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Subject: Qabalistic Cross
[from http://www.fc.net/~tdeagan/qx/qx.html ]
The Qabalistic Cross
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The Qabalistic Cross is a visualization/prayer excercise based on the sign
of the cross.
The cross is a a representation of two balanced lines of force
meeting in a harmonious union.
One line of force is from high to low, the flow of energy/life
from the divine to the corporeal. In terms of the Sepher Yetzirah
(Tree of Life), this is the middle pillar, flowing between Kether
(the Crown) and Malkuth (the Kingdom). This channel flows through
the center of the body, entering the crown of the skull and
surging out through the soles of the feet into the core of the
earth. This channel embodies the relationship between Divinity
and Humanity.
The other line of force is from side to side, balanced upon and
perpendicular to the first channel. This energy is the
relationship of each of us to one another, to the world around
us. It embodies the concept of polarity. On the Tree of Life the
sephirots of Chesed (Loving Kindness) and Geburah (Judgement) are
invoked. These centers are often portrayed as Jupiter and Mars.
The practitioner pulls the energy from one side through to the
other, creating a cyclic energy flow.
The union of these two flows is centered in the solar plexus, the
heart center. This is the sephirot of Tipareth (Beauty). Ths is
the point representational of Divinity reaching down to Humanity.
For some it is the Christ Center. For others it is the Sun. When
the two lines of force are united here, the solar center ignites,
illuminating the practioner's conciousness. Western culture has
represented this mystical awakening upon the cross as a rose.
(Rose Croix).
[INLINE] The Qabalistic Cross
[INLINE] The practitioner centers and focuses.
[INLINE] As the right hand rises, the wellspring of creation
emerges.
[INLINE] "Atoh", (Thine) as the hand touches the crown of the
head.
[INLINE] The energy is pulled down through the center of the
body.
[INLINE] "Malkuth",(the Kingdom) as the circuit is completed.
[INLINE] "Ve Gedulah", (Mercy) as the hand touches the left
shoulder.
[INLINE] "Ve Geburah",(Judgement) as the hand touches the right
shoulder.
[INLINE] "le-Olam",(Forever) as the hands outstretch and form the
cross.
[INLINE] The hands unite over the breast, as the solar center
erupts.
[INLINE] "Amen", forming the balanced rose upon the cross.
[INLINE] Rose Croix
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For more infomation try reading The Tree of Life or Ceremonial
Magic by Isreal Regardie
This excercise is not known to be native to any Jewish school of
Qabalism, it is primarily a product of the Western Occult schools
centered around the Golden Dawn.
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