The Tree of Life: A Beginner's Guide [Esoteric Saturdays]

An introduction to the Tree of Life being part 1 of a 5 part series on the basic teachings of Kabbalah/Qabalah, on which most of the Western esoteric tradition is based.
Videos in this series:
#1 The Sephirot of the Tree of Life: • The Tree of Life: A Be...
#2 The Paths of the Tree of Life: • Paths on the Tree of L...
#3 The Worlds of the Tree of Life: • The Four Qabalistic Wo...
#4 Tarot Interpretation with the Tree of Life: • Tarot Interpretation w...
#5 Esoteric Parts of the Soul: • Esoteric Parts of the ...
Please note that the views expressed here are only a starting point, you might even end up rejecting them altogether when you find your own way of conceptualising this phenomenal tool. If that is the case, please feel warmly invited to share what your take is below in the comments, only remember to be courteous and sensitive in your communications with others.
Recommended books related to the topic (starting from beginner, moving towards more advanced):
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1) Promethea Deluxe Edition by Alan Moore (books 1, 2, 3)
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2) The Chicken Qabalah by Lon Mio Duquette
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3) Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot by Lon Milo Duquette
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4) Q.B.L. by Frater Achad
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5) Shadows on the Path by Abdi Assadi (mentioned at the beginning of the video)
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6) The Thirty Two Keys by David Chaim Smith (published in June 2020)
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Esoteric Saturdays playlist: • Esoteric Saturdays
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[@xenoaltrax485]

You might want to add in a later video on this topic that the 22 paths you showed in the drawing are in the form used in modern Jewish Kabbalah, where a path is shown between Chokmah and Gevurah as well as a path between Binah and Chesed. This form of the paths is described in Cordoveran Kabbalah and is also called the "Tree of Return", as well as sometimes called by Isaac Luria as the "Safed Tree". Another form of the paths is more popular in Hermetic Qabalah in which there is no path between Chokmah and Gevurah as well as no path between Binah and Chesed, and instead there is a path between Netzach and Malkuth as well as a path between Hod and Malkuth. This form of the paths was the one popularized by the Golden Dawn, and was also used by Moses Cordovero in his Pardes Rimonim (together with the previous form) and also called the "Tree of Emanation" (to distinguish it from the previous "Tree of Return"). These variation in paths placement stems from the variety in the different kabbalistic traditions which people followed. The same can be said on the inclusion of Kether in the ten sephiroth while excluding Da'ath, this form of the ten sephiroth being more popular in Cordoveran Kabbalah; versus the form with exclusion of Kether (ie. considered as unknowable) and instead inclusion of Da'ath in the ten sephiroth, which was popular in Lurianic Kabbalah. While in the Hermetic Qabalah and Christian Cabala, these tended to favor the Cordoveran tradition. Nowadays you see people mixing and matching various aspects of the different kabbalistic traditions depending on what appeals to them or feels right to them.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you very much for this, it's a point I completely omitted in my video, and I hope you won't mind my pinning it to the top of the comments here as it's quite an important point for any introduction to the Tree of Life. Thank you very much for bringing it up!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Also, I hadn't heard of a form that omits Kether. Interesting!

[@xenoaltrax485]

@@FoolishFishBooks It's a variation that's found more in the Lurianic school, so more of a modern jewish kabbalah variation. For example, here's the young american Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser lecturing on the sephiroth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2KkeWtqq6iiidE , you'll notice he starts with Chokmah, Binah, Da'ath, Chesed, etc., rather than starting with Kether (and excluding Da'ath) as those more used to hermetic qabalah would be familiar with. I think western occultists tend to be more exposed to hermetic qabalah rather than Lurianic kabbalah which might explain why the no-Kether variation is not widespread in western occultism.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

@@xenoaltrax485 Yes! I'm looking forward to "The Thirty-Two Keys" by David Chaim Smith due out this Summer that explores three different approaches (including the Lurianic) and combines them into one through a practice. I'm very curious. www.anathemapublishing.com/thirty-two-keys

[@xenoaltrax485]

@@EsotericMysticPortal93 Yes it is, and I think the hermetic version is the one most western occultists would be exposed to. It does take it's jewish influences mainly from the Cordoveran school (and then adds a lot of other input from other traditions, eg. Egyptian, etc.). While what is now popularized as modern Jewish Kabbalah is more influenced by the Lurianic tradition. By the way, I enjoy watching your videos as well, even though I'm not into tarot I do watch your book review videos.

