Ritual
Use Guides
Ritual Use Guides at Ars Sacra: Practical Applications of Sigils
The Ritual Use Guides at Ars Sacra draw upon the ancient wisdom of the Lemegeton, or Lesser Key of Solomon, a 17th-century grimoire compiling medieval occult texts attributed to King Solomon's command over 72 proud spirits, as detailed in manuscripts like the British Library's Sloane 3825 and Harleian 6483. Rooted in sources such as Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1563) and Reginald Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft (1584), these practices emphasize the safe invocation and application of sigils through consecrated spaces, planetary alignments, and divine protections like the Shemhamphorash—the 72-fold name of God from Exodus 14:19-21. Solomon bound these spirits in a brass vessel sealed with mystical characters and cast it into a Babylonian lake, only for them to escape later, underscoring the need for precise rituals to harness their power without peril.
At Ars Sacra, we adapt these historical methods for contemporary seekers, infusing our talismans and jewelry with Goetic, Theurgic, and Almadellian essences. Whether activating a sigil for intent, wearing for energetic shielding, or recharging through purification, these guides bridge antiquity and modernity. Explore the sub-sections below for step-by-step applications, linking to our products like the Sigil Protective Jewelry for embodied practice or the Ritual Cleansing Soaps for preparatory rites. Always approach with respect, as the texts warn: misuse degenerates divine magic into peril (from the Lemegeton's preface). Delve into our Journal for deeper insights, or shop the Talisman Library to select your sigil.