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Shem HaMephorash

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:57:01 GMT

I was apparently wrong about the 42 stations being between Mitzraim and Sinai, as it was apparently ending in Canaan instead. I deleted some information on Shavuot instead. I'm gonna look more into this to figure it out.

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	קרע (kra), which begins the second part of this variant, translates to "tear out," and when combined with שטן ([[Satan]]), the conclusion of the second part, it demonstrates that invoking this Name helps one defend against Satan, or their ''yetzer hara'' (evil/selfish impulse), alongside other divine creative acts that incanting Divine Names can aid kabbalists in joining HaShem with. Perhaps in this self-improvement and mystical apotropaic vein, the 42-letter Name has been turned into the acrostic prayer ''Ana b'Koach'', which begs HaShem, with the power of His Right Hand, for freedom from captivity, sin, and impurity. Since this prayer is an extended incantation of this Name, it has an additional line spoken silently, as the acrostic implies secrecy: "''Barukh shem k'vod malchuto l'olam va'ed''." "Blessed be the name of the glory of the kingdom forever." This prayer has seven lines, which correspond to the seven [[Sefirot]] below the Supernal Triad (those being [[Binah]], [[Chokmah]], and either [[Keter]] or [[Da'at]]). All of the above is why the prayer is part of the liturgy for the Counting of the Omer, the seven week period between the Jewish holidays of ''Pesach'' (Passover) and ''Shavuot'' (the Feast of Weeks) in which Jews are challenged to count and bless every day in between and ponder a system of Sefirotic permutations (each week has one Sefira, while the other six cycle through it, going from [[Chesed]] to [[Malkuth\|Malkut]]. For example, the first day (which begins the second night of Passover) is ''Chesed b'Chesed'', the second is ''[[Gevurah]] b'Chesed'', etc., while the very last day before ''Shavuot'' will be ''Malkut b'Malkut''. These meditations on the Sefirot are meant to improve our personal attributes in this period. Besides particular farming and sacrificing practices, the Omer is meant to represent the first time ~~it was done by ''~~Bnei Yisrael'': leaving ''Mitzraim'' ([[Egyptian religion\|Egypt]]) and heading to ~~Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, which Shavuot commemorates with all-night study and kabbalistic visualizations of the cosmic marriage of Shekinah, aided by her handmaids (kabbalists)~~. During the journey, they stopped at 42 locations, once more connecting to the importance of this particular Divine Name. Despite his staunch atheism and absurdism, this might be the true kabbalistic reason that Douglas Adams declared that number to be the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything in ''The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy''.		קרע (kra), which begins the second part of this variant, translates to "tear out," and when combined with שטן ([[Satan]]), the conclusion of the second part, it demonstrates that invoking this Name helps one defend against Satan, or their ''yetzer hara'' (evil/selfish impulse), alongside other divine creative acts that incanting Divine Names can aid kabbalists in joining HaShem with. Perhaps in this self-improvement and mystical apotropaic vein, the 42-letter Name has been turned into the acrostic prayer ''Ana b'Koach'', which begs HaShem, with the power of His Right Hand, for freedom from captivity, sin, and impurity. Since this prayer is an extended incantation of this Name, it has an additional line spoken silently, as the acrostic implies secrecy: "''Barukh shem k'vod malchuto l'olam va'ed''." "Blessed be the name of the glory of the kingdom forever." This prayer has seven lines, which correspond to the seven [[Sefirot]] below the Supernal Triad (those being [[Binah]], [[Chokmah]], and either [[Keter]] or [[Da'at]]). All of the above is why the prayer is part of the liturgy for the Counting of the Omer, the seven-week period between the Jewish holidays of ''Pesach'' (Passover) and ''Shavuot'' (the Feast of Weeks) in which Jews are challenged to count and bless every day in between and ponder a system of Sefirotic permutations (each week has one Sefira, while the other six cycle through it, going from [[Chesed]] to [[Malkuth\|Malkut]]. For example, the first day (which begins the second night of Passover) is ''Chesed b'Chesed'', the second is ''[[Gevurah]] b'Chesed'', etc., while the very last day before ''Shavuot'' will be ''Malkut b'Malkut''. These meditations on the Sefirot are meant to improve our personal attributes in this period. Besides particular farming and sacrificing practices, the Omer is meant to represent the first time Bnei Yisrael counted it: leaving ''Mitzraim'' ([[Egyptian religion\|Egypt]]) and heading to Canaan. During the journey, they stopped at 42 locations, once more connecting to the importance of this particular Divine Name. Despite his staunch atheism and absurdism, this might be the true kabbalistic reason that Douglas Adams declared that number to be the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything in ''The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy''.

