Re: Qabalah Theory Question

["metaphysics0000" <crispinp@...>]

>From what I understand, the planets can be fitted onto the Tree in
such a way that they eludcidate the relationships between the
sephiroth - the planet correspondencies, however, are not the be all
and end all, the elements, tarot cards, and many other things also fit
onto the Tree.
Regards,
M 

--- In BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Reist" <preist@g...> wrote:
> John W.,
> 
> >>>My view is that the Qabalah, by which I presume you mean the Sefer
> Yetzirah or Book of Formation, with its Tree of Life or Etz Chaim, is
> astrological, NOT magical, in nature. <<<
> 
> Quite the contary. While I will not dispute the fact that the Sepher 
> Yetzirah does have heavy astrological influences within it, it is 
> ultimatly magical text. This is especially true given the fact that 
> is upon the Sepher Yetzirah did Bardon form of basis for his system 
> of initiation into hermetics, as well as his practice of 
> Kabbalahistic utterence. In fact, I would have to say understanding 
> of the Sepher Yetzirah is a rather good idea for anyone attempting 
> the work of the Key to the True Quaballah.
> 
> As for the astrological influences, I defer to the wisdom of Bardon: 
> namely that the stars compel, that is all.
> 
> Love and Live well,
> Peter Reist