DEFINITIONs:
1. The fifth
Sephirah of the cabalistic
Tree of Life, the middle Sephirah on the Pillar of Severity. The term is a
Hebrew word meaning "Severity." It represents the archetype of the number 5, the just aspect of the Godhead. It corresponds to the divine name Elohim Gibor, the archangel Kamael, the angelic choir called
Seraphim, and Madim, or heavenly Sphere of
Mars.
2. In
Binah is the Radix of Red, and therein is a red colour, pure and scintillating and flashing with flame which is reflected unto
Geburah. The Sphere of its Operation is called
Madim or violent rushing Force and it bringeth fortitude, and war and strength and slaughter, as it were, the flaming Sword of an avenging God. And it ruleth the Sphere of Action of the Planet
Mars. And
Elohim Gibor is the Elohim, Mighty and Terrible, judging and avenging evil, ruling in wrath and terror and storm, and at whose steps are lightning and flame. And its Archangel is
Kamael the Prince of Strength and Courage, and the Name of the Order of Angels is
Seraphim the Flaming Ones who are also called the Order of Powers. The Sephira
Chesed is also called
Gedulah or Magnificense and Glory, and the Sephira
Geburah is also called
Pachad Terror and Fear.
3. The fifth Sephirah on the Tree of Life at the center of the Pillar of Severity. In Assiah—the world of expression. It breaks up accumulated mass to release suppressed energy. It has the potential for evil, but is not itself malific or evil, rather, it is the necessary corrector of unbalance by drastic means through discipline or destruction. In the body, it purges old material for better health. As harsh judgment, it is the negative aspect of the feminine principle.
Name of God: Elohim Gibor
Archangel: Kamael
Angelic Host: Seraphim
Astrological Correspondence: Mars
Body: left shoulder
Colors: in Atziluth: orange, in Briah: red, in Yetzirah: bight scarlet, in Assiah: red flecked with black
Consciousness: the Will as part of Ruach, (the Conscious Self)
Element: Fire
Magical Image: a warrior king (or queen), fully armored, standing in a chariot
Symbol: the pentagram
Tarot: The four Fives
AUTHOR: Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
