Angel Bio - Leliel : Nightingale

Leliel
Angel of Night

When I first began working with angels, I started connecting with angels that were popular or ateast written about more often. The archangels in particular are a pretty common subject of writing. I delved into getting to know them. It wasn't until years later when I began looking at this type of spirit work seriously that I began to look for less popular angels to connect with. This led me to Leliel. I began connecting with Leliel when I glimpsed a new spirit in my half awake state as I was falling asleep. I was beginning the long cycle of blurry thoughts when a figure moved past my mind's eye. I started awake just in time to see this shadowy figure disappear. I returned to sleep and thought nothing  of it. The next day I began my research on who this being could be. I felt in my gut it was an angel, so off to relevant associations I went. This angel came to me in my sleep and dreams, but I don't think it meant to be seen. Atleast in as much as it didn't mind if I did notice it. I came upon Leliel and knew this name was familiar. I meditated to meet her and it has been a good relationship since.
  Leliel is angel of the night, dreams, and conception. She has a subtle and quiet energy about her. When I connect with her I am brought to stand on the top of a grassy hill over looking gently rolling fields. The sky is midnight blue and full of stars while a ghostly mist lingers at the bottoms of the hills. It is beautiful, peaceful, and mysterious. Leliel is like this atmosphere and appears from the dark like an ancient medicine man. Leliel can be called upon to help with issues involving sleep and dreams. She can also be sought for help in conception. Over all Leliel is a quiet and patient angel.

Things that go bump...

There are many types of spirits. Angels are merely part of the larger group of beings that function on another plane of reality. That being said, not all spirits are friendly. And some are down right negative. When you find yourself in a bad situation with these types of spirits the best thing to do is walk away. But what if they don't leave you be?

Then it is time for some angelic protection. In all things, Michael is the #1 angel of protection. He protects against almost everything except for in-laws. Asking Michael for help is simple and takes a moment. After asking, visualize his light surrounding you and your home. Archangel Michael candle are sold in many places. I found mine at walmart. If you want an added boost of energy, buy a few and light one after dark. Ask Michael to fill your home with his energy.

Other angels for other things...

Negative Ghosts- Azrael: archangel Azrael is an angel of death. This places him in the unique situation to be able to confront the unhappy dead. Azrael is not cruel or spiteful, but ushers the dead into their rightful places.

Negative Faery/Fae- Ariel: Faery are linked very closely to nature and humans. Ariel is a force of nature in herself and is willing to move in between pestering nature sprites and people.

Shadow people- Cassiel: While not all shadow people are bad, there are some that give off that negativity. Cassiel is a protecting angel. He especially doesn't want up to be afraid or oppressed in our own homes. Call on Cassiel to deal with distinguishing what a shadow person is and how best to protect you.

Spring Celebration Spell

Spring Celebration Spell



Supplies:

• yellow candle and fire proof holder
• angel statue or paper cutout of angel
• colorful ribbons
• lighter

Hold the yellow candle in your hands and close your eyes. Imagine the fresh spring moving across the land. The plants are greening and blooming. The air is full of warmth and energy. The animals are awake, singing and enjoying the new sunlight. The sky is clear and turquoise blue. In this vision of spring, visualize the energy of spring as angels. They tend the grass, they fly along the breeze, they sit beside the trees, and most importantly they open their arms up to welcome the spring sunlight. They come in many colors and in many lights. See them sending their energy into the yellow candle. It shimmers with their radiant energy. 

Open your eyes and place your candle in its holder. Take your angel statue and hold it in your hands. In your mind thank the angels for their help in your life. Invite them to bring in the fresh energy of spring into your life. Set the angel down. Hold up the ribbons you have. Cut off a few strands of each color, or atleast 7-10 strands of ribbon total. Hold the strands in your hands and say,

"I celebrate this new season with color and light. May I be filled with the same."

