Hebrew letter paths
Hebrew has 22 letters.
The Tree of life has 22 paths.
They comprise 12 diagonal paths, 7 vertical paths, and 3 horizontal paths.
Hebrew has 12 single letters. They connect the 12 diagonal paths in the Tree of life.
Each diagonal path also represents 1 of the 12 zodiac signs.
Hebrew has 7 double letters. They connect the 7 vertical paths in the Tree of Life.
Each double letter represents a visible planet and a sephirot in the Tree of life.
Hebrew has 3 mother letters. They connect the 3 horizontal paths in the Tree of Life.
Hebrew letter paths
There are 22 paths
Hebrew
Sefira
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ג
ד
ה
ו
ז
ח
ט
י
כ
ל
מ
נ
ס
ע
פ
צ
ק
ר
ש
ת
Chokmah
Keter
Chokmah
Binah
Keter
Keter
Chokmah
Chokmah
Binah
Binah
Chesed
Chesed
Chesed
Geburah
Tiferet
Tiferet
Geburah
Netzach
Hod
Tiferet
Netzach
Yesod
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Binah
Tiferet
Chesed
Geburah
Chokmah
Binah
Geburah
Tiferet
Chesed
Tiferet
Netzach
Tiferet
Geburah
Tiferet
Netzach
Hod
Hod
Yesod
Yesod
Yesod
Hod
Malkut
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ה
Sephirot
Keter to Chokmah
Planetary
Aries
The Hebrew letter ה Heh Is number 5, grace favour and perfection. The letter Heh in Hebrew represents a window.
Heh opens a window from Keter, consciousness received from God, to Chokmah, the right creative brain.
It appears twice in the sacred Name of God, Yod Hey Vav Hey. This name may not be pronounced as it represents Divinity. In the context of Yod Heh Vav Heh it is understood to mean “The Hand that gives life and the Hand that takes life”.
The letter HEY is comprised of the letters Dalet and Yod. The vertical and horizontal lines of the Dalet represent the physical world, while the Yod signifies the souls path to Divinity and future reincarnations.
Aries, March 21 to April 20, represents the first sign of the zodiac.
Aries symbolizes a rams horn, Implying strength and determination.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ו
Sephirot
Keter to Binah
Planetary
Taurus
The Hebrew letter ו Vav is number 6, strength and tenderness. The letter Vav represents our connection to Divinity.
The paths Heh and Vav are pathways to and from Divinity imbuing our right and left brains with intellect.
The letter Vav is shaped like a hook, reminding us that we are hooked to God.
Taurus, April 20 to May 20, represents the second sign of the zodiac.
Taurus symbolizes a bull, implying stability.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ז
Sephirot
Chokmah to Gevurah
Planetary
Gemini
The Hebrew letter ז Zayin is number 7, perfection and completion. The letter Zayin reveals the sanctity of Shabat, the 7th day of rest.
The pathway reminds us not to become distracted by mundane earthly matters, lest we forget our purpose in life.
Gemini, May 21 to June 21, represents the third sign of the zodiac.
It symbolizes the left and the right columns of the tree of Life, male and female, as well as Divinity above and physicality below.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ח
Sephirot
Chokmah to Tiferet
Planetary
Cancer
The Hebrew letter ח Chet is number 8, new beginnings, transcendence of the physical and a connection to the divine.
The letter Chet means Doorway, not to be confused with Dalet, door.
The path is a doorway between our creative mind, Chokmah, translated as wisdom, to Tiferet, our hearts, at the level of our emotional bodies.
Cancer, June 22 to July22, represents the fourth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology it signifies the connection between our subconscious minds and our emotions.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ט
Sephirot
Binah to Chesed
Planetary
Leo
The Hebrew letter ט Tet , is number 9, truth and completion.
Tet is a foundational letter, often associated with the idea of truth in physicality and eternity as a soul.
The path is a doorway between our logical mind, Binah, and Chesed, residing over the right shoulder.
Chesed gives us the power to love unconditionally.
