Spirit Science 35 ~ The Qabalah and the Tree of Life

Spirit Science 35 ~ The Qabalah and the Tree of Life is the 4th episode beyond Season 2 and the 35th overall, compiled of 4 parts explaining the Qabalah and the Tree of Life.
== Part 1 ~ The Qabalah and the Tree of Life ==
The first part was published on August 27th, 2017 on YouTube.
=== Video description ===
This episode dives into the deep and mysterious world of the Qabalah, also known as the Tree of Life. This ancient system is a cosmic glyph, said to describe everything in creation with tremendous detail, how the universe comes into being, the structure of our consciousness, and how to live within the natural forces of nature.
Dion Fortune, an adept occultist, and author wrote:
“The curious symbol-system, known to us as the Tree of Life, is an attempt to reduce to diagrammatic form, every force and factor in the manifested universe, and the soul of man; to correlate them one to another, and reveal them spread out, as on a map, so that the relative positions of each unit can be seen, and the relations between them traced. In brief, the Tree of Life is a compendium of science, psychology, philosophy, and theology.”
The information on the Qabalah is incredibly detailed, and in this episode, we begin to unravel its secrets by exploring an overview of its systematic structure. In this know that we are only looking at just the tip of the iceberg.
The Tree of Life in its simplest sense is made up of 10 spheres and 22 interconnecting pathways. These are often added together and described as the 32 paths of the Tree of Life.
The 10 spheres are known as the Sephiroth (plural) or Sephira (individual). These Spheres represent different divine emanations or outpourings of energy in the continuous flow and evolution of the universe. They are numbered one through ten, each of which holds the numerological correspondence that you might expect when studying basic numerology.
Each Sephiroth represents a unique perspective of divine power, and by our awareness of them, we can gain insights from each level to help us on our spiritual journey. The 22 Pathways lay in between these 10 Sephiroth, and are each associated with the 22 letters of the Hebrew Alphabet, as well as the 22 Major Arcana in the Tarot. This video also briefly touches upon the polarities of the tree, it’s triangles, barriers, and relationship with the four elements!
As we continue throughout this series, we will be continuing to develop more and more details in each of these categories discussed, as well as some of the other topics that we did not cover, such as Ain Soph Aur, Daath, and more!
== Part 2 ~ The 10 Sephiroth ==
The second part was published on August 30th, 2017 on YouTube.
=== Video description ===
As we continue our exploration of the mystical Qabalah, we begin uncovering the meaning of each of the 10 Sephiroth. The ten Sephiroth are not “things”, but rather states of being – divine emanations or outpourings of pure energy, which crystallizes in density as it descends further and further down the tree. Each Sephiroth builds upon each other and is contained in its predecessor. In this video, we explore the depths of each one, and how they are connected!
Now, to understand the 10 Sephiroth we first must take into account the entire Tree of Life, which in Hebrew is called the “Otz Chiim”, though also sometimes written “Etz Chaim”. As a whole, the Tree of Life is a glyph. This is to say, it is a symbol, or a series of symbols within symbols, which is intended to represent the cosmos in its entirety, and further related to the soul of mankind.
The more that this is studied, the more that we see that it is, in fact, quite a remarkable representation, and we find that we can use it as a powerful tool for the elevation of our consciousness, by developing inner mental synapsis of understanding, so that we can better understand our reality and the depths within ourselves.
In its classical representation, and described by the Sepher Yetzirah, the Tree of Life has 10 principle emanations or Sephiroth, and 22 connecting pathways between them. The Ten Sephiroth can be described in the Microcosm, relating to the creation of all things as a whole, or in the Macrocosm, relating to our personal human experiences. This forms the basis of the Tree of Life as we know it, though there is still additional information regarding each Sephira in greater detail and the nature of the hidden Sephiroth, which can be found in our article related to this subject – Qabalah 103 – The Ten Sephiroth.
Kether
Microcosm: Bridge to a higher understanding within
Macrocosm: Primordial state of pure being – pure potential, nothing created.
