Angelic Zodiac – Wings to the heavens

At the world at large there seems to be an ever evolving array of theories and debates on how astrology works and what, beneath the glamour of words and the guise of the planets is the essence that manifests the predictions and flows of the moment.



Modern man has disputes them ad infinitum, bringing to bear the issues of free will, destiny and fate; and may very well continue too – if anything I hope so, for the fresh ideas stirred from the dried soil of past thrown mud, reaches to us from the echoes of the past and wills us on towards the light of a new Aeon of understanding and truth.



One very interesting theory I came across a few years ago is the correlation between angels and astrology, after reading a book written by (and if you haven't read it, I would recommend it for the variation of thought alone!) Terah Cox: "Birth Angels: Fulfilling Your Life Purpose and Potential with the 72 Angels of the Tree of Life", that was given to me by a kind friend of mine as a belated birthday present I became aware of some of these correlations and for a while hungered for more.



They are particularly interesting since you may know that astrology is it is not an abstract theory, an intellectual exercise or some mathematics of the universe, but a living, growing and evolving science, witnessing the breath of the very cosmos. This is why, it is so important to be reminded that astrology should be more then horoscopes and predictions, but an legitimate connection to the higher energies and a practical tool of spiritual being accessible in the process of striving for a fulfilling and meaningful life.



At the basic level, the universe is all objective. Think at Newton's rules for the physical world. As we advance in understanding towards more subtle levels of science, the universe becomes more and more subjective. In quantum physics, the scientist is part of the experiment. At that level, there isn't anymore a fixed reality to be measured or studied – only explored.



In astrology, if we are looking for ways and means of reaching a more subtle level of understanding, we may find the angelic correlation to astrology quite useful and at the very least another resource of discovery and interpretation.



Within the tradition of the Zodiac Angels there are in total seventy-two Angels or as some would rather seem them as aspects of Divine Energies or archetypal projections of the internal ego, that are in a correlation with specific astrology elements such as zodiac degrees, signs, planets or units of time.



In a mundane sense we often refer to these Angels as Guardian Angels, Divine Messenger, Emissaries of Light, Bestowers of Grace or Bringers of Miracles. The Angels are the inhabitants of the Nine Angelic Choirs of the tree of Life.



This is how this in short this system is more or less applied:



Each angel governs over a five degree span in the zodiac, corresponding to the time when the transiting Sun travels through that area. The Angel ruling the fire degree zodiac area of the natal Sun is called the Incarnation Angel and has the strongest influence on our lives, especially on our physical/existential nature.



The Angel corresponding the natal Sun is called the Heart Angel and has influence on our emotional nature.



Next, there is the Intellect Angel influencing our mental processes, intellect. This kind of Angel is associated with 20 minutes intervals of time of each day, starting at midnight.



So, all seventy-two Angels have a correspondence with 20 minutes within each day itself (seventy-two x twenty = one thousand four hundred and forty minutes, which equals 24 hours).



Obviously to me, the intervals starting at midnight is highly questionable, since the midnight is a conventional moment, depending on the time zone and daylight saving time. Therefore, I presume that they actually start at LMT midnight, which is the moment when the Sun is conjunct the local IC (Immum Coeli), 4th house cusp.



These three Angels, the Incarnation Angel, the Heart Angel and the Intellect Angel, represent our Birth Angels, which have most influence and connection with us. An Angel is strongest during its days and times of dominion; therefore it is especially effective to work with them during those periods.



It may help us maximize particular qualities and functions in our physical/existential nature (Incarnation Days), our emotional nature (Heart Days) or our intellectual nature (Intellect Days).



Though this model of thought we can become more connected to the Angelic presences or psychologically projected qualities, homing our egos and perceptions until we become reflections of those “Angelic” ideals themselves.



In addition to these angelic - astrological connections, there are sign and planets of correlation, such as: Vehuiah whom is associated with Aries/Uranus, Jeliel with Aries/Saturn and so on.



Personally I find that this is a very important field of study, which can enhance greatly our practice of astrology, by opening a direct path from the astrological chart to the spiritual worlds/ archetypal ideals in a more accessible way them the primal seven represented by the traditional astrology in the guise of the planetary powers.



An example: Mercury is currently transiting the area of the zodiac governed by the Angel Anauel, this establishes communication between inner and outer worlds, helps to bring wisdom and spiritual values to the individual as well as to the global community and abolishes old beliefs that divide and alienate.

The table below displays the traditional five degree Angel correlations, as well as some keywords for each Angel.

