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DecemberKabbalah i 1 Vote Kabbalah - originates from the Hebrew root Qof-Beit-Lamed, meaning “to receive, to reveal.” The word is usually translated as “tradition.” The structure of the Kabbalah is referred to as the Tree of Life because it is designed to help man receive and reveal his divine nature. What was forbidden to Adam and Eve after eating from the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. Zohar – is a group of books including commentary on the mystical aspects of the Torah (the five books of Moses) and scriptural interpretations. The Zohar contains a discussion of the nature of God, the origin and structure of the universe, the nature of souls, redemption, the relationship of Ego to Darkness and “true self” to “The Light of God,” and the relationship between the “universal energy” and man. The Zohar says that Aramaic is “the reverse side of Hebrew,” the hidden side of Hebrew. The Zohar explains that human development is divided into 6,000 years, souls undergo a continuous process of development in each generation. At the end of the process souls reach a position of the highest level of spirituality and wholeness. Torah – contains many stories of mystical experiences, from visitations by angels to prophetic dreams and visions. Talmud – considers the existence of the soul and when it becomes attached to the body. The Talmud contains vague hints of a mystical school of thought that was taught only to the most advanced students and was not committed to writing. Legend of the Kabbalah - The Kabbalah was first given to the angels before God created the world. The tree of life is a tree planted by God in midst of theGarden of Eden, whose fruit gives everlasting life, immortality. “Together with the tree of life, God planted the tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Genesis 2:9). The biblical account states that Adam and Eve were exiled from the Garden of Eden after eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil to prevent them from eating from the tree of life thereby relinquishing their divinity. By questioning God’s word and authority, the serpent, initially tempted Eve by suggesting that eating the fruit would cause her to become as wise as God, having knowledge of good and evil. Eve ate the fruit, against God’s command to Adam and later so did Adam, despite God’s warning. As a consequence, the land, the Serpent, Adam and Eve were each cursed by God. And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.” (Genesis 3:22) Raziel - is the “Keeper of Secrets” and the “Angel of Mysteries.” Raziel sat so close to the throne of God that he heard all of the universes secrets, which he wrote down. He gave his book to Adam as he was leaving Eden and to Noah as he was building the Ark. The Kabbalah describes Raziel as the embodiment of Divine Wisdom. Enoch – (Ezekial) (Idris) (Metatron/Shekinah) – was a Sumerian Prophet known as the seventh generation grandchild of Adam. After wandering in the desert of Sumeria (Iraq) he received visions from Angels “watchers” in the form of a Merkaba (a chariot to the Gods), eventually Enoch ascended and became known as the Angel Metatron (male aspect) or as Shekinah (female aspect), the one who speaks for God. Enoch was also seen as the great grandfather to Noah. The Book of Enoch is a part of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s canon. The first part of the Book of Enoch describes the fall of the “watchers”, the angels who fathered the Nephilim and Enoch’s visits to Heaven in the form of travels, visions and dreams, and his revelations. Abraham - was told to leave Sumeria and travel to Caanen by the Archangel Metatron/Shekinah and to visit a King named Melchidezek in Salem (Jerusalem) there Abraham was initiated into the Kabbalistic mystery teachings by Melchizedek. (Melchizadek is seen by some as the incarnation of Metatron in human form.) The Kabbalah was part of the covenant that God made with Abraham. Later it is Metatron/Shekinah who come to Abraham to tell him not to sacrifice Isaac. Moses - went to Mount Sinai to meet God. The first time Moses went up he received the 10 Commandments. The second time he went up he received the Kabbalah. Kabbalists refer to the Mosaic encounters as the outer and inner teaching. The first encounter of Moses with God is when he received the 10 Commandments. This is called the outer teaching. It was upon the second encounter with God that Moses received the Kabbalistic truths. This is referred to as the inner teaching. Written History of the Kabbalah 135 AD – Rabbi Akiva and his disciples were tortured and killed by the Romans, who felt threatened by his teachings of the Kabbalah. Many of these teachings were asserted to be secret and ancient. 150 AD – Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a student of Rabbi Akiva was authorized to teach future generations the Kabbalah as it had been taught to him. Rabbi Akiva hid with his son, Elazar in a cave. 163 AD – Akiva and Elazar emerged from the cave with The Zohar, and with a crystallized method for studying Kabbalah and achieving spirituality. The Zohar tells us that he and his son reached the level called “Eliyahu the Prophet,” meaning that the Prophet himself came to teach them. The Zohar is written as parables in Aramaic. 