[@LoneLionLeo]

It’s fascinating how many religions and practices use this everything’s connected. Hermeticism, judaism, Buddhism, witchcraft, astrology, magick, etc... many spiritual practices include the same symbolism. And it’s awesome to go down the rabbit hole and learn everything

[@FoolishFishBooks]

For sure! I suppose it's like road maps. If two companies produce their own maps, they may not use the same colour codes, and one company might not consider this dirt path a "road" while the other does, but ultimately, the similarities should be evident. The same should probably apply with maps of life 😄

[@moodist1er]

It's like Geometry is a universal language, but with a patriarchal fraternity that keeps power.

[@phillipadams4691]

I like to think of it in this way: All of these different traditions and philosophies emerged from the Sefirot, not the other way around. Within these different traditions we see similar symbols, teachings and principles. As above, so below. If this were like a blueprint, then you would have slightly different views from different rooms within the same building but much of what you see will be very similar.

[@snowdropssunsets]

Yes, we have all just been figuring ourselves out through the different methods used by these sephirah. As in each religion has had a slightly different viewpoint and now it is all starting to make sense in the bigger picture

[@snowdropssunsets]

@@theerepenterakatheecomfort277 is the "cosmic fool" an insult? I have learned everything I need to know to get me to this moment. I have learned how to overcome abuse and neglect and reclaimed my own body, mind and heart....I have also learned a myriad of personal, communication and practical skills. I have developed stronger values and qualities of charachter I am proud of. I don't think life is pointless any more, I don't live in a mental prison. I am able to be more compassionate and understanding with people who see things differently. I have access to the tools and wisdom I need to keep myself in my integrity most of the time. So much more... I am writing a blog to try and explain m learnings if you're interested? www.snowdropssunsets.com

[@andythedishwasher1117]

Positive aspects of Geburah (in my experience) include discipline, self-regulation, protective instincts, and dope rap lyrics.

[@andythedishwasher1117]

The Wu Tang Clan draws primarily from Geburah energetically in many of their songs, particularly their early material that emerged directly from their street struggles.

[@abilliongazillion356]

A warrior is great when he's a protector.

[@namelesswon]

Protect ya neck, mystery of chess boxing, method man

[@appletree6898]

Geburah and Chesed (discipline and mercy) and Hod and Netzach (intellect and emotion) balance one another. Binah and Chokmah are akin to yin and yang. The right pillar (Chokmah, Chesed, and Netzach) is about expansion and growth and the left pillar (Binah, Geburah and Hod) restricts. Whatever is good or bad depends on the context. You wouldn't want cancer expanding, and you wouldn't mind a surgeon attacking and excising it. The reason the center sephira of Tipareth is called Beauty is because it mediates and purifies the influences of all the others for the good of the whole. The Tree of Life is a lovely system which, to my mind, maps the anatomy of the soul. Just as the body has mechanisms for sustaining life, the spirit has means of attaining and sustaining wisdom and protecting that which is good. I highly recommend Dion Fortune's book, "The Mystical Qabalah," for more insights on the nature of each sephira.

[@GFHCyan]

@Pedro Cavalcanti I agree with this, though I don't think God is fleshed or has a single form but rather a free flowing entity who will answer accordingly to wishes or challenges if need be, but mostly just lets reality and the universe answer.

[@jessicaabernathy7839]

I've seen this image before, but did not have a clue about how to approach it. Thanks for this beginning.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

[edit: I have added links in the description above] Ah, I'm so happy to know you've found this useful. There's so much to learn about the tree of life, and I remember how daunting I found the first approach. I learn new stuff about this every day, and I'd be surprised if I ever nkow it all, but we have to start somewhere, right? I know I haven't yest reviewed book 2 of Promethea by Alan Moore, but if you're new to this, I'd STRONGLY recommend that if you like graphic novels. Moore is a proper afficionado, and Promethea is a fantastic primer, coveing so much ground in a very relaxed manner. THank you, Jessica for taking the time to watch, and for commenting! I wish you best of luck with your explorations!

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@SEKHMETSHOMEOFALCHEMY]

This was the first time, I was able to actually Innerstand the Tree of Life as a whole, maybe it’s the time, I’m ready. However, I appreciate you taking the time to break it down. Love ❤️ Sekhmet SapphyreSun❤️😻🙏🏾

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@oraclera6934]

@@joeturner6024 Whats the significants?

[@Voyager32bit]

@@oraclera6934we will never know

[@AM-vq2ol]

As a complete novice, this is the most useful video about the Tree of Life I have watched so far, so thank you 💫

[@DanielleDeFreeze]

I've read tarot for years and never knew this about the tree of life and it's connection to these cards until this video just popped up in my suggestions. So cool!! Thank you for explaining this so simply for us so we have a basis to build on. I tried to learn about it but all the info I found was SO complicated. I feel like I can go forward and learn about it now having seen this.

