The "Key of Solomon" is a grimoire of ceremonial magic attributed to King Solomon. God, impressed with Solomon's selfless pursuit of wisdom and justice, sent an angel to instruct him on a Sacred Art. Written down for the benefit of his son Rehoboam, the manuscript was later unearthed by Babylonian philosophers. The grimoire describes a series of planetary pentacles and the intentions and functions they serve. The grimoire describes third pentacle of Venus as "shown unto any person, serveth to attract love. Its Angel Monachiel should be invoked in the day and hour of Venus, at one oclock or at eight." The following Names are written within the Figure: IHVH, Adonai, Ruach, Achides, Aegalmiel, Monachiel, and Degaliel. The versicle is from Genesis i. 28: "And the Elohim blessed them, and the Elohim said unto them, Be ye fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it." Talismans of Venus are best dedicated to use on Friday within the first hour after sunrise. Pass the pendant through incense smoke having Venusian affinity, such as rose or other sweetly smelling flowers.
- Measures 1 1/4 inches (3.1 cm) in diameter
- Solid jewelers bronze
- Single sided design
