Archangel Michael Prayer for Protection

Archangel Michael is the great protector — the warrior of light whose energy has been called upon for strength, courage, and safety across thousands of years and countless traditions. Whether you come to him through Christianity, Judaism, Islam, or a more personal spiritual path, the essence of what Michael offers is the same: a shield against fear, a sword that cuts through darkness, and a steady, powerful presence that reminds you that you are not alone.

Here are prayers and invocations for calling on Archangel Michael — for protection, for courage, and for the clearing of negative energy.

A Simple Prayer for Protection

This is the most direct way to call on Michael — a short, sincere request that can be said at any time, in any place.

Archangel Michael, please surround me with your protection.
Shield me from all harm, negativity, and fear.
Clear my path of anything that does not serve my highest good,
and fill the space with your light.
Thank you.

A Prayer for Courage

When you need strength to face something difficult — a hard conversation, a new beginning, a moment of doubt — call on Michael for courage.

Archangel Michael, I ask for your strength.
Help me face what lies ahead with courage and clarity.
Remind me of who I am and what I am capable of.
Walk beside me as I take this step,
and let your light go before me.
Thank you.

A Prayer for Clearing Negative Energy

Use this prayer when you feel weighed down by negativity — your own or that of others — or when you want to clear the energy of a space.

Archangel Michael, I call on your sword of light.
Please cut through any negative energy, fear, or darkness
that surrounds me or has attached itself to me.
Clear my energy field, my home, and my mind.
Fill every space with your protective light,
and seal it with love.
Thank you.

A Morning Protection Prayer

Many people who work with Michael begin each day with a short invocation — a way of setting an energetic intention for the hours ahead.

Archangel Michael, as I begin this day,
I ask for your protection and guidance.
Surround me with your light.
Help me move through this day with courage, clarity, and peace.
Keep me safe in body, mind, and spirit.
Thank you.

The Traditional Prayer to Saint Michael

For those from a Catholic or Christian background, the traditional Prayer to Saint Michael — composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 — remains one of the most widely used prayers of protection in the world.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

How to Use These Prayers

There is no single right way to pray. What matters most is sincerity — a genuine desire to connect and to receive. You might say these prayers aloud, whisper them, write them in a journal, or simply hold them in your mind.

For a more intentional practice, light a candle before you pray. The act of lighting a flame marks a threshold — a shift from ordinary time into sacred time — and gives your prayer a physical anchor in the world. Our Michael Candle is hand-poured in 100% natural soy wax, with a fragrance chosen to honour his protective, grounding energy. Light it as you begin, hold your intention, and let the flame carry your prayer.

For a step-by-step guide to building a candle prayer or ritual practice, read our guide to creating a candle ritual with archangel energy.

Learn More About Archangel Michael

If you’d like to go deeper into who Michael is, what he does, and how to work with his energy, our complete guide to Archangel Michael covers everything you need to know.