Dantalion, the 71st spirit of the Ars Goetia , is a mighty Duke who appears -usually- as a robed figure with many faces (of all people and genders), holding a grimoire. He governs the minds and thoughts of others, instills emotional influence, and reveals hidden knowledge. Offerings to Dantalion should reflect His dominion over emotion, thought, persuasion, identity, and occult wisdom .
Dantalion - Daemon Duke of the Night
Goetic Daemon
Daemon of the Night – Duke Dantalion (Night Demon)
Dates: March 11th – March 15th (Connolly) (Tikaboo) (Night Time)
Alternate Dates: March 11th – March 15th (Runyon)
Direction: North
Tarot: 9 of Cups
Planet: Venus
Metal: Copper
Element: Water (Under Corson)
Color: Green
Plant: Honeysuckle
Incense: Sandalwood
Zodiac: Pisces
Demonic Enn: Avage Ayer Dantalion On Ca
Original text from the Ars Goetia:
“The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances, all Men’s and Women’s Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc.”
From Tikaboo
“He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances, all Men?s and Women?s Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits.”
From the Luciferian Goetia by Michael Ford
“He holds a grimoire in his right hand, which is a grimoire of the high art. Dantalion reveals the secret council or thoughts of others, which in an initiatory context means that Dantalion may provide the magician to begin to understand the common psychology of human thinking based on cause, body language, and such. He can also cause the union of individuals that it may be probable, and a guide to other beautiful places in the world.”
From the Daemonolatry Goetia by S. Connolly
“Helps one relate with others on an emotional level. Teaches emotional intelligence and heightens empathy for others.”
Other names: Dantalian;
Rank: Duke;
Specialties: Knowledge, Love, Hallucinations, Visions;
Tarot Card: 10 of Cups;
Candle color: Green;
Incense: Sandalwood;
Venus planet;
Metal: Copper;
Time: Freely evoked, from dawn to dusk;
Zodiac Position: 20-24 degrees of Pisces • March 11-15;
Great Ruler: Ziminar (Paymon);
Water element;
Direction: West;
Enn/mantra: Ah-vah-jay ah-yer Dan-tah-lee-on on ka;
Enn pronunciation: Avage ayer Dantalion on ca;
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Dantalian: One of the 72 spirits of Solomon
🜃 Suitable Offerings for Duke Dantalion:
Physical Offerings:
- Purple or indigo candles – These colors resonate with intellect, mystery, and influence.
- Frankincense or sandalwood incense – For spiritual elevation and focus.
- Tobacco, myrrh, or storax resin – Traditional, deeper scents associated with spirits of manipulation and mental power.
- Feathers or masks – Symbolizing multiplicity of identity and perception.
- A mirror or obsidian scrying tool – As a symbol of reflection and inner thought.
- Writings of your personal thoughts or emotions – Burn or offer them ritually; Dantalion governs inner dialogue and self-analysis.
Symbolic/Devotional Acts:
- Reading aloud philosophical or psychological texts – Especially concerning identity, empathy, or influence (e.g., Nietzsche, Jung, or The Art of Seduction).
- A ritual diary – Regular journaling with questions posed to Dantalion, allowing his influence over thoughts to surface.
- Theatrical performance or storytelling – As a form of identity play and emotional manipulation, symbolic of his many faces.
Offerings of Emotion:
- Letters never sent – Emotional letters addressed to someone but never shared, symbolizing control over thoughts and feelings.
- Ink drawings or sigils of faces, expressions, or shifting masks – Representing Dantalion’s dominion over human persona.
Consumables:
- Red wine or herbal liqueur – Symbolic of blood, thought, and subtle intoxication of the mind.
- Pomegranate or dark berries – Fruits of depth and mystery.
- Spiced chocolate – A luxurious, bittersweet offering representing thought, temptation, and duality.
Ritual Tools & Suggestions:
- Engrave His sigil on a black mirror, silver coin, or purple wax seal.
