Chapter 5: The Sephiroth and the Qlippoth:
This page is to discuss the Trees in greater detail.
The Ten Sephiras/ Qlippahs are detailed below:
1) Keter (Crown):
Kether represents the "pure conscious" totality of the Qlippothic abyss, existing beyond all spiritual and mental categories. It is the first stirrings of "Intent," timeless, a point that crystallized out of the infinite "Ein Sof Ohr" which began the process of emanations that ends in Malkuth. It represents the "unity" of states, and is often called the "Lesser" or "Mundane" Unity. It opposes its dark twin— Thaumiel's "Duality" or "Chaos."
Title of Master: Ehieh.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Hadith.
Chakra: Sahasrara.
Emanation Stage: Atziluth (Stage of Emanation)
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Heaven— Araboth.
2) Chokhmah (Wisdom):
An extension of Akasha in the Qlippothic Abyss, Chokhmah represents the very concept of "Ideas." It is here that all ideas are conceived, after which they can either ascend to Adam-Kadmon to become an Archetype, or drop down the Tree to be destroyed/ corrupted in Ghagiel. As most Archetypes or Monsters are born in Chokhmah, the plane is considered as the real "birthplace" of all Creation.
It is governed by Sophia, an ancient goddess of wisdom stated to be a lesser manifestation of Akasha itself.
Title of Master: Yah.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Sophia.
Chakra: Ajna.
Emanation Stage: Atziluth (Stage of Emanation)
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Heaven— Araboth.
3) Binah (Understanding):
Binah represents all possible "processable knowledge" out of the infinitude of ideas streaming out of Chokhmah. This processable knowledge, after its actual comprehension, is stored in Da'ath— the imaginary eleventh Sephira of Knowledge and the Sephirothic Abyss. Opposing Satariel's "Ignorance," Binah represents "Morality" as well, and is the realm that "decides" the current aeon.
Title of Master: Yahweh Elohim.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Babalon.
Chakra: Visuddhi.
Emanation Stage: Atziluth (Stage of Emanation)
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Heaven— Araboth.
Da'ath (The Abyss)
Da'ath is the abyss of the Holy Sephiroth. Despite the name, It is nonetheless a part of the Qlippothic Abyss. The comprehended or "conscious" Knowledge from Binah is stored in Da'ath, making it a repository of Sephirothic Wisdom. Forming the boundary between the emanations of Atziluth and Be'riah, Da'ath has two parts: Daas Elyon [the part lying in the state of Atziluth meaning "Higher Knowledge" and connected to Keter] and Daas Tachton [ the part lying in Be'riah meaning "Lower Knowledge" and connected to Tiferet]
Title of Master: The Holy Demon.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Coronzon.
Chakra: Visuddhi.
Emanation Stage: Half-way between Atziluth and Be'riah.
4) Chesed (Mercy):
Once the aeon is chosen by Binah, thus setting the standards of morality, the various "Positive" aspects of the Qlippothic Abyss are represented by Chesed. Countering Gha'ag Sheblah's "Negative" forces, Chesed represents "Kindness," "Love," and acts of "Mercy" and "Compassion." It represents the "ideal" state of existence. Thus, Chesed is also called "The Right Hand of God." It determines the share of "Good" in the balance of Good and Evil.
Title of Master: El.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Be'riah [Stage of Creation].
Silver Route Correspondence: Sixth Heaven— Makhon.
5) Din (Limitations):
Din represents the various "Limitations" placed on the spirit as it transitions to the "lower-half" of the Tree of Life. Also known as "Gevurah," it governs the aspect of Justice and Strength in the Qlippothic Abyss, balancing out "Injustice" and "Weakness" in Golachab. As it is the threshold between the lower [Mortal] and upper [Divine] halves of the Sephiroth, this is where most that seek to ascend the Tree encounter a bottleneck. Ascension into Din requires a person to discard the personal and collective (as a species) shackles binding him/ her. In return, his/her constitution will undergo immense change as their body will get upgraded to [Divine] and he/she will be able to grasp the mystery of even higher sephiras.
