Archangel Guides
From noted references inserted in ancient texts to featured characters in blockbuster films to recent in-person encounters, archangels have become anchored as fixtures in mainstream culture, both historically and presently, who may be called upon by Earth-dwelling beings seeking support during the unraveling of various mortal experiences.
Angels: Divine Spiritual Agents
According to Doreen Virtue, highly regarded author and psychologist, there are three genres of angels, or ethereal, divine spiritual agents, which serve as messengers between humans and their believed higher powers. The first angel tier consists of guardian angels, or an unexplainable felt presence said to unconditionally look out for the personal safety, happiness, and well-being of individuals.
The second tier consists of angels, of which may be called upon by any person for guidance, in exchange for simple acts of gratitude.
The third tier consists of archangels, who are described as “managers” of all the angels (appropriately named given the prefix “arch” translates as “chief” or “ruler” in Greek) and, in some belief systems, act as stewards for the four elements of nature. Exempt from the restrictions of the space time continuum, archangels are said to be capable of simultaneously answering any and every beckoning call placed upon them by human beings.
How Many Archangels Are There?
There are many schools of thought when it comes to the number of archangels which exist, each represented by his or her own mythological significance and history. Several well known archangels appear in the literature and works of art produced by varying belief systems and cultures, and are included in such mediums across spans of time.
Spiritual advisor Radleigh Valentine suggests that each of us has at least two guardian angels assigned to us at birth to look out for our individual physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our realm of existence in this lifetime is composed of several elements which are ever-changing and interacting in concert (think earth, air, water, fire); within our individual vessels a similar chemistry unfolds on a smaller scale. Just as the archangels orchestrate elements, they can act as guides for human beings when called upon.
Archangel Michael
Known as the most powerful of the archangels, Michael is widely regarded as a great protector of physical, mental, and emotional fitness as well as material possessions.
Michael can be called upon as a source of strength, guidance, and release when one is feeling fearful and misled.
Represented by the element of fire, Michael assists in the removal of energetic blockages, the work of Michael can steer individuals in the direction of his or her burning desires and purpose.
Archangel Raphael
An agent of healing, Raphael has long served as a source for those seeking physical, mental, and emotional fortification after and during experiencing injury, addiction, and imbalance; this archangel is also a guide for those offering healing services professionally from doctors to therapists to teachers of yoga and meditation. Raphael watches out for travelers, ensuring smooth transitions and safety over the course of one’s journeys.
Rather appropriately, this angelic being is often associated with the element of air; Raphael can help those seeking his guidance find a sense of lightness and clarity, and lay groundwork for reinstating stability.
Whether it be coming back to the physical body or a geographic location, Raphael ensures those requesting his presence return home.
Archangel Gabriel
This archangel serves as a bridge to understanding between self and self, and self and others. Gabriel is recognized in many traditions as the female counterpart to Michael in terms of rank.
As the patron of communication, Gabriel is a resource of inspiration and helps to abolish procrastination and hesitation tendencies, which can become blocks for individual expression and intuition.
The removal of such obstacles allows for those asking for Gabriel’s aid to submerge themselves in the flow of experiencing, making space for fertility in all its forms: creativity, child-rearing and -bearing, and fiduciary abundance. The archangel correlated with the element of water, the source of all life, assures that those petitioning for assistance effortlessly float through their endeavors rather than drown in overwhelm.
Archangel Uriel
Doreen Virtue likens the presence of Uriel to a “wise uncle.”.
Uriel personifies wisdom and intelligence, and can be referenced in situations involving learning, conflict resolution, and making decisions.
By establishing clarity and truth through knowledge, Uriel supports in the act of grounding. Fittingly, Uriel is an agent of the earth element, and is known for reminding those seeking his assistance that the answers are rooted within self.
How to Find Your Archangel Guides
How do we connect to the appropriate archangel guide to match our particular circumstances and experiences?
A little research can go a long way. Start by getting clear within. What is it you are seeking to fortify or abolish; what do you need or desire? From there, different sources can aid you in determining which archangel will be most beneficial for you to be interacting with.
Accessing connection to an archangel can be done in a matter of minutes. Inspired by the offerings of Margaret Donor, a Past Life Regression Therapist and author, the below steps can help in establishing an intentional, clear pathway for communication:
- Find a relaxed seated posture in a quiet place where you feel comfortable (although establishing a connection with your angel guide can be done at any time, in any place)
- Imagine a ray of light entering your crown, melting muscles of the face, and working its way down the body, into the limbs, and out your feet
- Feel energy being drawn up from the Earth through your feet, traveling back up the body through the crown
- Take three deep breaths, allowing for a sense of trust and tranquility to settle into your bones
- Feeling a sense of connection from your heart to something outside yourself
- Draw your thumb to your third finger on both hands, as a mudra to seal your connection and complete the circuit of energetic exchange from your heart to another outside of yourself. This simple action can be returned to whenever and wherever you find it useful.
How to Ask Your Angels For Help
Once we find the fitting angel guide, how do we ask for assistance?
Just as each archangel corresponds with different elements and situations, we can vary with the manner in which we interact with their energies. Generally speaking, Tom T. Moore, author and entertainment executive, suggests making asks as “benevolent prayers.”
