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. He was of the order of virtues and governs 31 legions of spirits. This is his seal or character, which thou shalt wear as a lamen before thee. He is a day demon and was of the order of the virtues.
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, carrying a bright sharp sword. Botis tells all things past and to come, and reconciles friends and foes. He rules over 60 legions of spirits. Botis is a day demon.
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. He governs 26 legions of spirits. Vassago is a day demon and rules 26 legions of spirits.
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 at the request of the master. Samigina speaks with a hoarse voice. He rules over 30 legions of inferiors, teaches all liberal sciences and gives account of dead souls that died in sin. Samigina is a day demon.
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 at the request of the master he takes on human shape. Marbas answers truly of things hidden or secret, causes diseases and cures them, gives great wisdom and knowledge in mechanical arts, and can change men into other shapes. He governs 36 legions of spirits. Marbas is a day demon.
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 in the form of a cruel old man with a long beard and a hoary head, riding upon a pale-coloured horse and carrying a sharp weapon. His office is to teach the arts of philosophy, astrology, rhetoric, logic, cheiromancy and pyromancy in all their parts. He has under his power 20 legions of spirits. Furcas is a night demon.
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 a king ruling in the east, called Bael. He maketh thee to go invisible and rules over 66 legions of infernal spirits. Bael appears in diverse shapes, sometimes like a cat, sometimes like a toad, sometimes like a man and sometimes all these forms at once. He speaks hoarsely. Bael is a day demon.
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. No guidance or instructions for use are included.