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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Verchiel's primary office is to deliver mortals from tribulations. According to [[occultist]] Franz Bardon, this angel "controls all life in all spheres, on all planets (including our earth), whether it concerns the life in the plant, animal or human kingdoms or whether it concerns the human being in his physical, astral or mental body." | Verchiel's primary office is to deliver mortals from tribulations. According to [[occultist]] [[Franz Bardon]], this angel "controls all life in all spheres, on all planets (including our [[earth]]), whether it concerns the life in the plant, animal or human kingdoms or whether it concerns the human being in his physical, astral or mental body." | ||
As an [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]], Verchiel also rules over the month of July and the heart of human bodies. In the [[hierarchy of angels]], he is in the [[Powers]]. Its stone is [[jasper]]. | As an [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]], Verchiel also rules over the month of July and the heart of human bodies. In the [[hierarchy of angels]], he is in the [[Powers]]. Its stone is [[jasper]]. | ||
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==Textual history== | ==Textual history== | ||
Verchiel 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. | Verchiel 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. | ||
Archangel Verchiel is featured as one of the major archangels in the [[Echols Sigil Oracle]]. | |||
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