Who is Haagenti?

Haagenti is the 33rd spirit listed in the Ars Goetia, a grimoire from the 17th-century Lesser Key of Solomon. Described as a Great President of Hell, he appears as a bull with griffin wings that can shift into a man. His powers include teaching the arts and sciences, making men wise by instructing them in liberal sciences, and transmuting metals into gold (or the reverse). He commands 33 legions of spirits and is considered benevolent toward summoners who treat him respectfully.
Preparation for Summoning

Summoning rituals from grimoires like the Ars Goetia are complex, symbolic, and rooted in ceremonial magic traditions. They require intense focus, ethical consideration, and protection rituals to avoid psychological or spiritual risks. Approach with caution—these are not guaranteed to “work” and can be mentally taxing. Modern practitioners often adapt them psychologically or symbolically rather than literally.

Key preparations include:

Timing: Perform during the hour of Haagenti (associated with Venus or Wednesday evenings) or under a waxing moon for constructive magic.
Location: A quiet, private space like a dedicated altar room, free from interruptions. Cleanse it with sage, salt, or incense.
Tools and Materials:
A magic circle (drawn with chalk or flour, about 9 feet in diameter) inscribed with protective symbols like the Seal of Solomon.
Haagenti’s sigil (a specific geometric seal; search for “Haagenti sigil” to visualize it).
Incense: Frankincense or myrrh.
Candles: Gold or yellow, placed at cardinal points.
Offerings: Wine, bread, or metals (e.g., a small gold item) as tributes.
Robes: White or black for purity/protection.
Protective talismans: A pentagram or Lamen of Art (a metal disc with divine names).

Study the full Ars Goetia text for authenticity—translations by S.L. MacGregor Mathers are widely available.
Step-by-Step Summoning Ritual

This is a simplified adaptation from the Ars Goetia. It’s not exhaustive; consult original sources for variations. Always ground yourself afterward with meditation or journaling.

Purification and Protection:
Bathe in salt water while reciting a banishing prayer (e.g., the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram: Trace pentagrams in the air while invoking archangels Raphael, Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel).
Draw the magic circle on the floor. Stand within it—never step out during the ritual.
Invocation of Divine Authority:
Light the candles and incense.
Hold Haagenti’s sigil and recite: “I conjure thee, Haagenti, by the power of the Most High, Adonai, Elohim, and the hosts of heaven. Appear before me in a fair and comely shape, visible and affable, without deformity or horror.”
Conjuration:
Repeat the call three times, each with increasing intensity:
First: Invoke by his name and office.
Second: Add threats of divine judgment if he disobeys (e.g., “By the power of Tetragrammaton, I command thee!”).
Third: Offer respect and your intent (e.g., “Haagenti, President of the Legions, teach me the secrets of [specific knowledge, like alchemy or wisdom]”).
Visualize a bull transforming into a man, entering the triangle of art (a smaller triangle outside the circle for the spirit).
Communication:
If manifestation occurs (via trance, vision, or synchronicity), state your request clearly and politely. Haagenti responds best to intellectual queries.
Offer tribute: Pour wine or place metals in the triangle.
Dismissal and Closing:
Thank him: “Haagenti, I thank thee for thy wisdom. Depart in peace to thy abodes, harming none.”
Extinguish candles counterclockwise. Erase the circle with your foot while saying, “It is done.”
Banish any residual energy with the pentagram ritual again.

Warnings and Modern Perspectives

Risks: Traditional texts warn of possession, madness, or backlash if protections fail. Psychologically, this can induce dissociation—have a sober spotter if possible.
Ethics: Haagenti is “good-natured,” but intent matters. Use for self-improvement, not harm.
Alternatives: Many today view this as Jungian shadow work or meditation. Books like The Goetia by Crowley or Demons of Magick by Gordon Winterfield offer safer, modern spins.