be the Sa thor Living Qabalah [A Pracncat. Gero Usinnsranee ik Tees oF Le Will Parfitt & ELEMENT tity De Hp Mat ene: GotContents x/ List of Diagrams xii / List of Exercises xiy / Preface PART I: FOUNDATIONS 3// CHAPTER 1 : An Introduction to the Qabalah - Introduces the Qabalah as a method for personal and spiritual development. £ Introduction What is the Qabalak? ¢ The Nature of this Study ¢ Choosing to be Present ¢ Concentration and Interest ¢ Pronunciation of Hebrew Names $ Relaxation Techniques + Magi 13 / CHAPTER 2: The Design of the Tree — Describes the Tree of Life from first principles and basic techniques for connecting with the system + The Structure of the Tree ¢ Abtributions of the Spheres + The Pillarsand the Planes £ The Qabalistic Worlds { The Formula of Tetragrammaton + Summary of the Basic Map ¢ The Number Seven The Planetary Symbols PART I: THE PERSONALITY AND THE TREE OF LIFE 37 / CHAPTER3 : The Tenth Sphere - Starts the ascent up the Tree by making clear, practical connections with Malkuth. + The Tenth Sphere, Malkuth + Correspondences to Malkuth 4 The Tree and the Tarot + The Whole Person } The Unvritten Qabalah ¢ The Human Body and the Universe 50 / CHAPTER 4 : The Ninth Sphere ~ Commences the description of the spheres which are connected with personality. £ The Ninth Sphere, Yesod 4 The Sphere of the Moon ¢ Corresponitences to Yesod ¥ Colour and the Tree of Life + The Astral Light ¢ Yesod and the New Age + The Paths and the Tree of Life # The Meaning of SymbolsContents x/ List of Diagrams xii / List of Exercises xiv / Preface PART I: FOUNDATIONS 3/ CHAPTER 1 : An Introduction to the Qabalah - Introduces the Qabalah asa method for personal and spiritual development. + Introduction $ What is the Qabalak? + The Nature of this Study # Choosing to be Present ¢ Concentration and Interest $ Pronunciation of Hebrew Names + Relaxation Techniques + Magick 13 / CHAPTER 2: The Design of the Tree - Describes the Tree of Life from first principles and basic techniques for connecting with the system. + The Structure of the Tree # Attributions of the Spheres + The Pillars and the Planes } The Qabalistic Worlds $ The Formula of Tetragrammaton £ Summary of the Basic Map + The Number Seven 4 The Planetary Symbols PART Il: THE PERSONALITY AND THE TREE OF LIFE 37 / CHAPTER 3 : The Tenth Sphere — Starts the ascent up the Tree by making clear, practical connections with Malkuth. ¢ The Tenth Sphere, Malkuth ¢ Corresponidences to Malkuth + The Tree and the Tarot ¢ The Whole Person ¢ The Uncoritten Qabalah The Human Body and the Universe 50 / CHAPTER 4 : The Ninth Sphere - Commences the desctiption of the spheres which are connected with personality, _ £ The Ninth Sphere, Yesod 4 The Sphere of the Moon + Correspondences to Yesod Teepe a fe tet Lie t The Astral Light ¢ Yesod and the New Age + The Paths and the Tree of Life ¢ The Meaning of Symbols iene ri sit (sii plies “f The Hebrew Names of the Numbers and and Notariqon + The Power of Sound Sphere, Netzach t The Chalice + The Venus Connection jo Netzach + Contacting Netzach } The Expression of Experience Paths Connected to Hod and Netzach Energy + The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram PART II: THE SOUL AND THE TREE OF LIFE ER 7: The Sixth Sphere - The ‘bridge’ between the personality and the soul, the central pivot of the whole Tree. ¢ The Sixth Sphere, Tiphareth } Correspondences to Tiphareth connected to Tiphareth ¢ Self-Identification 4 Influences from Above . CHAPTER 8 : Further on the Sixth Sphere - Emphasizes the central importance of this sphere to the whole Tree. {Creation of the Tree ¢ The Qualities of the Soul ¢ Co-creation and the Human sf The Ten Planes of Being + Conversation with the Guardian Angel Enlightened Being + A Poetical Summary of Creation + The Principles of Change and Maintenance oo ER9 : The Fourth and Fifth Spheres ~ Develops an understanding of ,and introduces and stresses the importance of the Archetypes of Love and Will. rth and Fifth Spheres, Chesed and Geburah + Correspondences to Chese 4 The Principle of Adjustment ¢ The Magickal Link and the G $ Love, Will and the Personality } The Higher Resolving of Love and Will ¢ Vertical and Horizontal Synthesis £ TI £ Will, Love and Imagination ¢ Training the Will (CHAPTER 10 : Caen nan =DPART IV; THE SPIRIT AND THE TREE OF LIFE 167 / CHAPTER 11: The Supernal Triad ~ The ascent up the Tree is concluded and the whole Tree is now revealed. + Spirit — Individual and Universal ¢ The Third Sphere, Binah ¢ The City of the Pyramids $ The Second Sphere, Chockmah + The Words of the Acons + The First Sphere, Kether ¢ Correspondences and the Supernal Triad + The Mystery of Shekhtiniah + The Negative Veils ¢ The Qabalistic Spirit + Beyond the Veils PART V : PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE QABALAH | 179 / CHAPTER 12 : The Psychological Qabalah ~ Presents the psychological | applications of the Qabalistic system through an unfolding description of the relevant | theory and practice. } $ The Psychological Uses of the Tree # Making Connections with the Tree + Correlation and Expression of Experience + Relating to Diverse Processes + Clarification of Knowledge and Understanding 4 Understanding Obscure Symbols + Testing the Truth of Correspondences 4 Understanding Body Energies Developing All Parts of Your Being ¢ Making Contact with Other Beings + Original Research and Experience 190 / CHAPTER 13 : The Magickal and Mystical Qabalah — Describes the magickal and mystical approaches to the Qabalah. $ Magickal and Mystical Uses of the Qabalalt Magick, Mysticism and the Psychological Approach + Contact with Extre-Dimensional Beings + The Two Ways of Magick and Mysticism 4 The Development of the Magician and the Attainment of | the Mystic # More on the Magickal Link # Use of Magickal Symbolism and | Correspondences ¢ The Essence of Symbols 4 The Vertical and Horizontal Tree £ The Power of the Will # Energy Exchange and the Storing of Personal Power + Original Research and Experience 203 / CHAPTER 14 : The Tarot and the Qabalah - Makes the connections between the Qabalah and the Tarot and introduces the principles of divination as a way of personal growth. + Introduction to. Divination ¢ The Qabaiah and Divination Techniques + The Qabalah and the Tarot { The Essence of the Tarot } The Consciousness and Preparation of the Diviner ¢ Divination and the Tarot + Tarot Techniques viiiwith Macrocosm £ Ways of Invoking ‘Group Integration ¢ Glamours Preventing ‘of Ceremonial Magick + The Deities of the Spheres. ‘Balance and Harmony in Ritual and Ceremony + A Magick + Constructing Your Own Rituals + Conclusion APPENDICES 233./ 1. The Starting Procedure / 2. The Magickal Diary or Workbook 236 / 3. Standard Symbols '/ 4. Bibliography and Further Reading, 239 / 5. The New Correspondence Tables 253 / 6, Individual Tuition 254 / IndexDiagrams The Tree of Life and the Major Attributions 2 The Development of the Sephiroth (1-9) 14-19 The Map of the Whole Person 20 Hebrew Letters and Yetziratic Attributions 22 The Seven Planes on the Tree 23 ‘The Three Triangles 2B The Hexagram and Pentagram 23-4 The Four Qabalistic Worlds 25 The Seven-Pointed Star 32 Numbers and the Planetary Symbols 33 The Centre of the Circle 40 Symbols of the Elements 43 Ray Meditation 47 The Human Body and the Universe 49 Colours and the Tree of Life 56 ‘The Self-Awareness Triangle 68 ‘The Chalice 7 The Banishing Pentagram 85 ‘The Invoking Pentagram 85 A Clearly Defined Centre 89 Harmony and a Stable Centre 92 The Lamen 92 The Rosy Cross 92 Influences from Above 99 The Human Ages on the Tree 106 Cycles of Incarnation 107 The Ten Planes of Being 109 The Enlightened Being, 113 The Vertical and Horizontal Tree a 15 Balance and Adjustment 123 The Equilibrium Point 123 The Third Point 123124 130 i 133-5 138 144 146 147 [Gece cesessaggaes seExercises The Intention Exercise Being Present The Power of Will Building the Tree The Qabalistic Cross The Opening Exercise The Exercise of the Senses The Temple of Malkuth The Awareness Continuum The Ten Secret Joys of the Master Balancing the Opposites Colour and the Tree of Life The Moon Grotto Active Path Meditation Meditation for Inner Peace The Mind Door Mindcharting ‘The Three Symbols Visualization Sound Exercises (1-4) The Chalice Surrender ‘The Walking Meditation ‘The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram Solar and Terrestrial Consciousness Self-Awareness Self-Identification ‘The Sorcerer Exercise Evoking and Developing Desired Qualities Conversation with the Guardian Angel ‘The Cloak of Negativity Useless Will Exercises The Higher Resolving Factor Reflective Meditation 104 112 116 ng 131 132