Angelic Correspondences:
Numerology & Major Arcana
"The name Angel
refers to their office, not their nature. You ask the name
of this nature, it is spirit; you ask its office, it is that
of an Angel, which is a messenger." St. Augustine
"An angel can illumine
the thought and mind of man by strengthening the power of
vision, and by bringing within his reach some truth which
the angel himself contemplates."
St. Thomas Aquinas
"Music is well said
to be the speech of angels."
Thomas Carlyle
"The soul at its
highest is found like God, but an angel gives a closer idea
of Him. That is all an angel is: an idea of God."
Meister Eckhart
"We trust in plumed
procession For such the angels go--
Rank after Rank, with even feet--
And uniforms of Snow."
Emily Dickinson
I am merely a dabbler when
it comes to Numerology but I do find it quite fascinating
and can be very accurate and helpful with predicting events
and compatibility in relationships. It is also extremely useful
for looking into past life connections. I have always known
that I have angels watching over me.
In the early religious traditions
God used his angels as divine assistants to help administer
the universe. The angels were variously described in the Bible
as "sons of God", "morning stars", "gods"
or the "hosts of heaven". They are immaterial beings
made of pure spirit. We are both matter and spirit - the body
and soul. In the more esoteric sense they can represent the
positive and negative energies of our unconscious.
The word angel is derived
from the the Greek word aggelos which means messenger, although
they are much more than Gods messengers. They were created
by the Grace of God and had freedom of choice between good
and evil. They also perform tasks appropriate to their status
in the angelic hierarchy. (Ephesians 6:10-20, is an interesting
section to read in light of these insights).
It is generally accepted that
there are 9 angelic hierarchies - other historical sources
give up to 12 - and the order of importance may vary from
source to source. According the Bible they are: Seraphim,
Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions or Dominations, Virtues, Powers
or Potentates, Archangels, Principalities, Angels. These are
divided in groups of three, respectively, into three choirs.Other
categories sometimes cited are: Aeons, Hosts, Innocents, Martyrs,
Confessors.
It is generally agreed that
there are 7 Archangels although from source to source the
names vary:
According to Christian Gnostics
they are: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel(Phanuel), Barachiel,
Sealtiel, Jehudiel
In the Heirarchy of the Blessed
Angels they are: Raphael, Gabriel, Chamuel, Michael, Adabiel,
Haniel, Zaphiel
According to the Muslims there
are only 4: Gabriel, Michael, Azrael, Israfel.
In Persian mythology "The
Holy Immortal Ones" who had the nature of angels were:
Justice or Truth, Right Order, Obedience, Prosperity, Piety
or Wisdom, Health, Immortality. I find these to be an interesting
complement to the Major Arcana as well.
The only two good angels named
in the Bible are Gabriel, who reveals the future in Daniel
8-9, and Michael, who has the cosmic task to battle the forces
of evil, Daniel 10-12; Jude 9; Revelations 12:10. The fallen
angels Satan (Lucifer) and Abaddon (Apollyon) are also mentioned.
It is interesting to note that God created good and evil,
Isaiah 45:7. It is the prophecy that Michael will slay the
dragon, which means evil will be destroyed. This also destroys
the duality/opposition of good and evil. When something has
no opposite then it is a dimension, like Time/Space. In the
end of days, four angels will have the responsibility of destroying
one-third of all mankind. (Rev 9:15)
The word angel is used 198
times in the bible in various forms. Angels are busy and are
swift to their task, Acts 12:7. They are responsible for the
transportation of departed spirits, Luke 16:22-25. Each human
being has his or her own protecting angel, Matthew 18:10;
Acts 12:15. They have the freedom to make moral choices as
they require a judicial system. The Bible records a lot of
angelic rebellions, Genesis 6:1-4 (this is supported in the
Dead Sea Scrolls 4Q531 Frag. 2); Psalm 82; Isaiah 14:12-15,
Ezekiel 28; Peter 2:4; Revelations 12:4-9. Angels are a powerful
and intimidating presence, Daniel 8:7, Matthew 28:4.
