Correspondences:
Dates: August 2nd to 11th
Direction: East
Tarot: Six of Wands
Planet: Saturn
Metal: Lead
Element: Air
Colour: Black
Plant: Cinquefoil
Incense: Myrrh
Zodiac: 10°–20° Leo
Offerings: Tea, honey, salt, money, chocolate cake, Merlot

Enn: Secore on ca Furcas remie

From the Goetia:
“…appeareth in the Form of a Cruel Old Man with a long Beard and a hoary Head, riding upon a pale-coloured Horse, with a Sharp Weapon in his hand. His Office is to teach the Arts of Philosophy, Astrology, Rhetoric, Logic, Cheiromancy, and Pyromancy, in all their parts, and perfectly.”

It’s worth noting straight away that Furcas is not to be confused with Foras. Their names are similar, and many people make that mistake, but these are distinct spirits with different offices.

Also just to note, Chiromancy (spelled cheiromancy in some older sources) is palmistry, while pyromancy refers to divination by fire.

S. Connolly advises working with Furcas when learning natal astrology, palmistry, or developing clairvoyant skills, including scrying of any kind. While the Goetia specifically mentions palmistry and fire scrying, his reach extends to all forms of divinatory practice. Connolly also stresses that Furcas takes these arts seriously and expects the same of those who call upon him. If you approach half-heartedly or without discipline, be prepared for a stern response, he does not tolerate dabblers.

Mirta Wake’s Demonolatry Handbook adds further nuance. She notes that Furcas’ name derives from the Latin for “fork,” and that approaching him requires nerves of steel. Interestingly, she records that Furcas treats women with more courtesy, approaching in a knightly fashion, but remains stern and demanding nonetheless.

The Goetia Ritual presents its usual dramatic symbolism, describing Furcas as a decrepit old man representing the waning moon, seen here as sinister and demonic, and his pale horse as a symbol of death. While their Christian-leaning worldview colours the interpretation, the imagery does highlight Furcas’ association with endings, cycles, and wisdom forged through experience.

Ultimately, Furcas is a spirit of knowledge and divination, but one who expects seriousness, discipline, and respect. He embodies the stern teacher archetype, the master who will not indulge laziness but who can reward the dedicated student with profound insight into philosophy, astrology, and the art of seeing beyond the surface of things.

If you wish to work with Furcas, be prepared to treat the process as apprenticeship. Bring offerings with sincerity, approach with focus, and above all, take the learning seriously. For those willing to do so, Furcas opens the path to deeper clairvoyance, sharper intellect, and mastery of divinatory skill.