1250 AD – The first publication by Rabbi Moshe de Leon, in the 13th century in Spain. 1570 AD – The first time the pure language of Kabbalah appeared was in the writings of the Ari. The Ari proclaimed the start of a period of open mass study of Kabbalah. 1953 AD – Baal HaSulam finished writing his commentary of The Zohar in 1953. He died the following year and was buried in Jerusalem at the Givat Shaul cemetery. Originally, only Jewish men who were at least 40 years old could study Kabbalah. Structure of the Kabbalah Ein Sof - According to the Kabbalah, the true essence of God is so transcendent that it cannot be described, except with reference to what it is not. This true essence of God is known as Ein Sof, which literally means “without end,” which encompasses the idea of his lack of boundaries in both time and space. In this truest form, the Ein Sof is so transcendent that it cannot have any direct interaction with the universe. The Ein Sof interacts with the universe through ten emanations from this essence, known as the Ten Sefirot. The Kabbalah is commonly known as the Tree of the Sefirot or the Kabbalistic Tree of Life. There is great significance to the position of these various attributes and their interconnectedness. Supernal Sephiroth - are the first three Sephiroth, considered to be the primordial energies of the Universe. The Supernal Sephiroth exist on a plane of divine energy. This is why another correspondence for Binah is the idea of suffering, because the Supernal Maternal energy gives birth to a world that is inherently excluded from that Divine Union. Abyss - are the next stages of evolution on the Tree of Life considered to exist beyond a space on the tree between the Supernals and the other Sephiroth, because their levels of being are so distinct from each other that they appear to exist in two totally different realities. Creation – the Universe uses the materials it will need to fulfill its evolution, and creates new combinations of those materials until it is so dense that, by the stage of Malkuth, the initial pure limitless energy has ‘solidified’ into the physical Universe. Since its energies are the basis of all Creation, the Tree of Life can potentially be applied to any area of life, especially the inner world of Man, from the subconscious to the higher self. After the energy of Creation has condensed into matter, it is thought to reverse its course back up the Tree until it is once again united with its true nature. Thus, the Kabbalist seeks to know himself and the Universe as an expression of God, and to make the journey of return by stages charted by the Sephiroth, until realization. Attaining Daat – all sephirot exist in their perfected state of infinite sharing. The three sephirot of the left column that would receive and conceal the Divine Light, instead share and reveal it. Since all sephirot radiate infinite self-giving Divine Light, it is no longer possible to distinguish one sefira from another. Thus they are one. Divine Light is always shining, but not all humans can see it. The concealment or revelation of the Divine Light shining through Daat does not actually happen in Daat itself. It only seems that way from the human perspective within Malkuth. The perception of change can only occur in Malkuth. Humans who become self-giving like the Light become able to see it, and for them the benefits of Daat’s Light seem “revealed”. Sefirot correspond to qualities of God and Man in the form of Angels and are related to the Chakras or energy centers within the spiritual/human body. 8. Da’at – Pineal Gland – knowledge – Elohim/Yahweh – Sirius 7. Keter – Crown Chakra – the crown/throne – Metatron – Space 6. Chokhmah – Third Eye Chakra – wisdom – Raziel – Zodiac 6. Binah – Third Eye Chakra – understanding – Tzaphkiel – Saturn 5. Chesed – Throat Chakra – mercy – Tzadkiel/Zadkiel – Jupiter 5. Gebarah – throat Chakra – strength – Khamael – Mars 4. Tiphereth – Heart Chakra – beauty – Raphael – Sun 3. Netzach – Solar Plexus – victory – Haniel – Venus 3. Hod – Solar Plexus – spendor – Michael – Mercury 2. Yesod – Sacral Chakra – foundation – Gabriel – Moon 1. Malkuth – Root Chakra – kingdom – Sandalphon – Elements/Earth Merkabah (Ezekiel) – is a chariot driven by the “Likeness of a Man.” Four angels form the basic structure and are called the “Chayot”. The “Chayot” have four faces, corresponding to the four directions (north, east south and west). The faces are a man, a lion, an ox and an eagle. Each Chayot also has four wings. Two wings spread across the length of the chariot and connect with the wings of the angel on the other side. This creates a ‘box’ of wings that forms the perimeter of the chariot. The other two wings cover their body. “Ophanim” are angels shaped like wheels, described as “a wheel inside of a wheel. The face of the man is always on the east side and looks up at the “Likeness of Man” who drives the chariot. The “Likeness of Man” sits on a throne of sapphire. The Bible mentions a third type of angel found in the Merkaba called “Seraphim”. The “Seraphim” power the chariot. The “Ophanim” are controlled by the “Chayot” while the movement of the “Chayot” is controlled by the “Seraphim”. Archangels - are defenders of elements and the four winds MICHAEL - Defender of fire and the South. GABRIEL - Defender of water and the West. URIEL - Defender earth and