Second Pentacle of the Moon: Protection from Danger and the Solomonic Lunar Shield
Second Pentacle of the Moon: Protection from Danger and the Solomonic Lunar Shield
The moon governs tides, storms, and the vast movements of water -- forces that have always represented both beauty and danger to those who live within their reach. The Second Pentacle of the Moon addresses this dangerous dimension of the Lunar sphere directly. According to the Mathers edition of the Greater Key of Solomon, it "serveth against all perils and dangers from Water" and, when Lunar spirits cause storms and tempests to frighten the operator, showing them this pentacle causes them to cease immediately.
This is a seal of comprehensive Lunar protection: protection from the physical dangers governed by the Moon, protection from the turbulent spiritual forces of the Lunar sphere, and the authority to command those forces to stand down. Where the First Pentacle opens paths, the Second ensures those paths remain safe from the dangers that the Moon's own turbulent energies can generate.
Yesod and the Turbulent Face of the Moon
Yesod, the Sephirah of the Moon, is the realm of dreams, of the unconscious, and of the subtle currents that flow beneath the surface of experience. Like the actual moon, Yesod has two faces: the serene, reflective face that guides travelers and illuminates the night, and the turbulent face that drives storms, disturbs sleep, and stirs the depths of the unconscious into dangerous motion.
The spirits of the Lunar sphere are not all cooperative. Some are wild, tempestuous, and resistant to human intention. The Second Pentacle of the Moon represents the authority that compels even these difficult Lunar forces to yield. When Gabriel's Lunar authority, expressed through this seal, is presented to turbulent Lunar spirits, they cannot maintain their storm. The seal carries too much of the Lunar sphere's own deepest authority for the turbulent spirits to resist.
This makes the Second Pentacle a uniquely powerful form of Lunar protection: it does not merely shield the carrier from Lunar dangers, it commands the forces generating those dangers to cease. The protection is active, not passive.
The Second Pentacle: Design and Power
The Second Pentacle of the Moon is engraved with divine names and sigils from the Solomonic tradition specifically associated with protection from Lunar dangers and the command authority over turbulent Lunar spirits. The seal's design encodes Gabriel's authority over the full range of the Lunar sphere, including its resistant and dangerous dimensions.
The protection this seal provides extends beyond the literal dangers of water and storms. In the Solomonic tradition, the Lunar sphere governs all fluid situations -- situations that shift like tides, that can become turbulent without warning, that carry the carrier through dangerous territory with little solid ground to stand on. The Second Pentacle provides stability and protection in all such conditions, whether the fluid element is literal water, volatile relationships, uncertain financial situations, or any environment where the ground can shift unexpectedly.
Who Carries the Second Pentacle of the Moon
Sailors and those who work on water have historically been the primary carriers of this seal, for obvious reasons. The Lunar connection to tides and storms made a Lunar protection talisman the natural companion of anyone whose work or travel depended on the sea being safe.
Today, it is carried by those in inherently unstable or dangerous environments: those who work in unpredictable conditions, those navigating particularly volatile life situations, and those who feel that they are moving through territory that could become dangerous without warning. It is also carried by those who are sensitive to Lunar energies and find that the moon's phases affect their sleep, their mood, and their sense of stability -- the Second Pentacle provides a Lunar anchor that moderates these fluctuations.
Working with the Second Pentacle of the Moon
Consecrate on a Monday during the planetary hour of the Moon. When activating this seal, focus on the specific dangers you need protection from, whether literal or figurative. You are invoking Gabriel's authority over the turbulent Lunar sphere and asking that authority to stand between you and whatever Lunar dangers might arise.
The necklace form is appropriate for continuous wear, providing sustained protection throughout the day. Silver cloth or white fabric are traditional storage materials for Lunar seals. Some practitioners also consecrate this seal during a waning moon phase, when Lunar energies are moving toward stillness -- an appropriate time to invoke the seal's calming and protective qualities.
The 72 Names of God on the Reverse
The reverse of every King Solomon Coin carries a selection from the 72 Names of God -- the 72 three-letter divine names derived from Exodus 14:19-21. These names represent the comprehensive structure of divine channels through which celestial protection flows into the world.
On the Second Pentacle of the Moon, the 72 Names on the reverse reinforce the protective authority of the Lunar seal on the obverse. The pentacle provides Gabriel's active protective command over Lunar dangers. The 72 Names root that command in the universal divine order. Together, they create a talisman of comprehensive Lunar protection that operates at both the specific (Lunar danger) and universal (divine name) levels simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Second Pentacle of the Moon protect against?
According to the Key of Solomon, it protects against all perils and dangers from Water, and it causes turbulent Lunar spirits who are generating storms or tempests to cease when shown the pentacle. More broadly, it provides protection in all fluid, shifting, and potentially dangerous situations governed by the Lunar sphere.
How does the Second Pentacle calm storms?
In the Solomonic tradition, turbulent natural phenomena associated with a planetary sphere are expressions of that sphere's unruly spirits. The Second Pentacle carries Gabriel's authority over the full Lunar sphere, including its turbulent expressions. When those spirits encounter this authority, they cannot maintain their storm -- the seal carries the weight of Yesod's deepest order, which the turbulent spirits must obey.
Is the Second Pentacle of the Moon appropriate for those who are sensitive to Lunar cycles?
Yes. Those who experience significant mood shifts, sleep disturbances, or emotional turbulence in alignment with the lunar phases can use the Second Pentacle to moderate these effects. The seal's authority over turbulent Lunar energies extends to the internal Lunar effects that some people experience strongly.
What is the difference between the First and Second Pentacles of the Moon?
The First Pentacle invokes the Lunar spirits cooperatively and opens paths for safe travel. The Second Pentacle commands the turbulent Lunar spirits and provides protection from Lunar dangers. The First is collaborative; the Second is protective. Many travelers carry both together.
Carry the Second Pentacle of the Moon
Solid brass, engraved with the Solomonic Lunar seal on one face and the 72 Names of God on the reverse.
