#Lesser Key Of Solomon

[ambientmysticism]

started reading the lesser key of solomon. very useful book

[jakattax]

Ars Goetia

Translated and edited by Paul Summers Young

Black Letter Press

First Edition of 333 copies

2024

[hats-off-to-hermes]

Info-dump on starting angel work Because it's been a while since I've posted about angel work!

I love angels!

People particularly work with Archangels because they are the leaders of their domains. There are theoretically infinite angels and you could really pray to any in any domain but we'll get back to that.

There are many different groups of Archangels, rather than one agreed upon "pantheon"

I work with the Ars Paulina system, which includes but isn't limited to (because there are many): Archangel Samael = Angel of Execution Archangel Haniel = Angel of Grace Archangel Raphael = Angel of Healing Archangel Gabriel = Messenger Angel Archangel Michael = Angel of Protection Archangel Zadkiel = Angel of Mercy Archangel Cassiel = Angel of Temperance Archangel Azrael = Angel of Death Archangel Uriel = Angel of Wisdom

Lists in this post courtesy of my friend @angelmilkdreams <- amazing blog for angel work btw

Ars Paulina is the angel version of Ars Goetia and is part of the Lesser Key of Solomon

You can also look into your birth angels or sun & moon angels through this system! They're your teaching angels, so they can sort of tell you what you may do in this life or something about your energy. The angels are assigned by zodiac:

Traditional: Aries & Scorpio = Samael Taurus & Libra = Haniel Gemini & Virgo = Raphael Cancer = Gabriel Leo = Michael Sagittarius & Pisces = Zadkiel Capricorn & Aquarius = Cassiel

Modern: Scorpio = Azrael Aquarius = Uriel Pisces = Asariel

For more about your birth angels, I suggest checking out Ariel Gatoga. I still recommend him after all this time.

If you ever get into angel work, you might want to explore different sets of angels to see who resonates with you. You also don't have to work with every angel in a pantheon. The main ones I call upon are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel and Haniel. I bring in other angels for prayers to others, though

Practitioners have different opinions about this, but I think angels are one of the easiest spirits to work with!

Because they love unconditionally. They love to help us and their purpose is assisting creation! They do still exist beyond this material world though - so it's not like strict servitude to humans

Another great reason: they don't require ceremony to be summoned. You may come across things like ceremonial magic for angels, or enochian magic etc. Ars Paulina also has rituals for summoning but I found you don't need them (maybe if you're asking for huge stuff).

That's cool if people want to do that though you simply need to use your words. Just invite them into your life, or your space, or something (like job, if relevant). There's no structure to prayers but you can be inspired by helpol prayer format if you so choose.

"Archangel Haniel, Archangel of Grace and Harmony, I invite you and your blessings into my life."

This is a good enough prayer to say to start a devotional connection with Archangel Haniel.

Angels don't need offerings but they're still nice to give. We usually say you venerate angels or work with angels rather than worship. But it's up to you as well - this way is just more common.

Some offerings can include angelic imagery or icons, flowers, things that remind you of angels, items that are specific to certain archangels (oils, sachets of herbs, amulets and talismans), incense!

Where do they come from? Who knows? /hj Depends on your belief system.

I believe angels come from a variety of sources. I believe angels came from the universal source, I believe they probably came from God too. I believe pagan gods have angels. I believe Hermes, Iris, Eros and Thanatos are angels who have their own angels. It doesn't really matter to me where they came from - I just know they exist in different forms across religions

Fun fact: Did you know the most common hierarchy of angels was written by a guy named Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite? His book was called On the Celestial Hierarchy

Extra fun fact: His inspiration is said to be the Chaldean Oracles and Hekate's triad of angels. The iynges (don't know too much about these ones), the synochesis (intercessors and guides) and teletarchai (something to do with initiation, probably with mysteries).

Extra extra fun fact: Zeus was said to have an angel (angelos) in inscriptions at Stratonikeia, Hekate's most significant town as a civic/patron goddess. Some scholars theorise the unnamed angel in Stratonikeian inscriptions could be Hekate herself

Anyway, angels like devotional acts too! Prayers are a good way to communicate with them. It is possible to sense the energy of angels! I noticed a difference in my room when I started working with angels - I could tell they were around, and they made things a little brighter

Can you use prayers from Christianity and Catholicism for the angels if they resonate? Yeah sure

You can also get into astrology with angels. It's a pretty big part of Ars Paulina (the planetary aspect). If you want to work with Haniel at a peak time, do it on a Friday when the planetary hour is aligned with Venus. If you want to do the same for Gabriel, Monday on Moon hours. For Raphael, Wednesday on Mercury hours.

