This powerful invocation can reveal to the petitioner deep insights
into divine mysteries and grant the fulfillment of prayers.
It is conducted at dawn, just before sunrise. The great Seraph
Vehuhiah, who rules the first rays of the rising Sun, is called
upon to answer one's prayers. Then Urzla, a glorious angel
of the east and revealer of sacred mysteries, is invoked.
This ritual can be performed on any day of the year, but is
particularly powerful on the days that mark the cycles of the
solar year - the equinoxes and solstices. The old solar festival
of Beltane (May 1) would be another good
choice. The most important factor, though, is that it should be a
clear dawn so that you can see the sunrise. The ritual should be
performed alone, the petitioner having undergone a purifying periods
of at lease 24 hours, as outlined in previous threads. It
is best conducted in the open air, ideally in a peaceful spot with a
clear eastern horizon.
Rise well before dawn to give you time to wash and dress - ideally in
natural white cloth - and get to your chosen spot a few minutes before
sunrise. Begin by performing a Kabbalistic Cross, as described at
the start of the Pentagram Ritual. Then address the
Archangels of the four cardinal points, starting in the
east. Raise both arms toward the east and say :
Great Archangel Raphael,
Prince of Air and Lord of the East, Hail!
Keeping your arms raised, turn to the south and say:
Great Archangel Michael,
Prince of Fire and Lord of the South, hail!
Keeping your arms raised, turn to the west and say:
Great Archangel Gabriel,
Prince of Water and Lord of the West, hail!
Keeping your arms raised, turn to the north and say:
Great Archangel Uriel,
Prince of Earth and Lord of the North, hail!
With arms still raised return to the east, completing the circle.
Bow your head to the brightening horizon and let your arms come down to
your sides. As soon as the first rays of the Sun appear
over the horizon, raise your arms again, saying:
Hail, Vehuhiah, oh Great Shining Seraph!
Her this, my prayer, in the name of Our Lord.
I pray that ..........
I honour and thank you. O Seraph, in the hope
That you will answer this, my prayer,
In the name of the Most High.
Lower your arms and bow toward the sun. Relax and let the intent
of your words ripple upon the air and be carried by the Sun's
brightening rays. Now raise your arms to the east again and say:
Hail Urzla, glorious Angel of the East!
Hear this, my prayer, in the name of the Lord.
Please reveal unto me a bright jewel of wisdom,
From the crown of the One who is All Understanding,
To help me surrender to the light of His love.
I honour and thank you for this gracious gift,
In the name of the Most High.
Lower your arms and bow you head, cupping your hands to your heart as
if to hold the angel's gift. Stay with the silence for a
moment and let the light flood your whole being. The nature
of Urzla's gift may not be revealed to you immediately, but
if you plant it with care in your heart it will germinate and
blossom into an eternal rose of wisdom. Conclude the ritual
by addressing the Archangels of the four cardinal points again,
exactly as before, but adding "and farewell!" to the
"Hail!" This is a powerful ritual, which should be
performed only once you are familiar with performing invocations.
