A guardian angel accompanies a person throughout his life. It is given through the sacrament of baptism. And after baptism, a fierce struggle for a person’s soul begins.
Who is fighting with whom? An unclean spirit or demon. He does not sleep, trying to take possession of the human soul. An angel protects her. And so the battle breaks out.
Which shoulder does the angel sit on, and which does the demon sit on? And how do they fight each other? Let's find out.
Angel is our helper
We have listed above what is the task of a guardian angel. If a person leads a correct and God-pleasing life, after death his soul is taken by angels.
We often upset our invisible guardian. How? Your own sins. Let's explain with an example.
Imagine that you have a mentee. Let's say it's a child. And he defecates constantly. You must be near him, but there is no way to wash the baby. So you have to breathe in the “aromas” emanating from the child. He doesn’t feel the smell he emits at all. Problems with smell. He plays joyfully, coos and relieves himself over and over again.
Ugh, what disgusting! It's not pleasant to be around such a creature, is it?
Now do you understand what it’s like for our angel? When we sin, we are like the child in the example. Our sins give off a foul odor. And they force the angel to leave us. He cries but can't do anything. And it’s impossible to leave us completely, and it’s impossible to be nearby.
By the way, on which shoulder does the guardian angel sit? It is believed that on the right. And when he flies away from us, a demon enters the scene.
Interesting information about the interpretation, facts, meaning and significance of the devil tattoo
A very popular and beloved theme among the male audience is the devil tattoo. Satan is presented as the embodiment of a dark force with a certain note of mischief and lust. The image of a demon is influenced not only by various religious legends, but also by popular modern literature, films, and comics. Therefore, today there are many options for the image and meaning of this tattoo.
Symbolism of a tattoo with the devil
The meaning of a devil tattoo is, first of all, vice, deceit, seduction, malevolence.
By getting a devil tattoo, the owner makes it clear to those around him that he has already committed something forbidden, or that he is just about to sin. Sometimes a devil tattoo represents a symbolic choice that a person needs to make after switching to the side of evil or good.
Among the tools of evil spirits, temptation should be noted, which is why sometimes a devil is placed on a tattoo - a seductive, beautiful woman in a frank pose, but with a look full of malice and hatred.
The meaning of the devil tattoo is very extensive. Thus, the image of Satan can symbolize disunity, black envy or discord. The devil can act as a sign of some fatal mistake that is irreparable and led to irreversible consequences.
At the same time, a devil tattoo can be applied as a punishment for sins and crimes committed in the past, which will reproach him, constantly remind the person of this, and hint at what will happen to him if his crime is repeated.
Photo examples:
The image of the devil can also symbolize the death of the soul, abandonment of faith, resignation to something dark. It is also a sign of a deluded mind, the disintegration of personal qualities, and deceitful nature. The devil is the eternal enemy of morality and spirituality. At the same time, a tattoo with the lord of hell depicted on it may indicate uncontrollable energy accumulated in the bearer of the tattoo.
The devil is also the personification of rebellion. However, not in the generally accepted sense of fighting for something higher. It brings omnipresent chaos and destruction, and contains all-consuming evil spirits.
However, the meaning of a devil tattoo can be slightly changed by depicting an angel next to it. Such a neighborhood will be the personification of the eternal struggle, the confrontation between light and dark in human essence.
Drawings
On the tattoo itself, Satan is usually depicted as a half-man, half-beast with yellow eyes and red skin, having a tail and horns, holding a trident in his hands. Although this tattoo is imbued with a certain negativity, today you can find an image of the devil that personifies his humorous image - this is a cheerful, funny, joyful and cute little devil (or devil), symbolizing ridicule of the nature of the devil.
Typically, a devil tattoo is placed on the forearm. A more complex and massive image can be located on the back or chest. Small devil tattoos are often applied to the shoulder blade or hand.
Watch the video:
You can see:
SKETCH OF TATTOO DEVIL
PHOTO TATTOO DEVIL
Prepared by: sashakirovograd (Ignatiev Alexander Sergeevich)
The demon is our death
Why death? Because its main goal is to drag the human soul into hell. And he works with all his might, trying to realize this.
How does the unclean act? Tempting a person, inviting him to commit a sin. Of course, the word “offering” here should not be taken in the sense that it says. No, he just skillfully pushes.
