Furfur is an Earl of the Ars Goetia, ruling 26 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Earl |
|---|---|
| Legions | 26 |
| Powers | Love, Destruction, Divination |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Ganen menach tasa Furfur» |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 34 / 72 |
| External IDs | Wikidata · Wikipedia |
On this page
How it appears
A stag with a fiery tail, who then takes the form of an angel.
What you ask of it
He provokes love between man and woman; raises thunder, lightning, and great tempests; and gives true answers concerning secret and divine things.
Provenance
Furfur is already in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as a count, and the Ars Goetia inherits him under the name Furtur/Furfur. The Goetia preserves his peculiarity: he lies unless compelled within the Triangle of Art. Already attested in the Livre des Esperitz (15th c.) as «Furfur (f182r)» and in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum (Folger V.b.26, 16th c.) as «Furnor vel Chamor (no. 27)».
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Furfur'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).
Documented ancient datum
How it is summoned
In antiquity
In addition to the common procedure, the source preserves: a specific ritual prescription, a control caution.
Ancient operation: common procedure plus the documented detail in this entry.
- Trace the magical Circle and the Triangle of Art, and wear the lamen with Furfur’s seal.
- Recite the common conjurations and name him as Furfur or Furtur, commanding him to appear under obedience.
- Do not accept his answers outside the Triangle: the ancient source says that he lies in all things except when he is introduced or compelled within it.
- Once within the Triangle, command him to take angelic form if need be and require him to speak truth, even though it be with a hoarse voice.
- Formulate the petitions concerning love between man and woman, storms, thunder, lightning, or secret and divine matters.
- Close with the license to depart and remain in the Circle until the operation is dissolved.
Source: Ars Goetia (17th c.); Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, 1577
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): «Ganen menach tasa Furfur»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists disseminated by S. Connolly, The Complete Book of Demonolatry, 2006)
In modern demonolatry he is used for love, reconciliation of couples, and stormy energy; the requirement of the Triangle belongs to the ancient source, not to the modern devotional rite.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In modern demonolatry, as outlined in works like S. Connolly's "The Daemonolatry Goetia", Furfur is frequently approached to ignite passions, unleash transformative energy in stagnant situations, and reveal hidden truths. Contemporary practitioners consistently describe his presence as intense, electric, and tempestuous, reflecting his traditional association with storms and demanding a direct approach and mental firmness from the practitioner.
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); registros documentados de gnosis personal (UPG) en la práctica luciferina y de demonolatría contemporánea.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Furfur?
Furfur 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 Earl. It is not a deity or a biblical figure: it is an entry in these historical spirit-catalogues.
What is the sigil (seal) of Furfur?
The seal image of Furfur 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 Furfur's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Furfur is a Earl, ruling 26 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Furfur?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Furfur 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 Furfur do? What is it invoked for?
He provokes love between man and woman; raises thunder, lightning, and great tempests; and gives true answers concerning secret and divine things.
What sources does Furfur come from?
Furfur is already in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) as a count, and the Ars Goetia inherits him under the name Furtur/Furfur. The Goetia preserves his peculiarity: he lies unless compelled within the Triangle of Art.
What is the enn (chant) of Furfur?
The enn of Furfur circulating today is «Ganen menach tasa Furfur». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · Earl
Of the same power · Love
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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