Invoking the 72 Shem Angels
A Guide to Spiritual Connection and Divine Presence
Introduction: The Angels of Light and the Shem HaMephorash
The Angels of Light are heavenly messengers whose presence supports spiritual awakening, divine protection, and inner transformation. Among them, the 72 Shem Angels—derived from the Shem HaMephorash (שֵׁם הַמְּפֹרָשׁ, “the Explicit Name”)—hold a unique place in Jewish mysticism and ceremonial practice. Each Shem Angel is linked to a specific aspect of the Divine and serves as a spiritual guide for those who seek alignment with higher wisdom, divine protection, and the radiant Presence of God.
Invoking these angels with focused intent can become a deeply moving spiritual practice—offering guidance, renewal, and elevated consciousness.
Preparation for Invocation
Before engaging in any sacred work, inner and outer purification creates the proper container for divine connection.
1. Purification
• Physical Cleanliness: Begin with a bath or shower to purify the body.
• Sacred Space: Prepare a quiet, clean, and dedicated area for your invocation—indoors or outdoors—free from distraction.
2. Mental and Emotional State
• Calm the Mind: Engage in several minutes of deep breathing or meditation to center yourself.
• Clarify Intention: Approach the invocation with sincerity, reverence, and a clear spiritual purpose.
Angelic Invocation Ritual
1. Opening Prayer
Begin with a heartfelt prayer to anchor your intention and welcome divine presence:
“O God Most High, I humbly seek the guidance and presence of Your Angels of Light. May their assistance lead me to spiritual clarity, healing, and the experience of Your infinite love and wisdom.”
2. Calling the Angels of Light
Visualize a radiant sphere of divine light descending and surrounding you. Speak aloud or silently:
“Angels of the Most High God, messengers of divine will, I call upon you now. Envelop me in your illuminating presence. Guide my spirit and open my heart to receive the holy Light of the Shem HaMephorash.”
Next, select the Shem Angel whose divine quality aligns with your current spiritual intention. Below is an invocation example using Vehuiah, the first of the 72 Angels.
Example Invocation: Vehuiah – Angel of Spiritual Awakening
About Vehuiah (Angel #1 of the Shem HaMephorash)
• Hebrew Name: וְהוּיָה (Vehuiah)
• Meaning: Divine Will and New Beginnings
• Element: Fire – Creation, passion, purification
• Planetary Influence: Mars in Aries
• Time Frame: March 21–25, First 5° of Aries
• Best Days: Sunday, especially at sunrise
• Psalm: Psalm 3:3 – “But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
Steps for Invocation
1. Chant the Angelic Name
Focus on the Hebrew letters of the name: ו – ה – ו – י – ה
Visualize them glowing in golden light from right to left.
Chant aloud or inwardly: “Ve-hu-i-ah”
Let the sound fill your heart. Speak it with focused will and open emotion.
2. Recite the Psalm
Speak Psalm 3:3, either in English or Hebrew:
“But you, YHVH, are a shield around me—my glory, and the lifter up of my head.”
Hebrew: וְאַתָּה יְהֹוָה מָגֵן בַּעֲדִי כְּבוֹדִי וּמֵרִים רֹאשִׁי
Let the sacred words vibrate with devotion.
3. Meditation and Visualization
Sit quietly and visualize yourself surrounded by the fire of spiritual transformation. Feel Vehuiah’s presence as a flame of divine will—filling you with clarity, confidence, and the energy to begin anew. Remain in silence for several minutes, allowing feelings, images, or insights to rise.
4. Closing Mantra
Seal the ritual by chanting the sacred Tetragrammaton:
YOD – HEH – VAV – HEH
Or vibrate: EE – AH – OH – EH
5. Gratitude and Closing
Offer a prayer of thanks:
“Beloved Vehuiah, radiant angel of divine will, I thank you for your presence and guidance. May your light walk with me as I rise into new beginnings and draw nearer to the Presence of God.”
Practices for Ongoing Connection
Critical Success Factors:
• Ritual Preparation – Always purify and center beforehand
• Respectful Invocation – Approach with humility and sincerity
• Daily Practice – Repeat the invocation regularly
• Spiritual Journaling – Record insights, dreams, synchronicities, and emotions after each invocation
Through reverent and consistent practice, you strengthen the bond with the angelic world and your own divine soul.
Closing Thoughts
Invoking the Shem Angels is a sacred act of alignment—with divine purpose, with your soul’s higher calling, and with the radiant currents of God’s living presence. Whether you call upon Vehuiah for inner strength or another angel for wisdom, healing, or guidance, remember: these invocations are not simply spiritual exercises—they are conversations with heaven. Let every word, breath, and silence be filled with intention. The angels will meet you there.
