Written or oral examinations can often be the source of great
anxiety and tension. Many weeks, months, or even years of
study can be judged by one's ability to perform well in a crucial
couple of hours or less on a particular day. This requires
confidence, calmness, and good powers of recall.
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Nervous tension can undermine everything. Some people break out
in sweats, their minds seize up, and they find it hard to even speak or
hold a pen. These are extreme cases, but, when your whole future
seems to be on the line, it is worth ensuring that you've got
everything going for you.
The great Archangel Raphael, in his role as planetary ruler of Mercury,
is probably the best angel to invoke or petition prior to taking
exams. Raphel rules the mental processes - the ability to think
straight and communicate well, and the powers of recall necessary to
access information that has been stored in the mind. Raphael has
quicksilver mental reflexes, and this is what we need to do ourselves
justice in exam conditions.
To petition Raphael, Invocations and petitions should be on a
Wednesday. Raphael responds very quickly, so petitions should be
burned after a week.
