Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard
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Both Angels and Demons are ranked in ordered<br />
levels of hierarchies, much like an army. Angels are<br />
by nature cooperative and wish to aid any worthy<br />
magician. Demons are shifty and uncooperative, and<br />
have to be threatened and coerced into helping. I will<br />
discuss Demons more fully in Class 6.6.3. In this Lesson,<br />
I wish to concentrate on <strong>the</strong> Angels of <strong>the</strong><br />
Qabalistic tradition.<br />
Angels are pure spirit, <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong>y have no sexuality.<br />
They are free of <strong>the</strong> limitations of <strong>the</strong> material<br />
world, are incorporeal and immortal. They are fixed in<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir roles, have no free will, and do not change or<br />
evolve. Their functions and <strong>the</strong>ir objectives are to help<br />
us to know our true nature and purpose, and awaken<br />
our divine consciousness.<br />
Groups of Angels are known as Choirs. Each<br />
Choir contains thousands of Angels, ruled by an Archangel.<br />
There are ten of <strong>the</strong>se, each associated with a<br />
Sefirah on <strong>the</strong> Tree of Life. Here are <strong>the</strong> Angelic Choirs,<br />
ranked from <strong>the</strong> highest to <strong>the</strong> lowest. If you should<br />
decide to conjure up any of <strong>the</strong>se Archangels, it’s extremely<br />
important to pronounce <strong>the</strong>ir names correctly!<br />
Chioth Ha Qadesh—This is <strong>the</strong> supreme Order of<br />
Angels, directly associated with <strong>the</strong> ultimate infinite<br />
Divine Spirit of Ke<strong>the</strong>r. They are known as <strong>the</strong><br />
Holy Living Creatures, and <strong>the</strong>y are led by Archangel<br />
Metatron (MET-a-tron) (“Angel of <strong>the</strong> Presence”).<br />
The King of all <strong>the</strong> Angels, and <strong>the</strong> youngest,<br />
he was once <strong>the</strong> Biblical Patriarch Enoch. Metatron<br />
is <strong>the</strong> link between God and humanity. His<br />
female counterpart is Shekinah (sheh-KEE-na).<br />
Auphanim—These are <strong>the</strong> Whirling Forces. Associated<br />
with Chokmah, <strong>the</strong>y are ruled by Archangel<br />
Ratziel (RAT-zee-EL) (“delight of God”), <strong>the</strong> Prince<br />
of knowledge of hidden things, who is called <strong>the</strong><br />
Angel of Mysteries. The legendary Book of Ratziel<br />
is said to contain a secret coded key to <strong>the</strong> mysteries<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Universe unknown even to o<strong>the</strong>r Angels.<br />
Aralim—These are <strong>the</strong> Strong and Mighty Ones.<br />
They are made of white fire and are associated with<br />
Binah, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of Saturn and <strong>the</strong> Female Principle.<br />
Their ruling Archangel is Tzaphqiel (TZAFkee-EL)<br />
(“contemplation of God”), <strong>the</strong> Prince of<br />
spiritual strife against evil.<br />
Chasmalim—These are <strong>the</strong> Brilliant Ones. They are<br />
concerned with Justice and are associated with<br />
Chesed, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of Jupiter. They are led by Archangel<br />
Tzadkiel (TZAD-kee-EL) (“justice of God”),<br />
Prince of mercy and beneficence who guards <strong>the</strong><br />
Gates of <strong>the</strong> East Wind.<br />
Seraphim—These are <strong>the</strong> Flaming Ones, <strong>the</strong> Avenging<br />
Angels of destruction. They serve Geburah, <strong>the</strong><br />
Sefirah of Mars and <strong>the</strong> Fear of God. They are ruled<br />
by Archangel Kamael (KA-may-EL) (“severity of<br />
God”). As Prince of strength and courage, he bears<br />
<strong>the</strong> flaming sword.<br />
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Malachim—Also called <strong>the</strong> Shinanin, <strong>the</strong>se serve<br />
Tiphareth, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of <strong>the</strong> Sun. They govern all<br />
natural laws and are responsible <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> motions<br />
and cycles of <strong>the</strong> heavenly bodies, as well as any<br />
miracles that break <strong>the</strong> laws of Nature. They inspire<br />
valor in heroes and virtue in saints. Their Archangel<br />
is Raphael (RAF-ay-EL) (“physician of God”),<br />
Prince of healing, with Michael as his lieutenant.<br />
Elohim—These are <strong>the</strong> pan<strong>the</strong>on (“all Gods’), also<br />
known as <strong>the</strong> Choir of Principalities. They are associated<br />
with Netzach, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of Venus. Their<br />
presiding Archangel is Haniel (HA-nee-el) (“grace<br />
of God”), Prince of love and harmony. His female<br />
counterpart, Hagiel (HA-gee-el), is a beautiful<br />
green-eyed Angel appearing exactly as <strong>the</strong> Goddess<br />
Aphrodite.<br />
Beni Elohim—These are <strong>the</strong> Sons of <strong>the</strong> Gods, also<br />
known as <strong>the</strong> Choir of Archangels. They are associated<br />
with Hod, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of Mercury. Their Archangel<br />
is Michael (MY-kay-EL) (“protector of God”),<br />
with Raphael as his lieutenant. Their province is<br />
art and knowledge.<br />
Cherubim—These are <strong>the</strong> Guardian Angels of humanity;<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir name means “those who intercede.”<br />
They serve Yesod, <strong>the</strong> Sefirah of action and <strong>the</strong><br />
Moon. Their Archangel is Gabriel (GAB-ree-EL)<br />
(“strength of God”), most beloved of all <strong>the</strong> Angels.<br />
It was he who appeared to Mary with <strong>the</strong> Annunciation<br />
and dictated <strong>the</strong> Koran to Mohammed.<br />
Ishim—These are <strong>the</strong> lowest order of Angels, assisting<br />
humanity directly. Also called <strong>the</strong> Blessed Souls<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Souls of <strong>the</strong> Just Made Perfect, <strong>the</strong>y were<br />
once living saints and prophets. They are associated<br />
with Malkuth—<strong>the</strong> Kingdom of Earth and<br />
mundane concerns. Their Archangel is Sandalphon<br />
(san-DAL-fon) (“co-bro<strong>the</strong>r”), <strong>the</strong> twin of Metatron.<br />
He was once <strong>the</strong> Hebrew prophet Elias.<br />
Lesson 6: Angelic Operations<br />
If you haven’t yet been working with <strong>the</strong> exercises in<br />
meditation and visualization I gave you earlier, you<br />
are certainly not ready to do Angelic operations. It’s<br />
alright—<strong>the</strong>re’s no rush. Develop those skills, and <strong>the</strong>n<br />
come back to this Lesson.<br />
Angelic operations, like all conjurations of Spirits,<br />
require a quiet and private space where you will<br />
not be interrupted <strong>for</strong> at least an hour. If at all possible,<br />
you should be completely alone in <strong>the</strong> house, so<br />
you will not even hear o<strong>the</strong>r people’s voices. Lock <strong>the</strong><br />
doors and unplug <strong>the</strong> telephone. The temperature<br />
should be com<strong>for</strong>table, and it helps to have a soft cushion<br />
to sit on. Have everything you might need within<br />
easy reach, and use <strong>the</strong> bathroom be<strong>for</strong>e you begin!<br />
Don’t eat spicy foods—especially things like beans<br />
or garlic that will give you stinky breath or farts—<strong>for</strong><br />
at least 48 hours be<strong>for</strong>e your ritual! The only thing