Sitri is a Prince of the Ars Goetia, ruling 60 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Prince |
|---|---|
| Legions | 60 |
| Powers | Love |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Lirach alora vefa Sitri» |
| Alternate names | Bitru |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 12 / 72 |
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How it appears
The face of a leopard and the wings of a griffin; then, a very handsome man.
What you ask of it
He kindles love and desire between men and women, and makes them show themselves naked if so commanded.
Provenance
Sitri, also Bitru in the textual tradition, appears in Weyer before being received by the Ars Goetia. The Goetia preserves him as a prince and maintains his description of a leopard’s face, griffin’s wings, and beautiful human form by command of the exorcist. Already attested in the Livre des Esperitz (15th c.) as «Bitur (f181v)».
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Sitri'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.
The ancient sources indicate for him no direction, planetary time, necessary offering, or ceremonial precaution of his own.
Source: Ars Goetia (17th c.); already in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, 1577, as Sitri/Bitru
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): «Lirach alora vefa Sitri»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists disseminated by S. Connolly, The Complete Book of Demonolatry, 2006)
In modern demonolatry he is employed above all in works of attraction, passion, and sexuality, intensifying his ancient office.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In contemporary demonolatry, practitioners describe Sitri's energy as intense, magnetic, and oriented towards disinhibition. He is typically worked with to ignite sexual passion, increase personal charisma, and arouse desire in others. His presence is usually perceived as persuasive and fiery.
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 Complete Book of Demonolatry (2006) y The Daemonolatry Goetia (2010).
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sitri?
Sitri 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 Prince. It is not a deity or a biblical figure: it is an entry in these historical spirit-catalogues.
What is the sigil (seal) of Sitri?
The seal image of Sitri 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 Sitri's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Sitri is a Prince, ruling 60 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Sitri?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Sitri 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 Sitri do? What is it invoked for?
He kindles love and desire between men and women, and makes them show themselves naked if so commanded.
What sources does Sitri come from?
Sitri, also Bitru in the textual tradition, appears in Weyer before being received by the Ars Goetia. The Goetia preserves him as a prince and maintains his description of a leopard’s face, griffin’s wings, and beautiful human form by command of the exorcist.
What is the enn (chant) of Sitri?
The enn of Sitri circulating today is «Lirach alora vefa Sitri». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · Prince
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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