What are Angels?
If you have been living on this planet for more than 5 years, then you most likely have heard of Angels at some point in your life! You might have heard of Angels even before the age of 5! According to Wikipedia, Angels are supernatural beings in various religions. Abrahamic religions often depict them as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or heaven) and humanity.
Angels are often depicted as flying beings with wings. They may be shown as either male or female and either wise older beings or young rosy-faced cherubs. They are often discussed in religious texts such as the Bible as messengers from a higher power, such as God. They are sent from God to guide, protect, and fulfill God’s work here on Earth.
Many intuitives/psychics specifically work with Angels to provide messages for their clients. There are hundreds of Angel oracle card decks out there. There is an Angel aura quartz that helps you connect with and channel your Angels. There is even a specific form of Reiki called Angelic Reiki! Angels are beings of love and light and carry a certain vibration and resonance that is felt throughout the entire Universe. They are definitely energies you want with you throughout your lifetime!
Fun Fact About Angels: Each of the three Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Islam, and Christianity – all acknowledge the existence of Angels. However, these are not the only faiths to believe in these Spiritual beings.
Different Types of Angels
Most religions believe there are different types of Angels. There is a ton of information out there that either has a religious slant or a modern, Spiritual new-age view. I checked in with my Guides on the main types of Angels, and below is the information they shared with me:
Guardian Angels. Like Spirit Guides, you are assigned at least one guardian angel who watches over you your entire life.
Archangels. When I asked my Guides on how to describe Archangels, they said they are the Angels closest to Source. Each has their own specialty to help souls during their lifetimes. They are not assigned to any individual being or soul like some Angels, such as guardian angels. Rather, they only appear when asked. They provide special powers with whatever you need. (As I was writing this blog, I realized how much information there is on the Archangels. So much so, I am dedicating my next blog and podcast just on the Archangels! So, stay tuned next week!)
Specialty Angels. These Angels focus on providing humanity with love, guidance, and protection; Angels who specifically are assigned to watch over newborn babies; Angels who are specifically assigned to watch over unborn souls, etc.
Angels who greet you once you pass away and cross the veil
Angels who are assigned to be your Guide every time you reincarnate. They help you once you pass to re-assimilate into life as a soul between lives. They go through your most recent life with you, which is commonly known as the life review. They may direct you to a place to rest, especially if you have had an especially difficult life. Or they may lead you on your journey to choosing your next lifetime. (If this topic interests you, I highly recommend Dr. Michael Newton’s book called The Journey of Souls.)
Hierarchies of Angels
It is widely believed that there is a hierarchy of Angelic realms. I asked my Guides for clarification on this topic and they did confirm there are hierarchies. Using the main types of Angels listed above, this is how they are ranked, with 1 being the highest vibration and realm closest to Source:
Archangels
Specialty Angels
Angels that greet you when your soul leaves your body and enters the ethereal realm again
Angels that are assigned to you every time you reincarnate
Guardian Angels
How Do Your Angels Communicate with You?
Like Spirit Guides, Angels cannot interfere with your life unless asked because of free will. However, they will still try to communicate with you in different ways.
For example, you might start seeing the same numbers over and over again, or you might find yourself always looking at the clock at 11:11 or 4:44. This can be a sign that your Angels are trying to get your attention or trying to send you a message through the meaning of numbers. According to Numerology, each number holds a specific and unique vibration of the Universe. For example, if you keep seeing the number 5, your Angels might be trying to tell you that you need to focus more on freedom, inspiration, change, or flexibility to align yourself more to your Divine path.
I also love to use oracle cards to communicate with my Angels and higher self. You can use specific Angel cards, or you can use any oracle card deck and specifically ask for messages from your Angels.
And of course, you can always ask for their guidance through meditation. You can call upon certain Angels or archangels for specific needs, or you can just ask for their love and protection. They are always ready and willing to help at any time!
How Do You Know You Have Connected with An Angel?
