What’s strange is that I have extensive experience with the Ars Goetia, but after a year, I picked up the Lemegeton today and came across a spirit that I swear I have never seen or heard of before in my life.
Spirit 25 (the one you mentioned) in this new copy of the Lemegeton follows a different paradigm while keeping the 72 Solomonic spirits. I’ve never encountered that name before.
Perhaps Mathers had a different spelling for it.
This spirit is known for helping friends and foes reconcile.
What stood out to me is that the name of this spirit is actually two names conjoined. I realized I’ve never seen a demon with two names, except for Lucifuge Rofocale.
I think I may have overlooked it before, but I felt drawn to this spirit, and when I read the description, it intrigued me. After taking a year-long break, my longest since starting, I found it hard to believe that I could have missed something like this, even though I’ve used the Ars Goetia hundreds of times.
The situation feels like synchronicity to me, as I have always paid attention to names, and I would have been on that page many times in my old copy of the Lesser Key.
I suspect it might be due to different spellings, as this new copy has altered the formatting of the spirits and does not include Hebrew.
I was intrigued not only by the novelty but also because of the spirit’s ability to reconcile friends and foes.
Plus, I have a special affinity for demonic gryphons, or gryphon-like demons.
I’ll have to look into the comparative etymology behind this specific spirit.
I have a rule and that is always start working with the other Goetic spirits who are dukes or earls.
Since mysterious spirit 25 Glasya is an earl, I believe he won’t be as overpowering compared to a prince or king. Many people make the mistake of jumping straight to kings instead of starting in the realm of dukes or earls. I respect this spirit; in fact, dukes and earls are some of my favorites.
Jumping into the deep end is reckless for a beginner. Regardless, if you are approaching an earl, it’s important to have a clear intent.
Be specific with your intention and ensure it does not cause destruction.
That’s the best way to ease into working with heavier infernals
starting with earls and dukes, and then moving on to marquises and knights, etc.
In my experience, just be clear with your intent.
The spirit usually chooses the human, so if you feel drawn to it,
it’s likely the spirit selecting you.
Also, try to research, though I suspect there is not much online as this name is novel.
It’s likely a translation, but do some research to find out preferences and create a ritual that feels fitting to those specific preferences (consider corresponding dates, astrology, metals, tarot, etc.). Work out offerings based on the zodiac aligned with those dates as per the astrology.
I believe earls are best approached during the day.
It’s still strange that I have never seen the name before, but I’m going to assume it’s a reality glitch or a translation error due to a gap in my practice and a significant shuffle in life events since my last Goetia rituals.)
Weirder things have happened to me; honestly, a changed demonic name in the Ars Goetia is not the strangest thing I’ve encountered.
I’d love to see of hear of your working too.