DOMINIONS

Also known as Dominations, Lords, or, in Hebrew lore, the Hashmallim, the angels of this choir are said to aspire to greater grace and reflect the desire to transcend earthly values. They inhabit the level where the spiritual and physical planes begin to merge and are said to regulate the duties of the angelic choirs below them.

VIRTUES

The Choir of Virtues is responsible for the motions and cycles of all the stars and planets in the Universe.  They govern all natural laws and are therefore responsible for all miracles that break these laws.  Known in the Kabbalah as the Malachim or Tarshishim, they reflect the ideals of virtue, inspiring valor in heroes and grace in saints.  Their regents include Barbiel, Sabrael, and Hamaliel.

POWERS

The angels of this choir are responsible for guarding the pathways leading to Heaven and for guiding lost souls onto these paths.  They keep the world in balance and constantly defend against demons.  They are granted authority to both punish and forgive and it may be they who deliver the "wake-up calls" we sometimes need to change our ways.  They reflect the desire to resist evil and do good.  Camael and Verchiel are among the chiefs of the Powers.

BACK