How to Calculate Your Guardian Angel by Birth Date
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How to Calculate Your Guardian Angel by Birth Date
To calculate your guardian angel by birth date, use the traditional date ranges in this guide as a spiritual reference and starting point for reflection.
In my previous post, How to Discover Your Guardian Angel by Birth Date, we explored how the 72 Guardian Angels are associated with different periods of the year.
But finding your angel’s name is only the beginning.
Each of the 72 angels is traditionally associated with particular qualities, strengths, areas of knowledge and influences. Looking more closely at these characteristics can give you another way to explore the symbolism connected with your birth angel — and perhaps recognise qualities that already feel familiar within yourself.
Are you naturally independent? Highly intuitive? Drawn towards helping others? Do you value justice strongly, need freedom, love learning, or find yourself repeatedly taking the role of mediator?
Your angel’s traditional characteristics may offer some interesting themes to explore.
Where Do the 72 Angels Come From?
The history behind the 72 angels is much older and more complex than the modern Guardian Angel calendars we see today.
At its foundation is the 72-fold Divine Name, traditionally derived from three consecutive verses of the Book of Exodus: Exodus 14:19–21. Each verse contains 72 Hebrew letters. Through a particular arrangement of those letters, 72 three-letter combinations are produced. This tradition belongs to Jewish mystical interpretation and concerns Divine Names rather than the modern idea that everyone receives a particular Guardian Angel according to their birthday.
The system connecting these names with individually named angels, specific characteristics and astrological correspondences developed later within Western Kabbalistic and esoteric traditions.
One particularly important work was Lazare Lenain’s La Science Cabalistique, published in 1823. Lenain associated the 72 genies or angels with 72 divisions of the zodiac, each covering five degrees. He also related these divisions to periods of five days.
This is one of the important historical foundations from which later Guardian Angel calendars developed.
A Note About the Dates
There is no single universal Guardian Angel birthday calendar.
Different angelological and esoteric systems calculate the correspondences differently.
The list below uses the modern birth-date calendar, in which the yearly sequence begins with Vehuiah around March 21 and each angel is associated with approximately five days.
This is slightly different from Lenain’s original 1823 system. Lenain began his year at the first degree of Aries on March 20, giving Vehuiah March 20–24. His 72 periods covered 360 days, leaving five additional days outside the normal sequence.
I will explore these different systems and the much older Jewish tradition behind the 72 Names separately in a future article.
What Can Your Angel’s Characteristics Tell You?
Think of the characteristics below as traditional symbolic associations, rather than as a fixed personality test.
You may immediately recognise certain qualities in yourself.
Others may represent abilities you have developed gradually, characteristics you express only in particular situations, or qualities that you feel drawn towards developing further.
And sometimes a characteristic can express itself in different ways.
For example, determination can give someone tremendous persistence, but it can also make it difficult to change direction. Sensitivity can create compassion and intuition, while also making someone more easily affected by their surroundings.
So rather than asking:
“Does every word describe me?”
try asking:
“Which of these qualities do I recognise most strongly in myself?”