An angel may have human or
even superhuman qualities as well as appearing mortal, Haggai
1:13, Malachi 2:7, Hebrews 13:2. You were not to ask for the
name of the angel, angels names were secret, Judges 13:18,
and they refused to be worshipped Judges 13:16, Revelations
22:8-9. Angels have power to forgive sin, Exodus 23:21 &
Zechariah 3:4. Angels grieve for the ills of those whom they
guard. "The angels of peace shall weep bitterly.",
Isaiah 33:7.
Angels only have limited knowledge,
Matthew 24:36, 1 Peter 1:12; and when they appear to us they
are usually described as descending from heaven, Matthew 28:2;
John 1:51; Genesis 28:12. Only Cherubims and Seraphims have
wings, four and six sets respectively. Other contacts with
angels speak only of a man or men dressed in white, Acts 1:10-11,
Matthew 28:2-3, Mark 16:5-6. Zechariah 5:9 describes female
beings with wings but does not call them angels.
Angels have specific characteristics,
colours, sigils, planetary aspects, dates and numbers that
have become associated with them. In this article I will discuss
the numbers and the influences they may have on your path.
Uriel: 12 & 17
Cassiel: 15 & 21
Sachiel: 14 & 18
Samael: 4 & 16
Anael: 3, 5 & 8
Raphael: 1, 6 & 13
Gabriel: 2, 7, 12 & 18
Michael: 11 & 19
Lumiel: 0, 9, 10 & 20
Relate the corresponding Major
Arcana card associated with each angel as a further enhancement
for interpretation. Uriel would relate to The Hanged Man and
The Star. Cassiel to The Devil and The World. Sachiel to Temperance
and The Moon. Samael to The Emperor and The Tower. Anael to
The Empress, The Heirophant and Strength. Raphael to The Magician,
The Lovers and Death. Gabriel to The High Priestess, The Chariot,
The Hanged Man and The Moon. Michael to Justice and The Sun
and Lumiel to The Fool, The Hermit, The Wheel of Fortune and
Judgement.
In order to assess someone's
angelic influence you take their birthdate and break it down
into separate sections. 1) The Month 2) The Day 3) The Century
and then break down the remainder of the birth year as two
separate digits.
i.e. My birthday is January
28, 1961
1 , 2, 8, 19, 6, 1 come from
the breakdown. This gives a strong influence of Raphael as
well as the influence of Gabriel, Anael and Michael.
Uriel: 12 & 17
Uriel has guardianship over all unexpected happenings, good
or bad. His influence causes the "eleventh hour miracles".
There is sadness here as Uriel has connections with all types
of separations but he can also instill inspiration. Inspiration
is always necessary to get out of "impossible" situations.
Magnetism and all magical powers are his attributes, everything
else has to fail before he will use these powers. Uranus is
the planet of influence. Uriel is the angel of the month of
September. It has been said that Uriel gave us alchemy and
the kabballah. His symbol is an open hand holding a flame.
The combination of these two Major Arcana creates the framework
for success and standing in the spotlight. These are powerful
cards regarding soul mate connections.
Anael 3, 5, & 8
Anael is associated with the planet Venus, ruling love, affection,
human sexuality and marriage, as well as beauty in art and
relationships but has dominion over the Moon. Anyone born
under his guardianship are fortunate people. He is ruler of
the Friday angels. Comparing this to the Major Arcana The
Empress, Hierophant and Strength, this is about love and the
lessons it teaches us; our mother (nurturing), our children
(sharing), our teachers (knowledge), our church (moral order)
and our own inner self (will) - but most of all, the stories
we listened to as children which helped form the emotional
perspective we have for relationships.
Samael - 4, 16
Samael is an angel who has been regarded as both good and
evil. He is one of God's angels of death and is also said
to be a magician. He belongs to the order of the seraphim
and is an art critic. He is widely characterized as being
God's wrath (The Tower). They say dogs howl at night when
Samael passes. These two Major Arcana create a powerful, potentially
destructive male influence and extraordinary mental pressure.
