The Archangels are the foremost hierarchs in the angelic kingdom. They are divine messengers at the service of man on earth and work ceaselessly to promote spiritual harmony and banish negativity.

Their feminine counterparts are called archeiai. (Singular 'archeia', plural 'archeiai'.) Together they focus the masculine and feminine polarities of the particular colour, (or ray), of spiritual light on which they serve, although calling to one will always invoke the assistance of the others.

The Archangels are believed to have been our first teachers on our karmic path.

These supreme divine beings are powerful healers who work as surgeons to heal the soul and the four lower bodies - the etheric, the emotional, the mental and the physical. The assistance of the Archangels can help us make much greater progress in our daily life and on the spiritual path.

The most popular Archangels serve on the seven rays of spiritual light that correspond to the light focused within the seven major chakras. These light bands consist of vibrational energies. Below is a brief description of each.

Archangel Michael - First Ray Purpose, positivity and leadership are the main qualities of the First Ray. This vibrational energy carries strength and determination. It is the ray of the ruler. Captains of industry and those in politics function around its energy.
Archangel Jophiel - Second Ray Healers, teachers and philosophers respond to the magnetic elements of The Second Ray. These energies assist and encourage those who seek truth and wisdom and those who seek an understanding of the karmic journey.
Archangel Chamuel - Third Ray This energy assists with both mental and physical activity. Organisational skills and clear creativity are its main characteristics. Those involved in economics and industry respond to this ray's vibrational energies.
Archangel Gabriel - Fourth Ray Musicians, artists, sculptors and all those whose lives consist of creative expression respond to the energies of the Fourth Ray. This positive energy brings harmony out of chaos and unity out of diversity. It also brings achievement out of our karmic challenges from which spiritual growth evolves.
Archangel Raphael - Fifth Ray This is the ray for the intellect and enquiring mind. Those who pay great attention to detail and accuracy respond to the energy of the Fifth Ray. Scientists are among those who draw inspiration from its qualities.
Archangel Uriel - Sixth Ray Dedication, commitment and devotion to serving humanity are the main impulses of this vibrational. It is the ray of the crusader and a great force within religion.
Archangel Zadkiel - Seventh Ray The vibration from this light ray connects spirit and physical matter and works through law, ritual and organisation. Those under the impulse of the Seventh Ray delight in order and perfection. As it is concerned with the concretising of energy, finance comes within its province, as well as all ceremonial activity.