Secret Seal of Solomon: Meaning, Origins & Protective Power
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There is a seal that does not appear in any grimoire index. It is not listed among the 44 planetary seals or the seals of the 72 demons. It is not attributed to any one spirit or angel. It predates all of them, and in the Solomonic tradition it is the seal that makes all the others possible.
It is called the Secret Seal of Solomon, and it is the personal seal of King Solomon himself.
A personal note from the maker of this coin:
My father and grandfather told me stories about King Solomon when I was growing up, his wisdom, his ability to command forces that ordinary people could not even see. I was always fascinated, especially by the idea that Solomon's power was not arbitrary, it was built on a deep knowledge of sacred names and seals. The Secret Seal, his personal seal, the one that made all the others possible, was always at the centre of those stories.
About 18 years ago, when I was facing the worst period of my life, my daughter's health and our financial situation both in crisis at the same time, I came back to those stories. I started making Solomon's seals, first on paper, then in brass. My first metal seal was the Second Pentacle of Jupiter. From there, what started as a desperate act of faith became a craft, then a calling, and eventually my full-time work. The 72 Names of God on the reverse of every coin are engraved only on the first day of the Hebrew month calendar, because the tradition requires it.
I say this because I want you to understand what this coin carries. The same intention, the same connection to Solomon's tradition, that I brought to it the first time I cast a seal in metal out of genuine desperation. That is what the Secret Seal is about: the power to take impossible situations and change them.
What Is the Secret Seal of Solomon?
The Secret Seal of Solomon is a sacred protective sigil attributed directly to King Solomon, described in the Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton) as the seal by which Solomon commanded and bound the 72 spirits documented in the Goetia. Unlike the seals of individual spirits, which are used to summon or communicate with specific entities, the Secret Seal is an instrument of supreme authority. It is the mark of the master, not the tool of the practitioner.
The Lemegeton describes it plainly: the Secret Seal was made for Solomon by God himself. It was engraved on a brass vessel and sealed with Solomon's ring. By the power of this seal, Solomon could call forth any of the 72 spirits, bind them to serve his will, and command them to return to their place of confinement. No spirit could refuse or resist it.
The seal itself is a complex geometric composition, a six-pointed star (hexagram) encircled by Hebrew divine names, angelic seals, and sacred symbols. Its central geometry is the Star of David, but it is far more elaborated than the simple interlocking triangles. Every element of the design carries specific esoteric meaning.
The Origins of the Secret Seal
The tradition of Solomon as a master of spirits goes back to ancient Jewish texts. The Testament of Solomon, a Greek pseudepigraphical text dated between the 1st and 5th centuries CE, is the earliest extended account of Solomon's encounters with spirits and his methods for controlling them. In this text, Solomon receives a magical ring from the Archangel Michael, bearing a seal in the form of a hexagram, and with this ring he compels demons to work on the construction of the Temple.
The Islamic tradition, which calls Solomon Sulayman and regards him as a prophet, also preserves this tradition. The Quran (27:15–44) describes Solomon as having been given power over winds, jinn (spirits), and animals. Islamic sources describe his ring as bearing the Greatest Name of God, identified in some accounts as the Tetragrammaton, and this ring as the source of his authority.
Medieval Kabbalists and Solomonic magicians synthesised these traditions into the form that appears in the 17th-century Lemegeton. The Secret Seal in that manuscript combines the hexagram, Hebrew divine names (including El, Elohim, Adonai, Agla, and the Tetragrammaton), angelic names, and magical characters into the most concentrated Solomonic protective symbol in existence.
The Secret Seal's Symbolism Decoded
Every element of the Secret Seal of Solomon is intentional and meaningful:
The Hexagram (Star of David): The interlocking triangles represent the union of opposites, the upward-pointing triangle symbolising fire, aspiration, and the divine reaching down; the downward-pointing triangle symbolising water, grounding, and the human reaching up. Together they form the Seal of Solomon proper, the symbol of perfect balance between heaven and earth, the basis of all Solomonic magic.
The Seven Divine Names: Inscribed within the seal are seven of the most powerful names of God from the Hebrew and magical traditions: YHWH (the Tetragrammaton), El, Elohim, Adonai, Ehyeh, Shaddai, and Agla (an acronym for Atah Gibor Le-olam Adonai, "You are mighty forever, O Lord"). These names form an impenetrable divine fortress around the central geometry.
The Angelic Seals: The outer ring of the seal includes the sigils of the four Archangels (Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel) who stand at the cardinal directions and guard the four corners of creation. Their presence turns the seal into a protected sacred space, a portable Temple.
The Sacred Numbers: The geometry of the seal encodes the numbers 3, 4, 6, and 7, corresponding respectively to the divine Trinity, the four elements, the six directions, and the seven planets. These are the structural numbers of creation in esoteric tradition.
How the Secret Seal Differs from the Seal of Solomon
Many people use "Seal of Solomon" and "Secret Seal of Solomon" interchangeably, but they are distinct:
The Seal of Solomon (or "Solomon's Seal") most commonly refers to the simple hexagram, the six-pointed star formed by two interlocking triangles. This symbol is ancient, appearing across Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu traditions. In a Jewish context it became the Star of David; in Solomonic tradition it is the basic symbol of Solomon's authority.
The Secret Seal of Solomon is a far more complex composition that contains the Seal of Solomon within it, but elaborates it with divine names, angelic seals, and additional sacred symbols. It is the "secret" seal because it was not publicly known, it was the personal, esoteric seal of Solomon himself, used not for public ceremony but for his private operations of the highest order.
If the Seal of Solomon is Solomon's public signet ring, the Secret Seal is his private master key.
The Secret Seal as a Protective Talisman
In the practical Kabbalistic and Solomonic tradition, the Secret Seal of Solomon is considered the most comprehensive protective talisman available. Because it contains all seven divine names, all four Archangel seals, and the foundational hexagram of Solomon's authority, it does not specialise in any one type of protection, it provides complete, omnidirectional spiritual protection.
Practitioners and scholars of the Western esoteric tradition describe its protective qualities as follows:
- Protection against spiritual attack, negative entities, and psychic interference
- Sealing of one's personal energy field against intrusion
- Warding of a home, vehicle, or workspace when the seal is placed within it
- Strengthening of one's connection to divine authority and guidance
- Support for any spiritual practice, ritual, or prayer by creating a sacred container
- Restoration of order and balance in chaotic situations
Unlike seals that invoke one specific power (such as the Seal of Michael for courage or the Seal of Raphael for healing), the Secret Seal of Solomon invokes the totality of Solomonic authority. It is the "master switch" of the entire system.
King Solomon's Ring and the Seal
One of the most persistent legends surrounding the Secret Seal is its connection to Solomon's ring, the ring that gave him power over spirits, animals, and natural forces. According to the Testament of Solomon, the ring was a gift from God, delivered by the Archangel Michael. It bore the pentagram (five-pointed star) in some accounts, the hexagram in others, and the Tetragrammaton in others still. The Islamic tradition holds that it bore the name of God engraved by an angel.
The Secret Seal, in this tradition, is the direct descendant of that ring's power, a codification of the original divine gift into a form that can be replicated, engraved, and carried by those who seek the same protection that Solomon himself wielded.
The 72 Names of God: The Reverse of the Coin
Every King Solomon Coin carries the 72 Names of God on its reverse side. This pairing is theologically profound.
The front carries the Secret Seal, the symbol of Solomonic authority and omnidirectional divine protection. The reverse carries the 72 Names, the 72 facets of the Tetragrammaton, the complete array of divine creative power. Together, they form a complete Solomonic talisman: authority on one side, power on the other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Secret Seal of Solomon the same as the Star of David?
No, though the Star of David (hexagram) is part of the Secret Seal of Solomon. The Star of David is the simple six-pointed star formed by two interlocking triangles. The Secret Seal of Solomon is a much more complex composition that contains the hexagram at its centre but surrounds it with divine names, angelic symbols, and sacred characters. The Secret Seal has been a Solomonic magical symbol since at least the 12th century; the Star of David became the universal Jewish symbol much later, around the 17th–19th centuries.
What divine names are on the Secret Seal?
Different manuscripts include slightly different sets of names, but the most commonly cited are: YHWH (Tetragrammaton), El, Elohim, Shaddai, Adonai, Ehyeh, and Agla. Some versions also include the 72-letter name or other divine names from the Kabbalistic tradition. The Lemegeton version includes the names of the four Archangels as well.
Who can carry the Secret Seal of Solomon?
Anyone who approaches it with sincere respect and intention. The Solomonic tradition does not restrict the use of protective seals to initiates or scholars. The seal is a tool, and like any tool, it responds to the quality of intention with which it is used. Those who carry it as an ornament receive its aesthetic beauty; those who carry it with conscious intention and knowledge receive its full spiritual benefit. Solomon's own tradition was generous with the sharing of sacred knowledge, the books attributed to him were written down precisely so that this wisdom would not be lost.
Can the Secret Seal be used for anything beyond protection?
Yes. In the Solomonic tradition, the Secret Seal is the master key to the entire system of 44 seals. It can be used to activate other seals, to sanctify a space for ritual or prayer, to strengthen any intentional spiritual practice, and to establish a direct connection to divine authority. Some practitioners use it specifically when undertaking important decisions, transitions, or challenges, as an invocation of Solomon's legendary wisdom alongside his protective power.
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The Secret Seal of Solomon coin is hand-engraved on solid brass, bearing the complete protective seal on the front and the 72 Names of God on the reverse, the most powerful Solomonic talisman in the collection.
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