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Archangels

Archangel Haniel

The Awakened Sage

Archangel Haniel is connected to the Divine Feminine, the cycles of the Moon, joy, beauty, sensitivity and intuition. Her name means “Grace of God” as she has a very graceful, loving and compassionate energy.

Archangel Haniel is associated with the Moon and women’s mysteries connecting her to the Divine Feminine and Goddess energy. She’s also connected to intuition, inner wisdom and Clairvoyance and she also encourages these gifts within you. 

She’s connected to the color turquoise which is associated with healing, peace, wisdom, good fortune and spiritual protection. Archangel Haniel is also associated with the Turquoise Ray which is a light ray connected to higher spiritual consciousness, enlightenment, self-development, joy and creative self-expression.

Archangel Haniel is connected to the element of water as she’s associated with the Moon, intuition and imagination. She’s also connected to the heart and throat chakras as she encourages you to express your heart in a compassionate, authentic way. 

Signs that Archangel Haniel is Around You

Archangel Haniel will show up in your life when you’re in need of more joy, beauty, fulfillment and pleasure. She comes in to help you see the beauty around you and to stay in the present moment, as there is always something to be grateful for and joy can be found in the little things in life.

She may also send you signs and messages through animals such as hummingbirds and birds in general as well as butterflies. Encountering the color turquoise often, seeing images of the Goddess or seeing Moons everywhere can also be signs that she’s trying to communicate with you

Certain number vibrations like 22 and 222 are connected to her so if you see this number a lot, she may be trying to communicate with you. The number 22 is a master builder number and this can be seen as encouragement from Archangel Haniel to keep building your life from a place of joy and to pursue your highest potential. 

Lastly, you may know that Archangel Haniel is near if you start feeling called to build your intuitive abilities. This is her way of reminding you that all the wisdom you need can be found within you and to listen to that inner guiding system, as it will lead you towards your highest purpose in life.

Praying to Archangel Haniel

The best way to invoke Archangel Haniel is to simply ask for her to bring more joy, healing and support to your life. You can say a simple prayer like “Archangel Haniel, please surround me in your turquoise light. Please bring me joy, encouragement and the courage to pursue my highest potential, and so it is”. Feel free to make it your own by changing some of the words or adding “amen” at the end. Whatever feels right to you.

The best way to connect with Angelic energy, or any spiritual energy, is to do so from a place of authenticity as this is when you’ll be most connected to your soul. Another way to pray to or invoke Archangel Haniel is to light a turquoise candle and imagine yourself surrounded in a sparkly, turquoise light. Then recite a prayer to Archangel Haniel and this can be one you create yourself or the one from the previous paragraph.

Once you recite the prayer, hold the vision of the turquoise light around you for a few minutes and feel its loving, healing energy. Be aware of any intuitive messages that come through at this time, as they could be from Archangel Haniel. Pay attention to how you feel and what energies, feelings or vibrations come over you. 

If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Archangel energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with Archangel Haniel and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

Numerology

Life Path Number 4

The Awakened Sage

The life path number 4 relates to energies of stability, structure, order, hard work, accomplishment and determination. Your mission and purpose in this life is to learn how to build a solid foundation and create order through chaos. One of the lessons that comes with this number is learning how to persevere through challenges and obstacles in order to accomplish goals.

With a 4 life path number you’re learning important skills around leadership, hard work, practicality, organization and creating order around you. Four is a builder number, meaning that it’s meant to build something in this life and learn how to handle the limitations and restrictions that come with that. 

This life path number can produce someone who’s very precise, detail-oriented, confident and resourceful. The energy of this number motivates you to achieve success so that you can commit to building something until it’s complete. Because of this, people with a four life path number can be great business owners, managers and entrepreneurs.

The downsides of this life path number is that it can create energies of stubbornness, getting too caught up in the details, perfectionism and even cynicism. The lesson for this number is to learn how to get in touch with its natural resourcefulness in order to find solutions to the various problems that come with building something and to not get stuck along the way.

Find Your Life Path Number

To find your life path number you need to add all of the numbers of your birth date together until you break it down to one single number. Unless your number is 11, 22 or 33 as these are master numbers. For example, let’s say that your birthday is 3/25/1975, you would add 3+2+5+1+9+7+5 = 32 and 3+2 = 5, so your life path number would be 5. 

If you get a master number such as 11,22 or 33 then your life path number will embody both the energy of the double digit number and the single digit number. So if your life path number is 11 then the life path number 2 will also apply to your life path. If you get life path number 22 then life path number 4 will also apply to you, so on and so forth. 

