Orias (also spelled Oriax or Oray) is the 59th spirit described in the Ars Goetia, the first section of the 17th-century grimoire The Lesser Key of Solomon. He is depicted as a lion riding a horse, carrying a snake in his right hand and a fiery wand in his left. Orias is a Great Marquis of Hell, commanding 30 legions of spirits. His powers include:

Teaching the virtues of the stars and constellations, as well as the properties of herbs and precious stones.
Transforming people into any shape or form they desire.
Providing familiars (spirit servants) and granting favor with friends and foes.

These descriptions come from traditional demonological texts and are not verifiable in a scientific sense; they stem from medieval and Renaissance occult traditions.
Historical Context
Summoning rituals like those for Orias draw from Solomonic magic, which claims to use divine authority (via God’s name) to bind demons. These practices were part of ceremonial magic in Europe, influenced by Kabbalah, astrology, and earlier grimoires. They were never intended as literal instructions but as symbolic or psychological exercises. Modern interpretations often view them as archetypes for self-exploration, though some occult practitioners treat them literally. Note: Attempting such rituals can be psychologically risky and is illegal in contexts involving harm or fraud.
Traditional Summoning Ritual for Orias
The following is a direct adaptation from the Ars Goetia and related Solomonic texts (e.g., The Book of Abramelin and Pseudomonarchia Daemonum by Johann Weyer). This is presented for educational/historical purposes only—do not perform it. It requires preparation, tools, and a controlled environment.
Preparation (1-9 Months in Advance)

Purification and Fasting: Abstain from meat, alcohol, and sexual activity for 9 days (or longer). Bathe in consecrated water (salt + holy water) daily. Confess sins and meditate on divine protection.
Tools Needed:

A magic circle: Draw a 9-foot diameter circle on the ground using chalk or flour, inscribed with the names of God (e.g., Adonai, Elohim) and angelic seals. Surround it with a triangle of art (for the spirit to appear).
Lamen (medallion): Engrave Orias’s sigil (a complex star-like symbol with serpentine lines—search for “Orias sigil Ars Goetia” for visuals).
Incense: Myrrh or frankincense.
Robes: White linen, with protective pentacles sewn in.
Black mirror or scrying stone for evocation.
Parchment with Orias’s sigil, written in virgin blood or red ink.


Timing: Perform during a waxing moon, on a Tuesday (Mars day, aligning with Orias’s martial/ transformative nature). Planetary hour of Mars for potency.
Space: A secluded room, facing east. No iron or salt nearby (demons reportedly fear them).

The Ritual Steps


Enter the Circle: At the appointed hour, robe yourself and step into the magic circle backward (to avoid breaking it). Light incense and anoint the sigil with oil.


Preliminary Invocation: Recite the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) three times for protection:

Face east, draw pentagram in air: “Before me Raphael.”
Continue for south (Michael), west (Gabriel), north (Uriel).
“For about me flames the pentagram, and in the column stands the six-rayed star.” (Visualize a hexagram at your heart.)



Conjuration of Orias: Hold the lamen and chant the First Conjuration from the Ars Goetia (adapt as needed):

“O thou Orias, Marquis of the infernal legions, I conjure thee by the power of the Most High, Adonai, El, Elohim, and by the seals of the angels, that thou appear before this circle in a fair and comely shape, without terror or deformity. I command thee by the virtue of the seal which I wear, and by the name of the Creator, to come peaceably and without tumult. Appear now, Orias, and fulfill my demands!”

Repeat up to three times, vibrating the name “O-RI-AS” (O as in “oh,” RI as in “ree,” AS as in “ass”).


Binding and License: If manifestation occurs (via visions, sounds, or sensations), state your request clearly (e.g., “Teach me the knowledge of the stars”). Offer no sacrifices—Solomonic magic forbids them. End with the License to Depart:

“Orias, I thank thee for thy appearance. Depart now in peace, and return not without my will. By the power of the Most High, go forth!”



Closing: Extinguish incense, dismantle the circle clockwise. Bury or burn the sigil remnants.


Variations

Abramelin Method: From The Book of Abramelin, achieve “Knowledge and Conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel” first (6-18 months of prayer), then command Orias via that angel’s authority.
Modern Adaptations: Groups like the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO) simplify this with visualization and pathworking, omitting physical tools.

Risks and Disclaimers

Psychological: Can induce hallucinations, anxiety, or dissociation—consult a mental health professional if prone to such.
Spiritual: Texts warn of backlash if mishandled (e.g., possession or misfortune).