Angels, Guardian Angels, Arch Angels

Angels, Guardian Angels, Arch Angels



Is there a hierarchy among the Angels? According the “Angelology” of different religions, there may be a ranking of angels (up to 9 levels), with the higher ranks having greater abilities and authority over lower ranks. Each rank is thought to be unique in, such as different numbers of wings or faces.
Spiritual Hierarchy of the Angelic Kingdom
In Jewish lore, Angel Princes governed not only the seven heavens, but the angelic orders as well.
The following list includes some of the Angels and their Order (You may notice that some Angels are included in several of the orders):

Seraphim: Michael, Metatron, Uriel, Seraphiel
Cherubim: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Zophiel
Thrones: Zaphkiel, Raziel, Orifiel, and Jophiel
Dominations: Zadkiel, Zacharel, and Muriel
Virtues: Gabriel, Michael, Uzziel, Tarshish, Sabriel, and Peliel
Powers: Camael, Gabriel, Verchiel
Principalities: Amael, Nisroch, and Haniel
Archangels: Metatron, Raphael, Michael, Gabriel, Barachiel, Jehudiel
Angels: Gabriel, Chayyliel, Phaleg, and Adnachiel
In this Chapter we will focus on only the Angels, Guardian Angels, and Archangels.
What is an Angel?
We often think of Angel as a pure spirit created by the Divine. However a look at the origin of term, Angel, suggests that Angels may manifest in many forms.
The English word "angel" comes from the Greek Angelos, which means 'messenger'. The Hebrew word for "angel" is Malak, also meaning 'messenger'.
Although the word "angel" in the Bible, meaning a messenger, nearly always applies to heavenly beings, it is occasionally applied to human messengers as well. Malachi (a Hebrew prophet who took his name from Malak, (meaning that he was a messenger for the Divine), said a priest was a messenger (Malak) of the LORD of hosts (Malachi 2:7), and in the Book of Revelation the elders of the seven churches of Asia were called angels. Angels are usually thought of as benevolent celestial beings who act as a bridge between Heaven and Earth, or as guardian spirits or a guiding influence.
Angels are often shown in art human form, feathered wings on their backs and halos around their heads, wearing robes, surrounded by various forms of glowing light. The term "angel" is not limited to Hebrew or Christian traditions; it’s also used to identify many various spirits found in many other religious traditions. Mercury and Hermes are two of those in Roman and Greek mythologies identified as “messengers of the gods” and with wings on their ankles.
Some other “winged messengers from Spirit” also fitting the definition of “Angels,” yet not in the “human form,” are Crow or Raven, Owl, Swan. Many believe Angels come in a variety of forms, from helpful animals to mysterious strangers, from glorious heavenly angels to earth angels, human beings who generously help others.
However, not all agree that Angels are literally winged beings. Some believe that Angels don’t actually have wings. They argue that art work and descriptions showing the robes, halos and wings use those symbols to have no other meaning than to indicate the sublimity of the nature of these Divine Beings. In fact Mormon founder Joseph Smith state that "An angels of God never have wings
Angels Among Us
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people has entertained angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2)
More Americans believe in angels than those who believe in global warming. A survey in Canada shows that 2/3 of Canadians also believe in angels. Studies in other nations show this is a global trend.
A 2002 study in the UK, interviewed people who said had experienced contact with an angel. They talked having visions, sometimes with multiple witnesses present or voices with warnings. Some they had felt like someone was touching them, or felt they were being pushed, or lifted, usually to avoid a dangerous situation. Many also reported smelling a pleasant fragrance, often like a message of someone’s death. Most said these sensations were caused by Angels appearing in a variety of forms, the "classical" human-like appearance with wings), or the form of extraordinarily beautiful, radiant human beings, or as beings of light.
Most of us have either had similar experiences or know someone who has. One long-distance truck driver I know had a heart attack while driving his truck on a crowded highway in Arizona. He said he felt a sharp pain, then everything went dark, then he felt someone move him from the driver’s seat to the passenger side. He said he saw someone, something, driving the truck to a hospital. No one saw who drove the truck, saying that it was impossible for him to do so in his condition.
I know another lady who was involved in a car accident, her two children in the back seat. The car rolled over, began smoking then burst into flames. She said she felt someone carrying her through those flames and two other bright lights carrying each of her kids to safety, as soon as all 3 were safe, the 3 lights dimmed and disappeared.
Do Angels really walk among us? Even though we’ve heard the stories, are they real or just coincidence and imaginations? Many are determined that “Angels are real, and they are all around us.” Many photographs and videos are offered in proof of that belief.
Guardian Angels
The belief in Spiritual Guardians, Guardian Angels, has existed throughout history and among all cultures around the world. St. Jerome described the concept of “heavenly guardians” this way, “In the "mind of the Church, “how great the dignity of the soul, since each one has from his birth an angel commissioned to guard it".
We don’t need to wait for Divine Intervention to call on our Guardian Angels, or any angel for that matter. Meditation exercises to call upon the angels will follow the section about Archangels, however here some traditional prayers to one's Guardian Angel:
Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God's love commits me here.
Ever this day/night be at my side
To light, to guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Another might be:
O Angel of Christ, my holy Guardian and Protector of my soul and body,
Forgive me all my sins of today. Deliver me from all the wiles of the enemy, that I may not anger my God by any sin. Pray for me, sinful and unworthy servant, that thou mayest present me worthy of the kindness and mercy of the All-holy Trinity and the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ, and of all the Saints.
Amen.
Archangels
Believers say that God has assigned guardian angels to protect each individual person on Earth, but He often sends Archangels to accomplish earthly tasks of a larger scale.
Although Archangels are believed to rank very highly among the heavenly host, the Bible only mentions 3 angels by name; Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael. Other religious texts, Islamic, Jewish, and several other sacred writings add to those 3, although the numbers vary. The following list includes the more accepted names and their specialties:
