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Planetary Spells & Rituals: Practicing Dark & Light Magick Aligned with the Cosmic Bodies
An extension of every Witch's spirituality, spellcraft is a vital tool for sparking significant life change. And when you attune your magick to planetary energies, it becomes infinitely more powerful. Organized by the Sun, Moon, and planets, each of the 55 spells and rituals in this book are aligned according to astrological energies and designed to be easily customized for your specific intention and unique spiritual path. From personal growth to practical concerns, you'll find a rich variety of dark and light magickal workings for every Included is a list of zodiacal and astrological correspondences―Sun sign, Moon sign, day of the week, mythical archetypes, themes, and more―to help you determine the best times to work magick.
"Masterful and compassionate... Planetary Spells & Rituals provides food for thought, spells and rituals for use, and is a welcome, much-needed addition to any spellcaster's bookshelf."―Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells " Planetary Spells & Rituals is an urban, modern, and cutting-edge manual for those willing to explore the layers of magickal possibility within. Raven expresses the essence of the Craft in a clear way, and balance is a great theme of this book. The framework of Planetary Spells is quite informative for those seeking some strong workings to bring forth realistic results."―Michael W. Ford, Author of Luciferian Witchcraft and The Bible of the Adversary "Unlike most spellbooks, which focus on the moon, Planetary Spells & Rituals places major importance on zodiacal and planetary influences, with the power of the sun playing a pivotal role. Eclectic and unusual spells are accompanied by sensible explanations of how spells work and how to cast them well. As always, Raven takes an old standard and makes it new and fresh, with a magickal approach all his own."―Deborah Blake, author of The Everyday Witch A to Z Spellbook and The Goddess is in the Details "With his usual depth, clarity, and highly readable style, Raven Digitalis reveals yet another layer we can add to our magic's efficacy and power―perfect timing! This, in addition to many creative and practical ideas for spellwork, renders Planetary Spells & Rituals a must-have for any Witchy library."―Thuri Calafia, author of A Witch's Circle of Fire "With great understanding Raven takes his readers into previously uncharted territory as Planetary Spells dives deep into the nuances of astrology, dark and light magick, and weaves together a unique and much-needed volume explaining the connections between them."―Corvis Nocturnum, author of Embracing the Darkness , Understanding Dark Subcultures, and Allure of the Vampire; Our Sexual Attraction to the Undead
"Masterful and compassionate... Planetary Spells & Rituals provides food for thought, spells and rituals for use, and is a welcome, much-needed addition to any spellcaster's bookshelf."―Judika Illes, author of The Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells " Planetary Spells & Rituals is an urban, modern, and cutting-edge manual for those willing to explore the layers of magickal possibility within. Raven expresses the essence of the Craft in a clear way, and balance is a great theme of this book. The framework of Planetary Spells is quite informative for those seeking some strong workings to bring forth realistic results."―Michael W. Ford, Author of Luciferian Witchcraft and The Bible of the Adversary "Unlike most spellbooks, which focus on the moon, Planetary Spells & Rituals places major importance on zodiacal and planetary influences, with the power of the sun playing a pivotal role. Eclectic and unusual spells are accompanied by sensible explanations of how spells work and how to cast them well. As always, Raven takes an old standard and makes it new and fresh, with a magickal approach all his own."―Deborah Blake, author of The Everyday Witch A to Z Spellbook and The Goddess is in the Details "With his usual depth, clarity, and highly readable style, Raven Digitalis reveals yet another layer we can add to our magic's efficacy and power―perfect timing! This, in addition to many creative and practical ideas for spellwork, renders Planetary Spells & Rituals a must-have for any Witchy library."―Thuri Calafia, author of A Witch's Circle of Fire "With great understanding Raven takes his readers into previously uncharted territory as Planetary Spells dives deep into the nuances of astrology, dark and light magick, and weaves together a unique and much-needed volume explaining the connections between them."―Corvis Nocturnum, author of Embracing the Darkness , Understanding Dark Subcultures, and Allure of the Vampire; Our Sexual Attraction to the Undead
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First published April 8, 2010
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22 books73 followersRaven Digitalis (USA) is an award-winning author best known for his “empath’s trilogy,” consisting of The Empath's Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as the “shadow trilogy” of A Gothic Witch’s Oracle, A Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium, and Goth Craft. Originally trained in Georgian Witchcraft, Raven has been an earth-based practitioner since 1999, a Priest since 2003, a Freemason since 2012, and an empath all of his life. He holds a degree in cultural anthropology from the University of Montana, jointly operated a nonprofit Pagan temple for sixteen years, and is also a professional Tarot reader, editor, card-carrying magician, and animal rights advocate.
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July 1, 2020
Super basic stuff, I expected more.
The only useful thing I got from this book is the calculation of the best time to do spells.
I didn't like the spell sections. They are clearly divided according to the corresponding planet but most of them i don't consider useful at all, some other are very obscure, and most of them use materials and tools which purpose or correspondences are not explained.
Not good for beginners nor advanced people.
The only useful thing I got from this book is the calculation of the best time to do spells.
I didn't like the spell sections. They are clearly divided according to the corresponding planet but most of them i don't consider useful at all, some other are very obscure, and most of them use materials and tools which purpose or correspondences are not explained.
Not good for beginners nor advanced people.
