Birthday prayer: read once a year, how and how it helps

Birthdays are not considered an important holiday to be celebrated in the Orthodox tradition. This is just a date on which it is worth thanking the Lord for the abundance of days that He gave to His servant.

This is also a good reason to pray for the coming year and ask for preservation in it. In addition to the Lord, on your birthday you should pray to the Guardian Angel, who has protected you throughout your life.

Birthday prayer. Orthodox service

It is on this day that it is very important to go to church and first of all thank the Lord for all the good and even bad that happened to you.
These days are special, and therefore they should be celebrated cheerfully with your friends, family and friends, who should also not be deprived of warm and worthy words. It is very important for all of us to understand that without the will of God not a hair will fall from a person’s head. If some misfortunes are sent to a person, it is only so that he is cleansed of sins and finally remembers God

It is on your birthday that it is very important to ask yourself: “Am I ready to meet God and the Kingdom of Heaven or am I still too far away, have I done many good deeds?” It is on your birthday that the most convenient time is to reflect on all this and draw the right conclusions.

Help from a guardian angel

6 – your rainbow Guardian Angel.

Such angels take people with creative abilities as their wards. People of creative professions are more often than others subject to sudden changes in mood, from inspiration to complete despondency. The rainbow angel saves from melancholy, disperses depression, and often it is he who inspires his ward to new creativity.

7 – your Guardian Angel is energetic.

This angel is very active and wants to constantly be in contact with his ward. However, he is very touchy and changeable. In order not to lose him, do not forget to always thank the angel for everything good that happens to you. In the same way you can establish contact with him.

8 – your Guardian Angel is a deceased close friend or relative.

After death, this person decided to become your patron. This angel knows the character of his charge well, he is always ready to help, he is merciful. In order to establish a connection with him, a person needs to honor the memory of a friend or relative who decided to take him under his wing, he needs to be thanked and prayed for.

9 – your Guardian Angel is warm.

Such an angel always treats his charges very kindly, he knows how to inspire optimism in people. Such a person is in harmony and happiness thanks to the protection of his warm angel.

What else should an Orthodox person do on his birthday?

One or two days before the holiday, it is recommended to visit the temple, confess and receive communion. Among the many canonical texts, there are those that help you directly contact your Guardian Angel. On your birthday, your connection with him is stronger than ever. Don't miss this opportunity!

It is advisable to read the prayer in front of the icon of your patron. You can light a church candle, but this is not necessary. By the way, this text is also read on Angel Day. Look at the church calendar and mark the dates of your name days.

“The angel of my birth. Send me your blessing, Deliverance from trouble, grief, From my enemies nine times nine times,

From slander and vain blasphemy, From a sudden and terrible illness, From a point in the dark, From poison in a cup, From a beast in the thicket,

From the gaze of Herod and his army, From anger and punishment, From bestial torn apart, From eternal cold and fire, From hunger and a rainy day - Save, save me.

And my last hour will come, my angel, stay with me, stand at the head of the bed, make my departure easier. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen."

After prayer, address the saint in your own words. Talk about what worries you, your needs and problems. Sincerely ask for what you want to be done, and the intercessor will definitely help you

During this sacrament, it is very important to follow one rule: your message should contain only good intentions

Guardian angel

0 – your Guardian Angel has a fiery character.

He is very strong, almost omnipotent, he can be reborn. He can help you in absolutely any situation, from the smallest problems to serious, dangerous situations. You are very lucky to have such a defender.

1 – your holy Guardian Angel.

Among everyone, he is considered the most active, who will come to the rescue even when he is not called. However, not everything is so wonderful. These Angels look after people with a very weak energy field, who more than others need strong protection from evil.

2 – your Guardian Angel is bright.

These are angels with large white wings that are larger than those of other heavenly protectors. They are next to their charges at any time. Your angel kissed you at birth. Kisses are freckles and moles, especially they are considered angel kisses when their meaning is positive according to ancient superstitions.

The bright angel maintains contact with his ward through dreams, angelic numerology, and even using reflection in the mirror. You need to be more attentive, and then you will be able to notice unusual things in your environment that indicate the presence of a guardian angel.

3 – your Guardian Angel of the air.

It manifests itself with the help of various unusual sounds, rustling, rustling, etc. Do not be afraid of them, as your angel is thus demonstrating his presence and support. Often this angel becomes frivolous and can go about his business, leaving the ward unattended. However, a person can always call him, turn to him through prayer. The air angel will definitely hear and rush to help.

4 – your wise Guardian Angel.

His help lies in the fact that he sends his ward the right thoughts and conclusions from what is happening. Such people move up the career ladder very quickly, because they know very well what needs to be done to achieve this.

