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Archangel Michael
It is is generally thought that Michael (which means "Who is like God?") is foremost among angels.
He is considered to be of the class of seraphim and also known as the angel of the burning bush through which God spoke to Moses. He ranks as the highest of the angels in all the major faiths and also appears in the book of Daniel.
He was responsible not only for fighting and enchaining Satan during the war, but he also leads the celestial armies. Although classed as the chief angel, Michael also heads up other ranks within the hierarchy:
Archangel Michael from an early russian Icon
"The ruler of the archangels, leader of the virtues, and head of the principalities in his role as protector of Israel."
Michael who weighs the souls on judgment day, after his battle once more with the forces of evil. He is mentioned as both an angel of destruction and vengeance in the name of God, but also as a protector and the angel who kept Satan from claiming the body of Moses after the patriarch's death. To Christians, he's the angel who informed Mary of her approaching death.
With Gabriel, Michael is the only angel mentioned in the Bible. In the Aggadah, he is seen as the guardian of Israel. He is the head of all the great warring angels who do battle against evil. Michael is often depicted as winged and with unsheathed sword.
His wings are generally conspicuous and very grand. He usually holds in his hand the scales of justice.
Michael is the bringer of the gift of patience, angel of careers, courage, achievements, ambitions, motivation and life tasks. He is the great prince charged to defend the people.
Legend tells that the Cherubim were formed from the tears Michael shed over the sins of the faithful.
Michael's responsibilities include nature, rain, snow, thunder, lightning, wind, and clouds. Michael is the spirit of the planet Mercury, Governor of the North and the element of Earth. He is ruler over Sunday and Thursday.
Michael's candle colors are orange, white and gold.
His color energies are orange, violet, white, crystal, gold, and brow.