Decorate your angel statue with the ribbons. You can add a dusting of glitter, flowers. or whatever you like. Light the candle and open up a few windows in your home. Let in the new air. If you like, you can do a little cleaning or meditating. Set your angel in the sunlight when possible to soak up the light.   

Spring is Sprung

With spring in the air, finally, I feel ready to celebrate the new growth. A lot of changes have happened this winter that I am glad to say have finally settled in. Spring is my time to renew. I have needed it. I am still writing towards my book. It is a process that I am hoping will bear fruit by the end of the year.
I just finished an illustration project for the Ancient Egyptian Daybook that should come out in August if not before. I am very excited to receive a copy. Another older illustration will be featured in a book on fairy tales later this year.
I know the angels are looking out for me and I look forward to more interactions as the fresh energy of the season pours in.

Angel Love Sigil

"May love bloom into the light of the angels"

Tomorrow is a full moon on Valentine's. This is a great time to call upon the angels as your matchmakers. If you need a friend, lover, or a spouse they can help guide you to an appropriate partner. 

Supplies:

• fire proof bowl
• dried lavender (for smooth energy) or peppermint (for fast energy)
• printed sigil

Print out the sigil and cut it out. Hold it in your hands. Under the full moon, hold it up so that the moon is behind the sigil. If its cloudy in your area hold up sigil and visualize the moon behind it. Note that the moon will move in the sky so do this when you can see it above the horizon. 

Holding the sigil up take a deep breath and visualize the angels whose names are on the sigil. Hold their names in your mind and ask that they send their blessing to your work. When you are ready say,

"The moon shines brightly into the heart of the one that is guided to me. May Shekinah dwell in my heart to know them when we meet."

Visualize the sigil glowing with moonlight, pure and white. Light the sigil on fire and place it in the bowl. When it is burned cover it in lavender or peppermint. On the last day of the full moon, burn the herbs. 

Note: magick takes time, so have patience.

THIS ART IS NOT TO BE TAKEN. PRINT FOR USE AS SIGIL ONLY

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Angel Divination Circle

Angel Divination Circle

Supplies:

-black pepper

-poppy seeds

-large cleanable surface

-divination tool of choice

Take a handful (or small cups full) of black pepper and hold it in your hands. Think of the angel Uriel. Visualize Uriel standing before you. His energy radiates heat and the smell of earth. Hold that visualization as you use the pepper to make a large circle on your surface. Once that is done, place the cup to the side. Hold that visualization of Uriel and say,

"I call the archangel Uriel to my circle."

Pick up the poppy seeds and hold them in your hands. Relax and visualize energy flowing from the earth into the seeds and from the air into the seeds. They glow with the energy of the Universe. Take a pinch of seeds and place them on your tongue. Use the rest of the seeds to form a circle on the outside of the pepper circle. Go slowly as the seeds could jumble a bit more. When you are ready, hold your divination tool in your hands. Take a deep breath and say,

"The Universe fills with energy. The energy moves through me. May archangel Uriel open the way to truth."

Do your normal reading within the circle. Ask questions directly to Uriel. When you are done, thank Uriel. Brush the pepper and seeds into the trash.

One-sided convo?

"Yes I get it. No you don't need to keep at it. Well, if you want it done then help make it easier..."

This is the type of thing that happens when I 'talk angel.' Mostly, its a quiet discussion with me trying to reply mentally to the idea fast impressions. So now that I have moved into our new home and this coming weeks ends apartment living I have found that familiar prodding has returned. I'm finding more journals in the bookstore clearance. And the angels know I can't turn down a good looking journal. And the days at work have gone dead silent due to weather. So next week I'll be taking a journal with me to work so I can stop their prodding. Time to finish my freelance and return to the writings.

Moving Forward

Tonight I learned something I have never quite let sink in. I feel that it is a lesson that good people don't usually don't assimilate into themselves. It took me 10 years to really let it hit home and so far I feel replenished by it. This must have been one of the reasons the angels have been a bit quieter lately. So the message I have finally come to know is this....

"You deserve better."

