Kabbalistic Tree of Life – Comprehensive Symbolic

Analysis
Introduction: The diagram in question integrates Hermetic Kabbalah’s Tree of Life with a rich array of
occult symbols, linking Jewish mysticism with astrology, tarot, angelology, and alchemy. It features an outer
ring of 72 segments (the Shem HaMephorash or 72-fold Name of God), 22 connecting paths each labeled
with a Hebrew letter (corresponding to Tarot trumps and astrological attributions), and the 10 Sephiroth
(spheres) with their own names and associations. Below, we decode each component in detail, providing
structured tables and explanations for educational and app-development purposes. All information is
sourced from reputable esoteric references (e.g. Sefer Yetzirah, Golden Dawn teachings, and standard
symbolic dictionaries).

1. The 72 Outer Segments (Shem HaMephorash)

Overview: The outer ring is divided into 72 segments numbered 1 through 72. These correspond to the 72
Names of God (Shem HaMephorash) derived from Exodus 14:19–21, each name associated with an angel
1 2 . Kabbalistically, the 72 names are obtained by arranging those three Bible verses into 72 three-

letter combinations, each forming an angel’s name when appended with a suffix (either -el or -yah) 3 . In
Hermetic tradition, these 72 angels are mapped onto the 360° zodiac, such that each angel rules a 5°
quinance (1/72 of the circle). This means each zodiac sign (30°) contains 6 such segments/angels, covering
all 12 signs (6×12=72). The diagram’s outer ring thus functions as a zodiacal calendar of angelic energies,
each segment marked with:

• A number (1–72) – the angel’s index in the Shem HaMephorash sequence.

• A Zodiac sign glyph – the sign in which that 5° segment lies (e.g. ♈ for Aries, ♉ for Taurus, etc.).
Each consecutive group of 6 segments spans one sign. For example, segments 1–6 fall in Aries, 7–12
in Taurus, and so on. The date ranges of each 5-day segment are often used to find “birth angels”
based on one’s birthday.
• A Planetary glyph – the traditional ruling planet of the corresponding decan (10° sector) that the 5°
segment is part of. In Golden Dawn astrology, each 10° decan of the zodiac has a planetary sub-ruler
in a repeating Chaldean order (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon). Since each decan
contains two 5° segments, those two segments share the same planetary ruler. Example: The first
decan of Aries (0°–10°) is ruled by Mars, so segments 1 and 2 (Aries 0–5° and 5–10°) both show the
♂ Mars symbol. The next decan (Aries 10°–20°) is ruled by the ☉ Sun, so segments 3 and 4 display
☉, etc.. (This scheme aligns with the minor arcana tarot cards, as discussed below.)
• Hebrew letters or angelic name – The Hebrew three-letter Name of God for that angel, or the
angel’s name. In some depictions, the letters of the divine name (e.g. ‫ ויה‬for Vehuiah) or the angel’s
full name (e.g. VEHUIAH) might be written in the segment. Each angel’s name is traditionally derived
from the triplet of Hebrew letters for that segment 4 . For example, segment 1’s name Vehuiah
(‫ )והויה‬comes from letters Vav-He-Vav (with suffix -iah) 5 . These angels are often grouped into
choirs of 8 angels each, corresponding to the nine angelic orders (choirs) in Kabbalah (more on this

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 below). Thus, the diagram may also label groups of segments with choir names like Seraphim,
Cherubim, etc., and possibly an overseeing Archangel.
• Additional symbols (Alchemical/Elemental/Geometric): Many occult charts include the classical
element or suit associated with each segment. Because each angel ties to a minor arcana tarot card
(see next point), the playing card suit or an elemental triangle may appear. For example, segments
in Aries (a Fire sign corresponding to Wands) might show an upright triangle (fire alchemical
symbol) or a wand/club icon; segments in Cancer (Water sign, Cups suit) might show an inverted
triangle (water symbol), etc. These “geometric symbols” denote the element of the decan’s tarot
correspondence. Some diagrams also include alchemical metal symbols for the planet: e.g. ☿ for
Mercury (also the symbol for mercury/quicksilver metal), ♂ for Mars (iron), ♀ for Venus (copper),
etc., effectively doubling the planetary glyph as the metal glyph. In summary, each segment
encapsulates a holistic correspondence set: angel name, zodiac sign, decan planet, tarot card,
element, and often an angelic choir affiliation.

Angel Groups and Correspondences: Below is a breakdown of all 72 angels by their traditional ordering.
We list each segment’s number, angel name, zodiacal placement, ruling planet, and tarot card. The angels
are grouped by their choir (8 per group), which also aligns with the Tree of Life Sephiroth from Keter to
Yesod:

• Segments 1–8 – Choir of Seraphim (Keter/Crown): These 8 angels span from Aries 0° through
Taurus 10°.
• 1. Vehuiah – Aries 0°–5° (♈); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 2 of Wands (Mars in Aries, “Dominion”).
• 2. Jeliel (Yeliel) – Aries 5°–10° (♈); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 3 of Wands (Sun in Aries).
• 3. Sitael – Aries 10°–15° (♈); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 3 of Wands (Sun in Aries).
• 4. Elemiah – Aries 15°–20° (♈); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 4 of Wands (Venus in Aries).
• 5. Mahasiah – Aries 20°–25° (♈); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 4 of Wands (Venus in Aries).
• 6. Lelahel – Aries 25°–30° (♈); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 4 of Wands (Venus in Aries).
• 7. Achaiah – Taurus 0°–5° (♉); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 5 of Pentacles (Mercury in Taurus).

• 8. Cahetel – Taurus 5°–10° (♉); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 5 of Pentacles (Mercury in Taurus).

• Segments 9–16 – Choir of Cherubim (Chokmah/Wisdom): Covers Taurus 10° through Gemini 20°.

• 9. Haziel – Taurus 10°–15° (♉); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 6 of Pentacles (Moon in Taurus).
• 10. Aladiah – Taurus 15°–20° (♉); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 6 of Pentacles (Moon in Taurus).
• 11. Lauvuel (Laviah) – Taurus 20°–25° (♉); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 7 of Pentacles (Saturn in Taurus).
• 12. Hahaiah – Taurus 25°–30° (♉); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 7 of Pentacles (Saturn in Taurus).
• 13. Iezalel – Gemini 0°–5° (♊); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 8 of Swords (Jupiter in Gemini).
• 14. Mebahel – Gemini 5°–10° (♊); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 8 of Swords (Jupiter in Gemini).
• 15. Hariel – Gemini 10°–15° (♊); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 9 of Swords (Mars in Gemini).

• 16. Hekamiah (Hakamiah) – Gemini 15°–20° (♊); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 9 of Swords (Mars in
Gemini).

• Segments 17–24 – Choir of Thrones (Binah/Understanding): Covers Gemini 20° through Cancer
30°.