[@samrizzardi2213]

I came here because I'm a fan of Jim Henson's "Dark Crystal", which makes extensive use of the Tree of Life. This video really helps understanding the subtleties behind it.

[@DocBree13]

neat :)

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@vorthora]

@@joeturner6024 you''re a repetitive, insistent bugger, aren't you?

[@janetbravo6137]

I can't believe I just found this, what a great video! I especially love using the High Priestess here, she has not only the pillars, but the whole tree of life behind her on the veil. I interpret her as being the column of equilibrium, calling us to join her in the middle path, and it is probably no coincidence her head/crown are were Daath would be.

[@southerndoomsday6688]

I think of the Tree of Life as manuscript to the quote of Socrates; A healthy mind is not enough without a healthy body and vice versa. Its like a charted map for human psyche and actually helps to keep track of yourself.

[@fictitiousfictitious8964]

For me, this explains everything. Really. I used to play with the diagram, drawing it all kinds of ways and never knowing its deep spiritual meaning. Thank you for inviting me in to a special world.

[@andreasmacith9981]

I'm so happy for you all who have these knowledge and skills to live life in a relationship of union with the Divine Eternal Source. I'm truly happy for you. I on the other hand was not fortunate or privileged to learn any of this divine knowledge for 50yrs. I was fed Lies and deceptions all my existence. Now I'm getting a little bit of the knowledge from youtube. I'm thankful for that. Thank you. I can see some stuff but I don't know how to connect them. You help. I wish I had more time and money in life, to travel and go to the mystery school and find some spiritual light companies. Love to you all 💝💝💝.

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

You don't need money to be spiritual? I thought astral projection was the preferred way of travelling by spiritual folks or mystics.

[@oneseeker2]

We don't know if, what he is saying is truth.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

@Andrea, Same. Little money. Little time left to learn. Little access. Surrounded by false shamans and paywalls. It's hard to find your way thru it all. Blessings upon you. 💜💙💚

[@andreasmacith9981]

@@DarkMoonDroid I fully understand. Let each day open a door to the everlasting source to us all. Hoping Life, prosperity and good health along with universal enlightenment to each and everyone of Us.

[@andreasmacith9981]

@@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 I understand. The money will be for expenses and the cost for traveling across the planet, to pay for schooling and any material possessions needed for the experiences. That's what the money will be for not the spiritual experience. Be Bless my fellow spirit beings of being. 😘😘

[@lowegoddess3062]

Wow for the first time this drawing makes sense I wanna know more thanks Denis

[@manwithaplan8543]

We can repress our best selves and I never realized it until I started learning how to love. Love this section around 20:00

[@JJ_439]

Very interesting! When you highlighted the columns of severity and mercy it occurred to me that this is one of the reasons the socially constructed gender binary has led to, for example, 'toxic masculinity'. In a healthy framework/society/culture there would be a recognition that every human needs to be in touch with each of these aspects 'to be whole', like you said. In a toxic masculine and feminine framework, people are socially conditioned to actively deny one side of their tree of life, leaving them unstable, unbalanced, and volatile.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

This! ❤️💯

[@BboyKeny]

They shouldn't call aspects of being toxic. Sound like they don't have a good grasp of what masculinity and femininity is.

[@thomasackerman3995]

and vice versa. Toxic Femininity exists too. We should all try to balance ourselves.

[@metagordy2917]

Absolutely fascinating. Especially the part about how changes we make echo through all the aspects of ourselves.

[@Aleksandra.DaGreat]

I like the more appropriate ads on your channel. I so appreciate you! I can’t possibly sum it up in just a few sentences but, thank you. Thank you so so much. You didn’t have to do this.. you chose to by gifting us listeners your time and energy. And on behalf of all of my kindred fish, THANK YOU ❤️

[@alexanderkaval7506]

Yes, I'd say before my first coffee I'm definitely within the realm of Kether.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

LOL! Related a little too much XD

[@taryn-louisecarter8144]

I just woke up and I'm watching this still in bed on a Saturday morning pre coffee 🤣😁

[@TheDeviantWitchEtsy]

You are definitely one-of-a-kind! There is no one (as far as I know) on KZbin talking about the things you do with such knowledge and depth. I really appreciate your contribution to the witchcraft community. Thanks so much!

[@AH-vc8en]

This has been very, very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to video about it. This is in everyone of my tarot books--now I know what I can do with it. Thank you again!!

