Who is Valac?

Valac (also spelled Valak or Valu) is a demon described in medieval grimoires, particularly the Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis), a 17th-century grimoire of demonology. He is ranked as the 62nd spirit in the Ars Goetia section and is depicted as a child with angel wings, riding a two-headed dragon. According to the text, Valac reveals hidden treasures, locates serpents, and provides knowledge of astrology and herbalism. He commands 30 legions of spirits and speaks in a clear, childlike voice. These descriptions stem from Renaissance-era occult traditions blending Jewish, Christian, and pagan elements, but Valac has no basis in verifiable historical or religious canon—it’s folklore.

Important Disclaimer: Summoning demons is a fictional or ritualistic practice rooted in occult mythology, not empirical reality. Engaging in such rituals can pose psychological risks (e.g., inducing paranoia or obsession) and physical dangers (e.g., if involving fire, symbols, or altered states). This information is provided for educational/historical purposes only—treat it as literature, not instruction. If you’re dealing with mental health concerns, consult a professional.
Traditional Method to Summon Valac (From the Ars Goetia)

The Ars Goetia outlines a structured evocation ritual requiring preparation, tools, and invocations. This is a direct adaptation from the original text (translated editions like those by S.L. MacGregor Mathers, 1904). It’s not a step-by-step “how-to” but a ceremonial framework. Perform at your own discretion—historically, these were done by trained magicians in protected circles.
Preparation

Timing and Location: Conduct during the hour of Mercury (Wednesday, dawn or dusk) or when the moon is in Virgo. Choose a secluded, purified space (e.g., a room consecrated with salt and incense). Fast for 24 hours prior to attune your mind.
Tools Required:
Magic Circle: Draw a 9-foot diameter circle on the ground using chalk or flour, divided into quadrants with Hebrew names of God (e.g., Adonai, Elohim) inscribed around it. Inside, place a triangle of art (equilateral, 3 feet per side) pointed away from you.
Lamen (Pentacle): A metal or parchment talisman with Valac’s seal (a horned child on a dragon; see description below). Wear it on a chain.
Incense and Offerings: Burn frankincense and myrrh. Prepare a small offering like wine or bread (never blood, per the grimoire’s warnings).
Robes and Weapons: Wear white linen robes. Have a black-handled knife (athame) for tracing signs.
Grimoire: The Lesser Key of Solomon open to Valac’s entry.
Valac’s Seal (for visualization or engraving):
A central circle with a winged child’s head, flanked by two dragon heads. Inscribe with: “VALAC LEXICON REGIS AMEN” (Latin for “Valac, King of Words, Amen”).

The Ritual

Purification: Bathe in salt water. Recite Psalm 51 for cleansing. Enter the circle clockwise, facing east.

Conjuration: Stand in the circle, knife in hand. Recite the First Conjuration (adapted from the Goetia):

“I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Valac; and being with power armed from the Supreme Majesty, I do strongly command thee, by Beralanensis, Baldachiensis, Paumachia, and Apologiae Sedes… [continue with full divine names: Adonai, El, Elohim, etc.]… that thou dost forthwith appear unto me here before this Circle in a fair human shape, without any deformity or tortuosity. And by this ineffable name, Tetragrammaton IEDOVA, do I conjure thee, and being conjured, thou shalt appear unto me visibly, and affably speak unto me… Come thou, in the name of the most high God, and fulfill my desires!”

Repeat up to three times if no manifestation occurs, escalating tone.

Binding and Command: Once “appearing” (via trance, vision, or auditory hallucination), trace his seal in the air with the knife. Command:

“O thou Valac, most puissant and obedient spirit, I command thee by the power of the Most High to reveal unto me [state your query, e.g., ‘the location of hidden treasures’ or ‘secrets of the stars’]. Thou shalt not depart until I dismiss thee.”

He is said to appear as a boy on a dragon—do not step outside the circle.

Dismissal: Thank him, then recite:

“O thou Valac, I license thee to depart unto thy proper place, without causing harm or noise. Go in peace, by the power of Adonai.”

Erase the circle counterclockwise.

Variations in Other Sources

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (Johann Weyer, 1577): Similar, but emphasizes Valac’s serpent-finding ability; add snake imagery to the triangle.
Modern Adaptations: Chaos magicians (e.g., in Phil Hine’s works) simplify to meditation on the seal with sigil visualization, skipping the circle for psychological evocation.