"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all  thy ways."      Psalms 91:11                                                                            

Most religions and belief systems include angels as part of their ideology, although they are most associated with Christianity.  Judaism and Islam both refer to the Archangels Michael and Gabriel. Everyone has a Guardian Angel that protects them throughout life, although it may not interfere in events that are destined to happen in that person's life. Other angels may act as personal guides, or appear at certain times to give messages. Contrary to popular belief, humans do not ascend to become angels, angels are completely different beings.  

Angelic hierarchy varies from source to source, many basic guides list them as follows:

1.                          Seraphim

2.                          Cherubim

3.                          Thrones                                   

4.                          Dominations

5.                          Virtues

6.                          Powers    

7.                          Principalities

8.                          Angels

Seraphim vibrate much higher than human, angels are the closest to human energy, which is why they most often appear to humans and work closely with them. 

Archangels each fit into the above categories, though whatever the level they easily work with humans. The most well known archangels include:

• Gabriel: " God is my strength."  Angel of Truth, chief of guards placed over paradise. Color: violet.  Scents: lavender, myrtle, honeysuckle
• Michael: "Who is as God".  Prince of Splendor and Wisdom and the Great Protector.  Color: Orange. (also associated with blue) Scents: Rosemary, Frangipani
• Haniel: "Glory or grace of God."  Archangel of Love and Harmony.  Patron of the arts. Usually depicted as female.  Color: Green.  Scents: Rose, Patchouli, Bayberry
• Raphael: " God has healed."  Angel of Brightness, Beauty, Healing and Life.  Directs healing energy.  Color: Yellow.  Scents: Rose, Jasmine
• Camael/Kamael: " He who sees God." Prince of Strength and Courage. Defends the wrong and protects the weak. Color: Red.  Scents: cypress, pine and gardenia
• Tzadkiel: "Angel of Justice" Color: Blue.  Scents: bayberry, cedar
• Tzaphkiel: " Contemplation of God". Prince of Spiritual Strife against Evil. Keeper of the Akashic records. Color: Black.  Scents: Myrrh, Chamomile
• Raziel/Ratziel: "Secret of God".  Prince of The Knowledge of Hidden and Concealed Things.  Helps us see wisdom on all levels.  Colors: Gray.  Scents: Eucalyptus, Musk, and Geranium
• Metatron: Considered the greatest of all angelic beings, as well as the tallest. Color: White.  Scents: frankincense, ambergris
• Sandalphon:  "Approacher and Prince of Prayer".  Twin to Metatron, often thought to be Elias (Elijah) the prophet whom God transmuted. Colors: citrine, olivine, black.  Scents: Lemon, Carnation, Sandalwood