There are spirits who burn through shadow with flame, and others who slice through it with silence. Botis does not roar. He does not seduce. He arrives quietly, like a blade unsheathed in the dark. He is the Serpent of Forked Perception—the demon who sees behind masks, speaks with venom when necessary, and judges without hesitation.
He appears not to the curious, but to the ready. To those who suspect betrayal, who feel the pull of unspoken lies, who tremble before difficult truths yet cannot look away. Botis calls only those prepared to strip away illusion—not only in others, but within themselves. In this first lesson of your infernal attunement to Botis, we do not study from afar. We open the mirror and step inside.
The Twin Voice of Botis
Botis is known among the Ars Goetia as a great President and Earl of Hell, commanding sixty legions of spirits. His appearance is symbolic and deliberate—a viper with two heads: one human, one bestial. These two faces speak in unison, delivering truth with cutting clarity and exposing the subtle mechanics of deception. He is a speaker, but also a seer. A judge who does not need to raise his voice, for the weight of his gaze silences the room.
He does not lead with wrath. He leads with vision. Botis speaks past the noise and drills into the marrow of a matter. His truths may not be kind, but they are always clean. Where other spirits inflame desire or amplify force, Botis stills the waters—only to show what’s buried beneath.
A Spirit of Strategic Clarity
Botis exists in a rare current within the infernal world: the current of revelation without collapse. He reveals secrets, but not to destroy—only to prepare. He is invoked in moments where betrayal is suspected, when political, legal, or emotional circumstances are fraught with danger, or when a spiritual seeker is ready to shed the last remnants of personal illusion.
He does not guide by hand. He points with his gaze. Those who follow will change—first in how they speak, then in how they see, and finally in how they choose. Botis is not a teacher in the traditional sense. He is a revealer. Once the lie is exposed, your path becomes inevitable.
His Place in the Infernal Order
In the greater demonic hierarchy, Botis occupies a position of refined influence. He is not among the loud kings of ambition or the towering forces of lust and fire. His dominion is one of serpent law—justice without sentiment, clarity without ornament.
He is invoked by:
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Lawyers, strategists, and diplomats seeking the truth behind negotiation
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Spiritualists facing dreams of betrayal or voices they cannot place
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Therapists, mediators, or investigators unraveling buried truths
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Occultists seeking to strengthen their discernment, perception, and speech
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Those in need of protection from enemies disguised as friends
In rituals, his presence is felt through sharp internal insight, changes in how others speak to you, and shifts in dreams, mirrors, or voice.
The Archetype of the Serpent Judge
Botis is the embodiment of the Serpent Judge. His dual heads symbolize two poles of spiritual discernment: one that perceives and one that pronounces. The bestial head senses danger, hidden motives, and subtle shifts in intention. The human head delivers verdicts, words, and commands that neutralize or expose.
Unlike spirits of justice who punish, Botis exposes. He reveals what is, and trusts you to act. His venom is linguistic—he empowers the tongue to become a weapon of protection or revelation.
As an archetype, the Serpent Judge teaches:
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How to remain calm amid manipulation
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How to feel the current of a lie before it is spoken
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How to speak with exactness and emotional neutrality
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How to protect your sovereignty in conversations, business, and ritual
This is not the power of domination. It is the power of refined perception and calibrated expression.
When He Appears
Botis does not overwhelm the senses. His arrival is subtle but unmistakable. In ritual and invocation, he may manifest through:
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A sharp awareness of someone’s deception
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Visions of mirrors, split tongues, or double faces
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Changes in your speaking pattern—fewer words, more weight
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A need to rewrite a truth you’ve long believed
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Dreams where you speak to yourself from another form
He often comes unannounced, particularly during situations involving betrayal, confusion, or unvoiced tension. When Botis is near, the room feels still. The air becomes heavy with potential confession.
Energy Signature
Botis’ current is not aggressive—it is surgical. It moves through the throat, the mind, and the psychic skin. His presence can feel like:
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A tightening in the jaw
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A sudden ability to say something you’ve avoided
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A coldness in the room followed by mental lucidity
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An urge to confront or sever ties, followed by peace
This is not emotional chaos. This is clean, quiet decision. When his energy moves through you, the urge to act with precise, necessary words becomes difficult to ignore.
The Contract of Clarity
To walk with Botis is to agree to three things:
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To see clearly, even when it hurts
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To speak only when ready to command
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To walk alone when needed, rather than walk in delusion
Botis does not require devotion. He requires presence. He does not wish for praise. He wants silence, and from that silence, action. You are not here to gain another spiritual badge. You are here to be changed—into one who sees, speaks, and acts without confusion.
Symbols, Offerings, and Tools
Practitioners drawn to Botis often find themselves surrounded by:
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Mirrors, especially broken or blackened ones
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Snakes or serpent iconography
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Split tongues or forked symbols
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Black and silver objects
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Whisper bowls: small containers for scrying or reflective meditation
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Herbs such as clove, pepper, fig leaf, or cinnamon
He prefers minimal altars. Clean, sharp, elegant. Too much clutter dilutes his current. One sigil, one mirror, one whisper bowl—that is often enough.
Why You Were Called
You were likely called to Botis because you are ready to see. Not just others, but yourself. Perhaps you have long suspected that someone near you is not as they appear. Perhaps you have sensed manipulation, hidden motives, or lies that no longer stay buried. Or perhaps you’ve become tired of your own performances, ready to speak and live without falsehood.
You are not here for comfort. You are here for clarity.
Botis does not chase the curious. He waits for the prepared.
And now—you have arrived.