Solomon's Seal

Description

The plant of the mage king. Solomon's Seal bears the six-pointed star mark on its root, sign of power over spirits.

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum), governed by Saturn and the Earth element, carries perhaps the most explicitly magical name in the entire herbal grimoire. It is said that King Solomon himself inscribed the seal of divine power on this plant's root, granting it sovereignty over spirits, demons, and the hidden forces of the natural world. When the rhizome is cut transversally, circular markings resembling the six-pointed star of Solomon appear: a naturally occurring 'signature' that medieval magicians read as proof of its power. In grimoire tradition, Solomon's Seal root is the pre-eminent tool for commanding and binding spirits: burned in a circle, it is said to prevent any entity from crossing the boundary; worn as an amulet, it offers the practitioner spiritual authority and clear-eyed wisdom. Its Saturn rulership gives it dominion over law, binding, long-term commitments, and the sealing of magical agreements: once consecrated, a pact made over Solomon's Seal root carries the weight of ancient contract. The berries are toxic, so magical use focuses on the root and dried plant material. Solomon's Seal protection and exorcism applications make it a cornerstone herb for any serious ceremonial practitioner.