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• 17. Lauviah (Laviah) – Gemini 20°–25° (♊); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 10 of Swords (Sun in Gemini).
• 18. Caliel – Gemini 25°–30° (♊); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 10 of Swords (Sun in Gemini).
• 19. Leuviah – Cancer 0°–5° (♋); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 2 of Cups (Venus in Cancer).
• 20. Pahaliah – Cancer 5°–10° (♋); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 2 of Cups (Venus in Cancer).
• 21. Nelchael – Cancer 10°–15° (♋); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 3 of Cups (Mercury in Cancer).
• 22. Yeiayel (Ieiaiel) – Cancer 15°–20° (♋); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 3 of Cups (Mercury in Cancer).
• 23. Melahel – Cancer 20°–25° (♋); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 4 of Cups (Moon in Cancer).

• 24. Hahuiah (Haheuiah) – Cancer 25°–30° (♋); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 4 of Cups (Moon in Cancer).

• Segments 25–32 – Choir of Dominions (Chesed/Mercy): Covers Leo 0° through Virgo 10°.

• 25. Nith-Haiah (Nithyael) – Leo 0°–5° (♌); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 5 of Wands (Saturn in Leo).
• 26. Haaiah – Leo 5°–10° (♌); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 5 of Wands (Saturn in Leo).
• 27. Yerathel (Ierathel) – Leo 10°–15° (♌); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 6 of Wands (Jupiter in Leo) 6 .
• 28. Seheiah – Leo 15°–20° (♌); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 6 of Wands (Jupiter in Leo).
• 29. Reiyel (Reiaiel) – Leo 20°–25° (♌); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 7 of Wands (Mars in Leo).
• 30. Omael – Leo 25°–30° (♌); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 7 of Wands (Mars in Leo).
• 31. Lecabel – Virgo 0°–5° (♍); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 8 of Pentacles (Sun in Virgo).

• 32. Vasariah – Virgo 5°–10° (♍); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 8 of Pentacles (Sun in Virgo).

• Segments 33–40 – Choir of Powers (Geburah/Severity): Covers Virgo 10° through Libra 20°.

• 33. Yehuiah (Jehuiah) – Virgo 10°–15° (♍); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 9 of Pentacles (Venus in Virgo).
• 34. Lehahiah – Virgo 15°–20° (♍); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 9 of Pentacles (Venus in Virgo).
• 35. Chavakiah (Chauakiah) – Virgo 20°–25° (♍); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 10 of Pentacles (Mercury in
Virgo).
• 36. Menadel – Virgo 25°–30° (♍); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 10 of Pentacles (Mercury in Virgo).
• 37. Aniel – Libra 0°–5° (♎); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 2 of Swords (Moon in Libra).
• 38. Haamiah – Libra 5°–10° (♎); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 2 of Swords (Moon in Libra).
• 39. Rehael – Libra 10°–15° (♎); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 3 of Swords (Saturn in Libra).

• 40. Ieiazel (Yeiazel) – Libra 15°–20° (♎); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 3 of Swords (Saturn in Libra).

• Segments 41–48 – Choir of Virtues (Tiferet/Beauty): Covers Libra 20° through Scorpio 30°.

• 41. Hahahel – Libra 20°–25° (♎); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 4 of Swords (Jupiter in Libra).
• 42. Mikael – Libra 25°–30° (♎); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 4 of Swords (Jupiter in Libra).
• 43. Veualiah – Scorpio 0°–5° (♏); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 5 of Cups (Mars in Scorpio).
• 44. Yelahiah (Ielahiah) – Scorpio 5°–10° (♏); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 5 of Cups (Mars in Scorpio).
• 45. Sealiah (Sehaliah) – Scorpio 10°–15° (♏); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 6 of Cups (Sun in Scorpio).
• 46. Ariel – Scorpio 15°–20° (♏); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 6 of Cups (Sun in Scorpio).
• 47. Asaliah – Scorpio 20°–25° (♏); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 7 of Cups (Venus in Scorpio).

• 48. Mihael – Scorpio 25°–30° (♏); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 7 of Cups (Venus in Scorpio).

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 • Segments 49–56 – Choir of Principalities (Netzach/Victory): Covers Sagittarius 0° through
Capricorn 10°.

• 49. Vehuel – Sagittarius 0°–5° (♐); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 8 of Wands (Mercury in Sagittarius).
• 50. Daniel – Sagittarius 5°–10° (♐); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 8 of Wands (Mercury in Sagittarius).
• 51. Hahasiah – Sagittarius 10°–15° (♐); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 9 of Wands (Moon in Sagittarius).
• 52. Imamiah – Sagittarius 15°–20° (♐); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 9 of Wands (Moon in Sagittarius).
• 53. Nanael – Sagittarius 20°–25° (♐); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 10 of Wands (Saturn in Sagittarius).
• 54. Nithael – Sagittarius 25°–30° (♐); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 10 of Wands (Saturn in Sagittarius).
• 55. Mebahiah – Capricorn 0°–5° (♑); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 2 of Pentacles (Jupiter in Capricorn).

• 56. Poiel (Poyel) – Capricorn 5°–10° (♑); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 2 of Pentacles (Jupiter in Capricorn).

• Segments 57–64 – Choir of Archangels (Hod/Splendor): Covers Capricorn 10° through Aquarius
20°.

• 57. Nemamiah – Capricorn 10°–15° (♑); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 3 of Pentacles (Mars in Capricorn).
• 58. Yeialel (Ieialel) – Capricorn 15°–20° (♑); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 3 of Pentacles (Mars in
Capricorn).
• 59. Harahel – Capricorn 20°–25° (♑); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 4 of Pentacles (Sun in Capricorn).
• 60. Mitzrael (Mizrael) – Capricorn 25°–30° (♑); Planet: Sun ☉; Tarot: 4 of Pentacles (Sun in
Capricorn).
• 61. Umabel – Aquarius 0°–5° (♒); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 5 of Swords (Venus in Aquarius).
• 62. Iah-Hel – Aquarius 5°–10° (♒); Planet: Venus ♀; Tarot: 5 of Swords (Venus in Aquarius).
• 63. Anauel – Aquarius 10°–15° (♒); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 6 of Swords (Mercury in Aquarius).

• 64. Mehiel – Aquarius 15°–20° (♒); Planet: Mercury ☿; Tarot: 6 of Swords (Mercury in Aquarius).

• Segments 65–72 – Choir of Angels (Yesod/Foundation): Covers Aquarius 20° through Pisces 30°.

• 65. Damabiah – Aquarius 20°–25° (♒); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 7 of Swords (Moon in Aquarius).
• 66. Manakel – Aquarius 25°–30° (♒); Planet: Moon ☾; Tarot: 7 of Swords (Moon in Aquarius).
• 67. Eiael (Eyael) – Pisces 0°–5° (♓); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 8 of Cups (Saturn in Pisces).
• 68. Habuhiah – Pisces 5°–10° (♓); Planet: Saturn ♄; Tarot: 8 of Cups (Saturn in Pisces).
• 69. Rochel – Pisces 10°–15° (♓); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 9 of Cups (Jupiter in Pisces).
• 70. Jabamiah (Iabamiah) – Pisces 15°–20° (♓); Planet: Jupiter ♃; Tarot: 9 of Cups (Jupiter in Pisces).
• 71. Haiaiel (Chaiyiel) – Pisces 20°–25° (♓); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 10 of Cups (Mars in Pisces).
• 72. Mumiah – Pisces 25°–30° (♓); Planet: Mars ♂; Tarot: 10 of Cups (Mars in Pisces).