The 72 Guardian Angels and Their Characteristics
Birth date | Angel | Characteristics | Shadow characteristics |
Mar 21–25 | Vehuiah | Strong will, wisdom, initiative, enthusiasm, determination, new beginnings | Impatience, impulsiveness, forcing outcomes, excessive self-reliance |
Mar 26–30 | Jeliel | Love, harmony, loyalty, affection, diplomacy, reconciliation | People-pleasing, conflict avoidance, emotional dependency, idealising relationships |
Mar 31–Apr 4 | Sitael | Courage, reliability, generosity, truthfulness, responsibility | Pride, rigidity, carrying too much responsibility, difficulty showing vulnerability |
Apr 5–9 | Elemiah | Enterprise, ambition, discovery, travel, initiative, action | Restlessness, impatience, constant need for change, acting without reflection |
Apr 10–14 | Mahasiah | Peace, learning, wisdom, philosophy, harmony, curiosity | Perfectionism, overthinking, harsh self-judgement, intellectualising emotions |
Apr 15–20 | Lelahel | Creativity, knowledge, love, ambition, recognition, science, art | Need for recognition, vanity, comparison, overwork |
Apr 21–25 | Achaiah | Patience, perseverance, curiosity, observation, learning, nature | Excessive caution, hesitation, over-analysis, withdrawal |
Apr 26–30 | Cahetel | Gratitude, spirituality, productivity, abundance, connection with nature | Attachment to security, resistance to change, material preoccupation |
May 1–5 | Haziel | Mercy, forgiveness, friendship, reconciliation, sincerity, generosity | Over-forgiving, weak boundaries, self-sacrifice, suppressed anger |
May 6–10 | Aladiah | Renewal, recovery, healing, resilience, forgiveness, new beginnings | Repeating cycles, avoiding accountability, continually starting over |
May 11–15 | Lauviah | Achievement, intelligence, talent, recognition, determination, success | Competitiveness, perfectionism, fear of failure, workaholism |
May 16–20 | Hahaiah | Intuition, discretion, gentleness, dreams, inner understanding | Isolation, secrecy, withdrawal, over-sensitivity, confusing fear with intuition |
May 21–25 | Iezalel | Loyalty, friendship, reconciliation, fidelity, intelligence, adaptability | Holding on too long, approval-seeking, conflict avoidance |
May 26–31 | Mebahel | Justice, truth, freedom, fairness, integrity, defence of others | Rigidity, moral judgement, argumentativeness, self-righteousness |
Jun 1–5 | Hariel | Intellectual clarity, creativity, science, morality, spiritual aspiration | Perfectionism, criticism, intolerance of mistakes, excessive idealism |
Jun 6–10 | Hakamiah | Loyalty, bravery, honour, leadership, honesty, determination | Pride, dominance, inflexibility, controlling tendencies |
Jun 11–15 | Lauviah | Intuition, dreams, inspiration, music, poetry, philosophy, creativity | Escapism, moodiness, romanticising reality, creative insecurity |
Jun 16–21 | Caliel | Justice, truth, honesty, discernment, integrity, uncovering facts | Suspicion, obsession with proving the truth, harsh judgement |
Jun 22–26 | Leuviah | Memory, intelligence, kindness, modesty, adaptability, resilience | Living in the past, self-doubt, emotional suppression, over-adapting |
Jun 27–Jul 1 | Pahaliah | Spirituality, devotion, discipline, morality, commitment, meaning | Dogmatism, guilt, excessive self-denial, judging different beliefs |
Jul 2–6 | Nelchael | Intelligence, study, mathematics, astronomy, research, literature | Over-analysis, intellectual arrogance, emotional detachment, mental exhaustion |
Jul 7–11 | Yeiayel | Diplomacy, generosity, enterprise, travel, commerce, discovery | Restlessness, opportunism, overcommitting, difficulty settling |
Jul 12–16 | Melahel | Courage, protection, healing, nature, medicinal knowledge, practical wisdom | Hyper-vigilance, overprotectiveness, carrying everyone’s problems |
Jul 17–22 | Haheuiah | Protection, sincerity, responsibility, truth, precision, analysis | Anxiety, mistrust, excessive caution, controlling details |
Jul 23–27 | Nith-Haiah | Wisdom, intuition, dreams, spirituality, hidden knowledge, mysteries | Escapism, obsession with signs, secrecy, lack of grounding |
Jul 28–Aug 1 | Haaiah | Diplomacy, discretion, strategy, truth-seeking, negotiation | Over-calculation, withholding feelings, manipulation, indecision |
