The Ascended Masters
Greetings! I hope you’re enjoying the summer months while staying cool.
Every so often, I like to step slightly outside the usual boundaries of the Michael Teachings and revisit a topic that students have asked me about over the years. This channeling about the Ascended Masters is one of those occasions. I’m also including an older channeling I did on Angels, which I sent out several years ago. The piece seemed a suitable companion, and it was popular.
I’m also half finished with an essay with channeling about how the soul inhabits the body. I hope to have that finished in the next edition. The mechanics described are quite fascinating. I’m really looking forward to posting it here.
But before we begin…
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The Ascended Masters
The idea of Ascended Masters may be related to different spiritual and metaphysical theories. Some people associate this phenomenon with Theosophy, New Age spirituality and esotericism. Thus, “Ascended Masters” are spiritual beings who have reached a very high level of spiritual evolution, wisdom and mastery over physical reality. They were once humans, but they have transformed themselves spiritually and ascended to the state of spiritual enlightenment.
Naturally, there are skeptics who do not accept this phenomenon as real one. They consider ascended masters as mythological, folklore and New Age creatures whose existence does not have any scientific evidence.
I have received questions about this for years, so out of growing curiosity, I asked the Michael entity for their opinion. As usual, the answer was surprising.
Who are the ascended masters?
MICHAEL: The ascended masters comprise a group of souls on the astral who have completed their incarnations on earth and now work together to help those still incarnating make a positive impact on the development of mankind. The purpose of the group is mission-specific and among the multitude of causes they oversee, the overriding concern is to raise the consciousness of humanity.
All ascended masters distinguish themselves in seven specific lifetimes free of false personality and the limiting self-concerns that plague the reincarnational cycle. In short, namely seven lifetimes of enlightenment.
These seven incarnations (and they may be scattered across hundreds of other lifetimes) constitute the steps necessary to attain the vibrational mark of an ascended master. Not surprisingly, the steps advance through the universal energies of 1-7. Thus, the first lifetime of higher awareness reflects the energetic oneness associated with the server; the second, the energetic twoness associated with the artisan, and so on. All lifetimes characterized by the enlightened state follow this progression. In some ways, it could be thought of as an alternate version of soul age for the “enlightened” -- although traditional soul age, as we measure it, still applies.
Not all souls complete this progression and many souls never experience a single lifetime at this level of consciousness. The choice to ascend to an enlightened state is a deep commitment only undertaken by a select few.
Once cycled off, ascended masters both work together and in smaller groups that support their specific concerns about humanity. These smaller groups may have different purposes but they all contribute to the betterment of the whole.
The well-known ascended masters often popularized in books and related media, are not individuals but groups of other ascended souls with a united purpose. Ascended masters eventually graduate to the Causal to begin the work of their reunited entity. In such cases, the energetic footprint and intent of their astral group remain, taken up by new ascended masters that resonate with the cause. Some ascended master groups (the energetic shell of the group, at least) may remain dormant while awaiting new souls to reanimate them.
Archangels & Angels (Q & A)
What Are Angels?
Angels are evolved expressions of devic energy that chose not to incarnate into physical form. Their spiritual evolution is earned through assisting human souls that are physically incarnating.
Interaction may come under the guise of acting as spirit guides, lending healing energy to a wide range of endeavors, or offering wise counsel in-between lives to souls still locked in the incarnational cycle. Similar to their earlier role as devic beings, angels assist humanity through means of support, inspiration, and healing. In return, angels evolve on their own through this selfless service to others.
Angels are not subject to the dualities of physical existence and are therefore unaffected by the negative poles of overleaves or false personality. Angels emit a purity of energy that’s grounded by the forces of the earth and the immutable presence of the Tao.
Over time, angels progress through the other planes of existence, combining larger collectives of angelic souls into groups similar to entities, cadres, and so on.
Is There a Difference Between Angels & Archangels?
