A Guide to the Archangels
Meet 11 archangels, learn what each one helps with, and discover the colors, flowers, scents, and crystals that can help you connect to their presence. You'll also learn a simple way to call on them today.
By Suzanne Holmes, Angelic & Usui Reiki Master · 10-minute read
On this page: Why I work with angels ~ What are archangels? ~ The 11 archangels. ~ How to call on an angel. ~. Signs from your angels ~ Work with me. ~. Questions
Why I work with angels
Angels have been part of my healing path since my very first Reiki training. After years of chronic pain sent me searching for healing, I found Reiki, and I trained in Angelic Reiki alongside Usui Reiki. Working with the angelic realm changed how I hold space for my clients and for myself. I believe healing isn't about fixing what's wrong with you. It's about remembering the wholeness that's already there, and the angels help us feel it.
Today, the archangels are a steady, loving presence in my Angel Energy Reiki sessions, classes and circles. They are always available, and all we need to do is ask.
You don't need to follow a particular faith to connect with them. My work is open to all spiritual beliefs. This guide shares the archangels I work with, what each one can help with, and the colors, flowers, scents and crystals that can help you feel their energy.
About Suzanne
Suzanne Holmes is a Reiki Master and the founder of Healing Home Reiki in DFW, Texas. She holds a Master Angelic Reiki Professional Practitioner Certificate with Christine Core, Head of Angelic Reiki in England, and trained in Angelic Reiki I–IV and Usui Reiki with Lynn Blos. She completed her Master Usui Reiki training with Staci Hill in Fort Worth. Suzanne sees clients in person and on Zoom, and teaches classes and circles across Dallas–Fort Worth.
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What are archangels?
Angels are messengers of the Divine, or what some call God or Source. The word angel comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger. They respect our free will, so they usually wait to be invited before they help.
Archangels are the leading angels named across mystical Christianity, Jewish mysticism and many modern spiritual traditions. Each one carries a particular energetic frequency, which we can call upon at any time, such as protection, healing, clear communication or peace after a loss.
Many traditions teach that your guardian angel stays with you personally, while the archangels can be with anyone who calls on them, anywhere, at the same time. You can ask for help as often as you like. They love to be called upon because they respect your free will.
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The 11 Archangels
Mystical traditions name many archangels, sometimes 72 or more. You can think of their names as doorways, each invoking and opening a healing frequency of Source energy.
1. Archangel Michael
Protection & Courage
Michael is the protector and spiritual warrior. He cuts cords of negative energy and guides souls to heaven.
Call on him for – Courage, protection, spiritual strength, and clearing energy blocks
Symbols – A sword, a blue flame, a golden dome of protection, armor of light
Colors – Royal blue · Silver
Scents & oils – Rosemary, Frankincense, Cedarwood
Flowers – Red roses, white roses
Crystals & Metal – Hematite, black tourmaline, sapphire, silver, platinum
2. Archangel Gabriel
Communication & Divine Messages
Gabriel is the messenger of God. Gabriel guides clear, authentic expression and helps us through life transitions.
Call on him for – Creativity, writing, teaching, clear communication and new beginnings
Symbols – A trumpet, golden light, a silver feather
Colors – Pearly white · sky blue · golden sunrise colors
Scents & oils – Jasmine, frankincense, lily
Flowers – White lilies, calla lilies
Crystals & Metal – Moonstone, aquamarine, pearl, gold, white gold
3. Archangel Raphael
Healing & Restoration
Raphael is the guardian of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing, and helps with recovery and miracles.
Call on him for – Healing, overcoming addiction, spiritual restoration, and guidance for travelers
Symbols – A fish, a healing staff, a green healing ray
Colors – Emerald green · soft green · rose quartz pink
Scents & oils – Peppermint, basil, eucalyptus, jasmine
Flowers – Lavender, rosemary, laurel, healing herbs
Crystals & Metal – Emerald, jade, malachite, copper
4. Archangel Uriel
Wisdom & Illumination
Uriel lights up the mind, turns confusion into clarity and sparks divine insight.
Call on him for – Mental clarity, problem-solving, spiritual guidance and insight
Symbols – A flame, a white light, or a ray of amber or ruby light, a lantern, books
Colors – Amber · white · golden yellow · ruby · deep sunlit gold · prism
Scents & oils – Sandalwood, amber resin, marigold
Flowers – Marigolds, calendula, sunflowers, daisies
Crystals – Amber, citrine, topaz, clear quartz
5. Archangel Chamuel
Divine Love, Peace & Purpose
Chamuel supports harmony, compassion and your life purpose, and clears emotional obstacles.
Call on him for – Love, self-worth, decisions, clarity in relationships and your highest calling
Symbols – A heart, pink light, a dove, orange roses, daisies
Colors – Soft pink · rose · coral · golden ray
Scents & oils – Rose, ylang-ylang, geranium, chamomile
Flowers – Roses, daisies, peonies
Crystals – Rose quartz, rhodonite, pink tourmaline, citrine
6. Archangel Jophiel
Beauty & Elevated Thoughts
Jophiel inspires creativity, beauty, optimism and a higher perspective.
Call on Jophiel for – Uplifting thoughts, artistic inspiration, mental clarity, and beautifying your life
Symbols – A radiant sun, yellow light, a golden or pink aura
Colors – Bright yellow · gold · rose red and pink
Scents & oils – Citrus (orange, lemon), neroli, frankincense
Flowers – Sunflowers, marigolds, yellow tulips, ranunculus
Crystals – Citrine, yellow sapphire, golden topaz, rose quartz, cherry quartz
7. Archangel Zadkiel
Mercy & Transformation
Zadkiel helps with forgiveness, transmutation and spiritual alchemy through the violet flame.
