Archangels are the managers of the angels. Archangels and the guardian angels that are the most involved with helping Earth and her inhabitants.

They are larger and more powerful than angels. They are nonphysical … yet they are very much perceptible, audible, and visible as you tune in to them.

The word archangel is derived from the Greek archi, which means “first, principle, or chief”; and angelos, which means “messenger of God”. So, archangels are chief messengers of God.

Archangels are extremely powerful celestial beings. Each one has a specialty, and represents an aspect of God.

The exact number of archangels depends upon which belief system or spiritual text you consult. The best known of them are:

Archangel Michael’s name means “he who is as God” or “he who looks like God”. He’s the archangel who releases the effects of fear from the planet and much more.

Archangel Metatron’s name means “angel of the Presence”. He’s thought to be the youngest and the tallest of the archangels, and one of the two who once walked upon the earth as a man (as a prophet Enoch). Metatron works with Mother Mary to help children, both living and crossed over. In the Kabbalah, Metatron is the chief angel of the Tree of Life, where he guides humans at the start of their spiritual journey.

Archangel Gabriel’s name means “God is my strength”. In many cases Gabriel is portrayed as a female archangel, but sometimes as a masculine pronouns. She (or he) is the messenger angel who helps all earthy messengers such as writers, teachers, and journalists. Call upon Gariel to overcome fear or procrastination or any aspect of child conception, adoption, pregnancy, and early childhood.

Archangel Ariel’s name means “lion or lioness of God”. Known as the archangel of the earth, she works tirelessly on behalf of the planet. She oversees the elemental kingdom and helps in the healing of animals.

Archangel Uriel’s name means “God is light”. Uriel pours light upon troubling situations and  illuminates problem-solving abilities. Call upon Uriel whenever you get into a sticky situation and you need to think clearly and find answers. Uriel also helps those who need intellectual assistance.

Archangel Raphael’s name means “God heals”, and he is in charge of physical healing. Call upon Raphael to heal any injury or illness; ask him to help with your healing work. In addition, Archangel Raphael aids those who are travelling.

Archangel Azrael’s name means “whom God helps”. Azrael is sometimes called the Angel of Death because he meets people at the time of their physical passing and escorts them to the Other side. He helps newly crossed-over souls feel comfortable and very loved. Call upon Azrael for your deceased or dying loved ones.

Archangel Chamuel’s name means “he who sees God”. He helps us locate important parts of our lives. Call upon Chamuel to find a new love interest, new friendships, a different job, or any lost item.

Archangel Haniel’s name means “grace of God”. Call upon this angel if you wish to add grace to your life.

Archangel Jeremiel’s name means “mercy of God”. He is inspirer who motivates us to devote to spiritual acts of service.

Archangel Jophiel’s name means “beauty of God”. She is the patron archangel of artists, and helps us see and maintain beauty in life.

Archangel Raguel’s name means “friend of God”. He is often called the archangel of justice. Ask him for aid whenever you feel that you’re being overpowered or manipulated.

Archangel Raziel’s name means “secret of God”. He is said to stand very near God, so he hears all Divine conversations about universal secrets and mysteries. Call upon Raziel whenever you wish to understand esoteric material or engage in alchemy, past-life, or manifestation work.

Archangel Saldaphone’s name means “brother”, because like Archangel Metatron, he was once a human prophet (Elijah) who ascended into archangeldom. Saldaphone is the archangel of music and answered prayers. He helps Archangel Michael clear away fear and the effects of fear with music.

Archangel Zadkiel’s name means “righteousness of God”. He has been regarded as the angel of good memory, and like Uriel, he’s great helper of students. Call upon Zadkiel to help you remember anything, including your own divinity.

Source of information – adopted from Doreen Virtue’s  “The Angel Therapy”