the North. RAPHAEL –Defender air and the East. Hierachy of Angels There are 9 levels within the angel hierarchy starting with the seraphim which is the highest level closest to the source, through to angels who are the closest to humans. Seraphim – who are beings of pure light are the level closest to the source and are considered to be the angels of pure light, love and fire. The seraphim shine so brilliantly with pure light that you will ever be able to see them but you can still access them through prayer or asking. Literally “burning ones”, the word is normally a synonym for snakes/serpents. Cherubim- the next level is the cherubim who channel positive energy from the source and guard the stars. They represent the wisdom of the source. They are said to have the stature and hands of a man, the feet of a calf, and four wings. Two of the wings extended upward, meeting above and sustaining the throne of God; while the other two stretched downward and covered the creatures themselves. Thrones/Wheels – are the next level and channel energy to you through your guardian angel. They are the investigators for the source and create and collect positive energies and represent justice. They also provide guidance in matters of karma. Thrones are angels of the Third Order (first sphere) and are beings of tremendous power and movement. They are the keepers of higher more expanded energies. They ensure that these energies maintain connections and flows through the realms. They act as the conduits of the physical worlds and tend to be more stationary in their existence. dominions – are the next level and represent wisdom and intuition.It is only with extreme rarity that the angelic lords make themselves physically known to humans. They are also the angels who preside over nations. The Dominions are believed to look like divinely beautiful humans with a pair of feathered wings, much like the common representation of Angels, but they may be distinguished from other groups by wielding orbs of light fastened to the heads of their sceptres or on the pommel of their swords. Powers- are the angels that keep track of human history. They will sent message when someone or something is out to harm you. The powers will help you to see through situations and problems and you protect you when in trouble. They are also the warrior angels created to be completely loyal to God. Some believe that no Power has ever fallen from grace, but another theory states that Satan was the Chief of the Powers before he fell virtues – work hand in hand with the thrones and send lots of spiritual energy to help people develop the tools required to progress along their spiritual path. They love positive people and also often perform miracles. The virtues also represent extreme courage.Their primary duty is to supervise the movements of the heavenly bodies in order to ensure that the cosmos remains in order. principalities – guard countries, cities and groups of people on earth. They protect political and religious leaders helping them make the right decisions.They also carry out the orders given to them by the Dominions and send blessings to the material world. They are the educators and guardians of the realm of earth both individuals, as well as groups. As beings related to the world of the germinal ideas, they are said to inspire living things to many things such as art and science. archangels - can actually belong to several levels but they enjoy dealing with humans when and where they can. They are considered the “Special Team Force” of the angelic realms. They channel positive energy to the world from the source. The word archangel comes from the Greek αρχάγγελος (archangělǒs), meaning chief angel. It derives from the Greek archō, meaning to be first in rank or power; and aggělǒs which means messenger. * Archangels that make up the Sephirot of the Tree of Life. AireL – ‘Lion or lioness of God’ and this Archangel is associated with lions and animals. Airel is involved with healing and protecting nature and that includes the animals, fish and birds, especially the wild ones. Environmentalism. Patron Angel of Wild Animals. Manifestation, abundance and good luck. She is connected to King Solomon and the Gnostics who believed that she ruled the Wind. She works with Raphael and the “thrones” Azrael - ‘Whom God helps’. Azrael’s role is primarily to cross people over to heaven at the time of physical death. Compassion, peace, transition and comfort. Patron Angel of the Clergy. Is also associated with Raphael and King Solomon. *Chamuel - ‘He who sees God’ or ‘He who seeks God’. Chamuel is a powerful healer and leader in the Angelic hierarchy know and the ‘Powers’ who protect the world from fearful and lower energies. Patron Angel of all who love God. The Angel of Peace and Calmness. Is one of the ten Sephiroth of the Kabbalah. *GabrieL – ‘God is my strength’ Defender of the element of water and the west. The Angel of resurrection, mercy and peace and benefactor of ‘Messengers’. Gabriel came to Zacharias and Mary, announcing the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. Gabriel saved Abrahams nephew Lot from Sodom’s destruction and is the Angel that escorted the Prophet Mohammed to the seven heavens and dictated the Quran to him. *Haniel – ‘Glory of God’. Haniel helps us to recover lost secrets of natural healing