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How to summon Botis

Introduction

Botis, also known as Botas or Otis, is the seventeenth spirit of the Ars Goetia, the first section of the 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon. In this text, he is described as a Great President and Earl of Hell commanding thirty legions of spirits.

He appears first as a viper, then transforms into a man bearing a sword and wearing a crown — sometimes depicted as a tall warrior radiating authority. His nature blends intellect and ferocity, marking him as both diplomat and destroyer within the infernal hierarchy.

Powers and Attributes

Botis governs knowledge, communication, and reconciliation. His powers, according to Goetic tradition, include:

  • Divination: Revealing the past, present, and future.
  • Reconciliation: Restoring peace between enemies or estranged allies.
  • Wisdom and Persuasion: Granting wit, eloquence, and influence.
  • Hidden Truths: Disclosing secrets and uncovering deceit.

Though counted among the infernal host, Botis is regarded as comparatively benevolent. His presence fosters clarity and reason when invoked with discipline and respect.

Symbolism and Correspondences

Botis’s dual form — serpent and crowned man — represents transformation from primal instinct to refined intellect. The viper signifies hidden wisdom and latent danger, while the crown and sword symbolize authority through speech and knowledge.

  • Rank: Great President and Earl of Hell
  • Legions: 30
  • Planet: Mercury or Venus (communication and harmony)
  • Element: Air
  • Colors: Green and silver
  • Offerings: Swords, crowns, or green candles

Traditional Method of Summoning Botis

The traditional evocation of Botis follows Solomonic protocol as preserved in the Lesser Key of Solomon and Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. It involves disciplined preparation, consecration, invocation, and dismissal.

1. Preparation

  • Fasting: Abstain from meat, alcohol, and indulgence for at least three days.
  • Purification: Bathe in salt and hyssop water before the ritual.
  • Tools:
    • Consecrated circle (9-foot diameter) and a triangle of art.
    • Virgin parchment with Botis’s sigil in red ink.
    • Frankincense and myrrh for incense.
    • Sword or black-handled knife for tracing pentagrams.
    • White linen robe for purity.
  • Mental Focus: Meditate on intent — reconciliation, truth, or insight — until the purpose is clear and unwavering.

2. Consecration of Space

Perform the ritual at midnight during a Wednesday or Friday, aligning with Mercury or Venus.
Choose a private space free from interruption.

Draw the protective circle, inscribing names of divine power such as Adonai, Elohim, and Tetragrammaton.
Outside the circle, draw the triangle of art facing east and place the sigil of Botis within it.

3. Invocation

Light the incense and face east. Raise your blade and speak with authority:

“I invoke and conjure thee, O Botis, Great President and Earl of the Infernal Hierarchy. By the power of the Most High — Adonai, El, Elohim — appear before me in fair and comely shape, without terror or deformity. Come peaceably and speak truth, by the virtue of these holy names: Agla, On, and Tetragrammaton.”

Chant his enn as a rhythmic invocation:

“Keyan vefa jedan tasa Botis.”

Repeat eleven times while visualizing a viper transforming into a crowned man bearing a sword.

State your purpose clearly:

“Botis, I summon thee to reconcile [name] and [name], and to reveal the truth concerning [matter].”

Offer incense or wine as a symbolic gift of respect.

4. Communion

If a presence is felt — through vision, sound, or intuition — communicate calmly and respectfully.
Ask precise questions, avoiding flattery or deception.
Limit the interaction to thirty minutes.

Conclude by saying:

“I thank thee, Botis, for thy counsel and obedience. Depart in peace to thy appointed place, and be ever ready when called.”

5. Closing

Extinguish incense and candles counterclockwise. Erase the circle and triangle.
Perform a simple banishing by tracing pentagrams and reciting divine names.
Record impressions or insights in a ritual journal.

Modern Interpretations

In contemporary occultism, Botis is often approached symbolically rather than literally.
His image as the serpent-crowned warrior represents the mastery of communication, diplomacy, and foresight.

Modern practitioners meditate on his sigil to improve persuasion, resolve conflicts, or develop intuition.
Psychologically, he can be viewed as an archetype of transformation — the inner faculty that tempers anger through understanding and reason.

Conclusion

Botis, the seventeenth spirit of the Ars Goetia, embodies the balance between intellect and instinct. As the serpent who becomes a king, he symbolizes wisdom earned through self-control and clarity of purpose.

Within demonological lore, he remains a figure of eloquence and reconciliation — the diplomat of Hell who restores harmony where discord reigns.