Usiel, eleventh spirit in the order

Usiel is one of the thirty-one aerial spirits of King Solomon mentioned in the Ars Theurgia. He is the eleventh spirit in the order and the third in command under the great emperor of the west (Amenadiel). More specifically, he is accorded dominion over the North West and described as a mighty prince within his dominion. Usiel is mentioned alongside some of his servitors and their seals provided for practice purposes within the Ars Theurgia. He has forty diurnal servitors and a similar number serving him at night although only fourteen from each group are mentioned alongside him in the Lesser Key of King Solomon.

The identities of the fourteen day servants of Usiel given within the Ars Theurgia are Abariel, Ameta, Arnen, Herne, Saefer, Potiel, Saefarn, Magni, Amandiel, Barsu, Garnasu, Hissam, Fabariel, and Usiniel. The identities of the nocturnal servitors of Usiel are Ansoel, Godiel, Barfos, Burfa, Adan, Saddiel, Sodiel, Ossidiel, Pathier, Marae, Asuriel, Almoel, Las Pharon, and Ethiel. These demons are described as having the powers to reveal or hide treasures and other items of value at the behest of the conjuror. The conjuror has to lay out the seals of Adan, Ansoel, Magni, and Abariel on virgin parchments on the site of hidden properties whereupon they can never be revealed.

The Ars Theurgia only makes mention of fourteen of his diurnal servitors and a similar number of his nocturnal servitors. Of his diurnal servitors, the first eight have forty servants apiece while the remnant six have thirty. Of the nocturnal servitors, the first eight have forty servants while the next four have twenty apiece. The last two nocturnal servants of Usiel have ten servants each. All of these lesser demons are described as being obedient towards the conjuror and courteous. This makes Usiel a good prospect for conjurors across all levels of experience as the risk of malevolence is lower compared to overly evil entities.

Like the other high ranking aerial spirits of King Solomon, Usiel can be invoked through the use of a glass receptacle or a crystal stone. The demon has various divine magical capabilities which can be of benefit to the conjuror. The obedient nature of his underlings implies lack of overt malevolence although Barmiel should be summoned properly to increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes. His servitors can also be used for the revelation or concealment of treasure and other items of value in the manner depicted above using virgin parchment.

History

The aerial spirits of King Solomon number thirty-one and they are composed wholly of fallen angels. Usiel is no different with his entry in the Ars Theurgia being obtained from the foregoing work of Johannes Trithemius in 1499. He is mentioned in the Lesser Key of King Solomon along the twenty eight foregoing servitors and their seals provided for practice purposes.

There are otherwise no mentions of this demon within most major grimories. Furthermore, there are no mentions of Usiel within olden Graeco-Roman or ancient Middle-Eastern mythologies. It is possible that he was a popular ancient pagan god who was cast as a demon with the growth of Christianity throughout the Middle Ages especially considering his status as a fallen angel.

Description

Rank: Eleventh spirit in order / Third under Amenadiel

Element: Air

Gender: Male

Direction: West / North

Appearance

There are no overt descriptions of this demon besides the statement of his servitors as being courteous and willing to do the bidding of the conjuror. The conjuror should expect to experience the demon’s energy instead.

The “Demonic Enns” of Usiel

Veni, veni, o comitis Usiel

Liftoach Pandemonium, et germinet Usiel

The sigil of Usiel

Similar demons to Usiel

• Padiel
• Malgaras
• Barmiel
• Maseriel
• Asyriel
• Camuel

Attributes of Usiel

• Usiel is ranked as the eleventh spirit in the order and third under the command of Amenadiel. His numerous servitors are indicative of his potency and the fact that he should be treated with respect throughout rituals.
• Like the other aerial spirits of King Solomon, Usiel is bestowed with vast divine magical abilities which one can use within their work. His servitors can also be called forth to hide or reveal treasure.
• His servitors are described as being obedient and this eases the work of the medium. Furthermore, they are described as courteous making this demon a good prospect for relatively inexperienced conjurors.

When to summon Usiel

Usiel has divine magical abilities which the conjuror can use to their advantage. He can thus be called forth to provide counsel on a variety of spiritual matters.

Items Required:

• Table of Solomon designed in the artistic model shown

• The seal of the demon worn on the chest
• Four inch diameter crystal stone / Glass receptacle
• Girdle should be tied around the waist of the conjuror

Ritual Time: This demon can be summoned both during the day and night as evidenced by his dedicated sets of diurnal and nocturnal servitors.

Precautions:

• This demon is potent given his high ranking under the King of the West (Amenadiel). It is necessary to show him the utmost respect during the ritual to increase the likelihood of desirable outcomes while minimizing the chance of malevolence.
• The conjuror should take care to protect themselves from otherworldly energies by mentally visualizing a protection circle, opening, and entering it.

Steps:

• The conjuror should prepare by balancing their energies through the use of power meditation.
• The ritual must be done in a spacey environment given Usiel’s strong association with the element of air.
• Before beginning the ritual, the conjuror must wear the seal of the demon on the chest and a girdle must be tied around the waist.
• The following conjuration prayer should be hummed severally until the demon manifests within either the glass receptacle or a crystal stone: “Wee Conjure thee O thou mighty Usiel who ruleth as chief Prince or King under Amenadiel in the North West.”
• The summoner should then state their wishes or queries before allowing the demon to work and dismissing him respectfully.

Sources

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