Archangel Raguel

Raguel, The Friend of God. Raguel is named in 1 Enoch 20:4 as 'one of the holy angels who takes vengeance on the world of the luminaries.' He is the archangel of order, justice within the divine court, and the harmony of the heavenly host itself.

Scripture and tradition

"Raguel, one of the holy angels who takes vengeance on the world of the luminaries." 1 Enoch 20:4

"Where the day is which they keep till the great judgment, and Raguel is set over the luminaries to call them all up before the throne of judgment." 1 Enoch 23:4

The attributes the tradition records

Rank

Archangel

Domain

Justice, fairness, harmony, vengeance

Day

Thursday

Planet

Jupiter

Angel number

888

Colour

Blue/Gold

Sigil

Balance scales with stars

Stone correspondences

Aquamarine · Sapphire · Amethyst

Patron of

Judges, mediators, those wronged by injustice, restorers of order

When to call on Raguel

The tradition is specific about the kind of situation that asks for Raguel by name:

• A situation of injustice that needs divine attention
• Disorder among family or community that resists human intervention
• Mediation between parties in conflict
• When the small order of your daily life has collapsed and needs to be re-established

Invocation of Raguel

Raguel appears in Enoch and in some Eastern Orthodox traditions. The invocation is drawn from his office.

Raguel, archangel of divine order, intercede for the harmony of all things in my life that have fallen into discord. Where there is injustice, bring justice; where there is chaos in the spirit, bring the order of heaven. Amen.

What the tradition wears for Raguel

Aquamarine pendant or pocket stone — the stone the tradition pairs with Raguel. Worn near the throat or carried in the pocket. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "aquamarine pendant"]

Raguel medal or pendant — the continuous devotional tradition. Worn on the chest. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "raguel archangel pendant"]

Blue candle — lit on Thursday, the archangel’s day, or in the hour after the prayer. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "raguel archangel candle"]

Common questions

Who is Archangel Raguel?

Raguel is named in 1 Enoch 20:4 as 'one of the holy angels who takes vengeance on the world of the luminaries.' He is the archangel of order, justice within the divine court, and the harmony of the heavenly host itself.

What day is Archangel Raguel’s day?

Thursday is Raguel’s day in the traditional planetary-angel correspondence system, when the planet Jupiter rules.

Which angel number does Raguel send?

Raguel is the Watcher who sends angel number 888. If you have been seeing 888 repeatedly, Raguel is reaching for your attention.

Which stone is paired with Raguel?

Aquamarine is the primary stone paired with Raguel. The tradition recommends carrying or wearing the paired stone for the forty-day window after calling on the archangel.

Inked: the Raguel tattoo

Religious tattoos of Raguel are among the most-requested designs in the Catholic and Christian tattoo tradition. The site treats a religious tattoo as a worn talisman in the strict sense the old books used. See Raguel tattoo design ideas, iconographic heritage, placement, and the stone to wear with the ink →