Leo, July 23 to August 23, represents the fifth sign of the zodiac.
Leo is associated with the energy of a lion.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
י
Sephirot
Binah to Tiferet
Planetary
Virgo
The Hebrew letter י Yod is the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
The number 10 has extreme importance. There are 10 Sephirot. 10 is a reference to GOD. 1 is The ultimate all and 0 is the ultimate nothing. Yod is often translated as “hand” or “arm”. It is the first letter in the unpronounceable name of GOD.
Yod Heh Vav Heh
In Kabbalistic tradition, the Yod represents the Creator, a single point of unity from which all creation emanates. Yod is also seen as a symbol of GOD’s infinite presence in the physical world. Yod symbolizes the divine spark that empowers all things.
10 Is also the basis of the duo decimal system, without which mathematics is not possible.
Virgo, August 24 to September 23, represents the sixth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology it signifies the path between our logical minds residing in Binah, and Tiferet, our hearts.
This path empowers people to be logical, precise and empathetic.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ל
Sephirot
Chesed to Tiferet
Planetary
Libra
The Hebrew letter ל Lamed holds the numerical value of 30 and is considered a majestic letter.
Lamed is comprised of two letters, Vav and Kaf, which together have the value 30.
Lamed symbolizes authority, power, the ability to harmonise, to teach and learn in the physical world, and our connection to Divinity.
Libra, September 24 to October 23, represents the seventh sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Libra represents the pursuit of balance, harmony, and fairness.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
נ
Sephirot
Gevurah to Tiferet
Planetary
Scorpio
The Hebrew letter נ Nun has the numerical value of 50, freedom and transcendence.
Nun connects the Sephira of Gevurah, personal power residing in the left hip, to Tiferet, the Sephira of harmony, residing in the heart. Nun represents faith.
Scorpio, October 24 to November 22, represents the eighth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Scorpio represents resourcefulness, determination, and empathy.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ס
Sephirot
Tiferet to Netzach
Planetary
Sagittarius
The Hebrew letter ס Samech has the numerical value of 60, completeness or wholeness.
Samech is the first letter in the words Sephirot, and Soolam, the Hebrew words for realms and ladder. Soolam alludes to endless reincarnations as we journey back and forth between physicality and source, Ruach, the realm above Keter. Samech connects the Sephira of Tiferet, harmony, residing the heart, to Netzach, residing in right hip.
Netzach imbues us with the power to let go of endeavors that do not serve our purpose in the current life.
Sagittarius, November 23 to December 21, represents the ninth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Sagittarius represents the desire for freedom and expansive thinking.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ע
Sephirot
Tiferet to Hod
Planetary
Capricorn
The Hebrew letter ע Ayin has the numerical value of 70, the completion of a cycle.
Ayin means eye in Hebrew, true discernment. Ayin is the path that connects Tiferet, emotional harmony, with Hod, the power of endurance, to never give up endeavours that serve one’s purpose in the current incarnation.
Capricorn, December 22 to January 20, represents the tenth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Capricorn people are described as practical, and ambitious, with a strong work ethic and a focus on long-term goals.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
צ
Sephirot
Netzach to Yesod
Planetary
Aquarius
The Hebrew letter צ Tzaddi has the numerical value of 90, fullness in each life.
Tzaddi begins the Hebrew word for righteous, Tzadik. It also refers to the Hebrew word, Zayid, which teaches us that we can choose the path of righteousness, the middle path in The Tree of Life. This is profound!
We can choose between selfish or selfless behaviour. It represents our free will.
Aquarius, January 21 to February 19, represents the eleventh sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Aquarion people are considered to be innovative, progressive, and humanitarian.
The 12 Diagonal paths
Path
ק
Sephirot
Hod to Yesod
Planetary
Pisces
The Hebrew letter ק Kuf has the numerical value of 100, completion of a life cycle.
Hod is the power of endurance, to never give up endeavours that serve one’s purpose in the current incarnation.
Kuf connects Hod with Yesod, where we can resolve the equal but opposite energies of selfish or selfless behavior.
