ANGELS
Angels are glorious beings from higher realms who work to raise and
spiritualise matter. An angel’s consciousness extends throughout the
planes and has its source within the realm of Soul. They have never
been born into the physical world, although they are the brothers of
humankind, coming from the same source. They are conscious at a much
more elevated level than human beings are capable of at this time. We
have the same potential as the angels but our consciousness is at
present restricted to the physical world and nearby vibrations. Having
free will, the human race decided to enter into physical form and
express and grow through the experiences of the world. Angels and
humans both honour Creation in their own unique ways. In time, we will
consciously work side by side with the angels, united in the work of
the Spirit.
The angels preside over all the processes of the Earth, giving
direction to the hierarchy of devic beings and nature spirits who work
with the non-physical aspects of life. Angels radiate their power over
the earth, where it is picked up and transformed by devas whose
presence and activity extend throughout the etheric and astral realms
and into nearby planes. Devas transform this energy and emanate it to
the many types of nature spirits who work in the etheric of the Earth
and the astral plane. It is passed down through their ranks, each time
being transformed appropriately. Through this process, all aspects of
life are moulded and nourished and every physical process enabled and
supported, right down through minerals to a sub-atomic level.
Angels take Creative Force from Soul and activate the archetypal light
that is its essence. They then pass it down through the various
vibrations of the planes to eventually come into manifestation in the
physical world. Through this unceasing stream of activity, the original
patterns of Creation are continually imprinted upon matter so that it
is stimulated to conform more closely to the original spiritual
pattern. This enables all life, from minerals to human beings, to
evolve physically and spiritually.
An angel’s work is quite different to our concept of activity. We
choose to do something and then go through the steps of doing it until
it is completed. An angel does not decide. They are a part of the joy
of Creation and their work is a natural expression of this. They do not
have a beginning and end to their actions, as they work from a base of
wholeness and function outside time. In reality, all of their
expression is instantaneous and unlimited. They work throughout all the
planes simultaneously in one continuous action. From a physical
viewpoint, we observe them performing different functions at certain
times, however this is only the way their activity arrives at the
physical level. Our perception of them is limited by our own state of
being. The more we refine and elevate our consciousness, the more we
partake of the energies of the higher planes and become aware of the
true nature and work of the angels.
As human beings, we have consciousness of ourselves as individuals.
This is a part of our acceptance of division and separation. Our
perception is our reality. An angel has no consciousness of self, and
therefore acts as an integrated part of Creation, expressing all that
is fitting and perfect. There is no division within them. They are an
expression of Divine Joy. This is what is meant when it is said that
angels sing praises to God eternally. Their expression of and service
to Creation is their way of praising. It can be heard ringing
throughout every plane, including the physical world. It is a part of
the archetypal patterns being imprinted on matter. Angel song is not a
sound made by the voices of angels. It is the complete sound of the
angels and is an expression of their being and nature.
All angels move from place to place on the Earth as is needed, however
some appear to us to be stationary as they have been presiding over one
area for hundreds if not thousands of years. They come and go as
required and move about or stay in one place according to the
requirements of their work.
Although they do not have gender, many angels have a recognisably
masculine or feminine aspect or transform energy in a predominantly
masculine or feminine way according to the work they are engaged in.
Angels are beings of energy and light. Their apparent form and function
are one. They are made of energy and they transform energy; the two are
inseparable. The form we perceive from here is a physically oriented
way of perceiving their activity.
To our physically-based perception, angels appear to have form and
proportions that are similar to physical human shape. However, where
human beings have outer shape and inner substance, angels are not so
definitely defined. Sweeps of transparent energy and light intersect
and overlay each other to give the appearance of a head, body and
wings. They are breath-takingly beautiful beings alight with shifting
colour and radiance.
Their nature is mirrored in their form. The fact that they have higher
and lower parts is a manifestation of the nature of the planes and the
fact that they transform energy from higher to lower. The body is a
manifestation of this. The head is in fact a centre of consciousness.
The wings can be extended outward and upward or held near the body, in
response to the metaphysical components and spiritualising effects of
sunlight as well as the type of work the angel is engaged in. Wings are
a reflection of their higher spiritual nature and their freedom of
movement throughout the realms.
Angels have chakras just as people do. They are usually seen as spoked,
spinning vortices of light that appear to be spiralling inward and
outward at the same time. Brilliant rays of light stream forth from the
chakras as both steady beams and intense quick flashes. They are seen
in the head area and down the centre of the body. Their purpose is to
transform the energies of the higher realms, stepping the power down so
as to make it suitable for use on lower planes, including the physical.
Most angels also have a radiant star above the head. This is similar to
a chakra, but does not have the detailed internal mechanism of one. It
does not have the obvious, dual, in-and-out nature of a chakra, but has
a single function. It radiates vast quantities of light from higher
realms. The position above the head indicates its connection with very
high planes of consciousness close to Soul.
There are other beings that are sometimes seen by clairvoyants and
mistaken for angels. They fulfil all the conventional romantic ideas of
how an angel looks, with overwhelmingly beautiful human features,
flowing robes and great feathery wings. These are highly evolved human
beings who have developed spiritually to the point that they no longer
need to be reborn in the physical world. Instead, they belong in the
higher planes. They are still in a process of growing and evolving, but
at a much higher level than we are. Some of these beings choose to
return from time to time to the physical world to assist those who are
still incarnating here. They no longer have form as we know it,
however, when they visit the physical plane, their interaction with it
and its natural laws give them a certain appearance. Their form assumes
a human shape and their spiritual refinement is seen here as beauty.
