Glossary

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Anael (Archangel) - (also known as Haniel, Hanael, or Aniel) is a prominent figure in Jewish angelology and Western esoteric traditions. Anael is most consistently recognized as the Archangel of Love, Beauty, Harmony, and Joy, deeply associated with the planet Venus and the sephirah Netzach ("Victory/Eternity") on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life.

Names and Meanings:

  • The name Anael or Haniel means “Joy of God” or “Grace of God,” derived from the Hebrew hana’ah (“joy,” “pleasure”) plus -el (“God”).

Roles and Powers:

  • Love and Harmony: Anael governs the energies of affection, emotional healing, beauty, and emotional wholeness. He/She/They is seen as the angelic force behind both romantic and divine love, as well as self-love, empathy, and compassion.

  • Emotional Healing: Anael is called upon to mend broken hearts, alleviate grief or loneliness, and promote emotional clarity and peace.

  • Attraction and Artistic Inspiration: Anael’s vibration enhances one’s magnetism, sensuality, and charisma, while also inspiring creativity and artistic pursuits such as music, painting, poetry, and design.

  • Peace and Reconciliation: Anael assists in resolving interpersonal or romantic conflicts, promoting forgiveness, empathy, and understanding.

  • Self-Love and Confidence: Aids individuals in discovering self-worth, confidence, and the divine spark within themselves.

  • Spiritual Guidance: Anael serves as a guide for those seeking fulfillment, reminding them to cultivate inner joy and to reconnect earthly love with divine love.

Symbolism and Associations:

  • Planet: Venus (morning and evening star).

  • Element: Water, representing emotion, intuition, and transformation.

  • Zodiac Signs: Taurus and Libra, both ruled by Venus.

  • Iconography: Anael/Haniel is often depicted in emerald green (the color of Venus), sometimes carrying a rose, a lantern, or a pinecone-tipped wand (thyrsus)—all traditional symbols of love, beauty, and enlightenment.

Invoking or Working with Anael:

  • The best time to invoke Anael’s guidance is Friday at sunset (the day and hour of Venus), and during new or full moons if seeking emotional renewal or love.

  • Rituals often include pink candles, incense, and spoken prayers or chants in Anael’s name.

  • Anael is revered by mystics, artists, spiritual seekers, and anyone wishing to heal or elevate the heart.

Alternative Traditions and Syncretism:

  • Anael is sometimes listed among the seven archangels in various esoteric and mystical systems, and may be identified as the angel who guided Enoch (later Metatron) into heaven.

  • The family seal of Anael is described as a crescent moon with a dove beneath it, linking this archangel to lunar and Venusian symbolism.

Interpretations:

  • Descriptions of Anael’s form vary—from an androgynous or feminine figure with dark hair and gray wings to one garbed in emerald green bearing symbols of Venus.

  • Some legends refer to Anael as a "daughter" of Michael, though mainstream angelology treats angels as beings created directly by God and typically beyond strict gender.

In summary, Anael embodies all elevated qualities of Venus: love, harmony, beauty, joy, and creative inspiration. The archangel is invoked for emotional healing, artistic inspiration, harmonious relationships, and the awakening of divine love within oneself and the world

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Cassiel (Archangel) - The Archangel Cassiel is regarded as the Angel of solitude, temperance, and discipline. In the esoteric traditions, including those of Henry Cornelius Agrippa (Three Books of Occult Philosophy), Cassiel is associated with the energies of Saturn, which include themes of time, limitation, structure, and karmic responsibility.

  • Cassiel is known as the "Angel of Tears and Solitude,"He governs over time, patience, and the lessons learned through trials and perseverance.

  • Cassiel is often seen as a guide for those who seek wisdom through introspection or who are enduring hardship.

  • Cassiel in Magic and Invocation

    In ceremonial magic and planetary workings, Cassiel is invoked to:

    • Gain wisdom through solitude or meditation.

    • Overcome obstacles or endure difficult times with patience.

