In Muslim tradition, Archangel Azrael is forever writing in a large book and forever erasing what he writes; what he writes is the name of a man at birth, and what he erases is that said name at death.

Also, in Islamic legend, Allah is said to have sent out four angels, Michael, Gabriel, Israfel, and Archangel Azrael, on a mission to retrieve seven handfuls of earth for the creation of Adam. Michael, Gabriel, and Israfel returned to Allah empty-handed, but the persistent Archangel Azrael had succeeded in wrestling soil away from the earth. For accomplishing this feat, he was appointed as the Angel of Death with the task of separating human souls from their bodies.

Archangel Azrael will assist you if you are experiencing blocks with your spiritual growth. Archangel Azrael is often associated with water, and the flow of life. Although associated as the angel of death, Archangel Azrael is not a frightening archangel, he helps the soul depart the physical and enter the spiritual. He helps also those who are left to grieve. Archangel Azrael is a comforting archangel and can be called on to assist you during these trying times.

Archangel Azrael will assist you with:-

• Crossing over to the spirit world.
• Clearing blocks in your spiritual pathway.
• Grief Counsellors
• Bereavement
• Writing

Archangel Azrael is associated with:-

• Water
• Planet Venus
• Astrological sign of Libra

Crystals you can use to work with Archangel Azrael:-

• Amethyst

You can carry Amethyst with you to ensure your energies are aligned with Archangel Azrael, this can be just a single stone, worn in a ring or pendant. Alternatively try meditating with a piece of Amethyst in your left hand (if you're right handed) and your right hand (if you're left handed).

Candles to be used in rituals or meditation with Archangel Azreal are:-

• White - to cleanse blocks and protect
• Pink - to open the heart and allow the grieving process to begin.
• Blue - to symbolise water and bring forth tranquility and transcendence.