A Kind of Magick. Manifesting From Your Heart by Nils Klippstein - HTML preview

Planets and Stars

When we recognise Gaia as a goddess, a living, loving and highly evolved consciousness, the question arises: what about the other celestial beings that grace our night sky?

Just because a planet may not have an ecosystem like Earth's does not mean that it is devoid of consciousness, spirit, influence or life in a different form. A planet or star is more than just a ball of rock or gas. As our ancestors knew very well, each of them is a superconscious being – an ancient, vast intelligence whose existence and purpose far surpasses human understanding. Viewing the cosmos through the lens of magick reveals a vast, interconnected family of intelligent gods and goddesses.

Unlike us today, our ancestors were far closer to the rhythms of the natural world and understood them instinctively. They did not worship the planets and stars out of superstition, but honoured them as powerful gods and goddesses who help to shape destiny and influence our lives on Earth.

In shamanic and tribal traditions worldwide, the planets and stars are often regarded as spirit guides, ancestors and living teachers. The Sun is often considered to be a father figure or a chief deity, while the stars are seen as powerful wandering spirits.

In Vedic Astrology, the planets are referred to as 'Grahas', which translates as 'influencers'. This acknow­ledges their conscious force in shaping human life.

Perhaps the most well-known examples are the Greek and Roman pantheons, where the planets were literally the gods: the fiery energy of Ares resonated in the red glow of Mars; the boundless LOVE and beauty of Aphrodite shimmered within Venus; and the swift intelligence of Hermes animated Mercury.

Working with planetary energies in magick means entering into a conscious relationship with these celestial deities. By doing so, we are respectfully aligning our personal energy with the specific frequency of a vast, intelligent conscious­ness, inviting the beauty of Venus, the wisdom of Jupiter or the transformative power of Pluto to support our growth and intentions. It is a loving collaboration between the micro­cosm (us) and the macrocosm (the celestial being) and a reminder of our part within a living, breathing and deeply intelligent universe.

Just like saints, planets do not give you energy from outside. Worshiping them will not help you grow. They are mirrors and amplifiers of qualities already inside you. Aligning with them helps you to activate, embody, and direct these qualities consciously.

Let's explore the unique wisdom that each planet offers, the areas of our lives that they influence, and how we can draw on these energies to support us in our daily lives.