	==72-fold name==		==72-fold name==

Lilith

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 05:20:54 GMT

I added "small" gematria.

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	The ''[[Zohar]]'' contains 48 references to her in numerous passage. It explicitly mentions her creation as being before Adam's, on the fifth day, because the "living creatures" with whose swarms God filled the waters included Lilith. A similar version, related to the earlier Talmudic passages, recounts how Lilith was fashioned with the same substance as Adam was, shortly before. A third alternative version states that God originally created Adam and Lilith in a manner that the female creature was contained in the male. Lilith's soul was lodged in the depths of the Great Abyss. When God called her, she joined Adam. After Adam's body was created a thousand souls from the Left (evil) side attempted to attach themselves to him. However, God drove them off. Adam was left lying as a body without a soul. Then a cloud descended and God commanded the earth to produce a living soul. This God breathed into Adam, who began to spring to life and his female was attached to his side. God separated the female from Adam's side. The female side was Lilith, whereupon she flew to the Cities of the Sea and attacked humankind.		The ''[[Zohar]]'' contains 48 references to her in numerous passage. It explicitly mentions her creation as being before Adam's, on the fifth day, because the "living creatures" with whose swarms God filled the waters included Lilith. A similar version, related to the earlier Talmudic passages, recounts how Lilith was fashioned with the same substance as Adam was, shortly before. A third alternative version states that God originally created Adam and Lilith in a manner that the female creature was contained in the male. Lilith's soul was lodged in the depths of the Great Abyss. When God called her, she joined Adam. After Adam's body was created a thousand souls from the Left (evil) side attempted to attach themselves to him. However, God drove them off. Adam was left lying as a body without a soul. Then a cloud descended and God commanded the earth to produce a living soul. This God breathed into Adam, who began to spring to life and his female was attached to his side. God separated the female from Adam's side. The female side was Lilith, whereupon she flew to the Cities of the Sea and attacked humankind.

	Yet another version claims that Lilith emerged as a divine entity that was born spontaneously, either out of the Great Supernal Abyss or out of the power of an aspect of God (the Gevurah of Din). This aspect of God was negative and punitive, as well as one of his ten attributes ([[sefirot]]), at its lowest manifestation has an affinity with the realm of evil and it is out of this that Lilith merged with [[Samael]].		Yet another version claims that Lilith emerged as a divine entity that was born spontaneously, either out of the Great Supernal Abyss or out of the power of an aspect of God (the Gevurah of Din). This aspect of God was negative and punitive, as well as one of his ten attributes ([[sefirot]]), at its lowest manifestation has an affinity with the realm of evil and it is out of this that Lilith merged with [[Samael]]. The [[gematria]] of Samael (131) and Lilith (480) is 611, which is the same Torah, implying that adherence to and study of the holy books defends against demonic attack and internal struggles. In "small" gematria, Samael (14) and Lilith (12) is 26, which is the value [[Tetragrammaton]], showing both HaShem's power to defeat these demons and the presence and power of the Qlippoth.

	An alternative story links Lilith with the creation of luminaries. The "first light," which is the light of Mercy (one of the Sefirot), appeared on the first day of creation when God said "Let there be light." This light became hidden and the Holiness became surrounded by a husk of evil. "A husk (klippa) was created around the brain" and this husk spread and brought out another husk, which was Lilith.		An alternative story links Lilith with the creation of luminaries. The "first light," which is the light of Mercy (one of the Sefirot), appeared on the first day of creation when God said "Let there be light." This light became hidden and the Holiness became surrounded by a husk of evil. "A husk (klippa) was created around the brain" and this husk spread and brought out another husk, which was Lilith.

Samael

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 05:19:13 GMT

I moved the gematria comments. I also restated the Treatise's title for clarity.