Aug 2–6 | Yerathel | Justice, peace, knowledge, creativity, communication, sharing ideas | Preaching, intellectual superiority, argumentativeness |
Aug 7–12 | Seheiah | Prudence, judgement, resilience, health, preservation, careful decisions | Fearfulness, risk avoidance, over-planning, resistance to change |
Aug 13–17 | Reiyel | Integrity, truth, independence, conviction, spiritual awareness | Stubbornness, isolation, intolerance, difficulty compromising |
Aug 18–22 | Omael | Patience, healing, care, growth, regeneration, love of living beings | Over-nurturing, self-neglect, difficulty letting go |
Aug 23–28 | Lecabel | Intelligence, precision, organisation, mathematics, practical knowledge | Perfectionism, micromanagement, rigidity, overwork |
Aug 29–Sep 2 | Vasariah | Justice, eloquence, communication, memory, wisdom, balanced judgement | Over-explaining, indecision, needing to be right |
Sep 3–7 | Yehuiah | Discernment, loyalty, observation, awareness, understanding intentions | Suspicion, mistrust, hyper-vigilance, over-interpreting others |
Sep 8–12 | Lehahiah | Calmness, discipline, dedication, patience, emotional control | Emotional suppression, excessive obedience, passivity |
Sep 13–17 | Chavakiah | Reconciliation, family harmony, loyalty, peace, agreements | Keeping peace at any cost, weak boundaries, unhealthy attachment |
Sep 18–23 | Menadel | Work, perseverance, independence, responsibility, livelihood, freedom | Workaholism, fear of dependence, difficulty receiving help |
Sep 24–28 | Aniel | Knowledge, philosophy, science, creativity, intellectual independence | Contrarianism, impatience with convention, intellectual pride |
Sep 29–Oct 3 | Haamiah | Spirituality, integrity, sacred knowledge, protection, morality | Rigidity, moral superiority, ritualism, judgement |
Oct 4–8 | Rehael | Healing, affection, family bonds, longevity, compassion | Overprotectiveness, guilt, family dependency, self-neglect |
Oct 9–13 | Ieiazel | Consolation, liberation, creativity, writing, literature, art | Escapism, melancholy, withdrawal, avoiding practical reality |
Oct 14–18 | Hahahel | Spiritual conviction, courage, devotion, energy, faith | Fanaticism, excessive self-sacrifice, stubborn belief, burnout |
Oct 19–23 | Mikael | Diplomacy, organisation, political awareness, strategy, travel | Over-strategising, mistrust, control, emotional distance |
Oct 24–28 | Veuliah | Freedom, courage, determination, ambition, overcoming obstacles | Aggressiveness, impatience, domination, relentless striving |
Oct 29–Nov 2 | Yelahiah | Courage, learning, perseverance, travel, discipline, success | Combativeness, stubbornness, overwork, difficulty retreating |
Nov 3–7 | Sealiah | Motivation, restoration, enthusiasm, learning, helping things flourish | Overexertion, rescuing others, impatience with slow progress |
Nov 8–12 | Ariel | Intuition, revelation, curiosity, subtle intelligence, originality | Overthinking signs, secrecy, detachment, lack of grounding |
Nov 13–17 | Asaliah | Truth, justice, contemplation, wisdom, spiritual understanding | Withdrawal, judgement, excessive idealism, passivity |
Nov 18–22 | Mihael | Love, partnership, harmony, affection, intuition, relationships | Dependency, jealousy, idealising partners, fear of separation |
Nov 23–27 | Vehuel | Generosity, sensitivity, diplomacy, justice, literature, ideals | Over-giving, sensitivity to criticism, unrealistic expectations |
Nov 28–Dec 2 | Daniel | Eloquence, communication, justice, decisiveness, clarity | Talking rather than listening, sharp words, argumentativeness |
Dec 3–7 | Hahasiah | Wisdom, healing, medicine, science, investigation, nature | Need to fix everyone, intellectual pride, difficulty accepting uncertainty |
Dec 8–12 | Imamiah | Courage, endurance, patience, hard work, strength | Martyrdom, excessive endurance, refusing help, remaining too long in difficulties |
Dec 13–16 | Nanael | Contemplation, philosophy, spirituality, intellectual depth, wisdom | Isolation, detachment, overthinking, avoiding practical matters |
Dec 17–21 | Nithael | Eloquence, dignity, reputation, intellectual achievement, stability | Status-consciousness, pride, fear of losing respect |
Dec 22–26 | Mebahiah | Goodness, morality, generosity, spiritual values, consolation | Self-sacrifice, moralising, guilt, difficulty saying no |
