Kabbalistic Introduction to Understanding and Three…
As a reader, when a querent draws
a “three”, I always ask how the three resonates with their understanding. Most querents, even my Hindu querents, reflect on the
Holy Trinity and the spiritual aspects thereof.
Understanding is found at the top
(third) sphere in the Pillar of Mercy on the Kabalistic Tree of Life. This
sphere is named Binah. According to the Kaballah there are three pillars one
can travel in the Tree of Life, namely the Pillar of Severity, the Pillar of
Balance, and the Pillar of Mercy. In order to grasp any means of understanding,
one needs to travel up the Pillar of Severity.
The Pillar of Severity is made of
three spheres. The
first sphere Hod is ruled by Mercury (planet of communication) and thereby refers to analysis – ensuring that we take the time to really contemplate what is most befitting for our circumstances and organize ourselves
first sphere Hod is ruled by Mercury (planet of communication) and thereby refers to analysis – ensuring that we take the time to really contemplate what is most befitting for our circumstances and organize ourselves
