The 72 Shem Angels and Their Tarot Correspondences & The Tetragram of The Zohar
The 72 Shem Angels and Their Tarot Correspondences & The Tetragram of The Zohar
The 72 Shem Angels and Their Tarot Correspondences & The Tetragram of The Zohar
Recall the illustration of the tetragram pictured earlier in this chapter. The Holy Name
YHVH is rendered with 24 orbs, or thrones, and each of these 24 thrones features a crown
of three points, or rays. Levi called the above diagram the Tetragram of the Zohar. The
Zohar is a foundational treatise on Jewish mystical thought and the Kabbalah.
In Israel Regardie’s Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic, Volume III, he explains the
Tetragram of the Zohar. The 24 orbs you see pictured on the letters YHVH are 24 thrones,
and multiplied by 3 rays per throne, you get 72 rays to signify the Seventy-Two Names of
the Expounded Name YHVH, the Shem HaMephorash per the Sefer Raziel. The Sefer Raziel
HaMalakh, or The Book of the Angel Raziel, is a grimoire dated between the 5th and 15th
century, which covers angelology, gematria, protection spells, healing amulets, and
planetary magic.
Within Throne 1 of the Yod are the first three Angels of the Shem Hamephorash. Within
Throne 2 are the next three angels, or 4, 5, 6, and then in Throne 3, they are numbered 7,
8, 9. Throne 4 in the first He of the Holy Name house the angels numbered 10, 11, 12, and
then in Throne 5, numbered 13, 14, 15, and so on until you get to Throne 24 in the second
He, angels numbered 70, 71, and 72. These 72 names also represent the Ladder of Jacob.
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The subsequent reference table gives the names of the 72 angels that represent the 72
rays resident in the 24 thrones of the Tetragrammaton. Each ray or emanation features
specific powers and a magus can invoke these angels to be endowed with the
corresponding powers or for divine assistance in specific worldly matters.
Ruling Angel references over the 72 Shem angels are from The Complete Magician’s Tables
(2006) by Stephen Skinner and Jésus ou le mortel secret des Templiers (1970) by Robert
Ambelain; Book 3 of Three Books of Occult Philosophy (1533) by Heinrich Cornelius
Agrippa.
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5 MAHASHIAH Seeking Safety from Trouble. Patron of the high
(Mahasiah) sciences and of occult philosophy. Facilitates
[MHSh] learning in theology, alchemy, physics. An educator.
Embraces those who embrace the quest for
knowledge. Seeks peace, always. Tries to diffuse
conflicts.
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Lauviah (LAV)
Sephira: Gevurah
Five of Wands
Saturn in Leo
Leo 21-25°
Decan Rulership: Mars
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14 MEBAHEL Guardian, Preserver. Protects you against those
(Mehahel) [MBH] who might otherwise try to exploit or take
advantage of you. Champion of truth, liberty, and
justice. Guardian angel over prisoners and the
oppressed. Lover of legal studies and
jurisprudence; has an affinity for the courts,
judges, attorneys, and those working in the legal
field.
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21 NELOKHIEL Thou Alone. Protects and defends those who
(Nelchael) [NLK] have been slandered or defamed. Champion
during war time and battles when such conflicts
are with just cause. Jus ad bellum: the right to war.
Also a patron of astronomy, mathematics,
geography, and abstract sciences (such as
quantum physics).
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29 REYAYEL (Reiiel, Expectation. Protects you against your enemies,
Reiyel) [RYY] especially concealed enemies you aren’t aware of.
Reiiel is a truth revealer. Will always deliver the
truth to those who actively seek it.
33 YECHAVAH (Ieuiah, Knower of All Things. Angel that will reveal the
Yehuiah) [YChV] imposter. Shows what is false and what is true.
Brings clarity of mind, discernment, sound
judgment, and acumen.
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Hahaiah (HHO)
Sephira: Gevurah
Five of Wands
Saturn in Leo
Leo 26-30°
Decan Rulership: Mars
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39 REHAAIEI Swift to Condone. Healing angel. Helps bring
(Rehael) [RHO] longevity and cures illness. Also invoke Rehael to
strengthen familial bonds.
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Sehaliah (SAL)
Sephira: Chesad
Four of Swords
Jupiter in Libra
Aquarius 11-15°
Decan Rulership: Mercury
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Thrones 16 – 21: Four of Swords (Reversed) – Eight/Nine of
Pentacles
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50 DENEYEL (Daniel) Merciful Judge. Angel of justice; patron to
[DNY] solicitors and attorneys. Leads and guides to
the answers and truths you seek. Industrious,
protects and safeguards businesses, and can
endow you with eloquence and the art of
persuasive rhetoric.
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57 NEMAMIAH [NMM] Lovable. Angel of prosperity to nations; brings
military success when called upon. Seeks to
forge goodwill among all of humanity, mend
emotional wounds, and facilitate peace.
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66 MENQEL (Manakel) Nourishing All. A gentle-natured angel with a
[MNQ] deep love for animals and the plant life. Brings
you revelations through dreams. Guides you
on your path to healing and recovery from
illness.
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Reversed
Ariel (ORI)
Sephira: Chesad
Four of Swords
Jupiter in Libra
Aquarius 16-20°
Decan Rulership: Mercury
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