Angels have sigils and symbols. You can use the planetary symbols as sigils for them too. I've attached a couple sigils for Raphael here

This website has information from Ars Paulina - another I still recommend after all these years: https://www.archangels-and-angels.com/

Ariel Gatoga's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/arielgatoga

Let me know if you'd like to know anything else about angel work! Practitioners can have varying opinions about all this, so be sure to research and consider what works for you. It can also change over time.

[vexwerewolf]

If you really think about it, the Lesser Key of Solomon is just like, some dude's OC collection that got way out of hand

[vcreatures]

It’s been a while since I’ve touched base with the lords of the Ars Goetia. Today we meet Forneus, a Great Marquis of Hell. With 29 legions under his rule he is the teacher of rhetoric, languages and can sway any enemy to friend. 

[deepdreamnights]

Carol of the Hells (Scary Wicked Deadly Evil Christmas) The DeepDreamNights Robot Band Feat. The Trans-Stygian Orchestra

Even the unfathomable legions of the damned love Christmas, and like any musical act with a general disdain for mankind, the DeepDreamNights Robot Band was way overdue a Christmas Song.

So summon up these Christmas spirits and see how many demons, devils and evil spirits can you identify?

[tismrot]

Find your real DEMON name!

- the first syllable of your first name

- ‘as’ if your birthday is in the first half of the year. Add ‘ur’ if your birthday is in the last half of the year.

- a hyphen if you have curly/wavy hair, add an apostrophe if you have straight hair.

- the last syllable of your last name

- ‘on’ if you’re the oldest sibling (or an only child), ‘oth’ if you’re the middle child, ‘ax’ if you’re the youngest.

You’re all set! Enjoy your demonhood😈❤️

[profanepurity]

Buer is the 10th spirit of the Ars Goetia. He is ranked as a president who commands fifty legions of demons. Buer not only teaches philosophy and logic but the virtues of herbs and plants as well. Starting an Ars Goetia series in no particular order!

[amara-gaelthorne]

[mama-imperator]

I remember watching a review on a horror movie called Hereditary about this family being tortured by King Paimon, and it made me realize that the movie portrayed Paimon much better than Vivziepop did. I even saw people make art of their own depictions of Paimon, and they're more accurate than Viv's version of him.

This is what King Paimon looks like according to the Lesser Key of Solomon. He is depicted as a man riding on a dromedary. Meanwhile, Vivziepop drew him to be an owl. The only similarities between her version of Paimon and Paimon in the Ars Goetia are that they're both wearing a crown, as well as being of royalty status.

From what I've researched about Paimon, he's the most obedient to Lucifer out of the kings of Hell, due to the fact that he's also a fallen angel and fell at the same time Lucifer did. Also, I didn't find anything that states that Paimon had children in the Lesser Key of Solomon, compared to his Helluva Boss counterpart, who has multiple children besides Stolas.

It's clear that Viv didn't get herself a copy of the book and probably just googled random demons up and made shit up along the way. I'm not sure if Paimon will appear again in Helluva Boss, and if so, I'm not sure if she will add the fact that Paimon is Lucifer's most loyal devotee like how it's mention in the book. I have no hopes that Helluva Boss (and Hazbin Hotel) will ever get any redemption down the line.

[wanderingsorcerer]

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[nickysfacts]

Vassago: the honest demonic treasure hunting prince detective!

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[thecringeking]

Prince Stolas

I LOVE THE 72 DEMONS OF THE ARS GOETIA RAHHHHHHH

Sorry I haven’t been posting my art here as much!!! I’ve been a little more active on DA art wise.

[satyrmagos]

A coin depicting the seal of Bune as describe in the Lesser Key of Solomon, better known as the Goetia. In the words of the anonymous author: "The Twenty-sixth Spirit is Buné (or Bim). He is a Strong, Great and Mighty Duke. He appeareth in the form of a Dragon with three heads, one like a Dog, one like a Gryphon, and one like a Man. He speaketh with a high and comely Voice. He changeth the Place of the Dead, and causeth the Spirits which be under him to gather together upon your Sepulchres. He giveth Riches unto a Man, and maketh him Wise and Eloquent. He giveth true Answers unto Demands. And he governeth 30 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, unto the which he oweth Obedience. He hath another Seal (which is the first of these, 1 but the last is the best) " The front of the coin bears the image of the seal. The back is blank. Use this talisman seal in your conjurations -- traditional or modern -- or as the core maeteria in a prosperity bag. Work with demons at your own risk. This coin talisman is available in brass, bronze, copper, silver, or 14 kt yellow gold. Each piece is hand-made to order and will include unique variations and blemishes. The standard size is 1 inch, but a larger piece could be made as a custom order.

[thycheshirecat]

SMT: Devil Summoner Stolas

That's it, that's the post.

ATLUS, BRING HIM BACK!!!!

[transgwender616]

Goetic demons will have names like Beleth, Zagan, Barbatos, Astaroth, Aamon, Marchosias, Kimaris and Valac.

And then there's Amy.