    • Establish boundaries or bring structure to chaotic situations.

    • Seek guidance on karmic lessons or matters tied to destiny.

Celestial Hierarchy - written by the author traditionally known as Dionysius the Areopagite (also called Pseudo-Dionysius), is a foundational 5th- or 6th-century Christian mystical and philosophical treatise on Angelology—the study of Angels and their roles within the divine order.

The work systematically presents a structure of the angelic world, proposing a Hierarchy of Nine Angelic Ranks (or "Choirs"), organized into three triads according to their proximity to God and their level of participation in the divine illumination.

Here is the classic structure of the Celestial Hierarchy as described by Dionysius:

TriadOrders (Ranks)Themes/Characteristics

First Triad (Closest) - Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones

Seraphim: Burning, purifying, closest to divine light

Cherubim: Wisdom, fullness of knowledge

Thrones: Exaltation, bearers of divine presence

Middle Ranks - Dominions, Virtues, Powers

Dominions: Justice, divine authority

Virtues: Courage, strength

Powers: Order, harmony, cosmic regulationLast (Farthest)Principalities, Archangels, Angels

Principalities: Authority, governance

Archangels: Congregational unity, key messengers

Angels: General messengers, closest to humanity

Each level reflects different aspects of divine nature, and the beings of each order serve in mediating divine light and guidance to those below them, both among the angels themselves and down toward humanity. The first triad is said to dwell nearest to God, perpetually contemplating the divine and transmitting God's illumination to the lesser angels and, ultimately, the material world.

Dionysius’ treatise explores not only the functions of each order, but also the symbolic and mystical meaning of spiritual hierarchy, emphasizing that all existence participates in the divine to varying degrees and that hierarchical order reflects the structure of the cosmos as intended by God.

The Celestial Hierarchy became highly influential in medieval theology, especially for thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, shaping Christian mystical and angelological traditions for centuries.

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Degree - Degrees on an astrology wheel refer to the 360° circle that represents the zodiac, divided into 12 equal sections of 30° each for the 12 zodiac signs. These degrees are used to pinpoint the exact positions of planets, luminaries, and other astrological points within a sign at any given moment.

The degrees are angular distances between planets in the sky as seen from Earth. When it comes to the difference in distance between planets, degrees represent the apparent separation between them from our perspective.

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Ecliptic - The ecliptic represents the apparent path of the Sun through the celestial sphere over the course of a year. The ecliptic is divided into 12 equal segments of 30 degrees each, which correspond to the 12 signs of the Zodiac.

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Fixed Stars - Fixed Stars are Celestial Bodies that appear to remain stationary relative to each other in the night sky, in contrast to Planets which visibly move. They include all the Constellations and Stars visible to the naked eye with the exception of the Planets.

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Gabriel (Archangel) - is renowned as the Archangel of the Moon in Western esoteric, Kabbalistic, and mystical traditions. Gabriel’s roles span from divine messenger and herald of spiritual revelation to guardian of new beginnings, intuition, and the cycles of life, all deeply entwined with lunar symbolism.

Names and Meanings

  • Gabriel (Hebrew: גַּבְרִיאֵל, “God is my strength”) is held as the angel of annunciation, revelation, and the divine bridge between the celestial and earthly realms.

  • Sometimes referred to as “Mother of all Mothers,” Gabriel is associated with nurturing, the divine feminine, and the holy mysteries of birth and creativity.

Lunar Associations and Symbolism

Planet - Moon

Kabbalistic Sephirah - Yesod (Foundation, associated with the Moon on the Tree of Life)

Element - Water (intuition, dreams, emotions)

Direction - West

Day - Monday (Moon’s day)

Colors - Silver, White, Blue

Symbols - Trumpet, lily, crescent moon, water, chalice, scrollZodiacCancer (often linked through lunar rulership)

Roles and Powers

  • Messenger & Revelation: Gabriel is the Heavenly Messenger, announcing divine will, bearing spiritual news, and inspiring prophecy, visions, and dreams. Most famous is Gabriel's role in the Annunciation to Mary in Christian tradition.

