ANGELS

Angels are not etheralised human beings, evolving animal qualities in their wings; but they are celestial visitants, flying on spiritual not material pinons. Angels are pure thoughts from God, winged with Truth and Love, no matter what their individualism may be. Human conjecture confers upon angels its own forms of thought, marked with superstitious outlines, making them creatures with suggestive feathers; but this is only fancy. It has behind it no more reality than has the sculptor's thought when he carves his "Statue of Liberty", which embodies his conception of an unseen quality or condition ..... Angels are God's representatives. These upward-soaring beings never lead towards self, sin or materiality, but guide to the divine principle of all good, whither every real individuality, image or likeness of God, gathers. By giving earnest heed to these spiritual guides they tarry with us, and we entertain "angels unawares." - Mary Baker Eddy - Science and Health.

Information on Archangels

Shekinah is the Angel of Unity and Unconditional Love. She is a female angel who always stays close to humankind, inspiring mortals to be just and fair, bringing balance and harmony to our minds and spiritual being. Her name means “bride of the Lord” and she is charged with redeeming us from evil and leading us back to God so that we may be liberated and cleansed in the eternal light. She symbolises our struggle through darkness into the light. Shekinah is the connection from Earth to Heaven.

Metatron is the Angel of Thought and Manifestation. His name literally means “the throne beside the throne of God”. He is considered one of the most important Archangels who led the children out of Israel. Metatron helps us communicate with God and brings God’s presence to us and opens up our hearts in order to better receive this guidance. Responsible for supervising the Akashic Records, a special archive where all out thoughts and deeds are recorded upon a screen of mental essence. Metatron helps us manifest our Divine spiritual qualities. Metatron is the connection from Heaven to Earth.

Metratron traditionally is the most powerful angel, the one closest to God. His counterpart Shekinah, is the feminine. The Tetragrammaton (unspeakable name of God in Hebrew represented by the letters IHVH (Yod Heh Vau Heh) is a balance of masculine and feminine forces. Metatron and Shekinah are different aspects of the divine as it begins to manifest. Thus the divine is neither masculine nor feminine but a perfect balance of both.

The Traditional Seven Archangels

Michael –  The Archangel of Protection. Michael means “who is a God”.  He is also known as angel of “The Last Judgement”. Michael is the Angel of the South and serves on the First or Blue Ray. He is often described in wondrous form with armour and swords, and is known as a dragon-slayer. He defeated Satan, the fallen angel, by the order of God. Regardless of which major faith’s angelic being is being followed, Michael ranks as the highest of the host. He is the leader of the celestial armies and is the angel who fought Satan during the War and enchained the rebel leader. He is considered to be of the class of seraphim, and yet is also head of other ranks within the hierarchy: the ruler of the Archangels, leader of the virtues, and head of the principalities in his role as protector of Israel. Michael is considered to be the angel of the burning bush through which God spoke to Moses, and has also appeared in the book of Daniel, where God states him as being the highest within the angelic ranks. Although other angels have been attributed with the title of Angel of Death, it is Michael who weighs the souls on judgement day, after his battle once more with the forces of evil. He is mentioned as both an angel of destruction and vengeance in the name of God, but also as a protector and the angel who kept Satan from claiming the body of Moses after the patriarch’s death. All rights can consider Michael foremost among the angels. Michael will be of assistance in situations of spiritual or psychic attack, call upon Michael for protection. All flees before the sight of Michael. His virtues include protection, strength, honour, power, God-ideas and initiative.

Gabriel – The Archangel of Guidance - Gabriel means “power” or “hero”. Gabriel rules the Moon, West, Water and the Cherubim and serves on the Fourth or White Ray. Gabriel is the governor of Eden and is often described as a female angel with a lily in her hand. The story of the Annunciation is well known. Gabriel is the angel of resurrection, mercy, revelation, and death. Gabriel is often considered as a slightly more benevolent spirit than her ally Michael. Another notable birth that Gabriel presided over was that of John the Baptist when Gabriel came to Zacharias and told him of his coming son. Within all of the legends of birthing, Gabriel has been accredited as the angel who selects souls from heaven to be birthed into the material world and spends the nine months as the child is being developed informing the new person of what he or she will need to know on Earth, only to silence the child before birth by pressing his finger onto the child’s lips, thus producing the cleft below a person’s nose. Gabriel is the guide for all star babies on their way to Earth. Besides births however, Gabriel is also the angel who came before Daniel and told him of the future as well as the angel responsible for strengthening Christ prior to the Crucifixion. Finally, not being all pregnancies and wisdom, she is told as the angel who struck down the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah as well as other places of sin throughout the Old Testament although she is never named there as such. Gabriel may help those who need to remember or reconnect to their birth and their own descent from the stars. Her virtues include harmony, purity, mercy, resurrection. revelation and artistic development.

Raphael – The Archangel of Healing - Raphael, the “shining one who heals”, is often shown holding a bottle of medicine. He is the guardian of the Tree of Life in Eden,  Raphael rules the Sun, the East and Air and serves on the Fifth or Green Ray. Although a seraph, Raphael is also mentioned as being a member of the cherubim, dominions and powers. He has been attributed as the chief of virtues. Also in his role as healer, it is Raphael who eases the pain of Abraham after his circumcision, and healing Jacob’s thigh after Jacob wrestles with another angel. He is also considered to be a patron of the sciences as well as medicine, teaching Noah how to construct the ark before the flood, and teaching Solomon how to bind demons into slave labour when Solomon’s Temple was being built. Call upon Raphael to assist with healing for yourself or for others. Healing takes many forms, be open to what that may be. His virtues include healing, consecration, love & devotion, scientific development and concentration.