Archangel Ariel ~ Ariel means "altar" or "lion of God." She is known as the angel of nature, taking care of the environment, protecting all animals and plants. As well as the elements, stone, water, wind, and fire. She is the Patron Angel for Environmentalist and Veterinarians and all those who work with nature.
Archangel Azriel ~ Azriel’s name means 'Whom God helps'. Azriel's role is primarily to cross people over to heaven at the time of physical death. Azriel comforts people prior to their physical death, ensures they do not suffer during death, and helps them to assimilate on the other side. He also brings Universal Healing Energy, love and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Azriel is the Patron Angel of the Clergy.
Archangel Chamuel ~ Chamuel's name means "He who sees God' or 'He who seeks God'.
Chamuel is known as the angel of peaceful relationships. We can ask Chamuel to help us discover more about God’s love, find inner peace, resolve conflicts with others, forgive people who have hurt or offended them, find and nurture both unconditional and romantic love, and help us find peace. He is called the Patron Angel of all who love God
Archangel Gabriel ~ Gabriel's name means “God is my strength or Man of God.” Archangel Gabriel is sometimes called the Messenger of Messengers because he was often chosen to deliver important messages to people. Gabriel is Patron Angel of all who work in the field of communications, also Postal workers and clergy.
Archangel Haniel ~ Haniel's name means 'Glory of God.' He helps us recover lost secrets of natural healing remedies. Haniel also helps us enjoy more grace in our lives. We can ask Haniel to add beauty, harmony, and bring wonderful friends to our life. Moon energy, clairvoyance and grace.
- Archangel Jeremiel ~ Jeremiel's name means 'Mercy of God' In addition to being an archangel of prophetic vision's, Jeremiel helps newly-crossed over souls to review their lives. He helps those still living to take an inventory of their life, to be able to make positive adjustments. Visions, life review and psychic dreams.
Archangel Jophiel ~ Jophiel's name means 'Beauty of God'. Jophiel helps us to think beautiful thoughts and to therefore create, manifest, and attract more beauty into our lives. Illumination, wisdom and perception. Thoughts of beauty and love. Patron Angel of Artists
Archangel Metatron ~ Archangel Metatron and his twin brother Sandalphon are the only archangels who were once mortal men. Metatron ascended after his life as prophet and scribe Enoch. Archangel Metatron is the Divine Record-keeper, responsible for recording everything that happens upon earth within the Akashic records a.k.a. The Book of Life. His duties include Unity, education and truth, owning your own power. He is considered to be the Patron Angel of Small Children.
Archangel Michael ~ Michael's name means 'He who is like God' or 'He who looks like God' His chief function is to rid the earth and its inhabitants of the toxins associated with fear. Michael gives guidance and direction for people who need help or assistance in their life's purpose or career path ... to clarify or to make changes. Defender of the Element of Fire and of the South. Leader of the Archangels, he is the Angel of protection, justice & strength. Protection, courage, power and strength. Archangel Michael gives you protection, and encourages you to make life changes that are required for your spiritual growth. If your space needs clearing call upon Archangel Michael. Patron Angel of Law Enforcement and the Military
Archangel Raguel ~ Raguel's name means 'Friend of God' His chief role in heaven is to oversee all of the other archangels and angels, to ensure that they're all working together in a harmonious and orderly fashion, according to Divine order and will. If you need help in creating harmony and resolving conflicts, call upon Raguel.
Archangel Raphael ~ Raphael's name means 'God heals' or 'God has healed' based upon the Hebrew word, Rapha, which means 'doctor' or 'healer' Raphael is a powerful healer of physical bodies, both for humans and animals. Defender of the Element of Air and of the East. He is the Angel of Love, Joy and Laughter, custodian of the Tree of Life and of Healing Powers. He helps you heal your mind, thoughts, body, and soul. Those suffering from addictions would benefit asking Archangel Raphael for assistance. Patron Angel of all those in the field of Medicine.
Archangel Raziel ~ Raziel's name means 'secret of God' because he works so closely with God that he knows all of the secrets of the universe, and how it operates. Raziel can help you too understand esoteric material and increase you ability to see, hear, know and feel Divine guidance. Alchemy, divine magic and manifesting. Patron Angel of Law Makers and Lawyers.
Archangel Sandalphon ~ Archangel Sandalphon and his twin brother, Metatron are the only archangels who were once mortal men. Sandalphon lived as the prophet Elijah and Metatron was the wise scribe Enoch. Elijah made his ascension to heaven via a horse drawn chariot of fire and light. Sandalphon's chief role is to carry human prayers to God. Patron Angel of music.
Archangel Uriel ~ Uriel's name means 'God is light' 'Gods light' or 'Fire of God' because he illuminates situations and gives prophetic information and warnings. Perhaps because of his connection to Noah, and the weather elements of thunder and lightening, Uriel is considered an archangel who helps us with natural disaster. Call upon archangel Uriel to avert such events, or to heal and recover in their aftermath. Defender of the element of earth and of the north. Angel of nature, visions and instruction and the custodian of prophecy. Peace & ministration, spiritual understanding, students with their test and studies and problem solving. A patron angel of literature and music.
Archangel Zadkiel ~ Zadkiel's name means 'The righteousness of God' Zadkiel can help you hold mercy and compassion towards yourself and others, and let go of judgments and unforgivingness. To forgive yourself or someone else, ask Zadkiel for help. He is the Archangel of invocation, transformation, Angel of freedom, benevolence, mercy, and Patron Angel of all who forgive.
Other Interesting Angel Beliefs
Angels of the Week
These angels give their particular weekday special attention and may be called to assist a person in some activity or need. The Angels of the weekdays as listed in by Francis Barrett in The Magus (1801):
Sunday-Michael
Monday-Gabriel
Tuesday-Camael
Wednesday-Raphael
Thursday-Sachiel
Friday-Anael
Saturday-Cassiel
Angels of the Zodiac
Aries: Machidiel
Taurus: Asmodel
Gemini: Ambriel
Cancer: Muriel
Leo: Verchiel
Virgo: Hamaliel
Libra: Uriel
Scorpio: Barbiel
Sagittarius: Adnachie
Capricorn: Hanael
Aquarius: Gabriel
Pisces: Barchiel

