If you’ve come here to find your Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels, you’re in the right place. This guide will help you identify your three birth angels using your date and, if you know it, your time of birth. You’ll also find the complete list of all 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels, their Zodiac rulerships, and the Tarot cards that correspond to each angel.
Your birth angels can reveal fascinating insights into your innate strengths, emotional patterns and the qualities your soul is here to develop. They offer a wonderful place to begin if you’re new to working with the Shem Angels. That said, there’s no need to limit yourself to your birth angels. We are free to call on any of the 72 angels according to our needs, intentions or the lessons we’re currently navigating. You might feel drawn to an angel because of a Tarot reading, an astrological transit, a recurring life theme or simply a strong inner prompting.
I’ve linked every angel in the table below to its own in-depth profile, so whether you’re discovering your birth angels or exploring the full seventy-two for the first time, this page serves as a gateway to the complete Angelorum guide to the Shem HaMephorash.
Jump to:
- What Are the Shem HaMephorash Angels?
- Your Three Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels
- How the Tarot Correspondences Work
- Find Your Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels
- Find Your Shem Angels by Tarot Card
- Explore the 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Shem HaMephorash Angels?
The Shem HaMephorash (pronounced shem ha-meh-for-ash) means “the Explicit Name” or “the Divided Name” of God. It originates from three consecutive verses in Exodus (14:19-21), each containing 72 Hebrew letters. Using a traditional Kabbalistic method, these letters reveal 72 three-letter Divine Names.
Each Divine Name became associated with an angelic intelligence, giving rise to the 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels. Rather than existing apart from the Divine, these angels express particular divine qualities such as wisdom, courage, healing, justice, compassion and inspiration.
The Shem Angels also form an elegant astrological framework. The 360° Zodiac divides into seventy-two five-degree segments, with each angel ruling one segment. This makes it possible to identify your three birth angels from your birth date and time.
What I find so compelling about the Shem HaMephorash is the way it unites Kabbalah, astrology and Tarot into a single symbolic language. Each one sheds light on the others, revealing new layers of meaning.
One of my current research projects explores the Shem Angels through the Sephardic Kabbalah correspondences of the Tarot de Marseille. Alongside each angel’s Minor Arcana correspondence, I also examine the Hebrew letters of its Divine Name and their connections with the Major Arcana. Together, they reveal another layer of symbolism for contemplation, prayer and Tarot study.
Your Three Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels
The Shem HaMephorash tradition recognises three birth angels, reflecting the idea that we are physical, emotional and intellectual beings. Together, these angels offer a more complete picture of our strengths, challenges and spiritual potential.
Primary Birth Angel (Physical)
Your Primary Birth Angel is based on your date of birth and the five-degree Zodiac segment occupied by the Sun. It reflects your outward expression, natural gifts and the qualities you’re here to develop through your actions and experiences.
Secondary Birth Angel (Emotional)
Your Secondary Birth Angel also comes from your date of birth, using a different cycle through the calendar. It illuminates your emotional nature, instinctive responses and the deeper patterns shaping your inner life.
Tertiary Birth Angel (Intellectual)
Your birth time determines your Tertiary Birth Angel. It relates to your mind, the way you learn, process ideas and communicate your understanding. Because this angel depends on your birth time, you’ll need an accurate birth record to identify it. If you don’t know your birth time, don’t worry—you can still work meaningfully with your Primary and Secondary Birth Angels.
Your birth angels provide a natural starting point, but they’re only part of the story. Every one of the 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels embodies a unique divine quality, and you can work with any of them as your spiritual path unfolds. Whether you’re seeking healing, courage, wisdom or inspiration, the right angel often meets you exactly where you are.
Find Your Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels
The table below lists all 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels together with their Primary (Physical), Secondary (Emotional) and Tertiary (Intellectual) rulerships. It also includes the corresponding Tarot card for each angel.
To find your Primary Birth Angel, look up your date of birth in the first column. Your Secondary Birth Angel can be found in the second column, while your Tertiary Birth Angel is determined by your birth time using the third column.
If you’re viewing this page on a computer, you can press Ctrl + F (or ⌘ + F on a Mac) to search for your birth date. On most mobile devices, use your browser’s Find on Page feature to locate your date quickly.
