted followers, one might reasonably wonder whether Aphrodite should be permitted anywhere near the dating process. Nevertheless, people have been approaching the planetary gods for assistance with their earthly affairs for centuries, and love remains one of the more popular reasons for seeking divine intervention.

The Past Isn’t Finished With Us Yet: November 2–8, 2026

The past has a remarkable ability to interfere with the present, especially when we believe we have already made peace with it. An old argument resurfaces, someone mentions a former partner, or an unexpected disappointment provokes a reaction that seems excessive for the circumstances. Before we realize what has happened, we are responding to an experience that occurred months or even years ago.

How to Perform Planetary Candle Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to Working with the Gods

So, you’ve decided to perform a planetary candle ritual. Perhaps you’ve purchased an Astro Magic candle, studied the correspondences, and selected a favorable planetary hour. You’ve even cleared a little space on your table and assembled everything you think you might need. Now comes the part that seems to make everyone nervous: What the hell are you supposed to do?

Planetary Correspondences: Colors, Metals, Symbols, and Their Meanings

There is something wonderfully absurd about the idea that the gods, who have supposedly governed human affairs for thousands of years, might refuse to cooperate because someone purchased the wrong shade of green candle at Michaels. Imagine explaining to Venus that you’ve assembled the appropriate herbs, prepared an elaborate petition, and selected a favorable planetary hour, but unfortunately, the craft store was sold out of emerald green candles and all you could find was sage. Is the goddess of love really going to turn you away because your ritual doesn’t meet her interior decorating standards?

Planetary Days and Hours: When to Perform Planetary Magic

Apparently, the gods have office hours. Jupiter prefers Thursdays, Venus favors Fridays, and Saturn has claimed Saturdays, presumably because making everyone’s weekend miserable is entirely consistent with his reputation. For practitioners of planetary magic, these associations provide a traditional framework for determining when to perform particular rituals. If you want prosperity, Thursday would be an excellent choice for a Jupiter working, especially during Jupiter’s planetary hour. But what happens when you discover on Monday that your finances are falling apart and your landlord expects payment before Thursday arrives? Are you supposed to explain that your magical efforts have been postponed because Jupiter isn’t accepting appointments?

The Seven Classical Planets and Their Magical Powers

Before you start petitioning the planetary gods for favors, you might want to familiarize yourself with their reputations. Zeus possessed enormous authority and governed divine justice, although his personal conduct frequently resembled that of a powerful executive who believed the rules were intended for the employees. Aphrodite inspired some of mythology’s greatest romances while demonstrating that love and good judgment are not necessarily on speaking terms. And Cronos, terrified that his children would eventually overthrow him, decided the most practical solution was to swallow them whole. That’s certainly one approach to succession planning, although I suspect most human resources departments would recommend exploring other options.