The Powers
Intention: Ask for steady resistance against genuine harm
Offerings & Symbols
- An iron or armor image
- Something defended against real threat
- A red candle
Culture: Christian angelology (Ephesians 6:12 and later theological hierarchy)
The Powers are traditionally understood in Christian angelic hierarchy as warrior angels who defend the cosmos against genuinely destructive or malevolent forces, an order specifically associated with active, ongoing spiritual resistance and defense.
Associations
Active resistance to harm, spiritual defense, vigilant, ongoing protection.
Ways people honor this choir (modern)
- Take active, sustained steps against something genuinely harmful in your life or community
- Research their scriptural basis in Ephesians 6:12
- Keep protective imagery on the altar
- Reflect on defense as an ongoing practice, not a single completed act
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.