Sometimes you can feel their presence around you. You may suddenly get tingles or goosebumps. I tend to feel tingles on the left side of my head when my Guides and Angels are around. I also feel a tightening of my chest when Spirit is with me. You may start to see feathers everywhere you go. You may just get a sense or an inner knowing that you are being protected. You may suddenly smell something that reminds you of a loved one or place or time in your life. You may suddenly receive a burst of inspiration or an idea may just pop into your head. You may have a sudden urge to check in with someone or make a doctor’s appointment. Angels are here to give you nudges to help you live your best life possible.
What is the Difference Between Spirit Guides and Angels?
In my last blog, I discussed Spirit Guides, so you may be wondering, what’s the difference between Spirit Guides and Angels? They are very similar actually, with a few key differences. The biggest difference is that Angels have never lived on Earth whereas Spirit Guides have lived at least one lifetime as a human. Once a soul evolves into an enlightened being, then they can possibly choose to become a Spirit Guide for another soul maybe on this planet or another planet in another Universe.
Another difference is that Spirit Guides are either assigned to you at birth and watch over you throughout all your lifetimes or come in and out of your life. They guide you along your life to ensure you stay on the path aligned with your soul purpose. Angels, like guardian Angels, can be with you throughout your entire lifetime. However, Angels typically come in during different stages of your life. My Guides showed me that you have Angels who watch over you and protect you during the first part of your life (age 0 – 10), and then you have new Angels come in and watch over and protect you for the next 10 years of your life, and so on. These Angels are always with you, providing protection, guidance, and support when needed/asked. They are always with you but work behind the scenes. Like Spirit Guides, they will not interfere with your life unless you consciously ask them for their help. Angels support you in different ways that make you stronger, such as giving you the strength to carry out certain acts or getting you through certain difficult situations. They also carry you when you are down and needing that extra comfort and care. They act as life support at times. They ensure you are moving along your path and doing what you need to do on this Earth.
So, as you can see, Angels are very similar to Spirit Guides with just a couple of differences. In the previous article, I mentioned how Spirit Guides come in many forms, such as ancestors, passed loved ones, animals, etc. Angels are also in that group because they are essentially a type of Spirit Guide. So, depending on what you need or what you are feeling called to on a particular day, you may wish to connect with a Spirit Guide that will help you most. That may mean calling upon the Spirit of the eagle or maybe that means working with your deceased grandmother who you were really close with or maybe you need some guidance from your personal Spirit Guide regarding a career decision or maybe you are feeling called for a little love and nurturing support from your Angels. It can vary day by day, moment by moment. Just go with what calls you!
When Do You Call Upon Your Angels?
You can’t go wrong with calling upon either your Spirit Guides or Angels. I usually call upon both! You can ask your Angels for guidance, help with a certain situation, protection, or just some extra love and compassion. When I wish to connect with Spirit, I say the following statement (which is similar to the last article on Spirit Guides):
I ask to connect right now with my most Sacred and most Divine Spirit Guides and Angels of the highest light and vibration. I ask that any guidance or information that is shared with me is for my greatest and highest good or better.
Follow What Resonates
What I have written in this article is what my Guides communicated to me and how they are seen to me. They may seem different to you. I initially learned a lot of this through my teachers, mentors, and my own research. However, what I have learned on my Spiritual journey is that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to topics of Spirit. Everyone receives, interprets, and resonates with Spiritual concepts and information differently. You have to trust what comes to you even if it doesn’t correspond with some articles out on the Web, even this one!
As a good student with a partially Type A personality and Capricorn rising, this drove me nuts in the beginning! I wanted a definitive answer that I could memorize and study. Nope. That’s just not the way it works with Spirit! I have had to learn to let go, let information and inspiration flow freely, and just trust what comes to me. Once I finally grasped that concept, the floodgates opened, and I started receiving so much abundance from the Universe! Things started flowing easier. I became more in-tune with my intuition. My discernment became crystal clear. So just trust your feelings and follow your inspiration!
Your Spiritual connection is very personal only to you, so I encourage you to reach out to your own Spirit Guides and Angels to seek your own truth. Whatever you receive is right for you.
Try calling upon your Angels and let us know how your experience was! Feel free to write your thoughts or ask me any questions in the comments section below.
Enjoy!
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