For example, a person knows that fornication is a terrible sin. This is where the unclean spirit comes into play. He begins to plant all sorts of fantasies in his thoughts. The body reacts to these fantasies. As a result, a person commits a sin. That's all the demon needs. He rejoices and rejoices, but the angel stands aside and weeps bitterly.
Which side of the shoulder does the angel sit on, and which side does the demon occupy? According to the legends we were told as children, the angel occupies the entire right shoulder. Unclean, respectively, left.
Phone calls.
If you suddenly receive a call from a person whose support you especially need at this moment, you can rest assured: this is the work of an angel who either reminded him of you at the right moment, or endowed him with clarity and wisdom of mind so that he could give you valuable advice .
Too many coincidences usually indicate angelic intervention. Even your loved ones in heaven can help you by arranging chance encounters, giving you new opportunities, directing you to new friends, mentors and life partners.
Why shoulders?
The angel and demon on the shoulders symbolize the struggle between good and evil. But why are shoulders chosen as their habitat? Which shoulder is the angel on?
For that matter, not on the shoulder, but behind the shoulder. It is believed that a person walks, followed by a guardian angel and an unclean spirit. Angel on the right, demon on the left.
What is this connected with? The thing is that the right side is sacred. We cross ourselves with our right hand, we hang icons of the house in the right corner (to the East). Even the word “truth” comes from the word “right.” And we call a believer who lives according to God’s commandments a righteous person. Since everything starts with the right hand, they put the angel here too. Good on the right side supposedly.
Now let's talk about the left side. It seems that the heart is located on the left. Why shouldn't an angel walk on it? To be closer to your heart?
The questions are rhetorical, because everything bad is associated with the left side. If a person has a bad day, they say that he got up on his left foot. Left-handed people are treated with caution, at least that was the case before. Hackwork and dishonest income are called “left” money.
It is clear that the left is bad. The place for the demon is behind the left shoulder, he’s bad.
About sources of knowledge
There is a famous church joke. One day the rector of the temple comes to accept the work of an icon painter. And suddenly he sees that the angel is depicted in these, you know, real shoes. The abbot was indignant and asked: “Where are you, my dear fellow, have you seen an angel in boots?” And he answers him: “Interesting! Where did you see an angel without shoes?”
The meaning of this parable is obvious. The vast majority of people have not seen angels in their lives and, therefore, do not draw information from their own experience or the experience of those closest to them. In Orthodoxy there are many sources of knowledge and many approaches to the question of their reliability and authority.
Of course, the basis of Christian knowledge is the Holy Scripture or the Bible. There is also the experience of church life, the experience of communion with God, some of which was reflected in one way or another in many texts of varying degrees of authority, including not only doctrinal, liturgical, historical, but even folklore. If we approach it formally, then on the basis of these sources we can talk about angels for an infinitely long time and the picture will emerge extensive, it is possible that there will be contradictions in it.
In Christianity, a certain system of constructing and forming a doctrine has developed, thanks to which it becomes possible to determine the main and immutable, point out important authoritative additions and leave to the discretion of Christians minor points that do not contradict the main thing. This principle was formulated by St. Augustine back in the 4th century: unity in the main, diversity in the secondary, love in everything.
The Holy Scripture (Bible) is the book of the church. It was written by different people over one and a half millennia, but was collected into a single book and proclaimed precisely as a written testimony of Divine revelation by the Christian church during the first four centuries of its existence. By the 5th century, the Bible, as a collection of the most important and authoritative books for Christians, had the form in which it exists today; its composition was recognized as complete and unchanged. All this is important to us for this reason. There are no books “in themselves”; there are books that are readable and perceived, interpreted in their own way. Since it was the Christian church of the first centuries that collected and approved the Bible for its needs, Christians rightly acquire for themselves the indivisible right to correctly understand and interpret the Bible. This does not mean that Christians have a secret teaching with interpretations; their teaching has always been open and accessible not only for study, but also for controversy.
In practice, the system of Orthodox dogma is structured approximately as follows. First of all, there must be a clear testimony of Holy Scripture, perceived in the general context of the Orthodox understanding of the Bible. Church councils spoke on some issues, and the more representative the council, the more authoritative and immutable its opinion. Their authority stems from a simple principle. At these meetings it was possible to formulate those fundamentals of doctrine, which, according to the words of one of the ancient church writers, were recognized by all Christians, at all times and everywhere where there are Christians.
