In Kabbalistic cosmology, Refa'el is the supernal prince entrusted with the healing of the earth and the human body. Frequently stationed at the West of the Divine Throne, he corresponds to the sefirah Tiferet (Beauty/Harmony) or Hod, channeling balancing energies that harmonize the fiery judgment of Gabriel and the flowing mercy of Michael to cure spiritual and physical afflictions.
“Margolioth edition of the Zohar. Delineates Refa'el as the healer commissioned by God to mend wounds inflicted by the Sitra Achra, situated as the third great angel balancing the cosmic pillars of Chesed and Gevurah.”
Domains of Authority
Sphere of Operation
What does this entity do?
Cures body and spirit together by harmonizing the celestial currents.
Mends the wounds that hostile spirits inflict on body and soil.
Tempers fire with water and severity with mercy into a single wholeness.
Sephirotic Correspondence
Where does it sit on the Tree?
Native to Kabbalistic canon — shown here because this variant belongs to it.
Iconography & Implements
Objects, vestments, and marks borne in Kabbalistic tradition — and what each one signifies.
Celebrated healing resin figuring the prince who mends affliction.
Sun-round of the healing prince channeling balancing solar force.
Occidental pinion stationed at the Throne's west, side of healing.
Phial of simples and balms dispensed by the healing prince.
