Vine is a King of the Ars Goetia, ruling 36 legions of spirits.
Key facts
| Rank | King and Earl |
|---|---|
| Legions | 36 |
| Powers | Divination, Destruction, Protection |
| Enn (modern chant) | «Eyesta nas Vine ca laris» |
| Alternate names | Vinea |
| Sources | Ars Goetia, Pseudomonarchia |
| Seal no. | 45 / 72 |
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How it appears
A lion upon a black horse, with a viper in his hand.
What you ask of it
He discovers hidden things, witches and sorcerers, and things present, past, and to come. He builds towers, throws down walls, and makes the waters rage.
Provenance
Vine appears in Weyer (1577) as Vinea, a great king and count, represented as a lion on a black horse with a viper in his hand. The Ars Goetia adopts him as the 45th spirit and preserves his double rank, his revealing function, and his capacity to cast down walls and make waters stormy.
The seal: printed edition and facsimile
Vine'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.
Antiquity records his appearance as a lion riding a black horse with a viper in his hand, and his office of revealing hidden things, witches, past, present, and future, as well as building towers and casting down walls. It offers no individual orientation, hour, or ritual precaution.
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): «Eyesta nas Vine ca laris»
Source: Enn of modern demonolatry (lists circulated by S. Connolly, The Complete Book of Demonolatry, 2006)
In modern currents he is associated with revelation of enemies, aggressive protection, and overthrowing obstacles; these are later than the Goetia.
Modern experiences (personal gnosis)
In modern demonolatry, according to S. Connolly, Vine is considered the "magician's demon" and an instructor in the occult arts. Contemporary practitioners typically work with him to deepen their understanding of magic, expose hidden negative influences, and metaphorically destroy personal barriers. The tone of his presence is described as perceptive, protective, and strongly linked to the water element, fostering a serious ritual atmosphere oriented toward learning.
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)
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vine?
Vine 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 King and 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 Vine?
The seal image of Vine 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 Vine's rank in the Ars Goetia?
Vine is a King and Earl, ruling 36 legions of spirits according to the Lesser Key of Solomon.
How do you summon Vine?
According to the ancient sources (the Lemegeton, the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum), Vine 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 Vine do? What is it invoked for?
He discovers hidden things, witches and sorcerers, and things present, past, and to come. He builds towers, throws down walls, and makes the waters rage.
What sources does Vine come from?
Vine appears in Weyer (1577) as Vinea, a great king and count, represented as a lion on a black horse with a viper in his hand. The Ars Goetia adopts him as the 45th spirit and preserves his double rank, his revealing function, and his capacity to cast down walls and make waters stormy.
What is the enn (chant) of Vine?
The enn of Vine circulating today is «Eyesta nas Vine ca laris». It is a MODERN demonolatry chant (late 20th c.); it does not appear in the old grimoires.
Of the same rank · King
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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