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	Although both Samael and [[Lilith]] are major demons in earlier Jewish traditions, they do not appear paired until the second half of the thirteenth century, when they are introduced together. Lilith is a demon created alongside Adam, originally created for the role Eve would fill, who then becomes Samael's bride. With her, Samael created a host of demon children, including a son, the "Sword of Samael" (or of [[Asmoday]]).		Although both Samael and [[Lilith]] are major demons in earlier Jewish traditions, they do not appear paired until the second half of the thirteenth century, when they are introduced together. Lilith is a demon created alongside Adam, originally created for the role Eve would fill, who then becomes Samael's bride. With her, Samael created a host of demon children, including a son, the "Sword of Samael" (or of [[Asmoday]]).

	In the Kabbalistic work ''Treatise on the Left Emanation'', Samael is part of the Qliphoth, prince of all demons, and spouse of Lilith. The two are said to parallel Adam and Eve, being emanated together from the Throne of Glory as a counterpart~~. Asmodeus is also mentioned to be subservient to Samael and married to a younger, lesser Lilith~~. The [[gematria]] of Samael (131) and Lilith (480) is 611, which is the same Torah, implying that adherence to and study of the holy books defends against demonic attack and internal struggles. According to the ~~treatise~~, [[Yahweh\|God]] castrated Samael in order not to fill the world with their demonic offspring, this being the reason why Lilith seeks to fornicate with men.		In the Kabbalistic work ''Treatise on the Left Emanation'', Samael is part of the Qliphoth, prince of all demons, and spouse of Lilith. The two are said to parallel Adam and Eve, being emanated together from the Throne of Glory as a counterpart. The [[gematria]] of Samael (131) and Lilith (480) is 611, which is the same Torah, implying that adherence to and study of the holy books defends against demonic attack and internal struggles. In "small" gematria, Samael (14) and Lilith (12) is 26, which is the value [[Tetragrammaton]], showing both HaShem's power to defeat these demons and the presence and power of the Qlippoth. Asmodeus is also mentioned to be subservient to Samael and married to a younger, lesser Lilith. According to ''Treatise on the Left Emanation'', [[Yahweh\|God]] castrated Samael in order not to fill the world with their demonic offspring, this being the reason why Lilith seeks to fornicate with men.

	In the [[Zohar]], one of Kabbalah's main works, Samael is described as a leader of the divine forces of destruction, being part of the Qliphoth. He is mentioned again as the serpent's rider, and is described as having mated with Eisheth Zenunim, Na'amah, and Agrat bat Mahlat, all being "angels" of sacred prostitution. Notably, the same work later calls him [[Azazel]], which might be a case of mistaken identity, as Azazel may be himself in Zoharistic lore a combination of the angels Aza and Azrael.		In the [[Zohar]], one of Kabbalah's main works, Samael is described as a leader of the divine forces of destruction, being part of the Qliphoth. He is mentioned again as the serpent's rider, and is described as having mated with Eisheth Zenunim, Na'amah, and Agrat bat Mahlat, all being "angels" of sacred prostitution. Notably, the same work later calls him [[Azazel]], which might be a case of mistaken identity, as Azazel may be himself in Zoharistic lore a combination of the angels Aza and Azrael.

Satan

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 05:06:34 GMT

I added a detail on the gematria of Ha-Satan and how it fits into Yom Kippur traditions.

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	The original Hebrew term ''śāṭān'' (Hebrew: שָׂטָן‎) is a generic noun meaning "accuser" or "adversary", which is used throughout the [[Bible]] to refer to ordinary human adversaries, as well as a specific supernatural entity. The word is derived from a verb meaning primarily "to obstruct, oppose". When it is used without the definite article (simply satan), the word can refer to any accuser, but when it is used with the definite article (ha-satan), it usually refers specifically to the [[heaven]]ly accuser: the satan.		The original Hebrew term ''śāṭān'' (Hebrew: שָׂטָן‎) is a generic noun meaning "accuser" or "adversary", which is used throughout the [[Bible]] to refer to ordinary human adversaries, as well as a specific supernatural entity. The word is derived from a verb meaning primarily "to obstruct, oppose". When it is used without the definite article (simply satan), the word can refer to any accuser, but when it is used with the definite article (ha-satan), it usually refers specifically to the [[heaven]]ly accuser: the satan.

