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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 Haniel:
Archangel Haniel’s Name’s Meaning:
This archangel’s name means “glory of God” or “grace of God.”
Associations:
Archangel Haniel is associated with the moon energies, planet Venus, the crystal moonstone, and has a bluish-white aura (energy field).
Appears in:
Archangel Haniel is mentioned in Babylonian history and Cabalistic texts. In Babylonian times, the ancient priest/astronomers worked with archangel Haniel to assist them with their divination, healing and spiritual work. Some of the Cabalistic texts mention Haniel bringing the Enoch to the spirit world where he was transformed into archangel Metatron (he was one of only two humans to be transformed into an archangel, aside from the prophet Elijah who became the archangel Sandalphon).
Provides one assistance with:
Archangel Haniel helps with the following areas:
Living one’s passions
Grooming one’s hidden talents
Honoring our cycles, rhythms, and moods
Embracing all aspects of ourselves
Harnessing the moon’s energy for healing, remedies, and manifestation
Helping us have more grace in our lives
Grace and poise for important events, especially those involving public speaking or performance
Developing our psychic abilities, especially clairvoyance
Adding more harmony, beauty, and friendship to our lives
How to call upon:
The simplest method is to just call upon archangel Haniel when one feels guided. 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 Haniel 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: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archangel