Demons are antagonistic figures in many religions. They gained their greatest popularity due to the spread of Christianity, although creatures of demonic origin are mentioned in Ancient India (Rakshasas), and in Japan (Akuma, Yokai and Mononoke), and in the Sumerian state. For the most part, these creatures are self-willed and serve evil in any of its manifestations, although sometimes it is mentioned how demons help mortals, pursuing their own interests.
The power of demons has always aroused great interest among weaker people. The idea of subjugating such powerful creatures, capable of destroying cities and countries with one hand, has always excited the minds of mortals, both in ancient times and today.
Why do people call?
Sometimes the reason is laziness and unwillingness to work independently, sometimes it's a hopeless situation when a person sees no other solution.
Anyway, summoning a demon is a last resort, as it is unknown what exactly it will require as payment.
Why Astaroth?
Demonic creatures, according to magicians, have a very clearly built hierarchy:
- Demons of Power. Are the strongest demonsrulers of hell. This group also includes Astaroth - a demon who is the first assistant to the Lord.
- Approximate Rulers. These demons are divided into those who have the right to deal with state affairs on behalf of the Lord, and those who are denied this. The second type of demons have the same power and authority as the first, but they are not able to bear the burden of responsibility for the decisions they make.
- Demons of the Brotherhood. Within their group, they are divided according to their functioning into the heads of groups, elite fighters and a kind of "police" of hell.
- Priests. They have strict norms of behavior and, in fact, are a group isolated from the Demons of the Brotherhood. Their main activity is to control the energy and monitor the condition of the artifacts of hell.
- Strong. Almost all of them take part in the battles. These demons are involved in the regulation of residual energies and the tasks of the Supreme Ones.
- Average. Also known as Gathering Demons. Recruiting souls, collecting rumors and information.
- Small. Demons of this type include dream demons, as well as incubi and succubus.
- Lower. The well-known Demons belong to this group. In fact, the nether demons are servants for everyone else.
As you can see from the above diagram, Astaroth is a demon with not only incredible power, but also great power in hell. Therefore, the favorable summoning of this particular creature guarantees that other demons will also obey the summoner.
Besides this, Astaroth is consideredthe patron of magicians and the demon-scientist. He has a fairly good-natured disposition and sociability. But behind these qualities, the caller forgets about the demonic nature of this creature and that he is excessively cruel even to his friends and wife.
What does the demon Astaroth look like?
Photos, of course, do not exist, however, according to written sources, Astaroth has several appearances:
- A tall man with bluish pale skin and blue-black hair. He has dark, shiny eyes, massive horns, and leather wings with a claw at the end of the upper joint.
- Disfigured or, on the contrary, an unimaginably beautiful angel. A viper wraps around his right arm, and Astaroth himself sits astride a purple dragon.
- The form of a dragon without paws and with a very long tail, on which he moves.
History
Astaroth often inhabits people and other living beings:
- In the 1560s, his presence was recorded in a girl named Nicole Aubry.
- 1611th. Astaroth and other 6665 demons possessed the body of the nun Madeleine Demandol.
- Later, Astaroth possessed a Lundun nun.
- In 1673, Astaroth and Asmodeus were called by the mistress of Louis XIV with a request to keep her at court. During the Mass, a child was sacrificed. The treaty between Madame de Montespan and the demons, written in Latin with reversed words from right to left, has survived to this day
Also, some scholars see a connection between Astaroth and goddesses such as Ishtar and Astarte.
Summon Demon
Astaroth are trying to call many. According to written sources (Lemegeton, Grimorium Verum and others), he is able to give the power of invisibility, answer secret questions and endow the caller with incredible magical power.
Before calling the demon Astaroth, experienced esotericists advise fasting for nine days. This will strengthen the spirit, gain determination and protect yourself from the influence of the demon. At the end of the fast, it is recommended to perform a purification ceremony on yourself. Firstly, by doing this you will show respect to Astaroth, and secondly, you will further secure your own soul.
The call is carried out in a circle drawn on the floor or on the ground, protecting the caster. The place of summoning depends on the purpose: answering questions will require an old cemetery, while any room or building, preferably abandoned, will descend to swear allegiance to Astaroth or make a request.
If you are not an experienced magician - never call any entity in a place where people live! Closing a portal is much more difficult than opening it, and newbies don't always succeed.
It is necessary to address the demon without fear and admiration, but with great respect. Remember that Astaroth is a hot-tempered and cruel demon, but still quite curious and complacent. If you wish, you can bring gifts to him: in preparation for the ritual, you will understand what it should be.
The words spoken are not that important, the main thing is that you know exactly what you want from the demon, and whether he will consider your request or question as an insult. When calling for greater immersion in magical action, you can speak Latin, but this is not recommended for those who are not able to independently compose sentences in this language: having come to Latin, the demon can speak Latin. It is better to use your native (or well known) language and call Astaroth by name during the call.
Before leaving the circle, be sure to release the creature, even if you do not see any signs that the summoning of the demon Astaroth worked. Thank him for coming, and then say: "Go in peace, Astaroth, Demon of Power, from where you came to me, and peace will be in your soul! Be ready to come to me when I call you, in the name of all the Gods ! So be it!"
Never leave the protective circle before saying goodbye to the demon and do not neglect the closing of the portal, which will happen with the departure of Astaroth.
Will the summoned come?
If you are expecting Astaroth's spectacular appearance straight from the underworld in puffs of smoke, then this will not happen. You probably won't even see it.
Demonic creatures feel cold and otherness, you will want to leave the place of the ritual. You may even be speechless or break out in a cold sweat. But even if nothing like this happened, do not neglect saying goodbye to the creature, because the consequences of ignoring it can be very different.