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0° to 5° Aries - VEHUIAH - Will and New Beginnings

5° to 10° Aries - JELIEL - Love and Wisdom

10° to 15° Aries - SITAEL - Construction of the Universe/Worlds

15° to 20° Aries - ELEMIAH - Divine Power

20° to 25° Aries - MAHASIAH - Rectification

25° to 30° Aries - LELAHEL - Light of Understanding

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0° to 5° Taurus - ACHAIAH - Patience

5° to 10° Taurus - CAHETEL - Divine Blessings

10° to 15° Taurus - HAZIEL - Divine Mercy and Forgiveness

15° to 20° Taurus - ALADIAH - Divine Grace

20° to 25° Taurus - LAUVIAH - Victory

25° to 30° Taurus - HAHAIAH - Refuge, Shelter

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0° to 5° Gemini - YEZALEL - Fidelity, Loyalty and Allegiance

5° to 10° Gemini - MEBAHEL - Truth, Liberty and Justice

10° to 15° Gemini - HARIEL - Purification

15° to 20° Gemini - HAKAMIAH - Loyalty

20° to 25° Gemini - LAVIAH - Revelation

25° to 30° Gemini - CALIEL - Justice

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0° to 5° Cancer - LEUVIAH - Expansive Intelligence/Fruition

5° to 10° Cancer - PAHALIAH - Redemption

10° to 15° Cancer - NELCHAEL - Ardent Desire to Learn

15° to 20° Cancer - YEIAYEL - Fame, Renown

20° to 25° Cancer - MELAHEL - Healing Capacity

25° to 30° Cancer - HAHEUIAH - Protection

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0° to 5° Leo - NITH-HAIAH - Spiritual Wisdom and Magic

5° to 10° Leo - HAAIAH - Political Science and Ambition

10° to 15° Leo - YERATEL - Propagation of Light

15° to 20° Leo - SEHEIAH - Longevity

20° to 25° Leo - REIYEL - Liberation

25° to 30° Leo - OMAEL - Fertility, Multiplicity

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0° to 5° Virgo - LECABEL - Intellectual Talent

5° to 10° Virgo - VASARIAH - Clemency and Equilibrium

10° to 15° Virgo - YEHUIAH - Subordination to Higher Order

15° to 20° Virgo - LEHAHIAH - Obedience

20° to 25° Virgo - CHEVAKIAH - Reconciliation

25° to 30° Virgo - MENADEL - Inner/Outer Work

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0° to 5° Libra - ANIEL - Breaking the Circle

5° to 10° Libra - HAAMIAH - Ritual and Ceremony

10° to 15° Libra - REHAEL - Filial Submission

15° to 20° Libra - YEIAZEL - Divine Consolation and Comfort

20° to 25° Libra - HAHAHEL - Mission

25° to 30° Libra - MIKHAEL - Political Authority and Order

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0° to 5° Scorpio - VEULIAH - Prosperity

5° to 10° Scorpio - YELAHIAH - Karmic Warrior

10° to 15° Scorpio - SEHALIAH - Motivation and Wilfulness

15° to 20° Scorpio - ARIEL - Perceiver and Revealer

20° to 25° Scorpio - ASALIAH - Contemplation

25° to 30° Scorpio - MIHAEL - Fertility, Fruitfulness

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0° to 5° Sagittarius - VEHUEL - Elevation, Grandeur

5° to 10° Sagittarius - DANIEL - Eloquence

10° to 15° Sagittarius - HAHASIAH - Universal Medicine

15° to 20° Sagittarius - IMAMIAH - Expiation of Errors

20° to 25° Sagittarius - NANAEL - Spiritual Communication

25° to 30° Sagittarius - NITHAEL - Rejuvenation and Eternal Youth

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0° to 5° Capricorn - MEBAHIAH - Intellectual Lucidity
5° to 10° Capricorn - POYEL - Fortune and Support

10° to 15° Capricorn - NEMAMIAH - Discernment

15° to 20° Capricorn - YEIALEL - Mental Force

20° to 25° Capricorn - HARAHEL - Intellectual Richness

25° to 30° Capricorn - MITZRAEL - Internal Reparation

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0° to 5° Aquarius - UMABEL - Affinity and Friendship

5° to 10° Aquarius - IAH-HEL - Desire to Know

10° to 15° Aquarius - ANAUEL - Perception of Unity

15° to 20° Aquarius - MEHIEL - Vivification

20° to 25° Aquarius - DAMABIAH - Fountain of Wisdom

25° to 30° Aquarius - MANAKEL - Knowledge of Good and Evil

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0° to 5° Pisces - EYAEL - Transformation to the Sublime
5° to 10° Pisces - HABUHIAH - Healing

10° to 15° Pisces - ROCHEL - Restitution

15° to 20° Pisces - JABAMIAH - Alchemy/Transformation

20° to 25° Pisces - HAIYAEL - Divine Warrior/Weaponry

25° to 30° Pisces - MUMIAH - Endings and Rebirth

To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic.

