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Barzabel is listed in the second of [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa|Agrippa]]'s ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1533) as a spirit of Mars under the [[angel]] [[Graphiel]]. In 1910, [[Aleister Crowley]] wrote the '' | Barzabel is listed in the second of [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa|Agrippa]]'s ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1533) as a spirit of Mars under the [[angel]] [[Graphiel]]. In 1910, [[Aleister Crowley]] wrote the ''Bartzabel Working'', also referred to as ''Liber CCCXXV''. | ||
[[Category:Geomancy]] | [[Category:Geomancy]] | ||
[[Category:Angels]] | [[Category:Angels]] | ||
[[Category:Numerology]] | [[Category:Numerology]] | ||
Revision as of 14:28, 17 March 2024
Barzabel (also Bartzabel) is a nocturnal martian Planetary spirit corresponding to the constellation Aries, the geomantic figures Puer and Rubeus, and is under the rulership of the angel Machidiel. When paired with Kedemel, the pair corresponds to the geomantic figure Cauda Draconis.
Characteristics
Barzabel's herbs are nettles, thistles, restharrow, tetterwort, milkweed, white and red brambles, onions, chives, red sandalwood, scammony, garlic, mustard, ginger, leeks, dittander, horehound, hemlock, tamarinds, radishes, smartweed, and St. Benedict's thistle. His trees are the thorn and chestnut trees.
He governs over the West wind, panthers, tigers, mastiffs, vultures, foxes, beavers, horses, mules, ostriches, goats, wolves, leopards, wild asses, gnats, flies, lapwings, bears, cockatrices, griffins, pikes, sharks, barbels, stingrays, scorpions, hawks, kites, ravens, comorants, owls, crows, and magpies.
His metals are iron and red lead, and his stones and minerals are antimony, arsenic, sulfur, ochre, adamant, lodestones, bloodstone, jasper, amethyst, and touchstone.
His day is Tuesday, and his hours are the first and eighth hours of the same day.
In Numerology
In Numerology, Barzabel rules the period of one's life starting at age 41 and ending at age 56, and corresponds to the numbers 264 and 66.
In Geomancy
In the Geomancy of Theomagia by John Heydon, Barzabel, in addition to corresponding to the figures mentioned before, is strongest in the 1st and 10th Houses and is a good sign in matters relating to war and conflict.
Textual History
Barzabel is listed in the second of Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy (1533) as a spirit of Mars under the angel Graphiel. In 1910, Aleister Crowley wrote the Bartzabel Working, also referred to as Liber CCCXXV.