Magick | Arbatel Of

: The magus is presented as a servant and interpreter of God, meant to use spiritual gifts for the benefit of their neighbor and the glory of the Creator.

The author of the Arbatel remains unknown, though some scholars have speculated it may have been Jacques Gohory, a French Paracelsian. Despite its positive message, it was condemned by certain authorities, such as the Jesuit scholar Martin Delrio, while others like John Dee and A.E. Waite studied it with great interest.

The Arbatel of Magick (originally Arbatel de Magia Veterum ) is a seminal Latin grimoire of Renaissance ceremonial magic first published in 1575 in Switzerland. Distinguished from many contemporaneous occult works by its straightforward, clear, and positive tone, it focuses on the spiritual relationship between humanity and a benevolent celestial hierarchy rather than the conjuration of dark or demonic entities. Core Philosophy and Structure

: A unique feature of the Arbatel is its introduction of the seven governors of the universe, known as the Olympic Spirits : Aratron (Saturn) Bethor (Jupiter) Phaleg (Mars) Och (Sun) Hagith (Venus) Ophiel (Mercury) Phul (Moon)