The Nine Choirs of Angels

Angelology, the study of Angels, holds that there are nine "choirs", or branches of Angels, which include:

~ Seraphim ~ These are the highest order of Angels, who are said to be shining bright, as they are closest to God. They are pure light.

~ Cherubim ~ Usually portrayed as chubby children with wings a la Cupid, the Cherubim are the second highest order. They are pure love.

~ Thrones ~ The triad of Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones reside in the highest realms of Heaven. Thrones are the bridge between the material and the spiritual, and represent God's fairness and justice.

~ Dominions ~ The Dominions are the highest in the next triad of Angels. They are the overseers or managers of Angels, according to God's will.

~ Virtues ~ These Angels govern the order of the physical universe, watching over the sun, the moon, the stars, and all of the planets, including Earth.

~ Powers ~ As their name implies, Powers are peaceful warriors who purify the universe from lower energies.

~ Principalities ~ The third triad consists of the Angels closest to Earth. The Principalities watch over the planet, including nations and cities, to ensure God's will of peace on Earth.

~ Archangels ~ This choir comprises the overseers of humankind and of the Guardian Angels. Each Archangel has a specialty representing an aspect of God.

~ Guardian Angels ~ Each individual has personal Guardian Angels assigned to him or her throughout life.

This model of nine choirs dates from the biblical references to Seraphim and Cherubim, and was expanded in the 5th-century writings of Pseudo-Dionysius and then popularized in John Milton's poetic work Paradise Lost. 

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The Nine Choirs of Angels


Angelology, the study of Angels, holds that there are nine "choirs", or branches of Angels, which include:

~ Seraphim ~ These are the highest order of Angels, who are said to be shining bright, as they are closest to God. They are pure light.

~ Cherubim ~ Usually portrayed as chubby children with wings a la Cupid, the Cherubim are the second highest order. They are pure love.

~ Thrones ~ The triad of Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones reside in the highest realms of Heaven. Thrones are the bridge between the material and the spiritual, and represent God's fairness and justice.

~ Dominions ~ The Dominions are the highest in the next triad of Angels. They are the overseers or managers of Angels, according to God's will.

~ Virtues ~ These Angels govern the order of the physical universe, watching over the sun, the moon, the stars, and all of the planets, including Earth.

~ Powers ~ As their name implies, Powers are peaceful warriors who purify the universe from lower energies.

~ Principalities ~ The third triad consists of the Angels closest to Earth. The Principalities watch over the planet, including nations and cities, to ensure God's will of peace on Earth.

~ Archangels ~ This choir comprises the overseers of humankind and of the Guardian Angels. Each Archangel has a specialty representing an aspect of God.

~ Guardian Angels ~ Each individual has personal Guardian Angels assigned to him or her throughout life.

This model of nine choirs dates from the biblical references to Seraphim and Cherubim, and was expanded in the 5th-century writings of Pseudo-Dionysius and then popularized in John Milton's poetic work Paradise Lost. 

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Raven is a professional intuitive, spiritual advisor, Reiki practitioner & writer, who works with the Angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters, Spirit Guides, and Animal Spirit realms in her readings, coaching, Reiki energy healing, writing, and consulting. 

 For more information, and for your own personalized reading, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/GiftedGuidance), or email her at Raven@Gifted-Guidance.com.

Archangels 101 ~ Interacting with Archangels 

Since Archangels are so close to Earth and humankind, it’s natural for us to connect with them. In fact, the Bible is filled with accounts of people interacting with Michael and Gabriel. The Archangels still interact with us in conjunction with God’s will of peace.

We don’t pray to Archangels, nor do we worship them. All glory goes to God. We work with Archangels simply because they are God’s intended gift to us all, and part of the Divine plan for peace. So why don’t we simply direct all questions and requests to God? Because the Archangels are extensions of God who are easier to hear and feel during times of great stress. Their vibrations are very condensed, and they’re palpable and practically tangible. Just as looking at a sunset or a rainbow reminds us of God’s love, so do the Archangels. You don’t need to be saintly or a perfectly behaved person to elicit the Archangels’ help. They look past human mistakes and see the inner goodness within us all. They want to bring peace to Earth by helping us all be peaceful. So their mission includes helping the unpeaceful people of the world.

As holograms of God’s omnipresence, the Archangels are unlimited beings. Remember the promise that Jesus made: “I am with you always”? Well, the Archangels ~ like Jesus ~ are able to be with each person who calls upon them. The key is that the Archangels will never violate your free will by intervening without permission, even if to do so would make you happier. They must wait until you give permission in some way: a prayer, a cry for help, a wish, a visualization, an affirmation, or a thought. The Archangels don’t care how you ask for their help, but only that you do.

You also needn’t worry about asking for the Archangels’ help incorrectly. You don’t have to be specially trained or use fancy invocations to garner their attention. Any sincere call for aid is enough, as all they require is your permission. Affirmative and supplicant prayers work. In the former, it’s a positive here-and-now statement or visualization, such as “Thank you, Archangel Michael, for protecting me”; and in the latter, it’s an appeal, like “Please protect, Archangel Michael.” Both yield the same results.

This is also the answer when asking, “Should I call upon God directly? Should I ask God to send the appropriate Angels? Or should I call upon the Angels directly?” These questions imply that there’s a separation between God and the Angels, and there is not.

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Raven is a professional intuitive, spiritual advisor, Reiki practitioner & writer, who works with the Angels, Archangels, Ascended Masters, Spirit Guides, and Animal Spirit realms in her readings, coaching, Reiki energy healing, writing, and consulting. 

 For more information, and for your own personalized reading, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/GiftedGuidance), or email her at Raven@Gifted-Guidance.com.