Numerology of the Number 4

The number 4 in numerology is connected to efficiency, strength, stamina, intelligence, security and practicality. The vibration of this number creates a very stable, ambitious and consistent energy. This number is also one that can bring you the strength and resilience to stay the course with your goals. 

The number 4 is connected to goals, personal and professional endeavors and achieving success. As such it’s deeply connected to building strong, stable foundations which is great for building a legacy. In the tarot this number is represented by the Emperor who is seen as the “father” of the tarot and rules his empire with honor, fairness and integrity.

This number is connected to energies of having strong convictions and a strong sense of honor and what’s viewed as being right and/or wrong. When this number starts to appear in your life it may be a sign that it’s time for you to start building a solid foundation for your goals so that you can create something stable, secure and long-lasting.

Some downsides of this number is that it can produce energies of “all work and no play”, stubbornness, feeling stuck, close-mindedness and being overly rigid. A way to bring balance into the mix is to keep in mind that creating balance is important in life in order to achieve fulfillment. Also to make sure you’re celebrating your successes before moving onto the next goal, and remaining open to other perspectives than just your own.

Every number will have its shadow side which can be worked through by remembering to create balance and honoring both the light and dark sides of yourself, as well as your life path number.

If you’d like to learn more about your own path in life, book a reading with me.

Archangels

Archangel Raphael

The Awakened Sage

Archangel Raphael is connected to healing, health, wellness, travel and providing hope. His name means “It is God who heals” or “God heals” and he’s seen as a conduit for divine healing energy. He’s the patron saint of all types of healers, healthcare workers and caregivers on the planet and can help to bring healing to your life in many ways.

Archangel Raphael is depicted holding a staff with a caduceus and sometimes a fish which comes from a particular story in scripture. He’s also connected to travel and long journeys and is seen as a guardian to those who are traveling. This can also represent a spiritual journey where one is seeking higher spiritual wisdom in their lives.

He’s connected to the color green and this color represents new starts, health, rebirth, fertility, abundance and harmony. As such Archangel Raphael is also associated with these energies as he can provide you with healing, a chance for a fresh new start and a desire to create more harmony and wellbeing in your life.

Archangel Raphael is connected to the element of air as he can bring you inspiration to create more harmony between your mind, body and spirit. He helps you to remain healthy in a holistic way and to see your body as a temple that houses your soul. This is meant to help you realize the divine spark within you and within everyone on earth.

Signs that Archangel Raphael is Around You

Archangel Raphael will show up in your life when you’re needing healing, compassion, self-love and wellbeing. He will also make his presence known when you’re traveling or when you’re on a spiritual quest for knowledge in order to protect and guide you.

You will receive signs or sense energies in your reality when Archangel Raphael is present. Some of which will be common to everyone and some of which will be more unique to you and your relationship with him. Certain number vibrations like 222 and 444 and different variations of these numbers are connected with him so if you see these a lot, he may be around you.

A desire to heal emotionally and extend forgiveness to the people who have hurt you is another sign that Archangel Raphael is near you. Feeling a need to start a health routine, take care of your mental and emotional health and generally wanting to be more healthy can also be a sign that he’s around you.

Another way he can communicate with you is through sending you messages in everyday things like in a book, online or in a movie or even in your day to day situations like while driving, working or even shopping. Lastly, feeling a need to connect more with nature can be a sign that Archangel Raphael is near you. 

Praying to Archangel Raphael

The best way to invoke Archangel Raphael is to simply ask for his healing energy in your life. You can say a simple prayer like “Archangel Raphael, please surround me in your healing green light. Please bring healing to my mind, body and spirit, and so it is”. Feel free to make it your own by changing some of the words or adding “amen” at the end. Whatever feels right to you.

The best way to connect with Angelic energy, or any spiritual energy, is to do so from a place of authenticity as this is when you’ll be most connected to your soul. Another way to pray to or invoke Archangel Raphael is to light a white or green candle and imagine yourself surrounded in a healing green light. Then recite a prayer to Archangel Raphael and this can be one you create yourself or the one from the previous paragraph.

Once you recite the prayer, hold the vision of the green light around you for a few minutes and feel its healing energy. Be aware of any intuitive messages that come through at this time as they could be from Archangel Raphael. Pay attention to how you feel and what energies, feelings or vibrations come over you. 

If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning to connect with Archangel energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with Archangel Raphael and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize his energy more easily.

