Archangel Raphael

Angel of the Air, Angel of Thoughts and Ideas, Angel of Healing, Angel of New Beginnings

Raphael is the patron of healers and those in need of healing. This mighty Archangel is able to fearlessly move into what ever area is in need of healing, bringing a host of Angels with him to accomplish this. It does not matter what we are facing, Archangel Raphael is there with us helping us to open our hearts and minds to the healing power of Spirit and the Universe. This Angel works with and through all sorts of healers and counselors, anyone who is willing to open up to the energy of the Higher to bring peace and healing to others. He assists us in being a catalyst for healing while not taking on or empathing what is happening with those we are serving. This allows us to be both clearer channels for the healing process as well as insuring we do not take on the problems or issues of another.

Archangel Raphael’s name means ” God Heals”. This Angel represents the ability contained within each of us to heal ourselves if we can shift our consciousness into a state where we truly believe that Spirit has gifted each of us with its vast creative and healing powers, Spirit held nothing of itself back when we were birthed into the Universe. Archangel Raphael is the overseer of all healers be they alternative or allopathic. The Person who teaches school by day and offers counseling support by night to friends and family is being a channel for Raphael and as such is under his protection and guidance. We are all healers for ourselves and each other, whether we go through training to practice a formal type of healing or whether we simply respond as needed when the occasion arises, we all should be aware of how we are supporting the healing process of others and remember to call upon this archangel to support ourselves lest we take on the problems and issues of others and make them our own. An illness or issues can be absorbed into our energy field and repeated exposure can create a fertile environment for these same problems and issues to grow in out own lives. One can prevent this is simply upon calling upon this Archangel for protection and guidance, to offer what healing we are able to and then turning it over to Raphael and Spirit for continued resolution.

Characteristics:

Archangel Raphael is often seen as the messenger of heaven with the horn of insight blowing from his lips. He comes with the rising sun; guiding us through our daily walks. He sometimes is shown with blue/purple robes, or blue/silver armor.

Service:

Raphael comes with new insight and experience. Often our healing and pain is our own need for inner knowing and learning. He brings in the Air and thought of non-judgment; allowing us to see the truth of each experience. Raphael calls all healing Angels for the sick and assists in sending love for healing prayers.

Connection:

Try stones of: Celestite, for compassion, healing and connection to the heavens; and Chalcedony, relieves depression, clears your bad dreams, and promotes peaceful thoughts. Use colors of blue, purple, silver, or pale yellow for clothing or alters. Try journaling using automatic writing (where you channel or let the Angel write through your arm) or writing poetry, or sketching.