	The word with the definite article Ha-Satan (Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן‎) occurs 17 times in the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2 (3×). A figure known as ha-satan ("the satan") first appears in the Tanakh as a heavenly prosecutor, a member of the sons of God subordinate to [[Yahweh]], who prosecutes the nation of Judah in the heavenly court and tests the loyalty of Yahweh's followers. During the intertestamental period, possibly due to influence from the Zoroastrian figure of Angra Mainyu, ha-satan developed into a malevolent entity with abhorrent qualities in dualistic opposition to God. In the apocryphal Book of Jubilees, Yahweh grants ha-satan (referred to as Mastema) authority over a group of fallen angels, or their offspring, to tempt humans to sin and punish them.		The word with the definite article Ha-Satan (Hebrew: הַשָּׂטָן‎) occurs 17 times in the Masoretic Text, in two books of the Hebrew Bible: Job ch. 1–2 (14×) and Zechariah 3:1–2 (3×). A figure known as ha-satan ("the satan") first appears in the Tanakh as a heavenly prosecutor, a member of the sons of God subordinate to [[Yahweh]], who prosecutes the nation of Judah in the heavenly court and tests the loyalty of Yahweh's followers. The [[gematria]] of Ha-Satan is 364, which implies that he reigns with his harsh judgment for all days but one, that being (at least according to Jews) Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Not only does this make prayers and repentance more potent on that day, but it also inspires a tradition of Jews blowing the shofar in the days leading up to Yom Kippur, confusing Ha-Satan on when it actually is so he struggles to present his accusations against the Jews to HaShem.


			During the intertestamental period, possibly due to influence from the Zoroastrian figure of Angra Mainyu, ha-satan developed into a malevolent entity with abhorrent qualities in dualistic opposition to God. In the apocryphal Book of Jubilees, Yahweh grants ha-satan (referred to as Mastema) authority over a group of fallen angels, or their offspring, to tempt humans to sin and punish them.

	The [[Book of Enoch\|Second Book of Enoch]], also called the Slavonic Book of Enoch, contains references to a Watcher called Satanael. It is a pseudepigraphic text of an uncertain date and unknown authorship. The text describes Satanael as being the prince of the Grigori who was cast out of heaven and an evil spirit who knew the difference between what was "righteous" and "sinful". In the Book of Wisdom, the devil is taken to be the being who brought death into the world, but originally the culprit was recognized as Cain. The name [[Samael]], which is used in reference to one of the fallen angels, later became a common name for Satan in Jewish Midrash and [[Kabbalah]].		The [[Book of Enoch\|Second Book of Enoch]], also called the Slavonic Book of Enoch, contains references to a Watcher called Satanael. It is a pseudepigraphic text of an uncertain date and unknown authorship. The text describes Satanael as being the prince of the Grigori who was cast out of heaven and an evil spirit who knew the difference between what was "righteous" and "sinful". In the Book of Wisdom, the devil is taken to be the being who brought death into the world, but originally the culprit was recognized as Cain. The name [[Samael]], which is used in reference to one of the fallen angels, later became a common name for Satan in Jewish Midrash and [[Kabbalah]].

Samael

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:59:30 GMT

I wrote on the gematria of Samael and Lilith.

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	Although both Samael and [[Lilith]] are major demons in earlier Jewish traditions, they do not appear paired until the second half of the thirteenth century, when they are introduced together. Lilith is a demon created alongside Adam, originally created for the role Eve would fill, who then becomes Samael's bride. With her, Samael created a host of demon children, including a son, the "Sword of Samael" (or of [[Asmoday]]).		Although both Samael and [[Lilith]] are major demons in earlier Jewish traditions, they do not appear paired until the second half of the thirteenth century, when they are introduced together. Lilith is a demon created alongside Adam, originally created for the role Eve would fill, who then becomes Samael's bride. With her, Samael created a host of demon children, including a son, the "Sword of Samael" (or of [[Asmoday]]).

	In the Kabbalistic work ''Treatise on the Left Emanation'', Samael is part of the Qliphoth, prince of all demons, and spouse of Lilith. The two are said to parallel Adam and Eve, being emanated together from the Throne of Glory as a counterpart. Asmodeus is also mentioned to be subservient to Samael and married to a younger, lesser Lilith. According to the treatise, [[Yahweh\|God]] castrated Samael in order not to fill the world with their demonic offspring, this being the reason why Lilith seeks to fornicate with men.		In the Kabbalistic work ''Treatise on the Left Emanation'', Samael is part of the Qliphoth, prince of all demons, and spouse of Lilith. The two are said to parallel Adam and Eve, being emanated together from the Throne of Glory as a counterpart. Asmodeus is also mentioned to be subservient to Samael and married to a younger, lesser Lilith. The [[gematria]] of Samael (131) and Lilith (480) is 611, which is the same Torah, implying that adherence to and study of the holy books defends against demonic attack and internal struggles. According to the treatise, [[Yahweh\|God]] castrated Samael in order not to fill the world with their demonic offspring, this being the reason why Lilith seeks to fornicate with men.

