The 7 Archangels: Names, Roles, Seals & Spiritual Significance
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They stand at the throne of creation. They carry messages between worlds. They guide planets in their courses, watch over nations, and intervene in the lives of human beings at pivotal moments. They are the seven Archangels, the highest order of divine messengers in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic sacred tradition.
In Kabbalistic cosmology, the seven Archangels are not merely spiritual beings. They are governing intelligences, each presiding over one of the seven classical planets, one of the seven days of the week, one of the seven Sefirot of the lower Tree of Life. They are the living interface between the infinite divine and the finite world of human experience.
And for centuries, their seals, sacred geometric sigils drawn from Solomonic manuscripts, have been engraved on talismans and carried as concentrated invocations of their presence and power.
A personal note from the maker of this coin:
The stories my father and grandfather told me about King Solomon always included the angels, the forces Solomon could call upon, each one with its own domain and its own seal. Growing up, I found those stories both beautiful and practical, the idea that there were specific guardians assigned to specific aspects of life, and that a person could reach toward them.
When I started making Solomon's seals about 18 years ago, I began with one, the Second Pentacle of Jupiter, cast in brass at my father's encouragement. From there I expanded, one seal at a time, learning more with each one. The Seven Archangels seal came later, after I had worked with individual seals for years. It is the one I reach for when I cannot name exactly what I need: when life feels like it requires all seven forces working together, protection, communication, healing, wisdom, strength, love, and clarity all at once.
I always recommend that people start with one seal and spend time with it before adding another. But I also understand the impulse to want everything working at once. The Seven Archangels seal was made for exactly that feeling.
Where Do the Seven Archangels Come From?
The seven Archangels as a defined group appear most clearly in the deuterocanonical Book of Tobit, where Raphael identifies himself as "one of the seven angels who stand in the glorious presence of the Lord." The Book of Enoch, one of the most important Jewish mystical texts, names them explicitly: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Raguel, Saraqael, and Remiel (in some manuscripts, Sariel instead of Raguel).
The Solomonic tradition, drawing on the Key of Solomon, the Lemegeton, the Heptameron, and dozens of related grimoires, settled on a slightly different canonical seven that aligned with the classical planets: Michael (Sun), Gabriel (Moon), Samael (Mars), Raphael (Mercury), Sachiel/Zadkiel (Jupiter), Anael/Camael (Venus), and Cassiel (Saturn). Different manuscripts offer different attributions, but the seven-planet / seven-archangel framework remained stable across centuries of magical and mystical tradition.
The Kabbalah maps the seven Archangels to the seven lower Sefirot of the Tree of Life, creating a rich system of correspondences that connects each Archangel to a divine quality, an element, a day, a planet, a colour, and a sphere of human experience.
The Seven Archangels: Names and Roles
Archangel Michael, The Protector
Michael's name means "Who is like God?", a rhetorical declaration of divine incomparability. He is the prince of the heavenly host, the warrior Archangel who leads the armies of heaven against darkness. In Kabbalah, Michael governs the Sefirah of Hod (Splendour) and is associated with the Sun in many traditions, the colour gold, and the quality of divine protection. His day is Sunday.
Michael appears in the Hebrew Bible (Daniel 10 and 12), the New Testament (Jude 9 and Revelation 12), and the Quran (Al-Baqarah 2:98), making him one of the few angels named across all three Abrahamic faiths. He is the patron of soldiers, law enforcement officers, healers, and all who face danger.
The Seal of Archangel Michael is used in Solomonic tradition to invoke his protection, strength, and divine courage. It is carried by those who seek safety in dangerous environments, strength in adversity, and clarity when navigating conflict.
Archangel Gabriel, The Messenger
Gabriel's name means "God is my strength" (or alternatively, "Hero of God"). He is the divine messenger par excellence, the angel who announced to Mary the coming of Jesus, who appeared to Daniel to explain visions of the future, and who is identified in Islamic tradition as Jibril, the angel who transmitted the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
In Kabbalah, Gabriel governs Yesod (Foundation) and is associated with the Moon, the colour silver, water, dreams, and the transmission of divine messages through the subconscious. His day is Monday.
The Seal of Archangel Gabriel is used to enhance communication, creative expression, intuition, prophetic ability, and the receiving of divine guidance. It is carried by writers, artists, teachers, and all who work with words and vision.
Archangel Raphael, The Healer
Raphael's name means "God heals". He is the Archangel of healing, not merely of the body, but of the mind, the soul, and broken relationships. His most extended biblical appearance is in the Book of Tobit, where he accompanies the young Tobias on a journey, teaches him how to use a fish's organs to cure his father's blindness and to drive away a demon that plagued his wife-to-be, and finally reveals himself as "Raphael, one of the seven holy angels."
In Kabbalah, Raphael governs Tiferet (Beauty), the heart of the Tree of Life, and is associated with the Sun and the element of Air. His day is Wednesday (in some traditions he governs Mercury; in others, the Sun).
The Seal of Archangel Raphael is carried by those seeking healing, those who travel, those in the healing professions, and all who need guidance to find the right path.
Archangel Uriel, The Illuminator
Uriel's name means "God is my light" or "Fire of God." He is the Archangel of illumination, wisdom, and the light of divine knowledge. In the Book of Enoch, Uriel presides over thunder and trembling, reveals the movements of the stars, and is sent to Noah to warn him of the coming flood.
In Kabbalah, Uriel is associated with Malkuth (Kingdom), the material world, and with the element of Earth. He is the angel who stands at the gate of Eden with a flaming sword, the guardian of the threshold between the mundane and the divine. His day is Tuesday in some traditions.