Its not that I deserve a better life, car, or what have you. It is that I deserve to reach for what I want out of life and have it. Sure, the Universe would accept my choice to live as I do and work retail my entire life. But that is not what I want. This lesson, message, wasn't just from the Universe, gods, or spirits. It was from me, myself, to me. I have finally given myself permission to rise above the lowly standards I have held for myself. If only I could plan on walking in a certain direction. I'll figure it out. Bright blessings.

Three Time Blessing Spell

A three times blessing spell for your winter time care. You'll need..

Supplies:
One green candle, one gold or yellow candle, one white candle.
Lighter
Candle holders

Set the three candle in a row. You can decorate the space with angel art, crystals, or statues. Set out some beautiful ribbons or even a flower to bring that positive energy in. Take a minute to invite the angels into your space. When you area ready light the green candle and say..


"Oh healing angels in emerald light,
Bow the streams of energy towards me,
Where I can bask in this healing glow,
To warm my body from the cold."

Light the gold/yellow candle and say...

"Oh generous angels in golden light,
Lift up my burdens and let me rise,
In time of need you guide my way,
To greater gifts and blessings stayed."

Light the white candle and say....

"Oh guarding angel of great bright light,
Surround my body with your protection,
Hold my body, spirit, and my heart,
So no one will break it all part."

Clap your hands twice and continue.

"Three times three these blessings are made,
In tender love and in honesty.
So let it be,
So let it be."


Keep safe and warm!!

Should have listened

I guess it has been far too quiet lately. With the winter holidays having come and now gone, a went on. I was not kind to myself I am afraid. I was over worked at work and then proceeded to exhaust myself at home too. My husband did warn me of this and I didn't really take it to heart. So the Universe saw fit to make me lethargic at first, then all  out sick the next day. Half of my vacation has been going through and recovering from illness. I am unhappy to say that this was what my husband's intuition and the angels were trying to keep me from. I hope to listen better next time.

Happy winter time everyone!

Stress, stress, stress

Its been a very stressful time for the past two weeks. With all of the holiday traveling now was not the time to have stuff crop up at work. But it did. The store is out of control, so I went the right way and sent a message to HR. Now I am getting into it and very stressed. Angels be with me. We will see how this all turns out.

Winter Travel Spell

Winter Travel Spell

Not many people know this but archangel Michael is the angel of snow.Yeah, surprising right? With the winter season coming right along and the potential for bad and cold weather I thought I would include a little charm to help keep everyone safe. Before you travel in the morning or go on a longer ride, stand by your car with your keys in hand. Take a deep breath and call on Michael. Thank him for protecting you as you go on your way today. Then hold up your keys and jingle them so they make a pleasing noise. You can jingle them in front of your car and imagine Michael surrounding your car with his energy. WHen you have the visualization in your mind say,

"With a jingle of keys,

Archangel Michael appease,

Through good times or foul,

His presence is found."

With your spell done get in, warm up, and get going!

Safe travels for everyone driving this winter!

Winter Weather and Storms

With that change in the air, drop in temperature, and the quick coming sunset you can finally tell. Winter is coming. That means plenty of activity in malls, churches, and with families. For me this time of year is swept with activities and rushing around like crazy. Emotions are effected by the change in light and weather. The energy in the air is still and cold, causing people to huddle within their homes. Some people are mentally effected by the weather and change. They can become easily depressed or emotional. It happens and is another way we see how the cycles of nature effect us.

Myself, I have started to feel the mental shift in my body. My emotions are on my sleeve and my energy can drop like a dime. Thankfully I have gone through a lot and learned so much. I think I'll be able to handle myself this winter just fine. I did end up driving two hours in the huge storm. From kentucky to Ohio. The drive down was wet and unpredictable. So in the midst of my drive down I asked Michael to help me get there and back home safely. Well, I did get there safely. Imagine my surprise when my husband began texting me about this huge storm that would be striking around the time I was planning to drive back. I left a bit early from kentucky and headed back home. Although I made it into Ohio before the storm hit, a huge traffic jam had me stuck. I fretted, hoping to avoid the storms. Yet when traffic finally let up I was stuck in the midst of the rain. Nervously I called to Michael. He was there, instantly. It was if he had been there all along, which he had, and only let me see him when I became scared. I asked many other angels for comfort as I drove home stressed and tired. Thank you angels!

