Sitri
Intention: Study a Goetic figure traditionally tied to attraction
Offerings & Symbols
- A written study note
- A candle
- A pink or red token, as a historical/literary reference only
Culture: Western grimoire tradition (Ars Goetia) Traditional rank: Prince
Sitri is described in the Ars Goetia as a leopard-winged figure who could take a beautiful human form, traditionally associated in the old text with inspiring love and causing people to reveal themselves to one another, part of the catalog's recurring romantic-influence theme.
Associations
Historical demonological catalogs, claimed romantic influence in the old text.
Ways people engage with this material (modern)
- Read the original entry in scholarly translation
- Reflect critically on historical texts claiming influence over another's feelings
- Research the broader "love magic" genre of period grimoire literature
- Approach the material as historical and literary study
Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.
