There are several methods suitable for summoning demons. Although the practices differ in style and procedure, they all allow a spirit or demon to manifest for a limited time. The rituals and incantations vary depending on the purpose for which the spirit is summoned.
What is meant by a summoning?
A summoning is also called an evocation. The word comes from the Latin evocatio = calling forth. An evocation is an attempt to call upon or summon a spirit for a specific purpose. Throughout history, this ceremony has been used to contact many kinds of beings.
To summon a demon, you may use different tools, such as a Ouija board or a magic mirror, while others rely on more traditional methods.
Some witches perform rituals of spirit summoning to obtain information with the help of demons. Others issue a command or a request to the summoned being, which it is then expected to carry out.
Whatever your motives may be for wanting to call a spirit, you should proceed with the utmost caution. You must keep in mind that such a ritual opens the door to another world. This is not something to play with. Never conduct such a ritual for fun.
Here are five methods to summon demons.
1. Use a Ouija Board to Call a Spirit
The Ouija board (also called spirit board, talking board, or witch board) is a well-known method for contacting spirits. Such a ritual is also referred to as a séance. A séance should be ended immediately if the atmosphere becomes negative, if participants feel fearful, or if the flow of the ritual is disturbed.
A Ouija board consists of a board displaying all 26 letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0–9, as well as the words “Yes,” “No,” and “Goodbye.” Communication with the spirit is carried out using a planchette — a heart-shaped piece of wood on which participants place their fingertips. The spirit guides the planchette across the board to spell out answers to the participants’ questions.
2. Call a Spirit Using a Crystal Ball
The crystal ball is best known for fortune-telling, but it can also be used to summon spirits and evoke demons. In this context, it is primarily employed for communication with the dead (necromancy). The images that appear in the crystal ball to the medium or seer are interpreted as messages from the spirit world.
Through the crystal ball, a medium may bring forth a spirit’s appearance, hear its voice, and pass on its words to the other participants.
This practice should not be taken lightly, though it is less dangerous than some other evocation rituals. By setting strong energetic boundaries and clear intentions, the medium can control which spirits are allowed to communicate.
During the ritual, the medium enters a meditative state. Focusing intently on the crystal ball makes the subconscious receptive to messages from the spirit realm. This method is particularly effective at Samhain and Beltane, when the veil between our world and the spirit world is said to be thinnest.
3. Summon a Demon with the Help of a Mirror
Magical sigils are often used to summon demons. These secret symbols represent the true names of specific demons and can be found in old books of magic.
Begin the ritual in a well-lit room. First, draw a circle of salt around yourself — this is essential for protection against the demon. Light several candles and extinguish all other lights. Ensure that everything needed for the ritual is ready, then step into the protective circle.
Burn protective incense as well as incense that attracts demons. When enough wax has pooled, sprinkle it onto the mirror. Draw a salt circle around the mirror to ensure the demon remains within it. Place the candles around you and remain silent.
When the wax has hardened, carve the demon’s sigil into it with a knife. The sigil represents the demon’s true name. To attract the demon, smear a drop of your blood on the mirror.
Now recite the incantation (calling the demon by name):
“Great and mighty demon (Name), I summon you this day and at this hour to appear before me. You shall show yourself clearly within this mirror. Should you be bound or otherwise occupied, nothing shall prevent you from obeying the power of my dreadful invocation. I command you — and should you refuse my words or be unwilling to come, then I shall curse you in the most terrible way, strip you of your power, and banish you to a dreadful place!”
After a pause of silence, continue:
“Therefore come at once and visibly, O demon (Name), and appear to me here in this mirror.”
Do not leave the protective circle of salt until you have dismissed the demon.
4. Summon Lucifer According to Ancient Rites
For this ritual, you need the sigil of the demon. Such symbols can be found in old books of magic. The following incantation for summoning Lucifer comes from a grimoire dating back to 1846:
“Lucifer, Ouyar, Chameron, Aliseon, Mandousin, Premy, Oriet, Naydru, Esmony, Eparinesoni, Estiot, Dumosson, Danochar, Casmiel, Hayras, Fabelleronthou, Sodirno, Peatham, Venite, Venite, LUCIFER. Shemhamforash!”
Follow all instructions and precautions for this ritual with the utmost care.
5. Call a Spirit Using a Candle Flame
This ritual is simpler and less dangerous than the others, and is used to contact a spirit from the Otherworld (the realm of the dead).
Light a white candle and focus on the spirit you wish to call. Take two small pieces of paper and write “YES” on one and “NO” on the other, drawing a pentagram beneath each word. Place the papers close to the candle.
Add salt to the melted wax to bind the spirit to the candle. Focus your gaze on the flame and ask whether a spirit is present. Observe the flame: if it leans toward the “Yes” paper, a spirit is near.
You may then ask your questions, interpreting the movements and signs of the flame as the spirit’s answers. When finished, extinguish the candle and dismiss the spirit.
Conclusion
You now know several methods of summoning demons. Opening the gates to the spirit world can be enlightening, but it can also become dangerous very quickly. Always remember to be cautious and take every protective measure necessary. Approach the spirit world with respect.
Have you ever tried summoning spirits? If not, you can find more detailed background knowledge in the Satansheaven online library and magic books.