The First Pentacle of the Sun in 14k gold: lost wax cast, by hand

What this pentacle is, and why gold changes the question

The Greater Key of Solomon first pentacle of the Sun, lost wax cast as a pendant in 14k gold, is the subject of this article. It is the same first pentacle treated in the companion article on the discount version, but in a different making and a different metal, and those two differences change the question a practitioner should ask before ordering. The discount version asks: do I want this pentacle, in a form I can wear and work with now? The gold cast version asks: do I want this pentacle made by hand, in gold, as a lasting piece, and am I ready for what that making costs and takes?

That figure, those names, and that versicle are the same in both versions. What changes here is the substance that carries them. Gold, in the planetary tradition the Key draws on, is the Sun's metal, and a pentacle of the Sun in gold is therefore a pentacle whose material matches its planetary power, rather than a pentacle whose material is chosen for price alone.

That match is worth stating plainly, and worth not overstating. Gold does not make a pentacle work by itself. A gold pentacle worn without attention, without preparation, and without a clear purpose is still a piece of jewellery, however well made. What gold adds is a correspondence between the piece and the power it belongs to, and a durability and weight that suit a piece meant to be kept and worn for years, not for a season. If you are ordering in gold, order for that reason, not because gold is simply the most expensive option.

The Sun in this tradition, and why the first pentacle comes first

The Sun, in the planetary tradition the Key draws on, is not only a planet among planets. It is the centre, the source of light, the visible sign of a power that orders and gives form. A pentacle of the Sun therefore carries a different weight from a pentacle of a lesser planetary power. It is concerned with face and form, with the visible shape of things, and with obedience in the sense of the versicle: all things made, and all creatures obeying, the One whose face and form the pentacle beholds.

That is a large claim, and it should be approached with proportion. A pentacle does not make its wearer the Sun, and it does not give its wearer authority over all creatures. It places the wearer in relation to the Sun's power, as the Key understands it, and that relation is one of beholding, not of commanding. The versicle says behold His face and form. It does not say command Him. That posture, of beholding rather than seizing, is worth keeping in mind through the whole working, because it shapes how the pentacle is prepared, worn, and kept.

The first pentacle comes first because it establishes that relation. Later pentacles of the Sun, in the Key, have their own figures and their own purposes, but the first is the foundation: the face, the form, and the names. A practitioner who works with the first pentacle properly, with attention to its names and its versicle, will understand the later pentacles better than a practitioner who collects them all at once and wears them without distinction.

How this pendant is made here

This pendant is lost wax cast, as the title states, and that making is described on this site in terms worth repeating here. These are pure metal pieces actually cast, starting with a wax version, which is much higher quality than the 3D printed versions, using metal powder and plastic, that you find around the internet. Lost wax casting is a hand process, not a printing process. A wax version is carved, a mould is made from it, the wax is lost, and the metal is cast into the space the wax occupied. The result has the weight, density, and surface of cast metal, and it wears as cast metal wears.

That process takes time, and it takes skill, and both are part of what the price reflects, together with the gold itself. A cast piece of this kind is made one at a time, for an order, not pulled from a warehouse shelf. It is blessed by Athena herself before it is sent out. No promise about what it will do for you is made here, only that it is cast by hand, in 14k gold, for this work, and not mass produced. That wording is about the magical work itself, not about delivery dates for physical items.

Before ordering a piece at this price, be clear about what you are ordering, and why. A gold pentacle is a long-term piece. It should be ordered because you intend to wear it, work with it, and keep it, over years, not because you want a more expensive version of a pentacle you have not yet worked with in any form. If you have not worked with the first pentacle of the Sun before, the discount version is the honest first step, and the gold cast version is the step to take when you know, from practice, that this pentacle is one you will keep.

Starting with the work, not with the tool

Spirit work is not shopping, and a pentacle does not do the work for you, however well made or however costly. Before you wear one, be clear about why you are doing this working, what you are asking for, and what you are prepared to do yourself. A vague purpose produces a vague working, and a vague working is hard to read afterwards.

If you are working in the Greater Key tradition, work from the instructions and teaching you already follow in that tradition. A general article like this one is not a substitute for proper teaching, and it should not be used to invent a purpose for a pentacle you have not studied. Ask yourself, plainly, whether this is the right working at all, whether the timing is right, and whether there is ordinary-world work that should be done first, or at the same time. Ritual work is not a substitute for dealing with a legal matter, a safety matter, or a medical matter in the ordinary world. If any of those apply, deal with them first.