He believes in speaking out loud or writing down asks to higher beings, increasing the potency of the energy behind whatever inquiry you may have, following this formula: “I ask any and all beings to [your ask]. Thank you.”
Moore conveys that by speaking out loud, you are making an affirmation, strengthening your personal belief in the importance and the reality of whatever you are seeking to shift or remedy. Including a message of gratitude is of utmost importance according to Moore.
Angels Love Unconditionally
Doreen Virtue speaks to angel beings’ abilities to unconditionally love, and states “matter doesn’t matter.”
Since every ask, human experience, and belief system is different, there are a multitude of ways in which we are able to communicate with angel guides such as speaking directly, praying, meditation, dreams, and manifestation.
Doreen notes each person possesses certain psychic abilities, which she references as verifiable in studies conducted as several major universities. Doreen suggests delivering a prayer, or asking of any kind, to an angel through thinking or speaking out loud, repeating yourself three times. This instills confidence for you as the seeker of answers that you are capable of handling the outcome of your ask.
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How to Connect with Your Ancestors Spiritually Through Ceremony
The desire to communicate with our ancestors is an innate part of the human experience. We intuitively sense their presence in our wisdom bodies, and it begs the question: can we communicate with them?
You don’t need special skills to begin. Just an open mind, a clear intention, and a willingness to listen. Through daily prayer, meditation, creation of art, music, food, and ceremony, the ancestor spirits can communicate, guide, protect, and heal the living. Ancestral communication has been a spiritual practice in every wisdom tradition throughout time. Your ability to connect with your ancestors is always available.
This kind of spiritual connection supports emotional healing, clarity, and insight in everyday life. Simple ways to begin connecting with your ancestors include:
- Creating a home altar
- Offering prayers or intentions
- Practicing meditation or visualization
- Journaling or dreamwork
- Making food or art in their honor
In particular, the days on and around October 31 to November 2 are a transformational portal on the wheel of life. It’s the mid-point between fall and winter, the death and dying season. Therefore, it’s a powerful time to communicate with one’s deceased family members.During this window, the veil between worlds is said to be thinner. It’s an ideal time to begin your practice, even for the first time.
Read on and receive intuitive guidance on how to create a beautiful ceremonial journey to communicate with your ancestors.
The Traditions of Ancestral Communication
Ancestral communication is an ancient and daily practice found in many cultures around the world, including Mayan, Celtic, Aborigine, Native American, Ancient Greece, Ancient Eurasia, African Tribal, Tibetan, and the Vedic/Yogic traditions.
Across cultures, these traditions often include:
- Prayer or chanting
- Offerings of food, flowers, or incense
- Honoring the dead on specific holy days
- Storytelling and oral histories
- Building shrines or ancestor altars
Through ancestral communication, you’re able to open your heart, experiencing a deeper love within yourself, due to the connection you have with your family tree. Through this practice, people have been able to reconcile deep wounds and karmic patterns that stem back from past life trauma and even issues between the deceased and living families.
“Ancestral work can transform the karmas of past generations, as well as work into the current and future generations for healing.”
This is the foundation of ancestral healing: releasing inherited pain while reclaiming guidance, wisdom, and support.
Connecting Ancestors to Halloween and the Day of the Dead
Halloween and the Day of the Dead are sacred windows in time. They offer a unique opportunity to connect with your ancestors, honor the dead, and reflect on the impermanence of life. Whether you know these traditions as Halloween, Samhain, All Saints Day, or Día de los Muertos, this season marks a turning point in the spiritual year, a time when the veil between the living and the spirit world is considered thinnest.
These days are more than cultural holidays, they are spiritual invitations. They ask you to slow down, listen, and remember. This is when ancestor work becomes easier, more natural. The energy of remembrance is already in the air.
Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, literally means “Holy Night” or “All Saint’s Night.” Its roots trace back to ancient European traditions that honored the dead with light, prayer, and seasonal ritual. Over time, the focus shifted toward costumes and candy, but the essence remains: a recognition that something sacred is moving through the darkness.
Día de los Muertos, rooted in Indigenous Mexican tradition and blended with Catholic influence, continues to carry that essence fully. During this celebration, families build elaborate altars, cook traditional foods, decorate with marigolds, and welcome the spirits of their loved ones back for a brief visit. It’s a joyful, colorful, deeply communal ritual.
Throughout villages and cities, people gather to remember, not in silence, but in celebration. Candles burn late into the night. Music fills the streets. Portraits of the deceased are surrounded by flowers, bread, tequila, chocolate, and handwritten messages. It is a shared act of love, extended across time.
By contrast, modern Halloween often forgets this sacred thread. But the jack-o-lanterns, the candlelight, the masks, they all echo an older story. If you choose to, you can reclaim the spiritual intention. Light a candle. Speak a name aloud. Cook a meal they loved. You don’t need a crowd or a festival. Just your attention and sincerity.
A few quiet moments, held with purpose, can open the door. Even something as simple as sitting beside a lit candle and offering your thoughts or gratitude becomes a form of ancestral veneration. That’s all it takes to create a spiritual connection.