- Speak His enn before any offering:“Avage Secore Dantalion On Ca.” Repeat 9 times to build the energetic link.
- Offerings should be left in quiet, candle-lit places -preferably near books, journals, or places of introspection.
Domination Rite (w/ Dantalion)
Dantalion is known for exerting a deep and sustained influence on the mental plane, capable over time of extending into a person’s emotional sphere. His action does not manifest immediately or violently, but through a progressive penetration into the individual’s patterns of thought, perceptions, and inner reactions.
This type of influence does not occur in a vacuum. It requires closeness -not only in ritual terms, but on a relational and psychological level. The ideal proximity is physical, but when this is not possible, continued psychological interaction—conversation, symbolic exchange, constant presence even at a distance—can serve a similar function. Whether speaking online or not, the medium is secondary to repeated mental exposure.
However, this same closeness makes the work delicate and potentially dangerous. With certain individuals, prolonged interaction can become exhausting, unstable, or even counterproductive, especially when unconscious resistance, latent emotional conflicts, or rigid mental structures are present. Sustained influence implies wear, both for the one who receives it and for the one who channels it.
Dantalion’s field of action is linked to dynamics of psychological power, perception, suggestion, and deep reading of the psyche. This is not crude domination, but a gradual reconfiguration of mental states, which requires discernment, emotional control, and a clear understanding of limits. Without these, the work may lead to confusion, dependency, or violent rejection.
For this reason, the intensified mental influence that Dantalion can grant is not meant for impulsive workings or inexperienced operators. It requires awareness, self-control, and acceptance that all prolonged psychological proximity transforms both parties.
You must subtly and in alignment with Dantalion implant ideas and desires in the subject.
Restore their trust in order to make them your puppet, without haste and without it being obvious.
Honors and offerings to Dantalion following the ritual are highly recommended.
Dantalion can produce hallucinations. He reveals the innermost thoughts and desires, and influences the minds of others without his knowledge.
He knows all human thoughts and can change them at will. He incites love between men and women, and teaches all the arts and sciences. It shows a view of any person’s image. It can initiate the mage into understanding common psychology and human thinking based on body language, among others. It is widely used in spiritual works of loving attachment and to influence people.
Dantalion is a Mighty Duke who appears as a being who has numerous male and female faces, each with solid white eyes and speaking different languages. He holds a book in his right hand, which is the high art grimoire. He is an Angel of Self-Teaching and Self-Control, and is a powerful spirit. He rules 36 Legions of Spirits.
Different Satanic Descriptions
From “The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King” (1904) Written by SL MacGregor Mathers
DANTALION – The seventy-first spirit is Dantalion. He is a great and mighty duke, appearing in the form of a man with many countenances, all male and female faces; and he has a Book in his right hand. His office is to teach all the Arts and Sciences to anyone; and declare anyone’s Secret Council; for he knows the thoughts of all men and women, and can change them at his will. He can cause love, and show the likeness of any person, and show the same by a vision, wherever in the world he wills. He rules 36 Legions of Spirits;
From the Luciferian Goetia (2007) – Written by Michael Ford
“He holds a grimoire in his right hand, which is a grimoire of high art. Dantalion reveals the secret advice or thoughts of others, which in an initiatory context means that Dantalion can provide the mage to begin to understand the common psychology of human thinking based on cause, body language and such. It can also cause the coming together of individuals that may be likely, and a guide to other beautiful places in the world.”
From the Daemonolatria Goetia (2010) – Written by S. Connolly
“It helps a person relate to others on an emotional level. It teaches emotional intelligence and increases empathy for others.”
From the “Pseudomonarchia Daemonum” (1583) Written by Johann Weyer (Johann Wier)
Dantalion is not mentioned here.
Dantalion - Demon and Spirit of Solomon
From the “Dictionnaire Infernal” (1863 edition) Written by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy
Dantalion is not mentioned in the Dictionnaire Infernal.
