Symiel, the fourteenth spirit in the order

Symiel is one of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon recorded within the Ars Theurgia of the Lesser Key of King Solomon. He is the fourteenth spirit in the order of the aerial spirits and the second under the command of the King of the North. As a result, he is accorded dominion over North and by East. He is both diurnal and nocturnal with 10 great dukes serving under him during the day and another 1000 serving him in the night. Each of Symiel’s servitors has a certain number of inferior demons serving under him although the Ars Theurgia only states ten of his nocturnal servitors and a similar number of the diurnal.

The identities of the ten diurnal servitors of Symiel who are provided within the Ars Theurgia as well as their numbers of servitors are Asmiel 60, Chrubas 100, Vaslos 40, Malgron 20, Romiel 80, Larael 60, Achol 60, Bonyel 90, Dagiel 100, and Musor 110. These day demons are described as good natured and obedient towards the medium whenever they are called forth. The identities of the ten nocturnal great dukes who serve Symiel within the Ars Theurgia and their associated numbers of servitors are Mafrus 70, Apiel 30, Curiel 40, Molael 10, Arafos 50, Marianu 100, Narzael 210, Murahe 30, Richel 120, and Nalael 130. The night demons are described as stubborn and unwilling to appear before the conjuror.

The Ars Theurgia only makes mention of ten of the day demons serving Symiel and similar number of the nocturnal variety. The seal of each demon is also provided for the purposes of practice. The total number of servitors who are under the day demons is reported as 720 whereas the cumulative total for the nighttime demons is 790. These lesser demons do the bidding of the great dukes in a manner akin to ordinary servants. Such a complex hierarchy is perhaps indicative of the potency which Symiel holds – this is also a hallmark of the aerial spirits of King Solomon.

Like the other aerial spirits associated with King Solomon, Symiel came into mainstream reckoning with his first ever entry into recorded history circa 1499. This was through the works of Johannes Trithemius in the form of the Steganographia. The second book of Lemegeton and much of the information regarding the aerial spirits are mostly derived from this publication. Like the other aerial spirits of King Solomon, Symiel is a fallen angel having been cast out of heaven after rebellion. He can thus be invoked similarly to the other aerial demons through the use of a crystal stone or a glass receptacle.

History

Symiel is a fallen angel like the other aerial spirits of King Solomon contained within the Second Book of Lemegeton. His first mentions within recorded history occurred in the 1499 publication of the Steganographia by Johannes Trithemius – this is similar to the other aerial demons of whom the first accounts can be found here.

There are otherwise no mentions of this demon within credible grimories. Ancient Middle-Eastern and Graeco-Roman mythologies also have no mentions of this demon within their accounts. It is possible that Symiel’s demonic identity belonged to an ancient pagan god who was cast as a demon with the spread of Christianity in the Middle Ages.

Description

Rank: Second spirit under the King of the North / Fourteenth in the order

Gender: Male

Element: Air

Direction: North and by East

Appearance

The Ars Theurgia does not make overt descriptions of this demon besides stating the dual nature of his servitors and their likelihood to obey the conjuror or its lack thereof. The conjuror should expect to experience the demon’s energy instead.

The “Demonic Enns” of Symiel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Symiel

Veni, veni, o comitis Symiel

The sigil of Symiel

Similar demons to Symiel

• Padiel
• Asyriel
• Cabariel
• Raysiel
• Camuel
• Aseliel
• Barmiel
• Gediel

Attributes of Symiel

• Symiel is the fourteenth spirit in the order of the aerial spirits and the second under the command of the King of the North. He is specifically accorded dominion over North and by East.
• He is both diurnal and nocturnal with 10 great dukes serving under him during the day and another 1000 serving him in the night. The Ars Theurgia only mentions ten from each set.
• His status as a fallen angel means that Symiel has various divine magical abilities which the medium can use to their advantage whether benevolent or otherwise.

When to summon Symiel

This demon can be summoned to provide counsel on various magical affairs. His abilities can be harnessed and channeled for use within magic particularly if the medium is able to form a lasting bond with Symiel.

Items Required:

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

Ritual Time: This demon can be called forth both during the day and in the nighttime. His servitors are also dedicated to their roles either as nocturnal or diurnal servants of Symiel.

Precautions:

• This demon should be shown the necessary respect in order to increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes while minimizing the chance of malevolence. This is despite the description of his servitors as being of good nature.
• The medium should remember to protect themselves from otherworldly forces by visualizing a protection circle and entering it before the start of the ritual.

Steps:

• The medium should prepare for the ritual through meditation so as to balance their energies.
• The chosen venue should be spacey so that the element of air is pronounced before starting the ritual.
• The seal of the demon should be prominently worn on the chest of the conjuror as well as a girdle tied around the waist.
• The demon’s enns can then be chanted in earnest by the medium.
• Once the demon’s presence is felt, the medium can state their wishes for the demon before respectfully dismissing him.

Sources

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

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