Call on him for – Releasing past karma, emotional healing and spiritual transformation
Symbols – The violet flame, alchemy symbols, amethyst energy
Colors – Violet · lavender · white and prism light
Scents & oils – Lavender, lilac, sandalwood
Flowers – Lilacs, violets, wisteria
Crystals – Amethyst, sugilite, clear quartz, diamond, opalite
Practitioner note: After a clearing, I often see the Violet Flame flood the energy body with purple light, like a poultice filling in the gaps. I like clients to hold amethyst while I invoke it. It helps keep what we cleared from coming back.
8. Archangel Metatron
Sacred Geometry & Divine Order
Metatron guides higher consciousness, the joining of heaven and earth, and Akashic wisdom.
Call on him for – Spiritual organization, higher knowledge and lining up your manifestations
Symbols – The merkaba, sacred geometry, Metatron's cube
Colors – Golden light · white-gold · prism
Scents & oils – Frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood
Flowers – White lilies, lotus
Crystals – Clear quartz, selenite, diamond, golden topaz
9. Archangel Sandalphon
Prayer & Earth Connection
Sandalphon carries our prayers to the Divine and anchors spiritual energy into the physical world.
Call on him for – Grounding, manifestation, prayer, creativity, and connecting heaven and earth
Symbols – Musical tones, flute, a very tall angel with feet on Earth and head in Heaven
Colors – Earthy green · soft amber
Scents & oils – Cedarwood, patchouli, pine
Flowers – Cypress, jasmine, roses
Crystals – Moss agate, green aventurine, jade, bumblebee jasper
10. Archangel Raguel
Justice & Harmony
Raguel restores balance, fairness and harmony in relationships, and brings clarity.
Call on this angel for – Resolving conflict, restoring fairness and understanding in relationships
Symbols – Scales of balance, pale blue light, a white feather, magenta river of light
Colors – Pale blue · icy white · magenta
Scents & oils – Sage, chamomile, rosemary
Flowers – White roses, bluebells, hydrangea
Crystals – Aquamarine, blue lace agate, turquoise
11. Archangel Azrael
Transition, Compassionate Passage & Energy Clearing
Azrael supports souls in transition, comforts people who are grieving, and helps with endings and spiritual transformation.
Call on him for – Grief support, releasing attachments, comfort for the dying and bereaved, and help clearing energy for energy healers
Symbols – The Book of Life, soft ivory or pale gold light, gently flowing water. Some people sense him as a dark light that moves easily to and from the other side.
Colors – Ivory · pale gold · soft white · black · grey · misty tones
Scents & oils – Myrrh, frankincense, sandalwood
Flowers – White lilies, white roses, gardenias
Crystals – Moonstone, selenite, white quartz
How to call on an angel
Find a quiet moment. Sit comfortably and take three slow breaths into your belly.
Choose your archangel. Pick the one whose qualities match what you need. If you have them, light a candle in their color or hold one of their crystals.
Ask by name, simply and sincerely. For example: "Archangel Michael, please surround me with your protection and give me courage today." Not sure who to ask? Simply say, 'I call in the perfect healing angel at this time.' This invokes the frequency needed for you at this time.
Imagine them stepping forward. Picture the angel in front of you, and their wings gently wrap around you, connecting your energies. Feel held in their presence. Pause and receive any blessings they are sharing with you. You might notice warmth, tingling, a color, a sense of calm, or a gentle thought. There's no wrong way to feel it. You may sense they are giving you a gift — do you see a symbol or object in your mind's eye? Openly receive any insights. Allow yourself to rest in open meditation as you connect with their energy.
Gently come back. Imagine their wings opening and receding. They step back, and your energies disconnect. Say thank you. Gratitude closes your practice and invites more support.
Signs from your angels
Angels often answer in quiet ways. Here are some signs people notice:
Finding a feather in an unexpected place
Seeing repeating numbers, like 111 or 444
Sudden warmth, tingles or a sense of being held
A song, word or image that keeps showing up
A gentle feeling that you aren't alone
Seeing rays of colors when you close your eyes
When you notice a sign, pause and say thank you.
Angel energy can feel like an uplifting buzz, unconditional love and protection, healing rays of color, or simply being cherished and not alone. How do you experience it?
Work with me
If you'd like support connecting with your angels, here are three ways to work together.
Intuitive Channeled Energy Session
75 minutes · $111 · in person in North Richland Hills or virtual over Zoom
We work with the energy that wants to come through, including angels, spirit guides and channeling. We can focus the session on Angelic Reiki if you wish.
Working with Angel Energy Online Course
Join the waitlist to get notified when this online course is live - Recorded Online course coming in 2027
A 2-hour recorded course to deepen your connection with the archangels, at your own pace. You don't need to make anything happen – you learn to be a clear, open channel and let the angels send healing where it's needed most, which makes this a gentle path for people who are new to healing work.
Angel Energy Reiki Certification and Training - Level I, II, III
Learn to channel angelic energy for yourself and others, and receive your attunement.
Questions
Do I need to be religious to work with angels?
No. Archangels appear in mystical Christianity, Jewish mysticism and many modern spiritual paths. My sessions, classes and circles are open to all beliefs.
Can I call on more than one archangel?
Yes. For example, you might ask Michael for protection and Raphael for healing at the same time.
What is Angel Energy Reiki?
It's Reiki energy healing that works with the angelic realm where the healer is a channel for angel energy to come through to the recipient and the space. I'm trained and certified as a Master Angelic Reiki practitioner, and I bring the angels into sessions, classes and trainings.
Does working with angels replace medical care?
No. Energy work and angel practices are a gentle complement to care from your doctor or therapist, not a replacement for it.