The triangle of the art or the Triangle of Solomon is given to us in the Lesser Key of Solomon and used by Ceremonial Magicians of many paths to bind summoned spirits and keep them away from the magician, is simply recreated as instructed in the Lemegeton and given little more thought. Consider however, that the nature of Solomon’s magick requires an understanding of the forces being called, and that Ceremonial Magic is a tradition relying on the weight of older traditions to give its right force and authority. In that light, recreating ritual implements without an understanding of their components is a dangerous prospect (and if nothing else is less powerful than a true understanding of the work at hand). The Triangle of Solomon, or Triangle of the Art, is reproduced in the Goetia using Latin characters, but it stands outside the Magic Circle which is written entirely in Hebrew. This leads one to believe either that the whole setup is made of different systems, or else that the Triangle was meant to be in Hebrew. The later explanation is supported by two of the four words around the Triangle: Michael, being a Latin transliteration of a Hebrew name, and Tetragrammaton, being a well know substitution for the unspeakable name of God. The remaining names within the Triangle are relatively unknown within other sources, but must follow the same pattern for the system to make sense. So it stands to reason that the author of the lesser key’s system of magick used the names within the triangle as shorthand for the “real” names he intended to replace them with when actually building his own triangle for use in Goetic summoning’s. The triangle of art represents the protected space outside the magic circle, into which spirits are compelled to appear in Solomonic ritual. Typically the central circle is inscribed with the sigil (seal) of the spirit to be summoned. The usual form is of a triangle, circumscribed with various words of power, containing an inner, blackened circle. The purpose of the triangle is to contain the manifested entity. In some cases, the triangle is created as a physical object; sometimes, the central circle is replaced with a black scrying mirror. In using this triangle in a ritual this symbol can be depicted on a board, drawn with chalk or any other preference on method. There is no specific way to depict the symbol as long as it is a physical depiction. TETRAGRAMMATON, ANAPHAXETON, & PRIMEUMATON: Tetragrammaton is, of course obvious. Tetragrammaton refers to the ineffable name of God, and is used to reference the four-letter name of the creator: YHWH. The Kabbalah abounds with treatise on the meaning and power of this word and it is not within the scope of this study to go into them here. This leads one to believe that the other “-aton” names likewise reference certain powerful names of God meant to only be spoken for effect and not spoken or written in reference. Anaphaxeton and Primeumaton are other holy names for God.

One sided pendant.

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Double sided pendant - same image on both sides.

Chain as a gift. Brass. Diameter: 33 mm