This week is Michaelmas in the Christian tradition or the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
Archangel Michael is a constant companion for me at this point. I have many guides that I turn to, both those I know the name of and those I don't yet consciously know, but my number one go to guide that I call on and turn to when I need some extra help or guidance is Archangel Michael. After all, he is referred to as the leader of all angels so if you're going to call on unseen forces, you can't go wrong with Michael.
There is a clarity and reassurance about him that really appeals to me. Most of the time I don't see my guides, as some people might, but I feel their presence and receive guidance in the form of signs and symbols and feelings when I ask for it. But a couple of years ago I did an Archangel Michael guided meditation with one of my mentors and I actually saw him in my inner eye and felt his presence very strongly.
His appearance surprised me since it was nothing like the humanlike depictions you see in art. He was big, appeared very physical but not human at all. He had a human proportioned body but almost appeared as what we might call an alien. He had no hair, no actual face and his skin emanated a translucent blue colour. He had large wings that were the same blue skin-like texture as his body.
The way I saw him was the way he showed himself to me. When talking about angels, we have to remember that they are other-dimensional energies, not physical. Therefore if they do show themselves to us in visions, they can appear differently to different people.
The most interesting part of this experience was not the vision I saw but the visceral sensations I had when he was standing in front of me. I could feel that my solar plexus chakra, relating to personal power, authenticity and confidence was being rearranged and that he was working on me. It was such a strong experience that I still remember it almost in detail.
Since then he has never failed to reassure me of his presence whenever I feel like asking for his help.
Who is your go to spirit guide or angel?
