I am reading the 'Angel Bible' by Hazel Raven and have discovered several fascinating facts about Archangel Raphael. I have always called on Raphael (and other angels) when I practice Reiki but I didn't really know why. However, I did know his name means "God heals" and that he is the angel of healing. Since reading the Angel Bible, I now know that Raphael is also associated with Spring (my favourite season), Wednesday (the day I was born), the zodiac sign Virgo (my birth sign) and the planet Mercury (ruler of the sign of Virgo). It's no surprise that he also appears in my favourite book, Miss Garnet's Angel by Salley Vickers!
Raphael grants us many gifts, including joy and creativity. He encourages self-motivation to become who we are meant to be. He is also the angel of communication (I am calling on him right now to help me convey this message!). Raphael spreads love and laughter and delights in helping people. I am reassured that, despite being an Archangel, anyone can call on Raphael for help and we don't need to be psychic or have any special powers to do so. We just need to open our minds and our hearts. Synchronisities are the angels' way of letting us know they are there. Thank you Raphael - I've got the message.
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Posted by: Marc | Tuesday, 27 March 2007 at 03:10 AM