Raysiel, first spirit under Demoriel

Raysiel is another of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon who are recorded within the Lesser Key of King Solomon. More specifically, this demon is mentioned alongside sixteen of his diurnal servitors and fourteen of his nocturnal servitors – this number does not represent his total entourage and is only meant for practice. As a total, Raysiel has fifty great dukes serving under his command and a similar number serving him during the nighttime. Their seals are also provided for the purposes of practice.

Raysiel is described as a mighty king with dominion over the northern cardinal point being both nocturnal and diurnal. His nocturnal servitors are described as being evil by nature, stubborn, disobedient, and disobedient towards the conjuror. Conversely, his diurnal servitors are described as being good natured and willing to obey the conjuror. This duality in his personality is perhaps indicative of the fact that only experienced conjurors should attempt his invocation during the night. Summoning him during the day bears minimal risk for beginners.

Of his diurnal servitors, there are an additional fifty lesser demons serving under their command apiece. This is true except for the last six who have thirty inferior demons serving under them whereas the first eight of the nocturnal servants have forty lesser demons serving them. The following four of the nocturnal servitors have twenty servants apiece while the last two have ten underlings doing their bidding. This complexity in the hierarchy under Raysiel is perhaps a pointer of his potency and lofty position in association with the northern cardinal point.

The identities of the sixteen diurnal servitors mentioned alongside Raysiel and their seals provided within the Ars Theurgia are Baciar, Thoac, Sequiel, Sadar, Terath, Astael, Ramica, Dubarus, Armena, Albhadur, Chanaei, Fursiel, Betasiel, Melcha, Tharas, and Vriel. The names of the fourteen nocturnal servants given within the Ars Theurgia together with their seals are Thariel, Paras, Arayl, Culmar, Lazaba, Aleasi, Sebach, Quibda, Belsay, Morael, Sarach, Arepach, Lamas, and Thurcal. The former group are benevolent while the latter is malevolent.

History

This demon is a fallen angel like the other aerial spirits that are described within the Second Book of Lemegeton. The Lesser Key of Solomon’s Ars Theurgia borrows heavily from the Steganographia by Johannes Trithemius that was published circa 1499 – Raysiel was also first mentioned within recorded history in this publication.

Raysiel is otherwise not mentioned within other mainstream grimories. Olden Graeco-Roman and ancient Middle-Eastern mythologies also do not make any mentions of him and it is possible that he was a popular ancient pagan god who was only demonized with the spread of Christianity during the Middle Ages.

Description

Rank: First spirit in the north under Demoriel / thirteenth spirit in the order

Element: Air

Direction: North

Gender: Male

Appearance

Like many of the aerial demons posited within the Ars Theurgia, there are no vivid descriptions of Raysiel. There are only mentions of the dual personalities which are harbored by his servitors. Summoners would therefore have to expect to feel a demonic energy or presence at the height of the ritual.

The “Demonic Enns” of Raysiel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Raysiel

Veni, veni, o comitis Raysiel

The sigil of Raysiel

Similar demons to Raysiel

• Padiel
• Malgaras
• Barmiel
• Maseriel
• Asyriel
• Camuel
• Usiel
• Dorochiel

Attributes of Raysiel

• Raysiel is the first demon ranked under Demoriel giving him a lofty ranking within the northern cardinal point. He is however the thirteenth spirit in the order of the aerial spirits of King Solomon.
• Another point of note is that the numerous servitors serving under Raysiel are perhaps indicative of the potency which this demon promises both in a benevolent or malevolent capacity.
• The diurnal demons who serve Raysiel are described as being good natured and obedient towards the medium. Conversely, his nocturnal servitors are evil, disobedient, and deceitful towards the medium thus posing for only experienced mediums to try summoning him at night.
• The ritual for summoning Raysiel is similar to that used in invoking the other aerial demons as it involves the use of a glass receptacle or a crystal stone. This ritual is fairly simple and it can be conducted with basic supplies provided that the element of air is pronounced within the location chosen for the ritual.

When to summon Raysiel

This demon has divine magical abilities as consistent with his status as a fallen angel. This can be harnessed by demonolators and used to a great advantage to govern their spiritual affairs. His benevolent (diurnal) self can be called forth to provide spiritual counsel while his malevolent (nocturnal) persona can be invoked for more clandestine activities.

Items Required:

• Girdle tied around the waist of the conjuror
• The seal of the demon worn on the chest
• Four inch diameter crystal stone / Glass receptacle
• Table of Solomon designed in the artistic model shown

Ritual Time: This demon can be summoned both during the day and night as he is both diurnal and nocturnal. Only experienced personnel should attempt his invocation during the night however due to the malevolent and disobedient nature of his nocturnal servitors.

Precautions:

• This demon is very potent given his large contingent of servitors. It is therefore necessary to accord him the utmost respect during rituals although he can be invoked by relatively inexperienced medium.
• The medium should take care to protect themselves from otherworldly energies by visualizing a protection circle, opening, and entering it.
• The dual nature of his servitors means that inexperienced conjurors should only try summoning him in the day as it is the only time when his servitors are good natured and obedient towards the medium.

Steps:

• The medium should prepare for the ritual through meditation.
• The strong association of this demon to the element of air means the ritual should be done in an airy location.
• Prior to the start of the ritual, the medium should wear the seal of the demon and tie a girdle on their chest and around their waist respectively.
• The medium should then hum the following conjuration prayer: “Wee Conjure thee.”
• Once the demonic energy is felt, the medium should respectfully state their wishes prior to dismissing the demon and then concluding the ritual.