Rank: President · Legions: 50 · Element: Earth · Direction: South · Enn: Erato on ca Buer anon
Buer is the tenth spirit of the Goetia, bearing the rank of Great President and commanding fifty legions of spirits. He possesses one of the most unusual and immediately recognizable forms in all of demonology: the 'Lemegeton' describes him appearing 'when the sun is in Sagittarius' (November 22 - December 21) as a star or wheel with five goat legs radiating from a central hub, capable of rolling in any direction. This bizarre, almost mechanical appearance has made Buer one of the most visually distinctive spirits in grimoire literature. Some interpretations suggest his form represents the pentagram in motion, the five elements in perfect balance, or a mandala of wholeness and health. Buer is preeminently a healer and teacher, renowned for his ability to cure all diseases and infirmities, both physical and spiritual. The grimoires specify that he teaches moral philosophy (ethics and proper living), natural philosophy (the study of nature and the physical world), and logic—the complete philosophical curriculum of medieval education. Most significantly for practitioners, Buer imparts comprehensive knowledge of the virtues of all herbs and plants, making him invaluable for herbalism, natural medicine, and botanical magic. He provides good and loyal familiars to practitioners who earn his favor. Medieval grimoires associate Buer with the element Earth and the healing properties of plants rooted in soil. His appearance during Sagittarius links him to Jupiter's benevolent and expansive energies. Historical accounts suggest Buer was invoked by physicians, herbalists, and scholars seeking both healing knowledge and philosophical understanding. Modern practitioners work with Buer for healing serious illnesses, understanding herbal medicine, studying philosophy and ethics, developing logical thinking, and receiving familiars for ongoing magical work. Reports consistently describe Buer as patient, educational, and genuinely interested in the wellbeing of those who call upon him. Unlike some spirits who merely cure symptoms, Buer is said to teach the underlying principles of health and disease, empowering practitioners to become healers themselves.
Star or wheel with five goat legs radiating from center, capable of rolling in all directions
Enn: Erato on ca Buer anon