Ipos is an Earl of the Ars Goetia, ruling 36 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Earl |
|---|---|
| Legions | 36 |
| Powers | Divination, Knowledge & sciences |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Desa an Ipos Ayer» |
| Alternate names | Ayperos |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 22 / 72 |
| External IDs | Wikidata |
On this page
How it appears
An angel with the head of a lion, the feet of a goose, and the tail of a hare.
What you ask of it
He knows the past and the future, and makes men witty and bold.
Provenance
Ipos appears in Weyer as Ipes or Ayperos, within the Goetic catalogue inherited by the Lemegeton. The Ars Goetia preserves his profile as a spirit who reveals times and grants wit and boldness. Already attested in the Livre des Esperitz (15th c.) as «Vipos (f181r)».
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Ipos'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.
There is for him no particular instruction concerning orientation, planetary time, offering, or ritual defense.
Source: Ars Goetia (17th c.); already in 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): «Desa an Ipos Ayer»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists disseminated by S. Connolly, The Complete Book of Demonolatry, 2006)
Modern demonolatry associates him with confidence, intellectual courage, and the reading of the course of events.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In modern demonolatry, as documented in works like S. Connolly's 'The Daemonolatry Goetia', practitioners primarily seek Ipos to develop courage, eloquence, and resolve when facing stagnation. His presence is typically perceived and described as an intellectually empowering and direct influence that imparts mental acuity, eschewing theatricality to focus on instilling confidence and providing intuitive clarity regarding present or future scenarios.
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 generales de la demonolatría y práctica luciferiana contemporánea.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ipos?
Ipos 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 Ipos?
The seal image of Ipos 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 Ipos's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Ipos is a Earl, ruling 36 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Ipos?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Ipos 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 Ipos do? What is it invoked for?
He knows the past and the future, and makes men witty and bold.
What sources does Ipos come from?
Ipos appears in Weyer as Ipes or Ayperos, within the Goetic catalogue inherited by the Lemegeton. The Ars Goetia preserves his profile as a spirit who reveals times and grants wit and boldness.
What is the enn (chant) of Ipos?
The enn of Ipos circulating today is «Desa an Ipos Ayer». 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 · Divination
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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