# stars These stars are symbols that represent the seven angels of the seven churches. # lampstands The lampstands are symbols that represent the seven churches. # the angels of the seven churches Possible meanings are that these "angels" are 1) heavenly angels who protect the seven churches or 2) human messengers to the seven churches, either messengers who went from John to the churches or the leaders of those churches. # seven churches This refers to seven churches that actually existed in Asia Minor at that time. See how you translated this in Revelation 1:11.