Planetary magic · Planets
The seven planets
Agrippa uses the Sun, Moon and five planets known in his time, at the time they were all classified as planets. He gives each one a set of natural associations, a numerical square and images intended for particular purposes. Choose a planet below to see them together.
These pages are about Agrippa's magical writings. For birth-chart meanings, see the astrology planets.
Choose a planet
- Sun 6 × 6 square Agrippa connects the Sun with glory, victory and courage.
- Moon 9 × 9 square Agrippa connects the Moon with change, growth and everyday life.
- Mercury 8 × 8 square Agrippa connects Mercury with speech and quick thinking.
- Venus 7 × 7 square Agrippa connects Venus with affection, pleasure and attraction.
- Mars 5 × 5 square Agrippa connects Mars with courage, anger and conflict.
- Jupiter 4 × 4 square Agrippa connects Jupiter with good spirits, honour, lawful gain and people in positions of authority.
- Saturn 3 × 3 square Agrippa connects Saturn with old age, melancholy, hidden treasure and things gained with difficulty.
Where this comes from
The short descriptions come from Agrippa's Book I, chapters 22–29 ↗. The squares and their names are in Book II, chapter 22 ↗. The sums are checked on this site; Agrippa's claimed magical effects are not.