  • Motherhood & Birth: Deeply linked with the mysteries of motherhood, childbirth, and fertility. Gabriel is believed to connect souls awaiting incarnation with their earthly mothers.

  • Psychic Insight & Intuition: As moonlight reveals what is hidden in darkness, Gabriel governs intuition, emotional intelligence, and the unveiling of subconscious truths. Gabriel is invoked for support with dreams, prophecy, and spiritual awakening.

  • Cycles & Transformation: Gabriel’s lunar domain includes guidance through cycles of transformation, transitions, endings, and new beginnings. Associated with purity, renewal, resurrection, and reconciliation.

  • Communication & Creativity: Patron of writers, artists, public speakers, musicians, and communicators—those who channel messages, art, or knowledge.

Ritual and Practice

  • Invocation: The most powerful times to work with Gabriel are Mondays, during new or full moons, or at nightfall. Use silver, white, or blue candles, water, lilies, or images of the moon.

  • Offerings and Prayer: Seek Gabriel for clarity, comfort during times of change, safe childbirth, inspired messages, or dream guidance.

  • Iconography: Depictions often show Gabriel with a trumpet (heralding divine news), lilies (purity), a crescent moon, or radiant robes of white or silver.

Kabbalistic and Esoteric Lore

  • Yesod & the Moon: In Kabbalah, Gabriel rules over Yesod, the "Foundation," tied to the astral and subconscious, the storehouse of dreams and imagination.

  • Soul and Lunar Connection: Gabriel is described as “in charge of the moon and the souls” not yet incarnated, linking Gabriel to life’s spiritual and emotional womb.

  • Angelic Role: Sits at the left hand of God (balancing Michael at the right/Sun) and is one of the four guardian angels of the world.

Summary

Archangel Gabriel, as the Angel of the Moon, embodies divine communication, intuition, transformation, and nurturing power. Connecting heaven’s mysteries with the human heart, Gabriel guides souls through transitions, inspires creativity, protects mothers and children, and opens the channels of dreams and prophecy.

Key characteristics:

  • Moon, water, intuition, dreams

  • Messenger and revealer

  • Protector of mothers, children, and souls

  • Symbol of hope, rebirth, and new beginnings

Gabriel’s lunar influence inspires seekers to honor the hidden, cyclical, and intuitive side of life through compassion, spiritual communication, and loving guidance.

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Luminary - A luminary refers to any Heavenly object or Celestial Body that emits or reflects light, primarily the Sun, Moon, and Stars. These luminaries are significant sources of illumination and play crucial roles in our understanding of the universe and its rhythms.

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Michael (Archangel) - widely recognized as the Archangel of the Sun, embodying qualities such as leadership, protection, courage, truth, healing, and vitality. His name means “Who is like God?” and he is the supreme leader of the heavenly hosts, often depicted as a warrior with a sword of light, symbolizing his power to cut through fear and darkness.

Associations and Symbolism:

  • Planetary rulership: Sun

  • Element: Fire

  • Day: Sunday (especially potent during the Sun’s hours on Sunday)

  • Colors: Gold, yellow, and cobalt blue

  • Direction: South

  • Season: Summer

  • Symbol: Sword of light, scales (representing justice), sunburst crown, and sometimes a lion

  • Sphere: He is linked to the Fourth Heaven, which contains the heavenly Jerusalem in mystical traditions.

Roles and Powers:

  • Protector and Warrior: Michael is the celestial commander fighting the forces of evil and darkness. He led the archangels’ rebellion against Lucifer and continues to defend humanity from evil influences.

  • Bearer of Truth and Justice: The Sun’s role as a witness to oaths and truth aligns with Michael’s function in dispelling illusion and promoting integrity and honesty on spiritual and earthly levels.

  • Healing and Vitality: The Sun is historically linked with healing and vitality, qualities reflected in Michael’s role as a healer who restores life force and clears impurities.

