Characteristics:

Archangel Azrael (or Angel of Death) is the most misunderstood and feared of all the Angels. He is the doorway which all souls pass when leaving the physical realm. Because of our fear of change and losing what we love, many hold fear and even hate towards this wonderful Angel. He often is pictured as the black cloaked figure with the hour glass of time in one hand and the scythe of death in the other hand. He can be a skeletal figure, but prefers to be a loving Angel with dark eyes and hair.

Service:

Azrael helps in all large transitions and great times of change on our planet. His energy is very direct and can help when we are stagnant and desperately need change. He helps us back from near death experiences, and connects us to those that have crossed over. Azrael reminds us all beings have a life cycle that never ends, but continues on in a different form.

Connection:

Try the stone Moldavite, which is stone of change and clear communication with higher realms. I often laugh at those who wear this stone daily and wonder why life is changing so dramatically since this is Azrael's stone. Try colors of black or dark gray/blue. And of coarse try walking in a grave yard to pay respect to those that have crossed over.