[@mrsroboto22]

I wanted so badly to find a video that could explain it to me 😭 Thanks for your existence

[@HavelsRing96]

Man thank you for this I've been wanting to even try to see what kabalah is about and you made this really digestible.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Ah! So glad your finding the content useful 😊 Thanks for the kind comment! 👍

[@JackStackerMusic]

That was so helpful. I've been skirting around the edges of the tree of life for some time, and this was the perfect introduction. Really joined a lot of dots for me. Wow. Thanks FF

[@lunarookwood1326]

A beautiful synchronicity, as this video popped up just as I was about to start my study of the Qabalistic Tree of Life... thank you for your knowledge 🙏 😊

[@TJ-zu7fm]

Here are we, one magical movement From Kether to Malkuth!

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@delicrux]

I think the positives of mars are often missed. From a evocation i did in the past to mars i got the sense of sharp calculated intellect very controlled and tactical. This made me re evaluate my thoughts and i realized like most daemons they rule over and influence a domain or aspect of the self. War is not all uncontrolled rage it can be calculated controlled psychological and tactical. For all of that you need balanced and controlled emotions. Next time life is in turmoil and you need to make important decisions conquer the war in your mind and evoke mars.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

I found more depth in Mars when I did an evocation once too. I got the aspect of the intense bonds that are made between fighters - whether on the same side or enemies - there is a depth there that is unlike anything else.

[@phosphorusmusick]

Such a great comment. I've often been the more venusian type of guy but balance is definately needed and there are lots of light-filled aspects of mars. In astrology mars is also associated with passion, drive, energy, achieving goals and having a positive mindset. A sense of conquering. It's dark side consequently recklessness, competitiveness and egoism.

[@delicrux]

@Mario Keyrouz emotional or phycological instability. This is internal conflict. You cant win or fight a war if you haven't mastered your self. This is the part of mars people miss. War is conflict doesnt have to be against another human it can be conflict within or conflict with a situation.

[@squarepeg418]

Is Mars a daemon? You evoked it? Do you mean you evoked Mars, the daemon, to possess you? I’m new to this, but have most definitely been lead here by spirit, and come from a Christian background so you can imagine how alarming that sounds.

[@delicrux]

@@squarepeg418 daemon is Greek roughly translating to spirit of influence or inspiration. So technically any spirit that affects your persona is a daemon. I think daemon is too often mistranslated as the latin word demon, which was used by the church to vilify any work involving spirits. Invoke calls out too, evoke calls upon something. When evoking you bring a spirit or its influence upon or withing your self. I do recommend you learn more. About protection and clearing space before evocation.

[@fergusryan1486]

I love the way your enthusiasm and passion for this subject comes across great communication thank you

[@lucydelaluna]

Just discovered your channel and I loove it I'm so grateful! Love all the topics!

[@iamthatiam363]

I'm not convinced "life" has an opposite. "birth" has its opposite, "death" As far as I can tell "life" itself is pure energy that can not be created or destroyed but merely transformed. Just an observation of mine.

[@iamthatiam363]

@@nihalnihal9356 opposite to birth is death. Life is pure energy which can not be created nor destroyed. As far as i gather of course🦧😁

[@iamthatiam363]

@@nihalnihal9356 what's brilliant?

[@crownthesun3128]

There are 3 realms of reality for 9 dimensions. Dimensions 1-3 represent death vibrations. 4-6 life. 7-9 birth.

[@iamthatiam363]

@@nihalnihal9356 its not my idea, its Eckhart Tolle's teachings🤫

[@iamthatiam363]

@@crownthesun3128 mmm! You got me bit muddled with that one🤪👍

[@veronica08111956]

Thank you for this beautiful break down of the Tree of Life knowledge. I am a visual learner & you allow me to follow your drawing with great interpretation. I've really enjoyed your teachings. Lu

[@Lunalion]

What an outstanding explanation of the Tree of LIfe! I am starting the Counting of the Omer with Tarot and cannot thank you enough for this brilliant explantion of the Tree and Seiphrot. Can't wait to see the rest of your videos. Am so grateful for the beautifully simple way you explain things! Well done!

[@dazadarawe]

Thanks for this. Absolutely the best beginner video.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Glad it was helpful! 😄🙏

[@sandtacantu4496]

Thanks very much for this info I will surely research of this it so intresting thanks very grearful..

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

I love your analysis of the Tree of Life and I am facinated with the Kybalion as well as the Seth Books! They were all Divinely inspired

[@jeremyg7261]

Don’t take this the wrong way, but you seem like the literal example of having a mind so open your brain fell out.

