The Second Pentacle of Venus is one of the most elegant and versatile Venus pentacles in the Key of Solomon. In the classical text, it is said to be useful for grace, honor, and all things that belong to Venus, making it far broader than a simple love talisman.
Where some Venus pentacles are clearly aimed at direct attraction, compulsion, or heightened passion, the Second Pentacle of Venus stands apart. Its current is more refined: beauty, favor, sweetness, social magnetism, dignified affection, and the graceful fulfillment of Venusian desire.
Some modern practitioners also refer to this pentacle as the Seal of Sheba, a poetic name inspired by its verse from Song of Songs 8:6 and its atmosphere of regal, magnetic, and beautifully received love.
If the First Pentacle of Venus commands the current, the Second Pentacle of Venus charms within it.
What the Key of Solomon Says About the Second Pentacle of Venus
In Mathers’ edition of the Key of Solomon, the pentacle is described very directly:
“These Pentacles are also proper for obtaining grace and honor, and for all things which belong unto Venus, and for accomplishing all thy desires herein.”
That short sentence tells us almost everything essential.
This is not merely a pentacle for romance in the narrow sense. It is a pentacle for:
- grace
- favor
- beauty
- esteem
- attraction
- social sweetness
- harmonious reception
- and the fulfillment of desires that properly belong to the sphere of Venus
That last phrase matters. The text does not promise unlimited wish fulfillment in every domain. Rather, it points to the accomplishment of desires within the lawful current of Venus: affection, beauty, pleasure, harmony, desirability, reconciliation, and elegant attraction.
The Verse: Song of Songs 8:6
The editor’s note explains that the pentacle’s verse is taken from Canticles (Song of Songs) 8:6:
“Place me as a signet upon thine heart, as a signet upon thine arm, for love is strong as death.”
This is one of the most beautiful verses attached to any Venus pentacle.
Its imagery transforms how the pentacle should be understood.
- A signet is not just a symbol—it is a seal, a mark of recognition, legitimacy, and intimate belonging.
- The heart suggests inward affection, emotional truth, and cherished attachment.
- The arm suggests embodiment, visible devotion, and desire expressed in action.
- The phrase “love is strong as death” gives the pentacle weight, seriousness, and endurance rather than fleeting flirtation.
For this reason, the Second Pentacle of Venus is best understood not merely as a talisman of attraction, but as a seal of graceful affection, honored desire, and beautiful relational magnetism.
What the Symbols Mean
Mathers notes that:
“The letters round and within the Pentacle form the Names of Spirits of Venus.”
That is important because it means the pentacle is not built only on a verse or a general Venusian emblem. It is also a spirit-bearing talisman, structured through names associated with the Venusian current.
In other words, the Second Pentacle of Venus is not merely decorative symbolism. It is a working Solomonic figure, combining:
- sacred text
- spirit names
- planetary current
- and a specific magical intention: grace, honor, and Venusian fulfillment.
Why Some Call It the “Seal of Sheba”
A modern and especially beautiful interpretive title for this pentacle comes from Sara L. Mastros, who calls it:
“The Seal of Sheba”
Her reasoning is tied to the verse from Song of Songs 8:6. When read through the legendary relationship of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, the line about being set “as a seal upon the heart” takes on a regal, intimate, and distinctly Venusian tone.
This title is not the classical name of the pentacle in the Key of Solomon. The canonical name remains Second Pentacle of Venus. But as a modern interpretive layer, “Seal of Sheba” is genuinely excellent:
- it preserves dignity
- it suggests regal beauty rather than manipulative seduction
- it emphasizes charm, affection, and magnetic presence
- and it captures the pentacle’s atmosphere of being beautifully received rather than forcefully imposed.
For LivingTalismans, this is one of the best modern secondary titles in the whole Venus series.
What the Second Pentacle of Venus Is Used For
Because the text explicitly says it is for grace and honor and for all things that belong to Venus, the Second Pentacle of Venus can be used in a broader and more refined way than many people expect.
1) Grace and Favor
This is one of the clearest uses.
The pentacle supports:
- elegant presence
- social ease
- warm reception
- being liked without force
- soft charisma
- and a more harmonious way of being seen by others
This is one of the best Venus pentacles for charm without aggression.
2) Love With Dignity
Unlike more forceful Venus pentacles, this one is well suited to:
- attracting sincere affection
- increasing tenderness
- sweetening an existing bond
- enhancing belovedness
- drawing honorable romance rather than chaotic obsession
Its verse suggests bond, seal, and recognized affection, not emotional coercion.
