Sixth Pentacle of Mars: Invincibility in Battle and the Solomonic Shield
Sixth Pentacle of Mars: Invincibility in Battle and the Solomonic Shield
Among all the Pentacles of Mars in the Greater Key of Solomon, the Sixth makes perhaps the most striking claim in the entire manuscript. The Mathers edition describes it this way: "It hath so great virtue that being armed therewith, if thou art attacked by anyone, thou shalt neither be injured nor wounded when thou fightest with him, and his own sword shall turn against him."
This is not a seal for winning a fair contest. It is a seal for becoming untouchable. The attacker's own weapon is turned. The carrier cannot be wounded. In the hierarchy of Solomonic protective talismans, the Sixth Pentacle of Mars stands as the seal of invincibility.
Gevurah and the Shield of Divine Protection
In Kabbalistic cosmology, Gevurah -- the fifth Sephirah, governed by Mars -- is the sphere of divine strength, judgment, and executive force. It is the power that strikes, yes, but it is also the power that cannot be struck. Gevurah is not merely aggression -- it is armored sovereignty.
The archangel Camael, ruler of Gevurah, commands the Seraphim and holds the martial authority of the divine. In the Solomonic tradition, those who align themselves with Gevurah through the proper seals and invocations take on something of Camael's nature: they become the expression of divine martial authority rather than ordinary human combatants. Against divine authority, no ordinary weapon can prevail.
The Sixth Pentacle of Mars operates on this principle. The carrier does not become physically invulnerable through any natural mechanism. They become shielded by the same celestial power that governs all combat, meaning attacks against them face opposition at the level of divine law rather than merely human resistance.
The Sixth Pentacle: Design and Power
The Sixth Pentacle of Mars is engraved with divine names and sigils from the Solomonic tradition that specifically govern protection in conflict. The seal's design encodes the authority of Gevurah in a form that creates an active field of protection around its carrier. This field is described in the manuscript as being strong enough to redirect attacks back toward the attacker.
The detail about the attacker's sword turning against them is significant. It describes a reversal of force -- what is sent against the carrier does not simply fail to land, it returns to its source. This is consistent with the broader principle in Solomonic magic that properly constituted divine authority does not merely block opposition but transforms it, turning hostile energy back on whatever directed it.
The sixth seal in any series often carries a particular weight in the Kabbalistic framework, related to the sixth Sephirah Tiferet's mediating role. In the Martian series, the Sixth Pentacle combines the raw force of Gevurah with something approaching the balanced protective power of divine harmony -- creating not just martial strength but comprehensive invulnerability.
Who Carries the Sixth Pentacle of Mars
Historically, this seal was among the most sought-after in the Solomonic tradition, for obvious reasons. Warriors who faced combat, those in dangerous professions, travelers through hostile territory -- anyone who faced physical attack carried the Sixth Pentacle of Mars as their primary physical protection.
Today, its relevance extends to anyone who faces situations of potential physical danger. Law enforcement and security professionals, those in high-risk environments, people who have received threats, and anyone whose safety is genuinely at risk carry this seal as a Solomonic form of armor.
It is also carried by those who face sustained attack of any kind -- not just physical, but sustained opposition from enemies who continually attempt harm. The principle of the attacker's sword turning against them applies equally to those who direct consistent hostility toward the carrier; in the Solomonic understanding, sustained malice eventually rebounds on those who project it.
Working with the Sixth Pentacle of Mars
Consecrate this seal on a Tuesday during the planetary hour of Mars. When holding the coin for activation, focus on the specific nature of the protection you are invoking. You are not asking for vague safety -- you are invoking the specific power of the Sixth Pentacle: that no attack launched against you will find its mark, and that the force behind any attack will return to its source.
The necklace version is particularly appropriate for this pentacle, since the protection it offers is most effective when the seal remains continuously in contact with the carrier's body. A talisman worn close to the body creates the most consistent alignment with its planetary current.
Red cloth or a red leather pouch are traditional storage options for Mars talismans when not worn. Some practitioners also keep this coin specifically accessible -- in a jacket pocket or easily reachable -- so that it can be held and engaged deliberately when entering situations of risk.
The 72 Names of God on the Reverse
The reverse of every King Solomon Coin is engraved with a selection from the 72 Names of God -- the 72 three-letter names derived from Exodus 14:19-21 that form the root structure of Kabbalistic practical work.
For a seal of invincibility, the 72 Names on the reverse provide a deep foundation. The Sixth Pentacle of Mars on the obverse invokes the specific Martian authority that makes the carrier untouchable in combat. The 72 Names on the reverse root that authority in the universal divine order. Together, the two faces of the coin create a talisman that operates simultaneously at the specific and universal levels -- Gevurah's martial shield, backed by the full weight of the divine name tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Sixth Pentacle of Mars do?
According to the Key of Solomon, it grants invincibility when attacked -- the carrier cannot be injured or wounded, and the attacker's own sword turns against them. It is the primary seal of physical invulnerability in the Solomonic tradition.
Does invincibility extend beyond physical attacks?
In the Solomonic interpretation, the principle of the attacker's weapon returning to them applies to any sustained hostile force directed at the carrier. Physical attacks are the most literal application, but ongoing campaigns of harm or malice are also understood to rebound on those who direct them against someone protected by this seal.
Is the Sixth Pentacle of Mars only for warriors?
No. Anyone who faces genuine physical danger or sustained hostility from others can benefit from carrying this seal. The Solomonic tradition did not restrict talismans to any particular profession or background -- the power belongs to the seal and the divine names it contains.
How does the Sixth Pentacle differ from the other protective Mars seals?
The Third Pentacle of Mars provides force and power against adversaries. The Fourth gives victory in contests. The Fifth commands demons and hostile spirits. The Sixth specifically provides personal invulnerability in physical combat, with the added element of the attacker's weapon being turned back. Each seal addresses a distinct aspect of Martian protection.
Carry the Sixth Pentacle of Mars
Solid brass, engraved with the Solomonic seal on one face and the 72 Names of God on the reverse.
