Get your Qabala journey off to a great start. Explore the Qabala’s rich history, as well as the Hermetic philosophy that inspired witches and wizards to see the Tree of Life as a central metaphor for Western Magic. Also includes the course overview, introductions to the Hebrew alphabet, tips for using your active imagination and more.

Lesson 1 Qabala: A Theory of Everything

Sephiroth means Divine Emanation. Today’s New-Age shorthand calls them Dimensions. By exploring the stages between the Oneness of all things and the infinite diversity of our manifest world you’ll discover a map for doing Magic, and for finding your way Home.

Lesson 2 The Realm of Atziluth

Lesson 3 The Realm of Briah

Lesson 4 The Realm of Yetzirah

Lesson 5 The Realm of Assiah

Here’s a bold but true statement: Qabala is a map of the inner workings of both the divine mind, and the human mind. Above and Below. 

See, the ancients thought a lot about cosmology -- you know, the big “how did we get here” questions. They hadn’t yet invented experimental science. Instead they used logic to reflect on what might have occurred, and drew symbolic maps to represent their thinking. 

Lots of maps. In the ancient Middle East everybody was doing it. The Egyptians and Sumerians had their maps. And the Greeks, Jews and later Christians all invented their own versions. Some were super simple, and others incredibly complex.

With the fall of the pagan world and the rise of the Roman church, a lot of these models got left in the dust of history. However, the Jewish mystical tradition survived through the Middle Ages, and over time their reflections crystallized into Qabala mysticism and its iconic Tree of Life symbol. 

It’s such a useful tool that, over the centuries, the system has been adopted by Christians and Hermeticists alike to help deepen their own spiritual practice. Carl Jung would have considered Qabala a tool for self-actualization.

You want to learn Qabala, because to understand it, is to understand yourself and your place in the world.

The root spelling of Qabala is QBL, the English equivalent of the Hebrew letters Qoph Beth Lamed (technically that’s קבּל). QBL is equivalent to the Hebrew word qibel, which means “to receive” -- evoking the concept of an oral tradition, as well as the received divine wisdom.

But the thing is, in Biblical Hebrew, there are no vowels marked in the spelling. And the translation to English can be rendered in many ways. In fact, there are some 24 (!!!) renderings of QBL in English. 

No wonder it’s so hard to figure it out -- it’s hard to even look it up!

Qabala, however, is such a useful tool that mystics and magicians from other faith traditions adopted the framework for their own uses. And here’s where the spelling weirdness comes in…

Today, it’s a general convention among authors that:

• Kabbalah refers to interpretations grounded in the Jewish mystical tradition
• Cabala is used when talking about Christian interpretations of the Tree of Life
• Qabala is preferred by Hermetic magicians and occultists

 (Of course, given the anything-goes nature of the Internet, it’s not always the case, but it’s a good place to start.)

 Why do you care? Well, if you are a student of Astrology, Tarot or Magic, you want to start your studies with the Hermetic Qabala. 

That’s because for centuries, the Hermetic Qabala has been used as a kind of esoteric filing cabinet for linking Magical symbols from Astrology, Alchemy & Magic into one coherent whole.

And, since this course is named the Magic of Qabala (with a Q) you know it’s coming from this magical point of view.

The Magic of Qabala is an introduction to the Hermetic Qabala, and how the Tree of Life has been used as a storehouse of symbols linking together Astrology, Alchemy, Tarot & other practices in the Western Magic tradition.

But the course is also much more than a chance to feed your brain cool stuff -- if you complete the contemplations and guided meditations, the Magic of Qabala becomes a 12-week course in self actualization. That’s enlightenment!

Specifically, throughout the course you will:

• Explore a brief history of Qabala, Hermetic philosophy, and the Tree of Life
• Discover hidden correspondences between Western Magic’s sacred symbols
• Learn practical Qabalistic techniques and supercharge your Astrological, Magical or Tarot practice
• Walk the secret pathways of your own psychic landscape & deepen your self-understanding

Here’s the week-by-week breakdown of the Magic of Qabala course material:

• Lesson 1 Qabala: A Theory of Everything
• Lesson 2 The Realm of Atziluth
• Lesson 3 The Realm of Briah
• Lesson 4 The Realm of Yetzirah
• Lesson 5 The Realm of Assiah
• Lesson 6 Pathways of the Persona
• Lesson 7 Pathways of the Higher Self
• Lesson 8 Pathways of the Divine Self
• Lesson 9 Application: Qabala & Tarot
• Lesson 10 Application: Qabala & Astrology
• Lesson 11 Application: Qabala & Magic
• Lesson 12 The Never-Ending Story

Three months may seem like a long commitment, but learning Qabala takes time and practice to integrate. (Yes! You could spend a lifetime working with the material!) However, once you understand what the Qabala is, I promise you’ll realize it’s taken all your other metaphysical studies to the next level.

More specifically, here’s the course overview:

• Part 1: 1 lesson on the history, philosophy and symbolism of Qabala
• Part 2: 4 lessons on the Tree of Life, and a deep dive into the metaphysical process of creation
• Part 3: 3 lessons on Qabala as an initiation experience, and how Tarot reflects the journey
• Part 4: 3 lessons on practical applications for using Qabala in Tarot, Astrology & Magic
• Part 5: 1 lesson to wrap up your learning, and introduce you to your Holy Guardian Angel for future studies

So, that’s 12 weeks to get a deep dive. Sure, I could make it shorter, but you would lose having the time it takes to truly integrate the Magic of Qabala into your life.

As for the weekly workload, there will be approximately 60-75 minutes of new video content each week, broken into 5-10 minute segments to make it easy to find what you are looking for. There will also be a study guide to help you take notes and better retain what you learn in the lessons.

Homework will include experiential exercises, journaling and other practical exercises. You can do as much or as little as you want of this work, but if you dive in, you may find your life transforming in ways you never imagined. That’s how powerful Qabala can be.

Not at all! In fact, this is the introduction to Qabala I wish I’d had. 

The Hermetic Qabala has two primary functions in Western Magic:: 

• The Tree of Life acts as a kind of filing cabinet for linking occult symbolism together, things like planets, Zodiac signs, Tarot cards and more all have a place on the Tree
• Qabala is an initiation system to help you understand and integrate your persona, soul and divine essence -- a process Carl Jung called self-actualization

You don’t have to have studied anything about Astrology, Tarot, Magic or other occult, new-agey things for the Magic of Qabala course to create powerful transformations in your life. But, I wouldn’t be surprised if, after the class, you want to start learning everything you can about all of these Magical things. So don’t say I didn’t warn you.

That depends! You could have been hanging out in metaphysical, Astrology, Tarot or even witchy pagan circles for years and never have spent much time with Qabala. If this is you, then you will DEFINITELY want this course. It will answer a lot of questions you didn’t even know you had. 

If you’ve studied Qabala before, then refer back to the course outline above. The course is designed to work down the Tree of Life through the Sephiroth, and climb back up using Tarot cards to illuminate the paths. We’ll be doing a lot of experiential and practical learning along the way to help you integrate the experience. 

So, if you’ve never had a chance to take your Qabala studies past book learning, the course could be a big boost for your practice. Or, if you’re well practiced in Hermetic Qabala pathworking, this course might be more like a refreshing retreat for you.

If you want to ask me questions about your experiences (or just share them with others), I highly recommend you sign up and attend my weekly live Magical Office Hours. If you want to truly make what you discover in class a permanent part of your life, there’s no better way than reflecting about it, and asking questions, to help you process and incorporate your experiences.