Systems of divination divide the universe and its events between various sets of icons of power and potentiality. The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, the Sixty Four Hexagrams of the I Ching, even the Seventy Eight Cards of the Tarot. The Sixteen Figures of European Renaissance geomancy are no exception. Yet, once conditions are represented by these potent heraldries, so too can these situations be sorcerously managed and even manipulated. That which represents a thing can hold and excite the virtue of the thing represented.

From these fundamentals of image magic develops an approach to the figures and spirits of geomancy. For the sixteen geomantic figures and their sigils hold a somewhat unique place in Western occult philosophy. As Agrippa says of the sixteen figures, 'ascribed both to the elements, and also to the planets and signs, which are called geomantical… under the dominion of their planets and signs, do conceive the virtue and power of images; and these figures are as a middle betwixt images and characters.' They behold their meanings as both pictographic images and glyphed 'characters' imbued with something more essential, more magically fundamental.

This course series of Sixteen Spells of Geomantic Sorcery offers dedicated teachings on geomantic spellcraft, beginning with the fundamentals of employing the elementary formations of the sixteen geomantic figures themselves in operative sorcery. Thus we present sixteen spells, magical workings with the figures of geomancy.

Here is where we may more fully engage with geomantic magic, and where we come to the very heart of this course, which takes students through a spell-working for each of the sixteen geomantic figures. This includes exploring each of the sixteen figure's different magical materia and methodologies, techniques of consecration, deployment, and options for developing deeper relationships with that figure's spirits and occult virtues.

So we explore - among others - works of attraction and increase with the Jupiterian figure of generous Acquisitio, operations for summoning new opportunities through the Head of the Dragon, magics of protection through valiant Puer, rites of liminal Conjunctio down at the crossroads, and the slow steady blessings of success from Fortuna Major. These workings combine elemental, planetary and zodiacal powers and processes, and offer foundational guidance for those new to spell-craft, as well as collegiate advice for seasoned sorcerers eager to explore the rich vistas of geomantic magic.

This course comes directly from the experiments and experiences garnered through the professional magical practice of Dr Alexander Cummins, a geomancer, diviner and consultant sorcerer, whose work over the last decade with this oracle and its magic have yielded these Sixteen Spells. This course includes a one-to-one coaching session with all students who purchase the course recordings; ensuring that this material is transmitted with integrity, as well as affording students time to ask questions in private and potentially personalise the course's spell-craft to some of their own needs and interests.

The Sixteen Spells of Geomantic Sorcery course series breaks down into the following sessions: 

Introduction: The Planetary Rulers
In which we discuss ceremonies of divination and rituals of operative sorcery with the seven Ruling spirits of the planets: Chasmodai, Taphthartharath, Kedemel, Sorath, Bartzabel, Hismael, and Zazel. We discuss Heydonian angelology, helping planetary opening rituals of the Picatrix, elemental prayers, and some helpful geomantic purifications and consecrations. 

First Session: Operations of the Fiery Figures
In which is taught four Fiery operations of geomantic sorcery: a work of protection with Puer; a spell for success with Fortuna Major; an operation for prosperity with Acquisitio; and a potent modality of banishing with Cauda Draconis. These operations are grounded in the consideration of the occult philosophy of Fire and the choleric humours as well as the practicalities of candle magic.

Second Session: Operations of the Airy Figures
In which is taught four Airy operations of geomantic sorcery: a preparation of incense for memory and clarity of thought with Albus; a cleansing of bad fortune with Fortuna Minor; a haunting curse with Tristitia; a consecration of charming perfumes with Puella. These operations are explicated with analysis of the occult philosophy of Air and the sanguine humours as well as the practicalities of magical language and the sorcery of speech acts.

Third Session: Operations of the Watery Figures
In which is taught four Watery operations of geomantic sorcery: an ensorcelled foot-wash for safe travel with Via; a drawing scrub to attract attention and custom with Populus; a blighting boil with Rubeus; and a cheering spiritual bath against melancholy with Laetitia. These operations are supported by consideration of the occult philosophy of Water and the phlegmatic humours as well as the practicalities of sorcerous workings with water to wash, carry, draw, blight, and cheer.

Fourth Session: Operations of the Earthy Figures
In which is taught four Earthy operations of geomantic sorcery: a binding work of protection and containment with Carcer; a heart-healing operation of recovery and courage with Amissio; a working of crossroads with Conjunctio; and a blessing of fresh starts and gentle benedictions with Caput Draconis. These operations are further developed by consideration of the occult philosophy of Earth and the melancholy humours as well as the practicalities of sorcerous workings with the fundamentals of material, stones, earths, minerals, and dirts.

By purchasing this class, you agree that you understand that no part of the material dictated or provided throughout the duration of the course may be reproduced, distributed, or used in any other form (neither electronic nor mechanic, including photocopies and recordings) without the direct and written consent of the instructor, Dr Alexander Cummins.