Who is Bune?

Bune (also spelled Bime or Bimé) is the 26th spirit described in the Ars Goetia, the first section of the 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon. He is depicted as a three-headed dragon (one head dragon, one griffin, one man) who speaks with a high, clear voice. Bune is associated with granting riches, wisdom, and eloquence; he can move corpses, bestow titles of nobility, and make people wise and articulate in their speech. He commands 30 legions of spirits and is considered a Duke in the infernal hierarchy.

Summoning Bune, like other Goetic demons, is rooted in Western occult traditions and requires preparation, ritual tools, and protective measures. These practices are symbolic and psychological in modern interpretations but are treated as spiritually hazardous in traditional texts. Proceed at your own risk—many sources warn of potential psychological or energetic backlash if not done respectfully.
Preparation

Before any ritual, purify yourself and your space:

Fasting and Abstinence: Fast for 24 hours (or longer) and abstain from sex, alcohol, and meat to heighten focus and humility.
Bathing Ritual: Bathe in salt water or herbal infusion (e.g., hyssop, rosemary) while reciting a purification prayer, such as: “I cleanse myself of all impurity to stand pure before the powers invoked.”
Sacred Space: Choose a quiet room at night (ideally midnight). Draw a protective circle on the floor using chalk or flour, about 9 feet in diameter. Inside, place a triangle of art (an equilateral triangle pointing outward) where the spirit will manifest—this is where Bune’s sigil will go.
Tools Needed:
Bune’s sigil (a specific seal; search for “Bune Goetia sigil” to print or draw it accurately—it’s a complex geometric design with letters).
Incense: Sandalwood or dragon’s blood for invocation.
Black mirror or crystal for scrying (to see the spirit).
Dagger or wand for tracing symbols.
Offerings: Gold coins, wine, or frankincense (Bune favors wealth-related items).
Robes: White or black for purity/protection.

The Ritual: Step-by-Step

This is a simplified adaptation from the Lesser Key of Solomon. Perform during a waxing moon for prosperity, on a Tuesday (Mars day for power) or Thursday (Jupiter for wealth). Total time: 1-2 hours.

Enter the Circle: Stand facing east in your protective circle. Light candles at the four quarters (white for east, red for south, black for west, green for north). Ignite incense in the center.

Preliminary Invocation: Recite the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) for protection:
Face east, trace a pentagram in the air with your dagger, and vibrate: “Before me Raphael; behind me Gabriel; on my right Michael; on my left Uriel; for about me flames the pentagram, and within me shines the six-rayed star.”
Repeat for all directions, then declare: “The circle is sealed against all harm.”

Conjuration of Bune: Place his sigil in the triangle. With authority (but respect), recite the First Conjuration from the Goetia (paraphrased for brevity; use the full text from a reliable edition):

“I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Bune, and being with power armed from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by BERALANENSIS, BALDACHIENSIS, PAUMACHIA, and APOLOGIA SEDES, by the most Powerful Princes, Genii, Liachidæ, and Ministers of the Tartarean Abode, and by the Chief Prince of the Seat of Apologia in the Ninth Legion, I do invoke thee, and by invocating conjure thee. And being armed with power from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by Him Who spake and it was done, and unto whom all creatures be obedient… Appear thou, Bune, before this circle in a fair human shape, without any deformity or torture. Come thou peaceably, visibly, and affably, now and without delay, manifesting that which I shall desire. For thou art conjured by the Name of the Living and True God, Helioren, wherefore fulfill thou my commands, and persist thou therein unto the end.”

Vibrate the name “BUNE” three times, growing louder.

License to Depart (If No Appearance): If nothing manifests after 10-15 minutes, repeat the conjuration up to three times, adding threats of divine torment (e.g., “By the power of Adonai and the chains of the Almighty, I bind thee to appear!”). Use scrying to watch for signs: mist, voices, or visions.

Communication: If Bune appears (visually, audibly, or intuitively), state your intent clearly, e.g., “Bune, Duke of the Legions, I seek thy wisdom in [specific request, like financial gain or eloquence]. In exchange, I offer [your offering].” Negotiate briefly—demons like Bune are said to be honorable if treated as equals. Avoid commands; request.

Closing: Thank him: “I thank thee, Bune, for thy presence and aid. Depart in peace to thy abodes, harming none.” Extinguish candles counterclockwise. Erase the circle with salt water. Bury or burn offerings.

Signs of Success and Warnings

Success Indicators: Sudden insights, financial windfalls, or improved communication skills post-ritual. Bune may leave a “token” like a coin appearing inexplicably.

Dangers: If the circle breaks or you’re insincere, traditions warn of obsession, misfortune, or entity attachment. Ground yourself afterward with food and rest. Modern occultists (e.g., in Chaos Magick) view this as self-hypnosis—results vary by belief.
Ethical Note: Intent matters. Use for positive growth, not harm.