Archangels are mentioned in every religious tradition. They help to oversee guardian angels as well as provide assistance to humans. Different texts or resources have varying names and numbers of archangels, but this article is part of a series that will describe the fifteen main archangels written about in various places from a New Age perspective. Here are some details about Archangel Gabriel:
Archangel Gabriel’s Name’s Meaning:
This archangel’s name means, “God is my strength.”
Associations:
Archangel Gabriel is associated with being a messenger and helping parents. Her energy is the color copper much like her trumpet. By using the crystal citrine, one can connect with her energy.
Appears in:
Archangel Gabriel is mentioned in Judeo-Christian and Muslim texts. This angel was the messenger who told Mary and Elizabeth in the Bible about the upcoming births of their sons Jesus and John the Baptist. Archangel Gabriel also dictated the Koran to Mohammed, the spiritual text of Islam.
Provides one assistance with:
Archangel Gabriel helps with the following areas:
Parenting
Conception
Adoption
Messengers of human kind
Motivation and coaching for artists and communicators
Taking action on creative projects
Work involving radio, television, journalism, and writing
How to call upon:
The simplest method is to just call upon Archangel Gabriel when one feels guided, but especially when needing help with parenting issues or projects involving the arts or communication areas. Some call this an invocation, but if one feels more comfortable, just say a brief prayer for assistance. Anyone can call upon her for help at anytime or any place. Trust that the divine has heard the request for help. Thank Archangel Gabriel and the divine for the assistance.
References consulted:
Virtue, Doreen, Ph.D. Archangels and Ascended Masters: A Guide to Working and Healing with Divinities and Deities (Hay House, Inc., 2003, Carlsbad, CA).
Virtue, Doreen, Ph.D. Archangel Oracle Cards. (Hay House, Inc., 2004, Carlsbad, CA).
For more information:
About Archangels: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel