Angel Quote by Arthur Edward Waite
““A winged angel, with the sign of the sun upon his forehead and on his breast the square and triangle of the septenary. I speak of him in the masculine sense, but the figure is neither male nor female. It is held to be pouring the essences of life from chalice to chalice. It has one foot upon the earth and one upon waters, thus illustrating the nature of the essences. A direct path goes up to certain heights on the verge of the horizon, and above there is a great light, through which a crown is seen vaguely. Hereof is some part of the Secret of Eternal Life, as it is possible to man in his incarnation. All the conventional emblems are renounced herein.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Ceremonies, 1911, by Arthur Edward Waite
A symbolic figure blends masculine and feminine aspects, holding life’s essences, bridging earth and water, pointing toward higher spiritual light and secret eternal life.
In simple terms: A gender‑fluid spiritual symbol connects earth, water, and divine light.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance of opposites to access deeper insight.
Themes
spirituality
dualism
alchemy
gender
eternity
Mood
mysterious
contemplative
Type
mythic
esoteric
When to use this quote
- meditation
- ritual practice
- artistic inspiration
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
symbolism
transcendence
inner alchemy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the foot on water represent?
- How does gender fluidity affect spiritual meaning?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary; symbolism can be obscure.
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