Buer
Intention: Study a Goetic figure traditionally linked to philosophy
Offerings & Symbols
- A written study note
- A candle
- A philosophy book
Culture: Western grimoire tradition (Ars Goetia) Traditional rank: President
Buer is described in the Ars Goetia with an unusual radial, star-shaped form, traditionally associated in the old text with teaching moral and natural philosophy, and, notably, healing, a claim that sits oddly alongside the catalog's generally more ominous framing.
Associations
Historical demonological catalogs, claimed philosophical and healing knowledge in the old text.
Ways people engage with this material (modern)
- Read the original entry in scholarly translation for its distinctive imagery
- Study philosophy through legitimate academic sources
- Support real medical care for any actual healing needs
- 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.