BREVCIRKELN

Magazine Overview

This issue of "BREVCIRKELN," identified as Serie F-- Brev Nr 11 (F-11), is a Swedish publication from the 1970s, focusing on esoteric studies. It presents the sixth installment in a series on the Western mystical tradition, with a particular emphasis on Kabbalah and the Tree of Life.

The Tree of Life in Assiah

The article begins by referencing the previous installment, which covered the planets in the Tree of Life in Assiah. This section introduces the orders of demons and arch-devils associated with this world, listing them by their perceived hierarchy: Thamiell, Chaigidel, Satariel, Gamchicoth, Galab, Tagaririm, Harab-Serapel, Sama-Gamaliel, Nahemoth for demons, and Satan and Moloch, Beelzebub, Lucifuge, Ashtareth, Asmodeus, Belphegor, Baal, Adrammelech, Lilith, and Nahema for arch-devils. These names are noted as being sourced from Mathers' "The Kabbalah Unveiled," first edition, 1887.

The Tree of Life in Yetzirah

The focus then shifts to the Tree of Life in Yetzirah, described as the "Formandets Värld" (World of Formation) or the astral world. This realm is where the great angelic orders that give form to the light emanating from the Creator reside. Readers are encouraged to draw their own Tree of Life and fill in the names and colors. The text provides a detailed list of angels associated with each of the ten Sefirot:

• Kether: Chaloth Ha Qadesh
• Chokmah: Auphanin, Hjul (Wheels)
• Binah: Aralim, Troner (Thrones)
• Chesed: Chashmalim, De Lysande (The Shining Ones)
• Geburah: Seraphim, Eldormar (Fire Serpents)
• Tiphareth: Malachim, Kungar (Kings)
• Netzach: Elohim, Gudar (Gods)
• Hod: Beni Elohim, Guds Söner (Sons of God)
• Yesod: Kerubim, De Starka (The Strong Ones)
• Malkuth: Ashim, Eldsjälar (Fire Souls)

Furthermore, the article details the colors for the Sefirot in Assiah, following Aleister Crowley's division, which are described as a blend reflecting the mixed conditions of the physical world. These colors are:

1. White with a tinge of gold
2. White with a tinge of red, blue, and yellow
3. Gray with a tinge of scarlet
4. Dark sky blue with a tinge of yellow
5. Red with a tinge of black
6. Golden amber
7. Olive with a tinge of gold
8. Yellow-black with a tinge of white
9. Citron yellow with a tinge of sky blue
10. Black with rays of yellow

It then contrasts these with the colors for the Tree of Life in Yetzirah, which are described as pure or simple, reflecting the higher realms:

1. Pure brilliant white
2. Rainbow-shimmering pearl gray
3. Dark brown
4. Deep purple
5. Scarlet red
6. Bright salmon red
7. Light yellow-green
8. Reddish-brown
9. Very dark purple
10. Citron yellow, olive, reddish-brown, and black with a tinge of gold.

The text emphasizes the impressive visual aspect of a correctly colored Tree of Life and suggests using it for meditation and breathing exercises, encouraging readers to work with the Assiah and Yetzirah color scales until they are firmly memorized.

The Tree of Life in Briah

This section introduces data for the Tree of Life in Briah, the "Den Skapande Världen" (The Creative World), also known as the world of the mind. It is here that the Archangels mediate God's commands. The colors for Briah are listed as:

1. Pure brilliant white
2. Gray
3. Black
4. Blue
5. Scarlet red
6. Yellow
7. Emerald green
8. Orange
9. Violet
10. Citron yellow, olive, reddish-brown, and black.

The Archangels associated with the Sefirot in Briah are:

• Kether: Metatron
• Chokmah: Ratziel
• Binah: Tzadqiel
• Chesed: Chamael
• Geburah: Raphael (Dion Fortune places Raphael in Tiphareth, while Mathers' table places Michael there and Raphael in Geburah, a contradiction noted by the authors).
• Tiphareth: Raphael (or Michael according to Mathers)
• Netzach: Haniel
• Hod: Michael
• Yesod: Gabriel
• Malkuth: Sandalphon (also referred to as Metatron by Mathers, but identified as the protector of Earth's treasures in "The Comte de Gabalis").

The Tree of Life in Atziluth

The final section discusses the Tree of Life in Atziluth, the "Förebildens Värld" (World of Archetypes) or "Ande" (Spirit). This is described as the natural sphere of the Sefirot, where God works directly. It is the sphere of emanation, and the divine name Tetragrammaton (YHVH) is associated with its four letters, which can be used to categorize all fourfold divisions in mysticism. Atziluth is the pure divine plan, the world of archetypes, ruled by Yod under the divine name Tetragrammaton. All other fourfold systems are also led by Yod.

Kabbalistic Techniques and References

The text references Dion Fortune's "The Mystical Qabalah," emphasizing the necessity of using Kabbalistic mental techniques, such as formulating archetypes and the vibration of names, to connect with the forces behind each sphere of the Tree of Life. This connection is said to bring illumination and understanding of the respective sphere. The article also quotes Aleister Crowley on the colors for Atziluth, which follow the royal scale:

• Kether: Brilliant
• Chokmah: Pure sky blue
• Binah: Deep red
• Chesed: Dark violet
• Geburah: Orange
• Tiphareth: Clear rose-scarlet
• Netzach: Amber
• Hod: Violet-purple
• Yesod: Indigo
• Malkuth: Yellow

Readers are instructed to draw another Tree of Life, incorporating the divine names for Atziluth for each Sefirah:

1. Eheieh (I Am)
2. Jehovah
3. Jehovah Elohim
4. El
5. Elohim Gebor
6. Tetragrammaton Aloah Va Daath
7. Jehovah Tzabaoth, Harskornas Herre (Lord of Hosts)
8. Elohim Tzabaoth, Härskarnas Gud (God of Hosts)
9. Shaddai El Chai, Den Allsmäktige Levande Guden (The Almighty Living God)
10. Adonai Malekh, Eller Adonai Ha Aretz (Lord of the Earth).

These titles are presented as exact metaphysical terms corresponding to specific aspects of creation and consciousness.

Editorial Notes and Conclusion

The issue concludes with a note from "RED," stating that this marks the end of the introduction to the study of the Western mystical tradition's Kabbalah. While positive feedback has been received, there is a sense that the course might have been too specialized for broader interest. The possibility of further development of the course is left open, acknowledging the high difficulty and time required to fully absorb the material. Readers are invited to provide comments and feedback.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are Kabbalah, the Tree of Life, esoteric cosmology, angelic hierarchies, and the symbolic representation of divine forces through names and colors. The editorial stance is educational, aiming to guide readers through complex mystical systems with practical exercises and references to established esoteric authors. The publication appears to be part of a correspondence course or series designed for dedicated students of occultism.