	In the [[Zohar]], one of Kabbalah's main works, Samael is described as a leader of the divine forces of destruction, being part of the Qliphoth. He is mentioned again as the serpent's rider, and is described as having mated with Eisheth Zenunim, Na'amah, and Agrat bat Mahlat, all being "angels" of sacred prostitution. Notably, the same work later calls him [[Azazel]], which might be a case of mistaken identity, as Azazel may be himself in Zoharistic lore a combination of the angels Aza and Azrael.		In the [[Zohar]], one of Kabbalah's main works, Samael is described as a leader of the divine forces of destruction, being part of the Qliphoth. He is mentioned again as the serpent's rider, and is described as having mated with Eisheth Zenunim, Na'amah, and Agrat bat Mahlat, all being "angels" of sacred prostitution. Notably, the same work later calls him [[Azazel]], which might be a case of mistaken identity, as Azazel may be himself in Zoharistic lore a combination of the angels Aza and Azrael.

Shem HaMephorash

Ava — Mon, 18 May 2026 04:45:12 GMT

I have added significant Jewish Kabbalistic detail to the section on the 42-letter name.

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	A 42-letter variant was described by Hai Gaon as אבגיתץ קרעשטן נגדיכש בטרצתג חקבטנע יגלפזק שקוצית. He wrote "Although the consonants of this name are well known, its proper vocalization is not rendered by tradition. Some pronounce its first part ''Abgitaẓ'', and others ''Abigtaẓ'', and the last part is sometimes read ''Shakvaẓit'', and sometimes ''Shekuẓit'', but there is no definite proof." This variation in pronunciation was understood by Joshua Trachtenberg to indicate that this version is quite ancient, the vowels in Hebrew being easily lost over time. It is, by some means, derived from the first 42 letters of the Hebrew [[Bible]]. Like the 22-letter name, it is found in ''[[Sefer Raziel HaMalakh]]''.		A 42-letter variant was described by Hai Gaon as אבגיתץ קרעשטן נגדיכש בטרצתג חקבטנע יגלפזק שקוצית. He wrote "Although the consonants of this name are well known, its proper vocalization is not rendered by tradition. Some pronounce its first part ''Abgitaẓ'', and others ''Abigtaẓ'', and the last part is sometimes read ''Shakvaẓit'', and sometimes ''Shekuẓit'', but there is no definite proof." This variation in pronunciation was understood by Joshua Trachtenberg to indicate that this version is quite ancient, the vowels in Hebrew being easily lost over time. It is, by some means, derived from the first 42 letters of the Hebrew [[Bible]]. Like the 22-letter name, it is found in ''[[Sefer Raziel HaMalakh]]''.


			קרע (kra), which begins the second part of this variant, translates to "tear out," and when combined with שטן ([[Satan]]), the conclusion of the second part, it demonstrates that invoking this Name helps one defend against Satan, or their ''yetzer hara'' (evil/selfish impulse), alongside other divine creative acts that incanting Divine Names can aid kabbalists in joining HaShem with. Perhaps in this self-improvement and mystical apotropaic vein, the 42-letter Name has been turned into the acrostic prayer ''Ana b'Koach'', which begs HaShem, with the power of His Right Hand, for freedom from captivity, sin, and impurity. Since this prayer is an extended incantation of this Name, it has an additional line spoken silently, as the acrostic implies secrecy: "''Barukh shem k'vod malchuto l'olam va'ed''." "Blessed be the name of the glory of the kingdom forever." This prayer has seven lines, which correspond to the seven [[Sefirot]] below the Supernal Triad (those being [[Binah]], [[Chokmah]], and either [[Keter]] or [[Da'at]]). All of the above is why the prayer is part of the liturgy for the Counting of the Omer, the seven week period between the Jewish holidays of ''Pesach'' (Passover) and ''Shavuot'' (the Feast of Weeks) in which Jews are challenged to count and bless every day in between and ponder a system of Sefirotic permutations (each week has one Sefira, while the other six cycle through it, going from [[Chesed]] to [[Malkuth\|Malkut]]. For example, the first day (which begins the second night of Passover) is ''Chesed b'Chesed'', the second is ''[[Gevurah]] b'Chesed'', etc., while the very last day before ''Shavuot'' will be ''Malkut b'Malkut''. These meditations on the Sefirot are meant to improve our personal attributes in this period. Besides particular farming and sacrificing practices, the Omer is meant to represent the first time it was done by ''Bnei Yisrael'': leaving ''Mitzraim'' ([[Egyptian religion\|Egypt]]) and heading to Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, which Shavuot commemorates with all-night study and kabbalistic visualizations of the cosmic marriage of Shekinah, aided by her handmaids (kabbalists). During the journey, they stopped at 42 locations, once more connecting to the importance of this particular Divine Name. Despite his staunch atheism and absurdism, this might be the true kabbalistic reason that Douglas Adams declared that number to be the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything in ''The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy''.

