Known as the divine physician, Archangel Raphael is associated with healing, protection, and guidance. His presence is prominently featured in several religious texts, most notably within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Judaism and Christianity

• The Book of Tobit: Raphael's most significant appearance is in the Book of Tobit, a deuterocanonical book in the Old Testament. Here, Raphael disguises himself as a human named Azarias and accompanies Tobias, the son of Tobit, on a journey. Throughout their travels, Raphael provides protection, guidance, and healing. He cures Tobit's blindness and helps Tobias to overcome a demonic threat, illustrating his divine healing powers and protective nature.

• The Book of Enoch: In this ancient Jewish text, Raphael is one of the seven archangels and is described as the angel who heals the Earth from the corruption of the fallen angels and their offspring, the Nephilim. This text highlights Raphael's role as a healer and restorer of balance.

Islam

• Islamic Tradition: Although not as prominently featured as in Judeo-Christian texts, Raphael (known as Israfil in Islam) is mentioned in Islamic eschatology as the angel who will blow the trumpet to signal the Day of Judgment. This connection emphasizes his role in significant transformative events.

Powers and Duties

Archangel Raphael's primary powers and duties revolve around healing, protection, and guidance.

• Healing: Raphael is the divine healer, capable of curing physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. His energy is often associated with the emerald green light, which is believed to have powerful restorative properties.

• Protection: Raphael protects travelers and those on spiritual journeys. He ensures safe passage and shields individuals from harm.

• Guidance: As a guide, Raphael offers wisdom and insight, helping individuals to navigate their spiritual paths and make enlightened decisions.

Reasons to Work with Archangel Raphael

Working with Archangel Raphael can bring numerous benefits, particularly in areas of healing, protection, and spiritual growth.

• Physical and Emotional Healing: Raphael's healing energy can aid in recovery from illness, alleviate emotional distress, and promote overall well-being.

• Spiritual Growth: His guidance can help you understand your life purpose, overcome obstacles, and achieve a higher state of consciousness.

• Protection During Travel: If you are traveling, whether physically or spiritually, Raphael's protective presence can ensure your safety and provide peace of mind.

• Enhanced Intuition and Clarity: Working with Raphael can heighten your intuition, providing clarity and insight into various aspects of your life.

Correspondences

To enhance your connection with Archangel Raphael, you can use specific correspondences associated with him:

• Color: Emerald Green

• Element: Air

• Planet: Mercury

• Day: Wednesday

• Crystals: Emerald, Malachite, Aventurine

• Incense/Herbs: Frankincense, Myrrh, Lavender

• Sigil: Create or use an existing sigil representing Raphael

How to Summon Archangel Raphael

Summoning Archangel Raphael involves creating a sacred space and using specific rituals and invocations to invite his presence.

1. Preparation

   • Find a quiet space where you will not be disturbed.

   • Light an emerald green candle and burn some frankincense or myrrh incense.

   • Place crystals such as emerald or malachite around you.

2. Invocation

   • Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take several deep breaths to center yourself.

   • Visualize a radiant emerald green light surrounding you, bringing a sense of peace and healing.

   • Recite the following invocation: "O Raphael, divine healer of the heavenly realms, I call upon your sacred presence. You who are known by the holy names of El Shaddai, Elohim, and Elion, descend upon me with your emerald light. Guide me with your wisdom, protect me with your wings, and heal me with your boundless love."

3. Meditation

   • Spend a few moments in quiet meditation, focusing on the emerald green light and feeling Raphael’s presence.

   • You may also hold a crystal in your hand and visualize the healing energy flowing into you.

4. Closing

   • Express your gratitude to Raphael for his presence and assistance.

   • Extinguish the candle and incense, knowing that you have established a connection with the divine healer.

Archangel Raphael's presence is akin to the feeling of pure bliss. When merging with his energy, flashes of light, voices, and a profound sense of peace fill the room. If you'd like to dive deeper in your practice and want to invoke Raphael's essence, I'd be more than happy to perform an astral cord tethering for you.