The Archangel Michael, whose name means 'who is as God', is generally
considered to be the foremost of the seven archangels and the leader
of the Host of Heaven. He derives originally from the Chaldeans by who
he was worshiped as something of a god. He is the chief of the order
of virtues, Prince of the presence, angel of repentance,
righteousness, mercy and sanctification: also ruler of the 4th Heaven,
tutelary sar (angelic prince). He is the prince who defended the
Israelites and later, it was claimed, the Christian Church, when as
guardian he may be called on (sometimes with Gabriel) to defend church
doors against the evil angels. According to the Book of Revelations,
Michael and his angels' are described as fighting the dragon and his
angels. Hence Michael is often shown fighting or overcoming a dragon
armed with spear or sword as God's Warrior.
Michael is the spirit of the planet
Mercury, Governor of the North and the element of Earth. He is ruler
over Sunday and Thursday. He is the alchemy of motivation, activation
and achievement.
Michael's candle colors are orange,
white and gold. His color energies are orange, violet, white, crystal,
gold, and brown.
Invoke Michael in the North for
motivation and empowerment in your work. Call on him to protect you
from day to day.