[@tabarkk.mohammed4692]

It's just amazing. The way you explain everything you guide us through this journey the basic tree of life I really appreciate you. Thank you so much

[@sagsungoddess]

23:21 This was an EXCELLENT VIDEO. This helped me out in so many ways! My tarot reading skills and spirituality just upgraded. Knowledge is definitely Power! You also helped me feel better about embracing my “Dark Side” and allowing my Shadow Self to feel and express herself. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ❤️🙏🏽👑

[@oscarfalcini8426]

Severe protection is a nice attribute of Geburah, like protecting your family from abuse or violence... i would say thats quite a noble one :) like a furious mother in the wild protecting her cubs etc. Nice video as always!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Spot on 😁

[@jackpullen3820]

It is probably the oldest form of psychology and for that I liked it!

[@SOGBarak]

That's a great way to put it. I never thought of it like that before.

[@jeremyg7261]

Uhh your knowledge of history is lacking

[@avadhuta93]

I found this introduction very helpful. It is exactly what I was looking for. A brief and concise introduction, without too much wishy washy mysticism, just an honest down to earth (or malkuth) explanation. Thank you!

[@austindaniel3662]

I just wanted to thank you for your contributions, your channel has been MAJOR in my starting this path. Love, Light, and Blessing to you on this day Sir.

[@stevendunkley8284]

16:08 Daath does in fact have everything to do with a star wars villain as George Lucas drew heavily from Gnostic, hermetic and cabbalistic ideas whilst creating the star wars universe. As the Sith (the bad guys)represent the 'darkside of the force' in these movies, all of their adepts use the prefix of Darth (abyss) in their titles. (Darth maul, Darth Sidious, etc) The name Darth Vader translates as 'Abyss father' drawing on Both Judiac and Germanic linguistics (an interesting combo there) which gave a heads up to those with knowledge of such things of the main reveal in Empire strikes back (Darth is Luke's father) even in the first film (which is now the 4th due to the prequels). Great video and enjoying your content. This is one of my favourite esoteric channels. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@hidden1436]

Amazing video. Would really like to see a part 2 video for the pathways etc.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thanks, @AimeeEddie! I'll be doing a few more videos on various aspects of the tree of life over the coming weeks.

[@nicholasrickhoff2912]

Excellent work. Ties together many different things in a wonderful way. Thank you

[@Wild.Flower]

Thank you so much for your saturday videos, I'm just setting out on deeper paths and it's very useful to have these amuse-bouche type videos to give my learning a leg up!

[@stevancosovic4706]

After reading about Hermetic principles in the Kybalion, I've stumbled upon a quote which says "When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with wisdom". I'm so happy that this channel exists, thanks:)

[@1John3.8]

Proverbs 22:17-21 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee?

[@lyviathon8112]

this makes so much sense!!! i am so grateful you showed us this!!!! please please do more you are a wonderful teacher!!!

[@lyviathon8112]

i would use this video as a umbrella on to open the rabbit hole on what else you wanted to broaden our horizons on!!!

[@andrewbasile1847]

Thank you for this wonderful and enlightening tour of the Tree Of Life. I really appreciate how you explain things is a simple and understandable way, The comments and discussions below are also interesting and helpful. It is frustrating to realize how much I need to learn but also thrilling. Thank you!

[@jeremyg7261]

This is literally nonsense and you don’t need to learn any of it.

[@hairyplopperthebananascrat5962]

A good introduction to the tree of life, I also feel that someone drawing the tree of life while contemplating the sephiroth can really help open the mind to the concept.

[@adamwest9769]

This is a wonderful follow up to the introduction given by Alan Moore in Promethea and a great accompaniment to Lon Milo Duquette's Chicken Qabalah. If you should ever be moved to do detailed discussions of each sefirot I would be very pleased and I suspect many others in your audience would benefit greatly from this.

[@zinka777]

Came here after reading Promethea and loved it :)

[@pkosb2401]

To say the "devil " exist is like saying God made a "mistake" from what I see. Not saying evil doesn't exist. Of course it does! People choose evil, sometimes without knowing that's the road they've chosen, till it's too late. IMO, no way we have only one life! Too many, if this and if that! The Unmanifest, God, Source is perfect! No "mistakes " in nature. Only in man. Thank you and God bless 🕊

[@pkosb2401]

@@RIPxBlackHawk No doubt about that!

