Gabriel Angelic Messenger Gabriel is an archangel and one of the two highest ranking angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic lore. The name Gabriel means "strength of God." There are some who believe Gabriel was a female angel however in the bible "he" is always referred to as a male, using masculine pronouns. Gabriel is the angel who appeared to Mary and foretold the conception and birth of Jesus Christ. Gabriel fosters joy, truth, justice and love and is associated with the element of Water. He grants wisdom in interpeting our dreams and visions.
Michael Angel of Miracles. Michael is an archangel who strengthens the spirit during difficult times or dangerous situations.His name means "he who is like God". Michael is the chief over the dominion order of virtues, angel of repentance, righteousness, ruler of the fourth heaven and conquerer of Satan. He is associated with the element of Fire. Michael was the angel that Moses communicated with in the burning bush and who saved Daniel from the lion's den. He inspires truth, patience and love in the human heart. In Roman Catholic tradition, Michael is considered to be the patron angel of policemen, guiding and guarding them as they protect us. He is also to be the one who gently leads our souls to heaven.
Raphael His name means Divine Ruler. He is the Angel of Healing to all living beings. Besides healing, he grants mortals many gifts, among them joy, love, grace and creativity. He is associated with the element of Air. He encourages self-motivation. He is  Ruler of the angels of healing, and is also considered regent of the sun, a chief of the order of virtues, governor of the south, guardian of the west, ruling prince of the second heaven, guardian of The Tree of Life in the garden of Eden and an angel of prayer, love, joy, and light. He belongs to the order of cherubim, the dominions,and the powers.
Uriel Angel of Creativity, his name meaning "Fire of God." He kindles artistic fires in the mortal heart. Uriel is the patron angel of literature and music. He also grants the gift of prophecy and therefore inspires our clairvoyancies and psychic ablities. He is the chief in the order of Seraphim and the order of the Cherubim. Often identificed as the angel who stands at the Gate to the Garden of Eden with a fiery sword in his hand. Uriel is associated with the element Earth.

The Tree of Life

You may wonder why I refer to the "Kabbalah" beliefs when talking of angels associated with Christianity and Christian beliefs. The answer is in the history and study of all religions.

Kabbalah is thousands of years old and is the mystical tradition and roots of Judaism.   There is a wide spread belief that Christ was a Kabbalistic Adept and that the roots of Christianity are in fact in the Kabbalah beliefs and teachings. This is what I myself believe.  There are in fact many references to Kabbalah in the Old Testament.   The Angelic Hierarchies and The Tree of Life as mentioned frequently make a direct association with Kabbalah beliefs and in my opinion cannot be ignored.
.  The word Kabbalah comes from a Hebrew verb that means both "give" and "receive." 

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The heart of the Kabbalah is the Tree of Life, as mentioned in Christian beliefs and teachings, and associated with the Arch Angels. It is in fact an abstract concept of sacred symbols which represent  the creation of the entire universe.

This concept includes all levels (spheres or planes) and the pathways that The Creator's Emanations flowed and  descended down into lower and lower planes until it formed the physical world of dense matter.
The concept of the system of symbols, representing the Tree of Life, illustrates every existing power or force in the state of "Being"  as it relates to the soul of man.  The Tree of Life not only shows us our path of Creation, it also shows us the path to a divine state of being "One" or an existence of our "purity of soul".  The Tree of Life similarly contain within their wisdom the paths of healing our bodies and souls. Hence the association with the Arch Angel Raphael.

Arch Angels and Magick

The practise of evoking the protection of the angels before carrying out rituals is common in some Earth Religions This involves the traditional associations with the four directions, which are used evoked in ritual magick. The power of the Archangels is evoked when drawing a magic circle. We call upon the protection of the Arch Angels as each corresponds with South, East, North and West. These are also the four quarters referred to in the practise of Wicca,
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The Arch Angels are also associated with the task of elementals. Like that of the nature angels, or neutral angels they are evoked to build up forms in the natural world, thus providing an arena in which human souls can evolve spiritually.
It is believed the path or evolution is achieved through attaining a "One" with the forces and powers of nature and all that it encompasses.

Cherubim
An Order of angels, the 8^th Order in a traditional hierarchy of angels ranked from lowest to highest into the following nine orders: angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim. Uriel and Raphael are the Arch Angels who belong to this order.

Uriel is the actual "Chief Angel" of the Cherubim and the Seraphim because he is the "mortal fire" and protector of our souls. It is Uriel who is deemed responsible for leading us into the light and away from the paths of darkenss. Hence his position at the Gates of the Garden of Eden,
Raphael and Uriel are the keepers of Scared Wisdom..

Seraphim
The word seraphim means "Burning Ones" The Seraphim are believed to be to the highest order of Angels. The Bible refers to them as having six wings. They are the "Servants of God" and the "Praisers" of God. They are the Order of Angels which functions directly in God's presence and in a divine realm. These are the angels you see surrounding and hovering over the "Throne of God". Their "aura" or presence is one of smoke and fire.

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And I have felt A presence that disturbs me with the joy of elevated thoughts; a sense sublime Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean, and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the Mind of man; A motion and a spirit, that impels All thinking things, all objects of all thought, And rolls through all things. Wordsworth Tintern Abbey

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The whole concept of Angels brings an association of love, peace and forgiveness. I am hoping that by offering some more "in-depth" information on the Angels and the history of them which involves many different religions we can transcend religious prejudice and misunderstanding and come to realize that "your" religion, whatever it may be. has evolved from and contains traditions and beliefs from other religions. I pray that ultimately we can through this learning come to the realization that we really are

ONE PEOPLE ONE WORLD
and we will open our hearts and soul to the "Brotherhood of Man"

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