Dec 27–31 | Poyel | Modesty, kindness, philosophy, harmony, recognition, generosity | Underestimating yourself, people-pleasing, avoiding recognition |
Jan 1–5 | Nemamiah | Leadership, courage, initiative, independence, endurance, perseverance | Control, stubborn independence, overwork, difficulty delegating |
Jan 6–10 | Yeialel | Courage, frankness, resilience, healing, determination | Bluntness, emotional hardness, stubbornness, suppressed vulnerability |
Jan 11–15 | Harahel | Learning, books, organisation, business ability, prosperity | Material preoccupation, overwork, anxiety about security |
Jan 16–20 | Mitzrael | Restoration, improvement, resilience, virtue, healing | Self-criticism, perfectionism, trying to repair everything |
Jan 21–25 | Umabel | Friendship, affection, sensitivity, sociability, travel, enjoyment | Over-socialising, dependency on companionship, distraction |
Jan 26–30 | Iahhel | Wisdom, philosophy, tranquillity, solitude, modesty | Withdrawal, passivity, emotional distance, avoiding practical life |
Jan 31–Feb 4 | Anauel | Intelligence, ingenuity, communication, enterprise, activity | Restlessness, mental overload, scattered focus, unfinished projects |
Feb 5–9 | Mehiel | Literature, teaching, communication, scholarship, creativity | Overthinking, excessive talking, creative insecurity, scattered ideas |
Feb 10–14 | Damabiah | Wisdom, intuition, enterprise, adaptability, emotional depth | Emotional overwhelm, escapism, inconsistency |
Feb 15–19 | Manakel | Gentleness, emotional calm, sensitivity, dreams, nature | Passivity, avoidance, oversensitivity, retreating into fantasy |
Feb 20–24 | Eyael | Wisdom, truth, contemplation, spirituality, intuition | Detachment, isolation, excessive introspection, lack of action |
Feb 25–29 | Habuhiah | Health, fertility, growth, nature, nurturing, abundance | Over-caretaking, possessiveness, resistance to endings |
Mar 1–5 | Rochel | Justice, discernment, ethics, investigation, recovery | Suspicion, fixation on wrongdoing, harsh judgement |
Mar 6–10 | Jabamiah | Transformation, regeneration, spirituality, creativity, development | Constant reinvention, dissatisfaction, instability, difficulty completing transitions |
Mar 11–15 | Haiaiel | Courage, protection, independence, strength, determination | Defensiveness, combativeness, mistrust, excessive independence |
Mar 16–20 | Mumiah | Completion, success, healing, transformation, renewal | Difficulty accepting endings, constantly starting over, need for closure |
What Can You Take From Your Angel’s Qualities?
Finding your birth angel can be more interesting when you look beyond the name and the date.
The light qualities may reflect strengths you already recognise in yourself. The shadows can invite you to notice where those same strengths may become unbalanced. Determination, for example, can become stubbornness. Sensitivity can become overwhelm. Independence can become isolation.
That does not mean your angel defines your personality. These correspondences are better used as a symbolic tool for reflection.
Ask yourself:
Which qualities feel immediately familiar?
Which shadow tendencies do you recognise?
Which qualities have become stronger through your life experiences?
Is there something here that you are currently being challenged to develop or balance?
Sometimes the most useful part of this practice is not asking, “Does this describe me perfectly?” but rather, “What does this make me notice about myself?”
And this is only one way of working with the 72 angels.
In my next article, I will go further back to explore the much older Jewish tradition of the 72 Names, where these correspondences began long before the modern birth-date calendars we use today.
Your birth angel may give you a name to explore. Its qualities may give you a mirror...
Continue with the 72 Guardian Angels series
Once you know the angel linked with your birth date, explore The 72 Guardian Angels: Qualities and What They Support for the qualities associated with each angel.
For a separate look at the more difficult or unbalanced expression of those qualities, read The Shadow Side of the 72 Guardian Angels.
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