[@oraclera6934]

I love you. Ty so much for this. Ive been trying to learn the tarot from the brother hood of light Egyptian tarot for 4yrs now. This video just freaking gave me sooooooo much understanding now. Now I can finish learning the cards💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@fluorescentblack4336]

Your channel has really helped me so much and these videos are a joy to watch. Thank you. Blessed be

[@rmt3589]

19:43 I feel like this was a big thing for me in 2019. Until fall 2015, I was definitely on the dark side, people didn't matter unless they were useful to me, I was using dark witchcraft, sorcery, and necromancy taught to me by a demon that possessed me since middleschool/early highschool, and only thought of power. In fall 2015, I found that I would need God to reach my goal, and I would need to find a way to want what He wanted to do so. I prayed, and part of me was locked away, the dark part, until 2019. In 2019, I had to work on "coping" with the dark part coming back, as I was a priest of the Chruch of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints at this point (joined in 2018), and had so many people I cared about. Having this part back, the park that only cared about power and had no use for people except as tools to he used, was difficult, but I was able to reach an understanding. It was in 2020, best year of my life, where I really started to become whole in many ways, and I'm still working on improving and growing from that wholeness to this day.

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Thank you for sharing. Quite a journey! 😯

[@rmt3589]

@@FoolishFishBooks My pleasure! I still have a far way to go, as I've barely begun. I often think that my life didn't really begin till that fall of 2015.

[@integrallens6045]

9:36 The positive side of Geburah would be the positive ways of integrating aggression like the ones that Jordan Peterson points out in people like Jocko Willink. I know it is hard to see positives in aggression and war. But groups like the Navy Seals are able to perform rescue missions with minimal casualties, rather than invade or go to war to rescue someone. Protecting your friends of family. Lots of good examples of where you may need to be aggressive to defend you or your loved ones.

[@ricktherrien8235]

This is true but try replacing the word aggression with assertiveness, aggression provides the impression through its respective nature of lack of control and regard for life, the word imply’s the dominate nature of its implication. Assertiveness is unlike aggression but imply’s a much more controlled and stable form of this expression. To assert yourself allows one to use common respect and regard and to avoid physical force or power/control all while making a strong impact more so then aggression. When we use aggressive means to try and protect ourselves and our family creates the potential for respective aggression or violence due to our own. When you can take control through displaying immovable mind and will and present that fact that you are willing to offer your life to defend your loved ones and your personal will and lack of fear of being intimidated or afraid of the potential harm from those who are overpowering you you cause the person/persons to not be able to calculate you and thus be unable to gain control over you while you display a calmness and control not common to most people. When you are being faced with aggression and hostility you gain control through having clarity and mental stability, this allows you to intimidate the other through displaying total integrity and lack of personal reception to the threats or aggressive behaviour of the others and your willingness to defend yourself through direct impact of upon ones sense of expectation and when you show you have no reaction to their hostility and do not need to resort to such primitive behaviour you cause the other person to lose their sense of personal power through experiencing someone who has a greater integrity then to be unsettled by means of attack and domination. You ability to remain fixed in your mental control shows the other that they are losing the battle because their aggression seems like a puppy dogs little barks compared to someone who unable to be influenced and who displays a forceful attitude yet does not require hostile means of attack or demands and shows no need to try and be powerful or to display need to be taken as strong and willing to display vulgar forms of violent force or threat. You ability to be stay mentally still and clear and to intimidate without basic crude force or strength or to try and prove yourself by overpowering or dominating others will make a major impact and difference in the outcome of a conflict or harmful incident. Aggression is a way to display ones force and hate through violation of ones rights, if you display your own personal ability to not give in to demands or control from your attacker you show your not going to comply and that there is more to you then meets the eye and normal means of influence seem ineffective and the attackers lose their sense of power over you. Anyone can be aggressive it takes a truly powerful man to be faced with aggression and to overpower it with clam self integrity and control.

[@TheKittie666]

you're an angel sent to me from Source. now i can learn magic and draw my art at the same time. You are my favorite channel and spirit guide

[@profitboy9333]

Thank you for introducing me to the tree bro it’s an honor 🙏🏾🇲🇦💯💨

[@oldmate8626]

U drawn the chakra system. Showing root heart etc and left and right brain activity. We now have 12 spheres . One between solar plexus and heart, and one between heart and throat.

[@shasita8258]

As above so below

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

@@shasita8258 What does that mean?

[@shasita8258]

@@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006 What happens on the smallest level of reality also happens on the biggest (and in all other levels in between). For example; your cells are fighting for survival and growth, just as you as an individual are and just as the whole humanity as a collective are. Or, like in this tree of life, it is describing the whole strucure of the universe but also the whole strucure of you, at the same time.

[@Esotericbarbiee]

I’ve been wanting to learn the teachings of the Qabbalah and I ended up buying “Kabbalah // The Ultimate Guide for Beginners by Mari Silva” and I found this video sets a really good foundation to even start that beginners book since it’s still a tricky read, so thank you for this. Helped a lot !

