A guardian angel is a spirit or energy that looks out for and protects a person here in the physical world. A guardian angel is an entity that tries to make things better for the person. The spirit is thought to try to help a person find their direction in life. The spirit is also thought to help move energy toward a positive path. Guardian angels are believed to protect a person from physical harm during an accident. The spirit may also help a person when any physical threats come to them. An example of a physical threat would be a car accident.