Their non-physical nature appears as flowing garments and the
comparative freedom of the higher planes becomes soft, graceful yet
strong wings. A single entity can be a manifestation of one being or a
group. These remarkable beings belong to the realm of mind. Angels, on
the other hand, are of Soul and do not incarnate or develop in the way
human beings do.
Our recognition and acknowledgement of the angels validates their
presence and facilitates their work here on Earth. We are their
brothers and sisters and it is appropriate that we acknowledge and
greet them, even if we cannot perceive them yet. They are a very real
presence in our world.
Viewpoints
The way we view anything determines its reality in our world
and
governs the effect it has on us as individuals. We are comfortable
viewing things from a perspective that follows familiar physical rules.
This usually involves a linear and hierarchical interpretation that
includes the tendency to see things as separate and individual.
We can think of Creation as a hierarchy, unfolding from a single high
point of origin, with each level emanated downwards being more divided
and complex than the one before. In this way, the One ultimately
manifests as many. First, One becomes Three, the Trinity. Angels appear
next in Creation, arising directly from the Trinity. The many types of
devas and nature spirits arise from the angels. Looking linearly, we
see the angel as higher than and separate to devas and nature spirits.
This is a way of understanding the divisions and processes of Creation.
It is orderly and suits our physical viewpoint. It is in keeping with
the way our minds work on the physical.
We can look at this hierarchy in another way. We can recognise that
angels, devas and nature spirits are not separate beings. Devas are the
aspects of the angels that are present on the planes immediately above
the astral realm. Nature spirits are the angels’ presence at the astral
and etheric levels. An angel is therefore the sum and culmination of
the many devas and nature spirits it appears to preside over. They
exist at different levels, yet are one in the angel. The angel is made
up of all of them unified. What we call an angel from this vantage
point is the sum of all its aspects throughout the planes.
Everything is really one. The angels are the higher self of devas and
nature spirits combined.
Both of these viewpoints are valid and correct. One is not better or
more accurate than the other. They differ because of where the viewer
is looking from. They are an example of the type of perception and
understanding one can develop through exploration with abilities that
are of the higher realms rather than based in the physical plane.
Perceiving Angels
Throughout the ages, there have always been individuals able
to
perceive angels and higher beings and pass on their experiences to
others. Humankind has always been fascinated by these bright beings but
interest has never been more pronounced than at present. This is being
stimulated by strong spiritualising impulses that are flowing into the
physical and whose effect is to uplift and enlighten it in preparation
for mankind’s next step of growth.
It is possible for human beings to develop the skills and level of
openness required to perceive these wonderful beings. Commitment to
spiritual ideals and living provide refinement of mind as a necessary
base for development of the necessary skills. Meditation also
conditions the mind and is an excellent base for any endeavour.
Super-sensory abilities such as clairvoyance and clairaudience provide
most people with their first experiences. These abilities are natural
extensions of the physical senses and can be developed with time and
dedication. All of the senses have these extensions, but sight and
hearing are the most commonly experienced at this time. These have
limitations, however. An angel extends throughout the planes and into
Soul. Clairvoyance and related skills only allow perception of the
etheric and astral realms, these being the densest of the non-physical worlds and
the closest to the physical. Although these abilities are wonderful in
themselves, they provide a very restricted and inaccurate view of a
being as elevated as an angel. In fact, many of the misconceptions
regarding the appearance of angels arise from this type of perception.
It is necessary to utilise additional higher abilities in order to view
aspects of the angels that belong to the higher planes and the Soul.
We can perceive some distance beyond the astral using the inner eye of
the mind combined with the use of intuition. This provides experiences
that are partly visionary accompanied by feelings or a strong sense of
what is there. This combines well with the use of super-sensory skills
such as clairvoyance and clairaudience, providing additional
information and insight.
To perceive or experience the higher planes or the Soul, one needs to
use abilities that are of Soul. These are singular qualities or states
that have no opposites. Openness and Knowing are examples of these.
Openness allows us to perceive and experience events that would
normally lie outside the scope of our present ability and current level
of spiritual development. We are more likely to become Open if we are
prepared to accept that there are many different realities apart from
the one we are familiar with on the physical and that these are
governed by unfamiliar rules and processes. Challenging our belief in
physical limitations and becoming mentally flexible dispose us toward
being able to be Open.
Knowing is closely related to Openness. It allows a person to know
information with certainty or to experience events outside one’s usual
framework of knowledge or ability. It is quite different to intuition,
which belongs to the mind.
Angels are assisted in their work by the recognition, acknowledgement
and gratitude of human beings. This adds a human element to their work,
helping it to find its place in the physical world. A person does not
have to be able to see the angelic kingdom to do this. Simply believing
in their presence, greeting and thanking them are sufficient.
Recognition, acknowledgement and gratitude from human beings are
powerful tools that cannot be underestimated. They validate and confirm
the reality of whatever is being acknowledged. Validation brings a
life-giving essence that allows whatever is being validated to grow in
presence and effectiveness.
The material contained on this site provides only the merest glimpse
into the world of angels and nature spirits. A comprehensive book is
currently being written on these subjects, including 48 full colour
illustrations. It will be entitled ‘Spirits of Nature and Angels’ and
can be previewed in the Wisdom page on the main menu.
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