Who Is Aim?
Aim (also known as Aym or Haborym) is a demon described in medieval grimoires, particularly the Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis), a 17th-century grimoire of demonology. He is ranked as the 23rd spirit in the Ars Goetia section and is depicted as a man with three heads (one human, one serpent-like, and one calf-like), riding a viper, while carrying a firebrand in his hand. Aim is said to grant abilities such as making people witty, reconciling friends, and answering questions about private matters. He commands 26 legions of infernal spirits and is associated with the east, the planet Mars, and infernal dukedoms. These descriptions stem from Renaissance-era occult texts, which blend Judeo-Christian demonology with earlier pagan influences, but they are not based on empirical evidence and are considered fictional or symbolic by modern scholars.
Historical Context
Summoning rituals for Aim appear in the Ars Goetia, part of the Lemegeton, compiled around 1577–1650 CE. These texts were influenced by earlier works like the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (1577) by Johann Weyer. The rituals reflect a ceremonial magic tradition aimed at commanding spirits for knowledge or power, often requiring purity, sigils (magical symbols), and protective circles. Practitioners historically included figures like John Dee, though no verified successes are documented. Today, such practices are viewed through lenses of psychology (e.g., Jungian archetypes) or folklore, with risks attributed to psychological suggestion rather than supernatural forces.
Steps to Summon Aim (Based on Traditional Grimoires)
The following is a direct transcription and adaptation from the Ars Goetia and related texts like The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage. This is presented for informational and historical purposes only—do not attempt it, as it involves outdated, potentially hazardous practices (e.g., fire, isolation, or mental strain). Modern interpretations often treat it as meditative symbolism rather than literal invocation.
Preparation and Purification (7–18 Months Recommended)
From the Book of Abramelin: Undergo a prolonged period of moral and spiritual purification. Abstain from worldly vices (e.g., meat, alcohol, sex) and dedicate time to prayer and fasting. Confess sins and vow obedience to divine will. This builds the “will” to command spirits.
Rationale: Grimoires emphasize the summoner’s purity to avoid backlash from the entity.
Gather Materials
- Sigil of Aim: Draw or engrave his seal (a complex geometric symbol resembling interlocking triangles and lines—search for “Aim Goetia sigil” for visuals). Place it on virgin parchment or metal.
- Incense and Offerings: Frankincense, myrrh, or sulfur-based blends (Aim’s scent is fiery). Offerings include blood (symbolic, e.g., red wine) or a written pact on parchment.
- Tools: A black-handled knife (athame), a magic circle drawn with chalk or flour (9 feet diameter, inscribed with names of God like “Adonai” and “Tetragrammaton”), a triangle of art (for the spirit to appear), and a lamen (protective talisman) worn around the neck.
- Timing: Perform during a Tuesday (Mars day) at sunrise, under a waxing moon, in a secluded space facing east.
Construct the Ritual Space
Draw the protective circle on the ground, stepping inside only after consecrating it with holy water and prayers (e.g., Psalm 91).
Place the triangle outside the circle, with Aim’s sigil inside it. Light candles at the quarters (black for west, red for east).
Anoint yourself with oil (e.g., olive mixed with herbs like dragon’s blood).
Invocation Chant
Stand in the circle and recite the conjuration thrice, adapted from the Goetia:
“I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Aim; 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, 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 now, Aim, before this circle in a fair human shape, without any deformity or tortuosity. 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 fulfil thou my commands, and persist thou therein unto the end, appearing visibly before this circle in a pleasing and affable shape. Come thou, Aim, in the name Adonai, Elohim, Ariel, and Uriel!”
Repeat until a presence is felt (e.g., temperature drop, visions, or auditory phenomena—subjective per accounts).
Communication and Binding
Once manifested (traditionally as a fiery figure on a viper), state your request clearly (e.g., “Aim, reveal the secrets of wit and reconciliation”). Use the sigil to bind him—hold it aloft and command obedience. Offer the pact if desired, but burn it after to dissolve.
Dismissal:
“Depart thou, Aim, in peace, returning to thy abodes and habitations, harming none, and appearing no more unless summoned. By the power of Adonai, go in peace.”
Closure and Banishment
Extinguish fires counterclockwise, erase the circle from east to west, and perform a banishing ritual (e.g., Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram from Golden Dawn traditions). Journal any experiences.
Modern Interpretations and Cautions
Risks: Historical accounts warn of madness, fires, or possession if protections fail—likely due to autosuggestion or environmental hazards. Legally, avoid anything involving harm. Consult mental health professionals if pursuing spiritually.
Symbolic Approach: In chaos magic or modern occultism (e.g., via Aleister Crowley’s works), Aim represents assertive intellect. Meditate on his sigil instead of full ritual to “summon” these qualities psychologically.