An archangel is a recombined entity of other angels from the same soul group, roughly consisting of around a thousand angelic souls.
Although angels don’t incarnate into the physical, they do evolve through a grand cycle like human souls do. Because they do not incarnate, they are loosely assigned to groups of incarnate souls -- usually, sparks they were familiar with as devic beings before the choice was made to become human or angelic. In short, angels evolve as these other souls evolve. It’s a mutually collaborative relationship. Angels are so inextricably connected to these groups that repercussions of catastrophic events occurring to assigned humans are felt throughout the angelic kingdom.
What Are the Specialties of Popular Archangels?
Like all entities (or soul groups), each archangel has certain abilities that become more pronounced as their journey continues. As a whole, however, the main objective of an archangel entity is to gather the experience and wisdom from the individual angels that comprise their larger collective and use it to teach.
The teaching of an archangel is not only available to mankind, but it serves to instruct and guide those angels still working in the trenches, so to speak, of humanity. Much of the instruction involves the dispersion of healing energy. This is an angel’s stock and trade. Angels are better equipped to expertly wield this force more than any other soul.
Popular archangels, such as Michael and Gabriel, do exist but their original entity of angelic beings has since progressed into the upper planes of existence. The archangels bearing their names today are surrogates, if you will, that act on their behalf. There exists a lineage of archangel energy that continues the work left behind by their predecessors. This should not suggest that these surrogates are impostors. An angel that claims to be a popular archangel is genuinely tuning into the vibrations of the original soul group, and can legitimately channel from that resonance. The connection, then, is still available despite the departure from the astral of the original archangel. New archangels, now in alignment with the old, can act as ambassadors for these older groups, even if, in this case, the real archangel Michael, now resides on the Messianic plane.
Why Are Angels Portrayed in Art with Wings, Halos, and Harps?
The very nature of art speaks to the creative imagination of the artist. Angels have been depicted in a wide variety of guises and apparel that more times than not demonstrated the imaginative abilities of the artist rather than actual realism. Much of the angelic art from the past also reflected stories from mythology about angels, copiously extracted from religious scripture and literature.
That angels have wings, mimics the devic nature of these beings and the collective impressions of millions of earthbound souls that have envisioned angels with wings for much of human history. Therefore, as part of the mass vision, some angels do have wings when interacting with humans. Angels are spiritual beings, however, and can project themselves in any manner they choose. Their preferred appearance is whatever is most comfortable to the human soul they are presently serving.
What Do Angels Do?
If we were to provide a job description, the entire point of an angel’s existence is to serve humanity. At some juncture during devic consciousness, the soul decides to end further evolvement and travel to another planetary system or choose to either accept human or angelic sentience.
Angels chose to serve. It is one of the noblest choices a spark from the Tao can undertake. On the other hand, choosing to serve in this matter is not without personal benefit, as service to others directly enriches the evolution of the soul providing the service. The contract ultimately benefits all.
What angels do beyond the basic job description is so extensively varied that it would be impossible to cite every individual nuance. As a whole, angels heal. They heal with their presence, their guidance, their inspiration, and above all, with the unwavering commitment of their love. Angels remind us, through their wise counsel and virtuous examples they set, that love is the prevailing force in the Universe, and that love is all that truly matters.
Do Fallen Angels Exist?
Angels, of course, are not susceptible to the addictive lure of physical plane illusions, but they can become energetically depleted, for want of a better description, and occasionally need to recalibrate themselves. Because their ability to serve is not optimal, they may become inactive for a time, temporarily taking a rest from the souls they chose to serve. In this instance, it is not a fallen angel that lost the favor of a higher deity, but simply an overtaxed angelic servant in need of a break.
Remember that angels would not be subject to the vibrationally lower experience of human existence. From a strictly biblical perspective, they are sinless. The fall from grace is a central theme throughout the bible, but it is just another human invention that buttressed the long-standing mythology about angels and other biblical figures.
Is There an Angel of Death?