Money, power and control can become all consuming. The lesson
is, things are only worth what they are worth if you have
to sell them tomorrow and if it all fell apart tomorrow, what
would you rebuild from.
Michael 11 & 19
Michael is associated with the Sun. His influence extends
over everything concerned with official life and people in
positions of power. He rules worldly ambitions, our physical
development and music. He is ranked as the greatest of angels
in Jewish, Christian, Islamic secular and non-secular literature.
He is the angel of repentance, righteousness, mercy and sanctification.
He is destined to be the conqueror of Satan - although Satan
is still around. He is the angel of final reckoning and the
weigher of souls so he holds a set of scales in his hand.
A nice correspondence with "what goes around, comes around"
and clear mental purpose as aspects of Justice and The Sun.
Lumiel 0, 9, 10 & 20
These are the Karmic numbers - if a Karmic number occurs in
your birthdate you are under his guardianship. In times of
trouble, Lumiel is your Guardian Angel. The Earth is his planet.
He is regarded as a teacher and he can add or reduce the strength
of many factors in your life. These numbers generally indicate
that specific experiences and irrevocable points will occur
in your life - these are generally linked to emotional experiences
and they will be powerful. There will be much more complexity
in interpretation of the karmic numbers. Details and other
factors have to be strongly considered because of the strength
of the karmic forces. Don't make foolish choices, seek truth,
balance your karma and lead with your light. Faith, Wisdom,
Chance and Resonance will all be required.
Gabriel - 2, 7, 12, 18
Gabriel is connected to the moon and so has influence over
the changing flow of our fates and fortunes the, same way
the moon's gravity controls the tides. Home, women's physical
and domestic affairs are under his guardianship. Everything
in his dominion is concerned with increase. He is the angel
of conception and childbirth as well as those who travel by
sea - this blends nicely with The Chariot and the Moon.
He is also concerned with
magic and mysticism. If he is aspected in your numerology
it means you have great imagination and natural clairvoyance
- which tie in with The High Priestess and The Hanged Man
- the ability to know without knowing and the introduction
of spirituality.
Sachiel - 14, 18
Sachiel is influenced by Jupiter which concerns social expansion
and prestige, which is usually connected with finances. He
rules powerful business people, lawyers, judges and judicial
matters. He helps during financial crises but he also rules
games of chance. If he is your angelic influence you would
do well to bet on 14 and 18. There is tremendous moodiness,
emotional slamming around and a need to persevere while exercising
patience. Radiation and sonogram technologies are also heavily
influenced by these numbers.
Raphael - 1, 6, 13
Raphael is the angel of the sun and guardian of the Tree of
Life, along with the Cherubims, in the Garden of Eden. He
is an angel of healing, science and knowledge and is the chief
of the angelic order of virtues. He gave Solomon the magic
ring which enabled him to subdue all demons. He is also considered
to be one of the 10 Sephiroth. He has the ability to manifest
desires, challenge relationships and create sudden chaotic
endings.
Cassiel - 15, 21
He is concerned with house, property, land, farms, old people,
long term illnesses and aspects of poverty. He could be perceived
as an upsetting influence but if he is aspected strongly it
gives you a chance to view life as a challenge. Many favours
will come late in life, so if you suffer in your youth, your
40's are something to look forward to. Life will never be
easy but it will make you tenacious and doggedly determined
to persevere. It will be hard-testing and people will be extremely
dissappointing but you can make it to the top.
There are some interesting
connections to the Major Arcana, I will be expanding on this
further but I hope you have enjoyed this. As tarot is also
a tool for personal growth, seeking our own divinity and awareness
of our relationship with our Creator, I think these insights
are quite helpful on the journey through self-knowledge. Just
ask God to send you the good angels - "let go and let
God...".
| Authors Details: Cheryl Lynne Bradley
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