Cherubim
Second highest order, guardians of divine glory and sacred spaces. Four-faced beings (human, lion, ox, eagle) with four wings. Guard Garden of Eden with flaming sword. Represent divine knowledge and wisdom.
Tradition · Jewish,ChristianAngel Choir
Correspondences
Symbols and forms
- Symbols
- Four facesFour wingsFlaming sword
- Appearance
- Four faces (human, lion, ox, eagle), four wings, wheels within wheels, eyes covering wings
Practice
- Properties
- Divine knowledgeProtectionWisdomSacred space guarding
- Magical Uses
- Knowledge seekingSacred space protectionWisdomGuardian work
- Invocation
Cherubim, guardians of knowledge, protect this sacred space. Grant divine wisdom.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- Divine knowledgeGuardianshipWisdomSacred spaces
Details
- Choir
- Cherubim
- Keywords
- KnowledgeGuardianWisdomSacred
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