[@HelkiRainTheWokeWitch]

I loved your starting comment about how we like to think the shadow work it done and sorted and soon learning it never really is sorted, laughing so much because it's true. I really enjoyed this thanks so much for sharing your insights on the tree of life, I love the way you relate it back to self

[@FoolishFishBooks]

😄 your very welcome! Thanks for watching 😁👍 Yes that pesky shadow work, eh? Gives us something to do I guess 😆

[@anthonyollivierre5017]

Have been looking at your channel for a while now and I must say its very educational ... Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@solafide9082]

Just two quick comments: 1) Thank you for your great videos. I wished we had a similar informative channel in German (at least I have not found one yet). 2) Would you also want to make a video about the other side of the tree, the qliphoth?

[@premiumtimbs4038]

I was wondering about that too.

[@wijny4222]

so the greek/roman gods could be states of minds/consciousness instead of actual beings living in the sky, for example mars/ares being the god of war = geburah, being drawn as a man because it's easier to understand for humans instead of languages which change so often in human history. praying to ares = evoking the consciousness of ares, being strong, for example soldiers before a war. praying to aphrodite = evoking the consciousness of love, Chesed

[@FoolishFishBooks]

bullseye :)

[@wijny4222]

@@FoolishFishBooks well damn, that's what i call a major discovery haha, thanks! so do you believe that there are actual beings/deitys/demons/angels out there in other dimensions/planes with whom you literally communicate or is it more a kind of energy you connect with through rituals/concentration?

[@user-pj6fo5nv2h]

This was an excellent introductory video on the Tree of Life! I have dabbled in learning it in bits here and there and I found your video and way of presenting it to be particularly insightful and aligned with wisdom 😇

[@nathangabrielriegler5553]

So wise! Thanks man this was a great intro. Love your passion! Love your perspective of balance.

[@foxindabush3130]

How violence can be good: A sculptor's destruction of stone in the creation of a masterpiece. Can also be applied to us in our journey of becoming. Severity and mercy are maybe not the best words.. Active, and passive probably better because they encompass the good & bad

[@bugloveable]

*says something deep* “ok anyways” 😂

[@jenjen836]

Just discovered yout site and wow! I love the calmness of your voice . A pleasure to listen to . This video is a great intro and probably saved me hours of head scratching when i start reading the subject.

[@OviTexhnolyze]

You are helping me a lot here. I'm always dissecting Jason louv and Damien Echols, and I got to say you're up there with your approach to discussion! Thanks for your help!

[@agucabral21]

Hey, great video, i have a question though, im doing research because i want to implement the tree of life as a diagram for life and thougt. My first question (of many to come), is about the paths from hod and netsach to yesod(not in this diagram, but from the hermetic tree of life), in this video you talk about how the paths in this tree describes the way each emanation "communicates" with each other, in this case, you use imagination (yesod) to access emotions and intellect. Well, what about the hermetic tree of life and the paths from hod and netsach to yesod, what do they intend to mean? I want to understand more in how to aproach this paths. My next book to read is Magical States of Consciousness (reading Kybalion right now, so im atracted to hermetic tre of life), which version of the tree this book talks about? Thanks for your videos! Keep them coming!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Hi Augustin! Thanks for ther thoughtful comment! Magical States uses the hermetic ToL. I think I'll go ahead and say that to my mind, the Telluric ToL seems more based on logic, and the Hermetic ToL seems more based on intuition. This is not official, just my impression. David Chaim Smith's book 32 Keys treats on exactly this topic (his opinion if definitely going to be founded on mor than "impression" :D) and is available for pre-order on his own website: www.davidchaimsmith.com/books (publication expected mid-July) I hope this helps!

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@RR-ob8ze]

Is that why they're trying to calcify our pineal glands?

[@Tdtdtosyodpdydpypx]

Is what why whos trying to calcify your pineal gland. Also cucumin decalcifies your pineal gland look it up

@@Tdtdtosyodpdydpypx Flouride suppresses the use of both the pineal gland and thyroid.

[@Tdtdtosyodpdydpypx]

@ i know, any part of the brain outside the blood brain barrier

[@gunjfur8633]

Who is they?

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@bonaventureBarry]

Amazing explanation - Your work is very valuable. Looking forward for more wisdom shared.

[@lisawyatt1671]

Thank you so much. You explain things in such a simplistic way. I hope you do more like this. I am so grateful I came across this. I am looking forward to exploring your page.

[@suacosta1260]

Foolish fish: this is not information given on a regular Tuesday afternoon Me, watching this video on a regular Tuesday afternoon: 🙃

[@zion367]

Positive war: justice, freedom, terratory

[@Via_Negativa22]

Lovely representation of the tree of life, a good foundation for a deeper studies about the subject. Thank you so much!

