Disclaimer: Dangers of Summoning a Demon

Attempting to summon demons or spirits is not safe and can cause real harm, including death. 

Risks include:
Psychological: fear, paranoia, hallucinations, or long-term mental health issues.
Physical: burns, cuts, accidents, unsafe rituals, or life-threatening harm.
Spiritual/Belief-Based: feelings of curses, oppression, or possession.
Social/Legal: conflict with family, community, or law.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not condone, promote, or incite violence or human and animal sacrifice.

This is not a joke. Even without belief in the supernatural, these practices can cause severe injury or death. For your safety, do not attempt them. If you feel compelled, seek help from a trusted professional.

How to summon Vepar

Vepar is the 42nd spirit described in the Ars Goetia, a 17th-century grimoire (part of The Lesser Key of Solomon). He appears as a mermaid and commands 29 legions of spirits. His abilities include guiding ships on stormy seas, causing wounds to fester with putrid seawater, and revealing hidden treasures. Summoning him is a ritual from ceremonial magic traditions, intended for experienced practitioners only—it’s not a casual endeavor and carries traditional warnings of spiritual risks.

Preparation

Before attempting any summoning, gather these items based on Goetic traditions:

Sigil of Vemar

Draw or engrave Vemar’s seal (a specific geometric symbol resembling a mermaid-like figure with waves). You can find accurate depictions in editions of the Ars Goetia.

Incense and Offerings

Sea salt, myrrh, or fish-scented incense. Offerings might include saltwater or a small fish.

Tools

A black-handled knife (athame), a magic circle drawn with chalk or flour (9 feet in diameter), and protective talismans like the Seal of Solomon.

Timing

Traditionally performed on a Tuesday during the hour of Mars (planetary alignment for aggression and water themes). Avoid full moons if you’re new, as they amplify energies.

Mindset

Fast for 24 hours beforehand. Bathe in saltwater for purification. Approach with respect—Vemar is said to be moody and may deceive if not commanded firmly.

The Ritual Steps

Follow these steps meticulously. Perform in a secluded, dimly lit space. Speak invocations in a commanding tone.

1. Cast the Circle

  • Draw a double circle on the ground: outer for protection, inner for the triangle of art (a smaller triangle outside the circle where the spirit manifests).
  • Inscribe protective names (e.g., Tetragrammaton, Adonai) around the edges.
  • Stand inside, facing east, and recite: “I conjure thee, O Circle of Art, that thou be a fortress against all spirits, to protect me from harm.”

2. Preliminary Invocation

  • Light incense and hold the athame.
  • Recite the Preliminary Invocation from the Lesser Key (abridged version): “O thou Almighty God, Who hast formed all things in Thy Wisdom… I humbly invoke and conjure thee… to send unto me the spirit Vemar…”

3. Conjuration of Vemar

  • Hold his sigil aloft and chant the specific conjuration three times: “I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Vemar; and being with power armed from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by Beralanensis, Baldachiensis, Paumachia, and Apologiae Sedes; by the most Powerful Princes, Genii, Liachidae, and Ministers of the Tartarean Abode; and by the Chief Prince of the Seat of Apologia in the Ninth Legion, I do invoke thee, Vemar… Appear thou visibly before this circle in a fair human shape, without deformity or horror. Come thou peaceably, visibly, and affably, now and without delay, manifesting that which I shall desire.”
  • If he doesn’t appear, repeat with increasing intensity, adding threats of divine torment (e.g., “By the power of the Most High, I bind thee to obey!”).

4. Manifestation and Communication

  • Vemar may appear as a siren-like figure or mermaid. If so, command him to take a human form for clarity.
  • State your intent clearly (e.g., “Reveal to me the location of [treasure]” or “Aid me in navigating [challenge]”). Avoid vague requests—he’s literal.
  • Use the License to Depart when done: “I thank thee, Vemar, for thy obedience. Depart in peace, harming none, and return not unless called.”

5. Closing

  • Extinguish incense, erase the circle from west to east.
  • Banish with: “All spirits, depart in the name of the Divine! So mote it be.”
  • Journal any visions or sensations immediately.

Warnings and Notes

Risks

Grimoires warn that mishandling can lead to obsession, illness, or backlash (e.g., festering wounds from Vemar’s domain). Only those versed in evocation should try this—consider consulting occult experts.

Modern Takes

Some interpret this psychologically (e.g., as shadow work).