remedies. Haniel is associated with the planet Venus and the Moon energy, clairvoyance and grace. The Angel of feminine support. She is one of the ten Sephirot in the Kabbalah Jeremiel – ‘Mercy of God’. Archangel of prophetic vision’s and helps newly-crossed over souls to review their lives. He helps those still living to take an inventory of their life, to be able to make positive changes. The Angel of Emotional Healing. Jophiel – ‘Beauty of God’. Jophiel helps us to think beautiful thoughts and to create, manifest and attract more beauty into our lives. The Angel of Beauty. Patron Angel of artists. The Torah describes her as the upholder of divine Law and see her name as Sophiel. (Sophia) – wisdom. *Metatron/Shekinah – was the Prophet Enoch who ascended to heaven after living a virtuous life on earth. He led the children of Israel through the wilderness and to safety. He continues to lead children today, both on earth and in heaven. Metatron/Shekinah oversees unity, education, truth and children’s issues. Metatron is the Chief angel in the Kabbalah and is referred to as the “lesser Yahweh”. He is credited with helping Moses lead the Exodus and giving him the information to create the Ark of the Covenant, Mennorah, Ten Commandments, Torah etc. He is said to have come back on earth in many incarnations including, Thoth, Hermes, Mercury, etc… *Michael – ‘He who is like God’ or ‘He who looks like God’. Michael’s chief function is to rid the earth and its inhabitants of fear. Leader of the Archangels, he is the Angel of protection, justice and strength. The Angel of Protection and Courage. Defender of fire in the South. He oversees the angelic realm of the “Virtues”. He is one of the Ten Sephirot in the Kabbalah. Raguel - ‘Friend of God’. His chief role in heaven is to oversee all of the other Archangels and Angels … to ensure their working together in harmony and order according to Divine order and will. He is credited with assisting in the ascension and transformation of Enoch into Metatron. *Raphael – “He who Heals” based upon the Hebrew word, Rapha, wich means ‘doctor’ or ‘healer’. Raphael is healer of physical bodies, both for humans and animals. Defender of the element of air and the east. He is the Angel of love, joy and laughter, custodian of the Tree of Life and of healing powers. Patron Angel of all those in the field of medicine. He was one of the angles that visited Abraham and is one of the Sephirot of the Kabbalah. *Raziel – ‘Secrets of God’. He knows all of the secrets of the universe and how it operates.Ancient Jewish lore says that Raziel sits so close to the throne of God that he hears all of the universes secrets, which he has written down. Legend says that he gave this book to Adam as he was leaving Eden and to Noah as he was building the Ark. The Kabbalah describes Raziel as the embodiment of Divine Wisdom. He is often blended with Metatron/Shekinah. *Sandalphon – ‘brother’ in Greek, a reference to his twin brother, the Archangel Metatron. The twins are the only Archangels in heaven who were originally mortal men, he was the Prophet Elijah who ascended into an archangel. Sandalphon carries human prayers to God, so they may be answered. Patron Angel of Music. *Tzaphkiel – “Contemplation of God” “Prince of Spiritual Strife” against evil. He can be frightening to those that are not ready the intense spiritual journey ahead that demands no less than perfection from all those that seek it. The Archangel Tzaphkiel is also the keeper of the Akashic records. Uriel – ‘God is light’, ‘God’s light’ or ‘Fire of God’ because he illuminates situations and gives prophetic information and warnings. Uriel is the Archangel that helps with natural disaster. Defender of the element of earth and of the north. The Angel of wisdom, ideas, literature and music. As the Angel of light he is associated with the “Serphim” Uriel is believed to be the angel who warned Noah of the flood. *Zadkiel – ‘Righteousness of God’. Zadkiel helps hold mercy and compassion towards yourself and others, and to let go of judgements and unforgiveness. Zadkiel will help if you need to forgive yourself or another. He is the Archangel of invocation and transformation. He is the Angel of freedom, benevolence, mercy. Patron Angel of all who forgive he was the Angel who prevented Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. angels - malakhim (messengers or angels), are the lowest order of the angels, and the most recognized. They are the ones most concerned with the affairs of living things. Within the category of the angels, there are many different kinds, with different functions. The angels are sent as messengers to mankind to help with day-to-day life and bring information and guidance from the source to humans. Guardian angels belong to this level. Share this: Facebook6LinkedInEmailTwitter1Google +1TumblrPinterestRedditPrintMore StumbleUponDigg Like this:Like Loading... Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here... Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) Website You are commenting using your WordPress account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out / Change ) CancelConnecting to %s Notify me of follow-up comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. The Twenty Eleven Theme. | Blog at WordPress. 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