~Alphonse De Lamartine

Leo full moon – The fire of new hope.

The upcoming full moon on the 11th will rest in the cusp of Leo, that is to say that the moon will be at its zenith within the domain of its own power and rulership while at the aspect of Leo – the astrological alliance also comes in tune with a initiating Mercury retrograde and a solar eclipse that comes to pass later in the month, these cosmic motions brings forth a full array of illumination, shadow and the stirring of a deeper sense of being.

Within Astrology the Moon represents the emotional self, the inner identity, instincts, habits, automatic reactions and our sense of personal heritage and history.

It may be interesting to note that most people feel their Moon Sign energy very strongly - some even to the point of identifying with their Moon Sign (once known) more than with their Sun Sign, which is best represented as a primary projected personality shared externally but not always held in true resonance with the deeper self.

In astrology the qualities of a Leo moon are that of; sensitivity, private feelings, the feminine self, overcoming passive, reactive, receptivity greeting a time of action, introverted and enduring courage – all which are characteristics of the water/ fire aspect of the zodiac, but holding in mind that it is a Leo moon it can be easily ascertained that it also promotes a sense of well being, a homeward bound hunger, a refocus on the family, the maternal instincts and a sense of brooding (one which according to tradition also promotes the possibilities of conception) and a need to re-calibrate the financial self.

There may be a refocus on the maternal bonds and relationship with ones own mother, the revaluation of the family flow, a identification of where your exist within the family unit, a drawing out of frustrations and chaos within the familiar bonds, a stirring of needs to maintain the homestead – which often results in allot more DIY as well as a need to become far more social and climb the interpersonal popularity ladder.

The Leo full moon is always met by the grounding force of the Earthen Capricorn sun, a combination of fire and earth that most often promotes a renewal of growth best approached and encountered after the harsh weather of winter and the lengthening days – all promoting a sense of fresh growth by purging away the unneeded and wasteful while initiating the Airy/mental energies of fresh thoughts, ideas and plans; a process that sets in motions greater changes on both a physical level as well as an internal emotional one.

It is at such a time best to be direct, decisive, avoiding impulsive behaviour and promote patience. Most people at this time attract intense experiences and often find it is best to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. Though more then capable of acting forcefully, a wait and see approach is most often opted for.

The full Leo moon comes to pass in tune with the Mercury retrograde – allowing the upcoming time of communization frustration to be overcome by resistance to self doubt and encouraging a dedication to the higher goal and a flawless determination to succeed.

Although we live in dramatic times, worthy of any epic narrative, each of us have indeed a starring role to play. The Leo full moon casts a vibe of celebrating the unique and individual self, while also encouraging us to see this aspect of the journey as a part of the timeless human drama. It calls us to question what gifts we have that long to be shared – and why we may not be doing so? The Leo full moon is a culmination, where we are often granted an opportunity to see where we fit in with the greater plan of being.

The illumination of the self is often stirred at the time of the Leo full moon, reminding us that our innate life mission, as well as inner treasures are not only worth sharing - but deserve to be.

Reviewing January - The Gate Keeper.

Happy New Year!

On the dawn of a new year as the light caresses the horizon of a new celestial adventure; I am drawn to remember that in numerology, 2009 is represented as a 11.

To my understanding eleven is the number of both division and unity – the balanced equilibrium of both individuality maintained within a synod of one – a year that denotes that we shall be divided for the sake of union.

The year of the eleven also suggests that this will be a beautiful year of spirituality and self-empowerment, a time filled with opportunities and karmatic stirring's to release old worn-out attitudes and negative behaviours – willing us on to spread our corporeal wings and reach new found heights - to become the 'bigger and better' person whom we can deny only ourselves in being.

This is a year that promotes the thinking more about re-connecting with others, and becoming one with ourselves, embracing our dark side as well as our light, by committing ourselves to resolving the conflict within and by taking responsibility for the state of the world, both in our own back gardens and the greater playing fields of life.

In 2009, some of us will experience a drastic change in our personality, some will feel the craving and desires to act on generosity, sharing kindness and compassion while others will return to a more primal sense of being with an opportunity to face unresolved aggression and assertiveness in a world filled with uncertainties and shaken foundation... all are ways to gain a greater inner peace and a calm the hunger of belonging.

