Saturnian characters terminate the eight spokes of this invocation wheel. Its notice places the figure within the magical circle and reserves its use for the night. [1]
Mathers 1889 · Book I, chapter XVIII; printed p. 59; figure 13, Plate II; plate PDF page 67
To invoke Saturn’s spirits, especially at night. [1]
Design
Eight spokes terminate in distinctive characters within an inscribed circle. [1]
Source reproduction The 3rd Pentacle of Saturn · Book I, chapter XVIII; printed p. 59; figure 13, Plate II; plate PDF page 67.
Purpose in the text
The notice specifies that the pentacle should be made within the magical circle and used at night to invoke Saturnian spirits. Both the place of its preparation and the time of the encounter distinguish this nocturnal design. [1]
The diagram and its inscriptions
Eight spokes terminate in distinctive characters within an inscribed circle. The editor gives the angel names Omeliel, Anachiel, Arauchiah and Anazachia. [1]
Reading the design
Eight terminal signs radiate from a single centre. Mathers identifies them as Saturnian characters, accompanied by four angelic names. Wheels recur throughout the planetary series; here, the lettering and characters give that shared structure its Saturnian identity. [1]
S. L. MacGregor Mathers, 1889; printed edition, including editorial restoration of Hebrew characters. Book I, chapter XVIII; printed p. 59; figure 13, Plate II; plate PDF page 67