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| - | In the [[Qabalah]], '''Chesed''' is the third of the ten [[Sephiroth]] on the "[[Tree of Life]]." Its meaning in Hebrew is ''Mercy''. Chesed is also known as Gedulah (Majesty). The other Sephiroth are: [[Kether]], [[Chokmah]], [[Binah]], [[Geburah]], [[Tiphareth]], [[Netzach]], [[Hod]], [[Yesod]], and [[Malkuth]]. | + | {{tree}} |
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| + | In the [[Qabalah]], '''Chesed''' is the fourth of the ten [[Sephiroth]] on the "[[Tree of Life]]." Its meaning in Hebrew is ''Mercy''. Chesed is also known as Gedulah (Majesty). The other Sephiroth are: [[Kether]], [[Chokmah]], [[Binah]], [[Geburah]], [[Tiphareth]], [[Netzach]], [[Hod]], [[Yesod]], and [[Malkuth]]. | ||
| ==Qabalistic Attributions== | ==Qabalistic Attributions== | ||
| ''The following attributions are taken from ''777'', by [[Aleister Crowley]]. The small "#" links will show the full column of that attribution (i.e. all the names, planets, parts of the soul, etc.)'' | ''The following attributions are taken from ''777'', by [[Aleister Crowley]]. The small "#" links will show the full column of that attribution (i.e. all the names, planets, parts of the soul, etc.)'' | ||
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| - | *'''Key Scale''': 4 <small>([[Tree of Life:Key Scale#The Ten Sepheroth|#]])</small> | + | *'''Key Scale''': 4 <small>([[Key Scale#The Ten Sephiroth|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Name''': Chesed (Mercy) <small>([[Tree of Life:Key Scale#The Ten Sepheroth|#]])</small> | + | *'''Name''': Chesed (Mercy) <small>([[Key Scale#The Ten Sephiroth|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Astrology''': [[The Planets:Jupiter|Jupiter]] <small>([[Tree of Life:Astrology|#]])</small> | + | *'''Astrology''': [[Jupiter]] <small>([[Astrology and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | '''[[The Four Worlds]]''' | + | '''Godforms''' |
| - | *'''Heaven of Assiah''': Tzedeq (Sphere of Jupiter) <small>([[Tree of Life:Heavens of Assiah|#]])</small> | + | *'''[[Egyptian Godforms|Egyptian]] (selection)''': Amoun, Isis [Hathoor] <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''God Name in Assiah''': AL <small>([[Tree of Life:God Names in Assiah|#]])</small> | + | *'''Egyptian (practical)''': [[Amoun]] <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Archangel of Assiah''': Tzadkiel (Righteousness of God) <small>([[Tree of Life:Archangels of Assiah|#]])</small> | + | *'''[[Hindu Godforms|Hindu]]''': Indra, Brahma <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Angels of Assiah''': Chashmalim (Brilliant ones) <small>([[Tree of Life:Angels of Assiah|#]])</small> | + | *'''Scandinavian''': Wotan <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Divine Name of Briah''': ? (Mem Tzaddi Peh Tzaddi?) <small>([[Tree of Life:Divine Names of Briah|#]])</small> | + | *'''[[Greek Godforms|Greek]]''': Poseidon [Zeus] <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Angel of Briah''': Tzadqiel <small>([[Tree of Life:Angels of Briah|#]])</small> | + | *'''[[Roman Godforms|Roman]]''': Jupiter [Libitina] <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Choir of Angels in Briah''': Shinanim <small>([[Tree of Life:Choirs of Angels in Briah|#]])</small> | + | *'''[[Christian Godforms|Christian]]''': God the Rain-maker (vide Prayer-book), God the Farmer’s Friend <small>([[Godforms and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Palace of Briah''': Hekel Ahbah (Palace of Love) <small>([[Tree of Life:Palaces of Briah|#]])</small> | + | |
| + | '''Tarot''' | ||
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| + | *'''General Attribution''': The 4 Fours <small>([[Tarot and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Titles & Attributions''' | ||
| + | **'''Wands''': Completion (Venus in Aries) <small>([[Tarot and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> | ||
| + | **'''Cups''': Luxury (Luna in Cancer) <small>([[Tarot and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> | ||
| + | **'''Swords''': Truce (Jupiter in Libra) <small>([[Tarot and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> | ||
| + | **'''Discs''': Power (Sol in Capricorn) <small>([[Tarot and the Tree of Life|#]])</small> | ||
| '''[[Tree of Life:Colors|Colors]]''' | '''[[Tree of Life:Colors|Colors]]''' | ||