It is a year of both self-discovery and self-sacrifice, to simultaneously experience a death and a rebirth in our renewal of hope and faith – the true alchemy of being Human.

The new year dawns with a new moon in the responsible Capricorn – this should aid in bringing us a satisfied feeling, for in part we have reclaimed the focus on providing for others during the last few weeks, and we can now create a more stable and secure environment for ourselves.

There may be a stirring need for seclusion, keeping thoughts private and out of the limelight, to rest, renew and rejuvenate. Less time will be spent on relationships and communications as we will best utilise such a time to recharge the self with a time of peace and quite.

On Friday (the 1st of the January) Mercury entered the freedom loving Aquarius and will remain there for the next few weeks – this should help us to find refreshing new ways to combat and overcome roadblocks and resistances within our lives, expect to spend allot of time analysing relationships while reaching out for new friends and companions to escape the boredom and repetition of the moment. Others of course may reach further then most and carve for themselves a totally new relationship – one based more on the mind then the innate sexuality and physicality of being.

Yesterday (Saturday the 3rd of January) Venus entered the domain of the dreamy Pisces, this warms of getting stuck and procrastinating in the ideals of a dream (as it lacks the utilisation of force) so it may be best to refocus on hard practical work then the chasing of a dream – a Venusian Pisces beings the wisdom that there is enough time for dreaming, but it may be best to begin how we would like to continue – strong foundations make for a sturdy development.

The adventurous Jupiter makes his yearly transit into Aquarius tomorrow (5th of January) and gives us plenty of food for thought as well as the courage to experiment with our new strategies and plans. We may feel more daring (or possibly careless) and just take brave steps into the unknown, helping us to cross paths with hidden opportunities, but also to enrich our self-confidence. The wisdom of Jupiter reinforces the need for a proactive approach and assimilation of desires, so it may be best if we to succeed that we write down a plan of action and the steps needed to reach the goal – this limits the Mercurian Pisces effect while maintaining the integrity and authentic flow of pro evolutionary self choice, and fulfilling this choice by acting on it.

A luminous full moon in intuitive Cancer may reveal special knowledge or signs that confirms our motivation and direction. On the Eleventh of January, a chatty Mercury goes retrograde for a few weeks, and we may experience confusion with our course, or possibly doubting our objective.
At this time fax machines and computers have a greater tendency to find fault, messages and voice-mails may get delayed, or even possibly lost, and this whirlwind of scattered energy can also create allot of misunderstandings. Double check all forms of communication, and be sure to priorities thoughts and ideas, and take notes to stay on track.

A confident Sun enters Aquarius on nineteenth of January, empowering our ability to stretch ourselves beyond any previous limitations. We continue to make our advances in life, one day at a time, without allowing any outside influences to get in our way. Solitude, or distancing ourselves from others is also very possible at this time – as a need for self individuality is a common hunger experienced by such a celestial combination. These vibrations seem to be truly focused on each of our paths to stir a sense of individuality. If relationships are sensitive or shaky, an emotional shutdown is at this time very likely.

During this month's Mercury retrograde, confusion gets a bit more tipsy as he lands in Capricorn on twenty first of January. We could be worrying more than usual, which will have us to nervous to take the plunge to move forward.

We must do our homework and find proven facts to keep our heads clear and focused. Lazy Venus opposes Saturn on twentieth forth of January, and if we don't do our research to work through uncertainties, expect to suffer some sort of consequence.

A new moon rises on the twenty sixth in quirky Aquarius, at the same time a powerful Solar Eclipse will be energising our intentions for the next six months, this brings forth the reminder to make sure to focus the thoughts on things of a positive and loving nature, this will not only aid the generation and self maintenance of many ideas but it will also activate many sparkling thoughts of a personal and financial nature moulding them into a working plan of action!

First Blog - The journey

Hello reader and welcome to my blog's very first post.

Be warned this blog is I must admit one that I am not expecting grandness, nor the deep tides of revelation from, nor the triumphs of wisdom or the decree of true understanding, but what I do want is the mundane and practical honesty of what simply is - having a passion and hunger for the astrological field, the divinational arts and the quest for a deeper unity I want to share the thoughts that rise at times through me, those given by others and at least try to share the wonderful awe that is inspired when I stand, bare foot beneath the midnight starry sky, and glimpse upon a world so vast that I am both a minute and irrelevant glimmer of stardust and yet a miraculous miracle of creation.