Uriel - The Archangel of Salvation - Uriel means “the fire of God” or “the face of God”. He is seen holding a fiery sword at the gate of Eden. He is the Angel of the North and serves on the Sixth or Gold Ray.  Uriel is identified as both a seraph and a cherub. Uriel is well known for his role as Regent of the Sun in the book of Revelation where he calls forth the birds of the air to feast upon the fallen. As one of the most faithful and dedicated members of the host, Uriel was also placed in charge of Tartarus (another name for Hades), warned Noah of the impending flood (although Raphael is credited with teaching the building of the ark), and attacked Moses for failing to circumcise his son. Accepted as an Archangel by the Church for many centuries, he was removed from the records, as the Church became increasingly concerned with the prominence the public was placing upon angels. Ask Uriel to show you the path of slavation which is an inner journey into the darkest recesses of yourself only to find your wings which will set you free. His virtues include peace, devotional worship, ministration and psychic phenomena.

Sariel - the name means “God’s command" - also known as angel of death Sariel works alongside of Raguel. Sariel is a seraph who is given the role of deciding the fate of angels, which stray from God’s path. He is also credited as being an angel of guidance and knowledge, and one of the leaders in Heaven’s armies, his name being written upon the shields of one of the fighting forces. He is responsible for the lot of angels that violate God’s sacred ordinances. Sariel is considered the prince of presence and an angel of healing. This celestial being is associated with the skies and holds dominion over the sun sign, Aries.

Raguel – Raguil, Rasul, Rufael, Suryan, Akrasiel – “Friend of God”. One of the seven Archangels listed in the Enoch writings. He is also said to be an angel of Earth, a guardian of the second Heaven and is the one who brought Enoch to the heavens. He “takes vengeance on the world of luminaries”, which is interpreted to mean that, for the cause, he brings other angels to account. Besides this vigilance, Raguel is also mentioned as being an angel of ice and snow, calling forth other angels during the Final Judgement to deal with the unpure. Call on Raguel if you wish to know the value of friendship or if you wish to improve old ones or simply make new ones. Friendships are binding so choose them wisely.

Jarahmeel - Remial or Jarahmeel - The Angel of Vision - “mercy of God or whom God sets up”. Leads souls to judgement. Also angel of true visions. Jarahmeel is accredited with two tasks. First, he is the angel responsible for true divine visions, and is said to be the angel to give such a vision to Baruch before destroying Baruch’s enemies, the armies of Sennacherib. Beyond that, he is also the guide for the souls of the faithful, leading them into Heaven after Michael weighs them at the last trumpet. If you are stuck at a stage in life call on Jarahmeel to help you visualise in dreams or in meditations what you may need - be open and ready to receive your Vision.

There are several others that are identified in differing beliefs as Archangels.

Jophiel – “Beauty of God”. Jophiel serves on the Second or Yellow Ray which is the Ray of Illumination and Wisdom. One of the cherubim, Jophiel is accredited with being the angel to drive Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden after they ate the forbidden fruit. If this is the case, Jophiel receives also the honour of being the first angel to be mentioned in the Bible. In such a role, he is last left guarding the Tree of Life with a flaming sword to prevent the return of man. Jophiel is the Angel of enlightenment. This angel inspires us toward awareness, enlightenment, open mindedness and freedom of thought. He teaches our consciousness to discover the Light within. Ask Jophiel to help you find your being of beauty which is your angel self. In beauty is vulnerability and sacredness. Reclaim your angel self. Jophiel's virtues are illumination, wisdom & perception, creative power, awareness, freedom of thought & beauty.

Chamuel - "He who seeks God". Chamuel is the Angel of Charity and serves on the Third or Pink Ray which is the Ray of Love. Chamuel is a powerful leader in the angelic hierarchy known as the 'Powers', who protect the world from fearful and lower energies.  If you are fearful about the world events, call upon Chamuel for comfort, protection and intervention.  Chamuel's virtues are love, adoration, compassion, creativity and gratitude.

Raziel – The Angel of Knowledge - “Secret of God”. One of the cherubim, Raziel is the giver of divine mysteries as well as an angel of knowledge. He is knowledgeable in several mystical arts and can explain the truth behind many occult truths in the universe. One of the most interesting things Raziel can give you is an understanding of the energy currents in the magical universe and how to manipulate them to various ends. It is he who led to the writing of the book of Enoch and was the author of the book from which Noah learns to build the ark. This is not to be confused with Raphael, who is the angel to give Raziel’s book to Noah, but did not write it himself. What is it about yourself that you wish to know? Ask Raziel for guidance and prepare for your answer.

Zadkiel - “Angel of Mercy, Righteousness, Solace & Gentleness”. Belonging to the ranks of the dominions and considered by some to be chief, Zadkiel is considered an Angel of Mercy and serves on the Seventh or Violet Ray. It is he who holds back the hand of Abraham to prevent the patriarch from sacrificing his son, and because of this is usually shown holding a dagger. Also, Zadkiel is one of two standard bearers (along with Jophiel) who follow directly behind Michael as the head Archangel enters battle. Ask Zadkiel to show you what mercy is and how to use this precious gift. His virtues include freedom, guidance, culture, refinement, diplomacy, invocation, transformation, righteousness and spiritual development.