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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Nigel Pennick unveils the forgotten wisdom behind creating potent spaces, from humble homes to hallowed temples. This revised edition delves into geomantic principles, revealing how ancient cultures meticulously chose sites and timings for construction. Discover the Hermetic traditions that guided builders in imbuing structures with a unique energetic signature, using electional astrology to pinpoint the most auspicious moments for inception. Pennick illustrates these timeless practices with examples spanning millennia and diverse civilizations, empowering you to consciously shape your environment and projects with purpose.

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“Scholarly yet accessible, this book presents all the essential precepts of geomantic design and construction timing within the Western traditions. It is ideal reading for anyone wishing to create meaningful sacred spaces in contemporary times or to imbue secular spaces with the timeless spiritual truths that uplift the atmosphere of place.”

— Richard Creightmore & Jewels Rocka, leading international teachers of dowsing, geomancy, and self-de

🏛 Inner Traditions International 📅 2022 📖 336 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781644115848

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Pennick's 'Creating Places of Power' is a fascinating, meticulously researched journey into the often-overlooked esoteric underpinnings of architecture and craft. It excels at connecting ancient Hermetic principles to practical application, offering a profound re-evaluation of how we engage with creation. Those seeking quick spells or surface-level magic might be disappointed by its academic depth and historical scope. However, for serious students of geomancy, astrology, and the historical occult, this book is an indispensable guide to imbuing purpose and power into the very fabric of existence.

📝 Description: Creating Places of Power: Geomancy, Builders' Rites, and Electional Astrology in the Hermetic Tradition (Edition, Revised of Beginnings)

An exploration of the traditional rites of auspicious building and crafting - Explains the ceremonial beginnings and Hermetic principles in the laying out of foundations not only for sacred buildings like temples but also for homes and barns - Examines the principles and ceremonies of electional astrology and details how to compute natural time, as opposed to clock time - Shares examples from ancient Egypt, Iran, India, and Europe that range from the Stone Age to the Renaissance and include secret societies When we make things--whether a building, a sacred space, or a magical object--there is a precise moment when the artifact comes into being as a separate entity. That moment in time possesses its own unique quality, and because of this, there is a right time to do something and a wrong time. And, as Nigel Pennick reveals, we have the power to select favorable moments for our creations, just as our ancestors did. Illustrating ancient principles of divination, chronomancy, and electional astrology, Pennick examines all the factors behind the ancestral art of geomancy: the auspicious creation and alignment of sacred buildings as places of power. Sharing examples from ancient Egypt, Iran, India, and Europe that range from the Stone Age to the modern day, including secret societies like the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons, he explains how many cities were constructed on specially selected sites and founded ritually at precise, predetermined moments. Looking at the traditional rites of creating places of power, Pennick explains the ceremonial beginnings and Hermetic principles in the laying out of foundations as well as the use of sacrifice in the building of many notable structures. Examining the role of sacred geometry in geomancy, Pennick explains the Hermetic meaning assigned to each direction in traditional European cultures as well as the principles of natural measures and the science of understanding lucky and unlucky days. Revealing how geomantic principles are rooted in the structure of the world and the cosmic patterns of space and time, the author shows how they transcend the ages and are just as meaningful today as they were to our ancestors.

📑 What's inside

Preface to the New Edition Introduction
CHAPTER 1
Patterns of Existence
Consciousness, the Gods, and the Stars
CHAPTER 2Ceremonial Beginnings
Finding and Marking the Place
CHAPTER 3
Foundation
Offerings, Sacrifices, and Relics
CHAPTER 4
Consecration, Evocatio, and Blessings
The Sacred and the Profane
CHAPTER 5
Symbolic Foundation
Laying and Consecrating the First Stone
CHAPTER 6
At the Center of the World
The Earth's Navel, the Cosmic Column, and the World Tree
CHAPTER 7
Space, Time, and Ceremony
The Eightfold Division of the World and the Eight Winds
CHAPTER 8 The Meaning of the Directions
Symbolism and Nature of the Winds
CHAPTER 9
Natural Measure
Dimensions Emergent from Nature and the Land
CHAPTER 10 Traditional Time-Telling
Sunlight and Shadow
CHAPTER 11
Orientation
Facing in the Best Direction
CHAPTER 12The City of the Omphalos
Cosmic Centers and Symbolic Street Plans
CHAPTER 13
At the Right Time
Favorable Days in the Calendar
CHAPTER 14 Principles of Electional Astrology
Choosing the Correct Time for Rites and Ceremonies
APPENDIX 1
Zodiac Signs and Associates
APPENDIX 2
The Egyptian Calendar
APPENDIX 3
Ruling Signs of Cities
Glossary Bibliography and Sources for Further Reading Index

