Sandalphon
Intention: Ask for prayers to be carried faithfully upward
Offerings & Symbols
- A written prayer
- A flower (he is associated in legend with growing flowers from prayers)
- Soil
Culture: Jewish mystical tradition (Talmudic and Kabbalistic sources) Domain: Prayer, earthly connection to the divine
Sandalphon is described in Jewish mystical tradition as an angel who gathers the prayers of the faithful and weaves or carries them upward, sometimes said to be the twin of Metatron and, like him, associated with a human figure (the prophet Elijah, in some tellings) elevated to angelic status.
Associations
Prayer carried faithfully, earthly-to-divine connection, transformation into a higher state.
Ways people honor him (modern)
- Pray or set an intention with real sincerity, trusting it is carried forward
- Research his appearances in Talmudic and Kabbalistic sources directly
- Keep a growing flower on the altar
- Reflect on transformation and elevation earned through devoted service
Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.
