The Archangels

The Archangels are the great overlighting intelligences of the angelic kingdom. They have never lived as human beings, and they serve the whole of creation at once. In this time of planetary ascension they have drawn very close to the Earth, and they answer every sincere call.

This section of the library introduces the seven Archangels who serve on the seven rays, together with Archangel Metatron. Each entry describes the Archangel's role in the ascension, the signs by which their presence is commonly recognized, and a simple way to begin working with them.

Who Are the Archangels?

The word archangel means chief or ruling angel. In the teachings shared here, the Archangels are the directors of the angelic hosts. Each one embodies a single quality of the divine so completely that their very presence transmits it. To stand in the presence of Michael is to feel protected. To stand in the presence of Raphael is to feel whole.

Seven Archangels serve on the seven rays, the seven streams of light through which the Source expresses itself in this world. Each works with a divine complement, a feminine counterpart called an Archeia, and together they direct legions of angels who carry that ray to wherever it is called for.

The Archangels are not limited by time or place. They can be fully present with every person who calls on them, at the same moment, without any lessening of attention. You are never taking an Archangel away from someone whose need is greater.

The Seven Archangels of the Rays

Ray and color	Archangel	Archeia	Qualities	Day
First RaySapphire blue	Michael	Faith	Will, faith and protection	Tuesday
Second RayGolden yellow	Jophiel	Christine	Wisdom and illumination	Sunday
Third RayRose pink	Chamuel	Charity	Divine love and compassion	Monday
Fourth RayCrystal white	Gabriel	Hope	Purity, harmony and the ascension flame	Friday
Fifth RayEmerald green	Raphael	Mary	Truth, healing and wholeness	Wednesday
Sixth RayPurple and gold with ruby	Uriel	Aurora	Peace, devotion and selfless service	Thursday
Seventh RayViolet	Zadkiel	Holy Amethyst	Freedom, mercy and transmutation	Saturday

The days given above follow the traditional order in which each ray is said to be amplified on Earth. Many people find it helpful to give a few minutes each day to the Archangel of that day. See Invocations for Each Day.

Meet the Archangels

Archangels and Ascended Masters: What Is the Difference?

People often ask how the Archangels differ from the Ascended Masters. The simplest answer is that they belong to two different kingdoms.

The Ascended Masters walked the human path. They were born, they struggled, they learned, and through many lifetimes they mastered the lessons of the physical world and ascended. They teach from experience. The Archangels have never been human. They have served in the light since the beginning, and they bring the pure, undiluted power of the quality they embody.

In practice the two kingdoms work together constantly. Each ray has its Archangel and its Chohan, the Ascended Master who administers that ray on behalf of the Earth. A person working to forgive, for example, may call on Archangel Zadkiel for the power of the violet flame and on Saint Germain for instruction in how to use it.

Other Archangels You May Meet

Many more Archangels are named in the world's traditions than the eight profiled here. The following are among those most often encountered by people on the ascension path.

• Sandalphon gathers the prayers of humanity and carries them upward. He is the guardian of the Earth and of music, and is often paired with Metatron.
• Raziel is the keeper of mysteries. He is called on for understanding of esoteric teachings and for the recovery of soul memory.
• Haniel works with the Moon, with intuition and with the natural cycles of the body and the emotions.
• Ariel is the guardian of the natural world, of animals and of the elemental kingdom.
• Azrael comforts the dying and the grieving, and helps souls make their transition in peace.
• Jeremiel assists with the review of one's life and the understanding of prophetic dreams.
• Raguel brings fairness and harmony to relationships and to groups.

How to Call on an Archangel

The Archangels observe the law of free will. They do not enter a human life uninvited, except where a soul's own higher plan requires it. This is why every tradition of angelic work begins the same way: you ask.

1. Become still. A few slow breaths are enough. You do not need a special place or posture.
2. Call the Archangel by name. Aloud if you can. The spoken word carries your intention into form.
3. Say what you need. Speak plainly, as you would to a trusted friend. There is no required wording.
4. Receive. Sit for a minute or two and notice what changes: a color, a warmth, a thought, a settling of the breath.
5. Give thanks and let go. Gratitude completes the exchange. Then release the matter and go on with your day.

Questions People Ask