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Pennick offers a compelling synthesis of geomancy and astrology for creating powerful spaces, yet this text may frustrate readers seeking strictly academic architectural history. It assumes a willingness to engage with esoteric concepts like cosmic alignment and energetic signatures, which might alienate skeptics or those preferring purely materialist explanations of construction. The book is best suited for occult practitioners rather than general historians. While the historical examples span millennia, the focus remains heavily on practical application within the Hermetic tradition. Readers looking for dry, factual data may find the emphasis on 'forgotten wisdom' and spiritual purpose too abstract. However, for those already invested in esoteric building rites, it provides a coherent and actionable framework.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking to consciously shape their physical environment through purposeful design will find this revised edition empowering. It is ideal for practitioners of geomancy and electional astrology who wish to understand the cosmic alignments necessary for creating potent spaces. Those interested in the intersection of ancient builders' rites and modern spatial awareness will appreciate Pennick’s guidance on pinpointing auspicious moments for inception. This book serves anyone looking to move beyond superficial decoration, offering profound insights into how structures can hold unique energetic signatures. It is a vital resource for those who believe that timing and site selection are not merely logistical concerns but spiritual acts of creation within the Hermetic framework.

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

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If you're drawn to sacred architecture, practical geomancy, or the subtle art of aligning intention with cosmic forces, this book offers invaluable insights. Aspiring builders, ritual practitioners, or anyone seeking to infuse their creations with greater purpose will find deep wisdom within these…

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Pennick offers a compelling synthesis of geomancy and astrology for creating powerful spaces, yet this text may frustrate readers seeking strictly academic architectural history. It assumes a willingness to engage with esoteric concepts like cosmic alignment and energetic signatures, which might alienate skeptics or those preferring purely materialist explanations of construction. The book is best suited for occult practitioners rather than general historians. While the historical examples span millennia, the focus remains heavily on practical application within the Hermetic tradition. Readers looking for dry, factual data may find the emphasis on 'forgotten wisdom' and spiritual purpose too abstract. However, for those already invested in esoteric building rites, it provides a coherent and actionable framework.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Electional astrology is the practice of consciously selecting the most favorable moment, based on planetary positions and celestial alignments, to begin a project or activity, ensuring its success and desired outcome. It's about choosing the 'right time' for action.

While it certainly explores temples and significant sacred sites, Pennick emphasizes that these principles apply to all forms of creation, including private homes, agricultural buildings like barns, and even the crafting of everyday objects, highlighting the universal nature of auspicious beginnings.

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🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Auspicious Construction Rites

Explore the foundational ceremonies and Hermetic tenets behind establishing structures destined for power. Pennick demonstrates how ancient builders, from Stone Age to Renaissance, infused sites with specific energies, whether for sacred temples, functional barns, or personal dwellings, ensuring their longevity and intended purpose from the very first stone laid.

Cosmic Timing & Election

Uncover the profound impact of 'natural time' versus mere clock time. This section details the practice of electional astrology, an ancient method for discerning and selecting the most propitious celestial moments to initiate building projects or craft significant objects, thereby influencing their inherent qualities and future trajectories for success.

Hermetic Spatial Wisdom

Delve into the esoteric principles that underpinned the creation of 'places of power' across diverse cultures like Egypt, India, and European secret societies. Pennick showcases how geomancy, chronomancy, and astrological election were woven into a sophisticated Hermetic tradition, allowing practitioners to align terrestrial creations with celestial influences.

📜 Historical context

Pennick's work firmly situates itself within the venerable Hermetic tradition, bridging ancient geomantic practices with the precise calculations of electional astrology. It traces a lineage of esoteric knowledge from the Stone Age through the Renaissance, demonstrating how diverse cultures utilized celestial and terrestrial energies for auspicious construction, a lineage often overlooked in modern architectural history.

📚 Glossary

Geomancy
Electional Astrology
Chronomancy

📔 Questions to reflect on

Reflect on a significant project or creation in your life. If you could go back, what 'moment' would you choose for its inception, and why?
Consider a place where you feel particularly powerful or at peace. What elements of its construction or natural setting contribute to this feeling?
How might understanding 'natural time' change your approach to planning and executing personal or professional endeavors?