Click on any angel’s name in the final column to explore its symbolism, Tarot correspondence and practical ways of working with its unique gifts.
| Primary Birth Angel (Physical) | Secondary Birth Angel (Emotional) | Tertiary Birth Angel (Intellectual) | Shem Angel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-25 March | 9 January, 21 March, 3 June, 17 August and 30 October | 00:00–00:20 | Vehuiah |
| 26-30 March | 10 January, 22 March, 4 June, 18 August (until noon) and 31 October | 00:20–00:40 | Jeliel |
| 31 March-4 April | 11 January, 23 March, 5 June, 18 August (from noon) – 19 August and 1 November | 00:40–01:00 | Sitael |
| 5-9 April | 12 January, 24 March, 6 June, 21 August and 2 November | 01:00–01:20 | Elemiah |
| 10-14 April | 13 January, 25 March, 7 June, 22 August and 3 November | 01:20–01:40 | Mahasiah |
| 15-20 April | 14 January, 26 March, 8 June, 23 August and 4 November | 01:40–02:00 | Lelahel |
| 21-25 April | 15 January, 27 March, 9 June, 24 August and 5 November | 02:00–02:20 | Achaiah |
| 26-30 April | 16 January, 28 March, 10 June, 25 August and 6 November | 02:20–02:40 | Cahetel |
| 1-5 May | 17 January, 29 March, 11 June, 26 August and 7 November | 02:40–03:00 | Haziel |
| 6-10 May | 18 January, 30 March, 12-13 June (until noon), 27 August and 8 November | 03:00–03:20 | Aladiah |
| 11-15 May | 19 January, 31 March, 13 June from noon – 14 June, 28 August and 9 November | 03:20–03:40 | Lauviah |
| 16-20 May | 20 January, 1 April, 15 June, 29 August and 10 November | 03:40–04:00 | Hahaiah |
| 21-25 May | 21 January, 2 April, 16 June, 30 August and 11 November | 04:00–04:20 | Iezalel |
| 26-31 May | 22 January, 3 April, 17 June, 31 August and 12 November | 04:20–04:40 | Mebahel |
| 1-5 June | 23 January, 4 April, 18 June, 1 September and 13 November | 04:40–05:00 | Hariel |
| 6-10 June | 24 January (midnight to 6 PM), 5 April, 19 June, 2 September and 14 November | 05:00–05:20 | Hekamiah |
| 11-15 June | 24 January from 6 PM to midnight, 6 April, 20 June, 3 September and 15 November | 05:20–05:40 | Lauviah |
| 16-21 June | 25 January, 7 April, 21 June, 4 September and 16 November | 05:40–06:00 | Caliel |
| 22-26 June | 26 January, 8 April, 22 June, 5 September and 17 November | 06:00–06:20 | Leuviah |
| 27 June-1 July | 27 January, 9 April, 23 June, 6 September and 18 November | 06:20–06:40 | Pahaliah |
| 2-6 July | 28 January, 10 April, 24 June, 7 September and 19 November | 06:40–07:00 | Nelkhael |
| 7-11 July | 29 January, 11 April, 25 June, 8 September and 20 November | 07:00–07:20 | Yeiayel |
| 12-16 July | 30 January, 12 April, 26 June, 9 September and 21 November | 07:20–07:40 | Melahel |
| 17-22 July | 31 January, 13 April, 27 June, 10 September and 22 November | 07:40–08:00 | Haheuiah |
| 23-27 July | 1 February, 14 April, 28 June, 11 September and 23 November | 08:00–08:20 | Nithaiah |
| 28 July-1 August | 2 February, 15 April, 29 June, 12 September and 24 November | 08:20–08:40 | Haaiah |
| 2-6 August | 3 February, 16-17 (until noon) April, 30 June, 13 September and 25 November | 08:40–09:00 | Yerathel |
| 7-12 August | 4 February, 17 (from noon) to 18 April, 1 July, 14 September and 26 November | 09:00–09:20 | Seheiah |
| 13-17 August | 5 February, 19 April, 2 August, 15 September and 27 November | 09:20–09:40 | Reyiel |
| 18-22 August | 6 February, 20 April, 3 July, 16 September and 28 November | 09:40–10:00 | Omael |
