Who is Amy?

Amy (also known as Auns or Avnas) is the 58th spirit listed in the Ars Goetia, a 17th-century grimoire from the Lesser Key of Solomon. Described as a great president of Hell, Amy appears as a fiery flame but can take human form—a handsome man in some accounts. He commands 36 legions of demons and specializes in teaching astrology, astronomy, liberal sciences, and granting knowledge of treasures hidden by spirits. He’s said to be truthful and obliging to the summoner, though like all Goetic entities, he’s bound by infernal hierarchies.

Note: This is drawn from historical occult texts. Demon summoning is a fictional/esoteric practice with no empirical basis—it’s rooted in medieval magic traditions for symbolic or psychological exploration. Attempting it literally carries no real risks beyond self-delusion or psychological strain, but if you’re into role-playing games (e.g., D&D), creative writing, or historical study, here’s how it’s traditionally “done.” Proceed with a grain of salt and zero expectations.
Traditional Method to Summon Amy

The ritual follows the standard Goetic framework from the Ars Goetia. It’s elaborate, requiring preparation, tools, and incantations. Skip steps at your peril if you’re going for authenticity (or just read it as folklore).
1. Preparation (The Circle and Tools)

Time and Place: Perform during a Tuesday (Mars’ day, aligning with Amy’s fiery nature) at dawn or noon, when the sun is strong. Choose a secluded, clean space—ideally outdoors under open sky for astronomical themes.
The Magic Circle: Draw a nine-foot diameter circle on the ground using chalk or flour. Inside, inscribe a triangle (the “Triangle of Art”) pointing east. Surround it with protective symbols: the Seal of Solomon around the circle’s edge, and Amy’s sigil (a complex star-like glyph) inside the triangle. (Search for “Amy Goetia sigil” for visuals—it’s public domain.)
Tools Needed:
A black-handled knife (athame) or wand for tracing.
Incense: Frankincense and myrrh (for invocation).
Robes: White linen for purity.
Offerings: Gold or herbs like saffron (Amy’s associated metal/color is gold; avoid blood or sacrifices—Goetia emphasizes will over gore).
The Ars Goetia text or a grimoire copy for reference.

2. Purification and Protection

Fast for 24 hours beforehand to “purify” intent.
Bathe in salt water while reciting a banishing prayer (e.g., the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram from Golden Dawn traditions: Visualize pentagrams at each direction, invoking archangels).
Enter the circle clockwise, knife in hand, and declare: “I am protected by the Most High; no evil may cross this bound.”

3. The Invocation

Light incense in the triangle. Stand in the circle facing east.
Recite the general Goetic conjuration (adapted for Amy):

“I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Amy; and being with power armed from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by Beralanensis, Baldachiensis, Paumachia, and Apologiae Sedes; by the most Powerful Princes, Genii, Liachidae, and Ministers of the Tartarean Abode; and by the Chief Prince of the Seat of Apologia in the Ninth Legion, I do invoke thee, and by invocating conjure thee. And being armed with power from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by Him Who spake and it was done, and unto whom all creatures be obedient. Appear thou now before this Circle in a fair human shape, without any deformity or tortuosity. Come thou in and from all the corners of the earth to obey my will. And make rational answers unto all things I shall demand of thee. I conjure thee by the Seal of Solomon, which I wear, and by the Words of Power: Adonai, El, Elohim, Elohi, Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh, Tetragrammaton, Shaddai, Jah, Jehovah, and by all the Names of God. Come, Amy, and appear!”

Gaze into the triangle’s center. If “successful,” a flame or shadowy figure manifests. Command it to take human form and swear obedience on the Black Book.

4. Communication and Dismissal

Ask questions (e.g., “Reveal the stars’ secrets” or “Show hidden treasures”). Amy reportedly answers directly.
End by thanking and dismissing: “Depart in peace, Amy, to thy abodes and habitations. By the power of the Most High, be thou bound henceforward. Amen.”
Erase the circle counterclockwise to close.

Variations and Tips

Modern Twists: Some neopagans simplify with meditation/visualization instead of full ritual—focus on Amy’s sigil while chanting his enn (a short demonic chant): “Ayer avage secore Amy secore.” No circle needed.
From Other Grimoires: In the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Johann Weyer, 1577), Amy’s summoning is similar but emphasizes his president status—invoke via infernal dukes first.
Risks in Lore: If disobedient, he’s bound by threats of divine torment. But texts warn of backlash if the summoner lacks “true will.”