Raziel
Raziel, whose name means 'Secrets of the Lord", is an archangel within the teachings of Jewish mysticism, of the Kabbalah of Judaism, who is the "Keeper of Secrets" and the "Angel of Mysteries." In some teachings he is claimed to be a Cherub, as well as the chief of the Ophanim and is described as having blue wings, a glowing yellow aura around his head and wearing a grey robe which appears to have liquid-like properties.
He is associated with the Sephira Chokmah in Briah, one of the four worlds of Kabbalistic theory. His famous Sefer Raziel HaMalach ("Book of Raziel the Angel") contains all secret knowledge and is considered to be a book of "magic." He stands close by God's throne, and therefore hears and writes down everything that is said and discussed. He purportedly gave the book to Adam and Eve after they ate from the forbidden Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, which resulted in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden, so the two could find their way back "home" and better understand their God. Raziel's fellow angels were deeply disturbed by this, and as such, stole the book from Adam and threw it into the ocean. God Himself decided not to punish Raziel, but instead, retrieved the book and returned it to Adam and Eve.
According to some sources, the book was passed on through the generations to Enoch (believed to have later become the angel Metatron), who may have incorporated his own writings into the tome. From Enoch, the archangel Raphael gave it to Noah, who used the wisdom within to build Noah's Ark. The Book of Raziel was last known to be in the hands of Solomon. It has since disappeared.
in that make-believe place where anything can happen
there was an Archangel who went by the name
Ra-Zi-El.
This is how he got his name . . .
He took the letters Ra from his days in Egypt as Ra the sun god!
Then he took the letters - Zi - as Z is his frequency signature
Z - The Hourglass - Time!
Finally he took the letters El as that was his feminine aspect - counterpart - Ellie
the only one in the magical kingdom who enjoyed playing with him
especially as Raziel had the biggest Rod in the Kingdom!
And so he (Z) became known at the Archangel Raziel!
One day Raziel was 'hanging out' with the guys . . .
when he got bored.
Off he flew to join his beautiful consort. . .
to have some fun!
They decided to write a story ...
they always write stories together -
and called it 'The Book of the Archangel Raziel
[Raziel has a powerful ego!]
The book would be filled with metaphors about
the creation of a race they called 'Humanity'.
In order for this race to figure out the metaphors there would be keys
encoded within each character in the story within their DNA.
Creation would be based on a geometric blueprint called Sacred Geometry.
From the egg came the flower which blossomed into the tree of life.
Some of the other archangels took an interest in what
they were creating and asked to be part of creation.
This is how the roles were divided up...
Yesod
Situation on the tree: toward the base of the pillar of equilibrium
Archangel: Gabriel: Hero
Order of Angels: the Strong
Spiritual experience: Vision of the machinery of the Universe
Symbol: Perfumes
Hod
Situation on the tree: at the foot of the pillar of Severity
Archangel: Michael: Like unto God
Order of Angels: Sons of the gods
Spiritual experience: Vision of Splendor
Symbol: Names
Netzach
Situation on the tree: at the foot of the pillar of Mercy
Archangel: Haniel: Grace of God
Order of Angels: Gods
Spiritual experience: Vision of beauty triumphant
Symbol: Rose
Tiphareth
Situation on the tree: in the center of the pillar of Equilibrium
Archangel: Raphael: Healing of God
Order of Angels: Melachim (Kings)
Spiritual experience: Vision of the harmony of things
Symbol: Sword
Geburah
Situation on the tree: in the center of the pillar of Severity
Archangel: Chamael: burner of God
Order of Angels: Seraphim
Spiritual experience: vision of power
Symbol: Pentagon
Chesed
Situation on the tree: in the center of the pillar of Mercy
Archangel: Tzadkiel: benevolence of God
Order of Angels: Brilliant Ones
Spiritual experience: Vision of Love
Symbol: Pyramid & Orb
Binah
Situation on the tree: at the head of the pillar of Severity
Archangel: Tsaphkiel: Beholder or Eye of God
Order of Angels: Thrones
Spiritual experience: Vision of Sorrow
Symbol: Cup or Chalice
Chokmah
Situation on the tree: at the head of the pillar of Mercy
Archangel: Raziel: Herald of God
Order of Angels: Ophannim (wheels)
Spiritual experience: Vision of God face to face
Symbol: Phallus
Kether
Situation on the tree: at the head of the pillar
of Equilibrium in the Supernal Triangle
Archangel: Metatron : Angel of the Presence
Order of Angels: Holy living creatures
Spiritual experience: Union with God
Symbol: Crown
The name Archangel Raziel means 'Secret of God'.
Raziel's head is surrounded by a glowing yellow aura.
He wears a robe of gray material that seems to swirl as if made of liquid.
Raziel appears quite tall and has large sky-blue wings.
He is the ruler of the planet Neptune.
Raziel is one of the cherubim, the guardian of originality and the realm of pure ideas.
He is knowledgeable in several mystical arts and can explain the truth behind many occult truths in the universe.
One of the most interesting things Raziel can give you is an understanding of the energy currents in the magical universe and how to manipulate them to various ends.
Thoth -- Hermes -- Merlin The Magician -- Loki The Trickster - among others.
Archangel Raziel is the Angel of the Sacred Mysteries and the Keeper of the Secrets of the Universe
He is the Patron Angel of Law Makers and Lawyers
The Archangel Raziel is also known as 'The Angel of the Secret Regions' and the 'Chief of the Supreme Mysteries'.
He is called the personification of divine wisdom.
Raziel is the legendary author of The Book of the Archangel Raziel, wherein all celestial and earthly knowledge is set down. Raziel gave his book to Adam, after Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden. The book was then handed down from father to son until it became the property of Enoch, who gave it out as his own work, calling it The Book of Enoch.
Enoch passed Raziel's book to his son, Mathusala, who gave it to his son, Lamach, who gave it to his son, Noah.
Noah gained the knowledge to build the ark from Raziel's book.
Solomon was a later owner of Raziel's book and he learned from it great knowledge and power in magic.
In the Book of the Archangel Raziel, in the middle section, there occurs a secret writing explaining the 1,500 keys to the mystery of the universe.
And so it was written . . .
Archangel Raziel has a key for you.
It is a key that unlocks your subconscious memories.
Please close your eyes.
Relax your body.
Relax you mind.
See the key in front of you.
Take it in your hand.
See it opening the door to your mind . . .
What messages do you get?
Take the key with you when you dream tonight.
Place it under your pillow and it will unlock your memories . . .
~ Raziel ~
Sarah and AlexanderThe Alchemy of Time