Belial (also spelled Beliar or Belialus) is a demon described in ancient grimoires like the Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton, 17th century), where he ranks as the 68th spirit, a powerful king commanding 80 legions of demons. He appears as two beautiful angels in a chariot of fire, speaks with a comely voice, and grants honors, favors from friends and foes, and invisibility. In Judeo-Christian texts like the Dead Sea Scrolls and Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs, Belial symbolizes lawlessness and rebellion against God, often equated with Satan or a prince of darkness. Summoning rituals draw from these traditions, emphasizing protection, precise timing, and offerings to avoid backlash—occult lore warns Belial can be defiant or deceptive if not commanded firmly.
Important Disclaimer: These instructions are for historical, educational, or fictional purposes only (e.g., in role-playing games like D&D or creative writing). Performing actual rituals can be psychologically harmful, legally questionable in some jurisdictions (if involving illegal substances or harm), and is not endorsed. Occult practices lack scientific validation and may lead to delusion or danger. Consult mental health professionals if this stems from distress.

Preparation for Summoning
Based on traditional Solomonic evocation methods:

Purification and Mindset: Fast for 24 hours beforehand. Bathe in salt water infused with hyssop or rosemary for cleansing. Meditate to clear doubts—Belial demands confidence, as he tests the summoner’s will.
Tools and Circle:

A consecrated magic circle (9 feet diameter) drawn with chalk or flour, inscribed with protective seals (e.g., the Triangle of Art from the Lemegeton).
Black-handled knife (athame) for tracing pentagrams.
Incense: Frankincense and myrrh (Belial’s planetary association is Saturn, favoring dark, earthy scents).
Offerings: Gold coins, a black candle, or wine poured into the earth—Belial covets wealth and earthly indulgences.
Grimoire or sigil: Draw Belial’s seal (a complex emblem resembling a crowned ram’s head with serpentine lines; replicas are available in public domain texts like those by S.L. MacGregor Mathers).


Timing: Best during Saturn’s hour (e.g., Saturday at midnight) under a waning moon for commanding dark forces. Avoid Sundays or full moons.

Step-by-Step Ritual
This is adapted from the Ars Goetia section of the Lesser Key of Solomon. Perform in isolation, ideally outdoors or in a dimly lit room.

Cast the Circle:

Stand facing east. Trace the circle clockwise with your athame, reciting: “I conjure thee, O Circle of Protection, by the power of the Most High, that no evil may enter herein.”
At each quarter (E, S, W, N), draw a banishing pentagram and invoke archangels: Michael (fire/east), Raphael (air/west), Gabriel (water/north), Uriel (earth/south).


Invoke the Elements:

Light the black candle in the center. Burn incense and state: “By earth, air, fire, and water, I call the forces unbound.”


Conjure Belial:

Hold his sigil before you. Recite the conjuration three times, building intensity:

“I do invocate and conjure thee, O Spirit Belial, 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, Belial, appear thou here before this Circle in a fair human shape, without any deformity or tortuosity. Come thou peaceably, visibly, and affably, now and without delay, manifesting that which I shall desire. For thou art conjured by the Name of the Living and True God, Helioren, wherefore fulfill thou my commands, and persist thou therein unto the end, and according to mine interest, visibly and affably speaking unto me with a voice clear and intelligible, without any ambiguity.”


Visualize a fiery chariot descending, bearing two angelic figures.


Command and Communicate:

Once manifested (signs include sudden wind, heat, or auditory whispers), state your request firmly: “Belial, King of the East, I command thee by the power vested in me to [specific desire, e.g., ‘grant me favor in my endeavors’].”
Offer the prepared gifts. Ask questions directly; Belial reportedly speaks truth if bound properly but may bargain for more offerings.


Dismissal and Banishment:

Thank him: “I thank thee, Belial, for thy presence and service. Depart in peace.”
Recite the License to Depart: “O thou Spirit Belial, because thou hast diligently answered unto my demands, and hast been very ready and willing to come at my call, I do here license thee to depart unto thy proper place; without causing harm or danger unto man or beast. Depart, then, I say, and be thou very ready to come at my call, being conjured by the Name of the Eternal. Amen.”
Extinguish the candle counterclockwise. Erase the circle, then banish with the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.



Potential Variations and Warnings

Modern Adaptations: In chaos magic (e.g., from authors like Peter J. Carroll), simplify by focusing on sigil meditation—no circle needed, just intense visualization during altered states (e.g., via drumming or breathwork).
Risks in Lore: Grimoires note Belial may ignore weak summoners, cause misfortune, or possess if protections fail. Historical accounts (e.g., in John Dee’s diaries) describe evocations leading to madness.