Archangel Michael

There are some spiritual experiences that are gentle and subtle. And then there are others that arrive with such clarity that you simply can't ignore them.

My experience with Archangel Michael was like that.

I first encountered Michael during a meditation. I wasn't consciously looking for him or asking to meet a particular Angel. But during the meditation his face appeared to me, followed very clearly by his name: Michael.

It felt strong, clear and unmistakable.

And this is something I've noticed about Michael - he can be quite loud in the way he presents himself. For some people this might be through a vision or dream. For others, it may be hearing his name, seeing it repeatedly, or simply experiencing a very strong sense of his presence. His energy, in my experience, doesn't feel particularly subtle. There is something powerful and protective about it.

Protection and guidance

Archangel Michael has long been associated with protection, courage and strength. He is traditionally depicted carrying a shield and a sword, symbolising his ability to cut through fear, darkness and anything that no longer serves us.

For me, Michael's energy is less about fighting and more about standing firmly in your own power.

I call on him regularly for protection and guidance. Before I start my day I ask him to surround me with protective energy and help me remain clear, grounded and protected as I move through the world.

Working with Michael to cut energetic cords

One of the practices I regularly use is energetic cord cutting.

The idea is that we can remain energetically connected to people, relationships, situations and experiences long after they have ended. You might notice yourself constantly thinking about someone, replaying an interaction or feeling emotionally pulled into something that you thought you'd already let go of.

When this happens I call on Michael.

I visualise him with his sword of light and ask him to cut any cords that are no longer serving me. I imagine the connection being gently severed and my own energy returning to me.

For me, this isn't about cutting someone out of my heart. It's about releasing the energetic attachment that keeps me carrying something I am ready to put down.

You can ask for his help too

If you feel drawn to Michael you can simply ask him to make his presence known to you. You might say, “Archangel Michael, if you are around me please show me in a way that I will recognise.”

Then let it go. Don't force it or spend the day looking for signs. Just become curious about what you notice.

Your experience may look completely different from mine. For me, Michael arrived with a face and a name and he has continued to make himself known ever since.

What began as a single meditation has become an ongoing relationship that I now draw on almost every day for protection, strength, clarity and energetic release.

And there is something deeply comforting about knowing that I don't have to navigate everything alone.