#planetarymagic

She’s been through it.

Venus retrograde in Aries- but make it Mesopotamian nightmare fuel.

Meet Inanna/Ishtar- the original Venus retrograde icon.

She descended into the underworld, fought demons, clocked her shadow, and still made it back in full jewelry.

Eyes? Rubies. Navel? Gem-activated. Vibe? Unbothered, slightly cursed.

During Venus retrograde, she descends - strips off her jewels and power at each gate of the underworld to face her shadow (or your ex, same energy)- sound familiar?

She sheds the ego, the attachments, the illusions. Confronts value, love, power, worth.

It’s not a breakdown, it’s ritual death + rebirth.

She doesn’t reclaim her power-

She transmutes it.

You’re not spiraling. You’re initiating.

Venus Rx Survival Tips (Inanna-style):

• Wear gold earrings and stare people down like you know their chart.

• Set boundaries like divine law.

• Reflect on your values, destroy what’s beneath you.

• Burn a love letter. Hex an old pattern.

Enter: Venus Cazimi- March 25, 2° Aries

In the heart of the Sun- reborn through fire.

This is the Albedo phase in astrological magic.

For the 8-minute peak Cazimi, the Moon is in Capricorn on Facies.No frills, no illusions. It’s laser vision— cutting away what blinds or binds you.

Talismanic Chaos (No Gatekeeping):

*Chart: Venus conjunct Sun (partile)

*Planetary hour: Venus, or Sun.

*Tools: Obsidian, black salt, copper, fire, rose petals

*Activation: Speak her name. State your intent. Make it weird. Make it real.

Offerings? Roses, honey, wine, art, music, poetry - your best, not your basic.

Actions?

*Wine + candle divination: Ask her a question. Listen.

*Craft a banishing charm— obsidian, copper, black tourmaline.

*Post a thirst trap - this isn’t vanity, this is sacred performance.

*Write a love spell - for yourself.

Statue = Likely 3rd millennium BCE Mesopotamia. Votive figure of Inanna/Ishtar, Queen of Heaven & the Underworld.

Used in temple offerings, ancestral rituals, and maybe even Venus Cazimi magic.

She’s ancient, sacred, unsettling — just like you.

PS: For rituals, talismans, deeper hauntings— consult the elders. You know who they are.

I would like to announce my recently published pamphlet with Hadean Press!🌹

https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop/venus-as-mother

“In Venus as Mother: to Soothe a Grieving Heart, Ivy Senna draws on Venus as the Great Mother, a ‘vital principle of the visible universe’, to offer a rite to soothe our grieving hearts, calling upon Socodiah through the usage of the First Pentacle of Venus as a vessel of communication, along with additional rites to form a pact with a weeping tree and a river of your choice. With their assistance, and with the aid of Venus-As-Mother, works of great healing can be accomplished.”

As those of you who have been following me may know, much of my practice revolves around the stars. Venus is a planet that is very dear to my heart, and for the past year or so I have been working with Venus in a process of emotional and spiritual healing. The rites written within the pamphlet are simple but nonetheless have been incredibly helpful for me. I hope that they too can be of use to others who are going through heavy times.

The pamphlet can be purchased on Hadean Press’ website in both paper and ebook forms.

Mercury

“Altars to Mercury can include skeleton keys, stimulants, and other items having to do with communication and getting from one point to another. Good offerings for Mercury include candy, cigarettes, sweetened coffee, various alcohols and coins. Volunteering or donating money to causes that benefit learning, communication, and children’s learning specifically, are excellent planetary charity for the Mercurial sphere, especially on Wednesdays and during Mercury’s hour.” - https://www.wellbeing.com.au/mind-spirit/astrology/astrological-magic-beginners-guide.html

Working Magick with Mercury

Call on Mercury during matters of communication, travel, and commerce.

I have to admit that I really enjoy going through ancient grimoires :D.  Going to various university libraries, searching online, and even looking through microfilm is how I have found various ones over the years.

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