  • Spiritual Guidance and Courage: Michael helps those feeling lost or fearful, providing strength, illumination, and the power to cut energetic cords that bind or limit personal growth.

  • Guardian of Leaders: He is seen as a protector of rulers and leaders, fitting his solar dominion as the Sun has been associated with kingship and leadership since antiquity.

Worship and Cultural Significance:

  • Michael is venerated across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as a supreme archangel and warrior.

  • Places dedicated to him (such as Mont Saint Michel) are historically aligned with significant solar events like the Summer Solstice, underscoring his solar symbolism and spiritual power.

Practical Work:

  • To connect with Archangel Michael’s solar energy, it is powerful to invoke him on Sunday or during the hours of the Sun, using gold or blue candles and imagery of light and protection.

  • He is called upon for protection, courage, truth, healing, and leadership guidance.

In summary, Archangel Michael as the Archangel of the Sun represents divine light, protection, truth, and healing, serving as a mighty spiritual warrior and guide who dispels darkness both within and around us.

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Planet - The word "planet" originates from the Ancient Greek term πλανήτης (planetos), meaning "wanderer" or "wandering star". This term was used to describe celestial bodies that appeared to move across the sky, such as Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as the Sun and Moon.

Ancient Greek astronomers observed that certain unique Celestial Bodies, unlike Fixed Stars, appeared to move across the sky in irregular patterns. These wandering objects were classified as "Planetos" due to their apparent motion.

This concept of wandering stars laid the foundation for distinguishing planets from fixed stars.

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Raphael (Archangel) - The Archangel most strongly associated with the planet Mercury in Western esoteric, Kabbalistic, and angelological traditions. His name derives from the Hebrew רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el), meaning "God has healed" or "God heals", denoting his central role as a healer for body, mind, and spirit.

Mercurial Associations and Attributes:

  • Planet: Mercury (Greek: Hermes, Roman: Mercury)

  • Day: Wednesday

  • Element: Air

  • Direction: East

  • Color: Yellow (also sky blue or gold in some systems)

  • Gemstones: Agate, opal, yellow topaz, serpentine

  • Key Symbols: Eight-pointed star, caduceus (staff entwined with two snakes)

Roles and Domains:

  • Healer: Raphael is famed as the celestial healer, helping humans and animals recover from physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. The Hebrew root for "doctor"—rophe—is directly related to his name.

  • Guide and Protector of Travelers: Raphael serves as a guide, especially for those undertaking journeys or transitions—a trait echoed in his role in the Book of Tobit escorting Tobias on his travels.

  • Patron of Physicians, Healers, and Students: He is the angelic patron of apothecaries, medical professionals, and anyone engaged in study or writing, particularly where communication, wisdom, and science are involved.

  • Messenger & Communication: Like Mercury, Raphael governs communication, language, cleverness, perception, and logic. He assists with skills involving speech, literature, and learning.

  • Magician and Alchemist: Raphael oversees Mercury's transformative processes, such as medicine, alchemy, and all arts aiming to reconcile opposites or transform states of being.

Kabbalistic & Mystical Correspondences:

  • Tree of Life: Raphael is linked with the sephirah Hod (Splendor), which governs intellect, reason, and communication.

  • Tarot: Cards associated with Mercury and Raphael include The Magician (I), The Lovers (VI), The Hermit (IX), and The Fool.

  • Other Symbols: Lemon (offerings), specific trees (almond, ash, rowan), and the caduceus.

Artistic Depictions:
Raphael appears as a youthful figure in yellow or gold garments, sometimes with winged hat and sandals (like Mercury/Hermes), and frequently carrying a staff with coiled serpents.

Spiritual Practice:

  • Invocation: Work with Raphael is traditionally done on Wednesdays, using yellow candles, agate, and offerings of lemon or related plants. His sigil, an eight-pointed star, can be used on altars.