| 23-28 August | 7 February, 21 April, 4-5 July until noon, 17 September and 29 November | 10:00–10:20 | Lecabel |
| 29 August-2 September | 8 February, 22 April, 5-6 July, 18 September and 30 November | 10:20–10:40 | Vasariah |
| 3-7 September | 9 February, 23 April, 7 July, 19 September and 1 December | 10:40–11:00 | Yehuiah |
| 8-12 September | 10 February, 24 April, 8 July, 20-21 September (until noon) and 2 December | 11:00–11:20 | Lehahiah |
| 13-17 September | 11 February, 25 April, 9 July, 21-22 September, and 3 December | 11:20–11:40 | Chavakiah |
| 18-23 September | 12 February, 26 April, 10 July, 23 September and 4 December | 11:40–12:00 | Menadel |
| 24-28 September | 13 February, 27 April, 11 July, 24 September, and 5 December | 12:00–12:20 | Aniel |
| 29 September-3 October | 14 February, 28 April, 12 July, 25 September and 6 December | 12:20–12:40 | Haamiah |
| 4-8 October | 15 February, 29 April, 9 July, 26 September, and 7 December | 12:40–13:00 | Rehael |
| 9-13 October | 16 February, 30 April, 14 July, 27 September and 8 December | 13:00–13:20 | Yeiazel |
| 14-18 October | 17 February, 1 May, 15 July, 28 September and 9 December | 13:20–13:40 | Hahahel |
| 19-23 October | 18 February, 2 May, 16 July, 29 September and 10 December | 13:40–14:00 | Mikael |
| 24-28 October | 19 February, 3 May, 17 July, 30 September and 11 December | 14:00–14:20 | Veuliah |
| 29 October-2 November | 20 February, 4 May, 18 July, 1 October and 12 December | 14:20–14:40 | Yelahiah |
| 3-7 November | 21 February, 5 May, 19 July, 2 October and 13 December | 14:40–15:00 | Sehaliah |
| 8-12 November | 22 February, 6 May, 20 July, 3 October and 14 December | 15:00–15:20 | Ariel |
| 13-17 November | 23 February, 7 May, 21 July, 4 October and 15 December | 15:20–15:40 | Asaliah |
| 18-22 November | 24 February, 8 May, 22 July, 5 October and 16 December | 15:40–16:00 | Mihael |
| 23-27 November | 25 February, 9 May, 23 July, 6 October and 17 December | 16:00–16:20 | Vehuel |
| 28 November-2 December | 26 February, 10 May, 24 July, 7 October and 18 December | 16:20–16:40 | Daniel |
| 3-7 December | 27 February, 11 May, 25 & half of 26 July, 8 October and 19 December | 16:40–17:00 | Hahasiah |
| 8-12 December | 28 February, 12 May, 26 July, 9 October and 20 December | 17:00–17:20 | Imamiah |
| 13-16 December | 1 March, 13 May, 28 July, 10 October and 21 December | 17:20–17:40 | Nanael |
| 17-21 December | 2 March, 14 May, 29 July, 11 October and 22 December | 17:40–18:00 | Nithael |
| 22-26 December | 3 March, 15 May, 30 July, 12 October and 23 December | 18:00–18:20 | Mebahiah |
| 27-31 December | 4 March, 16 May, 31 July, 13 October, and 24 December | 18:20–18:40 | Poyel |
| 1-5 January | 5 March, 17 May, 1 August, 14 October and 25 December | 18:40–19:00 | Nemamiah |
| 6-10 January | 6 March, 18 May, 2 August, 15 October and 26 December | 19:00–19:20 | Yeialel |
| 11-15 January | 7 March, 19-20 (until noon) May, 3 August, 16 October, and 27 December (until 18:00) | 19:20–19:40 | Harahel |
| 16-20 January | 8 March, 20 (from noon) – 21 May, 4 August, 17 October, & 27 December (6 PM -midnight) | 19:40–20:00 | Mitzrael |
| 21-25 January | 9 March, 22 May, 5 August, 18 October, and 28 December | 20:00–20:20 | Umabel |
| 26-30 January | 10 March, 23 May, 6 August, 19 October, and 29 December | 20:20–20:40 | Iahhel |
| 31 Jan-4 February | 11 March, 24 May, 7 August, 20 October, and 30 December | 20:40–21:00 | Anauel |