Angel Choirs and Tree of Life: Notice how the 72 angels are “classed into nine sets of 8, each answering to
the nine choirs of Angels”. These choirs correspond in order to the Sephiroth Keter through Yesod, as listed
above (the tenth Sephira, Malkuth, is not usually assigned Shem angels as it represents the earthly realm).
For example, angels 1–8 (Seraphim) relate to Keter and are under Archangel Metatron; angels 9–16
(Cherubim) relate to Chokmah under Archangel Raziel; … up to angels 65–72 (Angels/Malachim) for Yesod
under Archangel Gabriel. This grouping is reflected in the diagram by color-coding or labels around the
outer ring (the provided diagram mentions, in Portuguese, Serafim for Keter, Querubim for Chokmah, etc.,
aligning each choir with its Sephira’s qualities). Each choir of 8 is also associated with one letter of the

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Tetragrammaton YHVH in Golden Dawn teachings – dividing the zodiac into four quarters of 18 angels (Fire,
Water, Air, Earth triplicities). The 72 Names themselves are sometimes called the 72 “leaves” on the Tree of Life,
each leaf healing one of the nations – an allusion to their spiritual significance.

Minor Arcana Tarot: The correspondence of each angel to a minor arcana tarot card is a key feature useful
for an interactive app. As shown above, every pair of angels corresponds to one decan and thus one pip
card (2–10) in tarot. For example, angels 1 and 2 (Mars in Aries) correspond to the Two of Wands, angel 3
and 4 (Sun in Aries) to the Three of Wands, etc.. This is based on the Golden Dawn’s decan-attribution
system, which is widely used (notably taught in Book T and Aleister Crowley’s 777). An interactive tool can
allow users to filter or click on a tarot card to see which angels and zodiac segment relate to it. It’s worth
noting that the 72 angels also have relationships to the 72 demons of the Goetia (each angel is said to
rule over one of Solomon’s 72 spirits, being the positive counterpart), though that may be beyond the scope
of the diagram (the provided chart does list Goetic demon names opposite each angel, which could be
included as additional info in an app’s dataset).

2. The 22 Paths (Hebrew Letters, Tarot, and Astrology)

Connecting the ten Sephiroth on the Tree of Life are 22 paths, each corresponding to one of the 22 letters
of the Hebrew alphabet. In Hermetic Qabalah (Golden Dawn system), each Hebrew letter is attributed to: (a)
a path joining two specific Sephiroth, (b) one Tarot trump (Major Arcana), and (c) an astrological force
(one of the 12 zodiac signs, 7 classical planets, or 3 elements). These attributions come from a synthesis of
the Sefer Yetzirah (which assigns the Hebrew letters to elements, planets, and signs) with 19th-century
occult tarot practice. Below we enumerate each path by its common numbering (11th through 32nd Paths –
the Sephiroth themselves are considered Paths 1–10 in Kabbalistic texts) and give its Hebrew letter,
meaning, connecting Sephiroth, and Golden Dawn correspondences:

• Path 11: Keter ⇄ Chokmah – Letter Aleph (‫ – )א‬Aleph means “Ox.” It has the numerical value 1. In
Sefer Yetzirah it is one of the three Mother Letters, corresponding to the element Air. In tarot,
Aleph is assigned to The Fool (Key 0), which in Golden Dawn tradition represents the airy, pure
creative state. This highest path – between Crown and Wisdom – is called the “Scintillating
Intelligence” in the 32 Paths of Wisdom, for it emanates the pure breath of God that begins creation.
It symbolizes the leap of divine light from the limitless into the first emanation. (Tarot: The Fool ⛤,
Elemental Air.)

• Path 12: Keter ⇄ Binah – Letter Beth (‫ – )ב‬Beth means “House” (value 2). It is a Double Letter, and
is attributed to the planet Mercury in the Golden Dawn system 7 . Its tarot trump is The Magician/
Mercury (Key I), perfectly fitting its Mercurial nature of communication and creation. This path links
Crown to Understanding, representing the transmission of the Divine plan into an intelligible
pattern. Beth is termed the “Transparent Intelligence,” through which the light of Keter filters into
form. (Tarot: The Magician ⛤, Planet Mercury ☿.)

• Path 13: Keter ⇄ Tiferet – Letter Gimel (‫ – )ג‬Gimel means “Camel” (value 3). A Double Letter, it
corresponds to the Moon (Lunar force) 7 . Tarot attribution: The High Priestess (Key II), which is
the Moon card in GD assignments. Gimel’s path connects the supernal Keter with Tiferet (the central
Sun of the lower Tree). It is often called the “Uniting Intelligence.” As the Priestess, it carries the lunar

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 current – reflective, mystical knowledge – from the divine Crown down into the heart of the Tree
(Tiferet). (Tarot: The High Priestess ⛤, Planet Moon ☾.)

• Path 14: Chokmah ⇄ Binah – Letter Daleth (‫ – )ד‬Daleth means “Door” (value 4). It is a Double Letter
associated with Venus (planet of love/creativity) 7 . Tarot: The Empress (Key III), which GD links to
Venus. This horizontal path unites Wisdom and Understanding – the divine Father and Mother
principles. Daleth as a “door” symbolizes the Womb or portal through which the supernal wisdom is
birthed into understanding. It is dubbed the “Illuminating Intelligence.” (Tarot: The Empress ⛤, Planet
Venus ♀.)

• Path 15: Chokmah ⇄ Tiferet – Letter He (‫ – )ה‬He (or Heh) means “Window” (value 5). It is one of the
Twelve Simple Letters, corresponding to the zodiac sign Aries (the Ram) 8 9 . In tarot it is The
Emperor (Key IV), which the Golden Dawn attribute to Aries. This path, running down the right pillar,
connects Chokmah (Abba – the Great Father) to Tiferet (the Son) and carries the Mars-like energy of
Aries. It represents established authority and creative impulse. Aries/He is a fiery sign, and indeed
this path is often characterized by initiative and dominion (the Emperor archetype). (Tarot: The
Emperor ⛤, Zodiac Aries ♈.)

• Path 16: Chokmah ⇄ Chesed – Letter Vav (‫ – )ו‬Vav means “Hook” or “Peg” (value 6). A Simple Letter,
it corresponds to Taurus (the Bull) 9 . Tarot: The Hierophant (Key V) for Taurus. This path links
Chokmah (Wisdom) to Chesed (Mercy/Jupiter) along the pillar of Mercy. Taurus is an earthy, stable
sign – the Hierophant signifies wisdom manifesting in tradition and form. Vav as a “hook” symbolizes
connection – here it connects the divine wisdom to the sphere of authority and mercy. (Tarot: The
Hierophant ⛤, Zodiac Taurus ♉.)