Title of Master: Elohim Gibor.
Current Master: Unknown.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Be'riah [Stage of Creation].
Silver Route Correspondence: Fifth Heaven— Maon.
[Artificially creating a Level 6 simply means forcing a person into Din without relying on the divinity of the Tree at all. Therefore, instead of achieving a nirvana-like state, this makes them completely animalistic as their humanity and values are forcibly ripped out by the realm. The likelihood of them surviving such an adventure is almost nil.]
6) Tiferet:
Tiferet represents the "Collective Consciousness" of the Qlippothic Abyss. It opposes Thagirion's "Collective Un/Subconscious" and is derived from Yesod's "Personal Consciousness." Perfectly in balance between the Pillars of Severity and Mercy, Tiferet is a neutral sephira with no ruler. It also represents the "last domain" in lower part of the Tree of Life, and is the place where one's personal mental state must expand to consider the consciousness/ awareness of his/her species. Since this is the upper limit of the Lower [Mortal] Tree, this is normally the limit to ascension by artificial means.
Since this sephira has no ruler, it is the most preferred ground for holding Adjudication trials between ancient gods.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Be'riah [Stage of Creation]
Silver Route Correspondence: Fourth Heaven— Zebul.
7) Netzach (Victory):
Netzach represents the unmoderated "Ego" of the Qlippothic Abyss. As such, it is the fundamental emotional driving force behind the craving for Victory. It opposes A'Arab Zaraq's "Negligence" or "Apathy" and is tempered by logic in Hod's "Super-Ego." It rules over the aspects of Victory, Willpower, and Endurance.
Title of Master: Jehovah Tzabaoth.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Manipura.
Emanation Stage: Yetzirah [Stage of Foundation]
Silver Route Correspondence: Third Heaven— Shechaqim.
8) Hod (Glory):
Hod represents the "Super-Ego" of the Abyss. After the aeon is set by Binah and the Positive/Negative balance is determined in Chesed/ Gha'ag Sheblah, Hod becomes the enforcer of "Morality" upon the raw emotions flowing in from Netzach. Opposing Samael's "Id," Hod's "Super-Ego" represents the concept of surrender, withdrawl, and sincerity. Besides governing pure logic, Hod also acts as a cosmic filter that breaks down the divine energy flowing down the Sephiroth into various "forms" that are tangible and recognizable. Thus, Hod also represents "Energy." It also governs the biological and logical need for emotions such as love, anger, etc.
Title of Master: Elohim Tzabaoth.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Svadistthana.
Emanation Stage: Yetzirah [Stage of Foundation]
Silver Route Correspondence: Second Heaven— Raquia.
9) Yesod (Foundation):
Yesod represents the aspect of "Personal Consciousness" or the "Conscious Mind" in the Abyss. Opposing yet also together Yesod forms the "Astral Plane" with its Qlippothic counterpart Gamaliel's "Personal Subconscious." Acting as a regulator for forces from Hod and Netzach, Yesod balances the various powers of the Pillars of Mercy and Severity. It is the spiritual receptacle for the Tree of Life and forms of the foundations of the Pillar of Balance.
It forms the very first state for ascension, and awareness of his/her conscious spirituality is essential for a person to ascend to Yesod.
Title of Master: Shaddai El Chai.
Current Master/Title-holder: Unknown.
Emanation Stage: Yetzirah [Stage of Foundation]
Silver Route Correspondence: First Heaven— Vilon.
10/-10) Malkuth/ Nahemoth:
Malkuth represents the "Physical" aspects of the Qlippothic Abyss. Malkuth gives material existence to the various higher emanations of the Sephiroth while Nahemoth does the same with the lower ones of the Qlippoth. As such, it is the only sephira/ qlippah to simultaneously exist under two different contradicting emanations: the Sephirothic Assiah and the Qlippothic Noga.
Malkuth/ Nahemoth is equidistant from both Keter and Thaumiel, thus making the forces of order and chaos to be in perfect harmony. Hence, with the optimum balance of good and evil, Malkuth/ Nahemoth is the realm where both (and potentially any other) Trees took root in.
