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 has masculine energy and corresponds with the Element of Fire. He 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. He protects those who work in the judiciary system and he 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 rules our physical appearance, the second the emotions and the third governs the intellect.
Use this calculator 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. He 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 the higher order Haaiah embodies.
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. He 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 a more altruistic outlook.
In essence, Haaiah’s support is integral to overcoming the challenges posed by the 5 of Wands. He 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.
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.
During collaborative efforts where competitive energies can arise, chanting Haaiah’s mantra may instil a spirit of unity and cooperation. This can help shift the focus from individual ambition to collective success.
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 divine order, the mantra can serve as a reminder of these higher aspirations.
