Saturnian Sigil
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lostianvsSaturnian Sigil
I start with a method very similar to the classic rose cross. Instead of using Hebrew (or a Romanization of Hebrew), I use Greek letters. My day job involves a lot of mathematical equations using Greek letters, so this method is a good way to get my mind into a flow-state. The ordering of the letters corresponds to their isopsephistic values. I intend to eventually charge this sigil with Saturnian energies, so the concept I sigilzed was "Κρόνος."
As with other methods, I eliminated repeated letters then drew a series of lines across each letter in "Κρόνς", starting with a circle and ending with a dash. Once I have the basic shape, I embellish it with more organic designs. Below the embellished sigil, I made some notes about different translations for "Saturn." Here I've noted the name in Theban (a Latin cypher), Etruscan, and Linear B Script. The translations aren't exact (especially the Linear B), but for this purpose it's close enough.
Naming the force or entity multiple times was inspired by the conjurations in the Picatrix (and many other grimoires). My practice often involves chasing threads to tap into older forces and get closer to the source. These older versions of Saturn are one way I attempt to tap into deep time (pun intended).
I set the final sigil in an Ouroboros and a triangle of manifestation. Its flanked by the previously derived names, the symbol for Saturn, and some additional embellishments. The circles and diamonds inset/outset the triangle are placeholders for some triplicity. The specific triplicity might change depending upon where I intend this energy to manifest. The lines under the Saturn symbols combined with the inverted triangle allude to alchemical Earth, which already implies some target for manifestation. However, swapping out the diamonds for earth-sea-sky, moon-sun-stars, salt-sulfur-mercury, or another triplicity could substantially change the flavor of the final talisman.
Ianvs
I start with a method very similar to the classic rose cross. Instead of using Hebrew (or a Romanization of Hebrew), I use Greek letters. My day job involves a lot of mathematical equations using Greek letters, so this method is a good way to get my mind into a flow-state. The ordering of the letters corresponds to their isopsephistic values. I intend to eventually charge this sigil with Saturnian energies, so the concept I sigilzed was "Κρόνος."
As with other methods, I eliminated repeated letters then drew a series of lines across each letter in "Κρόνς", starting with a circle and ending with a dash. Once I have the basic shape, I embellish it with more organic designs. Below the embellished sigil, I made some notes about different translations for "Saturn." Here I've noted the name in Theban (a Latin cypher), Etruscan, and Linear B Script. The translations aren't exact (especially the Linear B), but for this purpose it's close enough.
Naming the force or entity multiple times was inspired by the conjurations in the Picatrix (and many other grimoires). My practice often involves chasing threads to tap into older forces and get closer to the source. These older versions of Saturn are one way I attempt to tap into deep time (pun intended).
I set the final sigil in an Ouroboros and a triangle of manifestation. Its flanked by the previously derived names, the symbol for Saturn, and some additional embellishments. The circles and diamonds inset/outset the triangle are placeholders for some triplicity. The specific triplicity might change depending upon where I intend this energy to manifest. The lines under the Saturn symbols combined with the inverted triangle allude to alchemical Earth, which already implies some target for manifestation. However, swapping out the diamonds for earth-sea-sky, moon-sun-stars, salt-sulfur-mercury, or another triplicity could substantially change the flavor of the final talisman.
Ianvs