  • Raphael can be called upon for healing, clear communication, safe travel, successful learning, and any mercurial tasks requiring wit, dexterity, or adaptability.

Retrograde - When a planet is in retrograde, it appears to move backward in the sky from Earth's perspective due to differences in orbital speeds.

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Sachiel (Archangel) - recognized in kabbalistic and Christian angelology as an angel of the order of cherubim, holding a significant position in the celestial hierarchy. Known by various spellings throughout history—such as Satquiel, Saquiel, and Sachquiel—his origins appear in Medieval grimoires like The Heptameron and earlier Jewish mystical texts including the Sefer Raziel HaMalakh and 3 Enoch. The name Sachiel is often interpreted to mean “the covering of God”, symbolizing a protector or defender under divine will.

Key Associations and Powers:

  • Abundance & Prosperity: Sachiel is well known as the angel of abundance, prosperity, and wealth. By invoking him, seekers often request assistance in attracting financial opportunities, advancing careers, and overcoming economic obstacles.

  • Emotional Healing: Sachiel also plays a vital role as a healer of emotional wounds, bringing inner peace, releasing stress, and strengthening self-love and confidence.

  • Spiritual Guidance: He acts as a spiritual guide, offering clarity, enhancing intuition, awakening spiritual awareness, and providing support in making wise life decisions aligned with a higher good.

  • Harmony & Material Success: As a cherubim, Sachiel is said to harmonize the spiritual and material worlds, aiding in achieving harmony, success, and positive transformation.

  • Planetary and Elemental Correspondence: Sachiel is historically linked to the planet Jupiter, whose expansive energetic associations reinforce Sachiel’s attributes of growth, wealth, encouragement, and opportunity. He is also connected to the element of water, symbolizing fluidity, emotional balance, and adaptability.

How to Invoke Archangel Sachiel:

  • Prayer and Meditation: Focus your awareness inward—especially within your heart center—quiet your mind, and recite a prayer requesting Sachiel’s guidance, abundance, or healing. A simple invocation can be: “Archangel Sachiel, please come in and connect with me now.”

  • Symbols and Crystals: Amethyst, lapis lazuli, and sapphire are recommended gemstones to deepen your spiritual connection with Sachiel during meditation or prayer.

  • Day of the Week: Thursday, governed by Jupiter, is considered especially potent for contacting Sachiel.

  • Visualizations: Imagine a bright, soothing, aqua light (often associated with Sachiel’s aura) surrounding you, bringing harmony and abundance.

Iconography:
Sachiel is often depicted in religious iconography as a powerful, winged, haloed figure, sometimes holding a cross. These images evoke his protective and benevolent role overseeing abundance, spiritual protection, and the guidance of souls.

In summary, Archangel Sachiel is seen as a powerful celestial ally for those seeking abundance, prosperity, emotional healing, and spiritual wisdom. By opening your heart and practicing regular spiritual connection, you can invite his transformative presence into your life

Samael (Archangel) - is a prominent and complex figure in Jewish, Christian, and occult traditions, closely associated with the planet Mars and its traditional symbolism of war, conflict, and transformative power.

Key attributes and associations:

  • Planet Mars & Day Tuesday: Samael is the archangelic ruler of Mars and is traditionally connected with Tuesdays. Mars, known as the planet of war, aligns with Samael's energies of aggression, assertion, and radical transformation.

  • Meaning of Name: His name is interpreted as “Poison of God,” “Venom of God,” or “Severity of God,” reflecting both his destructive power and a necessary, purifying force.

  • Role in Lore: Samael is regarded as the Angel of Death, the adversary or accuser, and in some tales, the king of all demons, yet not purely evil—rather, a necessary force that initiates transformation, removal of corruption, and the breaking down of the old so new growth can occur.

  • Shadow and Destruction: He governs themes of death, destruction, adversity, and descent into the abyss, paralleling Mars’ influence in astrology and ritual magic. He represents confrontation with shadow aspects—personal and collective—facilitating transformation through pain, crisis, and the dissolution of outdated structures.

