Okay, so today I wanted to try something a bit different – working with the 4th pentacle of the sun. I’ve been getting into Solomonic magic lately, and this one looked pretty interesting. It’s supposed to help with seeing spirits and getting answers from them, which, you know, sounds cool and maybe a little spooky.
Getting Started
First, I gathered my materials. I printed out a copy of the pentacle – just a simple black and white image I found online. I also got a white candle, some incense (frankincense, because it felt appropriate), and a quiet space where I wouldn’t be disturbed. I set everything up on a small table, lit the candle and incense, and took a few deep breaths to get centered.
The Ritual (Or My Attempt At One)
Honestly, I’m no expert in rituals. I read a few different versions online, and kind of cobbled together my own. I started by gazing at the pentacle, trying to really focus on the symbols and what they represent. I repeated a simple invocation, something like, “Spirits of the Sun, I call upon you to reveal yourselves and answer my questions.” I said it a few times, trying to put some feeling behind the words.
Then, I just sat there. I kept my gaze on the pentacle, letting my mind wander a bit, but always bringing it back to the intention of seeing or hearing something. I tried to be open to anything – a visual impression, a voice, a feeling, even just a strong intuition.
What Happened (Or Didn’t)
To be completely honest, nothing super dramatic happened. I didn’t see any glowing figures appear or hear any booming voices. But, I did feel… something. A kind of stillness, maybe a heightened awareness. At one point, I thought I saw a flicker of light in my peripheral vision, but it could have just been the candle flame. I did also have one specific question in my mind that was related to personal matters. While a solution did not become immediately obvious, I did gain a lot more clarity in my mind, and felt confident that by keeping my mind on the matter, that answers would show themselves to me.
Wrapping Up
After about 20 minutes, I thanked the spirits (whether they were there or not) and blew out the candle. I put away the pentacle and let the incense burn down. Even though I didn’t have a super clear “vision,” I still felt like the ritual was worthwhile. It calmed my mind, and maybe, just maybe, opened a door to something more. I feel confident that keeping this pentacle in mind for the coming days, will help me to achieve the results I am after.
I’ll definitely try this again, maybe with a different pentacle or a slightly different approach. It’s all a learning process, right?