• Path 17: Binah ⇄ Tiferet – Letter Zayin (‫ – )ז‬Zayin means “Sword” or “Weapon” (value 7). It
corresponds to Gemini (the Twins) 9 . Tarot: The Lovers (Key VI) in the GD system, attributed to
Gemini. This path descends the left pillar from Binah (Understanding, the Great Mother) to Tiferet. It
carries the duality and interplay of opposites (Gemini’s domain) into the heart. The Lovers card and
Zayin (sword of discernment) signify choices, the union of polarities, and the “Children of the Voice”
(title of the path in some texts). (Tarot: The Lovers ⛤, Zodiac Gemini ♊.)

• Path 18: Binah ⇄ Geburah – Letter Cheth (‫ – )ח‬Cheth means “Fence” or “Enclosure” (value 8). It
corresponds to Cancer (the Crab) 9 . Tarot: The Chariot (Key VII), linked to Cancer. This path
connects Binah (Saturn, structure) to Geburah (Mars, strength) on the left side. Cheth as a fence
implies protection – the Chariot is about containment of force. Cancer’s nurturing yet defensive
nature colors this path, which is often called the “House of Influence.” It represents the vehicle or
chariot that carries the holy influence from the supernal mother into the realm of regulated power.
(Tarot: The Chariot ⛤, Zodiac Cancer ♋.)

• Path 19: Chesed ⇄ Geburah – Letter Teth (‫ – )ט‬Teth means “Serpent” (value 9). It corresponds to
Leo (the Lion) 9 . Tarot: Strength (Key VIII, sometimes called Lust or Fortitude), assigned to Leo.
This horizontal path links Chesed (Jupiter/ Mercy) with Geburah (Mars/Severity) – a balance of
expansion and restriction. Leo’s solar, courageous energy on this path manifests as the reconciliation
of kindness and strength. Teth (serpent) symbolizes the kundalini or the vital force controlled. It is

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 the “Intelligence of all activities” – the mystery of mastering one’s inner lion/serpent (passion) with
gentle strength. (Tarot: Strength ⛤, Zodiac Leo ♌.)

• Path 20: Chesed ⇄ Tiferet – Letter Yod (‫ – )י‬Yod means “Hand” (value 10). It corresponds to Virgo
(the Maiden) 9 . Tarot: The Hermit (Key IX) for Virgo. This path runs vertically down the middle from
Chesed (4) to Tiferet (6). Yod, a hand (the smallest letter), signifies the guiding hand of God and the
seed of potential. The Hermit (often depicted with a lantern) carries the light of Chesed’s
benevolence down into the central harmony of Tiferet. Virgo’s qualities of analysis and purity inform
this path as one of introspection, guidance, and inner light. (Tarot: The Hermit ⛤, Zodiac Virgo ♍.)

• Path 21: Chesed ⇄ Netzach – Letter Kaph (‫ – )כ‬Kaph means “Palm” (of a hand) (value 20). A Double
Letter, Kaph is attributed to Jupiter (the planet of expansion) 7 . Tarot: Wheel of Fortune (Key X),
which GD assigns to Jupiter. This path diagonally links Chesed (Jupiter/Mercy) to Netzach (Venus/
Victory). Appropriately, it carries the benevolent, expansive influence of Jupiter into the sphere of desire
and emotion (Netzach). The Wheel card signifies cycles of fortune – fitting for the palm (kaph) that
both gives and receives. This path is the “Rewarding Intelligence,” completing the outflow of mercy
toward the lower tree. (Tarot: Wheel of Fortune ⛤, Planet Jupiter ♃.)

• Path 22: Geburah ⇄ Tiferet – Letter Lamed (‫ – )ל‬Lamed means “Ox-Goad” (a cattle prod) (value 30).
It corresponds to Libra (the Scales) 9 . Tarot: Justice (Key XI) in the traditional ordering (the Golden
Dawn placed Justice as 11, aligning with Libra). This vertical path connects Geburah (5, Severity)
down to Tiferet (6, Beauty), essentially tempering severity with equilibrium. Libra’s themes of justice,
balance, and karma are strongly present. Lamed as an ox-goad directs and corrects the course –
symbolizing how divine justice corrects and balances the forces on the Tree. (Tarot: Justice ⛤, Zodiac
Libra ♎.)

• Path 23: Geburah ⇄ Hod – Letter Mem (‫ – )מ‬Mem means “Water” (value 40). One of the three
Mother Letters, Mem is the element Water itself 7 . Tarot: The Hanged Man (Key XII), which the
Golden Dawn attribute to Water/Mem. This path runs from Geburah (Severity) to Hod (Splendor/
Mercury) on the left side. As water, Mem brings the qualities of reflection, surrender, and purification.
The Hanged Man hanging upside-down signifies a fluid perspective and sacrifice. This path often
denotes the “Stable Intelligence”, the immersion of fiery Mars energy (Geburah) into the cool depths
of Hod’s intellect – thus balancing severity with surrender. (Tarot: The Hanged Man ⛤, Elemental Water
🜄.)

• Path 24: Tiferet ⇄ Netzach – Letter Nun (‫ – )נ‬Nun means “Fish” (value 50). A Simple Letter
corresponding to Scorpio (the Scorpion) 8 . Tarot: Death (Key XIII) which is the card for Scorpio.
This diagonal path links Tiferet (Sun/Beauty) to Netzach (Venus/Victory). Scorpio/Death signifies
transformation and regeneration. Indeed, Nun (a fish, a symbol of life within water) paradoxically
represents death/rebirth. This path carries the solar consciousness of Tiferet into the emotional
depths of Netzach, where it undergoes transmutation. Often called the “Imaginative Intelligence,” it
facilitates the transformative imagination (Netzach’s realm) under the light of Tiferet. (Tarot: Death ⛤,
Zodiac Scorpio ♏.)

• Path 25: Tiferet ⇄ Yesod – Letter Samekh (‫ – )ס‬Samekh means “Prop (support)” (value 60).
Corresponds to Sagittarius (the Archer) 8 . Tarot: Temperance/Art (Key XIV) for Sagittarius. This

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 vertical path drops from Tiferet (6) to Yesod (9). Samekh as a prop suggests support and integration –
the Temperance card depicts an angel blending fire and water, hinting at alchemy. The path is indeed
about integration and moderation: it channels Tiferet’s balanced solar energy into the foundation
of Yesod, stabilizing the astral world. Sagittarius brings optimism and vision, and this path is often
titled “Tentative Intelligence” or “Trial of the Spirit,” reflecting the evolutionary testing and alchemy of
the soul. (Tarot: Temperance ⛤, Zodiac Sagittarius ♐.)

• Path 26: Tiferet ⇄ Hod – Letter Ayin (‫ – )ע‬Ayin means “Eye” (value 70). Corresponds to Capricorn
(the Goat) 8 . Tarot: The Devil (Key XV) in GD attributions, for Capricorn. This path connects Tiferet
(Beauty/Sun) to Hod (Splendor/Mercury) on the left. Capricorn’s influence (saturnine, material)
manifests here as confronting the material shadow – the Devil archetype. Ayin, the eye, suggests
perception – seeing through illusion. This path is where the ego’s light (Tiferet) penetrates the
intellect (Hod) but faces the temptations and illusions of materialism. It’s called the “Renewing
Intelligence,” perhaps because overcoming the snares of the Devil leads to renewal of light. (Tarot:
The Devil ⛤, Zodiac Capricorn ♑.)

