## Planetary Hours: A Cosmic Bureaucracy
Planetary hours are an ancient astrological system used to organize the day into unequal periods, each ruled by a specific planet. This system, also known as "unequal hours" or "temporal hours," has its roots in Babylonian astrology and was later developed by Hellenistic astrologers.
### Planetary Hours Explained
In the planetary hours system, the day is divided into 12 periods, with each period having a specific planetary ruler. The hours are calculated based on the sunrise and sunset times, making each day's hours slightly different from the next. The planetary hours are:
1. **Solar Hour**: ruled by the Sun
2. **Lunar Hour**: ruled by the Moon
3. **Mars Hour**: ruled by Mars
4. **Mercury Hour**: ruled by Mercury
5. **Jupiter Hour**: ruled by Jupiter
6. **Venus Hour**: ruled by Venus
7. **Saturn Hour**: ruled by Saturn
### Chaldean Order Planets
The Chaldean order is a specific sequence of planets used in astrology and magical systems. The order is:
1. **Saturn**
2. **Jupiter**
3. **Mars**
4. **Sun**
5. **Venus**
6. **Mercury**
7. **Moon**
This order is significant in planetary hours, as it determines the sequence of planetary rulers throughout the day.
### Unequal Hours Astrology
Unequal hours astrology is a system where the day is divided into periods of unequal length, with each period ruled by a specific planet. This system is in contrast to the modern, equal hours system used in Western astrology.
### Diurnal vs Nocturnal Planetary Hours
There are two types of planetary hours: diurnal (day) and nocturnal (night). Diurnal hours are calculated from sunrise to sunset, while nocturnal hours are calculated from sunset to sunrise.
### How to Calculate Planetary Hours
To calculate planetary hours, you'll need to know the sunrise and sunset times for your location. You can use an ephemeris or an online calculator to determine the planetary hours.
### History of Planetary Magic Timing
The use of planetary hours in magic and astrology dates back to ancient Babylonian and Hellenistic astrology. The system was later developed and used by various occultists, including Marsilio Ficino and the authors of the Picatrix and Heptameron.
### Planetary Rulership Astrology
In astrology, each planet is associated with specific themes, energies, and correspondences. Planetary rulership astrology is used to determine the planetary ruler of a specific time period, such as a day or hour.
### Babylonian Astrology
Babylonian astrology is one of the earliest known astrological systems, developed by the ancient Babylonians around 1800 BCE. This system used a sexagesimal (base-60) number system and developed the concept of planetary hours.
### Hellenistic Astrology Timekeeping
Hellenistic astrology, developed by ancient Greek astrologers, built upon the Babylonian system and developed the concept of unequal hours.
### Hermetic Planetary Correspondences
Hermeticism is a philosophical and spiritual tradition based on the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. Hermetic planetary correspondences are used in magical and astrological systems to associate planets with specific themes, energies, and correspondences.
### Planetary Hours in the Picatrix
The Picatrix is a medieval grimoire that describes a system of planetary magic, including the use of planetary hours.
### Heptameron Planetary Hour System
The Heptameron is a grimoire that describes a system of planetary magic, including the use of planetary hours and the invocation of spiritual entities.
### Chaldean Order History
The Chaldean order has its roots in ancient Babylonian astrology and was later developed by Hellenistic astrologers.
### Marsilio Ficino Planetary Music
Marsilio Ficino, an Italian philosopher and astrologer, developed a system of planetary music based on the correspondences between planets and musical notes.
### Chronos vs Kairos
In ancient Greek philosophy, chronos refers to linear, chronological time, while kairos refers to opportune or propitious time. Planetary hours are an example of kairos, where the timing of an action is considered crucial for its success.
### Ritual and Liminality
Ritual and liminality are concepts used in anthropology and sociology to describe the transition from one state to another. Planetary hours can be used to create a liminal space for magical and spiritual practices.
### Placebo Effect in Magical Timing
The placebo effect refers to the phenomenon where a person's expectation of a result influences their experience. In magical timing, the placebo effect can play a role in the perceived effectiveness of a ritual or spell.
### Time as Symbolic Structure in Ritual
Time can be seen as a symbolic structure in ritual, where the timing of an action is used to create meaning and significance.
### Sympathetic Magic Time
Sympathetic magic is a concept developed by anthropologist Sir James George Frazer, where a magical action is performed to create a specific result. Planetary hours can be used to create a sympathetic connection between the magician and the desired outcome.
### Queering Astrological Time
Queering astrological time refers to the challenge of traditional notions of time and astrology. This can involve re-examining the assumptions underlying planetary hours and exploring new ways of understanding time and astrology.
### Magic and Temporal Consciousness
Magic and temporal consciousness refer to the relationship between magical practices and the human experience of time. Planetary hours can be used to alter and manipulate temporal consciousness, creating a new experience of time.
## Recommended Resources
* **Video:** [Planetary Hours and Astrological Timing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) by Frater Alexander
* **Article:** [Planetary Hours: A Brief History](https://www.astrology.com/planetary-hours) by The AstroTwins
* **Book:** [The Picatrix](https://www.amazon.com/Picatrix-Medieval-Islamic-Astrological-Magic) by Anonymous
* **Book:** [The Heptameron](https://www.amazon.com/Heptameron-Magical-Book- attributed- Solomon) by attributed to King Solomon
## References
* **Sources:**
+ [Planetary Hours](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_hours)
+ [Chaldean Order](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaldean_order)
+ [Hellenistic Astrology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_astrology)
+ [Babylonian Astrology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylonian_astrology)
+ [Hermeticism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermeticism)
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