Ways of working with a pentacle

The general ways of working with a seal that run through this site apply to a pentacle as well, adapted to the fact that a pentacle is a planetary figure, not a spirit's seal: holding it, putting it under a candle, putting oil on it, carrying it with you, wearing it as a pendant, or showing it to your desired person, as your practice requires. For a pentacle of the Sun in gold, wearing it as a pendant is the central way, and the others support that wearing rather than replacing it.

Putting the pentacle under a candle is a way of preparing it before you first wear it for a working, setting it aside in a dedicated place for that purpose, rather than simply taking it out of its packaging and putting it on. Putting oil on it is a way of marking it for a purpose, applied deliberately, naming the purpose in your own words, and lightly, so that oil does not build up in the figure or the lettering. Gold should be cleaned gently, with a soft cloth, and without harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, unless you know, for this metal, that such a cleaner is safe.

Carrying it, in the sense of wearing it daily, is where the working meets ordinary life. Notice what you notice on days when you wear it compared with days when you do not, and write that down. That comparison, over weeks, is more informative than any single impression on the day the pendant arrives. Do not wear a pentacle of this kind as if it were ordinary jewellery, and do not lend it casually. A pentacle that has been prepared for a working carries that preparation, and lending it, or wearing it without attention, blurs the very distinction the preparation was meant to establish.

Preparing yourself and the place

Preparation is most of the work. Clear the space you will use for the first working with the pentacle, physically, and set it aside for this purpose. Put away the things that pull your attention elsewhere. If you have a regular working space, use it. If you do not, choose one place and use it consistently for this working, so the place itself starts to carry the association.

Then prepare yourself. Bathe, or at least wash your hands and face, and change into clothes you do not wear for ordinary errands. This is not about looking a certain way for anyone else. It is about marking, for yourself, that this time is set apart. Eat simply beforehand if you can, and avoid starting a working when you are exhausted, drunk, or already agitated. A clear head is a working tool, just as much as a pentacle is.

Know what you are going to say, in your own words, and know what you are not going to say. A petition that tries to cover every possible outcome usually covers none of them well. Keep it direct, keep it honest, and keep it to the matter at hand.

A simple working order, to adapt to your own practice

The following is a general order, not a fixed script. Adapt it to the system you already work in, and to the instructions you already follow for Key of Solomon work. First, prepare the place and yourself, as above. Second, set out the pentacle, and any oil, incense, or candle you will use. Third, prepare the pentacle, if your practice calls for it, deliberately, naming the purpose in your own words. Fourth, speak your petition, clearly and once, rather than repeating it until it loses its shape. Fifth, sit quietly for a time and listen, rather than filling every moment with more words. Sixth, close the working properly, in whatever way your practice requires, and put the pentacle on, or put it away in its proper place, according to your practice.

Afterwards, write down what you did, when you did it, and what you noticed. Not what you hoped would happen, but what actually happened, in plain language. That record is what lets you tell, weeks later, whether anything changed, and whether that change had anything to do with the work.

Care for a gold pendant, and keeping it safe

Care for a gold pendant is practical, and at this price it is also a matter of security. Keep the pendant in a clean, dry place when you are not wearing it, away from other metal objects that could scratch it. Clean it gently, with a soft cloth. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners on it. If the bail loosens, or if the pendant shows damage, stop wearing it until it can be repaired properly. A tool that is falling apart is a distraction in a working, and a safety risk if it can fall off unnoticed.

A gold pendant is also a valuable object in the ordinary world, not only a working tool. Wear it, keep it, and store it with that in mind. Do not leave it where it can be lost, taken, or damaged, and do not lend it casually. That is a practical point, but it is also a working point: a tool you are worried about losing is a tool you cannot focus with.

Keeping a record, and knowing when to stop

Keep a short record for each working: date, purpose in one sentence, pentacle used, what you did, and what you noticed afterwards, over days and weeks, not just on the day itself. If nothing changes, that is also information. It may mean the petition was unclear, the timing was wrong, the work was not appropriate, or simply that the situation needs a different approach.

Do not repeat the same working endlessly in the hope that repetition alone will force a result. Do the work properly, once, observe, and then decide, calmly, whether a second working, a different approach, or no further working is the right next step. Repetition without reflection is not persistence. It is noise.

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