Ipos is a powerful Earl and Prince Who commands thirty-six legions of spirits. He is described as appearing in the form of an angelic figure with the head of a lion, the feet of a goose, and the tail of a hare -a composite form symbolizing authority, vigilance, and swiftness. Ipos governs knowledge of the past, present, and future, granting insight into the unfolding of events and the hidden causes behind them. He is also known for inspiring courage, boldness, and confidence, particularly in situations requiring decisive action or leadership. In several traditions, Ipos is said to strengthen wit and sharpen speech, making Him favorable for those seeking influence through communication, debate, or command. His presence is often associated with clarity in judgment and the ability to act without hesitation when circumstances demand resolve. Protector of the dead, functioned as divine embalmer, god of the funeral priests (who weal His mask). Ancient Egyptian envision Him -Ipos (Anubis) as jackal-headed deity of death, mummification, and the afterlife, serving as a protector of graves and guide for spirits. He is best known for overseeing the “Weighing of the Heart” ceremony, wehre a person´s essence is judged for entry into the afterlife. Symbolically, Ipos represents:
- Command over time and foresight.
- Courage tempered by awareness.
- Authority expressed through decisive speech.
Ipos is traditionally invoked by practitioners who seek strategic insight, personal confidence, and the ability to navigate complex or uncertain futures with composure and strength.
Other names: Ipes, Aypeos, Ayporor; Rank: Count; Specialties: Strength, Future; Tarot Card: 3 of Cups; Candle color: Red; Incense: Dragon’s Blood; Planet Mars; Metal: Silver, Copper; Opening hours: Any time of day in forests or quiet places; Zodiac Position: 15-19 degrees of Cancer • July 08-12; Great Ruler: Ziminar (Paymon); Water element; Direction: West; Enn/mantra: Dey-sa an Ip-os ah-yer; Enn pronunciation: Desa an Ipos Ayer;
It is a spirit of divination and self-development, it helps and inspires the communication of moral concepts that are in accordance with the age in which the person is. Ipos can make men confident and witty and gives them the boost of courage and self-confidence. It helps keep friends and make new acquaintances. It can discern the past, present and future. Ipos is a Count and a mighty Prince, and appears in the form of an angel with a lion’s head, a goose’s foot and a hare’s tail. IPos is a charismatic, courageous figure and rules 36 legions of spirits.
Different Evil Descriptions
From “The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King” (1904) Written by Written by SL MacGregor Mathers: The Twenty-second Spirit is lpos. He is an earl, and a mighty prince, and appears in the form of an angel with a lion’s head, a goose’s foot, and a hare’s tail. He knows all things Past, Present and Coming. He makes men witty and bold. He rules 36 Legions of Spirits.
From the “Pseudomonarchia Daemonum” (1583) Written by Johann Weyer (Johann Wier): Ipos (Ipes), alias Ayporos (Ayperos), is a great count and a prince, appearing in the form of an angel, and even more obscure and filthy than a lion, with a lion’s head, goose’s feet, and hare taile: he knows things to come and past, he makes a witty and courageous man, and has thirty-six legions under his jurisdiction.
From the “Dictionnaire Infernal” (1863 edition) Written by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy: Ipes/Ayperos is a prince and earl of hell, who commands 36 legions. He appears as an angel or lion with a goose head and feet and a short tail of hair. Ipes knows the past and the future, gives intellect and courage to men and can tell of hidden treasures.
ANALYSIS
IPOS: Wisdom, Charisma The vulture was related to royalty and wisdom in Egypt, prophesying the birth of kings and having been adopted as a symbol of Upper Egypt during the Gemini Age (when Egypt was ruled by two kings). The Goddess Nekhbet was representative of this aspect. The vulture’s power has a dual character: it represents death, by eating animal carcasses, but it also represents life and rebirth, transforming this flesh into new life. An example of representation of the vulture related to these characteristics is presented in the myth of Prometheus, whose liver was eaten by this animal and regenerated every day. Gematria 11 reducing to 2 confirms this dual character, both in relation to wisdom in the physical and spiritual planes (11) and to the duality of life/death (2). Wisdom is represented by the Sephirot Daath (occult wisdom) and Chokmah (wisdom on the physical plane), and the character of death and rebirth by the Judgment card of the tarot. The Egyptian symbolism of the Shen ring – death and rebirth – can also be related to Ipos, and the vulture is often depicted carrying this symbol in its talons.
ABSTRACT
NUMBER: 22 (path, choosing, election, free-will-destiny, harmonic master number;
NAME: Ipos; OTHER NAMES: Aiperos, Ayperos, Ayporos, Ipes
ELEMENTS Wisdom, Charisma; MEANING: Hypo, “inferior”; HIERARCHY: Prince/Count; LEGIONS: 36; APPEARANCE’ An angel with the head of a lion, the feet of a goose, and the tail of a hare. Alternatively, a vulture-backed, vulture-headed lion.; POWERS: Bestows wisdom on any moment in time, wit and audacity; ISOPSEFIA: In modern language, 9+60+50+9=209=11=2 TAROT: 5 of Cups; ASTROLOGY: Jupiter in Cancer DECANATE 0°-10° Scorpio (day) MUL.APIN UR.GU.LA / Leon ANGEL: Yeiayel; ENTITY’ Nekhbet (Goddess of Upper Egypt); OTHERS: Anubis, Eton (vulture that ate Prometheus’ liver), Kukulcan (Mayan God who appeared as a vulture in his Air-related form);