Confirming

Listening for and to spirits is a bit tricky. On one hand they know things you can only dream about and on the other hand you need to keep up a healthy level of suspicion on what you are interpreting. Especially when you communicate with more that just angels. I work with land spirit, spirit guides, and more so keeping a validation system helps to keep me sane. Even with angels, keeping a confirmation system with them can be affirming and helps keep your mind focused. 

Whenever you connect with an angel, ask them to give you a specific sign to confirm your connection and message were valid. Then keep your eyes open for said signs. This can be a dove, dragon, blue flag, or any thing they know will have relevance to you. And don't be surprised if your dove sign ends up being a bar of dove soap. 

Good news and new goals

Well now that I know what the angels want from me next I am kind of at a loss for words. I mean really, how do you start a living with that? Anyways, good news came yesterday. My husband and I bought a house! We will be moving in december. Just in time for the holidays! I know the angels came through and helped us find a good place. Maybe it was a little nudge towards my next goal. Maybe.

For today I did a little smudging and invoked Michael to keep our current home safe. Once I get to our new home I am sure I will do it again. I plan to have an office for the work to come with my altar and magick stuff in our fireplace room. Oh the joys of owning a home. I can't wait!

A Day at the Bazaar

So yesterday was the local UU church bazaar. I set up a table with a few paintings and information on the organizations I am part of. As am added bonus I was doing angel readings. I'm not sure why but I had been given clear inspiration to do them. So I was only a few table down from the tarot readers (which was awkward) and my reiki teacher a couple tables the other way. There I sat.

I ended up giving about five angel readings and talking about the different groups I was part of. People loved my paintings but not enough to buy them. Ah well. The important thing was that I gave the messages I needed to. On the first reading I could feel my head tingling and opening up. It was an amusing and weird feeling. I helped ground myself with reiki, so that did help. I had a lot of fun despite a terrible profit (i asked for a donation instead of a price for readings). Yay for the angels, and for cookies.

Spirit Collection Spell

Spirit Collection Spell - Angel of Death Retrieval

At this time of year the membrane that keeps people blind to spirits thin and people become aware of the unseen world around them. Many people could encounter animistic spirits, guides, or totems. Others experience their departed loved ones and ancestors. Then you have places that stir with unhappy or harmful ghosts. Those who departed with unhappiness in their hearts and stayed close to this plane of existence. For these spirits, who have done or want to do harm, a spell has been crafted to call upon the Angel of Death to guide these spirits homeward. 

Supplies:

• Black or grey candle (and holder)
• white paper
• grey, silver, or black marker
• fireproof bowl 
• any decorations for altar
• image or statue of the angel of death
• small bag of salt 

Set up your altar for spell work. Place the candle in the center of your altar. Set your paper, salt, and marker close by. The representation of the angel should be in back of your candle, laying flat or at a safe distance from the flame. Place the fire proof bowl in front of the candle. Feel free to cleanse or smudge the area before you begin. 

Sit or stand before your space and bring your hands to your chest, above your heart. Take in a few deep breathes and close your eyes. Visualize Azrael, the angel of death, standing in front of you. If you feel intimidated by the angel ask that they give you a little room until you feel more comfortable. Hold the visualization of this angel and after a moment see them stand on the other side of the altar from you. When you feel their presence continue. Say,

"Oh angel of gentleness,

Most patient and kind,

Tonight I send you swiftly,

Restless spirits to find,

Guide them homewards,

To places that shine.

Where moonless nights,

Leave no one blind." 

