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'''The Tree of Death''' (sometimes called '''Tree of Knowledge''') is a [[Kabbalah|Kabbalistic]] diagram depicting the schema of the [[qlippoth]], which are the shadow opposites of the [[sefirot]] found on the [[Tree of Life]], representing traces of a distant cosmic past which sometimes influence our present world. | '''The Tree of Death''' (sometimes called '''Tree of Knowledge''') is a [[Kabbalah|Kabbalistic]] diagram depicting the schema of the [[qlippoth]], which are the shadow opposites of the [[sefirot]] found on the [[Tree of Life]], representing traces of a distant cosmic past which sometimes influence our present world. | ||
In general, the Tree of Death is viewed as evil or [[demon]]ic and is generally not utilized for [[ritual magic]] by Kabbalists or ceremonial [[magician]]s in the [[Hermetic]] magical traditions. However, the Tree of Death is considered a crucial element in [[Left-hand path]]s of magic. | In general, the Tree of Death is viewed as evil or [[demon]]ic and is generally not utilized for [[ritual magic]] by Kabbalists or ceremonial [[magician]]s in the [[Hermetic]] magical traditions. However, the Tree of Death is considered a crucial element in [[Left-hand path]]s of magic, especially various practices connected with [[Lucifer]] and [[Satan]]. | ||
==Structure of the Tree== | ==Structure of the Tree== | ||
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==The qlippoth on the tree== | ==The qlippoth on the tree== | ||
* [[Thaumiel]] ("Twins of God") | * [[Thaumiel]] ("Twins of God") | ||
* [[Ghogiel]]("The Hinderers") | * [[Ghogiel]] ("The Hinderers") | ||
* [[Satariel]] ("Concealers") | * [[Satariel]] ("Concealers") | ||
* [[Gha’ag Sheklah]] ("Smiters") | * [[Gha’ag Sheklah]] ("Smiters") | ||