Botánica Corner

St. Michael the Archangel

Hello there!

It has been a very busy time for all of us: Venus retrograde, then Mercury, the Blood Moon, the Total Lunar Eclipse… Yikes! The good thing about it is that Mercury is turning direct on October 7. (YAY!)

Tomorrow, September 29 is St. Michael the Archangel feast day. One of the best known archangels, if not, considered the MVP of the 7 most famous ones.

St. Michael the Archangel.
Picture taken from catholictradition.org

According to  Catholic Culture, “the name of this Archangel means “who is like unto God?” In the Old Covenant he is made known to us as the “great prince,” the protector of the children of Israel (Dan. 12, 1). Through the New Testament the Church continues this patronage of Michael (Apoc. 12, 7) and has always venerated him as the guardian angel of the kingdom of Christ on earth, as the heavenly leader in the fight against all enemies of God. For this reason he was the special patron of Christian soldiers fighting against pagan armies. In the fierce battles of the imperial troops against the heathen Magyars in Bavaria (933 and 955) Saint Michael’s help was invoked by all fighters with prayer and song and battle cry, and the victory was gratefully attributed to him.”

In addition, although he is always called “the Archangel,” the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels – as Prince of the Seraphim. as well as being a fierce defender, St. Michael is the patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness.

You may honor him by burning red candles on his behalf and using Angelica Root (Archangel root) and ask for his aid in the protection of women.
In my personal experience, I have seen my mother, who had been diagnosed with Manic Depression (Bipolar disorder), make a complete 180 degrees turnaround on her disorder. Her depression has winded down and she has a lot more determination.

I was born the day after his feast and I make sure my son always wears his medallion around his neck. I have him in my home and my reading booth.

May St. Michael always protect you and yours in your battles!

Read more about St. Michael at the Lucky Mojo Curio Company.

Thank you for reading and buenas tardes,

Wen