Right now I am writing this in transit, in a crowded train that sets from Galway to the Eireann capital Dublin, currently we are trailing the coastline ready to turn east to the city – the mild hinterland, the grand open ocean and the vast greenery, stirs despite the bumps and throttles that accompanies a train journey, a silent sense of stillness – so much so I am drawn to finally start a blog, a directive I had placed upon myself at the turn of the year – it may of taken the year to get here, but it is better now then never....

I want this blog to stand as a way of record for my own thoughts, notions and explorations of astrology so how better to start then with a question.

Recently a friend asked me was I worried about the ongoing Uranus/ Saturn opposition, I was at first somewhat startled by the view – as although she herself is a working professional, and perhaps far more knowledgeable in the arena of that stars then I may ever be, I must admit that I had never grown to view such a combination as a truly negative alignment.

Her worried filed words I sense were a reflection of her life, these past few months have being difficult ones, with both trials and tears, with movement and shifts within her sense of foundation that she had neither expected nor prepared for – it dares to be the cleansing and declaration of the innocent self, by the painful trial of past karmas and soulful growth, a stirring none of us crave but all, sooner or later, greet and share our lives with.

To my eyes it is much like the flow of a long lost lover, and it has its part within each our our lives, so from such an understanding I feel it is best viewed as an opportunity to return to the essence that rests beneath the mortal guise and summon forth the true intentions, directions and soul calling.With such a combination of opposition it is fair to say that we will tend to project inner tensions to external vibrations and most likely project them onto others around us, especially through the links of our social and intimate relationships.

These tensions are said to arise as a result of the clash of the Saturn and Uranus energy patterns that rest and move within us, and provide us with the platform for personal change and transmutation, for until we reach such a state we will continue to remain operating within the folds of there restrictive flux.

For all involved the cleansing action is somewhat like the feeling of being torn between two polarised directions, the past-future, the order to the chaos, the orthodox and the unorthodox, stability will desire change that can shake the foundations of our very being (and much like the economy and its down turn) will offer a return to that which is more important beyond the superficial and materialistic guises we partake of.

In varying degrees it seems that we are all finding it difficult to decide on life directions, paths, and progressions - in the anxiety and fear of becoming biased towards one pole to the repeated exclusion of the other, we to some degree repress or ignored the planetary qualities of such polar opposites, this has lead to a cultivation of a sense of procrastination and stillness – although these seem like negative qualities they also ensure we allow ourselves to calm down, to clear our minds and reassure ourselves of what we truly want and prepare us the way forward, but at the price of needing to maintain both options, we have gain neither beyond the deadlock of a beaten chance.

It also seems to be giving people a harder edge in their personalities, which I believe is partly a result of trying to maintain a fixed inner centre against the other inner planetary attractions, fighting for our own control against the motions of the cosmos, allowing the will of the self to dominate the natural flow of creation may for a time create a sense of hollow security but sooner or later the tides must change and a more realistic and practical way of progression found.

Personally I feel it it is more within the flow of the moments that the Uranian energies will be less expressed than the Saturnian ones, this will allow for some degree of re-balancing to happen which will be most adaptable and easily engaged through personal creativity and allowing ourselves to be more free and less tightly bound in our expectations of things we have little control over.

I believe such a potent combination will stir the dissolution of limiting self-images within many, and an promote an inner growth of freedom granted to others. All too often we attempt to direct the lives of other for them, out of care or simply knowing better – but the Uranus/ Saturn opposition reminds us that karmatic change and growth can only be influenced, as ultimately others must be allowed to make there own choices – or we dominate our own growth in a castrating effect of an empty sacrifice.

The Uranian characteristics also seem to be emerging in the growth of involvement within social reforming groups, where we are attempting to release the aspect of our nature in an active manner through questioning the Establishment for the sake of a greater good.

What my friend, like many others are wary of is a bias towards Uranus, that leads to losing the awareness of the essential Saturn values in life. I personally feel that such a battle of mythological enemies will sow the seeds of fresh life among the battle fields of a long coming conflict – for to continue as we are, unchallenged in both macro and microcosmic states is foolhardy and robbing us of self illumination, hence the need for cleansing and reaffirmation of our true goals, which due to our human flaws can only be done most efficiently is life when it makes us do so – by giving us few chances but those of engaging and overcoming our current challenges.

Once done, both personal and economic peace may again be restored and the transmutation of the Uranus and Saturn qualities will allow our greater positive aspects to illuminate through the darkness of the self ignorance of our greater forms and purpose.