• Path 27: Netzach ⇄ Hod – Letter Peh (‫ – )פ‬Peh means “Mouth” (value 80). A Double Letter
attributed to Mars (planet of force) 7 . Tarot: The Tower (Key XVI), which GD assigned to Mars/Peh.
This horizontal path directly links Netzach (7, emotions/desire) and Hod (8, intellect/forms) at the
base of the Pillar of Form. It represents the explosive interaction of emotion and thought – the Tower
is the sudden upheaval or release of energy. Peh as mouth can signify the “mouth of judgment” or
the catalytic word. This path is indeed the shattering of false structures: the “Exciting Intelligence”
which reforms both Netzach and Hod by knocking down unstable forms so that truth can emerge.
(Tarot: The Tower ⛤, Planet Mars ♂.)

• Path 28: Netzach ⇄ Yesod – Letter Tzaddi (‫ – )צ‬Tzaddi means “Fishhook” (value 90). Corresponds to
Aquarius (the Water-Bearer) in the traditional Golden Dawn scheme 8 . (Note: Aleister Crowley
famously suggested “Tzaddi is not the Star,” but the question specifies Golden Dawn
correspondences, so we keep Tzaddi = Aquarius = Star card.) Tarot: The Star (Key XVII) for Aquarius.
This path goes from Netzach (Venusian instincts) to Yesod (the Foundation of images). Aquarius, an
air sign of idealism, here brings clarity and hope. Tzaddi the hook suggests drawing down
inspiration. The Star card depicts a figure pouring waters of life – symbolizing inspiration, hope,
and spiritual insight flowing into Yesod’s astral realm. It’s often called the “Natural Intelligence,”
indicating the clarity and calm that follows the Tower’s storm. (Tarot: The Star ⛤, Zodiac Aquarius ♒.)

• Path 29: Netzach ⇄ Malkuth – Letter Qoph (‫ – )ק‬Qoph means “Back of Head” (value 100).
Corresponds to Pisces (the Fish) 8 . Tarot: The Moon (Key XVIII) for Pisces. This path links Netzach
(7) down past Yesod to Malkuth (10, the physical world). It carries the subconscious, dreamlike
currents of Netzach’s emotions into the earthly plane. Pisces/Moon energy is reflective, illusionary,
and intuitive. Qoph (back of head) alludes to the subconscious mind. Thus, this path represents
dreams, illusions, and the need to navigate the “dark night of the soul.” In the 32 Paths text it is the
“Corporeal Intelligence,” bridging the astral to the corporeal. (Tarot: The Moon ⛤, Zodiac Pisces ♓.)

• Path 30: Hod ⇄ Yesod – Letter Resh (‫ – )ר‬Resh means “Head” or “Face” (value 200). A Double Letter
for Sol (the Sun) 7 . Tarot: The Sun (Key XIX) for Resh. This vertical path connects the sphere of Hod
(intellect) down to Yesod (foundation), effectively filtering the solar intellect into the subconscious.
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 subconscious (Yesod) by the rational light of Hod. Resh as head/face implies conscious mind. This
path is often described as the “Collecting Intelligence” because it collects the forces of the intellect
and projects them into Yesod, stabilizing the astral images with clarity. (Tarot: The Sun ⛤, Planet Sun
☉.)

• Path 31: Hod ⇄ Malkuth – Letter Shin (‫ – )ש‬Shin means “Tooth” (value 300). The third Mother Letter,
Shin corresponds to the element Fire (and in some modern attributions, Spirit) 7 . Tarot: Judgment
(Key XX) in the Golden Dawn deck, sometimes called The Aeon (associated with primal Fire/Spirit).
This path leaps from Hod (8) straight down to Malkuth (10). Shin’s spirit fire represents the dynamic
transformative energy that can leap to earth – akin to the Holy Spirit or divine fire descending. The
Judgment card depicts resurrection – fire of Shin calling the dead to rise. On this path, the analytical
forms of Hod are ignited and reborn in the material world. It’s the “Perpetual Intelligence,”
continually renewing the world (Malkuth) with spiritual fire. (Tarot: Judgment ⛤, Elemental Fire 🜂.)

• Path 32: Yesod ⇄ Malkuth – Letter Tau (‫ – )ת‬Tau (Tav) means “Mark” or “Cross” (value 400). A
Double Letter assigned to Saturn (planet of Earth and time) 7 . Tarot: The World (Key XXI) –
sometimes called The Universe – for Saturn/Tau. This final path connects Yesod (the astral
Foundation) to Malkuth (the physical Kingdom) – it is literally the gateway to the material world.
Saturn (the outermost planet) signifies completion, structure, and limitation, which align with Tau as
the final letter closing the alphabet. The World card shows the integration of all elements into
manifest reality. Tau as a cross mark is the stamp on matter. In the Sefer Yetzirah’s 32 Paths, it is the
“Administrative Intelligence,” regulating the influx of energies into the finite world. (Tarot: The World
⛤, Planet Saturn ♄.)

Each of these 22 paths has a descriptive title in esoteric texts (as alluded to above: e.g., “Scintillating
Intelligence,” “Renewing Intelligence,” etc.), which come from the Yetziratic Text of the 32 Paths of Wisdom.
These titles can be included in a more extensive data set for deeper study. For teaching purposes, it’s
important to see how the Hebrew letter’s meaning and symbolism tie the tarot and astrological
attributions to the function of the path. For example, the letter Peh (“mouth”) on the Tower path might
invite discussion about the “mouth of judgment” and explosive speech; Daleth (“door”) on the Empress path
suggests the door of life (the Empress as Mother); Samekh (“prop”) on Temperance hints at support and
integration, etc. An interactive app could allow users to click a path on the Tree diagram to reveal such
correspondences: letter (with Hebrew character and meaning), the two Sephiroth it connects, the tarot
trump and astrological sign/planet, and a brief description or quote from Sefer Yetzirah.

3. The Ten Sephiroth: Attributes and Associations

The Sephiroth are the ten emanations or spheres on the Tree of Life, each representing a distinct facet of
creation and divinity. They are often numbered 1 (highest) through 10 (lowest). Each Sephira has: a Hebrew
name (with meaning), a position on the tree (on one of three pillars and at a certain level), and a host of
associations – divine names, archangels, angelic orders (choirs), planetary or elemental correspondence,
colors, virtues/vices, etc. Below is a breakdown of all ten:

• 1. Keter (‫“ כתר‬Crown”) – Position: The supreme crown at the top of the Tree (Middle Pillar). It is the
source of all emanation, representing pure divine will or the I AM presence. Keter is beyond physical
planet; it’s sometimes linked to the primum mobile or the “First Swirlings” of creation. Associations:

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 Divine Name Eheieh (“I Am”); Archangel Metatron (the celestial scribe, representative of the Divine
presence); Choir of Angels: Chayot ha-Qodesh (“Holy Living Creatures”) – the highest angels seen in
Ezekiel’s vision (often equated to Seraphim in some sources). The mystical experience of Keter is
“Union with God” – it is the source of all light. Its symbol is the point or crown, color brilliant white.
Keter’s keywords include unity, pure consciousness, and the hidden radiant light. (In the angelic
grouping of the 72 names, the first 8 angels under Seraphim/Keter reflect these exalted, initiatory
energies.)

