72 Demons of Ars Goetia
This page serves as a neutral reference guide to several demons from the Ars Goetia, part of the Lesser Key of Solomon. It is intended for historical, educational and cultural study. No guidance for invoking or interacting with these entities is provided.
Agares (Agreas, Aguares)
The second spirit is a duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the power of the east and is described as an old fair man riding a crocodile and carrying a goshawk. He makes those who stand still run and brings back runaways. Agares teaches all languages or tongues immediately and has the power to destroy dignities both spiritual and temporal, causing earthquakes.
Attributes
- Ruler: CORSON
- Zodiac position: 5–9 degrees of Aries
- Rank: Duke (Dux); March 25th–29th
- Planets: Venus; Mars/Mercury*
- Tarot card: 2 of Rods
- Element: Earth; Air and Fire*
- Direction: West
- Candle colour: Deep blood red*
- Metal: Copper
- Plant: Carnation
- Colour: Green
- Incense: Sandalwood
- Additional notes: Duke of the Eastern regions of Hell; corresponding angel Jelial.
Botis
The seventeenth spirit is Botis, a great president and an earl. At first show he appears as an ugly viper, then at the command of the magician he takes on a human shape with great teeth and two horns.
Attributes
- Ruler: ZIMINAR
- Zodiac position: 20–24 degrees of Gemini
- Rank: President (Praeses / Count); June 11th–15th
- Planets: Mercury/Mars; Saturn/Uranus
- Tarot card: 10 of Swords
- Element: Water; Air
- Direction: North
- Candle colour: White
- Metals: Mercury, Silver, Copper; Lead, Uranium
- Plant: Lily
- Colour: Orange/red
- Incense: Storax; Dragon’s blood
- Additional notes: President/Earl; corresponding angel Lavayah.
Vassago (Pruflas, Busas)
The third spirit is a mighty prince of the same nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. This spirit is of a good nature and his office is to declare things past and to come and to discover all things hidden or lost.
Attributes
- Ruler: ZIMINAR
- Zodiac position: 10–14 degrees into Aries
- Rank: Prince (Princeps); March 30th–April 3rd
- Planet: Jupiter; Sun
- Tarot card: 3 of Rods
- Element: Water; Fire
- Direction: North
- Candle colour: Light blue
- Plant: Leek
- Metals: Tin; Gold
- Colour: Blue
- Incense: Cedar
- Additional notes: Prince; corresponding angel Sitael.
Samigina (Gamigin, Gamygyn)
The fourth spirit is Samigina, a great marquis. He appears first in the form of a little horse or ass and then changes into human shape.
Attributes
- Ruler: ZIMINAR
- Zodiac position: 15–19 degrees of Aries
- Rank: Marquise (Marchio); April 4th–8th
- Planets: Moon; Sun
- Tarot card: 3 of Rods
- Element: Water; Fire
- Direction: North
- Candle colour: Black
- Plant: Juniper
- Metals: Gold; Silver
- Colour: Violet
- Incense: Jasmine
- Additional notes: Marquis; corresponding angel Elemiah.
Marbas (Margas, Barbas)
The fifth spirit is Marbas, a great president. He appears at first as a great lion but may take human shape and reveal hidden knowledge.
Attributes
- Ruler: AMAYMON
- Zodiac position: 20–24 degrees of Aries
- Rank: President (Praeses); April 9th–14th
- Planets: Mercury; Sun
- Tarot card: 4 of Rods
- Element: Air; Fire
- Direction: East
- Candle colour: Yellow
- Plant: Chicory
- Metals: Tin; Mercury
- Colour: Orange
- Incense: Storax
- Additional notes: President; corresponding angel Mahasiah.
Furcas
The fiftieth spirit is Furcas, a knight who appears as an aged warrior riding a pale horse and teaches philosophy, astrology, rhetoric and logic.
Attributes
- Ruler: AMAYMON
- Zodiac position: 5–9 degrees of Sagittarius
- Rank: Knight (Miles); November 28th–December 2nd
- Planets: Saturn; Jupiter
- Tarot card: 8 of Rods
- Element: Air; Fire
- Direction: East
- Candle colour: Light blue
- Plant: Cinquefoil
- Metals: Lead; Tin
- Colour: Black
- Incense: Myrrh
- Additional notes: Knight; corresponding angel Daniel.
Bael (Baël, Baalzebub, Beelzebub)
The first principal spirit is Bael, a king ruling in the east who appears in multiple forms and governs sixty six legions of spirits.
Attributes
- Ruler: GÖAP
- Zodiac position: 0–4 degrees of Aries
- Rank: King (Rex); March 21st–25th
- Planet: Sun; Gold; Iron*
- Tarot card: 2 of Rods
- Element: Fire
- Direction: South
- Candle colour: Black
- Plant: Fern
- Metals: Gold; Iron*
- Colour: Yellow
- Incense: Frankincense
- Additional notes: King; corresponding angel Vehuiah.
Important Notice: This item is offered strictly as a historical, symbolic and educational artifact. No functional, supernatural or ritual effects are claimed.