Archangel Cassiel and the Virtues of the Planet Saturn

Archangel Cassiel and the Virtues of the Planet SaturnCassiel (Casiel, Casziel, Kafziel), meaning the speed of God, is the archangel of “solitudes and tears,” also known as the angel of temperance. This archangel is one of the rulers of the planet Saturn. He is also a ruling prince of the Seventh Heaven and one of the three angels of Saturday accompanied by Uriel and Machatan. Archangel Cassiel can be depicted as a wise old man, as illustrated within the classic Hermit Tarot card within the Rider-Waite deck. This description may coincide with Cassiel’s connection to the solitary path of the practitioner, as the one who follows the Seal of Solomon (the six pointed star within the hermit’s lantern) must find the wisdom they seek by possessing the courage and tenacity to overcome challenges, reflect honestly about their purpose and direction, and find confidence through the magick of their own “hand.” While ritual operations are regimented and precise thus creating a unique but formulaic