3) Beauty, Adornment, and Venusian Presence
Because the text covers “all things which belong unto Venus,” it naturally extends into:
- beauty rites
- glamour in the classical sense
- self-presentation
- personal elegance
- aesthetic enhancement
- sensual confidence
- and refined desirability
This is one of the most natural pentacles to pair with:
- rose
- copper
- perfume
- sacred oils
- devotional beauty work
- and Friday Venus rites
4) Reputation, Esteem, and Venusian Honor
The word honor is crucial here. But this is not the kind of authority associated with Jupiter.
This is Venusian honor:
- being admired
- being well-regarded
- being cherished
- being perceived as graceful, beautiful, and worthy
- being received with affection and esteem rather than fear or dominance
That makes it especially valuable for:
- artists
- creators
- public-facing charm
- diplomacy
- reconciliation
- social favor
- and refined influence
5) Petition Charging for Venusian Goals
A very useful modern practical note comes from Sara L. Mastros, who says she often uses this pentacle to charge petitions.
That makes excellent practical sense.
The Second Pentacle of Venus is especially strong as a petition-charging pentacle for goals such as:
- love
- beauty
- social favor
- reconciliation
- sweeter communication
- personal magnetism
- attraction with dignity
- artistic visibility
- feminine or Venusian confidence
That makes it highly versatile in modern devotional or talismanic work.
How It Differs From the Other Venus Pentacles
Understanding the Second Pentacle of Venus becomes much easier when you compare it to the rest of the Venus sequence.
First Pentacle of Venus
The First Pentacle of Venus is said to serve to control the Spirits of Venus, especially those written within it.
That makes it more foundational and governing in tone.
The First Pentacle of Venus commands the current.
The Second Pentacle of Venus charms within it.
Third Pentacle of Venus
The Third Pentacle of Venus is more explicitly directed toward drawing love when shown to a person. It is more targeted and interpersonal.
Compared to that, the Second is broader, more elegant, and less narrowly “targeted.”
Fourth Pentacle of Venus
The Fourth Pentacle of Venus is much more forceful and can be interpreted in a more coercive direction, especially where it concerns compelling or drawing someone quickly.
Compared to that, the Second Pentacle of Venus is much more appropriate for:
- sweetening
- favor
- beautiful attraction
- mutuality
- graceful reception
Fifth Pentacle of Venus
The Fifth Pentacle of Venus is more overtly tied to passion, intensity, and excited desire.
Compared to that, the Second is more:
- regal
- balanced
- emotionally elegant
- socially useful
- and less volatile
Best Modern Interpretation
If we keep the text central, the best modern summary is this:
The Second Pentacle of Venus is a Solomonic talisman of grace, honor, beautiful reception, and fulfilled Venusian desire. It does not merely provoke attraction—it refines desire into beauty, favor, sweetness, and dignified affection.
This is why it works so well for:
- charm without force
- attraction without obsession
- beauty without vanity
- love without coercion
- and desire that is welcomed rather than imposed
Where lesser love magic grasps, the Second Pentacle of Venus draws near by beauty, favor, and sweetness.
Cautions and Ethical Use
Because this pentacle is so attractive, it is easy to misuse it by collapsing it into shallow glamour or emotional manipulation.
Its most common distortions are:
- vanity
- dependence on admiration
- treating attention as proof of love
- using beauty as leverage
- confusing charm with intimacy
- or mistaking the “seal” of affection for the right to possess another person
The danger of the Second Pentacle of Venus lies in mistaking admiration for devotion, charm for intimacy, and the seal of affection for ownership over another heart.
For that reason, the best use of this pentacle is:
- for grace
- for belovedness
- for sweetness
- for mutual affection
- for reconciliation
- and for being beautifully received in ways that remain ethical, reciprocal, and dignified
Final Thoughts
The Second Pentacle of Venus is one of the most refined Venus pentacles in the Solomonic tradition.
It is broader than a simple love talisman, gentler than coercive attraction magic, and more elegant than raw passion work. Its classical promise is unusually generous—grace, honor, and all things belonging to Venus—yet its verse reminds us that true Venusian power is not cheap seduction, but beauty under seal.
If the First Pentacle of Venus commands, the Second Pentacle of Venus charms.
And in that sense, the modern name Seal of Sheba may be one of the most fitting interpretive titles it could have.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The Key of Solomon says it is used for grace, honor, and all things that belong to Venus, as well as for accomplishing desires within the Venusian sphere.
No. While it can absolutely be used for attraction and affection, it is broader than that. It also relates to beauty, favor, harmony, social magnetism, sweetness, and Venusian esteem.
That title comes from Sara L. Mastros, who uses it as a modern interpretive name inspired by the verse from Song of Songs 8:6 and its association with regal, magnetic affection.
No. The classical name in the Key of Solomon is Second Pentacle of Venus. “Seal of Sheba” is a modern poetic interpretation.
The Second Pentacle of Venus is more graceful, broad, and relational. The Fourth Pentacle of Venus is generally read as much more forceful and potentially coercive.