• 2. Chokmah (‫“ חכמה‬Wisdom”) – Position: Top of the right pillar (Pillar of Mercy). It is the primal
masculine force, the outpouring of creative Wisdom or Abba (the Supernal Father). Associations:
Often linked to the entire sphere of the Zodiac (Mazloth – the starry heaven) as it’s the first
diversification of energy. Divine Name Yah (or YH), a short form of the Tetragrammaton; Archangel
Raziel (the herald of mysteries); Angelic Order: Ophanim (the “Wheels” or Galgalim, also known as
the order of Cherubim in some texts). Chokmah’s energy is a rushing forth – keywords: pure
creative energy, life force. Its color in Briah is gray or iridescent, and its quality is the vision of God
face-to-face (a direct intuitive insight). Chokmah is associated with the fathering seed of the Tree –
abstract, dynamic wisdom.

• 3. Binah (‫“ בינה‬Understanding”) – Position: Top of the left pillar (Pillar of Severity). Binah is the
primordial feminine receptacle, the Great Mother who gives form and structure to the outpouring
of Chokmah. Associations: Planet Saturn (Shabbathai), as Binah represents time, limitation and the
“womb” of form. Divine Name Elohim (God in plural/maternal form); Archangel Tzaphkiel (Cassiel);
Angelic Order: Aralim (the “Thrones” or Erelim – mighty ones). Binah is often called Ama (the dark
sterile Mother) and Aima (bright fertile Mother) in two aspects. It is associated with Understanding,
structure, and sometimes sorrow – the “Vision of Sorrow” is the mystical experience of Binah, as it is the
womb where the infinite light takes on limits (hence the concept of death or limit originates here, as
reflected in its Illusion of mortality). Binah’s color is black (for the absorption of all light). It is stability,
intelligence, and the origin of form – the Supernal Mother who understands and formulates the
wisdom of Chokmah.

(Sephirot 1–3 above the Abyss form the Supernal Triangle. The next sephiroth 4–9 are the “observable” ethical and
metaphysical principles, and 10 is the material world.)

• 4. Chesed (‫“ חסד‬Mercy”) – Position: Right pillar just below Chokmah. It’s also called Gedulah
(“Greatness”). Chesed represents expansive power, benevolence, and order – the principle of Mercy
and harmony in creation. Associations: Planet Jupiter (Tzedek); Divine Name El (“God”, representing
kindness); Archangel Tzadkiel (Zadkiel), angel of benevolence; Angelic Order: Chashmalim (Brilliant
Ones, sometimes equated to Dominions). Chesed’s qualities: authority, magnificence, and loving
kindness. Its virtue is obedience/humility; its vice is tyranny or bigotry when unbalanced. In the
soul’s development, Chesed is the Vision of Divine Love – the experience of the love and majesty of
God. It builds and sustains structure (as a ruler or architect of the cosmos). Color: blue.

• 5. Geburah (‫“ גבורה‬Strength”) – Position: Left pillar below Binah. Also called Din (“Judgment”) or
Pachad (“Fear”). Geburah is the principle of Severity, rigor, and strength – it breaks down what no
longer serves the divine plan. Associations: Planet Mars (Madim); Divine Name Elohim Gibor (“God of
Battles” or “Mighty God”); Archangel Khamael (Camael), the stern prince of judgment; Angelic
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 here for the fiery ones of Geburah, distinct from the supernal Chayot of Keter). Geburah’s virtues are
courage and energy, its vice is cruelty or destruction for its own sake. It grants the “Vision of Power”
or “War” – the understanding of strength and severity. This Sephira is often associated with the
cutting forces that remove the dross (hence the sword or spear as symbols). Its color is red. Geburah
ensures dynamic motion – it corrects Chesed’s excess, ensuring justice and balance. (The interplay of
Chesed and Geburah is the classic Mercy-vs-Severity, resolved in Tiferet.)

• 6. Tiferet (‫“ תפארת‬Beauty”) – Position: Center of the Tree (Middle Pillar), at the heart of the
composition. Tiferet is the harmonious balance of the Tree, associated with the Sun and the Christ-
consciousness. Associations: Sphere of Sol (Sun); Divine Name YHVH Eloah va-Da’ath (a
Tetragrammaton name meaning “Lord God of Knowledge”); Archangel Raphael or sometimes
Michael – sources differ, but in many Golden Dawn tables Michael is listed as Archangel of Tiferet
(as archangel of the Sun). (The diagram text in Portuguese seemed to list Tiferet with “Virtues” and
presumably Archangel Raphael who is often cited for Tiferet in healing contexts, but Golden Dawn
explicitly has Michael for Tiferet’s solar fire.) Angelic Order: Malachim (“Kings” or “Angels” – literally
Messengers, associated with the Sun). Tiferet’s virtues include devotion to the Great Work and
sacrifice of the ego (it is the sephira of selflessness and compassion); its vice is pride or self-
centeredness. The spiritual experience is the “Vision of Harmony” or of the Mysteries – often
interpreted as a direct knowledge of the unity behind apparent dualities. As “Beauty,” Tiferet
synthesizes the polarities above and below, and is seen as the Son (in the Cabalistic paradigm of
Father, Mother, Son, Daughter). It corresponds to the Tiphareth = the Sun = the sacrificed god
(hence figures like Christ, Osiris, etc.). Color: a golden yellow or radiant balance of colors. Tiferet is
the central soul (Ruach) of the tree, mediating between the higher and lower. In an app, one could
highlight Tiferet as the point of equilibrium – where all the paths from other spheres converge
(virtually every other Sephira connects to Tiferet). It’s a natural focus for meditation and interactive
exploration (perhaps a “central hub” of correspondences like alchemical gold, the heart chakra, etc.).

• 7. Netzach (‫“ נצח‬Victory” or “Eternity”) – Position: Right pillar, just above the base. Netzach
represents emotion, desire, and the arts – the raw energy of feeling and instinct, also persistence
(eternity in the sense of lasting endurance). Associations: Planet Venus (Nogah); Divine Name YHVH
Tzabaoth (“LORD of Hosts/Armies”); Archangel Haniel (angel of Venus and grace); Angelic Order:
Elohim (literal “Gods” or “Shining Ones,” sometimes equated to Principalities). Netzach is the realm
of the feelings, creativity, and nature. Its virtues: unselfishness; vices: lust, selfishness,
complacency (it governs passions, which can lead to indulgence). The mystical experience is the
“Vision of Beauty Triumphant” – a transcendent love or victory of truth over negativity. Netzach’s color
is green. It is associated with art, music, love, and sensuality – the full lushness of nature. In the
diagram’s angelic choir grouping, Netzach’s eight angels are Principalities, fitting the concept of
ruling intelligences behind things like nations or art movements. Netzach is also the sphere of the
Seven “Heavenly” Palaces in some texts – representing the celestial earthly paradise of emotions.

