Guardians of Heaven

Of all the spiritual mysteries, one that has consistently fascinated and perplexed people is the existence of heavenly beings. And the question that is always posed: are they real or myth? What does your heart see: myth or reality? I answer this question in my forthcoming book The Return of the Feathered Serpent. But for now, let’s explore these Otherworldly beings.

I use the term ‘being,’ although, ‘energy’ may be more appropriate. These beings take on various forms that are dependent on the culture and the underlying spiritual/religious tradition that claim them. It is a fascinating subject to explore; simple on the surface, but very complex underneath.

In the past, heavenly beings have been referred to as gods and goddesses, bodhisattvas, immortals and avatars, to name a few. Due to the complexity of our subject matter, we will simplify and limit ourselves to a brief discussion of four separate classifications of heavenly beings—Angels, Myō-ōs, Akua and Mesoamerican Deities.