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Archangel
Michael
No matter the situation, no matter the challenge, Michael stands ready
with his sword and host of Angels to protect and serve all who call
upon him for assistance. He clears the path of obstacles, he gives us
strength and courage to carry on during the dark times in our lives.
He fills us with hope, inspiration, and faith that the Universe is
always on our side. Michael protects against negative or psychic
attack and astral debris that can cling to our energy fields.
Archangel Michael is often pictured with a sword and shield to
represent his ability to bring protection as well as to cut away that
which is no longer needed in our lives. Even though Michael is an
Angel, His energy may still be called upon during shamanic cord
cutting rituals in order to insure the cords are permanently severed
and rapid healing of the cuts takes place. Michael is also associated
with fire, it is a purifying fire that burns away the dross and
insures that alchemical reactions within the psyche produce the "gold"
that one is seeking, in this case evolution and spiritual
enlightenment. And yet Michael is more than just an Archangel for
enlightenment, he is an Angel for awareness of all levels of life,
including the mundane and the physical. There is no concern or problem
that Michael cannot and will not address when he is called upon to do
so. This makes Michael what I call "all purpose" archangel as he
appears when needed to be of support, assistance and protection in any
situation unlike the other Archangels such as Auriel who is primarily
associated with wisdom or Raphael who is associated with healing
although their energies can be combined and called upon along with
Michael's as needed. Michael assists us in transforming our self-
limitations, he brings faith and courage as well as the understanding
that one is never alone and that all Guardian Angels are emissaries of
Michael's sent to watch over and guide us. Some say that Michael was
the first Archangel that Spirit created and his name symbolizes his
position as the right hand of God or Spirit. It is Michael that moves
through us when we seek to right a wrong, protect those who come to us
for assistance and support and to help bring greater awareness and
light into the world. If you look at a sword and shield, the light
bounces from it, illuminating everything in it's path. So it is the
same with Michael's energy, it is not only the power to cut through
limitation and falsehood but also the light that allows us to discern
the truth from the fabrication.
Archangel Michael stands first and foremost for protection and
assistance in times of stress and need. It is the cutting awareness
that all one needs to do is ask for help from the higher powers and
that support is surely on it's way. For those who believe they are
unworthy or the Divine would find their problems and fears too trivial
or not spiritual enough to be worthy of consideration, This Angel has
appeared to remind you that ALL are worthy of support and love from
the Universe! Nothing is too small or trivial for the Divine to direct
the full attention and flow of the Universe towards it's resolution
and that all are more than worthy of living a joyful, happy and
abundant life. For those who believe it is their karmic duty to pay
off some sort of debt for an something they may have done several
lifetimes ago, Archangel Michael comes through to show the individual
that ALL things serve a higher purpose. To judge one event or lifetime
as sinful or wrong is the product of a belief system that seeks to
control others so that a few may prosper and have power while others
are enslaved to support these few. This essence then acts as a
purifying fire to assist the individual in seeking the truth for
themselves, what resonates within their own heart as truth for them
and not simply buying into the dogma of another. If it serves a
person's evolution to continue to believe in the dogma and "sins" of
this and prior lifetimes, then they shall of course continue to do so
for this Michael will never take away one's free will. However if an
individual is ready to move beyond the old concepts and beliefs, this
Archangel will surely support in the cutting of the old ties that
bind.
If this angel has appeared for you today, it may be an indication that
some sort of cleansing and protection is needed at this time. Or
perhaps you need to gather your inner courage and strength to pursue a
new goal or dream that has been beckoning you. Michael brings
empowerment to help you be all that you can be in this life if you are
willing to take the next step that you know inside you need to take.
At times, Michael appears when we need a bit of a nudge, a prod from
his sword if you will, to get us unstuck and the energy flowing in our
lives again. Or perhaps you have been buying into someone else's
belief systems that are not helpful or healing for you. Archangel
Michael says it is now time to develop your own beliefs that are
centered around joy, worthiness and expectations of the best that life
has to offer! Archangel Michael's primary message to you today is to
believe in yourself and believe that the Universe is seeking right now
to lead you out of the darkness and into the light. All you need do is
call upon Michael's energy with your heart and you will find he has
been standing next to you, supporting and shielding you all this time.
What to watch for with this Angel's presence:
People that can serve as protectors or guardians for you in some way,
these may include family members, friends, colleagues or even folks
you have yet to meet. When someone offers you support or assistance in
some way, saying YES! and accepting with Gratitude opens the door for
even more to come to you!
New opportunities to expand your resources in some way. This Angel is
as concerned with protecting your Life's work, business, career,
money, and so forth as any other area of your life. Be open to new
opportunities that can help you expand what you are already doing or
help you to find a career that is much more aligned with the needs of
your Soul.
Needing to mentor or protect others who are coming to you for support
and guidance. This may also include a project or goal that is dear to
your heart that you need to focus on especially strongly right now. Or
if you are someone who is already giving and giving and giving to many
others, it may be time to focus more on doing and giving to yourself.
Remember, the more you take care of you, the more you will have to
give to others!
If you are facing a situation that seems impossible to resolve and is
causing you a lot of stress and pain, call upon Michael to help you
resolve the issues and then stand by to honor what your inner guidance
tells you to do! Light a candle dedicating it to Michael and meditate
in front of it or simply allow it to burn for as long as you feel it
appropriate. (be sure to follow all standard safety precautions when
burning candles!) You may also choose to write a letter to this angel,
placing it underneath the candle holder or lying in front of the
holder. There are also 14 day candles that can be found at many
supermarkets or catholic supply shops that have a representation of
Michael on the front and a prayer on the back. Shops such as
Walgreen's and Sav-on also often carry these candles.
Other ways to work with the energy of Archangel Michael is to sort
through all those things in your life, be they job related, personal,
people, things in your home that you no longer resonate with, belief
systems, even old projects or goals that no longer fit who you are and
give them all permission to go! You can do this on a physical level by
clearing clutter and old papers from your home/office and by
consciously admitting that a goal you once had needs to be released
and you are now letting it go. Thank all these things for once having
served you, Bless them, and then ask Michael to carry them away. |
