Vassago is a Prince of the Ars Goetia, ruling 26 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | Prince |
|---|---|
| Legions | 26 |
| Powers | Divination |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Keeahe lasa Vassago» |
| Sources | Ars Goetia |
| Seal no. | 03 / 72 |
| Cardinal king | Egyn · North (N) |
| External IDs | Wikidata · Wikipedia |
On this page
How it appears
Of good nature, similar to Agares in his bearing.
What you ask of it
He declares things past and to come, and discovers what is hidden or has been lost. He is sought for his honesty in answering.
Provenance
Curiously he is NOT in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577): he is one of the spirits that the Ars Goetia ADDS to the list, linking him with Agares by his “good nature.” His later fame comes above all from English mirror-scryers. Already attested in the Liber Officiorum Spirituum (Folger V.b.26, 16th c.) as «Vsagoo».
Not found in Weyer's Pseudomonarchia (1577): a late addition, entering with the Lemegeton.
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Vassago'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: an office or appearance, not a separate rite.
The source preserves the common procedure; the office or appearance below is not a separate rite.
- Trace the magical Circle and do not leave it throughout the work.
- A few paces away draw the Triangle of Art: there, and only there, must the spirit manifest.
- Wear upon the breast the lamen with his seal engraved in metal.
- Recite the conjurations, calling him by his name and by the divine names.
- Because of his good nature he does not usually resist: he declares things past and things to come, and discovers what is hidden or lost.
- Once the petition is granted, give him license to depart.
Antiquity portrays him as of “good nature,” and for that reason mirror-scryers prized him, but it does NOT attribute to him any proper orientation, hour, or precaution: he was called by the common operation of the Goetia.
Source: Ars Goetia (Lemegeton, 17th c.)
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
- Place his seal and light a candle; he is worked with chiefly for divination and clairvoyance.
- Intone his enn softly until the mind grows calm.
- With the seal in view, pose your question concerning what is past, what is to come, or what is lost.
- Observe impressions, images, or intuitions and write them down.
- Give thanks and close; his modern reputation as a kindly spirit fit for beginners comes from his ancient “good nature.”
Enn (modern chant): «Keeahe lasa Vassago»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry; his divinatory use revives the reputation as a “spirit of mirror-scryers” that he already had in antiquity.
A practice of contemporary demonolatry (20th–21st c.). It does not come from the ancient grimoires; its worth is devotional, not historical — it may not be real.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In contemporary demonolatry, practitioners describe Vassago as a spirit with a serene, friendly, and highly approachable temperament. He is typically worked with primarily for divination, scrying, and finding hidden information or lost things, with reports indicating that his presence manifests clearly and peacefully, facilitating intuition.
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); consensos de la práctica demonolátrica moderna.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vassago?
Vassago 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 Vassago?
The seal image of Vassago 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 Vassago's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Vassago is a Prince, ruling 26 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Vassago?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Vassago 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 Vassago do? What is it invoked for?
He declares things past and to come, and discovers what is hidden or has been lost. He is sought for his honesty in answering.
What sources does Vassago come from?
Curiously he is NOT in Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577): he is one of the spirits that the Ars Goetia ADDS to the list, linking him with Agares by his “good nature.” His later fame comes above all from English mirror-scryers.
What is the enn (chant) of Vassago?
The enn of Vassago circulating today is «Keeahe lasa Vassago». 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 · Divination
→ Where does «your demon by birthdate» come from? See how the different systems distribute the 72 spirits: Goetia Correspondences.
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