A powerful prayer for a mother on her child's birthday

Everyone knows that maternal prayers have special power. They are especially effective when read on children’s birthdays. With the help of such prayer requests, you can protect your child from illness, damage and other problems.

There are special rules for reading prayers on this day:

The prayer should be read three times over the child in the early morning while he is sleeping;
On this day you can pray in church in front of the icons of the Most Holy Theotokos or St. Nicholas the Pleasant;
You should definitely light a candle in church for the health of your child.

On my son's birthday

The prayer for my son's birthday is as follows:

“Almighty Lord God, I ask you to protect my son, the Servant of God (son’s name) from all the troubles of life. I ask the Most Holy Theotokos and All Saints and Saints of God about this. Save my little blood, don’t let him be harmed by the enemy’s slander, don’t let terrible evil come to him, don’t let him harm evil people with the help of witchcraft and sorcery. Drive away evil people from him and do not allow him to succumb to devilish temptations. Make sure that no one and nothing in earthly life harms him. So that he spends his life in peace of mind and fear of God. Lord Almighty, with the light of your divine radiance, protect my son at any hour and time. Grant him your grace and turn away from him all the devilish evil spirits that push him to sin. Amen".

On my daughter's birthday

The prayer for my daughter’s birthday is as follows:

“I ask you, Most Holy Theotokos, to intercede for my daughter. You know maternal feelings, and you always support mothers who pray for the happiness of their daughters, who will also become mothers. Just as you take care of your Son, who became the Savior of the human race, so take care of my daughter. Save her from all evil, support her when I find myself powerless. Do not let human slander and devilish machinations upset her destiny. Hear me, a sinner, who has repented of my sins, known and unknown. Take the Lord's punishment away from my child and guide my daughter on the true path. Pray for her happy fate before the Lord God. Accept maternal repentance and give my daughter a blessing for a happy and righteous life. Amen".

Guardian Angel by name

So how do you find out his name?

The first way is writing. But for this you must be able to enter a trance. You need to put a piece of paper and a pen in front of you, evoke a special state of consciousness, mentally call your angel and ask his name. If everything works out correctly, your guardian will write his name with your hand.

It will also help to know the name of meditation. The angel does not necessarily have to answer your question during it. You may dream of the answer, and not even immediately, but after a few days. If you do not get an answer to your question, then you were probably not concentrated enough, and your angel was offended due to the large number of extraneous thoughts during such an important meeting.

Another way is dreams. It will be a plus if a person has learned to lucid dream. You will be able to call your guardian while traveling through the hidden corners of your subconscious and ask what his name is. If you cannot see lucid dreams, then before going to bed, mentally ask the angel a question. Most likely, the answer will come in a dream.

How to recognize your defender?

The Guardian Angel accompanies us from the very minute of birth, so we can recognize him by his date of birth. How to do it?

Calculate your number

Add up all the numbers of your birthday, then get a single digit number. For example, if you were born on December 24, 1987, then add the numbers: 2,4,1,2, 1,9,8,7= 34.

Then add these numbers and you get 7. The number “7” is odd, that is, your patron is female. Even numbers indicate male patrons.

Decoding the number

Next, find your number in the list below in order to get to know your angel better, understand his behavioral traits, as well as his characteristic features:

1 – Holy angel. This is the fastest defender, rushing to help even before he is asked for help.

2 – The Bright Angel (Angel of Light) most often appears in a dream. Angels of light leave moles on their charges, often on the face.

3 – The air angel accompanies people who are ready to take risks and all sorts of adventures. You can feel it by the fluttering of its wings when it gets close.

4 – A wise angel sends tips and correct decisions to his wards, which has a positive effect on a person’s intellect, as well as his career.

5 – A metal angel helps a person live a long life. He gets nourishment from tears, so he always rushes to help when the ward sheds tears, simply cries.

6 – Rainbow angel. His contact with a person is established through creative energy. It helps to discover and then reveal a person’s artistic abilities, a unique view of the world.

7 – The energy angel is the most touchy and therefore needs constant gratitude. The patron does not tolerate rude words, as well as disdainful attitude towards his merits.

8 – Merciful angel. This is the personification of the souls of deceased ancestors. He cares with great attention, but feels the need for constant remembrance of him.

9 – A warm angel helps the client find harmony with the world and understand the essence of things. Angels of Warmth most often incarnate in animals.

Now you know the characteristics of your Guardian Angel, try to establish a strong connection with him, do not ignore his character.

Guardian Angel Age

In addition to character, defenders have age. How to find out age?

Add 4 more to your birth number (this is a sacred number). For those born on the 30th, this is 30+4=34 years, that is, your guardian angel is a woman aged 34 years.

Knowing your age makes it possible to communicate and maintain connections even more effectively.