Embodiments of divine compassion, these angels assist those in despair or suffering. They bring comfort, hope, and the assurance of divine love.
Angels of Mercy
In esoteric traditions, these angels govern the patterns and forms that underpin creation, often linked with structures like the Flower of Life or Metatron’s Cube. They help align physical reality with divine principles of harmony and balance.
Angels of Sacred Geometry
In Jewish mysticism, these "holy living creatures" are described as part of the divine chariot (Merkabah) vision of the prophet Ezekiel. They have unique appearances, often combining human, animal, and divine features, and they serve as bearers of God’s glory.
Chayot Ha Kodesh
Certain angels are associated with the twelve zodiac signs in astrology and esoteric traditions. These angels influence personality traits, life paths, and cosmic energies.
Zodiac Angels
Mentioned in apocryphal texts like the Book of Enoch, the Watchers are a group of angels tasked with observing humanity. Some traditions describe them as having fallen due to their interactions with humans, while others see them as guardians of knowledge and spiritual progress.
Watchers
(Grigori)
Linked to God's divine feminine aspect, Shekinah angels represent the presence of divine light and grace in the world. They are associated with healing, compassion, and nurturing energies.
Shekinah Angels
He is often described as the "scribe of God" or the angel who records divine events in the Akashic Records. He is associated with guiding spiritual ascension and connecting humanity to higher dimensions.
Metatron
Known as the "angel of music and prayers," Sandalphon carries prayers from Earth to heaven and harmonises spiritual vibrations.
Sandalphon
Archangels are among the most well-known angelic beings, often associated with major divine missions. They act as intermediaries between higher celestial beings and humanity. They are high-ranking spiritual beings that oversee significant aspects of the cosmos. They often act as protectors, healers, and emissaries of divine will. Archangels are considered powerful and embody specific aspects of holy consciousness, such as wisdom, love, or protection. Notable archangels include:
Michael: the leader and protector of the divine army
Gabriel: the messenger who brings clarity and revelation
Raphael: the healer who guides both physically and spiritually
Uriel: the archangel of wisdom and enlightenment
Metatron: associated with the sacred and divine order
Sandalphon: known for helping prayers reach the divine and elevating spiritual energy through music
Zadkiel: who fosters mercy, forgiveness, and transformation
Jophiel: the archangel of beauty, creativity, and enlightenment
Chamuel: the angel of love and compassion
Raziel: who reveals hidden spiritual knowledge
Ariel: associated with nature and manifestation
Azrael: the angel of death and transition, offering comfort in times of loss.
Archangels
Angels provide personal guidance, protection, and inspiration to individuals. Guardian angels are believed to accompany people throughout life, helping them align with their higher purpose.
Guardian Angels
Angelic beings function as intermediaries between divine intelligence and human experience. Existing in higher planes of consciousness, angels act as messengers, protectors, and facilitators of spiritual growth. Their role in co-creation is to help align individuals and collectives with divine purpose by transmitting guidance, inspiration, and healing energy.
Humans participate in this relationship by cultivating receptivity to angelic influence through prayer, meditation, intention-setting, and practices of gratitude. These actions open channels of communication and cooperation, making the human being an active co-creator alongside angelic intelligence. Angels serve not only as guides but also as collaborators in the ongoing evolution of human consciousness. They form a more aligned, spiritually attuned world by bridging the divine and human realms.
Angel Beings
Each planet in the celestial spheres is said to have an angel overseeing its spiritual influence. For example, Archangel Raphael is often linked with Mercury (communication and healing) and Gabriel with the Moon (intuition and emotion).
Planetary Angels
Representing the classical elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, these angels govern the natural forces and help maintain balance within the physical realm. They are often invoked in rituals and spiritual practices for harmony with nature.
Angels of the Elements
These angels specialise in spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Archangel Raphael is a prominent example, but other unnamed healing angels work alongside him in restoring balance to individuals and communities.
Healing Angels
Angels like Azrael (in Islamic and Jewish traditions) guide souls from the physical world to the afterlife. These angels are compassionate mediators who ensure a peaceful transition between realms.
Death Angels (Psychopomps)
Angels are tasked with delivering divine messages and visions to humanity. Examples include Gabriel, who announced the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, and angels who appeared to prophets in apocalyptic visions.
Angels of Revelation
These angels enforce divine law and ensure the maintenance of cosmic order. They are often associated with wielding swords or scales, symbolising truth and judgment
Angels of Justice
Tasked with keeping records of human deeds and thoughts, these angels contribute to spiritual judgment. In Islamic tradition, they are known as Kiraman.