Chokmah
Microcosm: Creativity, Spirituality, Transcendence
Macrocosm: Pure energetic outpouring of creation
Binah
Microcosm: Nurturing, Analytical, Organized
Macrocosm: Principle of formation applied to the initial outpouring of energy
Chesed
Microcosm: Love, share, generosity
Macrocosm: Archetypal ideas of creation come into being
Geburah
Microcosm: Discipline, Restraint, Calculated, Cautious
Macrocosm: Enforcement of Cosmic Law, the birth of Karma
Tiphareth
Microcosm: Empathize, connect with others, harmonious
Macrocosm: Soul manifestation, Christ Consciousness
Netzach
Microcosm: Determination, Persistent, Feelings
Macrocosm: Extreme polarized energy & all possibilities
Hod
Microcosm: Humility, Submission to higher cause, gratitude, thoughts
Macrocosm: Concentrated mind forms, ability to conceive in the mind
Yesod
Microcosm: Selfless, altruistic, loyal
Macrocosm: The bridge between mind and matter, the astral plane
Malkuth
Microcosm: speech, action, communication, leadership
Macrocosm: Physically manifested realm
As we continue to learn about the Sephiroth, it’s important to know that the depth of what we can learn from them is truly infinite in scope. There is no end to these learnings, and by continuing to meditate upon their symbolism and understand what they stand for, the more connections we make to their true nature.
To learn more about each individual Sephiroth in greater detail, read Qabalah 103 – The 10 Sephiroth.
Thanks for reading!
== Part 3 ~ Mysteries of Qabalah ==
The third part was published on September 26th, 2017 on YouTube.
=== Video description ===
As we continue our discussion into the esoteric mysteries of the Tree of Life, this chapter covers a range of topics within the mystical realm of the Qabalah; the basic understanding of Qabalah as a whole the nature of the Hebrew language, and the different kinds of Qabalah systems that exist.
Qabalah translates to “Received Tradition”, or simply “to Receive”, and actually is an ancient esoteric interpretation of the Torah, the first five books within the Old Testament.
These teachings have a very mysterious origin, with some claiming that they were originally received by Moses, while others suggest that it was Abraham who was the first to describe the Qabalah. Regardless of these possibilities, the first actual texts on Qabalah were written in the Zohar in 13th century Spain.
The Qabalah describes the physical world we live in as being a world of outcomes, but not a world of causes. This physical plane we live in is the result of the invisible forces of nature, which creates the projection of tangibility, a hologram that we have come to believe is solid.
There are also different types of systems for understanding the Qabalah as well. There is the spelling with a Q, the one we’ve been using. There is also Kabbalah with a K, and even Cabalah with a C. This is because of the widespread use of Qabalah between different religions and spiritual practices over time. In the traditional Hebrew spelling, Qabalah is translated to the letters Qoph, Bet, Lamed, He. In English this sort of translates to QBLH, as there are no vowel letters in the Hebrew Alphabet.
Over time, Qabalah has been adopted by a wide array of different traditions and practices, which have led to three predominant spellings to correlate each tradition’s specific understanding of the practice.
The original version is spelled with a K. This is the Hebrew Kabbalah and is set in its traditional scriptures, not deviating or expanding beyond the borders of the faith. This was soon adopted by Christians and Cabala was spelled with a C to distinguish it from the Hebrew version.
Finally, after the rediscovery of the ancient writings attributed to Thoth or Hermes during the Renaissance, another Qabalah was developed, this time spelled with a Q, which today is called Hermetic Qabalah. This modern version of the Qabalah explores the same esoteric Hebrew practice, correlated with the wisdom and writings attributed to Thoth-Hermes, and over time has been related to a lot of other world spiritualities as well.
== Part 4 ~ The 22 Creative Forces ==
The fourth and final part was published on July 4th, 2018 on YouTube.
=== Video description ===
Welcome back to the continuation of the Tree of Life! Today we’re going deeper, exploring the 22 pathways between the 10 Sephiroth on the Tree of Life.