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| *'''Empress Scale''': Deep azure flecked yellow <small>([[Tree of Life:Colors#Empress Scale|#]])</small> | *'''Empress Scale''': Deep azure flecked yellow <small>([[Tree of Life:Colors#Empress Scale|#]])</small> | ||
| - | '''Godforms''' | + | '''Material Correspondences''' |
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| - | *'''[[Egyptian Godforms|Egyptian]] (selection)''': Amoun, Isis [Hathoor] <small>([[Tree of Life:Egyptian Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''Egyptian (practical)''': [[Amoun]] <small>([[Tree of Life:Egyptian Gods (practical)|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''[[Hindu Godforms|Hindu]]''': Indra, Brahma <small>([[Tree of Life:Hindu Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''Scandinavian''': Wotan <small>([[Tree of Life:Scandinavian Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''[[Greek Godforms|Greek]]''': Poseidon [Zeus] <small>([[Tree of Life:Greek Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''[[Roman Godforms|Roman]]''': Jupiter [Libitina] <small>([[Tree of Life:Jupiter Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
| - | *'''[[Christian Godforms|Christian]]''': God the Rain-maker (vide Prayer-book), God the Farmer’s Friend <small>([[Tree of Life:Christian Gods|#]])</small> | + | |
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| - | '''Physical Correspondances''' | + | |
| *'''Animals''': Unicorn <small>([[Tree of Life:Animals|#]])</small> | *'''Animals''': Unicorn <small>([[Tree of Life:Animals|#]])</small> | ||
| - | *'''Plant''': Olive, Shamrock [Opium Poppy] <small>([[Tree of Life:Plants|#]])</small> | + | *'''Plants''': Olive, Shamrock [Opium Poppy] <small>([[Tree of Life:Plants|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Precious Stone''': Amethyst, Sapphire [Lapis Lazuli] <small>([[Tree of Life:Precious Stones|#]])</small> | + | *'''Precious Stones''': Amethyst, Sapphire [Lapis Lazuli] <small>([[Tree of Life:Precious Stones|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Perfume''': Cedar <small>([[Tree of Life:Perfumes|#]])</small> | + | *'''Perfumes''': Cedar <small>([[Tree of Life:Perfumes|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Vegetable Drug''': Opium <small>([[Tree of Life:Vegetable Drugs|#]])</small> | + | *'''Vegetable Drugs''': Opium <small>([[Tree of Life:Drugs|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Mineral Drug''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:Mineral Drugs|#]])</small> | + | *'''Mineral Drug''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:Drugs|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Alchemical Metal''': Silver <small>([[Tree of Life:Alchemical Metals|#]])</small> | + | *'''Alchemical Metal''': Silver <small>([[Tree of Life:Metals|#]])</small> |
| '''Magick & Mysticism''' | '''Magick & Mysticism''' | ||
| *'''[[Elements|Element]]''': Water <small>([[Tree of Life:Elements|#]])</small> | *'''[[Elements|Element]]''': Water <small>([[Tree of Life:Elements|#]])</small> | ||
| - | *'''[[Tarot]]''': The 4 Fours <small>([[Tree of Life:Tarot|#]])</small> | ||
| *'''[[Magical Weapons]]''': The Wand, Sceptre, or Crook <small>([[Tree of Life:Magical Weapons|#]])</small> | *'''[[Magical Weapons]]''': The Wand, Sceptre, or Crook <small>([[Tree of Life:Magical Weapons|#]])</small> | ||
| *'''Magical Formula''': IHVH <small>([[Tree of Life:Magical Formulæ|#]])</small> | *'''Magical Formula''': IHVH <small>([[Tree of Life:Magical Formulæ|#]])</small> | ||
| *'''[[Parts of the Soul]]''': Ruach (The Intellect) <small>([[Tree of Life:Parts of the Soul|#]])</small> | *'''[[Parts of the Soul]]''': Ruach (The Intellect) <small>([[Tree of Life:Parts of the Soul|#]])</small> | ||
| - | *'''Lineal Figures of the Planets, &c., and Geomany''': The Solid Figure <small>([[Tree of Life:Lineal Figures & Geomany|#]])</small> | + | *'''Lineal Figures of the Planets, &c., and Geomancy''': The Solid Figure <small>([[Tree of Life:Lineal Figures & Geomancy|#]])</small> |
| *'''[[Chakras|Chakra]]''': Anahata (heart) <small>([[Tree of Life:Chakras |#]])</small> | *'''[[Chakras|Chakra]]''': Anahata (heart) <small>([[Tree of Life:Chakras |#]])</small> | ||
| - | *'''The Soul (Hindu)''': Lower Manas <small>([[Tree of Life:The Soul (Hindu)|#]])</small> | + | *'''The Soul (Hindu)''': Lower Manas <small>([[Tree of Life:Parts of the Soul|#]])</small> |
| - | *'''Quarter''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:Quarters|#]])</small> | + | *'''Quarter''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:The Quarters|#]])</small> |