| 5-9 February | 12 March, 25 May, 8 August, 21 October, and 31 December | 21:00–21:20 | Mehiel |
| 10-14 February | 1 January, 13 March, 26 May, 9 August and 22 October | 21:20–21:40 | Damabiah |
| 15-19 February | 2 January, 14 March, 27 May, 10 August, and 23 October | 21:40–22:00 | Manakel |
| 20-24 February | 3 January, 15 March, 28 May, 11 August and 24 October | 22:00–22:20 | Eyael |
| 25-28 February | 4 January, 16 March, 29 May, 12 August, and 25 October | 22:20–22:40 | Habuhiah |
| 1-5 March | 5 January, 17 March, 30 May, 13 August and 26 October | 22:40–23:00 | Rochel |
| 6-10 March | 6 January, 18 March, 31 May, 14 August, and 27 October | 23:00–23:20 | Jabamiah |
| 11-15 March | 7 January, 19 March, 1 June, 15 August and 28 October | 23:20–23:40 | Haiaiel |
| 16-20 March | 8 January, 20 March, 2 June, 16 August, and 29 October | 23:40–00:00 | Mumiah |
How the Tarot Correspondences Work
What I love most about the Shem HaMephorash is how naturally it brings together Kabbalah, astrology and Tarot. Rather than competing systems, they offer different perspectives on the same spiritual truths.
The connection begins with the Zodiac. Each of the 72 Shem Angels rules a five-degree segment of the zodiacal circle. The Minor Arcana number cards correspond to the thirty-six decans, with each decan covering ten degrees. As a result, every Minor Arcana number card corresponds to two Shem Angels.
Take the first decan of Aries as an example. It corresponds to the Two of Wands and spans the first ten degrees of the sign. Vehuiah rules the first five degrees, while Jeliel rules the next five. Together, they reveal complementary aspects of the card’s energy.
You can approach these correspondences from either direction. Start with your birth angel and explore its Tarot card, or begin with a Tarot reading and discover which Shem Angels illuminate the cards you’ve drawn. I often find that the angels add another layer of meaning to a reading, while the Tarot helps bring each angel’s qualities to life in a practical and deeply personal way.
The tables below let you explore the correspondences from the Tarot’s perspective. If you’re working with a particular Minor Arcana card, you’ll quickly see the two Shem Angels that share its decan and discover how each contributes to the card’s symbolism.
Find Your Shem Angels by Tarot Card
The guide below approaches the Shem HaMephorash from the Tarot’s perspective. Each Minor Arcana number card corresponds to two Shem Angels, reflecting the two five-degree Zodiac segments that make up each decan.
Every angel name is linked to its full profile, where you’ll find its Psalm, divine qualities, astrological rulership, Tarot correspondence and practical ways to work with its gifts. Whether you begin with a Tarot reading or your birth angels, these links make it easy to explore the deeper symbolism behind each correspondence.
Wands
Cups
Swords
Pentacles
Explore the 72 Shem HaMephorash Angels
Whether you’ve found your birth angel or arrived here through the Tarot, the complete Angelorum collection includes in-depth profiles for all 72 Shem Angels. Each profile explores the angel’s Psalm, divine qualities, astrological rulership, Tarot correspondence and practical ways to work with its gifts.
Like any worthwhile spiritual study, this work continues to unfold. I’ll keep revisiting and refining these profiles as I deepen my understanding of the Shem HaMephorash.
