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Hamaliel is mentioned in many [[grimoire]]s from the 1500s onward. His name first appears in print in ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1531), but must have come from an older, unidentified source. The ''[[Magical Calendar]]'' (1619) marks the earliest publication of his summoning seal. ''Arsenal Manuscript 2495'' (1600s) contains the earliest known explanation of the angel's abilities, although this text likely utilized an older source. | Hamaliel is mentioned in many [[grimoire]]s from the 1500s onward. His name first appears in print in ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' (1531), but must have come from an older, unidentified source. The ''[[Magical Calendar]]'' (1619) marks the earliest publication of his summoning seal. ''Arsenal Manuscript 2495'' (1600s) contains the earliest known explanation of the angel's abilities, although this text likely utilized an older source. ''Physiognomie and chiromancie, metoposcopie, the symmetrical proportions and signal moles of the body, fully and accurately handled'' by Richard Saunders (1653) lists the spirit under the name Humatiel, lists their planet as Saturn, and their stone as beryl rather than specifically emerald. | ||
Archangel Hamaliel is featured as one of the major archangels in the [[Echols Sigil Oracle]]. | Archangel Hamaliel is featured as one of the major archangels in the [[Echols Sigil Oracle]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:29, 24 July 2025
Hamaliel is the angel who rules over the zodiac sign of Virgo.
His name means "Reverence or Fear of God." The four letters of Yahweh are ההיו HHYV.
Characteristics
Hamaliel's primary office is to deliver all sinful mortals and give them the strength to resist the temptations of the Devil. According to occultist Franz Bardon, this angel gives a magician detailed information regarding chemical elements that are already known, and also elements which are currently unknown to science.
As an Archangel of the Zodiac, Hamaliel also rules over the month of August and the belly of human bodies. In the hierarchy of angels, he is in the Virtues choir. Its stone is emerald.
The Archdemon of the Zodiac under his control is Sehaliel, the demon king of Virgo.
Textual history
Hamaliel is mentioned in many grimoires from the 1500s onward. His name first appears in print in Three Books of Occult Philosophy (1531), but must have come from an older, unidentified source. The Magical Calendar (1619) marks the earliest publication of his summoning seal. Arsenal Manuscript 2495 (1600s) contains the earliest known explanation of the angel's abilities, although this text likely utilized an older source. Physiognomie and chiromancie, metoposcopie, the symmetrical proportions and signal moles of the body, fully and accurately handled by Richard Saunders (1653) lists the spirit under the name Humatiel, lists their planet as Saturn, and their stone as beryl rather than specifically emerald.
Archangel Hamaliel is featured as one of the major archangels in the Echols Sigil Oracle.