Yesod is our final choice between light and dark, as we prepare to enter the physical world.
Pisces, February 20 to March 20, represents the twelfth sign of the zodiac.
In Astrology Pisces people are considered to be expansive, adaptive, and imaginative, yet they may be seen to be secretive and contradictory.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
ב
Sephirot
Keter to Tiferet
Planetary
Saturn
Bet ב in Hebrew Is number 2. The letter Bet represents a house, a dwelling place or a sanctuary.
Bet opens a door from Keter, consciousness received from GOD, to Tiferet, emotional harmony, residing the heart.
Saturn, represents discipline, responsibility and structure.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
ג
Sephirot
Chokmah to Chesed
Planetary
Jupiter
The Hebrew letter ג Gimel, embodies the vital quality of kindness. It opens the path between Chockmah, Creative Consciousness,
and
Chesed, unconditional love and kindness.
Jupiter represents the energy of luck, expansion, growth, wisdom and abundance.
We can only move forward to abundance when we are filled with the energies of creativity and love.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
ד
Sephirot
Binah to Gevurah
Planetary
Mars
The Hebrew letter ד Dalet, represents a doorway. It is the doorway between
Binah, the logical left brain,
and
Gevurah, the center of one’s personal power.
Mars represents action, energy, aggression, and assertive personal power.
When our self-belief is low, our personal power will be low an we will not be able to use our power to achieve our objectives.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
כ
Sephirot
Chesed to Netzach
Planetary
Sun
The Hebrew letter כ Kaf, represents a willpower. It is the path between
Chesed, unconditional love,
and
Netzach, the power to never give up endeavours that suit your purpose.
In Astrology, the Sun represents our determination, our fundamental personality trait.
We can only move forward when the flow of energy between unconditional love and the ego of Netzach are in balance.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
פ
Sephirot
Gevurah to Hod
Planetary
Venus
The Hebrew letter פ Pei, represents the ability to express love, whether silently or spoken.
It is the path between
Gevurah, the power of love for self or toward others
and
Hod, the power to release endeavours that do not suit one’s purpose.
In Astrology, Venus gives us the power to know when to speak and when to remain silent.
We can only move forward when the flow of energy between restrained love and the ability to release are in balance.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
ר
Sephirot
Tiferet to Yesod
Planetary
Mercury
The Hebrew letter ר Rosh, represents the path between our emotional beings residing in
Tiferet
and our physical beings, residing in
Yesod.
In astrology, Mercury signifies the ability to think, talk, feel and communicate effectively.
The 7 Vertical paths
Path
ת
Sephirot
Yesod to Malkut
Planetary
Moon
The Hebrew letter ת Tav, represents the path between our emotional beings residing in Yesod and our physical beings, residing in Malkut.
In astrology, the Moon represents the inner world of our emotional needs.
When our emotional needs are in conflict with our intellect, we cannot succeed in Malkut,
The Kindom of Earth.
The 3 Horizontal paths
Path
א
Sephirot
Chokmah to Binah
Aleph א is the element of Air, Thought and Intellect.
It connects the 2nd Sephira, Chokmah, wisdom or random thoughts in the right emotional brain,
to
the 3rd Sephira, Binah, the left logical brain, where random thoughts are organized.
It is the path of the intellect, sanctified consciousness.
The 3 Horizontal paths
Path
מ
Sephirot
Chesed to Gevurah
Mem מ is the element of Water, Emotion.
It connects the 4th Sephira, Chesed, unrestrained love residing in the right shoulder
to
the 5th Sephira, Gevurah, personal power residing in the left shoulder.
It is the path that seeks balance between equal but opposite emotions.
The 3 Horizontal paths
Path
ש
Sephirot
Netzach to Hod
Shin ש is the element of fire.
It connects the 7th Sephira, Netzach, the power to endure, residing in the right hip,
to
the 8th Sephira, Hod the ability to release, residing in the left hip.
It is the path that seeks balance between letting go and never giving up.
