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In the Bible, Copper represents human nature, either justified or perfect.

In metaphysics the Copper Ray (a Higher Cosmic Ray) is connected with Solar Service and the Solar Christ-consciousness and provides a medium through which the un-manifest may become manifest. Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies and aligns the subtle bodies. It has been used successfully to amplify and to transmit thought. It is said to be a "bestower" of "good", bringing benefit to the user. It is also reported to bring "luck" to persons, especially in the recovery of property.

The Archangel of copper is Gabriel. It is believed that Gabriel can be recognized by a white or copper light and that he often delivers his messages to people in dreams, acting as their guardian angel. His aura is a copper color. Gabriel is typically portrayed withalarge copper trumpet, signifying his delivery of messages.

In astrology, copper is associated with the earth sign Taurus and the fire sign Sagittarius which grant vision when it comes to earthly and heavenly matters.  In matters of healing it is connected to the base chakra and sacral chakra activating and opening them, advancing and stabilizing the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution. It allows one to recognize the barriers which are in the path of one's development.  Copper can combat lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence. It can be used to stabilize and to balance the flow of blood within the body; helping to increase circulatory functions when necessary. It can be used to cleanse wounds and to fight bacterial infection. It is also useful in the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism, and to stimulate the metabolic processes. Try placing Copper on the chakra that feels unaligned and affected by malignant energy.

Copper vibrates to the number 1. In Numerology, Number 1 resonates with the vibrations and attributes of new beginnings, creation, independence, uniqueness, motivation, striving forward and progress, ambition and will power, positivity and positiveness. Number 1 also resonates with the energies of pioneering, raw energy, force, activity, self-leadership and assertiveness, initiative, instinct and intuition. Number 1 carries the energies of the masculine attributes, organization, achievement and success, strength and self-reliance, tenacity, forcefulness and authority, and love. Number 1 also resonates with inspiration, attainment, glory, happiness, fame, fulfilment and omniscience, assertive, ambitious, successful, self, independent, leadership, originality, initiative, organizer, instinct, love, intuition, courageous achiever, strength, creativity, self-reliance, tenacious, forceful, authoritive, inspirational, strong willpower, lenient, attainment, happiness, glory, fame, unique, omniscience, fulfilment, unity, the divine presence, thesis, opportunity, will and focused consciousness, ability to use personal resources. Number 1 encourages us to step out of our comfort zones and reminds us thatwe create our own reality  with our thoughts, beliefs and actions.

Copper relates to the Sun Tarot cards and to the Magician Tarot card. The Sun Tarot card covers culminations, synthesis, wholeness, achievement, liberation, success, joy, attainment, happiness, material happiness, successful unions, accomplishments, contentment, opportunities, perfection, acceptance, good health and wellbeing, optimism, ambition, friendship, stability, union, positive outcomes. The Magician Tarot card covers Focused will, creation, creativity, everything is possible, manifestation, skill, diplomacy, ability, confidence, communication, subtlety, self-confidence, work, new beginnings, activity and overwork.

In Mythology, copper represents the Goddess of Love. As long ago as 10,000 years, ancient civilizations believed there was a connection between heaven and earth, between metals and planets. Named among the seven metals of alchemy, representing Venus, both the planet and the Roman goddess whose functions encompassed love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity and desire. The word copper comes from the word Cyprus, the island where the Romans obtained their supply. In pagan tradition, Venus washed up on the shore of Cyprus on a clam shell. In Roman times, copper was known as “aes cyprium.” Eventually they simplified it to “cuprum” and then anglicized into the English “copper.”

Copper, in spiritual alchemy, represents experiences with love, sympathy and affection. The world would be a harsh, bleak land without the refining influence of copper. There would be no appreciation of beauty, no knowledge of harmony; none of the softer shading of life that soothe the sting of adversity. There might be the joviality characteristic of tin, but ties of love and affection would be lacking. There might be strenuous action and fiery passion springing from iron, but no grace in those movements, and only selfishness at the base of desire. Without copper the world would be the scene of perpetual conflict, of strife without surcease; for it is the metal of peace. It is the only direct antidote for a surplus of lead; for in so far as love is present selfishness departs. Its peculiar property is that of giving strength and endurance and life to other metals, such as bronze, which is an alloy with tin, and to brass, which is an alloy with zinc.

Nutritionally, not only is copper nutrition important for pregnant women, but in all people it “enhances bone strength, red and white blood cell maturation, iron transport, cholesterol and glucose metabolism, heart muscle contraction and brain development.” The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine recommends that adults consume about 900 micrograms of copper daily through foods such as dark chocolate, nuts, and seafood, legumes, liver and green leafy vegetables. Throughout time, healers have believed that copper is capable of transferring energy to aid the healing process in both the body and mind. That’s why you will sometimes see arthritis sufferers don copper bracelets.

Resources:

https://www.charmsoflight.com/copper-healing-properties

http://numerology-thenumbersandtheirmeanings.blogspot.com/2011/02/number-1.html

http://tarot-theroyalroad.blogspot.com

https://www.learnreligions.com/how-to-recognize-archangel-gabriel-124274

https://www.light.org/Seven-Spiritual-Metals-SL050.cfm

https://nativetrailshome.com/every-lover-know-copper/