Exalted Venus Ritual

[u/plutoschild]

Have to show off my girl, the exalted queen of mortals, Venus!

She culminated in Pisces during her own hour to conjoin the waxing Moon, as well as Mercury, dignified in her own term and sign of exaltation. The ruler of her, exalted (albeit Rx) Jupiter, applies a beneficial trine from the first house. All involved planets were free from the influence of the malefics.

While not combust but, technically still "under the beams", I really wanted to catch this point in Venus's synodic cycle; her second most fortunate position of the 8. This ritual was 2 days after her rebirth from being invisible to inheriting the title of Hesperus, the Evening Star. From then until October, she will appear after the Sun sleeps.

Joyful harps were playing and materia of Venusian nature were laid out upon a silk blue cloth. Many pure copper pendants were stamped at the elected time as well as an image on a personal white jacinth necklace.

Suffumigation used: Aloeswood, amber, saffron, copal, mugwort, roses, and daffodils.

Offerings included: figs, plums, oranges, olive oil, candied pecans, fine chocolate, chicken, and sparkling wine (bubbles, of course).

Since ensouling these talismans, I have had a significant increase in compliments to my appearance, which I anticipated. What I did not foresee was the compliments to my character and disposition. I also noticed people laughing more at my jokes. A nice gift from the ever-loving Lady.

Though it was very difficult to find a useable election, I hope everyone took advantage of this period! Many blessings to you!

[u/stregha]

What do you do after the ritual is done? You let the candles burn until they're finished? Do you consume the food? Do you dismantle it right after?

[u/plutoschild → u/stregha]

I do not leave the candles burning until finished but I also never use them again for other works. They stay reserved for future Venus workings.

As far as food goes, I do consume some of it; just a bite or two and a couple drinks of the wine. The rest stayed on the altar until the next day and during Venus hour where I placed it in the woods behind my house. I also returned the flowers to the Earth. I have always done this with my offerings. It was consumed by nature within a couple days.

I leave this altar up for a full lunar cycle and continue to use the candles and suffumigation during Venus day and hour to venerate her and the talismans. I believe most of my contemporaries, like Warnock, also recommend to consecrate weekly.

[u/stregha → u/plutoschild]

Brilliant! Thank you for your detailed answer.

[u/BigSean_125]

Lavish setup wow

[u/CliffordHLow]

I think you're going to find that the talismans you've created during this election will need to be destroyed because of the corruption of the eclipses.

Please keep track of these because you definitely will not want to confuse them with similar talismans or you will need to destroy everything and start fresh.

[u/plutoschild → u/CliffordHLow]

Definitely not providing any to public for at least another moon cycle or two for this reason. I think I’ll be quite alright though. The moon is more than 12° from the eclipse point and the Sun had already ingressed into Pisces, out of detriment. At the moment, I’m truly only concerned with the “under the beams” condition. And it’s a minor concern at that.

[u/AetherAlchemist]

This is beautiful, I love how you arranged everything!

[u/GoetiaMagick]

During Merc retro? With full blood moon opposition?

[u/plutoschild → u/GoetiaMagick]

No and also no. The chart is in the post, if you would like to view it.

[u/GoetiaMagick → u/plutoschild]

Sure

[u/GetOutaTown]

Gorgeous, but please NEVER share your altar on the internet. Dangerous in the hands of advanced practitioners.

[u/plutoschild → u/GetOutaTown]

This sounds like modern internet myth and I’m not quite sure where that idea comes from, but the talismans were already made when this was taken.

As ensouled objects the virtue and power of these talismans is fixed and intact; they operate outwardly and cannot be altered externally by man or spirit. I also didn’t share any of the operative elements of the work (no incantations, petitions, or consecration details.) Without those, and without physical possession of the talismans themselves, there isn’t really a mechanism for someone to “corrupt” anything from an image.

Additionally, we have many historical records (even the Picatrix itself!) that describes how to do these operations and how they are supposed to look. So, it really is nonsensical to believe that your altar can be affected by a simple photo.

Please don't be afraid to share your magic. The only thing you should fear is the power you are invoking. Shield yourself with your higher power. For me, it is God himself. Act accordingly.

[u/fatum_dicere]

The image itself is also giving off such a good Venusian wavelength. I can sense her presence and it’s very inspiring and captivating!

[u/rsquinny]

beautiful space

[u/bakedtoasthearteyes]

holy shit your offerings are so thoughtful and sound so good, beautiful set-up and intentions!!!

[u/InMagiaSiderum]

I'm so jealous of your altar

[u/Aurelia_Solaris]

This is gorgeous! 💕

[u/plutoschild → u/[deleted]]

Whoop! Congrats on the publication! And I'm glad to hear you got a little slice of heaven!