| Shem Angels 1 – 24 | Shem Angels 25 – 48 | Shem Angels 49 – 72 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vehuiah | 25. Nithaiah | 49. Vehuel |
| 2. Jeliel | 26. Haaiah | 50. Daniel |
| 3. Sitael | 27. Yerathel | 51. Hahasiah |
| 4. Elemiah | 28. Seheiah | 52. Imamiah |
| 5. Mahasiah | 29. Reyiel | 53. Nanael |
| 6. Lelahel | 30. Omael | 54. Nithael |
| 7. Achaiah | 31. Lecabel | 55. Mebahiah |
| 8. Cahetel | 32. Vasariah | 56. Poyel |
| 9. Haziel | 33. Yehuiah | 57. Nemamiah |
| 10. Aladiah | 34. Lehahiah | 58. Yeialel |
| 11. Lauviah | 35. Chavakiah | 59. Harahel |
| 12. Hahaiah | 36. Menadel | 60. Mitzrael |
| 13. Iezalel | 37. Aniel | 61. Umabel |
| 14. Mebahel | 38. Haamiah | 62. Iahhel |
| 15. Hariel | 39. Rehael | 63. Anauel |
| 16. Hekamiah | 40. Yeiazel | 64. Mehiel |
| 17. Lauviah | 41. Hahahel | 65. Damabiah |
| 18. Caliel | 42. Mikael | 66. Manakel |
| 19. Leuviah | 43. Veuliah | 67. Eyael |
| 20. Pahaliah | 44. Yelahiah | 68. Habuhiah |
| 21. Nelkhael | 45. Sehaliah | 69. Rochel |
| 22. Yeiayel | 46. Ariel | 70. Jabamiah |
| 23. Melahel | 47. Asaliah | 71. Haiaiel |
| 24. Haheuiah | 48. Mihael | 72. Mumiah |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels?
Your Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels are the three angels traditionally associated with your birth. Together, they reflect your physical, emotional and intellectual nature, offering a framework for self-understanding and spiritual growth.
How do I find my Shem HaMephorash Birth Angels?
Use the table above to locate your date of birth. The first column reveals your Primary Birth Angel, while the second identifies your Secondary Birth Angel. If you know your birth time, you can also find your Tertiary Birth Angel using the third column.
Why do I have three birth angels instead of one?
The Shem HaMephorash tradition recognises that we are multi-dimensional beings. Rather than assigning a single guardian, it associates three angels with different aspects of our nature: physical, emotional and intellectual.
What if I don’t know my birth time?
You can still identify your Primary and Secondary Birth Angels using your birth date alone. While your Tertiary Birth Angel depends on an accurate birth time, many people find that working with the first two provides more than enough guidance.
Are the Shem HaMephorash Angels the same as guardian angels?
Not exactly. Some people regard their Primary Birth Angel as a guardian angel, but the Shem HaMephorash tradition is broader than that. Each of the 72 angels expresses a particular divine quality, and you can work with any of them according to your needs, intentions or spiritual practice.
Can I work with angels other than my birth angels?
Absolutely. Your birth angels provide a natural place to begin, but they don’t limit your practice. You might choose to work with an angel whose qualities resonate with a particular challenge, appear in a Tarot reading or correspond with an important astrological transit.
Why does each Tarot card correspond to two Shem Angels?
Each Shem Angel rules a five-degree segment of the Zodiac, while each Minor Arcana number card corresponds to a ten-degree decan. Since every decan contains two five-degree segments, each Tarot card naturally corresponds to two Shem Angels.
Do I have to be religious to work with the Shem HaMephorash?
Not necessarily. The Shem HaMephorash has its roots in Jewish mysticism and later Kabbalistic tradition, so it’s worth approaching the angels with respect for that heritage. Beyond that, people engage with the Shem Angels in many different ways. Some see them as part of a religious or devotional practice, while others approach them as archetypal expressions of divine qualities, using them for meditation, contemplation or personal growth.
There’s no single “right” way to work with the Shem Angels. What matters most is sincerity, respect and a genuine desire to cultivate the virtues each angel represents.
Do I need to study Kabbalah to work with the Shem Angels?
No. Learning about the Kabbalistic origins of the Shem HaMephorash can certainly enrich your practice, but it’s not essential. Many people begin simply by discovering their birth angels or exploring the angels associated with a meaningful Tarot reading, allowing their understanding to deepen over time.
Which Psalm belongs to my Birth Angel?
Every Shem HaMephorash Angel has a traditional Psalm verse associated with it. You’ll find the relevant Psalm, together with the angel’s symbolism, Tarot correspondence, astrological rulership and practical guidance, in each of the individual angel profiles linked throughout this guide.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you’ve come here to discover your birth angels, deepen your Tarot practice or explore the Shem HaMephorash for the first time, I hope this guide gives you a solid foundation. Return to it whenever you need to identify an angel, revisit a Tarot correspondence or continue your exploration of this extraordinary mystical tradition.
Lisa Eddy — Tamar Iris LeFay
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Sjajno.
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