There is a written heritage of the holy fathers - people glorified by the church for their lives and activities. The authority of these texts is based on the ascetic religious and moral life of these Christians, on their deep, reliable experience of communion with God, the experience of studying and putting into practice those commandments that were given to us by Christ God in the Holy Scriptures. True, one caveat must be made here. The most authoritative are those opinions of the holy fathers that agree with each other. That is, those questions in which most of the saints spoke in a similar way are recognized as authoritative, even if this question was not addressed in the Holy Scriptures or at church councils.
Only on the basis of the above is it possible to talk about angels. Moreover, it can be argued that the teaching of the Orthodox Church about angels is quite modest. The information provided by the Holy Scriptures is fragmentary and scattered. It's clear. The central theme of the Bible is the relationship between man and God. No one and nothing can overshadow this topic. The most detailed narratives characteristic of pagan peoples about those creatures that inhabit the space between God and people are absent in the Bible. Man and God communicate directly. Angels appear on some special occasions and at special moments, and only then some information about them is revealed. Authoritative church councils did not deal with the topic of angels. The Holy Fathers wrote about angels, as a rule, in the same context as the Bible, that is, quite rarely, scatteredly; and almost always it was an additional theme of their narrative.
What can be said reliably about angels, based on the main sources of church knowledge?
What conclusion does this suggest?
When answering children's questions about which shoulder the angel sits on, parents mislead their children. This is, of course, mild sarcasm. It’s clear that some things need to be explained to a child at a primitive level. But as you grow up, you should think about the fact that not everything is so simple. Including the issue of angels and demons being next to us.
An angel does not sit on your shoulder. He is invisibly near us. Likewise, the demon does not occupy the left shoulder. He's just waiting for us to follow his lead once again. And let’s drive the angel away from us with this.
All about the features, meaning and meaning of angel and demon tattoos
A tattoo is a great idea to stand out from the crowd and express your individuality. Nowadays, many young people, keeping up with the times and following new fashion trends, get tattoos, not always attaching importance to their intention.
Among all the tattoos, the image of an angel and a demon is the most popular. The combination of two opposites has always attracted people. Today, the most popular tattoos depict symbols of good and evil, love and hate, yin and yang, light and darkness.
Since ancient times, an angel with wings and a halo above his head personified holiness and spiritual purity. Angels protected from evil spirits, protected from troubles and misfortunes. Demons, on the contrary, are patrons of the dark world, trying to drag a person into the abyss of sins.
Tattoos with the image of an angel are tattooed by both women and men. For some, such a tattoo does not carry any meaning, but this is very rare. For others, it is a symbol of spiritual purity and protection from troubles and troubles.
Photo examples of ready-made tattoo designs with an angel and a demon:
The demon is portrayed by people who do not believe in God or if their souls are vicious and sinful. Some people stuff mythical gargoyles - creatures from the dark world that carry positive energy and are a talisman. But before stuffing a demon, you need to take a closer look at mythology: very often there is confusion between two images - the demon and the devil. There are several types of demons: Balthazar, Mephistopheles, Azrael, Beelzebub, Oracle Orobas and Ronwe. All these images have their own attributes and designation.
Most often, an angel and a demon are depicted in a fight as a symbol of the resistance of good to evil. Such tattoos are usually applied by men, and for women, tattoos of an angel with wings are more common.
If you see an image of an angel on a woman’s leg, shoulder, arms or back, this means that you can safely trust her. Men who get such a tattoo believe that a guardian angel protects both their body and soul.
Very often, tattoos with an angel are tattooed by repentant prisoners who dream of atonement for their guilt, as if asking for protection from a guardian angel. Its designation depends on where the tattoo is placed. The plot realistic picture with an angel and a demon on the back looks very beautiful.
Images can be either monochrome or color. Today it is fashionable to get biochemical tattoos, which create the illusion of metal coming out from under the skin. It looks impressive and unusual.
Angel and demon tattoos can be done in any tattoo parlor; the main thing is to find a qualified specialist who can select a sketch and do the job efficiently.
Watch the video:
How to be baptized correctly?
Since we have found out which shoulder our angel sits on, now let’s talk about the sign of the cross.