	==72-fold name==		==72-fold name==

Samael (qlippoth)

Ava — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:28:29 GMT

Singular qlippa as I just did previously. I also capitalized Tarot and The Moon.

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	:''This article is about the qlippoth, for the deity of the same name, see [[Samael]]''		:''This article is about the qlippoth, for the deity of the same name, see [[Samael]]''

	'''Samael''' ("Poison of God") is the eighth [[qlippoth]] on the [[Kabbalah\|Kabbalistic]] [[Tree of Death]]. It is the shadow opposite sphere of [[Hod]], its opposing [[sefirot]] on the [[Tree of Life]].		'''Samael''' ("Poison of God") is the eighth [[qlippoth\|qlippa]] on the [[Kabbalah\|Kabbalistic]] [[Tree of Death]]. It is the shadow opposite sphere of [[Hod]], its opposing [[sefirot\|sefira]] on the [[Tree of Life]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	The name ''Samael'' (סמאל) is translated as "poison of God" in Hebrew. To avoid confusion with the [[fallen angel]]/[[demon]] [[Samael]], this sphere is often rendered as "the Deceivers" or the "desolation of God," which are additional designations of the angel Samael in the [[Bible]].		The name ''Samael'' (סמאל) is translated as "poison of God" in Hebrew. To avoid confusion with the [[fallen angel]]/[[demon]] [[Samael]], this sphere is often rendered as "the Deceivers" or the "desolation of God," which are additional designations of the angel Samael in the [[Bible]].

	It is possible that there is a connection between the [[angel]] Samael and this ~~qlippoth~~ as there is with the qlippoth representing both [[Lilith]] and [[Belial]], but the exact nature of this is ill-defined.		It is possible that there is a connection between the [[angel]] Samael and this qlippa as there is with the qlippoth representing both [[Lilith]] and [[Belial]], but the exact nature of this is ill-defined.

	==Description==		==Description==
	Samael is the opposite of [[Hod]], which represents splendor; but this [[qlippoth]] represents lies, false logic, and a corruption of the intellect. There is an overtone of deceit inherent in Samael, and nothing about it can be trusted. It has been compared to a radiating object whose light is so brilliant that we are unable to see what is behind it and must trust that it is pure, when in fact, it is not.		Samael is the opposite of [[Hod]], which represents splendor; but this [[qlippoth\|qlippa]] represents lies, false logic, and a corruption of the intellect. There is an overtone of deceit inherent in Samael, and nothing about it can be trusted. It has been compared to a radiating object whose light is so brilliant that we are unable to see what is behind it and must trust that it is pure, when in fact, it is not.

	On the [[Tree of Death]], Samael is the first sphere in the Realm of Mud and Clay. This region, located at the very bottom of the Tree of Death, is described in the ''[[Zohar]]'' as a place where prayers of the unrighteous settle into the muck instead of rising to [[heaven]].		On the [[Tree of Death]], Samael is the first sphere in the Realm of Mud and Clay. This region, located at the very bottom of the Tree of Death, is described in the ''[[Zohar]]'' as a place where prayers of the unrighteous settle into the muck instead of rising to [[heaven]].
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	Its [[demon]] ruler is Adrammelech.		Its [[demon]] ruler is Adrammelech.

