Halphas: The Demon of War

Halphas is the thirty-eight Spirit mentioned in the Lesser Key of Solomon and the forty-third in Johann Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Daemonum. He is ranked as an Earl who rules over 26 legions of spirits.

Description

Other Names: Malthas

Date: September 28th- October 2nd

Alternate Dates: March 31st – April 9th (Tikaboo)

Tarot Card: 2 of Swords

Zodiac Position: 5-9 degrees of Libra

Plant: Marjoram

Metal: Copper, Iron

Planet: Venus

Element: Air

Candle color: Red

Incense: Dragons Blood

Demonic Enn: Erato Halphas on ca secore

Appearance:

He takes the form of a Stock Dove and speaks with a very hoarse voice. In his human form, he appears as an older soldier.

Abilities:

• Being a soldier, this demon incites wars between people and nations.
• When commanded by the summoner, he severely punishes the enemies of the summoner.
• Halphas builds towers and can also burn down cities.
• As a patron of soldiers, he provides his men with weapons, ammunition and sends them to war.
• Halphas outpours his severe wrath on those who oppose him or his armies.

Similar Demons to Halphas

• Sabnock
• Gaap
• Vepar
• Balam

Summoning of Halphas

Every demon has a time in which they are very active when summoned. For demon Halphas, he is very active between the end of September and towards the beginning of October.

This demon of war can be summoned for protection and to fight against your adversaries. He is a night demon and his favorite color is red so coupled with his seal, you would need red candles.

This summoning ritual should be performed in a cool and open space because he loves air. The candles should be placed around the sigil of Halphas. Also, place some Marjoram plants around the candles.

After you have decorated your altar with all the necessary items, recite his enn; “Erato Halphas on ca secore” and wait for him to come forth. This demon can also be invoked by a witch to help build her self-esteem.

If you wish to have a successful encounter with this demon, you must act respectfully and never toy with this spirit because if you do, you never can imagine what he would do to you.