Chakras

Solar Plexus Chakra Healing

The Awakened Sage

The solar plexus chakra, or Manipura, is located in the upper stomach region and is associated with personal power, inner strength, confidence and ambition. The solar plexus chakra is associated with the color yellow like the bright, shining sun.

This chakra helps you to feel empowered and like you can handle any challenges that life throws at you. It boosts your confidence level and helps you to know your own worth and value. This chakra acts as your inner fire and helps to keep your “engine” running, as it’s connected to the stomach, gallbladder and liver. Being able to trust your gut with confidence comes easily when this chakra is running smoothly. General intuitive and instinctual processes are heightened when this chakra is healthy.

The solar plexus is the third chakra and the last of the lower chakras which also includes the sacral chakra and the root chakra. The lower chakras are connected to the physical realm and things like stability, personal relationships, creativity and overall self-mastery. The higher chakras which include the heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra and crown chakra are connected to your soul, higher self, intuition and the universe. Once you master the three lower chakras you will have a solid foundation to begin working on the higher chakras.

Imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra

When the solar plexus is out of balance you may lack the motivation and drive to pursue your goals. You may also experience feelings of low self-worth, a lack of self-esteem, trouble making decisions and overall lack confidence in yourself. Needing reassurance and validation from others can also be a sign of a blocked solar plexus, as this can create an inability to trust your own intuition. On a physical level, you may experience stomach/digestive issues as well as anxiety.

Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra

When this chakra is balanced you will have the confidence and drive necessary to ambitiously pursue your goals. You may also feel more empowered, connected and aligned to your purpose. When this chakra is balanced and the energy is flowing nicely you will have a stronger sense of self and be more in touch with your personal values. This chakra can help you shine and radiate the light within you in a very positive way which can also affect others positively as they will be attracted to your light.

Healing Your Solar Plexus Chakra

An important thing to focus on when healing this chakra is to start working on your self-esteem and self-worth which will improve your confidence level. It can be challenging trying to pull yourself back up when you’re struggling with feelings of low self-worth, so being patient and compassionate with yourself is recommended. 

A good way to build your confidence level is to do something that takes you out of your comfort zone, no matter how big or small. The point of this is to take on a challenge that once you overcome will help to restore your confidence level. Once you start doing this little by little you’ll notice that you don’t shy away from doing things you used to be afraid to do. You’ll be more willing to take risks and put yourself out there because you’ll be more confident in your ability to push through challenges. 

Another healing technique for this chakra is to start taking action on your dreams and goals. If you have goals which you haven’t started pursuing yet then doing this and creating a plan of action will help to motivate you and ignite a fire within you. This can help to engage the solar plexus and it can also further inspire you to keep taking action on your dreams and goals. 

Lastly, another good way to heal the solar plexus is to have a yoga practice that includes plank pose. This yoga pose is a great way to get that inner core fire burning.  This can be accomplished by doing a few Sun Salutations every morning or finding another way to incorporate plank pose into your exercise routine. 

For more info about the Solar Plexus Chakra, check out my downloadable guide sheets on Chakra Healing. If you’d like to do a Chakra Healing, book a Reiki session with me.

Chakras

Sacral Chakra Healing

The Awakened Sage

The sacral chakra, or Svadhisthana, is located in the pelvic region and is associated with passion, pleasure, emotions, creativity and sensuality. The color of this chakra is orange which is connected to inspiration, happiness, joy and creativity. This chakra helps you to feel inspired and connected with yourself and those around you. 

Held within the sacral chakra is the womb which is the seat of creation. It’s deeply connected to your emotions and feeling centers which helps to inspire creativity. Expressing your emotions in healthy ways is very important for healing this chakra and for healing in general.

The sacral chakra helps to get you in touch with that primal, fertile force within yourself. Where the root chakra grounds and stabilizes you, the sacral chakra opens you up to feeling pleasure and joy. This chakra is associated with feminine energy as well as the element of water.

Imbalanced Sacral Chakra

When the sacral chakra is out of balance, you may lack inspiration, feel emotionally unbalanced and overall feel numb. There may also be struggles connecting with others or the opposite can be true and you can experience codependency. An unbalanced sacral chakra can also lead to addictions of various kinds. This chakra determines how we relate to each other and also how we relate to ourselves. So if this chakra is blocked you may struggle with emotional intimacy issues within your relationships.