| *'''Order of Qliphoth''': Gha’agsheklah (Smiters) <small>([[Tree of Life:Orders of Qliphoth|#]])</small> | *'''Order of Qliphoth''': Gha’agsheklah (Smiters) <small>([[Tree of Life:Orders of Qliphoth|#]])</small> | ||
| *'''Forty Buddhist Meditations''': Friendliness <small>([[Tree of Life:Forty Buddhist Meditations|#]])</small> | *'''Forty Buddhist Meditations''': Friendliness <small>([[Tree of Life:Forty Buddhist Meditations|#]])</small> | ||
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| *'''System of Taoism''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:System of Taoism|#]])</small> | *'''System of Taoism''': — <small>([[Tree of Life:System of Taoism|#]])</small> | ||
| *'''Figure related to Pure Number''': Tetrahedron or Pyramid, Cross <small>([[Tree of Life:Figures related to Pure Number|#]])</small> | *'''Figure related to Pure Number''': Tetrahedron or Pyramid, Cross <small>([[Tree of Life:Figures related to Pure Number|#]])</small> | ||
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| + | '''[[The Four Worlds]]''' | ||
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| + | *'''Heaven of Assiah''': Tzedeq (Sphere of Jupiter) <small>([[Tree of Life:Heavens of Assiah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''God Name in Assiah''': AL <small>([[Tree of Life:Assiah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Archangel of Assiah''': Tzadkiel (Righteousness of God) <small>([[Tree of Life:Assiah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Angels of Assiah''': Chashmalim (Brilliant ones) <small>([[Tree of Life:Assiah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Divine Name of Briah''': ? (Mem Tzaddi Peh Tzaddi?) <small>([[Tree of Life:Briah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Angel of Briah''': Tzadqiel <small>([[Tree of Life:Briah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Choir of Angels in Briah''': Shinanim <small>([[Tree of Life:Briah|#]])</small> | ||
| + | *'''Palace of Briah''': Hekel Ahbah (Palace of Love) <small>([[Tree of Life:Briah|#]])</small> | ||
| ==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| *''Tzedeq means righteousness; the inexorable law of Jupiter. The connection of this with the number 4 depends on the aspect of 4 as the square of 2, the limitation of the Dyad further fixed by self-multiplication, the introduction of a new dimension. 4 is thus a number of rigidity or materiality. Hence its ideal quality is inexorable righteousness. Yet in connection with this, remember that Chesed means Mercy and 4 is Daleth, the letter of Venus, Love. Consideration of this is very helpful in understanding the way in which a Sephira combines widely diverse ideas.'' (777) | *''Tzedeq means righteousness; the inexorable law of Jupiter. The connection of this with the number 4 depends on the aspect of 4 as the square of 2, the limitation of the Dyad further fixed by self-multiplication, the introduction of a new dimension. 4 is thus a number of rigidity or materiality. Hence its ideal quality is inexorable righteousness. Yet in connection with this, remember that Chesed means Mercy and 4 is Daleth, the letter of Venus, Love. Consideration of this is very helpful in understanding the way in which a Sephira combines widely diverse ideas.'' (777) | ||
| - | ==References== | + | *''The important characteristic is that Four is "below the Abyss"; therefore, in practice, it means solidification, materialization. Things have become manifest. The essential point is that it expresses the Rule of Law...The manifestation promised by [[Binah]] has now taken place. Chesed...is the highest idea which can be understood in an intellectual way.'' (The Book of Thoth). |
| - | *Crowley, Aleister. (1982). ''777 and Other Qabalistic Writings.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser. | + | |
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *Crowley, Aleister. (1982). ''777 and Other Qabalistic Writings.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser. | ||
| + | *Crowley, Aleister. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' New York, S. Weiser. | ||
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In the Qabalah, Chesed is the fourth of the ten Sephiroth on the "Tree of Life." Its meaning in Hebrew is Mercy. Chesed is also known as Gedulah (Majesty). The other Sephiroth are: Kether, Chokmah, Binah, Geburah, Tiphareth, Netzach, Hod, Yesod, and Malkuth.
