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58 The Kabbalah ofthe Golden Dawn
THE TEN SEPHIROTH
The actual word Sephiroth is plural and in meaning denotes "spheres" or
"emanations" while the word Sephirah is singular. Because the Sephiroth
were ten in number, Mathers made the observation that abstract concepts
of mathematics could also be applied to the Sephiroth. Within the Sephiroth
themselves there are large polarity swings of both genders, but which
are still abstract in concept. They develop in varying stages so that when
each stage reaches its maximum point a new level is created for the refined
energy to go to the next level. The Sephiroth can be observed to be analogous
to glass receptacles of varying shapes and quantities. When one is
full, then the energy overflows to the next, where it conforms to the shape
of the vessel and what that shape represents.
The first three Sephiroth are very important, for many have considered
this Supernal triad to be manifested, yet still in a state that is invisible
to us. In a modem light it could be likened to a DNA chain or to the
formation of basic atoms or molecules that have formed a certain pattern,
yet have not yet multiplied enough for visible states of growth.t''
It should be observed that the Sephiroth are also opened up to the
manipulation of negative influences as well as of good ones.
The Ten ineffable Sephiroth have ten vast regions bound
unto them; boundless in origin and having no ending; an
abyssof good and of ill; measureless height and depth ...50
From this we see divided in each Sephirah a positive and negative
polarity that can be related to both Spiritual and demonic hierarchies.
Since each Sephirah has both positive and negative polarities incorporated
in it, then one may assume that there are certain Sephiroth that
are grouped under both headings. Once polarity has been established,
the neutral polarity must be accepted as well, and certain Sephiroth
now fall under this heading, but all in balanced juxtaposition one to
each other.
49 See Superstrings: a TheCfry of Everything? P. C. W. Davies and J.Brown (Cambridge University
Press, 1988). for a theory of deep formation that can be Kabbalisticallvapplied. Also Occult Chemistry
by Besant and Leadbeater (3rd ed. 1980), which adds yet other dimension to the formations
or stages of growth, applied to the Kabbalah.
50 Sepher Yetzlrah, 1.5.