Gabriel, whose name means “Man of God” or “God is my strength,” is the angel most often depicted in historical art with feminine or androgynous features. He interpreted Daniel’s dreams in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament he foretold the coming of John the Baptist and made the Annunciation to Mary.
The messenger angel
As the messenger angel, Gabriel is often shown holding or blowing a trumpet. Sometimes he is holding a bell, a scroll, a quill, a parchment, or a book. If you are in any kind of communication field, if you work with computers, if you are a writer, a teacher, a therapist, a clairvoyant, or a speaker, then Gabriel is your angel.
Gabriel is one of my favourite angels because he is the most connected to those who seek inspiration (and information) from the unseen. The angel of night and winter, he is a dream interpreter, a prophet, a message bearer. Gabriel is the messenger of messengers and the patron of those who wish to learn to communicate with spirit.