Caspiel, chief emperor of the south

Caspiel is a fallen angel and one of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon. He is accorded one of the cardinal points – the south – to rule over despite not being mentioned by most renowned grimories. He was first mentioned within recorded history in the Ars Theurgia of the Lesser Key of Solomon. He is associated with other demons such as the following kings of the cardinal points: Carnesiel who rules over the east, Demoriel ruling in the north, and Amenadiel in the west.

The four kings of the cardinal points form the spearhead of the aerial spirits of King Solomon according to the Ars Theurgia. There are an additional sixteen dukes tied to inter-cardinal points and additional points. Eleven wandering princes are also included among the aerial spirits for a total of thirty-one spirits. These are a select group of demons which differ from those of the Ars Goetia and are controlled by King Solomon through the use of his ring with God’s seal on it.

Among the servitors of Caspiel are 200 great dukes and 400 lesser dukes. In addition, he has approximately 1,000,200,000,000 ministering spirits serving at his behest. Within the Ars Theurgia, he is mentioned alongside twelve of his great dukes whereupon their respective seals are provided for the summoners’ convenience. Much of the assertions in the Ars Theurgia are derived from Johannes Trithemius’ works in the Steganographia which was published circa 1499.

The identities of 12 of his dukes which are provided within the Ars Theurgia alongside their seals are Ursiel, Chariel, Maras, Femol, Budarim, Camory, Larmol, Aridiel, Geriel, Ambri, Camor, and Oriel. Each of these dukes has 2600 lesser dukes apiece and they often appear together with Caspiel. It is noteworthy that some of these lesser demons are quite stubborn and churlish. Furthermore, it is worth taking into account that the vast contingent of demons accompanying Caspiel should highlight his potency.

History

The Ars Theurgia which is the second book of the Lemegeton in the Lesser Key of Solomon makes the first mentions of this demon. As previously mentioned, this book borrows greatly from the works of Johannes Trithemius especially the Steganographia which was published in 1499. Caspiel does not otherwise appear within the seventy-two Goetic demons that were trapped in a brass vessel by King Solomon and some accounts place him at odds with the Goetic demons.

There are no mentions of Caspiel within ancient Graeco-Roman mythologies or those of the olden Middle East. The associations which the demon has with King Solomon is perhaps indicative of a pagan past. The advent of Christianity during the nascent stages of history may have distorted his original identity and led to his castigation as a resident of hell whereupon he has since been declared a demon. This is especially true considering his position as one of the fallen angels.

Description

Rank: King of the South

Direction: South

Element: Air

Gender: Male

Incense: Sandalwood

Color: Black

Appearance

There are not many accounts which describe the manifestation of Caspiel although the overriding consensus is that he has angelic features that are discernibly childish. He is also horned and his skin tone is of a light hue.

The “Demonic Enns” of Caspiel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Caspiel

Veni, veni, o comitis Caspiel

The sigil of Caspiel

Similar demons to Caspiel

• Carnesiel
• Demoriel
• Amenadiel

Attributes of Caspiel

• This demon first surfaces within recorded history in the Ars Theurgia which borrows heavily from Johannes Trithemius’ Steganographia that was published in 1499.
• Despite the ability to summon Caspiel during both the day and night, it is noteworthy that some of his servitors are stubborn and churlish. Their vast number also makes the invocation of this demon a tricky prospect which should only be left to experienced conjurors.
• The Ars Goetia posits that Amaymon is the demon responsible for ruling over the southern cardinal point which is discernibly at odds with the assertions of the Ars Theurgia.
• The abilities of this demon are primarily based on divine magic with the demon able to serve the conjuror in most benevolent capacities. There are no mentions of any underlying malevolence.
• Like all other demons however, it is necessary to accord Caspiel the necessary respect to increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes while minimizing the possibility of punitive malevolence.

When to summon Caspiel

Caspiel can be summoned to use his magical abilities for the benefit of the conjuror. Among the services which the demon can offer the summoner include divination and telling of things past, present, and future. His servitors are also able to provide the conjuror with their abilities as he / she so wishes despite their stubborn nature.

Items Required:

• Black candles
• Sandalwood incense
• The seal of the demon
• Scrying mirror

Ritual Time: This demon can be summoned both during the day and night. There are no mentions of whether he is a day or night demon thereby posing the possibility of him being both diurnal and nocturnal.

Precautions:

• This demon is very potent despite the approachable and affable demeanor presented in manifestations. It is therefore necessary to accord him the utmost respect during rituals.
• The conjuror should also take care to protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally picturing a protection circle and entering it.
• It is also necessary to use demonic powers with reservation to prevent building over-reliance.

Steps:

• The conjuror should prepare for the ritual by engaging in meditation or other forms of breathing exercise to balance energies.
• The sigil of Caspiel should be prominently laid in the center of the altar before the start of the ritual.
• The offering of sandalwood incense should be done simultaneously with the lighting of the candles.
• The enns of Caspiel should be hummed while the incense is burning before humming the following prayer: “Wee Conjure thee O thou Mighty and Potent Prince Caspiel“.
• The demon’s energy should manifest within the scrying mirror or the smoke and flames of offering whereupon the conjuror may state their wishes.
• After respectfully stating one’s wishes and praising the demon, Caspiel can be dismissed before snuffing out the candle.

Sources

http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/theurgia.htm