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... )

The Cauldron of Poesy

Looking at Erynn Rowan Laurie's translation of the Cauldron of Poesy, we find three Cauldrons discussed.  The first is the Cauldron of Warming, which is born upright within us.  The second is the Cauldron of Motion, which is born on its side, because it gets stronger when it is turned.  The third is the Cauldron of Wisdom, ( Read more... )

There are three main periods of time for Israel that I'd like to look at.  These are the Family, the Tribe, and the Nation ( Read more... )