• 8. Hod (‫“ הוד‬Splendor” or “Glory”) – Position: Left pillar above the base, opposite Netzach. Hod
represents intellect, logic, language, and ritual – the analytical mind and the structures of thought
and communication. Associations: Planet Mercury (Kokhav); Divine Name Elohim Tzabaoth (“God of
Hosts”); Archangel Raphael (in many systems Raphael is placed here as the Archangel of Mercury/Air
and healing science); Angelic Order: Beni Elohim (“Sons of God”), sometimes viewed as Archangels
or lesser angelic beings that implement intellectual patterns. Hod’s virtue is truthfulness, honesty; its
vice is falsehood, trickery (Mercurial flaws). The spiritual experience of Hod is the “Vision of Splendor”,

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 an intellectual illumination or the transfiguration of the mind. Its color is orange. Hod governs
systems of knowledge – magic, mathematics, language, ritual, etc. It’s the sphere of scholars
and magicians, where patterns are analyzed and spells/intents are formulated. Netzach and Hod
together form the base of the “personality” (with Yesod) and are sometimes likened to the two
halves of the brain (creative vs analytical). In the angelic choir mapping, Hod corresponds to the
Archangels (bene Elohim, sometimes just called “Archangels” as a choir), fitting as it channels divine
messages into intelligible form.

• 9. Yesod (‫“ יסוד‬Foundation”) – Position: Middle Pillar, just above Malkuth at the base of the Tree.
Yesod is the etheric foundation, the substratum of the material world – associated with the
subconscious, dreams, and the reproductive force. It collects and transmits the energies of all other
Sephiroth into manifestation. Associations: Celestial body Moon (Levanah) 10 ; Divine Name Shaddai
El Chai (“Almighty Living God”) – reflecting Yesod as the engine of life force; Archangel Gabriel (the
messenger and archangel of Yesod/Moon, governing dreams, intuition, and announcements of
birth) 11 12 ; Angelic Order: Cherubim (“Kerubim,” meaning Strong Ones) 13 . Yesod’s choir of
angels (the Cherubim) are the guardians of the machinery of the universe – in lore they govern the
astral plane and the lunar cycles. Yesod’s virtue is independence and connection (in Yesod, energies
are independent of gross matter but connected to all); its vice can be idleness or illusion. The “Vision
of the Machinery of the Universe” is associated with Yesod – seeing how all forces interface before
materializing. Yesod rules dreams, instincts, and sexual energy (the foundation of generation). It is
often likened to the collective unconscious or the astral light. Color: violet or indigo (the fluctuating
colors of the Moon). In the diagram, Yesod corresponds to the choir simply called “Angels” (or
Malachim meaning angels/messengers). The Moon being Yesod’s planet connects it to cycles, change,
and reflection – making Yesod the mirror of the Above into the Below.

• 10. Malkuth (‫“ מלכות‬Kingdom”) – Position: The bottom of the Tree, on the Middle (though
sometimes depicted slightly offset) – it is the physical world, the realm of matter and the senses.
Malkuth is unique in that it receives the energies of all other Sephiroth and is their culmination.
Associations: Element Earth (and the four elements in balance – sometimes called the “Sphere of the
Elements”) 14 15 . Traditionally, Malkuth wasn’t assigned a classical planet, but in modern
attributions it’s linked to Earth or sometimes the planetary sphere of the elements (sometimes the
orbit of the Moon as it’s the boundary of the astral to physical). Divine Name Adonai Melekh or
Adonai ha-Aretz (“Lord of Earth”); Archangel Sandalphon (twin of Metatron, associated with Earth
and prayers rising) 16 17 ; Angelic Order: Ashim or Ishim (“Souls of Fire” or simply “Men” – the
blessed souls and elemental spirits) 16 17 . Malkuth’s virtue is discrimination (the ability to
perceive reality clearly) and humility; its vices include inertia and avarice (being overly attached to
matter). The spiritual experience of Malkuth is the “Vision of the Holy Guardian Angel” and the “Vision
of the Nature of the Machinery of the Universe” in some traditions – essentially a profound
understanding of the physical world’s sacredness. Malkuth is sometimes divided into four sub-
elements (reflecting 4 aspects: Earth of Earth, Air of Earth, Water of Earth, Fire of Earth). Its colors are
citrine, olive, russet, and black (the “Queen Scale” colors representing the four elements in the
material world). In the Tree, Malkuth is the bride (Kala) and the “Queen/Princess” – the receptacle of
all emanations. It is often associated with the Shekhinah, the divine presence immanent in the world.

In summary, the Sephiroth can be thought of as spheres of consciousness and creation, each with rich
symbolism. For an app, one might include for each Sephira: the name (in Hebrew and English), meaning,
location (e.g. “Sephira #5, left pillar”), a list of correspondences (planet, element, color, chakra if desired,

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archangel, angel order, Divine Name, etc.), and perhaps key concepts or virtues. Classic source texts like the
Sepher Yetzirah and The Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom give each Sephira a title (e.g. Keter: “Hidden Intelligence”,
Chokmah: “Illuminating Intelligence,” etc.), which could be included as well for completeness. The data we
cited (especially from Hermetic Qabalah sources) provides these attributions and can be used to populate
an open-source correspondence table.

4. Resources for Interactive App Development

Building an interactive educational web app for this content will benefit from existing open-source
datasets and frameworks:

• Datasets and Tables of Correspondence: A lot of the above information has been curated in occult
reference works like Aleister Crowley’s Liber 777 (which tabulates Hebrew letters, tarot, astrology,
angels, etc. in columns) and Israel Regardie’s Golden Dawn materials. These texts are largely public
domain or available in digital format. For example, Crowley’s 777 contains a column for the 72 Shem
Angels with their zodiac degrees and another for the tarot decans, which could be extracted. There
are also online encyclopedias (e.g. occult wikis such as Occultopedia or Occult-Encyclopedia and
Thelemapedia) that list these correspondences – for instance, a Kabbalistic encyclopedia entry was
used above to verify angelic order groupings. The Sefer Yetzirah itself is public domain and can
provide the basic attributions of the Hebrew letters (Air, Water, Fire, the 7 planets, 12 signs) for direct
reference. Another source, the Angelorum website, provided a modern table of 72 angels with
zodiac degrees and even minor arcana associations, which might be an open resource to consult. It’s
advisable to compile a custom JSON or CSV from these sources, double-checking against reputable
materials like 777 or the “32 Paths of Wisdom” for the Sephiroth and path titles, to ensure accuracy.
If open-license datasets are preferred, one might look at projects on GitHub or Kaggle for “Tarot
correspondences” or “Kabbalah correspondences” – for example, tarot card APIs or datasets often
include Golden Dawn astrological attributions which overlap with this data.