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Qabalistic Attributions
The following attributions are taken from 777, by Aleister Crowley. The small "#" links will show the full column of that attribution (i.e. all the names, planets, parts of the soul, etc.)
Godforms
- Egyptian (selection): Amoun, Isis [Hathoor] (#)
- Egyptian (practical): Amoun (#)
- Hindu: Indra, Brahma (#)
- Scandinavian: Wotan (#)
- Greek: Poseidon [Zeus] (#)
- Roman: Jupiter [Libitina] (#)
- Christian: God the Rain-maker (vide Prayer-book), God the Farmer’s Friend (#)
Tarot
- General Attribution: The 4 Fours (#)
- Titles & Attributions
- King Scale: Deep violet (#)
- Queen Scale: Blue (#)
- Emperor Scale: Deep purple (#)
- Empress Scale: Deep azure flecked yellow (#)
Material Correspondences
- Animals: Unicorn (#)
- Plants: Olive, Shamrock [Opium Poppy] (#)
- Precious Stones: Amethyst, Sapphire [Lapis Lazuli] (#)
- Perfumes: Cedar (#)
- Vegetable Drugs: Opium (#)
- Mineral Drug: — (#)
- Alchemical Metal: Silver (#)
Magick & Mysticism
- Element: Water (#)
- Magical Weapons: The Wand, Sceptre, or Crook (#)
- Magical Formula: IHVH (#)
- Parts of the Soul: Ruach (The Intellect) (#)
- Lineal Figures of the Planets, &c., and Geomancy: The Solid Figure (#)
- Chakra: Anahata (heart) (#)
- The Soul (Hindu): Lower Manas (#)
- Quarter: — (#)
- Order of Qliphoth: Gha’agsheklah (Smiters) (#)
- Forty Buddhist Meditations: Friendliness (#)
- Magical Power: The Vision of Love (#)
- System of Taoism: — (#)
- Figure related to Pure Number: Tetrahedron or Pyramid, Cross (#)
- Heaven of Assiah: Tzedeq (Sphere of Jupiter) (#)
- God Name in Assiah: AL (#)
- Archangel of Assiah: Tzadkiel (Righteousness of God) (#)
- Angels of Assiah: Chashmalim (Brilliant ones) (#)
- Divine Name of Briah: ? (Mem Tzaddi Peh Tzaddi?) (#)
- Angel of Briah: Tzadqiel (#)
- Choir of Angels in Briah: Shinanim (#)
- Palace of Briah: Hekel Ahbah (Palace of Love) (#)
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Quotes
- Tzedeq means righteousness; the inexorable law of Jupiter. The connection of this with the number 4 depends on the aspect of 4 as the square of 2, the limitation of the Dyad further fixed by self-multiplication, the introduction of a new dimension. 4 is thus a number of rigidity or materiality. Hence its ideal quality is inexorable righteousness. Yet in connection with this, remember that Chesed means Mercy and 4 is Daleth, the letter of Venus, Love. Consideration of this is very helpful in understanding the way in which a Sephira combines widely diverse ideas. (777)
- The important characteristic is that Four is "below the Abyss"; therefore, in practice, it means solidification, materialization. Things have become manifest. The essential point is that it expresses the Rule of Law...The manifestation promised by Binah has now taken place. Chesed...is the highest idea which can be understood in an intellectual way. (The Book of Thoth).
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References
- Crowley, Aleister. (1982). 777 and Other Qabalistic Writings. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
- Crowley, Aleister. (1981). The Book of Thoth. New York, S. Weiser.