Take up your paper and marker. Write the places that you or others have experienced unhappy spirits. These are the ones that may be harmful, overly mischievous, or be negatively effecting the living. You may not know which spirit is doing these things, so writing down the place and address (if possible) is ideal. This way the angel can tend to any of the spirits they need to. Once you have written the places fold them up. In your mind, imagine the place and once you can 'see'  it clearly, set the paper on fire with the candle. Place the burning paper in the bowl. You can do this for multiple places if you need to, even your own home to help cleanse it. Once you  are done relax and close your eyes. Address Azrael and kindly ask them to tend to these places. Thank them for their assistance and continue. 

Open your eyes and pick up the small bag of salt. Pour the salt over the burnt paper until they are completely covered. Using your finger draw a spiral from outside to the middle of the bowl. Pick up your angel representation and place it in the center of your salt spiral. Blow out your candle and say,

"All life moves steadily to one end. May Azrael guide the restless to the shining places."

Keep your angel up for atleast three days. You can perform this at any time of year. New moons work best and Samhain or Halloween are the most active. 

Being Angel Read

Last night I had a chat with one of my favorite angel authors. There were five of us having angel readings done. I was the middle person and I listened carefully to everything she said. I took notes and went through them later to highlight the portions that stood out. So what did the angels have to say?
  Well among the sweet things that were somewhat personal, the over all theme was...

"Stop being lazy and get down to business. You're space is so cluttered that you are wasting money buying things that you already have buried in the clutter. Instead organize and create what you want for yourself." 

There was a lot of focus on my behavior toward space management. I told my husband this and his response was "you realize I now have angels on my side." Well that is tough love for you. In the chat I was the only one to have two angels step up to help me with this phase of my path. Which makes me feel a tad better. Even if one of said angels gets annoyed by all the clutter in my office. I have a feeling that angel #2 is the one sympathetically patting me on the shoulder. We will see how it goes.

Angelic Sigil Spell

Sigils are symbols created to focus and upon and be charged for a certain purpose. This sigil was created as a focus for communication with the angels. Around the outside in angelic script is a short prayer to the angels to open up the lines of communication and guide us. Then there are the names of some of the angels I have worked with. At the top is the name of archangel Michael, who is the commander of heaven. The symbol of life and magick, the ankh, sits between wings representing the angels as messengers of the Source.

To charge a sigil you print it and cut it out. Hold it in your hands and close your eyes. Ask the the angels to connect with you and help to raise your vibration to connect with them. Imagine that request as a ball of energy within your heart. Let it glow brightly as you focus on your request. After visualizing it becoming as bright as it can, imagine the ball moving from your heart, between your arms and down into your hands. Once there it flattens and merges into the sigil.

Now that the sigil is charged you can place it where its energy will flow best. Or you can burn it and let the energy move into the Universe.

Places to put the sigil:
-under the bed
-inside a stuffed animal
-Inside a pillow or sachet
-on your altar
-under your favorite angel statue


THIS ART IS NOT TO BE TAKEN. PRINT FOR USE AS SIGIL ONLY




 
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Spirit Guides Vs. Angels

There are many types of spirits and helpers. Spirit guides are very popular in the new age and metaphysical communities. Spirit guides are spirits of people who have passed, made peace with their deaths, learned from their lives, ascended, and decided to work as guides for other people. They have been human and can understand human experiences. They always seek to support their charge and help them grow spiritually.

Angels on the other hand are said to not have human experiences. Their energy is not the same as a human spirit or soul. However, recently in Angelic Pathways by Chantel Lysette, it was put out there that in history angels have incarnated as people. These lives that the angels incarnated as played such a huge, if not destructive, part in history that a human soul would be unable to take the burden of the experience in their afterlife. I am not entirely sure of that, but it is an interesting outlook. I don't believe in a hell, punishment for sin. I think all things happen for a reason and we all end up in the same place. Getting back on point...

Everyone has a spirit guide, if not more, just like everyone has an angel. They work great together and can work through each other as well. So if you are unsure about one, you can ask the other to work with them.