Catholics cross themselves from left to right. We are the opposite. Detailed instructions below:
- Place three fingers of your right hand together. Large, index and middle. We get a pinch.
- We touch the forehead with this pinch, then move to the stomach. We touch the navel.
- After this, we touch the right shoulder.
- Then - to the left.
- We lower our hand and make a bow from the waist.
It's very simple, right? I would like, since we are talking about the correctness of the sign of the cross, to recall one interesting superstition. It is so absurd that it is impossible not to mention it.
Did you know that Catholics transfer the demon to the right shoulder? Are they driving away the angel? They do this when they cross themselves from left to right. Now you know.
On which shoulder does the angel sit: beliefs, prayers, comments from clergy
A guardian angel accompanies a person throughout his life. It is given through the sacrament of baptism. And after baptism, a fierce struggle for a person’s soul begins.
Who is fighting with whom? An unclean spirit or demon. He does not sleep, trying to take possession of the human soul. An angel protects her. And so the battle breaks out.
Which shoulder does the angel sit on, and which does the demon sit on? And how do they fight each other? Let's find out.
How to pray to an angel?
On which shoulder does our angel sit? He doesn't sit, he works. He protects us, fools, from sin. And we, instead of turning to him in prayer, drive our intercessor away.
When do you turn to an angel? In any situation: in a moment of danger, when it’s hard and bad, in a moment of illness. Call your guardian given at baptism.
What words of prayer are needed for this? Perhaps praying to an angel is very difficult? Not at all. Remember these words:
Holy Guardian Angel, Pleasant of God, pray to God for me, a sinner.
Just nine words. It's not that hard to remember, right?
Contact the angel more often and do not forget to thank him. For having him nearby. He doesn’t abandon us, but patiently waits for his charges to pay attention to his calls. Let us not listen to the unclean tempter, but let us turn with all our souls to our angel.
Dreams.
During sleep, our brain is relaxed and receptive. That is why very often we can see our guardian angel in a dream in the person of a close friend or an old teacher.
Sometimes an angel will telepathically send you certain thoughts and feelings in your dreams. Sleep is relaxing, so it’s easier for you to hear the angel’s message, which in reality may be blocked due to stress or fear. As a rule, such dreams are much more vivid than usual and remain in memory longer. The images seem more intense, and the words you hear evoke a response in your soul.
The emotions you experience in such dreams will also be very strong. Usually these are positive emotions, but if your guardian angel warns you of some danger, you may feel anxious.
Earth signs
What angel are you according to your zodiac sign? Earth signs have common features - constancy, stability, priority of matter. They are calm, balanced, reliable - if they do not throw Taurus and Capricorn out of balance.
They are sensitive and emotional, but try to hide it in the depths of their psyche. These signs are ready to forgive their partners everything except betrayal.
Taurus
Opens the triad of earth signs Taurus. This sign is protected by:
- angel of good nature Amatiel;
- the demon of stubbornness and greed Adimiron.
Taurus people look very calm and even indifferent, but behind this façade hides a whole ocean of passions. Angel Amatiel helps his wards choose the right direction of life's path and open a new business.
It gives Taurus hope for a better future and points to prospects. Thanks to him, Taurus are distinguished by devotion and loyalty to their word and friends.
However, under the influence of the demon, Taurus is overwhelmed by greed and pettiness, they become like the stingy knight from Pushkin’s little tragedies and Korobochka from Gogol’s story.
Taurus are fixated on material wealth and dependent on them. They become aggressive and stubborn because of money. If the demon’s influence intensifies, Taurus is ready to waste money rather than give it to someone in need.
Virgo
This is the second earth sign that receives patronage:
- angel of constancy Kadmiel;
- the demon of envy and discontent Tsepariron.
Under the influence of the angelic essence, Virgo learns to be caring and merciful, shows strength of spirit and constancy. The superhuman patience and fortitude that Kadmiel bestows on his wards helps the virgins reach unprecedented heights and climb high up the social ladder.
But demons do not sleep, and Tsepariron rewards them with suspicion, coldness, indifference to the needs of others, arrogance, pickiness and meticulousness. Also, under its negative influence, Virgos become obsessed with black envy: they hate everyone who has achieved social advantage.
The demon incites Virgos to strive for leadership in everything.
