The Arizal (Rabbi Isaac Luria) taught that there were three phases in the creation.  First, there was the Endless Light (Ain Soph Ohr).  Then G-d divided the light from the darkness and created a void without light.  Then G-d sent a ray of light (kav) into the darkness ( Read more... )

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob represent the middle triad in the Tree of Life.  Abraham represents Chesed, Mercy (or loving-kindness).  Isaac represents Geburah, Judgement (or might).  Jacob represents Tipherah, Beauty (or compassion ( Read more... )

The second Cauldron is the Cauldron of Warming.  It is Urth's Well, Aleph, Jacob's Well, and the Emi/Ruach/Talker which is the Caudron of the Ribcage and the Pearl Pentacle ( Read more... )