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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]]. | |||
[[Category:Angels]] | [[Category:Angels]] | ||
[[Category:Archangels]] | [[Category:Archangels]] | ||