26. Haaiah the Angel of Discretion and the 5 of Wands

The 26th Shem HaMephorash is Haaiah, the Angel of Discretion, who helps us find our way when we feel lost or as if we are surrounded by chaos. Her name means ‘God Listening in Concealment’ or ‘Hidden God.’ Haaiah corresponds with the Element of Fire. She protects truth-tellers and helps us contemplate the underlying structure of creation.

Read the Hebrew letters Heh-Ah-Ah from right to left to connect with Haaiah’s energy.

Haaiah is a Dominion who belongs to the Sephira of Chesed, ruled by Archangel Zadkiel. The Planetary correspondences are Jupiter and Saturn. The corresponding stone is Magnetite and the colours are blue and purple. She protects those who work in the judiciary system, and rules over the spiritual gift of counsel.

Haaiah is the Guardian Angel of those born between 28 July and 1 August. (Physical rulership)

He rules the time between 8:20 and 8:40 AM. (Intellectual rulership)

Haaiah rules the second quinance of the first decan of Leo. The corresponding Tarot card is the 5 of Wands (Saturn in Leo). Nithaiah, the Angel of Magic rules the first quinance of the same decan.

Secondary (emotional) rulership covers 2 February, 15 April, 29 June, 12 September and 24 November.

Your Three Guardian Angels

We each have three Guardian Angels from birth, according to the Kabbalah. As mentioned above, the first angel rules over our physical appearance, the second the emotions, and the third governs the intellect.

Go HERE to find your three Birth Angels.

Calling on the Shem Angels

Other than working with our three Guardian Angels, we may call on any of the 72 Shem Angels, best equipped to help us.

Haaiah and the 5 of Wands

The 5 of Wands (Saturn in Leo), is a card of strife, competition, and conflict, portrays the tension that comes with the drive to prove oneself. This challenging aspect can evoke power struggles, ego clashes, and the need for dominance. However, it is precisely within this contest of wills and the fiery furnace of conflict that Haaiah, the Angel of Discretion, can serve as a beacon of peace and wisdom.

Haaiah’s role in the face of the 5 of Wands’ strife includes:

Promoting Discretion

As the Angel of Discretion, Haaiah reminds us to choose our battles wisely, knowing when to engage and when silence might be the most powerful response.

Facilitating Diplomacy

Within the drama of competition, clashes of opinion, or even outright confrontation, invoking Haaiah can infuse a spirit of diplomacy. She helps to temper the ego, enabling us to navigate disagreements with grace and to find mutually beneficial resolutions.

Encouraging Wise Decision-making

In situations that require quick thinking and effective decisions, Haaiah grants analytical clarity, ensuring that we do not act impulsively, but rather with reflection and forethought, in alignment with Zadkiel, and the angels of Mercy (Chesed).

Offering Protection

Drawing on Haaiah’s energy can protect against the side effects of striving against others. This protection extends to avoiding misunderstandings that could escalate confrontations and ensuring integrity remains intact.

Harmonising Relationships

When rivalry causes discord, Haaiah works to restore harmony and encourage team spirit. She emphasises the merit of collective success over individual triumph, prompting a shift from competition to collaboration.

Inspiring Leadership

In the competitive environment of the 5 of Wands, Haaiah’s guidance can be crucial for those in leadership roles, allowing them to inspire and unite others with wisdom and a common purpose.

Recognition of Divine Order

Beyond the apparent chaos of struggle, Haaiah reveals the underlying divine structure, instilling respect for this order and the role that each individual plays within it.

Instilling Altruism

For the self-focused ambition that the 5 of Wands can stimulate, Haaiah fosters generosity of spirit and protection against selfishness, thereby cultivating more of a team spirit as well as an altruistic outlook.

In essence, Haaiah’s support is integral to overcoming the challenges posed by the 5 of Wands. She can assist us in rising from a field of conflict to a space of cooperation and higher purpose. Haaiah inspires us to align with the cosmic order and transform personal trials into opportunities for growth and enlightenment.

CLICK HERE for a Tarot spread to connect to the guidance of the Angel of Discernment.

Psalm to Invoke Haaiah

“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord. I will keep your statutes.“
Psalm 119:145

Situations that Haaiah Can Help With

• Discretion
• Secrecy, confidentiality and concealment of sensitive information
• Political and corporate leadership
• Diplomacy
• Decision-making
• A peaceful and harmonious homelife
• Harmonious relationships for those working in politics
• Being guided by wisdom
• Finding inspiration to inspire others
• A respect for divine order
• Analytical ability
• Powers of deduction
• Facing up to difficult/complex situations
• Creating a positive atmosphere
• Inspiring a team spirit
• Wealth management
• The correct use of power
• Proper planning
• A stable home life
• Protection against all forms of indiscretion
• Selfishness
• Administrative issues
• Problems sticking with responsibilities
• Not recognising when fate is at work
• Help with becoming more altruistic
• Protection against arrogance and jealousy
• Protection from being overly ambitious and wanting to win at any cost
• Social problems in general, but especially protection against trying to impose one’s ideas on others and not listening to what they have to say

Use the Heh-Ah-Ah Mantra…

Chanting Haaiah’s mantra can be particularly beneficial when navigating personal or professional disputes. The energy of Haaiah may help to foster understanding, encourage compromise, and bring about a peaceful resolution to conflicts.

In moments of indecision or when facing complex choices, reciting the Heh-Ah-Ah mantra can provide mental clarity. It can help us analyse the situation with wisdom and make decisions that are aligned with a greater sense of purpose.

Before entering negotiations or critical discussions that require diplomacy, invoking Haaiah’s energy through his mantra can equip us with the necessary tact, patience, and strategic insight to navigate the talks effectively.

Finally, the Heh-Ah-Ah mantra can also be used as a tool for personal reflection and growth. When striving to build character and harmonise our actions with cosmic order and divine mercy, the mantra can serve as a reminder of these higher aspirations.