Archangel Raziel

Archangel Raziel has been described as the head of the Thrones. He is believed to stay near to God and document everything that happens. Archangel Raziel is a particularly powerful presence due to his clear and complete insight and close connection to the divine.

The name "Raziel" means "the secret of God" or "secrets of God" and has also been translated as "knowledge of the divine".

Focus of and Associations with Archangel Raziel

Archangel Raziel is said to have written the Book of Raziel which has also been called the book of 1500 secrets (or 'keys'), containing eternal knowledge of both heaven and earth. According to various traditions this important text was in the possession of, read or used by Adam, Enoch, Noah and Soloman. It's said that its contents included instructions used by Noah to build the ark. However, the Book of Raziel was written in a mysterious 'language of angels' so obscure that even many of the angels could not understand it and its meaning could not be accessed today.

Examples of issues supported by Archangel Raziel include the following*, many of which reflect his connections with knowledge and esoteric mysteries:

• Bactericidal: Believed by some to kill harmful bacteria of all types, whether in water, air or food.
• Care of the environment, especially the natural world - combating environmental pollution and its effect
• Drama and the performance arts
• Emotional balance
• Intuition
• Psychic abilities
• Relief from certain types of headaches (incl. tension headaches, migraine headache)
• Secret mysteries
• Self-awareness, self-knowledge
• Spiritual understanding
• Telepathic abilities

* This list flows from research and ideas from various sources incl. books, websites, angel card readings, the writer's own inspiration/connection, and suggestions from others. It is not exhaustive and may over-lap with lists of the interests of other angels. If you feel the presence of Archangel Raziel guiding, supporting or assisting concerning any other matters please trust your inner-guidance.

Depiction / Symbols

Archangel Raziel is sometimes shown holding a bright light or white flame symbolizing "bringing light into darkness" which represents the gift of knowledge or enlightenment to situations in which ignorance or confusion might have prevailed.