Archangel Tzadkiel

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Tzadkiel — Name and Variants

Name: Tzadkiel (also written Zadkiel, Tsadkiel, Sachiel, Zadakiel)

Name meaning: “Righteousness of God” / “Justice of God”

Kabbalistic Sphere and Correspondences

Associated Sefirah: Chesed — mercy and benevolence

Planet: Jupiter

Symbolic color: Blue / Violet

Functions and Attributes

Virtues: mercy, forgiveness, compassion, spiritual generosity.
Spiritual role: helps foster forgiveness, transform karma, and open the heart to divine grace.
Inner work: aids in releasing guilt patterns, cultivating benevolence, and receiving spiritual abundance.

Iconography and Symbols

Common symbols: stars, blue/violet hues, the symbol of Jupiter, hands offering or bestowing blessings.

Meditation and Common Practice

Intention: to ask for help in forgiving, releasing resentment, or opening to compassion.

Short practice: take 6–12 deep breaths while visualizing a blue-violet light entering through the heart, repeating a phrase such as “Grant mercy and transform my heart.”

Short Prayer/Invocation

Example: “Archangel Tzadkiel, help me release guilt and open my heart to mercy. Guide me toward compassion and righteousness. Amen.”

Esoteric Correspondences

Ray (Seven Rays tradition): often associated with the Violet Ray of Transmutation (in some modern esoteric traditions).
Chakra (symbolic use): Heart Chakra (Anahata) — opening to forgiveness and unconditional love.

Notes and Historical Variants

Observation: in some older sources or angelic lists, there is confusion or overlap with other names (such as Tzaphkiel). Correspondences may vary depending on the tradition (Kabbalah, medieval grimoires, modern esotericism).