ARS NOTORIA DIGITALIS
The Ars Notoria, or "Notory Art of Solomon," stands as one of the oldest and most enigmatic texts in the Western magical tradition. First appearing in the 13th century, this medieval grimoire claims to grant practitioners perfect memory, eloquence, and mastery of the Seven Liberal Arts through contemplation of sacred geometric figures and recitation of divine orations.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Unlike grimoires focused on summoning spirits or commanding demons, the Ars Notoria pursues knowledge itself as the ultimate magical goal. It was condemned by the Catholic Church yet remained popular throughout the medieval and Renaissance periods among scholars, monks, and seekers of wisdom. The text we present is based on Robert Turner's 1657 English translation from Latin manuscripts.
The grimoire instructs practitioners to meditate upon complex geometric "Notes" while speaking sacred names in Hebrew, Greek, and Chaldean. Through this practice, one may obtain:

• Perfect Memory of all knowledge
• Eloquence in Speech and Writing
• Understanding of Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, and Astronomy
• Divine Illumination and Spiritual Insight
DIGITAL PRESERVATION
This digital manifestation, inspired by the aesthetic of Terry A. Davis's TempleOS, brings the Ars Notoria into the 21st century. We preserve these sacred mysteries through the medium of the machine—transmitting medieval wisdom through modern technology. Each oration, each sacred name, each geometric figure has been faithfully extracted from historical manuscripts to maintain authenticity and power.
⚠ WARNING ⚠

The Notes contained herein are to be approached with reverence and purity of heart. The seventh Note of Astronomy is particularly dangerous and requires proper preparation— twenty-four Angels attend, and one error may bring madness or death.

Observe the proper lunar days and hours. Fast when prescribed. Speak the orations with devotion and precision. Face East during contemplation.

This is presented for historical, educational, and spiritual purposes. Modern practitioners should approach these practices with respect for their medieval context.
The Ars Notoria was not meant to die in dusty archives. It was meant to transform minds, to elevate consciousness, to connect the seeker with divine knowledge. Through this digital grimoire, we ensure these sacred teachings remain accessible to future generations of students, scholars, and practitioners of the Art.
Based on Robert Turner's 1657 translation • Interactive SVG Sigils • Authentic Latin Orations
TempleOS Aesthetic • Digital Grimoire System • Open Source Preservation
ARS NOTORIA DIGITALIS :: The Notory Art of Solomon
GRAMMAR LOGIC RHETORIC ARITHMETIC GEOMETRY MUSIC ASTRONOMY

NOTA PRIMA GRAMMATICAE

The First Note of the Art of Grammar

Click upon the circles and figures to reveal the sacred orations

NOTA PRIMA GRAMMATICAE
INSTRUCTIONS

The Notes of the Grammatical Art are to be inspected in the days when the Moon is in her prime, from the first day to the fourteenth, and again from the fourteenth to the seventeenth.

Click upon any circle, cross, or figure within the sigil to reveal its sacred oration and purpose. The first Note is to be looked into 12 times, and its Oration repeated 24 times with holy reverence.

LUNATION TIMES

Luna Days: I-XIV and XIV-XVII

Optimal Hours: Dawn and Twilight

PREPARATION

Fast for three days before approaching the Note. Purify yourself with water and prayer. Face the East during contemplation. Speak the sacred names with absolute precision.

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Luna: IV Hour: III Mode: Digital ⚡