Araziel

Seal of Araziel

Araziel also spelled Aratziel is the demon ruler of the zodiac sign of Taurus.

It is one of the Archdemons of the Zodiac.

Name and abilities

The name in Hebrew may be translated as the "Firmness of God," although the name is of Persian origin.

This demon rules over events while the Sun is in the sign of Taurus. His office is to teach humans geomancy, that is, telling the future by means of dirt.

Although considered a "demon," the spirit is more properly called a genii and governs the descending aspect of Taurus. Araziel is opposed by Asmodel, the Archangel of the Zodiac who rules the ascending aspect of Taurus.