October 28, 2022
There are tons of useful spells in this book that any practitioner could take advantage of. There are quite a few highly dramatic spells that I won’t personally be using or recommending, but the useful information greatly outweighs the drama. I highly recommend this book to serious practitioners.
December 22, 2021
As it says on the tin: this is a book of spells and rituals to perform under the auspice of the planets.
The spells strike me as Hermetic or Thelemic in nature, and they require a chunk of herbs and crystals to make work. Raven says in the intro that you can substitute as you like, but that requires knowledge of correspondences--which puts this book's audience in an odd spot: It's great for either experienced casters who can work their substitutions OR for beginners with ample access to ingredients, because experienced casters who have all those ingredients hanging around are probably mostly writing their own spells anyway.
I do like the spells though. They're pretty universally practical, like a spell to boost your divination, or to give someone a message without actually having to _tell_ them. I also enjoyed the planetary correspondence aspect--they either made all the sense (divination is a moon spell) or gave me new inspiration (exorcism as a moon spell, what now). I'm definitely on #TeamSubstitute but the spells give me enough to make it work.
The only thing I'd like to see explained more indepth is the sigils. Some are fairly obvious, like the eye-atop-a-tower for the divination spell. There were also some that I couldn't figure out, which means I can neither substitute/personalize, nor properly imbue with intent 'cause I'm not sure what they're evoking.
Recommend for: People who enjoy Hermetic rituals and have a pantry full of ingredients, or people looking for inspiration and are willing to do the legwork to adapt/substitute as needed.
The spells strike me as Hermetic or Thelemic in nature, and they require a chunk of herbs and crystals to make work. Raven says in the intro that you can substitute as you like, but that requires knowledge of correspondences--which puts this book's audience in an odd spot: It's great for either experienced casters who can work their substitutions OR for beginners with ample access to ingredients, because experienced casters who have all those ingredients hanging around are probably mostly writing their own spells anyway.
I do like the spells though. They're pretty universally practical, like a spell to boost your divination, or to give someone a message without actually having to _tell_ them. I also enjoyed the planetary correspondence aspect--they either made all the sense (divination is a moon spell) or gave me new inspiration (exorcism as a moon spell, what now). I'm definitely on #TeamSubstitute but the spells give me enough to make it work.
The only thing I'd like to see explained more indepth is the sigils. Some are fairly obvious, like the eye-atop-a-tower for the divination spell. There were also some that I couldn't figure out, which means I can neither substitute/personalize, nor properly imbue with intent 'cause I'm not sure what they're evoking.
Recommend for: People who enjoy Hermetic rituals and have a pantry full of ingredients, or people looking for inspiration and are willing to do the legwork to adapt/substitute as needed.
October 21, 2025
Planetary Spells & Rituals was published in 2010, and one of the first books that formed my early Pagan journey alongside Crowley, LaVey, Buckland and Cunningham.
Planetary Spells & Rituals is organized like you’d expect from a traditional, perhaps old-time grimoire.
Each chapter explores a different planet, and outlines the color, day, number and zodiac sign associated with the planet. It’s filled with various rituals, spells and charms (for Mending Quarrels or Winning a Legal Dispute).
There are special notes on emergency magickal workings (that might fall outside of planetary cycles), and encouragement to make the rituals your own. Nothing is set in stone, but provides guidelines you are allowed to fine-tune to your own specifications or flavor.
Much valued, it begins appropriately with an explanation of how magick works. It’s a refreshing take that reminds you: do a spell for job-seeking, but also remember to fill in some job applications. Magick is our reaction to the universe, and ritual is introspective before anything else. However, magick has to combine with action.
It’s rich with information that you’d have to find in 100 other books if you had to compile it by yourself. Simply, it’s one of the most extensive volumes you will ever read on the topic of planetary work and easily be compulsory coursework at any witches’ academy.
Planetary Spells & Rituals is organized like you’d expect from a traditional, perhaps old-time grimoire.
Each chapter explores a different planet, and outlines the color, day, number and zodiac sign associated with the planet. It’s filled with various rituals, spells and charms (for Mending Quarrels or Winning a Legal Dispute).
There are special notes on emergency magickal workings (that might fall outside of planetary cycles), and encouragement to make the rituals your own. Nothing is set in stone, but provides guidelines you are allowed to fine-tune to your own specifications or flavor.
Much valued, it begins appropriately with an explanation of how magick works. It’s a refreshing take that reminds you: do a spell for job-seeking, but also remember to fill in some job applications. Magick is our reaction to the universe, and ritual is introspective before anything else. However, magick has to combine with action.
It’s rich with information that you’d have to find in 100 other books if you had to compile it by yourself. Simply, it’s one of the most extensive volumes you will ever read on the topic of planetary work and easily be compulsory coursework at any witches’ academy.
July 11, 2020
I really appreciated how this book encouraged adjusting and changing the spells as needed. Reading through it with this lense made me think about the spells more thoroughly as I did the mental exercise of figuring out what could work for me.
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February 16, 2020Very basic stuff. Not much for anyone past beginners
October 18, 2022
A very thorough guide. The inclusion of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were very welcome.
September 8, 2024
Nice little planetary spell recipe book
May 29, 2012
Like Raven said, good place to start and should give you some ideas, but it would be stupid to do spells from here by the book.
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