The angel of death marks an ancient tradition that may be traced back to multiple religions and assorted folklore. Images of the Grim Reaper, with his terrifying scythe and intention to harvest a crop of human souls, is a frightening apparition. Other tales painted the angel of death as a morally righteous avenger that carried out God’s murderous wrath. These were all horrifying prospects for earlier civilizations in your history. As we stated earlier, though, they are the products of human imagination.
An angel of death does not exist.
That a dying person is greeted by spirit guides at passing is true. As the veil of life and death grows thinner, these guides are more likely to be seen by the dying, and even remarked about to family members gathering around. Such deathbed visions, especially centuries ago when superstition and irrationality were at heightened states, certainly contributed to the myth of an angel of death.
Can Angels Incarnate as Humans?
As we mentioned before, angels are non-incarnating sparks from the Tao that are on the same path as humans but have made the decision to evolve without using a corporeal body. There are many reasons for this decision and it largely depends on the type of experience the soul wishes to encounter on a particular planet. For some, more profitable lessons involving the earth, for instance, may be gained by helping incarnating fragments with the challenges they face with physicality. That would describe the angel.
Once a soul has embarked on a cycle via angelic realms, however, those qualities are not lost in ensuing experiences on other worlds. There are energetic markers that continue. Once an angel, always an angel, to twist an old saying. Thus, in a technical sense, there are souls around you who once were angels in a different cycle of incarnations. They may currently sport the usual sundry characteristics of being human, but there will be a trace of something otherworldly about them, something, let us just say, angelic.
Do We Have a Guardian Angel?
The short answer is Yes.
The truest explanation is that guardian angels are the spirit guides assigned to you in each lifetime. Whether or not one of your guides is an actual angel depends on the particular demands expected in that lifetime and if prior associations exist with the angelic kingdom.
Angels are employed as guides when there is either a former connection with that angel, such as thematic threads of lifetimes that were energetically interconnected or because an extensive regime of healing energy seems needed for the duration of that life.
Because of their inherent detachment from the visceral calamities encountered during physical incarnations, angels are better suited to work energetically with a soul. The soul of an angel is not diluted by the ignoble influences of life and is therefore in its purest form.
How Do We Connect with Angels?
You connect with an angel through the spirit of intention. Your intention is the rallying cry behind any endeavor you undertake in life, and the same is true when making a connection to the spirit world.
Since angels are always open to making contact with you, half the battle is already won. If you’ve already been made aware that you have an angelic spirit guide, you could begin there. If you desire to contact an archangel, it would be helpful to set the intention in your mind and contact them by name. Trust that the sincerity behind your request will be known and that the declaration of your intent will be heard. From that point forward, time is the final arbiter.
At first, close your eyes, quiet your mind, and monitor how you feel in your body. Be aware of subtle differences in the physical sensations you are having. Angels will initially work with you energetically. You may sense sudden shifts in mood, such as unexpected feelings of euphoria that defy logical explanation. Don’t rationalize or resist the sensations. Allow them to flow unabated throughout your body and wait for more of them to capture your attention.
This may be all you experience the first couple days -- or for several weeks, even. After all, you are learning to establish a connection with an angel. You probably haven’t done that before. You are also learning to discern normal body states from states where a connection has been made with an intelligence outside of yourself. This will be new.
Once you have the confidence that the energy is not your own, begin posing simple questions to your angelic presence and wait for a subtle response amidst the quiet refuge of your mind. You may not hear anything at first. That is okay and half expected. Be appreciative of the connection that was made, and above all else, value the time as an opportunity to practice patience. Patience is your Rosetta stone.
Eventually, stray thoughts may trickle into the mental sanctuary you created. Again, ask a question and wait for a reply. Ask for the name of your angel. Ask if there is anything your angel would like to tell you.
Congratulate yourself. You have just made contact with a disembodied intelligence in a dimensional world outside your own.
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David Gregg