“Under the head of Algol they made an image whose figure was the head of a man with a bloody neck; they report that it bestows good success to petitions, and maketh him who carrieth it bold and magnanimous, and preserveth the members of the body sound: also it helpeth against witchcraft, and reflecteth evil endeavors and wicked incantations upon our adversaries.” – Henry Cornelius Agrippa, Three Books of Occult Philosophy, Book II, Chapter 47 (transl. Joseph H. Peterson)
Algol, a fixed star in the Perseus constellation, is one of the 15 Behenian Stars described in Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy as well as earlier works on astrological magic. It is a star with an evil reputation and has been associated with death, decapitation, and malefic power by a wide variety of cultures.
About Algol Talismans
In astrological magic, we make use of this star by electing a fortunate time to construct a talisman imbued with the powers of Algol to protect us against the malice of others, particularly when spiritual malice is directed towards us. This Algol talisman was created during a particularly auspicious time and is a powerful talisman of protection. It can also be used to obtain vengeance against our enemies if we are so inclined.
The Algol talisman election and creation
Algol is rising and the Moon applies to a partile conjunction to Algol. The moon herself is waning (appropriate here where we want to ward away evil) and she is dignified by triplicity and is in her exaltation in Taurus. She makes applying sextile aspects to Venus and to a very strong Sun. The ritual invocation of the Angel of Algol and the consecration of the talisman occurred during this auspicious time period.
The talisman is a sterling silver locket with a 14×10 hematite cabochon bearing the magical image and sigil of Algol. Hematite is a stone associated with protection from harm. The locket is filled with mugwort, wormwood and black hellebore, herbs sacred to Algol, according to the Book of Hermes on the Fixed Stars. The talisman is supplied with a 16” sterling silver chain as standard.
How they work
Celestial talismans created during an elected time when the planetary force is particularly potent are batteries of intelligent energy animated by the Angel or Intelligence who rules that celestial object. One can think of them as physical embodiments of the virtue of a particular planet or star and carrying the talisman imbues the wearer with the virtue. In this instance, Algol imbues the bearer of the talisman with courage, boldness and an aura of protection.
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