	In the [[~~tarot~~]], Samael is represented by [[~~the~~ Moon]] card.		In the [[Tarot]], Samael is represented by [[The Moon]] card.

	[[Category:Qlippoth]]		[[Category:Qlippoth]]

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	*... that '''[[~~meditation~~]]''' ~~has been shown to cause a decline in blood pressure~~?		*... that the '''[[Death]]''' [[tarot]] card was derived from an earlier [[trionfi]]?
	*... that ~~the book ''~~'''[[~~Magicians, Martyrs, and Madmen~~]]'''~~'' was inspired by the movie ''Ghostbusters 2''~~?		*... that descriptions of '''[[Mammon]]''' closely resemble those of [[Lucifuge Rofocale]]?
	*... that the '''[[~~Seven~~ of ~~Pentacles~~]]''' ~~relates to business matters~~?		*... that the '''[[Abbey of Thelema]]''' was so unsanitary one of [[Aleister Crowley\|Crowley's]] followers died?
	*... that ~~'''~~[[~~Furcas~~]]''' ~~is the sole knight among the~~ [[~~Goetic demon~~]]s?		*... that [[Islam]]ic clergy consider members of the '''[[Baháʼí Faith]]''' to be apostates?
	*... that ~~in ancient Rome, the gemstone~~ '''[[~~Garnet~~]]''' ~~was associated with [[Mars]]~~?		*... that '''[[Remen Hery Sah]]''' represents purification?
	*... that ~~the~~ '''[[~~First Mirror of Lilith~~]]''' ~~ritual summons [[Lilith]] through [[necromancy]]~~?		*... that '''[[Galileo Galilei]]''' wrote his most influential work while under house arrest?
	*... that the ~~Sola Busca Tarot features~~ '''[[~~Abaddon~~]]''' ~~as the [[Knight of Wands]]~~?		*... that at least three [[fallen angel]]s were members of the choir of '''[[Virtues]]'''?
	*... that the ~~[[angel]]~~ '''[[~~Damabiah~~]]''' ~~signifies a fountain of wisdom~~?		*... that the '''[[Oracle of Amun]]''' was built to align with the fall and spring Equinox?

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	===Boleskine House===		==Boleskine House==
	Crowley purchased [[Boleskine House]], a manor on the south-east side of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, in 1899. Crowley believed the location was ideal to sequester himself to perform a series of operations known as the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, taken from a [[grimoire]] called ''The Book of Abramelin''.		Crowley purchased [[Boleskine House]], a manor on the south-east side of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, in 1899. Crowley believed the location was ideal to sequester himself to perform a series of operations known as the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, taken from a [[grimoire]] called ''The Book of Abramelin''.

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	'''[[~~Archangel Gabriel~~]]''' is an [[~~archangel]] with power to announce [[Yahweh~~\|~~God's~~]] ~~will to men. He is mentioned~~ in the [[~~Bible\|Hebrew Bible~~]], ~~the New Testament~~, and ~~the Quran~~. ~~The [[Abrahamic religion]]s all recognize Gabriel~~ as an [[~~angel~~]]~~ic spirit. Many [[Christianity\|Christian]] traditions — including Catholicism~~, ~~Eastern Orthodoxy~~, and ~~Anglicanism — also revere Gabriel as a [[saint]]~~.		'''[[Paganism]]''' is a term first used in the fourth century by early [[Christianity\|Christians]] for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism or ethnic religions other than [[Judaism]]. The overarching contemporary pagan revival movement which focuses on nature-revering/living, pre-Christian religions and/or other nature-based spiritual paths, and frequently incorporating contemporary liberal values. This definition may include groups such as [[Wicca]], Neo-Druidism, Heathenry, and Slavic Native Faith.

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	'''''Eyes of the Tarot''''' is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Bruce Coville. The book is a mystical adventure made richer by accurate descriptions of [[tarot]] cards as well as techniques for utilizing the cards and Coville's suggested interpretations. In many ways, the heroine's experiences with the figures from the tarot mirror those found in Russian [[occultist]] P.D. Ouspensky's 1913 book ''The Symbolism of the Tarot''.		'''''[[Eyes of the Tarot]]''''' is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Bruce Coville. The book is a mystical adventure made richer by accurate descriptions of [[tarot]] cards as well as techniques for utilizing the cards and Coville's suggested interpretations. In many ways, the heroine's experiences with the figures from the tarot mirror those found in Russian [[occultist]] P.D. Ouspensky's 1913 book ''The Symbolism of the Tarot''.