In the Sepher Yetzirah, the most ancient text available on Jewish esotericism, these are described as the remaining 22 paths in the 32 paths of wisdom, which follow the 10 Sephiroth. When looking at these pathways, they would represent the active movement of energy from one Sephira to another. For example, “the path between Kether and Chokmah”; is seen in essence as pure formlessness moving into the first emanation of creation.
The 22 Pathways are most commonly represented by the Hebrew Alphabet, which is said to be a series of sounds based on the 22 most essential frequencies of creation. Through the Sephiroth, these frequencies are said to express the process of creation as it manifests from the incorporeal realms of God all the way down into the physical reality we are experiencing now. This is the very same process that describes how thoughts, feelings, and inspirations enter into our body of consciousness along their journey down the Tree to thus informing the tangible actions that we choose to perform with our bodies.
These letters are often represented by very abstract concepts, and so as we go through them in this video, we encourage you to practice seeing these not as the image associated with the letter, such as an ox, a house, a camel, and so on – but look at what the essence of the idea is. All of the images that are associated with the letters should be seen as simple abstracts used to express the nature of the idea.
As with the Sephiroth, each of the pathways correlates to both the micro and macrocosm, meaning they bear significance to our individual lives, and to the universe on a greater scale. So today we’ll do our best to provide a simple explanation of both the creation of reality from heaven to earth, as well as their relationship to you personally. For those who want an even deeper explanation of these letters, we encourage you to check out our book – The Book of Patch, which comes with Patch Tarot and is available on our e-shop. We also recommend starting a daily meditation upon each letter in sequence to grasp a deeper meaning of the symbols and gain a more personal experience of these primary forces.
Regardless of what method you choose to explore, all of this information is presented at this time as a structure to help make sense of life, reality, and spirituality, by exploring these ancient and essential archetypes. Doing so supports us in living from our hearts, and connecting with everything around us.
Peace and love!
Team Spirit
== Trivia ==
* Everything said about the Qabalah and the Tree of Life is all accurate.
** As a result, there is nothing in the 4 parts that would be pseudoscientific or questionable.
== Sources ==
=== Part 1 ===
* Qabalah 101 Article (owned by Spirit Studios, now deleted)
* Dion Fortune – The Mystical Qabalah: http://amzn.to/2xTedqI
* Israel Regardie – The Golden Dawn
** http://www.qabalah.dk/
** http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/yetzirah.htm
** http://www.azamra.org/Kabbalah/FAQ/02.htm
=== Part 2 ===
* Qabalah 101: An Introduction to the Tree of Life (now deleted)
* Qabalah 102: Meditating on the Tree of Life (now deleted)
* Qabalah 103: The 10 Sephiroth (now deleted)
* Dion Fortune – The Mystical Qabalah: http://amzn.to/2xTedqI
* Israel Regardie – The Golden Dawn
** http://www.qabalah.dk/
** http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/yetzirah.htm
** http://www.azamra.org/Kabbalah/FAQ/02.htm
=== Part 3 ===
* Qabalah 101: An Introduction to the Tree of Life
* Qabalah 102: Meditating on the Tree of Life
* Qabalah 103: The 10 Sephiroth
* Kabbalah Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5sObhIolik
* Dion Fortune – The Mystical Qabalah
** http://amzn.to/2xTedqI
** http://www.qabalah.dk/
** http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/yetzirah.htm
** http://www.azamra.org/Kabbalah/FAQ/02.htm
=== Part 4 ===
* Qabalah 101: An Introduction to the Tree of Life
* Qabalah 102: Meditating on the Tree of Life
* Qabalah 103: The 10 Sephiroth
* Mahajrya – The 22 Creative Forces Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMIXWIi1wEA
* Kabbalah Revealed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5sObhIolik
* Dion Fortune – The Mystical Qabalah: http://amzn.to/2xTedqI
* Copenhagen Qabalah: http://www.qabalah.dk/
* The Sepher Yetzirah
** http://www.sacred-texts.com/jud/yetzirah.htm
** http://www.azamra.org/Kabbalah/FAQ/02.htm
** http://www.walkingkabbalah.com/hebrew-alphabet-letter-meanings/
** https://nofaithinthehumanrace.com/777