Apparently originated in 16th Century Italy in a book called the Grimoire of Truth or Grimoirum Verum. It ties it back to the tradition of King Solomon and the Key of Solomon. It is likely based on the use of Magic Squares. In the book it calls it one of three (there may be more) of Lucifer's characters "outside his circle". Thus, it seems to me it's not just a symbol for Lucifer but Lucifer in a particular mode. My impression that this corresponds with 'revealed light'.
Forewarning it's pretty dark and I would not suggest anybody attempt the invocation it gives. These kinds of things are always a bit of trap, offering a lot of information with no explanation. It is a perfect example of corrupted theurgy, divine magic used for infernal means.
(Changed my mind, decided not to post the link, you can find it yourself if you are that curious.)
There is also this interesting little tidbit from the book...
Note this Astaroth is a male demon and not the Sumerian Ishtar who is sometimes referred to as As(h)taroth.
That being said, the book says the sigil was 'given' by the spirit Lucifer itself.
Forewarning it's pretty dark and I would not suggest anybody attempt the invocation it gives. These kinds of things are always a bit of trap, offering a lot of information with no explanation. It is a perfect example of corrupted theurgy, divine magic used for infernal means.
(Changed my mind, decided not to post the link, you can find it yourself if you are that curious.)
There is also this interesting little tidbit from the book...
Quote:In regard to spirits, there are the superior and the inferior. Names of the superiors are: Lucifer,
Beelzebuth, Astaroth. The inferiors of Lucifer are in Europe and Asia, and obey him.
Beelzebuth lives in Africa, and Astaroth inhabits America.
Note this Astaroth is a male demon and not the Sumerian Ishtar who is sometimes referred to as As(h)taroth.
That being said, the book says the sigil was 'given' by the spirit Lucifer itself.