	One notable technique for utilizing the cards involves sleeping with a specific card inside your pillowcase in order to commune with the figure on the card while dreaming. [[Occult]] author [[Travis McHenry]] has frequently cited the book as inspiring him to purchase his first deck of tarot cards, a [[Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot]] deck in 1993. He subsequently published more than a dozen tarot and [[oracle cards\|oracle]] decks. Bruce Coville wrote the forward for McHenry's 2025 book ''An Occult Guide to the Tarot''.		One notable technique for utilizing the cards involves sleeping with a specific card inside your pillowcase in order to commune with the figure on the card while dreaming. [[Occult]] author [[Travis McHenry]] has frequently cited the book as inspiring him to purchase his first deck of tarot cards, a [[Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot]] deck in 1993. He subsequently published more than a dozen tarot and [[oracle cards\|oracle]] decks. Bruce Coville wrote the forward for McHenry's 2025 book ''An Occult Guide to the Tarot''.

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	'''~~[[Duamutef]]~~''' is an [[~~Egyptian religion\|ancient Egyptian~~]] ~~god~~, ~~one of~~ the ~~four sons of [[Horus]] along with along~~ with [[~~Hapy]], [[Imsety]], and [[Qebehsenuef~~]]. ~~Duamutef was associated with the protection of the stomach in mummification rituals~~. ~~He is typically depicted with a jackal~~'s ~~head and is often represented on canopic jars, which held the embalmed organs~~ of the ~~deceased. He is associated with the east~~.		'''''Eyes of the Tarot''''' is a juvenile fiction novel written by American author Bruce Coville. The book is a mystical adventure made richer by accurate descriptions of [[tarot]] cards as well as techniques for utilizing the cards and Coville's suggested interpretations. In many ways, the heroine's experiences with the figures from the tarot mirror those found in Russian [[occultist]] P.D. Ouspensky's 1913 book ''The Symbolism of the Tarot''.

	~~Canopic jars were containers used by~~ the ~~ancient Egyptians during the mummification process,~~ to ~~store and preserve~~ the ~~viscera of their soul for~~ the ~~afterlife~~. ~~Each of~~ [[~~Horus~~]]~~'s sons were responsible for protecting a particular organ, was himself protected by a companion goddess, and represented a cardinal direction. Duamutef protected~~ the ~~stomach, which was extracted from the body, mummified separately, and placed inside~~ his ~~jar. In some later tombs~~, ~~these jars were merely symbolic and did not contain the actual organs~~. ~~Although Duamutef is most prominently found in funerary context as~~ a ~~canopic jar, he is possibly more closely associated with the~~ [[~~Egyptian decans~~]].		One notable technique for utilizing the cards involves sleeping with a specific card inside your pillowcase in order to commune with the figure on the card while dreaming. [[Occult]] author [[Travis McHenry]] has frequently cited the book as inspiring him to purchase his first deck of tarot cards, a [[Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot]] deck in 1993. He subsequently published more than a dozen tarot and [[oracle cards\|oracle]] decks. Bruce Coville wrote the forward for McHenry's 2025 book ''An Occult Guide to the Tarot''.

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	'''[[~~Archangel Gabriel~~]]''' is an [[~~archangel]] with power to announce [[Yahweh~~\|~~God's~~]] ~~will to men. He is mentioned~~ in the [[~~Bible\|Hebrew Bible~~]], ~~the New Testament~~, and ~~the Quran~~. ~~The [[Abrahamic religion]]s all recognize Gabriel~~ as an [[~~angel~~]]~~ic spirit. Many [[Christianity\|Christian]] traditions — including Catholicism~~, ~~Eastern Orthodoxy~~, and ~~Anglicanism — also revere Gabriel as a [[saint]]~~.		'''[[Paganism]]''' is a term first used in the fourth century by early [[Christianity\|Christians]] for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism or ethnic religions other than [[Judaism]]. The overarching contemporary pagan revival movement which focuses on nature-revering/living, pre-Christian religions and/or other nature-based spiritual paths, and frequently incorporating contemporary liberal values. This definition may include groups such as [[Wicca]], Neo-Druidism, Heathenry, and Slavic Native Faith.