As regent of Sunday, Michael, in his role
as planetary angel, assumes the characteristics of the Sun, mitigating
any tendency to excess and encouraging its virtues. Michael's
name means "He Who Is As God," which is fitting as the Sun
is the cosmic symbol of the Almighty, being the great light of the
world sustaining all life through the radiation of light and
warmth. he Sun represents abundance, vitality, energy, and power.
It also stands for material and spiritual growth and perfection,
sharing its symbol with gold, the metal it evolves to perfection
in the crucible of the Earth.
The Sun's influence is benign, but too much can be spoiling. With
Michael's help we can ensure against pride, selfishness, and
egocentricity, receiving instead the illumination to awe us into
humility and lead us into grace. Then can we reflect the light of
love and share it with our neighbors.
Noon on Sundays, especially during summer, is the best time to invoke
or petition Michael. Look out for omens involving his
correspondences during the following week. Results may be as long
as a year in coming, but will often unfold by the following solstice.
CORRESPONDENCES OF MICHAEL
ELEMENT :Fire
METAL : Gold
NUMBER : 6
CHOIR : Powers
SEPHIRAH : Tiphareth
DEITIES : Apollo, Helios, Bel, Ra, Mithras
COLOURS : Yellow, Gold
ANIMALS : Lion
BIRD : Blackbird
INSECTS : Yellow and Orange Butterflies, Daddy Longlegs
STONES : Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Amber, Chrysolite
SPICES : Cinnamon, Cloves, White and Black Pepper, Ginger, Saffron
INCENSE : Frankincense, Myrrh, Copal, Cinnamon, Bergamot
FLOWERS : Peony, Marigold, Sunflower, Passion Flower, Cyclamen
TREES : Walnut, Ash, Citrus Trees, Laurel, Juniper
FOODS : Grapes, Rice, Strawberries, Olives, Almonds
HEALING
PLANTS Melissa, Chamomile, Eyebright, St. John's Wart,
Rosemary, Mistletoe
BODY PARTS : Heart, Spine, Solar Plexus, Eyes
BODY FUNCTIONS : Circulation, Heat and Energy Distribution
VIRTUES : Health, Vitality, Organization, Power
PROFESSIONS : Leading personalities in all professions
ACTIVITIES : All creative activities
KEYWORD : Vitality
