#malkhut

[brother-hermes]

IMAGINATION & MENTAL ALCHEMY

Visualization is a powerful technique. One we can use to tune into the macrocosm around us. Let’s discuss the mystic interpretation of the triangle as a symbol of our manifesting ability. Rock with me as we take that journey within.

[brother-hermes]

YESHUA, TRANSFIGURATION, MERKHABAH

“And after six days Yeshua took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. And Peter said to Yeshua, ‘Rabbi,it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ For he did not know what to say, for they were terrified.”

-Mark 9:2-6

Six Days- if we work our way down from the three supernals- Keter, Chockmah, Binah- towards the world we live in- Malkhut- we quickly realize that each of the remaining 7 sefirot relate to the seven days of creation. It is absolutely vital we pay careful attention to numbers in scripture because they’re always alluding to a deeper understanding of the Divine. In the case of the transfiguration of Yeshua six denotes Yesod, or the foundation through which all the Divine Light of G-D pours into creation.

High Mountain- think of Jacobs latter and ascent to the throne room of El Shaddai- or Most High, ‘The Lord of the Mountains’ to their neighboring Samaritans. Where Jacobs vision occurred became Beth-El, or the House of God right.

Radiant- this is what we call Shekhinah Glory. The tzaddik- saint in simplest terms- is rooted deeply in the path of hakam- seeking wisdom under the guidance of Chockmah- one of those supernals I mentioned earlier. Anyways, this is the Divine Mother, that female aspect of G-D’s dwelling and immanence in the created world. Yeshua has awakened to the Divine Feminine coursing through the fabric of the Universe and was raised up- brought forward into Yesod- a higher state of being. The Bar-Enash, or “Son of Man,” represents the new humanity Yeshua taught must be born within each soul. We must all awaken to Her presence.

Moshe and Elijah are prophets of the Most High and like all prophets are deeply related to Netzach and Hod. (the Pereshat Pekudei in the Zohar goes into detail for those interested in learning more about the Hekhalot and the essence of Heaven) Prophecy-divine vision emanates through Netzach, Hod and Yesod in Yeshuas transfiguration as these three represent the zeir anpin- the small face in Aramaic. (it’s the mirroring of the three supernals into the physical world of malkhut and the subject of quite a bit of debate amongst kabbalists. It was still firmly nestled in the realm of oral tradition in Yeshuas time so a lot of our way of seeing it just didn’t exist yet)

Three Tents- remember tents is the word for the tabernacle found in the Torah. It represents Shekhinah glory- G-Ds dwelling among us. This is exactly what will happen to any of us who follow Yeshuas halakhah- the way- and internalize love and justice in our everyday thoughts and manner of living. Whereas Netzach and Hod distribute that divine flux from on high it’s Yesod that determines what we receive. (Kabbalah meaning “to receive”) Yeshua offered us explicit instructions to follow that would allow us to elevate ourselves to a higher calling as He Himself did.

They were terrified- Yeshua brought them on High because Peter, James and John had shown promise. They had internalized the halakhah and were living in the way. (the first church was actually called the way) As such, they were ready to be initiated into the Higher Mysteries and receive Chockmah directly from the source. Think of Solomon saying “The fear of Adonai is the beginning of Chockmah.” The word for fear in Hebrew is yara- to fear, be in awe, tremble with joy. Awakening the baet- transformative awe of God- would shake a disciple to their core as they move beyond the stage of halakhah.

This is what merkhabah is at its core. It’s moving beyond mere words and codes of conduct. To be wrapped in a cloud doesn’t mean a meteorological fog or something trite like that. Anan literally means a covering, or hiding place. It’s the mysterious realm of Yesod- in this case the environment of Divine vision. Ancient accounts from various cultures are full of examples of how people tremble and their hair stands up on the back of their necks when this sort of mystical experience occurs. Hence, the disciples were terrified.

Don’t be shy. I know I shrouded a mystery in a mystery on this one. Symbolism is a kink for me though. Just remember whose yoke is easy and whose halakhah is light. As a Rabbi Yeshua provided a lifestyle and manner of thinking rather than ritual and dogma. Anyone can have a merkhabah experience by following the way of the prophets. All it takes is willingness, not wuwu new age nuance.

That is all. 🫳🎤

[brother-hermes]

BARBĒLŌ (Greek: Βαρβηλώ)

Yo! The Secret Book of John has an even more in-depth look at Woman Wisdom as the World Soul than Solomons work in Proverbs. Check this out:

“Its Thought(Godhead) became active, and she who appeared in the presence of the Father in shining light came forth. She is the first power: she preceded everything, and came forth from the Fathers Mind as the forethought of all. Her light resembles the Fathers light; as the perfect power, she is the image of the perfect and invisible virgin Spirit. She is The first power, the glory (shekhinah) Barbēlō (the first emanation of G-D, the supreme female principle) the perfect Glory among the worlds, the emerging glory. She glorified and praised the virgin Spirit, for she had one forth through the Spirit. She is the first thought, the image of the Spirit. She became the Universal Womb, for she precedes everything…”

-SecretBook of John 3:3-8

Now there is a grip of esoteric wisdom here that paints a clear picture of Gnosticism being born from Kabbalah but I’m going to respect the wishes of the youth amidst the Jewish community on Tumblr and leave that for fellow seekers to discover for themselves. It’s just interesting to see how mysticism thrived amongst the religions working behind the scenes via symbolism.

In closing… Kodesh Imma, Kodesh Kallah (Holy Mother, Holy Bride) Ellah aiYT Hadh (G-D is One)

[brother-hermes]

“‎With each experience we grow and become more aware of the inner beauty that lies within us. Ultimately we are truly our own leader. We lead the connection and flow of life that is our inheritance.”

-Rabbi Yossi

[brother-hermes]

YESHUAS KINGDOM AND YOU

How do you explain nondualism to devout evangelicals of the west who can’t even embrace Judaism let alone something even further east!

You don’t. You share the mystery teachings with western esotericists and occultists who get Yeshuas message is eclipsed behind nationalist fervor and American ignorance.

That being said fellow Sororers and Fraters.,, Let’s dive into the mystery of being. Yeshua alluded to our divine origin when he said “when you know yourselves you will be known.” Step with me into the unknown as we take the journey within.