Mystic Info - Angels - Archangel Raphael

Archangel Raphael

Is considered the head of the guardian angels. Although the ranking of chief of virtues is sometimes given to Michael it is generally attributed to Raphael.

He is known for teaching Solomon how to bind demons into slave labor when Solomon's Temple was being built and also teaching Noah how to construct the ark before the flood. Above all, he is the angel of healing.

Besides Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only Archangels mentioned by name in the bible. Raphael's name means "God is healing." He is also the patron of the blind, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians and of travelers.

A legend taken from the book of Solomon says that when Solomon prayed to God for help in the building of a temple, God answered with the gift of a magic ring brought to the Hebrew king personally by Raphael. The ring, engraved with the pentalpha, (5-pointed star), had the power to subdue all demons. It was with the "slave labour" of demons that Solomon was able to complete the building of the temple. It was also Raphael who gave Noah, after the flood, a medical book said to have been the famous "The Book of the Angel Raziel".

Raphael rules over Mercury, Wednesday and Saturday. He is the governor of the South and the element of Fire. He is often shown carrying a pilgrim's staff.

His feast day is celebrated on September 29th.

Raphael's candle colors are yellow, white and gray.
Raphael's color energies are yellow, white, gray, black, crystal, and indigo.