Recording Angels
Two angels who record good and bad deeds.
Katibin
Mentioned in Kabbalistic texts, these angels are associated with fiery energy and divine presence. They inspire courage, transformation, and purification.
Fiery Ones
(Ishim)
These angels guide souls into the physical realm and help align them with their divine purpose. They are believed to whisper life missions to the unborn before birth.
Angels of Birth and Destiny
These angels inspire creativity and help channel divine energy into artistic expression. Musicians, painters, and writers often invoke them for inspiration.
Angels of Music and Art
These angels embody divine radiance and purity, often serving as conduits of divine light to illuminate spiritual truths and dispel darkness. They are associated with enlightenment and awakening.
Angels of Light
These angels carry out divine judgment or the destruction of old structures to make way for renewal and growth. Though fearsome, their purpose is often transformative, paving the way for a higher order.
Angels of Destruction
(Angels of Wrath)
Guardians of temporal flow, these angels oversee time's progression in earthly and celestial realms. They are believed to help synchronise divine timing with human events, guiding individuals toward pivotal moments.
Angels of Time
These angels work directly with divine forces to manifest creation in the material and spiritual realms. They oversee the birth of stars, planets, and even spiritual ideas.
Angels of Creation
These angels guide individuals through significant spiritual changes and rebirth. They are closely linked to alchemy, helping to transmute lower energies into higher states.
Angels of Transformation
These angels specialise in creating protective barriers around individuals, families, or communities, guarding against negative energies or spiritual harm. They are often invoked during times of vulnerability or fear.
Shielding Angels
Like Archangel Michael, warrior angels are spiritual defenders who fight against darkness or chaos to uphold divine order. They are equipped with symbolic weapons like swords or spears to signify their role as protectors.
Warrior Angels
These angels facilitate communication through dreams, offering guidance, revelations, and insights while individuals are in altered states of consciousness. They assist with interpreting symbolic messages in the dream state.
Dream Angels
Mystical angels who dwell in or oversee the "void," the infinite potential from which all creation arises. They assist with deep spiritual introspection and confronting and transforming one’s shadow self.
Angels of the Void
A subcategory of the Seraphim choir, these angels focus on spiritual and physical healing through divine fire and purification. Their fiery essence burns away impurities, restoring balance and wholeness.
Seraphim of Healing
These angels mediate between opposing forces, such as light and dark, masculine and feminine, or material and spiritual. They are often seen as reconcilers, helping beings achieve unity and balance.
Angels of Duality
Overseers of seasonal cycles, these angels help maintain natural harmony and guide humanity through transitions between seasons. They are invoked in rituals honouring seasonal changes, like solstices and equinoxes.
Angels of Seasons
These angels govern weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena. They are believed to respond to prayers for rain, sunshine, or storm protection.
Angels of Weather
Guardians of animals and wildlife, these angels help foster the bond between humans and the natural world. They ensure the spiritual welfare of all creatures.
Angels of the Animal Kingdom
Angels or celestial beings aligned with the principles of dharma (cosmic law and order). They assist individuals in staying aligned with their life’s purpose and karmic path.
Angels of Dharma (Hindu Tradition)
Like bodhisattvas, these angelic beings dedicate themselves to helping sentient beings achieve enlightenment. They guide through wisdom, compassion, and divine patience.
Bodhisattvas Angels (Buddhist Tradition)
While traditionally viewed as separate entities, some mystical interpretations consider benevolent djinn akin to angels. They offer protection and guidance and often mediate between the material and spiritual realms.
Djinn Angels (Islamic Mysticism)
These angels inspire breakthroughs in human understanding of the natural world, technology, and medicine. They are often linked with advancing collective human consciousness.
Angels of Science and Wisdom
These angels reveal future events and divine plans to prophets or spiritual leaders. They often appear in visions or through intense spiritual experiences.
Angels of Prophecy
Associated with intellectual pursuits and spiritual scholarship, they guide those seeking wisdom and understanding of divine mysteries.
Angels of Knowledge and Intellect
These angels assist in the sacred union of souls through spiritual partnerships, twin flame journeys, or deeper communion with the divine.
Angels of Divine Union
Specifically tasked with facilitating miraculous events, these angels work to align earthly circumstances with divine will.
Angels of Miracles
These angels govern the frequencies and harmonics underpinning existence, helping restore energetic balance through sound healing and resonance.