As Malkuth merely represents "Physical" existence, Nahemoth means the "deprival" of all physical existence, or simply "physical Destruction." Since both existence and its destruction is needed for the balance of this realm, Malkuth is the only sephira that can co-exist in the same place with its dark counterpart.
Malkuth connects Keter to Nahemoth which in turn connects to Thaumiel. Hence, it is one of the foundations of the Pillar of Balance.
Similarly, Malkuth/ Nahemoth are the only sephira that is directly connected to LIMBO and its concept of "Afterlife."
Title of Master: Adonai Malech (for Malkuth)/ Naamah (for Nahemoth).
Current Master/ Title(name)-holder: For Malkuth: Telecvovim [AKA The Ancient God of Death, or simply Death.], for Naamah: Unknown.
Chakra: Muladhara.
Emanation Stage(s): Assiah [The Physical Stage], Kelipot Noga [The Vessel Stage]
Silver Route Correspondence(s): Both First Heaven— Vilon and First Hell— Gehenna.
-9) Gamaliel (The Obscene Ones):
Gamaliel represents the "sub/unconscious mind" in the Abyss. It exists together but opposing Yesod's "Personal Consciousness" in the "Astral Plane." Meanwhile in the Tree of Death, it balances Samael's "Id" with A'Arab Zaraq's "Negligence." It is also a receptacle for Thagirion's "Collective Unconsciousness" and the Qlippothic Tree at large.
Gamaliel represents the taboos that we keep suppressed without ever acting upon it. It governs the aspect of "Dreams" both metaphorically and literally.
Title of Master: Satrina
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Muladhara.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Esh [The Stage of Realization]
Silver Route Correspondence: First Hell— Gehenna.
-8) Samael (The Poisonous One):
Samael represents the "Id" of the Abyss. It refers to any and all "Instincts" and forms the foundation of all impulsive actions. It is named after the impulsive action the Archetypal Human Female [Eve] took to taste the forbidden fruit, thus, resulting in Mankind's exile from Eden.
It is forever locked in a struggle with Hod's "Super-Ego" and A'Arab Zaraq's "Negligence."
Samael represents the state of mind in which we take actions impulsively, and is "Instincts-incarnate."
Title of Master: Adramelech.
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Svadistthana.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Esh [The Stage of Realization.]
Silver Route Correspondence: Second Hell— Tzelmoth.
-7) A'Arab Zaraq (The Corrosive Ones)
A'Arab Zaraq is "Apathy" given form. As "Negligence," it opposes the craving for Victory. Predominantly, it rules over Sloth [Laziness] and Procrastination. It also represents the aspect of "Rejection" and separation from the Divine. As such A'Arab Zaraq is the state of mind of simply not caring about morals, consequences or aftermath.
Title of Master: Ba'al.
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Manipura.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Esh [The Stage of Realization]
Silver Route Correspondence: Third Hell— Sharimoth.
-6) Thagirion (The Disputers)
Thagirion represents the "Collective Un/Subconsciousness" of the Qlippothic Abyss. It opposes Tiferet's "Collective Consciousness" and feeds into Gamaliel's "Personal Un/Subconsciousness." Perfectly in balance between the Pillars of Severity and Mercy, Thagirion is a neutral qlippah with no ruler. It also represents the "last domain" in upper part of the Tree of Death, and is the place where one's personal mental state must expand to consider the subconscious and instincts of his/her species. Since this is the lower limit of the Upper [Mortal] Tree, this is normally the limit to descent by artificial means.
Since this qlippah has no ruler, much like its counterpart Tiferet, it is one of the two most preferred grounds for holding Adjudication trials between ancient gods.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Anan [The Stage of Submission]
Silver Route Correspondence: Fourth Hell— Titahion.
