The Illustrated Goetia: Lesser Key of Solomon

Book Synopsis: The Illustrated Goetia is the most complete edition of the book ever produced. All of the spirits are pictured, including the great kings that rule over them. Each of the tools used in the process of evocation are explained in detail. The Author met Asmoday face to face and details his work with that spirit and many others including Paimon, Valefor, Furfur, Leraje, Gaap, Ose, Gremory, Vepar, and Belial. 25 years of research and practice went into this book. The following 18 tools of evocation are explained in detail:

1. The Magic Circle
2. The Triangle of Manifestation
3. The candles, and candle holders
4. A large wooden box or bag to contain the tools, the "treasure chest"
5. The magic robe
6. The hazel wand
7. The sword
8. The Hexagram of Solomon
9. The talisman or "lamen" of the spirit in metal with the Pentagram of Solomon on the back
10. The lion skin belt
11. "Brass Vessel" incense, an incense burner, charcoal and a lighter
12. The wash basin with water in it
13. Anointing oil
14. The "Brass Vessel"
15. The black metal box, sulpher, assafoetidia, parchment, and pen
16. The Magic Ring of Solomon
17. The book of conjurations and a stand to rest it on while you work
18. The offering dish for a "flaming libation" to Belial or Paimon

Also included are notes on the 1903 edition of the Goetia by Aleister Crowley and the Preliminary Invocation, drawn from the Graeco Egyptian Magical Papyrus, along with instructions on working with the book in a traditional or non-traditional manner and the purity of the operator in preparation for the work. Comparisons are also given with the Grand Grimoire, the Grimoire of Honorius, and others, along with instructions on how to incorporate spirits such as Lucifuge Rofocale into your practice of the grimoire. This is sure to be a book you will enjoy for years to come.