The Seal of Archangel Uriel is carried by students and scholars, by those seeking truth and clarity, and by all who need to see a situation clearly and act with wisdom rather than reaction.
Archangel Samael, The Divine Warrior
Samael is one of the most complex of the seven Archangels. His name means "Venom of God" or "Severity of God." He is the angel of Mars, the divine warrior, the enforcer of divine law, the angel who presides over death, discipline, and the necessary challenges that forge strength.
Unlike popular misconception, Samael in Kabbalistic tradition is not a fallen angel but a divine agent of judgment and severity. He corresponds to the Sefirah of Gevurah (Strength/Severity), associated with the colour red, the element of Fire, and the planet Mars. His day is Tuesday.
The Seal of Archangel Samael is used to invoke divine strength, the courage to face challenges, protection in conflict, and the disciplined willpower required to overcome obstacles.
Archangel Camael, The Compassionate
Camael's name means "One who sees God" or "Beauty of God." He is the Archangel of divine love, compassion, harmony, and the beauty of creation. In the Solomonic tradition, Camael governs Venus and is associated with the colour green, the element of Water, and the qualities of love, art, and harmony in relationships.
In Kabbalah, Camael corresponds to Netzach (Victory/Eternity), the Sefirah associated with emotion, desire, nature, and the creative impulse. His day is Friday.
The Seal of Archangel Camael is carried by those seeking to attract love, heal relationships, open the heart, and bring beauty and harmony into their lives and surroundings.
Archangel Jophiel, The Beautifier
Jophiel's name means "Beauty of God". He is the Archangel of wisdom, beauty, creativity, and illumination, the angel who lit the way for Adam and Eve after their departure from Eden, accompanying them into the world outside paradise.
In Kabbalistic tradition, Jophiel is associated with Jupiter, the colour yellow, and the Sefirah of Chesed (Mercy/Loving-Kindness). He presides over the study of Torah, the pursuit of wisdom, and the cultivation of joy and gratitude. His day is Thursday.
The Seal of Archangel Jophiel is carried by those seeking inspiration, clarity of thought, creative breakthroughs, joy in daily life, and the ability to perceive beauty in all things.
The Seven Archangel Seals: Origins in Solomonic Manuscripts
The seals of the seven Archangels were codified in a body of Solomonic literature that developed between the 13th and 17th centuries, drawing on earlier Jewish mystical traditions. The most important sources include the Key of Solomon (Clavicula Salomonis), the Lesser Key of Solomon (Lemegeton), the Heptameron of Peter de Abano, and the Magus of Francis Barrett.
Each seal is a unique geometric-symbolic composition. The seals combine Hebrew letters, astrological symbols, and sacred geometric forms to create a visual representation of the Archangel's divine function. They are not arbitrary symbols, every element of each seal carries specific meaning derived from the angel's name, planetary correspondence, and Sefirot association.
The seals were intended to be engraved on metal, specifically, on the metal corresponding to the Archangel's planet (gold for Sun, silver for Moon, iron for Mars, copper for Venus, and so on). This metallic correspondence was considered essential for the talisman to work, because the planet's influence was understood to be "locked in" to its corresponding metal at the moment of creation.
The 72 Names of God and the Archangel Seals
Every King Solomon Coin carries the 72 Names of God on its reverse, the 72 three-letter combinations derived from the three consecutive 72-letter verses in Exodus 14. This is intentional and significant.
In Kabbalistic tradition, the seven Archangels are the governors of the 72 divine names. Each Archangel oversees a specific group of the 72 names, and each of the 72 names corresponds to one of 72 angels who are themselves subordinate to the seven great Archangels. When you carry a coin bearing the Seal of an Archangel on the front and the 72 Names on the reverse, you are carrying both the Archangel and the complete array of divine names under his authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there 7 or 4 Archangels?
Different traditions count differently. The four most universally recognised Archangels are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, these four appear across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic sources and are named in the most widely accepted canonical texts. The seven-Archangel tradition is most prominent in Jewish mysticism, the Book of Enoch, and the Solomonic magical tradition. Some traditions (particularly in Eastern Christianity) recognise only three named Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The seven-Archangel framework aligned with the seven classical planets is the basis of the King Solomon Coin collection.
What is the hierarchy of the Archangels?
In most traditions, Michael is considered the commander or prince of the heavenly host, the leader among equals. Gabriel serves as the chief messenger. Raphael is the healer. Uriel is the keeper of wisdom and the guardian of sacred fire. Samael presides over divine judgment and martial strength. Camael governs love and harmony. Jophiel presides over beauty, wisdom, and joy. In Kabbalistic terms, the hierarchy reflects the Sefirot on the Tree of Life: Chesed (Jophiel) flows into Gevurah (Samael) flows into Tiferet (Raphael) and so on down to Malkuth (Uriel).
Can I carry more than one Archangel seal?
Yes, and many practitioners do. Different Archangels address different aspects of life. Some carry Michael for protection and Raphael for health. Others carry Gabriel for communication and Jophiel for creativity. There is no tradition that restricts how many Archangel seals can be carried simultaneously. The key is to carry them with intention, knowing whose seal you bear and what quality you are invoking.
What is the Seal of the Seven Archangels?
The Seal of the Seven Archangels is a composite seal that brings together the symbols of all seven Archangels into a single unified talisman. Rather than invoking one specific Archangel's power, it invokes the complete septenary force, all seven divine qualities simultaneously: protection, communication, healing, wisdom, strength, love, and beauty. It is considered one of the most powerful Solomonic talismans for general spiritual protection and alignment.
Carry All Seven Archangel Seals in One Talisman
The Seven Archangels Seal Coin brings together all seven celestial guardians in a single hand-engraved brass talisman, with the 72 Names of God on the reverse.
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