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The Consecrated Little Book of Black Venus, attributed to John Dee, presents us with a curious puzzle in the history of magical manuscripts. It instructs the reader how to perform the “Horn of Venus,” which at first seems a lengthy but straightforward rite in the tradition of Henry Cornelius Agrippa. “Dee” tells us that this “Horn” might be used for “lifting hidden treasures, for Navigating, Trade, war, and other ways likewise where the Spirit can be of service to you;” and instructs the reader, repeatedly, to make all preparations on the day and hours of Venus, and to perform the rite itself only during these hours.
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Book is in very good condition with some rubbing to front and back boards which is very common for this title. Please see pictures for more detail.
The Consecrated Little Book of Black Venus is attributed to John Dee, and was published by Waning Moon Publications in a Deluxe limited edition in 2007. Beautifully hand-bound in quarter goatskin leather, with copper paper covered boards and green marbled end-sheets, this edition was limited to 256 copies, with this copy being #104.
The Consecrated Little Book of Black Venus, attributed to John Dee, presents us with a curious puzzle in the history of magical manuscripts. It instructs the reader how to perform the “Horn of Venus,” which at first seems a lengthy but straightforward rite in the tradition of Henry Cornelius Agrippa. “Dee” tells us that this “Horn” might be used for “lifting hidden treasures, for Navigating, Trade, war, and other ways likewise where the Spirit can be of service to you;” and instructs the reader, repeatedly, to make all preparations on the day and hours of Venus, and to perform the rite itself only during these hours. We might suspect this “Horn” describes a not-so-veiled tantric working, also appropriate to the days and hours of Venus. But then why write the book on Saturday, which would seem a quite inauspicious day for most of these activities
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My first book from Waning Moon Publications and I am impressed with the craftsmanship and quality. Iv been wanting this title for a while and finally got the opportunity when Larry listed it a couple years ago. The binding is so unique, specifically the copper paper covered boards. The content is also very interesting as this grimoire guides the magician on how to contact the spirits rules by Venus. Numerous illustrations and sigils are also included.