32 Vasariah — Angel of Clemency: Secrets & Tarot Spread

Renaissance-style portrait of Vasariah the Angel of Clemency in sapphire-blue and white robes, holding scales of justice and an open book beside a sheaf of wheat.

Vasariah the Angel of Clemency teaches that mercy and accountability belong together. When we have made a mistake, been treated unjustly or cannot stop replaying the past, she helps us see clearly without turning truth into a weapon against ourselves or anyone else.

As the thirty-second angel of the Shem HaMephorash, Vasariah governs justice, forgiveness, memory and the wisdom gained through experience. She is traditionally associated with judges, lawyers and gifted speakers, but her ministry reaches far beyond the courtroom. We can call on her whenever guilt, resentment or fear of judgment prevents us from learning and moving forward.

Her name is commonly translated as Upright God or Righteous God. You may also encounter the spellings Vashariah, Vasairiah or Vasariel. These forms all refer to the angel associated with the Hebrew letters ושר (Vav Shin Resh).

From Vasariah’s metaphysical correspondences and connection with the 8 of Pentacles to her Tarot de Marseille triad and a practical five-card Tarot spread, this guide explores how to work with the Angel of Clemency.

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Key Correspondences

Angel Number: 32
Angel Name: Vasariah
Pronunciation: Vah-sah-REE-ah
Hebrew Name of God: ושר (Vav Shin Resh)
Meaning: Upright God or Righteous God
Mantra: Vah-Shee-Reh
Angelic Choir: Dominions
Archangel Ruler: Zadkiel
Planetary Correspondence: Jupiter
Sephirah: Chesed
Tarot Minor Arcana: 8 of Pentacles (Lord of Prudence)
Astrological Correspondence: Sun in Virgo
Tarot de Marseille Triad: VI The Lover, XXI The World and XX Judgement
Primary Guardian Angel Dates: 29 August–2 September
Secondary Guardian Angel Dates: 8 February, 22 April, 5–6 July, 18 September and 30 November
Intellectual Guardian Angel Time: 10:21–10:40 am
Co-ruling Angel: Lecabel
Element: Earth
Crystal: Sapphire
Colours: Sapphire Blue and Clear White
Virtue: Clemency
Psalm: “For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.” (Psalm 33:4)

Two shem angel oracle cards flanking the RWS Tarot 8 of Pentacles on a purple velvet cloth — Guardian Angel Oracle Deck and Rider Waite Tarot

Vasariah and the 8 of Pentacles

Vasariah shares the 8 of Pentacles with Lecabel, the Angel of Precision. Both angels govern the first decan of Virgo and its combination of careful work, practical intelligence and devotion to improvement. Lecabel helps us understand the task and apply our skills. Vasariah helps us retain what experience has taught us and use that knowledge wisely.

The Golden Dawn title for the 8 of Pentacles is the Lord of Prudence. With the Sun in Virgo, this card rewards attention, patience and the willingness to refine what isn’t yet working. Vasariah adds moral intelligence to that process. Her question is not simply, “How can I do this better?” It is also, “What have I learned, and how will that lesson change my conduct?”

This makes her a valuable ally for students, writers, artists and anyone protecting intellectual or creative work. She can also support us through legal disputes, especially when we ask for truth and a fair resolution rather than punishment or revenge.

In its shadow expression, the 8 of Pentacles can become harsh self-criticism, perfectionism or endless correction. Vasariah restores perspective. A mistake can become part of our apprenticeship without becoming our identity. Clemency allows us to make amends, integrate the lesson and return to the work with greater wisdom.

Vasariah’s Tarot de Marseille Triad

Vasariah’s meditation mantra, Vah-Shee-Reh (ושר), corresponds to The Lover, The World and Judgement. The Hebrew letters are Vav, Shin and Resh. I am using the Sephardic Kabbalah Tarot de Marseille system taught by Michel Perez Rizzi in The 72 Names of God.

What strikes me about this triad is that it doesn’t erase the past. Instead, it shows how a mistaken choice can become wisdom. We recognise where we lost our way, understand the lesson in its wider context and rise into a new relationship with ourselves and the Divine.

Vav — VI The Lover

The Lover places us at the point of choice. In Rizzi’s interpretation, this card invites us to examine the decisions that diverted us from our true purpose through ego, illusion or passing attraction. Vasariah does not ask us to condemn the person we were. She asks us to recognise the pattern honestly enough to choose differently now.

Shin — XXI The World

The World represents integration. Here, the lesson is no longer an abstract idea or a regret we keep revisiting. We understand how our choices shaped us and gather that experience into a more complete form of wisdom. Vasariah helps transform memory from a chamber of accusation into a source of strength, clarity and sound judgment.

Resh — XX Judgement

Judgement brings awakening and rebirth. The trumpet does not summon us to remain in the tomb explaining why we ended up there. It calls us out. Through Vasariah’s gift of clemency, judgment becomes restorative rather than punitive. We accept responsibility, receive mercy and answer the call to live at a higher level of consciousness.

The Message of Vasariah’s Tarot de Marseille Triad

Vasariah’s triad describes the full movement of learning from our mistakes. The Lover reveals the choice or pattern. The World helps us understand and integrate the lesson. Judgement opens the way to renewal.

This also illuminates her connection with the 8 of Pentacles. Wisdom is not created by thinking about change forever. It becomes real through practice. Each time we respond with greater honesty, mercy and responsibility, we lay down another coin in the pattern of a new life.

How to Work With Vasariah

Working with Vasariah the Angel of Clemency can help when you need to forgive without denying what happened. Her guidance is especially valuable during legal matters, difficult conversations, periods of study or any situation involving guilt, resentment and the consequences of past choices.

If another person is involved, frame your intention carefully. Ask for truth, protection and the highest good of everyone concerned. Clemency is not permission for harmful behaviour to continue, nor does forgiveness require reconciliation. Sometimes the merciful response is a clear boundary and a just consequence.

Before You Begin

Recommended day: Thursday
Recommended moon phase: Waning Moon for releasing guilt, grudges and repeated patterns
Archangel: Zadkiel
Psalm: Psalm 33:4
Mantra: Vah-Shee-Reh
Candle colour: Blue
Crystal: Sapphire
Incense: Frankincense
Tarot card: 8 of Pentacles

A Simple Devotional Practice

Begin by naming one situation you wish to understand, repair or release. Keep the intention focused on wisdom and the highest good rather than controlling the outcome.

Recite Psalm 33:4 slowly. Allow its words about Divine uprightness and faithfulness to bring your thoughts into alignment with truth.

Invite Vasariah in your own words, or pray:

Divine Source, whose word is upright and whose works are faithful, help me meet this matter with truth, mercy and wisdom. Vasariah, minister of Divine clemency, guide me to learn from what has passed, repair what I can and act for the highest good. Amen, and so it is.

Repeat Vah-Shee-Reh while contemplating the 8 of Pentacles. Ask what lesson must now become a practice. When you finish, write down one concrete action you can take. This might be an apology, a boundary, a correction, a request for advice or a commitment to stop rehearsing an accusation against yourself.

Close by thanking the Divine and Vasariah for any guidance received. Then take the action you identified. Insight becomes wisdom when we live it.

The Angel of Clemency Tarot Spread

Use this five-card spread when a mistake, injustice or painful memory keeps you caught between blame and avoidance. Vasariah can help you see what happened clearly, recognise the hidden influence shaping your response and find a way forward that honours both mercy and truth.

As always, begin by centring yourself in prayer. Recite Vah-Shee-Reh and invite Vasariah’s guidance before laying out the cards.