Sabnock: The Forty-Third Ars Goetia Spirit

Sabnock is a Mighty Great Marquis of Hell, who is in charge of 50 legions of demons. He is the forty-third Spirit mentioned in the Lesser Key of Solomon.

Other names: Sabnack, Saburac, Savnok

Rank: Marquis

Zodiac Position: 0-4 degrees of Scorpio

Dates: May 21st – May 31st, October 23rd-27th

Direction: South

Tarot:  8 of Swords ( 5 of Cups)

Zodiac Position: 0-4 degrees of Scorpio

Plant: Allspice

Incense: Jasmine

Planet: Moon, Mars/Pluto

Metal: Silver

Element: Water, Fire (Under Corson)

Color:  Purple, Silver

Demonic Enn: Tasa Sabnock on ca lirach

Appearance:

He is portrayed as an armed soldier who rides on a pale colored horse and his head is like that of a lion. He has blue wings with frosted highlights.

Abilities:

  • When summoned, this demon can provide the witch with familiar spirits to guard and keep her company.
  • Sabnock can afflict his target with wound and sores which he also fills with maggots. He prevents wounds from healing.
  • He is a demon who protects by warding off every evil enemy attack.
  • As a demon of war, he builds high castles, towers, cities and equips them with weapons and ammunition.
  • In cases where there is an argument, this demon can make it escalate into serious fights.
  • He also protects the camps of his soldiers while fighting against every invader.
  • Finally, this demon can teach architecture to his disciples.

Some similar demons to Sabnock include; 

  • Valefar
  • Vapula
  • Marbas
  • Paimon
  • Zepar
  • Sallos
  • Barbaryes
  • Royne
  • Purson

If you wish to read more about this demon you can check out the following texts:

  • Discoverie of Witchcraft
  • The Lesser Key of Solomon
  • The Pseudomonarchia Daemonum

How to Summon Demon Sabnock

Sabnock is a demon of the night. If for any reason you decide to summon him then you must carry out the ritual at a conducive place and under the appropriate conditions.

For a simple summoning ritual, you will need:

  • A tea candle,
  • A purple seal of Sabnock,
  • Your blood to apply on the seal,
  • Oils for the seal either jasmine, patchouli or pine.

After setting up the ritual site, you should endeavor to focus your mind on your aim. Then apply the ritual oil to the tea candle and light it up. To charge the seal of Sabnock, you can apply your blood to it then recite your spell three times.  Project the energy into the seal and continue to meditate.

Recite his demonic enn:  “Tasa Sabnock on ca lirach” and when he appears, declare your intentions to him. You can also discuss what you would offer to him in return.

When you are done, dismiss the spirit then keep the seal of Sabnock close to your bed.