-5) Golahab (The Flaming Ones):
Golahab represents the "destruction" of the various "Limitations" placed on the spirit as it transitions to the "lower-half" of the Tree of Death. It governs the aspect of "Injustice" and "Weakness" in the Qlippothic Abyss, balancing out "Justice" and "Strength" in Din. As it is the threshold between the upper [Mortal] and lower [Infernal] halves of the Qlippoth, this is where most that seek to descend the Tree encounter a bottleneck. Descent into Golahab requires a person to discard the personal and collective (as a species) shackles binding him/ her. In return, his/her constitution will undergo immense change as their body gets downgraded to [Infernal], and he/she will be able to grasp the mystery of even lower qlippahs.
Title of Master: Asmodeus
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Anan [The Stage of Submission]
Silver Route Correspondence: Fifth Hell— Bar Shachath.
-4) Gha'ag Sheblah (The Smiting Ones):
Once the aeon is chosen by Binah, thus setting the standards of morality, the various "Negative" aspects of the Qlippothic Abyss are represented by Gha'ag Sheblah. Countering Chesed's "Positive" forces, Cha'ag Sheblah represents "Cruelty," "Hate," and acts of "Ruthlessness" and "Barbarity." It represents "Anarchy" and "Disorder." It also determines the share of "Evil" in the balance of Good and Evil.
Title of Master: Astaroth.
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Anahata.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Anan [The Stage of Submission].
Silver Route Correspondence: Sixth Hell— Abaddon.
Belial (The Qlippothic Void):
Belial is merely a hole [Void] in the Tree of Death that formed at the boundary between the emanations of Kelipot Supah and Kelipot Anan. It has two parts: Belial Elyon [the part lying in the state of Kelipot Supah meaning "Lower Void" and connected to Thaumiel] and Belial Tachton [ the part lying in Kelipot Anan meaning "Higher Void" and connected to Thagirion.] It isn't a physical or meta-physical realm and is simply a "gap" in the fabric of SYSTEM which connects directly into the AYIN.
Chakra: Approximately between Anahata and Visuddhi.
Emanation Stage: Half-way between Kelipot Anan and Kelipot Supah.
-3) Satarial (Understanding):
Satarial represents the destruction of "Intelligence." The comprehendable wisdom and morality of Binah is lost here in Satarial's "Ignorance." As such Satarial represents various states of mind ranging from the minimum of "Insanity" and "Madness" to "inanimation, vegetative state, and total lifelessness."
Satarial is where aeons cease to exist as morality itself becomes pointless at such a level. Also since destruction of intelligence also spells doom to "Observation," Satarial destroys all "constructs" and "structures" hence earning its name as the realm of "Desolation."
Title of Master: Lucifuge Rofocale.
Current Master/ Name-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Visuddhi.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Supah (The Stage of Accentuation)
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Hell— Sheol.
-2) Ghagiel (The Hindering Ones):
Ghagiel represents the destruction or corruption of "Ideas." An idea after being conceived in Chokhmah, may ascend to Adam-Kadmon to become an Archetype, or fall to Ghagiel to be corrupted or destroyed. The corrupted ideas may then traverse into Ahra to become a "Monster."
Thus, as Ghagiel opposes Chokhmah's capacity to "conceive" ideas by effectively purging/ corrupting them, it is considered the "graveyard" of all Creation.
Title of Master: Beelzebub.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Ajna.
Emanation Stage: Kelipot Supah (The Stage of Accentuation)
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Hell— Sheol.
-1) Thaumiel:
Thauliel represents all "Contending Forces" with Keter's "Pure Conscious Totality."
It stands for "Duality" as opposed to "Unity" and thus forms the foundation of "Conflict."
Thaumiel is merely the destruction all Emanations, a state in which the infinitesimal point of crystallized Ein Sof birthed in Keter by Ohr is destroyed and lost forever.
True to its name as the essence of "Chaos," Thaumiel has two conflicting Masters.
Title of Master: Satan and Maloch.
Current Master/ Title-holder: Unknown.
Chakra: Sahasrara (Above the Head)
Emanation Stage: Temporarily in Kelipot Supah as it destroys all Emanations. It is also the bedrock of Kelipot Hatmayot: An impure, chaotic union of three Kelipots— Supah, Anan, and Esh with the only exception of Nogah.
Silver Route Correspondence: Seventh Hell— Sheol.