The Qabalistic, or Kabbalistic, Tree of Life is the central glyph of both the Judaic and Western mystery traditions. There are thousands of books written about it. All I’m going to do in this piece is to write about the two types of initiation, or two types of transcendence, that may be pursued upon it. […]
I’m writing a book about the Cube of Space, a little-known Qabalistic glyph that can be worked with using the imagination. I started it in 2023 but decided to put it off for a while. I was writing a therapy book at the same time, and I started to find it tricky to simultaneously write
The 22 keys of the Tarot Major Arcana, as designed by Dr Paul Foster Case and drawn by Jesse Burns-Parker. BOTA stands for Builders of the Adytum and their website is here.
Some Geometric Insights Into God’s First Words Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2005 (Taken from the work of Vernon Jenkins, MSc) Author’s Note: I was recently amazed by the astounding work of mathematician Vernon Jenkins MSc and his insights into the geometric structure of the opening verse of the Book of Genesis. I therefore offer this piece
Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2004 dedicated to Dr Paul Foster Case – “Post CXX Annos Patebo”
Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2004 “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals” – Revelation 5:1 These diagrams show how, by paying attention to the direction of flow in the 12 sides, the Qabalistic Cube of Space may
From the Destruction of the Twin Towers to the Grand Hexagram Copyright © Nick Sandberg 2003 Author’s Notes: This piece uses concepts from the Judaeo-Christian esoteric doctrine of Qabalah. It is also topical and intended for the casual reader. Those without sufficient knowledge of the subject to easily follow the story could check out some
Some Qabalistic reflections on the September 11 Tragedy Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2002 I scarcely move,Yet swiftly seem to run;My son, thou seest,Here Space and Time are one.” – Wagner’s “Parcifal” Author’s Note: This piece is a personal Qabalistic reflection on some of the symbols arising from the tragic events of the date September 11th 2001.
Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2001 [Please Note: The first two pieces in this series have now been rewritten and it is my hope that they are now relatively easy for the interested reader to follow. This much-needed revision has yet to take place for this piece, I’ve still got a few more chapters of the Bible
Copyright: Nick Sandberg 2001 Introduction In this piece I’m going to try and relate a little of the spirit and content of the so-called “Great Work” of the esoteric orders. The completion of this Great Work remains the goal of the “Western Mystery Schools.” And, without sounding too melodramatic, if they’re right, it also remains