Who is the Angel of Change?
Aniel, the 37th Shem HaMephorash, is known as the Angel of Change. His name means ‘God, Lord of All Virtues’, and he belongs to the Angelic Choir of Powers under the rulership of Archangel Samael (Geburah). Aniel’s energy is deeply transformative, offering us the strength to break free from old patterns, embrace new cycles, and live more authentically. His mantra, Ah-Noh-Yoh, is a vibrational key to aligning with his protection and guidance. The gemstone Pink Tourmaline and the colours red and green are sacred to Aniel, and his ruling time is between 12:00 and 12:20 each day.
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The Angel of Change Tarot Spread
Aniel is the primary Guardian Angel for those born between 24–28 September, corresponding with the 2 of Swords (Moon in Libra). Alongside Haamiah, the Angel of Rituals, he rules the first decan of Libra, helping souls navigate balance, choice, and inner truth. Invoking Aniel is particularly powerful on his secondary days of rulership: 13 February, 27 April, 11 July, 24 September, and 5 December.
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The Qualities of Aniel, the Angel of Change
Aniel embodies the spirit of transformation and higher understanding. He brings illumination to life’s cycles and the Law of Cause and Effect, helping us grasp the deeper wisdom behind our challenges. His guidance supports the process of metanoia—a change of mind and heart that liberates us from limitations and addictions. By working with Aniel, we can master impulses, gain self-knowledge, and align with our higher calling.
Areas of Specialisation
Aniel can be invoked for:
- Breaking old patterns, addictions, and limiting beliefs
- Mastery of impulses and freedom from co-dependency
- Understanding philosophy, arts, sciences, and the secrets of nature
- Gaining deep knowledge of history, cycles, and evolution
- Leadership, communication, and cooperation with wise allies
- Creativity in writing stories or composing music
- Discovering life purpose and fulfilling potential
- Protection against negative energy
Weaknesses Aniel Transforms
- Entitlement and selfishness
- Family discord and negative ancestral patterns
- Bigotry, jealousy, and social disorder
- Hereditary illness or generational struggles
Aniel and the Tarot 2 of Swords
Aniel’s energy resonates with the 2 of Swords, a card that represents indecision, inner conflict, and resistance to change. Often, this card shows us where we are mentally stuck, caught between options or weighed down by external influences. Aniel helps us release fear of the unknown and find clarity through heart-mind alignment. Meditating with the 2 of Swords and Pink Tourmaline (optional) while chanting Ah-Noh-Yoh opens the way to greater freedom, balance, and peace.
Just as the 2 of Swords challenges us to remove the blindfold and face truth directly, Aniel urges us to move beyond stagnation. His energy allows us to step into authentic spiritual freedom.
Invoking Aniel’s Guidance
To connect with Aniel, the Angel of Change, use the mantra Ah-Noh-Yoh during meditation, ideally between 12:00 and 12:20. You can use Psalm 80:19 as an invocation:
“Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.”
Working with this psalm or chanting the mantra opens the channel to Aniel’s light. You may also wish to visualise red (Geburah/Mars) and green (Venus, ruler of Libra) light surrounding you, creating a sacred space for Aniel’s transformative influence.
The Angel of Change Tarot Spread
Aniel’s energy invites us into transformation through awareness, choice, and liberation. This 7-card spread is designed to help you connect with his guidance and uncover where change is being asked of you. Use it when you feel stuck, when cycles are shifting, or when you need clarity on the path ahead.
- Where I am resisting change
- The old pattern Aniel is helping me release
- The wisdom I most need to integrate right now
- The higher perspective Aniel offers me
- The new cycle ready to unfold
- How to cooperate with this change for my highest good
- The gift of spiritual freedom awaiting me
Sample Reading (Aniel, the Angel of Change)
1) Where I am resisting change — Queen of Feathers (Queen of Swords)
You’re leaning on sharp reason and crisp boundaries to avoid a vulnerable pivot. The mind is ruling the roost, editing out the heart’s inconvenient data. Aniel nudges: truth isn’t just what is logically consistent; it’s what is alive. Let clarity serve courage, not avoidance.
2) The old pattern Aniel is helping me release — Page of Cups
This is the tendency to default to pleasing, idealising, or waiting for a perfect feeling before you act. Sentimentality has blurred signals and delayed necessary decisions. With Aniel’s help, innocence matures into discernment: your sensitivity stays, but it stops steering the ship.
3) The wisdom I most need to integrate right now — 8 of Cups
Walk away from what is “almost right.” The 8 of Cups asks for a conscious departure from an arrangement that can’t meet your soul’s brief. Aniel frames this as metanoia: a change of mind that frees your feet. You’re not abandoning; you’re advancing.
4) The higher perspective Aniel offers me — 3 of Wands
Lift your gaze to the horizon. What looks like a detour is actually a launch window. Strategise, position, and send your signal; allies and opportunities respond when you broadcast from your true coordinates. Aniel’s message: think in cycles, not moments.
5) The new cycle ready to unfold — 9 of Pentacles
Self-possession, sovereignty, and the quiet wealth of competence. The next phase centres on grounded independence—creative work bearing fruit, environment supporting excellence, time and resources under your custodianship. This is the garden you were meant to tend.
6) How to cooperate with this change for my highest good — The Devil
Name the chain and you loosen it. Rather than fearing desire, bring it into conscious covenant: clear boundaries and honest agreements (especially with yourself). Audit compulsions, contracts, and click-loops; convert raw appetite into disciplined devotion. Aniel helps you transmute fixation into focus.
7) The gift of spiritual freedom awaiting me — 9 of Wands
Fortitude without the armour-plating. You keep your boundary, but you lose the brittleness. Past trials become muscle memory, not scar tissue. With Aniel’s current, resilience turns into reliable momentum—you’re strong, awake, and ready to move when the gate opens.
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Comments
That calculator is very helpful. I can relate to so many of the traits my Shem Guardians deter/support . Bad ones and good ones. The page for the intellectual guardian won’t load. Probably need to subscribe . But the other two . Wow. I’ve been trying to figure out the names of my guardian angels for years. I have been calling one Daniel and come to find out today Daniel is my emotional guardian.
Interesting fact regarding today. My foot slipped in a puddle ( heavy rains today) and I almost fell on my back. I knew immediately my angels stopped me from falling.
Have you noticed the energy today? This morning at 5 am I watched a Lightning storm move from across the river right over my head. It was exhilarating and spooky at the same time. Then I came inside and experienced a bout with vertigo . ( I’ve only gotten it once before 2 years ago on Mabon ironically ).
Anyway, that’s my equinox story. Days like these are valid proof there’s more than the third dimensional world we reside in.
Happy Mabon Lisa!
Equinox blessings, Tara! It was really dark and raining here too yesterday but as I let the dogs out in the garden this morning, I noticed the skies had cleared up and the stars were shining brightly. I’m glad your angels stopped you from falling over. Mine made me slip earlier this year. I think I may have told that story on the blog. That was the equivalent of them hitting me over the head with a two-by-four. Apparently, I needed it.
I remember. Removing obstacles or putting them in our way. Always here to help though.
Always! 🙂