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'''Kabbalah''' (from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (qabalah) 'reception, accounting') is a Western esoteric tradition involving mysticism and the [[occult]]. It is the underlying philosophy and framework for magical societies such as the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], [[Thelema|Thelemic orders]], mystical-religious societies such as the Builders of the Adytum and the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, and is a precursor to the Neopagan, [[Wiccan]] and New Age movements. | '''Kabbalah''' (from Hebrew קַבָּלָה (qabalah) 'reception, accounting') is a Western esoteric tradition involving mysticism and the [[occult]]. It is the underlying philosophy and framework for magical societies such as the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], [[Thelema|Thelemic orders]], mystical-religious societies such as the Builders of the Adytum and the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, and is a precursor to the Neopagan, [[Wiccan]] and New Age movements. | ||
The Kabbalah as used by ritual [[ | The Kabbalah as used by ritual [[magician]]s differs from the [[Judaism|Jewish]] form in being a more admittedly syncretic system, however it shares many concepts with Jewish Kabbalah. | ||
Non-religious Kabbalistic practices are sometimes called "Hermetic Qabalah," despite having religious overtones. | Non-religious Kabbalistic practices are sometimes called "Hermetic Qabalah," despite having religious overtones. | ||