Haniel (Aniel, Hanael, Hamiel, Onoel, Simiel)

One of the seven ARCHANGELS and the 10 sephirot of the TREE OF LIFE . Haniel means “glory or of God” or “he who sees God.” Haniel rules the orders of PRINCI - PALITIES and VIRTUES and also all innocence. He is sometimes said to be the angel who carries the prophet ENOCH to HEAVEN , a role usually ascribed to Anafiel. He governs the planet Venus, the month of December, and the signs of Libra and Taurus. In magical lore Haniel is an angel of benevolence, grace, and mercy who is invoked for the winning of favor. Haniel also rules love and beauty and is invoked in spells for the increase of love and affection, peace and harmony.