07-09-2002, 06:50 PM
Now you can be as sophisticated as I am...
Simply stated, the Tree of Life is a simple filing system for anything and everything, formed from 10 circles (sephiroth) that are the basis for the world:
Kether / Crown - the overall source
Chochma / Wisdom - pure thought (active)
Binah / Understanding - thought in context (receptive)
Chesed / Mercy - abundant giving
Gevurah / Judgment - complete withholding
Tiphareth / Beauty - perfect balance
Netzach / Victory - dominance
Hod / Glory - submission
Yesod / Foundation - the transition to physicality
Malkuth / Kingdom - the physical world.
with 22 paths leading to and from thse major sephiroth...which match up to:
-A Letter in Hebrew Alphabet
-One of the Major Tarot Trumps.
-A Zodiacal Sign or Body.
-Any Number of other triggers, like Fragrances, Metals, Gems, Magical Weapons, Animals, Egyptian, Nordic, or Greek Gods.
The Tree is a map of personal energies and thought. It's a way to bring balance and harmony into life. You can see where imbalances have developed and can do "patchwork" or active imagination" rituals and exercises to bring balance.
I'm not sure how much I believe, but it is fascinating reading...almost done with the first Regardie book "A Garden of Pomegrantes".
Tree of LifeQabalah for beginners
Simply stated, the Tree of Life is a simple filing system for anything and everything, formed from 10 circles (sephiroth) that are the basis for the world:
Kether / Crown - the overall source
Chochma / Wisdom - pure thought (active)
Binah / Understanding - thought in context (receptive)
Chesed / Mercy - abundant giving
Gevurah / Judgment - complete withholding
Tiphareth / Beauty - perfect balance
Netzach / Victory - dominance
Hod / Glory - submission
Yesod / Foundation - the transition to physicality
Malkuth / Kingdom - the physical world.
with 22 paths leading to and from thse major sephiroth...which match up to:
-A Letter in Hebrew Alphabet
-One of the Major Tarot Trumps.
-A Zodiacal Sign or Body.
-Any Number of other triggers, like Fragrances, Metals, Gems, Magical Weapons, Animals, Egyptian, Nordic, or Greek Gods.
The Tree is a map of personal energies and thought. It's a way to bring balance and harmony into life. You can see where imbalances have developed and can do "patchwork" or active imagination" rituals and exercises to bring balance.
I'm not sure how much I believe, but it is fascinating reading...almost done with the first Regardie book "A Garden of Pomegrantes".
Tree of LifeQabalah for beginners
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