Cimeies is a Marquis of the Ars Goetia, ruling 20 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Marquis |
|---|---|
| Legions | 20 |
| Powers | Knowledge & sciences, Wealth & treasure, War |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Ayer avage secore Cimejes» |
| Alternate names | Kimaris, Cimejes |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 66 / 72 |
| External IDs | Wikidata · Wikipedia |
On this page
How it appears
A brave warrior upon a black horse.
What you ask of it
He teaches grammar, logic, and rhetoric; discovers what is lost, hidden, and treasures; and makes a man a good soldier. He rules the regions of Africa.
Provenance
Cimeies, also Cimeries or Cimejes, already appears in Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577), where the Latin tradition presents him as a marquis. The Ars Goetia took him from that line inherited by Weyer and Scot, preserving the core of his appearance as a soldier on a black horse and his functions of teaching the trivium and finding treasures. Already attested in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum (Folger V.b.26, 16th c.) as «Sowroes».
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Cimeies's main seal follows the printed Mathers–Crowley (1904) form; the Sloane MS 2731 manuscript facsimile is shown separately for comparison.
The main image and SVG/PNG downloads reproduce the printed form of S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley's 1904 edition, using the normal vector pack documented on Wikimedia Commons (public domain/CC0). The Sloane MS 2731 facsimile remains separate for comparing manuscript variants; it is not used as the main image.
The FULL manuscript facsimile («Lemegeton, Clavicula Salomonis», Sloane MS 2731) is in our library; the original is held at the British Library (Sloane MS 2731).
How it is summoned
In antiquity
According to the Ars Goetia, the operation is the same for all 72 spirits:
- The magician draws the magic Circle and never steps out of it during the whole work.
- A few paces away he draws the Triangle of Art: there, and only there, must the spirit manifest.
- On his breast he wears the lamen bearing the demon's seal, engraved in metal.
- He recites the conjurations, calling it by its names and by the divine names.
- If the spirit resists or delays, the constraint and the 'chain of spirits' are used.
- Once the request is granted, he gives it the license to depart, and never before.
He rules regions of Africa, but no orientation, hour, offering, or ritual precaution of his own is attributed to him outside the common Goetic procedure.
Source: Ars Goetia (17th c.); already in Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, 1577, as Cimeries
The common Goetic operation also adds, when needed: to constrain a resisting spirit (Wellcome MS 110, c74–c78), to show it the Pentacle of Solomon once manifested (Ars Theurgia-Goetia), to work in its planetary hour and day (by rank), and finally to give it licence to depart —and never before (Wellcome MS 110, c53). Practise the full rite at The Practitioner's Table.
What is the “chain of spirits”?
Modern · not ancient
- Print or draw its seal and place it before you on a clean surface.
- Light a candle and, if you wish, some incense; still your mind and set your intention.
- Intone its enn softly and repeatedly, eyes on the seal, until you feel a shift in the air.
- State your request clearly and respectfully, not as a command.
- Give thanks, let the candle burn down a little and close; modern practice is devotional, with no coercive conjuration.
Enn (modern chant): «Ayer avage secore Cimejes»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry, circulated in lists derived from S. Connolly and Valerie Corban; modern practice without ancient documentary weight
Modern lists often also associate him with the element earth; that correspondence does not come from Weyer or the Ars Goetia.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In modern demonolatry, practitioners describe Cimeies with a focused, disciplined, and stoic presence, noting his cooperative nature when approached with respect. He is frequently worked with today to enhance communication skills (logic and rhetoric), uncover subconscious knowledge, and develop strategic thinking for complex situations. His energy is perceived as that of a grounded warrior who fosters courage, networking, and professional success.
Personal gnosis (UPG): how contemporary practitioners say they experience it. This is subjective experience, not a historical source or doctrine; it does not come from the ancient grimoires and may not be real.
Source: S. Connolly, 'The Daemonolatry Goetia' (2010); testimonios de practicantes contemporáneos.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Cimeies?
Cimeies is one of the 72 spirits catalogued in the Ars Goetia (the first book of the Lemegeton, 17th c.) and in Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577); it is listed with the rank of Marquis. It is not a deity or a biblical figure: it is an entry in these historical spirit-catalogues.
What is the sigil (seal) of Cimeies?
The seal image of Cimeies that we display and offer for download follows the printed Mathers–Crowley (1904) form, using the normal vector pack documented on Wikimedia Commons (public domain/CC0). The Sloane MS 2731 manuscript facsimile is provided separately because Lemegeton witnesses preserve variants.
What is Cimeies's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Cimeies is a Marquis, ruling 20 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Cimeies?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Cimeies is summoned with the goetic rite: the Circle and the Triangle of Art are traced, its seal is engraved and worn, the candles are lit and the conjuration is spoken by the divine names; if it delays, it is constrained, and at the end it is given the licence to depart. This is historical-documentary material, not a how-to for real summoning.
What does Cimeies do? What is it invoked for?
He teaches grammar, logic, and rhetoric; discovers what is lost, hidden, and treasures; and makes a man a good soldier. He rules the regions of Africa.
What sources does Cimeies come from?
Cimeies, also Cimeries or Cimejes, already appears in Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577), where the Latin tradition presents him as a marquis. The Ars Goetia took him from that line inherited by Weyer and Scot, preserving the core of his appearance as a soldier on a black horse and his functions of teaching the trivium and finding treasures.
What is the enn (chant) of Cimeies?
The enn of Cimeies circulating today is «Ayer avage secore Cimejes». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · Marquis
Of the same power · Knowledge & sciences
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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