  • Dual Elemental Association: Samael is tied to both the elements of fire (aggression, passion, purification) and water (emotional turbulence, subconscious purification), underlining his power over both violent and transformative processes.

  • Associations: He is often linked with Lilith as her consort and with aspects of sexuality, temptation, and forbidden knowledge. He is also depicted as an adversary of the angelic order, bringing challenge and acting as a catalyst for critical change.

  • Symbolism and Ritual Correspondences:

    • Direction: South

    • Metal: Iron (traditional for Mars)

    • Colors: Red, black, silver, orange, and blue

    • Incense: Dragon’s Blood, patchouli, rue, sandalwood

    • Tarot Association: The Tower, a card signifying upheaval, crisis, and liberation from constraint

Lore and Interpretations:
In Talmudic and post-Talmudic tradition, Samael is at times both accuser (similar to Satan), seducer, and destroyer, but not wholly equated with Satan in the Christian sense; he serves a role within divine order, as an executant of necessary, if harsh, cosmic processes. In occult, magical, and mystical traditions, invoking Samael is thought to bring both strength and a confrontation with one's shadow side—useful for those seeking radical personal change or needing to break free from destructive cycles

Star - The term refers to a celestial body appearing as a luminous point in the sky.

The word "star" originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂stḗr, meaning "star". This root influenced various languages, such as Latin "stella," Greek "aster," and Sanskrit "tār". In English, "star" comes from Old English "steorra," derived from Proto-Germanic *sternô.

Different languages interpret the word "star" primarily as a celestial body or to describe luminous points in the sky. For example:

  • Latin: "stella" means both star and light, emphasizing the star's radiant quality.

  • Greek: "aster" is derived from a root meaning "glittering light," highlighting the star's shimmering appearance.

  • Sanskrit: "tar" is related to the concept of "crossing over," possibly referring to the light that traverses vast distances.

  • Japanese: "hoshi" (星) represents both the celestial body and its emanating light.

  • Arabic: "نـَجْم" (najm) conveys the idea of a luminous celestial object.

  • Catalan: "celístia" is a literary term specifically referring to starlight or starshine, combining the concepts of sky and light into a single word.

  • Chinese: "星星" (xīngxing) visually represents the twinkling nature of stars, reflecting their light-emitting quality.

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Transit - The term for the movement of planets through the zodiac signs is called a "transit" in Astrology. They refer to the ongoing journey of celestial bodies across the Zodiac. Each planet moves at a different rate through the zodiac. For example, the Moon transits through all 12 signs in about 2.5 days, while Saturn takes approximately 29.5 years to complete its journey. Planets can appear to move backward through the zodiac from Earth's perspective, which is called retrograde motion..

Tzadkiel (Archangel) - Archangel Tzadkiel, is renowned for his role as the Angel of mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. Tzadkiel is associated with the planet Jupiter and embodies its expansive, beneficent qualities.

Planetary Governor:
Tzadkiel channels Jupiter’s energies of abundance, spiritual growth, and moral integrity. He presides over the angelic choir of Chasmalim (“Brilliant Ones”), who mediate Jupiter’s expansive blessings to the earthly realm.

  • Divine Mercy and Justice:
    As the Angel who stayed Abraham’s hand in Judaic tradition, Tzadkiel represents divine compassion overriding harsh judgment. He aids practitioners in resolving conflicts, attaining fairness, and cultivating forgiveness.

  • Guardian of Sacred Secrets:
    Agrippa stresses that Tzadkiel’s mysteries, like all divine truths, must be guarded from the profane. Only the “wise and dignified” may wield his power, lest it be desecrated

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Zodiac - The Zodiacs are the Constellations that the Sun passes through along the belt of the ecliptic. It includes 12 Constellations which help divide the Sky into 12 sections that can show us which season we are in. Each section is called a Zodiac Sign, named after the Constellation the Sun passes while in that section. These Zodiac Signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.