Capricorn
This sign looks after:
- angel of endurance and firmness Kambiil;
- the demon of indifference and coldness Dagdagiron.
The patron demon turns his ward into a steel knight who cannot be penetrated by any requests or complaints. If Capricorn is disappointed in someone, then the demon of Coldness instantly raises his head, and the person simply ceases to exist for the offended Capricorn.
Under the influence of his own demons, he shuns cheerful companies, prefers solitude, and is prone to arrogance and indifference to others.
The patron angel turns his ward into a faithful, reliable and caring person. He is so attractive with his sensitivity and caring that he cannot leave anyone indifferent to him. Therefore, Capricorns have many acquaintances and friends.
A few facts about guardian angels
They are present in our lives from the very beginning.
Saint Thomas Aquinas believed that, “ from the very moment of his birth, a person has a guardian angel assigned to him
"(Summa Theologica, Volume One, Chapter 113). Moreover, according to Saint Anselm, God appoints a guide at the very moment when the soul and body are united. This means that during pregnancy a woman is protected by two angels. Our task is to listen to their tasks and allow them to lead themselves along the path of goodness and truth.
Do people turn into angels after death?
All angels were created by God in a single form at the very beginning of creation. According to one of the theological theories, when the Lord created light, he also created angels with it. It follows that these beings are a separate stage of divine creation, to which we are not destined to move even after death.
On which shoulder does the guardian angel sit, and does he even exist?
Not all people believe in the intangible, however, according to one of the church legends. Each of us has a guardian spirit, also called a guardian angel. This creature, invisible to the human eye, created, according to scripture, by God, protects all of his creations, guides us on the right path and conveys information to the very depths of consciousness. We invite you to figure out who these heavenly beings are, on which shoulder the guardian angel sits, and how to communicate with your personal protector.
Fire signs
Fire element signs love to be in the thick of things and in the spotlight. Praise and approval are very important and necessary for them. For their part, these signs are always open to communication, sincerely share their warmth and know how to be the life of the party. How do the angels of the zodiac signs of the fire element differ?
Aries
Representatives of this zodiac sign have two spirits fighting for their interests:
- angel of sincerity Bakariel;
- demon of hatred and cowardice.
Aries is characterized by openness and a warm attitude towards people; the angel of the bright side takes care of this. They hate hypocrisy and lies. Angel Bakariil brings good luck to Aries, protects their children, provides assistance and assistance in everyday matters, bestows optimism and self-confidence.
Aries owes outbursts of rage and hatred to their demon, which constantly provokes them and does not give them peace. The person behaves arrogantly, is rude, and does not admit his mistakes. Aries can be very impulsive: first they act, then they think.
But sometimes they are controlled by the demon of cowardice, and Aries remains silent where it is necessary to express their opinion. After this they experience pangs of conscience, but nothing can be corrected. In addition to these demons, Aries has many other patron demons. But these two are the main ones.
a lion
This fire sign is ruled by:
- demon of vanity Shelhabiron;
- angel of warmth Aquariel.
Everyone knows the habits of Leo, their arrogance and inaccessibility. This is the influence of Shelhabiron: he won and instilled in his ward thoughts of his own greatness and the inferiority of those around him.
Leos become unbearable; they categorically cannot stand criticism and other people's opinions. In a fit of narcissism, Leos display dictatorial ambitions, authoritarianism and intolerance.
When Leo is under the influence of the angel of warmth, he transforms into a sweet, generous person, ready to come to the rescue of the suffering. Akvariil inspires his ward to spiritual growth and self-improvement. Yesterday's arrogant proud man is simply unrecognizable: he radiates light and love, kindness and cordiality.
Sagittarius
This sign controls:
- angel of cheerfulness Adnachiel;
- demon of arrogance Naashiron.
This sign always sets itself spiritual ideals that it strives for. He is a true revolutionary and fighter for justice. Angel Adnachiel helps his ward in everything, opens up opportunities for him and helps him gain complete freedom.
The patron angel also helps Sagittarius to arrange their personal life well and find success in their professional activities.
The demon of arrogance convinces his subjects that they are exceptional, irreplaceable and unique. This is no longer just a person, but the navel of the earth. Sagittarians under its influence stop reacting to criticism, look down on everyone and stop considering their opponents as people.
Criticizing those around them, Sagittarius indulges their weaknesses and lusts in everything.