• Suggested Data Structure: The app could have structured data objects for:

• Each Sephira: with fields for name, number, meaning, pillar/position, associated planet/element,
archangel, choir, divine name, keywords, etc.
• Each Path/Letter: with fields for letter name, Hebrew character, path endpoints (e.g. 3→6 for Binah to
Tiferet), tarot trump, astrological correspondence, and an explanatory text (possibly including the
Sefer Yetzirah title for that path).
• Each of the 72 Angels: with fields for name (and perhaps the three Hebrew letter root), angelic choir,
corresponding 5° zodiac range, sign, decan ruler planet, tarot card, and perhaps the psalm or
meaning of the name if desired (some tables include the traditional Psalm verse for each angel). The
grouping of angels by choir (8 per) can be an attribute to facilitate filtering (e.g. filter to show all
Seraphim of Keter, etc.).
• Tarot Cards: Even though not requested explicitly, having a lookup for the 36 minor arcana decan
cards and 22 major arcana to link to paths/angels would enhance interactivity. For instance, clicking
a tarot card could highlight the corresponding path or segment on the Tree.

Using these structured datasets, the app can dynamically display layers of information. For instance, a click
on a Sephira could bring up its info panel (with all correspondences), a hover on a path could show the

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letter and tarot card tooltip, a click on an angel segment could list that angel’s details (perhaps linking to
more info like the angel’s role in various texts or the demon it controls, as the Occult Encyclopedia shows).

• Interactive Visualization Libraries: To implement the diagram, one could use D3.js (a JavaScript
library for data-driven SVG graphics) to draw the Tree of Life nodes and connecting lines, or use a
simpler library like SVG.js or even an HTML5 Canvas. For a quicker start, there are libraries for
drawing graphs – the Tree of Life is essentially a fixed graph, so even a library like Cytoscape or Vis.js
could be adapted. However, custom positioning is needed to get the traditional layout. If 3D or fancy
visuals are desired, Three.js could render the Tree in 3D space (some practitioners enjoy a 3D Tree
visualization). For a web app focusing on education, a 2D interactive SVG with clickable elements is
likely sufficient and most accessible on various devices.

• Existing Platforms or References: While not many ready-made Tree of Life interactive apps are
open-source, a few resources may inspire:

• The BBC once produced an animated interactive Tree of Life (for evolution) – not Kabbalistic, but it
shows the concept of interactive “nodes.” For Kabbalah specifically, one might look at the old Flash-
based Kabbalah tree animations (if any are archived) or the Duquette’s “Chicken Qabalah”
supplementary materials if available.
• Mobile Apps: There are a few mobile apps (e.g. “Kabbalistic Tarot” apps or Tree of Life reference
apps), though not open-source, which demonstrate UI ideas. For example, some allow toggling
between showing tarot on the paths versus Hebrew letters – a feature you could implement with
filters (a button to show/hide tarot imagery on the paths, etc.).
• Platforms: If you prefer not to code from scratch, using a web framework like React or Vue with a
visualization library can structure the project. For instance, a React app could manage state as users
toggle correspondences (e.g. “show me only astrological symbols” or “highlight all paths related to
this element”).

• Libraries for Esoteric Studies: While not domain-specific, there are community-driven projects. One
example is an open dataset called “Open occultness” (hypothetical name) or data on library sites; for
instance, the TOTL (Tree of Life) data mentioned in a search result suggests some XML/JSON data for
Kabbalah correspondences might exist. If found, such a dataset could jumpstart filling in
correspondences. Additionally, Benebell Wen (author and occultist) had a 72 Angels handout PDF – if
that is public, it might be a source to extract angel info systematically.

• Accuracy and Sources: Ensure to cross-verify correspondences with classic sources as much as
possible. For example, the path attributions we used are Golden Dawn; other Kabbalist paths (like
Hebrew in different orders, or the Gra tree) differ, but since Golden Dawn is preferred here, sticking
to it maintains consistency. Including references or tooltips with source quotes (like Sefer Yetzirah’s
attributions or Crowley’s commentary) can add scholarly weight in an educational app. The good
news is texts like Sefer Yetzirah, Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy, Kircher’s Oedipus
Aegyptiacus (with the classic Kircher Tree diagram), and 777 are all largely in the public domain or
available for use, so content can be drawn from them without legal issues. For angel names and
meanings, many lists (including those by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and later occult
writers) are freely available.

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 • User Interface Ideas: Breaking the overwhelming information into layers will be crucial. The app
might have a toggle to switch between “Atziluthic view” (just Sephiroth and their divine names) vs
“Yetziratic view” (paths and letters) vs “Assiah view” (perhaps the planetary and zodiacal attributions),
or simply allow the user to click on categories. For instance, one could click “Show me astrology” and
the Tree highlights all zodiac signs on the paths and the planetary symbols in the Sephiroth, or
“Show me tarot” and it overlays the Major Arcana on the 22 paths and Minor Arcana on the 36
decans (maybe by hovering on the outer ring). A search function could let users find, say, “Venus”
and then highlight all places Venus appears (Netzach, path 14 (Empress), angels in Taurus/Libra
decans, etc.), which would be an excellent teaching device to show the interconnectedness of the
system.

In developing this app, using the structured correspondences and clear visuals, you’ll be able to guide users
through the “map of creation” that the Tree of Life represents – from the 72 micro influences at the
periphery to the 22 connecting pathways of consciousness, all rooted in the 10 divine emanations. By
referencing authoritative sources (Sefer Yetzirah for letters, Golden Dawn for tarot, etc.) and providing
citations or tooltips (as we have done with bracketed references), users can trust the information and
further explore the original texts if desired. This synthesis of Kabbalah, astrology, tarot, and angelology is a
profound system, and an interactive app would make it much more accessible for students – allowing them
to learn by exploration and pattern recognition, which is exactly how the Hermetic correspondences are
best understood.

Sources:

• Lon Milo DuQuette, The Chicken Qabalah – a beginner-friendly guide (for conceptual explanations).
• Sefer Yetzirah (various translations) – for the classic attributions of letters to elements, planets, signs.
• Aleister Crowley, 777 and other Qabalistic Writings – contains extensive tables connecting Hebrew
letters, tarot trumps, zodiac signs, planets, elements, the 72 names, etc. (Crowley’s attributions were
based on Golden Dawn standard).
• Israel Regardie, The Golden Dawn – for descriptions of the Sephiroth, paths, and rituals that illustrate
the use of these correspondences.
• Dion Fortune, The Mystical Qabalah – for insightful descriptions of each Sephira’s psychological and
spiritual significance (handy for crafting explanatory text for each Sephira).
• Online sources such as the Occult Encyclopedia entry on Kabbalistic angels, Angelorum.co for the
72 angel table, and the Hermetic Library’s Qabalah section (which we cited for sephiroth
correspondences).

By leveraging these resources, you can populate your app with reliable data and provide users proper
references for deeper study. The result will be a comprehensive, clickable Tree of Life diagram that teaches
through rich visuals and well-organized information – exactly what a complex esoteric diagram like this
deserves.

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https://www.betemunah.org/angels.html

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