Behenian Stars
Fixed Stars
Behenian Stars
Root Stars
“ the fixed stars are the root from which the planets get their nature and their power"
- Damien
The fixed stars are the first sources of LIGHT in this universe.
The light/consciousness of the fixed stars is then broadcast to smaller stars and then to planets….
“The highest level of celestial energies worked with in astrotheurgy/High Magick is the zodiacal influences - what the Bible refers to as “the firmament.”
Each element is worked with one by one, and then the same is done with each of the 7 classic planets. The final level which separates the finite world from the infinite is the astrological - beginning with the 12 constellations, the 36 decans, and the 72 angels of the Shem HaMephorash. The last level of the zodiacal work before approaching the throne of God is the fixed stars, also called the Behenian stars.
Their name derives from Arabic bahman, "root," as each was considered a source of astrological power for one or more of the planets. Their true origin remains unknown, though Sir Wallis Budge suspects a possible Sumerian source.
The celestial, planetary, and elemental powers were traditionally worked with by invoking the Angel which embodied them, although the angels of the fixed stars are notoriously difficult to find. They are listed in the second photo.
For modern literature on the subject, the best source would be the work of Christopher Warnock.”
- Damien Echols
“The sigils and correspondences needed to work with the Fixed Stars, the final level of the zodiacal work which is undertaken after the elemental and planetary work. This material corresponds to the sphere of Chokmah on the tree of life - the “lower spheres” correspond to planetary and elemental work. Some have mistakenly assigned planets to the spheres of Chokmah and Kether, but they are “above” or “beyond” planetary influences.”
- Damien
“The Behenian fixed stars are a selection of fifteen stars considered especially useful for magical applications in the medieval astrology of Europe and the Arab world. Their name derives from Arabic bahman, "root," as each was considered a source of astrological power for one or more planets. Each is also connected with a gemstone and plant that would be used in rituals meant to draw the star's influence (e.g., into a talisman). When a planet was within six degrees of an associated star, this influence was thought to be particularly strong.
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa discussed them in his Three Books of Occult Philosophy (Book II, chapters 47 & 52) as the Behenii (singular Behenius), describing their magical workings and kabbalistic symbols. He attributed these to Hermes Trismegistus, as was common with occult traditions in the Middle Ages. Their true origin remains unknown, though Sir Wallis Budge suspects a possible Sumerian source.”