[@alluringskull1679]

Your videos have been an invaluable resource to me

[@miiks...5...3...9...]

the hermetic version most likely came first, the earliest other versions have very questionable origins

[@m1galler]

tribalism isnt really relevant though.

[@miiks...5...3...9...]

@@m1galler well it kinda is when the other side does it too. After all the clash of opposites is the entire point of the tree of life image

[@m1galler]

@@miiks...5...3...9... I expect others to do wrong things because you dont know until you do. I try to not follow them as they do it.

[@maxlogan7388]

The "10 branch" tree of life is an old tree. Ever since 2012 (humans have access to more knowledge, since then), we've discovered the true tree of life contains 12 branches / 12 centers of life force. A great symbolism for this is that Jesus had 12 disciples...not 10. Let's go further...the temple discribed in the book of the Apocalypse/Revelations, had 12 openings corresponding to the 12 openings in the human body. If we go even further...look at the blueprint of the human DNA...it has 12 strands (of which only 2 are activated at this time).

[@MrIgnitus]

There are of course also the 12 signs of the Zodiac that play in to the number theme too.

[@maxlogan7388]

@@MrIgnitus Exactly!

[@etmajin792]

The number to look for is 3. One of these is divisible by 3 the other is not.

[@etmajin792]

What do u mean about dna being activated tho.?

[@joeturner6024]

Spin around (like a whirling dervish) clockwise(yang northern hemisphere/yin southern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (yin northern hemisphere/yang southern hemisphere) (torus spinning). Chant any of these mantras 3 times each while facing east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northernhemisphere): "ieouams", "a-u-m", and "om". Sleep with your head placed east, west, north(in the southern hemisphere) or south(in the northern hemisphere). Perform the 5 Tibetan rites. Play music at 432 hz or 528 hz.

[@icha6od]

This was absolutely brilliant! A fantastic primer to those just setting foot on the path. Thank you!

[@FoolishFishBooks]

Very happy you found it worthwhile :) Thanks for watching!

[@julianparcer1357]

The Right Hand Path?

[@Tallas47]

Thank you so much for the info. I always had an interest regarding the tree of life. This will be a great start to my research. Thank you again blessed be

[@moodist1er]

Yeah, the tree of life and Judaism. Nevermind the babylonian tree of life or that Rome invented abrahamic religions by plagiarizing a dozen older religions. Ok, lol

[@CindyAAvery]

Rome never fell! Still doing the same!

[@chwayitayose845]

Wow. That was a lovely summary. You are great at explaining stuff. Thank you so much 🙏🤗.

[@VerucaS9lt]

I really loved how you explained everything! Thank you!

[@CM-hn6jo]

This was extremely useful, thank you for drawing it out. I was able to draw along and of course that helps for the information to sink in.

[@FightFearless]

Very great concept and conversation, I appreciate your thoughts on the topic and model. Thank you for sharing!

[@subhransu7810]

thank you master🧡, My awakening led me to this☯🔯🕉☸. I AM

[@bizzygeernaert-davies8306]

Thank you. I have been reading about the tree of life spread and you have very much helped 'join the dots' as it were.

[@sonyadejean9389]

So easier to understand thank you for this beautiful illustration on the tree I watched twice and shared thank you ☮️

[@sarahlovesriceee]

Incredibly grateful I found this today! fantastic video!

[@silentkayak]

A great introduction to the tree of life. Thank you!

[@LBRSpeed]

Great video. You put it all in wonderfully understandable perspective. Thank you.

[@JeraldMYates]

ThankYou so very much, Mister. You are an exceptionally good instructor. Very thoughtful. 👍

[@alexfletcher1567]

You make a good teacher. Thanks for this. More of this kind of video would be well received by the right people

[@MISSLALA521]

This is perfect and so informative. It resonates with me deeply, thank you.

[@inrspc777]

Thank you for an easy to understand primer on the Tree of Life.

[@tomh9664]

So helpful, thank you. It's really helped me understand a massive part of what I've been aware of but not known how or why. It's inspired my next rabbit hole inspection, just at the perfect time too! The balance of light and dark continued...

[@yvonneiyer137]

Thank you 🙏🏾. This simplified version really helped me 🌟

[@sueconnelly5822]

Thank you so much…this was presented in such a clear manner- I have only seen this image before and now I have some understanding. Thank you!!!

[@mysleniedozwolone2361]

thank you, great stuff and love your way of serving the information!

[@hildedeherdt5859]

What a fantastic introduction! Thank you!