Interacting with the Angels
Remember Angels are always ready to comfort, advise, help us any time and any place. We only need to ask by simply sending out a mental request and they will be there. WE are important to them!

Doreen Virtue

Archangels & Energy Days

Doreen Virtue offers the following meditation exercise to establish that contact:
Meditation Transcript
“We begin by taking in a very deep breath and inhaling all of the good energy from the angels and on the exhale, letting go of anything that could be stressing or bothering us. Just letting it go.
And as we continue to breathe in and out very deeply, we call upon your guardian angels and the archangels to make their presence known.
And perhaps you can feel them around your shoulders, your head, your heart, or other parts of your body, feeling them as a tingling or warmth or just a feeling generally of safety and peace.
And even if you can’t exactly feel them right at this moment, know that they are with you and ready and willing to help you with whatever will bring you peace. So if you think of a question that you have for the angels or any requests for their help, and just take a moment and mentally ask this of your angel, now.
Beautiful
And we let this question, this request, go to your angels.
We let go of any worries about how your prayer will be answered and we trust in the infinite wisdom of the divine infinite mind of God, who gives all messages to you and from you through these beautiful, glorious angels.

We ask the angels to surround you with extra insulation of protective love, helping you all throughout the day to have glorious experiences, wonderful new experiences and opportunities, and just feel the peace of God within your heart and your mind, today.”
BLESSED BE!!!
NAMASTE'