What Is Celestial Magic?

Celestial Magic is the second level of Agrippa’s system, dealing with the stars, planets, constellations, and zodiac—the intelligences that shape fate and transmit divine will into the material world.

“Celestial magic is the operation of the magus with the motion and influences of the stars, according to God’s design.”

In this realm:

• Stars impress their virtues onto all things below.

• Planets rule over herbs, stones, metals, animals, emotions, and even destinies.

• The magician must work in harmony with celestial timing to access true power.

⸻

The Seven Classical Planets (The Heptad)

These are the rulers of time, character, magic, and fate in Agrippa’s worldview. Each one governs a vast realm of symbolic influence.

1. Saturn (♄) – Structure, Death, Secrets, Binding

• Metal: Lead

• Day: Saturday

• Virtues: Banishing, concealment, time, cursework, wisdom

2. Jupiter (♃) – Kingship, Wealth, Law, Expansion

• Metal: Tin

• Day: Thursday

• Virtues: Justice, prosperity, growth, divine favor, good spirits

3. Mars (♂) – War, Passion, Action, Severing

• Metal: Iron