Balanced Sacral Chakra

When the sacral chakra is balanced you will feel more inspired, creative and in flow with your emotions. You may feel a greater desire to create more balance between work and play in your life and to do things which bring you pleasure and joy. When this chakra is balanced you will be more in touch with your self-worth and value and this will help you to know that you deserve good things in your life. That you deserve happiness and joy, as these emotions are what motivates and inspires you to keep going. 

Healing Your Sacral Chakra

A good way to work on healing the sacral chakra is to work on healing your emotions through creative self-expression. When you express your creative self, you invariably also connect with your true self. This connects you directly to your soul and as such, your creation will be a direct expression of who you really are.

Creativity is supposed to be a fun experience which will help you to heal and connect with your inner child. The point is to have fun so the end result of the creation itself is not necessarily important for this exercise to work out positively. It’s more about the act and experience of the creation itself. It’s about what happens to the connections between your heart, mind and soul when you’re creating something from a place of childlike innocence.

Another way to work on healing the sacral chakra is to express or release your suppressed emotions. Suppressed emotions don’t just go away, as they get stored in the body and usually manifest themselves in various different ways. Physically releasing these emotions through things like crying or physical exercise can break up stuck or stagnant energy and get the flow of energy moving again. Working up a good sweat will also help you to release toxins from the body and it helps with depression and anxiety.

Journaling or talking about your unhealed emotional wounds will also help you to release these things which will make room for new, inspired emotions to take root. Cathartic release will help to cleanse your emotional and physical body which will bring about inner healing leading to greater inner well-being and peace. Engaging in things like self-love, self-care and self-acceptance will also help to heal this chakra and open you up to new, inspiring possibilities in your life.

For more info about the Sacral Chakra, check out my downloadable guide sheets on Chakra Healing. If you’d like to do a Chakra Healing, book a Reiki session with me.

Chakras

Root Chakra Healing

The Awakened Sage

The root chakra, or muladhara, is the first chakra located at the base of the spine and is associated with the physical world, survival, finances, physical exercise, routines, past life karma and the foundation of your life. The color of this chakra is red which is the color of blood, the life force. Red is a powerful, earthy and primal color which evokes feelings of passion and motivation. 

This chakra helps you to feel grounded and stable in the world and your life in general. When the root chakra is balanced, you’ll feel safe and secure with a feeling of comfort and being “provided for”. When this chakra is out of balance, you can experience feelings of instability, insecurity and not really having any real roots or grounding in the physical world. 

When you begin working with the chakras it’s important to start with the root because you’ll need a strong foundation to support you when you get to the upper chakras. The root chakra will literally “root” you to the earth when it’s balanced. 

Imbalanced Root Chakra

If you have an imbalance in your root chakra you may notice that you feel lost, ungrounded, insecure or like your life has no purpose. If you tend to struggle financially, don’t feel organized or can’t seem to figure out what you want in life, these are all signs of a blocked root chakra. An out of balance root chakra can also cause depression, anxiety, stress and feeling a lack of alignment in your life.

Balanced Root Chakra

When your root Chakra is balanced you may feel more secure in your life, supported, taken care of and provided for. You may also feel a sense of belonging and alignment with your life path. A balanced root chakra can bring about a feeling of groundedness, confidence and the ability to handle the challenges life throws at you.

Healing Your Root Chakra

Working to heal your root chakra will give you a solid foundation to build upon for the long-term. That’s not to say that you’ll never have a root chakra block again, but when you do you’ll recognize it quicker. I find that one of the best and easiest ways to start healing the root chakra is to start an exercise routine. Getting into your body and doing some kind of exercise will force you to stay present. 

This keeps you in tune with the world around you as well as what’s going on within you. It essentially creates more self-awareness and helps you release any energetic blocks in the body. Exercise also helps to relieve stress and depression. You can do any kind of exercise you prefer, and I recommend that it’s something you actually enjoy so that you stick with it.

The next thing I find beneficial in healing the Root chakra is to start working on a financial foundation for yourself. If you don’t already, get a savings account and start saving money weekly or biweekly. Even if it’s only a small amount. The point is to make it a habit so that you stick with it long-term. 

Learning to essentially provide and take care of yourself so that you achieve those “secure and stable” vibrations within is what will help to heal the root chakra. Using red crystals such as red jasper also works for removing any blocks in the root chakra. A good yoga pose for healing this chakra is tree pose.

For more info about the Root Chakra, check out my downloadable guide sheets on Chakra Healing. If you’d like to do a Chakra Healing, book a Reiki session with me.